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PiXtend eIO
Hardware Manual
- Safety Instructions -
- Scope of Delivery & Factory settings -
- Installation & Commissioning -
- Technical Data & Connection Notes -
Revision 18.10.2019, V1.05
Qube Solutions GmbH
Arbachtalstr. 6, D-72800 Eningen, Germany
https://www.pixtend.com
info@pixtend.com

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  • Page 1 PiXtend eIO Hardware Manual - Safety Instructions - - Scope of Delivery & Factory settings - - Installation & Commissioning - - Technical Data & Connection Notes - Revision 18.10.2019, V1.05 Qube Solutions GmbH Arbachtalstr. 6, D-72800 Eningen, Germany https://www.pixtend.com info@pixtend.com...
  • Page 2 PiXtend eIO Hardware Manual Version History Version Date Description Editor 1.05 18.10.19 First publication www.pixtend.com 2 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.4. Connect Supply Voltage...................54 5.5. Connection of Alternative Power Supplies...............58 5.6. Connection to a Bus Master..................60 5.6.1. PiXtend V2 -L- as Master..................61 5.6.2. PC with USB-RS485 Dongle as Master............64 5.7. Troubleshooting......................67 www.pixtend.com 3 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 4 6.4. PiXtend eIO Digital One....................88 6.4.1. Digital Inputs......................89 6.4.2. Digital Outputs....................94 6.5. PiXtend eIO Analog One..................99 6.5.1. Analog Inputs....................100 6.5.2. Analog Outputs....................110 6.6. Operation with 12V Supply Voltage................116 7. List of Figures.........................117 8. Table directory........................119 www.pixtend.com 4 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 5: About This Documentation

    1.2. Copyright This documentation, including all texts and pictures, is protected by copyright. The written approval of Qube Solutions GmbH, Eningen u.A., GERMANY, must be obtained for any other use, translation into other languages, archiving or other alteration. Copyright 2019 © Qube Solutions GmbH www.pixtend.com...
  • Page 6: Names, Brands, Wordmarks And Images

    "CODESYS" and its logo are registered trademarks of 3S-Smart Software GmbH - www.codesys.com "PiXtend", "ePLC" and the associated logo are protected trademarks of Qube Solutions GmbH- www.qube-solutions.de "AVR", "ATmega" and the associated logo are registered trademarks of Atmel Corporation www.atmel.com...
  • Page 7: Symbols

    This symbol indicates a warning and can result in damage to property if not observed. Danger! This symbol indicates a high hazard which can lead to serious personal injury or death, if not observed. www.pixtend.com 7 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 8: Special Warning Symbols

    This symbol indicates a warning of dangerous electrical voltages. Non-observance can result in damage to property and / or personal injury, including death. Warning - ESD Endangered Components This symbol indicates a warning of electrostatic discharge on sensitive components. www.pixtend.com 8 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 9: Important Information

    2.1. Subject to Change The company Qube Solutions GmbH reserves the right to revise or amend this documentation in whole or in part if this serves the technical progress or if existing software components have to be changed or new ones have been created. The user will always find the latest version of this documentation at http s ://www.pixtend.de/downloads/...
  • Page 10 - in their own responsibility - in other programming languages and systems. Unlike previous Qube Solutions products, the PiXtend eIO devices are delivered exclusively as finished devices that are ready to use and do not require final assembly by the customer.
  • Page 11: Technical Condition

    • Termination inactive, Mode / Protocol: Modbus RTU • The microcontroller firmware always complies with the latest version released by Qube Solutions. The current version and information about changes ("changelog") can be found on our Homepage PiXtend eIO Analog One •...
  • Page 12: Certificates

    Where you can find the nearest recycling station, ask your local municipal administration. You can also return your device to us and we will handle the correct disposal for you. www.pixtend.com 12 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 13: Safety Instructions

    PiXtend eIO. Save this document even after you have commissioned all components. Warning The company Qube Solutions GmbH does not accept any liability for damage of any kind resulting from disregarding the data sheets and operating instructions. The guarantee or warranty claim and the admission expire.
  • Page 14: Disclaimer

    Nevertheless, deviations can not be ruled out completely. Qube Solutions GmbH shall not be liable for any damages that may result from the use of the software, software components, hardware or the steps described in this documentation.
  • Page 15: Basic Knowledge

    22) are described in detail. Especially if you have no or only little experience with RS485 bus systems, the following information is important for the safe and reliable operation of PiXtend eIO devices. www.pixtend.com 15 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 16: Power Supply

    But a separate protection for the supply of the outputs is a legitimate way. In any case, the supply connections of the outputs to the supply and a GND line are connected. www.pixtend.com 16 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 17 However, the supply current of the modules must under no circumstances be routed via this connection. Transmission errors, incomprehensible communication behavior and possibly overloading, usually thin bus lines, can be caused by this. www.pixtend.com 17 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 18 Supply of the digital outputs also with two lines and provided with external fuse (see also page 94 and following) • Connect GNDs of all power supplies together (central ground point) • Separate GND line for supply - independent of the RS485 lines www.pixtend.com 18 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 19: Bus Topology & Wiring

    RS485, but this should be avoided! These and other typical wiring errors are shown in Figure 4. or 3-wire, if GND is carried along - as it is prescribed for Modbus, for example www.pixtend.com 19 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 20 Also, too many (more than two) termination resistors adversely affect data transfer. Correctly, two resistors are 120 Ω - one at each end of the line structure. www.pixtend.com 20 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 21 Entrainment of GND (3-wire RS485) is mandatory with Modbus, otherwise usually useful, but not mandatory • Termination resistors (120 Ω) exactly 2x per bus - at the beginning and at the end of the bus structure www.pixtend.com 21 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 22: Bus Lines

    Whether the shield is necessary at one or both ends of the line depends on the type of interference that is to be reduced. A general statement or recommendation is not possible here. We usually start with the one-sided shield support and adapt it later if necessary. For www.pixtend.com 22 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 23 The design of the shielding has to be reassessed for each application • Shield supports for DIN rails in the electrical specialist trade • Use at least 0.2 mm² (AWG24) leads • Use LIYY or LIYCY cables or twisted pair cables www.pixtend.com 23 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 24: Scope Of Delivery

    A return of the product due to a missing component is not necessary and usually leads to unnecessary delays in processing. www.pixtend.com 24 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 25: Pixtend Eio Digital One Basic

    Safety data sheet multilingual Table 1: Scope of delivery: PiXtend eIO Digital One Basic (article 800) Figure 6: Scope of delivery - PiXtend eIO Digital One Basic (article 800) www.pixtend.com 25 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 26: Pixtend Eio Digital One Pro

    Safety data sheet multilingual Table 2: Scope of delivery: PiXtend eIO Digital One Pro (article 801) Figure 7: Scope of delivery - PiXtend eIO Digital One Pro (article 801) www.pixtend.com 26 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 27: Pixtend Eio Analog One Basic

    Safety data sheet multilingual Table 3: Scope of delivery: PiXtend eIO Analog One Basic (article 810) Figure 8: Scope of delivery - PiXtend eIO Analog One Basic (article 810) www.pixtend.com 27 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 28: Pixtend Eio Analog One Pro

    Safety data sheet multilingual Table 4: Scope of delivery: PiXtend eIO Analog One Pro (article 811) Figure 9: Scope of delivery - PiXtend eIO Analog One Pro (article 811) www.pixtend.com 28 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 29: Accessories

    Figure 10: Scope of delivery – Cable set – without termination (article 914) The cable set without termination / terminator is the right choice if the RS485 USB dongle is not one of the bus ends. www.pixtend.com 29 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 30: Cable Set - With Termination

    The cable set with termination / terminator is the right choice if the RS485 USB dongle is one of the bus ends. An external connection of a terminating resistor can thus be dispensed with. www.pixtend.com 30 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 31: Rs485-Usb Dongle

    Combines perfectly with the PiXtend eIO cable sets (article 914, 915) and is compatible with most available computer systems (Raspberry Pi, other embedded devices, PCs with Windows or Linux operating system, smartphones & tablets with Android operating system and (micro) USB -OTG cable, etc. www.pixtend.com 31 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 32: Startup

    (section 5.6). So you are - from a hardware point of view - just before the first test run. The additional section 5.7 gives you troubleshooting tips if something does not work as expected. www.pixtend.com 32 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 33: Setting Switch Positions

    Position "ON": Termination active - device is at the bus end Position "OFF": Termination inactive - device is not located at the end of the bus (factory setting) Figure 14: DIP Block 2 - CONFIG – bus termination – setting: off www.pixtend.com 33 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 34 This switch determines the protocol with which the device is to be addressed. Position "ON": PiXtend eIO ASCII protocol Position "OFF": Modbus RTU protocol (factory setting) Figure 15: DIP Block 2 - CONFIG - Mode – setting: Modbus RTU www.pixtend.com 34 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 35 A "0" means off position (OFF), the switch is in the down position and a "1" means "on" position, the switch must be in the up position. The order of the switch goes from left to right, numbers 1 - 6. www.pixtend.com 35 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 36 19200 none 28800 none 38400 none 57600 none 76800 none 115200 none 230400 none 2400 Even 4800 Even 9600 Even 14400 Even 19200 Even 28800 Even 38400 Even 57600 Even www.pixtend.com 36 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 37 Hardware Manual Number Baud rate Parity Stopbits 76800 Even 115200 Even 230400 Even 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 28800 38400 57600 76800 115200 230400 Table 8: Selection table - Serial Device Configuration www.pixtend.com 37 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 38 (OFF), the switch is in the down position and a "1" means "on" position, the switch must be in the up position. The order of the switch left to right. Note the numbering, which goes from "1 = switch 1" to "8 = switch 8". www.pixtend.com 38 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 39 PiXtend eIO Hardware Manual Overview of possible serial device addresses: Device address www.pixtend.com 39 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 40 PiXtend eIO Hardware Manual Device address www.pixtend.com 40 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 41 PiXtend eIO Hardware Manual Device address www.pixtend.com 41 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 42 PiXtend eIO Hardware Manual Device address www.pixtend.com 42 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 43 PiXtend eIO Hardware Manual Device address www.pixtend.com 43 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 44 PiXtend eIO Hardware Manual Device address www.pixtend.com 44 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 45 PiXtend eIO Hardware Manual Device address www.pixtend.com 45 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 46 PiXtend eIO Hardware Manual Device address Table 9: Selection table - device address (bus address) www.pixtend.com 46 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 47: Setting Jumpers

    Phillips screwdriver (PH1). The aluminum DIN rail housing does not need to be disassembled to gain access to the jumpers. Figure 18: Disassembly & assembly of the stainless steel cover www.pixtend.com 47 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 48 If you have set the jumpers to your liking, the hood can be placed back on the spacers of the assembly and fixed with the four screws. If you have a screwdriver with torque adjustment, tighten the screws to a torque of 0.4 Nm. www.pixtend.com 48 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 49: Jumpers For Pixtend Eio Digital One

    Figure 19: Jumper – digital inputs in the 24 V range If you are still unsure about which voltages are connected to the digital inputs, do not insert a jumper and remain in the 24 V range. www.pixtend.com 49 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 50: Jumpers For Pixtend Eio Analog One

    Figure 20: Jumper – analog voltage inputs at the 10 V range If you are still unsure how high the voltage at the analog inputs can be, do not insert a jumper and remain in the 0..10 V range. www.pixtend.com 50 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 51: Protective Conductor Connection

    As a rule, voltages greater than 50 V (DC or AC) are referred to as dangerous voltages. The most common dangerous voltage is the mains voltage with 230 or 115 V AC. But there are also other dangerous tensions. www.pixtend.com 51 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 52 The safety mechanisms (miniature circuit breaker, personal protective switch / residual current circuit breaker / fault current switch) are able to trip and restore the entire system to a safe state. www.pixtend.com 52 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 53 – The protective conductor connection must comply with the legal requirements of the country in which PiXtend is to be used. If you are unsure, contact a local and approved electrical installation company or consult your local authority. www.pixtend.com 53 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 54: Connect Supply Voltage

    With certain restrictions, it is also possible to work with 12 V DC supply voltage. Further information in chapter 6.6 Operation with 12V Supply Voltage from page 116 www.pixtend.com 54 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 55 The red wire (+) is connected to the connector with red pushbutton, the blue wire (-) to the connector with the black pushbutton: The power supply and adapter from our shop, the colors and thus the polarity of the power www.pixtend.com 55 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 56 "VCC SUPPLY" (hood) / "VCC 24V DC" (board), the blue wire to "GND" - see Fig. 25. Figure 25: Supply connection on PiXtend eIO www.pixtend.com 56 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 57 The power supply can now be plugged into a 115 or 230 V AC socket. The green LED with the designation "+5V" starts to light up and signals the presence of the operating voltage. www.pixtend.com 57 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 58: Connection Of Alternative Power Supplies

    Warning! While you are working on the connection wires of a power supply unit, the power supply must never be connected to the mains voltage! Risk of death! www.pixtend.com 58 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 59 This should be done before the voltage is applied to PiXtend eIO. To do this, measure the output voltage of the power supply using a voltmeter or multimeter. www.pixtend.com 59 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 60: Connection To A Bus Master

    At this point, commissioning continues in the software manual of PiXtend eIO. If you have problems during commissioning, you will find solutions in chapter 5.7 from page 67 onwards. www.pixtend.com 60 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 61: Pixtend V2 -L- As Master

    Now the bus lines can be connected. Either with 2- or 3-pin cable. The cable is split into two parts so that we can connect one line between the master and the first slave and another between the two slaves. www.pixtend.com 61 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 62 If the bus is to be Modbus compliant, use a 3-pin cable with GND (C - common) and shielding. The colors for the individual signals are not required. However, at Qube Solutions, we always use exactly these colors (LIYY cable with DIN 47100 color coding). These can also be found in the "PiXtend eIO eIO cable set"...
  • Page 63 If the digital outputs of the PiXtend eIO Digital One are to be used in this configuration, then the supply connections of the outputs must also be wired. Further information can be found starting on page 94. www.pixtend.com 63 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 64: Pc With Usb-Rs485 Dongle As Master

    The USB dongle used here can be combined with many different computer systems - Raspberry Pi Computer, Windows Desktop PC or Laptop, computers with Linux or iOS operating systems and a variety of embedded devices. www.pixtend.com 64 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 65 (GN) A (D1) A (D1) green (GN) A (D1) Pin 1 white (WH) B (D0) B (D0) white (WH) B (D0) The structure is graphically shown in the following Figure 29: www.pixtend.com 65 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 66 If the digital outputs of the PiXtend eIO Digital One are to be used in this configuration, then the supply connections of the outputs must also be wired. Further information can be found starting on page 94. www.pixtend.com 66 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    "VCC-DOx-y" on PiXtend eIO signals the presence of a voltage at the associated connection (range 5 - 30 V). The status LEDs of the digital outputs also light up in the active state if no voltage was applied to VCC-DOx-y. www.pixtend.com 67 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 68 6.3 from page 82. • Have terminators been activated correctly? Are there too few or too many activated bus terminations in the overall system? • Check DIP switch and software configuration again?! www.pixtend.com 68 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 69: Technical Data & Connection Notes

    PiXtend eIO Analog One • 4x analog voltage inputs (p. 101) • 4x analog current inputs (p. 107) • 4x analog voltage outputs (p. 110) • 2x analog current outputs (p. 113) www.pixtend.com 69 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 70: Information About The Overall System

    15 mA idle (bus communication only), 30 mA with activated outputs (DO LEDs), but no loads on the digital outputs. These loads still have to be added. 25 mA idle (bus communication only), 105 mA with rated load on all analog outputs www.pixtend.com 70 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 71: Mechanics

    On the following page you will find the coordinates of the holes that you need to plan PiXtend eIO into your device or machine. It's even easier with the 3D-CAD data, which you can download for free on our homepage (in STEP format). www.pixtend.com 71 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 72 84.04 mm 72.139 mm 56.925 mm further drilling – eIO Analog One: 47.525 mm 84.04 mm 54.613 mm 22.635 mm Table 11: Technical specifications – PiXtend eIO PCB PiXtend eIO Digital One: www.pixtend.com 72 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 73 PiXtend eIO Hardware Manual PiXtend eIO Analog One: www.pixtend.com 73 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 74: Terminal Blocks

    AWG 16 - 24 max. - min. Table 12: Technical data - terminal blocks The clamps come from German production (WAGO or Phoenix Contact). www.pixtend.com 74 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 75: Power Supply

    These are intended only for the supply of the digital outputs and not suitable for the supply of the other device electronics. Further information on these connections can be found starting on page 94 in this document. www.pixtend.com 75 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 76 It is also possible to operate the devices with 12 V DC, but with certain restrictions that are documented in chapter 6.6 Operation with 12V Supply Voltage. www.pixtend.com 76 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 77 Depending on the load and ambient temperature, the voltage regulator, circuit board and diodes of the voltage regulator may have temperatures of up to 75 °C. Direct contact has to be avoided! www.pixtend.com 77 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 78 This can lead to unwanted voltage drop, which means that the modules are no longer correctly supplied. The separate wiring of each module supply becomes more important the more modules are used in a system. www.pixtend.com 78 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 79: Led Signaling

    It is irrelevant whether the transmitted data are intended for the respective device or not. Every communication on the bus causes a flashing. If no data transmission takes place, this LED remains dark. www.pixtend.com 79 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 80 LED. The one-time orange flashing when starting the devices is normal and does not indicate a communication. Similarly, the red LED "ERR" flashes briefly on startup. www.pixtend.com 80 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 81 Table 16: LED „ERR“ - Signaling of error conditions The one-time flashing red when starting the devices is normal and does not indicate an error. Similarly, the orange LED "COM" flashes briefly on startup. www.pixtend.com 81 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 82: Rs485

    – each device with integrated RS485 connection or RS485-USB dongle – PC, Mac, Laptop, Server, IPC, Android Tablet / Smartphone The RS485 transceiver on PiXtend eIO is short-circuit-proof and robust against interference. www.pixtend.com 82 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 83 The dual design of terminals A (D1) and B (D0) allow the bus to be easily "looped" ("daisy-chained") for easy, reliable and economical wiring. Baud rates from 2,400 to 230,400 baud, 1 or 2 stop bits and parity control (even, odd, none) are supported. www.pixtend.com 83 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 84 Status display only indirectly via “COM” Bias network not available and is not (“line polarization”) necessarily needed in the network Termination resistor 120 Ω, via DIP switch frei zugänglich unter http://www.modbus.org www.pixtend.com 84 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 85 Table 17: Technical data – RS485 bus interface Warning! Exceeding the specified maximum values may result in transmission errors, malfunctions and component defects. www.pixtend.com 85 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 86 The connection between "C" and "PE" is usually made at or near the bus master. In addition, shielded cables must be used with Modbus, and the shield must also be connected to PE. www.pixtend.com 86 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 87 In the RS485 bus, a terminating resistor of 120 Ω must be connected at both ends of the line or bus structure (first and last bus node). If PiXtend eIO is one of these bus ends, the DIP switch "T" (stands for "Termination") must be set to "ON". www.pixtend.com 87 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 88: Pixtend Eio Digital One

    PiXtend eIO Digital One has digital inputs and outputs. This chapter contains all relevant technical data as well as connection and safety instructions. Always read the relevant sections before beginning wiring and working at the inputs or outputs. www.pixtend.com 88 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 89: Digital Inputs

    How to change the voltage range can be found in the chapter Startup on page 33. Analog filter stages increase immunity to interference and ensure reliable signal processing by the PiXtend eIO micro-controller. LEDs indicate the state of the inputs. www.pixtend.com 89 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 90 The light emitting diodes signal the high state (logic "1") of the input at rated voltage. In the transition ranges between guaranteed low and high levels, the LED is not meaningful. www.pixtend.com 90 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 91 The light emitting diodes signal the high state (logic "1") of the input at rated voltage. In the transition ranges between guaranteed low and high levels, the LED is not meaningful. www.pixtend.com 91 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 92 By default, PiXtend eIO is delivered in the 24 V range (12 / 24 V) - no jumper is inserted. With the jumper plugged in, the input is changed to the 5 V range (3.3 / 5 V). www.pixtend.com 92 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 93 GNDs of the other power supplies. We recommend connecting the ground potentials of all power supplies used at a central point (bridged terminal strip) in order to avoid ground loops. www.pixtend.com 93 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 94: Digital Outputs

    Each supply has an LED which informs about the presence of the supply voltage. The digital outputs and their supply terminal are each located on a common sixfold terminal block. Further light-emitting diodes signal the states of the outputs. www.pixtend.com 94 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 95 Risk of burns! Depending on the load and the ambient temperature, the components of the infeed can have temperatures of up to 65 °C. Direct contact should be avoided. www.pixtend.com 95 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 96 Table 21: Technical data – digital outputs Warning! Voltages greater than 30 V DC can lead to component failure. The outputs are designed exclusively for direct voltages (DC). AC voltages must not be connected. www.pixtend.com 96 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 97 Depending on the load and ambient temperature, the power transistors may have temperatures of up to 85 °C. Direct contact must be avoided! Output currents greater than 0.5 A are not permitted in normal operation. www.pixtend.com 97 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 98 39. Inductive loads are DC motors, relays, contactors, solenoids etc. The ground connections (GND) of external power supplies must be connected directly to the GND connections on the terminal block. www.pixtend.com 98 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 99: Pixtend Eio Analog One

    61131-2) and are therefore suitable for a large number of industrial sensors and measuring devices. Further information and details on the analog I/O mentioned can be found on the following pages. www.pixtend.com 99 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 100: Analog Inputs

    The inputs are designed robust and withstand over-voltages of up to 30 V DC. By jumper, the voltage ranges can be easily changed and adapted to the conditions. Analog filter stages provide low-noise measurements with the 10-bit analog / digital converter. www.pixtend.com 100 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 101 When it comes to accuracy, that can be very helpful. How to set the jumper correctly and if necessary to open the device is described in chapter 5.1 from page 33 and following. www.pixtend.com 101 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 102 -30 V Isolation Status display Permitted cable length < 3 m unshielded cables < 30 m shielded cables Table 22: Technical data – analog voltage inputs – “10 V area” www.pixtend.com 102 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 103 Reverse polarity protection max. -30 V Isolation Status display Permitted cable length < 3 m unshielded cables < 30 m shielded cables Table 23: Technical data – analog inputs – “5 V area” www.pixtend.com 103 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 104 Warning! Voltages greater than +/- 30 V DC can cause overheating and component failure. ** Under EMC exposure deviations of up to 2% (based on the final scale value) are possible. www.pixtend.com 104 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 105 Figure 42, for example, a simple circuit with photosensitive resistor (LDR) or the evaluation of a rotary potentiometer is shown. The ground connections (GND) of external power supplies must be connected directly to the GND terminals near the terminal strip of the analog inputs. www.pixtend.com 105 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 106 (usually PE protective grounding). The shield pad/assembly should be placed as close as possible to the eIO inputs. For cables smaller than three meters, unshielded cables can also be used. www.pixtend.com 106 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 107 Maximum input voltage 30 V in case of error - should not occur in normal operation Reverse polarity protection max. -30 V Overload protection thermal, self-resetting fuse (Polyfuse) www.pixtend.com 107 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 108 Although negative currents can be created, they can not be evaluated. Warning! Voltages greater than +/- 30 V DC can lead to component failure. ** Under EMC exposure deviations of up to 2% (based on the final scale value) are possible. www.pixtend.com 108 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 109 Currents greater than 20.65 mA can not be evaluated in the software. The ground connections (GND) of external power supplies must be connected directly to the GND terminals on the terminal strips near the analog inputs. www.pixtend.com 109 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 110: Analog Outputs

    All six analog outputs are supplied via the central power supply of PiXtend eIO and do not require a separate infeed. All analog outputs on PiXtend comply with the requirements of the PLC standard IEC / EN 61131-2. www.pixtend.com 110 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 111 The external supply of voltages (for example 24 V) to analogue outputs is not permitted and can lead to the failure of the outputs. Always make sure that there is no wiring fault before connecting the analog outputs. www.pixtend.com 111 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 112 Warning! The adjustment screws of the potentiometers must not be operated and the varnish should not be broken. The accuracy and specification from this data sheet can not be guaranteed otherwise. www.pixtend.com 112 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 113 The external supply of voltages (for example 24 V) to analogue outputs is not permitted and can lead to the failure of the outputs. Always make sure that there is no wiring fault before connecting the analog outputs. www.pixtend.com 113 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 114 Reliable operation is still guaranteed up to a burden of 600 Ω. The six blue potentiometers on PiXtend eIO Analog One are used during production for The cable screen is, however, applied as near as possible to the remote station. www.pixtend.com 114 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 115 Warning! The adjustment screws of the potentiometers must not be operated and the varnish should not be broken. The accuracy and specification from this data sheet can not be guaranteed otherwise. www.pixtend.com 115 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 116: Operation With 12V Supply Voltage

    The reduced supply voltage to 12 V DC has no effect on digital inputs and outputs (PiXtend eIO Digital One), as well as on the analog inputs (PiXtend eIO Analog One). www.pixtend.com 116 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 117: List Of Figures

    Figure 37: Principle circuit diagram: GND connection............93 Figure 38: Terminal block - digital outputs................94 Figure 39: Principle circuit diagram: connection of the digital outputs........98 Figure 40: Terminal blocks - analog inputs and outputs............99 www.pixtend.com 117 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 118 Figure 44: Principle circuit diagram: connection of the analog current inputs....109 Figure 45: Terminal blocks – analog outputs..............110 Figure 46: Principle circuit diagram: connection of the analog voltage outputs....112 Figure 47: Principle circuit diagram: connection of the analog current outputs....114 www.pixtend.com 118 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...
  • Page 119 Table 23: Technical data – analog inputs – “5 V area”............103 Table 24: Technical data – analog current inputs..............108 Table 25: Technical data – analog voltage outputs............111 Table 26: Technical data – analog current outputs.............113 www.pixtend.com 119 / 119 Copyright by Qube Solutions GmbH...

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