Q580 - High Speed Real-Time Loop Controller
The Q580 is a master controller for massively distributed control systems with real-time and high-reliability requirements. It replaces tens of thousands of dollars worth of PLC and test/measure equipment.
Attach M10s and M40s to extend the I/O capability to thousands of analog and digital inputs and outputs. Attach I3200s and IC101s to add massive quantities of low-level current measurements in large-scale sensor arrays.
Features
- 10 High-speed fiber optic loops
- 2 High-speed Ethernet interfaces
- 16 General purpose +/-10V analog inputs
- 8 General purpose +/-10V analog outputs
- 1 Safety relay with watchdog
- 2 General-purpose relays
- 1 General-purpose optical isolator
- Powerful processor running the medical grade RTOS
- IEC-62304 software development
Applications
- Scanning & dosimetry control for particle therapy
- Accelerator and beamline control
- Large-scale distributed control systems
Modern Software Package
- Rely on the QNX real-time OS for exceptional performance and stability.
- Dependable data collection and control with JSON HTTP/WebSocket API.
- Comprehensive input/output through the robust, embedded EPICS server.
- Advanced web GUI for real-time data visualization and configuration.
- Enables flexible scripting and integration for a variety of programming languages.
Fiber Optics
Measurement data is transmitted through state-of-the-art fiber-optic cables. The benefits are numerous compared to other forms of data transmission.
- Fiber-optics are immune to electrical interference
- Minimal attenuation of light through fibers
- Fast messaging over enormous distances
- Radiation hard fiber materials
