Mitsubishi Electric QnA Series User manual

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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
QnA Series
CPU Direct Driver
1 System Configuration.......................................................................................................3
2 Selection of External Device............................................................................................6
3 Example of Communication Setting.................................................................................7
4 Setup Items......................................................................................................................9
5 Cable Diagram...............................................................................................................13
6 Supported Device...........................................................................................................17
7 Device Code and Address Code....................................................................................19
8 Error Messages..............................................................................................................21

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GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual 2
Introduction
This manual describes how to connect the Display and the External Device (target PLC).
In this manual, the connection procedure will be described by following the below sections:
1System Configuration
This section shows the types of External
Device which can be connected and SIO
type.
)"1 System Configuration" (page 3)
2Selection of External Device
Select a model (series) of the External
Device to be connected and connection
method.
)"2 Selection of External Device" (page 6)
3Example of Communication Settings
This section shows setting examples for
communicating between the Display and
the External Device.
)"3 Example of Communication Setting"
(page 7)
4Setup Items
This section describes communication
setup items on the display.
Set communication settings of the Display
with GP-Pro Ex or in off-line mode.
)"4 Setup Items" (page 9)
5Cable Diagram
This section shows cables and adapters
for connecting the Display and the
External Device.
)"5 Cable Diagram" (page 13)
Operation

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1 System Configuration
The system configuration in the case when the External Device of Mitsubishi Electric Corp. and the Display are
connected is shown.
Series CPU Link I/F SIO Type Setting
Example Cable Diagram
MELSEC QnA
Series
Q4A CPU
Q3A CPU
Q2A CPU -S1
Q2A CPU
Q2ASH CPU -S1
Q2ASH CPU
Q2AS CPU -S1
Q2AS CPU
Q4AR CPU
CPU Direct
RS232C Setting Example 1
(page 7)
Cable
Diagram 1
(page 13)
RS422/485
(4wire)
Setting
Example 2
(page 8)
Cable
Diagram 2
(page 14)
2-port adapter II
by Pro-face *1
(Model: GP070-MD11)
*1 Supported by 2-port adapter II Rev. B or later. 2-port adapter II does not support the communication in 38,400. Please
use it in 19,200.
RS422/485
(4wire)
Setting
Example 2
(page 8)
Cable
Diagram 3
(page 15)

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IPC COM Port
When connecting IPC with an External Device, the COM port used depends on the series and SIO type. Please
refer to the IPC manual for details.
Usable port
DIP switch setting: RS-232C
Series Usable Port
RS-232C RS-422/485(4 wire) RS-422/485(2 wire)
PS-2000B COM1*1 , COM2,
COM3*1, COM4
*1 The RI/5V can be switched. Use the IPC’s switch to change if necessary.
--
PS-3450A, PS-3451A,
PS3000-BA, PS3001-BD COM1, COM2*1*2 COM2*1*2 COM2*1*2
PS-3650A, PS-3651A COM1*1 --
PS-3700A (Pentium®4-M)
PS-3710A COM1*1, COM2*1,
COM3*2 , COM4
*2 Set up the SIO type with the DIP switch. Please set up as follows according to SIO type to be used.
COM3*2 COM3*2
PS-3711A COM1*1, COM2*2 COM2*2 COM2*2
PL-3000B, PL-3600T,
PL-3600K, PL-3700T,
PL-3700K, PL-3900T
COM1*1*2, COM2*1,
COM3, COM4 COM1*1*2 COM1*1*2
DIP switch Setting Description
1OFF
*1
*1 When using PS-3450A, PS-3451A, PS3000-BA and PS3001-BD, turn ON the set value.
Reserved (always OFF)
2OFF
SIO type: RS-232C
3OFF
4 OFF Output mode of SD (TXD) data: Always output
5 OFF Terminal resistance (220Ω) insertion to SD (TXD): None
6 OFF Terminal resistance (220Ω) insertion to RD (RXD): None
7 OFF Short-circuit of SDA (TXA) and RDA (RXA): Not available
8 OFF Short-circuit of SDB (TXB) and RDB (RXB): Not available
9OFF
RS (RTS) Auto control mode: Disabled
10 OFF

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DIP switch setting: RS-422/485 (4 wire)
DIP switch setting: RS-422/485 (2 wire)
DIP switch Setting Description
1 OFF Reserved (always OFF)
2ON
SIO type: RS-422/485
3ON
4 OFF Output mode of SD (TXD) data: Always output
5 OFF Terminal resistance (220Ω) insertion to SD (TXD): None
6 OFF Terminal resistance (220Ω) insertion to RD (RXD): None
7 OFF Short-circuit of SDA (TXA) and RDA (RXA): Not available
8 OFF Short-circuit of SDB (TXB) and RDB (RXB): Not available
9OFF
RS (RTS) Auto control mode: Disabled
10 OFF
DIP switch Setting Description
1 OFF Reserved (always OFF)
2ON
SIO type: RS-422/485
3ON
4 OFF Output mode of SD (TXD) data: Always output
5 OFF Terminal resistance (220Ω) insertion to SD (TXD): None
6 OFF Terminal resistance (220Ω) insertion to RD (RXD): None
7 ON Short-circuit of SDA (TXA) and RDA (RXA): Available
8 ON Short-circuit of SDB (TXB) and RDB (RXB): Available
9ON
RS (RTS) Auto control mode: Enabled
10 ON

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2 Selection of External Device
Select the External Device to be connected to the Display.
Setup Items Setup Description
Maker Select the maker of the External Device to be connected. Select "Mitsubishi Electric
Corporation".
Driver
Select a model (series) of the External Device to be connected and connection method.
Select " QnA Series CPU Direct".
Check the External Device which can be connected in " QnA Series CPU Direct" in system
configuration.
)"1 System Configuration" (page 3)
Use System Area
Check this option when you synchronize the system data area of Display and the device
(memory) of External Device. When synchronized, you can use the ladder program of
External Device to switch the display or display the window on the display.
Cf. GP-Pro EX Reference Manual "Appendix 1.4 LS Area (Direct Access
Method)"
This can be also set with GP-Pro EX or in off-line mode of Display.
Cf. GP Pro-EX Reference Manual " 5.17.6 Setting Guide of [System Setting
Window][Main Unit Settings] Settings GuideSystem Area Setting"
Cf. Maintenance/Troubleshooting "2.15.1 Settings common to all Display
modelsSystem Area Settings"
Port Select the Display port to be connected to the External Device.

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3 Example of Communication Setting
Examples of communication settings of the Display and the External Device, recommended by Pro-face, are
shown.
3.1 Setting Example 1
Setting of GP-Pro EX
Communication Settings
To display the setting screen, select [Device/PLC Settings] from [System setting window] in workspace.
Settings of External Device
There is no setting on the External Device. The speed automatically switches according to the Display setting.

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3.2 Setting Example 2
Setting of GP-Pro EX
Communication Settings
To display the setting screen, select [Device/PLC Settings] from [System setting window] in workspace.
Device Setting
There is no setting on the External Device. The speed automatically switches according to the Display setting.

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4 Setup Items
Set communication settings of the Display with GP-Pro Ex or in off-line mode of the Display.
The setting of each parameter must be identical to that of External Device.
)"3 Example of Communication Setting" (page 7)
4.1 Setup Items in GP-Pro EX
Communication Settings
To display the setting screen, select [Device/PLC Settings] from [System setting window] in workspace.
Setup Items Setup Description
SIO Type Select the SIO type to communicate with the External Device.
Speed Select speed between the External Device and the Display.
Data Length Select data length.
Parity Select how to check parity.
Stop Bit Select stop bit length.
Flow Control Select the communication control method to prevent overflow of transmission and
reception data.
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Timeout Use an integer from 1 to 127 to enter the time (s) for which the Display waits for the
response from the External Device.
Retry In case of no response from the External Device, use an integer from 0 to 255 to enter how
many times the Display retransmits the command.
Wait To Send Use an integer from 0 to 255 to enter standby time (ms) for the Display from receiving
packets to transmitting next commands.
RI/VCC You can switch RI/VCC of the 9th pin when you select RS232C for SIO type. It is necessary to change RI/5V by changeover switch of IPC when connect with IPC.
Please refer to the manual of the IPC for more detail.
Setup Items Setup Description

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4.2 Settings in Off-Line Mode
Communication Settings
To display the setting screen, touch [Device/PLC Settings] from [Peripheral Settings] in off-line mode. Touch the
External Device you want to set from the displayed list.
(Page 1/2)
• Refer to the Maintenance/Troubleshooting manual for information on how to enter off-line mode
or about the operation.
Cf. Maintenance/Troubleshooting Manual "2.2 Off-line Mode"
Setup Items Setup Description
SIO Type
Select the SIO type to communicate with the External Device.
To make the communication settings correctly, confirm the serial interface specifications
of Display unit for [SIO Type].
We cannot guarantee the operation if a communication type that the serial interface does
not support is specified.
For details concerning the serial interface specifications, refer to the manual for Display
unit.
Speed Select speed between the External Device and the Display.
Data Length Data length is displayed.
Parity The parity check method is displayed.
Stop Bit Stop bit length is displayed.
Flow Control The communication control method to prevent overflow of transmission and reception data
is displayed.
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Timeout (s) Use an integer from 1 to 127 to enter the time (s) for which the Display waits for the
response from the External Device.
Retry In case of no response from the External Device, use an integer from 0 to 255 to enter how
many times the Display retransmits the command.
Wait to Send (ms) Use an integer from 0 to 255 to enter standby time (ms) for the Display from receiving
packets to transmitting next commands.
Setup Items Setup Description
RI/VCC You can switch RI/VCC of the 9th pin when you select RS232C for SIO type. It is necessary to change RI/5V by changeover switch of IPC when connect with IPC.
Please refer to the manual of the IPC for more detail.
Setup Items Setup Description

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5 Cable Diagram
The cable diagram shown below may be different from the cable diagram recommended by Mitsubishi Electric
Corp. Please be assured there is no operational problem in applying the cable diagram shown in this manual.
• The FG pin of the main body of the External Device must be D-class grounded. Please refer to the manual of
the External Device for more details.
• SG and FG are connected inside the Display. When connecting SG to the External Device, design the system
not to form short-circuit loop.
• Connect the isolation unit, when communication is not stabilized under the influence of a noise etc..
Cable Diagram 1
Display
(Connection Port) Cable Notes
GP (COM1)
ST (COM1)
IPC*1
PC/AT
*1 Only the COM port which can communicate by RS-232C can be used.
)IPC COM Port (page 4)
Interface internal cable for Mitsubishi FA equipments
by Diatrend Corp.
DAFXIH-CABV (3m)
Available to order the length
up to 15 m
External Device
DAFXIH-CABV
Display

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Cable Diagram 2
A) When using Mitsubishi A connection cable (CA3-CBLA-01) by Pro-face.
B) When using your own cable
Display
(Connection Port) Cable Notes
GP*1 (COM1)
AGP-3302B (COM2)
ST*2 (COM2)
IPC*3
*1 All GP models except AGP-3302B
*2 All ST models except AST-3211A
*3 Only the COM port which can communicate by RS-422/485 (4 wire) can be used.
)IPC COM Port (page 4)
AMitsubishi A connection cable by Pro-face
CA3-CBLA-01 (5m)
B Your own cable The cable length must be
500m or less.
External Device
CA3-CBLA-01
Display
Display
Termination
resistance
330Ω1/4W
Termination
resistance
330Ω1/4W
D-sub 9 pin (socket)
Pin Signal name
1
2
3
7
4
9
8
6
5
Shell
RDA
RDB
SDA
SDB
ERA
ERB
CSA
CSB
SG
FG
Shield External Device
D-sub 25 pin (plug)
Pin Signal name
3
16
2
15
4
17
5
18
7
20
21
Shell
SDA
SDB
RDA
RDB
CSA
CSB
ERA
ERB
SG
FG

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Cable Diagram 3
A) When using COM port conversion adapter (CA3-ADPCOM-01), 2-port adapter cable for AGP (CA3-
MDCB11) by Pro-face and 2-port adapter II (GP070-MD11) by Pro-face
Display
(Connection Port) Cable Notes
GP*1 (COM1)
AGP-3302B (COM2)
ST*2 (COM2)
IPC*3
*1 All GP models except AGP-3302B
*2 All ST models except AST-3211A
*3 Only the COM port which can communicate by RS-422/485 (4 wire) can be used.
)IPC COM Port (page 4)
A
COM port conversion adapter by Pro-face
CA3-ADPCOM-01
+
2-port adapter cable for AGP by Pro-face
CA3-MDCB11 (5m)
+
2-port adapter II by Pro-face
GP070-MD11
B
Your own cable
+
2-port adapter II by Pro-face
GP070-MD11
The cable length must be
600m or less.
GP*4 (COM2)
*4 All GP models except GP-3200 series and AGP-3302B
C
Online adapter by Pro-face
CA4-ADPONL-01
+
2-port adapter cable for AGP by Pro-face
CA3-MDCB11 (5m)
+
2-port adapter II by Pro-face
GP070-MD11
D
Online adapter by Pro-face
CA4-ADPONL-01
+
Your own cable
+
2-port adapter II by Pro-face
GP070-MD11
The cable length must be
600m or less.
Display
CA3-ADPCOM-01
CA3-MDCB11
D-sub 9 pin
(plug)
Signal name
RDA
RDB
SDA
SDB
SG
Signal name
SDA
SDB
RDA
RDB
SG
Terminal block
GP070-MD11
External Device

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B) When using your own cable and 2-port adapter II (GP070-MD11) by Pro-face.
C) When using online adapter (CA4-ADPONL-01), 2-port adapter cable for AGP (CA3-MDCB11) by Pro-face
and 2-port adapter II (GP070-MD11) by Pro-face.
D) When using online adapter (CA4-ADPONL-01) by Pro-face, your own cable and 2-port adapter II (GP070-
MD11) by Pro-face.
Display
D-sub 9 pin (socket)
Signal name
RDA
RDB
SDA
SDB
SG
CSB
ERB
CSA
ERA
FG
Signal name
SDA
SDB
RDA
RDB
SG
Terminal block
GP070-MD11
External Device
Shield
1
2
3
7
5
6
9
8
4
Shell
Pin
Your own cable
Termination
resistance
330Ω1/4W
Display
CA3-MDCB11
D-sub 9 pin
(plug)
Signal name
RDA
RDB
SDA
SDB
SG
Signal name
SDA
SDB
RDA
RDB
SG
Terminal block
GP070-MD11
External Device
CA4-ADPONL-01
Display
D-sub 9 pin (plug)
Signal name
RDA
RDB
SDA
SDB
SG
FG
TERMRX
Signal name
SDA
SDB
RDA
RDB
SG
Terminal block
GP070-MD11
External Device
Shield
Your own cable
Pin
2
7
3
8
5
Shell
1
CA4-ADPONL-01
Termination
resistance
330Ω1/4W

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6 Supported Device
Range of supported device address is shown in the table below.
This address can be specified as system data area.
Device Bit Address Word Address 32 bits Notes
Input Relay X0000 - X1FFF X0000 - X1FF0
Output Relay Y00000 - Y1FFF Y0000 - Y1FF0
Internal Relay M00000 - M32767 M00000 - M32752
Special Relay SM0000 - SM2047 SM0000 - SM2032
Latch Relay L000000 - L32767 L00000 - L32752
Annunciator F00000 - F32767 F00000 - F32752
Edge Relay V00000 - V32767 V00000 - V32752
Step Relay S0000 - S8191 S0000 - S8176
Link Relay B0000 - B7FFF B0000 - B7FF0
Special Link Relay SB000 - SB7FF SB000 - SB7F0
Timer (Contact) TS00000 - TS23087 ------
Timer (Coil) TC00000 - TC23087 ------
Retentive Timer (Contact) SS00000 - SS23087 ------
Retentive Timer (Coil) SC00000 - SC23087 ------
Counter (Contact) CS00000 - CS23087 ------
Counter (Coil) CC00000 - CC23087 ------
Timer (Current Value) ------ TN0000 - TN23087
Retentive Timer (Current
Value) ------ SN0000 - SN23087
Counter (Current Value) ------ CN0000 - CN23087
Data Register ------ D0000 - D25983
Special Register ------ SD0000 - SD2047
Link Register ------ W0000 - W657F
Special Link Register ------ SW000 - SW7FF
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File Register (Normal) ------ R00000 - R32767 *1
File Register (Block switching
is not necessary) ------ ZR0000000 -
ZR1042431 *1
File Register*2
(0R - 31R)
------ 0R00000 - 0R32767
*1
------ 1R00000 - 1R32767
------ 2R00000 - 2R32767
------ 3R00000 - 3R32767
::
------ 28R00000 - 28R32767
------ 29R00000 - 29R32767
------ 30R00000 - 30R32767
------ 31R00000 - 31R26623
*1 You need the memory card when using the file register.
*2 Set the block No. on the head of device name. This is the device name for conversion with GP-Pro/PB III for
Windows. When you newly specify the device, we recommend that you should use the file register (Block
switching is not necessary).
• Please refer to the GP-Pro EX Reference Manual for system data area.
Cf. GP-Pro EX Reference Manual "Appendix 1.4 LS Area (Direct Access Method)"
• Please refer to the precautions on manual notation for icons in the table.
)"Manual Symbols and Terminology"
• Even if you use an address not existing in the External Device, no read error may be displayed. In
this case, the read-out data keeps 0.
In writing, an error is displayed.
Device Bit Address Word Address 32 bits Notes

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7 Device Code and Address Code
Use device code and address code when you select "Device Type & Address" for the address type in data
displays.
Device Device
Name Device Code (HEX) Address Code
Input Relay X 0080 Value of word address divided by 0x10
Output Relay Y 0081 Value of word address divided by 0x10
Internal Relay M 0082 Value of word address divided by 16
Special Relay SM 0083 Value of word address divided by 16
Latch Relay L 0084 Value of word address divided by 16
Annunciator F 0085 Value of word address divided by 16
Edge Relay V 0086 Value of word address divided by 16
Step Relay S 0087 Value of word address divided by 16
Link Relay B 0088 Value of word address divided by 0x10
Special Link Relay SB 0089 Value of word address divided by 0x10
Timer (Current Value) TN 0060 Word Address
Retentive Timer (Current
Value) SN 0062 Word Address
Counter (Current Value) CN 0061 Word Address
Data Register D 0000 Word Address
Special Register SD 0001 Word Address
Link Register W 0002 Word Address
Special Link Register SW 0003 Word Address
File Register (Normal) R 000F Word Address
File Register (Block switching
is not necessary) ZR 000E Word Address
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File Register
(0R - 31R)
0R 0010 Word Address
1R 0011 Word Address
2R 0012 Word Address
3R 0013 Word Address
:::
28R 002C Word Address
29R 002D Word Address
30R 002E Word Address
31R 002F Word Address
Device Device
Name Device Code (HEX) Address Code