Rev. 1.2 (12.2021) MINI-CUBE | SERVICE MANUAL 52
6 ATTACHMENT A: EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
The cables used for the external connections must not exceed 3 meters in
length.
6.1 General specifications for connecting to a barcode reader
Before connecting the external barcode reader, it is recommended checking that:
a) This is fitted with a cable with a DB9 female connector in DTE set-up with a 5Vdc
9-pin power supply (refer to the instruction manual of the barcode reader)
b) The signals on the DB9 female connector are compatible with the connector
installed on the rear of the instrument to which it is connected:
DB9 Male “EXTERNAL
BARCODE” on system rear
[Tx] Data transmission towards the
reader (not used)
[RX] Date received from the reader
Connect the instrument to the external barcode.
Use the Barcode Model Z-3080 [Zebex] (or equivalent) with a connection cable type CAB
50607-R9 [Zebex] (or equivalent).
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
• The electrical levels of the signals are of the standard RS232 type.
• The communication is one-way from the barcode reader towards the machine.
• The speed of the transmission is 9600 bit/s; the data format is of the type with 8 data
bits, 1 stop bit and no parity bit.
• The communication protocol is of the ASCII type; the barcode read must be
terminated with the Carriage Return (0x0d).