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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the MELSEC-Q series PLC.
Before using the equipment, please read this manual carefully to develop full familiarity with the functions
and performance of the Q series PLC you have purchased, so as to ensure correct use.
Please forward a copy of this manual to the end user.
CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..............................................................................................................................A- 1
REVISIONS....................................................................................................................................................A- 5
CONTENTS....................................................................................................................................................A- 7
Manuals ....................................................................................................................................................A-11
Conformation to the EMC Directive and Low Voltage Instruction ................................................................A-11
Generic Terms And Abbreviations.................................................................................................................A-12
Product Components .....................................................................................................................................A-13
1 OVERVIEW 1- 1 to 1- 9
1.1 Overview..................................................................................................................................................1- 1
1.2 Features ..................................................................................................................................................1- 2
1.3 Abbreviations Used in the Text, Tables and Diagrams of This Manual................................................1- 9
1.4 Functions Added/Changed with Upgrade to Function Version D..........................................................1- 9
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2- 1 to 2-17
2.1 Single Remote I/O Networks .................................................................................................................. 2- 1
2.1.1 Configuration....................................................................................................................................2- 1
2.1.2 Setting items.....................................................................................................................................2- 2
2.1.3 Available device ranges...................................................................................................................2- 3
2.2 Multiple Remote I/O Network (QnPHCPU Only).................................................................................... 2- 4
2.2.1 Configuration....................................................................................................................................2- 4
2.2.2 Setting items.....................................................................................................................................2- 5
2.2.3 Available device ranges...................................................................................................................2- 6
2.3 Multiplexed Remote I/O Network for Redundant System (QnPRHCPU Only).....................................2- 7
2.3.1 Configuration....................................................................................................................................2- 7
2.3.2 Setting items.....................................................................................................................................2- 8
2.3.3 Available device ranges...................................................................................................................2- 9
2.4 Multiple Remote I/O Network..................................................................................................................2-10
2.4.1 Configuration....................................................................................................................................2-10
2.4.2 Setting items.....................................................................................................................................2-10
2.4.3 Available device ranges...................................................................................................................2-11
2.5 Precautions when Configuring the System............................................................................................2-12
2.6 When Using a Multiple CPU System...................................................................................................... 2-15
2.7 Checking Function Version and Serial No. ............................................................................................2-17
3 SPECIFICATIONS 3- 1 to 3-51
3.1 Performance Specifications....................................................................................................................3- 1
3.1.1 Optical loop system performance specifications.............................................................................3- 1