Wireless Contact Closure Detection
Communicate Through a Modem on Your Computer
Monitor and Read Contact Closure Inputs Using a Computer
Monitor Inputs, Trigger Relays for Full Contact Closure Control
Wireless Contact Closure Monitoring
With this Scan Series Controller you can monitor Contact Closure Inputs using a computer. With minimal programming, data collection and control from a single controller allows any computer to talk this device from a modem connected to the USB port of your computer. The SCAN Series command set allows you to read anywhere from 1 to 32 banks of 8 inputs in a single query. A single bank contains 8 inputs. Reading 32 banks will report the status of 256 inputs. It doesn't stop there, because we are focused on relay control you can add relays to the board (up to 256) and control them using the data collected from the inputs. Remember these are contact closure inputs ONLY no voltage can be applied to these inputs.
Long Range Wireless
XSC is not one of the most widely known wireless technologies but it is easy to setup and use, reliable and capable of transmitting a ling distance. You will need an XSC modem that plugs into your USB port of your computer to talk any number of XSC relays with a standard range of 1-mile and up to 15 miles. You can choose the distance of the module installed at checkout.!
XSC Wireless Modules
This board is equipped with an XSC Module. The XSC communications module adds long range wireless communications to the board. The module is powered from the board. The board itself will require 12 volts of power and can be hard wired or you can purchase a "wall wart" type
Power Supply at checkout.
Line-Of-Site Operation
As with any wireless technologies, for optimal performance it needs to be line-of-sight. In other words the antennas of the board and
modem must "see" each other to get the optimal range or even be able to communicate at all. Mounting slots on the modem make it easy to attach to a wall to allow for line-of-site operation.
Standard Range Antenna
The XSC900SR Standard Range Antenna (distance of 2 miles) is included with the price of the controller. The antenna has a short pig tail that connects to a button on the XSC module.
Long Range Antenna
An outside antenna will need to be installed in order to reach the 15 mile limit of these devices. When you choose this optional antenna we will include everything you will need to install this except for the pole. Included will be the Cushcraft PC9013 antenna, 20 feet of cable (longer cables are not recommended) and the connector to connect the board to the cable. Purchase a pole to mount the antenna from your local home improvement store and install the antenna. Connect the board to the antenna via the provided cable and start sending commands.
XSC Wireless Modem
Plug the UXSCMSR_ZIGMO short range modem or UXSCMLR_ZIGMO long range modem into the USB Port of your computer. The modem will mount as a COM port on your PC. Open the COM port and start sending data to the modem. The modem will forward your data to all Wireless XSC compliant devices within range (it is also possible to speak to a specific device when other controllers are in range). The modem is also available at checkout.
Sending Commands
Base Station Software is available at no charge to get you up and running fast (more on Base Station below). Once powered up, the controller waits for a ProXR command. A command consists of a few bytes of data in numerical format (
ProXR Enhanced Command Set) usually between 2 and 6 bytes. Once the command has been received, the controller processes the command, and sends you back ASCII character code 85 to signal the completion of your command. When a command was sent to read the status of the contact closure the status is sent back.
Easy Software Development
Most of our customers write their own program for controlling these devices. Since you can use almost any programming language, you can use one that is most familiar to you so you don't have to learn a new language. These boards support the Serial Port Profile, meaning they will mount to the computer as a virtual com port. This makes it very easy to send commands to the device.
Plug-In for Visual Studio
The NCD Component Library is a plug-in for the Visual Studio 2005/2008 that greatly simplifies the communications to the NCD product line. The samples can be run in Visual Studio and fully customizable to your needs. Over 40 samples included with this free download!
Component Library.
Base Station Software
Base Station will assist you in learning how this device functions and is the ultimate reference tool for setting up, testing and controlling this device. Base Station software supports every feature of this device - no other controller manufacturer even comes close to offering this type of software. Base Station works by communicating with your controller to identify the model and provides the appropriate graphical user interface for setting up and testing the identified device. To help you get started and learn this controller Quick Start Guides are available for just about every feature. As you discover a feature in Base Station a link is provided where you can easily download the Quick Start Guide.
ProXR Contact Closure
We've looked at the interface and the programming now let's take a look at the board design itself. The ProXR series ZSCAN controllers are manufactured by hand for a highly accurate and reliable design. Equipped with the XR Expansion Port relays can be easily added. Fully tested before they leave the production facility each ZSCAN controller is ready to stand up to rigorous demands from heat, cold or vibration. The best test of all is the numerous boards in the field from customers all over the world in all sorts of conditions. Take it from us, these controllers will hold up!
XR Expansion Port
The XR Expansion Port is available for adding relays to the board. Relay expansion boards can be added up to a total of 256 relays. The Expansion Boards get their logic from the main board and will require 12 VDC power.
UXP Expansion Port
While the XR Expansion port adds relays to the board the UXP Expansion adds addition contact closure inputs to the board. The ZSCAN series controllers are expandable up to 256 total inputs. The controller is fitted with an UXP Expansion Port where you can add contact closure expansion boards to this relay. Expansion boards can be added until you reach 256 total inputs. The Expansion Boards get their logic from the main board and will require
12 VDC power.
ProXR Enhanced Firmware Installed
This board has ProXR Firmware installed that responds to the full ProXR Command Set. The ProXR Firmware is the industry leading firmware for controlling relays with more commands and functionality than any other board on the market. The list of commands and parameters this board is capable of is extensive. ProXR Enhanced is the newly released enhanced version of the ProXR Firmware with more commands, more functionality and better control than ever before! For a detailed list of all the commands with descriptions see our
ProXR Enhanced Command Set.
RoHS Compliant
This board is led free and RoHS Compliant. If your requirements are for RoHS compliant parts this board is manufactured with RoHS compliant led free parts and solder.
5-Year Warranty/Money Back Guarantee
ProXR series controllers are guaranteed against manufacturing and functionality defects for a full 5 years! Not to mention a 30-day money back guarantee! If for any reason you are not happy with a relay purchased from Relay Pros, simply return it within 30 days and we will give you your money back! Controllers that are damaged by our customers will not of course be warranted under any circumstances.
Shipping
The boards sold are brand new units shipped from our office conveniently located in Missouri. These boards are completely tested before they are released for shipping With so many boards on our site it is impossible to stock boards, please allow two to three days production time for your order to ship.
Contact Closure Monitoring Is Here!
A more streamlined manufacturing process brings a more durable, reliable and better relay board to the market. Here's a lists of great features:
User Friendly Board Design
- "Wall Wart" Power Capability
- XR Expansion Port
- For Adding Relays
- UXP Expansion Port
- For Adding More Contact Closure Inputs
- Screw terminal connections make connecting to the board easy
ZSCAN Features
- Works with the full ProXR Enhanced Command Set
- Highly reliable relay with industry leading command set
- Base Station Software for Connecting to Controller
