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GENERAL FEATURES
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DESCRIPTION
The C-BOX 4X0 is a connection box which converts RS232 communications to
DeviceNet. It is available in two models:
C-BOX 400, without display,
C-BOX 410, with a LCD display.
It operates as a DeviceNet "Group 2 Only Slave" using the predefined Master/Slave
connection set. The Polled, Bit Strobe and Change of State (COS) protocol types are
available.
It can be used as an accessory of the Datalogic scanners to perform the following
functions:
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Connect an RS232 scanner/reader to a DeviceNet network.
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Facilitate the connection of the scanner signals using a spring clamp connector.
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Get the scanner configuration and store it in memory. *
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Force the scanner to the Test operating mode. *
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Send the configuration stored in memory to the scanner. *
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In the C-BOX 410, visualize the data packet sent by the scanner on the LCD.
The C-BOX 400 / C-BOX 410 mechanical dimensions are 167 x 115 x 61 mm (6.57 x
4.53 x 2.40 in.). The C-BOX 400 weighs about 470 g (16.50 oz); the C-BOX 410
weighs about 530 g (18.70 oz).
Electrical connection is provided through spring clamp terminal blocks inside the
C-BOX 4X0.
The scanner is connected to the C-BOX 4X0 through a 25-pin connector placed on
the left side of the housing.
A 9-pin connector placed inside the C-BOX 4X0 facilitates connection between an
external PC and the auxiliary serial interface of the scanner.
The external M12 male connector is used to connect the C-BOX 4X0 to a DeviceNet
network.
* Function not compatible with Matrix-2000™ or Matrix-1000™.
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