Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC Q Series User manual

MES Interface Module User's Manual
-QJ71MES96N
-QJ71MES96
-SW1DNC-MESIF-E (MX MESInterface)

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
(Always read these precautions before using this equipment.)
Before using this product, please read this manual and the relevant manuals introduced in this manual
carefully and pay full attention to safety to handle the product correctly.
The precautions given in this manual are concerned with only this product. For the safety precautions of the
programmable controller system, please read the User's Manual for the CPU module used.
In this manual, the safety instructions are ranked as " WARNING" and " CAUTION".
Note that the CAUTION level may lead to a serious consequence according to the circumstances.
Always follow the instructions of both levels because they are important to personal safety.
Please save this manual to make it accessible when required and always forward it to the end user.
[Design Precautions]
WARNING
When controlling a running programmable controller (e.g. data modification), create an interlock
circuit on sequence programs so that the whole system functions safely all the time.
Also, be sure to read the manual carefully and ensure safety before performing any other controls
such as operating status change.
Especially, when controlling a programmable controller from a remote location via network, problems
on the programmable controller side may not be dealt with promptly due to failure of data
communications.
Create an interlock circuit on a sequence program.
For the operation status of each station at a communication error, refer to the manual for that station.
Incorrect output or malfunctions may cause an accident.
Install a safety circuit external to the programmable controller that keeps the entire system safe even
when there are problems with the external power supply or the programmable controller.
Otherwise, trouble could result from erroneous output or erroneous operation.
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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[Design Precautions]
[Installation Precautions]
WARNING
When the programmable controller system security needs to be protected against illegal access from
an external device via a network, take measures at the user's discretion.
Also, when it is necessary to ensure safety of the programmable controller system against
unauthorized access from any external device via the Internet, include measures such as a firewall.
Do not write any data to the "System area" in the buffer memory of the intelligent function module.
As for signals output from the programmable controller CPU to the intelligent function module, never
output (ON) a "Use prohibited" signal.
Doing these operations may cause malfunctions of the programmable controller system.
CAUTION
Do not bunch the control wires or communication cables with the main circuit or power wires, or
install them close to each other.
They should be installed 100 mm (3.94 inch) or more from each other.
Not doing so could result in noise that would cause erroneous operation.
During registering each setting, do not power OFF the mounted module or reset the programmable
controller CPU.
Otherwise, data in the CompactFlash card will be undefined. Therefore, resetting and re-registering
data are required.
This may also cause a module failure or malfunctions.
CAUTION
Use the programmable controller under the environment specified in the User's Manual.
Using this programmable controller in an environment outside the range of the general specifications
could result in electric shock, fire, erroneous operation, and damage to or deterioration of the
product.
To mount the module, while pressing the module mounting lever located in the lower part of the
module, fully insert the module fixing projection(s) into the hole(s) in the base unit and press the
module until it snaps into place.
Incorrect loading of the module can cause a malfunction, failure or drop.
When using the programmable controller in the environment of much vibration, tighten the module
with a screw.

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[Installation Precautions]
[Wiring Precautions]
CAUTION
Completely turn off the externally supplied power used in the system before mounting or removing
the module.
Not doing so could result in damage to the product.
Tighten the screw in the specified torque range.
Undertightening can cause a drop, short circuit or malfunction.
Overtightening can cause a drop, short circuit or malfunction due to damage to the screw or module.
Do not directly touch the module's conductive parts or electronic components.
Touching the conductive parts could cause an operation failure or give damage to the module.
When connecting a connector, properly press, crimp, or solder it using the tools specified by the
manufacturer.
Incomplete connection may cause short-circuit, fire, and malfunctions.
Push the CompactFlash card into the CompactFlash card slot and install it securely.
After installing the CompactFlash card, check that it is inserted securely.
Failure to do so may cause malfunctions due to poor contact.
CAUTION
Always store the communication cables and power cables connected to the module in the duct or fix
them in place with clamps.
Not doing so may cause swing, move, or poor connection of the cable, or damage of a module and/
or cable due to careless pull, resulting in malfunctions.
Install connectors securely to modules.
Tighten the screw in the specified torque range.
Undertightening can cause a drop, short circuit or malfunction.
Overtightening can cause a drop, short circuit or malfunction due to damage to the screw or module.
When disconnecting communication cables connected to the module, never pull on the cable
section.
When using a cable with a connector, disconnect it with holding the connector connected to the
module.
When the cable is pulled while connected to the module, this may cause malfunctions or module/
cable damage.

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[Wiring Precautions]
[Start-up and Maintenance Precautions]
CAUTION
Be sure there are no foreign substances such as sawdust or wiring debris inside the module.
Such debris could cause fires, damage, or erroneous operation.
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 peel this label during wiring.
Before starting system operation, be sure to peel this label because of heat dissipation.
WARNING
Do not touch any terminal during power distribution.
Doing so may cause malfunctions.
Always switch OFF the external supply power used by the system in all phases before cleaning or
retightening terminal screws.
Failure to do so may cause a failure or malfunctions of the module.
Loose screws may cause a drop of the module, short-circuit, or malfunctions.
Tightening screws excessively may damage the screws and/or the module, resulting in a drop of the
module, short-circuit, or malfunctions.
CAUTION
Do not disassemble or transform the module.
Doing so may cause a failure, malfunctions, personal injuries, and/or a fire.
Always shut OFF the external supply power used by the system in all phases before mounting or
removing a module.
Failure to do so may cause a failure or malfunctions of the module.
Do not install/remove the module to/from the base unit more than 50 times after the first use of the
product. (IEC 61131-2 compliant)
Failure to do so may cause malfunction.
Do not drop or apply any impact to the battery.
Doing so may damage the battery, resulting in a battery fluid leakage inside the battery.
If any impact has been applied, discard the battery and never use it.
Before handling a module, touch a grounded metal object to discharge the static electricity from the
human body.
Failure to do so may cause a failure or malfunctions of the module.

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[Operation Precautions]
[Disposal Precautions]
[Transportation Precautions]
WARNING
Make sure safety before controlling a running programmable controller (e.g. data modification).
Do not write any data to the "System area" in the buffer memory of the intelligent function module.
As for signals output from the programmable controller CPU to the intelligent function module, never
output (ON) a "Use prohibited" signal.
Doing these operations may cause malfunctions of the programmable controller system.
CAUTION
When disposing of the product, treat it as industrial waste.
When disposing of batteries, separate them from other wastes according to the local regulations.
(For details of the battery directive in EU member states, refer to Appendix 9.)
CAUTION
When transporting lithium batteries, make sure to treat them based on the transportation regulations.
(Refer to Appendix 8 for details of the relevant models.)

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

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REVISIONS
The manual number is given on the bottom left of the back cover.
Print date Manual number Revision
Sept., 2006 SH(NA)-080644ENG-A First edition
Jan., 2007 SH(NA)-080644ENG-B
GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS, DEFINITIONS AND
DESCRIPTIONS OF TERMS, Chapter 1, Sections 2.2, 2.4.2, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5,
4.2, 4.6.2, 5.2, 6.1.10, 7.7.1, 7.8.1, 7.9.1, 7.10.1, 7.11.1, 7.11.2, 7.12.5, 7.13.2,
7.13.4, 8.1, 8.2, 8.6, 10.2.1, 10.3.2, 10.3.3, Appendix 3.9
Sections 2.6, 2.6.1, 2.6.2, Appendix 1
Apr., 2007 SH(NA)-080644ENG-C
"PLC" was changed to "programmable controller".
GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS, Sections 2.2, 2.5, 3.2, 7.7, 7.7.1,
7.8.1, 7.11.1, 7.12.2, 10.2.1, Appendices 2, 4.6
Oct., 2007 SH(NA)-080644ENG-D
DEFINITIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF TERMS, PACKING LIST, Sections 2.2,
2.4.2, 2.6.2, 3.1, 3.3, 3.6.10, 4.1, 6.1.6, 6.1.9, 7.3.1, 7.4.5, 7.6.2, 7.6.4, 7.8.1,
7.8.3, 7.9.1, 7.10.1 to 7.10.3, 7.10.5, 7.11.1, 7.11.2, 7.12.5, 8.5, 8.8.1, 8.8.2,
10.2.1, Appendices 1.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.8, 3.10, 3.13, 3.15, 3.16
Sections 6.3.2, 7.8.2, Appendices 1.2, 3.5, 3.19, 3.20
Oct., 2007 SH(NA)-080644ENG-E
Sections 3.3, 7.8, 7.11.1, 7.12.5, Appendices 3.8, 3.20
Jan., 2008 SH(NA)-080644ENG-F
GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS, DEFINITIONS AND
DESCRIPTIONS OF TERMS, Sections 1.1, 2.2 to 2.4, 2.6.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.4.1,
4.7.1, Chapter 5, Sections 6.1.9, 6.1.10, 7.2, 7.3.1, 7.3.4, 7.5 to 7.11, 7.12.5,
7.13.4, 8.1 to 8.3, 8.5, 10.2.1, 10.2.2, 10.3.3, Appendices 1.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6 to 3.13
Appendix 7
Appendix 7 Appendix 8
Sept., 2008 SH(NA)-080644ENG-G
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, COMPLIANCE WITH THE EMC AND LOW
VOLTAGE DIRECTIVES, GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS,
Sections 2.1.1, 2.2, 2.4.1, 2.4.2, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.7.2, 4.8.1, 5.1, 6.1.4, 7.11.1,
7.11.2, 8.2, 8.5, 10.1.3, 10.2.1, 10.3.3, Appendices 1.1, 4
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The manual number is given on the bottom left of the back cover.
Print date Manual number Revision
Jan., 2009 SH(NA)-080644ENG-H
Sections 2.2, 3.2, 6.1.4, 10.3.3, Appendices 1.1, 1.2
Jan., 2010 SH(NA)-080644ENG-I
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS,
DEFINITIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF TERMS, Sections 1.1, 2.3, 2.4.2, 2.5,
2.6.2, 3.1, 3.3, 4.3, 4.7.2, 4.8.1 to 4.8.3, 6.1.6, 6.1.9, 7.3.1, 7.3.4, 7.8.1, 7.9,
7.9.1, 7.10, 7.10.1, 7.11, 7.11.1, 7.12.5, 8.1, 8.2, 8.8.1, 10.2.1, 10.2.2, 10.3.2,
10.3.3,
Appendices 3.1, 3.10, 3.13 to 3.15, 3.19, 5, 7.1
CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT
Sept., 2010 SH(NA)-080644ENG-J
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL, GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS,
Sections 2.1 to 2.3, 2.4.1, 2.4.2, 3.1, 3.2, 5.1, 5.2, 7.7.1, 7.10.2, 7.12.6, 7.15, 8.3,
10.3.1, 10.3.3, Appendices 1.1, 3.7, 7.1, 7.2
Sept., 2011 SH(NA)-080644ENG-K
COMPLIANCE WITH THE EMC AND LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVES,
Sections 2.4.1, 2.4.2, 2.6.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.3, 7.7, 7.7.1, 7.9.1, 7.11.1, 7.11.2, 7.15,
8.2, 10.2.1, 10.3.3, Appendices 1.1, 3.7, 3.8, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2
Jun., 2012 SH(NA)-080644ENG-L
COMPLIANCE WITH EMC AND LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVES, Sections 2.2,
2.4.1, 2.4.2, 2.5, 3.2, 10.2.1, Appendix 3.7
Feb., 2013 SH(NA)-080644ENG-M
GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS, Sections 1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 2.4.2, 2.6.2,
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.6.8, 5.1, 6.1.3, 7.3.1, 7.3.2, 7.8, 7.8.1, 7.8.2, 7.8.3, 7.9.1, 7.10.3,
7.10.5, 7.11, 7.11.1, 7.14, 7.15, 8.1, 8.2, 8.4.2, 8.5, 8.7, 8.8.1, 10.2.1, 10.2.2,
10.3.1, 10.3.3, Appendices 1.1, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.13, 3.14, 3.15
Oct., 2013 SH(NA)-080644ENG-N
GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS,
DEFINITIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF TERMS, Sections 1.1, 2.2, 2.4.1, 2.4.2,
2.5, 2.6.2, 3.1 to 3.3, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1.2, 6.1.10, 7.6, 7.6.4, 7.9.1, 7.10, 7.10.1,
7.10.4, 7.11, 7.11.1, 7.13.5, 7.12.5, 8.1 to 8.3, 8.8.1, 8.8.2, 10.2.1, 10.2.2, 10.3.1,
10.3.3, Appendices 1.1, 1.2, 2.4, 3.3, 3.7, 3.10, 3.11, 3.13, 3.14, 7.1, 7.2
Sections 6.1.7, 7.11.2, 7.11.3
Sections 6.1.7 to 6.1.10 6.1.8 to 6.1.11, 7.11.2 7.11.4
Jun., 2014 SH(NA)-080644ENG-O
GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS, Sections 2.2, 2.4.1, 2.4.2, 3.1, 3.2,
3.3, 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.6.2, 3.6.3, 5.2, 6.1.7, 7.2, 7.7, 7.8.1, 7.9.1, 7.11.1, 7.13.6, 8.1,
8.2, 8.3, 10.2.1, 10.2.2, 10.3.1, 10.3.3, Appendices 1.1, 3.7, 3.10, 7.2
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The manual number is given on the bottom left of the back cover.
Japanese Manual Version SH-080643-W
© 2006 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
Print date Manual number Revision
Dec., 2014 SH(NA)-080644ENG-P
Sections 3.2, 4.7.1, 7.8.3, 10.2.1, 10.3.3
Sections 2.6.2
Feb., 2015 SH(NA)-080644ENG-Q
Sections 4.8.1
Dec., 2015 SH(NA)-080644ENG-R
GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS, Sections 2.1.4, Sections 2.2,
Sections 2.4.1, Sections 2.4.2, Sections 2.6.4, Sections 3.1, Sections 3.2,
Sections 5.1, Sections 5.2, Sections 6.1.6, Sections 6.1.7, Sections 7.2,
Sections 7.7.1, Sections 7.9.1, Sections 7.11.1, Sections 7.14, Sections 8.1,
Sections 8.2, Sections 8.3, Sections 8.4.1, Sections 8.5, Sections 8.6,
Sections 8.7, Sections 8.8.1, Sections 10.3.1, Sections 10.3.2, Sections 10.3.3,
Appendices 1.1, Appendices 3.10
Sections 2.6.3
Sept., 2016 SH(NA)-080644ENG-S
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS,
Sections 2.4.1, Sections 2.4.2, Sections 5.1, Sections 5.2, Sections 7.2,
Sections 8.1, Sections 8.2, Sections 8.3, Sections 10.2.1, Sections 10.2.2,
Appendices 2.1, Appendices 8.2, WARRANTY
Mar., 2017 SH(NA)-080644ENG-T
GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS, Sections 1.2, Sections 2.4.2,
Sections 2.6.4, Sections 3.1, Sections 4.7.1, Sections 5.1, Sections 6.1.7,
Sections 7.9.1, Sections 7.11.1, Sections 8.2, Sections 10.2.1, Sections 10.2.2,
Sections 10.2.3 Appendices 1.1, Appendices 2.1, Appendices 4.10
Oct., 2017 SH(NA)-080644ENG-U
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL, GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS,
DEFINITIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF TERMS, PACKING LIST, Chapter 1,
Section 2.2, Section 2.5, Section 3.1, Section 3.4.2, Section 3.5, Section 4.2,
Section 4.3, Section 4.4.1, Section 4.5, Section 4.7.2, Section 4.8.1,
Section 4.8.2, Section 4.8.3, Section 4.9, Section 4.10, Section 5.1,
Section 7.10.2, Section 10.1.3, Section 10.3.3, Appendices 1.2, Appendices 4.2,
Appendices 4.3, Appendices 4.4, Appendices 5
Sections 2.6.5, Section 2.7, Appendices 1.1, Appendices 4.1
Aug., 2018 SH(NA)-080644ENG-V
Section 2.4.2, Section 2.6.4, Section 2.6.5, Section 3.1, Section 4.6.1,
Section 4.6.2, Section 6.1.7, Section 7.9.1, Section 7.11.2, Section 7.11.3,
Section 10.3.1, Section 10.3.3, Appendices 1.1, Appendices 1.2,
Appendices 2.1, Appendices 4.10
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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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................................................A - 1
CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT..................................................................................................A - 6
REVISIONS.......................................................................................................................................................A - 7
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................A - 10
CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................................................A - 10
COMPLIANCE WITH EMC AND LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVES.................................................................. A - 16
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL....................................................................................................................... A - 17
GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS................................................................................................... A - 20
DEFINITIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF TERMS ........................................................................................ A - 21
PACKING LIST .............................................................................................................................................. A - 23
CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW 1 - 1 to 1 - 8
1.1 Features........................................................................................................................................... 1 - 2
1.2 MX MESInterface Software Configuration .......................................................................................1-8
CHAPTER 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2 - 1 to 2 - 26
2.1 System Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 2 - 1
2.1.1 Overall system configuration .................................................................................................... 2 - 1
2.1.2 System configuration for installation ......................................................................................... 2 - 2
2.1.3 System configuration for initial setup ........................................................................................ 2 - 3
2.1.4 System configuration for operation ........................................................................................... 2 - 4
2.2 Applicable Systems ......................................................................................................................... 2 - 5
2.3 Connection System Equipment ....................................................................................................... 2 - 7
2.4 Operating Environment .................................................................................................................... 2 - 9
2.4.1 Configuration computer ............................................................................................................ 2 - 9
2.4.2 Server computer ..................................................................................................................... 2 - 12
2.4.3 Computer for developing XML processing applications.......................................................... 2 - 18
2.5 Checking Function Version and Serial Number............................................................................. 2 - 19
2.6 Precautions for System Configuration ........................................................................................... 2 - 22
2.6.1 Precautions for using Redundant CPU................................................................................... 2 - 22
2.6.2 Precautions for using multiple CPU system............................................................................ 2 - 23
2.6.3 Precautions for using hubs ..................................................................................................... 2 - 23
2.6.4 Precautions for using database .............................................................................................. 2 - 24
2.6.5 Considerations for performance/specifications....................................................................... 2 - 26
2.7 Supported Software Packages ...................................................................................................... 2 - 26
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Mitsubishi MELSEC-Q series programmable controllers.
Before using the equipment, please read this manual carefully to develop full familiarity with the functions
and performance of the Q series programmable controller you have purchased, so as to ensure correct use.
CONTENTS

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CHAPTER 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 1 to 3 - 38
3.1 Performance Specifications ............................................................................................................. 3 - 1
3.2 Accessible Devices and Ranges ..................................................................................................... 3 - 5
3.3 Function List .................................................................................................................................. 3 - 12
3.4 I/O Signals for Programmable Controller CPU .............................................................................. 3 - 16
3.4.1 I/O signal list ........................................................................................................................... 3 - 16
3.4.2 I/O signals details ................................................................................................................... 3 - 18
3.5 Buffer Memory List......................................................................................................................... 3 - 21
3.6 Buffer Memory Details ................................................................................................................... 3 - 26
3.6.1 Module status area ................................................................................................................. 3 - 26
3.6.2 Network connection status area .............................................................................................3-26
3.6.3 Network settings status area .................................................................................................. 3 - 27
3.6.4 Current error area................................................................................................................... 3 - 28
3.6.5 Error log area.......................................................................................................................... 3 - 29
3.6.6 Sampling/monitoring cycle area .............................................................................................3-31
3.6.7 Tag status area....................................................................................................................... 3 - 31
3.6.8 Current tag data value area.................................................................................................... 3 - 33
3.6.9 Access target CPU setting status area................................................................................... 3 - 36
3.6.10 Information linkage function area ........................................................................................... 3 - 37
CHAPTER 4 SETTINGS AND PROCEDURE TO OPERATION 4 - 1 to 4 - 25
4.1 Handling Precautions....................................................................................................................... 4 - 1
4.2 Settings and Procedure to Operation .............................................................................................. 4 - 2
4.3 Parts Names .................................................................................................................................... 4 - 6
4.4 Wiring............................................................................................................................................... 4 - 8
4.4.1 Wiring ....................................................................................................................................... 4 - 8
4.4.2 Wiring precautions.................................................................................................................... 4 - 8
4.5 Intelligent Function Module Switch Settings .................................................................................... 4 - 9
4.6 Self-diagnostics Test ..................................................................................................................... 4 - 12
4.6.1 Self-loopback test ................................................................................................................... 4 - 12
4.6.2 Hardware test ......................................................................................................................... 4 - 13
4.7 CompactFlash Card....................................................................................................................... 4 - 14
4.7.1 Precautions for using a CompactFlash card........................................................................... 4 - 14
4.7.2 Installation/removing the CompactFlash card ........................................................................ 4 - 15
4.8 Battery ........................................................................................................................................... 4 - 20
4.8.1 Battery specifications.............................................................................................................. 4 - 20
4.8.2 Mounting of battery................................................................................................................. 4 - 20
4.8.3 Battery replacement ............................................................................................................... 4 - 21
4.9 Operation without Mounting Battery ............................................................................................. 4 - 24
4.10 Removing Battery for Storage ....................................................................................................... 4 - 25
CHAPTER 5 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION 5 - 1 to 5 - 11
5.1 Installation........................................................................................................................................ 5 - 1

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5.2 Uninstallation ................................................................................................................................... 5 - 9
CHAPTER 6 FUNCTIONS 6 - 1 to 6 - 25
6.1 DB Interface Function ...................................................................................................................... 6 - 1
6.1.1 DB interface function operation ................................................................................................ 6 - 1
6.1.2 Job execution procedure .......................................................................................................... 6 - 2
6.1.3 Tag function .............................................................................................................................. 6 - 4
6.1.4 Trigger monitoring function ....................................................................................................... 6 - 5
6.1.5 Trigger buffering function.......................................................................................................... 6 - 7
6.1.6 SQL text transmission (Communication action)...................................................................... 6 - 10
6.1.7 Stored procedure call function (Communication action) ......................................................... 6 - 11
6.1.8 Arithmetic processing function (Operation action) .................................................................. 6 - 13
6.1.9 Program execution function .................................................................................................... 6 - 13
6.1.10 DB buffering function .............................................................................................................. 6 - 14
6.1.11 Precautions............................................................................................................................. 6 - 21
6.2 XML Processing Function.............................................................................................................. 6 - 23
6.3 Time Synchronization Function ..................................................................................................... 6 - 24
6.3.1 Using the SNTP time query result in the programmable controller CPU ................................ 6 - 24
6.3.2 Daylight saving time function.................................................................................................. 6 - 25
CHAPTER 7 MES INTERFACE FUNCTION CONFIGURATION TOOL 7 - 1 to 7 - 148
7.1 MES Interface Function Configuration Tool..................................................................................... 7 - 1
7.2 Starting the MES Interface Function Configuration Tool ................................................................. 7 - 1
7.3 Screen Structure .............................................................................................................................. 7 - 2
7.3.1 Screen structure ....................................................................................................................... 7 - 2
7.3.2 Menu configuration ................................................................................................................... 7 - 4
7.3.3 Toolbar configuration ................................................................................................................ 7 - 6
7.3.4 Operations using the Edit items tree......................................................................................... 7 - 7
7.4 Project File Handling........................................................................................................................ 7 - 9
7.4.1 Creating a new project.............................................................................................................. 7 - 9
7.4.2 Opening a project ..................................................................................................................... 7 - 9
7.4.3 Saving a project ...................................................................................................................... 7 - 10
7.4.4 Importing a project .................................................................................................................. 7 - 11
7.4.5 Importing a CSV file................................................................................................................ 7 - 13
7.4.6 Exporting a CSV file................................................................................................................ 7 - 16
7.4.7 Printing a setting information file............................................................................................. 7 - 16
7.5 Project Setting ............................................................................................................................... 7 - 17
7.6 System Setting............................................................................................................................... 7 - 18
7.6.1 Setting items in Network setting ............................................................................................. 7 - 19
7.6.2 Setting items in Time synchronization setting......................................................................... 7 - 20
7.6.3 Setting items in Account setting.............................................................................................. 7 - 24
7.6.4 Setting items in DB buffering setting....................................................................................... 7 - 27
7.7 Access Target CPU Setting ........................................................................................................... 7 - 33
7.7.1 Setting items in Access target CPU setting ............................................................................ 7 - 34
7.8 Device Tag Setting ........................................................................................................................ 7 - 38
7.8.1 Setting items in Device Tag setting ........................................................................................7-39

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7.8.2 Setting items in Array setting.................................................................................................. 7 - 43
7.8.3 Setting items in Component setting........................................................................................ 7 - 45
7.9 Server Service Setting ................................................................................................................... 7 - 53
7.9.1 Setting items in Server Service setting................................................................................... 7 - 54
7.10 Job Setting..................................................................................................................................... 7 - 58
7.10.1 Setting items in Job setting..................................................................................................... 7 - 59
7.10.2 Setting items in Trigger conditions ......................................................................................... 7 - 62
7.10.3 Setting items in Program execution........................................................................................7-75
7.10.4 Setting items in DB Buffering.................................................................................................. 7 - 79
7.10.5 Setting items for job cancellation............................................................................................ 7 - 80
7.11 Job Setting - Actions...................................................................................................................... 7 - 81
7.11.1 Setting items in Communication action .................................................................................. 7 - 85
7.11.2 Setting items in Communication action (Select/Update/Insert/MultiSelect/Delete) ................ 7 - 92
7.11.3 Setting items in Communication action (Stored procedure) ................................................. 7 - 116
7.11.4 Setting items in Operation action.......................................................................................... 7 - 120
7.12 Online .......................................................................................................................................... 7 - 124
7.12.1 Setting the target MES interface module.............................................................................. 7 - 124
7.12.2 Writing the MES interface function settings.......................................................................... 7 - 125
7.12.3 Reading the MES interface function settings........................................................................ 7 - 127
7.12.4 Verifying the MES interface function settings ....................................................................... 7 - 127
7.12.5 Checking the working log of the MES interface module ....................................................... 7 - 128
7.12.6 Executing a job as a one-shot task....................................................................................... 7 - 135
7.13 Online - Remote operation........................................................................................................... 7 - 136
7.13.1 Checking the operation status of the MES interface function............................................... 7 - 137
7.13.2 Manipulating the operation status of the MES interface function ......................................... 7 - 138
7.13.3 Checking the connection of the previous job execution ....................................................... 7 - 140
7.13.4 Changing the job status........................................................................................................ 7 - 141
7.13.5 Checking the operation status of DB buffering ..................................................................... 7 - 142
7.13.6 Operating the DB buffering................................................................................................... 7 - 143
7.13.7 Checking the operation status of the trigger buffering.......................................................... 7 - 144
7.13.8 Formatting the CompactFlash card ...................................................................................... 7 - 144
7.14 Help ............................................................................................................................................. 7 - 145
7.15 Precautions.................................................................................................................................. 7 - 146
CHAPTER 8 DB CONNECTION SERVICE AND SETTING TOOL 8 - 1 to 8 - 29
8.1 DB Connection Service Functions ................................................................................................... 8 - 1
8.2 Setting ODBC to the Database........................................................................................................ 8 - 6
8.3 Starting DB Connection Service Setting Tool ................................................................................ 8 - 12
8.4 Screen Structure of DB Connection Service Setting Tool ............................................................. 8 - 13
8.4.1 Screen structure ..................................................................................................................... 8 - 13
8.4.2 Menu configuration ................................................................................................................. 8 - 14
8.5 Setting Items of DB Connection Service Setting Tool ................................................................... 8 - 15
8.6 Importing/Exporting Files .............................................................................................................. 8 - 20
8.7 Help ............................................................................................................................................... 8 - 22
8.8 Output Log Specifications.............................................................................................................. 8 - 23

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8.8.1 Access log .............................................................................................................................. 8 - 24
8.8.2 SQL failure log ........................................................................................................................ 8 - 29
CHAPTER 9 XML MESSAGE FORMAT 9 - 1 to 9 - 6
9.1 XML Message Format Definition ..................................................................................................... 9 - 2
9.2 XML Message Format Sending Method .......................................................................................... 9 - 4
9.2.1 XML message format sending method ..................................................................................... 9 - 4
9.2.2 Sample program ....................................................................................................................... 9 - 5
CHAPTER 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 10 - 1 to 10 - 55
10.1 Error Codes ................................................................................................................................... 10 - 2
10.1.1 Finding an error code.............................................................................................................. 10 - 2
10.1.2 Error types .............................................................................................................................. 10 - 3
10.1.3 System monitor....................................................................................................................... 10 - 4
10.2 Error Code List............................................................................................................................... 10 - 7
10.2.1 Error codes for the MES interface module.............................................................................. 10 - 7
10.2.2 Error codes of DB Connection Service ................................................................................. 10 - 24
10.2.3 Error codes returned in XML response messages ............................................................... 10 - 36
10.3 Troubleshooting by symptom....................................................................................................... 10 - 37
10.3.1 When using MES Interface Function Configuration Tool...................................................... 10 - 37
10.3.2 When using DB Connection Service Setting Tool ................................................................ 10 - 44
10.3.3 When operating the MES interface module .......................................................................... 10 - 45
APPENDICES App - 1 to App - 82
Appendix 1 Functions Added in MES Interface Module and MX MESInterface .....................................App - 1
Appendix 1.1 Comparison between QJ71MES96N and QJ71MES96 ..............................................App - 1
Appendix 1.2 Addition of new functions.............................................................................................App - 4
Appendix 1.3 Operations of former versions .....................................................................................App - 8
Appendix 2 Usable Characters and ASCII Code Tables ......................................................................App - 10
Appendix 2.1 ASCII code table........................................................................................................App - 10
Appendix 2.2 Characters that can be used for item names, component names, variable names,
etc. in the product ......................................................................................................App - 11
Appendix 2.3 Characters available for character string constants, etc............................................App - 12
Appendix 2.4 Characters available for field names, table names,
stored procedure names,etc......................................................................................App - 12
Appendix 3 Setting Information File Format (CSV File Format) ...........................................................App - 13
Appendix 3.1 Setting information files list........................................................................................App - 13
Appendix 3.2 Setting information file format and editing precautions..............................................App - 14
Appendix 3.3 SYSTEM.CSV ...........................................................................................................App - 17
Appendix 3.4 ACCOUNT.CSV ........................................................................................................App - 19
Appendix 3.5 DST.CSV ...................................................................................................................App - 21
Appendix 3.6 DBBUF.CSV ..............................................................................................................App - 23
Appendix 3.7 CPU.CSV...................................................................................................................App - 24
Appendix 3.8 TAG.CSV...................................................................................................................App - 28
Appendix 3.9 COMPONENT.CSV...................................................................................................App - 30
Appendix 3.10 SERVER.CSV ...........................................................................................................App - 32
Appendix 3.11 JOB.CSV ...................................................................................................................App - 34

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Appendix 3.12 CONDITION.CSV......................................................................................................App - 36
Appendix 3.13 ACTION.CSV ............................................................................................................App - 40
Appendix 3.14 ACFIELD.CSV...........................................................................................................App - 43
Appendix 3.15 ACCONDITION.CSV.................................................................................................App - 45
Appendix 3.16 ACEXCEPTION.CSV ................................................................................................App - 47
Appendix 3.17 ACOPERATION.CSV................................................................................................App - 49
Appendix 3.18 REMOTE.CSV...........................................................................................................App - 52
Appendix 3.19 ORDERBY.CSV ........................................................................................................App - 54
Appendix 3.20 MULTISELECT.CSV .................................................................................................App - 55
Appendix 4 Processing Time................................................................................................................App - 57
Appendix 4.1 QJ71MES96N ...........................................................................................................App - 57
Appendix 4.2 QJ71MES96 whose first five digits of serial No. is "13092" or later ..........................App - 60
Appendix 4.3 QJ71MES96 whose first five digits of serial No. is "09102" or later and "13091" or
earlier ........................................................................................................................App - 63
Appendix 4.4 QJ71MES96 whose first five digits of serial No. is "09101" or earlier .......................App - 66
Appendix 5 External Dimensions..........................................................................................................App - 68
Appendix 6 Data Collection Method for CPUs that cannot be Accessed Directly ................................App - 69
Appendix 7 Warning Messages in Windows(R) ...................................................................................App - 71
Appendix 7.1 Overview of warning messages ................................................................................App - 71
Appendix 7.2 Methods for disabling warning messages .................................................................App - 72
Appendix 8 Transportation Precautions ...............................................................................................App - 80
Appendix 8.1 Controlled model .......................................................................................................App - 80
Appendix 8.2 Handling for shipping.................................................................................................App - 80
Appendix 9 Handling of Batteries and Devices with Built-in Batteries in EU Member States...............App - 81
Appendix 9.1 Disposal precautions .................................................................................................App - 81
Appendix 9.2 Exportation precautions.............................................................................................App - 82
INDEX Index - 1 to Index - 2

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COMPLIANCE WITH EMC AND LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVES
(1) Method of ensuring compliance
To ensure that Mitsubishi programmable controllers maintain EMC and Low Voltage
Directives when incorporated into other machinery or equipment, certain measures
may be necessary. Please refer to one of the following manuals.
• QCPU User's Manual (Hardware Design, Maintenance and Inspection)
• Safety Guidelines
(This manual is included with the CPU module or base unit.)
The CE mark on the side of the programmable controller indicates compliance with
EMC and Low Voltage Directives.
(2) Additional measures
To ensure that this product maintains EMC and Low Voltage Directives, please refer
to one of the manuals listed under (1).

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is organized by objective for using the MES interface module and MX
MESInterface Version 1 (SW1DNC-MESIF-E). Use this manual with referring to the
following.
(1) Features and software configuration
Chapter 1 OVERVIEW
Section 1.1 covers the features.
Section 1.2 covers the MX MESInterface software configuration.
(2) System configuration, applicable systems, connection system equipment, and
operating environment
Chapter 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Section 2.1 covers the system configuration.
Section 2.2 covers the applicable systems.
Section 2.3 covers the connection system equipment.
Section 2.4 covers the operating environment.
(3) Performance specifications about the MES interface module
Chapter 3 SPECIFICATIONS
Section 3.1 covers the performance specifications.
(4) Procedure up to MES interface module start-up
Chapter 4 SETTINGS AND PROCEDURE TO OPERATION
Section 4.2 covers the schematic procedure up to the MES interface module operation.
(5) Installation and uninstallation methods for MX MESInterface
Chapter 5 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION
CHAPTER 5 covers MX MESInterface installation and uninstallation methods.
(6) MES interface module functions
Chapter 6 FUNCTIONS
CHAPTER 6 covers the MES interface module functions.
(7) Setting method for MES Interface Function Configuration Tool
Chapter 7 MES INTERFACE FUNCTION CONFIGURATION TOOL
CHAPTER 7 covers the setting method of the MES Interface Function Configuration
Tool.
Section 7.6 to Section 7.10 provide explanations as indicated below.
Section 7.6 ...... Explains a display method of the screen.
Section 7.6.1
Section 7.6.2
Section 7.6.3
Section 7.6.4
Explains setting items and
the setting methods of the screen.
* Sections 7.7 to 7.10 also provide explanations as indicated above.

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(8) Setting method for DB Connection Service
Chapter 8 DB CONNECTION SERVICE AND SETTING TOOL
CHAPTER 8 covers the functions and setting method for the DB Connection Service.
(9) XML message format
Chapter 9 XML MESSAGE FORMAT
CHAPTER 9 covers the XML message format.
(10)Methods for checking errors and the corrective actions
Chapter 10 TROUBLESHOOTING
CHAPTER 10 covers troubleshooting and lists the error codes.