Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC Q Series Handbook page 25

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INTRODUCTION
(3) Utilizing the AnS size Q series large type base unit
Method: Mount on the alternative model by using the AnS size Q series large type base unit and by
utilizing the terminal block of existing AnS series terminal block module through the
upgrade tool manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.
Advantage: No need to process additional holes, and the existing wiring is usable.
Q series large type base unit (AnS series size)
Q series
module
Q series large type blank
cover (AnS series size)
*1
(a) Wiring time is greatly reduced by utilizing the terminal block of existing AnS series terminal block
module through the upgrade tool and by mounting on the alternative model, eliminating
concerns about wire size.
(b) The conversion adapter with fixing frame can be mounted without the optional tool.
(c) The mounting of the connector type module without upgrade tool can be mixed.
(d) New mounting holes do not need to be drilled since the mounting dimensions of the AnS size Q
series large type base unit are the same as the AnS/QnAS series base unit.
*2 Module on which the 2-slot type conversion adapter and Q series large type blank cover cannot be attached cannot be
mounted. For details, refer to Section 5.5.3.
+ -
Upgrade tool
(conversion adapter)
Mount directly.
*2
Q series module
Q series large
type blank cover
(AnS series size) *1
*1: One required for each module mounted on the
Q series large type base unit (AnS series size).
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