--- title: "NORVI X-Q16 – DATASHEET" description: "The NORVI X-Q16 is a 16 x Transistor Outputs Expansion module designed for the NORVI X modular controller platform. It provides sixteen high-side switching channels suitable for driving industrial actuators, relays, and solenoids. The outputs are optically isolated for circuit…" url: "https://norvi.io/docs/norvi-x-q16-datasheet/" updated: "2026-10-13" category: "NORVI X / NORVI X-Q16" --- # NORVI X-Q16 – DATASHEET The NORVI X-Q16 is a 16 x Transistor Outputs Expansion module designed for the NORVI X modular controller platform. It provides sixteen high-side switching channels suitable for driving industrial actuators, relays, and solenoids. The outputs are optically isolated for circuit protection and utilize high-side MOSFET switches, enabling reliable control of DC loads with integrated fuse protection for industrial safety. ## Product Features - 16 × Transistor Output channels - High-side switching (up to 24V DC) - Full optical isolation for circuit protection - Enhanced Circuit Protection - Dual Opto-Isolation - Integrated fuse and surge protection per channel - Individual LED status indicators - Designed for NORVI X modular architecture ## Applications - High-Density Actuator Control - Complex Signal Management - Industrial Automation - High-Density PLC Output Expansion - Remote Multi-Device Power Management - Complex Relay and Contactor Logic Switching - Large LED Matrix/Indicator Arrays ![NORVI X-Q16 Front Face](https://norvi.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NORVI-X-Q16-Front-Face-228x1024.jpg) ## Product Block Diagram ![NORVI X-Q16 Block Diagram](https://norvi.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NORVI-X-Q16-Block-Diagram-702x1024.jpg) | Range of Product | NORVI X | | --- | --- | | Product type | Expansion Module for NORVI X Series | | Certifications | EN 61131-2:2007 EN 61010-1:2010+A1:2019 EN IEC 61010-2-201:2018 2014/30/EU- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Annex III, Part B, Module C | | Rated supply voltage | 24V DC | ## Complementary | Product Part Numbers | NORVI X-Q16 | | --- | --- | ## Mechanical Properties | Enclosure | NORVI X-N1 | | --- | --- | | Mounting / Installation Method | DIN RAIL | | Terminal Type | Push-in terminal | | Terminal Arrangement | Front | | Length | 81.00 mm | | Height | 104.00 mm | | Width | 23.00 mm | ![NORVI X-Q16 Measurement Diagram](https://norvi.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NORVI-X-Q16-Measurement-Diagram-1024x845.jpg) ## Environment | IP degree of protection | IP20 | | --- | --- | | Operating altitude | 0 - 2000 meters | | Operating Temperature | −40 to +85 °C (−40 to +185 °F) | | Storage altitude | 0 - 3000 meters | | Shock resistance | 15 gn for 11ms | | Resistance to electrostatic discharge | 4kV on contact 8kV on air | | Resistance to electromagnetic fields | 10 V/m (80 MHz …… 1GHz) 3 V/m (1.4 MHz …… 2 GHz) 1 V/m (2 MHz …… 3 GHz) | ## Electrical Characteristics ***Grid Powered Devices*** | Rated Supply Voltage (V) | 24V DC | | --- | --- | | Current Consumption (mA) | 90mA @ 24VDC | ## I/O Specifications | Parameter | Specification | | --- | --- | | Number of Outputs | 16 Transistor Output Channels | | Transistor Output Current | 0.5A | | Maximum Supply Voltage | 24V DC | | Maximum Supply Current | 8A | | Output Type | High-Side Switch | | Switching Transistor | P-Channel MOSFET | | Isolation Type | Optocoupler Isolation | | Output Diagnostics | Individual LED indicators | | Field Connector | 18-Pin Terminal Block | ## Terminal Configuration | No. | Terminal | Description | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | TR1 | Transistor Output 1 | | 2 | TR2 | Transistor Output 2 | | 3 | TR3 | Transistor Output 3 | | 4 | TR4 | Transistor Output 4 | | 5 | TR5 | Transistor Output 5 | | 6 | TR6 | Transistor Output 6 | | 7 | TR7 | Transistor Output 7 | | 8 | TR8 | Transistor Output 8 | | 9 | TR9 | Transistor Output 9 | | 10 | TR10 | Transistor Output 10 | | 11 | TR11 | Transistor Output 11 | | 12 | TR12 | Transistor Output 12 | | 13 | TR13 | Transistor Output 13 | | 14 | TR14 | Transistor Output 14 | | 15 | TR15 | Transistor Output 15 | | 16 | TR16 | Transistor Output 16 | | 17 | GND | Ground | | 18 | GND | Ground | ## GPIO Utilization | Utilization | Connection to CPU | | --- | --- | | SCL | IO9 | | SDA | IO8 | ## I2C Address Selection ![NORVI X-Q16 I2C Address Selection](https://norvi.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NORVI-X-Q16-I2C-Address-Selection.png) | DIP 1 | DIP 2 | DIP 3 | DIP 4 | Address | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | OFF | OFF | OFF | x | 0x27 | | ON | OFF | OFF | x | 0x26 | | OFF | ON | OFF | x | 0x25 | | ON | ON | OFF | x | 0x24 | | OFF | OFF | ON | x | 0x23 | | ON | OFF | ON | x | 0x22 | | OFF | ON | ON | x | 0x21 | | ON | ON | ON | x | 0x20 | ## Expansion Port Utilized GPIO Connections are highlighted in Green. They cannot be used for any other purpose with this module connected. | PIN INDEX | Purpose | GPIO | SOURCE | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | MOSI | IO11 | ESP32-S3 | | 2 | MISO | IO13 | | | 3 | SCLK | IO12 | | | 4 | GND | ---- | | | 5 | SCL | IO9 | | | 6 | SDA | IO8 | | | 7 | GND | ---- | | | 8 | RX1 | IO18 | | | 9 | TX1 | IO17 | | | 10 | GND | ---- | | | 11 | D+ | ---- | | | 12 | D- | ---- | | | 13 | GND | ---- | | | 14 | CS1 | P1_0 | PCA9539 I2C Address 0x75 | | 15 | CS2 | P0_7 | | | 16 | CS3 | P0_6 | | | 17 | CS4 | P0_5 | | | 18 | IO1 | IO1 | ESP32-S3 | | 19 | IO2 | IO2 | | | 20 | IO4 | IO4 | | | 21 | IO5 | IO5 | | | 22 | IO6 | IO6 | | | 23 | IO7 | IO7 | | | 24 | IO10 | IO10 | | | 25 | IO11 | IO35 | | | 26 | IO12 | IO36 | | | 27 | IO13 | IO37 | | | 28 | IO14 | IO14 | | | 29 | RS485_TX | IO15 | | | 30 | GND | ---- | | | 31 | GND | ---- | | | 32 | RS485_RX | IO16 | | | 33 | P1_1 | P1_1 | PCA9539 I2C Address 0x75 | | 34 | P1_2 | P1_2 | | | 35 | IO21 | IO21 | ESP32-S3 | | 36 | GND | ---- | | | 37 | GND | ---- | | | 38 | P1_3 | P1_3 | PCA9539 I2C Address 0x75 | | 39 | P1_4 | P1_4 | | | 40 | P1_5 | P1_5 | | | 41 | IO39 | IO39 | ESP32-S3 | | 42 | IO40 | IO40 | | | 43 | NC | ---- | | | 44 | NC | ---- | | | 45 | NC | ---- | | | 46 | GND | ---- | | | 47 | 5V | 5V | Power | | 48 | GND | GND | | | 49 | 24V | 24V | | | 50 | 24V | 24V | |