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Mitsubishi MELSEC-A AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN User Manual

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  • Page 1 Digital-Analog Converter Module Type AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN User s Manual Mitsubishi Programmable Controller...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Always read these precautions 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 precautions given in this manual are concerned with this product. Refer to the user's manual of the CPU module to use for a description of the PLC system safety precautions.
  • Page 4 [Installation Precautions] CAUTION Use the PLC in the environment that meets the general specifications contained in this Manual. Using the PLC outside the range of the general specifications may result in electric shock, fire or malfunction, or may damage or degrade the module. Securely fix the module to a DIN rail or securely fix it with the CC-Link connector type metal installation fitting.
  • Page 5 [Starting and Maintenance Precautions] CAUTION Do not touch the pin while the power is on. Doing so may cause malfunction. Be sure to shut off all phases of the external power supply used by the system before cleaning. Not doing so can cause the module to fail or malfunction. Never disassemble or modify the module.

  • Page 6: Revisions

    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 7: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a Mitsubishi MELSEC-A Series General Purpose Programmable Controller. Before using your new PLC, please read this manual thoroughly to gain an understanding of its functions so you can use it properly. CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..........................A- 1 REVISIONS ..............................A- 4...
  • Page 8 4. SETUP AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION 4- 1 to 4- 23 4.1 Pre-Operation Procedure......................... 4- 1 4.2 Precautions When Handling ........................4- 1 4.3 Name of Each Part........................... 4- 3 4.4 Concept of Mode Select Switch Setting (Selection of Remote Device Station Compatible Version) ... 4- 6 4.5 Offset/Gain Setting...........................

  • Page 9: About Manuals

    (Optionally available) Conformation to the EMC Directive and Low Voltage Instruction When complying with EMC Directives and Low-Voltage Directives by assembling a Mitsubishi PLC compatible with EMC Directive and Low-Voltage Directives into the user product, refer to Chapter 3 "EMC Directives and Low-Voltage Directives"...

  • Page 10: About The Generic Terms And Abbreviations

    About the Generic Terms and Abbreviations Unless otherwise specified, the following generic terms and abbreviations are used in this manual to describe Type AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN analog-digital converter module. Generic Term/Abbreviation Description Generic product name of the product types SWnD5C-GPPW-E, SWnD5C-GPPW-EA GX Developer ,SWnD5C-GPPW-EV and SWnD5C-GPPW-EVA (n in the type indicates 4 or more.) Generic term for A0J2HCPU, A1SCPU, A1SCPUC24-R2, A1SHCPU, A1SJCPU,...

  • Page 11: Product Components

    Product components This product consists of the following. Product Name Quantity Type AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN digital-analog converter module Type AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN digital-analog converter module user's manual (hardware) A - 9 A - 9...

  • Page 12: Overview

    1 OVERVIEW MELSEC-A 1 OVERVIEW This user's manual explains the specifications, handling, programming methods and others of Type AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN digital-analog converter module (hereafter abbreviated to the " AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN ") which is used as a remote device station of a CC-Link system. The AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN is a module designed to convert digital values (16-bit signed BIN data) from outside the PLC into analog values (voltages or currents).

  • Page 13: Features

    1 OVERVIEW MELSEC-A 1.2 Features This section gives the features of the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN. (1) High accuracy This module performs D/A conversion at the accuracy of ±0.3% relative to the maximum value of the analog output value at the operating ambient temperature of 0 to 55°C, or at ±0.2% relative to the maximum value of the analog output value at the operating ambient temperature of 25±5°C.
  • Page 14 1 OVERVIEW MELSEC-A (7) Replacement of module without stopping CC-Link system The use of the online connectors (for communication, for power supply) allows the module to be changed without the CC-Link system being stopped. Online connector for communication (A6CON-LJ5P) One-touch connector plug for communication (A6CON-L5P) Online connector for power supply/FG...

  • Page 15: System Configuration

    2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSEC-A 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION This chapter describes the system configuration for use of the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN. 2.1 Overall Configuration The overall configuration for use of the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN is shown below. (1) Remote net ver. 1 mode CC-Link master/local module (master station) CC-Link master/local module (local station) (QJ61BT11(N), A(1S)J61BT11, A(1S)J61QBT11) (QJ61BT11(N), A(1S)J61BT11, A(1S)J61QBT11)
  • Page 16 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSEC-A (2) Remote net ver. 2 mode, remote net additional mode CC-Link master/local module (master station) CC-Link master/local module (local station) QJ61BT11N (QJ61BT11(N), A(1S)J61BT11, A(1S)J61QBT11) Ver. 1.10 compatible CC-Link dedicated cable (Intelligent device station) (Remote I/O station) AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN (Remote device station) (Remote device station)

  • Page 17: Applicable System

    2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSEC-A 2.2 Applicable System This section explains the applicable system. (1) Applicable master modules The following master modules can be used with the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN. (a) For use in the remote net ver. 1 mode QJ61BT11N QJ61BT11 AJ61BT11 A1SJ61BT11 AJ61QBT11 A1SJ61QBT11...

  • Page 18: Precautions For System Configuration

    2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSEC-A POINT For use in the remote net ver. 2 mode or remote net additional mode, the master module of QJ61BT11N and the peripheral software package of GX Developer Version 8.03D or later are required. For more information on the applicable modules (CPU modules, network modules) and applicable software packages, refer to the CC-Link System Master/Local Module User's Manual (Details) QJ61BT11N.

  • Page 19: Parts Sold Separately

    (110Ω) (including 1) 1 Mitsubishi's A6CON-P includes 20 plugs. 2 Mitsubishi's A6CON- 5P includes 10 plugs. 3 Mitsubishi's A6CON- J5P includes 5 plugs. 4 Once insulation-displaced, the one-touch connector plugs cannot be reused. 5 Sumitomo 3M Co., Ltd. 6 Confirm the outer sheath diameter of the applicable cable and select the connector.
  • Page 20 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSEC-A REMARK The following table indicates the connectors of this module with which the above plugs/connectors are compatible. Connector of This Module Compatible Optional Parts • One-touch connector plug for communication One-touch connector for • Online connector for communication communication •...

  • Page 21: Specification

    3 SPECIFICATION MELSEC-A 3 SPECIFICATION This chapter provides the specifications of the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN. 3.1 General Specification Table 3.1 indicates the general specifications of the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN. Table 3.1 General specification Item Specification Usage ambient temperature 0 to 55°C Storage ambient temperature -20 to 75°C Usage ambient humidity 10 to 90%RH, no condensation...

  • Page 22: Performance Specification

    3 SPECIFICATION MELSEC-A 3.2 Performance Specification Table 3.2 indicates the performance specifications of the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN. Table 3.2 Performance Specifications Item AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN IP1XB Protection class 16-bit signed binary (-4096 to +4095) Digital input Analog output -10 to +10VDC (external load resistance: 2k to 1M ) Accuracy Digital Input Max.

  • Page 23: I/O Conversion Characteristics

    3 SPECIFICATION MELSEC-A 3.3 I/O Conversion Characteristics An I/O conversion characteristic indicates an inclination of a straight line which connects an offset value and a gain value at the time when a digital value set from the PLC CPU is converted into an analog value (voltage or current output). The offset value is an analog value (voltage) output when the digital value set from the PLC CPU is 0.

  • Page 24: Voltage Output Characteristics

    3 SPECIFICATION MELSEC-A 3.3.1 Voltage output characteristics The voltage output characteristic graph is shown below. -4096 -4000 -2000 2000 4000 4095 Digital input value Number Analog Output Range Setting Offset Value Gain Value Digital Input Value Maximum Resolution -10 to +10v -4000 to +4000 2.5mV 0 to 5V...

  • Page 25: Relationship Between Offset/Gain Setting And Analog Output Value

    3 SPECIFICATION MELSEC-A 3.3.2 Relationship between offset/gain setting and analog output value How to calculate the analog output value: The resolution of AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN can be set arbitrarily by modifying the setting of the offset value and gain value. How to calculate the analog value resolution and the analog output value for a given digital input value when the settings of the offset value and gain value are changed is shown next.

  • Page 26: Conversion Speed

    3 SPECIFICATION MELSEC-A 3.3.4 Conversion speed Conversion speed indicates time required to read the digital output value written to the buffer memory, perform D/A conversion, and then output the specified analog value. Conversion speed per channel of the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN is 1ms. Due to the data link processing time of the CC-Link system, there is a transmission delay until the D/A conversion value is read actually.

  • Page 27: Function

    3 SPECIFICATION MELSEC-A 3.4 Function Table 3.3 lists the functions of the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN. Table 3.3 AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN Function List Item Description Refer to Specify whether the D/A conversion value is output or the offset value is output per D/A output channel. Section 3.5.2 enable/disable function Note that the conversion speed is constant independently of the output...

  • Page 28: Combinations Of Various Functions

    3 SPECIFICATION MELSEC-A 3.4.1 Combinations of various functions You can set the analog output as indicated in Table 3.4 by combining the Analog output enable/disable setting (RWwm+8), CH. analog output enable/disable flag (RYn0 to RYn7) and HOLD/CLEAR setting (RWwm+B). Make setting according to your system application. Table 3.4 Analog output status combination list Setting Analog output enable/disable...

  • Page 29: Remote I/O Signals

    3 SPECIFICATION MELSEC-A 3.5 Remote I/O Signals This section describes the assignment and functions of the remote I/O signals. 3.5.1 Remote I/O signal list Remote inputs (RX) mean the input signals from the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN to the master module, and remote outputs (RY) mean the output signals from the master module to the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN.
  • Page 30 3 SPECIFICATION MELSEC-A (1) Remote I/O signal list for ver. 1 remote device station (ver. 1 compatible slave station) setting Table 3.5 indicates the assignment and names of the remote I/O signals for ver. 1 remote device station (ver. 1 compatible slave station) setting. Table 3.5 Remote I/O Signal List for Ver.
  • Page 31 3 SPECIFICATION MELSEC-A (2) Remote I/O signal list for ver. 2 remote device station (ver. 2 compatible slave station) setting Table 3.6 indicates the assignment and names of the remote I/O signals for ver. 2 remote device station (ver. 2 compatible slave station) setting. Table 3.6 Remote I/O Signal List for Ver.

  • Page 32: Functions Of The Remote I/O Signals

    At occurrence of this error, power on the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN again. If this flag turns on after the power is switched on again, it is a hardware fault. Contact your nearest Mitsubishi representative. After power-on, the initial data processing request flag is turned on by the AJ65VBTCU- 68DAVN to request the initial data to be set.
  • Page 33 3 SPECIFICATION MELSEC-A Table 3.7 Remote I/O Signal Details (2/2) Device No. Signal Name Description D/A conversion value output enable flag for channel 1 to 8. Turn on this flag to enable RYn0 analog output the D/A conversion value of the corresponding channel to be output. enable/disable flag Turn off when you want to disable the output of the D/A conversion value.

  • Page 34: Remote Register

    3 SPECIFICATION MELSEC-A 3.6 Remote Register The AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN has a remote resister for data communication with the master module. The remote register allocation and data structures are described below. 3.6.1 Allocation of the remote register The number of data of the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN differs between ver. 1 remote device station (ver.
  • Page 35 3 SPECIFICATION MELSEC-A (2) Remote register assignment for ver. 2 remote device station (ver. 2 compatible slave station) setting Table 3.9 indicates the remote register assignment for ver. 2 remote device station (ver. 2 compatible slave station) setting. Table 3.9 Remote Register Assignment for Ver. 2 Remote Device Station (Ver.

  • Page 36: Digital Value Setting

    3 SPECIFICATION MELSEC-A 3.6.2 CH. digital value setting (Addresses RWwm+0 to RWwm+7 (1) This area is used to write the digital value for the D/A conversion from the PLC CPU. (2) The digital value at all channels become “0” in the following conditions: (a) After the power is turned on, when the remote READY (RX(n+1)B) is turned (3) The digital value that may be set is a 16-bit signed binary within the setting range which matches the output range setting.

  • Page 37: Output Range Setting

    3 SPECIFICATION MELSEC-A 3.6.4 CH. output range setting (Address RWwm+9 , RWwm+A (1) Set the analog output range per channel. (2) Operation is performed according to the setting made for the leading edges of initial data setting request flag (RY(n+9)). (3) The default settings are -10 to +10V for all channels.

  • Page 38: Check Code (Addresses Rwrn+0 H To Rwrn+7 H )

    3 SPECIFICATION MELSEC-A 3.6.6 CH. check code (Addresses RWrn+0 to RWrn+7 (1) This area is used to check if the digital value is within or out of the setting range. One of the following checking codes is stored when the digital value lower or higher than the setting range is set.
  • Page 39 3 SPECIFICATION MELSEC-A MEMO 3 - 19 3 - 19...

  • Page 40: Setup And Preparation Before Operation

    4 SETUP AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-A 4 SETUP AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION 4.1 Pre-Operation Procedure This section explains the preparatory procedure for operating the AJ65VBTCU- 68DAVN. START Mode select switch setting Create a program. (refer to Section 4.3, Section 4.4) Create a program.
  • Page 41 4 SETUP AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-A Dispose of the product as industrial waste. CAUTION Use the module in the environment indicated in the general specifications given in this manual. Not doing so can cause an electric shock, fire, malfunction, product damage or deterioration.

  • Page 42: Name Of Each Part

    4 SETUP AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-A 4.3 Name of Each Part The name of each part in the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN is shown. [Pin layout and signals name] Pin arrangement Pin No. Signal name J65VBTCU-68DAVN CONA, B CH1 V+ POWER CON1 CH1 COM L RUN DOWN...
  • Page 43 4 SETUP AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-A Name and Number Description appearance ON : Power supply on POWER OFF : Power supply off : Normal operation Flashing : 0.1s intervals : Output range setting error, mode select switch setting error. This module is used as the Ver.2 remote device station (Ver.2 Normal compatible slave station) when the network parameter mode...
  • Page 44 4 SETUP AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-A Name and Number Description appearance Use the switches in STATION NO. "10", "20" and "40" to set the tens of the station number. Use the switches in STATION NO. "1", "2", "4" and "8" to set the units of the station number. The switches are all factory-set to OFF.

  • Page 45: Concept Of Mode Select Switch Setting (Selection Of Remote Device Station Compatible Version)

    4 SETUP AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-A 4.4 Concept of Mode Select Switch Setting (Selection of Remote Device Station Compatible Version) The AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN must be handled after setting of the remote device station version according to the configuration of the used CC-Link system. There are the following remote device stations.
  • Page 46 4 SETUP AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-A (2) Applicable combinations and setting concepts The following table indicates usability according to the combinations of the master modules, the mode setting and station information (station type) of the GX Developer network parameters, and the mode select switch setting of the module.

  • Page 47: Offset/Gain Setting

    4 SETUP AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-A 4.5 Offset/Gain Setting When changing the I/O conversion characteristics, follow the procedure below. START Move the SELECT/SET switch to "SET". Release your hand after making sure that the "RUN" LED has turned on . Set the mode select switch as indicated below.
  • Page 48 4 SETUP AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-A POINT (1) Set the offset and gain values in the actual usage state. (2) The offset and gain values are stored on E PROM in the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN and are not cleared at power-off. (3) Make offset/gain setting within the range indicated in POINT of Section 3.3.1 and Section 3.3.2.

  • Page 49: Section Number Setting

    4 SETUP AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-A 4.6 Section Number Setting The station number setting of the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN determines the buffer memory addresses of the master module where the remote I/O signals and read/write data are stored. For details, refer to the user's manual of the master module used. 4.7 Facing Direction of the Module Installation The AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN module may be installed in any of six orientations using a DIN rail or CC-Link connector type fitting.

  • Page 50: Data Link Cable Wiring

    4 SETUP AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-A 4.8 Data Link Cable Wiring This section explains the wiring of the CC-Link dedicated cable used for connection of the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN and master module. 4.8.1 Instructions for handling the CC-Link dedicated cables Do not handle the CC-Link dedicated cables roughly as described below. Doing so can damage the cables.

  • Page 51: Connection Of The Cc-Link Dedicated Cables

    4 SETUP AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-A 4.8.2 Connection of the CC-Link dedicated cables Connect the CC-Link dedicated cable between the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN and master module as shown below. One-touch connector plug for communication (A6CON-L5P) Online connector for communication (A6CON-LJ5P) One-touch connector plug with terminating resistor A6CON-TR11 Always fit a non-wired...

  • Page 52: How To Connect Connectors

    4 SETUP AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-A POINT • On this unit, use the Ver. 1.10-compatible CC-Link dedicated cable (FANC- 110SBH, CS-110, FA-CBL200PSBH). You cannot use the Ver. 1.10-compatible CC-Link dedicated cables of other than the above types, CC-Link dedicated cables and CC-Link dedicated, high- performance cables.

  • Page 53: Wiring

    4 SETUP AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-A 4.9 Wiring This section provides the instructions for wiring the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN and its wiring with external equipment. 4.9.1 Wiring precautions To obtain maximum performance from the functions of AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN and improve the system reliability, an external wiring with high durability against noise is required.

  • Page 54: Wiring Of Module With External Equipment

    4 SETUP AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-A 4.9.2 Wiring of module with external equipment Motor drive unit or like CH.1 CON1 CH.1 V+ conversion CH.1 COM Motor drive unit or like CH.8 CON8 CH.8 V+ CH.8 COM 1 Use a two-core twist shielded line for the wiring. 2 If noise or ripples occur in the external wiring, connect a 0.1 to 0.47µF capacitor (25V or higher voltage-resistant product) to the input terminals of the external device.

  • Page 55: How To Wire The One-Touch Connector Plug

    4 SETUP AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-A 4.10 How to Wire the One-Touch Connector Plug This section describes the way to wire the one-touch connector plug. Refer to section 2.4 for more information on the types and specifications of the one- touch connector plugs which conform to the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN.
  • Page 56 4 SETUP AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-A (From the previous page) 4) Set the plug cover. After inserting the cable, put down the plug cover so that its face is horizontal to the plug surface, allowing the metal contacts to be fitted into the plug cover. Metal contacts 5) Press the center part of the plug cover.
  • Page 57 4 SETUP AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-A (From the previous page) [Correct example] 8) Check the press-fit condition (viewing from the top). Viewing from the top, check that there is no clearance between the plug body and plug cover. Note: Clearance may occur between the plug body and plug cover when the latches do not engage securely as shown in [Wrong example].

  • Page 58: Wiring Procedures For The One-Touch Connector For Communication

    4 SETUP AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-A 4.10.2 Wiring procedures for the one-touch connector for communication This section provides the wiring procedures of the one-touch connector for communication. Plug cover Plug body 1) Check the connector. Check that the plug cover is attached to the plug body. Note: Do not push the plug cover into the plug body.
  • Page 59 4 SETUP AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-A (From the previous page) Pliers 6) Press both ends of the plug cover Latches After pressing the center part of the plug cover, press both ends of the plug cover where latches are located. Verify that the latches engage with the plug body.

  • Page 60: Wiring Procedures For The One-Touch Connector For Power Supply And Fg

    4 SETUP AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-A 4.10.3 Wiring procedures for the one-touch connector for power supply and FG The following are the wiring procedures for the one-touch connector used for power supply and FG. Plug body Plug cover 1) Check the connector. Check that the plug cover is attached to the plug body.
  • Page 61 4 SETUP AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-A (From the previous page) [Correct example] 6) Check the press-fit condition (viewing from the wiring side). Viewing from the wiring side, check that the plug surface is flush with the plug cover. Set the plug cover so that it protrudes 0.2mm or less from the plug surface.

  • Page 62: Maintenance And Inspection

    4 SETUP AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-A 4.11 Maintenance and Inspection There are no special inspection items for the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN module, but follow the inspections items describes in the PLC CPU User's Manual so that the system can always be used in the best condition. 4 - 23 4 - 23...

  • Page 63: Programming

    5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A 5 PROGRAMMING The programming procedure, basic read/write programs, and program examples for the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN are described. When utilizing the program example introduced in this chapter for an actual system, fully verify that there are no problems in controllability in the target system. Refer to the user's manual of the master module used for the master module, to Section 3.6 for the remote registers, and to the AnSHCPU/AnACPU/AnUCPU/QCPU (A mode) Programming Manual (Dedicated Instructions) for details of the dedicated...

  • Page 64: When Remote Net Ver. 1 Mode Is Used

    5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A 5.2 When Remote Net Ver. 1 Mode Is Used 5.2.1 Conditions of Program Example The program examples in this section are created under the following conditions. (1) System configuration PLC CPU AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN (Station number 1) Master station (X0 to X1F/Y0 to Y1F) I/O (Input 64 points) (X20 to X5F)
  • Page 65 5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A POINT Some CPU modules may not accept the devices used in the program example in this chapter. For the setting ranges of the devices, refer to the user's manual of the CPU module used. For the A1SCPU, for example, devices X100, Y100 and later are unusable.

  • Page 66: Program Example For Use Of The Qcpu (Q Mode)

    5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A 5.2.2 Program Example for Use of the QCPU (Q mode) The program examples in this section are created under the following conditions. GX Developer is used to set the network and automatic refresh parameters. Using the remote device station initialization procedure registration function facilitates initial settings.
  • Page 67 5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A (2) Initial setting by remote device station initialization procedure registration (a) Setting the target station number Set the station number to which initial setting will be made. Set the target station number to "1". (b) Setting the procedure registration When the initial data processing request flag (RX18) turns on and the remote device station initialization procedure registration (SB0D) is set, the following data are registered to the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN.
  • Page 68 5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A (3) Program example Checking of AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN status Reads data link status. AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN data link normal AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN data link abnormal Turns off initialization Initialization procedure registration procedure registration directive. Turns on initialization procedure registration directive. Changing of initial settings Initial setting change Analog output enable/ disable setting (RWw8)

  • Page 69: Program Example For Use Of The Qnacpu

    5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A 5.2.3 Program Example for Use of the QnACPU GX Developer is used to set the network and automatic refresh parameters. (1) Parameter setting (a) Network parameter setting (b) Automatic refresh parameter setting POINT When the QnACPU is used, using "Y" as the remote output (RY) refresh device of the automatic refresh parameter may not hold the analog value even for the HOLD setting.
  • Page 70 5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A (2) Program example Checking of AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN status Reads data link status. AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN data link normal AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN data link abnormal Initial settings Analog output enable/ disable setting (RWw8) CH.1 to CH.4 output range setting (RWw9) HOLD/CLEAR setting (RWwB) Turns on initial data processing completion flag (RY18).

  • Page 71: Program Example For Use Of The Acpu/Qcpu (A Mode) (Dedicated Instructions)

    5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A 5.2.4 Program Example for Use of the ACPU/QCPU (A mode) (dedicated instructions) A sequence program is used to set the network and automatic refresh parameters. (1) Program example Setting of network parameters using RLPA dedicated instruction Synchronization mode invalid Number of connected modules:1...
  • Page 72 5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A Sets SB starting number. Sets "B". Sets B0. Sets 512 points. Sets SW starting number. Sets "W". Sets W0. Sets 256 points. Dedicated instruction (RRPA) Starting I/O number of master module Parameter storage starting device Checking of AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN status Reads data link status.
  • Page 73 5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A Setting of digital values CH.1 digital value setting (RWw0) : 500 Digital value setting CH.2 digital value setting (RWw1) : 1000 Analog output enable/disable specification Turns on CH.1 analog output enable/disable flag (RY00). Analog output enable Turns on CH.2 analog output enable/disable flag (RY01).

  • Page 74: Program Example For Use Of The Acpu/Qcpu (A Mode) (From/To Instructions)

    5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A 5.2.5 Program Example for Use of the ACPU/QCPU (A mode) (FROM/TO instructions) A sequence program is used to set the network parameters. (1) Program example Network parameter settings Number of connected modules: 1 Number of retries: 3 Number of automatic return modules: 1 Writes to master station...
  • Page 75 5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A Initial settings Analog output enable/ disable setting (RWw8) CH.1 to CH.4 output range setting (RWw9) Writes to master station HOLD/CLEAR setting (RWwB) Writes to master station Turns on initial data processing completion flag (RY18). Turns on initial data setting request flag (RY19).

  • Page 76: When Remote Net Ver. 2 Mode Is Used

    5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A 5.3 When Remote Net Ver. 2 Mode Is Used 5.3.1 Conditions of program examples The program examples in this section are created under the following conditions. (1) System configuration AJ65VBTCU-68ADV (Station number 1) AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN (Station number 4) Ver.
  • Page 77 5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A [Remote registers (RWw, RWr)] Remote device station (Station number 1) Remote device station (Station number 4) PLC CPU AJ65VBTCU-68ADV AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN For write W1000 RWw0 (A/D conversion enable/prohibit specification) W1001 RWw1 (CH. 1 to CH. 4 input range setting) W1002 RWw2 (CH.
  • Page 78 5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A (3) Initial settings Remote Device Station Setting Item Settings A/D conversion enable/prohibit A/D conversion enable channel: specification (RWw0) Channel 1, 2 CH. 1 to CH. 4 input range Channel 1: 0 to 5V setting (RWw1) Channel 2: User range setting 1 AJ65VBTCU-68ADV Channel 1: Sampling processing Average processing specification...

  • Page 79: Setting Of Parameters And Initialization Procedure Registration

    5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A 5.3.2 Setting of parameters and initialization procedure registration The network parameters and automatic refresh parameters are set using GX Developer. Use of the remote device station initialization procedure registration function makes initial setting easy. (1) Parameter setting (a) Network parameter setting (b) Automatic refresh parameter setting POINT...
  • Page 80 5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A (2) Initial setting by remote device station initialization procedure registration function (a) Setting of target station numbers Set the station numbers to which initial setting will be made. Set the target station numbers to "1" and "4". (b) Selection of procedure registration (part 1) Make setting for the AJ65VBTCU-68ADV.
  • Page 81 5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A (e) Selection of procedure registration (part 2) Make setting for the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN. Click Procedure registration of target station number "4". Setting of procedure registration (part 2) Set the conditions and execution for the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN. When the initial data processing request flag (RX18) turns ON and Remote device station initialization procedure registration (SB0D) is set, the following data are registered to the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN.

  • Page 82: Program Example

    5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A 5.3.3 Program example Confirmation of AJ65VBTCU-68ADV, AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN status AJ65VBTCU-68ADV AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN Data link normal AJ65VBTCU-68ADV Data link abnormal AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN Data link abnormal Initialization procedure registration Turns OFF the initialization procedure registration command. Turns ON the initialization procedure registration command.
  • Page 83 5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN Change of initial setting Initial setting change AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN Analog output enable/ prohibit setting (RWw8) CH. 1 to CH. 4 output range setting (RWw9) Turns ON the initial data setting request flag (RY19). Turns OFF the initial data setting request flag (RY19).

  • Page 84: When Remote Net Additional Mode Is Used

    5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A 5.4 When Remote Net Additional Mode Is Used 5.4.1 Conditions of program examples The program examples in this section are created under the following conditions. (1) System configuration AJ65VBTCU-68ADV (Station number 1) AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN (Station number 4) Ver. 1 remote device station Ver.
  • Page 85 5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A [Remote registers (RWw, RWr)] Remote device station (Station number 1) Remote device station (Station number 4) PLC CPU AJ65VBTCU-68ADV AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN Ver. 1 compatible For write W100 RWw0 (A/D conversion enable/prohibit specification) W101 RWw1 (CH. 1 to CH. 4 input range setting) W102 RWw2 (CH.
  • Page 86 5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A (3) Initial settings Remote Device Station Setting Item Settings A/D conversion enable/prohibit A/D conversion enable channel: specification (RWw0) Channel 1, 2 Channel 1: 0 to 5V CH. 1 to CH. 4 input range setting (RWw1) Channel 2: User range setting 1 Channel 1: Sampling AJ65VBTCU-68ADV processing...

  • Page 87: Setting Of Parameters And Initialization Procedure Registration

    5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A 5.4.2 Setting of parameters and initialization procedure registration The network parameters and automatic refresh parameters are set using GX Developer. Use of the remote device station initialization procedure registration function makes initial setting easy. (1) Parameter setting (a) Network parameter setting (b) Automatic refresh parameter setting POINT...
  • Page 88 5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A (2) Initial setting by remote device station initialization procedure registration function (a) Setting of target station numbers Set the station numbers to which initial setting will be made. Set the target station numbers to "1" and "4". (b) Selection of procedure registration (part 1) Make setting for the AJ65VBTCU-68ADV.
  • Page 89 5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A (e) Selection of procedure registration (part 2) Make setting for the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN. Click Procedure registration of target station number "4". Setting of procedure registration (part 2) Set the conditions and execution for the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN. When the initial data processing request flag (RX18) turns ON and Remote device station initialization procedure registration (SB0D) is set, the following data are registered to the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN.

  • Page 90: Program Example

    5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A 5.4.3 Program example Confirmation of AJ65VBTCU-68ADV, AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN status AJ65VBTCU-68ADV AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN Data link normal AJ65VBTCU-68ADV Data link abnormal AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN Data link abnormal Initialization procedure registration Turns OFF the initialization procedure registration command. Turns ON the initialization procedure registration command.
  • Page 91 5 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-A AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN Change of initial setting AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN Initial setting change Analog output enable/ prohibit setting (RWw8) CH. 1 to CH. 4 output range setting (RWw9) Turns ON the initial data setting request flag (RY19). Turns OFF the initial data setting request flag (RY19).

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting

    6 TROUBLESHOOTING MELSEC-A 6 TROUBLESHOOTING The details of the errors which may occur when using the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN and troubleshooting are described. 6.1 Error Code List When the data is written from the PLC CPU to the master module, and an error occurs (AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN "RUN"...

  • Page 93: Using The Led Indications To Check Errors

    6 TROUBLESHOOTING MELSEC-A 6.2 Using the LED Indications to Check Errors This section explains how to check errors using the LED indications of the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN. Refer to the PLC CPU and master module user's manual for issues regarding the PLC CPU and master module.
  • Page 94 AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN again. If the "RUN" LED is not lit after power is switched on again, the possible cause is a hardware fault. Contact your nearest Mitsubishi representative. (4) When the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN "L RUN" LED is off Communications are broken. For details, refer to troubleshooting in the user's manual of the master module used.

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting For The Case Where The "Err." Led Of The Master Station Flickers

    6 TROUBLESHOOTING MELSEC-A 6.3 Troubleshooting for the Case where the "ERR." LED of the Master Station Flickers The "ERR"LED on the master station is flashing Do the parameter setting and the installed system configuration match properly? Revise the parameter settings or installed system configuration Are the master station link special registers...
  • Page 96 6 TROUBLESHOOTING MELSEC-A Is the "L RUN" LED lit? Are the station number setting switches properly (not overlapping with other stations)? Set the station number setting switches properly Turn on the power again Is the transmission speed setting correct? Set the correct transmission speed Turn on the power again Is the communication cable wired properlly...

  • Page 97: Appendix

    APPENDIX MELSEC-A APPENDIX Appendix 1 Comparison, Differences and Compatibility between New and Conventional Models (1) Comparison between AJ65VBTCU-68DAV and AJ65VBTCU- 68DAVN The following table indicates the comparison between the AJ65VBTCU-68DAV and AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN. Comparison between AJ65VBTCU-68DAV and AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN Item AJ65VBTCU-68DAV AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN •...
  • Page 98 APPENDIX MELSEC-A (2) Differences between AJ65VBTCU-68DAV and AJ65VBTCU- 68DAVN The AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN can be handled according to the system. (Refer to Section 4.4 for details.) For the AJ65VBTCU-68DAV, the number of stations occupied by the module was 3 stations. For the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN, the number of stations occupied by the module can be handled as 1 station by setting the mode select switch of the module to the ver.

  • Page 99: Appendix 2 External Dimension Diagram

    APPENDIX MELSEC-A Appendix 2 External dimension diagram The outline dimension drawing of the AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN is shown below. 3.5 (0.14) 31 (1.22)* 67 (2.64) 41 (1.61) 16.5 (0.65) J65VBTCU-68DAVN PO W ER L RUN DOWN L ERR TEST O FFS ET GAIN MODE * :This section should be 14.5mm (0.57inch) when an online...

  • Page 100: Index

    INDEX Absolute maximum output ......3-2 Gain value ............3-3 Accuracy............ 3-2,3-5 General specification ........3-1 Allocation of the remote register ....3-14 Analog output ..........3-2 Analog output enable/disable flag ....3-13 HOLD/CLEAR setting ........3-17 Analog output enable/disable setting ... 3-16 Analog output status combination list.....
  • Page 101 Program example for use of the ACPU/QCPU (A mode)(FROM/TO instructions)....5-12 Program example for use of the QCPU(Q mode) (when remote net ver. 1 mode is used)..5-4 Program example for use of the QnACPU..5-7 Programming procedure ......... 5-1 Remote device station....
  • Page 102 6. Failure caused by reasons unpredictable by scientific technology standards at time of shipment from Mitsubishi. 7. Any other failure found not to be the responsibility of Mitsubishi or that admitted not to be so by the user. 2. Onerous repair term after discontinuation of production (1) Mitsubishi shall accept onerous product repairs for seven (7) years after production of the product is discontinued.
  • Page 104 Digital-Analog Converter Module Type AJ65VBTCU-68DAVN User s Manual AJ65V-68DAN-U-SY-E MODEL MODEL 13JR66 CODE SH(NA)-080402E-D(0612)MEE 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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