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2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
2.5.3 Extension base unit and extension cable
This section describes the specifications of the extension cables for the base units
(Extension base unit), and the specification standards of the extension base unit.
5VDC internal current consumption of base unit might be changed. Be sure to refer to
the MELSEC-Q series PLC Manuals.
(1) Extension base unit specifications
(a) Type not requiring power supply module
Type
Item
Q52B Q55B
Number of I/O modules 2 5
Possibility of extension Extendable
Applicable module Q series modules
5VDC internal current
consumption [A]
0.08 0.10
Fixing hole size M4 screw hole or 4.5 hole (for M4 screw)
Exterior dimensions
[mm(inch)]
106(W) 98(H)
44.1(D)
(4.17(W) 3.86(H) 1.74(D))
189(W) 98(H)
44.1(D)
(7.44(W) 3.86(H) 1.74(D))
Mass [kg] 0.14 0.23
Attachment Fixing screw M4 14 4 pieces
(b) Type requiring power supply module
Type
Item
Q63B Q65B Q68B Q612B
Number of I/O modules 3 5 8 12
Possibility of extension Extendable
Applicable module Q series modules
5VDC internal current
consumption [A]
0.11 0.11 0.12 0.13
Fixing hole size M4 screw hole or 4.5 hole (for M4 screw)
Exterior dimensions
[mm(inch)]
189(W) 98(H)
44.1(D)
(7.44(W)
3.86(H)
1.74(D))
245(W)
98(H)
44.1(D)
(9.65(W)
3.86(H)
1.74(D))
328(W)
98(H)
44.1(D)
(12.91(W)
3.86(H)
1.74(D))
439(W)
98(H)
44.1(D)
(17.28(W)
3.86(H)
1.74(D))
Mass [kg] 0.23 0.28 0.39 0.49
Attachment
Fixing screw M4 × 14 4 pieces
(Note-1)
(Note-1): The 5 base mounting screws are included with the Q68B and Q612B that have 5 base mounting holes.