Mitsubishi Q62DA User manual

Digital-Analog Converter Module User's Manual
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Digital-Analog Converter
Module
Digital-Analog Converter
Module
User's Manual User's Manual
Mitsubishi Programmable
Logic Controller
Specifications subject to change without notice.
HEAD OFFICE : MITSUBISHI DENKI BLDG MARUNOUCHI TOKYO 100-8310 TELEX : J24532 CABLE MELCO TOKYO
NAGOYA WORKS : 1-14 , YADA-MINAMI 5 , HIGASHI-KU, NAGOYA , JAPAN
MODEL
MODEL
CODE
Q-D/A-U-S-E
13JR02
SH(NA)-080054-D(0106)MEE
Q62DA
Q64DA
Q68DAV
Q68DAI
GX Configurator-DA
(SW0D5C-QDAU-E)
When exported from Japan, this manual does not require application to the
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for service transaction permission.

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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
PLC system, please read the user's manual of the CPU module to use.
In this manual, the safety instructions are ranked as "DANGER" and "CAUTION".
!DANGER
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 medium or slight personal injury or physical damage.
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 PRECAUTION]
!DANGER
•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 PLC CPU.
Writing data into the "system area" or outputting a signal for "prohibited to use" may cause a
PLC 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 PLC in an environment that meets the general specifications contained in the user's
manual of the CPU module to use.
Using this PLC in an environment outside the range of the general specifications may cause
electric shock, fire, malfunction, and damage to or deterioration of the product.
•When installing the module, securely insert the module fixing tabs into the mounting holes of the
base unit while pressing the installation lever located at the bottom of the module downward.
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.
•Switch all phases of the external power supply off when mounting or removing the module.
Not doing so may cause damage to the module.
•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]
!CAUTION
•Always ground the FG terminal for the PLC.
There is a risk of 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.
•Tighten the terminal screws within the range of specified torque.
If the terminal screws are loose, it may result in short circuits or malfunction.
If the terminal screws are tightened too much, it may cause damage to the screw and/or the
module, resulting in short circuits 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.

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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.
•Switch all phases of the external power supply off when mounting or removing the module.
Not doing so may cause failure or malfunction of the module.
•Do not touch the connector while the power is on.
Doing so may cause malfunction.
•Switch all phases of the external power supply off when cleaning or retightening the terminal
screws and module installation screws.
Not doing so may cause failure or 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.
[DISPOSAL PRECAUTIONS]
!CAUTION
•When disposing of this product, treat it as industrial waste.

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REVISIONS The manual number is given on the bottom left of the back cover.
Print Date Manual Number Revision
Dec., 1999 SH (NA)-080054-A First printing
Oct., 2000 SH (NA)-080054-B Add the contents of the function version B.
Correction
About the Generic Terms and Abbreviations, Section 2.1, Section 3.1.3,
3.3.1, 3.4, Section 4.3, Section 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.3.3, 6.5.1
Partial addition
Section 1.1, Section 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.3, Section
4.5, Section 5.6.1, Section 7.2.3, 7.2.4
Addition
Section 1.2, Section2.2, Section 3.2.3, App-1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Dec., 2000 SH (NA)-080054-C Addition of Models
Q68DAV, Q68DAI
Correction
Section 3.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3, 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 3.4.4,
3.4.6, 3.4.7, Section 4.5, Section 7.2.3, App-1.3
Partial addition
About the Generic Terms and Abbreviations, Product Structure,
Chapter 1, Section 1.1, Section 2.1, Section 3.1.1, 3.1.4, Section 4.1, 4.3,
Section 7.1, App-2
Jun., 2001 SH (NA)-080054-D Standardize the name from software package (GPP function) to Product
name (GX Developer).
Standardize the name from utility package (QDAU) to Product name (GX
Configurator-DA).
Correction
Conformation to the EMC Directive and Low Voltage Instruction, About
the Generic Terms and Abbreviations, Product Structure, Section 2.1,
2.2, Section 4.6, Section 5.2, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.3.3, Appendix 1.2
Japanese Manual Version SH-080027-F
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.
1999 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the MELSEC-Q series PLC.
Before using the equipment, please read this manual carefully to develop full familiarity with the functions
and performance of the Q series PLC you have purchased, so as to ensure correct use.
Please forward a copy of this manual to the end user.
CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..............................................................................................................................A- 1
REVISIONS....................................................................................................................................................A- 4
Conformation to the EMC Directive and Low Voltage Instruction ................................................................A- 8
About the Generic Terms and Abbreviations................................................................................................A- 8
Product Structure ...........................................................................................................................................A- 9
1 OVERVIEW 1- 1 to 1- 2
1.1 Features ..................................................................................................................................................1- 1
1.2 Functions Added by Function Version B................................................................................................1- 2
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2- 1 to 2- 4
2.1 Applicable Systems.................................................................................................................................2- 1
2.2 How to Check the Function Version and Software Version...................................................................2- 3
3 SPECIFICATIONS 3- 1 to 3-20
3.1 Performance Specifications....................................................................................................................3- 1
3.1.1 Performance specifications list........................................................................................................3- 1
3.1.2 I/O conversion characteristics..........................................................................................................3- 2
3.1.3 Accuracy...........................................................................................................................................3- 9
3.1.4 Conversion speed ............................................................................................................................3- 9
3.2 D/A Conversion Module Function...........................................................................................................3-10
3.2.1 Synchronous output function ...........................................................................................................3-10
3.2.2 Analog output HOLD/CLEAR function.............................................................................................3-11
3.2.3 Analog output test during PLC CPU STOP.....................................................................................3-12
3.3 I/O Signals for the PLC CPU ..................................................................................................................3-13
3.3.1 List of I/O signals..............................................................................................................................3-13
3.3.2 Details of I/O signals ........................................................................................................................3-14
3.4 Buffer Memory.........................................................................................................................................3-17
3.4.1 Buffer memory assignment..............................................................................................................3-17
3.4.2 D/A conversion enable/disable (buffer memory address 0: Un\G0)...............................................3-18
3.4.3 CH digital values (buffer memory addresses 1 to 8: Un\G1 to Un\G8)......................................3-18
3.4.4 CH set value check codes (buffer memory addresses 11 to 18: Un\G11 to Un\G18)...............3-19
3.4.5 Error codes (buffer memory address 19: Un\G19) .........................................................................3-19
3.4.6 Setting range (buffer memory address 20 and 21: Un\G20 and Un\G21).....................................3-20
3.4.7 Offset/gain setting mode and offset/gain specification
(buffer memory addresses 22 and 23: Un\G22 and Un\G23)........................................................3-20
3.4.8 Setting value specification (buffer memory address 24: Un\G24)..................................................3-20

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4 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION 4- 1 to 4-13
4.1 Handling Precautions..............................................................................................................................4- 1
4.2 Setup and Procedures before Operation ...............................................................................................4- 2
4.3 Part Identification Nomenclature ............................................................................................................4- 3
4.4 Wiring.......................................................................................................................................................4- 5
4.4.1 Wiring precautions............................................................................................................................4- 5
4.4.2 External wiring..................................................................................................................................4- 6
4.5 Switch Setting for Intelligent Function module.......................................................................................4- 8
4.6 Offset/Gain Settings................................................................................................................................4-11
5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) 5- 1 to 5-18
5.1 Utility Package Functions........................................................................................................................5- 1
5.2 Installing and Uninstalling the Utility Package........................................................................................5- 2
5.2.1 User precautions..............................................................................................................................5- 2
5.2.2 Operating environment.....................................................................................................................5- 4
5.3 Explanation of Utility Package Operation...............................................................................................5- 5
5.3.1 How to perform common utility package operations.......................................................................5- 5
5.3.2 Operation overview..........................................................................................................................5- 8
5.3.3 Starting the intelligent function module utility..................................................................................5-10
5.4 Initial Setting............................................................................................................................................5-12
5.5 Automatic Refresh Settings....................................................................................................................5-13
5.6 Monitor/Test ............................................................................................................................................5-15
5.6.1 Monitor/test screen...........................................................................................................................5-15
5.6.2 Offset/gain setting operation............................................................................................................5-18
6 PROGRAMMING 6- 1 to 6- 5
6.1 Programming Example Using the Utility Package.................................................................................6- 2
6.1.1 Operating the utility package ...........................................................................................................6- 2
6.1.2 Programming example.....................................................................................................................6- 3
6.2 Programming Example without Using the Utility Package ....................................................................6- 4
7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7- 1 to 7- 5
7.1 Error Code List........................................................................................................................................7- 1
7.2 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................7- 2
7.2.1 When the "RUN" LED is flashing or turned off................................................................................7- 2
7.2.2 When the "ERROR" LED is on or flashing......................................................................................7- 2
7.2.3 When an analog output value is not output.....................................................................................7- 3
7.2.4 Checking the D/A conversion module status using GX Developer system monitor......................7- 4

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APPENDIX App- 1 to App- 4
Appendix 1 Function upgrade for the D/A conversion module.................................................................App- 1
Appendix 1.1 A comparison of functions of the D/A conversion module..............................................App- 1
Appendix 1.2 Combinations of functions of the function version B D/A conversion module
and the GX Configurator-DA software version...............................................................App- 1
Appendix 1.3 Precautions when replacing the function version A module with function version B ....App- 2
Appendix 2. External Dimension Diagram ................................................................................................App- 3
INDEX Index- 1 to Index- 2

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Conformation to the EMC Directive and Low Voltage Instruction
For details on making Mitsubishi PLC conform to the EMC directive and low voltage
instruction when installing it in your product, please see Chapter 3, "EMC Directive
and Low Voltage Instruction" of the User's Manual (Hardware) of the CPU module to
use.
The CE logo is printed on the rating plate on the main body of the PLC that conforms
to the EMC directive and low voltage instruction.
By making this product conform to the EMC directive and low voltage instruction, it is
not necessary to make those steps individually.
About the Generic Terms and Abbreviations
Unless otherwise specified, this manual uses the following generic terms and
abbreviations.
Abbreviation/general terms Description of the abbreviation/general terms
D/A conversion module Generic term for Q62DA, Q64DA, Q68DAV Q68DAI
DOS/V personal computer IBM PC/AT®or compatible computer with DOS/V.
GX Developer Generic product name of the product types SWnD5C-GPPW-E, SWnD5C-GPPW-EA, SWnD5C-GPPW-EV and SWnD5C-GPPW-EVA.
"n" in the model name is 4 or greater.
GX Configurator-DA Generic term for digital-analog conversion module setting and monitor tool GX
Configurator-DA (SW0D5C-QDAU-E)
QCPU (Q mode) Generic term for Q00JCPU, Q00CPU, Q01CPU, Q02CPU, Q02HCPU, Q06HCPU,
Q12HCPU and Q25HCPU
Personal computer Generic term for DOS/V personal computer

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Product Structure
The product structure of this product is given in the table below.
Manual Name Product name Quantity
Q62DA Q62DA Model Digital-Analog Conversion module 1
Q64DA Q64DA Model Digital-Analog Conversion module 1
Q68DAV Model Digital-Analog Conversion module 1
Q68DAV FG terminal L-Shaped metal fitting 1
Q68DAI Model Digital-Analog Conversion module 1
Q68DAI FG terminal L-Shaped metal fitting 1
SW0D5C-QDAU-E GX Configurator-DA Version 1(1-license product) (CD-ROM) 1
SW0D5C-QDAU-EA GX Configurator-DA Version 1(Multiple-license product) (CD-ROM) 1