Datalogic Scanning C-BOX 100 Leaflet

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C-BOX 100 
Instruction Manual 
 
The C-BOX 100 is a connection box which can be used as an accessory 
to several Datalogic family scanners to facilitate the system connections. 
 
System cabling is made through spring clamp terminal blocks inside the 
C-BOX 100 while the scanner is connected to the C-BOX 100 through a 
25-pin connector placed on the left side of the housing. 
 
A 9-pin connector placed inside the C-BOX 100 facilitates connection 
between an external PC and the auxiliary serial interface of the scanner 
for configuration or data monitoring. 
 
 
GENERAL VIEW 
C-BOX 100 
 
 
Figure A 
 
25-pin scanner connector
Cover screws (4)
Compression connectors
1
2
3
 
 
 
 
Figure B 
 
Power switch (ON/OFF) 

2  Chassis grounding selector 
3  INT-30 power connector for 20 mA C.L. 
4  Power on LED (green) 
Power Polarity Error LED (red) 
6  Scanner selection switch 
Auxiliary port connector 
OM4000 jumpers 
Termination resistance switch 
Spring clamp terminal blocks 
10 
 
 
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 
 
ATTENTION: READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLING THE PRODUCT 
 
POWER SUPPLY 
 
This product is intended to be installed by Qualified Personnel only. 
 
This device is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed NEC Class 2 power 
source, rated 10-30V, minimum 0.50A. 
 
 
CAUTION
The overall value of power consumption of the 
system (C-BOX 100 + scanner) is given by adding 
the scanner power consumption to that of the C-BOX 
100. Refer to the manual of the connected scanner 
for details about minimum/maximum supply voltage 
and power consumption. 
 
 
SUPPORTED SCANNER MODELS 
 
The C-BOX 100 can be connected to the following readers through the 
25-pin connector illustrated in Figure A. 
 
Linear Scanners 
2D Readers/Cameras 
DS2100A *DS1100 DS4600A DS6XXX MATRIX-1XXX
DV9500 
DS2400A *DS2200 
 
DX6XXX MATRIX-2XXX
 
   
DS8100A 
   
 
* It is necessary to use 10-30 V versions for DS1100 and DS2200 
scanners. 
 
 
OPENING THE DEVICE 
 
To install the C-BOX 100 or during normal maintenance, it is necessary 
to open it by unscrewing the four cover screws: 
 
 
CAUTION
The C-BOX 100 must be disconnected from the 
power supply during this operation. 
 
 
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 
 
The diagram below gives the overall dimensions of the C-BOX 100 and 
may be used for its installation. 
 
 mm
inch
Ø3.5
[Ø0.14]
12
 [0
.4
7]
66
 [2
.60]
12
 [0.47
]
5
 [0.20]
150
 [5.91]
5
 [0.20]
40
 [1.5
7]
161
 [6.34]
90
 [3
.54]
89.8
 [3.54]
114.5
 [4.51]
 
Figure 1 - Overall Dimensions 
 
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND SETUP 
 
The following figure shows the typical layout. 
 
 
Figure 2 – System Layout 
 
The dotted line in the figure refers to an optional (temporary) hardware 
configuration in which a portable PC can be quickly connected to the C-
BOX 100 (and consequently to the scanner auxiliary interface) through 
the internal 9-pin connector. This allows monitoring of the data 
transmitted by the scanner or configuration through the utility program 
(see the scanner Installation Manual for more details). The scanner 
auxiliary interface signals are also available on the internal spring clamp 
connectors. 
 
After making system cabling and switch settings, connect the scanner to 
the 25-pin connector on the left side of the C-BOX 100 housing. 
 
Switch ON the C-BOX 100 power switch (see Figure 3). The correct 
polarity of the power connection is signaled by the green LED, while the 
red LED turns on in case of wrong polarity. 
 
 
NOTE 
Power is supplied to the connected scanner (25-pin 
connector only) through an electronic circuit which: 
limits the inrush current; provides short circuit 
protection and over current protection (automatic 
retry). 
 
After system functioning has been verified, close the C-BOX 100 using 
the 4 cover screws making sure the rubber seal is fitted correctly 
between the parts of the housing. 
 
 
POWER SUPPLY 
 
Power is supplied to the C-BOX 100 through the pins provided on the 
spring clamp connector. 
 
The power switch (see Figure 3) switches the power supply ON or OFF 
for both the C-BOX 100 and the connected scanner. 
 
S1 
ON
OFF
 
Figure 3 - Power Switch ON/OFF Positions 
 
C-BOX 100
1
2
VS
GND
USER INTERFACE
GND
V+  (10 - 30 Vdc)
 
Figure 4 - Power Supply Connections 
 
 
NOTE 
Pin 1 is also electrically connected to pins 3 and 5, 
just as pin 2 is electrically connected to pins 4 and 6. 
This is useful for external trigger/inputs connections. 
 
The power supply must be between 10 and 30 Vdc only. 
POWERING C-BOX 100 FROM A SCANNER 
 
 
In order for C-BOX 100 to accept 
power from the scanner through the 
25-pin connector, a solder bridge 
must be made at the two pads 
indicated in Figure 5. 
 
This is useful for example, to pass 
power to connected accessories 
such as Encoder and Presence 
Sensor from DX8200A VAC models 
or other scanner layouts. See the 
relative scanner Reference Manual 
for details. 
Figure 5– Scanner Power Solder Bridge 
 
 
SYSTEM WIRING 
 
The connection and wiring procedure for C-BOX 100 is described as 
follows: 
1)  Open the C-BOX 100 by unscrewing the 4 cover screws. 
2)  Verify that the C-BOX 100 power switch is off (see Figure 3). 
3)  Unscrew the compression connectors and pass all the system 
cables through them into the C-BOX 100 housing. 
4)  To connect the power and input/output signals: 
•  Prepare the individual wires of the system cables by stripping 
the insulation back approximately 1 cm. 
•  Using a device such as a screwdriver, push down on the lever 
directly next to the clamp (see Figure 6). 
•  Insert the wire into the clamp and release the lever. 
The wire will now be held in the spring clamp. 
 
Figure 6 - System Cable Connections 
 
The wiring used can be solid or stranded but must meet the following 
specifications. 
All positions: 
24 - 16 AWG 
0.2 - 1.5 mm² 
The C-BOX 100 spring clamp connector pinouts are indicated in the 
Pinout tables. 
 
Refer to the scanner Installation Manual for signal details. 
 
 
CHASSIS GROUNDING JUMPER SETTINGS 
 
The scanner chassis grounding method can be selected by positioning a 
jumper (see Figure 7). 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). For 1, 2, or 4K scanners the chassis can alternatively be 
connected to the power supply ground signal (GND) or it can be left 
floating but, in this case, the jumper must be removed. For 6, 8K 
scanners the chassis is internally connected to GND. 
 
 
 
to EARTH 
GROUND
(default) 
to GND 
floating
1, 2, 4K Family Scanners
to EARTH 
GROUND
(default) 
The scanner chassis 
is internally 
connected to GND 
6, 8K Family Scanners
 
Figure 7 – Chassis Grounding 
10 
21 
40 
20 
Scanner Configuration PC 
System Cables 
SCANNER 
C-BOX 100 
Scanner 
Auxiliary 
Interface