MX-Module Outputs

Output measurement signals to CAN bus

MX840B-R

The MX840B-R universal module allows channels 2-8 to output to the CAN bus (channel 1). This mode is configured entirely in the MX Assistant.

MX471B-R / MX47C-R

Both modules MX471B-R and MX471C-R allow measurement signals, or the signal calculated in real time, to be output to the CAN bus. This gateway mode is typically used in test benches or in mobile measuring mode, for connection to a central CAN-based data logger.

This mode is configured entirely in the MX Assistant. The MX modules need to be connected via FireWire and the signals to be transmitted must be parameterized isochronously (in real time), and then assigned to the relevant CAN port. The parameterization is permanently stored in the modules (EEPROM). To simplify integration at the opposite end (for example, a logger/test bench), the MX Assistant can generate a CAN database of signals (.dbc).

Output signals in real time

MX878B

The QuantumX MX878B Analog Output Module allows for up to eight analog voltage outputs for measured sensor values and channel calculations in real time. This mode is configured using the CX23-R Data Processor or using the catman® or MX Assistant software. All other MX modules must be connected via FireWire, and the signals to be transmitted must be parameterized isochronously (in real time) and then assigned to the relevant analog voltage output. The parameterization is permanently stored in the modules (EEPROM). The maximum measuring rate is limited to 5 kHz.

CX27C-R via Industrial Ethernet (EtherCAT® or PROFINET) and recording via Ethernet

Each source from an MX module is distributed into two signals, to which different data rate and filtering parameters can be assigned. For example, the first signal of an input channel can have a high data rate (for example, an acceleration sensor with 100 kS/sec) and deactivated filter for analysis while the second signal can have a lower data rate (for example, 5 kS/sec) and be output via EtherCAT® or PROFINET.

Revision history

Version Date Notes
1.0 08/2014 Initial revision
2.0 02/2015 CX23-R and EX23-R
3.0 10/2015 MX840B-R, MX411B-R and MX471B-R modules
3.1 10/2015  
4.0 11/2015 Electromagnetic conformity
5.0 04/2016 Sensor adapters, UPX-002, outputs
5.1 06/2018 Mechanical fixing of modules, KAB430 IEPE adapter pinout corrections, addition of MX460B-R and MX590B-R, and view of solder side of connectors in wiring diagrams
6.0 08/2018 MX1609TB-R
6.1 10/2018 Correction of views of soldering side, new CAUTION: Remove system power to add modules to the system, minor English change to CAUTION about power over 30 V, new PC host connection information in English
from German version
7.0 06/2019 MX471C-R, CX27C-R, CAN FD Bus and diagrams for soldering 1-CON-P1007 and 1-CON-P1016 connectors