B&B Electronics ZXT9-IO-222R2 Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

Zlinx™ Xtreme I/O

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I/O Module

Radio Modem

Process

Controller

Modbus RTU Master

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 Zlinx Xtreme I/O Modules & Radio Modem of same type

o ZXT24-IO-222R2 and ZXT24-RM (OR)
o ZXT9-IO-222R2 and ZXT9-RM

 This Quick Start Guide
 CD with Zlinx™ Manager Software and manual

 Antenna
 Mounting ears and hardware
 Additional items required but not included:

o 10 – 30 VDC Power Supply
o USB Cable

 Conduit mounting accessories sold separately model:

ZXTMT

o Cable Gland
o Conduit Accessories

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 Mount the Zlinx Xtreme I/O module & the Radio Modem

Serial

Connection

I/O Module

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 Attach antennas to the RPSMA connectors
 Attach Conduit hubs, cable glands, etc. as necessary.

Plug the unused hole, if any, using the Membrane Gland.
Accessories kit ZXTMT sold separately.

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See Section 11 – “UL Class 1 Div 2 Requirements” for
wiring instructions.

Power Supply Connections:

 Connect the10-30 VDC power supply to the PWR IN

+/- terminals on the terminal blocks.

Digital Input Connections:

(a) PNP (Sourcing) Input Wiring

with Internal Power Supply

PWR IN +

DIx

(c) PNP (Sourcing) Input Wiring with

External Power Supply

+V

Com

Digital Output (Relay) Connections:

Analog Input & Output Connections:

DIx

Com

(b) NPN (Sinking) Input Wiring

with Internal Power Supply

(d) NPN (Sinking) Input Wiring

with External Power Supply

Com

DIx

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DIx

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 Insert the CD into your CD ROM Drive. The Zlinx™

Manager Install Wizard should start. Follow the on-screen
instructions to install the software.

 If auto run is disabled, locate the ZlinxMgr.exe file on the

CD-ROM drive and double click to launch it. The Install
Wizard should start. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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 Connect the I/O module to the USB port on your PC.
 The “Found New Hardware Wizard” will guide you through

the installation process.

 When prompted to connect to Windows Updates to search for

drivers, select “No, not at this time” and follow the instructions
for installing from the CD or the location on the hard drive.

 Choose the drivers manually from the CD or the location

where Zlinx™ Manager Software is installed.

 When the driver is installed a new COM port labeled

“Xtreme” will show up in Windows Device Manager.

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 With power applied to the Zlinx Xtreme I/O module, press

and HOLD the Configuration Push Button on the inside
top lid until all the Mode LED’s on the front cover flash.

 A single LED will flash depending on the current mode
 Press the Push Button until the configuration mode

increments to Modbus mode. Modbus LED will be ON.

 If the Push Button is not pressed for 4 sec, the device will

exit with Modbus mode selected.

The Zlinx Xtreme I/O module is now ready to communicate to
the Radio Modem in default mode.

Detailed setup changes can be done using the Zlinx
Manager Software using the following steps.

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 Connect the USB port of your PC to the Zlinx Xtreme I/O

module using a USB cable.

 Click Start\Programs\B&B Electronics\Zlinx\Zlinx

Manager\Zlinx Manager, then click Zlinx I/O and then
Zlinx I/O Configuration. It will auto-search for attached
Zlinx Xtreme I/O Module on startup. Zlinx I/O will open
and display the Information tab showing the I/O model
number, version numbers and firmware rev levels.

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 Set encryption key to match that of the Modbus radio

modem.

 Select the communication mode to ‘Modbus’ Mode.
 Set the Modbus address to the address number desired

for the Module being configured.

 Click Update to save configuration.

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 Configure each Analog Inputs and Outputs in one of the

following modes

o 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA

Refer to Zlinx Xtreme I/O manual for more details

 Set Exception Reporting for Analog Inputs and Fail Safe

settings for Analog Outputs if necessary.

 Set Calibration option if you desire to better match a

sensor, or a portion of a signal, to the I/O.

 Refer to appropriate sections in the Zlinx Xtreme I/O

manual.

 Click Update button to apply the settings.

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On the Configuration tab:

 Configure Wireless settings:

o Select the desired RF Transmit Power
o Set the Channel Number to match the Modbus Radio

Modem you will be communicating with.

o Set the Network Identifier to match the Modbus

Radio Modem you will be communicating with.

o Set Repeater checkbox if desired. Note that ONLY

the (ZXT9-IO- xx) modules supports this mode.

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LED

Power

RSSI

(8 LED
bar
graph)

Wireless Off

Mode

I/O
Status

STATUS FUNCTION

Solid
Flash

0
1-3
4-6
7-8

Blinking
Modbus
P2P Master
P2P Slave
DI1
DI2
DO1
DO2

Power applied
Communication Fail

No signal
Weak signal
OK signal
Strong signal

No radio link data
Wireless data Transmit / Receive
Modbus Mode
Peer-to-Peer Master
Peer-to-Peer Slave
Digital Input 1 ON
Digital Input 2 ON
Digital Output (Relay) 1 ON
Digital Output (Relay) 2 ON

 Set Digital Inputs for Discrete or Counter, as required.

o Choose PNP or NPN selection as appropriate.

Each input is individually configurable.

 Configure Digital Relay Outputs. Enable the Fail Safe

and Communications Fail Alarm if necessary.

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 Operating Voltage – 10 to 30 VDC
 WARNING: SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS I, DIVISION 2,

GROUPS A, B, C AND D HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, OR
NONHAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY.

 WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF ANY

COMPONENT MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I,
DIVISION 2.

 WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – WHEN IN HAZARDOUS

LOCATIONS, TURN OFF POWER BEFORE REPLACING
ANTENNA.

 Intended use of equipment – please see the B&B Electronics

Data Sheets and Quick Start Guides for each Zlinx Xtreme
product for explanations of the intended use of this equipment.

 Wiring Terminals – Use Copper Wire Only, one conductor per

terminal

 Wire Range 30 – 12 AWG
 Maximum Surrounding Ambient Air Temperature - 74°C
 UL Class I, Division 2 wiring methods. The Zlinx Xtreme

enclosure is provided with two conduit knockouts that serve as
wiring provisions for Class I, Division 2 wiring methods per the
National Electrical Code (NEC).

The following instructions include procedures to be followed in
order to ensure UL "separation between circuits" as defined in
the NEC.

The low-voltage (LV) wiring – DC power, analog & digital signals
– must be separated from the high voltage (HV) wiring for the
relay contacts. In all cases HV wiring must be rated minimum
250V.

Separation between circuits can be accomplished by using one
of the three following methods:

a. Use one conduit knockout to route LV wiring and the

second conduit knockout to route the HV wiring, OR
see methods 2 and 3 below.

The remaining two methods use one conduit
knockout for all wiring. In this case a UL Recognized
(UL type QCRV2) conduit plug must be used per the
NEC to plug the second conduit knockout.

b. Enclose LV wiring in a 250V rated insulated sheath

to separate it from the HV wiring, OR

c. Use 250vac rated wires for both LV and HV wiring.

 Temperature rating of field installed conductors - Field

conductors shall be rated 60C/75C minimum (either are
acceptable) and sized accordingly.

 When conduit openings are not being used, a UL Recognized

plug (type QCRV2) shall be used.

 The following is UL-required information regarding the Sealed

Relay Devices:
WARNING – Exposure to some chemicals may degrade the

sealing properties of materials used in the Sealed Relay Device.
RECOMMENDATION – It is recommended to inspect the

sealed relay device periodically and to check for any
degradation of the materials and to replace the component
product, not the sealed device, if any degradation is found.

Sealed Relay Device Information:

Sealed Device: Relay Models G6RL-14-ASI-DC5, G6RL­14-ASI-DC6, G6RL-14-SR-ASI-DC5 or G6RL-14-SR-ASI­DC6 manufactured by Omron Corp.

Manufacturer Type
Relay Case and
Base

Mitsubishi

Engineering

5010GN6-30M8AM

Plastics

Corp.
Sealant

Three Bond

TB2225G

Ltd.

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Quick Start Guide

Zlinx™ Xtreme I/O

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 Two Zlinx Xtreme I/O Modules of same type

o ZXT24-IO-222R2 (OR)
o ZXT9-IO-222R2

 This Quick Start Guide
 CD with Zlinx™ Manager Software and manual

 Antenna
 Mounting ears and hardware
 Additional items required but not included:

o 10 – 30 VDC Power Supply
o USB Cable

 Conduit mounting accessories sold separately, model

ZXTMT

o Cable Gland
o Conduit Accessories

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 Mount the Zlinx Xtreme I/O modules

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 Attach antennas to the RPSMA connectors
 Attach Conduit hubs, cable glands, etc. as necessary.

Plug the unused hole, if any, using the Membrane Gland.
Accessories kit ZXTMT sold separately.

Analog Input & Output Connections:

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See Section 11 – “UL Class 1 Div 2 Requirements” for
wiring instructions.

Power Supply Connections:

 Connect the10-30 VDC power supply to the PWR IN

+/- terminals on the terminal blocks.

Digital Input Connections:

(a) PNP (Sourcing) Input Wiring

with Internal Power Supply

PWR IN +

DIx

(c) PNP (Sourcing) Input Wiring with

External Power Supply

+V

Com

Digital Output (Relay) Connections:

Refer to Zlinx Xtreme I/O manual for more details

DIx

Com

(b) NPN (Sinking) Input Wiring

with Internal Power Supply

(d) NPN (Sinking) Input Wiring

with External Power Supply

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DIx

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DIx

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 Insert the CD into your CD ROM Drive. The Zlinx™

Manager Install Wizard should start. Follow the on-screen
instructions to install the software.

 If auto run is disabled, locate the ZlinxMgr.exe file on the

CD-ROM drive and double click to launch it. The Install
Wizard should start. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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 Connect the I/O module to the USB port on your PC.
 The “Found New Hardware Wizard” will guide you through

the installation process.

 When prompted to connect to Windows Updates to search for

drivers, select “No, not at this time” and follow the instructions
for installing from the CD or the location on the hard drive.

 Choose the drivers manually from the CD or the location

where Zlinx™ Manager Software is installed.

 When the driver is installed a new COM port labeled

“Xtreme” will show up in Windows Device Manager.

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 With power applied to the Zlinx Xtreme I/O module, press

and HOLD the Configuration Push Button on the inside
top lid until all the Mode LED's on the front cover flash.

 A single LED will flash depending on the current mode
 In one I/O module, press the Push Button until the

configuration mode increments to P2P Master mode.
Corresponding LED will be flashing.

 If the Push Button is not pressed for 4 sec, the device will

exit with ‘P2P Master’ mode selected.

 Using similar steps to above, set the other I/O module to

‘P2P Slave’ mode

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 Now the Zlinx Xtreme I/O modules are ready to

communicate Peer-to-Peer mode with default setup.

Detailed setup can be done using the Zlinx Manager
using the following steps.

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 Connect the USB port of your PC to the Zlinx Xtreme I/O

module using a USB cable.

 Click Start\Programs\B&B Electronics\Zlinx\Zlinx

Manager\Zlinx Manager, then click Zlinx I/O and then
Zlinx I/O Configuration. It will auto-search for attached
Zlinx Xtreme I/O Module on startup. Zlinx I/O will open
and display the Information tab showing the I/O model
number, version numbers and firmware rev levels.

 Select the communication mode to ‘P2P Master’ Mode.
 Set the P2P Master address as desired.

 Set Polling Rate and Retry Count.
 Click Update to save configuration.

 P2P Slave Configuration – From Configuration tab
 Configure Wireless settings:

o Select the desired RF Transmit Power
o Set the Channel Number to match that of master.
o Set the Network Identifier to match that of master.
o Set encryption key the same as that of master.

 Select the communication mode to ‘P2P Slave’ Mode.
 Set the P2P Salve address to match that of Master.

 Click Update to save configuration

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 Configure each Analog Inputs and Outputs in one of the

following modes

o 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA

 Set Exception Reporting for Analog Inputs and Fail Safe

settings for Analog Outputs if necessary.

 Set Calibration option if you desire to better match a

sensor, or a portion of a signal, to the I/O.

 Refer to appropriate sections in the Zlinx XtremeI/O

manual.

 Click Update button to apply the settings.

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 P2P Master Configuration – From Configuration tab
 Configure Wireless settings:

o Select the desired RF Transmit Power
o Set the Channel Number.
o Set the Network Identifier.
o Set Repeater checkbox if desired. Note that ONLY

the (ZXT9-IO- xx) modules supports this mode.

o Set encryption key.

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 Set Digital Inputs for Discrete. Counter configuration is

not applicable to Peer-to-Peer mode

o Choose PNP or NPN selection as appropriate.

Each input is individually configurable.

 Configure Digital Relay Outputs.
 Enable the Fail Safe and Communications Fail Alarm if

necessary.

Refer to Zlinx Xtreme I/O manual for more details

LED

Power

RSSI

(8 LED
bar
graph)

Wireless Off

Mode

I/O
Status

STATUS

Solid
Flash

0
1-3
4-6
7-8

Blinking
Modbus
P2P Master
P2P Slave
DI1
DI2
DO1
DO2

FUNCTION

Power applied
Communication Fail

No signal
Weak signal
OK signal
Strong signal

No radio link data
Wireless data Transmit / Receive
Modbus Mode
Peer-to-Peer Master
Peer-to-Peer Slave
Digital Input 1 ON
Digital Input 2 ON
Digital Output (Relay) 1 ON
Digital Output (Relay) 2 ON

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 Operating Voltage – 10 to 30 VDC

 WARNING: SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS I, DIVISION

2, GROUPS A, B, C AND D HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS,
OR NONHAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY.

 WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION

OF ANY COMPONENT MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR
CLASS I, DIVISION 2.

 WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – WHEN IN

HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, TURN OFF POWER BEFORE
REPLACING ANTENNA.

 Intended use of equipment – please see the B&B

Electronics Data Sheets and Quick Start Guides for each
Zlinx Xtreme product for explanations of the intended use of
this equipment.

 Wiring Terminals – Use Copper Wire Only, one conductor

per terminal

 Wire Range 30 – 12 AWG
 Maximum Surrounding Ambient Air Temperature - 74°C
 UL Class I, Division 2 wiring methods. The Zlinx Xtreme

enclosure is provided with two conduit knockouts that serve
as wiring provisions for Class I, Division 2 wiring methods
per the National Electrical Code (NEC).

The following instructions include procedures to be followed
in order to ensure UL "separation between circuits" as
defined in the NEC.

The low-voltage (LV) wiring – DC power, analog & digital
signals – must be separated from the high voltage (HV)
wiring for the relay contacts. In all cases HV wiring must be
rated minimum 250V.

pn 8590R1-ZXTx-IO-x-2011QSG –Peer-to-Peer Mode

Separation between circuits can be accomplished by using one
of the three following methods:

a. Use one conduit knockout to route LV wiring and the

second conduit knockout to route the HV wiring, OR
see methods 2 and 3 below.

The remaining two methods use one conduit
knockout for all wiring. In this case a UL Recognized
(UL type QCRV2) conduit plug must be used per the
NEC to plug the second conduit knockout.

b. Enclose LV wiring in a 250V rated insulated sheath

to separate it from the HV wiring, OR

c. Use 250vac rated wires for both LV and HV wiring.

 Temperature rating of field installed conductors - Field

conductors shall be rated 60C/75C minimum (either are
acceptable) and sized accordingly.

 When conduit openings are not being used, a UL

Recognized plug (type QCRV2) shall be used.

 The following is UL-required information regarding the

Sealed Relay Devices:

WARNING – Exposure to some chemicals may degrade
the sealing properties of materials used in the Sealed
Relay Device.

RECOMMENDATION – It is recommended to inspect the
sealed relay device periodically and to check for any
degradation of the materials and to replace the
component product, not the sealed device, if any
degradation is found.

Sealed Relay Device Information:

Sealed Device: Relay Models G6RL-14-ASI-DC5, G6RL­14-ASI-DC6, G6RL-14-SR-ASI-DC5 or G6RL-14-SR-ASI­DC6 manufactured by Omron Corp.

Relay Case and
Base

Sealant

Manufacturer Type
Mitsubishi
Engineering
Plastics
Corp.
Three Bond
Ltd.

5010GN6-30M8AM

TB2225G