User Manual and Configuration Guide for the Flexs® Q3
Internet Based PLC
Ver 3.0.1
March, 2014 Edition
1725-47016-001 Rev. A2
Ver 3.0.1
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The User Manual and Configuration Guide for the Flex Scada Flexs® family is for administrators, installers and users of the Flexs Q3 Internet Based Monitoring Device.
The following related documents for the flexs® fevice family
are available:
•Hardware Guide, which describe the basic wiring and hardware connections required to connect various sensor types to the device
•Developer’s Guide, which assists in the development of custom firmwares for the Flexs Devices and detailed documentation on the protocals used to communicate with the device. Intended for oem's integrating the device into custom applications.
•Release Notes, which describe the new and changed features and fixed problems in the latest version of the software
Interfaces:
8X Universal Analog Inputs: 4-20MA, 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-60V
10/100Mb Ethernet
GPIO, I2C, One Wire, TTL Serial
Protocols:
SNMP V1 – Simple Network Monitoring Protocol V1
UDP – User Datagram Protocol
HTTP - Hyper Text Transfer Protocal
Supply:
8-30VDC (Fused, Input Polarity Protection)
Power Consumption: < 1W
Outputs:
8X Solid State, 10 Amp, DC Open Drain (50A 1ms Surge Rating)
Inputs:
8 Channel, Simultaneous Sampling @ 32KSPS Max
24Bit Analog Conversion
Programable Gain
Bipolar, Fully Differnatial
GPIO: 8X Input / Output, Max 3.3V 1ma (unprotected)
Physical: (L) 100mm x (W) 100mm x (H) 10mm
Enviorment: -25c to +85c | 0-90% RH (Non Condensing) [Ultra Toughened Devices Available]
Connect a DC powersource to the board as shown in Fig A,
The DC Power Source must have a voltage rating between 8 and 30 VDC
Observe proper polarity when connecting the supply with positive and negative leads going to there respective terminals.
The Flexs Q3 is fused, reverse polarity protected and has a ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM input voltage rating of 40VDC.
Step 2: Connecting to the device
When connecting according to Fig B, The computer must be configured with a static IP Address withen the 192.168.1.xxx subnet
Instructions here
When connecting according to Fig C it is assumed that the router is already operating on the 192.168.1.xxx subnet
Getting Started
Step 3: Install the Software
Go to http://www.flexscada.com/software and download the latest configuration client for your platform (Windows, Linux, OSX, Android supported)
Step 4: Connect to the device
Launch the software you downloaded.
Enter the Default Device IP of '192.168.1.10' into the 'Device IP' field and click the connect button as shown in Fig D
If the status bar displays 'Successfully Connected' you have completed this section and the device is now ready to configure.
If an error is shown please check that
•The flexs device has power, (Status LED On or Blinking)
•Any firewalls on your computer and network have been disabled
•You computer is operating with an IP Address that is within the 192.168.1.xxx subnet