Mitsubishi Q62DAN User manual

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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 this product. For the safety precautions of the
programmable controller system, please read the user's manual of the CPU module to use.
In this manual, the safety precautions 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 precautions 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 programmable controller CPU.
Writing data into the "system area" or outputting a signal for "prohibited to use" may cause a
malfunction 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 100mm(3.9inch) or more from each other.
Not doing so could result in noise that may cause malfunction.
•At power ON/OFF, voltage or current may instantaneously be output from the output terminal of
this module. In such case, wait until the analog output becomes stable to start controlling the
external device.

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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]
!CAUTION
•Always ground the FG terminal for the programmable controller.
There is a risk of electric shock or malfunction.
•Use applicable solderless terminals and tighten with the specified torque. If any solderless spade
terminal is used, it may be disconnected when the terminal screw comes loose, resulting in
failure.
•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.
•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.
•Do not touch the connector while the power is on.
Doing so may cause malfunction.
•Switch off all phases of the externally supplied power used in the system when cleaning the
module or retightening the terminal or module fixing 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.
•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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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, Appendix 1
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, Appendix 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
Feb., 2002 SH (NA)-080054-E Add the contents of the function version B.
Correction
Product Structure, Section 1.2, Section 2.2, Section 3.2.2, 3.2.3, 3.4.1,
Section 4.2, 4.4.1, Section 5.3.3
Partial addition
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, About the Generic Terms and Abbreviations,
Section 1.2, Section 2.1, Section 3.1.1, 3.2, 3.2.2, 3.2.3, Section 4.3,
4.6, Section 5.2.1, 5.2.2, Section 8.1, 8.2.1, Appendix 1
Addition
Section 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 3.4.4, 3.4.12, 3.4.13, 3.4.14, Chapter 7, App-2, 2.1,
2.2, 2.3
Renumbering
Section 3.4.2 to Section 3.4.8 Section 3.4.5 to Section 3.4.11,
Chapter 7 Chapter 8, Appendix 2 Appendix 3

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Print Date Manual Number Revision
May, 2002 SH(NA)-080054-F Correction
Section 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 3.4.4, 3.4.6, 3.4.13, 3.4.14, Section 4.5, 4.6,
Section 7.3.1, 7.3.2, 7.3.3, 7.3.4, 7.3.5, 7.3.6, 7.4, 7.5, Appendix 1.1,
2.2, 2.3
Partial addition
Section 3.3.2, Section 8.2.3
Feb., 2003 SH(NA)-080054-G Correction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, Section 1.2, Section 3.2, 3.4.1 to 3.4.4,
3.4.14, Section 4.5, Section 5.1, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.3.2, 5.6.1 to 5.6.3,
Section 7.3.3 to 7.3.6, 7.4, Appendix 1.1 to Appendix 1.3, Appendix 2.2,
Appendix 2.3
Addition
Section 5.6.4, 5.6.5
May, 2003 SH(NA)-080054-H Correction
Section 2.2, Section 3.1.1, 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 3.4.4, 3.4.13, 3.4.14,
Section 4.5, 4.6, Section 5.3.1
May, 2004 SH(NA)-080054-I Addition of program example for use on the remote I/O network
Correction
Section 2.2, Section 3.1.4, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.4.7, Chapter 6, Section 7.1,
7.3.1 to 7.3.6
Aug., 2004 SH(NA)-080054-J Correction
Section 1.1, Section 5.1, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.3.3, 5.6.1, 5.6.2,
5.6.3, Appendix 2.3
Partial addition
Section 5.6.4, Section 5.7, 5.8
Oct., 2004 SH(NA)-080054-K Correction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, Section 2.1, Section 3.1.1, Section 4.1,
Section 6.2, 6.2.1
Nov., 2005 SH (NA)-080054-L Addition of Models
Q62DAN, Q64DAN, Q68DAVN, Q68DAIN
Correction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, Conformation to the EMC Directive and Low
Voltage Instruction, Product Structure, Section 2.1, Section 5.2.2,
Section 6.2.2
Addition
Appendix 1.4

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Print Date Manual Number Revision
Mar., 2006 SH (NA)-080054-M Correction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, Conformation to the EMC Directive and Low
Voltage Instruction, Section 2.1, 4.6, Appendix 2
Jan., 2007 SH (NA)-080054-N Correction
Section 3.2.1, Section 3.4.2, Section 4.6
Jun., 2007 SH (NA)-080054-O Correction
Section 4.3, Appendix 3
Jan., 2008 SH (NA)-080054-P Correction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, About the Generic Terms and Abbreviations
Section 1.1, Section 2.1, Section 2.3, Section 3.4.1 to Section 3.4.4,
Section 4.1, Section 4.6, Section 5.2.1, Section 5.2.2, Section 7.3.3,
Section 7.3.5, Section 8.1, Appendix 1.1, Appendix 2, Appendix 2.1,
Appendix 2.2, Appendix 2.3
Addition
Section 2.2
May, 2008 SH (NA)-080054-Q Correction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, Compliance with the EMC and Low Voltage
Directives, About the Generic Terms and Abbreviations, Section 2.1,
Section 4.1, Section 5.2.1, Section 5.2.2, Section 5.3.1, Section 5.3.3,
Section 7.1
Japanese Manual Version SH-080027-T
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 programmable controller.
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.
Please forward a copy of this manual to the end user.
CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..............................................................................................................................A- 1
REVISIONS ....................................................................................................................................................A- 4
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................A- 7
CONTENTS....................................................................................................................................................A- 7
About Manuals ...............................................................................................................................................A-10
Compliance with the EMC and Low Voltage Directives................................................................................A-10
About the Generic Terms and Abbreviations ................................................................................................A-11
Product Structure ...........................................................................................................................................A-12
1 OVERVIEW 1- 1 to 1- 4
1.1 Features .................................................................................................................................................. 1- 1
1.2 Functions Added to Function Version B and Later ................................................................................ 1- 3
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2- 1 to 2- 6
2.1 Applicable Systems................................................................................................................................. 2- 1
2.2 Precautions on System Configuration.................................................................................................... 2- 4
2.3 How to Check the Function Version and Software Version .................................................................. 2- 5
3 SPECIFICATIONS 3- 1 to 3-31
3.1 Performance Specifications .................................................................................................................... 3- 1
3.1.1 Performance specifications list....................................................................................................... 3- 1
3.1.2 I/O conversion characteristics ........................................................................................................ 3- 3
3.1.3 Accuracy ......................................................................................................................................... 3-10
3.1.4 Conversion speed........................................................................................................................... 3-10
3.2 D/A Converter Module Function ............................................................................................................. 3-11
3.2.1 Synchronous output function ......................................................................................................... 3-11
3.2.2 Analog output HOLD/CLEAR function........................................................................................... 3-12
3.2.3 Analog output test during programmable controller CPU STOP .................................................. 3-13
3.3 I/O Signals for the Programmable Controller CPU ................................................................................ 3-14
3.3.1 List of I/O signals ............................................................................................................................ 3-14
3.3.2 Details of I/O signals....................................................................................................................... 3-15
3.4 Buffer Memory......................................................................................................................................... 3-19
3.4.1 Buffer memory assignment (Q62DAN/Q62DA) ............................................................................ 3-19
3.4.2 Buffer memory assignment (Q64DAN/Q64DA) ............................................................................ 3-21
3.4.3 Buffer memory assignment (Q68DAVN/Q68DAV)........................................................................ 3-23
3.4.4 Buffer memory assignment (Q68DAIN/Q68DAI) .......................................................................... 3-25
3.4.5 D/A conversion enable/disable (buffer memory address 0: Un\G0) ............................................. 3-27
3.4.6 CH digital values (buffer memory addresses 1 to 8: Un\G1 to Un\G8) .................................... 3-27
3.4.7 CH set value check codes (buffer memory addresses 11 to 18: Un\G11 to Un\G18) ............. 3-28
3.4.8 Error codes (buffer memory address 19: Un\G19)........................................................................ 3-28

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3.4.9 Setting range (buffer memory address 20, 21: Un\G20, Un\G21)................................................ 3-29
3.4.10 Offset/gain setting mode and offset/gain specification
(buffer memory addresses 22, 23: Un\G22, Un\G23) ..................................................... 3-29
3.4.11 Setting value specification (buffer memory address 24: Un\G24) .............................................. 3-29
3.4.12 Mode switching setting (buffer memory addresses 158, 159: Un\G158, Un\G159) .................. 3-30
3.4.13 Pass data classification setting (buffer memory addresses 200: Un\G200)
(Q62DAN, Q64DAN, Q62DA, Q64DA only).................................................................... 3-30
3.4.14 Industrial shipment settings and user range settings offset/gain values
(buffer memory addresses 202 to 233: Un\G202 to Un\G233)....................................... 3-31
4 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION 4- 1 to 4-17
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 ................................................................................................................................ 4-12
5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) 5- 1 to 5-34
5.1 Utility Package Functions........................................................................................................................ 5- 1
5.2 Installing and Uninstalling the Utility Package ....................................................................................... 5- 2
5.2.1 Handling precautions...................................................................................................................... 5- 2
5.2.2 Operating environment................................................................................................................... 5- 4
5.3 Utility Package Operation ....................................................................................................................... 5- 6
5.3.1 Common utility package operations............................................................................................... 5- 6
5.3.2 Operation overview......................................................................................................................... 5- 9
5.3.3 Starting the intelligent function module utility ................................................................................ 5-11
5.4 Initial Setting ............................................................................................................................................ 5-14
5.5 Auto Refresh Setting............................................................................................................................... 5-15
5.6 Monitor/Test ............................................................................................................................................ 5-17
5.6.1 Monitor/test screen ......................................................................................................................... 5-17
5.6.2 Offset/gain setting operation (Function version C or later) ........................................................... 5-20
5.6.3 Offset/gain setting operation (Function version B or earlier) ........................................................ 5-22
5.6.4 Confirmation of Conversion Characteristic .................................................................................... 5-24
5.6.5 Pass data (Q62DAN/Q64DAN/Q62DA/Q64DA) ........................................................................... 5-26
5.6.6 Pass data (Q68DAVN/Q68DAIN/Q68DAV/Q68DAI) .................................................................... 5-28
5.7 FB Conversion of Initial Setting/Auto Refresh Setting ........................................................................... 5-29
5.8 Usage of FB .......................................................................................................................................... 5-30
5.8.1 Outline ........................................................................................................................................... 5-30
5.8.2 Paste an FB to a Sequence Program............................................................................................ 5-32
5.8.3 Convert (Compile) a Sequence Program ...................................................................................... 5-33
6 PROGRAMMING 6- 1 to 6-11
6.1 For Use in Normal System Configuration............................................................................................... 6- 1
6.1.1 Programming example using the utility package........................................................................... 6- 2
6.1.2 Programming example without using the utility package.............................................................. 6- 4

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6.2 For Use on Remote I/O Network ............................................................................................................ 6- 6
6.2.1 Programming example using the utility package........................................................................... 6- 7
6.2.2 Programming example without using the utility package.............................................................. 6-10
7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE 7- 1 to 7-36
7.1 Online Module Change Conditions......................................................................................................... 7- 2
7.2 Online Module Change Operations ........................................................................................................ 7- 3
7.3 Online Module Change Procedure......................................................................................................... 7- 4
7.3.1 When industrial shipment setting is used and initial setting was made with GX Configurator-DA
........................................................................................................................................... 7- 4
7.3.2 When industrial shipment setting is used and initial setting was made with sequence program
........................................................................................................................................... 7- 9
7.3.3 When user range setting is used and initial setting was made with GX Configurator-DA
(other system is available)................................................................................................ 7-14
7.3.4 When user range setting is used and initial setting was made with GX Configurator-DA
(other system is unavailable) ........................................................................................... 7-19
7.3.5 When user range setting is used and initial setting was made with sequence program
(other system is available)................................................................................................ 7-25
7.3.6 When user range setting is used and initial setting was made with sequence program
(other system is unavailable) ........................................................................................... 7-30
7.4 Range Reference Table.......................................................................................................................... 7-35
7.5 Precautions for Online Module Change ................................................................................................. 7-36
8 TROUBLESHOOTING 8- 1 to 8- 5
8.1 Error Code List ........................................................................................................................................ 8- 1
8.2 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 8- 2
8.2.1 When the "RUN" LED is flashing or turned off .............................................................................. 8- 2
8.2.2 When the "ERROR" LED is on or flashing .................................................................................... 8- 2
8.2.3 When an analog output value is not output ................................................................................... 8- 3
8.2.4 When analog output value is not held............................................................................................ 8- 4
8.2.5 Checking the D/A converter module status using GX Developer system monitor....................... 8- 4
APPENDIX App- 1 to App-22
Appendix 1 Function upgrade for the D/A converter module ..................................................................App- 1
Appendix 1.1 A comparison of functions of the D/A converter module .............................................App- 1
Appendix 1.2 Combinations of D/A converter module functions and
GX Configurator-DA software versions........................................................................App- 2
Appendix 1.3 Precautions for replacing the module of function version A
with the one of function version B or later....................................................................App- 3
Appendix 1.4 Precautions for replacing Q62DA/Q64DA/Q68DAV/Q68DAI with
Q62DAN/Q64DAN/Q68DAVN/Q68DAIN.....................................................................App- 4
Appendix 2 Dedicated Instruction List and Available Devices.................................................................App- 5
Appendix 2.1 G(P).OFFGAN...............................................................................................................App- 5
Appendix 2.2 G(P).OGLOAD ..............................................................................................................App- 8
Appendix 2.3 G(P).OGSTOR ..............................................................................................................App-13
Appendix 3 External Dimension Diagram ................................................................................................App-19
INDEX Index- 1 to Index- 2

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About Manuals
The following manuals are also related to this product.
If necessary, order them by quoting the details in the tables below.
Related Manuals
Manual Name Manual Number
(Model Code)
GX Developer Version 8 Operating Manual
Describes the methods of using GX Developer to create a program and print out, monitor, and debug
the program. (Sold separately)
SH-080373E
(13JU41)
GX Developer Version 8 Operating Manual (Function Block)
Describes the methods of using GX Developer to create a function block and print out the function
block. (Sold separately)
SH-080376E
(13JU44)
REMARK
If you would like to obtain a manual individually, printed matters are available
separately. Order the manual by quoting the manual number on the table above
(model code).
Compliance with the EMC and Low Voltage Directives
(1) For programmable controller system
To configure a system meeting the requirements of the EMC and Low Voltage
Directives when incorporating the Mitsubishi programmable controller (EMC and
Low Voltage Directives compliant) into other machinery or equipment, refer to
Chapter 9 "EMC AND LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVES" of the QCPU User's
Manual (Hardware Design, Maintenance and Inspection).
The CE mark, indicating compliance with the EMC and Low Voltage Directives, is
printed on the rating plate of the programmable controller.
(2) For the product
No additional measures are necessary for the compliance of this product with the
EMC and Low Voltage Directives.

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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 converter module Generic term for Q62DAN, Q64DAN, Q68DAVN, Q68DAIN, Q62DA, Q64DA, Q68DAV,
Q68DAI.
DOS/V personal computer IBM PC/AT®or compatible computer with DOS/V.
GX Developer
Generic product name for the SWnD5C-GPPW-E, SWnD5C-GPPW-EA, SWnD5C-
GPPW-EV and SWnD5C-GPPW-EVA. ("n" is 4 or greater.)
"-A" and "-V" denote volume license product and upgraded product respectively.
GX Configurator-DA Generic term for digital-analog converter module setting and monitor tool GX
Configurator-DA (SW2D5C-QDAU-E).
QCPU (Q mode)
Generic term for the Q00JCPU, Q00CPU, Q01CPU, Q02CPU, Q02HCPU, Q06HCPU,
Q12HCPU, Q25HCPU, Q02PHCPU, Q06PHCPU, Q12PHCPU, Q25PHCPU,
Q12PRHCPU, Q25PRHCPU, Q02UCPU, Q03UDCPU, Q04UDHCPU, Q06UDHCPU,
Q13UDHCPU, Q26UDHCPU, Q03UDECPU, Q04UDEHCPU, Q06UDEHCPU,
Q13UDEHCPU, and Q26UDEHCPU.
Process CPU Generic term for Q02PHCPU, Q06PHCPU, Q12PHCPU, and Q25PHCPU.
Personal computer Generic term for DOS/V personal computer.
Industrial shipment setting Generic term for analog input ranges 1 to 5V, 0 to 5V, -10 to 10V, 4 to 20mA and 0 to
20mA.
FB Abbreviation of function block.
Windows VistaR
Generic term for the following:
Microsoft RWindows Vista RHome Basic Operating System,
Microsoft RWindows Vista RHome Premium Operating System,
Microsoft RWindows Vista RBusiness Operating System,
Microsoft RWindows Vista RUltimate Operating System,
Microsoft RWindows Vista REnterprise Operating System
WindowsRXP
Generic term for the following:
Microsoft RWindows RXP Professional Operating System,
Microsoft RWindows RXP Home Edition Operating System

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Product Structure
The product structure of this product is given in the table below.
Model code Product name Quantity
Q62DAN Q62DAN Model Digital-Analog Converter module 1
Q64DAN Q64DAN Model Digital-Analog Converter module 1
Q68DAVN Model Digital-Analog Converter module 1
Q68DAVN FG terminal L-Shaped metal fitting 1
Q68DAIN Model Digital-Analog Converter module 1
Q68DAIN FG terminal L-Shaped metal fitting 1
Q62DA Q62DA Model Digital-Analog Converter module 1
Q64DA Q64DA Model Digital-Analog Converter module 1
Q68DAV Model Digital-Analog Converter module 1
Q68DAV FG terminal L-Shaped metal fitting 1
Q68DAI Model Digital-Analog Converter module 1
Q68DAI FG terminal L-Shaped metal fitting 1
SW2D5C-QDAU-E GX Configurator-DA Version 2 (1-license product) (CD-ROM) 1
SW2D5C-QDAU-EA GX Configurator-DA Version 2 (Multiple-license product) (CD-ROM) 1

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MELSEC-Q
1 OVERVIEW
1 OVERVIEW
This User's Manual provides the specifications, handling instructions and
programming methods for the following digital-analog converter modules that are
used in combination with MELSEC-Q series CPU modules (hereinafter referred to as
programmable controller CPU).
• Q62DAN type digital-analog converter module (hereinafter referred to as the Q62DAN)
• Q64DAN type digital-analog converter module (hereinafter referred to as the Q64DAN)
• Q68DAVN type digital-analog converter module (hereinafter referred to as the Q68DAVN)
• Q68DAIN type digital-analog converter module (hereinafter referred to as the Q68DAIN)
• Q62DA type digital-analog converter module (hereinafter referred to as the Q62DA)
• Q64DA type digital-analog converter module (hereinafter referred to as the Q64DA)
• Q68DAV type digital-analog converter module (hereinafter referred to as the Q68DAV)
• Q68DAI type digital-analog converter module (hereinafter referred to as the Q68DAI)
In this manual, the Q62DAN, Q64DAN, Q68DAVN, Q68DAIN, Q62DA, Q64DA,
Q68DAV and Q68DAI are collectively referred to as the D/A (Digital-Analog) converter
modules.
1.1 Features
(1) Available models
• Q62DAN, Q62DA ............. 2 channels: Voltage or current output can be selected for
each channel.
• Q64DAN, Q64DA ............. 4 channels: Voltage or current output can be selected for
each channel.
• Q68DAVN, Q68DAV ........ 8 channels: All of which are voltage output.
• Q68DAIN, Q68DAI ........... 8 channels: All of which are current output.
(2) Improved security and noise immunity (Q62DAN, Q64DAN,
Q68DAVN, Q68DAIN only)
Since isolation is provided between the external power supply and
analog output channels, the security and noise immunity have been
increased.
(3) High-speed conversion processing
Conversion processing is performed at a speed of 80 s/channel.
(4) High degree of accuracy
The conversion accuracy is ± 0.1% (When the ambient temperature is 25 ± 5 °C).
(5) Changing the resolution mode
The resolution mode can be changed according to the application, and digital-
value resolution settings of 1/4000, 1/12000 or 1/16000 can be selected.
(6) Changing the output range
The output range 1can easily be changed using GX Developer.
1 The output range refers to the type of offset/gain settings. The most
frequently used range is set as the default but the user can also specify their
own offset/gain settings.
(7) Synchronous output function
This function sets a constant time (120 s) until the analog value is output after
the digital value is written from the programmable controller CPU. Highly
accurate analog control can be achieved by combining this function with a
constant cycle execution type program for the programmable controller CPU or
the constant scan function 2.
2 The constant scan function executes the sequence program within a
fixed time interval.
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(8) Analog output HOLD/CLEAR function
This function is set to either retain or clear the analog output value when the CPU
module is in the STOP status or when a stop error occurs.
(9) Easy settings using the utility package
A utility package is sold separately (GX Configurator-DA).
The utility package is not a required item, however, it is useful for on-screen
setting of the intelligent function module parameters (initial setting/auto refresh
setting). In addition, FB 1can be generated automatically from the intelligent
function module parameters that have been set up and used in a sequence
program.
1 FB is the function for making a circuit block used in a sequence program
repeatedly a part (FB) to use it in the sequence program.
This function can improve the efficiency of program development and
minimize program bugs to improve program qualities.
For the details of FB, refer to "GX Developer Version 8 Operating Manual
(Function Block)."
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1.2 Functions Added to Function Version B and Later
(1) Functions added to function version B D/A converter module
The functions added by the function version B D/A converter module are listed
below.
Item Function overview Reference section
Multiple CPU system
compatibility
Compatible with a Multiple CPU system.
A programmable controller CPU of function version B or later are
required.
Section 2.1
Analog output test during
programmable controller
CPU STOP
When the CH output enable/disable flag is forced ON during
programmable controller CPU STOP, the D/A converted value is
output.
Section 3.2.3
Resolution mode The resolution mode can be changed according to the application, and
a resolution setting can be selected from 1/4000, 1/12000 and 1/16000. Section 3.2
High resolution mode
status flag (X8) This turns ON when in high resolution mode. Section 3.3
POINT
(1) See Appendix 1.1 for a comparison of functions of the function version.
(2) See Section 2.3 on how to check the function version.
(2) Functions added to function version C D/A converter module
The functions added by the function version C D/A converter module are listed
below.
Item Function overview Reference section
Online module change
You can change the module without stopping the system.
A programmable controller CPU of function version C or later is
required.
Chapter 7
Using the mode switching setting (buffer memory addresses 158, 159:
Un\G158, Un\G159) and operation condition setting request (Y9), the
module is switched between the normal mode and offset/gain setting
mode without the programmable controller CPU being reset.
Section 3.4.12
Using the dedicated instruction (G(P).OFFGAN), the module is
switched between the normal mode and offset/gain setting mode
without the programmable controller CPU being reset.
Appendix 3.1
Mode switching that does
not require programmable
controller CPU to be reset
Using GX Configurator-DA, the module is switched between the normal
mode and offset/gain setting mode without the programmable controller
CPU being reset.
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2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
This chapter explains the system configuration of the D/A converter module.
2.1 Applicable Systems
This section describes the applicable systems.
(1) Applicable modules and base units, and No. of modules
(a) When mounted with a CPU module
The table below shows the CPU modules and base units applicable to the
D/A converter module and quantities for each CPU model.
Depending on the combination with other modules or the number of
mounted modules, power supply capacity may be insufficient.
Pay attention to the power supply capacity before mounting modules, and if
the power supply capacity is insufficient, change the combination of the
modules.
Applicable CPU module Base unit 2
CPU type CPU model
No. of modules 1
Main base unit Extension base unit
Q00JCPU Up to 16
Q00CPU
Basic model
QCPU Q01CPU Up to 24
Q02CPU
Q02HCPU
Q06HCPU
Q12HCPU
High
Performance
model QCPU
Q25HCPU
Up to 64
Q02PHCPU
Q06PHCPU
Q12PHCPU
Process CPU
Q25PHCPU
Up to 64
Q12PRHCPU
Redundant CPU Q25PRHCPU Up to 53
Q02UCPU Up to 36
Q03UDCPU
Q04UDHCPU
Q06UDHCPU
Q13UDHCPU
Q26UDHCPU
Q03UDECPU
Q04UDEHCPU
Q06UDEHCPU
Q13UDEHCPU
Universal model
QCPU
Q26UDEHCPU
Up to 64
Programmable
controller CPU
Safety CPU QS001CPU N/A
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Applicable CPU module Base unit 2
CPU type CPU model
No. of modules 1
Main base unit Extension base unit
Q06CCPU-V
C Controller module Q06CCPU-V-B Up to 64
: Applicable, : N/A
1 Limited within the range of I/O points for the CPU module.
2 Can be installed to any I/O slot of a base unit.
(b) Mounting to a MELSECNET/H remote I/O station
The table below shows the network modules and base units applicable to
the D/A converter module and quantities for each network module model.
Depending on the combination with other modules or the number of
mounted modules, power supply capacity may be insufficient.
Pay attention to the power supply capacity before mounting modules, and if
the power supply capacity is insufficient, change the combination of the
modules.
Base unit 2
Applicable network
module
No. of modules 1Main base unit of
remote I/O station
Extension base unit of
remote I/O station
QJ72LP25-25
QJ72LP25G
QJ72LP25GE
QJ72BR15
Up to 64
: Applicable, : N/A
1 Limited within the range of I/O points for the network module.
2 Can be installed to any I/O slot of a base unit.
REMARK
The Basic model QCPU or C Controller module cannot create the MELSECNET/H
remote I/O network.
(2) Support of the multiple CPU system
When using the D/A converter module in a multiple CPU system, refer to the
following manual first.
• QCPU User's Manual (Multiple CPU System)
(a) Compatible D/A converter module
Use a D/A converter module with function version B or higher if using the
module in a multiple CPU system.
(b) Intelligent function module parameters
Write intelligent function module parameters to only the control CPU of the
D/A converter module.
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