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CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT (1) Mitsubishi programmable controller ("the PRODUCT") shall be used in conditions; i) where any problem, fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT, if any, shall not lead to any major or serious accident; and ii) where the backup and fail-safe function are systematically or automatically provided outside of the PRODUCT for the case of any problem, fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT.
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Notwithstanding the above, restrictions Mitsubishi may in its sole discretion, authorize use of the PRODUCT in one or more of the Prohibited Applications, provided that the usage of the PRODUCT is limited only for the specific applications agreed to by Mitsubishi and provided further that no special quality assurance or fail-safe, redundant or other safety features which exceed the general specifications of the PRODUCTs are required.
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Chinese standardized law. This manual confers no industrial property rights or any rights of any other kind, nor does it confer any patent licenses. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation cannot be held responsible for any problems involving industrial property rights which may occur as a result of using the contents noted in this manual.
CONTENTS 1. OVERVIEW ....................1 Overview ....................1 Features ....................1 Supplied Parts..................3 2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION................5 System Configuration................5 Precautions for System Configuration..........10 Modules That Cannot be Mounted on the Q Series Large Type Base Unit (AnS Series Size) ............... 11 3.
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TERMS Unless otherwise specified, this manual uses the following generic terms and abbreviations to explain the Q series large type base units (AnS series size) and Q series large type blank cover (AnS series size). Term Description A generic term for the Q series large type main base unit Q series large type base unit (AnS series size) and Q series large type extension base (AnS series size)
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Term Description A generic term for the A52B, A55B, and A58B extension base units A generic term for the A62B, A65B, and A68B extension base units The abbreviation for the QA6ADP QA conversion adapter QA6ADP module The abbreviation for the A large type extension base unit on ...
1. OVERVIEW Overview The products are used to replace the AnS series with the Q series when the existing installation site and cables are utilized. This manual explains specifications, component devices, part names, settings, mounting, and installation of the Q series large type base unit (AnS series size) and Q series large type blank cover (AnS series size).
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4m A Q series module Q series large type blank cover (AnS series size) The renewal tool manufactured by MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED (hereafter, abbreviated as renewal tool) can be mounted on the module, and a connector and terminal block used with the AnS series can be used without wiring change.
Supplied Parts (1) Q series large type main base unit (AnS series size) (panel mounting type) Product Model Quantity Remarks Q35BLS Q38BLS Q series large type main base Q65BLS unit (AnS series size) Q68BLS Q55BLS × Base unit mounting screw 25 screw This manual IB-0800495...
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Product Model Quantity Remarks This manual IB-0800495 Safety Guidelines IB-0800423 For a combination of the DIN rail mounting adapter, refer to the following: Q6DIN1: Q38BLS-D and Q68BLS-D Q6DIN2: Q35BLS-D, Q65BLS-D, and Q55BLS-D *2 The stopper for DIN rail mounting adapter is not included with this base unit since the end fitting is substitutable.
2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration This section explains system configuration when using the Q series large type base unit (AnS series size). The following modules can be mounted on the CPU slot of the Q series large type base unit (AnS series size).
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For a combination of the CPU modules and base units, refer to the "Precautions" section. The following table shows restrictions on system configuration. Maximum number of Q00UCPU, Q01UCPU, and Q02UCPU: 4 extension stages extension stages of Modules other than the above: 7 extension stages extension base units Maximum number of •...
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Precautions • Use extension cable so that the overall extension length can be within 13.2m. • Do not install the extension cable together with the main circuit (high voltage and high current) line or bring them close to each other. Keep a distance of 100mm or more between them.
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(2) System configuration using the MELSECNET/H remote I/O module Main base unit Slot number Q series large type main base unit (AnS series size) (Q3 BLS, Q3 BLS-D), Q series main base unit (Q3 B, Q3 DB), or Q series large type main base unit (Q3 BL) MELSECNET/H remote I/O module Power...
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The following table shows restrictions on system configuration. Maximum number of extension stages of 7 extension stages extension base units Maximum number of 64 modules mountable I/O modules Applicable main base Q33B, Q35B, Q38B, Q35BLS, Q38BLS, Q35BLS-D, unit model Q38BLS-D, Q35BL, and Q38BL Model requiring no Q52B, Q55B, Q55BLS, power supply module...
Precautions for System Configuration This section explains precautions for using the products. (1) A multiple CPU system cannot be constructed using the Q series large type main base unit (AnS series size). (2) To construct a multiple CPU system with the Q series large type extension base unit (AnS series size), use a main base unit, ...
Modules That Cannot be Mounted on the Q Series Large Type Base Unit (AnS Series Size) This section explains modules that cannot be mounted on the Q series large type base unit (AnS series size). (1) Two-slot module Q64TCRTBW, Q64TCRTBWN, Q64TCTTBW, Q64TCTTBWN, QD70D4, QD70D8, QJ71LP21S-25, and QJ71GP21S-SX (2) Module on which the Q series large type blank cover (AnS series...
3. SPECIFICATIONS Specifications of the Q Series Large Type Base Unit (AnS Series Size) The following tables show performance specifications of the Q series large type base unit (AnS series size). (1) Q series large type main base unit (AnS series size) Model Item Q35BLS...
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(2) Q series large type extension base unit (AnS series size) Model Item Q65BLS Q68BLS Q65BLS-D Q68BLS-D Number of mountable I/O modules Extendability Extendable Applicable module Q series module 5 VDC internal current 0.11A 0.12A 0.11A 0.12A consumption 6hole (for M5 screw) Size of mounting hole 130mm 118mm...
Specifications of the Q Series Large Type Blank Cover (AnS Series Size) The following tables show performance specifications of the Q series large type blank cover (AnS series size). Model Item QG69LS 108mm External dimensions 34.5mm 54mm Weight 0.03kg...
4. PARTS NAMES Parts Names This section explains the part names of the Q series large type base unit (AnS series size) and Q series large type blank cover (AnS series size). (1) Q series large type base unit (AnS series size) (panel mounting type) Name Description...
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(2) Q series large type base unit (AnS series size) (DIN rail mounting type) Name Description Connector for connecting an extension cable (for Extension cable signal communications with the extension base unit) Base cover Protective cover of extension cable connector Connector for mounting power supply module, CPU Module connector module, Q series large type I/O module, and...
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(3) Part names of the Q series large type blank cover (AnS series size) Name Description Hook for fixing the Q series large type blank cover Top fixing hook (AnS series size) to the Q series module top Hook for fixing the Q series large type blank cover Bottom fixing hook (AnS series size) to the Q series module bottom Screw for fixing a module to the Q series large type...
5. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION Handling Precautions This section explains handling precautions for the Q series large type base unit (AnS series size) and Q series large type blank cover (AnS series size). (1) Do not disassemble the Q series large type base unit (AnS series size) since it is precision apparatus.
Precautions for Installing the Q Series Large Type Base Unit (AnS Series Size) (1) Module installation position Provide the following distances between the top and bottom of the module and other structure or components to ensure ventilation for heat dissipation and to change the module easily. Indicates the control panel top, Programmable wiring duct, or any part position.
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(b) Do not install it in the directions shown below. Horizontal installation Vertical mounting (3) Install the base unit on a flat surface. When the base unit is installed on an uneven surface, the printed- circuit board may be strained, resulting in a malfunction. (4) Do not install the programmable controller together with a vibration source such as a large electromagnetic contactor or non-fuse breaker.
Mounting and Installation of the Q Series Large Type Base Unit (AnS Series Size) The following explains how to mount or install the Q series large type base unit (AnS series size). (1) Installing a base unit on a panel To install a base unit on a panel such as a control panel, tighten the base unit mounting screws.
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(c) Attaching the end fitting Attach the end fitting L and R on the both ends of a DIN rail. Slide them to the position of the end fitting mounting holes on the base unit. Loosen the stopper screws and hitch the hooks of the stopper to the DIN rail.
Mounting/Removing the Q Series Module The following shows procedures for mounting the Q series module on the Q series large type base unit (AnS series size). (1) Attaching the Q series large type blank cover The following shows a procedure for attaching the Q series large type blank cover (AnS series size) to the Q series module.
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(2) Removing the Q series large type blank cover (AnS series size) To remove the Q series large type blank cover (AnS series size) from the Q series module, remove the bottom fixing hook first. (3) Mounting to/removal from the Q series large type base unit For procedures of mounting/removing the Q series module on/from the Q series large type base unit, refer to the following manual.
6. EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS The following shows external dimensions diagrams of the Q series large type base unit (AnS series size) and Q series large type blank cover (AnS series size). Q Series Large Type Base Unit (AnS Series Size) (1) Q35BLS 4-Mounting screw (M5 25) Unit: mm...
Q Series Large Type Blank Cover (AnS Series Size) (1) QG69LS (1.8) (1.8) 34.5 Unit: mm...
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