B&B Electronics ZXT9-IOA-KIT - Manual - Manual (Page 8)

Overview
2 Manual Documentation Number: ZXTx-IO-x-4113m
1.5 About this manual
This manual has been created to assist you in installing, configuring, and using your Zlinx Xtreme I/O modules. Please read it
carefully and follow the instructions to achieve best results.
The manual is divided into the following major sections:
Table of Contents
The table of contents is hypertext linked in the electronic documentation. This allows rapid navigation to each chapter.
Overview
Overview section gives a general information on product standards compliance, prerequisites and safety information.
Product Introduction
This section covers the Zlinx Xtreme I/O models, package contents, modes of operation, IO types and characteristics and User
Interface components main features of the Zlinx Xtreme I/O products.
Hardware Installation
This section provides necessary information for mechanical installation of the Zlinx Xtreme I/O modules. Panel/machine mount
and conduit mount options are covered. Range estimates are shown for various terrains under different antenna options.
Installation instructions are included for both standard antenna and high gain antenna and cable options.
Electrical Installation
This section guides you through the wiring and termination for power supply as well as analog and digital I/Os.
Software Installation
This section guides you through the software and USB driver installation process. The Software Configuration screens are
explained in detail.
Startup & Configuration
In this section, both easy setup (through push button) and advanced setup using software are explained. Information about
setting the Zlinx Xtreme I/O module in Peer-to-Peer (Wire replacement) and Modbus mode are explained. Setting up I/Os,
calibration, exception reporting and configuring alarms is detailed.
Use Cases
This section provides setup & configuration instructions for setting up the product in Peer-to-Peer mode, and in Modbus mode
when configured with a Radio Modem.
Testing & Troubleshooting
Bench testing of the Zlinx Xtreme modules is explained in Peer-to-Peer and Modbus modes. The Built-in-Self-Diagnostics
section explains self diagnosis report by the module using supplied software.
Appendices
Appendixes include all essential reference information for Zlinx Xtreme I/O modules. Information found here includes a
comprehensive references and useful tables of product properties.
Product Technical Specification
This section contains detailed technical specifications about the Zlinx Xtreme I/O modules.