Q.bloxx Products
The Q.bloxx series has been designed for the high speed and accuracy measurements found in today's most
demanding performance testing environments. The scalability of the product family makes it the ideal choice
for test automation systems of all sizes. Each Q.bloxx module is a stand alone dynamic signal processor
capable of isolation, signal conditioning, filtering, processing, and conversions at speeds up to 100 kHz per
channel. When connected to the Q.gate or Q.pac test controllers, the Q.bloxxs are transformed into a high
performance automation system with precision synchronization and connectivity to virtually any host
automation system.
Q.bloxx Measurement Modules
| A101 | A102 | A103 | A104 | A106 | A107 | A108 | A109 | A116 | A123 | A124 | A127 | A128 | D101 | D104 | D105 |
All Q.bloxx I/O modules are complete measurement systems on their own. In fact, they do much more than a
typical I/O module. Each module packs it's own microprocessor, FPGA, and 24-bit A/D converters on every
channel. The result is an I/O module that can handle all acquisition, isolation, signal conditioning, fault
detection, alarming, averaging, and more, all before the data is even sampled by
the system.
Since different applications have different specific needs, we developed a full
family of modules with each one suited for a specific purpose. Whether it's 2
channels of universal signal conditioning at 100 kHz, or 16 channels of DC-only
data at 10 kHz, we have a module that has been designed to provide the best
price and performance for the application at hand. This modular approach ensures you get a system that's just
right for you.
Q.bloxx Test Controller - Q.gate
The Q.gate test controller transforms the Q.bloxx measurement modules into a powerful test automation and
control system. The Q.gate handles all of the synchronization (whether internally or externally triggered), data
buffering, control, time stamping and transfer of the data to the automation system (typically a PC) over
Ethernet. Since all of the transferred data is already synchronized and converted to engineering units, all the
PC has to do is display and/or store the results. Test automation made easy from Gantner Instruments.
Q.bloxx Expansion
Since each Q.bloxx test controller (Q.gate) can easily handle 32 measurement modules, expanding your
system is as easy as adding another module into place. That's up to 256 variables per Q.gate, and additional
Q.gates can be easily connected (and synchronized) together for systems requiring higher point counts.
Other Features
ADC Method - The Q.bloxx modules support precise analog measurements by means of a 24-bit Sigma Delta
A/D converter. The integrating nature of this method of A/D conversion allows for extremely stable conversion
with a high noise rejection. While this method has long been the preferred method for high accuracy data
logging, it is not necessarily the most effective method for high speed dynamic response required in closed
loop systems for control applications. When high speed closed loop control is important, the Q.bloxx A102 and
A106 provide analog inputs and outputs on a single Q.bloxx module. This allows measurement signals to be
handled with 100 kHz updates, using a 19 bit successive approximation A/D conversion.
Peer to Peer - The Q.bloxx modules communicate via a serial bus at speeds up to 25 MBaud. Each module
writes its variable information into assigned time slots, ensuring maximum deterministic data transfer. Q.bloxx
modules can be configured to read this time slot data directly from other Q.bloxx modules, supporting high
speed peer to peer performance at the maximum speed.
Chronos - To measure a very low frequency (1 Hz) and a very high frequency (2 MHz) without modification to
the measuring method, the digital inputs of the Q.bloxx module D101 employ the Chronos method to measure
frequencies accurately. The Chronos method precisely measures in parallel, both the number of pulse edges
"n" and the time "T" from the first edge to the last edge within a selectable time window. This is why
frequencies from 1 Hz to 2 MHz can be measured with high accuracy. The frequency is calculated from the
time "T" and the number of edges "n" combined.
Multiplexer - Long term monitoring usually involves many channels (100+) at a very slow sample rate. For
these types of applications, the Q.bloxx M108 multiplexer is the answer. When connected to the Q.bloxx A102
or A106, the M108 supports the connection of 8 channels to a single Q.bloxx, providing both extremely high
packaging density with an equally optimized price performance ratio.
Synchronous Measurement and Conditioning - Synchronized capture of all measured values is essential,
particularly for highly dynamic measuring assignments with measuring rates in the high kHz range, to allow
correlated evaluation of multiple axis acceleration rates. With the Q.series all measuring modules and slide-in
units are queried synchronously by the test controller to minimize jitter to <5 µs within a system. Based on the
IRIG Standard (Inter Range Instrumentation Group) it is possible to precisely synchronize a number of
measuring systems depending on the requirements of the application. A standard RS485 interface is used,
allowing large distance between controllers.
Universal Analog Input Module
Q.bloxx A101
• 2 universal analog input channels
voltage, current, resistance, potentiometer, Pt100, Pt1000,
thermocouples, measuring bridges, IEPE-sensors
• Fast high accuracy digitalization
24 bit ADU, 100 kHz sample rate per channel
• 1 digital in or output per channel
input: state, tare, memory reset
output: state alarm, thresh hold
• Signal conditioning
16 virtual channels, linearization, digital filter, average, scaling,
min/max storage, RMS, arithmetic, alarm
• TEDS
class 1 and class 2, according IEEE 1451.4
• RS485 fieldbus interface
up to 48 Mbps: LocalBus
up to 115.2 kbps: Modbus-RTU, ASCII
• Connectable to any Test Controller
e.g. Q.gate or Q.pac
• Galvanic isolation
of I/O-signals, power supply, and interface
Isolation voltage 500 VDC
• Electromagnetic Compatibility
according EN 61000-4 and EN 55011
• Power supply 10 to 30 VDC
• DIN rail mounting (EN 50022)
Bridge Sensor Measurement Module
Q.bloxx A102
• 1 analog input channel
measuring bridge (full, half, quarter), IEPE-sensors, voltage, current
• 1 analog output
voltage ±10 V and current 0 up to 25 mA selectable, 100 kHz
• Fast high accuracy digitalization
19 Bit ADC - SAR (without delay time), 100 kHz sample rate
• 4 digital inputs, 2 digital outputs
input: state, tare, memory reset output: state alarm, thresh hold
• Signal conditioning
16 virtual channels, linearization, digital filter, average, scaling,
min/max storage, RMS, arithmetic, alarm
• TEDS
class 1 and class 2, according IEEE 1451.4
• RS485 fieldbus interface
up to 48 Mbps: LocalBus
up to 115.2 kbps: Modbus-RTU, ASCII
• Additional RS 485 fieldbus interface
to control an 8-channel multiplexer for multi channel systems,
10 Hz per channel
• Galvanic isolation
of I/O-signals, power supply, and interface
Isolation voltage 500 VDC
• Electromagnetic Compatibility
according EN 61000-4 and EN 55011
• Power supply 10 to 30 VDC
• DIN rail mounting (EN 50022)
Multi-Channel Voltage Measurement Module
Q.bloxx A103 )
• 8 galvanic isolated input channels
differential voltage, current via shunt connector
Isolation voltage 100 VDC
• High accuracy digitalization
24 bit ADU, 100 Hz sample rate per channel with 8 active channels,
sum sample rate 800 Hz
• 2 digital in and 2 outputs
input: state, tare, memory reset
output: state alarm, thresh hold
• Signal conditioning
linearization, digital filter, average, scaling, min/max storage,
arithmetic, alarm
• RS485 fieldbus interface
up to 48 Mbps: LocalBus
up to 115.2 kbps: Modbus-RTU, ASCII
• Connectable to any Test Controller
e.g. Q.gate or Q.pac
• Galvanic isolation
of I/O-signals, power supply, and interface
Isolation voltage 500 VDC
• Electromagnetic Compatibility
according EN 61000-4 and EN 55011
• Accuracy class 0.01
• Power supply 10 to 30 VDC
• DIN rail mounting (EN 50022)
Multi-Channel Thermocouple and Voltage Measurement Module
Q.bloxx A104
• 8 galvanic isolated input channels
thermocouples and voltages in the range of ±80 mV
Isolation voltage 100 VDC
• Cold junction compensation
TC measurements possible in differential mode or with the
addition of a cold junction compensation connector
• Dynamic linearization
optimized positioning of the interpolation points within the
selected range, type B, E, J, K, L, N, R, S, T, U
• High accuracy digitalization
24 bit ADU, 100 Hz sample rate per channel with 8 active
channels, sum sample rate 800 Hz
• Signal conditioning
digital filter, average, scaling, min/max storage, arithmetic, alarm
• RS485 fieldbus interface
up to 48 Mbps: LocalBus
up to 115.2 kbps: Modbus-RTU, ASCII
• Connectable to any Test Controller
e.g. Q.gate or Q.pac
• Galvanic isolation
of I/O-signals, power supply, and interface
Isolation voltage 500 VDC
• Electromagnetic Compatibility
according EN 61000-4 and EN 55011
• Accuracy class 0.01
• Power supply 10 to 30 VDC
• DIN rail mounting (EN 50022)
Universal Bridge Measurement Module
Q.bloxx A106 (Return)
Data Sheet
• 2 analog input channels
Strain gage and inductive measuring bridges (full, half, quarter),
LVDT, RVDT
• DC and carrier frequency (CF) principle
DC excitation, 600 Hz CF excitation, 4.8 kHz CF
excitation for bridges
• 1 analog output per channel
Voltage ±10 V, 10 kHz
• Fast high accuracy digitalization
24 bit ADU, 10 kHz sample rate per channel
• 1 digital in or output per channel
input: state, tare, memory reset
output: state alarm, thresh hold
• Signal conditioning
16 virtual channels, linearization, digital filter, average, scaling,
min/max storage, RMS, arithmetic, alarm
• RS485 fieldbus interface
up to 48 Mbps: LocalBus
up to 115.2 kbps: Modbus-RTU, ASCII
• Connectable to any Test Controller
e.g. Q.gate or Q.pac
• Galvanic isolation
of I/O-signals, power supply, and interface
Isolation voltage 500 VDC
• Electromagnetic Compatibility
according EN 61000-4 and EN 55011
• Power supply 10 to 30 VDC
• DIN rail mounting (EN 50022)
Universal Analog Input Measurement Module
Q.bloxx A107
• 4 universal analog input channels
voltage, current, resistance, potentiometer, Pt100, Pt1000,
thermocouples, measuring bridges
• Fast high accuracy digitalization
24 bit ADU, 10 kHz sample rate per channel
• Signal conditioning
16 virtual channels, linearization, digital filter, average, scaling,
min/max storage, RMS, arithmetic, alarm
• RS485 fieldbus interface
up to 48 Mbps: LocalBus
up to 115.2 kbps: Modbus-RTU, ASCII
• Connectable to any Test Controller
e.g. Q.gate or Q.pac
• Galvanic isolation
of I/O-signals, power supply, and interface
• Electromagnetic Compatibility
according EN 61000-4 and EN 55011
• Power supply 10 to 30 VDC
• DIN rail mounting (EN 50022)
Multi-Channel Module for Dynamic Voltages
Q.bloxx A108
• 8 galvanic isolated input channels
differential voltage, current via shunt connector
Isolation voltage 100 VDC
• High accuracy digitalization
24 bit ADU, 10 kHz sample rate per channel with 8 active channels,
sum sample rate 80 kHz
• 2 digital in and 2 outputs
input: state, tare, memory reset
output: state alarm, thresh hold
• Signal conditioning
linearization, digital filter, average, scaling, min/max storage, RMS,
arithmetic, alarm
• RS485 fieldbus interface
up to 48 Mbps: LocalBus
up to 115.2 kbps: Modbus-RTU, ASCII
• Connectable to any Test Controller
e.g. Q.gate or Q.pac
• Galvanic isolation
of I/O-signals, power supply, and interface
Isolation voltage 500 VDC
• Electromagnetic Compatibility
according EN 61000-4 and EN 55011
• Accuracy class 0.01
• Power supply 10 to 30 VDC
• DIN rail mounting (EN 50022)
Universal Analog Output Module with Digital I/O's
Q.bloxx A109 (Return)
• 4 galvanic isolated analog output channels
voltage ±10 V, current 4…20 mA selectable
Isolation voltage 500 VDC
• DAC-resolution 16 bit
100 kHz with 1 channel, 10 kHz with 4 channels
• 4 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs
configurable as 2 counter, 2 frequency, or 2 PWM inputs, 2
frequency or PWM output, state in or output
• Frequency in and outputs
frequency measurement up to 1 MHz (Chronos method), frequency
output up to 10 kHz
• Counter
For/backward counter, quadrature counter with reference zero
recognition (reset/enable), up to 1 MHz
• PWM in and output
measurement of duty cycle and frequency, output with variable
frequency and/or duty cycle
• Outputs freely scalable
• RS485 fieldbus interface
up to 48 Mbps: LocalBus
up to 115.2 kbps: Modbus-RTU, ASCII
• Galvanic isolation
of I/O-signals, power supply, and interface
Isolation voltage 500 VDC
• Electromagnetic Compatibility
according EN 61000-4 and EN 55011
• Power supply 10 to 30 VDC
• DIN rail mounting (EN 50022)
Multichannel Bridge Module
Q.bloxx A116
• 8 analog input channels for bridges
strain gauge bridges (full, half, quarter)
8 real parallel inputs, neither scanned nor multiplexed
• Flexible inputs
DC bridge excitation selectable 2 VDC, 4 VDC
Measuring range selectable 1 mV/V, 5 mV/V
• Fast high accuracy digitalization
24 bit ADU, 10 kHz sample rate per channel
• Signal conditioning
linearization, digital filter, average, scaling,
min/max storage, arithmetic, alarm
• Shunt resistor per channel
120 Ω and 350 Ω
• RS485 fieldbus interface
up to 48 Mbps: LocalBus
up to 115.2 kbps: Modbus-RTU, ASCII
• Connectable to any Test Controller
e.g. Q.station, Q.gate, Q.pac, or Q.station
• Compatible with all Q.series modules
e.g. for temperature, counter, voltage, current, frequency, I/O
• Galvanic isolation
channel to power supply and to interface
Isolation voltage 500 VDC
• Electromagnetic Compatibility
according EN 61000-4 and EN 55011
• Power supply 10 to 30 VDC
• DIN rail mounting (EN 50022)
High Isolation Input Module for Voltages
Q.bloxx A123
• 4 galvanically isolated input channels
Voltages at high potential, ranges 100 mV, 1 V, 10 V
• Insulation voltage 1200 VDC
short-term 5000 VDC
• Fast high accuracy digitalization
24 bit ADU, 10 kHz sample rate per channel
• Signal conditioning
16 virtual channels, linearization, digital filter, average, scaling,
min/max storage, RMS, arithmetic, alarm
• RS485 fieldbus interface
up to 48 Mbps: LocalBus
up to 115.2 kbps: Modbus-RTU, ASCII
• Connectable to any Test Controller
e.g. Q.gate or Q.pac
• Electromagnetic Compatibility
according EN 61000-4 and EN 55011
• Power supply 10 to 30 VDC
• DIN rail mounting (EN 50022)
High Isolation Input Module for Thermocouples
Q.bloxx A124
• 4 galvanically isolated input channels
for non-insulated thermocouples at high potential
• Insulation voltage 1200 VDC
short-term 5000 VDC
• Cold junction compensation
• Dynamic linearization
Optimum positioning of interpolation points in selected range,
types B, E, J, K, L, N, R, S, T, U
• High accuracy digitalization
24 bit ADU, 10 kHz sample rate per channel with 8 active channels,
sum sample rate 80 kHz
• Signal conditioning
digital filter, average, scaling, min/max storage, arithmetic, alarm
• RS485 fieldbus interface
up to 48 Mbps: LocalBus
up to 115.2 kbps: Modbus-RTU, ASCII
• Connectable to any Test Controller
e.g. Q.gate or Q.pac
• Electromagnetic Compatibility
according EN 61000-4 and EN 55011
• Power supply 10 to 30 VDC
• DIN rail mounting (EN 50022)
Module for Measuring Electrical Power
Q.bloxx A127
• 4 voltage input channels
2 inputs for voltage measurement
measuring ranges ±40 V, ±120 V, ±400 V, ±1200 V
2 inputs for current measurement via shunt
resistors measuring ranges ±80 mV, ±240 mV,
±800 mV, ±2400 mV
• Fast high accuracy digitalization
24 bit ADC, 50 kHz sample rate per channel with
4 active channels, 100 kHz sample rate per channel
with 2 active channels
• Signal conditioning
linearization, digital filter, average, scaling,
min/max storage, RMS, alarm, power and efficiency calculation
• RS485 fieldbus interface
up to 48 Mbps: LocalBus
up to 115.2 kbps: Modbus-RTU, ASCII
• Connectable to any Test Controller
e.g. Q.station, Q.gate or Q.pac
• Galvanic isolation
channel to channel to power supply and to interface
isolation voltage 1200 VDC / 858 VACrms test
voltage 5 kVDC over 1 minute
• Electromagnetic Compatibility
according EN 61000-4 and EN 55011
• Power supply 10 to 30 VDC
• DIN rail mounting (EN 60715)
High Isolation Input Module for Dynamic High Voltages
Q.bloxx A128
• 4 galvanically isolated input channels
Voltages, ranges 40 V, 120 V, 400 V, 1200 V
• Insulation voltage 1200 VDC
short-term 5000 VDC
• Fast high accuracy digitalization
24 bit ADU,
100 kHz sample rate per channel with 2 channels,
50 kHz sample rate per channel with 4 channels
• Signal conditioning
16 virtual channels, linearization, digital filter, average, scaling,
min/max storage, RMS, arithmetic, alarm
• RS485 fieldbus interface
up to 48 Mbps: LocalBus
up to 115.2 kbps: Modbus-RTU, ASCII
• Connectable to any Test Controller
e.g. Q.gate or Q.pac
• Electromagnetic Compatibility
according EN 61000-4 and EN 55011
• Power supply 10 to 30 VDC
• DIN rail mounting (EN 50022)
Digital Input and Output Module
Q.bloxx D101
• 8 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs
configurable as counter, frequency, PWM and time inputs,
frequency or PWM output, state in or output
• State in and outputs
process- and host controlled
• Frequency in and outputs
frequency measurement up to 1 MHz (Chronos method), frequency
output up to 10 kHz
• Counter
for/backward counter, quadrature counter with reference zero
recognition (reset/enable), up to 1 MHz
• PWM in and outputs
measurement of duty cycle and frequency, output with variable
frequency and/or duty cycle
• Time measurement
• RS485 fieldbus interface
up to 48 Mbps: LocalBus
up to 115.2 kbps: Modbus-RTU, ASCII
• Connectable to any Test Controller
e.g. Q.gate or Q.pac
• Galvanic isolation
of I/O-signals, power supply, and interface
Isolation voltage 500 VDC
• Electromagnetic Compatibility
according EN 61000-4 and EN 55011
• Power supply 10 to 30 VDC
• DIN rail mounting (EN 50022)
Digital Input Module
Q.bloxx D104
• 16 digital inputs
state, single or bit set, host controlled
• Configurable threshold
TTL or high level (EN61131-2, Type1)
• Short reaction time
10 µs per input
• RS485 fieldbus interface
up to 48 Mbps: LocalBus
up to 115.2 kbps: Modbus-RTU, ASCII
• Connectable to any Test Controller
e.g. Q.gate or Q.pac
• Galvanic isolation
of I/O-signals (2 groups x 8 inputs), to power supply,
and to interface
Isolation voltage 500 VDC
• Electromagnetic Compatibility
according EN 61000-4 and EN 55011
• Power supply 10 to 30 VDC
• DIN rail mounting (EN 50022)
Digital Output Module
Q.bloxx D105
• 16 digital outputs
state, single or bit set, host controlled
• High possible load
30 VDC / 500 mA short circuit proof
• Short reaction time
10 µs up to 1 ms per input
• RS485 fieldbus interface
up to 48 Mbps: LocalBus
up to 115.2 kbps: Modbus-RTU, ASCII
• Connectable to any Test Controller
e.g. Q.gate or Q.pac
• Galvanic isolation
of I/O-signals (2 groups x 8 inputs), to power supply,
and to interface
Isolation voltage 500 VDC
• Electromagnetic Compatibility
according EN 61000-4 and EN 55011
• Power supply 10 to 30 VDC
• DIN rail mounting (EN 50022)