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  • Page 1 Manual Q.bloxx Vers. No. 4.0...
  • Page 2 All trademarks and brand names used in this document only indi- cate the respective product or the proprietor of the trademark or brand name. The naming of products which are not from Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH is made exclusively for informative purposes.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.1.5 Q.bloxx Extension Socket QES ..........24 Connecting the power supply ..........26 Fitting and removal of modules from sockets .......28 Connecting interfaces ............29 4.4.1 Connecting modules to Q.gate..........29 4.4.2 Connecting modules to Q.pac ..........30 Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 4.4.3 Connecting Q.gate/Q.pac via Ethernet to a PC/PLC ..... 31 4.4.4 Using the RS-232 interface of Q.gate or Q.pac..... 33 4.4.5 Connecting modules directly to a PC/PLC ......34 Synchronization of several systems ........36 4.5.1 Connection of a radio receiver for time signals....38 4.5.2 Connection of a GPS receiver ..........
  • Page 5 5.2.2 test.commander and the serial (service) interface ....83 5.2.3 Creating a project for configuration........83 Setting sensor parameters ............85 Specifying digital inputs/outputs ..........88 Defining analog outputs ............90 Defining computations ............92 Specifying the alarm monitoring...........93 Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Q.gate and Q.pac settings............. 95 5.8.1 Slave interface (modules interface) ........95 5.8.2 Host interface ............... 96 5.8.3 Settings ................. 96 5.8.4 Logging settings (Q.pac only) ..........99 5.8.5 System variable..............99 5.8.6 Virtual variable ..............100 Online tools, displaying measurements ......

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    If the packaging has been damaged in transit or if you suspect that the product is damaged or may mal- function, the product must not be put into operation. In this case contact your customer consultant or Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH. Personnel The installation, operation and maintenance of the modules or devices must only be carried out by competent persons.

  • Page 8: Special Risks

    Safety Information with the relevant national occupational protection regulations, accident prevention regulations, guidelines and accepted engi- neering rules. They must be able to reliably assess the results of their work and must be familiar with the contents of this manual. Electrical connections must only be carried out by specialist per- sonnel trained for the task.

  • Page 9: Servicing And Cleaning

    Never attempt to repair nor to again operate devices which are defective, have developed a fault or are damaged. In this case it is essential to contact your customer consultant or Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH. Disposal...

  • Page 10: Labels And Warning Information

    Labels and warning information Labels and warning infor- mation Warning information To prevent personal injury and damage to property it is essential that you follow the warning and safety information given in this operating manual. Indicates a directly threatening hazard. If it is not pre- vented, the consequence will be fatal or serious injuries.

  • Page 11: Labels In This Manual

    Options signifies menu items in the program user interfaces > signifies a sequence of menu items, e.g. in Options > Settings ➡ indicates special features or restrictions Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
  • Page 12 Labels and warning information Vers. No. 4.0 Released: 5/12/2011...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Dear Customer, thank you purchasing a product in the Q.series from Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH. We are sure that you have obtained an excellent product which will enable you to make fast and reliable measurements with low measurement uncertain- ties.

  • Page 14: The Documentation In The Q.series Range

    A109, A123, A124, A128, D101, D104 and D105 as well as the Test Controllers Q.gate and Q.pac. Detailed descriptions on spe- cial settings for Q.gate and Q.pac can be found in other Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH documentation on the Gantner CD or on our home page www.gantner-instruments.com.

  • Page 15: System Description

    16 modules is also provided via this socket. You can communicate via Ethernet with the connected modules from the Q.gate Test Controller. The maximum cable length between the measurement modules and Q.gate depends on the required baud rate: Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
  • Page 16 Introduction Cable length in meters Maximum baud rate 1000 < 500 kBaud < 1500 kBaud < 6000 kBaud > 6 to 48 MBaud You can insert the Q.gate Test Controller alternatively into the socket to the left or right of the Q.bloxx modules (first or last socket).

  • Page 17: Operating The Modules Via Q.pac

    Ethernet data rate (transfer rate when using online transfer) 128 real variables (300 Hz) EtherCAT data rate (transfer rate) 256 real variables (10 kHz) Ethernet, EtherCAT, USB, Interfaces RS-232, 4 UARTs Max. number of slaves (Q.bloxx) Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 18: Operating The Modules Without Test Controller

    You can connect the modules directly to a PC or PLC via the RS- 485 interface on the modules. The following protocols are avail- able: • Gantner's own fast binary protocol. The configuration here takes place via the programs test.commander or ICP 100. • Modbus RTU for reading and writing variables via registers.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Modules

    This means you can continue with your measurement without further con- figuration work. Saving the necessary data in the socket occurs automatically via the configuration software test.com- mander. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 20: Using Hot Swap (Factory Setting)

    Connecting the modules → Connecting the socket The configuration of the operating mode occurs using the DIP Configuring the operating switches in the socket (Fig. 4-1). DIP switch 7 is currently not mode assigned any function and is reserved for later expansions. Fig.

  • Page 21: Setting The Address (Optional)

    The address is set in binary form with the first six switches. The address 0 corresponds to no configuration, i.e. an inserted mod- ule retains the address assigned via software. With new modules fresh from the factory you always have to assign an address, Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 22: Activating The Terminating Resistances

    Connecting the modules → Connecting the socket either via the DIP switch or via software, because otherwise sev- eral modules use the same address (default: 1) and are therefore not capable of measurement within a data bus; refer to Chapter 5, Configuration, Section 5.2. Also for a configuration via the DIP switches an address set via the PC is retained in the module and is used again when the DIP switches are set to the address 0.

  • Page 23: Mounting/Removing Sockets

    Then push the socket onto any further existing sockets to the left. There should be no intervening space between the sockets, so press the right socket firmly onto the left one. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 24: Q.bloxx Extension Socket Qes

    Connecting the modules → Connecting the socket Fig. 4-3 Connecting several sockets. To remove, insert a narrow screwdriver into the hole at the lower end, press the screwdriver upwards on the handle to push the metal clip in the latching cam downwards and from below pull the socket from the DIN rail to the front.
  • Page 25 UART lines using the DIP switches of the extension socket. This variant is, for example, suitable for the connection of a Q.pac Test Controller. DIP switch settings The extension socket is operated in one of two modes depending on the application: Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 26: Connecting The Power Supply

    Connecting the modules → Connecting the power supply 1. The interface lines are connected through 1:1 from left to right. The DIP switches 1 to 4 are OFF and the DIP switches 5 to 8 are ON (factory setting). 2. The interface lines are crossed. The DIP switches 1 to 4 are ON and the DIP switches 5 to 8 are OFF.
  • Page 27 The extension socket only supplies the module situated to the right of it and the modules located to the left of it require a power supply via the socket located on the far left. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 28: Fitting And Removal Of Modules From Sockets

    Connecting the modules → Fitting and removal of modules from sockets Fitting and removal of modules from sockets Once you have mounted the sockets, you can plug in the modules. To do this, hold the module so that it latches into the socket latch- ing cam below and then press it into the socket with a slight rotary movement until the upper latching cam locks.

  • Page 29: Connecting Interfaces

    Q.bloxx module. However, only use the far left or far right socket, because the module has integral terminating resis- tances and therefore terminates this end of the interface line. Any set socket address is ignored by the Test Controller. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 30: Connecting Modules To Q.pac

    Connecting the modules → Connecting interfaces IMPORTANT Make sure that the terminating resistances at the (other) ends of the interface cables are activated. No resistances should be acti- vated in the socket of the Q.gate. They are permanently fitted in the Q.gate Test Controller and are always active.

  • Page 31: Connecting Q.gate/Q.pac Via Ethernet To A Pc/Plc

    Ethernet switch. An IP address is assigned automati- cally. We recommend the use of industrial Ethernet switches. Both Q.gate and Q.pac use autonegotiation and operate, if available, with 100 Mbit/s and full duplex for the transmission. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
  • Page 32 Connecting the modules → Connecting interfaces If you are not connected to a network or there is no server in the Connection without a server network, you should set your PC to DHCP (Control Panel > Net- work) and connect to the Q.gate Test Controller or the Q.pac Test Controller.

  • Page 33: Using The Rs-232 Interface Of Q.gate Or Q.pac

    3. Using the menu Utilities > Controller serial terminal call the dialog for finding Test Controllers. 4. Specify the required IP address (IP address), the subnet mask (Subnet mask) and – if necessary – the gateway Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 34: Connecting Modules Directly To A Pc/Plc

    You can connect modules directly to an RS-485 interface via the socket connections UART 1A and UART 1B. The following proto- cols are available: • The Gantner fast binary protocol for the programs ICP 100 and test.commander. • Modbus RTU for reading and writing variables via registers.
  • Page 35 Section 5.1 on Page 80. 2. Start the software and select Communication > Parame- ters. 3. Under Interface type select the RS-232 direct connection and under ComPort the PC connection you are using. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 36: Synchronization Of Several Systems

    Connecting the modules → Synchronization of several systems 4. Close the dialog with OK. The program searches the specified interface for connected modules and displays all the modules found in the program window. If there are addressing conflicts, they are also dis- played.
  • Page 37 If you combine several synchronization methods, the best possi- ble one is always used from those available: 1. Hardware synchronization 2. IRIG-B via time signal, e.g. DCF77 3. Time signal from GPS (NMEA-0183) 4. SNTP Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 38: Connection Of A Radio Receiver For Time Signals

    Connecting the modules → Synchronization of several systems Fig. 4-11 Possible types of time synchronization. 4.5.1 Connection of a radio receiver for time signals Depending on the output signal of your receiver you basically have two methods: 1. The receiver, e.g. for DCF77, is connected to the digital IOs of the Q.pac Test Controller (plug-in terminal 1, connections 1 and 2;...

  • Page 39: Connection Of A Gps Receiver

    Page 79). The (new) configuration is then automatically saved in the socket. 4.6.2 Firmware download blue LED red LED B red LED C Fig. 4-13 Flashing sequence on downloading the module firmware. The LEDs flash as long as the download runs. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 40: Activating Firmware Download

    3. Is the wiring of the interface connections correct? Then restart the system (by switching off, waiting one minute and then switching on again). If these measures do not remedy the error, then contact your customer consultant or Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH directly. 4.6.5...

  • Page 41: The Modules And Their Connection Options

    The following table gives you an overview of the various modules: sensor types that can be connected, signal outputs, the number of input channels, maximum data rate in the module and the possi- ble multiplexer connections. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
  • Page 42 Connecting the modules → The modules and their connection options Vers. No. 4.0 Released: 5/12/2011...

  • Page 43: Q.bloxx A101: Connecting Sensors And I/O

    Chapter 6 from Page 107 onwards. 4.8.1 Voltage With voltage measurements two connection variants are possible, depending on the level of the voltages to be measured: up to 10 V and up to 60 V. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 44: Current

    Connecting the modules → Q.bloxx A101: Connecting sensors and I/O IMPORTANT Voltages which exceed the admissible limits produce incorrect measurement data, because the inputs are protected against overvoltages and limit the input voltage. Voltages up to 10 V Voltages up to 60 V 3 (+) 1 (+) 7 (GND)

  • Page 45: Thermocouple

    The plug can be obtained under the designation Q.bloxx Terminal CJC-A101 from Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH. You can con- nect the following types of thermocouple: B, E, J, K, L, N, R, S, T and U.

  • Page 46: Strain-Gauge Quarter Bridges

    The plug can be obtained under the designation Q.bloxx Terminal B4/120-A101 with120  or B4/350-A101 with 350  from Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH. The bridge excitation voltage is 2.5 V. IMPORTANT The plug must have the same resistance values as the strain gauges used, because otherwise no measurement is possible.

  • Page 47: Digital Input And Output

    You can use the appropriate function depending on the wir- ing. Input Output Fig. 4-25 A101, digital input and output. The digital input is active (high level) when the applied signal voltage lies above the threshold of 10 V. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 48: Q.bloxx A102: Connecting Sensors And I/O

    Connecting the modules → Q.bloxx A102: Connecting sensors and I/O Q.bloxx A102: Connecting sensors and I/O The Q.bloxx Module A102 has one electrically isolated analog input and two digital inputs or outputs. The assignment of both connector strips is not identical. The plug number is specified in the following.

  • Page 49: Current

    The bridge excitation voltage is switched via software between 1 V, 2.5 V, 5 V and 10 V. 1 (+) 6 (–) Fig. 4-29 A102, measurement with full and half bridges, Plug 2. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 50: Strain-Gauge Quarter Bridges

    The plug can be obtained under the designation Q.bloxx Terminal B4/120-A102 with120  or B4/350-A102 with 350  from Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH. The bridge excitation voltage is switched via software between 1 V, 2.5 V, 5 V and 10 V.

  • Page 51: Digital Input And Output

    7, 8 3, 4, 5, 6 Fig. 4-33 A102, digital input and output, Plug 1. The digital input is active (high level) when the applied signal voltage lies above the threshold of 10 V. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 52: Q.bloxx A103: Connecting Sensors And I/O

    Connecting the modules → Q.bloxx A103: Connecting sensors and I/O 4.10 Q.bloxx A103: Connecting sensors and I/O The Q.bloxx Module A103 has eight electrically isolated analog inputs and two digital inputs and outputs. The pin assignment of the two connector strips is identical and the connection terminals have numbers for identifying the connections.

  • Page 53: Current

    On each connecting plug two contacts are available for an input and an output. Input Output Fig. 4-37 A103, Digital Input and Output. The digital input is active (high level) when the applied signal voltage lies above the threshold of 10 V. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 54: Q.bloxx A104: Connecting Sensors

    Connecting the modules → Q.bloxx A104: Connecting sensors 4.11 Q.bloxx A104: Connecting sensors The Q.bloxx Module A104 has eight electrically isolated analog inputs for thermocouples or voltages. The pin assignment of the two connector strips is identical and the connection terminals have numbers for identifying the connections.

  • Page 55: Thermocouple

    Terminal CJC-A104 from Q.bloxx Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH. You can con- nect the following types of thermocouple: B, E, J, K, L, N, R, S, T and U. Alternatively, you can also use two thermocouples or a reference temperature source.

  • Page 56: Q.bloxx A106: Connecting Sensors And I/O

    Connecting the modules → Q.bloxx A106: Connecting sensors and I/O 4.12 Q.bloxx A106: Connecting sensors and I/O The Q.bloxx Module A106 has two electrically isolated analog inputs, two analog outputs and four digital inputs and outputs. The pin assignment of the two connector strips is identical and the connection terminals have numbers for identifying the con- nections.

  • Page 57: Strain-Gauge Quarter Bridges

    The plug can be obtained under the designation Q.bloxx Terminal B14/120-A106 with120  or B14/350-A106 with 350  from Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH. The bridge excitation voltage can be 2.5 V or 5 V (DC or CF).

  • Page 58: Lvdt, Rvdt

    Connecting the modules → Q.bloxx A106: Connecting sensors and I/O IMPORTANT During the configuration set CF 4800 Hz (carrier frequency) in the Type column; inductive sensors cannot be operated with direct voltage (DC) or 600 Hz carrier frequency. 5 (+) (10) 6 (–) Fig.

  • Page 59: Digital Input And Output

    Input Output 1, 2 1, 2 Fig. 4-47 A106, digital input and output. The digital input is active (high level) when the applied signal voltage lies above the threshold of 10 V. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 60: Q.bloxx A107: Connecting Sensors

    Connecting the modules → Q.bloxx A107: Connecting sensors 4.13 Q.bloxx A107: Connecting sensors The Q.bloxx Module A 107 has four electrically isolated analog inputs. The pin assignment of the two connector strips is identical and the connection terminals have numbers for identifying the connections.

  • Page 61: Current

    You specify the selected type of circuit dur- ing the module configuration (Type column). 2-wire circuit 4-wire circuit 1, 6 1, 6 3, 8 2, 7 2, 7 4, 9 Fig. 4-52 A107, measurement of resistance and Pt100/1000 probes. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 62: Thermocouple

    The plug can be obtained under the designation Q.bloxx Terminal CJC-A107 from Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH. You can con- nect the following types of thermocouple: B, E, J, K, L, N, R, S, T and U.

  • Page 63: Strain-Gauge Half And Quarter Bridges

    The plug can be obtained under the designation Q.bloxx Terminal B14/120-A107 with120  or B14/350-A107 with 350  from Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH. The bridge excitation voltage is 2.5 V. IMPORTANT...

  • Page 64: Q.bloxx A108: Connecting Sensors And I/O

    Connecting the modules → Q.bloxx A108: Connecting sensors and I/O 4.14 Q.bloxx A108: Connecting sensors and I/O The Q.bloxx Module A108 has eight electrically isolated analog inputs and two digital inputs and outputs. The pin assignment of the two connector strips is identical and the connection terminals have numbers for identifying the connections.

  • Page 65: Current

    Input Output Fig. 4-59 A108, digital input and output. The digital input is active (high level) when the applied signal voltage lies above the threshold of 10 V. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 66: Q.bloxx A109: Connecting I/O And Outputs

    Connecting the modules → Q.bloxx A109: Connecting I/O and outputs 4.15 Q.bloxx A109: Connecting I/O and outputs The Q.bloxx Module A109 has four electrically isolated analog outputs, four digital inputs and four digital outputs. The assign- ment of both connector strips is not identical. The plug number is specified in the following.

  • Page 67: Analog Output, Plug 2

    3, 5, 7, 9 (+) 3, 5, 7, 9 (+) 4, 6, 8, 10 (–) 4, 6, 8, 10 (–) Fig. 4-62 A109, output of voltage or current, Plug 2. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 68: Q.bloxx A123: Connecting Sensors

    Connecting the modules → Q.bloxx A123: Connecting sensors 4.16 Q.bloxx A123: Connecting sensors The cables to be connected or disconnected may carry volt- ages of up to 1200 V! Before connecting or disconnecting cables check that the cables are no longer live. The Q.bloxx module A123 can be used in the measurement cate- gory CAT II and has four electrically isolated analog inputs.

  • Page 69: Voltage

    A123, voltage measurement. 4.16.2 Current You need an (external) shunt resistance for the current measure- ment. 2, 7 (+) ext. 4, 9 (–) Fig. 4-65 A123, current measurement using an external shunt resistance. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 70: Q.bloxx A124: Connecting Sensors

    Connecting the modules → Q.bloxx A124: Connecting sensors 4.17 Q.bloxx A124: Connecting sensors The cables to be connected or disconnected may carry volt- ages of up to 1200 V! Before connecting or disconnecting cables check that the cables are no longer live. The Q.bloxx module A124 can be used in the measurement cate- gory CAT II and has four electrically isolated thermocouple inputs.

  • Page 71: Voltage

    You will find information on the comparative measuring point and on the measurement with a reference temperature source in Section 6.5, Current measurement with an external shunt, Page 106. 2, 7 (+) 4, 9 (–) Fig. 4-68 A124, measurement with a thermocouple. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 72: Q.bloxx A128: Connecting Sensors

    Connecting the modules → Q.bloxx A128: Connecting sensors 4.18 Q.bloxx A128: Connecting sensors The cables to be connected or disconnected may carry volt- ages of up to 1200 V! Before connecting or disconnecting cables check that the cables are no longer live. The Q.bloxx module A123 can be used in the measurement cate- gory CAT II and has four electrically isolated analog inputs.

  • Page 73: Voltage

    With voltages above 1200 V there is also the risk of damaging the module. 2, 7 (+) 4, 9 (–) Fig. 4-70 A128, voltage measurement. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 74: Q.bloxx D101: Connecting I/O

    Connecting the modules → Q.bloxx D101: Connecting I/O 4.19 Q.bloxx D101: Connecting I/O The Q.bloxx Module D101 has eight digital inputs and eight digi- tal outputs. The pin assignment of the two connector strips is identical and the connection terminals have numbers for identify- ing the connections.
  • Page 75 The following block diagrams give you an overview of the possi- ble circuits listed in the table. Measurement of status, time, frequency or PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation), 1 signal Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
  • Page 76 Connecting the modules → Q.bloxx D101: Connecting I/O Up/down counter or measurement of frequency and direction with static direction signal, 2 signals Measurement of frequency and direction or up/down counter with 2-channel frequency signal (90° phase delay) Measurement of frequency and direction or up/down counter with 4-channel frequency signal Index Index...

  • Page 77: Q.bloxx D104: Connecting Digital Inputs

    (+V). 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 10 (0V) Fig. 4-74 D104, digital input. The digital input is active (high level) when the applied signal voltage lies above the (programmable) threshold. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 78: Q.bloxx D105: Connecting Digital Outputs

    Connecting the modules → Q.bloxx D105: connecting digital outputs 4.21 Q.bloxx D105: connecting digital outputs The Q.bloxx Module D104 has sixteen digital outputs. The pin assignment of the two connector strips is identical and the con- nection terminals have numbers for identifying the connections. The designations 0 V and +V refer to the (external) supply volt- age connections.

  • Page 79: Configuration

    Enter the sensors used and their sensitivities to obtain an indication in the measured physical quantity. • Define computations, digital inputs/outputs, alarm monitor- ing, etc. • Activate all settings in the module and Test Controller. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 80: Installing The Test.commander

    We recommend that you close all open programs before the installation. Insert the Gantner CD into your CD drive. In the standard config- uration Windows opens the CD automatically and a start window appears. If you have deactivated the Windows autostart function, find the file StartUp.exe in the main directory on the CD and give...

  • Page 81: Using Test.commander

    Q.gate or Q.pac. If required, ask the network administrator to enable these scan methods and The UDP scan transmits to all network nodes in one go and is therefore quite fast. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
  • Page 82 Configuration → Using test.commander allow access for the program through the firewall to the Test Controller. If you use, e.g. 15 seconds, for the Add.(itional) Timeout, an attempt to establish connection is interrupted after this period. The option only needs to be used for very slow net- works or links via radio, etc.

  • Page 83: Test.commander And The Serial (Service) Interface

    The existing module settings are read out and the Test Con- troller information updated via the connected modules. Con- Cancel Initially, you do not create any project. Therefore, close the starting dialog with Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
  • Page 84 Configuration → Using test.commander firm any changes to be made in order to retain the current state. 3. A dialog finally shows you that all settings have been success- fully read from the Test Controller. Acknowledge this with a click on OK. In your project the selected Test Controller is now displayed as the main entry.

  • Page 85: Setting Sensor Parameters

    Pt100, Resistance for resistors or Voltage for voltage mea- surements and IEPE sensors. 5. Click in the Type column and specify the type of circuit or fur- ther information about the sensor type. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
  • Page 86 Configuration → Setting sensor parameters Depending on the selected sensor type, you have various options available, e.g. 2-Wire or 4-Wire (circuit) for resistive transducers or Full 4-Wire or Full 6-Wire (circuit) for strain- gauge full bridges. The Connection column shows you the pin assignment to be used.
  • Page 87 If the modules are connected through a Test Controller, new module settings must also be updated there. Select or File > Write Project (Update) in the test.commander. The project file is in this case automatically updated. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 88: Specifying Digital Inputs/Outputs

    Configuration → Specifying digital inputs/outputs Specifying digital inputs/outputs In order to set parameters you should be connected to the mod- ule and have called the configuration program (ICP 100 which is started automatically by test.commander): Mark a module and select from the context menu Configuration or double click on a module or module signal (variable) to start the configuration pro- gram.
  • Page 89 If the modules are connected through a Test Controller, new module settings must also be updated there. Select or File > Write Project (Update) in the test.commander. The project file is in this case automatically updated. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 90: Defining Analog Outputs

    Configuration → Defining analog outputs Defining analog outputs In order to set parameters you should be connected to the mod- ule and have called the configuration program (ICP 100 which is started automatically by test.commander): Mark a module and select Configuration from the context menu or double click on a module or module signal (variable) to start the configuration pro- gram.
  • Page 91 If the modules are connected through a Test Controller, new module settings must also be updated there. Select or File > Write Project (Update) in the test.commander. The project file is in this case automatically updated. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 92: Defining Computations

    Configuration → Defining computations Defining computations In order to set parameters you should be connected to the mod- ule and have called the configuration program (ICP 100 which is started automatically by test.commander): Mark a module and select Configuration from the context menu or double click on a module or module signal (variable) to start the configuration pro- gram.

  • Page 93: Specifying The Alarm Monitoring

    The alarm monitoring is used to monitor signals in the module and to make the result available to the PC or PLC as a precondi- tioned signal. Checking the original signal in the PC or PLC can therefore be omitted. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
  • Page 94 Configuration → Specifying the alarm monitoring 1. Click in the Type column of the first row (V1 = Variable 1) or Procedure mark the row (click on V1) and use Variable Settings > Type. 2. Select Alarm and click on OK. 3.

  • Page 95: Q.gate And Q.pac Settings

    Cable length in meters Maximum baud rate 1000 < 500 kBaud < 1500 kBaud < 6000 kBaud > 6 to 48 MBaud Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 96: Host Interface

    Configuration → Q.gate and Q.pac settings A change in the baud rate is also carried out automatically on the modules connected to the interface. Watchdog Timeout: With a value > 0 the module error LED is activated if there is a lack of communication after this period. Answer (response) Delay: This parameter is only needed when the modules are not directly connected to this interface, but instead connected to a modem, for example.
  • Page 97 Settings > Syn- chronization > Input synchronisation protocol to None. For the other Test Controllers specify Q.sync over RS485 as the setting in the same dialog. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
  • Page 98 Configuration → Q.gate and Q.pac settings The maximum length of all synchronization lines together is 1000 m. 2. Synchronization of a Q.pac Test Controller through a radio receiver for time signals Connect the receiver either via the digital IOs or via RS-485; refer to Section 4.5.1, Page 38.

  • Page 99: Logging Settings (Q.pac Only)

    Context menu for system variables Add Variable > ABSDATETIME. After a double click on the variable and a fur- ther click on Formula you can also select other formats (Fig. 5- Fig. 5-7 Dialog for specifying the time format. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 100: Virtual Variable

    Configuration → Q.gate and Q.pac settings 5.8.6 Virtual variable With virtual variables you can carry out computations, evaluate trigger conditions or carry out assessments. The variables can be output like measurements or linked to other variables, measure- ments or digital I/Os. In the context menu for virtual variables select Add Variable >...
  • Page 101 Close the dialog with OK. IMPORTANT Select or File > Write Project (Update) in the test.com- mander to transfer the new definition into the Test Controller. The project file is in this case automatically updated. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 102: Online Tools, Displaying Measurements

    Configuration → Online tools, displaying measurements Online tools, displaying measurements 5.9.1 Read data buffer (with measured values) Click on or use File > Read Online Buffer From Con- troller to be able to read all measured values from the ring buf- fer and display them graphically.

  • Page 103: Read Module Information

    Fig. 5-12 Display of module information. 5.9.4 Read status information Click on or use File > Read Online Status Info From Controller to be able to view status information of your system. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
  • Page 104 Configuration → Online tools, displaying measurements Fig. 5-13 Display of status information. Vers. No. 4.0 Released: 5/12/2011...

  • Page 105: Firmware Update

    The update process is started. Wait until the update has fin- ished. The end of updating is indicated by the dialog “Update completed successfully”. 5. Click on OK and close the window of the update tool. The firmware update is now completed. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 106: Firmware Update For Modules

    Configuration → Firmware update 5.10.2 Firmware update for modules Install as required the latest version of ICP 100 or test.com- mander so that you can also install the latest version of the firm- ware on your PC. 1. In the program test.commander select Utilities > Slave Procedure Firmware Update.

  • Page 107: Functional Procedures

    6.1.1 Interface converter Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH offers you two different interface converters: 1. The compact interface converter ISK 200 (bench-top unit) The converter has an integrated DC power supply for the con- nected modules and automatic baud rate detection.

  • Page 108: Bus Termination On The Q.bloxx Modules

    Functional Procedures → Using serial interfaces You can connect both converters to any “normal” RS-232 inter- face, e.g. your PC, and then communicate with the Q.bloxx mod- ules (UART connections) via the RS-485 interface. 6.1.2 Bus termination on the Q.bloxx modules To avoid signal reflections on the RS-485 interface lines each sec- tion (bus segment) must be terminated at its physical start and end with a certain resistance.

  • Page 109: Network Topologies

    2). Other topologies, for example the tree structure (Fig. 6-3) used with Ethernet, are not permissible. Fig. 6-1 Line or bus structure. Fig. 6-2 Combination of two lines on the Test Controller. Fig. 6-3 Tree structure. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 110: Ethernet On The Pc

    Functional Procedures → Ethernet on the PC Ethernet on the PC The following sections describe various settings which you can carry out on the PC to enable a link (connection). The descrip- tions use menus and dialogs found in Windows XP or Windows Vista;...

  • Page 111: Setting The Ip Address On The Pc

    Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on Properties (Fig. 6-5). Then proceed to the register card Alternative Configuration and specify an address for the PC, e.g. 192.168.100.5, and a subnet mask, e.g. 255.255.255.0 (Fig. 6-6). Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
  • Page 112 Functional Procedures → Ethernet on the PC Fig. 6-5 Properties of the LAN connection. Fig. 6-6 Specifying the IP address and subnet mask for an alterna- tive (temporary) configuration. Vers. No. 4.0 Released: 5/12/2011...

  • Page 113: Allowing Access To Network Devices (Firewall)

    If required, you can restrict the connection, for example to your own network (Fig. 6-8): Via the Windows Control Panel, call the settings for the Windows Firewall. On the tab Exceptions mark the program to be edited and click on Properties. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
  • Page 114 Functional Procedures → Ethernet on the PC Fig. 6-8 Windows Firewall, shared programs. In the next dialog click on Change Scope and specify whether permission is to be given only for your own subnet or even only for certain addresses (Fig. 6-9). Fig.

  • Page 115: Connecting Sensors With Sensing Leads

    We therefore recommend the use of sensing leads. This is mainly necessary when several meters of cable are used, low measure- ment deviations are to be obtained or when the temperature of the cable may vary. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 116: Sensor Scaling

    Functional Procedures → Sensor scaling Sensor scaling Depending on the type of transducer (Sensor type), there are var- ious possibilities of scaling. With voltage signals and strain gauge bridges (Bridge) you define a conversion of the measured voltage (Volt or mV/V) into a physical unit, e.g. Newton. With strain gauges you have a special conversion tool available.

  • Page 117: Scaling Of Strain Gauges

    Poisson's ratio for the material. On a tension/com- pression bar the bridge factor is, for example, between approx. 2.5 and 2.8, depending on the material. 4. Close the scaling and settings dialogs with OK. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...

  • Page 118: Current Measurement With An External Shunt

    Functional Procedures → Current measurement with an external shunt Fig. 6-12 Scaling dialog for strain gauges. Current measurement with an external shunt Current measurements are carried out by measuring the voltage drop across a resistance of known size (shunt resistance). In the Q.bloxx modules capable of direct current measurement this is a resistor of 50 , with which you can measure currents up to 25 mA (the maximum shunt power dissipation is limited to 0.25 W).

  • Page 119: Measuring With Thermocouples

    Then, the Q.bloxx module calculates the temperature at the mea- suring point based on the linearization curve. However, the Q.bloxx module requires the information which reference tem- perature (cold junction temperature) is being used. Q.series Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
  • Page 120 Functional Procedures → Measuring with thermocouples Vers. No. 4.0 Released: 5/12/2011...
  • Page 121 The current addresses of our sales partners can be found in the Internet on our web site. You can take up direct contact with Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH at any time. Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH Austria Silvrettastr.
  • Page 122 Subject to change in the course of further technical development © 2011 Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH Vers. No. 4.0 Released: 5/12/2011 Printed: 12/2011 Austria Germany Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH Silvrettastr. 11-13 Heidelberger Landstr.

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