Suggestions For Transition To Q Series - Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC Q Series Handbook

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INTRODUCTION

1.2.2 Suggestions for transition to Q series

(1) Transition to Q series by utilizing existing wiring
Method : Use the upgrade tool manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd. and the
existing mounting hole/terminal block wiring.
Advantage: No need to process additional holes, and the existing wiring is usable.
AnS series I/O module
Terminal block
*1 The terminal block cover (from the old terminal block) must be exchanged.
Remarks
(1) Upgrade tool for transition from the AnS series to the Q series released from Mitsubishi Electric
Engineering Co., Ltd. is composed of the following products.
• Conversion adapter for changing the existing wiring connected to the AnS series I/O module to
wiring for the Q series I/O module
• Base adapter which utilizes the mounting hole of the AnS series base unit for mounting Q
series module
For example, using the conversion adapter allows utilizing the wiring connected to the AnS series
I/O module for the Q series module without change.
For details, refer to the "Upgrade Tool General Catalog" issued by Mitsubishi Electric Engineering
Co., Ltd.
(2) Using outside connection method, the existing wiring for AnS series input/output module
connector type is usable. (No need to change the wiring, only move the connecter to the Q series
module.)
Moreover, it is possible to mount a module used with the upgrade tool on the same base unit.
(3) When the existing extension base unit is A type series, refer to the Transition from MELSEC-A/
QnA (Large Type) Series to Q Series Handbook (Fundamentals).
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Remove the existing terminal block (with wiring)
and mount it.
Q series I/O module
Conversion adapter
Base
adapter