Configuration & operation, Onfiguring the, Wireless settings – B&B Electronics ZXT9-IOA-KIT - Manual User Manual
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Configuration & Operation
Manual Documentation Number: ZXTx-IO-x-4113m
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The I/O Configuration software is used to configure the wireless I/O module. The I/O module can be configured to operate in
Peer-to-Peer (wire-replacement) or Modbus modes receiving commands from a Modbus RTU Master. Digital Inputs can be
configured to operate in Discrete (on/off) or Counter modes in PNP or NPN configuration, and Analog Inputs and Outputs are
configurable for voltage or current loop operation with selectable ranges. Digital outputs are relay outputs. Section 2.4 provides
more information on I/O Types and Characteristics.
6.1 Configuring the I/O
To enable the features described below (except Monitor):
1. Connect the I/O module to the Configuration PC
2. Start the Configuration Manager.
3. Choose Zlinx I/O Configuration
4. The Configuration Menu opens as shown in Fig 6-2. (See Section 5.6 for more details).
6.1.1 Wireless Settings
These settings are common for the I/O module irrespective of its operating mode, viz. Peer-to-Peer or Modbus I/O.
The I/O Modules can be configured for operation with different transmitter output power. They can also be configured to
operate on several different radio channels. This allows multiple Zlinx Xtreme I/O systems to operate in the same area without
interference. The number of different systems can be further increased by configuring a unique Network Identifier (which
selects the frequency hopping sequence). 900 MHz Modules also can be used as repeaters, to extend the range of a system.
Over-the-air (OTA) data rate can also be adjusted to increase range. A lower OTA data rate will increase the effective range of
the radio, but will also increase the total throughput time.
Xtreme Module
Transmit Power Selectable
RF OTA Data Rate
AES Encryption
ZXT24-IO-222R2 (SR)
YES
NO
128 BIT
ZXT9-IO-222R2 (LR)
YES
YES
256 BIT
Fig 6-1 Transmit Power vs. OTA and AES Encryption for radios