How does Q.monixx compare with Q.station X?
Good question. Both controllers are Edge Devices for High-Performance Monitoring and Control, Remote Configuration, and Universal Connectivity, converting raw data to preprocessed information for efficient storage, enrichment, and analytics.
Q.monixx: Edge Device for Monitoring Solutions
What is Q.monixx?
Q.monixx is a new addition to the Q.series product family - the ideal edge computing and data logging solution for reliable process control and asset monitoring. The standard I/O configuration for the Q.monixx includes up to eight universal analog inputs, eight digital inputs, four digital outputs, two relay outputs, and eight serial channels for communication. Also included are four data loggers for parallel data acquisition to either local storage or a GI.cloud storage solution for easy accessibility, additional analytics, and detailed diagnostics. You can also host third-party apps on the device.
Q.monixx Key Features
| Interfaces | Q.monixx |
| Ethernet TCP / IP | yes |
| EtherCAT | - |
| ProfiNet | - |
| RS-485 | 7 interfaces |
| CAN | (optional) |
| SDI-12 | 1 |
| Connectivity | |
| Configuration (local or remote) via GI.bench | yes |
| Modem | (optional) |
| GI.cloud connection | yes |
| Data Logging / Control | |
| Sampling rate | up to 100 Hz |
| Continuous / event-based logging | yes / yes |
| Numbers of data loggers with arithmetics, filters | 4 |
| Data Storage | |
| RAM [MB] / Flash [MB] | 64 / - |
| SD card | yes |
| USB expandable | yes |
| DAQ Modules | |
| Number of DAQ modules | DAQ module integrated |
| Digital inputs and outputs | 8 input, up to 2 kHz/ 4 output/ 2 relays |
| Analog input | 8 multi-purpose (voltage, current, resistence, Pt100, Pt1000) *1 |
| Programming | |
| Programmable edge computing functionallty real time/ non real time | - / yes |
| Apps (external) can be installed | yes |
| Display with touch (optional) | yes |
| Typical power consumption [W] | <8 |
| *1 Otherconfigurations Q3/2019 |
Q.station X: High-performance Controller
What is Q.station X?
Q.station X is a high-performance data acquisition controller and edge computing device that provides accurate and reliable synchronization of high-speed measurement data and redundant data logging. It offers an optional full-featured programmable environment, for sophisticated automation, control, and parallel communication over TCP/IP, CAN, ProfiNet, Modbus, and EtherCAT.
Q.station X Key Features
| Interfaces | Q.station X |
| Ethernet TCP / IP | yes |
| EtherCAT | yes |
| ProfiNet | yes |
| Connectivity | Q.station X |
| Configuration (local or remote) via GI.bench | yes |
| Modem | (Optional external device) |
| GI.cloud connection | yes |
| Data Logging / Control | Q.station X |
| Sampling rate | Up to 100 kHz / 4 MHz with Q.boost A101 |
| Continuous Logging | yes |
| Event-based Logging | yes |
| Triggered Logging | yes |
| # of data loggers with arithmetics / filters | 20 |
| Data Storage | Q.station X |
| RAM [MB] / Flash [MB] | 500 / 4000 |
| SD card | yes |
| USB Expandable | 2 slots |
| DAQ Modules | Q.station X |
| Number of DAQ modules | Connect up to 64 Q.series X modules |
| Digital inputs and outputs | 6 inputs / 4 outputs |
| Analog input | - |
| Programming | Q.station X |
| Programmable edge computing (Real-time) | yes |
| Programmable edge computing (Non Real-time) | yes |
| Can install apps (external) | yes |
| Display with touch (optional) | yes |
| Typical power consumption [W] | < 12 |
Do you need a Q.station X?
Select from a variety of Q.station X controllers differing in scalability, performance, additional interfaces, additional internal storage, PLC programmability, and physical size.
test.con
Simple Graphical Programming for Edge Computing Devices
The complete measuring, signal conditioning, data management, control, visualization, and operation tool for your edge-computing controller. test.con Studio allows graphical programming of application-specific functionalities, which run on the edge in real-time.
test.con Studio is a free programming system that you can install on any number of computers. Licensing of software is not required. test.con Studio runs on all designated controllers, such as the Q.monixx.
How can test.con be used?
Curve Generator
Test and simulate different signal setups (e.g., Type K, PT100, NTC) in real-time
Statistical and engineering calculations
Perform statistical and engineering calculations in real time on the module level
Flow control
Design and control your powerful measurement and data-logging automation system
Designing HMI pages
Create your touch-screen HMI display and variable control functions.
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