Mitsubishi Programmable Controllers

MELSEC-A/QnA Series Transition Guide

From MELSEC-A/QnA Series to

MELSEC-Q Series

Comprehensive, risk-free upgrade solutions

Oct.2017 Edition
 From MELSEC-A/QnA Series
MELSEC-Q Series

Supporting

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Mitsubishi Electric offers a carefully engineered combination of
hardware, software, and support designed to allow you to upgrade
legacy MELSEC-AnS/QnAS Series controller systems to the
current MELSEC-L/Q Series with minimum disruption to your plant
operations.

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 Upgrade Option

Where to find the related information P.5

Technical Bulletin →
Transition Handbook

Replace with the Q Series while reusing the existing programs P.7
A/QnA -> Q Conversion Support Tool → MELSOFT

Replace CPU while keeping existing A Series modules P.11

QA extension base unit →

Replace the main base unit with the Q Series while keeping
the existing extension base unit P.12
QA conversion adapter →

Reuse existing 32-point wiring I/O module with Q Series P.13

Q Series large type base unit/Q Series large type I/O module →

Replace the system to Q Series while reusing existing wiring P.15

A/Q Upgrade Tool/FA Goods (Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.) →

Module for easy replacement P.17

DC input module compatible with 6 mA rated input current →
I/O combined module
High-speed counter module
Analog output positioning module

Reuse existing network cables to build the MELSECNET/H

network system P.18
MELSECNET/H network module (twisted bus type) Network
MELSECNET/H network module (optical loop type, coaxial bus type)
MELSECNET/10 network module (Discontinued in September 2014)

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Replace Q4ARCPU redundant system with Q Series P.20
Q Series QCPU redundant system Redundant
system

Replace A0J2(H) system with Q Series while reusing

the existing wiring P.21
A0J2 renewal tool (Mitsubishi Electric System & Service Co., Ltd.) →

Replace MELSECNET/MINI-S3 with CC-Link while reusing

the existing wiring P.23
A2C shape CC-Link remote I/O module CC-Link
MELSECNET/MINI-S3 I/O module wiring conversion adapter

Add small type AnS/QnAS Series modules in the

large type A/QnA Series system P.25
A-A1S module conversion adapter Modification

Product list P.26

List of products used for upgrade Support
Models in continuous production
Discontinued products
Service availability period

Support P.32
Global FA Centers Support

This catalog uses the following terms unless otherwise noted.

・A/QnA Series: Abbreviation for large types of MELSEC-A Series and MELSEC-QnA Series programmable
controllers
・Q Series: Abbreviation for MELSEC-Q Series Programmable controller
・AnS/QnAS Series: Abbreviation for small types of MELSEC-A Series and MELSEC-QnA Series
programmable controllers

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 At-a-glance technical overview

Technical Bulletin
Large type A/QnA Series 〈Date of discontinuation〉〈Technical bulletin No.〉
A/QnA (large type) ●CPU module End of Sep. 2006 T99-0050
●I/O module End of Sep. 2006 T99-0050
●Special function module End of Sep. 2006 T99-0050
●Data link module (MELSECNET(Ⅱ), End of Sep. 2006 T99-0050
●MELSECNET/B module, etc.)
●MELSEC-I/OLINK master module End of Sep. 2006 T99-0050
●MELSECNET/MINI-S3 master module End of Sep. 2008 T99-0050
●Network module (MELSECNET/10) End of Sep. 2014 FA-A-0141

A2C Series
A2C ●CPU module End of Sep. 2006 T99-0050
●A2C I/O module End of Sep. 2008 T99-0070
●Special function module etc. End of Sep. 2008 T99-0070

Network interface board

MELSECNET(Ⅱ), ●MELSECNET(Ⅱ), MELSECNET/B End of Sep. 2008 T99-0049
MELSECNET/B interface board

A0J2(H) Series
A0J2（H） ●CPU module End of Sep. 2008 T99-0069
●Power supply module End of Sep. 2008 T99-0069
●I/O module End of Sep. 2008 T99-0069
●Special function module etc. End of Sep. 2008 T99-0069

Remote I/O module

Remote I/O module ●MELSECNET/MINI-S3 I/O module End of Sep. 2008 T99-0070
●MELSEC-I/OLINK I/O module End of Sep. 2014 FA-A-0142

Please refer to the Technical Bulletin "Repair acceptance of discontinued models (FA-A-0049)" for the repair acceptance
period of the above discontinued products.

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In-depth technical documentation resource

Transition Handbook
Transition from MELSEC-A/QnA (Large Type) Series to Q Series Handbook
●Fundamentals L(NA)08043ENG
●Intelligent Function Modules L(NA)08046ENG

Transition from MELSEC-A/QnA (Large Type) Series,

AnS/QnAS (Small Type) Series to Q Series Handbook
●Network Modules L(NA)08048ENG
●Communication Modules L(NA)08050ENG

Transition from MELSEC-A0J2H Series to Q Series Handbook

L(NA)08060ENG

Transition from MELSECNET/MINI-S3, A2C (I/O) to CC-Link Handbook

L(NA)08061ENG

Transition from MELSEC-I/OLINK to AnyWire DB A20 Handbook

L(NA)08263ENG

Transition from MELSEC-I/OLINK to CC-Link/LT Handbook

L(NA)08062ENG

Transition of CPUs in MELSEC Redundant System Handbook

（Transition from Q4ARCPU to QnPRHCPU）
L(NA)08117ENG

MELSEC-A/QnA (Large), AnS/QnAS (Small)Transition Examples

L(NA)08121ENG

● For the products shown in handbooks for transition, catalogs, and transition examples, refer to the manuals for
the relevant products and check the detailed specifications, precautions for use, and restrictions before
replacement.
For the products manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Electric System & Service
Co., Ltd., and other companies, refer to the catalog for each product and check the detailed specifications,
precautions for use, and restrictions before use.
The manuals and catalogs for our products, products manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.,
and Mitsubishi Electric System & Service Co., Ltd., are shown in Appendix of each handbook for transition.
● Products shown in this handbook are subject to change without notice.

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 *1
A/QnA -> Q Conversion Support Tool

Minimize program conversion efforts by

A/QnA -> Q Conversion Support Tool

A/QnA -> Q Conversion Support Tool

■Complete conversion from A/QnA program to Q program is supported by this tool.
 It easily helps to find and correct non-completed conversion parts.

Convert A/QnA programs to Q programs

with the GX Developer's PLC Type Change function.
PLC Type Change
A/QnA program Q program
GX Developer*2
Original project Converted project

Enter the configuration information on the existing A/QnA special function modules.

Point
1
●By specifying module names, the
X/Y devices and buffer memory
addresses are converted (when
the programs are compatible)

A/QnA -> Q Conversion Support Tool

Output
Differences between the two programs and
guidance on how to complete the
conversion are displayed.
Differences HTML conversion
between two programs guidance file

<See   on p. 8.> <See  on p. 9-10.>

●A list of unconverted instructions and devices is

●No need to manually compare the
Point Point displayed.
existing program with the converted
2 program! 3 ●Information on recommended products for
unconvertible special function modules is displayed.

*1: This support tool applies to ladder programs only.

Conversion from AnS/Q2AS(H) programs to Q programs is also supported.
To perform PLC Type Change to an Universal model QCPU module, the version 1.06 or later is required.
*2: GX Developer does not support the PLC type change to High-speed Universal model QCPU.
Please change the PLC type by the following application and method.
①GX Developer: Convert PLC type to Universal model QCPU then save the project data.
②A/QnA -> Q Conversion Support Tool: Output "Differences between two programs" and "HTML conversion guidance file".
③GX Developer: Correct "Differences between two programs" referring to "HTML conversion guidance file".
④GX Works2: Open "Differences between two programs"(Project - Open Other data - Open Other project) and
 change the PLC type to High-speed Universal model QCPU.
7 Note: For the acquisition of A/QnA -> Q Conversion Support Tool, please contact your local Mitsubishi Electric
sales office or sales representative.
 A0J2 Conversion Support Function
■ACPU ladder programs, which are not supported by GX Developer, are converted into the GPPA format.
The ACPU ladder programs, which are not supported by GX Developer, are read and converted into the GPPA format,
which are supported by GX Developer.

Convert the ACPU ladder programs,

which are not supported by GX Developer, A/QnA -> Q Conversion Support Tool
into the GPPA format and save. Helps converting the A Series ladder
programs into Q Series ladder programs.

Read from PLC

ACPU not A0J2 conversion GPPA format file
supported by support function
GX Developer *1
For the programmable controller
supported by GX Developer
*1：A0J2CPU, A1CPU, A2CPU, A52GCPU, A3CPU, A3VCPU, A73CPU, A3HCPU, A3MCPU

Q programs with differences highlighted

■The differences between two programs can be modified directly.
This prevents mistakes and improves the conversion efficiency.


<Differences highlighted>

Statement for unconverted devices̶＃

 The original device and a default device are displayed as shown below. Each ladder containing an uncovered device is
displayed.
[Example] #00001 BCDP D9001 → SD1255 (#00001 is a search keyword from the guidance file.)

Statement for unconverted instructions̶%

 The original instruction and a default instruction are displayed as shown below. Each ladder containing an uncovered
instruction is displayed.
[Example] ％00000 ASC ABCDEFG D100 → OUT SM1255 (%00000 is a search keyword from the guidance file.)

Statement of special function module processes̶!

 For the special function module instructions (FROM, DFRO, TO, DTO and instructions using X/Y devices), a message
requesting review is displayed. For the X/Y devices and buffer memory addresses, their original and modified
statuses are displayed.
[Example] !00001 SpecialFunctionModuleProcess! Refer to ReviewInformation
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(!00001 is a search keyword from the guidance file.)
 A/QnA -> Q Conversion Support Tool

HTML conversion guidance file

■Easy comparison of performance specifications before and after a replacement.
Detailed information is displayed hierarchically in your Internet Explorer. Information on the differences between the two
programs and the conversion guidance file can be linked together.

[Example] Special function module processes which need to be reviewed

Click "By special function module name" in the

Click the recommended module name
"Programs for special function modules necessary
next to "The recommended modules
in review" row.
that can be replaced."

The module performance comparison can be confirmed.

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■Details of unconverted special relays and registers can be displayed, improving conversion
 efficiency.

[Example] Special relays and registers which are not converted in the Q program

Click "Device no. order" in the

"Special relay/special register
not been converted in PLC
type changing" row.

The modified contents can be confirmed.

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 For Large Type A/QnA Series

QA Extension Base Unit ( QA65B

  )
QA68B

Replace A/QnA Series CPU with Q Series CPU

while keeping existing A/QnA Series moduleｓ

■Gradual transition from A/QnA Series to Q Series (Q mode).

●Construct a new system that is controlled by the Q Series CPU (Q mode) while keeping the existing large type A
Series modules installed to a QA6□B extension base unit. The A/QnA Series modules can gradually be replaced to
fully build a Q Series system.

Q Series
Q Series

Step 1 Step 2
Entire replacement
with the Q Series modules
Q Series
extension cable

QA extension base
Existing large type A Series (QA65B/QA68B)

Existing large type A power supply module, ●Remove the QA extension base unit (QA65B/
I/O modules, and other modules can be QA68B) when all modules have been replaced
utilized; wiring is left as it is. with Q Series equivalents.

●The QA6□B extension base units are compatible with the High Performance model QCPUs, and Universal model
QCPUs*1(including High-speed Universal model QCPUs). Basic model QCPUs, process CPUs, redundant CPUs or
remote I/O stations are not compatible.
●Please refer to the "QA65B/QA68B Extension Base Unit User's Manual (IB(NA)-0800158)" for details of modules
that can be installed onto on the QA6□B extension base units.

*1: Universal model QCPU, whose first 5-digit serial number is 13102 or later, is compatible with the base unit.

■Reduce conversion effort by using the same I/O addresses

When reusing existing modules with a Q Series CPU, it is not required to change the I/O number of the existing
modules. For new module(s) on the main base unit, assign a subsequent number that comes after the existing
module numbers in the I/O assignment settings. This can greatly reduce the program modification time.
Q35B
0 1 2 3 4
QJ71LP21-25
QJ61BT11N
Q00UCPU

QY41P
QX41

QX41

0 1 2 3 4
AJ61BT11

AJ71LP21
A3NCPU

Replaced Newly added

AX41

AY41

AX41

modules (A to Q) modules

QA6□B or A6□B
(with QA conversion adapter)
5 6 7 8 9
Empty

Empty
AX41

AY41

AX41

Replace the incompatible A/QnA modules with the Q Series modules.

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QA Conversion Adapter (QA6ADP)

Replace the main base unit with the Q Series while

keeping the existing A/QnA extension base unit

■Install a QA conversion adapter to use the existing A/QnA Series extension base units
with a Q Series CPU.

Q Series
main base system

Replace the A/QnA Series CPU

with a Q Series CPU. Q Series
extension cable

A/QnA Series
main base system

Replace the main base

A/QnA Series
unit (A3□B) with the extension extension base system
base unit (QA6□B) and （QA6□B）
reuse existing modules.
Large type A Series
extension cable
Q Series
extension cable

QA6ADP

A/QnA Series A/QnA Series

extension base extension base system
system （A6□B）
Install the QA conversion
adapter (QA6ADP) on the
extension base unit (A6□B)
and reuse existing modules.

Notes

●The QA6ADP adapter cannot be connected to a QA1S extension base unit, which is being used to hold small type AnS/Q2AS Series modules.
●The QA6ADP adapter is compatible with High Performance model QCPUs only. Basic model QCPUs, process CPUs, redundant CPUs, safety
CPUs, Universal model QCPUs*1(including High-speed Universal model QCPUs), and remote I/O stations are not compatible.
●Modules which can be installed to the extension base unit (A6□B) are the same as when QA6□B is used.
●An adapter module mounting bracket is required to install the QA6ADP adapter. Follow the instructions in the user's manual for the installation procedure.
●When an AC input module is installed on the "A5□B" extension base unit (without power supply) using the QA6ADP, either the "A6□B with
QA6ADP" or "QA6□B" extension base unit (with power supply) is required in the system.
*1: Universal model QCPU, whose first 5-digit serial number is 13102 or later, is compatible with Adapter.

Note: Assign the I/O numbers in the following order: Q Series to A Series or A Series to Q Series.
    When the order is mixed (i.e., Q Series → A Series → Q Series), an error will occur in the CPU.

■Example of I/O assignment

Model Type Point Address Model Type Point Address
0 QJ61BT11N Intelli. 32 points 100 5 AX41 Input 32 points 00
1 QJ71LP21-25 Intelli. 32 points 120 6 AY41 Output 32 points 20
Main Extension
base 2 QX41 Input 32 points 140 base 7 Empty 32 points 40
unit unit
3 QX41 Input 32 points 160 8 Empty 32 points 60
4 QY41P Output 32 points 180 9 AX41 Input 32 points 80

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 Q Series Large Type Base Unit,
Q68BL
I/O Module ( Q35BL Q65BL ・ QG69L )
QY11AL
Q38BL
・ ・ QX11L
QX21L
・ QY13L
QY23L
Q55BL QY51PL

Upgrade to Q Series with the existing 32-point I/O wiring

■Minimize wiring modifications by reusing the existing A Series 32-point I/O wiring.
■No need to make new installation holes. The hole size and pitch of the Q Series large type
base units are the same as those of A/QnA Series.

Q Series large type

I/O module

Q Series large type base unit

(includes base adapter) Install directly.
QY23L

FUSE
0
L
A 1
2
3
4
5

Detach the
6
7

wired terminal
8
QX40 1
L 9
A 2
3
B

block or
4
C 5
D
QY23L 6
E 7
F

connector
QX11L 8
U 9
Q12HCP
FUSE 0
QY13L 10
MODE 0 L 11
POW
ER
RUN B 1
L

from the existing

.
ERR 1 2
USE
R A 12
Q62P BAT. 0 2 3 13
BOO
T 1
A 1 3 4 14
0 2 4 2 15
5

I/O module.
1 3
L 3 5 6 16
A 1
2 4 17
2 4 6 7
1 3 5
3 5 7 18
4 6 19
4 2 6 7 8
3 5
7 8 L 9 20
5 21
4 6 L 8
6 9
5COM 7 9 A
22
7 8 A 10 B 23
PULL 6 8
7 9 9 B 11 C
24
USB 8
8
A 10
C 12 D 25
L 9 9 B 11 D 13
E 26
PULL A C 12 E 14 F 27
10 15
B 11 D 13 F 28
2 C E 14 16 29
RS-23 12
15 17
D 13 F 0 30
L 18 31
E 14 COM B16 17 1 19
F 15 0 2 32
18 20 TRIAC /240V QY23L 33
B16 17 1 19
3 21 AC100
0 2 4 0.6A 34
L 20 22 35
18
B 1
19
3 21 5 23
2 4 6 36
22 24 37
20
3 21 5 23 7 25 38
4 6
22 24 26
5 23 7 25 8 27
L
6 COM 26
9 28
24 29
7 25 8 27 A
9 28 B 30
26 31
8 27 A 29 C
L 9 B D 32
28 30
29 C 31 33

Upgrade tool (conversion adapter)

A E
B 30 D 32 F 34
31 33 35
C E
36

manufactured by Mitsubishi
D 32 F 34
33 35 37
E 38
F 34 M 36
35CO 37

Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.

38IAC
36 TR /240V QY23L
37 AC100
0.6A
+ - 38
V QX11L
AC100
A
10m
RELAYV 2A QY13L
AC240 2A

Install directly.
DC24V

Install Q Series QX40

power supply 2
1

Remove the wired

and CPU modules.
3

terminal block
4
5

Q Series
6

Q Series large type

7

from the existing

8
9

I/O modules module

10
11

I/O module.
12
13

14
15

16
17

18
19

20
21

22

Q Series
23

24
25

26

module
27

28
29

30
31

32
33

Q Series large type blank cover (QG69L)

34
35

36
37

(To install a Q Series module on a large type base unit)

38

・Q Series power supply and CPU modules can be used without any modification (Q Series large type blank
cover is not necessary).
・Q Series large type I/O modules can be used with Q Series modules. (Some modules, such as the ones that
occupy two slots, cannot be installed. For details, please refer to Q Series Large Type Base Unit User's
Manual (IB-0800408).)

Notes
●Through the use of Upgrade Tool (manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd., refer to page 15),
terminal block modules that are not compatible with the Q Series large type I/O modules can be installed
without rewiring.
●For compatibility of Q Series large type base unit and upgrade tool, refer to page 16.

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■Q Series large type base unitｓ
Type Model Outline

8 slots, 1 power supply module required,

Q38BL
Q Series large type I/O module supported
Main base unit
5 slots, 1 power supply module required,
Q35BL
Q Series large type I/O module supported

8 slots, 1 power supply module required,

Q68BL
Q Series large type I/O module supported

5 slots, 1 power supply module required,

Extension base unit Q65BL
Q Series large type I/O module supported

5 slots, power supply module not required,

Q55BL
Q Series large type I/O module supported

■Q Series large type I/O modules

Model
Type Existing Q Series Outline
A Series large type
module module

32 points; 100 to 120 V AC; rated input current: 10 mA (100 V AC, 60 Hz);
AX11 QX11L response time: 15 ms or less (OFF to ON), 25 ms or less (ON to OFF);
32 points/common; 38-point terminal block
Input module
32 points; 200 to 240 V AC input; rated input current: 10 mA (220 V AC, 60 Hz);
AX21 QX21L response time: 15 ms or less (OFF to ON), 25 ms or less (ON to OFF);
32 points/common; 38-point terminal block

16-point contact output, 24 V DC/240 V AC, 2 A/point, 16 A/all points,

AY10A
QY11AL all points independent, 38-point terminal block,
AY11A
surge suppressor (varistor 387 to 473 V）

32-point contact output, 24 V DC/240 V AC, 2 A/point, 5 A/common,

AY13 QY13L
Output module 8 points/common, 38-point terminal block

32-point triac output, 100 to 240 V AC, 0.6 A/point, 2.4 A/common,
AY23 QY23L
8 points/common, 38-point terminal block

AY51 32-point transistor output (Sink), 12/24 V DC, 0.5 A/point, 4 A/common,
QY51PL
AY51-S1 16 points/common, 38-point terminal block

Q Series large Blank cover for installing the existing Q Series module on the Q Series large
type blank cover ̶ QG69L
type base unit

Note
●The Q Series large type base units and I/O modules are compatible with High Performance model QCPUs,
Universal model QCPUs*1(including High-speed Universal model QCPUs), and MELSECNET/H remote I/O stations.
The following CPUs and system are not compatible:
・Basic model QCPUs, process CPUs, redundant CPUs, and safety CPUs
・Q00UJCPU
*1: Universal model QCPU, whose first 5-digit serial number is 13102 or later, is compatible

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 A/Q Upgrade Tool/FA Goods
（manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.）

Replace A/QnA Series system with Q Series system

without extensive I/O rewiring

■Upgrade tool
The upgrade tool consists of three components: a conversion adapter, which modifies the existing wiring of the
A/QnA Series input/output/analog/high-speed counter modules to correspond to the Q Series modules; a conversion
adapter support flange, which supports the conversion adapters from the bottom, and a base adapter, which allows
the Q Series base unit to be installed using the installation holes of the A/QnA Series base unit. (The upgrade tool
does not include the Q Series base unit. Please prepare it separately.)

●Remove the large type A/QnA Series programmable controllers along with the base unit, install the base adapter in
the same position, and install Q Series modules. (New installation holes are unnecessary when installing the base
adapter)

●Attach the conversion adapters to the Q Series modules.

●Remove the terminal blocks from the existing large type A/QnA Series modules and attach them to the conversion
adapters. (The existing wiring can be used without modification.)

●FA goods may be used for an I/O module that is not available in the Q Series.

■FA goods
FA goods are useful for system configuration with the Q Series modules. These goods consist of connector/terminal
conversion module, terminal module, and positioning module cable, etc. FA goods can be used when a module
replacement is not available because of the module's specification, etc.

A/QnA Series Q Series Base unit and

compatible modules

Upgrade tool
(Base adapter)

Upgrade tool
(Support flange for
Conversion adapter)
Upgrade tool
(Conversion adapter)

Utilize existing wiring FA goods

of the I/O and other modules.

Y0 to YF
Terminal module
(FA-TH16YRA20)

For the detailed specifications, precautions, and

restrictions of Upgrade Tool, please refer to the
＋ ＋
brochure (SAN C033E-04Z) and the user's manual. −
AC DC−
AC DC
indicator indicator
To obtain the upgrade tool and FA goods,
please contact your local Mitsubishi Electric sales When replacing the A/QnA Series I/O module
office or representative. with the Q Series I/O module, the FA goods
connector/terminal conversion module and
15 terminal module can also be used.
Compatibility of Q Series large type base unit
and Upgrade Tool

■Compatibility of Q Series large base unit and Base Adapter/Conversion Adapter

Item Q Series large type base unit*1 Base adapter/conversion adapter*2

Same width as the large type Same width as Q Series base unit
Slot width of base unit*3
A Series base unit (37.5 mm) (27.4 mm)
Power supply module Q Series power supply module ○ ○
Basic model QCPU × ○
High Performance model QCPU ○ ○
CPU module
Installable Process CPU × ○
module Universal model QCPU ○*4 ○

・I/O module Q Series large type I/O modules*5 ○ ×

・Intelligent function Q Series module (occupies 1 slot) ○*7 ○
module Q Series module (occupies 2 slots) × ○
For terminal block type 16-point I/O module (occupies 1 slot) ○*7 ○
For terminal block type 32-point I/O module (occupies 1 slot) ○*7 △*9
Conversion For terminal block type 32-point I/O module (occupies 2 slots) × △*10
adapter *6 For high-speed counter module ○* 7
△*9
For analog module (occupies 1 slot) ○* 7
△*9
For analog module (occupies 2 slots) × △*10
Connection of Q/QA/QA1S extension base unit* 8
○ ○

○: Applicable (installable) △: Applicable with restrictions (installable) ×: Not Applicable (Not installable)

*1：Q Series large type base units can be used with Q *8：High Performance model QCPUs and Universal model
Series base units. QCPUsNote (include High-speed Universal model QCPUs)
*2：The base adapter manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric can be connected to the QA/QA1S extension base unit.
Engineering Co., Ltd. is to be installed to the Q Series *9：If the size of cable connected to the terminal block is
base unit. larger than 1.25 mm2, ERNT-AQTX41, AQTY41,
*3：Check the installation conditions before using the AQTX81, AQTY81, AQT68AD, AQT68ADN, AQT68DA,
upgrade tool, because wiring space is reduced due to and AQTD61 modules may have a difficulty in installation.
a decrease in the module's width. In this case, secure wiring space by leaving empty slots
in between modules. For example, install modules on slot
A/QnA Series module Q Series module No. 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, and leave slot No. 1, 3, 5, 7 empty. If the
number of slots is insufficient, consider using the Q
Series large type base unit.
0 0

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
A A 0 0 0 0 0
B B 1 1 1 1 1
C C 2 2 2 2 2
D D 3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
E E 5 5 5 5 5
F F 6 6 6 6 6
7 7 7 7 7
8 8 8 8 8
9 9 9 9 9
A A A A A
B B B B B
C C C C C
D D D D D
E E E E E
F F F F F

37.5 27.4

*4：Q00UJCPU is not compatible. *10：When using two Q Series modules with the existing
*5：The common terminal arrangement and electrical specifications wiring terminals using conversion adapters.
are same as that of large type A Series I/O module. For example, when replacing an A616AD module with
*6：Since the conversion adapters are to be installed onto the two Q68ADV(I) modules.
Q Series modules, the specifications and functions are
same as that of the Q Series modules. (Please check the
Q68ADV(I)
transition handbook, since the specifications and functions
are different from that of large type A Series module)
*7：Q Series large type blank cover (QG69L) is required.
Some modules are not compatible. (Some exceeds 98
mm height.) For details, please refer to the Q Series
Large Type Blank Cover User's Manual (IB-0800408). Conversion
adapter
Note: Universal model QCPU, whose first 5-digit serial number
Existing A616AD terminal block
is 13102 or later, is compatible with the base units.
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 Module for Easy Replacement

A wide range of Q Series modules facilitate the replacement

■DC input module compatible with 6 mA rated input current

DC input modules compatible with 6 mA rated input current are available.
When replacing large type A Series modules and utilizing the external devices as they are, the existing Q Series
modules may not receive signals sent from external devices, such as proximity sensors, due to incompatibility with
low-rated input current, and thus, external resistors need to be installed.
With the QX41-S2 and QX81-S2 modules, which are compatible with 6 mA rated input current, external resistors are
no longer required. (The existing external devices can be utilized after replacing modules.)
Comparison of QX41-S2/QX81-S2 with large type A/QnA Series modules
Specification
Item
A/QnA Series ｍodel Q Series replacement model
Positive common type AX41 AX42 QX41-S2*1 QX41
Model
Negative common type AX81 AX82 QX81-S2*1 QX81
Number of input points 32 64 32 32

Rated input 24 V DC Approx. 10 mA Approx. 7 mA Approx. 6 mA Approx. 4 mA

current 12 V DC Approx. 4 mA Approx. 3 mA (N/A) (N/A)
*1 The pin arrangement is same as that of the existing A/Q Series connector type module.
Use Conversion Adapter manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd. when replacing a large type A
Series 32-point terminal block module.

■I/O combined module * A module with sequential I/O numbers

QX41Y41P's I/O assignment is the same as that of large type A Series I/O combined module, AH42. This module can be
used as the I/O module on the programmable controller side when using A0J2 Upgrade Tool (manufactured by
Mitsubishi Electric System & Service Co., Ltd., refer to page 23) to replace the A0J2(H)CPU．
It is not necessary to change the programs when replacing AH42 or A0J2(H)CPU. (Minimize the need to modify programs)

(QH42P) (AH42, QX41Y41P)

Input(X) Output(Y) Input(X) Output(Y)

00 X00 Y00 00 X00

to to 32 points to Blank 32 points
1F X1F Y1F 1F X1F

20 Y20
Blank to 32 points
3F Y3F

Same I/O numbers are used for input and output Sequential I/O numbers are used for input and output

■High-speed counter module

These high-speed counter modules are used to replace the large type A Series high-speed counter
modules (AD61 and AD61-S1) and have the same input filtering system and counting speed.
Modules can be replaced without being restrained by the specifications of existing pulse generators (e.g. an encoder).
Counting speed switch setting A/QnA Series ｍodel Q Series replacement model
50K PPS AD61 QD62-H01
10K PPS AD61-S1 QD62-H02

■Analog output positioning module

The positioning module realizes servo motor control with a high-resolution encoder, and is compatible with a 1 Mpps
maximum input pulse (x10 compared to the conventional module).
Replace the positioning module while keeping the existing external devices such as servo amplifiers.
Positioning mode A/QnA Series ｍodel Q Series replacement model
Position control mode
AD70 QD73A1
Speed/position control switchover mode
Note: The number of occupied points may differ between the existing and newly replacing modules.
If the number of occupied points differs, set the start I/O number of the replacing module same with the start I/O
number of the existing module to reuse the existing programs.
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MELSECNET/H Network Module
Reuse existing network cables to build the
MELSECNET/H network system

■MELSECNET/H Network module (twisted bus type)

The existing twisted pair cables of MELSECNET/B data link system can be used to build the MELSECNET/H network
system when replacing A/QnA Series modules with Q Series modules. Modules are replaced without modifying the
previously laid network cables. Network system with an even higher speed can also be configured by replacing the
twisted pair cables with CC-Link cables.

Control station Normal station Normal station Normal station Normal station Normal station

Terminating Utilize existing MELSECNET/B twisted pair cables Terminating

resistor resistor

Model Outline

QJ71NT11B MELSECNET/H network module (twist bus type)

■MELSECNET/H Network module (optical loop type, coaxial bus type)

Gradual transition from the existing A/QnA modules in MELSECNET/10 network system to Q Series with
MELSECNET/H(10) network system is possible.*1
For both the PLC-to-PLC network and the remote I/O network, the transition can be completed by the step-by-step
replacement from A/QnA Series modules to Q Series modules.*1

A1 A1 Q1

A2 A5 Ｑ2 A5 Q2 Q5
MELSECNET MELSECNET MELSECNET
/10 /10 /H（10）

A3 A4 Q3 A4 Q3 Q4
【Before transition】 【Transitional step】 【Transition completed】

A/QnA
Step-by-step replacement from AnS/QnAS modules to Q Series *1*2 An Series system Qn Q Series system

●PLC to PLC network, remote I/O network ●Remote I/O network

A/QnA Series model Q Series transition model A/QnA Series model Q Series transition model
AJ71LP21 AJ72LP25
QJ71LP21-25 *2
QJ72LP25-25 *3
AJ71QLP21 AJ72QLP25
AJ71LP21G AJ72LP25G
QJ71LP21G *2
QJ72LP25G *3
AJ71QLP21G
AJ72QLP25G
AJ71QLP21S QJ71LP21S-25 *2
AJ72BR15
AJ71BR11
AJ72QBR15
AJ71QBR11 QJ72BR15 *3
QJ71BR11 *2
AJ72LR25 *1
AJ71LR21 *1
AJ71QLR21 *1 AJ72QLR25 *1
*1 : The Q Series modules do not support the MELSECNET/10 coaxial loop system; therefore, step-by-step replacement is not possible. The coaxial loop
system should be replaced with the coaxial bus system, optical loop system or twisted bus system at once.
*2 : The Q Series remote master station is not compatible with the A/QnA Series remote I/O stations, and therefore the master station should be replaced
with Q Series remote master station after replacing the entire A/QnA Series remote I/O stations with the Q Series stations.
*3 : When mixing the A/QnA Series and Q Series modules on the same network, please use this product whose first 5-digit serial number is 15012 or later.

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 MELSECNET/10 Network Module
(production continued)

Replace MELSECNET(Ⅱ) system with Q Series

MELSECNET/H(10) system using existing wiring

■Step-by-step transition from the A/QnA Series and Q Series combined system to the Q Series system.
MELSECNET(Ⅱ) system can be replaced with the MELSECNET/10 system while reusing the existing cable installations.
Following the network replacement, A/QnA Series systems are replaced with Q Series stations as needed in a
step-by-step manner.
Note that in the MELSECNET/H system, the PLC-to-PLC network stations and the remote I/O network stations
cannot be mixed. For the transition, use the normal stations (local stations) only instead of remote I/O stations.
Furthermore, the step-by-step transition is not possible if the network includes a combination of A/QnA Series and
Q Series stations, because A/QnA Series system does not support MELSECNET/H twisted bus network system.

A1 A1 Q1 Q1

A2 A5 A2 A5 A2 A5 Q2 Q5
MELSECNET MELSECNET MELSECNET MELSECNET
（Ⅱ） /10 /10 /H(10)

A3 A4 A3 A4 Q3 A4 Q3 Q4

【Before transition】 【Transition step 1】 【Transition step 2】 【Transition completed】

(One or more AnU or QnA CPU modules
are required as a control station.)
A/QnA
An Series system

Qn Q Series system

Replace MELSECNET(Ⅱ) data link modules at all stations

with MELSECNET/10 network modules, and then switch For stations that are to be changed from the
the network system over to MELSECNET/10. A/QnA Series system to the Q Series system,
・Change the MELSECNET(Ⅱ) master station to the MELSECNET/10 replace the programmable controllers to Q Series,
control station. and set them as MELSECNET/10 normal stations.
Note: For CPU modules (AnN CPU and AnA CPU) that cannot be
set as the MELSECNET/10 control stations, please
By gradually replacing the A/QnA Series system
consider changing to the Q Series CPU module. with the Q Series system, the transition to the Q
・Set the MELSECNET(Ⅱ) local stations to the MELSECNET/10 Series system will be completed.
normal stations.
・The transition step 1 may be skipped depending on the replacement
procedure.

Model
Type
Control/normal station

Small Type AnS/QnAS Series A1SJ71LP21

MELSECNET/10 network module A1SJ71BR11 ＋ A1ADP-SP
＋ A1SJ71QLP21
A-A1S module conversion adapter A1SJ71QBR11

*1: The production was discontinued in September 2014. For the details, please refer to Technical Bulletin No.FA-A-0141.

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 Q Series Redundant System
Select the best Q Series redundant system
configuration for the application

■Easily replace the existing Q4ARCPU redundant system to the QCPU redundant system.

A61RP
A4UCPU
Control system Standby system
Redundant CPU Redundant CPU
A4UCPU
A61RP

Main base unit

Tracking cable

Extension cable

Extension base unit

Configuration options
Redundant type
Q4ARCPU redundant system extension base unit
・Local I/O system （Q65WRB）
(with extension base unit)
Extension cable
・MELSECNET/10 Redundant type extension base unit
PLC to PLC network (for the first extension base unit)
・MELSECNET/10 Remote I/O network
remote I/O network

PLC to PLC
network Redundant power extension base unit

Control system Standby system Control system Standby system

Redundant CPU Redundant CPU Redundant CPU Redundant CPU

Tracking cable Tracking cable

MELSECNET/H PLC to PLC network MELSECNET/H remote I/O network

Q25HCPU
POWER QJ71LP21-25
QX42-S1 Q25HCPU
MODE
QX42-S1 POWER Q12HCPU
RUN QY42P QJ71LP21-25
ERR QY42P
MODE
MODE
QX42-S1
USER
RUN QY42P
BAT
ERR RUN
QY42P
USER ERR
BOOT
BAT USER
BOOT BAT
BOOT

PULL

PULL
PULL

PULL

PULL
USB

USB
USB

RS-232

RS-232
RS-232

Normal station Normal station

Remote I/O station Remote I/O station

■Network modules of MELSECNET/H PLC to PLC network and remote I/O network can be installed to the Q Series
redundant CPU main base. (They can be used together.)
A wide variety of system is constructed to suit the needs of the control target.

■Realizes local I/O system equivalent to Q4ARCPU using the redundant type extension base
unit.
■Up to 63 modules can be installed using the redundant type extension base unit.
■Fast system switching time at approx. 50 ms in the redundant local I/O system, remarkable
improvement compared to the Q4ARCPU redundant system (300 ms + 1 scan time).

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 A0J2 Renewal Tool
（manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric System & Service Co., Ltd.）

Replace A0J2(H) system with Q Series system

using the existing wiring

■A0J2 renewal tool features

The A0J2 renewal tool is used to replace the A0J2(H) system with Q Series system. It consists of an interface
module to which the existing wiring terminal block can be installed, and a base adapter that can be installed using the
existing installation holes.
A variety of installation methods is available to fit the installation space.

■Interface module features

The interface module has DC to relay output conversion and AC to DC input conversion functions. Hence, replacement
is possible together with Q Series connector type DC I/O modules.
Dedicated cables are used to connect the interface module to Q Series I/O modules.

【After upgrade】

On-board installation
Suitable when there is enough
depth. Stack the programmable
controller on the existing panel
face.

Note: Depth of 236 mm or

【Before upgrade】 more is required (when
two interface modules
are stacked).

Adjacent installation
Suitable when there is enough
space above existing modules.
Install the programmable
controller above the interface
module(s).

Note: Space of 92 mm or
more from the top of the
existing modules is
required.

A0J2(H) CPU module

Standalone installation
A0J2(H) Series I/O module Install the programmable
controller separately.

Note: For the AnS Series,

the standalone
installation only.

For detailed specifications, precautions, and restrictions of the A0J2 renewal tool, please refer to the brochure
(X900904-165) and user's manual. For further information, please contact your local Mitsubishi Electric sales
office or sales representative.

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■Structure
[Example] 2-level on-board installation

Q Series programmable controller

Mounting plate （To fix programmable

controllers: 3-slot and 5-slot）

Mounting frame （2-level, for on-board installation）

Terminal block （for 100/200 V AC relay）

Interface module（for 24□/28□□）

Interface module（for 56□□）

Shape after assembly

Base adapter （for 56□□）Large width base adapter 

indicates a part of the programmable controller fixing frame set.

■Basic configuration
【Before upgrade】 【After upgrade】
Q Series programmable controller A0J2 renewal tool*2
A0J2(H) Series programmable controller
・Main base unit(Q33B) ・Interface module
・CPU module ＋
・Power supply module(Q62P)*1 ・Programmable controller fixing frame set*3
・I/O module
・CPU module ・Programmable controller connection cable
・I/O module

*1: The interface modules except for some models require 24 V DC power supply. If the Q62P is not used, provide a
separate external power supply.
*2: See the following list for the applicable interface module.
*3: Includes a base adapter, mounting plate, mounting frame, terminal block, and power supply cable.

Discontinued model Replacement interface module Discontinued model Replacement interface module

A0J2-E32A SC-A0JQIF-32A A0J2-E28DS SC-A0JQIF-28DS

Input module
A0J2-E32D SC-A0JQIF-32D A0J2-E28DT SC-A0JQIF-28DT

A0J2-E24R SC-A0JQIF-24R A0J2-E56AR SC-A0JQIF-56AR

Output module A0J2-E24S SC-A0JQIF-24S I/O module A0J2-E56AS SC-A0JQIF-56AS

A0J2-E24T SC-A0JQIF-24T A0J2-E56DR SC-A0JQIF-56DR

A0J2-E28AR SC-A0JQIF-28AR A0J2-E56DS SC-A0JQIF-56DS

I/O module A0J2-E28AS SC-A0JQIF-28AS A0J2-E56DT SC-A0JQIF-56DT

A0J2-E28DR SC-A0JQIF-28DR

1. When upgrading to the Q Series module, programs do not need to be modified if the I/O combined module "QX41Y41P
(32-point input for the first half and 32-point output for the second half)" is used. (Refer to page 17)
2. The A0J2 renewal tool can be used to replace MELSECNET/MINI compact type I/O modules
(AJ35PTF-□ (such as 28AR and 56DR)) with CC-Link modules.
3. For products that are not described (such as connection cables for programmable controller), please contact your local
Mitsubishi sales office or representative
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 A2C Shape CC-Link Remote I/O Module
Replace A2CCPU and NET/MINI-S3 I/O modules with
CC-Link modules using the existing NET/MINI-S3 wiring

■The simple replacement process helps minimize the upgrade time.

The installation size is the same as that of A2C I/O modules; existing terminal block can be installed
directly.

After replacing
the module,
attach the wired
terminal block.*1

Remove the wired

terminal block from
the existing I/O
module.

*1：The communication cables and power cables need to be rewired.

Alternative model
Discontinued model
Model Outline
AX41C Terminal block type, 24 V DC input, 32 points,
AJ65DBTB1-32D
AX81C positive/negative common shared

AY51C AJ65DBTB1-32T1 Terminal block type, 0.5 A transistor output, 32 points, sink

Terminal block type, 24 V DC input, 16 points, positive common

AX40Y50C AJ65DBTB1-32DT1
0.5 A transistor output, 16 points, sink

AY13C AJ65DBTB1-32R Terminal block type, relay output, 32 points

AX40Y10C Terminal block type, 24 V DC input, 16 points;

AJ65DBTB1-32DR
AX80Y10C relay output, 16 points

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MELSECNET/MINI-S3 I/O Module
Wiring Conversion Adapter
Replace NET/MINI-S3 system with CC-Link network
system while reusing the existing NET/MINI-S3 wiring

■Wiring adapter terminal blocks eliminate the need to rewire.

[Example] Replacing AJ35TB2-16D with AJ65BTB2-16D using a 34-pin conversion adapter

【Before replacement】 【After replacement】

MELSECNET/MINI-S3 I/O module Replace with the CC-Link I/O module
input module (AJ35TB2-16D) (AJ65BTB2-16D)

Wiring
conversion
adapter

Remove the terminal block of the

CC-Link I/O module, and then install
the conversion adapter.

No modification is necessary
for I/O wiring since the
Rewire the CC-Link cables
existing terminal block of the
and power cables only.
MELSECNET/MINI-S3 I/O
module can be used.

Discontinued model Alternative model

Model
Type Model Remarks (restrictions)
Alternative module Conversion adapter
Wiring conversion adapter *1: The overall size is increased
AJ35TB1-16D AJ65BTB1-16D for 26-point terminal block*1 due to addition of the adapter
A6ADP-1MC16D to the alternative module.
Input module
Wiring conversion adapter *2: Additional wiring to CTL+
AJ35TB2-16D AJ65BTB2-16D for 34-point terminal block*1 (External power supply for
A6ADP-2MC16D output) is required.
Wiring conversion adapter
Output module AJ35TB1-16T AJ65BTB1-16T for 26-point terminal block*1, *2
A6ADP-1MC16T

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 For Large Type A/QnA Series

A-A1S Module Conversion Adapter

( A1ADP-XY
A1ADP-ＳＰ For special function module)
: For I/O module
:

Use small type AnS/QnAS Series modules when

additional modules are required for the A/QnA system

■For a system with free I/O points and slots

Large type A Series base unit

●Select a small type AnS/QnAS module having the required functions.

●Use the A-A1S module conversion adapter to install the small type
AnS/QnAS module on the large type A/QnA Series base unit.
* Select a small type AnS/QnAS module having the required functions.

A-A1S module conversion adapter (A1ADP-□)

Small type AnS/QnAS Series I/O module, special function module, etc.

■For a system with free I/O points and slots Large type A/QnA Series base unit

●Select CC-Link modules with equivalent functionality

to replace the A/QnA Series module.
●Use an A-A1S module conversion adapter to install a
small type AnS CC-Link master/local module on the
A Series base unit and add CC-Link modules.

A-A1S module
conversion adapter
A module in the existing system needs to be (A1ADP-□)
removed to install a CC-Link system master/local
station when there are no free slots or I/O points.
Small type AnS/QnAS
The functionalities of the removed module can be
Series CC-Link
compensated by adding CC-Link remote modules.
master/local module
(A1SJ61(Q)BT11)

CC-Link remote
I/O module

●Up to three A-A1S module conversion adapters can be used per base unit.
●A-A1S module conversion adapters are compatible with the QA extension base unit and the large type A Series
extension base unit (when QA conversion adapter (QA6ADP) is install).
●For details of applicable CPU modules, installable modules, and supported adapters for each module, refer to
the following manual.
・Product manual: A-A1S Module Conversion Adapter User’ s Manual (IB-0800352-E or later version)
25 ●The production of the AnS/QnAS (small type) Series was discontinued at the end of September 2014 (except
few models including the AnS/QnAS Series CC-Link master/local module).
Product List

List of products used for upgrade

Extension base unit
Type Model Outline

QA1S51B 1 slot, for AnS Series modules (power supply module not required)
QA1S65B 5 slots, for AnS Series modules
QA(1S) extension
QA1S68B 8 slots, for AnS Series modules
base unit
QA65B 5 slots, for A Series modules
QA68B 8 slots, for A Series modules

QA conversion adapter
Type Model Outline

QA conversion Adapter for connecting large type A/QnA extension base unit as QCPU
QA6ADP
adapter extension base unit

Q Series large type base unit

Type Model Outline

8 slots, 1 power supply module required, for the Q Series large type I/O
Q38BL
modules
Main base unit
5 slots, 1 power supply module required, for the Q Series large type I/O
Q35BL
modules
8 slots, 1 power supply module required, for the Q Series large type I/O
Q68BL
modules
Extension 5 slots, 1 power supply module required, for the Q Series large type I/O
Q65BL
base unit modules
5 slots, power supply module not required, for the Q Series large type I/O
Q55BL
modules

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 Product List

Q Series large type I/O module

Type Model Outline

32 points, 100 to 120 V AC, rated input current: 10 mA (100 V AC, 60 Hz),
QX11L response time: 15 ms or less (OFF to ON), 25 ms or less (ON to OFF),
32 points/common, 38-point terminal block
Input module
32 points, 200 to 240 V AC, rated input current: 10 mA (220 V AC, 60 Hz),
QX21L response time: 15 ms or less (OFF to ON), 25 ms or less (ON to OFF),
32 points/common, 38-point terminal block
16-point contact output, 24 V DC/240 V AC, 2 A/point, 16 A/all points,
QY11AL all points independent, 38-point terminal block,
surge suppressor (varistor 387 to 473 V）
32-point contact output, 24 V DC/240 V AC, 2 A/point, 5 A/common,
QY13L
8 points/common, 38-point terminal block
Output module
32-point triac output, 100 to 240 V AC, 0.6 A/point, 2.4 A/common,
QY23L 8 points/common, 38-point terminal block
32-point transistor output (Sink), 12/24 V DC, 0.5 A/point, 4 A/common,
QY51PL 16 points/common, 38-point terminal block
Q Series large Blank cover for installing the existing Q Series module on the
QG69L
type blank cover Q Series large type base unit

DC input module
Type Model Outline

32 points, 24 V DC, rated input current: approximately 6 mA, positive common type,
32 points/common, response time: 1 ms/5 ms/10 ms/20 ms/70 ms or less
QX41-S2
(Set by the CPU parameter at the initial setting of 10 ms for both ON to OFF
and OFF to ON)
DC input module
32 points, 24 V DC, rated input current: approximately 6 mA, negative common type,
32 points/common, response time: 1 ms/5 ms/10 ms/20 ms/70 ms or less
QX81-S2
(Set by the CPU parameter at the initial setting of 10 ms for both ON to OFF
and OFF to ON)

I/O combined module

Type Model Outline

Input specifications (positive common type)

32 points, 24 V DC, 32 points/common,
response time: 1 ms/5 ms/10 ms/20 ms/70 ms or less
(Set by the CPU parameter at the initial setting of 10 ms for both ON to OFF
and OFF to ON)
I/O combined Output specifications (sink type)
QX41Y41P
module 32 points, 24 V DC, 0.1 A/point, 2 A/common,
response time: 1 ms or less (OFF to ON), 1ms or less (ON to OFF, rated load,
resistance load)
Number of occupied I/O points:
64 points (32-point input for the first half and 32-point output for the second half)

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High-speed counter module
Type Model Outline
High-speed counter module for replacing the AD61
QD62-H01 (with the same input filtering system and counting speed)
High-speed
counter module High-speed counter module for replacing the AD61-S1
QD62-H02 (with the same input filtering system and counting speed)

Analog output positioning module

Type Model Outline
1-axis analog output type
Analog output
Position control mode
positioning QD73A1
(positioning control, two-phase trapezoidal positioning control)
module
Velocity/position control switchover mode

MELSECNET/H network module

Type Model Outline
MELSECNET/H
twisted bus type QJ71NT11B MELSECNET/H twisted pair cable, single bus, for control/normal station
network module

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 Product List

Q Series redundant system extension base unit

Type Model Outline
Redundant system
Q65WRB 5 slots, for Q Series modules
extension base unit

A2C shape CC-Link remote I/O module

Type Model Outline
Input: 32 points, 24 V DC (positive/negative common [sink/source]),
AJ65DBTB1-32D
terminal block 1-wire type, response time: 10 ms
Output: 32 points, 12/24 V DC, 0.5 A transistor output (sink),
AJ65DBTB1-32T1
terminal block 1-wire type (low leakage current type)

CC-Link remote Input: 16 points, 24 V DC (positive common), 1-wire type, high-speed

I/O module response, response time: 10ms
(Screw/2-piece AJ65DBTB1-32DT1 Output: 16 points, 24 V DC (0.5A), transistor output (sink) terminal block
terminal block, 1-wire type (low leakage current type)
dustproof type)
Output: 32 points, 24 C DC/240 V AC (2A) relay
AJ65DBTB1-32R output, terminal block 1-wire type
Input: 16 points, 24 V DC (positive/negative common [sink/source]),
response time: 10 ms
AJ65DBTB1-32DR
Output: 16 points, 24 V DC/240 V AC, 2 A relay output,
terminal block 1-wire type

MELSECNET/MINI-S3-CC-Link wiring conversion adapter

Type Model Outline
26-pin conversion adapter, 1-wire type, 16-point input
A6ADP-1MC16D
CC-Link module dedicated adapter
MELSECNET/
MINI-S3-CC-Link 34-pin conversion adapter, 2-wire type, 16-point input
A6ADP-2MC16D
wiring conversion CC-Link module dedicated adapter
adapter
26-pin conversion adapter, 1-wire type, 16-point input
A6ADP-1MC16T
(with CTL + terminal)CC-Link module dedicated adapter

A-A1S module conversion adapter

Type Model Outline
Adapter for installing the small type AnS/QnAS Series I/O module on a large
For I/O modules A1ADP-XY
type A/QnA base unit and QA extension base unit
For special Adapter for installing the small type AnS/QnAS Series special function module
A1ADP-SP
function modules on a large type A/QnA base unit and QA extension base unit

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 Models in continuous production
The production of the A/QnA Series products except the following modules has been discontinued since September 2006.
Note: In accordance with the continuation of production, model names may be changed.

Power supply module

Type Model

A61PN*
1

Large type A/QnA Series power supply module

A61RP
If using power supplies other than the above, please consider switching over to one of the above models.
*1: A61PN is a replacement of A61P/A61PEU/A61P-UL.

Battery
Type Model

Battery A6BAT

Only some models of the MELSEC-A/QnA (Large Type) Series are still in limited production. However, the
EN61131-2:2003 certification has expired, so the CE Declaration for models still in production has been withdrawn.
(Technical Bulletin No. FA-A-0071)

Discontinued products
Date of
Discontinued products
discontinuation
●CPU module ●I/O module ●Special function module
Large type A Series/ ●Data link module (MELSECNET(Ⅱ), MELSECNET/B module, etc.) End of Sep. 2006
Large type QnA Series ●MELSECNET/MINI-S3 master module
●MELSECNET/10 network module ●MELSEC-I/OLINK master module End of Sep. 2014

●CPU module End of Sep. 2006

A2C Series
●A2C I/O module ●Special function module etc. End of Sep. 2008

Network interface
●MELSECNET(Ⅱ), MELSECNET/B interface board End of Sep. 2008
board

●CPU module ●Power supply module ●I/O module

A0J2(H) Series End of Sep. 2008
●Special function module etc.

●MELSECNET/MINI-S3 I/O module End of Sep. 2008

Remote I/O module
●MELSEC-I/OLINK I/O module End of Sep. 2014

Note: The production of the AnS/QnAS Series was also discontinued at the end of September 2014.

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Service availability period

2005 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 '15 '16 '17 '18 '19 '20 '21 '22

Service Service availability period (7 years)

availability
period*1
Production discontinued End of service
Products (Sep. 2006) (Sep. 2013)
discontinued
at the end of
Sep. 2006
Schedule Service availability period (7 years)
for spare
productｓ*2
Start of order Production discontinued End of service
acceptance (Sep. 2008) (Sep. 2015)
(Sep. 2006)

Products
Service Service availability period (7 years)
discontinued
availability
at the end of
period*1
Sep. 2008 Production discontinued End of service
(Sep. 2008) (Sep. 2015)

Products
Service Service availability period (7 years)
discontinued
availability
at the end of
period*3
Sep. 2014 Production discontinued End of service
(Sep. 2014) (Sep. 2021)

*1: For details of the service availability period of discontinued products, refer to Technical Bulletin No.FA-A-0049.
*2: Production of selected products , which were discontinued at the end of September 2006
(Technical Bulletin No.T99-0050), were extended until end of September 2008 as spare. However, its continued
production has ended as of the end of September 2008.
*3: For details of the service availability period of discontinued products, refer to Technical Bulletin No. FA-A-0141 and
No. FA-A-0142.

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does not provide restrictions and other information related to usage and module The products have been manufactured as general-purpose parts for general industries, and have not
combinations. Before using the products, always read the product user manuals. been designed or manufactured to be incorporated in a device or system used in purposes related to
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whether foreseeable or not, caused by special factors; damage to products other than products where major accidents or losses could occur if the products fail, install appropriate backup
Mitsubishi Electric products; and to other duties. or fail-safe functions in the system.

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MELSEC-A/QnA Series Transition Guide
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