Gravotech XCOM - Communication Interfaces; RS232 Serial Communication

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L. Communication
The Control Unit can be used in various modes:
• Human mode: can be used by a human user, who interacts via the Man-Machine Interface with no need
for any other external device.
Description of the human-machine interface: color touch screen and/or Dedicated Inputs/Outputs, Barcode
reader, 2D-code reader.
Example: an operator performs a variety of markings on various pieces, in short runs.
• Independentmode:usedtomarkthesamemarking󰘰leasetnumberoftimes.Itacquiressimpleinformation
fromexternalsources(On/O󰘯,texttobemarked):colortouchscreen,dedicatedInputs/Outputs,barcode
reader, 2D-code reader, serial port, …
Example:anoperatororasimpleautomationperformsmarkingsonsimilarpieces,inmediumtolongruns.
• Controlled mode: when this mode is activated, the machine is controlled directly by a remote peripheral.
The command instructions can be used on a variety of media:
- Ethernet – TCP/IP
- Fieldbus(optional):Pro󰘰net,EthernetIP,othersonrequest
- RS232
Example:a machineintegrated intothe production lineperforms arange ofmarkingson awide varietyof
pieces, in long runs. Two-way communication is extensive.
1. RS232 cable
Serial connection ensures compatibility with the previous generation and with earlier peripherals. Its use is not
recommended for new installations.
Grounding
Grounding
Metallic SubD9F for shielded cables