Datalogic Scanning C-BOX 300, C-BOX 310 1 GENERAL FEATURES

GENERAL FEATURES 1

1 GENERAL FEATURES

The C-BOX 3X0 is a connection box which converts RS232 communications to

Profibus. It is available in two models:

C-BOX 300, without display,

C-BOX 310, with LCD display.

It can be used as an accessory of the Datalogic scanners to perform the following

functions:

• Connect an RS232 scanner/reader to a Profibus network.

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

• Get the scanner configuration and store it in memory. *

• Force the scanner to the Test operating mode. *

• Send the configuration stored in memory to the scanner. *

• In the C-BOX 310, visualize the data packet sent by the scanner on the LCD.

The C-BOX 300 / C-BOX 310 mechanical dimensions are 167 x 115 x 61 mm (6.57 x

4.53 x 2.40 in.). The C-BOX 300 weighs about 440 g (15.50 oz); the C-BOX 310

weighs about 500 g (17.60 oz).

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

BOX 3X0.

The scanner is connected to the C-BOX 3X0 through a 25-pin connector placed on

the left side of the housing.

A 9-pin connector placed inside the C-BOX 3X0 facilitates connection between an

external PC and the auxiliary serial interface of the scanner.

The external 9-pin female connector is used to connect the C-BOX 3X0 to a Profibus

network.

* Function not compatible with Matrix-2000™ or Matrix-1000™.