Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC Q Series User manual

Multichannel High-Speed Counter Module
User's Manual
-QD63P6
-GX Configurator-CT (SW0D5C-QCTU-E)
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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 carefully and pay full attention
to safety to handle the product correctly.
The precautions given in this manual are concerned with this product. For the safety precautions of the
programmable controller system, please read the User's Manual for the CPU module.
In this manual, the safety precautions are classified into two levels: " WARNING" and " CAUTION".
Under some circumstances, failure to observe the precautions given under " CAUTION" may lead to
serious consequences.
Observe the precautions of both levels because they are important for personal and system safety.
Make sure that the end users read this manual and then keep the manual in a safe place for future
reference.
[Design Precautions]
[Installation Precautions]
WARNING
●Do not write data to "read-only area" or "reserved area" in the buffer memory of the intelligent
function module. Also do not turn ON/OFF the "reserved" signal in I/O signals to the programmable
controller CPU.
Doing any of these operations may cause a malfunction of the programmable controller system.
CAUTION
●Do not install the control lines and/or pulse input wiring together with the main circuit or power lines,
and also do not bring them close to each other.
Keep a distance of 150 mm (5.91 inch) or more between them.
Failure to do so may cause a malfunction due to noise.
CAUTION
●Use the programmable controller in the environment conditions given in the general specifications of
the User's Manual for the CPU module.
Failure to do so may cause an electric shock, fire, malfunction, or damage to or deterioration of the
product.
WARNING
CAUTION
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.
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[Installation Precautions]
[Wiring Precautions]
CAUTION
●While pressing the installation lever located at the bottom of the module, fully insert the module fixing
projection into the fixing hole in the base unit and press the module using the hole as a fulcrum.
Incorrect module mounting may cause a malfunction, failure, or drop of the module.
In an environment of frequent vibrations, secure the module with screws.
●The screws must be tightened within the specified torque range.
If the screw is too loose, it may cause a drop, short circuit, or malfunction.
Excessive tightening may damage the screw and/or the module, resulting in a drop, short circuit or
malfunction.
●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 cause damage to the product.
●Do not directly touch any conductive part or electronic part of the module.
Doing so may cause a malfunction or failure of the module.
CAUTION
●When wiring/connecting the connector, properly press, crimp or solder the connector using the tools
specified by the manufacturers and attach the connector to the module securely.
●Be careful to prevent foreign matter such as dust or wire chips from entering the module.
Failure to do may cause a fire, failure or malfunction.
●A protective film is attached to the top of the module to prevent foreign matter, such as wire chips,
from entering the module during wiring.
Do not remove the film during wiring.
Remove it for heat dissipation before system operation.
●Be sure to place the cables connected to the module in a duct or clamp them.
If not, dangling cables may swing or inadvertently be pulled, resulting in damage to the module and/
or cables, or malfunctions due to poor cable connection.
●When disconnecting the cable, do not pull it by holding the cable part.
Disconnect the cable with connector with holding the connector plugged into the module.
Pulling the cable part with the cable still connected to the module may cause a malfunction or
damage to the module and/or cable.
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[Wiring precautions]
[Startup and Maintenance Precautions]
[Disposal Precautions]
CAUTION
●Always ground the shielded cable on the encoder side (relay box).
Failure to do may cause a malfunction.
●Correctly wire cables to the module after checking the rated voltage and terminal layout of the
product.
Connecting a voltage different from the rated voltage or incorrect wiring may result in a fire or failure.
CAUTION
●Do not disassemble or remodel each of the modules.
Doing so may cause failure, malfunctions, personal injuries and/or a fire.
●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 result in a failure or malfunction of the module.
●Do not install/remove the module to/from the base unit more than 50 times after the first use of the
product. (IEC 61131-2 compliant)
Failure to do so may cause malfunction.
●Do not touch the terminal while the power is ON. Failure to do may cause a malfunction.
●Switch off all phases of the externally supplied power used in the system when cleaning the module
or retightening the terminal or module fixing screws.
Not doing so may result in 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 damage the screw and/or the 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 result in a failure or malfunction of the module.
CAUTION
●When disposing of this product, treat it as industrial waste.
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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.
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 left of the back cover.
Japanese Manual Version SH-080693-E
© 2007 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
Print date *Manual number Revision
Jun., 2007 SH(NA)-080692ENG-A First edition
Jan., 2008 SH(NA)-080692ENG-B
CONTENTS, GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS, Section 2.1 to 2.3,
Section 4.1, Section 6.2.1, Section 6.2.2, Section 6.2.3, Section 6.3.1 to 6.3.3,
Section 6.4 to 6.6
May, 2008 SH(NA)-080692ENG-C
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, Compliance with the EMC and Low Voltage
Directives, GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS, Section 2.1, Section 2.3,
Section 4.1, Section 4.4.1, Section 6.2.1, Section 6.3.1 to 6.3.3.
Aug., 2008 SH(NA)-080692ENG-D
Section 2.3, Section 4.3, Appendix 2
Feb., 2012 SH(NA)-080692ENG-E
CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, COMPLIANCE WITH EMC AND LOW VOLTAGE,
GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS, Section 2.1 to 2.3, Section 3.2, 3.5,
Section 4.4.1, Section 5.3, 5.6, Section 6.2.1, 6.2.2, Section 7.3
This manual confers no industrial property rights or any rights of any other kind, nor does it confer any 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.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Mitsubishi programmable controller MELSEC-Q series.
Before using the product, please read this manual carefully to develop full familiarity with the functions and
performance of the Q series programmable controller to ensure correct use.
CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• A - 1
CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• A - 4
REVISIONS •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••A-5
INTRODUCTION •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• A - 6
CONTENTS••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• A - 6
COMPLIANCE WITH EMC AND LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVES •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• A - 9
GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••A - 10
PACKING LIST••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••A - 10
CHAPTER1 OVERVIEW 1 - 1 to 1 - 2
1.1 Features ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••1 - 2
CHAPTER2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2 - 1 to 2 - 8
2.1 Applicable Systems•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••2 - 1
2.2 About Use of the QD63P6 with Redundant CPU •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••2 - 4
2.3 How to Check the Function Version/Serial No./Software Version •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••2 - 5
CHAPTER3 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 1 to 3 - 18
3.1 Performance Specifications •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••3 - 1
3.2 Function List •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••3 - 2
3.3 I/O Signals to the Programmable Controller CPU ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••3 - 3
3.3.1 I/O signal list••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••3 - 3
3.3.2 Functions of I/O signals •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3 - 5
3.4 Buffer Memory Assignment •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••3 - 9
3.4.1 List of buffer memory assignment••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••3 - 9
3.4.2 Details of the buffer memory •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3 - 11
3.5 Interface with External Devices •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3 - 17
3.6 Connectable Encoders••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3 - 18
CHAPTER4 PROCEDURES AND SETTINGS BEFORE OPERATION 4 - 1 to 4 - 16
4.1 Handling Precautions ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••4 - 1
4.2 Procedures before Operation•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••4 - 2
4.3 Part Names ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••4 - 3
4.4 Wiring •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••4 - 5
4.4.1 Wiring precautions ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••4 - 5
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4.4.2 Example of wiring the module and an encoder•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4 - 8
4.5 Intelligent Function Module Switch Setting •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4 - 14
CHAPTER5 FUNCTIONS 5 - 1 to 5 - 22
5.1 Pulse Input and Count Methods •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••5 - 1
5.1.1 Types of the pulse input method •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••5 - 1
5.2 Selecting Counter Format ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5 - 3
5.2.1 Selecting the linear counter •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••5 - 4
5.2.2 Selecting the ring counter •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••5 - 5
5.3 Using the Coincidence Detection Function •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5 - 12
5.4 Using the Preset Function••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5 - 17
5.5 Using the Periodic Pulse Counter Function•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5 - 18
5.6 Response Delay Time ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5 - 22
CHAPTER6 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-CT) 6 - 1 to 6 - 20
6.1 Utility Package Functions •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••6 - 1
6.2 Installing and Uninstalling the Utility Package•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••6 - 2
6.2.1 Handling precautions •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••6 - 2
6.2.2 Operating environment••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6 - 4
6.3 Utility Package Operation ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6 - 6
6.3.1 Common utility package operations ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6 - 6
6.3.2 Operation overview •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••6 - 8
6.3.3 Starting the Intelligent function module utility •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6 - 10
6.4 Initial Setting ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6 - 13
6.5 Auto Refresh ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6 - 15
6.6 Monitoring/Test •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6 - 17
6.6.1 Monitoring/Test •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6 - 17
CHAPTER7 PROGRAMMING 7 - 1 to 7 - 14
7.1 Program Example when GX Configurator-CT is Used••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7 - 3
7.1.1 GX Configurator-CT operation•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7 - 3
7.1.2 Program example •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••7 - 5
7.2 Program Example when GX Configurator-CT is not Used••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••7 - 7
7.2.1 Program example when dedicated instructions are used •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••7 - 7
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8.1.1 Checking error description using System Monitor of GX Developer ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••8 - 1
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APPENDICES APPX - 1 to APPX - 5
Appendix 1 Dedicated Instructions ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••APPX - 1
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INDEX INDEX - 1 to INDEX - 2
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COMPLIANCE WITH 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.
• QCPU User's Manual (Hardware Design, Maintenance and Inspection)
• 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 Section 4.4.1.
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GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
This manual describes the type QD63P6 multichannel high-speed counter module using
the following generic terms and abbreviations, unless otherwise specified.
PACKING LIST
The product package contains the following.
Generic term and
abbreviation Description
QD63P6 Abbreviation for the type QD63P6 multichannel high-speed counter module
Personal computer Generic term for IBM-PC/AT-compatible personal computer
GX Developer Product name of the software package for the MELSEC programmable controllers.
GX Works2
QCPU (Q mode)
Generic term for Q00JCPU, Q00CPU, Q01CPU, Q02CPU, Q02HCPU, Q06HCPU, Q12HCPU, Q25HCPU,
Q02PHCPU, Q06PHCPU, Q12PHCPU, Q25PHCPU, Q12PRHCPU, Q25PRHCPU, Q00UJCPU, Q00UCPU,
Q01UCPU, Q02UCPU, Q03UDCPU, Q04UDHCPU, Q06UDHCPU, Q10UDHCPU, Q13UDHCPU,
Q20UDHCPU, Q26UDHCPU, Q03UDECPU, Q04UDEHCPU, Q06UDEHCPU, Q10UDEHCPU,
Q13UDEHCPU, Q20UDEHCPU, Q26UDEHCPU, Q50UDEHCPU, and Q100UDEHCPU.
Redundant CPU Generic term for Q12PRHCPU, Q25PRHCPU.
GX Configurator-CT Abbreviation for GX Configurator-CT (SW0D5C-QCTU-E) of counter module setting/monitor tool
Windows Vista®
Generic term for the following:
Microsoft®Windows Vista®Home Basic Operating System,
Microsoft®Windows Vista®Home Premium Operating System,
Microsoft®Windows Vista®Business Operating System,
Microsoft®Windows Vista®Ultimate Operating System,
Microsoft®Windows Vista®Enterprise Operating System
Windows®XP
Generic term for the following:
Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional Operating System,
Microsoft®Windows®XP Home Edition Operating System
Windows®7
Generic term for the following:
Microsoft®Windows®7 Starter Operating System,
Microsoft®Windows®7 Home Premium Operating System,
Microsoft®Windows®7 Professional Operating System,
Microsoft®Windows®7 Ultimate Operating System,
Microsoft®Windows®7 Enterprise Operating System
Note that the 32-bit version is designated as "32-bit Windows®7", and the 64-bit version is designated as
"64-bit Windows®7".
Model Product Quantity
QD63P6 Type QD63P6 multichannel high-speed counter module 1
SW0D5C-QCTU-E GX Configurator-CT Version 1 (single license product) (CD-ROM) 1
SW0D5C-QCTU-AE GX Configurator-CT Version 1 (volume license product)(CD-ROM) 1
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OVERVIEW
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
3
SPECIFICATIONS
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PROCEDURES AND SETTINGS BEFORE OPERATION
5
FUNCTIONS
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UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-CT)
7
PROGRAMMING
8
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHAPTER1 OVERVIEW
This User's Manual describes the specifications, handling, and programming methods for
the type QD63P6 multichannel high-speed counter module used together with the
MELSEC-Q series CPU module.
The QD63P6 can use the following methods in 1-phase/2-phase pulse inputs.
For details of the input methods, refer to Section 5.1.
Figure 1.1 shows the general operation of the QD63P6.
Figure 1.1 General operation of the QD63P6
•1 multiple of 1 phase pulse
input
•2 multiples of 1 phase pulse
input
•CW/CCW
•1 multiple of 2 phases pulse
input
•2 multiples of 2 phases pulse
input
•4 multiples of 2 phases pulse
input
QD63P6 Programmable
controller CPU
QCPU (Q mode)
CH11)
Pulse
CH21)
Pulse
CH31)
Pulse
CH41)
Pulse
CH51)
Pulse
CH61)
Pulse
3)
3)
3)
3)
3)
3)
Encoder
Encoder
Encoder
Encoder
Encoder
Encoder
1) Pulses input to the QD63P6 are counted.
2) The status of the I/O signals and buffer memory of the QD63P6 can be checked with the
sequence program.
Also, start, stop, preset, and coincidence detection of the count can be executed.
3) An interrupt request can be executed to the programmable controller CPU at counter
value coincidence detection.
2) Reading/writing
the I/O signals and
buffer memory
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1.1 Features
This section describes the features of the QD63P6.
(1) Wide range of expression on counting (from -2147483648 to 2147483647)
Count values can be stored in 6 channels and 32-bit signed binary.
(2) Switching of the maximum counting speed
Since the QD63P6 can switch between 200 k, 100 k, and 10 k, gradual rise/fall
pulses can be correctly counted.
(3) Pulse input selection
Pulse input can be selected from 1 multiple of 1 phase, 2 multiples of 1 phase, 1
multiple of 2 phases, 2 multiples of 2 phases, 4 multiples of 2 phases, and CW/CCW.
(4) Counter format selection
Either of the following counter formats can be selected.
(a) Linear counter format
From -2147483648 to 2147483647 can be counted and an overflow can be
detected when the count range is overrun.
(b) Ring counter format
Counts are repeatedly executed between the ring counter upper limit value and
ring counter lower limit value.
(5) Coincidence detection
By presetting the coincidence detection point of an arbitrary channel, the detection
point is compared to the present counter value, ON/OFF signal can be output
according to the result, and an interrupt program can be started.
(6) The periodic pulse counter function is supported.
The periodic pulse counter function stores the present and previous counter values at
every preset time while signals are input.
(7) Simple settings using the utility package
The utility package (GX Configurator-CT) is sold separately.
Although the usage of the utility package is arbitrary, it enables to make initial settings
and auto refresh setting on the screen, which lead to load reduction of the sequence
programs and simplicity in checking the setting status and operation status.
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CHAPTER2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
This chapter explains the system configuration of the QD63P6.
2.1 Applicable Systems
This section describes the applicable systems.
(1) Applicable modules and base units, and No. of modules
(a) When mounted with a CPU module
The table below shows the CPU modules and base units applicable to the
QD63P6 and quantities for each CPU model.
Depending on the combination with other modules or the number of mounted
modules, power supply capacity may be insufficient.
Pay attention to the power supply capacity before mounting modules, and if the
power supply capacity is insufficient, change the combination of the modules.
Table 2.1 Applicable modules, number of mountable modules, and applicable base units
Applicable CPU module No. of
modules*1
Base unit*2
CPU type CPU model Main base unit Extension base
unit
Programmable
controller CPU
Basic model
QCPU*3
Q00JCPU Up to 8
Q00CPU Up to 24
Q01CPU
High Performance
model QCPU
Q02CPU
Up to 64
Q02HCPU
Q06HCPU
Q12HCPU
Q25HCPU
Process CPU
Q02PHCPU
Up to 64
Q06PHCPU
Q12PHCPU
Q25PHCPU
Redundant CPU Q12PRHCPU Up to 53*4
Q25PRHCPU
Universal model
QCPU
Q00UJCPU Up to 8
Q00UCPU Up to 24
Q01UCPU
Q02UCPU Up to 36
Q03UDCPU
Up to 64
Q04UDHCPU
Q06UDHCPU
Q10UDHCPU
Q13UDHCPU
Q20UDHCPU
Q26UDHCPU
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: Applicable : N/A
* 1 Limited within the range of I/O points for the CPU module.
* 2 Can be installed to any I/O slot of a base unit.
* 3 For the coincidence detection interrupt function, use the Basic model QCPU module of function
version B or later.
* 4 The coincidence detection interrupt function is not supported.
(b) Mounting to a MELSECNET/H remote I/O station
The table below shows the network modules and base units applicable to the
QD63P6 and quantities for each network module model.
Depending on the combination with other modules or the number of mounted
modules, power supply capacity may be insufficient.
Pay attention to the power supply capacity before mounting modules, and if the
power supply capacity is insufficient, change the combination of the modules.
: Applicable : N/A
* 1 Limited within the range of I/O points for the network module.
* 2 Can be installed to any I/O slot of a base unit.
* 3 The coincidence detection interrupt function is not supported.
* 4 The dedicated instructions are not supported.
Remark
The Basic model QCPU or C Controller module cannot create the MELSECNET/
H remote I/O network.
Table2.1 Applicable modules, number of mountable modules, and applicable base units (Continued)
Applicable CPU module No. of
modules*1
Base unit*2
CPU type CPU model Main base unit Extension base
unit
Programmable
controller CPU
Universal model
QCPU
Q03UDECPU
Up to 64
Q04UDEHCPU
Q06UDEHCPU
Q10UDEHCPU
Q13UDEHCPU
Q20UDEHCPU
Q26UDEHCPU
Q50UDEHCPU
Q100UDEHCPU
Safety CPU QS001CPU N/A
C Controller module
Q06CCPU-V
Up to 64Q06CCPU-V-B
Q12DCCPU-V
Table 2.2 Mountable network modules, No. of mountable modules, and mountable base unit
Applicable network
module*3*4 No. of modules*1
Base unit*2
Main base unit of
remote I/O station
Extension base unit
of remote I/O station
QJ72LP25-25
Up to 64
QJ72LP25G
QJ72LP25GE
QJ72BR15
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(2) Support of the multiple CPU system
The function version of the first released QD63P6 is B, and it supports multiple CPU
systems.
When using the QD63P6 in a multiple CPU system, refer to the following manual first.
• QCPU User's Manual (Multiple CPU System)
(a) Intelligent function module parameters
Write intelligent function module parameters to only the control CPU of the
QD63P6.
(3) Supported software packages
Relation between the system containing the QD63P6 and software package is shown
in the following table.
GX Developer or GX Works2 are necessary when using the QD63P6.
(4) Connector
The connector is not included with the QD63P6.
Purchase it with reference to Section 4.3.
Table 2.3 Software package version
Item Software version
GX Developer GX Configurator-CT GX Works2
Q00J/Q00/Q01CPU Single CPU system Version 7 or later
Version 1.25AB or later
Version 1.15R or later
Multiple CPU system Version 8 or later
Q02/Q02H/Q06H/Q12H/
Q25HCPU
Single CPU system Version 4 or later
Multiple CPU system Version 6 or later
Q02PH/Q06PHCPU Single CPU system Version 8.68W or later
Cannot be used
Multiple CPU system
Q12PH/Q25PHCPU Single CPU system Version 7.10L or later
Multiple CPU system
Q12PRH/Q25PRHCPU Redundant CPU
system Version 8.45X or later
00UJ/Q00U/Q01UCPU Single CPU system Version 8.76E or later
Version 1.15R or later
Multiple CPU system
Q02U/Q03UD/Q04UDH/
Q06UDHCPU
Single CPU system Version 8.48A or later
Multiple CPU system
Q10UDH/Q20UDHCPU Single CPU system Version 8.76E or later
Multiple CPU system
Q13UDH/Q26UDHCPU Single CPU system Version 8.62Q or later
Multiple CPU system
Q03UDE/Q04UDEH/
Q06UDEH/Q13UDEH/
Q26UDEHCPU
Single CPU system
Version 8.68W or later
Multiple CPU system
Q10UDEH/Q20UDEHCPU Single CPU system Version 8.76E or later
Multiple CPU system
Q50UDEH/
Q100UDEHCPU
Single CPU system Use prohibited Use prohibited Version 1.31H or later
Multiple CPU system
When mounted to the MELSECNET/H remote I/O
station Version 6 or later Version 1.25AB or later Version 1.40S or later
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2.2 About Use of the QD63P6 with Redundant CPU
This section explains how to use the QD63P6 with the Redundant CPU.
(1) GX Configurator-CT
GX Configurator-CT cannot be used when accessing the Redundant CPU via an
intelligent function module on an extension base unit from GX Developer.
Connect a personal computer with a communication path indicated below
Figure 2.1 Communication path which GX Configurator-CT can use
(2) Restrictions when using the Redundant CPUs
• The coincidence detection interrupt function is not supported.
• The dedicated instruction cannnot be used.
Main base unit
Extension base unit
12
1
2Connection through an intelligent function module on the main base unit
(Through Ethernet module, MELSECNET/H module, or CC-Link module)
Direct connection to the CPU
(GX Configurator-CT cannot be used.)
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2.3 How to Check the Function Version/Serial No./Software Version
Check the function version and serial No. of the QD63P6 and the GX Configurator-CT
software version by the following methods.
(1) Checking the rating plate on the module side
The rating plate is situated on the side face of the QD63P6.
Figure 2.2 Checking the serial No. and function version (rating plate)
(2) Checking on the front of the module
The serial No. on the rating plate is also indicated on the front of the module (lower
part).
Figure 2.3 Display on the front of the module
100812
Serial No. (Upper 6 digits)
function version
Relevant regulation
standards
100812000000000-B Function version
Serial No.
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(3) Confirming the serial number on the system monitor (Product
Information List)
To display the screen for checking the serial number and function version, select
[Diagnostics] [System monitor] and click the "Product Inf. List" button in GX
Developer.
Figure 2.4 System monitor
(a) Production No. display
Since the QD63P6 does not support the production number display,
"-" is displayed.
POINT
The serial No. on the rating plate may be different from the serial No. displayed on
the product information screen of GX Developer.
• The serial No. on the rating plate indicates the management information
of the product.
• The serial No. displayed on the product information screen of GX
Developer indicates the function information of the product.The function
information of the product is updated when a new function is added.
Serial
number
Function
version
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