QLCP — QuEST Local Control Panel
Overview
The QuEST Local Control Panel (QLCP) is a specialized board designed to interface between a custom local control panel (switches and LEDs) and a railway interlocking controller. With 128 switch inputs, 128 LED outputs, RS-232, RS-485, Current Loop, Ethernet (optional), and multiple communication protocols, the QLCP is the perfect LCP solution for any railway signaling application that uses industry standard interlocking controllers. The Ethernet-equipped version (QLCP-NET) provides I/O expansion (up to 512 inputs and 512 outputs), panel duplication for remote houses without the need for additional logic, and a versatile soft panel feature. The QLCP is a drop-in replacement for the Harmon/GETS CLCP board.
Main Features
- Supports GENISYS®, Ansaldo PEER, and KB Signaling/Alstom/GE LCP serial protocols
- Provides 128 inputs/128 outputs
- Contains an integrated power supply compliant with AREMA Wayside Class C requirements eliminating the need for external, isolated power
- Configurable via a USB port enabling standard configurations and rapid setup
- Optionally available with an Ethernet interface (QLCP-NET version)
Downloads
Latest Versions
- QLCP User Manual Rev A05
- Graphical Control Panel User Manual Rev A03
- QLCP User Manual Supplement GENISYS over UDP
- QLCP Network Software v1.17
- QLCP Executive Software v2.32
- QLCP-NET Developer Tool Setup v3.26.2
- QLCP Web GUI Software v4.21.2
- View Release Notes (Download)
Older Versions
Link to QLCP download archives.
Training Videos
Additional Features
- Isolated communication ports:
- RS-232
- RS-485
- Ethernet (QLCP-NET version only)
- AREMA-compliant, isolated power supply (battery input)
- QLCP-NET provides the following features via Ethernet:
- Software upgrade
- Uploading/downloading soft panels
- Uploading/downloading configuration files