Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-R Series User manual

MELSEC iQ-R System Recorder
User's Manual (Application)

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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 only. For the safety precautions for the programmable
controller system, refer to MELSEC iQ-R Module Configuration Manual.
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.
WARNING Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions, resulting in
death or severe injury.
CAUTION Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions, resulting in
minor or moderate injury or property damage.

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[Design Precautions]
WARNING
●Configure safety circuits external to the programmable controller to ensure that the entire system
operates safely even when a fault occurs in the external power supply or the programmable controller.
Failure to do so may result in an accident due to an incorrect output or malfunction.
(1) Emergency stop circuits, protection circuits, and protective interlock circuits for conflicting
operations (such as forward/reverse rotations or upper/lower limit positioning) must be configured
external to the programmable controller.
(2) When the programmable controller detects an abnormal condition, it stops the operation and all
outputs are:
• Turned off if the overcurrent or overvoltage protection of the power supply module is activated.
• Held or turned off according to the parameter setting if the self-diagnostic function of the CPU
module detects an error such as a watchdog timer error.
(3) All outputs may be turned on if an error occurs in a part, such as an I/O control part, where the
CPU module cannot detect any error. To ensure safety operation in such a case, provide a safety
mechanism or a fail-safe circuit external to the programmable controller. For a fail-safe circuit
example, refer to "General Safety Requirements" in the MELSEC iQ-R Module Configuration
Manual.
(4) Outputs may remain on or off due to a failure of a component such as a relay and transistor in an
output circuit. Configure an external circuit for monitoring output signals that could cause a
serious accident.
●In an output circuit, when a load current exceeding the rated current or an overcurrent caused by a
load short-circuit flows for a long time, it may cause smoke and fire. To prevent this, configure an
external safety circuit, such as a fuse.
●Configure a circuit so that the programmable controller is turned on first and then the external power
supply. If the external power supply is turned on first, an accident may occur due to an incorrect output
or malfunction.
●For the operating status of each station after a communication failure, refer to manuals relevant to the
network. Incorrect output or malfunction due to a communication failure may result in an accident.
●When connecting an external device with a CPU module or intelligent function module to modify data
of a running programmable controller, configure an interlock circuit in the program to ensure that the
entire system will always operate safely. For other forms of control (such as program modification,
parameter change, forced output, or operating status change) of a running programmable controller,
read the relevant manuals carefully and ensure that the operation is safe before proceeding. Improper
operation may damage machines or cause accidents.
●Especially, when a remote programmable controller is controlled by an external device, immediate
action cannot be taken if a problem occurs in the programmable controller due to a communication
failure. To prevent this, configure an interlock circuit in the program, and determine corrective actions
to be taken between the external device and CPU module in case of a communication failure.

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[Design Precautions]
[Design Precautions]
[Installation Precautions]
WARNING
●Do not write any data to the "system area" and "write-protect area" of the buffer memory in the
module. Also, do not use any "use prohibited" signals as an output signal from the CPU module to
each module. Doing so may cause malfunction of the programmable controller system. For the
"system area", "write-protect area", and the "use prohibited" signals, refer to the user's manual for the
module used.
●If a communication cable is disconnected, the network may be unstable, resulting in a communication
failure of multiple stations. Configure an interlock circuit in the program to ensure that the entire
system will always operate safely even if communications fail. Incorrect output or malfunction due to a
communication failure may result in an accident.
●To maintain the safety of the programmable controller system against unauthorized access from
external devices via the network, take appropriate measures. To maintain the safety against
unauthorized access via the Internet, take measures such as installing a firewall.
CAUTION
●Do not install the control lines or communication cables together with the main circuit lines or power
cables. Keep a distance of 100 mm or more between them. Failure to do so may result in malfunction
due to noise.
●During control of an inductive load such as a lamp, heater, or solenoid valve, a large current
(approximately ten times greater than normal) may flow when the output is turned from off to on.
Therefore, use a module that has a sufficient current rating.
●After the CPU module is powered on or is reset, the time taken to enter the RUN status varies
depending on the system configuration, parameter settings, and/or program size. Design circuits so
that the entire system will always operate safely, regardless of the time.
●Do not power off the programmable controller or do not reset the CPU module while the settings are
being written. Doing so will make the data in the flash ROM or SD memory card undefined. The
values need to be set in the buffer memory and written to the flash ROM or the SD memory card
again. Doing so may cause malfunction or failure of the module.
●When changing the operating status of the CPU module from external devices (such as the remote
RUN/STOP functions), select "Do Not Open by Program" for "Opening Method" of "Module
Parameter". If "Open by Program" is selected, an execution of the remote STOP function causes the
communication line to close. Consequently, the CPU module cannot reopen the line, and external
devices cannot execute the remote RUN function.
WARNING
●Shut off the external power supply (all phases) used in the system before mounting or removing the
module. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or cause the module to fail or malfunction.

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[Installation Precautions]
[Wiring Precautions]
CAUTION
●Use the programmable controller in an environment that meets general specifications written in Safety
Guidelines included in the base unit. Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, malfunction, or
damage to or deterioration of the product.
●To mount a module, place the concave part(s) located at the bottom onto the guide(s) of the base unit,
and push in the module until the hook(s) located at the top snaps into place. Incorrect interconnection
may cause malfunction, failure, or drop of the module.
●To mount a module with no module fixing hook, place the concave part(s) located at the bottom onto
the guide(s) of the base unit, push in the module, and fix it with screw(s). Incorrect interconnection
may cause malfunction, failure, or drop of the module.
●When using the programmable controller in an environment of frequent vibrations, fix the module with
a screw.
●Tighten the screws within the specified torque range. Undertightening can cause drop of the screw,
short circuit, or malfunction. Overtightening can damage the screw and/or module, resulting in drop,
short circuit, or malfunction.
●When using an extension cable, connect it to the extension cable connector of the base unit securely.
Check the connection for looseness. Poor contact may cause malfunction.
●When using an SD memory card, fully insert it into the memory card slot. Check that it is inserted
completely. Poor contact may cause malfunction.
●Securely insert an extended SRAM cassette or a battery-less option cassette into the cassette
connector of the CPU module. After insertion, close the cassette cover and check that the cassette is
inserted completely. Poor contact may cause malfunction.
●Do not directly touch any conductive parts and electronic components of the module, SD memory
card, extended SRAM cassette, battery-less option cassette, or connector. Doing so can cause
malfunction or failure of the module.
WARNING
●Shut off the external power supply (all phases) used in the system before installation and wiring.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or cause the module to fail or malfunction.
●After installation and wiring, attach a blank cover module (RG60) to each empty slot and an included
extension connector protective cover to the unused extension cable connector before powering on the
system for operation. Failure to do so may result in electric shock.

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[Wiring Precautions]
CAUTION
●Individually ground the FG and LG terminals of the programmable controller with a ground resistance
of 100 ohms or less. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or malfunction.
●Use applicable solderless terminals and tighten them within the specified torque range. If any spade
solderless terminal is used, it may be disconnected when the terminal screw comes loose, resulting in
failure.
●Check the rated voltage and signal layout before wiring to the module, and connect the cables
correctly. Connecting a power supply with a different voltage rating or incorrect wiring may cause fire
or failure.
●Connectors for external devices must be crimped or pressed with the tool specified by the
manufacturer, or must be correctly soldered. Incomplete connections may cause short circuit, fire, or
malfunction.
●Securely connect the connector to the module. Poor contact may cause malfunction.
●Do not install the control lines or communication cables together with the main circuit lines or power
cables. Keep a distance of 100 mm or more between them. Failure to do so may result in malfunction
due to noise.
●Place the cables in a duct or clamp them. If not, dangling cables may swing or inadvertently be pulled,
resulting in malfunction or damage to modules or cables.
In addition, the weight of the cables may put stress on modules in an environment of strong vibrations
and shocks. Do not clamp the extension cables with the jacket stripped. Doing so may change the
characteristics of the cables, resulting in malfunction.
●Check the interface type and correctly connect the cable. Incorrect wiring (connecting the cable to an
incorrect interface) may cause failure of the module and external device.
●Tighten the terminal screws or connector screws within the specified torque range. Undertightening
can cause drop of the screw, short circuit, fire, or malfunction. Overtightening can damage the screw
and/or module, resulting in drop, short circuit, fire, or malfunction.
●When disconnecting the cable from the module, do not pull the cable by the cable part. For the cable
with connector, hold the connector part of the cable. For the cable connected to the terminal block,
loosen the terminal screw. Pulling the cable connected to the module may result in malfunction or
damage to the module or cable.
●Prevent foreign matter such as dust or wire chips from entering the module. Such foreign matter can
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.
●Programmable controllers must be installed in control panels. Connect the main power supply to the
power supply module in the control panel through a relay terminal block. Wiring and replacement of a
power supply module must be performed by qualified maintenance personnel with knowledge of
protection against electric shock. For wiring, refer to the MELSEC iQ-R Module Configuration Manual.
●For Ethernet cables to be used in the system, select the ones that meet the specifications in the user's
manual for the module used. If not, normal data transmission is not guaranteed.

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[Startup and Maintenance Precautions]
WARNING
●Do not touch any terminal while power is on. Doing so will cause electric shock or malfunction.
●Correctly connect the battery connector. Do not charge, disassemble, heat, short-circuit, solder, or
throw the battery into the fire. Also, do not expose it to liquid or strong shock. Doing so will cause the
battery to produce heat, explode, ignite, or leak, resulting in injury or fire.
●Shut off the external power supply (all phases) used in the system before cleaning the module or
retightening the terminal screws, connector screws, or module fixing screws. Failure to do so may
result in electric shock.

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[Startup and Maintenance Precautions]
CAUTION
●When connecting an external device with a CPU module or intelligent function module to modify data
of a running programmable controller, configure an interlock circuit in the program to ensure that the
entire system will always operate safely. For other forms of control (such as program modification,
parameter change, forced output, or operating status change) of a running programmable controller,
read the relevant manuals carefully and ensure that the operation is safe before proceeding. Improper
operation may damage machines or cause accidents.
●Especially, when a remote programmable controller is controlled by an external device, immediate
action cannot be taken if a problem occurs in the programmable controller due to a communication
failure. To prevent this, configure an interlock circuit in the program, and determine corrective actions
to be taken between the external device and CPU module in case of a communication failure.
●Do not disassemble or modify the modules. Doing so may cause failure, malfunction, injury, or a fire.
●Use any radio communication device such as a cellular phone or PHS (Personal Handy-phone
System) more than 25cm away in all directions from the programmable controller. Failure to do so
may cause malfunction.
●Shut off the external power supply (all phases) used in the system before mounting or removing the
module. Failure to do so may cause the module to fail or malfunction.
●Tighten the screws within the specified torque range. Undertightening can cause drop of the
component or wire, short circuit, or malfunction. Overtightening can damage the screw and/or module,
resulting in drop, short circuit, or malfunction.
●After the first use of the product, do not perform each of the following operations more than 50 times
(IEC 61131-2/JIS B 3502 compliant).
Exceeding the limit may cause malfunction.
• Mounting/removing the module to/from the base unit
• Inserting/removing the extended SRAM cassette or battery-less option cassette to/from the
CPU module
• Mounting/removing the terminal block to/from the module
●After the first use of the product, do not insert/remove the SD memory card to/from the CPU module
more than 500 times. Exceeding the limit may cause malfunction.
●Do not touch the metal terminals on the back side of the SD memory card. Doing so may cause
malfunction or failure of the module.
●Do not touch the integrated circuits on the circuit board of an extended SRAM cassette or a battery-
less option cassette. Doing so may cause malfunction or failure of the module.
●Do not drop or apply shock to the battery to be installed in the module. Doing so may damage the
battery, causing the battery fluid to leak inside the battery. If the battery is dropped or any shock is
applied to it, dispose of it without using.
●Startup and maintenance of a control panel must be performed by qualified maintenance personnel
with knowledge of protection against electric shock. Lock the control panel so that only qualified
maintenance personnel can operate it.
●Before handling the module, touch a conducting object such as a grounded metal to discharge the
static electricity from the human body. Failure to do so may cause the module to fail or malfunction.

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[Operating Precautions]
[Disposal Precautions]
[Transportation Precautions]
CAUTION
●When changing data and operating status, and modifying program of the running programmable
controller from an external device such as a personal computer connected to an intelligent function
module, read relevant manuals carefully and ensure the safety before operation. Incorrect change or
modification may cause system malfunction, damage to the machines, or accidents.
●Do not power off the programmable controller or reset the CPU module while the setting values in the
buffer memory are being written to the flash ROM in the module. Doing so will make the data in the
flash ROM or SD memory card undefined. The values need to be set in the buffer memory and written
to the flash ROM or SD memory card again. Doing so can cause malfunction or failure of the module.
CAUTION
●When disposing of this product, treat it as industrial waste.
●When disposing of batteries, separate them from other wastes according to the local regulations. For
details on battery regulations in EU member states, refer to the MELSEC iQ-R Module Configuration
Manual.
CAUTION
●When transporting lithium batteries, follow the transportation regulations. For details on the regulated
models, refer to the MELSEC iQ-R Module Configuration Manual.
●The halogens (such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine), which are contained in a fumigant
used for disinfection and pest control of wood packaging materials, may cause failure of the product.
Prevent the entry of fumigant residues into the product or consider other methods (such as heat
treatment) instead of fumigation. The disinfection and pest control measures must be applied to
unprocessed raw wood.

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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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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-R series programmable controllers.
This manual describes the performance specifications and procedure for operation to use System Recorder.
Before using this product, please read this manual and the relevant manuals carefully and develop familiarity with the
functions and performance of the MELSEC iQ-R series programmable controller to handle the product correctly.
When applying the program examples provided in this manual to an actual system, ensure the applicability and confirm that it
will not cause system control problems.
Please make sure that the end users read this manual.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE EMC AND LOW VOLTAGE
DIRECTIVES
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.
• MELSEC iQ-R Module Configuration Manual
• Safety Guidelines (included in a base unit)
The CE mark on the side of the programmable controller indicates compliance with EMC and Low Voltage Directives.
Additional measures
To ensure that this product maintains EMC and Low Voltage Directives, please refer to one of the following manuals.
• MELSEC iQ-R Module Configuration Manual
• Safety Guidelines (included in a base unit)

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
COMPLIANCE WITH THE EMC AND LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
RELEVANT MANUALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
TERMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
CHAPTER 1 FUNCTIONS 14
1.1 Recording Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Recording methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Target data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Sampling methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Recording file. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Flow to save sampled data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Operating status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Operation of the recording function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Adding and changing a recording setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Recording monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Errors that occur when using the recording function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Buffer memory used for the recording function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
1.2 Offline Monitor Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
1.3 Camera Recording Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
1.4 Data Flow Analysis Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
CHAPTER 2 PARAMETER SETTING 48
2.1 CPU Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Memory/device setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
2.2 Module Parameters (Recorder Module). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
CHAPTER 3 RECORDING SETTING 53
3.1 Recording Setting Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
3.2 Saving Period Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
3.3 Device/Label Sampling Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Device individual specification screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Device/label sampling target list screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
3.4 File Saving Trigger Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
3.5 Saving Path Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Saving detail setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
CHAPTER 4 RECORDING MONITOR 65
4.1 Recording Status Detailed Information Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 69
5.1 Recording Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
5.2 Offline Monitor Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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5.3 Camera Recording Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
5.4 Data Flow Analysis Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
5.5 Recorder Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Checking methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Checking the module status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Troubleshooting by symptom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Error code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Event code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
CHAPTER 6 RECORDER MODULE (DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS) 88
6.1 Function Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Recording function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
SD memory card format function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Self-diagnostic function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
6.2 Module Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
6.3 Input/Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Input/output signal list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Input signal details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Output signal details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
6.4 Buffer Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Buffer memory list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Buffer memory details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
APPENDIX 113
Appendix 1 Available Characters in a Recording Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Appendix 2 Processing Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Appendix 3 List of Instructions that can Determine the Range of Devices and Labels When Specified . . . . . 117
INDEX 120
REVISIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
TRADEMARKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

13
RELEVANT MANUALS
This manual does not include detailed information on the following:
• General specifications
• Applicable combinations of CPU modules and the other modules, and the number of mountable modules
• Applicable combinations of remote head modules and the other modules, and the number of mountable modules
• Installation
For details, refer to the following:
MELSEC iQ-R Module Configuration Manual
e-Manual refers to the Mitsubishi Electric FA electronic book manuals that can be browsed using a dedicated
tool.
e-Manual has the following features:
• Required information can be cross-searched in multiple manuals.
• Other manuals can be accessed from the links in the manual.
• Hardware specifications of each part can be found from the product figures.
• Pages that users often browse can be bookmarked.
• Sample programs can be copied to an engineering tool.
TERMS
Unless otherwise specified, this manual uses the following terms.
Manual name [manual number] Description Available form
MELSEC iQ-R System Recorder User's Manual
(Application)
[SH-082281ENG] (this manual)
Functions, parameter settings, recording settings, and troubleshooting of
System Recorder, and detailed specifications of a recorder module
Print book
e-Manual
PDF
MELSEC iQ-R System Recorder User's Manual
(Startup)
[SH-082279ENG]
Specifications, procedure for operation, and system configuration of System
Recorder, and specifications of a recorder module
Print book
e-Manual
PDF
MELSEC iQ-R CPU Module User's Manual (Startup)
[SH081263ENG]
Specifications, procedures before operation, and troubleshooting of a CPU
module
Print book
e-Manual
PDF
MELSEC iQ-R CPU Module User's Manual
(Application)
[SH081264ENG]
Memory, functions, devices, and parameters of a CPU module Print book
e-Manual
PDF
GX Works3 Operating Manual
[SH-081215ENG]
System configurations, parameter settings, and operation methods for the
online function in GX Works3
e-Manual
PDF
MELSEC iQ-R Module Configuration Manual
[SH081262ENG]
The combination of the MELSEC iQ-R series modules, common information
on the installation/wiring in the system, and specifications of the power supply
module, base unit, SD memory card, and battery
Print book
e-Manual
PDF
Camera Recording Package User's Manual
[BCN-P5999-1324]
Network camera settings, programmable controller settings, and function
blocks for the camera recording function
e-Manual
PDF
Video Verification Tool Operating Manual
[BCN-P5999-1327]
Basic operations and method for playing a video file in Video Verification Tool e-Manual
PDF
Term Description
Buffer area for data sampling A memory area in a CPU module to pass sampled devices and labels to a recorder module.
Recording file A file that consists of folders to which information such as a date and time or character strings can be added and files
saved in the folders.
Recording setting A setting for the recording function such as a sampling target, sampling interval, and saving period.

14 1 FUNCTIONS
1.1 Recording Function
1FUNCTIONS
This chapter explains the details on the functions of System Recorder.
1.1 Recording Function
The recording function can be used to output data in a CPU module to a recording file and save it to an SD memory card
inserted in a recorder module when a file saving trigger is satisfied.
The saved recording file can be read in GX Works3 and reproduced on the offline monitor. This can facilitate identification and
analysis of trouble factors and reduce the downtime of a system. (Page 47 Offline Monitor Function)
The following data can be saved as a recording file (recording target data).
1. Set programs, parameters, and recording settings in GX Works3.
2. Write them to a CPU module.
3. Reset the CPU module or turn the power OFF and ON to switch the CPU module to RUN.
The recording function is in preparation, then data sampling and accumulation start according to the recording setting.
Link devices of a network module mounted on the base unit and the buffer memory of an intelligent function module can also
be sampled and accumulated.
4. Satisfy a file saving trigger.
When the file saving trigger is satisfied, accumulated data and event history files saved in a CPU module are output to a
recording file and saved to an SD memory card inserted in a recorder module.
For the flow to save sampled data, refer to the following:
Page 37 Flow to save sampled data
Up to four recording settings can be set and the recording function can be performed for each setting at the
same time.
Set multiple recording settings and perform the recording function in either of the following cases:
• Setting multiple timings for data sampling and accumulation such as each scan, per day, inter-module
synchronization execution*1, or multiple CPU synchronization execution*1
• Accumulating data even while a file is being saved*2 (The file can be saved without missing data by
sampling and accumulating data in another recording setting.)
Recording target data Description
Device and label Values in devices and labels of a CPU module, the buffer memory of a module, and link devices on a network.
A value at any timing can be saved for a set period.
Event history Errors occurred on a network or in a module, and event information such as writing data to devices and labels.
GX Works3
1.
2.
3.
4.
CPU module
Device and label
Event history

1 FUNCTIONS
1.1 Recording Function 15
1
*1 Select "Trigger Instruction" for the sampling method and use the DATATRG instruction in an inter-module synchronization or multiple
CPU synchronization program.
Page 30 Sampling methods
*2 Sampled data is not accumulated.

16 1 FUNCTIONS
1.1 Recording Function
Recording methods
The following shows the recording methods.
File saving trigger only
This is a method of sampling and accumulating data after the operating status of the recording function switches to 'operating.'
(Page 40 Operating status)
When a file saving trigger is satisfied, data accumulated during a period before and after the trigger is satisfied*1 is saved.
(Page 21 File saving trigger)
A recording file is saved after a saving period elapses. Data accumulation stops during file saving and restarts after its
completion.
*1 A time before or after a trigger is satisfied (saving period before trigger/saving period after trigger) can be set in the saving period setting
in the recording setting.
When setting the saving period after trigger to '0' seconds, a recording file is saved when a file saving trigger is satisfied.
Page 55 Saving Period Setting
■Considerations
• Set the saving period to a length that can sufficiently sample and accumulate changes in data values.
• When switching a CPU module from RUN to STOP during a saving period after trigger or stopping the operation of the
recording function in the "Recording Monitor" screen, data accumulated before the stop is saved. (Page 65
RECORDING MONITOR)
• Only data after sampling and accumulation started immediately before a file save trigger is satisfied will be saved, and the
data before that will not be saved.
Recording method Description Purpose
File saving trigger only Data after the operating status of the recording
function switches to 'operating' is sampled and
accumulated.
Select this method to check the status of a device
before and after an error occurs in the device when
the error occurrence timing is clear. (By specifying
an error occurrence as a file saving trigger, the
operating status of a device before and after an error
occurs can be checked.)
Recording startup trigger + file saving trigger Data after the operating status of the recording
function switches to 'operating' and a recording
startup trigger is satisfied is accumulated for a
specified period.
Select this method when there is a difference in
timings between when an error occurs and when it is
detected such as when an error occurs while a
device is operating at a regular interval and the
device does not start operating at the next operating
timing.
(By using a recording startup trigger to specify a
timing to start data accumulation and by including a
timing when an error occurs in an accumulation
period, the status of a device when it operated last
can be checked.)
(1) File saving trigger
(2) Sampling and accumulating data
(3) Sampling data
(4) Time
(a) Saving period before trigger
(b) Saving period after trigger
(c) Saving period
(d) Period during which a recording file is saved
(a) (b)
(1) (1)
(c)
(a) (b)
(c)
(d) (d)
(2) (2)(3) (3)
(4)

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1
• If the time from when data sampling and accumulation start to when a file saving trigger is satisfied is shorter than a saving
period before trigger, the total of the time and a saving period after trigger is regarded as a saving period.
• The time accuracy of a recorder module affects a set saving period and an actual one, causing an error between them. For
the time accuracy, refer to the following:
MELSEC iQ-R System Recorder User's Manual (Startup)
(1) Data sampling and accumulation start
(2) File saving trigger
(3) Sampling and accumulating data
(4) Time
(a) Saving period before trigger
(b) Saving period after trigger
(c) Saving period
(a) (b)
(2)
(1)
(c)
(4)
(3)

18 1 FUNCTIONS
1.1 Recording Function
Recording startup trigger + file saving trigger
This is a method of accumulating data for a specified period*1 after the operating status of the recording function switches to
'operating' and a recording startup trigger is satisfied.*2,*3 (Page 19 Recording startup trigger)
When a file saving trigger is satisfied, data accumulated after a recording startup trigger satisfied immediately before the file
saving trigger is saved. (Page 21 File saving trigger)
A recording file is saved when a file saving trigger is satisfied.
*1 Period from when a recording startup trigger is satisfied to when a time specified for "Saving Period After Recording Startup" in the
saving period setting in the recording setting elapses
Page 55 Saving Period Setting
*2 Data is sampled when the operating status of the recording function switches to 'operating.' (Page 40 Operating status)
*3 Data accumulation stops after a specified period elapses and restarts after the recording startup trigger is satisfied again; however, the
recording startup trigger is disabled during a certain period. (Page 19 Period during which a recording startup trigger is enabled or
disabled)
■Considerations
• Set the saving period to a length that can sufficiently sample and accumulate changes in data values.
• When a file saving trigger is satisfied between when a recording startup trigger is satisfied and when a specified period
elapses, data is saved to an SD memory card when it is accumulated for the specified period.
• When switching a CPU module from RUN to STOP or stopping the operation of the recording function in the "Recording
Monitor" screen during a period from when a file saving trigger is satisfied to when a specified period elapses, data
accumulated before the stop is saved. (Page 65 RECORDING MONITOR)
• The time accuracy of a recorder module affects a set saving period and an actual one, causing an error between them. For
the time accuracy, refer to the following:
MELSEC iQ-R System Recorder User's Manual (Startup)
(1) Recording startup trigger
(2) File saving trigger
(3) Sampling data
(4) Sampling and accumulating data
(5) Time
(a) Set saving period
(b) Period during which data is not saved
(c) Period during which data is saved
(d) Period during which a recording file is saved
(1) Recording startup trigger
(2) File saving trigger
(3) Sampling data
(4) Sampling and accumulating data
(5) Time
(a) Set saving period
(b) Saving period
(c) Period during which a recording file is saved
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
(1) (2)
(a)
(1)
(3) (4) (3) (4) (3)
(5)
(1)
(a) (c)
(2)
(b)
(5)
(3) (3)(4)