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Chapter 16 Interfaces
16.4 Industrial Interface
Board
Description
The Industrial Interface Board is an optional device for EasyCoder
501 XP and EasyCoder 601 XP, that provides the printer with two
extra interfaces. The Serial Interface Board (see chapter 16.5) uses
the same printed circuit board (pcb) but without the components for
the industrial interface fitted.
Industrial Interface:
This interface contains 8 digital IN and digital 8 OUT ports with
opto-couplers, plus 4 OUT ports with relays.
The status of all ports can be read by means of PORTIN functions
and the OUT ports can be set be means of PORTOUT ON/OFF
statements (see UBI Fingerprint
≥
7.11 Reference Manual). Thus,
it is possible to design UBI Fingerprint programs which control not
only the printer but also various external devices in e.g. a production
line. The digital IN ports can read the status of various sensors and
the program can e.g. switch control lamps on or off, open or close
gates, and start or stop conveyor belts accordingly by means of the
relays and the digital OUT ports.
Serial Interface:
This interface contains one serial communication channel ("uart2:)
for one of the following alternatives:
• RS 232C
• RS 422 non isolated
• RS 422 isolated
• RS 485 terminated or not terminated (possible future option)
RS 485 is not supported by the present firmware (UBI Finger-
print 7.11).
Selection of type of serial interface is done by fitting various types
of socket-mounted driver circuits and straps.
The Industrial Interface Board Kit contains:
• One Industrial Interface Board fitted for either RS 232C, RS 422
non isolated, or RS 422 isolated.
• One Cover plate
• One Installation Instruction booklet
Installation
• Open the electronics compartment as described in chapter 13.3.
Important!
Turn off the power and disconnect the power cord.
The electronics compartment contain high voltage components
and wires. Do not open the electronics compartment before the
printer is safely disconnected from any mains supply.