Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC L series User manual

MELSEC-L Digital-Analog Converter Module
User's Manual
-L60DA4
-L60DAVL8
-L60DAIL8

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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 of the
programmable controller system, refer to the user's manual for the CPU module used.
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]
[Design Precautions]
WARNING
●Analog outputs may remain on due to a failure of the module. Configure an external interlock circuit
for output signals that could cause a serious accident.
●Do not write any data to the "system area" and "write-protect area" (R) of the buffer memory in the
intelligent function module. Also, do not use any "use prohibited" signals as an output signal from the
programmable controller CPU to the intelligent function module. Doing so may cause malfunction of
the programmable controller system.
CAUTION
●Do not install the control lines or communication cables together with the main circuit lines or power
cables. Keep a distance of 100mm or more between them. Failure to do so may result in malfunction
due to noise.
●At power-on, a voltage may occur or a current may flow between output terminals for a moment. In
this case, start the control after analog outputs become stable.
●Power on or off the external power supply while the programmable controller is on. Failure to do so
may result in incorrect output or malfunction.
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]
[Installation Precautions]
[Wiring Precautions]
WARNING
●Shut off the external power supply (all phases) used in the system before mounting or removing a
module. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or cause the module to fail or malfunction.
CAUTION
●Use the programmable controller in an environment that meets the general specifications in the Safety
Guidelines provided with the CPU module or head module. Failure to do so may result in electric
shock, fire, malfunction, or damage to or deterioration of the product.
●To interconnect modules, engage the respective connectors and securely lock the module joint levers
until they click. Incorrect interconnection may cause malfunction, failure, or drop of the module.
●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.
●Do not directly touch any conductive parts and electronic components of the module. Doing so can
cause malfunction or failure of the module.
WARNING
●After installation and wiring, attach the included terminal cover to the module before turning it on for
operation. Failure to do so may result in electric shock.

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[Wiring Precautions]
[Startup and Maintenance Precautions]
[Startup and Maintenance Precautions]
CAUTION
●Individually ground the FG terminal of the programmable controller with a ground resistance of 100
ohms or less. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or malfunction.
●Tighten the terminal block screws within the specified torque range. Undertightening can cause short
circuit, fire, or malfunction. Overtightening can damage the screw and/or module, resulting in drop,
short circuit, or malfunction.
●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.
●Mitsubishi Electric 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 methods, refer to the MELSEC-L CPU
Module User's Manual (Hardware Design, Maintenance and Inspection).
WARNING
●Do not touch any terminal while power is on. Doing so will cause electric shock or malfunction.
●Shut off the external power supply (all phases) used in the system before cleaning the module or
retightening the terminal block screws. Failure to do so may result in electric shock.
CAUTION
●Do not disassemble or modify the module. Doing so may cause failure, malfunction, injury, or a fire.
●Shut off the external power supply (all phases) used in the system before mounting or removing a
module. Failure to do so may cause the module to fail or malfunction.
●Tighten the terminal block 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.
●After the first use of the product (module, display unit, and terminal block), the number of
connections/disconnections is limited to 50 times (in accordance with IEC 61131-2). Exceeding the
limit may cause malfunction.
●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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[Disposal Precautions]
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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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC-L series programmable controllers.
This manual describes the functions and programming of a digital-analog converter module (hereafter abbreviated as
D/A converter module).
Before using this product, please read this manual and the relevant manuals carefully and develop familiarity with the
functions and performance of the MELSEC-L series programmable controller to handle the product correctly.
When applying the program examples introduced in this manual to an actual system, ensure the applicability and
confirm that it will not cause system control problems.
Relevant module: L60DA4, L60DAVL8, L60DAIL8
Remark
●Unless otherwise specified, this manual describes the program examples in which the I/O numbers of X/Y00 to X/Y0F are
assigned for a D/A converter module.
For I/O number assignment, refer to the following.
MELSEC-L CPU Module User's Manual (Function Explanation, Program Fundamentals)
●Operating procedures are explained using GX Works2. When using GX Developer or GX Configurator-DA, refer to the
following.
• When using GX Developer or GX Configurator-DA ( Page 237, Appendix 9)

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COMPLIANCE WITH EMC AND LOW VOLTAGE
DIRECTIVES
(1) Method of ensuring compliance
To ensure that Mitsubishi Electric 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-L CPU Module User's Manual (Hardware Design, Maintenance and Inspection)
• MELSEC-L CC-Link IE Field Network Head Module User's Manual
• Safety Guidelines (This manual is included with the CPU module or head module.)
The CE mark on the side of the programmable controller indicates compliance with EMC and Low Voltage
Directives.
(2) Additional measures
No additional measures are necessary for the compliance of this product with the EMC and Low Voltage
Directives.

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RELEVANT MANUALS
(1) CPU module user's manual
(2) Head module User's Manual
(3) Operating manual
Manual name
<manual number (model code)> Description
MELSEC-L CPU Module User's Manual (Hardware Design, Maintenance and
Inspection)
<SH-080890ENG, 13JZ36>
Specifications of the CPU modules, power supply modules, display unit,
branch module, extension module, SD memory cards, and batteries,
information on how to establish a system, maintenance and inspection, and
troubleshooting
MELSEC-L CPU Module User's Manual (Function Explanation, Program
Fundamentals)
<SH-080889ENG, 13JZ35>
Functions and devices of the CPU module, and programming
Manual name
<manual number (model code)> Description
MELSEC-L CC-Link IE Field Network Head Module User's Manual
<SH-080919ENG, 13JZ48>
Specifications, procedures before operation, system configuration, installation,
wiring, settings, and troubleshooting of the head module
MELSEC-Q CC-Link IE Field Network Master/Local Module User's Manual
<SH-080917ENG, 13JZ47>
Overview of the CC-Link IE Field Network, and specifications, procedures
before operation, system configuration, installation, settings, functions,
programming, and troubleshooting of the CC-Link IE Field Network
master/local module
Manual name
<manual number (model code)> Description
GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common)
<SH-080779ENG, 13JU63>
System configuration, parameter settings, and online operations of GX
Works2, which are common to Simple projects and Structured projects
GX Developer Version 8 Operating Manual
<SH-080373E, 13JU41>
Operating methods of GX Developer, such as programming, printing,
monitoring, and debugging

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CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
COMPLIANCE WITH EMC AND LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
RELEVANT MANUALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
MANUAL PAGE ORGANIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
TERMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
PACKING LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
CHAPTER 1 D/A CONVERTER MODULE 19
1.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
CHAPTER 2 PART NAMES 21
CHAPTER 3 SPECIFICATIONS 23
3.1 General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.2 Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.2.1 Number of parameter settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
3.3 Function List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.4 I/O Signal List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.5 List of Buffer Memory Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
CHAPTER 4 PROCEDURES BEFORE STARTING THE OPERATION 42
CHAPTER 5 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 44
5.1 Overall System Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.2 Applicable System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.3 Restrictions When D/A Converter Module is Connected to Head Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
CHAPTER 6 INSTALLATION AND WIRING 46
6.1 Installation Environment and Installation Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.2 Terminal Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.3 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
6.4 External Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
CHAPTER 7 VARIOUS SETTINGS 55
7.1 Addition of Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.2 Switch Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
7.3 Parameter Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
7.4 Auto Refresh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
7.5 Offset/Gain Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
7.5.1 Setting from "Offset/Gain Setting" of GX Works2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

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7.5.2 Setting from a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
CHAPTER 8 FUNCTIONS 67
8.1 Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
8.2 D/A Conversion Enable/Disable Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
8.3 D/A Output Enable/Disable Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
8.4 Analog Output HOLD/CLEAR Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
8.5 Analog Output Test when CPU Module is in STOP Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
8.6 Scaling function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
8.7 Warning Output Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
8.8 Wave Output Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
8.8.1 Initial settings of the wave output function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
8.8.2 Execution of the wave output function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
8.8.3 Points for the use of the wave output function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
8.8.4 Wave output step action function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
8.9 Error Log Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
8.10 Module Error Collection Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
8.11 Error Clear Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
8.12 Save/Restoration of Offset/Gain Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
CHAPTER 9 DISPLAY UNIT 147
9.1 Display Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
9.2 Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
9.3 List of Setting Value Change Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
9.4 Checking and Clearing Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
CHAPTER 10 PROGRAMMING 153
10.1 Procedure for Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
10.2 When Using the Module in a Standard System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
10.3 When D/A Converter Module is Connected to Head Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
CHAPTER 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 167
11.1 Checking on the Module Detailed Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
11.2 Checking by Latest Error Code (Un\G19). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
11.3 Checking on the Module Error Collection Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
11.4 Error Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
11.5 Alarm Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
11.6 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
11.6.1 Troubleshooting by the LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
11.6.2 Troubleshooting of D/A conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
11.7 Checking the Status of D/A Converter Module by the System Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

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APPENDICES 183
Appendix 1 Details of I/O Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Appendix 1.1 Input signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Appendix 1.2 Output signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
Appendix 2 Details of Buffer Memory Addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Appendix 3 I/O Conversion Characteristic of D/A Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Appendix 4 D/A Conversion Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Appendix 5 Dedicated Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Appendix 5.1 Instruction list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
Appendix 5.2 G(P).OFFGAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
Appendix 5.3 G(P).OGLOAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Appendix 5.4 G(P).OGSTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Appendix 6 Checking Serial Number and Function Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Appendix 7 Addition and Change of Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Appendix 7.1 Additional function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234
Appendix 7.2 Change of functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234
Appendix 8 Differences with Q Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Appendix 9 When Using GX Developer or GX Configurator-DA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Appendix 9.1 Operation of GX Developer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237
Appendix 9.2 Operation of GX Configurator-DA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
Appendix 10External Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
INDEX 245
INSTRUCTION INDEX 248
REVISIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
TRADEMARKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252

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MANUAL PAGE ORGANIZATION
In this manual, pages are organized and the symbols are used as shown below.
The following illustration is for explanation purpose only, and should not be referred to as an actual documentation.
*1 The mouse operation example (for GX Works2) is provided below.
The section of
the current page is shown.
The chapter of
the current page is shown.
"" is used for
screen names and items.
[ ] is used for items
in the menu bar and
the project window.
shows operating
procedures.
shows reference
manuals.
shows notes that
requires attention.
shows mouse
operations.*1
shows
reference pages.
shows setting or
operating examples.
Ex.
shows useful
information.
A window selected in the view selection area is displayed.
View selection area
[Online] [Write to PLC...]
Select [Online] on the menu bar,
and then select [Write to PLC...].
Project window [Parameter]
[PLC Parameter]
Select [Project] from the view selection
area to open the Project window.
Menu bar
Ex.
Ex.
In the Project window, expand [Parameter] and
select [PLC Parameter].

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Pages describing instructions are organized as shown below.
The following illustration is for explanation purpose only, and should not be referred to as an actual documentation.
Descriptions of
setting data and data type
Instruction name
Structure of the instruction
in the ladder mode
shows the devices
applicable to the instruction
Descriptions of
control data (if any)
Execution condition of the instruction
Setting side
User : Device value is set by the user.
System: Device value is set by
the CPU module.

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C
onditions for the error and
error codes
For the errors not described in
this manual, refer to the following.
MELSEC-L CPU Module
User's Manual (Hardware Design,
Maintenance and Inspection)
Simple program example(s)
and descriptions of the devices used
Detailed descriptions
of the instruction

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• Instructions can be executed under the following conditions.
• The following devices can be used.
*1 For details on each device, refer to the following.
MELSEC-L CPU Module User's Manual (Function Explanation, Program Fundamentals)
*2 FX and FY can be used for bit data only, and FD for word data only.
*3 In the "Constant" and "Others" columns, a device(s) that can be set for each instruction is shown.
• The following data types can be used.
Execution condition Any time During on On the rising edge During off On the falling edge
Symbol No symbol
Setting
data
Internal device
(system, user) File
register
Link direct device
J\
Intelligent function
module device
U\G
Index register
Zn
Constant
*3
Others
*3
Bit Word Bit Word
Applicable
device*1
X, Y, M, L,
SM, F, B,
SB, FX,
FY
*2
T, ST, C, D,
W, SD,
SW, FD,
@
R, ZR U\GZ K, H, E, $
P, I, J, U,
D, X, DY,
N, BL,
TR,
BL\S,V
Data type Description
Bit Bit data or the start number of bit data
BIN 16-bit 16-bit binary data or the start number of word device
BIN 32-bit 32-bit binary data or the start number of double-word device
BCD 4-digit Four-digit binary-coded decimal data
BCD 8-digit Eight-digit binary-coded decimal data
Real number Floating-point data
Character string Character string data
Device name Device name data

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Pages describing the functions, I/O signals, and buffer memory areas are organized as shown below.
The following illustration is for explanation purpose only, and should not be referred to as an actual documentation.
The meaning of each icon is as follows.
Icon Description
The corresponding buffer memory area, I/O signal, or function is common to the D/A converter modules regardless of the model.
The corresponding buffer memory area, I/O signal, or function is for the L60DA4.
The corresponding buffer memory area, I/O signal, or function is for the L60DAVL8.
The corresponding buffer memory area, I/O signal, or function is for the L60DAIL8.
An icon indicates a mode available.
Common
DA4
DAVL8
DAIL8

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TERMS
Unless otherwise specified, this manual uses the following terms.
PACKING LIST
The following items are included in the package of this product. Before use, check that all the items are included.
Term Description
Buffer memory A memory in an intelligent function module, where data (such as setting values and monitoring values) exchanged with
a CPU module are stored
D/A converter module A generic term for the L60DA4, L60DAVL8, and L60DAIL8
Display unit A liquid crystal display to be attached to the CPU module
Factory default setting Generic term for analog output ranges of 0 to 5V, 1 to 5V, -10 to 10V, 0 to 20mA, and 4 to 20mA
GX Developer The product name of the software package for the MELSEC programmable controllers
GX Works2
GX Configurator-DA A setting and monitoring tool added in GX Developer (for D/A converter modules)
Head module Abbreviation for the LJ72GF15-T2 CC-Link IE Field Network head module
L60DA4 Abbreviation for the L60DA4 digital-analog converter module
L60DAIL8 Abbreviation for the L60DAIL8 digital-analog converter module
L60DAVL8 Abbreviation for the L60DAVL8 digital-analog converter module
Normal mode "Normal Mode" is the setting value of the drive mode setting in the switch setting.
Note that the normal mode is displayed as "Normal (D/A Converter Processing) Mode" on the programming tool.
Offset/gain setting mode "Offset/Gain Setting Mode" is the setting value of the drive mode setting in the switch setting.
Programming tool A generic term for GX Works2 and GX Developer
Switch setting A generic term for the setting items in the window that is displayed by double-clicking "Switch Setting" of the specified
module on the project window of GX Works2
User range An analog output range where a user can set any values. To use this range, the offset and gain values have to be set.
Watchdog timer error A D/A converter module monitors its own internal processing by using the watchdog timer. The module generates this
error if the internal processing fails.
D/A converter module
D/A converter module
Before Using the Product