Mitsubishi Electric ANS-Q-LARGE-U User manual

User's Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Mitsubishi Electric programmable
controller MELSEC-Q series.
© 2013MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
Q Series Large Type
Base Unit/Blank Cover
(AnS Series Size)
Q35BLS Q35BLS-D QG69LS
Q38BLS Q38BLS-D
Q65BLS Q65BLS-D
Q68BLS Q68BLS-D
Q55BLS Q55BLS-D
Prior to use, please read this and relevant manuals thoroughly to
fully understand the product.
MODEL ANS-Q-LARGE-U
MODEL
CODE 13J290
IB(NA)-0800495-E(1806)MEE

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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
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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
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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.
© 2013 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
Print date *Manual number Revision
January 2013 IB(NA)-0800495-A First edition
February 2013 IB(NA)-0800495-B Change of the external dimension diagram
November 2015 IB(NA)-0800495-C Descriptions regarding the Q series large type
base unit are added.
December 2016 IB(NA)-0800495-D Descriptions are revised due to compliance with
the new China RoHS.
June 2018 IB(NA)-0800495-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.

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CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW .................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Overview ............................................................................................... 1
1.2 Features ................................................................................................ 1
1.3 Supplied Parts ....................................................................................... 3
2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION.......................................................................... 5
2.1 System Configuration............................................................................ 5
2.2 Precautions for System Configuration................................................. 10
2.3 Modules That Cannot be Mounted on the Q Series Large Type
Base Unit (AnS Series Size) ............................................................... 11
3. SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................ 12
3.1 Specifications of the Q Series Large Type Base Unit
(AnS Series Size)................................................................................ 12
3.2 Specifications of the Q Series Large Type Blank Cover
(AnS Series Size)................................................................................ 14
4. PARTS NAMES ............................................................................................ 15
4.1 Parts Names ....................................................................................... 15
5. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION ............................................................... 18
5.1 Handling Precautions .......................................................................... 18
5.2 Precautions for Installing the Q Series Large Type Base Unit
(AnS Series Size)................................................................................ 19
5.3 Mounting and Installation of the Q Series Large Type Base Unit
(AnS Series Size)................................................................................ 21
5.4 Mounting/Removing the Q Series Module .......................................... 23
6. EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS ........................................................................... 25
6.1 Q Series Large Type Base Unit (AnS Series Size) ............................. 25
6.2 Q Series Large Type Blank Cover (AnS Series Size) ......................... 29

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TERMS
Unless otherwise specified, this manual uses the following generic
terms and abbreviations to explain the Q series large type base units
(AnS series size) and Q series large type blank cover (AnS series size).
Term Description
Q series large type base unit
(AnS series size)
A generic term for the Q series large type main base unit
(AnS series size) and Q series large type extension base
units (AnS series size)
Q series large type main base
unit (AnS series size)
A generic term for the Q35BLS, Q38BLS, Q35BLS-D, and
Q38BLS-D MELSEC-Q series main base units
Q series large type extension
base unit (AnS series size)
A generic term for the Q65BLS, Q68BLS, Q55BLS,
Q65BLS-D, Q68BLS-D, and Q55BLS-D MELSEC-Q series
extension base units
Q series large type blank cover
(AnS series size)
The abbreviation for the QG69LS MELSEC-Q series blank
cover
Q series The abbreviation for Mitsubishi MELSEC-Q series
programmable controller
AnS series The abbreviation for compact types of Mitsubishi MELSEC-
A series programmable controller
High Performance model QCPU A generic term for the Q02CPU, Q02HCPU, Q06HCPU,
Q12HCPU, and Q25HCPU
Universal model QCPU
A generic term for the Q00UJCPU, Q00UCPU, Q01UCPU,
Q02UCPU, Q03UDCPU, Q03UDVCPU, Q03UDECPU,
Q04UDHCPU, Q04UDVCPU, Q04UDEHCPU,
Q06UDHCPU, Q06UDVCPU, Q06UDEHCPU,
Q10UDHCPU, Q10UDEHCPU, Q13UDHCPU,
Q13UDVCPU, Q13UDEHCPU, Q20UDHCPU,
Q20UDEHCPU, Q26UDHCPU, Q26UDVCPU,
Q26UDEHCPU, Q50UDEHCPU, and Q100UDEHCPU
MELSECNET/H remote I/O
module
A general term for the QJ72LP25-25, QJ72LP25G, and
QJ72BR15
Q3BA generic term for the Q33B, Q35B, Q38B, and Q312B
main base units
Q3DB A generic term for the Q35DB, Q38DB, and Q312DB
multiple CPU high speed main base units
Q5B A generic term for the Q52B and Q55B extension base units
Q6BA generic term for the Q63B, Q65B, Q68B, and Q612B
extension base units
QA1S5B Another term for the QA1S51B extension base unit
QA1S6BA generic term for the QA1S65B and QA1S68B extension
base units
QA6BA generic term for the QA65B and QA68B extension base
units

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A5BA generic term for the A52B, A55B, and A58B extension
base units
A6BA generic term for the A62B, A65B, and A68B extension
base units
QA6ADP The abbreviation for the QA6ADP QA conversion adapter
module
QA6ADP+A5B/A6BThe abbreviation for the A large type extension base unit on
which QA6ADP is mounted
Term Description

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1. OVERVIEW
1.1 Overview
The products are used to replace the AnS series with the Q series when
the existing installation site and cables are utilized.
This manual explains specifications, component devices, part names,
settings, mounting, and installation of the Q series large type base unit
(AnS series size) and Q series large type blank cover (AnS series size).
For contents not explained in this manual such as SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS, EMC and Low Voltage Directives, and general
specifications, refer to the following manual:
QCPU User's Manual (Hardware Design, Maintenance and
Inspection)
1.2 Features
This section explains features of the Q series large type base unit (AnS
series size) and Q series large type blank cover (AnS series size).
(1) The Q series large type base unit (AnS series size) is available in
two types; DIN rail mounting type and panel mounting type.
Select the suitable type of a base unit for the operating
environment.
Mounting type Main base unit Extension base unit
Panel mounting type Q35BLS
Q38BLS
Q65BLS
Q68BLS
Q55BLS
DIN rail mounting type Q35BLS-D
Q38BLS-D
Q65BLS-D
Q68BLS-D
Q55BLS-D

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(2) Since the Q series large type base unit (AnS series size) has the
same mounting dimensions with the AnS series base unit, the
same mounting holes can be utilized.
The following table shows the corresponding models for
replacement.
(3) Mount the Q series module on the Q series large type base unit
(AnS series size).
The renewal tool manufactured by MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC
ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED (hereafter, abbreviated
as renewal tool) can be mounted on the module, and a
connector and terminal block used with the AnS series can be
used without wiring change.
*1 To mount the Q series module on the I/O slot of the Q series large type base unit (AnS
series size), always attach the Q series large type blank cover (AnS series size).
AnS series base unit Q series large type base unit
(AnS series size)
A1S35B Q35BLS
A1S38B Q38BLS
A1S65B Q65BLS
A1S68B Q68BLS
A1S55B Q55BLS
24VDC
4mA
QX40
+
-
24VDC
4mA
QX40
+
-
24VDC
4mA
QX40
+
-
24VDC
4mA
QX40
+
-
Q12HCPU
MODE
RUN
ERR.
USER
BAT.
BOOT
PULL
USB
RS-232
MELSEC
Q62P
POWER
PULL
24VDC
4mA
QX40
+
-
Q series module
Q series large type base unit
(AnS series size)
Q series large type blank cover (AnS series size)*1

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1.3 Supplied Parts
(1) Q series large type main base unit (AnS series size)
(panel mounting type)
*1 The Q series large type extension base unit (AnS series size) does not include with the
guidelines.
(2) Q series large type main base unit (AnS series size)
(DIN rail mounting type)
Product Model Quantity Remarks
Q series large type main base
unit (AnS series size)
Q35BLS
1 -
Q38BLS
Q65BLS
Q68BLS
Q55BLS
Base unit mounting screw - 4 M5 × 25 screw
This manual IB-0800495 1 -
Safety Guidelines*1 IB-0800423 1 -
Product Model Quantity Remarks
Q series large type main base
unit (AnS series size)
Q35BLS-D
1-
Q38BLS-D
Q65BLS-D
Q68BLS-D
Q55BLS-D
DIN rail mounting adapter*1*2 Q6DIN1 or Q6DIN2 1
Q6DIN1 (Includes
2 adapters (large),
4 adapters (small),
3 square washers,
and 3 mounting screws
(M5×10))
Q6DIN2 (Includes
2 adapters (large),
3 adapters (small),
2 square washers,
and 2 mounting screws
(M5×10))
End fitting L - 1 -
End fitting R - 1 -
Fixing bracket for terminal block
conversion adapter -1 -
Bracket fixing screw - 6 M4×8 screw

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*1 For a combination of the DIN rail mounting adapter, refer to the following:
Q6DIN1: Q38BLS-D and Q68BLS-D
Q6DIN2: Q35BLS-D, Q65BLS-D, and Q55BLS-D
*2 The stopper for DIN rail mounting adapter is not included with this base unit since the end
fitting is substitutable.
*3 The Q series large type extension base unit (AnS series size) does not include with the
guidelines.
(3) Q series large type blank cover (AnS series size)
This manual IB-0800495 1 -
Safety Guidelines*3 IB-0800423 1 -
Product Model Quantity Remarks
Q series large type blank cover
(AnS series size) QG69LS 1 -
Product Model Quantity Remarks

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2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
2.1 System Configuration
This section explains system configuration when using the Q series
large type base unit (AnS series size). The following modules can be
mounted on the CPU slot of the Q series large type base unit (AnS
series size).
• High Performance model QCPU
• Universal model QCPU (except Q00UJCPU)
• MELSECNET/H remote I/O module
(1) System configuration using the High Performance model QCPU
and Universal model QCPU
CPU01234567
Power
supply module
CPU module
Q series large type main base unit
(AnS series size) (Q3BLS, Q3BLS-D),
Q series main base unit (Q3B, Q3DB),
or Q series large type main base unit
(Q3BL)
Q series extension base unit (Q5B, Q6B),
Q series large type extension base unit
(AnS series size) (Q6BLS, Q6BLS-D, Q55BLS,
Q55BLS-D), or Q series large type extension base unit
(Q6BL, Q55BL)
Q series extension base unit on which
AnS series module can be mounted
(QA1S5B, QA1S6B)
Q series extension base unit on which
A series module can be mounted
(QA6B)
QA conversion adapter +
A/QnA series extension base unit
(QA6ADP + A5B/A6B)
Main base
unit
Extension
base unit
Slot number
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39

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For a combination of the CPU modules and base units, refer to the
"Precautions" section.
The following table shows restrictions on system configuration.
Maximum number of
extension stages of
extension base units
Q00UCPU, Q01UCPU, and Q02UCPU: 4 extension stages
Modules other than the above: 7 extension stages
Maximum number of
mountable I/O
modules
• Q00UCPU and Q01UCPU: 24 modules
• Q02UCPU: 36 modules
Modules other than the above: 64 modules
Applicable main base
unit model
Q33B, Q35B, Q38B, Q312B, Q35DB, Q38DB, Q312DB,
Q35BLS, Q38BLS, Q35BLS-D, Q38BLS-D, Q35BL, and
Q38BL
Applicable extension
base unit model
Model requiring no power
supply module
Q52B, Q55B, Q55BLS,
Q55BLS-D, Q55BL, and
QA6ADP+A5B
Model requiring Q series
power supply module
Q63B, Q65B, Q68B, Q612B,
Q65BLS, Q68BLS, Q65BLS-D,
Q68BLS-D, Q65BL, and Q68BL
Model requiring no AnS
series power supply
module
QA1S51B
Model requiring AnS
series
power supply module
QA1S65B and QA1S68B
Model requiring A series
power supply module
QA65B, QA68B, and
QA6ADP+A6B
Extension cable model QC05B, QC06B, QC12B, QC30B, QC50B, and QC100B
Q series power
supply module model
Q61P-A1, Q61P-A2, Q61P, Q61P-D, Q62P, Q63P, Q64P, and
Q64PN
AnS series power
supply module model A1S61PN, A1S62PN, and A1S63P
A series power
supply module model A61P, A61PN, A62P, A63P, A61PEU, and A62PEU

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Precautions
• Use extension cable so that the overall extension length can be
within 13.2m.
• Do not install the extension cable together with the main circuit
(high voltage and high current) line or bring them close to each
other.
Keep a distance of 100mm or more between them.
• Set the number of extension stages so that the number is not
duplicated with another.
• When using extension base units on which AnS/A series
modules can be mounted together with the other units, follow the
instructions described below.
• Connect the units in order of Q5B/Q6B/
Q5BLS(-D)/Q6BLS(-D)/Q5BL/Q6BLQA1S5B/
QA1S6BQA6BQA6ADP+A5B/A6B from the
nearest position of the main base unit.
• The QA1S6B and QA6ADP+A5B/A6B cannot be
used together.
• Since the QA1S51B does not have an extension cable
connector (OUT), it cannot be used with the QA6B and
QA6ADP+A5B/A6B.
• Assign module I/O number with putting each series in block so
that the order can be "from Q series to A series" or "from A
series to Q series". Failure to do so causes an error "SP.UNIT
LAY ERR." (error code: 2120). In addition, do not duplicate the
I/O number.
• Connect the extension cable from OUT of the extension cable
connector on the base unit to IN of the extension base unit on
the next stage.
• If the number of mounted modules exceeds the maximum
number of mountable I/O modules, an error "SP.UNIT LAY
ERR." (error code: 2124) occurs.
• To construct a multiple CPU system, use a main base unit,
Q3B or Q3DB.
• To use the Universal model QCPU with the extension base units
QA1S5B, QA1S6B, QA6B, and QA6ADP+A5B/A6B,
use the Universal model QCPU whose serial number (first five
digits) is "13102" or later.

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(2) System configuration using the MELSECNET/H remote I/O
module
Q series large type extension base unit
(AnS series size) (Q6BLS, Q6BLS-D,
Q55BLS, Q55BLS-D), Q series extension
base unit (Q5B, Q6B), or Q series
large type extension base unit
(Q6BL, Q55BL)
Q series extension base unit (Q5B, Q6B),
Q series large type extension base unit
(AnS series size) (Q6BLS, Q6BLS-D, Q55BLS,
Q55BLS-D), or Q series large type extension base
unit (Q6BL, Q55BL)
Main base
unit
Extension
base unit
Slot number
Q series large type main base unit
(AnS series size) (Q3BLS,
Q3BLS-D), Q series main base unit
(Q3B, Q3DB), or Q series large
type main base unit (Q3BL)
Q series extension base unit (Q5B, Q6B),
Q series large type extension base unit
(AnS series size) (Q6BLS, Q6BLS-D, Q55BLS,
Q55BLS-D), or Q series large type extension base
unit (Q6BL, Q55BL)
Power
supply module
MELSECNET/H remote I/O module
CPU01234567
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

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The following table shows restrictions on system configuration.
Precautions
• Use extension cable so that the overall extension length can be
within 13.2m.
• Do not install the extension cable together with the main circuit
(high voltage and high current) line or bring them close to each
other.
• Keep a distance of 100mm or more between them.
• Set the number of extension stages so that the number is not
duplicated with another.
• Connect the extension cable from OUT of the extension cable
connector on the base unit to IN of the extension base unit on
the next stage.
• If the number of mounted modules exceeds the maximum
number of mountable I/O modules, an error "SP.UNIT LAY
ERR." (error code: 2124) occurs.
Maximum number of
extension stages of
extension base units
7 extension stages
Maximum number of
mountable I/O modules 64 modules
Applicable main base
unit model
Q33B, Q35B, Q38B, Q35BLS, Q38BLS, Q35BLS-D,
Q38BLS-D, Q35BL, and Q38BL
Applicable extension
base unit model
Model requiring no
power supply module
Q52B, Q55B, Q55BLS,
Q55BLS-D, and Q55BL
Model requiring Q series
power supply module
Q63B, Q65B, Q68B, Q612B,
Q65BLS, Q68BLS, Q65BLS-D,
Q68BLS-D, Q65BL, and Q68BL
Extension cable model QC05B, QC06B, QC12B, QC30B, QC50B, and QC100B
Q series power supply
module model
Q61P-A1, Q61P-A2, Q61P, Q61P-D, Q62P, Q63P, Q64P, and
Q64PN

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2.2 Precautions for System Configuration
This section explains precautions for using the products.
(1) A multiple CPU system cannot be constructed using the Q series
large type main base unit (AnS series size).
(2) To construct a multiple CPU system with the Q series large type
extension base unit (AnS series size), use a main base unit,
Q3B or Q3DB.
QCPU User's Manual (Multiple CPU System)
When read the manual, regard the descriptions for the Q5B/Q6
B as the Q series large type extension base unit (AnS series
size) because the handing of the Q series large type extension
base unit (AnS series size) is the same as that of the
Q5B/Q6B.
(3) To mount the Q series module on Q series large type base unit
(AnS series size), always attach the Q series large type blank
cover (AnS series size).
(The cover is not necessary for a module mounted on CPU slot
and power supply.)
(4) In Q series large type (AnS series size), the extension cable
connector is not on the right side of the base unit. When the
extension cable is used, make sure the cable lengths and the way
to connect the cable.

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2.3 Modules That Cannot be Mounted on the Q Series Large
Type Base Unit (AnS Series Size)
This section explains modules that cannot be mounted on the Q series
large type base unit (AnS series size).
(1) Two-slot module
(2) Module on which the Q series large type blank cover (AnS series
size) cannot be attached
• Module whose height exceeds 98mm
• Module with a bracket on its top
• Module having a projection (such as a connector) on its bottom
• Module on which the Q7BAT-SET has been mounted
Ex. Q64TCRTBW, Q64TCRTBWN, Q64TCTTBW,
Q64TCTTBWN, QD70D4, QD70D8, QJ71LP21S-25, and
QJ71GP21S-SX
Ex. Q66AD-DG, Q66DA-G, Q68AD-G, Q68RD3-G, Q68TD-G-H02,
Q64AD2DA, QD75M1, QD75MH1, QD75M2, QD75MH2, QD75M4,
QD75MH4, and the QJ71WS96 on which the Q7BAT-SET has been
mounted
A module with a bracket cannot be mounted.
A module with the height exceeding 98mm cannot be mounted.
A two-slot module cannot be mounted.
A module having a projection (such as a connector)
on its bottom cannot be mounted.

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3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 Specifications of the Q Series Large Type Base Unit
(AnS Series Size)
The following tables show performance specifications of the Q series
large type base unit (AnS series size).
(1) Q series large type main base unit (AnS series size)
Item Model
Q35BLS Q38BLS Q35BLS-D Q38BLS-D
Number of mountable I/O
modules 5858
Extendability Extendable
Applicable module Q series module
5 VDC internal current
consumption 0.11A 0.12A 0.11A 0.12A
Size of mounting hole 6 hole (for M5 screw) -
External dimensions
H 130mm 118mm
W 325mm 430mm 311mm 416mm
D 53mm 48.5mm
Weight 0.82kg 1.32kg 0.59kg 0.72kg
Accessory Section 1.3 (1) Section 1.3 (2)
DIN rail installation Not installable Installable

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(2) Q series large type extension base unit (AnS series size)
(3) Q series large type extension base unit (Ans series size)
(without power supply)
Item Model
Q65BLS Q68BLS Q65BLS-D Q68BLS-D
Number of mountable I/O
modules 5858
Extendability Extendable
Applicable module Q series module
5 VDC internal current
consumption 0.11A 0.12A 0.11A 0.12A
Size of mounting hole 6hole (for M5 screw) -
External dimensions
H 130mm 118mm
W 315mm 420mm 304mm 409mm
D 53mm 48.5mm
Weight 0.98kg 1.32kg 0.57kg 0.74kg
Accessory Section 1.3 (1) Section 1.3 (2)
DIN rail installation Not installable Installable
Item Model
Q55BLS Q55BLS-D
Number of mountable I/O
modules 5
Extendability Extendable
Applicable module Q series module
5 VDC internal current
consumption 0.1A
Size of mounting hole 6hole (for M5 screw) -
External dimensions
H 130mm 118mm
W 260mm 248mm
D 53mm 48.5mm
Weight 0.82kg 0.51kg
Accessory Section 1.3 (1) Section 1.3 (2)
DIN rail installation Not installable Installable