HBM QuantumX User manual

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Quick Start Guide
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English
1 Safety instructions 3........................................
2 Markings used 10............................................
2.1 The markings used in this document 10..........................
2.2 Symbols on the device 11......................................
3 Introduction 12..............................................
4 Connection options 14.......................................
4.1 Connecting module(s) via Ethernet 15...........................
4.1.1 Ethernet settings: adapt your module's IP address 15..............
4.1.2 Ethernet settings: adapt your PC's IP address 22.................
4.1.3 Integrating modules in an Ethernet Network 25...................
4.2 Connecting modules via FireWire 26............................
4.3 Firmware update via Ethernet 29................................

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1 Safety instructions
Note
The safety instructions described here also apply to the
power pack NTX001 and the active backplane BPX001
and BPX002.
Appropriate use
A module with connected transducers is to be used
exclusively for measurement tasks and Test tasks. Use
for any purpose other than the above is deemed to be
non-designated, inappropriate use.
In the interests of safety, the module should only be
operated as described in the Operating Manuals. It is
also essential to comply with the legal and safety
requirements for the application concerned during use.
The same applies to the use of accessories.
Before commissioning the module for the first time, you
must first run a project planning and risk analysis that
takes into account all the safety aspects of automation
technology. This particularly concerns personal and
machine protection.
Additional safety precautions must be taken in plants
where malfunctions could cause major damage, loss of
data or even personal injury. In the event of a fault, these
precautions establish safe operating conditions.
This can be done, for example, by mechanical
interlocking, error signaling, limit value switches, etc.

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Note
The module must not be connected directly to a power
supply system. The supply voltage must be 10 V … 30 V
(DC).
General dangers of failing to follow the safety
instructions
Every module is a state of the art device and as such is
failsafe. The module may give rise to residual dangers if
it is inappropriately installed and operated by untrained
personnel. Any person instructed to carry out installation,
commissioning, maintenance or repair of the modules
must have read and understood the Operating Manuals
and in particular the technical safety instructions.
The scope of supply and performance of the modules
only covers a small area of measurement technology. In
addition, equipment planners, installers and operators
should plan, implement and respond to the safety
engineering considerations of measurement technology
in such a way as to minimize residual dangers. On-site
regulations must be complied with at all times. There
must be reference to the residual dangers connected
with measurement technology. After making settings and
carrying out activities that are password-protected, you
must make sure that any controls that may be connected
remain in safe condition until the switching performance
of the module has been tested.

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Conditions on site
For modules in the housing with degree of protection
IP20:
SProtect the modules from dirt and moisture or the
effects of weather such as rain, snow, etc.
SThe permissible relative humidity at 31 oC is 80%
(non-condensing); linear reduction to 50% at 40 oC.
SMake sure that the side ventilation openings are not
covered.
For all modules:
SDo not expose the modules to direct sunlight.
SPlease observe the permissible maximum ambient
temperatures stated in the specifications.
SEnsure there is adequate ventilation for installation in
the BPX001 backplane.
Maintenance and cleaning
The modules are maintenance-free. Please note the
following points when cleaning the housing:
SBefore cleaning, disconnect all connections.
SClean the housing with a soft, slightly damp (not wet!)
cloth. Never use solvent as this could damage the
labeling or the housing.
SWhen cleaning, ensure that no liquid gets into the
module or connections.
Outputs
Particular attention must be paid to safety when using the
digital, analog or CAN bus outputs of a module. Ensure

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that status or control signals cannot initiate any actions
that may pose a danger to persons or the environment.
Product liability
In the following cases, the protection provided for the
device may be adversely affected. Liability for device
functionality then passes to the operator:
SThe device is not used in accordance with the
operating manual.
SThe device is used outside the field of application
described in this section.
SThe operator makes unauthorized changes to the
device.
Warning signs and danger symbols
Important instructions for your safety are specifically
identified. It is essential to follow these instructions in
order to prevent accidents and damage to property.
Safety instructions are structured as follows:
WARNING
Type of danger
Consequences of non-compliance
Averting the danger
SWarning sign: draws attention to the danger
SSignal word: indicates the severity of the danger
(see table below)
SType of danger: identifies the type or source of the
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SConsequences:describes the consequences of
non-compliance
SDefense: indicates how the danger can be
avoided/bypassed.
Danger classes as per ANSI
Warning sign, signal word Meaning
WARNING This marking warns of a potentially dangerous situ
ation in which failure to comply with safety require
ments may result in death or serious physical injury.
CAUTION This marking warns of a potentially dangerous situ
ation in which failure to comply with safety require
ments may result in slight or moderate physical injury.
Note This marking draws your attention to a situation in
which failure to comply with safety requirements may
lead to damage to property.
Working safely
The supply connection, as well as the signal and sensor
leads, must be installed in such a way that
electromagnetic interference does not adversely affect
device functionality (HBM recommendation: "Greenline
shielding design", downloadable from the Internet at
http://www.hbm.com/Greenline).
Automation equipment and devices must be covered
over in such a way that adequate protection or locking
against unintentional actuation is provided (e.g. access
checks, password protection, etc.).
When devices are working in a network, these networks
must be designed in such a way that malfunctions in
individual nodes can be detected and shut down.
Safety precautions must be taken both in terms of
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interruptions to signal transmission, e.g. via the bus
interfaces, do not cause undefined states or loss of data
in the automation device.
Error messages should only be acknowledged once the
cause of the error is removed and no further danger
exists.
Conversions and modifications
The module must not be modified from the design or
safety engineering point of view except with our express
agreement. Any modification shall exclude all liability on
our part for any resultant damage.
In particular, any repair or soldering work on
motherboards (exchanging components) is prohibited.
When exchanging complete modules, use only original
parts from HBM.
The module is delivered from the factory with a fixed
hardware and software configuration. Changes can only
be made within the possibilities documented in the
manuals.
Qualified personnel
Important
This device is only to be installed and used by qualified
personnel strictly in accordance with the specifications
and with the safety rules and regulations which follow.
Qualified persons means persons entrusted with the
installation, fitting, commissioning and operation of the
product who possess the appropriate qualifications for
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used by qualified personnel, strictly in accordance with
the specifications and the safety rules and regulations.
This includes people who meet at least one of the three
following requirements:
SKnowledge of the safety concepts of automation
technology is a requirement and as project personnel,
you must be familiar with these concepts.
SAs automation plant operating personnel, you have
been instructed how to handle the machinery and are
familiar with the operation of the modules and
technologies described in this documentation.
SAs commissioning engineers or service engineers,
you have successfully completed the training to
qualify you to repair the automation systems. You are
also authorized to activate, ground and label circuits
and equipment in accordance with safety engineering
standards.
It is also essential to comply with the legal and safety
requirements for the application concerned during use.
The same applies to the use of accessories.

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2 Markings used
2.1 The markings used in this document
Important instructions for your safety are specifically
identified. It is essential to follow these instructions, in
order to prevent damage.
Symbol Meaning
Note This marking draws your attention to a situation in
which failure to comply with safety requirements may
lead to damage to property.
CAUTION This marking warns of a potentially dangerous situ
ation in which failure to comply with safety require
ments may result in slight or moderate physical injury.
Important
This marking draws your attention to important in
formation about the product or about handling the
product.
Tip
This marking indicates application tips or other in
formation that is useful to you.
Device -> New Bold text indicates menu items, as well as dialog and
window titles in the user interfaces. Arrows between
menu items indicate the sequence in which the
menus and sub-menus are opened.
Sampling rate, 500 Bold text in italics indicates inputs and input fields in
the user interfaces.
Emphasis
See …
Italics are used to emphasize and highlight text and
identify references to sections, diagrams, or external
documents and files.

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2.2 Symbols on the device
CE marking
CE marking enables the manufacturer to guarantee that
the product complies with the requirements of the
relevant EC directives (the Declaration of Conformity can
be found on the HBM website (www.hbm.com) under
HBMdoc).
Statutory waste disposal mark
In accordance with national and local environmental
protection and material recovery and recycling
regulations, old devices that can no longer be used must
be disposed of separately and not with normal household
garbage.
Electrostatically sensitive components
Components marked with this symbol can be damaged
beyond repair by electrostatic discharge. Please observe
the handling instructions for components exposed to the
risk of electrostatic discharge.

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3 Introduction
This quick start guide is intended to help you with the
basic configuration of your QuantumX system.
This quick start guide shows you how to
SConnect a module to a computer
SImplement the network settings for Ethernet TCP/IP
or FireWire
SUpdate the module firmware
The complete QuantumX documentation comprises:
SThis quick start guide (also printed)
SQuantumX operating manual
SVoltage measurement module MX403B operating ma
nual
SData sheets
SQuantumX operating manual EtherCAT® 1) /
Ethernet-Gateways CX27
SData recorder CX27 operating manual
Sthe operating instructions for the Signal Conditioning
Modules (SCM)
- High-voltage signal conditioned SCM-HV
(300 V CAT II)
- Quarter bridge adapter SCM-SG-120 / -350 for
connecting SGs individually
Sthe product descriptions for accessories
Sa comprehensive online help with index and easy
search options which is available after the installation
1) EtherCAT® ist eine eingetragene Marke und patentierte Technologie, lizensiert durch die
Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Deutschland

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of a software package (e.g. QuantumX Assistant,
catman®EASY). Information about module and
channel configuration can also be found here.
These documents can be found
Son the QuantumX system CD supplied with the device
SAfter installation of the QuantumX Assistant on the
hard drive of your PC, which can be reached through
the Windows start menu: All rogramms -> HBM->
QuantumX Assistent V4 -> Docs
SUp-to date versions are always available from our
Internet site at www.hbm.com/hbmdoc
The HBM software catmanis delivered with its own
online help.

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4 Connection options
The following chapters explain how to connect the
modules and which settings you must implement:
SChapter 4.1 Connection to PC via Ethernet
SChapter 4.2 Connection to PC via FireWire
Connection via EtherCAT1)2 to an automation system is
described in the CX27 documentation.
Note
If you are already using QuantumX modules and want to
add new modules, please install the latest QuantumX
software and the latest module firmware (see
Chapter 4.3). The latest PC software and the module
firmware can be found on the HBM website
(http://www.hbm.com/quantumx) in the area of
Software/Firmware downloads.
2) EtherCAT®is a registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff
Automation GmbH, Germany

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4.1 Connecting module(s) via Ethernet
The modules can be
Sconnected directly to a PC (see chapter 4.1.1/4.1.2)
Sintegrated in a client server network (see
chapter 4.1.3)
For synchronous measurement of all modules, they need
to be connected using FireWire cable 1-KAB272‐x
(connection X102 to X101 etc.).
Apply a supply voltage of 10V - 30 V (DC) to connection
X104. The supply voltage is looped through to other
modules via the FireWire cable (max. 1.5 A, basic rule:
Max. 3 modules on one supply). An additional voltage
source with the same voltage value is necessary for
more than three modules.
The QuantumX modules support DHCP /APIPA 1)
automatic IP addressing. The PC and the modules must
be set to DHCP to enable this feature to be used.
4.1.1 Ethernet settings: adapt your module's IP
address
Adapt the module's IP address as described below:
SConnect the module via an Ethernet crossover cable
(e.g. 1‐KAB239‐2) to the PC.
Newer PCs have an auto‐crossover function, in this
case you can use patch cables (twisted pair, CAT5,
preferably higher quality).
1) The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) enables the network configuration to be
assigned to clients by a server. Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) allows automatic
configuration of network interfaces, if no DHCP server is available.

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TCP/IP,
100 Mbps
Cross Over
1-KAB239-2
10 V ... 30 V DC
1-NTX001 oder 1-KAB271-3 X104
X100
Fig. 4.1 Connection via Ethernet
Note
Ensure that your PC has a valid IP address.
Install and start up the latest QuantumX Assistant
version on your PC.
(All screenshots shown in this quick start guide display
the menus in the operating system WindowsXP).
SClick on the icon (Find modules) or press the function
key F4.

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The next dialog window offers you the several options for
network searching. For the first startup we recommend:
SSearch the whole network and select from the result
(recommended setting)
Recommended

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SIf your modules are not yet displayed, click on the
button.
Note
The network connection can be influenced by:
SAn activated WiFi connection on your PC: Switch this
connection off and start the network search again
SThe use of a standard patch cable in a direct
connection (peer‐to‐peer)
If the module you have selected appears in black in the
list, immediate operation is possible.
If the module appears gray in the list, mark it and click on
the ”Edit network settings” button.

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Check your settings and adjust if necessary as follows:
Adapt the IP address of the module in the following
way:
SActivate DHCP/APIPA if you want automatic
configuration as used with your PC or Notebook
SDeactivate DHCP and enter the same subnet mask
address as used with your PC and change the IP
address of your module so that it matches
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Example: Manual IP setting - module side
Settings IP address Subnet mask
Module before 169.1.1.22 255.255.255.0
PC / Notebook 172.21.108.51 255.255.248.0
Module after 172.21.108.1 255.255.248.0
The first three digit groups of the PC and module IP
addresses shall be the same. The last digit group must
be different (do not use DHCP with a direct connection
between PC and module).
The subnet mask address digit groups must be identical
in the module and PC!
Module settings
PC settings
Automatic
Configuration