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MELSECNET/10 Network Module User’s Manual •Hardware• AJ71QLP21,AJ71QLP21S AJ71QLR21,AJ71QBR11 Thank you for buying the Mitsubishi general-purpose programmable logic controller MELSEC-QnA Series Prior to use, please read both this manual and detailed manual thoroughly and familiarize yourself with the product. MODE AQ-NET10-M-U-E...
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! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ! (Read these precautions before using.) When using Mitsubishi equipment, thoroughly read this manual and the associated manuals introduced in this manual. Also pay careful attention to safety and handle the module properly. These precautions apply only to Mitsubishi equipment.
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[WIRING PRECAUTIONS] DANGER ! Completely turn off the external power when installing or placing wiring. Not completely turning off all power could result in electric shock or damage to the product. CAUTION ! When wiring in the PC, be sure that it is done correctly by checking the product's rated voltage and the terminal layout.
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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.
CONTENTS 1. Overview •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1 2. Performance Specifications ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2 3. Handling ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4 3.1 Cable length restrictions between stations •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4 4. The Name and Setting of Each Part ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5 5. Wiring ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10 5.1 Precautions for Laying Optical Fiber Cables ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11 5.2 Precautions when Installing the Coaxial Cables •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••...
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The following product manuals are available. Please use this table as a reference to request the appropriate manual as necessary. Detailed Manual Manual No. Manual name (Model code) QnA/Q4AR MELSECNET/10 Network System IB-66690 Reference Manual (13JF78) Correspondence to EMC DIRECTIVE For instructions to make the PLC compatible with EMC standards, refer to "EMC AND LOW-VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE"...
This manual explains the specifications and names of each part, etc., of the AJ71QLP21(S), AJ71QLR21 and AJ71QBR11 model network module (abberviated as Network Modules) which are used with MELSECNET/10 network system of the MELSEC-QnA series. 1) The use, cable used and installation position of the Network Modules are indicated on the following chart.
2.Performance Specifications The performance specifications for Network Modules are indicated as follows. Topic AJ71QLP21(S) AJ71QLR21 AJ71QBR11 8192 points Maximum link points 8192 points per 1 network 8192 points When constructin +(2 W) +(2×W) ≤ 2000 bytes g a PC network # Remote master station →...
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*2: Specialised training and specific tools are required to connect the connector to the optical-fiber cable; the connector itself is a custom product. Please contact your nearest Mitsubishi Electric System Service Corporation when purchasing these items. For general specifications of the network module, refer to the user's manual for the PLC CPU...
3. Handling [INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS] CAUTION ! Use the PC in an environment that meets the general specificaitons contained in this manual. Using this PC in an environment outside the range of the general specifications could result in electric shock, fire, erroneous operation, and damage to or deterioration of the product.
4. The Name and Setting of Each Part Indicates the name and setting of each part of Network Modules. J71QLP21 J71QLP21S RUN - - POWER RUN - - POWER PC - - MNG PC - - MNG REMOTE - - S.MNG REMOTE - - S.MNG DUAL -...
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Name Contents Module at the normal time: lamp is lit When a WDT error is generated: lamp is not lit When setting a PC network: the lamp is lit (SW1 is off) J71QLP21 REMOTE When setting a remote I/O: lamp is lit (turns on the SW1) RUN - - POWER DUAL...
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Name Contents Network number Network number setting (factory setting at time of shipping: 1) setting switch <Setting range> 1 to 239 :Network number NETWORK Other than 1 to 239 :Setting error (SW.E LED lamp is lit) Becomes off-line condition the third X100 digit the second...
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Name Contents Mode setting switch Mode setting (factory setting at time of shipping: 0) Mode Name Contents On-line (automatic Data link double line existent) (automatic double line existent) MODE Use not possible Off-line Placing local station in parallel condition MODE Forward loop Data link system 0:FOML TIME(A,R)
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Name Contents Connector Connect the optical fiber cable. (AJ71QLP21(S)) Front Forward Reverse Reverse Forward Optical fiber cable Connector Connect the coaxial type cable. (AJ71QLR21) Front Reverse Forward Forward Reverse Coaxial Cable Connector Connect the F type connector. F type connector (AJ71QBR11) 10) External power source When preventing loop pack by turning OFF the power source of the...
5. Wired DANGER ! Completely turn off the external power when installing or placing wiring. Not completely turning off all power could result in electric shock or damage to the product. CAUTION ! When wiring in the PC, be sure that it is done correctly by checking the product's rated voltage and the terminal layout.
5.1 Precautions for Laying Optical Fiber Cables 1) The distance between stations varies depending on the type of optical fiber cable used. Type Distance between stations (m) SI type optical fiber cable L type 500 (1640.5 ft.) (Old type: A-2P-$) H type 300 (984.3 ft.) SI type optical fiber cable...
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3) The optical fiber cable is wired in the following manner. There is no problem even if not wiring in order of the station number. There is no problem even if station how many become control station. Control station Normal station Normal station Station number 1 Station number 2...
4) Install the coaxial cables at least 100 mm (3.94 in.) away from other power cables and control cables. 5) Consider wiring using double-shielded coaxial cable in places that are subject to large amounts of noise. Double shielded coaxial cable Mitsubishi Cable...5C-2V-CCY Grounding...
6) Do not pull any of the connected cables. This will cause a faulty contact, cable disconnection, or damage to the module. 7) Please wire SD/RD of the connector for the cable correctly. Please do loopback test, the set confirmation test, and the bureau order confirmation test after wiring.
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7) Consider wiring using double-shielded coaxial cable in places that are subject to large amounts of noise. Double shielded coaxial cable Mitsubishi Cable...5C-2V-CCY Grounding 8) Do not pull any of the connected coaxial cables. This will cause a faulty contact, cable disconnection, or damage to the module.
5.2.3 Connecting the Connector for the Coaxial Cable The following section explains how to connect the BNC connector (connector plug for the coaxial cable) to the cable. 1) Structure of the BNC connector and coaxial cable The structure of the BNC connector and coaxial cable are shown in the figure below.
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c) Cut the external conductor, insulation material and internal conductor to the dimensions shown below. However, cut the external conductor to the same dimension as the tapered section of the clamp and smooth it down to the clamp. Internal Insulation conductor material 3 mm...
6.2 AJ71QLR21 (0.17) J71QLR11 POWER REMOTE S.MNG DUAL D.LINK SW.E T.PASS M/S.E PRM.E CPUR/W OVER OVER AB.IF AB.IF TIME TIME DATA DATA UNDER UNDER LOOP LOOP F.LOOP R.LOOP NETWORK NO. X100 GROUP NO. STATION NO. Printed writing board MODE 0: ONLINE(A.R) 2: OFFLINE REMOTE N.ST/D.S.MMNG/P.S.M...
6.3 AJ71QBR11 (0.17) J71QBR11 RUN - - POWER PC - - MNG REMOTE - - S.MNG - D.LINK SW.E - - T.PASS M/S.E - PRM.E - - CPUR/W CRC - OVER - AB.IF - TIME - DATA - UNDER - SD - RD - NETWORK NO.
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Warranty Mitsubishi will not be held liable for damage caused by factors found not to be the cause of Mitsubishi; machine damage or lost profits caused by faults in the Mitsubishi products; damage, secondary damage, accident compensation caused by special factors unpredictable by Mitsubishi;...
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