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Xytronix Research & Design ControlByWeb X-16s User Manual

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  • Page 2 X-16s™ Users Manual X-16s User Manual Revisions Revision Description Initial release Added further information about entering slope and offset settings Page 2 Xytronix Research & Design, Inc.

  • Page 3: Section 1: Introduction

    X-16s™ Users Manual Introduction Section 1: Introduction The X-16s™ expansion module is used in conjunction with the X-600M™ controller. The X-16s has eight, 0-5V, analog inputs. The X-16s employs a 24-bit A/D converter and can make both single or differential voltage measurements. A 5.0V reference output can be used to power potentiometers or other resistance sensing sensors.
  • Page 4 Introduction X-16s™ Users Manual 1.1 Features • Eight analog input channels (can be configured as eight single ended inputs, four differential inputs, or a combination of both • Full 0 to 5V input range (input range can be scaled by using external resistors) •...

  • Page 5: Part Numbers And Accessories

    X-16s™ Users Manual Introduction power supply than you can with a 12-volt power supply. See the X-600M User Manual for more details. Indicators The green Power LED indicator is illuminated whenever the module is powered. To identify the module during installation, the X-600M can send a blink command which will cause the power LED to blink for three seconds.

  • Page 6: Section 2: Installation And Connections

    Installation and Connections X-16s™ Users Manual Section 2: Installation and Connections Installation consists of mounting the X-16s and connecting it to an X-600M controller with a 10-conductor ribbon cable. Programming and testing is done by using a web browser to configure the web pages, inputs, and outputs for your specific needs.

  • Page 7: Making Connections

    X-16s™ Users Manual Installation and Connections 2.3 Making Connections CAUTION: Make sure the power is shut off before making connections. CAUTION: Miswiring or misconfiguration could cause permanent damage to the X-16s, the equipment to which it is connected, or both. A removable terminal connector is provided for making the power connections.
  • Page 8 Installation and Connections X-16s™ Users Manual 12-Pin Connector Pinout Terminal Description +5Vref +5.0V reference output, 50mA maximum +5Vref +5.0V reference output, internally connected to above Ain1 Analog Input 1 (0-5V) or Differential Ain1+ Ain2 Analog Input 2 (0-5V) or Differential Ain1- Agnd Analog Ground Ain3...

  • Page 9: Analog Input Connections

    X-16s™ Users Manual Installation and Connections 2.4 Analog Input Connections The analog inputs must be in the range of 0.0V to 5.0V. Analog sensors that provide an output voltage in the range of 0 to 5 volts can be connected directly to the X-16s module. Voltages outside this range will be clamped internally by the X-16s to 0.0 and 5.0V respectively.
  • Page 10 Installation and Connections X-16s™ Users Manual The slope and offset for the voltage divider must calculated and entered into the setup pages of the X- 600M. The general term for the Slope is: Slope = (Y2-Y1)/(X2-X1) For the 10V input example: Slope = (10Vin –...

  • Page 11: Current Sensors

    X-16s™ Users Manual Installation and Connections 2.4.1 Current Sensors Some senors generate an output current instead of an output voltage. To use these sensors, a load resistor is connected in the current sensor loop. The load resistor generates a voltage proportional to the sensor current which is in turn sensed by the X-16s.

  • Page 12: Differential Inputs

    Installation and Connections X-16s™ Users Manual 2.4.2 Differential Inputs The differential input mode can be used with sensors that have two analog outputs that are referenced to each other instead of ground. When making differential voltage measurements, the X-16s is programmed to use a pair of inputs (2) to make a single differential measurement.

  • Page 13: Section 3: Example Applications

    X-16s™ Users Manual Example Applications Section 3: Example Applications 3.1 Monitor Height, Position, etc. over an IP network The illustration below shows an example of using the X-16s with a potentiometer position sensor. Potentiometers are in essence a variable resistor with three connections. Typically the +5Vref reference from the X-16s is used to apply power across the potentiometer.
  • Page 14 Example Applications X-16s™ Users Manual 3.2 Monitor Flow, Distance, or Speed with a 4-20mA Sensor Signal conditioners are available for measuring flow, distance, speed and many other industrial processes. Many popular signal conditioners employ a 4-20mA analog output. With a simple shunt resistor these transducers can be connected directly to the X-16s as described in Section 2.4.1 above.
  • Page 15 X-16s™ Users Manual Example Applications 3.3 Monitor Motor Load Current The illustration below shows an example of using the X-16s in conjunction with a current transducer to measure the current draw of a motor. This example uses a current sensor that will measure current up to 20 Amps AC. The sensor produces a linear 0-5VDC output that it can be connected directly to one input of the X-16s analog module.
  • Page 16 Example Applications X-16s™ Users Manual 3.4 Level Alarm at a Remote Location The illustration below shows an example of using the X-16s to sense water (or other) liquid level and to sound an alarm at a remote location using a WebRelay module. This example is similar to the potentiometer example above except that the X-600M is configured to control a remote device.
  • Page 17 X-16s™ Users Manual Example Applications 3.5 Dry Contact Switch The illustration below shows an example of using the X-16s to monitor the status of a gate or door over an IP network. The status of the device is detected with a simple switch. These type of sensors are called “dry contacts”...

  • Page 18: Section 4: Configuration And Setup

    Configuration and Setup X-16s™ Users Manual Section 4: Configuration and Setup 4.1 Setup Example The Quick Start Demo After making the power and Ethernet connections, the X-600M can automatically scan for the presence of any ControlByWeb™ Ethernet devices (on the same sub-net) and also for any expansion modules connected to the X-600M via the ribbon-cable connector.
  • Page 19 X-16s™ Users Manual Configuration and Setup 3. In the Select column, click the checkboxes of the I/O components you would like to configure and select the Create Device Widget checkbox (This will display the status of the I/O on the Dashboard). Click Add Checked I/O to submit these changes.
  • Page 20 Configuration and Setup X-16s™ Users Manual 5. On the main menu, click the View Dashboards menu tab. The View Dashboards page shows a display similar to what users will see when accessing the X-600M's control page. The measurement data for all eight analog inputs should be shown. Use this page to test and debug the dashboards, panels, widgets and components in real time.

  • Page 21: Appendix A: Specifications

    X-16s™ Users Manual Appendix A: Specifications Appendix A: Specifications Power Requirements Input Voltage: 9-28 VDC (power is supplied via the expansion bus cable, 24V recommended) Current: See table below for typical values at 25°C Power Supply Current 9 VDC 40 mA 12 VDC 30 mA 24 VDC...
  • Page 22 Appendix A: Specifications X-16s™ Users Manual Altitude: up to 2000m Operating Temperature: -40ºC to 65.5ºC (-40ºF to 150ºF) Storage Temperature: -40ºC to 85ºC (-40ºF to 185ºF) Humidity: 5-95%, non-condensing Mechanical Size: 1.41 x 3.88 x 3.1 in. (35.7 x 98.5 x 78 mm), (not including connector) Weight: 4.8 oz (136 g) Electromagnetic Compliance...

  • Page 23: Appendix B: Trademark And Copyright Information

    X-16s™ Users Manual Appendix B: Trademark and Copyright Information Appendix B: Trademark and Copyright Information This document is Copyright ©2014 by Xytronix Research & Design, Inc. All rights reserved. X-600M™, WebRelay™, ControlByWeb™, and Xytronix Research & Design™ are trademarks of Xytronix Research &...

  • Page 24: Appendix C: Warranty

    Appendix C: Warranty X-16s™ Users Manual Appendix C: Warranty This Xytronix Research & Design, Inc. product has a warranty against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment. During the warranty period, Xytronix Research &...

  • Page 25: Appendix D: Fcc Statement

    X-16s™ Users Manual Appendix D: FCC Statement Appendix D: FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: - This device may not cause harmful interference. - This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 26: Appendix E: Mechanical Dimensions

    Appendix E: Mechanical Dimensions X-16s™ Users Manual Appendix E: Mechanical Dimensions Page 26 Xytronix Research & Design, Inc.

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