These instructions provide information about safe handling and operation of the limit switch. If you require additional assistance, please contact the manufacturer or manufacturer’s representative. Addresses and phone numbers are printed on the back cover. Save these instructions. Subject to change without notice. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. StoneL publication 105406revA...
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Quartz | 3 7 QZ 70 en Table of contents continued 5 Model/Type code QGabcdef QNabcdef QXabcdef 6 Regulatory, specific conditions of use, and product marking 7 Appendix Controlled installation drawings StoneL publication 105406revA...
184 mm [7.24 in] Tall cover Unit height 186 mm [7.10 in] Cover removal clearance 241 mm [9.48 in] Ratings and approvals* See page 47 or StoneL.com/approvals * Only models listed on StoneL’s official website are approved per specific rating. StoneL publication 105406revA...
Dual module and 2-switch models use short covers. Short cover = 102 mm [4.0 in] Medium cover = 123.4 mm [4.86 in] Tall cover = 155.4 mm [6.12 in] Quartz certified dimensional drawing can be found under the download tab at www.stoneL.com/en/products/Quartz StoneL publication 105406revA...
Instructions for mounting with extended visual indicator Special notes: • Mounting of the Quartz requires a StoneL mounting kit specific to the actuator the Quartz is to be mounted to. • It is recommended that thread lubricant or anti-seize be used on the mounting kit fasteners (Items B, I and J) prior to assembly.
Instructions for mounting with short visual indicator Special notes: • Mounting of the Quartz requires a StoneL mounting kit specific to the actuator the Quartz is to be mounted to. • It is recommended that thread lubricant or anti-seize be used on the mounting kit fasteners (Items B, I and J) prior to assembly.
Maintenance and repair Maintenance or repair of StoneL Quartz equipment must only be done by StoneL or by qualified personnel that are knowledgeable about the installation of electromechanical equipment in hazardous areas. All parts needed for repairs or maintenance must be purchased through a StoneL authorized distributor to maintain warranty and to ensure the safety and compliance of the equipment.
Bench test procedure Fig. 1 cam set for normally Fig. 2 cam set for normally Use StoneL Light Read Tester. Or use a 24 VDC or 120 VAC power open sensor function closed sensor function supply with series load resistor (2kΩ - 6kΩ).
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Failure to use a series load resistor when bench testing sensors with a power supply will result in permanent damage to the unit. Bench test procedure Use StoneL Light Read Tester. Or use a 24 VDC or 120 VAC power supply with series load resistor (2kΩ - 6kΩ). StoneL publication 105406revA...
(2) SST solid state sensors Bench test procedure Operation NO/NC (cam selectable) Use StoneL Light Read Tester. Or use a 24 VDC or 120 VAC power Maximum current Inrush 1.0 amp @ 125 VAC/VDC supply with series load resistor (2kΩ - 6kΩ).
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Fig. 1 cam set for normally Fig. 2 cam set for normally open sensor function closed sensor function Caution: To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres, replace cover before energizing the electrical circuits. Keep cover tightly closed within operation. StoneL publication 105406revA...
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Fig. 1 cam set for Fig. 2 cam set for normally open sensor normally closed function sensor function Caution: To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres, replace cover before energizing the electrical circuits. Keep cover tightly closed within operation. StoneL publication 105406revA...
LEDs will be lit and neither sensor will be active. SOL PWR - SOL - Bench test procedure Use StoneL Light Read Tester or use a 24 VDC power supply. No series load resistor required. Caution: To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres, replace cover before energizing the electrical circuits.
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SOL + SOL PWR - SOL - Bench test procedure Use StoneL Light Read Tester or use a 24 VDC power supply. No series load resistor required. Caution: To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres, replace cover before energizing the electrical circuits. Keep Fig.
BTM SW - top switch bottom switch Bench test procedure Use StoneL Light Read Tester or use a 24 VDC power supply and an ammeter. No series load resistor required. Fig. 2 cam set for Caution: To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres, clockwise rotation replace cover before energizing the electrical circuits.
2nd SW + second switch 2nd SW - TOP SW + top switch TOP SW - Bench test procedure Use StoneL Light Read Tester or use a 24 VDC power supply and an ammeter. No series load resistor required. StoneL publication 105406revA...
1000 ohms - 1/2 watt. Ohm meter will not work. (Light Read tester Maximum voltage drop No LED (P) 0.1 volts @ 10 mA available from StoneL or StoneL distributor.) 0.5 volts @ 100 mA Minimum of 3.5 volts required for proper switch operation. With LED (L) 3.5 volts @ 10 mA...
Test LED units with 9 volt battery and load between 150 and Warranty Two years 1000 ohms - 1/2 watt. Ohm meter will not work. DO NOT test without load. (Maxx-Guard Light Read tester available from StoneL or StoneL Wiring diagrams distributor.) 2 SPST switches (QN2J_) Minimum of 3.5 volts required for proper switch operation.
Test LED units with 9 volt battery and load between 150 and Warranty Two years 1000 ohms - 1/2 watt. Ohm meter will not work. DO NOT test without load. (Maxx-Guard Light Read tester available from StoneL or StoneL Wiring diagrams distributor.) 2 SPDT switches (QN2M_) Minimum of 3.5 volts required for proper switch operation.
Two years ** Recommended for use in 24 VDC computer input applications Wiring diagrams 2 SPDT switches (QG2V_, QG2W_, QX2V_, QX2W_) TOP NC TOP NO top switch TOP C BTM C BTM NO bottom switch BTM NC StoneL publication 105406revA...
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5th NO second switch fifth switch 2nd NC 5th NC 3rd C 6th C 3rd NO 6th NO third switch sixth switch 3rd NC 6th NC Note: 6 SPDT models have (2) 12 pole terminal block (4 spares) StoneL publication 105406revA...
TOP NO2 TOP NC2 BTM NC1 BTM NO1 BTM C1 bottom switch (individual elements actuate BTM C2 with common plunger) BTM NO2 BTM NC2 Additional 3-pole terminal block provided in unit for solenoid termination StoneL publication 105406revA...
No series load resistor is required when attaching a 24 VDC power supply for switch setting. Caution: To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres, replace cover before energizing the electrical circuits. Keep cover tightly closed within operation. StoneL publication 105406revA...
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2. When input byte 0, bits 0 and 1 are both set to 1, this would indicate that the valve is both open and closed at the same time. This would be an abnormal or Fault condition. StoneL publication 105406revA...
2 = Discrete Input 2 is true replace cover before energizing the electrical circuits. Keep 3 = Both Discrete Inputs 1&2 are true cover tightly closed within operation. Warranty All mechanical parts Two years Sensor module Five years StoneL publication 105406revA...
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9 - 32 VDC across FB + and FB -. Use the LEDs to determine when switches are made. You cannot do this procedure with an ohmmeter. No series load resistor is required when attaching a 24 VDC power supply for switch setting. StoneL publication 105406revA...
To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres, procedure with an ohmmeter. No series load resistor replace cover before energizing the electrical circuits. Keep is required when attaching a 24 VDC power supply for cover tightly closed within operation. switch setting. StoneL publication 105406revA...
To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres, procedure with an ohmmeter. No series load resistor replace cover before energizing the electrical circuits. Keep is required when attaching a 24 VDC power supply for cover tightly closed within operation. switch setting. StoneL publication 105406revA...
Transmitter with solid state switches TRANS + TRANS + transmitter transmitter TRANS - TRANS - TOP NO TOP NO/NC top switch top switch TOP C TOP C BTM C BTM NO/NC bottom switch bottom switch BTM NO BTM C StoneL publication 105406revA...
TOP SW + TOP SW C BTM SW LED TOP SW - BTM SW LED (red) (green) BTM SW NO BTM SW + BTM SW C BTM SW - transmitter transmitter Position transmitter termination Position transmitter termination StoneL publication 105406revA...
BTM NC Potentiometer with SPST switches Potentiometer with solid state switches potentiometer potentiometer TOP NO TOP + top switch top switch TOP C TOP - BTM NO BTM + bottom switch bottom switch BTM C BTM - StoneL publication 105406revA...
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TOP SW NO TOP SW + TOP SW C BTM SW LED TOP SW - BTM SW LED (red) (green) BTM SW NO BTM SW + BTM SW C BTM SW - potentiometer potentiometer Potentiometer termination Potentiometer termination StoneL publication 105406revA...
2. At full closed position lift bottom cam and rotate until switch is activated. Release cam and be sure it slides fully onto spline. Caution: To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres, replace cover before energizing the electrical circuits. Keep cover tightly closed within operation. StoneL publication 105406revA...
(White highlights will overlap and red LED will light if power is applied.) Release cam and be sure it slides fully onto spline. Caution: To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres, replace cover before energizing the electrical circuits. Keep cover tightly closed within operation. StoneL publication 105406revA...
2. At full closed position lift bottom cam and rotate until sensor is activated. (White highlights will overlap and red LED will light if power is applied.) Release cam and be sure it slides fully onto spline. StoneL publication 105406revA...
2. At full closed position lift bottom cam and rotate until sensor is activated. (White highlights will overlap and red LED will light if power is applied.) Release cam and be sure it slides fully onto spline. StoneL publication 105406revA...
2. At full closed position lift bottom cam and rotate until sensor is activated. (White highlights will overlap and red LED will light if power is applied.) Release cam and be sure it slides fully onto spline. StoneL publication 105406revA...
= B, E, F, G, J, M, N, R, S, T, W c = 02, 03, 05, 06 d = S, N, H e = A, C, D, G, N, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 0 f = A or M StoneL publication 105406revA...
Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537 USA Products: Quartz QN Series – Valve Position Monitors and Valve Communication Terminals Quartz QX Series – Valve Position Monitors and Valve Communication Terminals Quartz QG Series – Valve Position Monitors and Valve Communication Terminals Model - Type...
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2. The apparatus enclosure may contain aluminum which is considered to constitute a potential risk of ignition by impact or friction. Care must be taken into account during installation and use to prevent impact or friction. NOTE: See also Control Drawing 105193 for “IS” installation. 105414revA StoneL publication 105406revA...
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