7  POSITIONING MODULE REPLACEMENT
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*1 For the AD70, 0.2ms is added to the starting time in two-phase trapezoidal positioning mode. For the QD73A1, an extra 
time is not added even in two-phase trapezoidal positioning mode
.
*2 For the QD73A1, the number of occupied slots is 2 and the number of occupied I/O points is 48.
The program can be utilized easily by setting Empty 0 point to the first half slot of the QD73A1, or by setting the XY address 
of the AD70 to the second half slot of the QD73A1 at Start XY in I/O assignment of PLC parameter.
Internal current consumption 
(5VDC)
5VDC 0.3A 5VDC 0.52A
The recalculation of internal 
current consumption (5VDC) 
is required.
Applicable connector  Refer to Section 7.6.5 Refer to Section 7.6.5
The existing external wiring 
can be used without change.
External supply voltage/
current terminal block
+15VDC, 0.2A  -15VDC, 0.02A --
An external power supply is 
not required.
Number of occupied I/O 
points
32 points
(Number of I/O slots: 1 slot occupied)
(I/O assignment: 32 points, special 
function module)
48 points (Number of I/O slots: 2 slots 
occupied)
(I/O assignment: First half 16 points, empty 
slot, Second half 32 points, intelligent 
function module)
The number of occupied slots 
and I/O points are changed.
*2
Weight 0.4kg 0.2kg
: Compatible,  : Partial change required, ×: Incompatible
Item
Model
AD70 QD73A1
Compat-
ibility
Precautions for
replacement