ADVANCED AND EVER ADVANCING MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

2000 No.135E
MITSUBISHI NEW PRODUCT RELEASE
GENERAL-PURPOSE
PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS
Notification of the MELSEC-Q Series PLC CPU Upgrade
(Q02CPU,Q02HCPU,Q06HCPU,Q12HCPU,Q25HCPU)
New!
The following functions have been added to the QCPU to make it even easier to use.
The additional functions are shown as follows.

!Multiple PLC system compatibility

" Sequence control and motion control are incorporated in one PLC system.
" High-speed control by distributing load over multiple CPUs.
" Total volume of program memory and devices expanded by the addition of CPU modules.
" Operations of other CPU modules continue while one of the CPU modules goes down.

!Standard RAM capacity increased by four times

The capacity of the standard RAM in the Q12HCPU and Q25HCPU has been increased to 128k words to enable
the use of more file registers and local devices.

!Overwriting on the standard ROM made possible with the memory card
(Automatic write to standard ROM)
When ROM operations are being performed with the standard ROM, it is possible to write over the parameters
and programs in the standard ROM directly from a memory card at the field without PC (GX Developer).

!Debug on Line
(Forced ON/OFF of external inputs/outputs)
System debug with forcibly switch the I/O (X, Y) to ON/OFF by GX Developer is possible on Line.

!Possible to restrict access from external sources (Remote password setting)

It is possible to prevent QCPU from illegal remote access through serial communications or Ethernets.

!Compatible with MELSECNET/H remote I/O networks

1. Multiple PLC system compatibility
(1) Outline of multiple PLC system
Multiple PLC system is the system which enable a maximum of four QCPUs (PLC CPUs) or motion CPUs
(*1) mounted onto the main base unit to control the I/O modules and intelligent function modules.
In the multi PLC system, the CPU slots are assigned to PLC No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 in order from left to
right to specify the loaded QCPUs and motion CPUs.
QCPU1 QCPU2
*2
CPU slot:PLC No.1
Q61P-A1 POWER
Q25HCPU
MODE
Q25HCPU
MODE
QX10 QX10 QX41 QX41 QX10 QX10 QX41
Slot 0:PLC No.2
Slot 1:PLC No.3
RUN RUN
ERR ERR
USER USER
BAT BAT
BOOT BOOT

PULL
Slot 2:PLC No.4
PULL PULL

USB USB

RS-232 RS-232 Q25HCPU Q25HCPU Q25HCPU Q25HCPU QX10 QX10

Q61P-A1 POWER
MODE MODE MODE MODE
RUN RUN RUN RUN
ERR ERR ERR ERR

1 1 1 1 2 2 2 Setting of
USER USER USER USER
BAT BAT BAT BAT
BOOT BOOT BOOT BOOT

controlling QCPU PULL

PULL PULL PULL PULL

Controlled by USB USB USB USB

sequence program RS-232 RS-232 RS-232 RS-232

in QCPU1

Controlled by sequence program in QCPU2

*1: Motion CPUs are CPU modules that are connected to Mitsubishi servo amplifiers with SSCNET (which
reduces wiring and afford highly reliable connections) in order to perform motion control.
This enables synchronous operations with the servo motors and the simple structuring of absolute
position systems.
The motion CPUs will be released soon.
*2: The CPU slot (slot on the right of the power supply module) accepts only the QCPU.

(2) Features
(a) Possible to incorporate sequence control and motion control in one PLC system
It is possible to select the most suitable CPU module from the PLC CPUs (five types) and motion CPUs
(two types) in accordance with the size and use of the system when structuring systems.

PLC CPU Q motion CPU

Sequence control Q61P-A1 POWER

Q25HCPU
MODE
RUN
ERR
Q25HCPU
MODE
RUN
ERR
Q25HCPU
MODE
RUN
ERR
Q25HCPU
MODE
RUN
ERR
QX10 QX10

USER USER USER USER

BAT BAT BAT BAT
BOOT BOOT BOOT BOOT

PULL

PULL PULL PULL PULL

USB USB USB USB

RS-232 RS-232 RS-232 RS-232

Motion control
Enables sequence control and
motion control in one system
(b) High-speed control by dispersing the load brought about by control tact
By separating and isolating CPU modules for each control item, such as machine control and data
processing, it is possible to enable high-speed control without affecting data processing or other
processes.

Data processing (slow) (Less than 1ms control) (Several to several 10ms control)
Machine control (fast) Machine controlling CPU Data processing CPU

Q25HCPU QJ71BR11 QX10 QX10 QX41 Q25HCPU Q25HCPU QX10 QX10 QX41 QJ71BR11
Q61P-A1 POWER RUN MNG Q61P-A1 POWER RUN MNG
MODE T.PASS D.LINK MODE MODE T.PASS D.LINK
RUN SD RD RUN RUN SD RD
ERR ERR ERR ERR
ERR ERR ERR
USER USER USER
BAT BAT BAT
BOOT BOOT BOOT

PULL PULL

PULL PULL PULL

USB USB USB

RS-232 RS-232 RS-232

Machine control is executed further faster

All controls executed by single CPU
by load distribution according to control tact

(c) CPU modules additions make it possible to expand the program memory and the number of devices
As it is not necessary to change I/O numbers when adding CPU modules, it is possible to expand
program memory and the number of devices without having to amend existing programs.

10% of the Possible to expand by adding CPU modules

memory available
Q25HCPU QJ71BR11 QX10 QX10 QX41 Q25HCPU Q25HCPU QJ71BR11 QX10 QX10 QX41
Q61P-A1 POW ER RUN MNG Q61P-A1 POW ER RUN MNG
MODE T.PASS D.LIN K MODE MODE T.PASS D.LIN K
SD RD SD RD
RUN RUN RUN
ER R ER R ER R ER R
ER R ER R ER R
USER USER USER
BA T BA T BA T
BOOT BOOT BOOT

PU LL PU LL

PU LL PU LL PU LL

USB USB USB

90% of memory RS-23 2 RS-23 2 RS-23 2

in use

Addition of one CPU modules:

Expansion of program memory.
Expansion of device memory.

(d) Possible to continue operations with other CPU modules even when one CPU module goes down
As the operations (continue/stop) for other CPU modules can be set with parameters when one CPU
module goes down, it is possible to keep the damage to the entire system at a minimum when an error
occurs with one CPU module.
However, operations for PLC No.2 to 4 will be suspended if PLC No.1, which controls the multiple PLC
system, goes down.

Q25HCPU QX10 QX10 QX10 QX10 QX10 QX10 QX10 QX10 QX10 Q25HCPU Q25HCPU Q25HCPU QX10 QX10 QX10 QX10 QX10 QX10 QX10 QX10 QX10
Q6 1P-A1 POWER Q6 1P-A1 POWER
MOD E MOD E MOD E MOD E
R UN R UN R UN R UN
ER R ER R ER R ER R
U SER U SER U SER U SER
BA T BA T BA T BA T
BOOT BOOT BOOT BOOT

PU LL PU LL

PU LL PU LL PU LL PU LL

U SB U SB U SB U SB

R S-232 R S-232 R S-232 R S-232

If one CPU module goes down, Possible to continue operations with other CPU
the entire system goes down modules even when one CPU module goes down
2. Standard RAM capacity increased by four times
The capacity of the standard RAM in the Q12HCPU and Q25HCPU has been increased from 32k words to 128k
words.
This enables the standard RAM to use more file registers and local devices.
The following effects are now possible simply by amending the local device settings in the standard RAM for
those users who up until now have had to set the file registers and local devices in memory cards owing to
insufficient memory capacity in the standard RAM.
" Reduction of QCPU scan time *
" Cost reductions (memory cards no longer needed)
Q12HCPU/Q25HCPU up until now Q12HCPU/Q25HCPU after upgrading

Standard RAM
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N 1 RAM
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i 32k“_ j i 32k“_ j
to File register
(32k points)

R32767
File register
to (128k points)

ZR131071

*: The remove/restore time for 4k point local devices with eight files has been reduced from 31.5ms to 6ms.

3. Overwriting on the standard ROM made possible with the memory card
(Automatic write to standard ROM)
The automatic write to standard ROM function automatically writes the Program
CPU
file
parameters and sequence programs already stored in the memory card across Parameter
file
to the QCPU's standard ROM. Program
memory

The simple amendment of programs away from the local site.

" Personal computers (GX Developer) are not required for installing Memory card
Standard ROM

programs.
It is no longer necessary to take a personal computer when installing
programs amended by the design office into the QCPU at a local sites. Local site

" Only necessary to send a memory card to distant sites.

The local operator only needs to insert the memory card into the QCPU.
(Dipswitch setting are necessary.)

ATA cards are useful for memory cards.

" Saving from the program lost by battery out.
" Easy to load the data from a personal computer.
4. Possible to debug the QCPU during operations (Forced ON/OFF of external inputs/outputs)
The forced ON/OFF of external inputs/outputs is a function that enables the GX Developer to forcibly switch the
input (X) and output (Y) ON and OFF while the QCPU is operating.

<In the case of PLC test functions>

Not possible to switch off with PLC tests X0
Sensor input ON
X0
M100
Sensor input ON Facility warning alarm output
Y10
ON OFF
M0
Y10
Facility abnormality Warning alarm
detection ON output

Not possible to switch ON and

OFF with the PLC test while
the QCPU is operating
<In the case of forced ON/OFF of external input>
OFF possible with enforced input
Personal
X0 computer
M100 (GX Developer)
Sensor input OFF
ON and OFFof external output
M0
Y10 possible with enforced output
Facility abnormality Warning alarm Note: Y10 is set at OFF in the output module,
detection ON output
but remains ON with the circuit.

[Forced ON/OFF of external input]

The enforced OFF function can set the system at OFF without disconnecting the external lines when the
sensor remains ON.
[Forced ON/OFF of external output]
By forcibly setting the warning alarm output signal for other facilities to OFF when it remains on during
facility start-up, it is possible to resolve the system error and continue with test operations.

5. Possible to restrict access from external sources (Remote password setting)

(1) The remote password prevents remote users from illegally accessing the QCPU from remote locations (the
remote passwords restricts the writing of parameters, sequence programs and device data.)
The remote password set will be written into the QCPU as a parameter.
[During access via public telephone lines] [During access via Ethernets]

Accessing
Accessing machine
Public (Host station)
machine
telephone line
Modem
Modem
Ethernet

(2) Remote passwords are made possible through combinations of the following modules.
" Serial communication modules of function version B (QJ71C24 (-R2))
" Ethernet modules of function version B (QJ71E71 (-B2))
6. Compatible with MELSECNET/H remote I/O networks
(1) It is compatible with a remote I/O system with the use of Q series I/O.

MELSECNET/H remote I/O network

(2) The MELSECNET/H module (QJ71LP21-25, QJ71BR11) of function version B is necessary to structure a
MELSECNET/H remote I/O network.

[Compatible CPU]
Function Relevant QCPU Relevant GX Developer
Multiple PLC system compatibility " QCPUs with function version B or higher Version 6
(products shipped during and after (SW6D5C-GPPW) or
November 2000) higher
Increased standard RAM capacity " QCPUs with function version B or higher.
(Q12HCPU and Q25HCPU only) " QCPUs with serial numbers of 02092 or
Automatic writing in the standard ROM higher (products shipped during and after
Forced ON/OFF of external inputs/outputs September 2000)
Remote password setting
MELSECNET/H remote I/O network compatible

[Verifying the serial numbers and function versions]

The serial number and function version can be verified from the SERIAL column on the QCPU name plate. The
serial numbers and function versions can also be verified for GX Developers.

SERIAL 02092 -B
Serial number Function version
(first five digits)
[List of configurable functions]
The MELSEC-Q series modules listed below can be used without modification for multiple PLC systems.
" Input modules, output modules, I/O modules, power modules
" Basic base units, additional base units, addition cables
The intelligent function modules that are restricted for use with multiple PLC systems depending on the function
version are listed below.
" Function version A modules can only be controlled with PLC No.1.
" The modules used with PLC No. 2 to 4 of a multiple PLC system should be those of function version B or
later.
Product Type Description
MELSECNET/H module QJ71BR11 10Mbps communication speed-compatible coaxial bus (control station,
normal station, remote master station)
QJ71LP21-25 10Mbps/25Mbps communication speed-compatible duplex optical bus
(control station, normal station, remote master station)
Ethernet module QJ71E71 Ethernet interface module (10BASE-T, 10BASE5)
QJ71E71-B2 Ethernet interface module (10BASE2)
Serial communication QJ71C24 RS-232, RS-422/485, 1 channel each
module QJ71C24-R2 RS-232, 2 channels
CC-Link module QJ61BT11 Master station, local station
FL-net module QJ71FL71 FL-net (OPCN-2) interface module
Intelligent communication QD51 BASIC program, 2 channels of RS232C
module QD51-R24 BASIC program, 1 channel of RS232C, 1 channel of RS-422
Analog/digital conversion Q64AD Analog input (voltage, current), 4 channels
module Q68ADV Analog input (voltage), 8 channels
Q68ADI Analog input (current), 8 channels
Digital/analog conversion Q62DA Analog output, 2 channels (voltage, current)
module Q64DA Analog output, 4 channels (voltage, current)
Temperature control module Q64TCTT Temperature control module, thermocouple input, transistor output
Q64TCTTBW Temperature control module with disconnection detection function
Thermocouple input, transistor output
Q64TCRT Temperature control module, platinum temperature-measuring resistor
input, transistor output
Q64TCRTBW Temperature control module with disconnection detection function
Platinum temperature-measuring resistor input, transistor output
Positioning module QD75P1 Pulse train open collector output, 1 axis
QD75P2 Pulse train open collector output, 2 axes
QD75P4 Pulse train open collector output, 4 axes
QD75D1 Pulse train differential output, 1 axis
QD75D2 Pulse train differential output, 2 axes
QD75D4 Pulse train differential output, 4 axes
Refer to the data book for details on the possibility of using AnS series I/O modules and special function
modules.
[Manuals]
Manual name Manual shipment type IB/SH No. Type code
QCPU(Q mode) User’s Manual
Sold separately SH-0080038-B 13JL98
(Functions Explanation/Proguram Fundamentals)
QCPU(QMode)/QnACPU Programming Manual
Sold separately SH-0080039-C 13JF58
(Common Instructions)

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