Mitsubishi MELSEC Q Series User manual

Channel Isolated High Resolution Analog-Digital
Converter Module / Channel Isolated High
Resolution Analog-Digital Converter Module (With
Signal Conditioning Function) User's Manual
-Q64AD-GH
-Q62AD-DGH
-GX Configurator-AD (SW2D5C-QADU-E)

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 
(Always read these instructions 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 instructions given in this manual are concerned with this product. For the safety instructions of the
programmable controller system, please read the user's manual for the CPU module to use.
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 store this manual in a safe place and make it accessible when required. Always forward it to the
end user.
[DESIGN PRECAUTION]
!WARNING
Do not write data into the "system area" of the buffer memory of intelligent function modules.
Also, do not use any "prohibited to use" signals as an output signal to an intelligent function
module from the programmable controller CPU.
Writing data into the "system area" or outputting a signal for "prohibited to use" may cause a
programmable controller system malfunction.
!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 100mm(3.9inch) or more from each other.
Not doing so could result in noise that may cause malfunction.

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[INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS]
!CAUTION
Use the programmable controller in an environment that meets the general specifications
contained in the user's manual of the CPU module to use.
Using this programmable controller in an environment outside the range of the general
specifications may cause electric shock, fire, malfunction, and damage to or deterioration of the
product.
While pressing the installation lever located at the bottom of module, insert the module fixing tab
into the fixing hole in the base unit until it stops. Then, securely mount the module with the fixing
hole as a supporting point.
Improper installation may result in malfunction, breakdown or the module coming loose and
dropping.
Securely fix the module with screws if it is subject to vibration during use.
Tighten the screws within the range of specified torque.
If the screws are loose, it may cause the module to fallout, short circuits, or malfunction.
If the screws are tightened too much, it may cause damage to the screw and/or the module,
resulting in fallout, short circuits or malfunction.
Be sure to shut off all phases of the external power supply used by the system before mounting
or removing the module.
Not doing so may cause damage to the module.
In the system where a CPU module supporting the online module change is used and on the
MELSECNET/H remote I/O stations, modules can be replaced online (during energizing).
However, there are some restrictions on replaceable modules and the replacement procedures
are predetermined for each module.
For details, refer to the chapter of the online module change in this manual.
Do not directly touch the conductive area or electronic components of the module.
Doing so may cause malfunction or failure in the module.
[WIRING PRECAUTIONS]
!WARNING
After installation and wiring, attach the included terminal cover to the module before turning it on
for operation.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock.

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[WIRING PRECAUTIONS]
!CAUTION
Always ground the FG terminal of the Q62AD-DGH.
Not doing so can cause an electric shock or malfunction.
When turning on the power and operating the module after wiring is completed, always attach
the terminal cover that comes with the product.
There is a risk of electric shock if the terminal cover is not attached.
Use applicable solderless terminals and tighten them with the specified torque.If any solderless
spade terminal is used, it may be disconnected when the terminal screw comes loose, resulting
in failure.
Tighten the terminal screws within the range of specified torque.
Undertightening can cause short circuit, fire, or malfunction.
Overtightening can damage the screw and/or module, resulting in drop, short circuit, or
malfunction.
Be careful not to let foreign matter such as sawdust or wire chips get inside the module.
They may cause fires, failure or malfunction.
The top surface of the module is covered with protective film to prevent foreign objects such as
cable offcuts from entering the module when wiring.
Do not remove this film until the wiring is complete.
Before operating the system, be sure to remove the film to provide adequate ventilation.
[STARTING AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS]
!WARNING
Do not touch the connector while the power is on.
Doing so may cause electric shock or malfunction.
Be sure to switch off all phases of the externally supplied power used in the system before
cleaning the module or retightening the terminal screws, connector mounting screws, and
module fixing screws.
Not doing so may cause electric shock, or failure and malfunction of the module.
If the screws are loose, it may cause the module to fallout, short circuits, or malfunction.
If the screws are tightened too much, it may cause damages to the screws and/or the module,
resulting in the module falling out, short circuits or malfunction.

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[STARTING AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS]
!CAUTION
Do not disassemble or modify the modules.
Doing so could cause failure, malfunction injury or fire.
Be sure to shut off all phases of the external power supply used by the system before mounting
or removing the module.
Not doing so may cause failure or malfunction of the module.
In the system where a CPU module supporting the online module change is used and on the
MELSECNET/H remote I/O stations, modules can be replaced online (during energizing).
However, there are some restrictions on replaceable modules and the replacement procedures
are predetermined for each module.
For details, refer to the chapter of the online module change in this manual.
Do not install/remove the module to/from the base unit, or the terminal block to/from the module
more than 50 times after the first use of the product. (IEC 61131-2 compliant)
Failure to do so may cause malfunction.
Always make sure to touch the grounded metal to discharge the electricity charged in the body,
etc., before touching the module.
Failure to do so may cause a failure or malfunctions of the module.
[DISPOSAL PRECAUTIONS]
!CAUTION
When disposing of this product, treat it as industrial waste.

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

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REVISIONS
The manual number is given on the bottom left of the back cover.
Print Date Manual Number Revision
May, 2002 SH (NA)-080277-A First edition
Feb., 2003 SH (NA)-080277-B Correction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, Section 2.1, 3.4.1, 3.4.23, 4.4.2, 5.1, 5.5.2,
5.6.1, 5.6.3, 6.3.2, 6.5.2, 7.3.4, 7.3.6, 7.4, Appendix 1.2, Appendix 1.3
May, 2003 SH (NA)-080277-C Addition
Section 2.3
Correction
Section 2.2, 3.4.1, 3.4.22, 3.4.23, 4.5, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, 5.3.1
May, 2004 SH (NA)-080277-D Correction
Section 2.2, 2.3, 3.1.1, 3.1.3, 3.2.1, 7.1, 7.3.1 to 7.3.6, 8.2.6
Aug., 2004 SH (NA)-080277-E Addition
Section 5.6.3, 5.7, 5.8
Correction
Section 1.1, 5.1, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.3.3, 5.6.1, 5.6.2,
Appendix 1.3
Oct., 2004 SH (NA)-080277-F Correction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, Section 2.1, 3.1.1, 4.1, 6.3, 6.5.1
Sep., 2005 SH (NA)-080277-G Correction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, Section 2.1, 3.1.1, 5.2.2, 6.3.2
Feb., 2006 SH (NA)-080277-H Correction
Section 2.2, 6.2.1, 6.2.2, 6.3.1, 6.3.2, 6.4.1, 6.4.2, 6.5.1, 6.5.2,
Appendix1
Jan., 2007 SH (NA)-080277-I Correction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, Section 3.3.2, 4.4.2, 4.6.2, 6.3.1, 6.3.2, 6.5.1,
6.5.2, Chapter 7
Jun., 2007 SH (NA)-080277-J Correction
Section 4.3, Appendix3
Jan., 2008 SH (NA)-080277-K Addition
Section 2.2
Correction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, About the Generic Terms and Abbreviations,
Section 1.1, Section 2.1, Section 2.3, Section 4.1, Section 4.6.1, Section
4.6.2, Section 5.2.1, Section 5.2.2, Section 5.3.2, Section 5.3.3, Section
5.4, Section 5.6.1, Section 5.6.4, Section 5.6.5, Section 6.2.1, Section
6.3.1, Section 6.4.1, Section 6.5.1, Section 7.3.1, Section 7.3.3, Section
7.3.4, Section 7.3.5, Section 8.1, Appendix 1.1, Appendix 1.2, Appendix
1.3

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Print Date Manual Number Revision
May, 2008 SH (NA)-080277-L Correction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, Compliance with the EMC and Low Voltage
Directives, About the Generic Terms and Abbreviations, Section 2.1,
2.3, Section 3.1.1, 3.2.4, Section 4.1, Section 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.3.1 to 5.3.3,
Chapter 7, Section 7.1, 7.4
Oct., 2008 SH (NA)-080277-M Addition
Appendix 3
Correction
Section 2.1, Section 3.1.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3, 3.3.2, 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.5, 3.4.6,
3.4.7, 3.4.9, 3.4.11, 3.4.12, 3.4.14, 3.4.17, 3.4.20, Section 4.4.2, 4.5,
Section 5.1, 5.4, Section 8.1, 8.2.4, Appendix 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2, 4
Sep., 2015 SH (NA)-080277-N Addition
CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT
Correction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, COMPLIANCE WITH EMC AND LOW
VOLTAGE DIRECTIVES, TERMS, Section 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1.1,
3.1.2, 3.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.3, 3.2.4, 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.1, 3.4.6, 3.4.7, 3.4.9,
3.4.11, 3.4.15, 3.4.16, 3.4.17, 3.4.19, 3.4.20, 3.4.23, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4.2, 4.5,
4.6.1, 4.6.2, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.3.1, 5.3.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6.1, 5.6.2, 5.7, 6.2.1,
6.2.2, 6.3, 6.3.1, 6.3.2, 6.4.1, 6.4.2, 6.5, 6.5.1, 6.5.2, Chapter 7, Section
7.1, 7.2, 7.3.1, 7.3.2, 7.3.3, 7.3.4, 7.3.5, 7.3.6, 7.4, 7.5, 8.1, 8.2.3, 8.2.4,
8.2.5, 8.2.6, Appendix 1, 1.2, 2, 3, 4
Japanese Manual Version SH-080262-S
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.
2002 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the MELSEC-Q series programmable controller.
Before using this product, please read this manual carefully to develop familiarity with the functions and
performance of the Q series programmable controller to handle the product correctly.
CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..............................................................................................................................A- 1
CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT .............................................................................................A- 5
REVISIONS ....................................................................................................................................................A- 6
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................A- 8
CONTENTS....................................................................................................................................................A- 8
ABOUT MANUALS ........................................................................................................................................A-12
COMPLIANCE WITH EMC AND LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVES ...............................................................A-12
TERMS ...........................................................................................................................................................A-13
PRODUCT STRUCTURE..............................................................................................................................A-14
1 OVERVIEW 1- 1 to 1- 3
1.1 Features .................................................................................................................................................. 1- 1
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2- 1 to 2- 9
2.1 Applicable Systems................................................................................................................................. 2- 1
2.2 Precautions on System Configuration.................................................................................................... 2- 5
2.3 How to Check the Function Version, Serial Number, and Software Version........................................ 2- 6
2.4 Cautions for Power Supply from Q61P-A1/A2 to Q64AD-GH............................................................... 2- 9
3 SPECIFICATIONS 3- 1 to 3-68
3.1 Performance Specifications .................................................................................................................... 3- 1
3.1.1 Performance specifications list ........................................................................................................ 3- 1
3.1.2 I/O conversion characteristic............................................................................................................ 3- 4
3.1.3 Accuracy........................................................................................................................................... 3-10
3.2 Function List ............................................................................................................................................ 3-11
3.2.1 A/D conversion methods.................................................................................................................. 3-13
3.2.2 Maximum and minimum values hold function ................................................................................. 3-16
3.2.3 Input signal error detection function ................................................................................................ 3-16
3.2.4 Warning output function ................................................................................................................... 3-23
3.2.5 A/D conversion starting time setting function (Q62AD-DGH only) ................................................. 3-27
3.3 I/O Signals for the Programmable Controller CPU ................................................................................ 3-28
3.3.1 List of I/O signals .............................................................................................................................. 3-28
3.3.2 Details of I/O signals ........................................................................................................................ 3-30
3.4 Buffer Memory......................................................................................................................................... 3-37
3.4.1 Buffer memory assignment.............................................................................................................. 3-37
3.4.2 A/D conversion enable/disable setting (buffer memory address 0: Un\G0)................................... 3-51
3.4.3 CH average time/average number of times/move average/time constant settings
(buffer memory addresses 1 to 4: Un\G1 to Un\G4)....................................................................... 3-52