Differences between the module socket DIP switches
The location of the DIP switches on a Q.brixx base has been re-designed because of the bus lines. To improve functionality and reduce disturbances that could occur at high baud rates, the DIP switches for the baud rate setting are placed closer to the physical location of the bus lines.
Q.series X
With the Q.series X, there is a set of DIP switches on both the socket and module itself.
Socket
The DIP switches on the socket are for binary addressing and hot swap de/activation
Use the first 7 switches to set the module's address
The 8th switch is for activating the hot swap feature. Enabling this stores the module configuration in the socket, which is useful when swapping comprised modules with the same module type.
Module
These DIP switches are for setting the UART the module will be assigned to, as well as de/activating the termination resistors
Classic Hardware
New Base Configuration (Q.brixx2)
ON the 10-pin DIP switch block, the UARTs can be set and bus termination activated:
- UART1: Pins 1 and 2 UP (Pins 3-8 DOWN)
- UART2: Pins 3 and 4 UP (Pins 1-2, 5-8 DOWN)
- UART3: Pins 5 and 6 UP (Pins 1-4, 7-8 DOWN)
- UART4: Pins 7 and 8 UP (Pins 1-6 DOWN)
Bus Termination ON: Pins 9 and 10 UP
Bus Termination OFF: Pins 9 and 10 DOWN
ON the 8-pin DIP switch block, the address of the modules is set using binary:
Example:
Address 1: Pin 1 UP (Pins 2-8 DOWN)
Address 2: Pin 2 UP (Pins 1, 3-8 DOWN)
Address 3: Pins 1 and 2 UP (Pins 3-8 DOWN)
If the address is not set using the DIP switches, the address must be set using test.commander.
Old Base Configuration 1
- On the 10-pin DIP switch block, the address of the module and the termination can be set.
PINs 1-6: Set the address of the module using binary
Bus Termination ON: PIN 9 and 10 UP
Bus Termination OFF: PIN 9 and 10 DOWN - On the 4-pin DIP switch block, the UART of the module can be set.
UART 1: Pins 1 and 2 UP (Pins 3 and 4 DOWN)
UART 2: Pins 3 and 4 UP (Pins1 and 2 DOWN)
Configuration 1 Configuration 2
Old Base Configuration 2
- On the 6-pin DIP switch block, the UART can be set (1 or 2), and the bus termination.
UART 1: PIN 1 and 2 Up (PIN 3 and 4 Down)
UART 2: PIN 3 and 4 Up (PIN 1 and 2 Down)
Bus Termination ON: PIN 5 and 6 Up
Bus Termination OFF: PIN 5 and 6 Down
On the 8-pin DIP switch block, the address for the module can be set using binary. If the address is not set using the DIP switches, the address must be set using the test.commander software.