Datalogic Scanning C-BOX 200 installation manual General Features, Description

DATALOGIC C-BOX 200

1 GENERAL FEATURES

1.1 DESCRIPTION

The C-BOX 200 is a connection box which can be used as an accessory of the Datalogic scanners to perform the following functions:

•Facilitate the connection of the scanner signals using a spring clamp connector.

•Perform a conversion from RS232 to RS485 multidrop system to connect a RS232 scanner to a multidrop network.

•Optocoupled RS485 interface is used over long distances or in electrically noisy environments.

•Get the scanner configuration and store it in memory.

•Send the configuration stored in memory to the scanner.

The C-BOX 200 mechanical dimensions are 167 x 115 x 40 mm (6.57 x 4.53 x 1.57 in.). It weighs about 340 g. (12 oz).

Electrical connection is provided through spring clamp terminal blocks inside the C-BOX 200.

The scanner is connected to the C-BOX 200 through a 25-pin connector placed on the left side of the housing.

A 9-pin connector placed inside the C-BOX 200 facilitates connection between an external PC and the auxiliary serial interface of the scanner.

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