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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


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




• TEDS

class 1 and class 2, according IEEE 1451.4




• Additional RS 485 fieldbus interface

to control an 8-channel multiplexer for multi channel systems,

10 Hz per channel








Multi-Channel Voltage Measurement Module

Q.bloxx A103 )

• 8 galvanic isolated input channels

differential voltage, current via shunt connector


• 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




linearization, digital filter, average, scaling, min/max storage,

arithmetic, alarm











• Accuracy class 0.01



Multi-Channel Thermocouple and Voltage Measurement Module

Q.bloxx A104


thermocouples and voltages in the range of ±80 mV


• 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


24 bit ADU, 100 Hz sample rate per channel with 8 active

channels, sum sample rate 800 Hz


digital filter, average, scaling, min/max storage, arithmetic, alarm














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



• 1 digital in or output per channel


















Universal Analog Input Measurement Module

Q.bloxx A107

• 4 universal analog input channels

voltage, current, resistance, potentiometer, Pt100, Pt1000,

thermocouples, measuring bridges

















Multi-Channel Module for Dynamic Voltages

Q.bloxx A108


differential voltage, current via shunt connector



24 bit ADU, 10 kHz sample rate per channel with 8 active channels,

sum sample rate 80 kHz

• 2 digital in and 2 outputs




linearization, digital filter, average, scaling, min/max storage, RMS,

arithmetic, alarm














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


• 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











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




linearization, digital filter, average, scaling,

min/max storage, arithmetic, alarm

• Shunt resistor per channel

120 Ω and 350 Ω





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


channel to power supply and to interface






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















High Isolation Input Module for Thermocouples

Q.bloxx A124


for non-insulated thermocouples at high potential


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


24 bit ADU, 10 kHz sample rate per channel with 8 active channels,

sum sample rate 80 kHz


digital filter, average, scaling, min/max storage, arithmetic, alarm










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


24 bit ADC, 50 kHz sample rate per channel with

4 active channels, 100 kHz sample rate per channel

with 2 active channels


linearization, digital filter, average, scaling,

min/max storage, RMS, alarm, power and efficiency calculation





e.g. Q.station, Q.gate or Q.pac


channel to channel to power supply and to interface

isolation voltage 1200 VDC / 858 VACrms test

voltage 5 kVDC over 1 minute





High Isolation Input Module for Dynamic High Voltages

Q.bloxx A128


Voltages, ranges 40 V, 120 V, 400 V, 1200 V


short-term 5000 VDC


24 bit ADU,

100 kHz sample rate per channel with 2 channels,

50 kHz sample rate per channel with 4 channels













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













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







of I/O-signals (2 groups x 8 inputs), to power supply,

and to interface






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







of I/O-signals (2 groups x 8 inputs), to power supply,

and to interface






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