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3 PART NAMES
3.2 Base Unit
RQ extension base unit (for MELSEC-Q series modules)
This section describes the part names of the extension base unit. (The RQ612B is used as an example.)
No. Name Description
(1) Extension cable connector (IN) A connector for connecting to a MELSEC iQ-R series base unit (upper level). A MELSEC iQ-R series extension
cable is connected here.
(2) Extension cable connector (OUT) A connector for connecting to a MELSEC-Q series base unit (lower level). A MELSEC-Q series extension cable
is connected here.
When no cable is connected, attach the supplied extension connector cover to prevent entry of foreign matter
such as dust.
(3) Extension connector cover A protective cover for the extension cable connector
(4) Module connector A connector for mounting MELSEC-Q series modules. The CPU module cannot be mounted on an extension
base unit.
Attach a blank cover module (QG60) to a connector where no module is mounted to prevent entry of foreign
matter such as dust.
(5) Module fixing hole A screw hole to fix a module to the base unit (M312 screw)
(6) Base unit installation hole A hole to install a base unit to a control panel (M4 screw)
(7) DIN rail adapter mounting hole A hole to mount a DIN rail adapter
(8) Production information marking Shows the production information (16 digits) of the module.
(9) 10m mark Indicates that the base unit supports the ten-meter extension cable (RC100B).
(7)
(4)
(8)
(6)
(2)
(5)(9)
(1)
(3)