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QRATE HCC2
Hyperconverged Edge Controller
Hardware Manual
Document No. 50366136, Rev. 2.0
February 2024

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  • Page 1 QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Hardware Manual Document No. 50366136, Rev. 2.0 February 2024...
  • Page 2 Important Safety Information QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SYMBOLS AND TERMS Read user instructions carefully and visually inspect the equipment to become familiar with the device before installing, operating, or maintaining it. The following messages may be used in this document to help ensure personal safety and efficient handling of equipment.
  • Page 3 QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller General Safety Precautions GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING – ELECTRICAL SHOCK To avoid the risk of electric shock and fire, the following safety instructions must be observed and the guidelines followed. The specifications must not be exceeded, and the device must only be applied as described in the following.
  • Page 4 Sensia pursues a policy of continuous improvement, and information given herein may be updated without notice. Further, this information is proprietary to Sensia, and must not be disclosed to any third party except as may be required to operate the equipment supplied in accordance with the purposes for which it was sold by the persons properly licensed to operate it.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1: Overview ..........................7 1.1 Introduction ..............................7 1.2 Standard Features ............................8 1.3 Optional Features ............................8 1.4 Product Views ..............................9 1.5 Process Circuitry ............................13 Section 2: HCC2 Dimensions .......................
  • Page 6 7.1 Device Maintenance ............................53 7.2 Device Troubleshooting ..........................53 7.3 Service ................................54 Section 8: QRATE HCC2 Parts ......................55 8.1 Spare Parts ..............................55 8.2 Antenna Requirements ..........................55 Appendix A : Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Declaration of Conformity (DoC) ...... A-1...

  • Page 7: Section 1: Overview

    QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Section 1: Overview Section 1: Overview This chapter provides an overview of the QRATE* HCC2* Hyperconverged Edge Controller hardware features. Figure 1.1—HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller 1.1 INTRODUCTION The HCC2 is a precision-data acquisition and edge controller unit designed for high-speed operation in harsh environments.

  • Page 8: Standard Features

    1.3.2 Application Enablement For models that include RTU plus App Enablement, the standard firmware will allow you to add custom software applications in addition to the core applications provided on all models. See the QRATE HCC2 Software Manual for details.

  • Page 9: Product Views

    QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Section 1: Overview 1.4 PRODUCT VIEWS LTE WI-FI Maintenance Port Maintenance Port Connection Status Indicators Front Panel Status Indicators Figure 1.2—Front View ETH-1 ETH-2 _ + _ + _ + _ + _ + _ + _ + _ +...
  • Page 10 Section 1: Overview QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller MAINTENANCE RS232 RS485-3 USB1 DISPLAY GNSS WI-FI/ BT XBEE USB2 RS4 85-2 RS4 85-1 0V RX- RX+ TX- TX+ ETH-3 ETH-4 30 VDC V+ I+ 0V V+ I+ B A+ B A+...
  • Page 11 QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Section 1: Overview CONSOLE Console Port Console Port Connection LTE FCC Label Radio FCC/IC Label (Optional) Reset Button Reset Button Wi-Fi FCC Label Radio FCC/IC Label (Optional) Product Label Product Markings Figure 1.5—Right View MicroSD & Micro-SIM Card Slot Cover Optional MicroSD Card &...
  • Page 12 Section 1: Overview QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Micro SD SIM Card MicroSD Card Slot Optional MicroSD Card Micro-SIM Slot SIM Card Hardware Configuration Switches Hardware Configuration Switches Figure 1.7—Left View (Covers Removed) Optional DIN Rail Clips DIN Rail Installation...

  • Page 13: Process Circuitry

    QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Section 1: Overview 1.5 PROCESS CIRCUITRY HCC2 comprises two processing circuit boards, named to reflect their functionality. The “CPU” board connects to Avalon for upstream data transfer and also runs applications locally for process information and control. It houses an Intel ATOM X86 processor to run the Operating System, user applications, and built-in servers.

  • Page 14: Section 2: Hcc2 Dimensions

    Section 2: HCC2 Dimensions QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Section 2: HCC2 Dimensions 51.4 mm 132.7 mm 46.3 mm LTE WI-FI 248.6 mm Figure 2.1—Front Dimensions (Including Optional DIN Rail Mounting) 71.4 mm ETH-1 ETH-2 _ + _ + _ + _ +...

  • Page 15: Section 3: Installing Your Hcc2

    QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Section 3: Installing Your HCC2 Section 3: Installing Your HCC2 This chapter provides instructions for installing your HCC2. 3.1 HAZARDOUS AREA CERTIFICATIONS • Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4 Suitable for Class I, Zone 2, Groups IIC, T4 •...

  • Page 16: Installation Considerations

    11-30 VDC Class 2 or LPS power supply. CAUTION The following information is a guide for proper installation. Sensia is not responsible for the compliance or the noncompliance to any code, national, local, or otherwise for the proper installation of the HCC2 or associated equipment.

  • Page 17: Special Conditions For Safe Use

    QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Section 3: Installing Your HCC2 3.5.3 Excessive Heat To ensure that convective cooling keeps the HCC2 within the specified temperature operating range, make sure the HCC2 mounting position aligns the heat sink fins vertically. Refer to Figure 3.2, page...

  • Page 18: Hcc2 Installation

    Section 3: Installing Your HCC2 QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller 3.7 HCC2 INSTALLATION Before installing the HCC2, read sections 3.5 Installation Considerations 3.6 Special Conditions for Safe Use page 17, in their entirety. The HCC2 may be mounted on a panel or installed on a DIN rail using the mounting kit provided with each unit.

  • Page 19: Requirements For Wireless Communication

    Figure 3.4—Attachment of Clip to DIN Rail 3.8 REQUIREMENTS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION The QRATE HCC2 wireless modules connect to their respective antennas. A direct antenna and remote antenna are optionally available. Refer to section 4.15 Radio and Antenna Connection (Optional), page 37.
  • Page 20 Section 3: Installing Your HCC2 QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Important: To comply with FCC and IC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons. Changes or modifications to the installation that violate this requirement and are not authorized by the radio manufacturer could void your authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 21: Section 4: Wiring Your Hcc2

    QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Section 4: Wiring Your HCC2 Section 4: Wiring Your HCC2 This chapter provides instructions and recommendations for wiring your HCC2. 4.1 WIRING REQUIREMENTS Most start-up difficulties are the result of incorrect wiring. Read the following instructions carefully before connecting wires and reference the diagrams as needed to ensure connections are made properly.

  • Page 22: Power Input Wiring

    Section 4: Wiring Your HCC2 QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller 4.2 POWER INPUT WIRING The HCC2 has two power inputs for redundancy. The module will operate with one or both power inputs connected. The input voltage range is 11 to 30 Vdc.

  • Page 23: Analog Input Wiring

    5 mA at 11.1 Vdc and is protected by a resettable fuse. The analog input configuration options shown in Table 4.4 are configurable via the Unity Edge software interface. See the QRATE HCC2 Software Manual for details. Table 4.4—Analog Input Configuration Options...
  • Page 24 Section 4: Wiring Your HCC2 QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller CAUTION The maximum differential voltage applied to any channel must not exceed ±12 V. The maximum absolute voltage (i.e., with respect to AI 0 V) applied to any channel’s positive or negative terminal must not exceed ±12 V.
  • Page 25 QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Section 4: Wiring Your HCC2 If a voltage measurement is to be made under the differential input mode, the common-mode input range must be within ±4V. FIELD CIRCUITS AI1 + HART Differential Voltage AI1 -...

  • Page 26: Analog Output Wiring

    Section 4: Wiring Your HCC2 QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller 4.5 ANALOG OUTPUT WIRING The HCC2 has two 12-bit resolution channels. The analog outputs are electrically isolated from the rest of the HCC2, with a local ground reference, 0 V (all AO 0 V terminals are internally connected). The output end is equipped with overvoltage protection up to 31.90 Vdc max current mode and 15.90 Vdc max.

  • Page 27: Digital Input / Output Wiring

    QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Section 4: Wiring Your HCC2 Table 4.8—Digital Input Terminals (DI1 to DI8) Terminal Label Function Digital Input 1 Digital Input 2 Digital Input 3 Digital Input 4 Digital Input Common 0 V Return Digital Input 5...
  • Page 28 Section 4: Wiring Your HCC2 QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller CAUTION Attempting to switch currents in excess of 1.10 A when a port is configured as an output may permanently damage the digital input/output sub-system. See Specification Table, Section 6.3, for Digital Output rating.
  • Page 29 QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Section 4: Wiring Your HCC2 CLOSED DIO1 + (Input Example) 10 - 30 Vdc OPEN DIO1 - OPEN DIO2 + Output Example OUTPUT 10 - 30 Vdc CONTACT Resistive Load DIO2 - STATE LOAD CLOSED...

  • Page 30: Serial Communication Port Wiring

    Section 4: Wiring Your HCC2 QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller 4.8 SERIAL COMMUNICATION PORT WIRING The HCC2 has five isolated RS485 serial ports. RS485-1 is a full-duplex 4-wire port. The rest of the ports are half- duplex, 2-wire ports. A software-enabled 120 Ω resistor can terminate ports RS485-4 and RS485-5. External termination must be used (if required) on ports RS485-1 to RS485-3.
  • Page 31 QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Section 4: Wiring Your HCC2 Table 4.14—CAN Bus Terminals (FUTURE) Terminal Label Function CAN H CAN L Not Used Cable Shield CAUTION Shielded cabling must be used for all communication port wiring to the HCC2 to reduce electrical noise and reduce impact of the signals.
  • Page 32 Section 4: Wiring Your HCC2 QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller 4.8.2 RS485 Point-to-Point Connections In the example shown in Figure 4.7, external 120 Ω line termination resistors must be fitted on RS485 ports 1 to 3. Internal termination must be enabled on ports RS485-4 and RS485-5 using the Unity Edge software interface.
  • Page 33 QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Section 4: Wiring Your HCC2 4.8.4 RS485 End of Line Connections In the example shown in Figure 4.9, the HCC2 internal 120 Ω line termination resistor must be enabled for ports RS485-4 & RS485-5 or an external resistor fitted for RS485 ports 1 through 3.

  • Page 34: Ethernet Port Wiring

    Section 4: Wiring Your HCC2 QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller 4.9 ETHERNET PORT WIRING The HCC2 has four Ethernet ports. The ports are 10BASE-Te, 100BASE-TX compatible. Ports ETH-1 and ETH-2 also support 1000BASE-T. The ports work with both device-to-personal computers and device-to-device connections.

  • Page 35: Maintenance Port Connection

    QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Section 4: Wiring Your HCC2 4.11 MAINTENANCE PORT CONNECTION The HCC2 has a single USB-C communications port for maintenance purposes. CAUTION USB-C Port is for maintenance use only and is not intended for normal use.

  • Page 36: Console Port Connection

    Not Connected Ground Return 4.13 HDMI PORT CONNECTION The HCC2 has one HDMI port that supports HDMI 1.1. In order to maintain EMC approval, Sensia recommends the use of certified Ultra High Speed HDMI cables. Table 4.20—HDMI-A Signal Connections Terminal...

  • Page 37: Gnss And Antenna Connection

    Section 4: Wiring Your HCC2 4.14 GNSS AND ANTENNA CONNECTION QRATE HCC2 supports an internal GNSS Module installed on CPU board. HCC2 has one GNSS antenna connection. The HCC2 GNSS receiver is designed to operate with an external active or passive antenna. The device supports GPS at 1575.42 +/- 1.02 MHz and GLONASS at 1602 +/- 5 MHz.
  • Page 38 XBEE Future QRATE HCC2 supports an optionally installed Wi-Fi Module on CPU Board. The module supports Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 type. If you have purchased a wireless HCC2 device (50369741), the Wi-Fi module is already installed. No additional hardware or software is required. An external antenna is required.

  • Page 39: Optional Microsd Card

    EIRP (dB) = Radio Module Output Power (dBm) – Feeder Loss (dB) + Antenna Gain (dBi). 4.16 OPTIONAL MICROSD CARD Note The microSD card can be purchased separately from Sensia or other suitable supplier. Refer to Table 6.4, page 49, for specifications and section 8.1 Spare Parts, page 55.

  • Page 40: Sim Card

    Section 4: Wiring Your HCC2 QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller 4.17 SIM CARD The optional cellular radio module requires a user-supplied micro-SIM Card. Refer to Table 6.4 for specifications. To access the micro-SIM card slot, remove the metal slot cover (item 22 in Figure 1.6, page...

  • Page 41: Section 5: Operate Your Hcc2

    QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Section 5: Operate Your HCC2 Section 5: Operate Your HCC2 This chapter provides instructions for operating your HCC2. 5.1 STARTUP Upon applying rated power, the device will illuminate the 2 LEDs and begin initializing the bootup sequence to check the memory and load the Operating System.

  • Page 42: Hardware Configuration Switches

    Section 5: Operate Your HCC2 QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller 5.4 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION SWITCHES The hardware configuration switches are located under a plastic cover that must be removed for access (Figure 5.1). CAUTION Always replace the plastic cover after altering the switch configuration to help prevent accidental changes.

  • Page 43: Status Indicators

    QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Section 5: Operate Your HCC2 5.5 STATUS INDICATORS 5.5.1 Front Panel Status Indicators Forty status indicators are displayed on the front of the enclosure as shown in Figure 5.2, page 43. LTE WI-FI Input Off (de-energised)

  • Page 44: Real-Time Clock

    Section 5: Operate Your HCC2 QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller 5.5.2 Ethernet Status Indicators The ETH-1 and ETH-2 connectors have two integrated status indicators. Refer to Table 5.2 for the indicator location. Table 5.2—Ethernet Status Indicator Descriptions Item Ref. Indicator...

  • Page 45: Section 6: Specifications

    QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Section 6: Specifications Section 6: Specifications 6.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Table 6.1—Environmental Specifications Altitude 0 to 2000 m (0 to 6600 ft) • As per IEC 61010-1 • Humidity Up to 95% noncondensing • As per IEC 60068-2-30 (Test Db, Unpackaged Damp Heat) •...
  • Page 46 Section 6: Specifications QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Wireless (FCC/ EU continued) WWAN (FCC) • - FCC PART 22 - FCC PART 24 - FCC PART 27 - ISED RSS-130 Issue 2 - ISED RSS-132 Issue 3 - ISED RSS-133 Issue 6+A1...

  • Page 47: Mechanical Specifications

    QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Section 6: Specifications Radio Certifications by Country* Base Model 50365260 Wi-Fi and LTE Model 50369741 Egypt Kuwait Libya Certificate Number: Mexico ULM-NOM-13900 NOM-001 Oman Romania (included in EU) Saudi Arabia Certificate Number: UKCA (Safety and HazLoc)
  • Page 48 Section 6: Specifications QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Power Supply Output 11.1 Vdc @ 5 mA • Transient overvoltage protection: 15.90 Vdc max. • Overcurrent protection: 150 mA trip current • Analog Inputs • Eight analog input channels (either differential inputs or single-...

  • Page 49: Processor And Memory Specifications

    QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Section 6: Specifications Analog Outputs Two analog output channels • Output setting resolution: 12-bit • Calibrated output accuracy: 0.25% FS @ 25 °C, 0.3% FS over • full operating temperature Voltage Voltage output mode: 0 to 10 Vdc, 0 to 5 Vdc •...

  • Page 50: Communication Port Specifications

    Section 6: Specifications QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller 6.6 COMMUNICATION PORT SPECIFICATIONS Table 6.6—Communication Ports Ethernet (ETH-1 to ETH-4) RJ-45 Connector • Auto-negotiation to automatically select the highest available • link-up speed. Speed: • - ETH-1 & ETH-2 10/100/1000 Mbps.

  • Page 51: Display Specifications

    QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Section 6: Specifications RS485-2 & RS485-3 • Wire terminal connections • 3 wire half-duplex Baud rates: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 and • 115200 • Parity modes: none, even and odd Stop bits: 1 or 2 •...
  • Page 52 Section 6: Specifications QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Optional Module on CPU Board (Quectel EG21G) • • GSM Bands - 850, 900 • WCDMA Bands - 2, 4, 5 LTE - 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 25, 26, 38, 41 •...

  • Page 53: Section 7: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Section 7: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Section 7: Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7.1 DEVICE MAINTENANCE 7.1.1 Device Cleaning Use only a damp cloth to clean the instrument to avoid static electricity. 7.1.2 Device Repair CAUTION There are no user-serviceable parts within this product. Any attempt to repair the device may invalidate the warranty.

  • Page 54: Service

    QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller 7.3 SERVICE When requesting assistance from Sensia, please provide the instrument model and serial number for your unit. 7.3.1 Repacking for Shipment When shipping the device to Sensia for service or repair, we recommend the box-in-box technique: 1.

  • Page 55: Section 8: Qrate Hcc2 Parts

    Card, Memory, Industrial Micro SD, 64 GB, PSLC NAND Flash, Class 10, UHS-1, -40°C to 85°C 50365570 Kit, Din Rail, Mounting Clip 50376904 Kit, Plugs, Terminal Block, IO Board, QRATE HCC2 50372169 Plug, Terminal Block, CPU Board, QRATE HCC2 Edge-Ena-Lic License HCC2 Edge Compute Enablement Upgrade (Perpetual per device)
  • Page 56 Section 8: QRATE HCC2 Parts QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller LTE Band 12 8.70 7.76 LTE Band 13 9.16 8.09 LTE Band 25 8.00 8.00 LTE Band 26 (814-824) 9.36 LTE Band 26 (824-849) 9.41 8.25 LTE Band 38 8.00 8.00...

  • Page 57: Appendix A : Radio Equipment Directive (Red) Declaration Of Conformity (Doc

    QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Appendix A Appendix Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Below is a sample Declaration of Conformity for general reference. Contact the factory for the latest DoCs on base or wireless models for CE, EU, RED, UKCA, and ROHS.
  • Page 58 Appendix A QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller...
  • Page 59 QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Appendix A...

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