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Mitsubishi Electric Q64RD User Manual

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  • Page 1 RTD Input Module Channel Isolated RTD Input Module User's Manual -Q64RD -Q64RD-G -GX Configurator-TI (SW1D5C-QTIU-E)

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

     SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  (Read these precautions before using this product.) Before using this product, please read this manual and the relevant manuals carefully and pay full attention to safety to handle the product correctly. The precautions given in this manual are concerned with this product only. For the safety precautions of the programmable controller system, refer to the user’s manual for the CPU module used.
  • Page 4 [Installation Precautions] CAUTION  Use the programmable controller in an environment that meets the general specifications in the user's manual for the CPU module used. Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, malfunction, or damage to or deterioration of the product.

  • Page 5: Wiring Precautions

    [Wiring Precautions] WARNING  After wiring, attach the included terminal cover to the module before turning it on for operation. Failure to do so may result in electric shock. CAUTION  Individually ground the FG terminal of the programmable controller with a ground resistance of 100 or less.
  • Page 6 [Startup and Maintenance Precautions] WARNING  Do not touch any terminal while power is on. Doing so will cause electric shock or malfunction.  Shut off the external power supply (all phases) used in the system before cleaning the module or retightening the terminal screws, connector screws, or module fixing screws.

  • Page 7: Conditions Of Use For The Product

     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.

  • Page 8: Revisions

    6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.2, 6.2.1, 6.2.2, Section 7.3.1, 7.3.3 to 7.3.6, 7.4, Section 8.1, 8.2, 8.2.5, Appendix 2.1, Appendix 3.1 to 3.3 Sep., 2003 SH(NA)-080142-E Description for new model, Q64RD-G is added. Addition Section 3.1.2, 3.4.2, 3.4.5, 3.4.7, 3.4.12, 3.4.13, 3.4.23, 7.4.2, 8.2.5, 8.2.6, Appendix 1.3...
  • Page 9 Print Date Manual Number Revision Sep., 2005 SH (NA)-080142-H Addition Section 3.4.22, 3.4.23, Appendix 2.2, Appendix 2.2.1, Appendix 2.2.2 Correction Conformation to the EMC Directive and Low Voltage Instruction, Section 1.2, Section 2.1, 2.2, Section 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.2, 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.5, 3.4.6, 3.4.7, 3.4.10, 3.4.14, 3.4.20, 3.4.21, Section 5.1, 5.2.2, 5.6.1, 6.1.1, 6.2.1, Section 7.3.1, 7.3.3, 7.3.4, 8.1, 8.2.10, Appendix 2.1...
  • Page 10 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.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    2- 1 to 2- 7 2.1 Applicable Systems ..........................2- 1 2.2 About Use of the Q64RD/Q64RD-G in the Redundant System ............. 2- 4 2.3 How to Check the Function Version, Product Information and Software Version ......... 2- 5 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3- 1 to 3-41 3.1 Performance Specifications ........................
  • Page 12 3.4.10 Setting range 1 (Q64RD-G) (Un\G20) .................... 3-31 3.4.11 Setting range 2 (Q64RD-G) (Un\G21) .................... 3-31 3.4.12 Warning output enable/disable setting (Un\G47) ................3-32 3.4.13 Warning output flag (Un\G48) ......................3-32 3.4.14 Disconnection detection flag (Un\G49) ................... 3-33 3.4.15 CH scaling value (Un\G50 to 53) ....................3-34 3.4.16 CH...
  • Page 13 8.2.7 Disconnection detection signal (XC) has turned on ................. 8- 4 8.2.8 Measured temperature value cannot be read .................. 8- 4 8.2.9 Measured temperature value is abnormal ..................8- 4 8.2.10 Checking the Q64RD/Q64RD-G status using GX Developer system monitor ......8- 5 A - 11 A - 11...
  • Page 14 Appendix 1 Function Upgrade for the Q64RD ..................App.- 1 Appendix 1.1 Function Comparison of of the Q64RD ................App.- 1 Appendix 1.2 When the Q64RD has Product Information which First 5 Digits are 07071 or Earlier ............................App.- 2 Appendix 1.2.1 CH time/count averaging setting (Un\G1 to 4) .............App.- 3 Appendix 1.2.2 Averaging processing specification (Un\G9) ............App.- 3...

  • Page 15: Compliance With Emc And Low Voltage Directives

    COMPLIANCE WITH EMC AND LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVES (1) Method of ensuring compliance To ensure that Mitsubishi programmable controllers maintain EMC and Low Voltage Directives when incorporated into other machinery or equipment, certain measures may be necessary. Please refer to one of the following manuals. •...

  • Page 16: About The Generic Terms And Abbreviations

    Generic term/Abbreviation Description Q64RD Q64RD platinum RTD input module Q64RD-G Q64RD-G channel isolated RTD input module ® Personal computer IBM PC/AT or compatible computer with DOS/V. GX Developer Product name of the software package for the MELSEC programmable controllers...

  • Page 17: Overview

    MELSEC-Q series CPU module (hereinafter referred to as the CPU). The Q64RD is a module for connection of 3-wire or 4-wire type platinum RTDs (2-wire application is available if terminals are short-circuited.) and converts temperature data [...

  • Page 18: Features

    (1) Channel isolation (Q64RD-G) The Q64RD-G is a channel-isolated module. (2) Four-channel temperature measurement by one module The Q64RD and Q64RD-G are capable of measuring temperatures of 4 channels per module. Detected temperature values can be converted into scaling values (ratios (%)).
  • Page 19 • Inheritance of offset/gain settings to the new Q64RD/Q64RD-G after online module change • Transfer of offset/gain settings to the other Q64RD/Q64RD-G mounted on the other slot (12) Easy setting with GX Configurator-TI The use of GX Configurator-TI, which is sold separately, reduces sequence programming since Q64RD/Q64RD-G settings can be configured on the screen.

  • Page 20: Added/Changed Functions

    POINT (1) For function comparison by function versions, refer to Appendix 1.1. (2) For Q64RD/Q64RD-G with product information (first five digits) of 07071 or earlier or 07072 or later, refer to Appendix 1.2. (3) For how to check the function version and product information, refer to Section 2.2.

  • Page 21: System Configuration

    (a) When mounted with a CPU module For the CPU modules, the number of modules, and base units applicable to the Q64RD/Q64RD-G, refer to the user's manual for the CPU module used. Note the following when the Q64RD/Q64RD-G is mounted with a CPU module.
  • Page 22 (4) Software packages for the Q64RD Relation between the system containing the Q64RD and software package is shown in the following table. GX Developer or GX Works2 is necessary when the Q64RD is used. Software version GX Configurator-TI GX Developer...
  • Page 23 (5) Software packages for the Q64RD-G Relation between the system containing the Q64RD-G and software package is shown in the following table. GX Developer or GX Works2 is necessary when the Q64RD-G is used. Software version GX Configurator-TI GX Developer...

  • Page 24: About Use Of The Q64Rd/Q64Rd-G In The Redundant System

    2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSEC-Q 2.2 About Use of the Q64RD/Q64RD-G in the Redundant System This section describes the case when using the Q64RD/Q64RD-G in the redundant system. (1) Dedicated instruction The dedicated instruction cannot be used. (2) GX Configurator-TI When using GX Developer to access the Redundant CPU through the intelligent function module on the extension base unit, GX Configurator-TI cannot be used.

  • Page 25: How To Check The Function Version, Product Information And Software Version

    Q64RD/Q64RD-G and the GX Configuration-TI software version. (1) Checking the function version and serial number The function version and serial number of the Q64RD/Q64RD-G can be checked on the rating plate, front of the module, or system monitor of GX Developer.
  • Page 26 [System monitor] Product Inf. List of GX Developer. 1). Displaying product number For the Q64RD/Q64RD-G, "-" is displayed since the product number display is not supported. POINT The serial No. on the rating plate and front of the module may be different from the serial No.
  • Page 27 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSEC-Q (2) Checking the software version of GX Configurator- TI The software version of GX Configurator-TI can be checked by selecting [Help] [Product information] of GX Developer. (In the case of GX Developer Version 7) 2 - 7 2 - 7...

  • Page 28: Specifications

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 Performance Specifications The following are the performance specifications of the Q64RD/Q64RD-G. 3.1.1 Specifications of Q64RD Item Specifications Number of channels 4 channels Measured 16-bit, signed binary data (-2000 to 8500: Value to the first decimal place...

  • Page 29: Specifications Of Q64Rd-G

    External interface 18-point terminal block 0.3 to 0.75mm Applicable wire size Applicable crimping terminals 1.25-3 R1.25-3 (Sleeved crimping terminals are not usable.) Cables between Q64RD-G and RTD Refer to Section 3.1.3. Internal current consumption (5VDC) 0.62A Weight 0.20kg Outline dimensions 98(H) 27.4(W)
  • Page 30 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 1 The selection ranges and accuracies have the following relationships. Selection Range Pt100 and JPt100: Pt100: JPt100: Ambient Temperature -20 to 120 -200 to 850 -180 to 600 0 to 55 0.300 1.615 1.140 25 5 0.090 0.553 0.390 Selection Range...

  • Page 31: Specifications Of Rtd Connection

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.1.3 Specifications for RTD connection This section explains the specifications for connection of the Q64RD/Q64RD-G and platinum temperature-measuring resistors. (1) For 3-wire type The wire resistance value should satisfy the condition of 1) + 2) max. In addition, the difference of the wire resistance value between 1) and 2) should be 10 max.

  • Page 32: Function List

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.2 Function List The following table lists the Q64RD/Q64RD-G functions. Item Description Refer To This function allows temperature data to be imported by connecting a Temperature conversion temperature-measuring resistor. Section 3.4.7, function Temperature data are 16-bit signed binary (-2000 to 8500), 32-bit signed 3.4.16...

  • Page 33: Temperature Conversion System

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.2.1 Temperature conversion system (1) Sampling processing A temperature input value is converted into a temperature one by one and its measured temperature value is stored into buffer memory. Sampling processing time varies with the number of used channels (number of channels set to enable temperature conversion).
  • Page 34 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q (c) Processing using moving average Since the calculation is done for each sampling period, the latest digital output value can be obtained. Setting range of moving average is 4 to 60times. When setting a value out of the setting range, an error (error code 31 ) occurs.
  • Page 35 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q (3) Primary delay filter By setting a time constant, transient noise is eliminated and smoothed measured temperature value can be output. Depending on the time constant, the degree of smoothness is changed. The relational expression between the time constant and measured temperature value is shown below.

  • Page 36: Conversion Setting For Disconnection Detection Function

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.2.2 Conversion setting for disconnection detection function (1) For values to be stored in the CH measured temperature value (buffer memory addresses 11 to 14, 54 to 61: Un\G11 to 14, Un\G54 to 61) in the case of disconnection detection, any of "Value immediately before disconnection", "Up scale (maximum value of measured temperature range + 5% of measured temperature range)", "Down scale (minimum value of measured temperature...

  • Page 37: I/O Signals Transferred To/From Cpu

    Should they be turned on/off in a sequence program, we cannot guarantee the functions of the Q64RD/Q64RD-G. REMARK Between the Q64RD/Q64RD-G whose first 5 digits of product information are 07071 or earlier and those of 07072 or later, the Conversion Completion Flag (XE) operation is different.

  • Page 38: I/O Signal Details

    (4) The Q64RD-G clears measured temperature values immediately after Operating Condition Setting Request (Y9) turned ON. Therefore, before reading measured temperature values, confirm that Conversion Completion Flag (XE) has turned ON. The Q64RD holds measured temperature values immediately after Operating Condition Setting Request (Y9) turned ON.
  • Page 39 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q Device No. Signal Name Description [In offset/gain setting mode] (1) This signal is used as an interlock condition to turn on/off the User Range Write Request (YA) when the value at adjusted according to the offset/gain setting is stored.
  • Page 40 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q Device No. Signal Name Description (1) This signal (XE) turns on when the measured temperature values of all conversion-enabled channels are stored into buffer memory after power-on or hardware reset. (2) When averaging processing is performed, this signal also turns on when the measured temperature values are stored into buffer memory after completion of averaging processing.
  • Page 41 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q (2) Output signals Device No. Signal name Description (1) This signal is made valid in the offset/gain setting mode. (2) This signal corrects the measured temperature value to be an offset temperature set value when it is on. Offset (3) When this signal turns on while the Gain Setting Request on the same channel is on Setting Request...
  • Page 42 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q POINT When the User Range Write Request (YA) is turned on in the normal mode with conversion enabled, the Q64RD/Q64RD-G restores the user range. Offset/Gain Setting Mode Status Flag (XA) User Range Write Request (YA) During restoration...

  • Page 43: Buffer Memory

    MELSEC-Q 3.4 Buffer Memory 3.4.1 Buffer memory assignment (Q64RD) This section describes the assignment of the Q64RD buffer memory. POINT Do not write data from system area or sequence program to the buffer memory area where writing is disabled. Doing so may cause malfunction.
  • Page 44 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q Addresses Reference Description section Hex. Dec. CH1 scaling range lower limit value CH1 scaling range upper limit value CH2 scaling range lower limit value CH2 scaling range upper limit value Section 3.4.17 CH3 scaling range lower limit value CH3 scaling range upper limit value CH4 scaling range lower limit value CH4 scaling range upper limit value...
  • Page 45 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q Addresses Reference Description section Hex. Dec. CH1 offset temperature set value CH1 gain temperature set value CH2 offset temperature set value CH2 gain temperature set value Section 3.4.20 CH3 offset temperature set value CH3 gain temperature set value CH4 offset temperature set value CH4 gain temperature set value Section 3.4.21...
  • Page 46 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q Addresses Reference Description section Hex. Dec. 3-wire type CH2 Factory default gain value 3-wire type CH2 Factory default gain value 3-wire type CH2 User range setting offset value 3-wire type CH2 User range setting offset value 3-wire type CH2 User range settings gain value 3-wire type CH2 User range settings gain value 3-wire type CH2 User range settings offset resistance value...
  • Page 47 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q Addresses Reference Description section Hex. Dec. 3-wire type CH4 User range settings gain resistance value 4-wire type CH4 Factory default offset value 4-wire type CH4 Factory default offset value 4-wire type CH4 Factory default gain value 4-wire type CH4 Factory default gain value 4-wire type CH4 User range setting offset value Section 3.4.25 4-wire type CH4 User range setting offset value...

  • Page 48: Buffer Memory Assignment (Q64Rd-G)

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.2 Buffer memory assignment (Q64RD-G) This section describes the assignment of the Q64RD-G buffer memory. POINT Do not write data from system area or sequence program to the buffer memory area where writing is disabled. Doing so may cause malfunction.
  • Page 49 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q Addresses Reference Description section Hex. Dec. CH1 scaling range lower limit value CH1 scaling range upper limit value CH2 scaling range lower limit value CH2 scaling range upper limit value Section 3.4.17 CH3 scaling range lower limit value CH3 scaling range upper limit value CH4 scaling range lower limit value CH4 scaling range upper limit value...
  • Page 50 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q Addresses Reference Description section Hex. Dec. CH1 offset temperature set value CH1 gain temperature set value CH2 offset temperature set value CH2 gain temperature set value Section 3.4.20 CH3 offset temperature set value CH3 gain temperature set value CH4 offset temperature set value CH4 gain temperature set value Section 3.4.21...
  • Page 51 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q Addresses Reference Description section Hex. Dec. 3-wire type CH2 Factory default gain value 3-wire type CH2 User range settings offset value 3-wire type CH2 User range settings gain value 3-wire type CH2 User range settings offset resistance value 3-wire type CH2 User range settings gain resistance value 4-wire type CH2 Factory default offset value...
  • Page 52 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q Addresses Reference Description section Hex. Dec. 4-wire type CH4 Factory default offset value 4-wire type CH4 Factory default gain value 4-wire type CH4 User range settings offset value Section 3.4.25 4-wire type CH4 User range settings gain value 4-wire type CH4 User range settings offset resistance value 4-wire type CH4 User range settings gain...

  • Page 53: Conversion Enable/Disable Setting (Un\G0)

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.3 Conversion enable/disable setting (Un\G0) (1) You can make setting to enable/disable temperature conversion on each channel. (2) Specifying unused channels as "conversion disabled" prevents unnecessary disconnection detection and also reduces sampling time. (3) At power-on or reset, the conversion enable/disable setting is set to 000F (all channels disabled).

  • Page 54: Averaging Processing Specification (Un\G9)

    CH4 CH3 CH2 CH1 POINT (1) When replacing the Q64RD whose first 5 digits of product information are 07071 or earlier with the one of 07072 or later, there is compatibility within the setting range of the Averaging processing specification (buffer memory address 9: (Un\G9).

  • Page 55: Conversion Completion Flag (Un\10)

    (5) Read measured temperature value using this area or the Conversion completion flag (XE) as an interlock. REMARK Between the Q64RD/Q64RD-G whose first 5 digits of product information are 07071 or earlier and those of 07072 or later, the Conversion Completion Flag (Un\G10) operation is different.
  • Page 56 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.7 CH measured temperature value (16bit) (Un\G11 to 14) (1) The "RTD value" input from the platinum temperature-measuring resistor is converted into a "temperature value" to detect a temperature. (2) The value of the measured temperature to the first decimal place is multiplied by 10 and the result is stored into buffer memory in 16-bit signed binary.

  • Page 57: Error Code (Un\G19)

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.8 Error code (Un\G19) (1) When the Q64RD/Q64RD-G has detected an error of a set value or operation procedure, the corresponding error code is stored. (2) The error code is stored as a 16-bit binary value. (3) When an error occurs, the "ERROR/ERR. LED" of the Q64RD/Q64RD-G is lit.

  • Page 58: Setting Range 1 (Q64Rd-G) (Un\G20)

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.10 Setting range 1 (Q64RD-G) (Un\G20) (1) The setting of "Measurement range setting" is stored. (2) Use the intelligent function module switches of GX Developer to make setting of "Measurement range setting". Refer to Section 4.5 for details of the setting method.

  • Page 59: Warning Output Enable/Disable Setting (Un\G47)

    Warning Output Signal (XD) turns on. (5) The warning output flag is cleared when the Operating Condition Setting Request (Y9) is turned on. Also, only for the Q64RD-G, "ALM LED" turns OFF from ON. b15 b14 b13 b12 b11 b10 0: Normal...

  • Page 60: Disconnection Detection Flag (Un\G49)

    CH measured temperature value (buffer memory addresses 11 to 14, 54 to 61: Un\G11 to 14, Un\G54 to 61). Conversion of the channels not disconnected is continued. For the Q64RD-G, "ALM LED" flashes. b15 b14 b13 b12 b11 b10 CH4 CH3 CH2 CH1...

  • Page 61: Ch Scaling Value (Un\G50 To 53)

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.15 CH scaling value (Un\G50 to 53) (1) The measured temperature value within the scaling range set for the CH scaling range upper/lower limit values (buffer memory address 62 to 77: Un\G62 to 77) is scaled to the scaling width set for the CH scaling width upper/lower limit values (buffer memory address 78 to 85: Un\G78 to 85) and the result is stored.

  • Page 62: Ch Measured Temperature Value (32 Bit) (Un\G54 To 61)

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.16 CH measured temperature value (32 bit) (Un\G54 to 61) (1) The "temperature-measuring resistance value" input from the RTD is converted into a "temperature value" to detect a temperature. (2) The value of the measured temperature to the third decimal place is multiplied by 1000 and the result is stored into buffer memory in 32-bit signed binary.

  • Page 63: Ch Warning Output Upper/Lower Limit Values (Un\86 To 101)

    (Old JIS) 200000 0 to 200000 Ni100 -60000 180000 -60000 to 180000 Setting range 0 to 3 can be used for the Q64RD/Q64RD-G. Setting range 4, 5 and 8 is allowed for the Q64RD-G only. 3 - 36 3 - 36...

  • Page 64: Ch Offset/Gain Temperature Set Value (Un\G118 To 133)

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q (6) When the settings below are applied, an error (error code 6 ) occurs. Then the error flag (XF) turns ON and the operation is carried out with the setting before the error occurrence. (a) Setting a value out of the above settable range. (b) Setting a value that does not satisfy the following condition: Warning output lower lower limit value ≤...

  • Page 65: Extended Averaging Processing Specification (Un\G134)

     By giving the user range write request, the offset and gain values are stored into the E PROM of the Q64RD/Q64RD-G and will not be erased at power-off.  Error compensation may also be made using general resistor or the like instead of inputting a temperature directly to the temperature-measuring resistor.

  • Page 66: Conversion Setting For Disconnection Detection (Un\G148)

    Averaging processing specification (buffer memory address 9: Un\G9). (Any value written to the area is ignored.) (2) When replacing the Q64RD whose first 5 digits of product information are 07071 or earlier with the one of 07072 or later, there is compatibility within the setting range of the Averaging processing specification (buffer memory address 9: (Un\G9).

  • Page 67: Ch Conversion Setting Value For Disconnection Detection (Un\G150 To 157)

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.23 CH Conversion setting value for disconnection detection (Un\G150 to 157) (1) If Given value (3 ) is set in the Conversion setting for disconnection detection (buffer memory address 148: Un\G148), when disconnection is detected, the value set in this area is stored in the CH measured temperature value (buffer memory addresses 11 to 14, 54 to 61: Un\G11 to 14, Un\G54 to 61).

  • Page 68: Factory Default Offset/Gain Value/User Range Settings Offset/Gain Value/User Range Settings Offset/Gain Resistance Value (Un\G160 To 255)

    (3) When restoring the offset/gain values of the user range setting, set the data saved here into the corresponding area of the module where the data will be restored. (4) In the Q64RD, two areas are provided for each of the factory default offset/gain value/User range settings offset/gain value. (For example, the buffer memory addresses for the 3-wire type CH1 Factory default offset value are 160 and 161.)

  • Page 69: Setup And Procedures Before Operation

    4 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q 4 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION 4.1 Handling Precautions (1) Do not drop the module or subject it to heavy impact. (2) Do not remove the PCB of the module from its case. Doing so may cause the module to fail.
  • Page 70 4 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q 4.2 Setup and Procedures before Operation Start Module mounting Mount the Q64RD/Q64RD-G in the specified slot. Wiring Wire external devices to the Q64RD/Q64RD-G. Intelligent function module switch settings Perform settings using GX Developer (see Section 4.5).

  • Page 71: Part Names And Settings

    4 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q 4.3 Part Names and Settings This section explains the names of the Q64RD/Q64RD-G parts. Terminal Block Layout Terminal number Signal name Number Name and Appearance Description Indicates the Q64RD/Q64RD-G operation status. : Normally operating...

  • Page 72: Wiring

    The wiring precautions and examples of module connection are provided below. 4.4.1 Wiring Instructions In order to optimize the functions of the Q64RD/Q64RD-G and ensure system reliability, external wiring that is protected from noise is required. Please observe the following precautions for external wiring: (1) Use separate cables for the AC control circuit and the external input signals of the Q64RD/Q64RD-G to avoid the influence of the AC side surges and inductions.

  • Page 73: External Wiring

    4 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q 4.4.2 External Wiring (1) For 4-wire type Bare crimping sleeve for copper wire (JIS C 2806 or equivalent) Connected inside To "SLD" module Detail terminal 1 Use the conducting cable with shield and make the wiring length as short as possible. 2 Ground it to the ground terminal on the control panel.
  • Page 74 4 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q (2) For 3-wire type (3) For 2-wire type When 4-wire type is selected in switch 3 of intelligent function module switch setting When 3-wire type is selected in switch 3 of intelligent function module switch setting 4 - 6 4 - 6...

  • Page 75: Switch Setting For Intelligent Function Module

    0: Fixed 1 The setting range 0 to 3 is available for the Q64RD/Q64RD-G. Setting of 4, 5 and 8 is available for the Q64RD-G only. Setting other than these setting values will output an error. For details, check the error code.
  • Page 76 MELSEC-Q (2) Operating procedure Start the settings with GX Developer assignment setting screen. (a) I/O assignment setting screen Set the following for the slot in which the Q64RD is mounted. The type setting is required; set other items as needed.

  • Page 77: Offset/Gain Setting

    4 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q 4.6 Offset/Gain Setting Perform offset/gain settings in the procedure given in Section 4.6 (1). When the industrial shipment setting is used, offset/gain setting is not necessary. If the utility package is installed, perform the offset/gain settings according to the procedure described in Section 5.6.2 or Section 5.6.3 4 - 9 4 - 9...
  • Page 78 4 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q (1) Offset/gain setting START Enter the gain value of the channel to be adjusted. Switch to the offset/gain setting Q64RD/Q64RD-G mode. Platinum RTD 500[ Make sure that the RUN LED is Alternatively, enter the flickering value using a general (offset/gain setting mode).
  • Page 79 2 Do not perform the following during the steps marked If any of the following is performed, the data in E PROM will have a problem and the Q64RD/Q64RD-G may not operate normally. • Powering off the programmable controller CPU • Resetting the programmable controller CPU...
  • Page 80 The offset/gain value of the channel where the error has occurred is not written to the Q64RD. ( 1 indicates the corresponding channel number.)  Module Ready (X0) turns from OFF to ON when the offset/gain setting mode switches to the normal mode by the dedicated instruction (G(P).OFFGAN) or the...
  • Page 81 (2) Program examples The program in the dotted area of (a) is common to (a), (b) and (c). In this example, the I/O numbers of the Q64RD/Q64RD-G are X/Y0 to X/YF.  Offset request ................M0  Gain request ................M1 ...
  • Page 82 4 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q When switching the mode using the setting of the mode switching setting (buffer memory addresses 158, 159: Un\G158, Un\G159) and operating condition setting request (Y9) When switching the mode by making intelligent function module switch setting, other than the common program is not required.

  • Page 83: Utility Package (Gx Configurator-Ti)

    • CH Measured Temperature Value (32bit) (2) The data in the Q64RD/Q64RD-G buffer memory set in the auto refresh setting are read or written to set devices automatically when the END instruction of the programmable controller CPU is executed. Monitors and tests the buffer memory and I/O signals for the Q64RD/Q64RD-G.
  • Page 84 5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q Reference Function Description section (2) Offset/Gain Setting • Mode Switching Setting • CH Gain Setting Request • Mode Switching Setting Status • CH Measured Temperature Value (16bit) • CH Setting Range • CH Measured Temperature Value (32bit) •...

  • Page 85: Installing And Uninstalling The Utility Package

    5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q 5.2 Installing and Uninstalling the Utility Package For how to install or uninstall the utility package, refer to "Method of installing the MELSOFT Series" included in the utility package. 5.2.1 Handling precautions The following explains the precautions on using the GX Configurator-TI: (1) For safety Since GX Configurator-TI is add-in software for GX Developer, read "Safety Precautions"...
  • Page 86 The number of parameters that can be set for one module in GX Configurator-TI is as shown below. Target module Initial setting Auto refresh setting Q64RD 5 (Fixed) 17 (Max.) Q64RD-G 4 (Fixed) 18 (Max.) Example) Counting the number of parameter settings in Auto refresh setting This one row is counted as one setting.

  • Page 87: Operating Environment

    5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q 5.2.2 Operating environment This section explains the operating environment of the personal computer that runs GX Configurator-TI. Item Description Installation (Add-in) target Add-in to GX Developer Version 4 (English version) or later Computer A personal computer with any of the operating systems below Refer to the next page "Operating system and performance required for personal computer".
  • Page 88 5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q Operating system and performance required for personal computer Performance required for personal computer Operating system Memory ® ® Windows Pentium 133MHz or more 32MB or more ® ® Windows Pentium 133MHz or more 32MB or more ®...

  • Page 89: Utility Package Operation

    5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q 5.3 Utility Package Operation 5.3.1 Common utility package operations (1) Control keys Special keys that can be used for operation of the utility package and their applications are shown in the table below. Application Cancels the current entry in a cell.
  • Page 90 5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q (b) Steps 1) to 3) shown in Figure 5.1 are performed as follows: 1) From GX Developer, select: [Project] [Open project] / [Save]/ [Save as] 2) On the intelligent function module selection screen of the utility, select: [Intelligent function module parameter] [Open parameters] / [Save parameters]...

  • Page 91: Operation Overview

    5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q 5.3.2 Operation overview GX Developer screen [Tools] – [Intelligent function utility] – [Start] Screen for selecting a target intelligent function module Enter "Start I/O No.", and select "Module type" and "Module model name". Refer to Section 5.3.3. Initial setting Auto refresh Initial setting screen...
  • Page 92 5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q [Online] – [Monitor/Test] Selecting monitor/test module screen Select a module to be monitored/tested. Monitor/Test screen Refer to Section 5.6. 5 - 10 5 - 10...

  • Page 93: Starting The Intelligent Function Module Utility

    5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q 5.3.3 Starting the Intelligent function module utility [Operating procedure] Intelligent function module utility is started from GX Developer. [Tools] [Intelligent function utility] [Start] [Setting screen] [Explanation of items] (1) Activation of other screens Following screens can be displayed from the intelligent function module utility screen.
  • Page 94 CPU after having been saved in a file. (b) Set the target programmable controller CPU in GX Developer: [Online] [Transfer setup]. (c) When the Q64RD/Q64RD-G is installed to the remote I/O station, use "Read from PLC" and "Write to PLC". (3) Checking the required utility While the start I/O is displayed on the Intelligent function module utility setting screen, "...

  • Page 95: Initial Setting

    5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q 5.4 Initial Setting [Purpose] Make initial setting for operating the Q64RD/Q64RD-G on each channel. Refer to Section 5.1 for the initial setting parameter types. Parameter setting in the initial setting window omits parameter setting through a sequence program.

  • Page 96: Auto Refresh Settings

    5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q 5.5 Auto Refresh Settings [Purpose] Configure the Q64RD/Q64RD-G buffer memory for auto refresh. [Operating procedure] "Start I/O No. " "Module type" "Module model name" Auto refresh 1 Enter the start I/O No. in hexadecimal.
  • Page 97 5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q (2) Command buttons Creates a file containing the screen data in text file format. Make text file Saves the set data and ends the operation. End setup Cancels the setting and ends the operation. Cancel POINT Auto refresh settings are stored in the intelligent function module parameters.

  • Page 98: Monitoring/Test

    5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q 5.6 Monitoring/Test 5.6.1 Monitor/test screen [Purpose ] Start buffer memory monitoring/testing, I/O signal monitoring/testing, offset/gain settings (refer to Section 5.6.2, 5.6.3) and pass data (refer to Section 5.6.4) from this screen. [Operating procedure] "Select monitor/test module" screen "Start I/O No.
  • Page 99 5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q X/Y Monitor/Test OMC refresh 5 - 17 5 - 17...
  • Page 100 (b) Set a count value in the setting value field for "Time/Count/Moving average/Time constant setting". At this point, the set data have not been written to the Q64RD/Q64RD-G. (c) Select the setting value fields that were specified in steps (a) and (b) while holding down the Ctrl key.

  • Page 101: Offset/Gain Setting Operation (Function Version C Or Later)

    5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q 5.6.2 Offset/gain setting operation (Function version C or later) Perform the offset/gain setting operation in the following sequence. (1) Using a user range setting Specify a user range setting for Switch 2 of the intelligent function module switch setting.

  • Page 102: Offset/Gain Setting Operation (Function Version B)

    • Resetting the programmable controller CPU (b) Error handling Confirm that the ERR. LED for the Q64RD/Q64RD-G is off. If the ERR. LED is lit, click on Close , check the error code on the monitor screen, and then perform the offset/gain settings again.
  • Page 103 • Resetting the programmable controller CPU (b) Error handling Confirm that the ERR. LED for the Q64RD is off. If the ERR. LED is lit, click on Close , check the error code on the monitor screen, and then perform the offset/gain settings again.

  • Page 104: Omc (Online Module Change) Refresh Data

    5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q (5) Switch to the normal mode Specify the normal mode for Switch 4 of the intelligent function module switch setting. (Refer to Section 4.5.) 5.6.4 OMC (Online Module Change) refresh data Perform the following steps to save/restore the user range. (1) Switch to the OMC refresh data screen Perform the operation in Section 5.6.1 to display the OMC refresh data screen.
  • Page 105 5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TI) MELSEC-Q (b) Select all the Setting value fields of 3/4-wire type CH Factory default offset/gain value/3/4-wire type CH User range settings offset/gain value/3/4-wire type CH User range settings offset/gain resistance value, and click the Execute test button. When write is completed, the set values are displayed in the Current value fields of 3/4-wire type CH Factory default offset/gain value/3/4-wire type...

  • Page 106: Programming

    6 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q 6 PROGRAMMING This chapter describes Q64RD/Q64RD-G programs. When applying any of the program examples introduced in this chapter to the actual system, verify the applicability and confirm that no problems will occur in the system control. 6.1 Programs Used in Normal System Configuration...

  • Page 107: Program Example Used When Utility Package Is Used

    6 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q 6.1.1 Program example used when utility package is used (1) Operation of utility package (a) Initial setting (refer to Section 5.4) Set Sampling processing for CH1, averaging processing of every 500 counts for CH2 and averaging processing in a cycle of 1000ms for CH3. (b) Auto refresh settings (refer to Section 5.5) Set devices to store CH1 to CH3 Measured temperature values, error code, and disconnection detection flag.

  • Page 108: Program Example Used When Utility Package Is Not Used

    6 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q (2) Program example 6.1.2 Program example used when utility package is not used 6 - 3 6 - 3...

  • Page 109: Programs Used On Remote I/O Network

    (2) Program conditions This program is written for the CPU on the remote master station to read the digital values of temperature conversions made on CH1 to CH3 of the Q64RD. Sampling processing is performed on CH1, and Averaging processing is executed every 500 counts on CH2 and in a cycle of 1000ms on CH3.

  • Page 110: Program Example Used When Utility Package Is Used

     Start I/O No. : 20  Module type : Thermocouple Input Module  Module model name: Q64RD / Q64RD-G (a) Initial setting (refer to Section 5.4) Set Sampling processing for CH1, averaging processing of every 500 counts for CH2 and averaging processing in a cycle of 1000ms for CH3.
  • Page 111 6 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q (b) Auto refresh settings (refer to Section 5.5) Set devices to store CH1 to CH3 Measured temperature values, error code, and disconnection detection flag. (c) Write of intelligent function module parameters (refer to Section 5.3.3) The intelligent function module parameters are written to the remote I/O station.

  • Page 112: Program Example Used When Utility Package Is Not Used

    Therefore, transmissions of the execution results are not synchronized with the I/O signal operations. When reading a measured temperature value on an Q64RD after changing the operating condition during operation, be sure to read the Conversion completed flag (buffer memory address 10) at the same time.
  • Page 113 6 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q (2) Program example 6 - 8 6 - 8...
  • Page 114 6 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q 6 - 9 6 - 9...

  • Page 115: Online Module Change

    7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE When changing a module online, read the following manual. • QCPU User's Manual (Hardware Design, Maintenance and Inspection) This chapter describes the specifications of an online module change. Perform an online module change by operating GX Developer. To simplify the offset/gain re-setting, there is a user range save/restore function for which dedicated instructions or read/write from/to buffer memory can be used.

  • Page 116: Online Module Change Conditions

    7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7.1 Online Module Change Conditions The CPU, MELSECNET/H remote I/O module, Q64RD, GX Developer and base unit given below are needed to perform an online module change. (1) CPU The Process CPU or Redundant CPU is required.

  • Page 117: Online Module Change Operations

    7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7.2 Online Module Change Operations The following gives the operations performed for an online module change. CPU operation : Executed : Not executed GX Configurator FROM/TO Dedicated Device (User operation) (Intelligent function module operation) Initial instruction Monitor/ refresh...

  • Page 118: Online Module Change Procedure

    7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7.3 Online Module Change Procedure There are the following online module change procedures depending on whether the user range setting has been made or not, whether the initial setting of GX Configurator- AD has been made or not, and whether the other system exists or not. Range setting Initial setting Other system...
  • Page 119 7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q (2) Dismounting of module After choosing [Diagnosis] - [Online module change] on GX Developer to enter the "Online module change" mode, double-click the module to be changed online to display the "Online module change" screen. Click the "Execution"...
  • Page 120 7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q (3) Mounting of new module Mount a new module to the same slot and connect the external wiring. After mounting the module, click the [Execution] button and make sure that the "RUN" LED is lit. Module Ready (X0) remains OFF. (4) Operation check To make an operation check, click the [Cancel] button to cancel control resumption.
  • Page 121 7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q Click the [Close] button to close the System monitor screen. Monitor CH measured temperature values (16 bits) (buffer memory addresses 11 to 14: Un\G11 to 14) or CH measured temperature values (32 bits) (buffer memory addresses 54 to 61: Un\G54 to 61) to check that proper conversion has been made.
  • Page 122 7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q (5) Resumption of control After choosing [Diagnosis] - [Online module change] on GX Developer to redisplay the "Online module change" screen, click the [Execution] button to resume control. Module READY (X0) turns ON. The "Online module change completed" screen appears. 7 - 8 7 - 8...

  • Page 123: When Factory Default Is Used And Initial Setting Was Made With Sequence Program

    7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7.3.2 When factory default is used and initial setting was made with sequence program (1) Conversion disable Set the Conversion enable/disable setting (buffer memory address 0: Un\G0) for all channel conversion disable and turn Operating Condition Setting Request (Y9) from OFF to ON to stop conversion.
  • Page 124 7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q (2) Dismounting of module After choosing [Diagnosis] - [Online module change] on GX Developer to enter the "Online module change" mode, double-click the module to be changed online to display the "Online module change" screen. Click the "Execution"...
  • Page 125 7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q After confirming that the "RUN" LED of the module has turned off, disconnect the external wiring and dismount the module. POINT Always dismount the module. If mounting confirmation is made without the module being dismounted, the module will not start properly and the "RUN" LED will not be lit.
  • Page 126 Normal system configuration The sequence program should perform initialization on the leading edge of Module READY (X9) of the Q64RD/Q64RD-G. When control resumption is executed, Module READY (X0) turns ON and initialization is performed. (If the sequence program performs initialization only one scan after RUN, initialization is not performed.)
  • Page 127 7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q (5) Resumption of control After choosing [Diagnosis] - [Online module change] on GX Developer to redisplay the "Online module change" screen, click the [Execution] button to resume control. Module READY (X0) turns ON. The "Online module change completed" screen appears. 7 - 13 7 - 13...

  • Page 128: When User Range Setting Is Used And Initial Setting Was Made With Gx Configurator-Ti

    7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7.3.3 When user range setting is used and initial setting was made with GX Configurator-TI (other system is available) (1) Conversion disable Set the Conversion enable/disable setting (buffer memory address 0: Un\G0) for all channel conversion disable and turn Operating Condition Setting Request (Y9) from OFF to ON to stop conversion.
  • Page 129 7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q (2) Dismounting of module After choosing [Diagnosis] - [Online module change] on GX Developer to enter the "Online module change" mode, double-click the module to be changed online to display the "Online module change" screen. Click the "Execution"...
  • Page 130 7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q After confirming that the "RUN" LED of the module has turned off, disconnect the external wiring and dismount the module. POINT Always dismount the module. If mounting confirmation is made without the module being dismounted, the module will not start properly and the "RUN" LED will not be lit.
  • Page 131 7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q (4) Operation check To make an operation check, click the [Cancel] button to cancel control resumption. Click the [OK] button to leave the "Online module change" mode. Click the [Close] button to close the System monitor screen. 7 - 17 7 - 17...
  • Page 132 7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q Monitor CH measured temperature values (16 bits) (buffer memory addresses 11 to 14: Un\G11 to 14) or CH measured temperature values (32 bits) (buffer memory addresses 54 to 61: Un\G54 to 61) to check that proper conversion has been made.

  • Page 133: When User Range Setting Is Used And Initial Setting Was Made With Gx Configurator-Ti

    7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7.3.4 When user range setting is used and initial setting was made with GX Configurator-TI (other system is unavailable) (1) Conversion disable Set "Disable" in the Setting value field of Conversion Enable/Disable Setting on the CH Monitor/Test screen of GX Configurator-TI, and click the Execute test button.
  • Page 134 7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q If the saved buffer memory contents are not yet prerecorded, record them in the following procedure. Display the OMC refresh data screen of GX Configurator-TI. Make a OMC refresh data read request. (Refer to Section 5.6.4) Compare the current values of the factory default offset/gain value/user range settings offset/gain value/user range settings offset/gain resistance value with those of the range reference table.
  • Page 135 7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q Click the "Execution" button to enable a module change. If the following error screen appears, the user range cannot be saved. Click the [OK] button, and perform the operation in this section (2) (c) and later.
  • Page 136 7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q (4) Operation check To make an operation check, click the [Cancel] button to cancel control resumption. Click the [OK] button to leave the "Online module change" mode. Click the [Close] button to close the System monitor screen. On the OMC refresh data screen of GX Configurator-TI, set the prerecorded values and make a user range write request.
  • Page 137 7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q Monitor CH measured temperature values (16 bits) (buffer memory addresses 11 to 14: Un\G11 to 14) or CH measured temperature values (32 bits) (buffer memory addresses 54 to 61: Un\G54 to 61) to check that proper conversion has been made.

  • Page 138: When User Range Setting Is Used And Initial Setting Was Made With Sequence Program

    7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7.3.5 When user range setting is used and initial setting was made with sequence program (other system is available) (1) Conversion disable Set Conversion enable/disable setting (buffer memory address 0: Un\G0) for all channel conversion disable and turn the operating condition setting request (Y9) from OFF to ON to stop conversion.
  • Page 139 7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q (2) Dismounting of module After choosing [Diagnosis] - [Online module change] on GX Developer to enter the "Online module change" mode, double-click the module to be changed online to display the "Online module change" screen. Click the "Execution"...
  • Page 140 7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q After confirming that the "RUN" LED of the module has turned off, disconnect the external wiring and dismount the module. POINT Always dismount the module. If mounting confirmation is made without the module being dismounted, the module will not start properly and the "RUN" LED will not be lit.
  • Page 141 7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q (4) Operation check To make an operation check, click the [Cancel] button to cancel control resumption. Click the [OK] button to leave the "Online module change" mode. Click the [Close] button to close the System monitor screen. Enable the conversion of the channel to be used through conversion enable/disable setting (buffer memory address 0: Un\G0), and monitor CH measured temperature values (16 bits) (buffer memory addresses 11 to...
  • Page 142 Normal system configuration The sequence program should perform initialization on the leading edge of Module READY (X9) of the Q64RD/Q64RD-G. When control resumption is executed, Module READY (X0) turns ON and initialization is performed. (If the sequence program performs initialization only one scan after RUN, initialization is not performed.)

  • Page 143: When User Range Setting Is Used And Initial Setting Was Made With Sequence Program

    7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7.3.6 When user range setting is used and initial setting was made with sequence program (other system is unavailable) (1) Conversion disable Set Conversion enable/disable setting (buffer memory address 0: Un\G0) for all channel conversion disable and turn the operating condition setting request (Y9) from OFF to ON to stop conversion.
  • Page 144 7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q If the saved buffer memory contents are not yet prerecorded, record them in the following procedure. Turn Operating Condition Setting Request (Y9) form OFF to ON. Compare the factory default offset/gain value/user range settings offset/gain value/user range settings offset/gain resistance value (buffer memory addresses 160 to 255: Un\G160 to Un\G255)with the range reference table.
  • Page 145 7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q Click the "Execution" button to enable a module change. If the following error screen appears, the user range cannot be saved. Click the [OK] button, and perform the operation in this section (2) (c) and later.
  • Page 146 7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q (4) Operation check To make an operation check, click the [Cancel] button to cancel control resumption. Click the [OK] button to leave the "Online module change" mode. Click the [Close] button to close the System monitor screen. Choose [Online] - [Debug] - [Device test] on GX Developer and set the values prerecorded in Section (2) to the buffer memory.
  • Page 147 Normal system configuration The sequence program should perform initialization on the leading edge of Module READY (X9) of the Q64RD/Q64RD-G. When control resumption is executed, Module READY (X0) turns ON and initialization is performed. (If the sequence program performs initialization only one scan after RUN, initialization is not performed.)
  • Page 148 7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q (5) Resumption of control After choosing [Diagnosis] - [Online module change] on GX Developer to redisplay the "Online module change" screen, click the [Execution] button to resume control. The FROM/TO instruction for the module resumes. The "Online module change completed"...

  • Page 149: Range Reference Table

    7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7.4 Range Reference Table 7.4.1 Range reference table (Q64RD) The range reference tables for the Q64RD are given below. Address (Decimal) Description Reference value Factory-set offset digital value (Reference value: 3B1D 3-wire type factory default offset value...
  • Page 150 7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q Obtain a reference resistance value that corresponds to the offset setting temperature set by the user from the chart of reference resistance value that is compliant with JIS C 1604-1997 or IEC 751 1983, JIS C 1604-1981, or DIN 43760 1987.

  • Page 151: Range Reference Table (Q64Rd-G)

    7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7.4.2 Range reference table (Q64RD-G) The range reference tables for the Q64RD-G are given below. Address (Decimal) Description Reference value 3-wire type factory default offset value (L) Factory-set offset digital value (Reference value: 1E2FEE 3-wire type factory default offset value (H)
  • Page 152 7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q Obtain a reference resistance value that corresponds to the gain setting temperature set by the user from the chart of reference resistance value that is compliant with JIS C 1604-1997 or IEC 751 1983, JIS C 1604-1981, or DIN 43760 1987.

  • Page 153: Precautions For Online Module Change

    Re-set the offset/gain values as necessary. During online module change, do not perform the operations below. If they are performed, the Q64RD/Q64RD-G may not operate normally. (a) Powering off the programmable controller CPU (b) Resetting the programmable controller CPU...

  • Page 154: Troubleshooting

    Q64RD/Q64RD-G and troubleshooting. 8.1 Error Code List If an error occurs when data are written to or read from the programmable controller CPU, the Q64RD/Q64RD-G writes the corresponding error code to the buffer memory address 19 (Un\G19). Error Code Description...
  • Page 155 POINT  If two or more errors have occurred, the code of the error found by the Q64RD/Q64RD-G first is stored. The latter errors are not stored.  The errors marked 1 can be cleared by turning on the error clear request (YF).

  • Page 156: Troubleshooting

    8 TROUBLESHOOTING MELSEC-Q 8.2 Troubleshooting 8.2.1 RUN LED is extinguished Check Item Remedy Confirm that the supply voltage of the power supply module is within Check that power is supplied. the rated range. Calculate the current consumption of the CPU, I/O, intelligent Check that the capacity of the power supply module is sufficient.

  • Page 157: Disconnection Detection Signal (Xc) Has Turned On

    8 TROUBLESHOOTING MELSEC-Q 8.2.7 Disconnection detection signal (XC) has turned on Check Item Remedy Check whether RTD is connected securely or not. Connect it securely. Check for loose terminal screws. Retighten the terminal screws within the specified torque range. Make continuity check on the RTD, and replace it if its wire is Check the connected RTD for wire break.

  • Page 158: Checking The Q64Rd/Q64Rd-G Status Using Gx Developer System Monitor

    8 TROUBLESHOOTING MELSEC-Q 8.2.10 Checking the Q64RD/Q64RD-G status using GX Developer system monitor When the Q64RD/Q64RD-G detailed information is selected in GX Developer system monitor, an error code and LED status can be checked. (1) Operating GX Developer [Diagnostics] [System monitor] "Select Q64RD/Q64RD-G "...
  • Page 159 8 TROUBLESHOOTING MELSEC-Q (3) H/W information (Q64RD) (a) H/W LED information of Q64RD The LED ON status is displayed. LED name Status RUN LED 0000 : Indicates that LED is unlit. ERROR LED 0001 : Indicates that LED is lit...

  • Page 160: Appendices

    MELSEC-Q APPENDICES Appendix 1 Function Upgrade for the Q64RD The Q64RD of function versions C have more functions than the conventional model (function version B). Appendix 1.1 Function Comparison of the Q64RD The following table indicates the functions supported by the corresponding function versions.

  • Page 161: App

    APPENDICES MELSEC-Q Appendix 1.2 When the Q64RD has Product Information which First 5 Digits are 07071 or Earlier The following shows differences between the Q64RD whose first 5 digits of product information are 07071 or earlier and those of 07072 or later.

  • Page 162: Appendix 1.2.1 Ch Time/Count Averaging Setting (Un\G1 To 4)

    APPENDICES MELSEC-Q Appendix 1.2.1 CH time/count averaging setting (Un\G1 to 4) (1) Set the averaging time or averaging count for each channel specified for averaging processing (buffer memory address 9: Un\G9). (2) Setting can be made within the following ranges. Time averaging processing: 160 to 5000ms Count averaging processing: 4 to 62500 times Setting any value outside the range will result in an error and operation will be...

  • Page 163: Appendix 1.3 When The Q64Rd-G Has Product Information Which First 5 Digits Are 07071 Or Earlier

    APPENDICES MELSEC-Q Appendix 1.3 When the Q64RD-G has Product Information which First 5 Digits are 07071 or Earlier The following shows differences between the Q64RD-G whose first 5 digits of product information are 07071 or earlier and those of 07072 or later.

  • Page 164: Appendix 2 Dedicated Instruction

    CPU. Restores the offset/gain values of the user range setting G(P).OGSTOR Appendix 2.4 stored in the CPU to the Q64RD/Q64RD-G. POINT When the module is mounted to a MELSECNET/H remote I/O station, the dedicated instructions are not available. (2) Available devices...

  • Page 165: Appendix 2.2 G(P).Offgan

    APPENDICES MELSEC-Q Appendix 2.2 G(P).OFFGAN Switches the mode of the Q64RD/Q64RD-G. (Normal mode to offset/gain setting mode, offset/gain setting mode to normal mode) Usable devices Internal device Link direct device J Intelligent Constant Setting (System, user) function Index File data...
  • Page 166 MELSEC-Q (3) Program example The following program is designed to switch the Q64RD/Q64RD-G mounted in the position of I/O number X/Y0 to X/YF to the offset/gain setting mode when M10 is turned ON, and to return it to the normal mode when M10 is turned OFF.

  • Page 167: Appendix 2.3 G(P).Ogload

    APPENDICES MELSEC-Q Appendix 2.3 G(P).OGLOAD Reads the offset/gain values of the user range setting of the Q64RD/Q64RD-G to the CPU. Usable devices Internal device Link direct device J Intelligent Constant Setting (System, user) function Index File data module register Z...
  • Page 168 (S) + 6 3-wire CH1 Factory default gain value (L) — — System (S) + 7 3-wire CH1 Factory default gain value (H) Q64RD (S) + 8 3-wire CH1 User range settings offset value (L) — — System (S) + 9 3-wire CH1 User range settings offset value (H) (S) + 10 3-wire CH1 User range settings gain value (L) —...
  • Page 169 — — System (S) + 43 4-wire CH2 Factory default gain value — — System Q64RD (S) + 44 4-wire CH2 User range settings offset value — — System (S) + 45 4-wire CH2 User range settings offset value —...
  • Page 170 (S) + 66 4-wire CH3 User range settings gain value (L) — — System (S) + 67 4-wire CH3 User range settings gain value (H) Q64RD (S) + 68 4-wire CH3 User range settings offset resistance value (L) — — System —...
  • Page 171 APPENDICES MELSEC-Q (1) Functions (a) Reads the offset/gain values of the user range setting of Q64RD/Q64RD-G to the CPU. (b) There are two types of interlock signals for the G(P).OGLOAD instruction: the completion device (D) and the status display device at completion (D) + 1) Completion device Turns ON in the END processing of the scan where the G(P).OGLOAD...

  • Page 172: Appendix 2.4 G(P).Ogstor

    APPENDICES MELSEC-Q Appendix 2.4 G(P).OGSTOR Restores the offset/gain values of the user range setting stored in the CPU to the Q64RD/Q64RD-G. Usable devices Internal device Link direct device J Intelligent Constant Setting (System, user) function Index File data module register Z...
  • Page 173 (S) + 6 3-wire CH1 Factory default gain value (L) — — System (S) + 7 3-wire CH1 Factory default gain value (H) Q64RD (S) + 8 3-wire CH1 User range settings offset value (L) — — System (S) + 9 3-wire CH1 User range settings offset value (H) (S) + 10 3-wire CH1 User range settings gain value (L) —...
  • Page 174 — — System (S) + 43 4-wire CH2 Factory default gain value — — System Q64RD (S) + 44 4-wire CH2 User range settings offset value — — System (S) + 45 4-wire CH2 User range settings offset value —...
  • Page 175 (S) + 66 4-wire CH3 User range settings gain value (L) — — System (S) + 67 4-wire CH3 User range settings gain value (H) Q64RD (S) + 68 4-wire CH3 User range settings offset resistance value (L) — — System —...
  • Page 176 (1) Functions (a) Restores the offset/gain values of the user range setting stored in the CPU to the Q64RD/Q64RD-G. (b) There are two types of interlock signals for the G(P).OGSTOR instruction: the completion device (D) and the status display device at completion (D) + 1) Completion device Turns ON in the END processing of the scan where the G(P).OGSTOR...
  • Page 177 G(P).OGLOAD instruction had been executed. (3) Program example The following program is designed to read the offset/gain values of the Q64RD/Q64RD-G mounted in the position of I/O number X/Y0 to X/YF when M11 is turned ON. Control data setting Offset/gain value restoration Dedicated instruction (GP.OGSTOR)

  • Page 178: Appendix 3 External Dimension Diagram

    APPENDICES MELSEC-Q Appendix 3 External Dimension Diagram (1) Q64RD, Q64RD-G Unit: mm App. - 19 App. - 19...

  • Page 179: Index

    INDEX Accuracy ..........3- 1, 3-2 G(P).OFFGAN ........... App- 6 ALM LED ............4- 3 G(P).OGLOAD ........... App- 8 Auto refresh settings ......5- 1, 5-14 G(P).OGSTOR .......... App-13 Averaging processing........3- 6 Gain setting request ........3-14 Averaging processing specification ....3-27 GX Configurator-TI ......
  • Page 180 Programming ..........6- 1 Warning output signal ........3-12 Warning output upper/lower limit values ..3-36 Wiring instructions ........... 4- 4 Q64RD ..........A-14, 1- 1 Write to PLC ........... 5-12 Q64RD-G ..........A-14, 1- 1 QCPU (Q mode) ..........A-14 Read from PLC ..........
  • Page 181 WARRANTY...
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  • Page 184 SH(NA)-080142-O(1605)MEE MODEL: Q64RD-U-S-E MODEL CODE: 13JR31 HEAD OFFICE : TOKYO BUILDING, 2-7-3 MARUNOUCHI, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8310, JAPAN NAGOYA WORKS : 1-14 , YADA-MINAMI 5-CHOME , HIGASHI-KU, NAGOYA , JAPAN 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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