Honeywell PX4ie User manual

Applicator Interface Kit
For PX4ie, PX6ie
Installation Guide
PX4-6IE-APIBD-IG-1 Rev B
07/20

Applicator Interface Kit Installation Guide 1
Introduction
The installation guide describes the Applicator Interface kit for PX4ie and PX6ie
printers.
The guide also describe how to physically install and configure the Applicator
board in the printers.
Contents
• One Applicator interface board
• Two flat cables
• Two #T10 torx screw
• One #T20 torx screw
The only tools required for the installation are #T10 and #T20 Torx
screwdrivers and a small wrench.
Installing the Applicator Interface Kit
Follow the procedure to physically install the Applicator Interface board in the
printer.
Note: This procedure applies to both the PX4ie and PX6ie. For simplicity, the
PX4ie is depicted in the illustrations.
1. Turn off the power and disconnect the power cord.
2. Disconnect all communication cables.
3. Open the right-hand door.
Warning: The installation described in this section must only be
performed by an authorized service technician.
Honeywell assumes no responsibility for personal injury
or damage to the equipment if the installation is
performed by an unauthorized person.
Follow ESD
Procedures
Follow standard ESD guidelines to avoid damaging the equipment.
Caution: Before you begin, turn off the printer and disconnect the
power cord and communication cables.

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4. Remove the eight #T10 Torx screws that hold the left-hand cover.
5. Put the cover aside on a soft cloth or similar to avoid scratches.
6. Remove the one or two cover plates depending on how many interface
boards you are going to install. Each plate is held by two #T10 Torx screws.
Note: Applicator interface card must be installed in the innermost position.
7. Save the cover plate(s) for possible later use. Keep the screws.
Warning: The electronics compartment contains high voltage
components and wires. Do not open the electronics
compartment before the printer is safely disconnect from
any AC supply.
Screw
(8 places)
Inner cover plate
Outer cover plate

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8. Remove the #T20 Torx screw fitted on the hexagonal spacer at the center of
the CPU board. Keep the screw.
9. If necessary, reconfigure the interface board by fitting or removing circuits
and straps according to the descriptions of each board.
10. Attach the flat cable included in the kit to connector on the CPU board.
11. Insert the interface board with the component side facing right, as seen
from behind.
12. Installation of one board: Attach the interface board in the innermost slot
in the printer’s rear plate using the two screws left over when you removed
the original cover plate. Using the #T20 Torx screw you previously removed,
attach the interface board to the hexagonal spacer at the center of the CPU
board.
13. The kit contains two flat cables, one with two connectors for use with a
single interface board and one with three connectors for use with double
interface boards. Connect the appropriate flat cable to connector P1 on the
interface board.
#T10 Torx screw
(2+2)
Interface board
#T20 Torx Screw
Spacer
Connect to J17

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14. The flat cable should run as illustrated.
15. Put the cover back on the electronics compartment.
16. Connect the communication cables to the connectors on the printer’s rear
plate.
17. Connect the power cord and switch on the power.
18. In case the interface provides additional serial communication ports, enter
the Setup Mode to set the proper communication parameters for these
ports.
Remarks
• The left-hand slot is the slot closest to the center section.
• Always start by fitting an interface board in the left-hand slot.
CPU Board
Cable
Spacer (existing)
Inner Interface Board
Screw (existing)
Applicator Interface
RS-232/422/485

Applicator Interface Kit Installation Guide 5
Serial Interface
This chapter describes how to modify the interface board for RS-232
non-isolated (standard), RS-422 isolated/full duplex, or RS-485 isolated/half
duplex on the port and explains the configuration of the interface connector.
Install the jumpers and ICs on the board to configure it for the type of serial
communication you want to use.
Caution: When fitting driver circuit and straps before installing the
interface board, make sure that the circuit is not fitted
upside down (see front end markings in the illustration).
Also make sure that the “legs” of the circuit fit into the slots
in the socket and are not bent. Take ample precautions to
protect the board and circuits from electrostatic
discharges.
To configure the board as: Install these jumpers and ICs:
RS-232 1
2
Install a jumper on P3 so that the A is in the
middle of the jumper.
Install IC, 360-028-001 (MAX238) on SKT3
with pin 1 located where the arrow points to
SKT3 toward the bottom of the board.
RS-422 1
2
Install jumpers on P4 and P5.
Install IC, 360-027-001 (MAX1490), across
sockets SKT1 and SKT4 with pin 1 located
where the arrow is pointing to SKT1 towards
the bottom of the board.
RS-485 1
2
3
Install a jumper on P2.
(Optionally) Install a jumper on P5 if this
printer is going to be connected to the end of
the cable.
Install IC, 360-026-001 (MAX1480), across
SKT2 and SKT5 with pin 1 located where the
arrow is pointing to SKT2 towards the bottom
of the board.

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RS-232 Connector Configuration
RS-422 Connector Configuration
RS-232 Socket as
seen from the outside
DB-9
Socket Signal Meaning
1 External +5VDC max 500mA
(automatic switch off at overload,
short-circuit protected)
2 TXD Transmit data
3 RXD Receive data
4 DSR Data set ready
5 GND Ground
6 DTR Data terminal ready
7 CTS Clear to send
8 RTS Request to send
9 - Not used
RS-422 Socket as
seen from the outside
DB-9
Socket Signal Meaning
1 External +5VDC max 500mA
(automatic switch off at overload,
short-circuit protected) provided
strap is fitted on P3:A which spoils
the galvanical isolation
2 +TXD +Transmit data
3 +RXD +Receive data
4 -
5 GNDE Ground
6 -
7 -RXD -Receive data
8 -TXD -Transmit data
9 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

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RS-485 Connector Configuration
Note: The increased use of LAN networks has made the RS-485 interface
somewhat obsolete, because RS-485 requires a special communication
protocol and a dedicated wiring system limited to 1,200m (4000ft). We
only recommend RS-485 for existing applications and advice the
customer to consider a LAN network solution for new applications.
Applicator Interface
When the Applicator interface board is installed, upon boot up, the firmware will
detect it and the configurations and settings for the interface board will be
displayed on the LCD User interface and the printer web page.
The applicator interface supports applicator signals with 8 digital IN ports with
optocouplers, 8 digital Out ports with optocouplers, and 4 OUT ports with
relays.
The board has no straps or circuits to be fitted or removed. All signals are
available on a DB-44 pins socket.
The Applicator Interface board also provides an option of three port styles
(Z-style, S-style, I-style) and one External Error Port.
RS-485 Socket as
seen from the outside
DB-9
Socket Signal Meaning
1 External +5VDC max 500mA
(automatic switch off at overload,
short-circuit protected) provided
strap is fitted on P3:A which spoils
the galvanical isolation
2 +DATA
3 -
4 -
5 GNDE Ground
6 -
7 -
8 -DATA
9 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

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Applicator Interface IN Signals
The Applicator Interface supports 8 digital input ports with optocouplers. All in
signals are asserted by setting the pin LOW and de-asserted by setting the pin
HIGH.
IN Signals Specification
Simplified schematic of a digital IN port
IN Signals Connector Configuration
Signal Description Min. Typical Max.
Vin [High] Input Voltage High 10V 24V 40V
Vin [Low] Input Voltage Low -1V 0V 1V
Pin Signal Description
10 StartPrint_K Start print Anode Opto In Channel
40 StartPrint_A Start print Cathode Opto In Channel
26 Feed_A Feed Anode Opto In Channel
11 Feed_K Feed Cathode Opto In Channel
41 Pause_A Pause Anode Opto In Channel
27 Pause_K Pause Cathode Opto In Channel
12 Reprint_A Reprint Anode Opto In Channel
42 Reprint_K Reprint Cathode Opto In Channel
28 AppErr1_A Applicator Error 1 Anode Opto In Channel
13 APPErr1_K Applicator Error 1 Cathode Opto In Channel
43 AppErr2_A Applicator Error 2 Anode Opto In Channel
29 APPErr2_K Applicator Error 2 Cathode Opto In Channel
14 AppErr3_A Applicator Error 3 Anode Opto In Channel
44 APPErr3_K Applicator Error 3 Cathode Opto In Channel
GND
INA
INK

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Applicator Interface OUT Signals
The Applicator Interface supports 8 digital output port with optocoupler. There
are two methods to connect the output ports on the 44 pins D-Sub connector of
the Applicator Interface card, Active High or Active Low.
The recommended/default connection is Active Low, in accordance with
this user guide’s logic (Assert = LOW, De-assert = HIGH).
Active Low (Recommended)
Output level is V+ when de-asserted, Output level is V- when asserted.
Active High
Output level is V+ when asserted, Output level is V- when de-asserted.
30 RTWINEXT_K External input signal for Ready-to-work indicator
Anode Opto In Channel
15 RTWINEXT_A External input signal for Ready-to-work indicator
Cathode Opto In Channel
Pin Signal Description
Collector Pins:
6, 8, 20, 22, 24, 35, 37, 39
Emitter Pins:
5, 7, 9, 21, 23, 25, 36, 38
V+
V-
Output
R