Interface Box Features - Allen-Bradley 2755-LS7-SB User Manual

2–2 Hardware Features

Interface Box Features

Publication 2755-6.9
The interface boxes route signals between the readers and other
devices. The interface boxes have the following switches and
connectors.
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Auto-load switch. Allows you to load a new match code by
pressing the switch when the reader is scanning a bar code.
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Trigger connector. Connects the interface box to a package
detector such as a PHOTOSWITCH
(Catalog Nos. 42GRP-9000, 42GRU-9000, 42GRU-9200,
42GRC-9000, or 42GRR-9000). Contact your local
Allen-Bradley sales office or distributor for more information
regarding PHOTOSWITCH photoelectric sensors.
•
Scanner port. Connects the interface box to the reader cable.
•
Default switch. Allows you to restore factory configuration
settings to the reader.
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Power switch. Provides power to the interface box and anything
connected to to the interface box.
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Power port. Allows you to connect the power supply to the
interface box.
•
Mode switch. Allows you to toggle the 2755-LS7-IB1 host
communications between RS-232 and RS-485 communications.
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RS-232 port. Connects the interface box to equipment with an
RS-232 port.
•
RS-485/422 port. Connects the interface box to equipment with
an RS-485 port (Catalog No. 2755-LS7-IB1) or RS-422 (Catalog
No. 2755-LS7-IB2).
Auto-Load Switch
Trigger Connector
Power Port
Mode Switch
R
photoelectric sensor
Front View
Power Switch
Scanner Port
Default Switch
Rear View
RS-232 Port
RS-485/422 Port