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Datentechnik GmbH info@antrax.de SeriBox SeriBox - Interface box with serial or USB interface - Interface box with serial or USB interface - PC connection / Read IN and OUT signal information - PC connection / Read IN and OUT signal information...
Datentechnik GmbH info@antrax.de - www.antrax.de General The SeriBox is connected to a serial interface (RS-232) and allows switching ON and OFF of three low-power relays or reading of three digital signals (TTL level or any floating contact) on this interface.
Datentechnik GmbH info@antrax.de - www.antrax.de Scope of delivery Hardware Everything there? Delivery of a SeriBox unit contains: • the SeriBox • optional: power supply • optional: connector plug • this manual Technical Features General • Protective Class: IP20, only in dry rooms •...
Datentechnik GmbH info@antrax.de - www.antrax.de Output circuit • 3 individual OUTput circuits (connections via screw clamps 7+8, 9+10 and 11+12) • Maximum switching capacity: 10W • Maximum switching voltage: 200VDC • Maximum switching current: 1000mA • Switching state is signalled via yellow LED for each channel Interface •...
Datentechnik GmbH info@antrax.de - www.antrax.de Screw clamp connections INputs The Inputs 1 – 3 on the contacts 1+2, 3+4 and 5+6 can be operated in two different modes: Control via remote TTL level (control as for example for a 5V electroluminescent diode) via a floating contact (e.g.
The supply voltage may vary in the range of 7...24V (DC), whereas smaller values should be favoured. A supply voltage of 9V or 12V is recommended. Serial interface For connecting the SeriBox to a PC a standard extension or connection lead shall be used. Operation General...
Installation Control by PC software For controlling the SeriBox any terminal program or own software may be used, as long as it can output clear text to the used serial interface. Following we describe control of the SeriBox with the supplied Windows "HyperTerminal": •...
Datentechnik GmbH info@antrax.de - www.antrax.de Parameter Behaviours of the SeriBox can be set with the following parameters: Parameter Function SET1 = 0/1 ON/OFF switching of automatic change messages If 1: With changes to the inputs INP1 ... INP3 the SeriBox reports...
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Datentechnik GmbH info@antrax.de - www.antrax.de Automatic change report - SET1=0 Output-Restore after PowerON - SET2=1 Intro after PowerON - SET3=1 with echo - SET4=0 Reset-downtime - SET5=5 whereas the current values and parameter are shown. SET4 = 0/1 with echo If 1: Echo function ON for signals via the serial interface.
Datentechnik GmbH info@antrax.de - www.antrax.de General command processing Commands The SeriBox can be controlled via the following commands: Command Function (affecting outputs) OUTn = Switches the specified output (1 ... 3 or all at same time) 0/1/R/P ● one ●...
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Datentechnik GmbH info@antrax.de - www.antrax.de Command Function (affecting outputs) Query of current switching state of all inputs and outputs with following report (depending on the switching state): INP1=0 INP2=0 INP3=0 OUT1=0 OUT2=0 OUT3=0 BUTTON=0 {+}GET Complete query of all switching states and and query of all parameters: SeriBox (V2.0)
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Datentechnik GmbH info@antrax.de - www.antrax.de Following applies at command handover tot he SeriBox, please note: • Spaces are ignored • Upper and lower case are not distinguished • Each command must at least end with CR (character 13) •...
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