Page 1 Manual Q.bloxx-EC Vers. No. 2.0...
Page 2 Gantner Instruments GmbH. An exception is the making of a copy of software for one's own use for backup purposes, where this is technically possible and recommended by us.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Connection ............21 Mounting modules and connecting them to the bus  coupler ................. 21 Removing modules or bus coupler ........23 Connecting the power supply ..........24 Connecting the housing to the protective earth conductor . 25 Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 4 Table of Contents Connecting interfaces ............26 5.5.1 EtherCATConnecting interfaces .......... 26 5.5.2 Manually installing the USB driver for the PC ....26 Flashing sequences of bus coupler and modules....28 5.6.1 Bus coupler LEDs..............28 5.6.2 Module LEDs................ 29 The modules and their connection options ......
Page 5 Configuration via ICP 100............ 85 6.1.1 Installing the ICP 100............86 6.1.2 Set communication parameters..........86 6.1.3 Setting sensor parameters ........... 88 6.1.4 Carrier frequency synchronization (Q.bloxx-EC D106) ..90 6.1.5 Zero balancing/taring the sensor ......... 91 Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 6 Table of Contents 6.1.6 Sensor scaling over several points (table) ......93 6.1.7 Specifying digital inputs/outputs ......... 95 6.1.8 Defining analog outputs............96 6.1.9 Defining computations ............97 6.1.10 Specifying the alarm monitoring ......... 99 6.1.11 Setting oversampling (XFC)..........100 6.1.12 Firmware update ...............
Page 7: Safety Information
In this case contact your customer consultant or Gantner Instruments 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 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: Disposal
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 GmbH. Disposal...
Page 10 Safety Information Vers. No. 2.0 Released: 5/07/2016...
Page 11: Labels And Warning Information
Meaning: Modules with this symbol are intended for the connec- tion of high voltage. The maximum admissible voltage is also given. Symbol: Meaning: High voltage may be present on the module connec- tions. Connection may only be made with the insulated connect- ing plugs provided. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 12: Labels In This Manual
Labels and warning information Labels in this manual To simplify reading this manual we use – along with the warning information given above – the following labels and notation: IMPORTANT Paragraphs with this symbol give important information about the product or about using the product. Contains application hints and other particularly useful informa- tion.
Page 13: Introduction
Introduction Introduction Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing a product in the Q.series from Gantner Instruments GmbH. We are sure that you have obtained an excel- lent product which will enable you to make fast and reliable mea- surements with low measurement uncertainties.
Page 14: The Documentation In The Q.bloxx-Ec Range
EC BC. You will find this manual also as a PDF file on our home page www.gantner-instruments.com and on the Gantner CD enclosed with your module or which you can order free of charge from Gantner Instruments GmbH. About this manual This manual describes the installation, operation and the configu- ration of the modules Q.bloxx-EC A101, A102, A103, A104, A105,...
Page 15: System Description
On all modules the power supply, bus interface and the inputs and outputs are electrically isolated from one another. Alternatives Another way of using Gantner measurement modules through EtherCAT is offered to you, for example, by the Test Controller Q.pac or Q.station 101. The Test Controllers have EtherCAT interfaces and bundle the data of the Q.bloxx modules connected...
Page 16 Introduction Vers. No. 2.0 Released: 5/07/2016...
Page 17: Measuring With Ethercat
To recognize the properties of the bus devices, i.e. the inputs and outputs, the master requires the information of which data are needed. Usually, a configuration tool is used for this so that the Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 18: Synchronization Of The Ethercat Bus Devices
Measuring with EtherCAT → Synchronization of the EtherCAT bus devices master takes over the real-time transfer of the data and the con- figuration tool handles the settings. Then, either the standard- ized slave description files (ESI, EtherCAT Slave Information) or a complete network configuration (ENI, EtherCAT Network Infor- mation) are made available to the master.
Page 19: Support For Fast Data Transmission (Xfc)
You therefore have various ways of configuring your system: 1. You configure all settings using the graphically guided config- uration software ICP 100 from Gantner and transfer the parametrization file over the USB interface of the bus cou- pler. This configuration is read by the master and it then rec- ognizes all settings.
Page 20 Measuring with EtherCAT → Support for fast data transmission (XFC) ferently for each Q.bloxx-EC module in order to obtain different sample rates. In total per telegram you have approx. 1450 bytes available to which measurements or values computed in the mod- ules can be assigned.
Page 21: Connection
6. Screw in the fixing screw(s) (Fig. 5-3). 7. Plug the supplied protective cap onto the connector to the right (Fig. 5-3) on the last module. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 22 Connection → Mounting modules and connecting them to the bus coupler Side latching cams for Latching cams further modules for the mount- ing rail Fig. 5-1 Latching cams. Latching cams pulled down (for unlocking) Latching cams locked in Lever for unlocking (modules and mounting rail) Fig.
Page 23: Removing Modules Or Bus Coupler
(on the mounting rail, Fig. 5-2) and push the module to the right. If you want to remove a module in the middle, you must either push all the modules to the right of it simultaneously or remove one module after the other. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 24: Connecting The Power Supply
Connection → Connecting the power supply 3. Continue to pull on the grip and tilt the module upwards to be able to remove it from the mounting rail. Connecting the power supply For the power supply to the bus coupler and modules a regulated direct voltage between 10 and 30 volts is required, which is con- nected to the contacts 1 and 2 of the socket.
Page 25: Connecting The Housing To The Protective Earth Conductor
Before connecting measuring cables, connect both ground- ing points to the protective earth or ground potential. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 26: Connecting Interfaces
Connection → Connecting interfaces Connecting interfaces For communication (configuration and data interchange) you have basically two possibilities. You can: • Connect the bus coupler to the EtherCAT. In this case you must have an EtherCAT system available and can then also perform configuration here; refer to Section 5.6, Flashing sequences of bus coupler and modules, page 28 and Chapter 6, Configuration, page 85.
Page 27 Extracting drivers. 3. After extraction click on Continue (Fig. 5-7) and follow the installation instructions. Fig. 5-7 Start the installation. 4. After installation you are informed of whether the driver files were properly installed (Fig. 5-8). Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 28: Flashing Sequences Of Bus Coupler And Modules
Connection → Flashing sequences of bus coupler and modules Fig. 5-8 Finishing the installation. You might have to restart your PC after finishing the installation. Then once you connect the bus coupler, the driver is fully installed (in the taskbar the message appears that a driver is installed).
Page 29: Module Leds
When one of the channels has a range error, the LED lights red. Digital inputs and outputs have no influence on the LEDs. Please also note the hints given for the relevant modules from page 32. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 30: The Modules And Their Connection Options
Connection → The modules and their connection options The modules and their connection options Modules: Signal inputs Voltage Current Potentiometer Resistance Pt100, Pt1000 Thermocouple (Strain gauges) full + half bridge Strain-gauge quarter bridge Inductive full and half bridge LVDT, RVDT ®...
Page 31 Digital output:  frequency, pulse width Digital output: Status Number of channels up to Data rate (in Hz) 100 k 10 k 100 k 100 k 10 k 10 k 100 k For description refer to page Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 32: Q.bloxx-Ec A101: Connecting Sensors
Connection → Q.bloxx-EC A101: Connecting sensors Q.bloxx-EC A101: Connecting sensors The Q.bloxx-EC Module A 101 has two 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 33: Current
Fig. 5-12 A101, measurement w ith potentiometers. 5.8.4 Resistance, Pt100, Pt1000 You can connect resistances and Pt100/1000 probes in two-wire or four-wire circuits. You specify the selected type of circuit during the module configuration (Type column). Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 34: Thermocouple
The plug can be obtained under the designation Q.bloxx Terminal CJC-A101 from Gantner Instruments GmbH. You can connect 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 35: 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 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 36 Connection → Q.bloxx-EC A101: Connecting sensors 8 (+) IEPE 7 (GND) ® Fig. 5-17 A101, measurement w ith IEPE or ICP sensors. Vers. No. 2.0 Released: 5/07/2016...
Page 37: Q.bloxx-Ec A102: Connecting Sensors And I/O
Pin assignment for Q.bloxx-EC Module A102. Further information on transducers and sensors can also be found in Chapter 7 ff. page 116. 5.9.1 Voltage You can measure voltages of up to 10 V via Plug 2. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 38: Current
Connection → Q.bloxx-EC A102: 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. 8 (+) 7 (GND) Fig. 5-19 A102, measurement of voltage, Plug 2. 5.9.2 Current A shunt resistance of 50 ...
Page 39: 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 GmbH. The bridge excitation voltage is switched via software between 1 V, 2.5 V, 5 V and 10 V.
Page 40 Connection → Q.bloxx-EC A102: Connecting sensors and I/O 1 (+) 1 (+) 2 (–) 2 (–) Fig. 5-24 A102, output of voltage or current, Plug 1. Vers. No. 2.0 Released: 5/07/2016...
Page 41: Q.bloxx-Ec A103: Connecting Sensors And I/O
4– Fig. 5-25 Pin assignment for Q.bloxx-EC Module A103. Further information on transducers and sensors can also be found in Chapter 7 ff. page 116. 5.10.1 Voltage You can measure voltages of up to ±10 V. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 42: Current
Connection → Q.bloxx-EC A103: 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. 3, 5, 7, 9 (+) 4, 6, 8, 10 (–) Fig.
Page 43: Q.bloxx-Ec A104: Connecting Sensors
4– Fig. 5-29 Pin assignment for Q.bloxx-EC Module A104. Further information on transducers and sensors can also be found in Chapter 7 ff. page 116. 5.11.1 Voltage You can measure voltages of up to 80 mV. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 44: Thermocouple
Terminal CJC-A104 from Q.bloxx Gantner Instruments GmbH. You can connect 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 45: Q.bloxx-Ec A105: Connecting Sensors
You can connect resistances and Pt100/1000 probes in two-wire, three-wire or four-wire circuits. However, you must in each case connect all the terminals, i.e. you specify the circuit used for the type of circuit when configuring the module (Type column), but Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 46 Connection → Q.bloxx-EC A105: Connecting sensors with two and three-wire circuits the unused terminals must be bridged. 4-wire circuit 2, 7 3, 8 4, 9 5, 10 (GND) 2-wire circuit 3-wire circuit 2, 7 2, 7 3, 8 3, 8 4, 9 4, 9 5, 10 (GND)
Page 47: Q.bloxx-Ec A106: Connecting Sensors And I/O
Chapter 7 ff. page 116. 5.13.1 Full and half-bridge transducers With (resistive) full bridges (strain-gauge full bridges) all connec- tions are occupied. If the sensor has no sensing leads, you specify this during the module configuration (Type column). With half Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 48: Strain-Gauge Quarter Bridge
The plug can be obtained under the designation Q.bloxx Terminal B4/120-A106 with120  or B4/350-A106 with 350  from Gantner Instruments GmbH. The bridge excitation voltage can be 2.5 V or 5 V (DC or CF). IMPORTANT The plug must have the same resistance values as the strain gauges used, because otherwise no measurement is possible....
Page 49: Lvdt, Rvdt
(DC) or 600 Hz carrier frequency. 5 (+) 6 (–) Fig. 5-38 A106, measurement w ith LVDTs and RVDTs. 5.13.5 Analog output An analog voltage output is available on each connecting plug. 3 (+) 4 (GND) Fig. 5-39 A106, analog output. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 50: Q.bloxx-Ec A107: Connecting Sensors
Connection → Q.bloxx-EC A107: Connecting sensors 5.14 Q.bloxx-EC A107: Connecting sensors The Q.bloxx-EC Module A 107 has four electrically isolated ana- log inputs. The pin assignment of the two connector strips is iden- tical and the connection terminals have numbers for identifying the connections.
Page 51: Current
Fig. 5-43 A107, measurement w ith potentiometers. 5.14.4 Resistance, Pt100, Pt1000 You can connect resistances and Pt100/1000 probes in two-wire or four-wire circuits. You specify the selected type of circuit during the module configuration (Type column). Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 52: Thermocouple
The plug can be obtained under the designation Q.bloxx Terminal CJC-A107 from Gantner Instruments GmbH. You can connect 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 53: Strain-Gauge Half And Quarter Bridges
The plug can be obtained under the designation Q.bloxx Terminal B4/120-A107 with120  or B4/350-A107 with 350  from Gantner Instruments GmbH. The bridge excitation voltage is 2.5 V. IMPORTANT...
Page 54: Q.bloxx-Ec A108: Connecting Sensors
Connection → Q.bloxx-EC A108: Connecting sensors 5.15 Q.bloxx-EC A108: Connecting sensors The Q.bloxx-EC Module A 108 has 8 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 55: Current
This facilitates the measurement of currents of up to 25 mA. 3, 5, 7, 9 (A 4, 6, 8, 10 (A –) Fig. 5-50 A108, current measurement using the Q.bloxx Terminal Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 56: Q.bloxx-Ec A109: Connecting I/O And Outputs
Connection → Q.bloxx-EC A109: Connecting I/O and outputs 5.16 Q.bloxx-EC A109: Connecting I/O and outputs The Q.bloxx-EC 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 57: Analog Output, Plug 2
The analog outputs on Plug 2 supply voltage or current. Selection is made via software. 3, 5, 7, 9 (+) 3, 5, 7, 9 (+) 4, 6, 8, 10 (–) 4, 6, 8, 10 (–) Fig. 5-53 A109, output of voltage or current, Plug 2. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 58: Q.bloxx-Ec A111: Connecting Sensors And I/O
Connection → Q.bloxx-EC A111: Connecting sensors and I/O 5.17 Q.bloxx-EC A111: Connecting sensors and I/O The Q.bloxx-EC Module A 111 has four electrically isolated ana- log inputs. The pin assignment of the two connector strips is iden- tical and the connection terminals have numbers for identifying the connections.
Page 59: Iepe/Icp ® Sensor
5.17.2 IEPE/ICP Sensor The sensor is supplied with 4 mA of current from the module (cur- rent supply). 2, 7 (+) IEPE 4, 9 (–) ® Fig. 5-56 A111, measurement w ith IEPE or ICP sensors. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 60: Q.bloxx-Ec A116: Connecting Sensors
Connection → Q.bloxx-EC A116: Connecting sensors 5.18 Q.bloxx-EC A116: Connecting sensors The Q.bloxx-EC Module A116 has eight analog inputs. We recom- mend that either the Q.bloxx-EC Connection Terminal A116 (Fig. 5-58) or the Cable A116 (Fig. 5-59) is used with free ends for connection.
Page 61 Pair 1 Light brown/red Exc– Light green Sen+ Pair 2 Light green/black Sen– White Sig+ Pair 3 White/black Sig– Red/white Exc+ Pair 1 Red/blue Exc– Yellow/red Sen+ Pair 2 Yellow/blue Sen– Grey/red Sig+ Pair 3 Grey/blue Sig– Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 62 Connection → Q.bloxx-EC A116: Connecting sensors Input/ Sensor connec- cable Pairing Cable color Socket connection tion bundle Blue Exc+ Pair 1 Blue/white Exc– Pink/red Sen+ Pair 2 Pink/blue Sen– Light green/yellow Sig+ Pair 3 Light green/green Sig– Green/white Exc+ Pair 1 Light green/white Exc–...
Page 63: Full And Half-Bridge Transducers
Sig- ; with 350  sensor resis- The bridge excitation voltage is 2 V tance you can also use 4 V . The internal shunt resistance can be activated also with full and half bridges. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 64: Strain-Gauge Quarter Bridge
Connection → Q.bloxx-EC A116: Connecting sensors Exc+ Sen+ Internal shunt 100 k Sig– Sig+ Sen– Exc– Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Exc+ Exc+ Exc+ Exc+ Exc– Exc– Exc– Exc– Sen+ Sen+ Sen+ Sen+ Sen– Sen– Sen– Sen– Sig+ Sig+ Sig+...
Page 65 You will find the terminal assignment for the Cable A116 in the first section of this chapter. With quarter bridges only U EXC+ and U are assigned. For the activation of the shunt EXC– SIG+ resistance refer to Section 5.18.3. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 66: Activating The Shunt Resistance
Connection → Q.bloxx-EC A116: Connecting sensors With the three-wire circuit the internal completion resistance is used in this module to determine the voltage drop over the cable and to correct the result accordingly. In this way not only can the influence of the temperature on the cable (normal three-wire cir- cuit) be compensated, but also the loss of sensitivity due to the cable resistance over a wide range.
Page 67 0 deactivates it again. Activation via variable Click on Shunt cal. Activate At variable value in the dialog (Fig. 5-65) and specify the variable to be used. Any variable value > 0.5 activates the shunt. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 68: Q.bloxx-Ec A123: Connecting Sensors
Connection → Q.bloxx-EC A123: Connecting sensors 5.19 Q.bloxx-EC A123: Connecting sensors The cables to be connected or disconnected may carry volt- ages of up to 1200 V! Before connecting or disconnecting cables make sure that all sources of power are Locked Out. The Q.bloxx-EC module A123 can be used in the categories CAT II up to 1000 V and CAT III up to 600 V and has four electri- cally isolated analog inputs.
Page 69: Voltage
– Fig. 5-67 A123, voltage measurement. 5.19.2 Current You need an (external) shunt resistance for the current measure- ment. ext. – Fig. 5-68 A123, current measurement using an external shunt resistance. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 70: Q.bloxx-Ec A124: Connecting Sensors
Connection → Q.bloxx-EC A124: Connecting sensors 5.20 Q.bloxx-EC A124: Connecting sensors The cables to be connected or disconnected may carry volt- ages of up to 1200 V! Before connecting or disconnecting cables make sure that all sources of power are Locked Out. The Q.bloxx-EC module A124 can be used in the categories CAT II up to 1000 V and CAT III up to 600 V and has four electri- cally isolated analog inputs for thermocouples.
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, Measuring w ith thermocouples, page 128. – Fig. 5-71 A124, measurement w ith a thermocouple. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 72: Q.bloxx-Ec A127: Connecting Sensors
Connection → Q.bloxx-EC A127: Connecting sensors 5.21 Q.bloxx-EC A127: Connecting sensors The cables to be connected or disconnected may carry volt- ages of up to 1200 V! Before connecting or disconnecting cables make sure that all sources of power are Locked Out. The Q.bloxx-EC module A127 can be used in the categories CAT II up to 1000 V and CAT III up to 600 V and has four electri- cally isolated analog inputs.
Page 73: Voltage
Make sure that no high voltages are applied to the current inputs. The voltage drop must not be beyond ±2.4 V. You need an (external) shunt resistance for the current measure- ment. ext. – Fig. 5-74 A127, current measurement using an external shunt resistance. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 74: Q.bloxx-Ec A128: Connecting Sensors
Connection → Q.bloxx-EC A128: Connecting sensors 5.22 Q.bloxx-EC A128: Connecting sensors The cables to be connected or disconnected may carry volt- ages of up to 1200 V! Before connecting or disconnecting cables make sure that all sources of power are Locked Out. The Q.bloxx-EC module A128 can be used in the categories CAT II up to 1000 V and CAT III up to 600 V and has four electri- cally isolated analog inputs.
Page 75: Voltage
In addition, each period of overvoltage reduces the service life of the module. – Fig. 5-76 A128, voltage measurement. IMPORTANT Voltages which exceed the admissible limits give incorrect mea- surement data, because the input voltage is internally limited. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 76: Q.bloxx-Ec D101: Connecting I/O
Connection → Q.bloxx-EC D101: Connecting I/O 5.23 Q.bloxx-EC D101: Connecting I/O The Q.bloxx-EC Module D101 has eight digital inputs and eight digital outputs. The pin assignment of the two connector strips is identical and the connection terminals have numbers for identify- ing the connections.
Page 77 The following block diagrams give you an overview of the possi- ble circuits. Measurement of status, time, frequency or PWM  (Pulse-Width Modulation), 1 signal Up/down counter or measurement of frequency and direction with static direction signal, 2 signals Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 78 Connection → Q.bloxx-EC D101: Connecting I/O 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 enable Vers. No. 2.0 Released: 5/07/2016...
Page 79: Q.bloxx-Ec D104: Connecting Digital Inputs
Since the inputs of this module are electrically isolated from the power supply, you must also connect 0 V and a supply voltage (+V). 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 10 (0V) Fig. 5-80 D104, digital input. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 80 Connection → Q.bloxx-EC D104: connecting digital inputs The digital input is active (high level) when the applied signal voltage lies above the (programmable) threshold. Vers. No. 2.0 Released: 5/07/2016...
Page 81: Q.bloxx-Ec D105: Connecting Digital Outputs
Since the outputs of this module are electrically isolated from the power supply, you must also connect 0 V and a supply voltage (+V) for the outputs. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 10 (0V) Fig. 5-82 D105, digital output. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 82: Q.bloxx-Ec D107: Connecting Digital Inputs
Connection → Q.bloxx-EC D107: Connecting digital inputs 5.26 Q.bloxx-EC D107: Connecting digital inputs The Q.bloxx-EC Module D107 has sixteen digital inputs. The pin assignment of the two connector strips is identical and the con- nection terminals have numbers for identifying the connections. You will find the associated figures in each case at the same place in the circuit diagrams, for example each of the figures quoted in the second place belong to one possible connection method.
Page 83 The connection of a single digital input is not considered in illustrations. If your are connect- ing more than one sensor per terminal, you can mix ground-refer- enced and differential configurations. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 84 Connection → Q.bloxx-EC D107: Connecting digital inputs 2, 5, 8 3, 6, 9 10 (GND, 0V) Fig. 5-84 D107, sensor w ith one signal, single-ended or differential (input broken line). 2, 5 3, 6 5, 8 6, 9 10 (GND, 0V) Fig.
Page 85: Configuration
For the program a license number is needed which you have to enter to be able to save configurations. If you have installed the Gantner test.commander software, the ICP 100 software is also installed and is released when test.commander is licensed. You...
Page 86: Installing The Icp 100
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 87 For configuration select from the list of modules the one you want. Then carry out all the module settings in the window that is then displayed. You can also call several windows for several modules. The Win- dows menu includes submenus to assign the individual windows. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 88: Setting Sensor Parameters
Configuration → Configuration via ICP 100 6.1.3 Setting sensor parameters In order to set parameters you should be connected to the mod- ule and have called the configuration program ICP 100. For con- figuration select the module you want from the list of modules. Then carry out all the module settings in the window that is then displayed.
Page 89 Gantner programs. Specifying three decimal places displays, for example, the value 1234 as 1,234.
Page 90: Carrier Frequency Synchronization (Q.bloxx-Ec D106)
Configuration → Configuration via ICP 100 e.g. ff,fff.f [kN] for an output of a total of eight characters with two decimal places in the unit of kN and the decimal point. If negative numbers occur, the display in this example is lim- ited to -9,999.99 (eight characters without the comma).
Page 91: Zero Balancing/Taring The Sensor
Defining the variable for zero balancing and/or taring. 4. Click in the column Format/balance of the channel for which zero balancing and/or taring is to be executed, e.g. for the strain-gauge force sensor in Fig. 6-4. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 92 Configuration → Configuration via ICP 100 Fig. 6-5 Dialog for sensor scaling. 5. Click on Zero balance or Tare to configure the relevant pro- cess. 6. Select the variable created above as the control variable (Fig. 6-6). Fig. 6-6 Setting up zero balance or tare. When the variable (Zero_tare in this example) has certain val- ues, taring or zero balancing is carried out or an existing zero or tare value is deleted (undo zero balancing/taring):...
Page 93: Sensor Scaling Over Several Points (Table)
C2 #1234 (5V). Fig. 6-7 Creating a new sensor for scaling. 4. Click on Edit and the Unit tab to be able to define the unit measured by your sensor (Fig. 6-8). Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 94 Configuration → Configuration via ICP 100 Fig. 6-8 Defining the unit for sensor scaling. 5. Specify the required unit, e.g. kN (Fig. 6-8). 6. Click on Linearize and select your unit. 7. Edit the existing values or generate further rows with New and specify the values for your sensor (Fig.
Page 95: Specifying Digital Inputs/Outputs
Status indicator, Sta- tus field or Process output. Process output: The output monitors a module signal and changes the output level under certain conditions. Click in the column Other and specify the type of alarm monitoring. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 96: Defining Analog Outputs
Configuration → Configuration via ICP 100 You can specify up to four alarm conditions. When one of the conditions is satisfied (logical OR), the alarm signal is triggered. To the left above the graphical displays select the levels at which switching is to occur and how they are to switch. Enter the values for the switching thresholds in the (scaled) unit of the selected signal.
Page 97: Defining Computations
ICP 100. For con- figuration select the module you want from the list of modules. Then carry out all the module settings in the window that is then displayed. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 98 Configuration → Configuration via ICP 100 All module signals are defined as variables. Therefore, for the entry activate the tab Variable definition. Fig. 6-12 Dialog w ith configuration for a computation (V4). Use the arithmetical function selsyswer(0) to count the number of telegrams with new data if your master fetches data more than once before a new Sync0 event is sent.
Page 99: Specifying The Alarm Monitoring
Gantner programs. Specifying three decimal places dis- plays, for example, the value 1234 as 1,234. After closure of the dialog the number of transferred places and the unit are displayed in the column Format/balance, e.g.
Page 100: Setting Oversampling (Xfc)
Configuration → Configuration via ICP 100 To the left above the graphical displays select the levels at which switching is to occur and how they are to switch. Enter the values for the switching thresholds in the (scaled) unit of the selected signal.
Page 101: Firmware Update
Number could be reduced to 20. ➡ The Async. buffered mode is intended for angular synchronous measurements. If required, please contact Gantner Support (www.gantner-instruments.com) to be able to make the correct settings. 6.1.12 Firmware update Recently purchased modules always contain the latest firmware, i.e.
Page 102 Configuration → Configuration via ICP 100 3. Select the file with the firmware (there is only one suitable for the module and where several are available the relevant lat- est version is displayed) and click on Open (Fig. 6-15). Fig. 6-15 Selecting the firmware.
Page 103: Communication/Configuration Using Twincat
Section 6.2.4, page 110. 6.2.1 Configuration file for EtherCAT master 1. In the Windows Explorer enter “%ProgramData%” in the address line (Fig. 6-16). Fig. 6-16 Opening the (hidden) directory ProgramData. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 104: Defining An Interface
Configuration → Communication/configuration using TwinCAT 2. Open the directory Gantner Instruments > ICP100 > Eth- erCAT and copy the file “Gantner Instruments.xml” The file contains the information about the possible settings for the Gantner modules and Test Controller for EtherCAT.
Page 105: Linking The Q.bloxx-Ec Modules
Find devices from the context menu (Fig. 6-20). Fig. 6-20 Finding devices (bus coupler). TwinCAT displays the notice that not all device types have been automatically detected (Fig. 6-21). 2. Click on OK. Fig. 6-21 Notice in Tw inCAT. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 106 Configuration → Communication/configuration using TwinCAT The search for devices now finds the (newly) added Ethernet adapter with the EtherCAT driver (Fig. 6-22). 3. Confirm with OK. Fig. 6-22 Ethernet adapter w ith EtherCAT driver. In the next dialog TwinCAT asks whether the devices (boxes) connected to this interface are to be searched (Fig.
Page 107 Bus coupler on the EtherCAT adapter. Open up the “terminal” bus coupler to view the modules con- nected to it. In Fig. 6-26 two modules are connected, a Q.bloxx- EC A107 (Terminal 2) and a Q.bloxx-EC A101 (Terminal 3). Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 108 Configuration → Communication/configuration using TwinCAT Fig. 6-26 Modules connected to the bus coupler. To be able to work with the devices you now have to read in the information about the possible and the actual settings of the mod- ules. 1.
Page 109 2. In the dialog mark All Objects and click on OK (Fig. 6-28). Fig. 6-28 Reading device information. TwinCAT reads the information and displays the list of avail- able settings (Fig. 6-29). Fig. 6-29 Settings for Terminal 2. 3. Repeat the step for all modules. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 110: Configuring The Modules
Configuration → Communication/configuration using TwinCAT 6.2.4 Configuring the modules For the module configuration mark the relevant module and go to the CoE - Online tab. Depending on the setting you want to change, you have to select the appropriate index or open it up in order to be able to view it and change it.
Page 111 Pt100 The sensor is located on Channel 3 (name: Temperature); there- fore index 8020. The setting for the sensor type is PT 100 in a 4- wire configuration (R4wire) with a measurement range of 400 . Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 112: Saving The Settings
Configuration → Communication/configuration using TwinCAT Fig. 6-32 Settings for Channel 3. 6.2.5 Saving the settings To save modified settings you have to execute a special command (index 1010). 1. Make sure that the relevant module is in the “Pre-Opera- tional” operating mode ( Online tab, Fig.
Page 113 5. Click on Hex Edit to enter the required command (if you know the values for the ASCII characters, you can enter them in the Binary field, but entry using the editor is easier. 6. Enter the uppercase letters STOR on the right side (Fig. 6- 36). Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 114: Distributed Clock (Dc)
Configuration → Communication/configuration using TwinCAT STOR Fig. 6-36 Entering the command. On the left side the values for the letters,which you could have entered directly, are displayed. 7. Close the open dialogs with OK. The settings are saved and are also available on restarting the modules.
Page 115 Configuration → Communication/configuration using TwinCAT Fig. 6-38 Settings for Distributed Clock. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 116: Appendix
Appendix → Connecting sensors with sensing leads Appendix In this chapter you will find explanations on the application of sensors. The setting dialogs in the illustrations are the dialogs displayed in the ICP 100 program. Connecting sensors with sensing leads Resistive sensors require an excitation voltage to be able to pro- vide their output signal.
Page 117: Sensor Scaling
An alternative is the entry of Factor and Offset if these data have been specified for your sensor. The numbers in the Display field depend on the settings in the Range/error column. 4. Close the scaling and setup dialog with OK. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 118: Scaling Strain Gauges
Appendix → Sensor scaling Fig. 7-2 Scaling dialog 7.2.2 Scaling strain gauges 1. Click on Strain-gauge calculator, the unit is then automati- cally changed to μm/m. 2. Enter the gauge factor of your strain gauge in the left field. The gauge factor is a measure of the sensitivity of the strain gauge and is stated on each strain-gauge pack.
Page 119 Appendix → Sensor scaling Fig. 7-3 Scaling dialog for strain gauges. Q.series Gantner Instruments GmbH...
Page 120: Current Measurement With An External Shunt
Appendix → Current measurement with an external shunt 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-EC modules, which are suitable for direct current mea- surement, 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 121: International Sales And Service
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 GmbH at any time. You will find further information in the section Technical Infor- mation in our Wiki at https://dev.gantner-instruments.com/doku-...
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1 Safety Information

2 Labels and Warning Information

3 Introduction

4 Measuring with Ethercat

5 Connection

6 Configuration

7 Appendix

8 International Sales and Service

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