Datalogic C-BOX 400, Installation Manual

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C-BOX 400/410
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2.7 BARCODE SCANNER REQUIREMENTS
The C-BOX 4X0 can be connected to the following barcode 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 user.
2) At least one Terminator Character should be enabled in the connected scanner
(see the Terminator parameters in the Data Format section of the Help On Line).
The Node Address and the Baud Rate must be pre-set through the three rotary
switches (see Figure 11).
* For Matrix reader compatibility issues, refer to par. 2.9.
2.8 OPERATING MODES
With the C-BOX 4X0, three operating modes are possible:
Normal Operation: Once the connection procedure is completed (the warning LED
is OFF), the C-BOX 4X0 is ready to receive code strings from the barcode scanner's
RS232 main interface. Then, it converts them to the DeviceNet network.
GET/TEST/SEND: Through the C-BOX 400 internal buttons and the C-BOX 410
external keypad, it is possible to communicate with the barcode scanner to perform
one of the following functions:
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Get barcode scanner configuration
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Force the barcode scanner in TEST mode
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Send a configuration to the barcode scanner
At the end of each function the barcode scanner returns to the previous operating
mode.
Configuration (CFG): When the CFG switch is in CFG position (left) it is possible to
configure the C-BOX 4X0 parameters.
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