Datalogic Matrix 210 User Manual

CBX ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
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4.2.1 RS232 Interface
The RS232 interface can be used for Point-to-Point, Pass Through or Master/Slave
connections. When it is connected to the host computer it allows both transmission of code
data and reader configuration by VisiSet™.
The following pins are used for RS232 interface connection:
CBX100/500
Function
TX
Transmit Data
RX
Receive Data
RTS
Request To Send
CTS
Clear To Send
SGND
Signal Ground
It is always advisable to use shielded cables. The overall maximum cable length must be
less than 15 m (49.2 ft).
SGND RXD TXD
CTS RTS
USER INTERFACE
SGND TX RX
RTS CTS
READER
Figure 38 – RS232 Main Interface Connections Using Hardware Handshaking
The RTS and CTS signals control data transmission and synchronize the connected devices.
START
OF
TRANSMISSION
END
OF
TRANSMISSION
+ V
RTS
- V
+ V
TX DATA
- V
+ V
CTS
- V
DATA
TRANSMISSION
DATA
TRANSMISSION
C1
C2
C4
C3
C5
TRANSMISSION
STOPPED
ENABLED
DISABLED
ENABLED
IDLE
IDLE
Figure 39 - RS232 Control Signals
If the RTS/CTS handshaking protocol is enabled, the Matrix 210™ activates the RTS output
to indicate a message is to be transmitted. The receiving unit activates the CTS input to
enable the transmission.

Datalogic Matrix 210 Specifications

General

Brand	Datalogic
Model	Matrix 210
Category	Barcode Reader
Language	English