Mitsubishi Electric Q62DAN User Manual

Digital-Analog Converter Module
User's Manual
-Q62DAN
-Q62DA
-Q64DAN
-Q64DA
-Q68DAVN
-Q68DAV
-Q68DAIN
-Q68DAI
-GX Configurator-DA (SW2D5C-QDAU-E)

Mitsubishi Electric Q62DAN Specifications

General

Type	Analog Output Module
Number of Channels	2
Output Range	0 to 20mA
Isolation	Photocoupler isolation between output and PLC
Power Supply	5V DC (supplied from base unit)
Conversion Speed	1 ms/channel

Summary

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Design Precautions

Precautions related to the design and use of the module within the system.

Installation Precautions

Wiring Precautions

Guidelines for safely and reliably connecting wires to the module.

Startup and Maintenance Precautions

Disposal Precautions

CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT

REVISIONS

INTRODUCTION

1 OVERVIEW

1.1 Features

Lists the key features and capabilities of the D/A converter modules.

ABOUT MANUALS

COMPLIANCE WITH THE EMC AND LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVES

ABOUT THE GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

PRODUCT STRUCTURE

DISCONTINUED MODELS

Lists models that are no longer produced but are covered in the manual.

1.2 Functions Added to Function Version B and Later

2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

2.1 Applicable Systems

Details the systems, modules, and base units applicable for D/A converter module use.

2.2 Precautions on System Configuration

2.3 Checking Function Version, Serial Number, and Software Version

3 SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 Performance Specifications

Lists the performance characteristics and parameters of the D/A converter modules.

3.1.1 Performance specifications list

3.1.2 I/O conversion characteristics

3.1.3 Accuracy

3.1.4 Conversion speed

3.2 D/A Converter Module Function

3.2.1 Synchronous output function

Describes the function for synchronizing analog output with the programmable controller CPU.

3.2.2 Analog output HOLD/CLEAR function

3.2.3 Analog output test during programmable controller CPU STOP

3.3 I/O Signals for the Programmable Controller CPU

3.3.1 List of I/O signals

Provides a table listing all I/O signals and their functions.

3.3.2 Details of I/O signals

3.4 Buffer Memory

3.4.1 Buffer memory assignment (Q62DAN/Q62DA)

Details the buffer memory map for Q62DAN and Q62DA models.

3.4.2 Buffer memory assignment (Q64DAN/Q64DA)

3.4.3 Buffer memory assignment (Q68DAVN/Q68DAV)

3.4.4 Buffer memory assignment (Q68DAIN/Q68DAI)

3.4.5 D/A conversion enable/disable (buffer memory address 0: Un\G0)

3.4.6 Digital value (buffer memory address 1 to 8: Un\G1 to Un\G8)

3.4.7 Set value check code (buffer memory address 11 to 18: Un\G11 to Un\G18)

3.4.8 Error code (buffer memory address 19: Un\G19)

3.4.9 Setting range (buffer memory address 20, 21: Un\G20, Un\G21)

3.4.10 Offset/gain setting mode Offset/gain specification (buffer memory address 22, 23: Un\G22, Un\G23)

3.4.11 Offset/gain adjustment value specification (buffer memory address 24: Un\G24)

3.4.12 Mode switching setting (buffer memory address 158, 159: Un\G158, Un\G159)

3.4.13 Pass data classification setting (buffer memory address 200: Un\G200) (Q62DAN, Q64DAN, Q62DA, and Q64DA only)

3.4.14 Industrial shipment settings and User range settings Offset/gain value (buffer memory address 202 to 233: Un\G202 to Un\G233)

4 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION

4.1 Handling Precautions

Provides essential safety and handling instructions for the module.

4.2 Setup and Procedures before Operation

4.3 Part Identification Nomenclature

4.4 Wiring

4.4.1 Wiring precautions

Offers essential guidelines for noise protection and reliable wiring.

4.4.2 External wiring

4.5 Switch Setting for Intelligent Function Module

(2) Operating procedure

Details the steps for configuring module settings via GX Developer's I/O assignment.

4.6 Offset/Gain Settings

(1) Offset/gain setting procedure

Provides a detailed procedure for adjusting offset and gain values.

5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-DA)

5.1 Utility Package Functions

Gives an overview of the various functions provided by the GX Configurator-DA utility.

5.2 Installing and Uninstalling the Utility Package

5.2.1 Handling precautions

Lists precautions for using the GX Configurator-DA software.

5.2.2 Operating environment

5.3 Utility Package Operation

5.3.1 Common utility package operations

Details common operations and control keys used within the utility package.

5.3.2 Operation overview

5.3.3 Starting the Intelligent function module utility

5.4 Initial Setting

5.5 Auto Refresh Setting

5.6 Monitor/Test

5.6.1 Monitor/test screen

Details the monitor/test screen interface and its functionalities.

5.6.2 Offset/gain setting operation (Function version C or later)

5.6.3 Offset/gain setting operation (Function version B or earlier)

5.6.4 Confirmation of Conversion Characteristic

5.6.5 Pass data (Q62DAN/Q64DAN/Q62DA/Q64DA)

5.6.6 Pass data (Q68DAVN/Q68DAIN/Q68DAV/Q68DAI)

5.7 FB Conversion of Initial Setting/Auto Refresh Setting

5.8 Usage of FB

5.8.1 Outline

Provides an outline of the FB creation procedure.

5.8.2 Paste an FB to a Sequence Program

5.8.3 Convert (Compile) a Sequence Program

6 PROGRAMMING

6.1 For Use in Normal System Configuration

Provides programming examples for normal system configurations.

6.1.1 Programming example using the utility package

6.1.2 Programming example without using the utility package

6.2 For Use on Remote I/O Network

(1) System configuration

Details the system configuration for remote I/O network setups.

(2) Operating GX Developer

(2) Operating the utility package

7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE

7.1 Online Module Change Conditions

Lists the necessary conditions and components for performing an online module change.

7.2 Online Module Change Operations

7.3 Online Module Change Procedure

7.3.1 When industrial shipment setting is used and initial setting was made with GX Configurator-DA

Details the procedure when using industrial shipment settings with GX Configurator-DA.

7.3.3 When user range setting is used and initial setting was made with GX Configurator-DA (other system is available)

7.3.4 When user range setting is used and initial setting was made with GX Configurator-DA (other system is unavailable)

7.3.5 When user range setting is used and initial setting was made with sequence program (other system is available)

7.3.6 When user range setting is used and initial setting was made with sequence program (other system is unavailable)

7.4 Range Reference Table

7.5 Precautions for Online Module Change

8 TROUBLESHOOTING

8.1 Error Code List

Lists error codes, their descriptions, and processing steps.

8.2 Troubleshooting

8.2.1 When the "RUN" LED is flashing or turned off

Troubleshooting steps for issues related to the RUN LED status.

8.2.2 When the "ERROR" LED is on or flashing

Troubleshooting steps for issues indicated by the ERROR LED.

8.2.3 When an analog output value is not output

8.2.4 When analog output value is not held

8.2.5 Checking the D/A converter module status using GX Developer system monitor

APPENDICES

Appendix 1 Function upgrade for the D/A converter module

Compares functions across different versions of the D/A converter module.

Appendix 1.1 A comparison of functions of the D/A converter module

Appendix 1.2 Combinations of D/A converter module functions and GX Configurator-DA software versions

Appendix 1.3 Precautions for replacing the module of function version A with the one of function version B or later

Appendix 1.4 Precautions for replacing the Q62DA/Q64DA/Q68DAV/Q68DAI with Q62DAN/Q64DAN/Q68DAVN/Q68DAIN

Appendix 2 Dedicated Instruction List and Available Devices

(1) Dedicated instruction list

Lists the dedicated instructions available for the D/A converter modules.

Appendix 2.1 G(P).OFFGAN

Appendix 2.2 G(P).OGLOAD

Appendix 2.3 G(P).OGSTOR

Appendix 3 External Dimensions

INDEX

WARRANTY