Mitsubishi Electric A1SJ71AP23Q User manual

User's Manual
(Hardware)
A1SJ71AP23Q, A1SJ71AR23Q
A1SJ71AT23BQ
Thank you for purchasing the Mitsubishi programmable controller
MELSEC-A series.
© 2007 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
MELSECNET, MELSECNET/B
Local Station Data Link Module
Prior to use, please read this and relevant manuals thoroughly to
fully understand the product.
MODEL A1SJ71AP23Q-U-HW
MODEL
CODE 13JY19
IB(NA)-0800372-E(1806)MEE

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
(Read these precautions before using this product.)
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 precautions given in this manual are concerned with this product only. For the
safety precautions of the programmable controller system, please read the User's
Manual for the CPU module used.
In this manual, the safety instructions are ranked as " WARNING" and
"CAUTION".
Note that the CAUTION level may lead to a serious consequence according to
the circumstances.
Always follow the instructions of both levels because they are important to
personal safety.
Please save this manual to make it accessible when required and always forward
it to the end user.
[DESIGN PRECAUTIONS]
WARNING
●For each station's operating status in the case of a communication error in the
network, refer to the MELSECNET, MELSECNET/B Local Station Data Link
Module User's Manual. A malfunction due to a communication error may
result in an accident.
WARNING Indicates that incorrect handling may cause
hazardous conditions, resulting in death or severe
injury.
Indicates that incorrect handling may cause
hazardous conditions, resulting in minor or moderate
injury or property damage.
CAUTION

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[DESIGN PRECAUTIONS]
WARNING
●To control a running programmable controller (data modification) by
connecting GX Developer to a CPU module or connecting a personal
computer to an intelligent function module (special function module), create
an interlock circuit on the sequence program so that the entire system will
function safely all the time.
Also, before performing any other controls (e.g. program modification,
operating status change (status control)) to the programmable controller, read
the manual carefully and ensure the safety.
Especially, in the case of controlling a remotely-located programmable
controller from an external device, a programmable controller side problem
could not be resolved immediately due to data communication failure.
To prevent this, establish corrective procedures for communication failure
between the external device and the programmable controller CPU, as well as
creating an interlock circuit on the program.
CAUTION
●Do not install the control lines and/or communication cables together with the
main circuit or power cables, and also do not bring them close to each other.
Keep a distance of 100mm (3.94 inch) or more between them.
Failure to do so may cause a malfunction due to noise.

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[INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS]
CAUTION
●Use the programmable controller in the environment conditions given in the
general specifications of the User's Manual for the CPU module used.
Failure to do so may cause an electric shock, fire, malfunction, or damage to
or deterioration of the product.
●Insert the module fixing projection into the module fixing hole in the base unit
to mount the module. (For the AnS series module, fix it to the base unit with
screws within the specified torque.)
Incorrect module mounting may cause a malfunction, failure, or drop of the
module.
●Be sure to shut off all phases of the external power supply used by the system
before mounting or removing the module.
Failure to do so may damage the module.
●Do not directly touch any conductive part or electronic component of the
module. Doing so may cause a malfunction or failure of the module.

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[WIRING PRECAUTIONS]
WARNING
●Be sure to shut off all phases of the external power supply before installation
or wiring.
Failure to do so may result in an electric shock or damage to the product.
CAUTION
●Properly solder a connector for coaxial cable.
Failure to do so may cause malfunction.
●Be careful to prevent foreign matter such as dust or wire chips from entering
the module.
Failure to do so may cause a fire, failure or malfunction.
●Be sure to place the communication cables or power cables in a duct or clamp
them.
If not, dangling cables may swing or inadvertently be pulled, resulting in
damage to the module or cables, or malfunctions due to poor cable contact.
●When disconnecting a communication cable or power cable, do not pull it by
holding the cable part.
To disconnect the cable, hold its connector that is plugged into the module.
Loosen screws for a terminal block before disconnecting a cable for
connecting terminal block.
Pulling the cable part with the cable still connected to the module may
damage the module and/or cable, or cause malfunctions due to poor cable
contact.

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[START-UP AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS]
[DISPOSAL PRECAUTIONS]
CAUTION
●Do not disassemble or remodel each of the modules.
Doing so may cause failure, malfunctions, personal injuries and/or a fire.
●When using a wireless communication device such as a mobile phone, keep a
distance of 25cm (9.84inch) or more from the programmable controller in all
directions.
Failure to do so may cause malfunctions.
●Be sure to shut off all phases of the external power supply used by the system
before mounting or removing the module.
Not doing so may damage the product.
●Do not touch terminals during power-on.
Doing so may cause malfunctions.
●Be sure to shut off all phases of the external power supply used by the system
before cleaning or retightening the terminal screw or module mounting screw.
Not doing so may cause a failure or malfunction of the module.
If the screw is too loose, it may cause a drop, short circuit or malfunction.
Excessive tightening may cause damage to the screw and/or module,
resulting in a drop, short circuit or malfunction.
●Before handling the module, touch a grounded metal object to discharge the
static electricity from the human body.
Not doing so may cause a failure or malfunction of the module.
CAUTION
●When disposing of the product, treat it as industrial waste.

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PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ
(Lire ces précautions avant toute utilisation du produit.)
Avant d'utiliser ce produit, lire attentivement ce manuel ainsi que les manuels
auxquels il renvoie, et toujours considérer la sécurité comme de la plus haute
importance en manipulant le produit correctement.
Les précautions à observer figurant dans ce manuel ne concernent que ce
produit. Pour les précautions de sécurité concernant le système d'automate
programmable, prière de se reporter au Manuel de l'utilisateur du module CPU
utilisé.
Dans ce manuel, les instructions de sécurité sont classées
" AVERTISSEMENT" ou " ATTENTION".
On remarquera que même au niveau ATTENTION, les conséquences peuvent
être graves dans certaines circonstances.
Toujours appliquer les consignes sur les deux niveaux car elles sont importantes
pour la sécurité des personnes.
Prière de garder se manuel à portée de main de veiller à ce que l'utilisateur final
l'ait aussi à sa disposition.
[PRÉCAUTIONS DE CONCEPTION]
AVERTISSEMENT
●Quant à l'état opérationnel de chacune des stations en cas d'erreur de
communication sur le réseau, voir MELSECNET, MELSECNET/B Local
Station Data Link Module User's Manual (Manuel de l'utilisateur
MELSECNET, Module de liaison de données pour station locale
MELSECNET/B). Un dysfonctionnement causé par une erreur de
communication peut être à l'origine d'un accident.
AVERTISSEMENT
Attire l'attention sur le fait qu'une négligence peut
créer une situation de danger avec risque de mort
ou de blessures graves.
Attire l'attention sur le fait qu'une négligence peut
créer une situation de danger avec risque de
blessures légères ou de gravité moyennes ou
risque de dégâts matériels.
ATTENTION

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[PRÉCAUTIONS DE CONCEPTION]
AVERTISSEMENT
●Pour intervenir sur un automate programmable pendant la marche (pour une
modification de données) en raccordant l'outil GX Developer à un module
CPU ou en raccordant un ordinateur individuel à un module fonctionnel
intelligent (module des fonctions spéciales), configurer dans le programme
séquentiel un circuit de verrouillage permettant de garantir en tous temps la
sécurité de fonctionnement de l'ensemble du système.
De plus, avant d'exécuter toute autre commande (comme une modification de
programme, un changement d'état opération (commande d'état)), consulter
attentivement les manuels correspondants pour pouvoir garantir la sécurité.
En particulier, s'agissant de commander un automate programmable distant à
partir d'un dispositif externe, il ne serait pas possible de régler immédiatement
un problème côté automate programmable du fait de l'interruption de la
communication des données.
Pour éviter une telle situation, établir les procédures correctives en cas
d'interruption de la communication des données entre le dispositif externe et
la CPU d'automate programmable, en plus du circuit de verrouillage incorporé
au programme.
ATTENTION
●Ne pas installer les lignes de commande et/ou les câbles de communication
en les groupant avec les câbles du circuit principal et ou de l'alimentation, et
ne pas les placer non plus à proximité les uns des autres.
Les installer en maintenant entre eux une distance minimum de 100mm (3,94
pouces).
Faute de quoi, des interférences pourrait causer des dysfonctionnements.

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[PRÉCAUTIONS D'INSTALLATION]
ATTENTION
●Utiliser l'automate programmable dans dans les conditions
environnementales prescrites en section Spécifications générales du Manuel
de l'utilisateur du module CPU utilisé.
Faute de quoi, il y aurait risque de choc électrique, de départ de feu, de
dysfonctionnement, d'endommagement ou de détérioration du produit.
●À la mise en place du module, introduire l'ergot de maintien du module dans
le trou de fixation contre l'unité de base. (Pour un module de la série Ans, fixer
le module par ses vis en serrant au couple prescrit.)
S'il est mal fixé, le module risque de mal fonctionner ou de tomber.
●Avant la mise en place ou le retrait du module, vérifier que l'alimentation
externe utilisée par le système a bien été coupée sur toutes les phases.
Faute de quoi, il y aurait risque d'endommagement du module.
●Éviter tout contact direct avec les parties conductrices ou les composants
électroniques du module. Cela pourrait être à l'origine d'un dysfonctionnement
ou d'une panne du module.

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[PRÉCAUTIONS DE CABLAGE]
AVERTISSEMENT
●Toujours couper l'alimentation externe sur toutes les phases avant
l'installation et le câblage.
Faute de quoi, il y aurait risque de chocs électriques ou d'endommagement
du produit.
ATTENTION
●Souder correctement un connecteur pour câble coaxial.
Le non-respect de cette précaution expose à des dysfonctionnements.
●Veiller à éviter toute pénétration de corps étrangers, poussière, copeaux
métalliques ou autres, dans le module.
Cela pourrait être à l'origine d'un départ de feu, d'un dysfonctionnements ou
d'une panne.
●Les câbles de communications ou câbles d'alimentation doivent être placés
dans une gaine ou il doivent être attachés.
Faute de quoi, tout mouvement ou effort de traction sur les câbles mal fixés
pourrait endommager le module ou les câbles ou être à l'origine de
dysfonctionnements par mauvais contact.
●Pour débrancher un câble de communication ou un câble d'alimentation, ne
jamais tirer sur le câble proprement dit.
Pour débrancher un câble, le saisir par son connecteur enfiché dans le
module.
Avant de débrancher un câble raccordé sur une bornier, desserrer les vis du
bornier.
Tout effort de traction sur un câble encore raccordé au module risque
d'endommager le module et/ou le câble et peut être à l'origine de
dysfonctionnement par suite de mauvais contact.

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[PRÉCAUTIONS DE MISE EN SERVICE ET DE MAINTENANCE]
[PRÉCAUTIONS DE MISE AU REBUT]
ATTENTION
●Ne pas tenter de démonter ou de modifier les modules.
Cela pourrait être à l'origine de pannes, dysfonctionnements, blessures et/ou
d'un départ de feu.
●Pour utiliser un appareil de communication sans fil, comme un téléphone
portable, le tenir éloigné de l'automate programmable d'une distance d'au
moins 25cm (9,84 pouces), dans tous les sens.
Faute de quoi, il y aurait risque de dysfonctionnements.
●Avant la mise en place ou le retrait du module, vérifier que l'alimentation
externe utilisée par le système a bien été coupée sur toutes les phases.
Faute de quoi, il y a risque d'endommagement du produit.
●Ne pas toucher aux bornes quand l'appareil est sous tension.
Il y aurait risque de dysfonctionnements.
●Toujours couper l'alimentation externe utilisée par le système sur toutes les
phases avant d'entreprendre le nettoyage ou avant de resserrer les vis de
borne ou vis de fixation de module.
Faute de quoi, il y aurait risque de panne ou de dysfonctionnement du
module.
Une vis trop peu serrée pourrait en cas de chute causer un court-circuit ou
des dysfonctionnements.
Un serrage excessif pourrait endommager la vis et/ou le module, avec risque
de chute, de court-circuit ou de dysfonctionnement.
●Avant de manipuler un module, se débarrasser de la charge électrostatique
qu'accumule le corps humain en touchant un objet métallique raccordé à la
terre.
Faute de quoi, il y aurait risque de panne ou de dysfonctionnement du
module.
ATTENTION
●Pour le mettre au rebut, ce produit doit être traité comme un déchet industriel.

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CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT
(1) Mitsubishi programmable controller ("the PRODUCT") shall be used in
conditions;
i) where any problem, fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT, if any,
shall not lead to any major or serious accident; and
ii) where the backup and fail-safe function are systematically or
automatically provided outside of the PRODUCT for the case of any
problem, fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT.
(2) The PRODUCT has been designed and manufactured for the purpose of
being used in general industries.
MITSUBISHI SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY
(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY
OR LIABILITY BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, PRODUCT
LIABILITY) FOR ANY INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS OR LOSS OR
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED BY the PRODUCT THAT ARE
OPERATED OR USED IN APPLICATION NOT INTENDED OR
EXCLUDED BY INSTRUCTIONS, PRECAUTIONS, OR WARNING
CONTAINED IN MITSUBISHI'S USER, INSTRUCTION AND/OR SAFETY
MANUALS, TECHNICAL BULLETINS AND GUIDELINES FOR the
PRODUCT.
("Prohibited Application")
Prohibited Applications include, but not limited to, the use of the PRODUCT
in;
• Nuclear Power Plants and any other power plants operated by Power
companies, and/or any other cases in which the public could be
affected if any problem or fault occurs in the PRODUCT.
• Railway companies or Public service purposes, and/or any other cases
in which establishment of a special quality assurance system is
required by the Purchaser or End User.
• Aircraft or Aerospace, Medical applications, Train equipment, transport
equipment such as Elevator and Escalator, Incineration and Fuel
devices, Vehicles, Manned transportation, Equipment for Recreation
and Amusement, and Safety devices, handling of Nuclear or
Hazardous Materials or Chemicals, Mining and Drilling, and/or other
applications where there is a significant risk of injury to the public or
property.

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Notwithstanding the above, restrictions Mitsubishi may in its sole discretion,
authorize use of the PRODUCT in one or more of the Prohibited
Applications, provided that the usage of the PRODUCT is limited only for
the specific applications agreed to by Mitsubishi and provided further that
no special quality assurance or fail-safe, redundant or other safety features
which exceed the general specifications of the PRODUCTs are required.
For details, please contact the Mitsubishi representative in your region.

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REVISIONS
* The manual number is given on the bottom right of the cover.
© 2007 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
Print Date *Manual Number Revision
Mar., 2007 IB(NA)-0800372-A First edition
Oct., 2007 IB(NA)-0800372-B
Chapter 2
Oct., 2011 IB(NA)-0800372-C
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, Compliance with the
EMC and low voltage directives, Chapter 1, 3, 5,
Section 5.2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Chinese),
CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT
Nov., 2014 IB(NA)-0800372-D
ABOUT MANUALS, COMPLIANCE WITH THE
EMC AND LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVES,
Chapter 1, 2, 4, 6
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (French), HOW TO
READ THIS MANUAL
Jun., 2018 IB(NA)-0800372-E Descriptions are revised due to compliance with
the Chinese standardized law.
This manual confers no industrial property rights or any rights of any other kind,
nor does it confer any patent licenses. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation cannot be
held responsible for any problems involving industrial property rights which may
occur as a result of using the contents noted in this manual.
Correction
Correction
Addition
Correction
Addition

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CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW .................................................................................................... 1
2. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS............................................................. 3
3. HANDLING ..................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Handling Precautions ............................................................................ 9
4. PART NAMES AND SETTINGS................................................................... 10
5. WIRING ........................................................................................................ 13
5.1 Optical Fiber Cable ............................................................................. 13
5.2 Coaxial Cable...................................................................................... 14
5.3 Shielded Twisted Pair Cable ............................................................... 17
6. EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS ........................................................................... 18
6.1 A1SJ71AP23Q .................................................................................... 18
6.2 A1SJ71AR23Q.................................................................................... 19
6.3 A1SJ71AT23BQ.................................................................................. 20

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ABOUT MANUALS
The following manuals are also related to this product.
Order them by referring to the table below as necessary.
A/QnA to Q conversion support tool (Version 1.02 or later)
This is a tool to support the creation of a program for link data
refresh and program for receiving the LRDP/LWTP instruction.
For details on the A/QnA to Q conversion support tool, please
consult your local Mitsubishi representative.
To create a program used for L series by means of the A/QnA to Q
conversion support tool, refer to the MELSECNET,
MELSECNET/B Local Station Data Link Module User's Manual.
Related Manuals
Manual name Manual number
(Model code)
MELSECNET, MELSECNET/B Local Station Data Link
Module User's Manual
SH-080670ENG
(13JR98)
Type MELSECNET, MELSECNET/B Data Link System
Reference Manual
IB-66350
(13JF70)
For the use of this module, read MELSECNET, MELSECNET/B Local Station
Data Link Module User's Manual and Type MELSECNET, MELSECNET/B Data
Link System Reference Manual.
Support tool

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COMPLIANCE WITH THE EMC AND LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVES
(1) Method of ensuring compliance
To ensure that Mitsubishi programmable controllers maintain EMC
and Low Voltage Directives when incorporated into other
machinery or equipment, certain measures may be necessary.
Please refer to one of the following manuals.
• User's manual for the CPU module used
• Safety Guidelines
(This manual is included with the CPU module or base unit.)
The CE mark on the side of the programmable controller indicates
compliance with EMC and Low Voltage Directives.
(2) Additional measures
To ensure that this product maintains EMC and Low Voltage
Directives, please refer to one of the manuals listed under (1).
HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL
When the module is used in the L series system
This manual describes the Q series only, when there is no
differences between the Q series and L series. Replace “Q” with
“L” in this manual as shown below.
Description in this manual (Q) After replacement
QA1S5 B LA1S5 B
QA1S6 B LA1S6 B
QCPU LCPU

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1. OVERVIEW
This manual describes the specifications and part names of the data link
module shown below used in the MELSECNET or MELSECNET/B data
link system (hereinafter referred to as a local module).
• A1SJ71AP23Q type MELSECNET local station data link module
• A1SJ71AR23Q type MELSECNET local station data link
module
• A1SJ71AT23BQ type MELSECNET/B local station data link
module
(1) The following shows the application, applicable cable, and
mounting position of the local module.
*1 A local module can be mounted to the following extension base unit.
• QA1S5 B type extension base unit
• QA1S6 B type extension base unit
• QA6 B type extension base unit + A1ADP-SP type A-A1S
module conversion adapter
(2) After unpacking, make sure that the following products are
included.
Table 1.1 Application, applicable cable, and mounting position
Model name Application Applicable cable Mounting position
A1SJ71AP23Q For local
station
Optical fiber cable I/O slot of extension
base unit *1
A1SJ71AR23Q Coaxial cable
A1SJ71AT23BQ Shielded twisted pair cable
Table 1.2 Products
Model name Product name Quantity
A1SJ71AP23Q A1SJ71AP23Q type MELSECNET local station data link module 1
A1SJ71AR23Q A1SJ71AR23Q type MELSECNET local station data link module 1
A1SJ71AT23BQ
A1SJ71AT23BQ type MELSECNET/B local station data link
module 1
Terminating resistor (110 , 1/2W) 1

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(3) The following shows the applicable modules and maximum number
of mounted modules for the local module.
(a) For the Q series
• Applicable modules
High Performance model QCPU
Universal model QCPU whose serial number (first five
digits) is "13102" or later
QA1S5 B, QA1S6 B, and QA6 B+A-A1S module
conversion adapter
• Maximum number of mounted modules
Refer to the QCPU User's Manual (Hardware Design,
Maintenance and Inspection).
(b) For the L series
• Applicable modules
LCPU whose serial number (first five digits) is "16112" or
later
LA1S extension base unit
• Maximum number of mounted modules
Refer to the MELSEC-L LA1S Extension Base Unit User's
Manual.

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2. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
This chapter describes the performance specifications of the
MELSECNET or MELSECNET/B data link system and the local module.
For the general specifications, refer to the User's Manual (Hardware
Design, Maintenance and Inspection) for the CPU module used.
(1) Performance specifications of MELSECNET data link system and
A1SJ71AP23Q
Table 2.1 Performance specifications of MELSECNET data link system and A1SJ71AP23
Item
Specifications
MELSECNET data link system
MELSECNET
mode
MELSECNET II
mode
MELSECNET II
composite mode
Maximum
applicable link
points per
station
Input (X) Up to the maximum number of I/O points for the CPU module
used in the master station is applicable.
(The total number of link points for slave station is equal to the
number of link using points for the master station)
Output (Y)
Maximum link
points in a
system
B1024 points
(128 byte) 4096 points (512 byte)
W1024 points
(2048 byte) 4096 points (8192 byte)
Maximum link
points per
station
Master
station 1024 byte 1024 byte (First half of link parameters)
1024 byte (Latter half of link parameters)
Local station
Remote I/O
station
512 byte
Number of I/O
points: 512 points
-
512 byte
Number of I/O
points: 512 points
Communication speed 1.25Mbps
Communication method Half duplex bit serial method
Synchronization method Frame synchronization method
Transmission path Duplex loop
Overall cable distance Up to 10km (Station-to-station 1km)
Number of connected
stations
Up to 65 (Master station: 1, The total number of local stations
and remote I/O stations: 64)
Modulation method CMI method
Transmission format Conforming to HDLC (Frame format)
Error control system Retries due to CRC (generating polynomial X16+X12+X5+1) and
time out
RAS function
• Loopback function due to error detection and cable break
• Diagnostic function including link line check of host station
etc.