MICRO-EPSILON C-Box/2A User manual

MICRO-EPSILON MESSTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG
Königbacher Str. 15 · 94496 Ortenburg / Germany
Tel. [phone] / 168-0 · Fax [phone] / 168-90
[email protected] · www.micro-epsilon.com
Operating Instructions
C-Box/2A

MICRO-EPSILON
MESSTECHNIK
GmbH & Co. KG
Königbacher Strasse 15
94496 Ortenburg / Germany
Tel. [phone] / 168-0
Fax [phone] / 168-90
[email protected]
www.micro-epsilon.com
Controller for ILD 1420, ILD 1750 and ILD 2300 series

C-Box/2A
Contents
1. Safety ........................................................................................................................................ 7
1.1 Symbols Used ................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.2 Warnings.......................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Notes on CE Marking ...................................................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Intended Use ................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.5 Proper Environment......................................................................................................................................... 9
2. Functional Principle, Technical Data .................................................................................... 10
2.1 Functional Principle ...................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................................... 11
3. Delivery ................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1 Unpacking, Included in Delivery.................................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Storage .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
4. Installation and Mounting ...................................................................................................... 14
4.1 Dimensional Drawing..................................................................................................................................... 14
4.2 Electrical Connections, LEDs ........................................................................................................................ 15
4.3 Laser on ......................................................................................................................................................... 17
5. Operation ................................................................................................................................ 18
5.1 Getting Ready for Operation ......................................................................................................................... 18
5.2 Installation of USB Driver............................................................................................................................... 18
5.3 Software Update ............................................................................................................................................ 20
5.4 Operation Using Ethernet.............................................................................................................................. 21
5.4.1 Requirements ............................................................................................................................... 21
5.4.2 Access via Ethernet...................................................................................................................... 21
5.4.3 Measured Value Presentation with Web Browser........................................................................ 25
5.5 Operating Menu............................................................................................................................................. 27
5.5.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 27
5.5.2 Language Selection...................................................................................................................... 28
5.5.3 Measuring Program...................................................................................................................... 28
5.5.4 Sensors......................................................................................................................................... 30
5.5.5 Measuring Rate ............................................................................................................................ 36
5.5.6 Filter / Averaging / Error Handling inside C-Box/2A .................................................................... 37
5.5.7 Zeroing / Mastering ...................................................................................................................... 39

C-Box/2A
5.5.8 Digital Interfaces........................................................................................................................... 40
5.5.8.1 Digital Interface Selection ........................................................................................... 40
5.5.8.2 Data Selection ............................................................................................................. 42
5.5.8.3 Ethernet Settings......................................................................................................... 44
5.5.8.4 Settings USB ............................................................................................................... 46
5.5.9 Analog Outputs............................................................................................................................. 47
5.5.10 Digital Ports .................................................................................................................................. 50
5.5.10.1 Digital Input ................................................................................................................. 50
5.5.10.2 Digital Outputs............................................................................................................. 52
5.5.11 Output Data Rate.......................................................................................................................... 54
5.5.12 Trigger Mode ................................................................................................................................ 55
5.5.13 Synchronization............................................................................................................................ 58
5.5.14 Load/Save Settings ...................................................................................................................... 60
5.5.15 Manage Settings on PC ............................................................................................................... 62
5.5.16 Extras............................................................................................................................................ 65
5.5.16.1 Language .................................................................................................................... 65
5.5.16.2 Factory Defaults .......................................................................................................... 66
5.5.16.3 Reset of Controller ...................................................................................................... 68
5.5.17 Menu Measuring........................................................................................................................... 69
5.5.18 Help, Info Menu ............................................................................................................................ 71
6. Software Support with MEDAQLib ........................................................................................ 73
7. Liability for Material Defects.................................................................................................. 74
8. Service, Repair ....................................................................................................................... 74
9. Decommissioning, Disposal ................................................................................................. 74

Page 5
C-Box/2A
Appendix
A 1 Accessories ............................................................................................................................ 75
A 2 ASCII Communication with Sensor ....................................................................................... 78
A 2.1 General .......................................................................................................................................................... 78
A 2.2 Data Protocol ................................................................................................................................................. 78
A 2.3 Commands Overview .................................................................................................................................... 83
A 2.4 Commands .................................................................................................................................................... 85
A 2.4.1 Controller Information................................................................................................................... 85
A 2.4.2 Search Sensor.............................................................................................................................. 85
A 2.4.3 Sensor Information ....................................................................................................................... 86
A 2.4.4 Read All Settings .......................................................................................................................... 86
A 2.4.5 Language Setting ......................................................................................................................... 86
A 2.4.6 Synchronization............................................................................................................................ 87
A 2.4.7 Booting the Controller .................................................................................................................. 87
A 2.4.8 Triggering...................................................................................................................................... 87
A 2.4.8.1 Trigger Selection ......................................................................................................... 87
A 2.4.8.2 Trigger Level................................................................................................................ 88
A 2.4.8.3 Number of Measuring Values Displayed .................................................................... 88
A 2.4.8.4 Software Trigger Pulse ................................................................................................ 88
A 2.4.9 Ethernet ........................................................................................................................................ 88
A 2.4.10 Setting the Measured Value Server.............................................................................................. 89
A 2.4.11 Baudrate ....................................................................................................................................... 89
A 2.4.12 Save Parameter ............................................................................................................................ 89
A 2.4.13 Load Parameter............................................................................................................................ 89
A 2.4.14 Default Settings ............................................................................................................................ 89
A 2.4.15 Measurement Mode ..................................................................................................................... 90
A 2.4.16 Measuring Rate ............................................................................................................................ 90
A 2.4.17 Measured Value Averaging Controller ......................................................................................... 90
A 2.4.18 Measured Value Averaging Sensor.............................................................................................. 91
A 2.4.19 Setting Masters / Zero .................................................................................................................. 91
A 2.4.20 Selection Digital Output................................................................................................................ 91
A 2.4.21 Output Data Rate.......................................................................................................................... 92
A 2.4.22 Scale Output Values ..................................................................................................................... 92
A 2.4.23 Error Processing........................................................................................................................... 92
A 2.4.24 Data Selection for USB................................................................................................................. 93
A 2.4.25 Data Selection for Ethernet .......................................................................................................... 94
A 2.4.26 Function Selection Multifunctional Input...................................................................................... 94

Page 6
C-Box/2A
A 2.4.27 Activate Error Output, Switching Output 1................................................................................... 95
A 2.4.28 Activate Error Output, Switching Output 2................................................................................... 95
A 2.4.29 Limit Values................................................................................................................................... 95
A 2.4.30 Data Selection ............................................................................................................................. 96
A 2.4.31 Output Range ............................................................................................................................... 96
A 2.4.32 Two-point Scaling ......................................................................................................................... 97
A 2.4.33 Send Command to Connected Sensor........................................................................................ 98
A 2.4.34 Laser off / Laser on....................................................................................................................... 98
A 2.4.35 Find C-Box/2A ............................................................................................................................. 98
A 2.5 Error Values via USB...................................................................................................................................... 99
A 2.6 Error Values via Ethernet ............................................................................................................................... 99

Page 7
Safety
C-Box/2A
1. Safety
System operation assumes knowledge of the operating instructions.
1.1 Symbols Used
The following symbols are used in these operating instructions:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or mode-
rate injury.
Indicates a situation that may result in property damage if not avoided.
Indicates a user action.
iIndicates a tip for users.
1.2 Warnings
Connect the power supply and the display/output device according to the safety regulations for electrical
equipment.
> Risk of injury
> Damage to or destruction of the controller
The supply voltage must not exceed the specified limits.
> Damage to or destruction of the controller
Avoid shocks and impacts to the controller.
> Damage to or destruction of the controller

Page 8
Safety
C-Box/2A
1.3 Notes on CE Marking
The following apply to the C-Box/2A:
- EU Directive 2014/30/EU
- EU Directive 2011/65/EU, “RoHS“ category 9
Products which carry the CE mark satisfy the requirements of the EU directives cited and the European
harmonized standards (EN) listed therein. The EU Declaration of Conformity is available to the responsible
authorities according to EU Directive, article 10, at:
MICRO-EPSILON MESSTECHNIK
GmbH & Co. KG
Königbacher Straße 15
94496 Ortenburg / Germany
The measuring system is designed for use in industrial environments and meets the requirements.
1.4 Intended Use
- The C-Box/2A is designed for industrial use in automated manufacturing and machine monitoring. It is
used for
processing 2 digital input signals, e. g. thickness measurement
filtering of measurements
- The controller must only be operated within the limits specified in the technical data, see Chap. 2.2.
- The system must be used in such a way that no persons are endangered or machines and other material
goods are damaged in the event of malfunction or total failure of the system.
- Take additional precautions for safety and damage prevention in case of safety-related applications.

Page 9
Safety
C-Box/2A
1.5 Proper Environment
- Protection class: IP 40 (Only with sensor cable connected)
- Operating temperature: 5 to +50 °C (+41 to +122 °F)
- Storage temperature: 0 to +50 °C (+32 to +122 °F)
- Humidity: 5 - 95 % (non condensing)
- Ambient pressure: atmospheric pressure
iThe protection class is limited to water (no penetrating liquids or similar).

Page 10
Functional Principle, Technical Data
C-Box/2A
2. Functional Principle, Technical Data
2.1 Functional Principle
The C-Box/2A is used for processing two digital input signals.
Features:
- Processing of 2 input signals
- Programmable via Ethernet (web pages)
- Semi-automatic sensor detection for MICRO-EPSILON sensors with digital output
- Triggering
- Ethernet interface with TCP and UDP protocols
- USB interface
- D/A converter of the digital measurements, output via current and voltage interface
The C-Box/2A is installed in a stable aluminium case.
Two digital sensors of the same series can be directly connected to the C-Box/2A via RS422.
Both sensors are synchronized via the C-Box/2A; the C-Box/2A is the master.
The parameterization of all inputs and outputs on the C-Box/2A is performed via a Web interface.
An internal time base also enables the calculation of measurement results of different measuring frequencies.

Page 11
Functional Principle, Technical Data
C-Box/2A
2.2 Technical Data
Model C-Box/2A
Connections
- 2 Sensor connectors (HD-Sub, 15-pin),
- 2 RS422 interfaces
- 1x Ethernet (PC, 100 Mbit/s),
- 1x USB 2.0, type B, max. 12 Mbit,
- 1 plug-in terminal block 16-pin
External power supply
External laser on/off
External trigger input
2 analog outputs (current or voltage)
- 1 external multi function input
- 1 external trigger input, HTL and TTL compatible (measurement output, edge)
- Input voltage
TTL ≤ 0.7 V / HTL ≤ 3.0 V > trigger not active
TTL > 2.2 V / HTL > 8.0 V > trigger active
- input current 3.0 mA max.
- input frequency 100 kHz max.
- 2 switching outputs
Supported sensors
Sensors of the ILD 1420 series with a measuring rate of 0.25 ... 4 kHz, sensors of the
ILD 1750 series with a measuring rate of 0.3 ... 7.5 kHz and sensors of the ILD 2300
series with a measuring rate of 1.5 … 49 kHz
Functions
Filter: average moving 2…512 / recursive 2…32768, Median 3,5,7,9
Zero, mastering, synchronization
Scaling analog outputs

Page 12
Functional Principle, Technical Data
C-Box/2A
Model C-Box/2A
Analog output
- 1 current output per connected sensor
4 – 20 mA
- 1 voltage output per connected sensor; programmable:
Unipolar 0 – 5 V / Unipolar 0 – 10 V
Bipolar ± 5 V / Bipolar ± 10 V
- Tolerance of current and voltage output: 0.04 %
Laser switch off
- Switch respectively voltage input:
switching input connected with > laser = on
switching input open > laser = off
input voltage < 3 V (HTL) > laser = on
input voltage > 8 V (HTL) > laser = off
Firmware Measurement configurations can be saved (max. 8)
two languages (English, German), can be updated
LED for successful connection controller/sensor, Ethernet
Power supply
- 13 – 30 VDC for full functionality, power consumption max. 200 mA without sensor
- 10 – 13 VDC with reduced DA converter function, power consumption max. 200 mA
without sensor, analog output 0 - 5 V or ± 5 V only
- Reverse polarity protection
- No galvanic isolation, all GND signals are connected internally and with the hous-
ing
Power consumption
sensors maximum two sensors from internal power supply
Weight appr. 210 g

Page 13
Delivery
C-Box/2A
Model C-Box/2A
Case dimensions appr. 103 x 39 x 106 mm
Protection class IP 40
Operation
temperature 5 °C up to 50 °C (+41 up to +122 °F)
Storage
temperature 0 °C up to 50 °C (+32 up to +122 °F)
Relative air humidity 5 ... 95 %, non-condensing
3. Delivery
3.1 Unpacking, Included in Delivery
1 C-Box/2A
1 Operating instructions
1 16-pin. female terminal box (cable clamp) with locking function type
Weidmüller B2CF 3.50/16/180 SN BK BX
Check for completeness and transport damage immediately after unpacking.
In case of damage or missing parts, please contact the supplier immediately.
3.2 Storage
Storage temperature: 0 ... +50 °C (+41 to +122 °F)
Humidity: 5 - 95 % (non-condensing)

Page 14
Installation and Mounting
C-Box/2A
4. Installation and Mounting
4.1 Dimensional Drawing
i
Pay attention to careful handling during
the installation and operation.
Status 1 Status 2
Sensor 2Sensor 1
C-Box/2A
102.9 (4.05)
40 (1.57)
90 (3.54)
110.8 (4.36)
Fig. 1 Dimensions C-Box/2A, dimensions in mm (inches), not to scale

Page 15
Installation and Mounting
C-Box/2A
4.2 Electrical Connections, LEDs
1
12 2
Pin Signal
1 RS422 TxD-
2 RS422 TxD+
3 RS422 RxD-
4 RS422 RxD+
5 GND
6 RS422 TRG+
7 RS422 TRG-
8 5V CMOS output (reserve, do not connect)
9 Power supply +24 V via power connection
10 Power supply +24 V via power connection
11 Multfunction output TTL or HTL compatible
12 Laser on, HTL compatible
13 NC
14 NC
15 GND
Fig. 2 Pin assignment sensor connector (2), sensor 1 resp. sensor 2
LED color Description
off Sensor not connected
green Sensor in measurement mode and within the measurement range
rot Sensor in measurement mode and sensor outside the measurement range
orange Sensor in setup mode (no measurement output)
Fig. 3 Description LED (1) for sensor 1 resp. sensor 2

Page 16
Installation and Mounting
C-Box/2A
34
Pin Designation Signal
1 24VDC Power
2 GND GND
3 TRG IN Trigger in
4 MF IN Multi function input
5 OUT S1 Switching output 1
6 Laser Laser
7 OUT S2 Switching output 2
8 GND GND
9 OUT V1 Measurement value voltage 1
10 GNDA Analog GND1
11 OUT I1 Measurement value current 1
12 Shield Schirm
13 OUT V2 Measurement value voltage 2
14 GNDA Analog GND2
15 OUT I2 Measurement value current 2
16 Shield Schirm
Fig. 4 Pin assignment 16-pin terminal block (4), type Phoenix
LED color Description
off no power supply (power off)
green Power on, data output on USB interface not active or
data output on USB interface active and data communication error free
orange Power on, data output on USB interface active,
data communication faulty or disconnected
rot Power on, data output on USB interface active,
USB cable not connected or communication disconnected
Fig. 5 LED description for power and USB status (3)

Page 17
Installation and Mounting
C-Box/2A
4.3 Laser on
Fig. 6 View Preferences - Sensors - Laser
The measuring laser on the sensor is activated via an optocoupler input. This is advantageous if the sensor
has to be switched off for maintenance or similar. Switching can be done with a transistor (for example open
collector in an optocoupler) or a relay contact.
Connect pin 6 Laser with pin 8 GND by a jumper.
i
The laser is off unless pin 6 is electrically connected to pin 8.

Page 18
Operation
C-Box/2A
5. Operation
5.1 Getting Ready for Operation
The C-Box/2A must be installed in accordance with the installation instructions, see Chap. 4. and connected
to an automation unit, e.g. PLC, and the power supply in compliance with the connection instructions.
After switching on the operating voltage, the C-Box/2A performs an initialization sequence and goes into the
measurement operating mode afterwards.
The laser operation on optical sensors is only indicated at the sensor by an LED. If no measured values are
transmitted, check whether the sensors are switched on and whether a target is in the measuring range of the
sensor.
5.2 Installation of USB Driver
You will find the driver C-Box/2A WinUSB under:
www.micro-epsilon.de/link/software/medaqlib
Connect C-Box/2A to the usb port of your computer.
Connect C-Box/2A to power supply.
Open Windows system control.
Go to device manager.
You will see a device with a question mark (unknown device).
Right mouse click on it.
A menu opens.
Select Properties.
Select Drivers.
Select Update driver.
Browse to the directory with the downloaded Win usb drivers.
Click on ok.
Wait until installation will finish.

Page 19
Operation
C-Box/2A
If the installation is done properly, you will find C-Box/2A in the device manager, see Fig. 7.
Fig. 7 View Device Manager after installing the USB driver

Page 20
Operation
C-Box/2A
5.3 Software Update
iThe software can only be updated via USB.
Download the USB driver from the homepage, see Chap. 5.2 and unpack it.
Start the installation program.
Search for the C-Box.
Choose the update file.
Start the installation.
Wait until the installation is complete.
Fig. 8 View MICRO-Epsilon Update Sensor