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1 Shinko Technos QAM1-4 4 Points Analog I-O Module
2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
3 Specifications
4 Overview
5 Name and Functions
6 Communication Parameter Setting
7 Mounting
8 Wiring
9 Frequently Asked Questions
10 Documents / Resources
10.1 References

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Shinko Technos QAM1-4 4 Points Analog I-O Module

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Preface

  • Thank you for purchasing our 4 points Analog I/O Module [QAM1-4].
  • This manual contains instructions for the mounting and wiring when operating the 4 points Analog I/O Module [QAM1-4].
  • To prevent accidents arising from the misuse of this instrument, please ensure the operator receives this manual.
  • For details on how to use it, refer to the instruction manual (detailed version).
  • Please access our website from the following URL or QR code to download the instruction manual (detailed version).

https://shinko-technos.co.jp/e/download/d_manual_download.html#Q

Shinko-Technos-QAM1-4-4-Points-Analog-I-O-Module-image (1) Notes

  • This instrument should be used in accordance with the specifications described in the manual.
  • If it is not used according to the specifications, it may malfunction or cause a fire.
  • Be sure to follow the warnings, cautions and notices. If they are not observed, serious injury or malfunction may occur.
  • The contents of this instruction manual are subject to change without notice.
  • Care has been taken to ensure that the contents of this instruction manual are correct, but if there are any doubts, mistakes or questions, please inform our sales department.
  • This instrument is designed to be installed on a DIN rail within a control panel. If it is not, measures must be taken to ensure that the operator does not touch power terminals or other high voltage sections.
  • Any unauthorized transfer or copying of this document, in part or in whole, is prohibited.
  • Shinko Technos Co., Ltd. is not liable for any damage or secondary damage(s) incurred as a result of using this product, including any indirect damage

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

(Be sure to read these precautions before using our products.)

  • The safety precautions are classified into categories: “Warning” and “Caution”.
  • Depending on circumstances, procedures indicated byShinko-Technos-QAM1-4-4-Points-Analog-I-O-Module-image (21) Caution may result in serious consequences, so be sure to follow the directions for usage.
  • Procedures which may lead to dangerous conditions and cause death or serious injury, if not carried out properly.
  • Caution
    Procedures which may lead to dangerous conditions and cause superficial to medium injury or physical damage or may degrade or damage the product, if not carried out properly.

Warning

  • To prevent an electrical shock or fire, only Shinko or qualified service personnel may handle the inner assembly.
  • To prevent an electrical shock, fire, or damage to instrument, parts replacement may only be undertaken by Shinko or qualified service personnel.

Safety Precautions

  • To ensure safe and correct use, thoroughly read and understand this manual before using this instrument.
  • This instrument is intended to be used for industrial machinery, machine tools and measuring equipment. Verify correct usage after purpose-of-use consultation with our agency or main office. (Never use this instrument for medical purposes with which human lives are involved.)
  • Please contact us for periodic maintenance (for a fee).
  • This instrument must be used under the conditions and environment described in this manual. Shinko Technos Co., Ltd. does not accept liability for any injury, loss of life or damage occurring due to the instrument being used under conditions not otherwise stated in this manual.

Caution with Respect to Export Trade Control Ordinance
To avoid this instrument from being used as a component in, or as being utilized in the manufacture of weapons of mass destruction (i.e. military applications, military equipment, etc.), please investigate the end users and the final use of this instrument.
In the case of resale, ensure that this instrument is not illegally exported.

Precautions for Use

Installation Precautions

Caution
This instrument is intended to be used under the following environmental conditions (IEC61010-1):

  • Overvoltage Category II, Pollution degree 2 Ensure the mounting location corresponds to the following conditions:
  • A minimum of dust, and an absence of corrosive gases
  • No flammable, explosive gases
  • No mechanical vibrations or shocks
  • No exposure to direct sunlight, an ambient temperature of -10 to 50°C(14°F to 122°F ) that does not change rapidly, and no icing
  • An ambient non-condensing humidity of 35 to 85 %RH
  • No large capacity electromagnetic switches or cables through which large current is flowing
  • No water, oil or chemicals or the vapors of these substances can come into direct contact with the unit.
  • When installing this unit within a control panel, please note that ambient temperature of this unit
    • not the ambient temperature of the control panel – must not exceed 50°C (122°F). Otherwise the life of electronic components (especially electrolytic capacitor) may be shortened.
  • Avoid setting this instrument directly on or near flammable material even though the case of this instrument is made of flame-resistant resin.

Wiring Precautions

Caution

  • Do not leave bits of wire in the instrument, because they could cause a fire and malfunction.
  • When wiring, use a crimping pliers and a solderless terminal with an insulation sleeve in which an M3 screw fits.
  • The terminal block of this instrument has a structure that is wired from the left side. Be sure to insert the lead wire into the terminal of the instrument from the left side and tighten the terminal screw.
  • Tighten the terminal screw using the specified torque. If excessive force is applied to the screw when tightening, the screw or case may be damaged.
  • Do not pull or bend the lead wire with the terminal as the base point during or after wiring work. It may cause malfunction.
  • This instrument does not have a built-in power switch, circuit breaker and fuse. It is necessary to install an appropriate power switch, circuit breaker and fuse near the instrument.
  • When wiring the power supply (24 VDC), do not confuse the polarities.
  • Do not apply a commercial power source to the sensor which is connected to the input terminal nor allow the power source to come into contact with the sensor.
  • Use the thermocouple and compensation lead wire that match the sensor input specifications of the instrument.
  • Use a RTD of 3-conducting wire type that meets the sensor input specifications of this instrument.
  • When using a relay contact output type, externally use a relay according to the capacity of the load to protect the built-in relay contact.
  • Separate the input line (thermocouple, RTD, etc.) from the power line and load line.

Operation and Maintenance Precautions

Caution

  • It is recommended that auto-tuning (AT) be performed on the trial run.
  • Do not touch live terminals. This may cause electrical shock or problems in operation.
  • Turn the power supply to the instrument OFF when retightening the terminal or cleaning. Working on or touching the terminal with the power switched ON may result in severe injury or death due to electrical shock.
  • Use a soft, dry cloth when cleaning the instrument. (Alcohol based substances may tarnish or deface the unit.)
  • As the panel part is vulnerable, be careful not to put pressure on, scratch or strike it with a hard object.

CUnet is a registered trademark of StepTechnica Co., Ltd.

Specifications

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Overview

  • This instrument is a 4 points Analog I/O Module.
  • A multi-point measurement system can be configured with the control module alone, or via a host computer or PLC.
  • A maximum of 16 instruments can be connected via BUS, and a maximum of 64 points can be measured.
  • One block connected to BUS is called “1 unit”.

Configuration exampleShinko-Technos-QAM1-4-4-Points-Analog-I-O-Module-image (2)

Model

  • Shinko-Technos-QAM1-4-4-Points-Analog-I-O-Module-image (3) For input-only type, output code selection is invalid.
  • For output-only type, input code selection is invalid.

Output code table

Output code Output type
A DC current output 4 to 20 mA DC
0 DC current output 0 to 20 mA DC
V DC voltage output 0 to 1 V DC
1 DC voltage output 0 to 5 V DC
2 DC voltage output 1 to 5 V DC
3 DC voltage output 0 to 10 V DC
N (*) No output

(*): Output code N is valid only when I/O type 0 (Input 4 points) is selected.

Intput code table

Input code Input type Range
M Thermocouple input K -200 to 1370 °C
K -200.0 to 400.0 °C
J -200 to 1000 °C
R 0 to 1760 °C
S 0 to 1760 °C
B 0 to 1820 °C
E -200 to 800 °C
T -200.0 to 400.0 °C
N -200 to 1300 °C
PL-II 0 to 1390 °C
C(W/Re5-26) 0 to 2315 °C
K -328 to 2498 °F
K -328.0 to 752.0 °F
J -328 to 1832 °F
R 32 to 3200 °F
S 32 to 3200 °F
B 32 to 3308 °F
E -328 to 1472 °F
T -328.0 to 752.0 °F
N -328 to 2372 °F
PL-II 32 to 2534 °F
C(W/Re5-26) 32 to 4199 °F
RTD input Pt100 -200.0 to 850.0 °C
Pt100 -328.0 to 1562.0 °F
DC voltage input 0 to 1 V DC -2000 to 10000
DC current input 4 to 20 mA DC(External receiving resistor) -2000 to 10000
0 to 20 mA DC(External receiving resistor) -2000 to 10000
A DC current input 4 to 20 mA DC(Built-in receiving resistor) -2000 to 10000
0 to 20 mA DC(Built-in receiving resistor) -2000 to 10000
V DC voltage input 0 to 5 V DC -2000 to 10000
1 to 5 V DC -2000 to 10000
0 to 10 V DC -2000 to 10000
N (*) No input

(*): Input code N is valid only when I/O type 1 (Output 4 points) is selected.

Name and Functions

Shinko-Technos-QAM1-4-4-Points-Analog-I-O-Module-image (4) Base part

  • With power supply / upper communication function
  • With power supply / Client communication function
  • No power supply / communication optionShinko-Technos-QAM1-4-4-Points-Analog-I-O-Module-image (5)

Panel part

  • Depending on whether have the option, the panel design differs.
  • With power supply / upper communication function No power supply /
  • With power supply / CUnet communication function communication option

Shinko-Technos-QAM1-4-4-Points-Analog-I-O-Module-image (6)

Operation indicator

No. Symbol (color) Name Function
1 PWR (Green) Power indicator When energized: Lights up During warm-up: Flashing for 3 sec. (500 ms cycle)Non-volatile IC memory error or ADC error: Flashing (500ms cycle)
2 T/R (Yellow) Communication indicator During communication TXoutput: lights up
3 O1 (Green) Analog output 1 indicator Always lights off
4 O2 (Green) Analog output 2 indicator Always lights off
5 O3 (Green) Analog output 3 indicator Always lights off
6 O4 (Green) Analog output 4 indicator Always lights off
7 EVT (Red) Event indicator
  • Sensor error: Flashing (250 ms cycle) Overscale/
  • Under scale: Flashing (500 ms cycle)
  • When powered by PC via USB bus power: Flashing (250 ms cycle)

Switch and connector

No. Symbol Name
8 ADD. Module address setting rotary switch
9 USB Console communication connector
10 Communication specification setting dip switch
11 CUnet communication specification setting dip switch

Communication Parameter Setting

Setting of Communication Specifications

Caution

  • When connecting to the communication expansion module QMC1, the communication specification selection is not required.
  • Use it in the factory default (all OFF).
  • Use the communication specification setting dip switch on the left side of the instrument to set communication specifications.
  • Set the communication speed, data bit, parity and stop bit.

The factory default settings are as follows.

Communication speed

  • With power supply / upper communication function: 57600 bps
  • With power supply / CUnet communication function: 38400 bps
  • Data bit: 8 bits
  • Parity: Even
  • Stop bit: 1 bit

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Setting of communication speed

Communication specification setting dip switch Communication speed
1 2
OFF OFF 57600 bps
ON OFF 38400 bps
OFF ON 19200 bps
ON ON 9600 bps

Setting of data bit, parity and stop bit

Communication specification setting dip switch Data bit, parity and stop bit
3 4 5
OFF OFF OFF 8 bits, Even, 1 bit
ON OFF OFF 8 bits, Even, 2 bits
OFF ON OFF 8 bits, Odd, 1 bit
ON ON OFF 8 bits, Odd, 2 bits
OFF OFF ON 8 bits, None, 1 bit
ON OFF ON 8 bits, None, 2 bits

Dip switches No.6, No.7 and No.8 does not use. Leave it OFF.

Setting of Module Address

Caution
When using the SIF function, module addresses should be set to consecutive numbers starting from 1.

  • When using the MODBUS specification, any number between 0 to F (1 to 16) can be set.
  • The module addresses are set with the rotary switch.
  • Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to set the module addresses.
  • The value obtained by adding 1 to the value of the set rotary switch becomes the module addresses.

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Module address: 0 to F (1 to 16)

Rotary switch 0 1 9 A B F
Module address 1 2 10 11 12 16

Setting of CUnet communication specification

  • The CUnet communication specifications are set by the dip switches (SW10, SW11) on the base part.
  • Refer to (1) in “7.2.2 Power Supply and Communication Terminal Arrangement” to remove the case.
  • After setting, refer to (3) in “7.2.2
  • Power Supply and Communication Terminal Arrangement” to mount the case.Shinko-Technos-QAM1-4-4-Points-Analog-I-O-Module-image (9)

Setting of Station Address and Communication Speed (SW10)

No. Setting item Status Factory default
1 Station address setting Bit0 ON: Enable, OFF: Disable Disable
2 Bit1 ON: Enable, OFF: Disable Disable
3 Bit2 ON: Enable, OFF: Disable Disable
4 Bit3 ON: Enable, OFF: Disable Disable
5 Bit4 ON: Enable, OFF: Disable Disable
6 Bit5 ON: Enable, OFF: Disable Disable
7 Communication speed setting
  • 7: OFF     8: OFF 12 Mbps
  • 7: ON      8: OFF  6 Mbps
  • 7: OFF     8: ON      3 Mbps
  • 7: ON      8: ON  Disable(12 Mbps)
 12 Mbps
8

Select master address and number of occupied (OWN) items (SW11)

No. Setting item Status Factory default
1 Master address setting Bit0 ON: Enable, OFF: Disable Disable
2 Bit1 ON: Enable, OFF: Disable Disable
3 Bit2 ON: Enable, OFF: Disable Disable
4 Bit3 ON: Enable, OFF: Disable Disable
5 Bit4 ON: Enable, OFF: Disable Disable
6 Bit5 ON: Enable, OFF: Disable Disable
7 Number of 7: OFF     8: OFF 1 item
occupied

(OWN) items

 7: ON       8: OFF 2 items

7: OFF     8: ON  3 items

 1 item
8
selection(*) 7: ON       8: ON  4 items

The following items are allocated to global memory for each module.

Number of occupied (OWN) items QAM1
DI item DO item
1 PV:          03E8-03EB Output:    0014-0017
2 Status 1: 03F4-03F7
3 MV:         03EC-03EF
4

Shaded area is invalid because there is no allocation (no area is allocated in global memory)

Mounting

Caution

  • Turn off the power supply to this instrument when mounting or removing it.
  • Mount the DIN rail horizontally.
  • This instrument fits the following DIN rails. Top hat rail TH35 JIS C 2812-1988
  • If this instrument is mounted in a position susceptible to vibration or shock, mount commercially available end plate at both ends of the instrument.
  • When installing, make sure that the orientation (upper and lower) of this instrument is correct.
  • When mounting or removing this instrument on the DIN rail, it must be tilted slightly.

Secure a space of 50 mm or more in the vertical direction of the instrument, considering the wiring space of the power supply/communication line and heat dissipation.

Mounting

Mounting to the DIN rail

  1. Lower the lock lever of this instrument. (The lock lever of this instrument has a spring structure, but if lower it in the direction of the arrow until it stops, it will be locked in that position.)
  2. Hook the part 2 of this instrument onto the top of the DIN rail.
  3. Insert the lower part of this instrument with the part 2 as a fulcrum.
  4. Raise the lock lever of this instrument.
    Make sure it is fixed to the DIN rail.

Shinko-Technos-QAM1-4-4-Points-Analog-I-O-Module-image (10) Removal from the DIN rail

  1. Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the lock lever of this instrument and lower the lock lever until it stops.
  2. Remove this instrument from the DIN rail by lifting it from belowShinko-Technos-QAM1-4-4-Points-Analog-I-O-Module-image (11)

Mounting multiple modules to the DIN rail
This section describes an example of mounting multiple modules on the DIN rail.

  1. Remove the line cap on the right side of the QAM1-4P.
  2. Lower the lock lever of the QAM1-40, and mounting the QAM1-40 to the DIN rail.
  3. Slide the QAM1-40 to the left and connect the connectors to each other.
  4. Raise the lock lever of the QAM1-40.
    Make sure it is fixed to the DIN rail.Shinko-Technos-QAM1-4-4-Points-Analog-I-O-Module-image (12)

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External Dimensions(Scale: mm) Shinko-Technos-QAM1-4-4-Points-Analog-I-O-Module-image (14)

Wiring

Warning

  • Turn off the power supply to this instrument before wiring.
  • If you work while the power is supplied, you may get an electric shock, which could result in an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

Recommended Terminal
Use a solderless terminal with an insulation sleeve in which an M3 screw fits as shown below. Use the Ring-type for the power supply and communication section.

Solderless Terminal Manufacturer Model Compatible wire size Tightening torque
Y-type NICHIFU TERMINAL INDUSTRIES CO., LTD. TMEX1.25Y-3 AWG22 to 16 Input/output section:0.63 N・m Power supply section:0.5 N・m serial communication section:0.3 N・m
J.S.TMFG.CO.,LTD. VD1.25-B3A
Ring-type NICHIFU TERMINAL INDUSTRIES CO., LTD. TMEX1.25-3 AWG22 to 16
TMEX2-3S AWG16 to 14
J.S.TMFG.CO.,LTD. V1.25-3 AWG22 to 16

Shinko-Technos-QAM1-4-4-Points-Analog-I-O-Module-image (15) Terminal Arrangement

Input and Output Terminal Arrangement

Caution
Please note that CH1, CH2 and CH3, CH4 have different terminal arrangements.Shinko-Technos-QAM1-4-4-Points-Analog-I-O-Module-image (16)

  • For DC current input (with an external receiving resistor), connect a receiving resistor [option 50 Ω (RES-S01-050)] between each input terminal (+ and -).
  • For DC current input (built-in receiving resistor), a receiving resistor (50 Ω) is not required.

Power Supply and Communication Terminal Arrangement

Caution
Be sure to use the correct polarity for the power supply voltage (24 V DC).

The terminal block for power supply and communication is located on the base of this instrument. Wiring by the following procedure.

Case removal

  1. Push the release lever on the top of this instrument to unlock it.
  2. Remove the caseShinko-Technos-QAM1-4-4-Points-Analog-I-O-Module-image (17)

Wiring Shinko-Technos-QAM1-4-4-Points-Analog-I-O-Module-image (18)

For CUnet communication, install a terminator [ optional 100 Ω (RES-S07-100)] on the last module of the communication line.

Case mounting

  1. Hook the case on the lower part  1 of this instrument.
  2. Mount the case so that the lower part 1 of this instrument is the fulcrum and covers the release lever. There is a clicking sound.Shinko-Technos-QAM1-4-4-Points-Analog-I-O-Module-image (19)

Using Terminal Cover Precaution

  • Attach the terminal cover TC-QTC (sold separately) so that the shorter one is on the right side of the case.
  • For the wiring of terminal numbers 11 to 20, pass through the left side of the terminal cover.Shinko-Technos-QAM1-4-4-Points-Analog-I-O-Module-image (20)

SHINKO TECHNOS CO., LTD. OVERSEAS DIVISION

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: Where can I find the detailed version of the instruction manual?
  • Q: What should I do if I encounter communication issues with the module?
    • A: Check the wiring connections and communication settings to ensure they are configured correctly. If issues persist, refer to the troubleshooting section in the manual or contact our customer support for assistance.
  • Q: Is there a recommended ambient temperature range for operating the module?
    • A: While the manual does not specify an ambient temperature range, it is advisable to operate the module within a controlled environment to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

Documents / Resources

Shinko Technos QAM1-4 4 Points Analog I-O Module [pdf] Instruction Manual
QAM1-4, QAM1-4 4 Points Analog I-O Module, 4 Points Analog I-O Module, Analog I-O Module, I-O Module

References

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