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Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC-A Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 CC-Link System RS-232 Interface Module User's Manual (MELSOFT Connection Mode)

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Always read these instructions before using this equipment.) Before using this product, please read this manual and the relevant manuals introduced in this manual carefully and pay full attention to safety to handle the product correctly. The instructions given in this manual are concerned with this product only. For the safety instructions of the programmable controller system, please read the user's manual for the CPU module used.
  • Page 4 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 100 mm (3.94 inch) or more from each other. Not doing so could result in noise that would cause erroneous operation. ●...
  • Page 5 [Wiring Precautions] CAUTION ● Be sure to shut off all phases of the external power supply used by the system before installation or wiring. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock, damage to the product and/or malfunctions. ● Attach the terminal cover to the product before energizing and operating the system after installation or wiring.
  • Page 6 [Wiring Precautions] CAUTION ● Use applicable solderless terminals and tighten them within the specified torque range. If any spade solderless terminal is used, it may be disconnected when a terminal block screw comes loose, resulting in failure. ● When wiring in the programmable controller, be sure that it is done correctly by checking the product's rated voltage and the terminal layout.
  • Page 7 [Startup·Maintenance Precautions] CAUTION ● Before performing online operations (especially, program modification, forced output or operating status change) through connection between a running CPU module and a peripheral, read this manual carefully and ensure the safety. An improper operation will cause mechanical damage or accidents. ●...
  • Page 8 [Disposal Precautions] CAUTION ● When disposing of this product, treat it as industrial waste.

  • Page 9: 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 10: Revisions

    This manual confers no industrial property rights or any rights of any other kinds, 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

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC-A series programmable controller. Before using the product, please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the features and performance of the A series programmable controller to ensure proper use of the product.
  • Page 12 CHAPTER 4 FUNCTIONS 4 - 1 to 4 - 5 Selecting Mode and Function(s) ...................... 4 - 1 MELSOFT Connection Function ...................... 4 - 2 4.2.1 Accessible range ........................4 - 4 CHAPTER 5 PREPARATORY PROCEDURES AND SETTING 5 - 1 to 5 - 14 Implementation and Installation .......................

  • Page 13: About Manuals

    ABOUT MANUALS The following manuals are also related to this product. Please purchase it if necessary. Related manuals Manual number Manual name (Model code) CC-Link System RS-232 Interface Module User's Manual (Nonprocedural Protocol Mode) SH-080685ENG Nonprocedural protocol mode of the AJ65BT-R2N (13JZ00) (Sold separately) MELSEC iQ-R CC-Link System Master/Local Module User's Manual (Startup)

  • Page 14: Compliance With The Emc And Low Voltage Directives

    COMPLIANCE WITH THE EMC AND LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVES (1) For programmable controller system To ensure that Mitsubishi Electric 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 15: How To Use Manuals

    HOW TO USE MANUALS This section explains how to use manuals when using the AJ65BT-R2N CC-Link system RS-232 interface module. (1) User's manuals for the AJ65BT-R2N The following manuals describe the AJ65BT-R2N. Refer the manual(s) suitable for the intended use. Hard Nonprocedural Nonprocedural...
  • Page 16 (2) About this manual Use this manual when you want to know the following: (a) Features of the AJ65BT-R2N Section 1.1 Features (b) System configurations and applicable systems Section 2.1 System Configuration Section 2.2 Applicable System (c) Performance specifications of the AJ65BT-R2N Section 3.2 Performance Specifications (d) Functions of the AJ65BT-R2N CHAPTER 4 FUNCTIONS...
  • Page 17 (3) Page layout Reference Chapter index Reference sections and The right-side index shows the chapter reference manuals are of the current page. shown with Section title The section of the current page can be viewed at a glance. The above page is for the purpose of illustration only and is different from actual pages. This manual also contains the following kinds of descriptions.

  • Page 18: Generic Terms And Abbreviations

    GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS Unless otherwise stated, this manual uses the following generic terms and abbreviations to describe the AJ65BT-R2N CC-Link system RS-232 interface module. Generic term/ Description abbreviation AJ65BT-R2N Abbreviation for the AJ65BT-R2N CC-Link system RS-232 interface module RCPU Generic term for the R04CPU, R08CPU, R16CPU, R32CPU, and R120CPU Generic term for the Basic model QCPU, High Performance model QCPU, Process CPU, QCPU (Q mode)
  • Page 19 (From previous page) Generic term/ Description abbreviation Mode selected when not increasing the cyclic transmission data size, or when replacing the Remote net ver.1 mode QJ61BT11 with the QJ61BT11N Remote net ver.2 mode Mode selected when constructing a new system with the cyclic transmission data size increased Remote net additional Mode selected when adding a Ver.2 station to a remote net ver.1 mode system and increasing the mode...

  • Page 20: Definitions Of Terminology

    DEFINITIONS OF TERMINOLOGY Definitions of the terms used in this manual are explained below. Term Description A function of communication with another station, which is used when requested by a dedicated Transient transmission instruction or engineering tool. A function by which data are periodically exchanged among master stations and other stations Cyclic transmission on the same system using link devices Buffer memory address of the master station...

  • Page 21: Packing List

    PACKING LIST The following is included in the package of the AJ65BT-R2N CC-Link system RS-232 interface module. Model Product name Quantity AJ65BT-R2N The AJ65BT-R2N CC-Link system RS-232 interface module - 19...

  • Page 22: Chapter 1 Overview

    OVERVIEW CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW This manual describes the specifications, functions, preparatory procedures and setting, and troubleshooting of the AJ65BT-R2N CC-Link system RS-232 interface module (hereinafter referred to as AJ65BT-R2N). When applying a program example introduced in this manual to an actual system, make sure to examine the applicability and confirm that it will not cause system control problems.

  • Page 23: Features

    OVERVIEW Features This section explains the features of the AJ65BT-R2N. (1) Engineering tool connection allows access to another station. The AJ65BT-R2N can access a programmable controller CPU by connecting a personal computer running the engineering tool. Section 4.2 MELSOFT Connection Function Master station Remote I/O station AJ65BT-R2N...
  • Page 24 OVERVIEW (a) The send/receive buffer communication function allows effective use of the transmission path. By using this function, only the necessary data of the specified size can be sent/ received at any given timing. This can improve the transmission line efficiency (link scan time) because unnecessary data will not be transferred.
  • Page 25 OVERVIEW (4) Frames can be added at the time of data exchange with the external device. Any fixed data (frame) can be added to the beginning and end of the original data, which allows data communications in any data format appropriate to the specifications of the external device.
  • Page 26 OVERVIEW (6) General-purpose inputs and outputs (2 points for each) are featured as standard. General-purpose inputs and outputs (2 points for each) are provided as standard. Synchronizing signals with a barcode reader or ID controller can be directly input or output without placing any other remote I/O module.

  • Page 27: Chapter 2 System Configuration

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION CHAPTER 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration This section gives system configuration examples for using the AJ65BT-R2N. Up to 26 AJ65BT-R2Ns can be connected to a single master station. (1) System configuration examples when using Nonprocedural protocol mode (a) When connecting a barcode reader Master station Remote I/O station AJ65BT-R2N...

  • Page 28: Applicable System

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Applicable System This section describes applicable systems. (1) Applicable master modules The following master modules can be used with the AJ65BT-R2N. Table 2.1 Applicable master modules Master module Applicability Series Model MELSEC iQ-R series RJ61BT11 QJ61BT11N Q series QJ61BT11 L26CPU-BT L series...

  • Page 29: Precautions For System Configuration

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Precautions for System Configuration This section describes precautions for system configuration. (1) Functions and supported versions of the related products The following shows the year and month of manufacture, function versions, software versions of the related products that support the AJ65BT-R2N functions, and explains how to check the information.
  • Page 30 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION (a) Checking the function version of a Q series programmable controller 1) Checking it on the "rating plate" on the side face of the module The suffix of the SERIAL code indicates the function version of the module. MODEL Function version SERIAL 050320000000000 -B...
  • Page 31 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 3) Checking it in GX Works2 The following explains how to check the function version of the module by using GX Works2. The function version is displayed on the "Product Information List" or "Module's Detailed Information" screen of GX Works2. How to check the function version on the "Product Information List"...
  • Page 32 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION (b) Checking the year and month of manufacture, function version and software version of a QnA or A series programmable controller 1) Checking the year and month of manufacture and function version on the "rating plate" on the side of the module The year and month of manufacture and the function version are shown in the DATE field of the rating plate.
  • Page 33 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION (c) Checking the software version of the GX Developer 1) Check the software version of the GX Developer. The software version is displayed on the "Product infromation" screen of GX Developer. [Operation procedure] [Help] [Product information] Figure 2.9 Product information 2.3 Precautions for System Configuration...

  • Page 34: Checking The Hardware Version

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Checking the Hardware Version The hardware version of the AJ65BT-R2N can be checked in the DATE section on the rating plate. Relevant regulation standards Software version Hardware version Year and month of manufacture Figure 2.10 Hardware version Checking the Production Number (SERIAL) The production number (SERIAL) of the AJ65BT-R2N can be checked in the SERIAL section on the rating plate.

  • Page 35: Chapter 3 Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS CHAPTER 3 SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications This section describes general specifications of the AJ65BT-R2N. Table 3.1 General Specifications Item Specification Operating ambient 0 to 55 temperature Storage ambient 20 to 75 temperature Operating ambient humidity 10 to 90%RH, condensation not allowed Storage ambient humidity Constant Half...

  • Page 36: Performance Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Performance Specifications This section describes performance specifications of the AJ65BT-R2N. Table 3.2 Performance Specifications Item Specification RS-232 Interface RS-232 compliant (D-Sub 9P) Communication method Full-duplex communication method Synchronization method Asynchronous method 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 , 115200 (bps) Transmission speed...

  • Page 37: Function List

    SPECIFICATIONS Function List This section describes function list of the AJ65BT-R2N. Table 3.3 Function list Reference Function Description section Nonprocedural protocol mode Send/receive buffer When only the necessary data in the required size is specified by the user, sends/ communication function receives it in a given timing.

  • Page 38: Cc-Link Dedicated Cable Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS CC-Link Dedicated Cable Specifications In CC-Link systems, use CC-Link dedicated cables. The performance of the CC-Link system cannot be guaranteed when any other than dedicated CC-Link cables is used. For more information, visit the following website. CC-Link Partner Association (www.cc-link.org) Remark Refer to the CC-Link Cable Wiring Manual issued by the CC-Link Partner Association.

  • Page 39: Rs-232 Interface Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS RS-232 Interface Specifications 3.5.1 RS-232 connector specifications The following describes specifications of the RS-232 connector connected to the external device. Figure 3.1 RS-232 connector Table 3.4 RS-232 connector specifications Signal direction Pin No. Mnemonic Signal name External AJ65BT-R2N device Receive carrier detect RD (RXD) Receive data...

  • Page 40: General-Purpose I/O Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS General-purpose I/O Specifications For general-purpose I/O specifications of the AJ65BT-R2N, refer to the following manual. CC-Link System RS-232 Interface Module User's Manual (Nonprocedural Protocol Mode) 3.6 General-purpose I/O Specifications...

  • Page 41: Remote I/O And Remote Register

    SPECIFICATIONS Remote I/O and Remote Register The following describes the remote I/O and remote register of the AJ65BT-R2N. 3.7.1 Remote I/O list The remote I/O list of the AJ65BT-R2N is shown below. The "n" in device No. of the remote I/O depends on the number of occupied points of the module mounted on the station whose station No.
  • Page 42 SPECIFICATIONS (1) Remote I/O list The remote I/O list describes the remote I/O used in MELSOFT connection mode only. For the remote I/O used in Nonprocedural protocol mode, refer to the following manual. CC-Link System RS-232 Interface Module User's Manual (Nonprocedural Protocol Mode) Table 3.5 I/O signal list in MELSOFT connection mode Signal direction AJ65BT-R2N...

  • Page 43: Remote I/O Details

    SPECIFICATIONS 3.7.2 Remote I/O details The following describes details of the remote I/O of the AJ65BT-R2N. Only the remote I/O used in MELSOFT connection mode is described. For the remote I/O used in Nonprocedural protocol mode, refer to the following manual. CC-Link System RS-232 Interface Module User's Manual (Nonprocedural Protocol Mode) (1) Signal status: CS (CTS) signal (RXn9), DSR (DR) signal (RXnA), and CD...

  • Page 44: Remote Register List

    SPECIFICATIONS 3.7.3 Remote register list The following describes the remote register list of the AJ65BT-R2N. The "m" in device No. of the remote register depends on the number of occupied points of the module mounted on the station whose station No. is smaller than that of the AJ65BT-R2N.
  • Page 45 SPECIFICATIONS (1) Remote register list The remote register list describes the remote register used in MELSOFT connection mode only. For the remote register used in Nonprocedural protocol mode, refer to the following manual. CC-Link System RS-232 Interface Module User's Manual (Nonprocedural Protocol Mode) Table 3.7 Remote register list in MELSOFT connection mode Device No.

  • Page 46: Buffer Memory

    SPECIFICATIONS Buffer Memory 3.8.1 Buffer memory list The following describes the buffer memory list. Contents of set buffer memory of the AJ65BT-R2N can be returned to default by turning ON power supply of the AJ65BT-R2N again or reset operation. However, if registering changed contents of buffer memory of the AJ65BT-R2N to the PROM of the AJ65BT-R2N, the initial value of E PROM will be written when turning ON power supply of the AJ65BT-R2N.
  • Page 47 SPECIFICATIONS (2) Buffer memory list The buffer memory list describes the buffer memory used in MELSOFT connection mode only. For the buffer memory used in Nonprocedural protocol mode, refer to the following manual. CC-Link System RS-232 Interface Module User's Manual (Nonprocedural Protocol Mode) Table 3.9 Buffer memory list Read/...

  • Page 48: Chapter 4 Functions

    FUNCTIONS CHAPTER 4 FUNCTIONS Selecting Mode and Function(s) This section explains how to select the mode and function(s) of the AJ65BT-R2N. The modes of the AJ65BT-R2N are shown below. Select a mode that is suitable for the intended use. (1) Communication with nonprocedural protocol Use the Nonprocedural protocol mode for exchanging data by nonprocedural protocol through an RS-232 cable connected between the AJ65BT-R2N and external device.

  • Page 49: Melsoft Connection Function

    FUNCTIONS MELSOFT Connection Function The MELSOFT connection function allows the AJ65BT-R2N to access a programmable controller CPU by connecting a personal computer running the engineering tool. When this function is active, the RS-232 transmission speed is the speed set in the engineering tool.
  • Page 50 FUNCTIONS (b) Precautions for online operation 1) An online operation from an external device via the AJ65BT-R2N must be started after the L RUN LED of the AJ65BT-R2N turns ON. No online operations can be performed while the L RUN LED is OFF. Upon completion of the initial communication on the CC-Link, the L RUN LED of the AJ65BT-R2N turns ON.

  • Page 51: Accessible Range

    FUNCTIONS 4.2.1 Accessible range This section shows a system that is configured within the accessible range of the AJ65BT- R2N, and whether each target CPU can be accessed or not. (1) System configuration Engineering tool AJ65BT-R2N CPU on CC-Link Relay Target Target connected...
  • Page 52 FUNCTIONS : Target CPU : CPU on QCPU : Relay network QCPU AnACPU, connected station RCPU LCPU QnACPU (A mode), (Q mode) AnNCPU AnUCPU MELSECNET/10 MELSECNET(II) QCPU (A mode), AnUCPU Ethernet Computer link MELSECNET/10 MELSECNET(II) AnACPU, AnNCPU Ethernet Computer link : Accessible, : Not accessible, : N/A...

  • Page 53: Chapter 5 Preparatory Procedures And Setting

    PREPARATORY PROCEDURES AND SETTING CHAPTER 5 PREPARATORY PROCEDURES AND SETTING Implementation and Installation 5.1.1 Handling precautions The following describes precautions for handling the AJ65BT-R2N. WARNING ● Do not touch terminals or connectors while the power is ON. Doing so may cause electric shock or malfunctions. ●...
  • Page 54 PREPARATORY PROCEDURES AND SETTING (1) Tighten the module mounting screws within the following ranges. Table 5.1 Screw tightening torque Screw Tightening torque range Remarks Module mounting screw (M4) 0.78 to 1.18N·m Terminal block terminal screw (M3.5) 0.59 to 0.88N·m Terminal block mounting screw (M4) 0.98 to 1.37N·m Screw hole depth: L=3.2mm or less RS-232 cable connector screw (M2.6)
  • Page 55 PREPARATORY PROCEDURES AND SETTING Preparatory Procedures and Setting This section describes the preparatory procedures of the AJ65BT-R2N. Start Section 5.5.1 Hardware test Perform hardware test for AJ65BT-R2N. User's manual for the master module to be Perform hardware test for master module. used Power OFF AJ65BT-R2N and master module.

  • Page 56: Installation Environment

    PREPARATORY PROCEDURES AND SETTING Installation Environment (1) AJ65BT-R2N For the AJ65BT-R2N installation environment, refer to the following. Section 3.1 General Specifications (2) CC-Link For the installation environment of the CC-Link system, refer to the following. User's manual for the master module to be used Part Names and Settings This section describes the part names, description of LEDs, and each switch of the AJ65BT-R2N.
  • Page 57 PREPARATORY PROCEDURES AND SETTING Table 5.2 Part names Name Description Indicate the operating status of the AJ65BT-R2N. Indicator LEDs For details, refer to (1) in this section. Set a station No. for the AJ65BT-R2N. (Factory default: 0) Setting range: 1 to 64 Station No.
  • Page 58 PREPARATORY PROCEDURES AND SETTING (1) Indicator LEDs Figure 5.3 Indicator LEDs Table 5.3 Indicator LEDs Status Description Power is ON Power is OFF Operating normally •24V DC power failure or watchdog timer error occurred •In MELSOFT connection mode, any of the RS-232 transmission setting switches SW1 to SW8 is ON •Incorrect switch setting Communicating normally...
  • Page 59 PREPARATORY PROCEDURES AND SETTING (2) Data link transmission speed setting switch Figure 5.4 Data link transmission speed setting switch Table 5.4 Data link transmission speed setting switch Setting Transmission speed 156kbps 625kbps 2.5Mbps 5Mbps 10Mbps · Use prohibited * 1 Data link transmission speed setting switch at factory default setting is 0 (156kbps). (3) Mode setting switch When MELSOFT connection mode is used, set Mode setting switch to 5 (MELSOFT connection mode).
  • Page 60 PREPARATORY PROCEDURES AND SETTING (4) RS-232 transmission setting switches When MELSOFT connection mode is used, turn OFF SW1 to SW8. If any of SW1 to SW8 is ON, the setting error (RUN LED is OFF) may occur. Figure 5.6 RS-232 transmission setting switches Table 5.6 RS-232 transmission setting switches Switch status Switch No.
  • Page 61 PREPARATORY PROCEDURES AND SETTING (5) Checking switch status with buffer memory The switch status of the AJ65BT-R2N can be checked with addresses 1A0 Table 5.8 Checking switch status with buffer memory Name Description Address Station No. setting switch status of the AJ65BT-R2N is stored. Station No.

  • Page 62: Aj65Bt-R2N Single Unit Test

    PREPARATORY PROCEDURES AND SETTING AJ65BT-R2N Single Unit Test Check if the single unit of the AJ65BT-R2N operates normally. Always perform a test before configuring the system. 5.5.1 Hardware test The following describes a hardware test of the AJ65BT-R2N. Perform a test according to the following procedures. Start Disconnect CC-Link dedicated cable from AJ65BT-R2N.
  • Page 63 PREPARATORY PROCEDURES AND SETTING In Hardware test mode, the data for check is sent to the CC-Link at the time of CC-Link loopback check. Disconnect a wiring of the CC-Link before performing a hardware test. (2) Each switch setting Set the AJ65BT-R2N switches as shown below. Table 5.10 Each switch setting Item Description...

  • Page 64: Wiring

    PREPARATORY PROCEDURES AND SETTING Wiring 5.6.1 CC-Link dedicated cable connection method The following describes the connection method of a CC-Link dedicated cable. CAUTION ● Be sure to shut off all phases of the external power supply used by the system before installation or wiring.

  • Page 65: External Device Connection Method

    PREPARATORY PROCEDURES AND SETTING The following shows how to connect the AJ65BT-R2N to a master module and a remote module with CC-Link dedicated cables. AJ65BT-R2N Remote module Master module (Blue) Terminating resistor (White) Terminating resistor (Yellow) CC-Link dedicated cable CC-Link dedicated cable Figure 5.8 Connection between AJ65BT-R2N and master module Be sure to connect terminating resistors, which are supplied with the master module, to modules on both ends of the data link network.
  • Page 66 PREPARATORY PROCEDURES AND SETTING (2) Precautions for connection (a) Connect the FG signal line and shield of the RS-232 cable as follows: Table 5.13 Precautions for connection RS-232 cable Connection method Remarks Connected to the screw clamp of the •Do not short-circuit the FG and SG signal lines of the FG signal AJ65BT-R2N side connector.

  • Page 67: Chapter 6 Melsoft Connection Mode Setting

    MELSOFT CONNECTION MODE SETTING CHAPTER 6 MELSOFT CONNECTION MODE SETTING This chapter describes the setting example per programmable controller CPU of the master station when the MELSOFT connection mode is used. The following shows the system configuration of the setting example described in this chapter.

  • Page 68: Setting When Lcpu Is Used

    MELSOFT CONNECTION MODE SETTING Setting When LCPU is Used This section describes the setting example when the programmable controller CPU of the master station is the LCPU. Start Section 6.2.1 Switch settings of each station Set switches of remote I/O module and AJ65BT-R2N.

  • Page 69: Switch Settings Of Each Station

    MELSOFT CONNECTION MODE SETTING 6.1.1 Switch settings of each station (1) Switch setting of remote I/O station For how to set switch setting, refer to the manual for the remote I/O station. Table 6.4 Switch setting of remote I/O station Item Description Station No.

  • Page 70: Parameter Setting

    MELSOFT CONNECTION MODE SETTING 6.1.2 Parameter setting Set the parameter setting by [Network parameters] of GX Works2. (1) Network parameter setting Figure 6.3 [Setting the CC-Link list.] dialog box (a) Operational setting Figure 6.4 [Operational settings module 1] dialog box 6.1 Setting When LCPU is Used 6.1.2 Parameter setting...
  • Page 71 MELSOFT CONNECTION MODE SETTING (b) CC-Link configuration setting Figure 6.5 [CC-Link Configuration Module 1] dialog box 6.1 Setting When LCPU is Used 6.1.2 Parameter setting...

  • Page 72: Connection Target Setting

    MELSOFT CONNECTION MODE SETTING 6.1.3 Connection target setting Set the connection target by [Transfer Setup] of GX Works2. Figure 6.6 [Transfer Setup] dialog box Table 6.6 Connection target setting Setting item Setting Detailed setting PC-side IF Serial setting PC side I/F Serial •COM port: COM1 •Transmission speed: 19.2kbps...

  • Page 73: Setting When Qcpu (Q Mode)/Qnacpu Is Used

    MELSOFT CONNECTION MODE SETTING Setting When QCPU (Q mode)/QnACPU is Used This section describes the setting example when the programmable controller CPU of the master station is the QCPU (Q mode) or the QnACPU. Start Section 6.2.1 Switch settings of each station Set switches of master module, remote I/O module and AJ65BT-R2N.

  • Page 74: Switch Settings Of Each Station

    MELSOFT CONNECTION MODE SETTING 6.2.1 Switch settings of each station (1) Switch setting of master station Set the switch setting of the master station by each switch of the master module. (a) When the master module is the QJ61BT11N or QJ61BT11 Table 6.7 Switch setting in case of QJ61BT11N or QJ61BT11 Item Description...
  • Page 75 MELSOFT CONNECTION MODE SETTING (4) Precautions for switch setting (a) Set the station No. setting switch of the AJ65BT-R2N within the following range. 1) When accessing to the master station or local station connected to the CC-link system Set the station No. setting switch of the AJ65BT-R2N within the range of 1 to 2) When accessing to the programmable controller CPU connected to the other network system Access can be made to the programmable controller CPU connected to the...

  • Page 76: Parameter Setting

    MELSOFT CONNECTION MODE SETTING 6.2.2 Parameter setting (1) When the master module is the QJ61BT11N or QJ61BT11 Set the parameter setting by using the engineering tool. This section describes the parameter setting of when GX Developer is used. When GX Works2 is used, refer to the following. MELSEC-Q CC-Link System Master/Local Module User's Manual (a) Network parameter setting Figure 6.8 [Setting the CC-Link list.] dialog box...
  • Page 77 MELSOFT CONNECTION MODE SETTING (b) Operational setting Figure 6.9 [Operational settings module 1] dialog box (c) Station information setting Figure 6.10 [Station information. Module 1] dialog box 6.2 Setting When QCPU (Q mode)/QnACPU is Used - 11 6.2.2 Parameter setting...
  • Page 78 MELSOFT CONNECTION MODE SETTING (2) When the master module is the AJ61QBT11N or A1SJ61QBT11 (a) Network parameter setting Set the parameter setting by [Network parameters] of GX Developer. Figure 6.11 [Setting the CC-Link list.] dialog box (b) Station information setting Figure 6.12 [Station information.

  • Page 79: Connection Target Setting

    MELSOFT CONNECTION MODE SETTING 6.2.3 Connection target setting Set the connection target by [Transfer Setup] of the engineering tool. (1) For GX Developer Figure 6.13 [Transfer Setup] dialog box Table 6.11 Connection target setting Setting item Setting Detailed setting PC-side IF Serial setting PC side I/F Serial •COM port: COM1...
  • Page 80 MELSOFT CONNECTION MODE SETTING (2) For GX Works2 Figure 6.14 [Transfer Setup] dialog box Table 6.12 Connection target setting Setting item Setting Detailed setting PC-side IF Serial setting PC side I/F Serial •COM port: COM1 •Transmission speed: 19.2kbps PLC side I/F detailed setting of G4 module PLC side I/F G4 module •Model (mode): AJ65BT-G4-S3 (Q mode)

  • Page 81: Setting When Acpu/Qcpu (A Mode) Is Used

    MELSOFT CONNECTION MODE SETTING Setting When ACPU/QCPU (A mode) is Used This section describes the setting example when the programmable controller CPU of the master station is the ACPU or QCPU (A mode). Start Section 6.3.1 Switch settings of each station Set switches of master module, remote I/O module and AJ65BT-R2N.

  • Page 82: Switch Settings Of Each Station

    MELSOFT CONNECTION MODE SETTING 6.3.1 Switch settings of each station (1) Switch setting of master station Set the switch setting of the master station by each switch setting. Table 6.13 Switch setting of master station Item Description Set value 10:0 Station No.
  • Page 83 MELSOFT CONNECTION MODE SETTING (4) Precautions for switch setting (a) Set the station No. of the AJ65BT-R2N within the following range. 1) When accessing to the master station or local station connected to the CC-link system Set the station No. setting switch of the AJ65BT-R2N within the range of 1 to 2) When accessing to the programmable controller CPU connected to the other network system When accessing to the A series programmable controller CPU via the master...

  • Page 84: Parameter Setting

    MELSOFT CONNECTION MODE SETTING 6.3.2 Parameter setting Set the parameter setting by the sequence program. The following describes devices used in the program example in this section. Table 6.16 Device used in program example Device Description Device Description Module error (Master station) M100 Master station parameter setting start pulse signal Data link start by parameters in buffer memory...
  • Page 85 MELSOFT CONNECTION MODE SETTING Table 6.17 Parameter setting for using dedicated instruction Item Set value Synchronous mode valid/invalid 0 (When synchronization invalid) Number of stations connected for communication No. of occupied Slave station setting information Slave station information Station No. slave stations Remote I/O 0 (Remote I/O station)
  • Page 86 MELSOFT CONNECTION MODE SETTING (2) When using FROM/TO instruction The program example using the FROM/TO instruction is shown below. Turns ON Master station parameter setting start pulse signal. No. of modules connected Writes to master module buffer memory. Remote I/O station information AJ65BT-R2N station information Writes to master module buffer memory.

  • Page 87: Connection Target Setting

    MELSOFT CONNECTION MODE SETTING 6.3.3 Connection target setting Set the connection target by [Transfer Setup] of GX Developer. Figure 6.18 [Transfer Setup] dialog box Table 6.19 Connection target setting Setting item Setting Detailed setting PC-side IF Serial setting PC side I/F Serial •COM port: COM1 •Transmission speed: 19.2kbps...

  • Page 88: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter describes the troubleshooting procedures and error codes of the AJ65BT- R2N. For troubleshooting and error codes, check the modules in the following order. (1) Programmable controller CPU used For troubleshooting and error codes, refer to the following. User's manual for the programmable controller CPU used (2) Master module used For troubleshooting and error codes, refer to the following.

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting When Using The Melsoft Connection Function

    TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting When Using the MELSOFT Connection Function (1) Troubleshooting list The following is a troubleshooting list of the AJ65BT-R2N. Table 7.1 Troubleshooting list Symptom Cause Action •Correct the switch setting. Section 5.4 Part Names and Settings Incorrect switch setting •Check if all of the RS-232 transmission setting switches are set to OFF.
  • Page 90 TROUBLESHOOTING (From previous page) Table 7.1Troubleshooting list (Continued) Symptom Cause Action •When an error message, "Cannot communicate with the PLC." is displayed in the engineering tool, check the following. •Check if the specified target station No. is correct. •Check the RS-232 cable connected between the AJ65BT-R2N and GX Developer for any fault.
  • Page 91 TROUBLESHOOTING (2) Troubleshooting when the master station's ERR. LED flashes The following explains how to troubleshoot the system when the master station's ERR. LED flashes. (a) Master station side troubleshooting ERR. LED flashes on master station. Parameter settings match Correct parameter settings or actual system configuration? system configuration.
  • Page 92 TROUBLESHOOTING (c) Slave station side troubleshooting (When link special register (SW0080 to SW0083) turned ON) Identify which bit is ON in SW0080 to SW0083, and check corresponding module. Power it ON. Was it powered ON? Is supply Bring supply voltage within voltage within specified Is POWER LED ON? specified range.
  • Page 93 TROUBLESHOOTING (From previous page) Is transmission speed Is L RUN LED ON? Is SD LED flashing? setting correct? Set correct transmission speed. Is SD LED flashing? Reapply power to or reset slave station. The module may be faulty. Is RS-232 cable wired Please consult your local correctly? *1 Mitsubishi representative,...

  • Page 94: Error Code List

    TROUBLESHOOTING Error Code List This section explains the error codes of the AJ65BT-R2N. (1) How to check an error code Check an error code in the completion status of a dedicated instruction. (2) Error code list The following list shows only the error code that may occur in MELSOFT connection mode.

  • Page 95: Appendices

    APPENDICES APPENDICES Appendix 1 Differences between AJ65BT-R2N and AJ65BT-G4-S3 Appendix 1.1 Specifications comparisons In this section, the performance specifications, applicable software packages and functions are compared between the AJ65BT-R2N and AJ65BT-G4-S3. (1) Performance specifications comparisons The table below shows performance specifications comparisons between the AJ65BT-R2N and AJ65BT-G4-S3.
  • Page 96 APPENDICES (2) Applicable software packages The applicable software packages are compared between the AJ65BT-R2N and AJ65BT-G4-S3 as shown below. Table App.2 Applicable software packages External device AJ65BT-R2N AJ65BT-G4-S3 Applicable software packages GX Works2 Windows GX Developer (Version 6 or later) Personal based GX Developer (Version 5 or...

  • Page 97: Appendix 1.2 Procedures And Precautions For Replacing Aj65Bt-G4-S3 With Aj65Bt-R2N

    APPENDICES Appendix 1.2 Procedures and precautions for replacing AJ65BT-G4-S3 with AJ65BT-R2N (1) Procedures for replacing AJ65BT-G4-S3 with AJ65BT-R2N Start Prepare cable for connection between AJ65BT- R2N and external device. Stop the system in operation. Section 5.4 Part Names and Settings Set AJ65BT-R2N switches as follows: Mode setting switch: 5 RS-232 transmission setting switches: All OFF...

  • Page 98: Appendix 2 External Dimensions

    APPENDICES Appendix 2 External Dimensions 4.5 installation hole Center of DIN rail 161(6.33) (0.18) 170(6.69) Unit: mm(inch) Figure App.2 External dimensions Appendix 3 RS-232 Interfaces Used for the AJ65BT-R2N The connectors listed below are used as RS-232 interface connectors. Table App.4 RS-232 interfaces used for the AJ65BT-R2N Hardware version or production number Module model Manufacturer...
  • Page 99 APPENDICES Memo Appendix 3 RS-232 Interfaces Used for the AJ65BT-R2N...
  • Page 100 INDEX Setting When LCPU is Used........6-2 Connection target setting ........6-6 Accessible range ........... 4-4 Parameter setting ..........6-4 Applicable system..........2-2 Switch settings of each station ......6-3 Master module ........... 2-2 Setting When QCPU (Q mode)/QnACPU is Used Software package ..........
  • Page 101 Please confirm the following product warranty details before using this product. 1. Gratis Warranty Term and Gratis Warranty Range If any faults or defects (hereinafter "Failure") found to be the responsibility of Mitsubishi occurs during use of the product within the gratis warranty term, the product shall be repaired at no cost via the sales representative or Mitsubishi Service Company.
  • Page 102 Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company names and product names used in this manual are either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. SH(NA)-080687ENG-D...
  • Page 104 SH(NA)-080687ENG-D(2001)MEE MODEL: AJ65BT-R2N-U-MEL-E MODEL CODE: 13JZ01 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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