SeriBox. antrax Datentechnik GmbH

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1 SeriBox - Interface box with serial or USB interface - PC connection / Read IN and OUT signal information - 3 x INput (TTL level / floating contact) - 3 x OUTput (relay contact) Manual Firmware V

2 Contents General...3 Using the SeriBox...3 Scope of delivery...4 Hardware...4 Technical Features...4 General...4 Power Supply...4 Input circuit...4 Output circuit...5 Interface...5 CE-Marking...5 Screw clamp connections...6 Srew clamp connections...8 INputs...8 OUTputs...8 Supply voltage...9 Serial interface...9 Operation...9 General...9 Installation...10 Initial operation...10 Installation...11 Control by PC software...11 Parameter...12 General command processing...14 Commands

3 General The SeriBox is connected to a serial interface (RS-232) and allows switching ON and OFF of three low-power relays or reading of three digital signals (TTL level or any floating contact) on this interface. Before first use of the SeriBox, please read this instruction manual carefully. It contains information for the correct use and contains important tips for the installation of the SeriBox. The manufacturer does not accept any liability due to improper use of the unit. In this case all guarantee claims are invalid. Using the SeriBox The SeriBox is designed for for switching of resistive loads up to a maximum current of 1000mA at a maximum voltage of 24V per output detection of switching states with TTL level or floating switches in dry, closed residential and office workplaces, or control cabinets. Rules and regulations governing the connection and use of electronic devices and their security regulations must be followed. Safety Instructions Only use the SeriBox indoors and do not subject the unit to moisture or humidity. Only clean the exterior of the SeriBox with a dry cloth. Only load the output circuits of the SeriBox to their mentioned capacity limits. An overload can lead to the SeriBox being destroyed. Do not use the SeriBox in areas used by children. Do not use the SeriBox if one or several parts (case, cable, plug) are damaged or damage may be caused by its location (e.g. falling down). The SeriBox may only be repaired by authorized service personnel. Only connect electrical appliances that have no limit to their switched-on time (i.e. all connected electrical appliances must be able to take continuous current without sustaining damage in the case of a default to the permanently "ON" position.)

4 Scope of delivery Hardware Everything there? Delivery of a SeriBox unit contains: the SeriBox optional: power supply optional: connector plug this manual Technical Features General Protective Class: IP20, only in dry rooms the current switching state of the IN- and OUTputs are signalled by green or yellow LEDs optional: integrated signal button top-hat rail housing, width 4M (= 71mm), colour grey all connections via screw clamp connections or SUB-D Ambient temperature C Storage temperature C UL-listed: housing (NORYL UL 94 V-0) Relay (Meder, UL listed) PCB (FR4, 94 V-0) Standard components Power Supply Power supply: VDC, connection via screw clamps (see below) Output voltage: 5 VDC, connection via screw clamps (optional, see below) Input circuit Connection via screw clamps 1+2, 3+4 and 5+6 Option 1. : Control by remote TTL level (1 = signal-plus, 2 = GND) Option 2. : Via floating contact (1 = signal, 2 = GND), Signal input is used for remote switching on GND potential Switching state is signalled via green LED for each channel - 4 -

5 Output circuit 3 individual OUTput circuits (connections via screw clamps 7+8, 9+10 and 11+12) Maximum switching capacity: 10W Maximum switching voltage: 200VDC Maximum switching current: 1000mA Switching state is signalled via yellow LED for each channel Interface Serial interface (RxD, TxD, GND), 9600,8,N,1 - no handshake 9pol.-SUB-D - connector (male, standard configuration) Connection to PC via standard extension or connection lead CE-Marking In accordance with the Low Current and EMV Guidelines

6 Screw clamp connections IN- and OUTputs SeriBox Signal lamps TEST Signal button (only optional) pol. SUB-D Serial interface Power supply - 6 -

7 Upper row of contacts, numbering from left to right: Contact Description 1 Input 1: Signal 2 Input 1: GND 3 Input 2: Signal 4 Input 2: GND 5 Input 3: Signal 6 Input 3: GND 7 Output circuit 1 (potential free): 1A 8 Output circuit 1 (potential free): 1B 9 Output circuit 2 (potential free): 2A 10 Output circuit 2 (potential free): 2A 11 Output circuit 3 (potential free): 3A 12 Output circuit 3 (potential free): 3A - 7 -

8 Screw clamp connections INputs The Inputs 1 3 on the contacts 1+2, 3+4 and 5+6 can be operated in two different modes: - Control via remote TTL level (control as for example for a 5V electroluminescent diode) - via a floating contact (e.g. the signal input is remotely drawn to GND potential) The relevant distinction is done automatically, no additional settings have to be executed. OUTputs The outputs consist of a floating relay contact. Please note that power shall never exceed a value of 1000mA. Caution: Also switching of 'harmless' signal circuits, may cause large current pikes, when for example capacitors are loaded/unloaded. There is a risk of melting of the relay contacts, that then can not open any more! Lower row of contacts, Numbering from left to right: Contact Description 21 Supply voltage: V (Input) 22 Supply voltage: 0V 23 Output voltage: +5V (optional) 24 Output voltage: 0V (optional) Connector SUB-D, 9pol., male Description Serial interface - 8 -

9 Supply voltage The supply voltage may vary in the range of V (DC), whereas smaller values should be favoured. A supply voltage of 9V or 12V is recommended. Serial interface For connecting the SeriBox to a PC a standard extension or connection lead shall be used. Operation General The SeriBox is connected to a serial interface (RS-232) and allows switching ON and OFF of three low-power relays or reading of three digital signals (TTL level or any floating contact) on this interface. Control through PC is done with clear text command (interface parameter: 9600,8,N,1) so any standard terminal program can be used for operating the SeriBox. For easy control you also may want to use the AntraxServiceSoftware (ASS.EXE), that you can easily download from our website ( Changes to the inputs or pushing of the signal button are reported to the PC. Behaviour of the SeriBox may be largely determined by means of parameters. These settings are stored in the internal, non volatile configuration memory

10 Installation Initial operation Action Reaction Install all cabling (supply voltage, input signals, output signals) Switch ON supply voltage Starting sequence: - the LED will flash in sequence from left to right - after that all LEDs flash one time - optionally (parameter 2) all outputs remain switched OFF or are set back to the last switching state before power- OFF - optionally(parameter 3) the start intro is sent via the serial interface Commands and parameters can be set Changes to the inputs Optionally (parameter 1) all changes to the inputs via the serial interface are reported with: INP1=0 INP1=1 INP2=0 INP2=1 INP3=0 INP3=1 When confirming with the integrated button the SeriBox reports with: BUTTON=0 BUTTON=1-10 -

11 Installation Control by PC software For controlling the SeriBox any terminal program or own software may be used, as long as it can output clear text to the used serial interface. Following we describe control of the SeriBox with the supplied Windows "HyperTerminal": start "HyperTerminal" ("Accessories" "Communication" "HyperTerminal") type in you requested name for the following set-up (e. g. "SeriBox") and choose symbol for ''connect via'' type in the used interface (e. g. COM1) for ''connection settings'' please type in as follows: Bits per second: 9600 Data bits: 8 Parity: none Stoppbits: 1 Flow control: none then choose ''Settings'' "ASCII-Configuration" and confirm "Upon receiving set linefeed at the end of line" (otherwise all reports of the SeriBox are displayed in the same line) press OK to go back with the first typed in letter (e. g. a "?") connection to the SeriBox is set up Please note: If the above settings shall be changed, please make sure to switch to 'offline' first (via the disconnect button)

12 Parameter Behaviours of the SeriBox can be set with the following parameters: Parameter SET1 = 0/1 Function ON/OFF switching of automatic change messages If 1: With changes to the inputs INP1... INP3 the SeriBox reports the corresponding changes with: INP1=0 INP1=1 INP2=0 INP2=1 INP3=0 INP3=1 With pressing of the integrated button the SeriBox reports with: BUTTON=0 BUTTON=1 SET2 = 0/1 Output-Restore after PowerON If 1: The SeriBox switches back to the last switching state after a Power-ON SET3 = 0/1 Output of the intros after PowerON If 1: The SeriBox reports for duty after Power-ON with the following intro: SeriBox (V2.0) INP1=0 INP2=0 INP3=0 OUT1=0 OUT2=0 OUT3=0 BUTTON=0-12 -

13 Automatic change report Output-Restore after PowerON Intro after PowerON with echo Reset-downtime OK - SET1=0 - SET2=1 - SET3=1 - SET4=0 - SET5=5 whereas the current values and parameter are shown. SET4 = 0/1 with echo If 1: Echo function ON for signals via the serial interface. SET5 = n Reset-downtime in seconds See command OUT, valid range: seconds

14 General command processing Commands The SeriBox can be controlled via the following commands: Command (affecting outputs) OUTn = 0/1/R/P Function Switches the specified output ( or all at same time) one OFF reset pulse Examples: OUT 1 = 0 OUT 2 = 1 OUT 3 = R switches OFF output 1 switches ON output 2 triggers a reset impulse at output 3 (always specifies one single output, you cannot specify ''x''!) This command switches the specified output for the ''reset downtime'' (= parameter 5) specified period in the respectively other switching state and backwards. OUT 1 = P Triggers a impulse at output 1 (always specifies one single output, you cannot specify ''x''!) This command switches on the specified output for 0,5 seconds (= impulse length 500 ms) and back OFF. The impulse length cannot be changed. OUT x = 0 OUT x = 1 switches OFF all outputs switches ON all outputs

15 Command (affecting outputs) Function? Query of current switching state of all inputs and outputs with following report (depending on the switching state): INP1=0 INP2=0 INP3=0 OUT1=0 OUT2=0 OUT3=0 BUTTON=0 OK {+}GET Complete query of all switching states and and query of all parameters: SeriBox (V2.0) INP1=0 INP2=0 INP3=0 OUT1=0 OUT2=0 OUT3=0 BUTTON=0 Automatic change report Output-Restore after PowerON Intro after PowerON with Echo Reset-downtime - SET1=0 - SET2=1 - SET3=1 - SET4=0 - SET5=5 OK

16 Following applies at command handover tot he SeriBox, please note: Spaces are ignored Upper and lower case are not distinguished Each command must at least end with CR (character 13) All parameters remain unchanged unless their are explicitly set anew All parameters are stored in a non-volatile configuration memory and also ''survive'' a power failure recognised commands are confirmed with CRLF + 'OK' + CRLF not recognised commands are confirmed with CRLF + '?' + CRLF before sending a command the previous command must have been recognise and confirmed by the SeriBox (confirmation or wait-time)