q-Tech Q23 User manual

Q23–Expansion Module
Owners Manual

Manual Revision No. 1.02
Dated November 2010
Copyright 2001 to QTech Data Systems Limited
Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND
All rights reserved
The circuit details and know how disclosed in this document are proprietary to QTech Data Systems
Limited and shall remain the intellectual property of QTech Data Systems Limited.
DISCLAIMER
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on
any part of QTech Data Systems Limited. While the information contained herein is assumed to be accurate,
QTech Data Systems Limited assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions.
QTech Data Systems Limited
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Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND
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REVISION DETAILS
1.01 –Nov 2001 Original.
1.02 –Oct 2010 Updated logo and typos

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Revision Details .........................................................................5
Table of Contents.......................................................................7
Introduction................................................................................9
The Product....................................................................................9
What’s in this Manual ..................................................................10
Additional Information ................................................................10
Precautions ..................................................................................10
Functionality.............................................................................11
Functional Descriptions..............................................................11
System Status LEDs....................................................................12
Error Codes..................................................................................12
Power Supply...............................................................................13
Digital Inputs................................................................................13
Digital Outputs.............................................................................13
Analog Inputs...............................................................................14
Analog Outputs............................................................................15
RS232 Communications Port .....................................................15
RS485 Communications Port .....................................................16
Reset Switch ................................................................................16
Configuration............................................................................17
Module Address Settings............................................................17
Configuration Jumpers ...............................................................22
Configuration Jumper Settings..................................................23
Analog Input Configuration........................................................24
Analog Output Configuration.....................................................25
Digital Output Over-Current........................................................26
Remote Power Control................................................................26
RS485 Serial Port.........................................................................27
Connections .............................................................................29
Power Supply...............................................................................29
Digital Inputs................................................................................29
Digital Outputs.............................................................................29
Analog Inputs...............................................................................30
Analog Outputs............................................................................30
Communications Connectors.....................................................30
RS232 Serial Port.........................................................................30
RS485 Serial Port.........................................................................31
Technical Notes........................................................................33
Digital Inputs................................................................................33

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Digital Outputs.............................................................................34
Analog Inputs...............................................................................35
Analog Outputs............................................................................37
Power Supply...............................................................................38
Radio I.P.B. Communications .................................................41
point to Point............................................................................ 42
I/O Mapping ..................................................................................42
Configuration ...............................................................................42
Specifications...........................................................................44
Warranty & Liability..................................................................45
DISCLAIMER ................................................................................45
WARRANTY SERVICE.................................................................45
OUT OF WARRANTY SERVICE ..................................................46
Quick Find Index ......................................................................47
User’s Notes .............................................................................49

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INTRODUCTION
This revision manual is for use with the Q23 –Expansion Module up to Rev A printed circuit boards.
Q23–Expansion Module.
The Product
The Q23 –Expansion Module is the latest in the range of Remote Telemetry units. The Q23 Module extends the
I/O capability of the Q22 - DATRAN II eXcel with both Analog & Digital Inputs & Outputs in the same form factor.
The Q23 Module is a single board module combining both CPU and I/O on the one board. The whole module is
built with surface mount technology allowing greater features and functionality to be built into the module. The
module presents versatility and high density I/O in a compact unit. Industry compliance standards such as CE and
Ctick have formed part of the design and manufacturing considerations.
The Q23 Module communicates with other modules in the system via the Intelligent Peripherals Bus (IPB). The
module may be installed at any location within the range of the RS485 cabling specification making it ideal for plant
monitoring and control.
The Q23 Module is configured using V1.04→Online Diagnostics & Configuration, a windows application that is
available for use on PC’s. Laptops or notebooks, and a future version will be made available for CE devices.

FUNCTIONALITY
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What’s in this Manual
This manual contains the following sections:
❖The Functionality section describes the features and functions of the various components of the Q23 –
Expansion Module.
❖The Configuration section explains how to configure the various hardware settings on the Q23 –
Expansion Module to suit its’ specific application.
❖The Connections section explains how to inter-connect the Q23 –Expansion Module to other
peripheral devices.
❖The Technical Notes section describes the electrical interfaces embedded in the Q23 –Expansion
Module.
❖At the end of this manual you will find the following sections - Specifications, Warranty details and a
‘Quick Find Index’ to help in finding information in this manual.
The Q23 –Expansion Module is referred to as the Q23 Module throughout this manual.
Throughout this manual NOTE’s and TIP’s (shown in green italic letters) are included to give related suggestions,
explanations and additional information, etc.
QTech Data Systems Limited is referred to as QTech throughout this manual.
Additional Information
In conjunction with this manual the following manuals should also be referred to:
❖The Q90 –Online Diagnostics & Configuration Reference manual.
Precautions
The power should be removed from the module by removing the power connector before setting up
and making any adjustments to the module.
The Q23 Module incorporates static discharge sensitive devices. Normal Anti Static Discharge
precautions should be employed when setting up and making any adjustments to the module.
An anti-static wristband should be worn and the earth connection of this wristband should be
connected to the terminal marked ‘EARTH’ on the Q23 Module before any adjustments are made.