Page 3 - INSTALLATION MANUAL
Page 5 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS GUIDE TO INSTALLATION ........................................................................ iv GENERAL VIEW .......................................................................................... v SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................
Page 6 - GUIDE TO INSTALLATION; scanner cable, according to the information in paragraph 2.3.; iv
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION The following can be used as a checklist to verify all of the steps necessary for complete installation of the C-BOX 3X0. 1) Read all information in the section "Safety Precautions" at the beginning of this manual. 2) Correctly position and mount the C-BOX 3X0 within th...
Page 7 - GENERAL VIEW; Figure A; 5-pin scanner connector
GENERAL VIEW C-BOX 300 2 3 4 1 Figure A 25-pin scanner connector Cover screws (4) Compression connectors 123 Profibus connector 4 v
Page 8 - Figure B; LCD display
Page 11 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; POWER SUPPLY; PROFIBUS; ix
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS POWER SUPPLY ATTENTION: READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLING THE PRODUCT - This product is intended to be installed by Qualified Personnel only. The C-BOX 3X0 is intended to be supplied either by a UL Listed NEC Class 2 power source, or a UL Listed ITE Limited Power Source (LPS...
Page 12 - Terminating Resistors; WEEE COMPLIANCE
Terminating Resistors Terminating resistors must be used if the C-BOX is installed at the beginning or end of the PROFIBUS cable segment. In this case, it is recommended to use PROFIBUS connectors which contain an integrated terminating resistor. It is recommended to use connectors from ERNI and Sie...
Page 13 - GENERAL; Connect an RS232 scanner/reader to a Profibus network.
GENERAL FEATURES 1 1 GENERAL FEATURES 1.1 DESCRIPTION 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 fol...
Page 14 - INSTALLATION; manual
C-BOX 300/310 2 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS Verify that the C-BOX 3X0 and all the parts supplied with the equipment are present and intact when opening the packaging; the list of parts includes: 1) C-BOX 3X0 2) Installation manual 3) C-BOX 3X0 configuration CD-ROM 4) 2 mounting screws 3 1 2 ...
Page 15 - OPENING THE DEVICE; CAUTION; Set the Profibus node address selection on the rotary switches.
INSTALLATION 2 2.2 OPENING THE DEVICE To install the C-BOX 3X0 or during normal maintenance, it is necessary to open it by unscrewing the four cover screws: CAUTION The C-BOX 3X0 must be disconnected from the power supply during this operation. Figure 2 - Opening the C-BOX 3X0 It is possible to perf...
Page 16 - Figure 3 - Overall Dimensions
C-BOX 300/310 2 2.3 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION The diagram below gives the overall dimensions of the C-BOX 3X0 and may be used for its installation. = 165 [6.48] 90 [3. 54] 60 [ 2.36] 99 [3.88] 115 [4.53] 66 [ 2. 60] 150 [5.91] = = = Ø3 [Ø0.14] n°2 mminch Figure 3 - Overall Dimensions 4
Page 18 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND HARDWARE SETUP; SCANNER; Figure 5 – System Layout
C-BOX 300/310 2 2.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND HARDWARE SETUP The following figure shows the typical layout. PROFIBUS MASTER C-BOX 3X0 SCANNER System Cables Figure 5 – System Layout NOTE Matrix readers are not compatible with the WinHost configuration program. For Matrix reader setup first read par....
Page 19 - NOTE; Supply; ON; Figure 6 - Power Switch ON/OFF Positions; USER INTERFACE; Figure 7 - Power Supply Connections; The power supply must be between 10 and 30 Vdc only.
INSTALLATION 2 NOTE Autoconnection is not compatible with Matrix readers and must be disabled in the C-BOX 3x0 configuration. See par. 2.9 for details. To disable this automatic connection procedure, refer to WinHost Help Online. After system functioning has been verified, close the C-BOX 3X0 using ...
Page 21 - Wiring; To connect the power and input/output signals:; Figure 8 - System Cable Connections
INSTALLATION 2 2.4.2 System Wiring The connection and wiring procedure for C-BOX 3X0 is described as follows: 1) Open the C-BOX 3X0 as described in paragraph 2.2. 2) Verify that the C-BOX 3X0 power switch is off (see Figure 6). 3) Unscrew the compression connectors and pass all the system cables thr...
Page 22 - Refer to the scanner Installation Manual for details.; Pin Name; Pin 7 or 8 should be connected to the earth ground.
C-BOX 300/310 2 The C-BOX 3X0 spring clamp connector pinouts are indicated in the following table. Refer to the scanner Installation Manual for details. Pin Name 1, 3, 5 VS 2, 4, 6 GND 7, 8 EARTH GROUND 9…12, 20, 33, 34, 40 Reserved 35 TXA 37 RXA DS2100A DS2400A DS4600A Matrix-2000™ Matrix-1000™ 21 ...
Page 23 - Scanner Chassis Grounding Jumper Settings; Figure 9 – Chassis Grounding
INSTALLATION 2 2.4.3 Scanner Chassis Grounding Jumper Settings The scanner chassis grounding method can be selected by positioning a jumper (see Figure 9). In this way the scanner chassis can be connected to earth ground (only if pins 7 or 8 are connected to a good earth ground) or to the power supp...
Page 24 - Figure 11 - Rotary Switches
C-BOX 300/310 2 2.5 PROFIBUS CONNECTIONS AND SETUP 2.5.1 Profibus Node Address Selection To interface the C-BOX 3X0 with a Profibus network, the Node Address should be set using the rotary switches placed in the cover inside. The valid address range is from 000 to 126. If an invalid value is detecte...
Page 25 - Connection to a Profibus Network; Figure 12 - Profibus Connection
INSTALLATION 2 9-pin external female connector pinout Pin Name Function 1 N.C. not connected 2 N.C. not connected 3 B-LINE (RS485+) 4 RTS Ready To Send 5 GND RS485 Bus Reference 6 + 5V (galvanically isolated) RS485 Bus Power Supply 7 N.C. not connected 8 A-Line (RS485-) 9 N.C. not connected 2.5.3 Co...
Page 26 - C-BOX 3X0 Configuration for Profibus DP Slave Node; Start the PROFIBUS configurator on the DP Master.
C-BOX 300/310 2 To ensure that the C-BOX functions without errors, the shield of the PROFIBUS cable must be grounded. – Ensure that the PROFIBUS connector uses the pin assignments shown in par 2.5.2 – Attach the PROFIBUS connector to the PROFIBUS interface socket on the C-BOX 3X0 and secure the conn...
Page 27 - CONFIGURATION SWITCH AND 9-PIN INTERNAL CONNECTOR; Figure 13 - Configuration Switch and 9-pin Male Connector; POSITION MODE; Normal Operation; -pin C-Box 3x0 connector pinout in Normal mode
INSTALLATION 2 2.6 CONFIGURATION SWITCH AND 9-PIN INTERNAL CONNECTOR The 9-pin internal connector may have two different functions according to the position of the configuration switch. Figure 13 - Configuration Switch and 9-pin Male Connector POSITION MODE Normal Operation (default): In this positi...
Page 28 - CFG; -pin C-Box 3x0 connector pinout in Configuration mode
C-BOX 300/310 2 POSITION MODE CFG : When the switch is in this position, the C-BOX 3X0 is in configuration mode. The communication with the scanner is interrupted and pins 2 and 3 are no longer dedicated to the scanner auxiliary interface but to the C-BOX 3X0 configuration (see table below). The sys...
Page 29 - REQUIREMENTS
INSTALLATION 2 2.7 SCANNER REQUIREMENTS The C-BOX 3X0 can be connected to the following scanners through the 25-pin connector illustrated in Figure A. DS2100A DS4600A *Matrix-2000™ DS2400A *Matrix-1000™ 1) For all scanners, it is necessary to use the RS232 interface which must be selected by the use...
Page 30 - Functions; GET TEST SEND; Figure 14 – Internal Function Buttons; The GET/TEST/SEND function is not compatible with Matrix readers.; or; the right button corresponding to the
C-BOX 300/310 2 2.8.1 GET/TEST/SEND Functions The C-BOX 300 has three internal function buttons. In the C-BOX 310, they are also available on the cover, and their function is indicated on the display. C-BOX 300 GET TEST SEND C-BOX 310 Figure 14 – Internal Function Buttons NOTE The GET/TEST/SEND func...
Page 32 - Indicators; Figure 15 - LED Indicators
C-BOX 300/310 2 2.8.2 LED Indicators Figure 15 - LED Indicators TX LED MS LEDs Warning LED BUS activity Power on In the C-BOX 3X0 the Warning LED is repeated in the bottom inside. Warning LED Power polarity error LED Figure 16 – Warning LED 20
Page 34 - SPECIAL NOTES FOR MATRIX READER SETUP; Preparing C-Box 3x0 for Matrix Reader Communication; Auto Connect; Figure 17 – WinHost Configuration Menu for C-Box 3x0; Configuration Switch
C-BOX 300/310 2 2.9 SPECIAL NOTES FOR MATRIX READER SETUP CAUTION When connected to a C-BOX 3x0 through the 25-pin connector, the 9-pin Auxiliary port connector on the Matrix reader cannot be used for communication (i.e. configuration through VisiSet™). The Matrix reader can only be configured throu...
Page 35 - Matrix Reader Configuration Using VisiSetTM; Data Source
INSTALLATION 2 2.9.2 Matrix Reader Configuration Using VisiSet™ After performing C-Box 3x0 configuration as described in the previous paragraph, the Matrix reader can be configured through the C-Box 3x0 9-pin internal connector connected to the PC using the VisiSet™ configuration program: 1. Run the...
Page 36 - Figure 18 – WinHost Configuration Menu for C-Box 3x0
C-BOX 300/310 2 Figure 18 – WinHost Configuration Menu for C-Box 3x0 6. Close the C-BOX 300. 24
Page 37 - Power; The features given are typical at a 25
TECHNICAL FEATURES 3 3 TECHNICAL FEATURES ELECTRICAL FEATURES C-BOX 300 C-BOX 310 Power Supply voltage 10 to 30 Vdc Power consumption max. 2.9 W + scanner 4.7 W + scanner USER INTERFACE LED indicators Power ON, Warning, Tx, Diagnostics PHYSICAL FEATURES Mechanical dimensions 167 x 115 x 61 mm (6.57 ...
