Shinko QMC1 User manual

Communication Expansion Module
QMC1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Preface
Thank you for purchasing our communication expansion module [QMC1] (hereinafter referred to as this
instrument or QMC1).
This instruction manual (hereinafter referred to as this manual) describes the mounting method, functions,
operation method, and handling of this instrument.
Please read this manual carefully and fully understand it before using it.
Also, be sure to give this manual to users of this instrument to prevent accidents due to mishandling.
Notes
• This instrument should be used in accordance with the specifications described in the manual.
If it is not used according to the specifications, it may malfunction or cause a fire.
• Be sure to follow the warnings, cautions and notices. If they are not observed, serious injury or
malfunction may occur.
• The contents of this instruction manual are subject to change without notice.
• Care has been taken to ensure that the contents of this instruction manual are correct, but if there are
any doubts, mistakes or questions, please inform our sales department.
• This instrument is designed to be installed on a DIN rail within a control panel. If it is not, measures must
be taken to ensure that the operator does not touch power terminals or other high voltage sections.
• Any unauthorized transfer or copying of this document, in part or in whole, is prohibited.
• Shinko Technos Co., Ltd. is not liable for any damage or secondary damage(s) incurred as a result of
using this product, including any indirect damage.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Be sure to read these precautions before using our products.)
The safety precautions are classified into categories: “Warning” and “Caution”.
Depending on circumstances, procedures indicated by Caution may result in serious consequences,
so be sure to follow the directions for usage.
Warning
Procedures which may lead to dangerous conditions and cause death or
serious injury, if not carried out properly.
Caution
Procedures which may lead to dangerous conditions and cause superficial to
medium injury or physical damage or may degrade
or damage the product, if
not carried out properly.
Warning
• To prevent an electrical shock or fire, only Shinko or qualified service personnel may handle the inner
assembly.
• To prevent an electrical shock, fire, or damage to instrument, parts replacement may only be
undertaken by Shinko or qualified service personnel.
Safety Precautions
• To ensure safe and correct use, thoroughly read and understand this manual before using this
instrument.
• This instrument is intended to be used for industrial machinery, machine tools and measuring
equipment. Verify correct usage after purpose-of-use consultation with our agency or main office.
(Never use this instrument for medical purposes with which human lives are involved.)
• External protection devices such as protective equipment against excessive temperature rise, etc.
must be installed, as malfunction of this product could result in serious damage to the system or injury
to personnel. Proper periodic maintenance is also required.
• This instrument must be used under the conditions and environment described in this manual.
Shinko Technos Co., Ltd. does not accept liability for any injury, loss of life or damage occurring due
to the instrument being used under conditions not otherwise stated in this manual.

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Caution with Respect to Export Trade Control Ordinance
To avoid this instrument from being used as a component in, or as being utilized in the manufacture of
weapons of mass destruction (i.e. military applications, military equipment, etc.), please investigate the
end users and the final use of this instrument.
In the case of resale, ensure that this instrument is not illegally exported.
Precautions for Use
1. Installation Precautions
Caution
This instrument is intended to be used under the following environmental conditions (IEC61010-1):
• Overvoltage category , Pollution degree 2
Ensure the mounting location corresponds to the following conditions:
• A minimum of dust, and an absence of corrosive gases
• No flammable, explosive gases
• No mechanical vibrations or shocks
• No exposure to direct sunlight, an ambient temperature of -10 to 55°C(14°F to 131°F) that does not
change rapidly, and no icing
• An ambient non-condensing humidity of 35 to 85 %RH
• No large capacity electromagnetic switches or cables through which large current is flowing
• No water, oil or chemicals or the vapors of these substances can come into direct contact with the
unit.
• When installing this unit within a control panel, please note that ambient temperature of this unit – not
the ambient temperature of the control panel – must not exceed 55°C (131°F).
Otherwise the life of electronic components (especially electrolytic capacitor) may be shortened.
* Avoid setting this instrument directly on or near flammable material even though the case of this
instrument is made of flame-resistant resin.
2. Wiring Precautions
Caution
• Do not connect two or more control module QTC1-2P (with power supply / communication option)
(hereinafter referred to as QTC1-2P) or QTC1-4P (with power supply / communication option)
(hereinafter referred to as QTC1-4P) in one unit.
• When wiring, do not drop wire scraps into the ventilation window of this instrument.
It may cause fire or malfunction.
• When wiring, use a crimping pliers and a solderless terminal with an insulation sleeve in which an M3
screw fits.
• Tighten the terminal screw using the specified torque.
If excessive force is applied to the screw when tightening, the screw or case may be damaged.
• Do not pull or bend the lead wire with the terminal as the base point during or after wiring work.
It may cause malfunction.
• This instrument does not have a built-in power switch, circuit breaker and fuse.
It is necessary to install a power switch, circuit breaker and fuse near the instrument.
(Recommended fuse: Time-lag fuse, rated voltage 250 V AC, rated current 2 A)
• When wiring the power supply (24 VDC), do not confuse the polarities.

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3. Operation and Maintenance Precautions
Caution
• Do not touch live terminals. This may cause electrical shock or problems in operation.
• Turn the power supply to the instrument OFF when retightening the terminal or cleaning.
Working on or touching the terminal with the power switched ON may result in severe injury or death
due to electrical shock.
• Use a soft, dry cloth when cleaning the instrument.
(Alcohol based substances may tarnish or deface the unit.)
• As the display section is vulnerable, be careful not to put pressure on, scratch or strike it with a hard
object.
The following abbreviations are used in the text, figures, and tables of this manual.
Symbol Te rm
PV Process variable (PV)
SV Desired value (SV)
MV Output manipulated variable (MV)
AT Auto-tuning (AT)
CT Current transformer (CT) [for heater burnout alarm (option)]
About description of reference page
In the case of "Refer to page 2-2.", it is described as (P. 2-2).

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Contents
1Overview .........................................................................................1-1
1.1 Overview of QMC1 .......................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Description of Module...................................................................................................1-2
1.3 System Configuration ...................................................................................................1-3
1.3.1 Connecting to Host Computer [Console selection (MODBUS RTU/SIF function)]..................... 1-4
1.3.2 Connecting to Host Computer (C series compatible) .................................................................1-5
1.3.3 Connecting to PLC [Console selection (MODBUS RTU/SIF function)]...................................... 1-6
1.4 Parameter Passing .......................................................................................................1-8
2Model ..............................................................................................2-1
2.1 Model............................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 How to Read the Model Label ......................................................................................2-1
3Name and Functions .......................................................................3-1
4Procedure Before Starting Operation..............................................4-1
5Communication Parameter Setting .................................................5-1
5.1 Selection of Communication Specifications..................................................................5-1
5.2 Selection of Module Address ........................................................................................5-3
6Mounting .........................................................................................6-1
6.1 Selection of Location ....................................................................................................6-2
6.2 External Dimensions (Unit: mm)...................................................................................6-2
6.3 Mounting.......................................................................................................................6-3
7Wiring ..............................................................................................7-1
7.1 Recommended Terminal...............................................................................................7-1
7.2 Pin Assignment and Terminal Arrangement..................................................................7-2
7.2.1 Pin Assignment of Event Input/Output (option) and Serial Communication Part ....................... 7-2
7.2.2 Power Supply Terminal Arrangement..........................................................................................7-4
7.3 Wiring ...........................................................................................................................7-5
7.3.1 Wiring for Power Supply..............................................................................................................7-5
7.3.2 Wiring for Event Input and Event Output .................................................................................... 7-7
7.4 Connection of QMC1 and QTC1-0 to Host Computer................................................7-8
7.4.1 Wiring Example: When Using the USB Communication Cable CMC-001-4 (Sold separately).. 7-8
7.4.2 Wiring Example: When Connecting Multiple Units ..................................................................... 7-9
8Setting of Specification....................................................................8-1
8.1 Preparation...................................................................................................................8-1
8.1.1 Preparation of USB Communication Cable and Console Software............................................ 8-1
8.1.2 Connecting to Host Computer.....................................................................................................8-1
8.2 Specification Setting .....................................................................................................8-4
8.2.1 Setting Items of through USB......................................................................................................8-6
8.2.2 Setting Event Input / Output Items ..............................................................................................8-8

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8.2.3 Selecting Setting Value Reload Request ..................................................................................8-16
8.2.4 Reading Monitor Values ............................................................................................................8-20
9Communication Procedure..............................................................9-1
10 MODBUS Protocol ........................................................................10-1
10.1 Transmission Mode ....................................................................................................10-1
10.2 Data Communication Interval .....................................................................................10-1
10.3 Message Configuration...............................................................................................10-1
10.4 Message Example......................................................................................................10-3
11 Communication Command List ..................................................... 11-1
11.1 List of QMC1 Communication Commands (For Console Software)............................ 11-1
11.2 List of QMC1 Communication Commands (For Communication Program) ................ 11-3
11.3 List of Communication Commands for Modules Connected to QMC1........................ 11-9
11.4 Data.......................................................................................................................... 11-88
11.4.1 Notes About Write/Read Command........................................................................................ 11-88
11.4.2 Write Command....................................................................................................................... 11-88
11.4.3 Read Command ...................................................................................................................... 11-88
11.5 Negative Acknowledgement ..................................................................................... 11-89
11.5.1 Error Code 2 (02H).................................................................................................................. 11-89
11.5.2 Error Code 3(03H)................................................................................................................... 11-89
11.5.3 Error Code 17(11H) ................................................................................................................. 11-89
11.6 Notes on Programming Monitoring Software............................................................ 11-89
11.6.1 How to Speed up the Scan Time............................................................................................. 11-89
11.6.2 How to Read PID Parameters after AT or Start-up AT Finishes ............................................. 11-89
11.6.3 Notes on Batch Transmission of All Setting Values ................................................................ 11-89
11.7 Initialization Items by Changing Settings .................................................................. 11-90
12 Operation ......................................................................................12-1
12.1 Control Permission .....................................................................................................12-1
12.2 Set PID Constants (Execute AT).................................................................................12-3
12.3 Set Alarm....................................................................................................................12-5
13 C Series Compatible Protocol .......................................................13-1
13.1 Communication Procedure .........................................................................................13-1
13.2 Data Configuration......................................................................................................13-2
13.3 Message Example......................................................................................................13-5
13.4 Communication Command List...................................................................................13-6
14 Communication with PLC Using SIF Function ..............................14-1
14.1 Procedure Before Starting Operation .........................................................................14-2
14.2 Selecting Communication Specification of QMC1 ......................................................14-3
14.3 Selecting Module Address of QMC1...........................................................................14-5
14.4 Mounting QMC1 .........................................................................................................14-6
14.5 Wiring of QMC1 ..........................................................................................................14-9
14.5.1 Wiring for Power Supply............................................................................................................14-9

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14.5.2 Wiring for Event Input and Event Output ................................................................................ 14-11
14.6 Specification settings for QMC1 ...............................................................................14-12
14.6.1 Preparation of USB Communication Cable and Console Software........................................14-12
14.6.2 Connecting to Host Computer.................................................................................................14-12
14.6.3 Specification settings for QMC1..............................................................................................14-15
14.7 Communication with PLC Manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation ............14-36
14.7.1 Communication parameter setting ..........................................................................................14-36
14.7.2 Connecting PLC and QMC1....................................................................................................14-36
14.7.3 Communication Procedure......................................................................................................14-38
14.7.4 Handshake between QMC1 and PLC.....................................................................................14-39
14.7.5 PLC communication data map ................................................................................................14-41
14.7.6 Exchange of data between QMC1 and PLC...........................................................................14-50
14.7.7 Data Settings...........................................................................................................................14-51
14.8 Communication with PLC Manufactured by OMRON Corporation ...........................14-52
14.8.1 Communication parameter setting ..........................................................................................14-52
14.8.2 Connecting PLC and QMC1....................................................................................................14-52
14.8.3 Communication Procedure......................................................................................................14-54
14.8.4 Handshake between QMC1 and PLC.....................................................................................14-55
14.8.5 PLC communication data map ................................................................................................14-57
14.8.6 Exchange of data between QMC1 and PLC...........................................................................14-66
14.8.7 Data Settings...........................................................................................................................14-67
14.9 Communication with PLC Manufactured by KEYENCE CORPORATION ................14-68
14.9.1 Communication parameter setting ..........................................................................................14-68
14.9.2 Connecting PLC and QMC1....................................................................................................14-68
14.9.3 Communication Procedure......................................................................................................14-70
14.9.4 Handshake between QMC1 and PLC.....................................................................................14-71
14.9.5 PLC communication data map ................................................................................................14-73
14.9.6 Exchange of data between QMC1 and PLC...........................................................................14-82
14.9.7 Data Settings...........................................................................................................................14-83
15 Specifications ................................................................................15-1
15.1 Standard Specifications..............................................................................................15-1
15.2 Optional Specifications ...............................................................................................15-5
16 Troubleshooting ............................................................................16-1
16.1 Communication...........................................................................................................16-1
16.2 Status Flag .................................................................................................................16-1

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1 Overview
1.1 Overview of QMC1
This instrument is a communication extension module that can configure a multi-point control system via
a host computer or PLC.
A maximum of 16 control modules QTC1-20 (no power supply / communication option) (hereinafter
referred to as QTC1-20) or QTC1-40 (no power supply / communication option) (hereinafter referred to
as QTC1-40) can be connected via BUS, and a maximum of 64 points can be controlled.
One block connected to BUS is called "1 unit".
In addition, a maximum of 16 units can be connected and a maximum of 1024 points can be controlled.

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1.2 Description of Module
This instrument is the communication expansion module
for communication translation and data management.
It is used to configure the control system through the host
computer or PLC.
The SIF function (Smart InterFace, programless
communication function) enables programless connection
to the PLC.
Moreover, it is used also when it configuring the control
system of two or more units through the host computer or
PLC.
(Fig. 1.2-1)