• SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • (Always read these instructions before using this equipment.) Before using this product, please read this manual and the relevant manuals introduced in this manual carefully and pay full attention to safety to handle the product correctly. The instructions given in this manual are concerned with this product.
[INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS] CAUTION • Use the PLC in an environment that meets the general specifications contained in the user's manual of the CPU module to use. Using this PLC in an environment outside the range of the general specifications may cause electric shock, fire, malfunction, and damage to or deterioration of the product.
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[STARTING AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS] CAUTION • Do not disassemble or modify the modules. Doing so could cause failure, malfunction injury or fire. • Switch all phases of the external power supply off when mounting or removing the module. Not doing so may cause failure or malfunction of the module. The system that uses the QnPHCPU allows you to change a module online.
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the MELSEC-Q series PLC. Before using the equipment, please read this manual carefully to develop full familiarity with the functions and performance of the Q series PLC you have purchased, so as to ensure correct use. Please forward a copy of this manual to the end user.
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3.4.14 CH scaling range upper/lower limit values (buffer memory address 62 to 77: Un\G62 to 77)................3-22 3.4.15 CH scaling width upper/lower limit values (buffer memory address 78 to 85: Un\G78 to 85)................3-22 3.4.16 CH warning output upper/lower limit values (buffer memory address 86 to 101: Un\G86 to 101) ..............
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8.2.5 Disconnection detection flag (XC) has turned on................8- 3 8.2.6 Temperature conversion value cannot be read ................8- 4 8.2.7 Temperature conversion value is abnormal ..................8- 4 8.2.8 Checking the Q64RD status using GX Developer system monitor..........8- 5 APPENDIX App.- 1 to App.- 19 Appendix 1 Reference Resistance Values of Platinum Temperature-Measuring Resistors ....App.- 1...
About the Generic Terms and Abbreviations Unless otherwise specified, this manual uses the following general terms and abbreviations. Abbreviation/general terms Description of the abbreviation/general terms Q64RD Abbreviation of Q64RD thermocouple input module ® Personal computer IBM PC/AT or compatible computer with DOS/V.
This user's manual provides the specifications, handling, programming procedures and others of the Q64RD platinum temperature-measuring resistor temperature input module (abbreviated to the Q64RD) used with the MELSEC-Q series CPU module (hereafter abbreviated to the PLC CPU). The Q64RD is a module for connection of four-conductor type platinum temperature-...
MELSEC-Q 1.1 Features (1) 4 channels of temperatures measured by one module One Q64RD module can measure temperatures of four channels. It can also convert the detected temperature measurement values into scaling values (ratios (%)). (2) Setting of conversion enable/disable You can make a conversion enable/disable setting for each channel.
1 OVERVIEW MELSEC-Q 1.2 Functions Added by Function Version C Ther functions added Added by the function Version C Q64RD are listed below. Item Function overview Reference section You can change the module without stopping the system. Online module change Chapter 7 The PLC CPU of function version C or later is required.
(2) Base Unit in which the conversion module can be installed The Q64RD can be installed in any I/O slot ( 3) of the base unit. However, a power shortage may occur depending on the combination with other installed modules and the number of modules used, so always take into consideration the power supply capacity when installing modules.
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2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSEC-Q (5) Software packages supported Correspondence between systems which use Q64RD and software packages are as shown below. The GX Developer is necessary when using a Q64RD. Software Version GX Developer GX Configurator-TI Single PLC system Version 7 or later Q00J/Q00/Q01CPU Version 1.10L or later...
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSEC-Q 2.2 How to Check the Function Version and Software Version This section describes how to check the function version of the Q64RD and the GX Configuration-TI software version. (1) How to check the function version of the Q64RD (a) To check the version using the "SERIAL column of the rating plate"...
3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 Performance Specifications The following are the performance specifications of the Q64RD. 3.1.1 Performance specification list Item Specifications Number of channels 4 channels Temperature 16-bit, signed binary data (-2000 to 8500: Value to the first decimal place...
3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.1.2 Specifications for Connection of Platinum Temperature-Measuring Resistor This section explains the specifications for connection of the Q64RD and platinum temperature-measuring resistors. (1) For 3 conductor type The conductor resistance value should satisfy the condition of 1) + 2) max.
3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.2 Function List The following table lists the Q64RD functions. Item Description Refer To This function allows temperature data to be imported by connecting a Temperature conversion platinum temperature-measuring resistor. Section 3.4.6 function Temperature data are 16-bit signed binary (-2000 to 8500), 32-bit signed binary (-200000 to 850000) and stored into buffer memory.
3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.2.1 Temperature conversion system There are two temperature conversion systems, sampling processing and averaging processing. (1) Sampling processing A temperature input value is converted into a temperature one by one and its digital output value is stored into buffer memory. Sampling processing time varies with the number of used channels (number of channels set to enable temperature conversion).
This section describes the I/O signal assignment and signal functions. 3.3.1 I/O signal list The following are the I/O signals of the Q64RD. The I/O numbers (X/Y) given in this chapter and later assume that the first I/O number of the Q64RD is set to 0.
A/D Conversion Completed Signal (XE) 1 Occurs if program operation is not completed within the intended time due to a hardware fault of the Q64RD. The RUN LED of the Q64RD goes off when a watchdog timer error occurs. 3 - 6...
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3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q Device No. Signal Name Description [In offset/gain setting mode] (1) This signal is used as an interlock condition to turn ON/OFF the User range write request (YA) when the value at completion of offset/gain setting adjustment is registered.
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3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q Device No. Signal Name Description (1) This signal (XE) turns on when the temperature conversion values of all channels enabled for conversion are stored into buffer memory after power-on or hardware reset. (2) When averaging processing is performed, this signal also turns on when the temperature conversion values are stored into buffer memory after completion of averaging processing.
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3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q (2) Output signals Device No. Signal name Description (1) This signal is made valid in the offset/gain setting mode. (2) This signal corrects the temperature conversion value to be an offset temperature set value when it is on. Offset (3) When this signal turns on while the Gain Setting Request on the same channel is on Setting Request...
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3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q POINT When the User range write request (YA) is turned ON in the normal mode with conversion enabled, the Q64RD restores the user range. User range write status signal (XA) User range write request (YA) During restoration...
3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4 Buffer Memory 3.4.1 Buffer memory assignment This section describes the assignment of the Q64RD buffer memory. Addresses Addresses Description Description Hex. Dec. Hex. Dec. Conversion enable/disable designation R/W CH1 scaling range lower limit value (L) CH1 averaging time/count...
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3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q Addresses Addresses Description Description Hex. Dec. Hex. Dec. CH2 warning output upper lower limit value Mode switching setting 3-wire type CH1 Industrial shipment settings offset input value CH2 warning output upper upper limit value 3-wire type CH1 Industrial shipment settings offset input value 3-wire type CH1 Industrial shipment settings gain CH3 warning output lower lower limit value...
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3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q Addresses Addresses Description Description Hex. Dec. Hex. Dec. 4-wire type CH2 Industrial shipment settings offset 4-wire type CH3 User range settings gain input input value value 4-wire type CH2 Industrial shipment settings offset 4-wire type CH3 User range settings gain input input value value 4-wire type CH2 Industrial shipment settings gain...
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Should data be written to any of those addresses using a sequence program, we cannot guarantee the functions of the Q64RD. 3 Data must be written to buffer memory under the interlock conditions (buffer memory write conditions) of the following I/O signals.
3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.2 Conversion enable/disable designation (buffer memory address 0: Un\G0) (1) You can make setting to enable/disable temperature conversion on each channel. (2) Specifying unused channels as "conversion disabled" prevents unnecessary disconnection detection and also reduces sampling time. (3) The Operation Condition Setting Request (Y9) must be turned on/off to make the conversion enable/disable designation valid.
3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.3 CH averaging time/count (buffer memory addresses 1 to 4: Un\G1 to 4) (1) Set the averaging time or averaging count for each channel specified for averaging processing (buffer memory address 9: Un\G9). (2) Setting can be made within the following ranges. Time-specified averaging processing: 160 to 5000ms Count-specified averaging processing: 4 to 62500 times If you set any value outside the range, it will result in an error and operation will be...
3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.5 A/D conversion completed flag (buffer memory address 10: Un\G10) (1) You can check whether the channels specified for conversion enable succeeded in normal temperature conversion. (2) You can make check on each channel using the A/D conversion completed flag. (3) The A/D conversion completed flag is cleared when the Operation Condition Setting Request (Y9) is turned from ON to OFF.
3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.7 Error code (buffer memory address 19: Un\G19) (1) When the Q64RD has detected a set value or operation procedure error, the corresponding error code is stored. (2) The error code is stored as a 16-bit binary value.
3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.9 Warning output enable/disable designation (buffer memory address 47: Un\G47) (1) This area is used to set whether a warning will be output or not per channel. (2) The Operation Condition Setting Request (Y9) must be turned on/off to make the warning output enable/disable designation valid.
3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.11 Disconnection detection flag (buffer memory address 49: Un\G49) (1) The disconnection detection flag of the corresponding channel turns to 1 when the disconnection of the platinum temperature-measuring resistor or conductor is detected. (2) Disconnection detection is made on only the channels specified for conversion enable.
3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.12 CH scaling value (buffer memory address 50 to 53: Un\G50 to 53) (1) The temperature conversion value within the scaling range set for the CH scaling range upper/lower limit values (buffer memory address 62 to 69: Un\G62 to 69) is scaled to the scaling width set for the CH scaling width upper/lower limit values (buffer memory address 78 to 85: Un\G78 to 85) and the result is stored.
3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.13 CH temperature measurement value (32 bit) (buffer memory address 54 to 61: Un\G54 to 61) (1) The "temperature-measuring resistance value" input from the platinum temperature-measuring resistor is converted into a "temperature value" to detect a temperature. (2) The value of the measured temperature to the third decimal place is multiplied by 1000 and the result is stored into buffer memory in 32-bit signed binary.
3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.16 CH warning output upper/lower limit values (buffer memory address 86 to 101: Un\G86 to 101) (1) Set the measurement temperature range (0.1 increments) on each channel. (2) The warning output range region can be set in four steps of the warning output upper upper value, upper lower value, lower upper value and lower lower value.
• By giving the user range write request, the offset and gain values are stored into the E PROM of the Q64RD and will not be erased at power-off. • Error compensation may also be made using general resistor or the like instead of inputting a temperature directly to the temperature-measuring resistor.
3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.18 Mode switching setting (buffer memory addresses 158 to 159: Un\G158 to 159) Set the values of the mode to which you want to switch. After setting the values, turning the operation condition setting request (Y9) from OFF to ON switches to that mode.
4 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q 4 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION 4.1 Handling Precautions (1) Do not drop the module or subject it to heavy impact. (2) Do not remove the PCB of the module from its case. Doing so may cause the module to fail.
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4 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q 4.2 Setup and Procedures before Operation Start Module mounting Mount the Q64RD in the specified slot. Wiring Wire external devices to the Q64RD. Intelligent function module switch settings Perform settings using GX Developer (see Section 4.5).
4 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q 4.3 Part Identification Nomenclature This section explains the names of the Q64RD parts. Terminal Block Layout Q64RD Terminal number Signal name ERROR (FG) Q64RD Number Name and Appearance Description Indicates the operating status of the Q64RD.
The wiring precautions and examples of module connection are provided below. 4.4.1 Wiring Instructions In order to optimize the functions of the Q64RD and ensure system reliability, external wiring that is protected from noise is required. Please observe the following precautions for external wiring: (1) Use separate cables for the AC control circuit and the external input signals of the Q64RD to avoid the influence of the AC side surges and inductions.
4 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q 4.4.2 External Wiring (1) For 4 conductor type Bare crimping sleeve for copper wire (JIS C 2806 or equivalent) Connected inside module To "SLD" Detail terminal To earth terminal of enclosure 4 - 5 4 - 5...
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4 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q (2) For 3 conductor type (3) For 2 conductor type When 4 conductor type is selected in switch 3 of intelligent function module switch setting When 3 conductor type is selected in switch 3 of intelligent function module switch setting 4 - 6 4 - 6...
4 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q 4.5 Switch Setting for Intelligent Function Module The settings for the intelligent function module are performed using the I/O assignment settings for GX Developer. (1) Setting item The intelligent function module switches consist of switches 1 to 5 and are set using 16 bit data.
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MELSEC-Q (2) Operating procedure Start the settings with GX Developer assignment setting screen. (a) I/O assignment setting screen Set the following for the slot in which the Q64RD is mounted. The type setting is required; set other items as needed.
4 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q 4.6 Offset/Gain Setting Perform offset/gain settings in the procedure given in Section 4.6 (1). When the industrial shipment setting is used, offset/gain setting is not necessary. If the utility package is installed, perform the offset/gain settings according to the procedure described in Section 5.6.2 or Section 5.6.3 4 - 9 4 - 9...
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4 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q (1) Offset/gain setting START Enter the gain value of the channel to be adjusted. Q64RD Platinum temperature Switch to the offset/gain -measuring resistor ERROR setting mode. 500[ Alternatively, enter the value using a general resistor.
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The offset/gain value of the channel where the error has occurred is not written to the Q64RD. ( 1: indicates the corresponding channel number.) • Module Ready Signal (X0) turns from OFF to ON when the offset/gain setting mode switches to the normal mode by the dedicated instruction (G.OFFGAN) or...
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(2) Program examples The program in the dotted area of (a) is common to (a), (b) and (c). In this example, the I/O numbers of the Q64RD are X/Y0 to X/YF. • Offset request ................M0 • Gain request ................M1 •...
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4 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q When switching the mode using the setting of the mode switching setting (buffer memory addresses 158, 159: Un\G158, Un\G159) and operation condition setting request (Y9) Sets 4144 to buffer memory address 158. Switches to offset/gain Sets 964 to buffer memory setting mode...
(2) The data for which initial setting has been completed is registered in the parameters for the PLC CPU, and automatically written to the Q64RD when the PLC CPU changes to the RUN status. (1) Set the automatically refreshed Q64RD buffer memory channel-by-channel.
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MELSEC-Q Reference Function Description section Monitors and tests the buffer memory and I/O signals for the Q64RD. • Module Ready Signal • Disconnection Detection Signal • Operating Condition Setting Completed Signal • Warning Output Signal • Operating Condition Setting Request •...
5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q 5.2 Installing and Uninstalling the Utility Package See "Method of installing the MELSOFT Series" attached with the utility package regarding the install and uninstall operation for the utility package. 5.2.1 User precautions The following provides the precautions on using the GX Configurator-TI: (1) Important safety information Since GX Configurator-TI is add-in software for GX Developer, read "Safety Precautions"...
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The number of parameter settings that can be set for one module in the GX Configurator-TI is as shown below. Object Module Initial setting Automatic refresh setting Q64RD 5 (Fixed) 17 (Maximum number of settings) Example) Counting the number of parameter settings in the automatic refresh setting The number of settings in this one line is counted as one setting.
5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q 5.2.2 Operating environment The operating environment of the personal computer where the GX Configurator- TI is used is explained. Item Peripheral devices Installation (Add-in) destination Add-in to GX Developer Version 4 (English version) or later ®...
5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q 5.3 Explanation of Utility Package Operation 5.3.1 How to perform common utility package operations (1) Available control keys Special keys that can be used during operation of the utility package and their applications are shown in the table below. Name of key Application Cancels a newly entered value when entering data in a cell.
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5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q (b) Steps 1) to 3) shown in Figure 5.1 are performed using the following operations. 1) Operating from GX Developer. [Project] [Open existing project] / [Save project] / [Save project as] 2) Operating from the utility parameter setting module selection screen. [File] [Open file] / [Save file] 3) Operating from GX Developer.
5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q 5.3.3 Starting the intelligent function module utility [Purpose of setting] Start the intelligent function module utility from GX Developer, and display the module selection screen for the intelligent function module utility parameter setting. The screens for performing initial setting, automatic refresh setting and monitor/test module selection (selecting the module for which monitoring/testing is to be performed) can be started from this screen.
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PLC. (b) Set the target PLC CPU using GX Developer [Online] [Transfer setup]. (c) When the Q64RD is installed to the remote I/O station, use "Read from PLC" and "Write to PLC". (3) Checking for the required utility Start I/O No.
5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q 5.4 Initial Setting [Purpose of setting] Make initial setting for operating the Q64RD on each channel. Refer to Section 5.1 for the initial setting parameter types. This initial setting makes sequence program setting unnecessary. [Startup procedure] "Start I/O No.
5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q 5.5 Automatic Refresh Settings [Purpose of setting] Sets the buffer memory for the Q64RD to be automatically refreshed. [Startup procedure] "Start I/O No. " "Package name" "Module model name" Auto refresh [Setting screen] [Explanation of items]...
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5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q (2) Explanation of command buttons A file containing the screen contents is created in text file Make text file format. Confirms the setting data and ends the operation. End setup Cancels the setting data and ends the operation. Cancel POINT The automatic refresh settings are stored in the intelligent function module...
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(4) After entering the average number of times, press the Enter key. At this point, nothing has been written to the Q64RD. (5) Select the setting value fields that were specified in steps 1 to 4 while holding down the Ctrl key.
Execute test button. (c) Error handling Confirm that the ERROR LED for the Q64RD is off. If the ERROR LED is lit, click on Close , check the error code on the monitor screen, and then perform the offset/gain settings again.
Note that if settings are written while offset/gain settings are incomplete, the status at that point will be written to the module. (a) Write to the Q64RD Select "Request" from the Setting (value) field for User Range Write Request, and click the Execute test button.
5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q (c) Error handling Confirm that the ERROR LED for the Q64RD is off. If the ERROR LED is lit, click on Close , check the error code on the monitor screen, and then perform the offset/gain settings again.
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5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q (b) Select all the Setting value fields of 3/4-wire type CH Industrial shipment settings offset/gain input value/3/4-wire type CH User range settings offset/gain input value/3/4-wire type CH User range settings offset/gain set value, and click the Execute test button. When write is completed, the set values are displayed in the Current value fields of 3/4-wire type CH Industrial shipment settings offset/gain input...
6 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q 6 PROGRAMMING This chapter describes Q64RD programs. 6.1 Programs Used in Normal System Configuration System configuration used to describe programs (1) System configuration X/Y0 X/YF (2) Program conditions This program reads the digital values of temperature conversions made on CH.1 to CH.3 of the Q64RD.
6 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q 6.1.1 Program example used when utility package is used (1) Operation of utility package (a) Initial setting (refer to Section 5.4) Set CH.1 for sampling process, CH.2 for average process per 500 times, and CH.3 for average process per 1000ms. (b) Automatic refresh settings (refer to Section 5.5) Set the CH.1 to CH.3 temperature measurement values and error code.
6 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q (2) Program example Read of conversion completed flag Read of CH1 temperature measurement value (16 bit) Read of CH2 temperature measurement value (16 bit) Read of CH3 temperature measurement value (16 bit) Read of disconnection detection flag Processing at CH1 disconnection detection Processing at disconnection detection Turns ON error clear request (YF).
This program was written for the CPU on the remote master station to read the digital values of temperature conversions made on CH.1 to CH.3 of the Q64RD. Sampling process is performed on CH.1, average process on CH.2 per 500 times, and average process on CH.3 per 1000ms.
6 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q 6.2.1 Program example used when utility package is used (1) Operation of GX Developer (a) Setting of CPU parameters • Network type :MNET/H (remote master) • First I/O No. :0000 • Network No. • Total number of (slave) stations :1 •...
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6 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q (b) Automatic refresh settings (refer to Section 5.5) Set the CH.1 to CH.3 temperature measurement values and error code. (c) Write of intelligent function module parameters (refer to Section 5.3.3) Write the intelligent function module parameters to the CPU module. Perform this operation on the parameter setting unit selection screen.
6 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q 6.2.2 Program example used when utility package is not used (1) Operation of GX Developer (Setting of CPU parameters) • Network type : MNET/H (remote master) • First I/O No : 0000 • Network No • Total number of (slave) stations : 1 •...
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6 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q (2) Program example Master station baton pass status check Master station data link status check Remote I/O station baton pass status check Remote I/O station data link status check Remote I/O station parameter communication status check Master module status check Conversion enable/disable setting CH1 sampling processing CH2 averaging time/count...
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6 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q Read of conversion completed flag Read of CH1 to CH3 temperature measurement values (16 bit) Read of CH1 temperature measurement value (16 bit) Read of CH2 temperature measurement value (16 bit) Read of CH3 temperature measurement value (16 bit) Read of disconnection detection flag Processing at disconnection detection Processing at CH1 disconnection detection...
If the other system is unavailable, execute restoration by performing write to the buffer memory. 7.1 Online Module Change Conditions The CPU, Q64RD, GX Developer and base unit given below are needed to perform an online module change. (1) CPU The Q12PHCPU or Q25PHCPU is needed.
7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7.2 Online Module Change Operations The following gives the operations performed for an online module change. CPU operation : Executed : Not executed GX Configurator (Intelligent function module FROM/TO Dedicated Device (User operation) Initial instruction operation) Monitor/ refresh...
7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7.3 Online Module Change Procedure There are the following online module change procedures depending on whether the user range setting has been made or not, whether the initial setting of GX Configurator- AD has been made or not, and whether the other system exists or not. Range setting Initial setting Other system...
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7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q (2) Dismounting of module After choosing [Diagnosis] - [Online module change] on GX Developer to enter the "Online module change" mode, double-click the module to be changed online to display the "Online module change" screen. Click the "Execution"...
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7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q (3) Mounting of new module Mount a new module to the same slot and connect the external wiring. After mounting the module, click the [Execution] button and make sure that the "RUN" LED is lit. Module Ready (X0) remains OFF. (4) Operation check To make an operation check, click the [Cancel] button to cancel control resumption.
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7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q Click the [Close] button to close the System monitor screen. Monitor the temperature measurement values (16 bits) (buffer memory addresses 11 to 14: Un\G11 to 14) or temperature measurement values (32 bits) (buffer memory addresses 54 to 61: Un\G54 to 61) to check that proper conversion has been made.
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7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q (5) Resumption of control After choosing [Diagnosis] - [Online module change] on GX Developer to redisplay the "Online module change" screen, click the [Execution] button to resume control. The FROM/TO instruction for the module resumes. The "Online module change completed"...
7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7.3.2 When factory setting is used and initial setting was made with sequence program (1) Conversion disable Set the Conversion enable/disable designation (buffer memory address 0: Un\G0) for all channel conversion disable and turn Operation Condition Setting Request (Y9) from OFF to ON to stop conversion.
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7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q Click the "Execution" button to enable a module change. If the following error screen appears, click the [OK] button, dismount the module as-is, and mount a new module. After confirming that the "RUN" LED of the module has turned off, disconnect the external wiring and dismount the module.
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7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q (4) Operation check To make an operation check, click the [Cancel] button to cancel control resumption. Click the [OK] button to leave the "Online module change" mode. Click the [Close] button to close the System monitor screen. 7 - 10 7 - 10...
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7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q Referring to (1), enable the conversion of the channels to be used, and monitor the temperature measurement values (16 bits) (buffer memory addresses 11 to 14: Un\G11 to 14) or temperature measurement values (32 bits) (buffer memory addresses 54 to 61: Un\G54 to 61) to check that proper conversion has been made.
7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7.3.3 When user range setting is used and initial setting was made with GX Configurator-TI (other system is available) (1) Conversion disable Set the Conversion enable/disable designation (buffer memory address 0: Un\G0) for all channel conversion disable and turn Operation Condition Setting Request (Y9) from OFF to ON to stop conversion.
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7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q Click the "Execution" button to enable a module change. If the following error screen appears, the user range cannot be saved. Click the [OK] button, dismount the module as-is, and perform the operation in Section 7.3.4 (2)(c) and later. After confirming that the "RUN"...
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7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q After mounting the module, click the [Execution] button and make sure that the "RUN" LED is lit. Module Ready (X0) remains OFF. (4) Operation check To make an operation check, click the [Cancel] button to cancel control resumption.
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7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q Click the [Close] button to close the System monitor screen. Monitor the temperature measurement values (16 bits) (buffer memory addresses 11 to 14: Un\G11 to 14) or temperature measurement values (32 bits) (buffer memory addresses 54 to 61: Un\G54 to 61) to check that proper conversion has been made.
7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q (5) Resumption of control After choosing [Diagnosis] - [Online module change] on GX Developer to redisplay the "Online module change" screen, click the [Execution] button to resume control. The FROM/TO instruction for the module resumes. The "Online module change completed"...
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7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q After making sure that "Disable" is displayed in the Current value field of Conversion Enable/Disable Setting, set "Request" in the Setting value field of Operation Condition Setting Request on the Monitor screen, and click the [Execute test] button to stop conversion.
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7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q (2) Dismounting of module After choosing [Diagnosis] - [Online module change] on GX Developer to enter the "Online module change" mode, double-click the module to be changed online to display the "Online module change" screen. Click the "Execution"...
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7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q After confirming that the "RUN" LED of the module has turned off, disconnect the external wiring and dismount the module. POINT Always dismount the module. If mounting confirmation is made without the module being dismounted, the module will not start properly and the "RUN" LED will not be lit.
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7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q Click the [Close] button to close the System monitor screen. On the pass data screen of GX Configurator-TI, set the prerecorded values and make a pass data write request. (Refer to Section 5.6.4.) Monitor the temperature measurement values (16 bits) (buffer memory addresses 11 to 14: Un\G11 to 14) or temperature measurement values (32 bits) (buffer memory addresses 54 to 61: Un\G54 to 61) to check that proper conversion has been made.
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7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q (5) Resumption of control After choosing [Diagnosis] - [Online module change] on GX Developer to redisplay the "Online module change" screen, click the [Execution] button to resume control. The FROM/TO instruction for the module resumes. The "Online module change completed"...
7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7.3.5 When user range setting is used and initial setting was made with sequence program (other system is available) (1) Conversion disable Set Conversion enable/disable designation (buffer memory address 0: Un\G0) for all channel conversion disable and turn the operation condition setting request (Y9) from OFF to ON to stop conversion.
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7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q Click the "Execution" button to enable a module change. If the following error screen appears, the user range cannot be saved. Click the [OK] button, and perform the operation in Section 7.3.6 (2)(c) and later. After confirming that the "RUN"...
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7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q After mounting the module, click the [Execution] button and make sure that the "RUN" LED is lit. Module Ready (X0) remains OFF. (4) Operation check To make an operation check, click the [Cancel] button to cancel control resumption.
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7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q Click the [Close] button to close the System monitor screen. Referring to (1), enable the conversion of the channels to be used, and monitor the temperature measurement values (16 bits) (buffer memory addresses 11 to 14: Un\G11 to 14) or temperature measurement values (32 bits) (buffer memory addresses 54 to 61: Un\G54 to 61) to check that proper conversion has been made.
7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7.3.6 When user range setting is used and initial setting was made with sequence program (other system is unavailable) (1) Conversion disable Set Conversion enable/disable designation (buffer memory address 0: Un\G0) for all channel conversion disable and turn the operation condition setting request (Y9) from OFF to ON to stop conversion.
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7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q (2) Dismounting of module After choosing [Diagnosis] - [Online module change] on GX Developer to enter the "Online module change" mode, double-click the module to be changed online to display the "Online module change" screen. Click the "Execution"...
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7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q After confirming that the "RUN" LED of the module has turned off, disconnect the external wiring and dismount the module. POINT Always dismount the module. If mounting confirmation is made without the module being dismounted, the module will not start properly and the "RUN" LED will not be lit.
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7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q Click the [Close] button to close the System monitor screen. Choose [Online] - [Debug] - [Device test] on GX Developer and set the values prerecorded in Section (2) to the buffer memory. Turn the user range write request (YA) from OFF to ON to restore the user set values to the module.
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7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q The "Online module change completed" screen appears. 7.4 Range Reference Table The range reference tables are given below. Address (Decimal) Description Reference value CH.1 CH.2 CH.3 CH.4 3-wire type Industrial shipment settings offset input Factory-set offset digital value (theoretical value: 15133) value 3-wire type Industrial shipment settings offset input Factory-set offset digital value (theoretical value: 15133)
7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7.5 Precautions for Online Module Change The following are the precautions for online module change. Always perform an online module change in the correct procedure. A failure to do so can cause a malfunction or failure. If an online module change is made with the user range setting, the accuracy after that will fall to about less than 1/3 of the accuracy before that.
This chapter explains the natures of errors which occur during use of the Q64RD and troubleshooting. 8.1 Error Code List If an error occurs during write or read of data to or from the PLC CPU, the Q64RD writes the corresponding error code to the buffer memory address 19 (Un\G19). Error Code...
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4: Upper lower limit value > upper upper limit value POINT • If two or more errors have occurred, the code of the error found by the Q64RD first is stored. The latter errors are not stored. • The error can be cleared by turning on the error clear request (YF).
8 TROUBLESHOOTING MELSEC-Q 8.2 Troubleshooting 8.2.1 RUN LED is extinguished Check Item Remedy Confirm that the supply voltage of the power supply module is within Check that power is supplied. the rated range. Calculate the current consumption of the CPU, I/O, intelligent Check that the capacity of the power supply module is sufficient.
8 TROUBLESHOOTING MELSEC-Q 8.2.6 Temperature conversion value cannot be read Check Item Remedy Check whether the used channel has been set for conversion Set it for conversion enable in sequence program. disable. Check whether the PLC CPU is set for STOP. Set the PLC CPU for RUN.
8 TROUBLESHOOTING MELSEC-Q 8.2.8 Checking the Q64RD status using GX Developer system monitor When the Q64RD detail information is selected in GX Developer system monitor, error code can be checked. (1) Operating GX Developer [Diagnostics] [System monitor] "Select Q64RD" Module Detailed Information...
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8 TROUBLESHOOTING MELSEC-Q (3) H/W information (a) H/W LED information The LED ON status is displayed. LED name Status RUN LED 0000 : Indicates that LED is unlit. ERROR LED 0001 : Indicates that LED is lit 8 - 6 8 - 6...
APPENDIX MELSEC-Q Appendix 2 Function upgrade for the Q64RD The Q64RD of function versions C have more functions than the conventional model (function version B). Appendix 2.1 A comparison of function of the Q64RD The following table indicates the functions supported by the corresponding function versions.
APPENDIX MELSEC-Q Appendix 3 Dedicated Instruction List The following table lists the dedicated instructions that can be used with the Q64RD. Reference Instruction Description section Switches to the offset/gain setting mode. OFFGAN Appendix 3.1 Switches to the normal mode. Reads the offset/gain values of the user range setting to OGLOAD Appendix 3.2...
APPENDIX MELSEC-Q Appendix 3.1 OFFGAN Switches the mode of the Q64RD. (Normal mode to offset/gain setting mode, offset/gain setting mode to normal mode) Usable devices Internal device MELSECNET/H Special Index Constant Set data (System, user) File Direct J \ function...
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MELSEC-Q (3) Program example The following program is designed to switch the Q64RD mounted in the position of I/O number X/Y0 to X/YF to the offset/gain setting mode when M10 is turned ON, and to return it to the normal mode when M10 is turned OFF.
APPENDIX MELSEC-Q Appendix 3.2 OGLOAD Reads the offset/gain values of the user range setting of the Q64RD to the CPU. Usable devices Internal device MELSECNET/H Special Index Constant Set data (System, user) File Direct J \ function register Other register...
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APPENDIX MELSEC-Q Control data (2/5) Device Item Set data Setting range Set by 3-wire type CH1 User range settings (S) + 8 — — System offset input value 3-wire type CH1 User range settings (S) + 9 — — System offset input value 3-wire type CH1 User range settings (S) + 10...
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APPENDIX MELSEC-Q Control data (3/5) Device Item Set data Setting range Set by 3-wire type CH2 Industrial shipment (S) + 31 — — System settings gain input value 3-wire type CH2 User range settings (S) + 32 — — System offset input value 3-wire type CH2 User range settings (S) + 33...
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APPENDIX MELSEC-Q Control data (4/5) Device Item Set data Setting range Set by 3-wire type CH3 Industrial shipment (S) + 54 — — System settings gain input value 3-wire type CH3 Industrial shipment (S) + 55 — — System settings gain input value 3-wire type CH3 User range settings (S) + 56 —...
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APPENDIX MELSEC-Q Control data (5/5) Device Item Set data Setting range Set by 3-wire type CH4 Industrial shipment (S) + 77 — — System settings offset input value 3-wire type CH4 Industrial shipment (S) + 78 — — System settings gain input value 3-wire type CH4 Industrial shipment (S) + 79 —...
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MELSEC-Q (1) Functions (a) Reads the offset/gain values of the user range setting of Q64RD to the CPU. (b) There are two types of interlock signals for the G.OGLOAD instruction: the completion device (D) and the status display device at completion (D) + 1.
APPENDIX MELSEC-Q Appendix 3.3 OGSTOR Restores the offset/gain values of the user range setting stored in the CPU to the Q64RD. Usable devices Internal device MELSECNET/H Special Index Constant Set data (System, user) File Direct J \ function register Other...
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APPENDIX MELSEC-Q Control data (2/5) Device Item Set data Setting range Set by 3-wire type CH1 Industrial shipment (S) + 7 — — System settings gain input value 3-wire type CH1 User range settings (S) + 8 — — System offset input value 3-wire type CH1 User range settings (S) + 9...
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APPENDIX MELSEC-Q Control data (3/5) Device Item Set data Setting range Set by 3-wire type CH2 Industrial shipment (S) + 31 — — System settings gain input value 3-wire type CH2 User range settings (S) + 32 — — System offset input value 3-wire type CH2 User range settings (S) + 33...
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APPENDIX MELSEC-Q Control data (4/5) Device Item Set data Setting range Set by 3-wire type CH3 Industrial shipment (S) + 54 — — System settings gain input value 3-wire type CH3 Industrial shipment (S) + 55 — — System settings gain input value 3-wire type CH3 User range settings (S) + 56 —...
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APPENDIX MELSEC-Q Control data (5/5) Device Item Set data Setting range Set by 3-wire type CH4 Industrial shipment (S) + 77 — — System settings offset input value 3-wire type CH4 Industrial shipment (S) + 78 — — System settings gain input value 3-wire type CH4 Industrial shipment (S) + 79 —...
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(1) Functions (a) Restores the offset/gain values of the user range setting stored in the CPU to the Q64RD. (b) There are two types of interlock signals for the G.OGSTOR instruction: the completion device (D) and the status display device at completion (D) + 1.
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APPENDIX MELSEC-Q (2) Operation error In any of the following cases, an error occurs and the corresponding error code is stored into the completion status area (S)+1. Error code Case resulting in operation error The G.OGSTOR instruction was executed in the offset/gain setting mode.
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Sampling process........... 3- 4 Scaling function ..........3- 3 Scaling range upper/lower limit value... 3-22 Scaling value ..........3-21 Scaling width upper/lower limit value.... 3-22 Setting range ..........3-18 Setup and procedures before operation..4- 2 Status check ........... 8- 5 System monitor ..........
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