Mitsubishi Electric QA1S6ADP-S1-U-E User manual

QA1S6ADP-S1 Q-AnS Base Unit
Conversion Adapter
User's Manual
QA1S6ADP-S1
Thank you for purchasing the Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC-AnS series programmable
controllers.
Before using this product, please read this manual and relevant manuals carefully to handle the
product correctly.
2014 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
MODEL QA1S6ADP-S1-U-E
MODEL CODE 13JZ96
IB(NA)-0800539ENG-B(1612)MEE

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CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT
(1) Mitsubishi programmable controller ("the PRODUCT") shall be used in conditions;
i) where any problem, fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT, if any, shall not lead to
any major or serious accident; and
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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CONTENTS
CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
TERMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1 OVERVIEW 6
1.1 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.2 QA1S6ADP-S1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.3 Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.4 Related Product (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 8
2.1 System Configuration Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 Configuration Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Applicable base units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Mountable modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 SPECIFICATIONS 12
3.1 General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
3.2 Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4 PART NAMES AND SETTINGS 14
4.1 Part Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.2 Extension Level Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Setting of the QA1S6ADP-S1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting of the extension base unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5 MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION 16
5.1 Mounting/Removing the QA1S6ADP-S1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Mounting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Removing procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.2 Connecting/Disconnecting Extension Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Extension cable specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Connecting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Disconnecting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6 PRECAUTIONS FOR USING THE QA1S6ADP-S1 22
6.1 Current Consumption of the QA1S6ADP-S1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.2 Voltage Drops Across the QA1S6ADP-S1 and Extension Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
6.3 Precautions When Powering on the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7 EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS 25
APPENDIX 26

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Appendix 1 Marking and Information Disclosure for the Restriction on Use of Hazardous Sub-
stances in Electrical and Electronic Products Required by the New China RoHS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
REVISIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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TERMS
Unless otherwise specified, this manual uses the following terms.
Ter m Description
A1S5B A generic term for the A1S52B-S1, A1S55B-S1, and A1S58B-S1
extension base units (type requiring no power supply module) where AnS
series I/O modules and special function modules can be mounted
A1S6B A generic term for the A1S65B-S1 and A1S68B-S1 extension base units
(type requiring power supply module) where AnS series I/O modules and
special function modules can be mounted
QA1S6ADP-S1 The abbreviation for the QA1S6ADP-S1 Q-AnS base unit conversion
adapter
QA1S6ADP-S1+A1S5B/A1S6B The abbreviation for the AnS series extension base unit with the
QA1S6ADP-S1 mounted

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MEMO

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1OVERVIEW
1.1 About This Manual
This manual describes the specifications, configuration devices, part names, settings, and
mounting and installation methods of the QA1S6ADP-S1 Q-AnS base unit conversion adapter.
For contents that are not described in this manual, such as safety precautions and EMC and
Low Voltage Directives, refer to the Safety Guidelines. For the error codes of the CPU module,
refer to the QCPU User’s Manual (Hardware Design, Maintenance and Inspection).
Pour les contenus qui ne sont pas décrites dans ce manuel, tels que les mesures de sécurité et
EMC et directives basse tension, reportez-vous aux Safety Guidelines (directive de sécurité).
Pour les codes d'erreur du module de CPU, reportez-vous au "QCPU User's Manual (Hardware
Design, Maintenance and Inspection)" (le Manuel de l'utilisateur QCPU (conception du matériel,
maintenance et inspection)).
1.2 QA1S6ADP-S1
The QA1S6ADP-S1 is an adapter to connect an AnS series extension base unit to a Q series
base unit.
• The QA1S6ADP-S1 is a CE-marked product. To comply with the EMC Directive,
the extension base units and modules used in combination with the QA1S6ADP-
S1 must be CE-compliant as well.
• 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.
A1S3B
A1S6B
Q3B
A1S6B
Replace the AnS series
main base unit and mounted
modules with those of the
Q series.
Mount the QA1S6ADP-S1
to the extension base unit. QA1S6ADP-S1

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1.3 Packing List
The following items are included in the package of this product.
1.4 Related Product (Sold Separately)
The following item (sold separately) is required to use the QA1S6ADP-S1.
Item Quantity
Adapter (QA1S6ADP-S1) 1
Special metal fixture A 1
Special metal fixture B 1
Adapter mounting screw (M36) 3
Special metal fixture mounting screw (M525) 2
Special metal fixture mounting screw (M528) 2
Plain washer (M5) 3
Fixing screw cover 4
This manual 1
Item Model Remarks
Q series extension cable QC05B This cable is required to connect the AnS series extension
base unit with the QA1S6ADP-S1 mounted to the Q series
main base unit.
QC06B
QC12B
QC30B
QC50B
QC100B

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2SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
2.1 System Configuration Example
The following system can be configured using the QA1S6ADP-S1.
QA1S6ADP-S1
76543210
15141312111098
2322212019181716
3130292827262524
1
2
3A1S68B-S1
A1S68B-S1
Q38B
Q68B
AnS series extension base unit with the
QA1S6ADP-S1
(QA1S6ADP-S1+A1S5B/A1S6B)
Q series extension base unit
(Q5B/Q6B)
Main base unit
(Q3B)
CPU module
Extension level setting connector
[Level setting]
Power supply module
Power supply module
Power supply module
Power supply module
Q series extension cable

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2.2 Restrictions
This section describes the restrictions when the QA1S6ADP-S1 is used.
Applicable CPU modules
The following CPU modules support the connection with the QA1S6ADP-S1+A1S5B/
A1S6B.
• High Performance model QCPU
• Universal model QCPU with a serial number (first five digits) of "13102" or later
Base unit connection
• Connect the extension base units to the main base unit in order of Q5B/Q6B and
QA1S6ADP-S1+A1S5B/A1S6B. The QA1S6ADP-S1 cannot be used together with the
QA6B, QA1S5B, QA1S6B, or QA6ADP+A5B/A6B in the system.
• Set the extension levels of the QA1S6ADP-S1s to 1 to 3 in order connected.
• Set the same level to the extension level setting connectors of the QA1S6ADP-S1 and the
extension base unit.
• When the QA1S6ADP-S1+A1S5B/A1S6B is used, the number of extension base units is
limited to three including the number of Q series extension base units.
Software
• The number of slots of the QA1S6ADP-S1+A1S5B/A1S6B is always displayed as eight in
GX Works2 or GX Developer, regardless of the actual number of slots of the extension base
unit where the QA1S6ADP-S1 is mounted.
• Batch assign I/O numbers to the modules by the series, in order of "Q seriesAnS series" or
"AnS seriesQ series". If not, an error (SP.UNITLAY ERR) occurs. Assign I/O numbers so
that they do not overlap.
Restricted functions
The QA1S6ADP-S1+A1S5B/A1S6B cannot be connected to a MELSECNET/H remote I/O
station.
The QA1S6ADP-S1+A1S5B/A1S6B cannot be bus-connected with GOT.

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2.3 Configuration Devices
Applicable base units
The following table lists the extension base units where the QA1S6ADP-S1 can be mounted.
Mountable modules
The following table lists the modules mountable on the QA1S6ADP-S1+A1S5B/A1S6B.
Name Model Remarks
Extension base unit (type requiring
no power supply module)
A1S52B-S1, A1S55B-S1, A1S58B-S1 
Extension base unit (type requiring
power supply module)
A1S65B-S1, A1S68B-S1 
Name Model Remarks
Power supply module A1S61PN, A1S62PN, A1S63P 
AC input module A1SX10, A1SX10EU, A1SX20, A1SX20EU 
AC/DC input module A1SX30 
DC input module A1SX40, A1SX40-S1, A1SX40-S2, A1SX41, A1SX41-S1,
A1SX41-S2, A1SX42, A1SX42-S1, A1SX42-S2, A1SX71,
A1SX80, A1SX80-S1, A1SX80-S2, A1SX81, A1SX81-S2,
A1SX82-S1

Dynamic input module A1S42X 
Relay output module A1SY10, A1SY10EU, A1SY14EU, A1SY18A, A1SY18AEU 
Triac output module A1SY22, A1SY28A 
Transistor output module A1SY40, A1SY40P, A1SY41, A1SY41P, A1SY42, A1SY42P,
A1SY50, A1SY60, A1SY60E, A1SY68A, A1SY71, A1SY80,
A1SY81, A1SY82

Dynamic output module A1S42Y 
I/O combined module A1SH42, A1SH42-S1, A1SX48Y58, A1SX48Y18 
High-speed counter module A1SD61, A1SD62, A1SD62E, A1SD62D, A1SD62D-S1 *1
A/D converter module A1S64AD, A1S68AD 
D/A converter module A1S62DA, A1S68DAI, A1S68DAV 
Analog input/output module A1S63ADA, A1S66ADA 
Temperature input module A1S62RD3N, A1S62RD4N, A1S68TD 
Temperature control module A1S62TCRTBW-S2, A1S62TCRT-S2, A1S62TCTTBW-S2,
A1S62TCTT-S2, A1S64TCRTBW-S1, A1S64TCRT-S1,
A1S64TCTRT, A1S64TCTRTBW, A1S64TCTTBW-S1,
A1S64TCTT-S1

Pulse catch module A1SP60 
Analog timer module A1ST60 
Interrupt module A1SI61 *3
Positioning module A1SD70 
A1SD75M1, A1SD75M2, A1SD75M3, A1SD75P1-S3,
A1SD75P2-S3, A1SD75P3-S3
*1
MELSECNET/MINI-S3 master
module
A1SJ71PT32-S3 *1
Computer link module A1SJ71UC24-R4 *2*3

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*1 The dedicated instructions used in the QnA series and A series programs cannot be used in the QCPU.
Replace them with the FROM/TO instructions.
*2 Only the multidrop link function can be used. (The computer link function (dedicated protocol, nonprocedural
protocol) can no longer be used.)
*3 The number of mountable modules is limited.
*4 Only one of the following modules can be used in the system: QI60 (mounted on the Q3B, Q5B, or
Q6B), A1SI61, AI61, or AI61-S1.
Intelligent communication module A1SD51S *3
MELSECNET, MELSECNET/B
local station data link module
A1SJ71AP23Q, A1SJ71AR23Q, A1SJ71AT23BQ 
Paging interface module A1SD21-S1 *3
Position detection module A1S62LS 
PC fault detection module A1SS91 
Memory card interface module A1SD59J-S2 
ID interface module A1SD35ID1, A1SD35ID2 *3
MELSECNET-I/O LINK master
module
A1SJ51T64 
B/NET interface module A1SJ71B62-S3 
JEMANET (OPCN-1) interface
module
A1SJ71J92-S3 *3
S-LINK master module A1SJ71SL92N 
AS-i master module A1SJ71AS92 
Blank cover A1SG60 
Dummy module A1SG62 
Name Model Number of mountable modules
Computer link module A1SJ71UC24-R4 6 maximum
Intelligent communication module A1SD51S
Paging interface module A1SD21-S1
ID interface module A1SD35ID1, A1SD35ID2
JEMANET (OPCN-1) interface module A1SJ71J92-S3
Interrupt module A1SI61 1*4
Name Model Remarks

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3SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 General Specifications
This section describes the general specifications of the QA1S6ADP-S1.
*1 Do not use or store the programmable controller under pressure higher than the atmospheric pressure of
altitude 0m. Doing so may cause malfunction. When using the programmable controller under pressure,
please consult your local Mitsubishi Electric representative.
*2 This indicates the section of the power supply to which the equipment is assumed to be connected between
the public electrical power distribution network and the machinery within premises. Category applies to
equipment for which electrical power is supplied from fixed facilities. The surge voltage withstand level for up
to the rated voltage of 300V is 2500V.
*3 This index indicates the degree to which conductive material is generated in terms of the environment in which
the equipment is used. Pollution level 2 is when only non-conductive pollution occurs. A temporary
conductivity caused by condensing must be expected occasionally.
Item Specifications
Operating
ambient
temperature
Température
ambiante de
fonctionnement
0 to 55
0 à 55

Storage ambient
temperature
-20 to 75
Operating
ambient humidity
10 to 90%RH, non-condensing
Storage ambient
humidity
10 to 90%RH, non-condensing
Vibration
resistance
Compliant with
JIS B 3502 and
IEC 61131-2
Frequency Constant
acceleration
Half
amplitude
Sweep count
Under
intermittent
vibration
10 to 57Hz 0.075mm 10 times each
in X, Y, and Z
directions
57 to 150Hz 9.8m/
Under
continuous
vibration
10 to 57Hz 0.035mm
57 to 150Hz 4.9m/
Shock resistance Compliant with JIS B 3502 and IEC 61131-2 (147m/, 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions)
Operating
atmosphere
No corrosive gases
Operating
altitude*1
0 to 2000m
Installation
location
Inside a control panel
Overvoltage
category*2
or less
Pollution
degree*3
2 or less
Equipment class Class 

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3.2 Performance Specifications
This section describes the performance specifications of the QA1S6ADP-S1.
Item Specifications
Internal current consumption (5VDC) 150mA
External dimensions H 130mm
W 62mm
D 78.5mm
Weight 0.28kg
Tightening torque range of adapter mounting screw (M3) 0.36 to 0.48Nm
Tightening torque range of special metal fixture mounting screw (M5) 1.59 to 2.16Nm

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4PART NAMES AND SETTINGS
4.1 Part Names
This section describes the part names of the QA1S6ADP-S1.
No. Name Application
(1) Extension cable connector A connector for sending/receiving signals to/from the main base unit or
another extension base unit. An extension cable is connected here.
(2) Extension level setting
connector
A connector for setting the level of the extension base unit
(3) Connector for extension base
unit
A connector to be connected to the extension cable connector of the
extension base unit
(4) Adapter mounting screw (M3) A screw for mounting the adapter on the extension base unit
(5) Ground cable guide hole A guide hole for placing the ground cable connected to the FG terminal of
the extension base unit (This hole is used only when the adapter is
mounted on the A1S5B.)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(4)
(5)
(4)

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4.2 Extension Level Setting
The extension level must be set to both the QA1S6ADP-S1 and the extension base unit. Set the
same level to the extension level setting connectors of the QA1S6ADP-S1 and the extension
base unit.
Caution
• Set the extension level setting connectors correctly. If the different levels are set to the
QA1S6ADP-S1 and the extension base unit, more than one level is set, the levels overlap, or
no level is set, incorrect input or output is generated.
• After the first use of the product, do not set the extension level setting connectors more than
10 times.
Setting of the QA1S6ADP-S1
Set the extension level setting connector of the QA1S6ADP-S1 as shown below.
Setting of the extension base unit
Set the extension level setting connector of the extension base unit, following the procedure
below.
Extension level
1st level 2nd level 3rd level
Setting of the extension level
setting connector
1. Remove the base cover from the
extension base unit.
2. Set the extension level setting connector
in accordance with the level.
Extension level
1st level 2nd level 3rd level
Setting of the extension level
setting connector
Extension level
setting connector

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5MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION
5.1 Mounting/Removing the QA1S6ADP-S1
Precautions
• Ground the FG terminal of the programmable controller with a ground resistance of 100or
less.
• When the QA1S6ADP-S1 is mounted on the A1S5B, the ground cable connected to the FG
terminal of the A1S5B must be the one with its core wire size 2or greater and its outside
diameter 4.5mm or smaller.
• Tighten the screws within the following specified torque ranges.
Mounting procedure
Mount the QA1S6ADP-S1 on the extension base unit, following the procedure below.
1. Disconnect the AnS series extension cable from the extension base unit.
2. Remove the base cover from the extension base unit.
3. Disconnect the ground cable from the FG terminal of the A1S5B (when the A1S5B is
used).
4. Set the extension level of the extension base unit.
5. Set the extension level of the QA1S6ADP-S1. (Set the same level as the one set to the
extension base unit.)
6. Mount the special metal fixture in accordance with the installation conditions of the
extension base unit.
Screw Tightening torque range
Adapter mounting screw (M3) 0.36 to 0.48Nm
Special metal fixture mounting screw (M5) 1.59 to 2.16Nm
• Directly installed in the control panel
Mount the special metal fixture A as shown
on the left.
Extension
base unit
Special metal
fixture A Special metal fixture
mounting screw
(M5×28)

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• Installed using a DIN rail
Mount the special metal fixture A, special
metal fixture B, and ground cable as shown
on the left.
• Installed using a DIN rail in a frequent
vibration environment
Mount the special metal fixture A, vibration-
proofing bracket (A1S-PLT-D) (sold
separately), and ground cable as shown on
the left.
Extension
base unit
Ground cable
Special metal
fixture A
Special metal
fixture B
Special metal fixture
mounting screw (M5×25)
Special metal
fixture mounting
screw (M5×28)
FG terminal
Plain washer
(M5)
Extension
base unit
Ground cable
Special metal
fixture A
Plain washer (M5)
Vibration-
proofing
bracket
(A1S-PLT-D)
Special metal fixture
mounting screw
(M5×25)
Plain washer (M5) FG terminal

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7. Connect the ground cable to the FG terminal of the A1S5B (when the A1S5B is used).
8. Mount the QA1S6ADP-S1.
9. Use the Q series extension cable and connect the QA1S6ADP-S1 to the upper or lower
level extension base unit.
10.Mount the provided fixing screw covers to the fixing screws of the extension cable
connector.
Removing procedure
Reverse the mounting procedure to remove the QA1S6ADP-S1 from the extension base unit.
• Insert the connector of the QA1S6ADP-S1
to the extension cable connector (IN side)
of the extension base unit, and fix the
adapter with the adapter mounting screws
(three locations).
• Pull out the ground cable connected to the
FG terminal of the A1S5B through the
guide hole (when the A1S5B is used).
Mount the covers marked "1" to the upper
screws, and those marked "2" to the lower
screws as shown on the left.
Extension base unit
Special
metal
fixture A
QA1S6ADP-S1
Extension
cable
connector (IN)
Adapter mounting
screw (M3×6)
Ground
cable
guide hole
Connector fixing screw
for an extension cable
Fixing screw
cover
Extension
cable