L-Box – characteristics and description
Like M-Box, L-Box is deployed as an interface for industrial applications in the field of SPC quality assurance and CAQ (computer-aided quality control).
Power to run the unit is provided as standard by means of a 230-volt integrated mains network element. A Mitutoyo LGS key, connected for measurement purposes, is also provided with power by the internal source. The LGS key can be reset (Clear) either by a relevant command or by pressing the key.
L-Boxes are equipped with external foot switch connections, which facilitate trouble-free data transmission to the relevant software. Box activity is displayed by an array of status LEDs, permitting operational control of the device.
L-Box equipment and connection options
Up to 32 digital measuring devices can be connected via L-Box to a single PC. L-Box is provided with a range of Mitutoyo Digimatic [?] and MultiRS232 [?] ports.
All L-Boxes support the BOBE EAI488 command set. In addition, L-Boxes 1, 2, 11 and 12 are available with a slightly modified Mitutoyo MUX50 command and data format, allowing them to be operated with quality assurance data software exclusively configured for MUX 50-type Mitutoyo interfaces.
The range of connection options and prices is given in our table:
| Type | Mitutoyo Digimatic | MultiRS232 | RS232 PC-COM | Power supply LGS-Key | Foot switch connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L-Box 1 | 8x | x | x | x | |
| L-Box 1 MUX | 8x | x | x | x | |
| L-Box 2 | 16x | x | x | x | |
| L-Box 2 MUX | 16x | x | x | x | |
| L-Box 3 | 10x | x | x | x | |
| L-Box 4 | 8x | 5x | x | x | x |
| L-Box 11 | 24x | x | x | x | |
| L-Box 11 MUX | 24x | x | x | x | |
| L-Box 12 | 32x | x | x | x | |
| L-Box 12 MUX | 32x | x | x | x |
| Type | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| L-Box 1 | 8x Digimatic | € 718,00 |
| L-Box 1 MUX | as L-Box 1 with extended MUX 50 command set | € 718,00 |
| L-Box 2 | 16x Digimatic | € 1.020,00 |
| L-Box 2 MUX | as L-Box 2 with extended MUX 50 command set | € 1.020,00 |
| L-Box 3 | 10x MultiRS232 | € 1.020,00 |
| L-Box 4 | 8x Digimatic + 5x MultiRS232 | € 1.020,00 |
| L-Box 11 | 24x Digimatic | € 1.242,00 |
| L-Box 11 MUX | as L-Box 11 with extended MUX 50 command set | € 1.242,00 |
| L-Box 12 | 32x Digimatic | € 1.363,00 |
| L-Box 12 MUX | as L-Box 12 with extended MUX 50 command set | € 1.363,00 |
Subject to alteration, possible error and potential further development. All prices (valid from 01.04.2013 to 31.03.2014) are in euro, excluding VAT and delivery costs.