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Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC Q Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 Channel Isolated Digital-Analog Converter Module User's Manual -Q62DA-FG -GX Configurator-DA (SW2D5C-QDAU-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 contained in the user's manual of the CPU module to use. Using this programmable controller in an environment outside the range of the general specifications may cause electric shock, fire, malfunction, and damage to or deterioration of the product.
  • Page 5 CAUTION  Be careful not to let foreign matter such as sawdust or wire chips get inside the module. They may cause fires, failure or malfunction.  A protective film is attached to the top of the module to prevent foreign matter, such as wire chips, from entering the module during wiring.
  • Page 6 [Disposal Precautions] CAUTION  When disposing of this product, treat it as industrial waste. A - 4 A - 4...

  • 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

    REVISIONS The manual number is given on the bottom left of the back cover. Print Date Manual Number Revision May, 2002 SH (NA)-080281E-A First printing Feb., 2003 SH (NA)-080281E-B Correction Safety precautions, Section 2.1, 3.2.2, 3.4.1, 3.4.19, 5.1, 5.2.2, 5.6.3, 7.3.3, 7.3.4, 7.3.5, 7.3.6, 7.4, Appendix 1.2, Appendix 1.3 May, 2003 SH (NA)-080281E-C Correction Section 2.2, 3.4.1, 3.4.18, 3.4.19, 4.5, 4.6, 5.3.1...
  • Page 9 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 10: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC-Q series programmable controllers. Before using the product, please read this manual carefully to develop full familiarity with the functions and performance of the Q series programmable controllers to ensure correct use.
  • Page 11 3.4.7 Offset/gain setting mode Offset/gain specification (buffer memory address 22, 23: Un\G22, Un\G23) ..........................3-30 3.4.8 Offset/gain adjustment value specification (buffer memory address 24: Un\G24) ......3-31 3.4.9 Offset/gain range specification (buffer memory address 25: Un\G25) ..........3-31 3.4.10 Output monitor value (buffer memory address 38, 39: Un\G38, Un\G39) ........3-32 3.4.11 Rate control enable/disable setting (buffer memory address 46: Un\G46) ........
  • Page 12 5.8.1 Outline ............................... 5-28 5.8.2 Paste an FB to a Sequence Program ....................5-30 5.8.3 Convert (Compile) a Sequence Program ..................5-31 6 PROGRAMMING 6- 1 to 6-13 6.1 Programming Procedure .......................... 6- 1 6.2 For Use in Normal System Configuration....................6- 2 6.2.1 Program example using the utility package ..................
  • Page 13 MEMO A - 11 A - 11...

  • Page 14: About Manuals

    ABOUT MANUALS The following manuals are also related to this product. If necessary, order them by quoting the details in the tables below. Related Manuals Manual Number Manual Name (Model Code) GX Developer Version 8 Operating Manual SH-080373E Describes the methods of using GX Developer to create a program and print out, monitor, and debug (13JU41) the program.

  • Page 15: About The Generic Terms And Abbreviations

    ABOUT THE GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS Unless otherwise specified, this manual uses the following generic terms and abbreviations. Abbreviation/general terms Description of the abbreviation/general terms DOS/V personal computer IBM PC/AT or compatible computer with DOS/V. GX Developer Product name of the software package for the MELSEC programmable controllers. GX Works2 Generic term for digital-analog conversion module setting and monitor tool GX GX Configurator-DA...

  • Page 16: Product Structure

    PRODUCT STRUCTURE The product structure of this product is given in the table below. Manual Name Product name Quantity Q62DA-FG Q62DA-FG Model Channel Isolated Digital-Analog Converter module GX Configurator-DA Version 2(1-license product) SW2D5C-QDAU-E (CD-ROM) GX Configurator-DA Version 2(Multiple-license product) (CD- SW2D5C-QDAU-EA ROM) A - 14...
  • Page 17 MEMO A - 15 A - 15...

  • Page 18: Overview

    1 OVERVIEW MELSEC-Q 1 OVERVIEW This User's Manual describes the specifications, handling and programming methods for the Q62DA-FG type channel isolated digital-analog converter module (hereinafter referred to as the Q62DA-FG) which are used in conjunction with MELSEC-Q series CPU module (hereinafter referred to as the programmable controller CPU). 1.1 Features (1) Channel isolated The module is isolated between the channels and between the external supply...
  • Page 19 1 OVERVIEW MELSEC-Q (9) Online module change Further, the specifications can be handed down to the new Q62DA-FG by the followings: • Succession of offset/gain settings to the new Q62DA-FG replaced by Online module change. • Transfer of offset/gain setting values to the other Q62DA-FG mounted on the other slots.

  • Page 20: System Configuration

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSEC-Q 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION This chapter explains the system configuration of the Q62DA-FG. 2.1 Applicable Systems This section describes the applicable systems. Applicable modules and base units, and No. of modules When mounted with a CPU module For the applicable modules, the number of modules, and base units applicable to the Q62DA-FG, refer to the user’s manual for the CPU module used.
  • Page 21 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSEC-Q (3) Support of Online module change The function version of the Q62DA-FG has been "C" from the first release, supporting Online module change. For details, refer to CHAPTER 7. Supported software packages Relation between the system containing the Q62DA-FG and software package is shown in the following table.
  • Page 22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSEC-Q POINT Function versions A and B are not available for the Q62DA-FG. Function version C indicates that the module supports the multiple CPU configuration and Online module change. Depending on the version of GX Configurator-DA, CPU modules and functions of the Q62DA-FG differ.

  • Page 23: Precautions On System Configuration

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSEC-Q 2.2 Precautions on System Configuration (1) Using the Q62DA-FG with Redundant CPU Dedicated instruction The dedicated instruction cannot be used. GX Configurator-DA GX Configurator-DA cannot be used when accessing the Redundant CPU via an intelligent function module on an extension base unit from GX Developer.
  • Page 24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSEC-Q Checking on the front of the module The serial number and function version on the rating plate is shown on the front (at the bottom) of the module. Checking on the System monitor dialog box (Product Information List) To display the system monitor, select [Diagnostics] - [System monitor] and click the Product Information List...
  • Page 25 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSEC-Q POINT The serial number displayed on the Product information list dialog box of GX Developer may differ from that on the rating plate and on the front of the module. • The serial number on the rating plate and front part of the module indicates the management information of the product.
  • Page 26 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MELSEC-Q MEMO 2 - 7 2 - 7...

  • Page 27: Specifications

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 Performance Specifications 3.1.1 Performance specifications list Table 3.1 Performance specifications list Type Q62DA-FG Item Number of analog outputs 2 points (2 channels) Digital input 16-bit signed binary (-12288 to 12287, -16384 to 16383) Voltage -12 to 12VDC (External load resistance: 1k to 1M Analog output 0 to 20mADC (External load resistance: 0 to 600...

  • Page 28: I/O Conversion Characteristics

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q Type Q62DA-FG Item 24VDC, +20%, -15% Ripple, spike within 500 mV p-p External supply power Inrush current: 5.2A, within 300 0.3A Internal current consumption 0.37A (5 VDC) Weight 0.20kg 1 Accuracy of offset/gain setting at ambient temperature The Q62DA-FG needs to be powered on 30 minutes prior to operation for compliance to the specification (accuracy).
  • Page 29 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q Voltage output characteristic Figure 3.1 shows a graph of the voltage output characteristic. 1) 1 to 5V 2) 0 to 5V 12000 12287 12000 12287 Digital input value Digital input value 3) -10 to 10V 4) 1 to 5V (Extended mode) -16384 -16000 16000 16383 -3000...
  • Page 30 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q POINT Set within the digital input range and analog output range for each output range. If these ranges are exceeded, the maximum resolution and accuracy may not fall within the performance specifications. (Avoid using the dotted line area shown in Figures 3.1.) Set the offset/gain values for the user range setting2 within a range in...
  • Page 31 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q Current output characteristic Figure 3.2 shows a graph of the current output characteristic. 1) 4 to 20mA 2) 0 to 20mA 12000 12287 12000 12287 Digital input value Digital input value 3) 4 to 20mA (Extended mode) -3000 12000 13500 13787...

  • Page 32: Accuracy

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.1.3 Accuracy The reference accuracy is the accuracy at the ambient temperature for offset/gain setting. The temperature coefficient is the accuracy per temperature variation of 1°C. The reference accuracy is the accuracy relative to the maximum value of the analog output value.

  • Page 33: Function List

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.2 Function List Table 3.2 shows the function of the Q62DA-FG. Table 3.2 Function list Item Function Reference section • Specifies whether to enable or disable the D/A conversion for each channel. D/A conversion Section 3.4.2 enable/disable function •...

  • Page 34: Analog Output Hold/Clear Function

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.2.1 Analog output HOLD/CLEAR function For the case where the programmable controller CPU is placed in STOP or in a stop error status, whether to hold (HOLD) or clear (CLEAR) the analog output value can be set. Set the HOLD/CLEAR in "Switch 3"...
  • Page 35 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q POINT The following conditions should be satisfied when the analog output HOLD/CLEAR function is used on a MELSECNET/H remote I/O station. • The master module of function version D or later and the remote I/O module of function version D or later are required.

  • Page 36: Analog Output Test During Programmable Controller Cpu Stop

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.2.2 Analog output test during programmable controller CPU STOP During the programmable controller CPU STOP, an analog output test as shown in Table 3.4 can be performed. The analog output test performs the following operations in GX Developer device testing or GX Configurator-DA selection testing described in Section 5.6.1.

  • Page 37: Output Monitor Function

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.2.3 Output monitor function To check the actually output analog value, the analog output value is converted into a digital value within the Q62DA-FG and the result is stored at the buffer memory address 38, 39 (Un\G38, Un\G39) as CH Output monitor value.

  • Page 38: Warning Output Function

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.2.4 Warning output function When the digital value stored in the buffer memory is greater than the warning output upper limit value or less than the warning output lower limit value, a warning is informed by Warning output flag (buffer memory address 48: Un\G48), Warning output signal (XE), and the ALM LED lighting.

  • Page 39: Rate Control Function

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.2.5 Rate control function The increase and decrease in analog output values per conversion cycle (10ms) can be limited to prevent rapid changes of the values. For the rate control function, whether to enable or disable the rate control can be set for each channel by using Rate control enable/disable setting (buffer memory address 46: Un\G46).

  • Page 40: Disconnection Detection Function

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.2.6 Disconnection detection function When the Q62DA-FG, whose output range is set to either 4 to 20mA, 4 to 20mA (Extended mode), or user range setting 1, detects disconnection at output monitor value of 1mA (with an accuracy of 1.0%) or lower, the module notifies the disconnection with Disconnection detection flag (buffer memory address 49: Un\G49), Disconnection detection signal (XD), and by flashing of the ALM LED.
  • Page 41 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q Disconnection detection mode can be selected from the followings only when the output range is set to 4 to 20mA (extended mode). The default is "fixed". Fixed The Q62DA-FG detects disconnection at output monitor value of 1mA (with an accuracy of 1.0%) or lower.
  • Page 42 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q Auto setting As shown from 1) to 3), the Q62DA-FG automatically changes the disconnection detection values according to the expectable analog output values. Analog output Half an analog output value. Disconnection detection value Output monitor value (mA) Digital value 0.5mA 12000...
  • Page 43 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q POINT Even if the sensor has been connected properly, the Q62DA-FG detects the disconnection at its output monitor value is lower than 1mA or lower when either of the following ranges is set to the module. • 4 to 20mA (Extended mode) with the disconnection detection mode set to "fixed", •...
  • Page 44 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q (d) Program examples of using disconnection detection mode System configuration The system configuration is the same as shown in "For Use in Normal System Configuration". (Refer to Section 6.2 (1)) Initial settings • Disconnection detection enabled channels: CH1, CH2 •...

  • Page 45: I/O Signals For The Programmable Controller Cpu

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.3 I/O Signals for the Programmable Controller CPU 3.3.1 List of I/O signals Table 3.5 shows a list of the I/O signals for the Q62DA-FG. Note that I/O numbers (X/Y) shown in this chapter and thereafter are the values when the start I/O number for the Q62DA-FG is set to 0.

  • Page 46: Details Of I/O Signals

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.3.2 Details of I/O signals I/O signals for the Q62DA-FG are explained in detail below. Input signals Device No. Signal name Description (1) When the programmable controller CPU is powered on or reset, this signal turns on once the preparation for D/A conversion has been completed, and D/A conversion processing is then performed.
  • Page 47 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q Device No. Signal name Description [In offset/gain setting mode] (1) This is used as an interlock condition for setting User range writing request (YA) to on/off when registering the value after adjustment of the offset/gain settings have been completed.
  • Page 48 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q Device No. Signal name Description (1) This is used as an interlock condition for setting Set value change request (YC) to on/off when adjusting the offset/gain settings. (2) Refer to Section 4.6 regarding the offset and gain settings. Performed by the Q62DA-FG Set value change Performed by the sequence program...
  • Page 49 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q Output signals Device No. Signal name Description (1) Specifies whether to output the D/A converted value or offset value for each channel. Output Y1 to Y2 on: D/A converted value off: Offset value enable/disable flag (2) The D/A conversion speed is constant regardless of whether the output enable/disable flag is on or off.
  • Page 50 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q POINT When User range writing request (YA) is turned on with D/A conversion enabled in the normal mode, the Q62DA-FG restores the user range. Offset/gain setting mode flag (XA) User range write request (YA) Restoration processing During Restoration completed restoration Conversion enable/disable...

  • Page 51: Buffer Memory

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4 Buffer Memory 3.4.1 Buffer memory assignment Table 3.6 indicates the buffer memory assignment of the Q62DA-FG. 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. Table 3.6 Buffer memory assignment (1/3) Address Read/write...
  • Page 52 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q Table 3.6 Buffer memory assignment (2/3) Address Read/write Reference Description Default Hexadecimal Decimal section Section Warning output flag 3.4.13 Section Disconnection detection flag 3.4.14 System area — — — CH1 Increase digital limit value 32000 CH1 Decrease digital limit value 32000 Section 3.4.15...
  • Page 53 3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q Table 3.6 Buffer memory assignment (3/3) Address Read/write Reference Description Default Hexadecimal Decimal section CH2 Industrial shipment settings gain value (used for D/A) CH1 Industrial shipment settings offset value (used for monitor output) CH1 Industrial shipment settings gain value (used for monitor output) CH2 Industrial shipment settings offset value (used for monitor output)

  • Page 54: D/A Conversion Enable/Disable Setting (Buffer Memory Address 0: Un\G0)

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.2 D/A conversion enable/disable setting (buffer memory address 0: Un\G0) Set whether D/A conversion is enabled or disabled for each channel. To validate a value set to D/A conversion enable/disable setting, turn on and off Operating condition setting request (Y9). (Refer to Section 3.3.2.) By default, all channels are set to D/A conversion disabled.

  • Page 55: Set Value Check Code (Buffer Memory Address 11, 12: Un\G11, Un\G12)

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.4 Set value check code (buffer memory address 11, 12: Un\G11, Un\G12) This area stores the result of checking whether a digital value that was set is within or outside the valid range. When a digital value outside the valid range (refer to Table 3.7) is written, one of the check codes listed in Table 3.8 is stored.

  • Page 56: Setting Range (Buffer Memory Address 20: Un\G20)

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.6 Setting range (buffer memory address 20: Un\G20) This area is used to confirm the setting range of the Q62DA-FG. b12 b11 Un\G20 (setting range CH1, CH2) b8 to b15 information is fixed at 0. Output range Setting value 4 to 20 mA 0 to 20 mA...

  • Page 57: Offset/Gain Adjustment Value Specification (Buffer Memory Address 24: Un\G24)

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.8 Offset/gain adjustment value specification (buffer memory address 24: Un\G24) This area is used to set the amount of adjustment for analog output values in the offset/gain setting mode. Turning Set value change request (YC) from off to on increments or decrements the analog output value by the adjustment value.

  • Page 58: Output Monitor Value (Buffer Memory Address 38, 39: Un\G38, Un\G39)

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.10 Output monitor value (buffer memory address 38, 39: Un\G38, Un\G39) The analog value being output is always reconverted into a digital value within the Q62DA-FG and the result is stored. (Refer to Section 3.2.3.) Output range setting Output monitor value 0 to 20 mA 4 to 20 mA...

  • Page 59: Disconnection Detection/Warning Output Setting (Buffer Memory Address 47: Un\G47)

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.12 Disconnection detection/Warning output setting (buffer memory address 47: Un\G47) Set whether to enable or disable the disconnection detection and warning output on each channel. (Refer to Section 3.2.4 and Section 3.2.6.) To validate a value set to Disconnection detection/Warning output setting, turn on and off Operating condition setting request (Y9).

  • Page 60: Disconnection Detection Flag (Buffer Memory Address 49: Un\G49)

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.14 Disconnection detection flag (buffer memory address 49: Un\G49) If the disconnection occurs in the output range of either 4 to 20mA, 4 to 20mA (Extended mode), or when the user range setting 1 is set to the channel, the bit corresponding to each channel turns to "1".

  • Page 61: Disconnection Detection Operation Flag (Buffer Memory Address 139: Un\G139)

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.17 Disconnection detection operation flag (buffer memory address 139: Un\G139) When the disconnection detection function is operated, "1" is stored to the bit of the corresponding channel in this area. In the following cases, "0" is stored to the bit of the corresponding channel. •...

  • Page 62: Disconnection Detection Mode Setting (Buffer Memory Address 141: Un\G141)

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.19 Disconnection detection mode setting (buffer memory address 141: Un\G141) The disconnection detection mode is set by channels. b12 b11 U n\G 141 b8 to b15 information is fixed at 0. Disconnection Descriptions Set value detection mode When the analog output value is lower than 1mA, the Fixed disconnection is detected.

  • Page 63: Mode Switching Setting (Buffer Memory Address 158, 159: Un\G158, Un\G159)

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.21 Mode switching setting (buffer memory address 158, 159: Un\G158, Un\G159) Set the values of the mode to which you want to switch. After setting the values, turning Operating condition setting request (Y9) from off to on switches to that mode. When Mode switching is performed, this area is cleared to zero and Operating condition setting completed flag (X9) turns off.

  • Page 64: Industrial Shipment Settings Offset/Gain Value And User Range Settings Offset/Gain Value (Buffer Memory Address 202 To 217: Un\G202 To Un\G217)

    3 SPECIFICATIONS MELSEC-Q 3.4.23 Industrial shipment settings offset/gain value and User range settings offset/gain value (buffer memory address 202 to 217: Un\G202 to Un\G217) Areas used to restore the user range settings offset/gain values when online module change is made. Refer to Chapter 7 for details of online module change.

  • Page 65: Setup And Procedures Before Operation

    SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q 4 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION 4.1 Handling Precautions Do not drop the module case or subject it to heavy impact. Do not remove the PCB of the module from its case. Doing so may cause the module to fail.
  • Page 66 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q 4.2 Setup and Procedures before Operation Start Module mounting Mount the Q62DA-FG in the specified slot. Wiring Wire external devices to the Q62DA-FG. Intelligent functional module switch settings Perform settings using GX Developer (Refer to Section 4.5). Use the industrial shipment setting output range.

  • Page 67: Part Identification Nomenclature

    SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q 4.3 Part Identification Nomenclature The name of each part in the Q62DA-FG is listed below. Number Name Description Displays the operating status of the Q62DA-FG. : Normal operation Flashing : During offset/gain setting mode RUN LED : 5V power supply interrupted, watch dog timer error, 5V power switched off, watchdog timer error occurred, or Online module...
  • Page 68 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q POINT When two or more errors have occurred, the latest error found by the Q62DA-FG is displayed on the LED. Terminal number Signal name COM1 Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant COM2 Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant 4 - 4 4 - 4...

  • Page 69: Wiring

    SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q 4.4 Wiring The wiring precautions and examples of module connection are provided below. 4.4.1 Wiring precautions In order to optimize the functions of the Q62DA-FG and ensure system reliability, external wiring that is protected from noise is required. Please observe the following precautions for external wiring: Use separate cables for the alternating-current control circuit and the external output signals and external supply power of the Q62DA-FG in order to avoid AC...

  • Page 70: External Wiring

    SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q 4.4.2 External wiring For voltage output Control valve etc. conversion Amplifier conversion 24VDC Filter 1 Use a twisted two core shielded wire for the power wire. 2 If there is noise or ripples in the external wiring, connect a 0.1 to 0.47 F25V capacitor between the V+ terminal and COM terminal.

  • Page 71: Switch Setting For Intelligent Function Module

    SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q 4.5 Switch Setting for Intelligent Function Module The settings for the intelligent function module are performed using the I/O assignment settings of GX Developer. Setting item The intelligent function module switches consist of switches 1 to 5 and are set using 16 bit data.
  • Page 72 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q Operating procedure Start the settings with GX Developer I/O assignment setting dialog box. I/O assignment setting screen Set the following for the slot in which the D/A converter module is mounted. The type setting is required; set other items as needed. Type : Select "intelli."...
  • Page 73 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q Switch setting for intelligent function module dialog box Click on [Switch setting] on the I/O assignment setting dialog box to display the dialog box shown at the under, then set switches 1 to 5. The switches can easily be set if values are entered in hexadecimal.

  • Page 74: Offset/Gain Settings

    SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q 4.6 Offset/Gain Settings When the user range setting is used, perform the offset and gain settings according to the following procedure. 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.
  • Page 75 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q POINT Perform the offset/gain settings in the range that satisfies the conditions specified in Section 3.1.2, (1) and (2). When the setting exceeds this range, the maximum resolution or total accuracy may not be within the range indicated in the performance specification.
  • Page 76 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q Program examples The program in the dotted area of (a) is common to (a), (b) and (c). In this example, the I/O signals for the Q62DA-FG are X/Y0 to X/YF. • Channel selection .................. M0 •...
  • Page 77 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q When switching the mode using the dedicated instruction (G(P).OFFGAN) The following sample program switches to the offset/gain setting mode with the dedicated instruction (G(P).OFFGAN), changes the channel where offset/gain setting will be made, adjusts the offset/gain values, and writes the offset/gain values to the Q62DA-FG.
  • Page 78 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q When switching the mode using the setting of Mode switching setting (buffer memory address 158, 159: Un\G158, Un\G159) and Operating condition setting request (Y9) 4 - 14 4 - 14...
  • Page 79 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION MELSEC-Q POINT When running this program together with the normal-mode D/A conversion program (shown in Section 6.2.2), use *1 of this program as the initial setting program. When using functions of the Q62DA-FG with the D/A conversion program in the normal mode, add the respective initial setting items to the functions to be used to *2 in this program.

  • Page 80: Utility Package (Gx Configurator-Da)

    UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q 5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) 5.1 Utility Package Functions Table 5.1 shows an overview of the utility package functions. Table 5.1 Utility package (GX Configurator-DA) function list Item Description Reference section (1) Set the following items that require initial setting. •...

  • Page 81: Installing And Uninstalling The Utility Package

    UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) 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-DA. For safety Since GX Configurator-DA is add-in software for GX Developer, read "Safety Precautions"...
  • Page 82 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q Number of parameters that can be set in GX Configurator-DA When multiple intelligent function modules are mounted, the number of parameter setting must not exceed the following limit. Maximum number of parameter settings When intelligent function modules are installed to: Initial setting Auto refresh setting Q00J/Q00/Q01CPU...

  • Page 83: Operating Environment

    UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q 5.2.2 Operating environment This section describes the operating environment of the personal computer that runs GX Configurator-DA. Item Description Installation (add-in) target GX Developer Version 4 (English version) or later Personal computer Personal computer running one of the following operating systems. Refer to the next page "Operating system and performance required for a personal computer".
  • Page 84 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q Operating system and performance required for a personal computer Performance required for a personal computer Operating system Memory Windows Pentium 133MHz or more 32MB or more Windows Pentium 133MHz or more 32MB or more Windows Pentium 150MHz or more 32MB or more...

  • Page 85: Utility Package Operation

    UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q 5.3 Utility Package Operation 5.3.1 Common utility package operations 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. Closes the window.
  • Page 86 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q Data created with the utility package The following data or files that are created with the utility package can be also handled in GX Developer. Figure 5.1 shows respective data or files are handled in which operation. Intelligent function module parameter This represents the data created in Auto refresh setting, and they are stored in an intelligent function module parameter file in a project created by GX...
  • Page 87 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q Text files A text file can be created by clicking the Make text file button on the initial setting, Auto refresh setting, or Monitor/Test screen. The text files can be utilized to create user documents. GX Developer/ GX Configurator-DA Disk...

  • Page 88: Operation Overview

    UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q 5.3.2 Operation overview GX Developer screen [Tools] – [Intelligent function utility] – [Start] Screen for selecting a target intelligent function module Refer to Section 5.3.3. Enter "Start I/O No.", and select "Module type" and "Module model name". Initial setting Auto refresh Auto refresh setting screen...
  • Page 89 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q [Online] – [Monitor/Test] <> tab – FB conversion Selecting monitor/test module screen FB conversion screen Refer to Section 5.7. Select a module to be monitored/tested. Monitor/Test Refer to Section 5.6. 5 - 10 5 - 10...

  • Page 90: Starting The Intelligent Function Module Utility

    UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) 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] Display when the <> tab is selected [Explanation of items] Activation of other screens Following screens can be displayed from the intelligent function module utility screen.
  • Page 91 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q POINT The <> tab is displayed when the project which is being edited is a label project. Command buttons Common operations to the <> tab and <> tab Deletes the initial setting and auto refresh setting of the selected Delete module.
  • Page 92 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q POINT Saving intelligent function module parameters in a file Since intelligent function module parameters cannot be saved in a file by the project saving operation of GX Developer, save them on the shown module selection screen for intelligent function module parameter setting. Reading/writing intelligent function module parameters from/to a programmable controller CPU using GX Developer Intelligent function module parameters can be read from and written into...

  • Page 93: Initial Setting

    UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q 5.4 Initial Setting [Purpose] Set the following items in the initial setting parameters. • D/A conversion enable/disable setting • Rate control enable/disable setting • Increase/decrease digital limit values • Disconnection detection setting • Warning output setting •...
  • Page 94 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q POINT Initial settings are stored in an intelligent function module parameter file. After being written to the CPU module, the initial setting is made effective by either (1) or (2). (1) Cycle the RUN/STOP switch of the CPU module: STOP STOP RUN.

  • Page 95: Auto Refresh Setting

    UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q 5.5 Auto Refresh Setting [Purpose] Configure the Q62DA-FG buffer memory for automatic refresh. [Operating procedure] "Start I/O No. " "Module type" "Module model name" Auto refresh 1 Enter the start I/O No. in hexadecimal. [Setting screen] [Items] Contents of the screen display Module side Buffer size...
  • Page 96 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q Command button 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 The auto refresh settings are stored in an intelligent function module parameter file.

  • Page 97: Monitor/Test

    UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q 5.6 Monitor/Test 5.6.1 Monitor/test screen [Purpose] Start buffer memory monitoring/testing and I/O signal monitoring/testing, operating condition setting, offset/gain settings (refer to Section 5.6.2), pass data (refer to Section 5.6.4)from this screen. [Operating procedure] Select monitor/test module screen "Start I/O No.
  • Page 98 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q Offset/gain setting Pass data Conversion characteristic 5 - 19 5 - 19...
  • Page 99 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q [Explanation of items] Items Setting item : Displays buffer memory names. Current value : Monitors the present buffer memory values. Setting value : Enter or select values to be written into the buffer memory for test operation.

  • Page 100: Offset/Gain Setting Operation

    UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q 5.6.2 Offset/gain setting operation Perform the offset/gain setting operation in the following sequence. Switch to the offset/gain setting screen Perform the operation in Screen 5.6.1 to display the offset/gain setting screen. At this point, a screen to confirm the transition of the Q62DA-FG’s operation mode (normal mode ->...
  • Page 101 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q Specify the user range setting Specify a user range used for the offset/gain setting of each channel on the combo box. Set up adjustment values Set up an adjustment value of the offset value or gain value. Select "1," "10," "100,"...

  • Page 102: Confirmation Of Conversion Characteristic

    UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q 5.6.3 Confirmation of Conversion Characteristic [Purpose] The converted value of digital-analog conversion can be confirmed according to the tilt of the graph, based on the offset/gain setting. [Operating procedure] Monitor/test screen Offset/gain setting Conversion characteristic [Setting screen] [Explanation of items] Items...
  • Page 103 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q Analog/Digital conversion: Select a conversion type shown below for confirming the correspondence between an analog value and a digital value caused by the conversion characteristic.  Digital Analog  Analog Digital Analog value: Enter an analog value to be converted to a digital value ...

  • Page 104: Pass Data

    UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q 5.6.4 Pass data Perform operation in the following sequence to save/restore the user range. (1) Switch to the pass data screen Perform the operation in Section 5.6.1 to display the Pass data screen. (2) User range saving Set the user range to be used in the Setting value field of CH Pass data classification setting, and click the...
  • Page 105 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q User range restoration Set the user range to be used in the Setting value field of CH Pass data classification setting, and click the Execute test button. When the user range setting is completed, the set user range is displayed in the Current value field of CH Pass data classification setting.

  • Page 106: Fb Conversion Of Initial Setting/Auto Refresh Setting

    UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q 5.7 FB Conversion of Initial Setting/Auto Refresh Setting [Purpose] FB is generated automatically from the intelligent function module parameter (initial setting/auto refresh setting). [Operating procedure] Intelligent Function Module Parameter Setting Module Selection Screen <> tab FB conversion [Setting screen] [Explanation of items]...

  • Page 107: Usage Of Fb

    UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q 5.8 Usage of FB This section describes the procedure for using FB with GX Developer. Refer to the "GX Developer Version 8 Operating Manual (Function Block)" for details. 5.8.1 Outline The procedure for creating FB is shown below. (1) Set up the intelligent function module parameter (initial setting/auto refresh setting).
  • Page 108 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q POINT The initial setting/auto refresh setting of the intelligent function module can be performed by each of the following methods. (1) Set intelligent function parameters (Initial setting/Auto refresh setting) and write them to the programmable controller CPU. (2) Create an FB of the intelligent function module parameter (initial setting/auto refresh setting) and paste it to the sequence program.

  • Page 109: Paste An Fb To A Sequence Program

    UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q 5.8.2 Paste an FB to a Sequence Program [Purpose of operation] Paste an FB in order to use it with a sequence program. [Operation procedure] Switch the <> tab into the <> tab on GX Developer, and drag & drop the FB to be used onto the sequence program.

  • Page 110: Convert (Compile) A Sequence Program

    UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA) MELSEC-Q 5.8.3 Convert (Compile) a Sequence Program [Purpose of operation] Convert (compile) the sequence program to which an FB was pasted so that it can be executed. [Operation procedure] Click the [Convert] menu [Convert/Compile] menu of GX Developer. 5 - 31 5 - 31...

  • Page 111: Programming

    PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q 6 PROGRAMMING This chapter describes the programs of the Q62DA-FG. 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.

  • Page 112: For Use In Normal System Configuration

    PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q 6.2 For Use in Normal System Configuration System configuration used in the program explanation System configuration Power supply module X/Y0 X/Y10 X/Y20 X/YF X/Y1F X/Y2F Perform the following intelligent function module switch settings in advance. • Switch 1 0030 (CH1: 4 to 20mA, CH2: 0 to 5V) •...

  • Page 113: Program Example Using The Utility Package

    PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q 6.2.1 Program example using the utility package Operation of utility package Initial settings (Refer to Section 5.4) CH1, CH2 D/A conversion enable/disable setting .."Enable" CH1 Rate control enable/disable setting ...."Enable" CH1 Increase digital limit value ......... "100" CH1 Decrease digital limit value ........
  • Page 114 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q Write of intelligent function module parameters (Refer to Section 5.3.3) Write the intelligent function module parameters to the CPU module. Perform this operation on the parameter setting module selection screen. Program example Write digital values CH1 Digital value setting CH2 Digital value setting Set analog output enable CH1 Output enable...

  • Page 115: Programming Example Without Using The Utility Package

    PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q 6.2.2 Programming example without using the utility package Initial setting D/A conversion enable/disable setting Rate control enable/disable setting CH1 Increase digital limit value CH1 Decrease digital limit value Disconnection detection/warning output setting CH2 Warning output upper limit value setting CH2 Warning output lower limit value setting...

  • Page 116: For Use On Remote I/O Network

    PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q 6.3 For Use on Remote I/O Network System configuration used in the program explanation System configuration Remote master station (Network No.1) Remote I/O station (Station No.1) Power Power supply supply module module X/Y100 X/Y110 X/Y120 X/Y10F X/Y11F X/Y12F Perform the following intelligent function module switch settings in advance.

  • Page 117: Program Example Using The Utility Package

    PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q 6.3.1 Program example using the utility package Operating GX Developer Network parameter setting • Network type : MNET/H (remote master) • Head I/O No. : 0000 • Network No. • Total number of (slave) stations : 1 • Mode : Online •...
  • Page 118 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q Operating the utility package Initial setting (Refer to Section 5.4) CH1, CH2 D/A conversion enable/disable setting .."Enable" CH1 Rate control enable/disable setting ...."Enable" CH1 Increase digital limit value ......... "100" CH1 Decrease digital limit value ........ "30" CH1 Disconnection detection setting......
  • Page 119 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q Programming example Write digital values CH1 Digital value setting CH2 Digital value setting Set analog output enable CH1 Output enable CH2 Output enable Read disconnection detection flag Disconnection detection channel check Processing for CH1 Processing for disconnection detection disconnection detection Disconnection detection clear request (YD) on...

  • Page 120: Program Example Without Using The Utility Package

    PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q 6.3.2 Program example without using the utility package Operation of GX Developer (Network parameter setting) • Network type : MNET/H (remote master) • Head I/O No. : 0000 • Network No. • Total number of (slave) stations • Mode : Online •...
  • Page 121 PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q Programming example Remote I/O station operating status check Master station baton pass status check Master station data link status check Remote I/O station baton pass status check Remote I/O station data link status check Remote I/O station parameter communication status check Master module status check Initial setting...

  • Page 122: Output Enable

    PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q Operating condition setting request (Y9) on Write to buffer memory Operating condition setting request (Y9) off Output monitor value read Write digital values CH1 Digital value setting CH2 Digital value setting Write to buffer memory Set analog output enable CH1 Output enable CH2 Output enable Read disconnection detection flag...

  • Page 123: Warning Output Flag

    PROGRAMMING MELSEC-Q Read warning output flag Warning output flag read Warning output channel check CH2 Warning output Processing for warning output upper limit value processing CH2 Warning output Processing for warning output lower limit value processing Warning output clear request (YE) on Warning output clear request (YE) off...

  • Page 124: Online Module Change

    ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE When performing Online module change, carefully read the following. • QCPU User's Manual (Hardware Design, Maintenance and Inspection) This chapter describes the specifications of Online module change. Online module change is operated by GX Developer. To ensure ease of offset/gain re-setting, there is a user range save/restoration function that is performed by executing the dedicated instruction or read/write from/to buffer memory.

  • Page 125: Online Module Change Conditions

    ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7.1 Online Module Change Conditions The CPU, MELSECNET/H remote I/O module, Q62DA-FG, GX Developer and base unit given below are needed to perform Online module change. (1) CPU The Process CPU or Redundant CPU is required. For precautions for multiple CPU system configuration, refer to the QCPU User's Manual (Multiple CPU System).

  • Page 126: Online Module Change Operations

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

  • Page 127: Online Module Change Procedure

    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- DA has been made or not, and whether the other system exists or not. Range setting Initial setting Other system...
  • Page 128 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" button to enable a module change. If the following error screen appears, click the [OK] button, dismount the module as-is, and mount a new module.
  • Page 129 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q (3) Mounting of new module Mount a new module to the same slot and install the terminal block. 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 130 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q Click the [Close] button to close the System monitor screen. Set a digital value to CH Digital value (buffer memory address 1, 2: Un\G1, Un\G2), and turn on and off Operating condition setting request (Y9). Turn on CH Output enable/disable flag (Y1, Y2) of a channel to be used, and check whether proper conversion has been made or not.

  • Page 131: When Industrial Shipment Setting Is Used And Initial Setting Was Made With Sequence Program

    ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7.3.2 When industrial shipment setting is used and initial setting was made with sequence program (1) Conversion disable Take the following steps to disable the conversion: Set D/A conversion enable/disable setting (buffer memory address 0: Un\G0) to All channel conversion disable (3 Turn Operating condition setting request (Y9) from off to on to stop the conversion.
  • Page 132 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7 - 9 7 - 9...
  • Page 133 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q Click the "Execution" button to enable a module change. If the following error screen appears, click the [OK] button, dismount the module as-is, and mount a new module. After confirming that the "RUN" LED of the module has turned off, remove the terminal block and dismount the module.
  • Page 134 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 stop the "Online module change" mode. Click the [Close] button to close the System monitor screen. 7 - 11 7 - 11...
  • Page 135 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q Enable conversion for a channel to be used by setting D/A conversion enable/disable setting (buffer memory address 0: Un\G0). Set a digital value to CH Digital value (buffer memory address 1, 2: Un\G1, Un\G2) and turn on and off Operating condition setting request (Y9). Turn on CH Output enable/disable flag (Y1, Y2) of a channel to be used, and check whether proper conversion has been made or not.

  • Page 136: When User Range Setting Is Used And Initial Setting Was Made With Gx Configurator-Da (Other System Is Available)

    ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7.3.3 When user range setting is used and initial setting was made with GX Configurator-DA (other system is available) (1) Conversion disable Take the following steps to disable the conversion: Set D/A conversion enable/disable setting (buffer memory address 0: Un\G0) to All channel conversion disable (3 Turn Operating condition setting request (Y9) from off to on to stop the conversion.
  • Page 137 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7 - 14 7 - 14...
  • Page 138 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 Section 7.3.4 (2)(c) and later. After confirming that the "RUN" LED of the module has turned off, remove the terminal block and dismount the module.
  • Page 139 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 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 140 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q Click the [Close] button to close the System monitor screen. Set a digital value to CH Digital value (buffer memory address 1, 2: Un\G1, Un\G2), and turn on and off Operating condition setting request (Y9). Turn on CH Output enable/disable flag (Y1, Y2) of a channel to be used, and check whether proper conversion has been made or not.

  • Page 141: When User Range Setting Is Used And Initial Setting Was Made With Gx Configurator-Da (Other System Is Unavailable)

    ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7.3.4 When user range setting is used and initial setting was made with GX Configurator-DA (other system is unavailable) (1) Conversion disabled On the Operating condition setting screen of GX Configurator-DA, set "Disable" in the Setting value field of CH D/A conversion enable/disable setting, and click the [Execute test] button.
  • Page 142 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q If the saved buffer memory contents are not yet prerecorded, record them in the following procedure. Display the pass data screen of GX Configurator-DA. Select the user range used for Pass data classification setting, and make a pass data read request. (Refer to Section 5.6.3.) Compare the current values of the industrial shipment settings and user range settings offset/gain values with those of the range reference table.
  • Page 143 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 operations described in (2)(c) in this section and later. After confirming that the "RUN"...
  • Page 144 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 stop the "Online module change" mode. Click the [Close] button to close the System monitor screen. On the pass data screen of GX Configurator-DA, set the prerecorded values and perform User range writing request.
  • Page 145 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q On the monitor/test screen of GX Configurator-DA, set a value in the Setting value field of CH Digital value of the used channel, and click the [Execute test] button. Turn on CH Output enable/disable flag (Y1, Y2) of the used channel and check whether proper conversion has been made or not.

  • Page 146: When User Range Setting Is Used And Initial Setting Was Made With Sequence Program (Other System Is Available)

    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 Take the following steps to disable the conversion: Set D/A conversion enable/disable setting (buffer memory address 0: Un\G0) to All channel conversion disable (3 Turn Operating condition setting request (Y9) from off to on to stop the conversion.
  • Page 147 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7 - 24 7 - 24...
  • Page 148 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 Section 7.3.6 (2)(c) and later. After confirming that the "RUN" LED of the module has turned off, remove the terminal block and dismount the module.
  • Page 149 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 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 150 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q Click the [Close] button to close the System monitor screen. Enable conversion for a channel to be used by setting D/A conversion enable/disable setting (buffer memory address 0: Un\G0). Set a digital value to CH Digital value (buffer memory address 1, 2: Un\G1, Un\G2) and turn on and off Operating condition setting request (Y9).
  • Page 151 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q (5) Resumption of control After choosing [Diagnosis] - [Online module change] on GX Developer to display the "Online module change" screen again, click the [Execution] button to resume control. Module ready (X0) turns on. The "Online module change completed" screen appears. 7 - 28 7 - 28...

  • Page 152: When User Range Setting Is Used And Initial Setting Was Made With Sequence Program (Other System Is Unavailable)

    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 Take the following steps to disable the conversion: Set D/A conversion enable/disable setting (buffer memory address 0: Un\G0) to All channel conversion disable (3 Turn Operating condition setting request (Y9) from off to on to stop the conversion.
  • Page 153 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q POINT If the buffer memory values compared with the reference table are not proper, save and restoration of the user range cannot be executed. Before executing module control resumption, follow the flowchart in Section 4.6 and make offset/gain setting in the device test of GX Developer.
  • Page 154 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 operations described (2) (c) in this section and later. After confirming that the "RUN"...
  • Page 155 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 stop 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 156 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q Enable conversion for a channel to be used by setting D/A conversion enable/disable setting (buffer memory address 0: Un\G0). Set a digital value to CH Digital value (buffer memory address 1, 2: Un\G1, Un\G2) and turn on and off Operating condition setting request (Y9). Turn on CH Output enable/disable flag (Y1, Y2) of a channel to be used, and check whether proper conversion has been made or not.
  • Page 157 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q (5) Resumption of control After choosing [Diagnosis] - [Online module change] on GX Developer to display the "Online module change" screen again, click the [Execution] button to resume control. Module ready (X0) turns on. The "Online module change completed" screen appears. 7 - 34 7 - 34...

  • Page 158: Range Reference Table

    ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7.4 Range Reference Table The range reference tables are given below. (1) Reference table for offset/gain values in CH Industrial shipment settings offset/gain value (buffer memory address 202 to 209: Un\G202 to Un\G209) The reference values change depending on the setting of Pass data classification setting (buffer memory address 200: Un\G200).

  • Page 159: Precautions For Online Module Change

    ONLINE MODULE CHANGE MELSEC-Q 7.5 Precautions for Online Module Change The followings are the precautions for Online module change. Always perform Online module change in the correct procedure. A failure to do so can cause a malfunction or failure. If Online module change is set in the user range setting, the accuracy after that will fall to about less than three times of the accuracy before that.

  • Page 160: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING MELSEC-Q 8 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter explains the types of errors that may occur when the Q62DA-FG is used, and how to troubleshoot such errors. 8.1 Error Code List If an error occurs in the Q62DA-FG while writing to or reading data from the programmable controller CPU, the applicable error code is written to buffer memory address 19 (Un\G19).

  • Page 161: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING MELSEC-Q Table 8.1 Error code list (2/2) Error code Error description Processing (decimal) The warning output lower limit value is equal to or Make setting so that the warning output upper limit greater than the warning output upper limit value. value is greater than the warning output lower limit indicates the channel number incorrectly set.

  • Page 162: When The "Run" Led Is Flashing Or Turned Off

    TROUBLESHOOTING MELSEC-Q 8.2 Troubleshooting 8.2.1 When the "RUN" LED is flashing or turned off When flashing Check item Corrective action Reset switch 4 of the intelligent function module switch Is the mode set to the offset/gain setting mode? setting for GX Developer to the normal mode (Refer to Section 4.5).

  • Page 163: When An Analog Output Value Is Not Output

    TROUBLESHOOTING MELSEC-Q 8.2.4 When an analog output value is not output Check item Action to be taken Verify that 24VDC voltage is being supplied to the external Is 24VDC external power supply being supplied? power supply terminals (terminal numbers 16, 17). Is there any fault with the analog signal lines such as broken Check for any abnormality on the signal lines by doing a or disconnected line?

  • Page 164: When An Analog Output Value Is Not Held

    TROUBLESHOOTING MELSEC-Q 8.2.5 When an analog output value is not held Check item Action to be taken Check the Switch 3 setting of the intelligent function Is the HOLD/CLEAR setting correct? module switch setting on GX Developer. Is the Q62DA-FG used on a Take corrective actions, referring to POINT in Section MELSECNET/H remote I/O station? 3.2.1.
  • Page 165 TROUBLESHOOTING MELSEC-Q H/W information H/W LED information The LED status is displayed. LED name Status RUN LED 0000 : Indicates that LED is unlit. ERR. LED 0001 : Indicates that LED is lit ALM LED H/W SW information The status of the intelligent function module switch setting is displayed. Switch setting for intelligent function module Switch 1 Switch 2...

  • Page 166: Appendices

    APPENDICES MELSEC-Q APPENDICES Appendix 1 Dedicated Instruction List and Available Devices (1) Dedicated instruction list The following table lists the dedicated instructions that can be used with the Q62DA- Reference Instruction Description section Switches to the offset/gain setting mode. G(P).OFFGAN Appendix 1.1 Switches to the normal mode.

  • Page 167: Appendix 1.1 G(P).Offgan

    APPENDICES MELSEC-Q Appendix 1.1 G(P).OFFGAN Switches the mode of the Q62DA-FG. (Normal mode to offset/gain setting mode, offset/gain setting mode to normal mode) Usable devices Internal device Link direct device Intelligent Constant Setting (System, user) function Index File data module register Others register...
  • Page 168 APPENDICES MELSEC-Q Program example The following program is designed to switch the Q62DA-FG 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. Switches to offset/gain setting mode Stores setting of dedicated instruction (G.OFFGAN) into D1.

  • Page 169: Appendix 1.2 G(P).Ogload

    APPENDICES MELSEC-Q Appendix 1.2 G(P).OGLOAD Reads the offset/gain values of the user range setting of the Q62DA-FG to the CPU. Usable devices Internal device Link direct device Intelligent Constant Setting (System, user) function Index File data module register Others register device Word Word...
  • Page 170 APPENDICES MELSEC-Q Control data (2/2) Device Item Setting data Setting range Set by CH2 Industrial shipment settings (S) + 10 — — System offset value (used for monitor output) CH2 Industrial shipment settings gain (S) + 11 — — System value (used for monitor output) CH1 User range settings offset value (S) + 12...
  • Page 171 APPENDICES MELSEC-Q Operation error In the following case, an error occurs and the corresponding error code is stored into the completion status area (S)+1. Error code Case resulting in operation error The value set to Pass data classification setting (S)+2 is outside the range.

  • Page 172: Appendix 1.3 G(P).Ogstor

    APPENDICES MELSEC-Q Appendix 1.3 G(P).OGSTOR Restores the offset/gain values of the user range setting stored in the CPU to the Q62DA-FG. Usable devices Internal device Link direct device Intelligent Constant Setting (System, user) function Index File data module register Others register device Word...
  • Page 173 APPENDICES MELSEC-Q Control data (2/2) Device Item Setting data Setting range Set by CH1 Industrial shipment settings (S) + 8 — — System offset value (used for monitor output) CH1 Industrial shipment settings gain (S) + 9 — — System value (used for monitor output) CH2 Industrial shipment settings (S) + 10...
  • Page 174 APPENDICES MELSEC-Q When the offset/gain values are restored, the reference accuracy falls to about less than three times of the accuracy before that. POINT D/A conversion is suspend if the G(P).OGSTOR instruction is executed. To resume the D/A conversion, turn Operating condition setting request (Y9) from off to on, then to off again.

  • Page 175: Appendix 2 Performance Comparison Between The Q62Da-Fg And Q62Da

    APPENDICES MELSEC-Q Appendix 2 Performance Comparison between the Q62DA-FG and Q62DA The following table indicates performance comparison between the Q62DA-FG and Q62DA. Table Appendix. 1 Performance Comparison Table Type Q62DA-FG Q62DA Item Number of analog 2 points (2 channels) outputs 16-bit signed binary (normal resolution mode: -4096 to 4095, Digital input 16-bit signed binary (-12288 to 12287, -16384 to 16383)

  • Page 176: Appendix 3 Functions Added Or Changed By Version Upgrade

    APPENDICES MELSEC-Q Appendix 3 Functions Added or Changed by Version Upgrade The Q62DA-FG has been upgraded with new functions and specifications. The functions available for use of the Q62DA-FG vary according to the first five digits of product number. First 5 digits of Reference Added function Description...

  • Page 177: Appendix 4 External Dimension Diagram

    APPENDICES MELSEC-Q Appendix 4 External Dimension Diagram Unit : mm (inch) App - 12 App - 12...
  • Page 178 APPENDICES MELSEC-Q MEMO App - 13 App - 13...
  • Page 179 INDEX Absolute maximum output ......3-1 EMC directive ..........A-12 Accuracy ........... 3-1, 3-6 ERR. LED ............4-3 ALM LED ............4-3 Error clear request ......... 3-19 Analog output ..........3-1 Error code list ........... 8-1 Analog output HOLD/CLEAR function ... 3-8 Error code ............
  • Page 180 Maximum resolution ........3-1 Text file ............. 5-8 Mode switching setting ........3-37 Transfer setup ..........5-13 Module ready ..........3-19 Troubleshooting ..........8-3 Monitor/test ............ 5-18 Multiple CPU system ........2-1 Uninstalling ............5-2 User range settings offset/gain value .... 3-38 Offset value .............
  • Page 181 WARRANTY 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 182 TRADEMARKS Celeron, Intel, and Pentium are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Microsoft Access, ActiveX, Excel, SQL Server, Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual Studio, Windows, Windows NT, Windows Server, Windows Vista, and Windows XP are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 184 SH(NA)-080281E-N(2001)MEE MODEL: Q-D/A-FG-U-SY-E MODEL CODE: 13JR52 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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