Introduction; About This Manual; More Information - Mitsubishi MELSEC System Q Manual

Introduction

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About this Manual

This manual will help you to familiarise yourself with the use of the programmable logic control-
lers of the MELSEC System Q . It is designed for users who do not yet have any experience with
programming programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Programmers who already have experience with PLCs from other manufacturers can also use
this manual as a guide for making the transition to the MELSEC System Q.
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More Information

You can find more detailed information on the individual products in the MELSEC System Q in
the operating and installation manuals of the individual modules.
See the MELSEC System Q Technical Catalogue, art. no. 136731, for a general overview of all
the controllers in the MELSEC System Q. This catalogue also contains information on special
function modules and the available accessories.
The communications capabilities using MELSEC or open networks like Ethernet or Profibus
are documented in detail in the Technical Catalogue Networks, art. no. 136730.
The Hardware Manuals of the MELSEC System Q support you when designing a controller
system and also during installation and start-up of the PLC.
For an introduction to using the programming software package see the GX IEC Developer
Beginner's Manual, art. no. 043596 and the Reference Manual, art. no. 043597.
You can find detailed documentation of all programming instructions in the Programming Man-
ual for the MELSEC A/Q Series and the MELSEC System Q, art. no. 87431. Additional pro-
gram examples are given in almost all manuals for special function modules.
NOTE All Mitsubishi manuals and catalogues can be downloaded free of charge from the
Mitsubishi website at www.mitsubishi-automation.com .
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