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.
Our software utilities allow measured data to be processed in standard Windows applications (e.g. Word or Excel).
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 | € 677,00 |
| L-Box 1 MUX | as L-Box 1 with extended MUX 50 command set | € 677,00 |
| L-Box 2 | 16x Digimatic | € 961,00 |
| L-Box 2 MUX | as L-Box 2 with extended MUX 50 command set | € 961,00 |
| L-Box 3 | 10x MultiRS232 | € 961,00 |
| L-Box 4 | 8x Digimatic + 5x MultiRS232 | € 961,00 |
| L-Box 11 | 24x Digimatic | € 1.171,00 |
| L-Box 11 MUX | as L-Box 11 with extended MUX 50 command set | € 1.171,00 |
| L-Box 12 | 32x Digimatic | € 1.284,00 |
| L-Box 12 MUX | as L-Box 12 with extended MUX 50 command set | € 1.284,00 |
Subject to alteration, possible error and potential further development. All prices (valid from 01.04.2011 to 31.03.2012) are in euro, excluding VAT and delivery costs.