schneiderQuantum with Concept and ProWORX Hardware Reference Manual

RIO Modules (CRP/CRA/NRP) 

Quantum RIO head and drop modules use a S908-based networking I/O 

configuration. Communication is done via single or dual coaxial cabling up to 15,000 

feet away. This configuration supports a mix of the following product lines:

 SY/MAX

 200 Series

 500 Series

 800 Series

 Quantum I/O

When Quantum RIO is required, the Quantum controller may support up to 31 RIO 

drops. In an RIO configuration, an RIO head module is connected with coaxial cable 

to RIO drop modules at each remote drop.

Quantum NRP modules provide extended communication capabilities and noise 

immunity for the Quantum RIO network with fiber optic media.

DIO Module (CRA) 

Quantum DIO is implemented over a Modbus Plus network. The CPU or NOMs 

module may be the network head via their Modbus Plus ports. 

Quantum DIO Modbus Plus drop adaptors are specifically designed to link Quantum 

I/O modules to the head via twisted pair shielded cable (Modbus Plus). The DIO 

drop modules also provide the I/O with power (maximum 3A) from a 24 Vdc or a 

115/230 Vac source. Each DIO network supports up to 63 distributed drops using 

repeaters.

Network Option Module (NOM)

Quantum NOM modules provide extended communication capabilities for the 

Quantum system within a Modbus Plus configuration. 

Modbus Plus on Fiber Module (NOM) 

Quantum Modbus Plus on Fiber modules provides connectivity to Modbus Plus 

nodes by fiber cable without fiber optic repeaters, and allows the creation of a pure 

fiber optic network or a mixed fiber optic/twisted-pair network (with the use of a 

490NRP254 Fiber Optic Repeater).

Ethernet TCP/IP (NOE) Modules 

Quantum Ethernet TCP/IP modules make it possible for a Quantum controller to 

communicate with devices on an Ethernet network using TCP/IP – the de facto 

standard protocol. An Ethernet module may be inserted into an existing Quantum 

system and connected to existing Ethernet networks via fiber optic or twisted pair 

cabling

SY/MAX Ethernet Modules (NOE)

Quantum-SY/MAX-Ethernet modules are Quantum CPU network option modules 

that can be placed in a Quantum backplane to connect Quantum controllers to 

SY/MAX devices and applications. 

MMS-Ethernet Modules (NOE)

Quantum-MMS-Ethernet modules are Quantum CPU network option modules that 

can be placed in a Quantum backplane to connect Quantum controllers to MMS 

devices and applications.

InterBus Interface Module (NOA) 

The Quantum InterBus is the interface module to the InterBus bus. The InterBus bus 

is a fieldbus network designed for I/O blocks and intelligent devices used in 

manufacturing. It offers a master/slave topology that permits deterministic I/O 

servicing over it’s 13 km twisted pair network.

LonWorks Modules (NOL)

Quantum NOL modules provide connectivity between a Quantum controller and a 

LonWorks network, based on Echelon’s LonWorks technology. The NOL module is 

offered in three models for different transceiver types, and supports three twistedpair media types with different network topologies or data transfer speeds.

Profibus Interface Module (CRP)

Quantum Profibus module is the interface module to Profibus-DP networks. The 

interface modules use Type A, shielded twisted pair to join inline connectors, with or 

without service ports and bus terminators.

AS-i Interface Module

Quantum AS-i modules provide connectivity between a Quantum controller and ASi networks. AS-i bus cable is an unshielded flat two-wire link on which 

communication and power are transmitted to connected devices. The media 

insulation is self-healing to accommodate junction block removal.