Section 1: Introduction - Xytronix Research & Design ControlByWeb X-16s User Manual

X-16s™ Users Manual

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. The X-16s is ideal for measuring precision analog voltages in
industrial environments. One or more X-16s expansion modules can be connected to a X-600M control
module with a ribbon cable. The ribbon cable provides both power and communications.
The X-600M is a multifunction web-enabled industrial I/O controller. It performs control, logic, and
monitoring functions similar to that of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). However, unlike a PLC,
the X-600M is designed for web-based applications from the ground up. No add-on software or
hardware is required. The X-600M can be fully configured, programmed and tested using its built-in web
server. The web setup pages are intuitive and easy to use and do not require special programming skills.
The X-600M together with the X-16s provide an easy, flexible and reliable way to monitor sensors and
devices over a network. The X-16s is suitable for use with pressure sensors, flow meters, current
transducers and position sensors – anywhere where precision analog voltage sensing is required.
The X-16s' inputs can be used to trigger email alerts based on a voltage level and can be used to control
the relay contacts of other ControlByWeb™ products (such as WebRelay™) that are located at a remote
location.
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