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antrax
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
- 3 x INput (TTL level / floating contact)
- 3 x INput (TTL level / floating contact)
- 3 x OUTput (relay contact)
- 3 x OUTput (relay contact)
Manual
Firmware V2.1 - 22.08.2008

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  • Page 1 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...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Datentechnik GmbH info@antrax.de - www.antrax.de Contents General ....................3 Using the SeriBox ................3 Scope of delivery ..................4 Hardware ................... 4 Technical Features .................. 4 General ..................... 4 Power Supply ..................4 Input circuit ..................4 Output circuit ..................5 Interface ....................
  • Page 3: General

    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.
  • Page 4: Scope Of Delivery

    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 •...
  • Page 5: Output Circuit

    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 •...
  • Page 6: Screw Clamp Connections

    Datentechnik GmbH info@antrax.de - www.antrax.de Screw clamp connections IN- and OUTputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Signal lamps SeriBox Signal button (only optional) TEST Serial interface 21 22 23 24 9pol. SUB-D...
  • Page 7 Datentechnik GmbH info@antrax.de - www.antrax.de Upper row of contacts, numbering from left to right: Contact Description Input 1: Signal Input 1: GND Input 2: Signal Input 2: GND Input 3: Signal Input 3: GND Output circuit 1 (potential free): 1A...
  • Page 8: Srew Clamp Connections

    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.
  • Page 9: Supply Voltage

    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...
  • Page 10: Installation

    INP1=0 INP1=1 INP2=0 INP2=1 INP3=0 INP3=1 When confirming with the integrated button the SeriBox reports with: BUTTON=0 BUTTON=1 - 10 - Hasenbrink 4, 32052 Herford, Germany Tel. +49 (0) 5221 929660 Fax +49 (0) 5221 9296628...
  • Page 11: Installation

    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": •...
  • Page 12: Parameter

    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...
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14: General Command Processing

    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 ●...
  • Page 15 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)
  • Page 16 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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