Mitsubishi Electronics Q68ADV, Q64AD, Q68ADI User Manual

Analog-Digital Converter Module

Mitsubishi Programmable Logic Controller

Q64AD Q68ADV Q68ADI

GX Configurator-AD

(SW0D5C-QADU-E)

• SAFETY PRECAUTIONS •

(Always read these instructions before using this equipment.)

Before using this product, please read this manual and the relevant manuals introduced in this manual carefully and pay full attention to safety to handle the product correctly. The instructions given in this manual are concerned with this product. For the safety instructions of the PLC system, please read the user's manual for the CPU module to use. In this manual, the safety instructions are ranked as "DANGER" and "CAUTION".

DANGER

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CAUTION

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Note that the !CAUTION level may lead to a serious consequence according to t he circumstances. Always follow the instructions of both levels because they are important to personal safety.

Please store this manual in a safe place and make it accessible when required. Alway s forward it to the end user.

Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions, resulting in death or severe injury.

Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions, resulting in medium or slight personal injury or physical damage.

[DESIGN PRECAUTION]

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DANGER

• Do not write data into the "system area" of the buffer memory of intelligent function modules. Also, do not use any "prohibited to use" signals as an output signal to an int elligent funct ion module from the PLC CPU. Writing data into the "system area" or outputting a signal for "prohibited to use" may cause a PLC system malfunction.

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CAUTION

• Do not bunch the control wires or communication cables with the main circuit or power wires, or install them close to each other. They should be installed 100mm(3.9inch) or more from each other. Not doing so could result in noise that may cause malfunction.

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[INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS]

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CAUTION

• Use the PLC in an environment that meets the general specifications contain ed in the user's manual of the CPU module to use. Using this PLC in an environment outside the range of the general specificat ions may cause electric shock, fire, malfunction, and damage to or deterioration of the product.

• When installing the module, securely insert the module fixing tabs int o the mountin g holes of the base unit while pressing the installation lever locat ed at the bottom of the module downward. Improper installation may result in malfunction, breakdown or the module co ming loose and dropping. Securely fix the module with screws if it is subject to vibration during use.

• Tighten the screws within the range of specified torque. If the screws are loose, it may cause the module to fallout, short circuits, or malfunction. If the screws are tightened too much, it may cause damage to the screw and/or the module, resulting in fallout, short circuits or malfunction.

• Switch all phases of the external power supply off when mounting or removing the modu le. Not doing so may cause damage to the module. The system that uses the QnPHCPU allows y ou to change a module online. Not e that there are restrictions on the modules that can be changed online and each module has a predetermined changing procedure. For details, refer to the chapter of online module change in this manual.

• Do not directly touch the conductive area or electronic components of the module. Doing so may cause malfunction or failure in the module.

[WIRING PRECAUTIONS]

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CAUTION

• Always ground the FG terminal for the PLC. There is a risk of electric shock or malfunction.

• When turning on the power and operating the module after wiring is completed, always attach the terminal cover that comes with the product. There is a risk of electric shock if the terminal cover is not attached.

• Tighten the terminal screws within the range of specified torque. If the terminal screws are loose, it may result in short circuits or malfunction. If the terminal screws are tightened too much, it may cause damage to the screw and/or the module, resulting in short circuits or malfunction.

• Be careful not to let foreign matter such as sawdust or wire chips get inside the module. They may cause fires, failure or malfunction.

• The top surface of the module is covered with protective film to prevent foreign objects such as cable offcuts from entering the module when wiring. Do not remove this film until the wiring is complete. Before operating the system, be sure to remove the film to provide adequate ventilat ion.

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[STARTING AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS]

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CAUTION

• Do not disassemble or modify the modules. Doing so could cause failure, malfunction injury or fire.

• Switch all phases of the external power supply off when mounting or removing the modu le. Not doing so may cause failure or malfunction of the module. The system that uses the QnPHCPU allows y ou to change a module online. Not e that there are restrictions on the modules that can be changed online and each module has a predetermined changing procedure. For details, refer to the chapter of online module change in this manual.

• Do not touch the connector while the power is on. Doing so may cause malfunction.

• Switch all phases of the external power supply off when cleaning or retightening the terminal screws and module installation screws. Not doing so may cause failure or malfunction of the module. If the screws are loose, it may cause the module to fallout, short circuits, or malfunction. If the screws are tightened too much, it may cause damages to the screws and/or the module, resulting in the module falling out, short circuits or malfunct ion.

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Always make sure to touch the grounded metal to discharge the electricity charged in the body,

etc., before touching the module. Failure to do so may cause a failure or malfunctions of the module.

[DISPOSAL PRECAUTIONS]

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CAUTION

• When disposing of this product, treat it as industrial wast e.

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REVISIONS

The manual number is given on the bottom left of the back cover.

Print Date Manual Number Revision

Dec., 1999 SH (NA)-080055-A First printing

Oct., 2000 SH (NA)-080055-B Add the contents of the function version B.

Correction About the Generic Terms and Abbreviations, Section 2.1, Section 3.1.3,

3.4.1, Section 4.3, 4.4.2, Section 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.3.3, 5.6.1 Partial addition

Section 1.1, Section 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.2, 3.3.1, 3.3.2, Section 4.5, Section

7.2.3, 7.2 .4 Addition

Section 1.2, Section 2.2, Appendix 1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3

Jun., 2001 SH (NA)-080055-C Standardize the name from software package (GPP function) to Product

name (GX Developer). Standardize the name from utility package (QADU) to Product name (GX Configurator-AD).

Correction

Conformation to the EMC Directive and Low Voltage Instruction, About the Generic Terms and Abbreviations, Product Structure, Section 2.1,

2.2, Section 4.6, Section 5.2, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.3.3, Appendix 1.2

Feb., 2002 SH (NA)-080055-D Add the contents of the function version C.

May, 2002 SH (NA)-080055-E

Correction Section 2.2, Section 3.4.1, Section 4.2, 4.4.1, 4.4.2, Section 5.3.3

Partial addition SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, , Abou t the Gene ri c Terms and Ab b revia ti ons,

Product Structure, Section 1.2, Section 2.1, Section 3.1.1, 3. 2, Section

4.3, 4.6, Section 5.2.1, 5.2.2, Section 8.1, 8.2.1, Appendix 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, Addition

Section 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 3.4.13, 3.4.14, 3.4.15, Chapter 7, Appendix 2, 2.1,

2.2, 2.3 Renumbering

Section 3.4.2 to Section 3.4.10 Section 3.4.4 to Section 3.4.12, Chapter 7

Chapter 8, Appendix 2 Appendix 3

Correction

Section 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 3.4.14, 3.4.15,.Section 4.2, 4.5, 4.6, Section 7.2, 7.3.1, 7.3.2,7.3.4, 7.3.6, 7.4, 7.5, Appendix 1.1, 2.2, 2.3

Partial addition Section 3.3.2, Section 8.2.3

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Print Date

Manual Number Revision

Feb., 2003 SH (NA)-080055-F

May, 2003 SH (NA)-080055-G

Correction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, Section 1.2, Section 2.1, Section 3.4.1 to

3.4.3, 3.4.15, Section 4.5, Section 5.1, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.3.2, 5.6.1 to 5.6.3, Section 7.3.1, 7.3.3 to 7.3.6, Appendix 1.1, Appendix 1.2, Appendix 2.2, Appendix 2.3

Addition Section 5.6.4, 5.6.5

Correction Section 2.2, Section 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 3.4.14, 3.4.15, Section 4.5, 4.6,

Section 5.3.1

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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.

About the Generic Terms and Abbreviations

Unless otherwise specified, this manual uses the following general terms and abbreviations.

Abbreviation/general terms Description of the abbreviation/general terms A/D converter module Generic term for Q64AD, Q68ADI, Q68ADV Personal computer IBM PC/AT® or compatible computer with DOS/V.

Generic product name of the product types SWnD5C-GPPW-E, SWnD5C-GPPW-EA,

GX Developer

GX Configurator-AD

QCPU (Q mode) QnPHCPU Generic term for Q12PHCPU and Q25PHCPU.

Personal computer Generic term for DOS/V personal computer Factory setting

SWnD5C-GPPW-EV and SWnD5C-GPPW-EVA. "n" in the model name is 4 or greater. Generic term for analog-digital converter module setting and monitor tool GX Configurator-AD (SW0D5C-QADU-E) Generic term for Q00JCPU, Q00CPU, Q01CPU, Q02CPU, Q02HCPU, Q06HCPU, Q12HCPU, Q25HCPU

Generic term for analog input ranges 0 to 10V, 0 to 5V, 1 to 5V, -10 to 10V, 0 to 20mA and 4 to 20mA

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Product Structure

The product structure of this product is given in the table below.

Model code Product name Quantity

Q64AD Q64AD Model Analog-Digital Converter Module 1 Q68ADV Q68ADV Model Analog -Digital Converter Module 1 Q68ADI Q68ADI Model Analog -Digital Converter Module 1 SW0D5C-QADU-E GX Configurator-AD Version 1 (1-license product) (CD-ROM) 1 SW0D5C-QADU-EA GX Configurator-AD Version 1 (Multiple-license product) (CD-ROM) 1

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1 OVERVIEW

MELSEC-Q

1.1 Features

This User's Manual describes the specifications, handling and programming methods for the Q64AD analog-digital converter module (hereinafter referred to as the Q64AD), Q68ADV analog-digital converter module (hereinafter referred to as the Q68ADV), and Q68ADI analog-digital converter module (hereinafter referred to as the Q68ADI), which are used in conjunction with MELSEC-Q Series CPUs. In this manual, the Q64AD, Q68ADV, and Q68ADI are collectively referred to as the A/D converter modules.

(1) Select the type of module according to the appl i cati on.

• Q64AD

• Q68ADV

• Q68ADI

4 channels, where the voltage input or current input can be selected for each channel.

........

8 channels, all of which are voltage input.

..........

8 channels, all of which are current input.

...........

(2) High speed conversion

Conversion is performed at a high speed of 80 µ s/channel. Also, the temperature drift compensation function can be performed using a processing time of "conversion time for all channels + 160

s".

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(3) High degree of accuracy

The degree of accuracy for the conversion process is ± 0.1% (When the ambient temperature is 25 ± 5 °C).

(4) Changing the resolution mode

The resolution mode can be changed according to the application, and digitalvalue resolution settings of 1/4000, 1/12000 or 1/16000 can be selected.

(5) Changing the input range

The input range 1 can easily be set fro m th e GX De vel o pe r.

1: Input range refers to the type of offset/gain settings. The most frequently

used range is set as the default but the user can also set the offset/gain.

(6) Easy settings using the utility package

A utility package is sold separately (GX Configurator-AD). The utility package is not a required item. However, it can be used to set initial settings and automatic refresh settings on screen, reduce sequence programs, and check settings and operating status.

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1 OVERVIEW

1.2 Functions Added to Function Version B and Later

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1

Multiple PLC system compatibility

Resolution mode

High resolution mode status flag (X8) Maximum value/minimum value reset completed flag (XD)

Online module change

Mode switching that does not require PLC CPU to be reset

(1) Functions added to function version B

The functions added by the function version B A/D converter module are listed below.

Item Function overview Reference section

Compatible with a multiple PLC system. A PLC CPU of function version B or later are required. The resolution mode can be changed according to the appli cation, and digital-value resolution settings of 1/4000, 1/12000 or 1/16000 ca n be selected.

This turns ON when in high resolution mode. Section 3.3 This turns ON when the maximum and minimum values stored in buffer

memory addresses 30 to 45 are reset by the maximum v alue/minimu m value reset request (YD).

Section 2.1

Section 3.2

Section 3.3

(2) Functions added to function version C

The functions added to the A/D converter module of function version C are listed below.

Item Function overview Reference section

You can change the module without stopping the system. A PLC CP U of function version C or later is required. Using the mode switching setting (buffer memory addresses 158, 15 9: Un\G158, Un\G159) and operation condition setting request (Y9), the module is switched between the normal mode and offset/ga in settin g mode without the PLC CPU being reset. Using the dedicated instruction (G.OFFGAN), the module is switched between the normal mode and offset/gain setting mode w ithout the PLC CPU being reset. Using GX Configurator-AD, the module is switched between the normal mode and offset/gain setting mode without the PLC CPU being reset.

Chapter 7

Section 3.4.13

Appendix 2.1

Section 5.6.2

POINT

(1) See Appendix 1.1 for a comparison of functions of the function version. (2) See Section 2.2 on how to check the function version.

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2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

2.1 Applicable Systems

This section describes the system configuration for the A/D converter module.

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(1) Applicable module and the nu mber of modules that can be installed

The following are the CPU module and network module (for remote I/O stations) in which the A/D converter module can be installed and the number of modules that can be installed.

CPU module

Network module

1 See User's Manual (Function Explanation, Program Fundamentals) for the CPU module to use. 2 See Q Corresponding MELSECNET/H Network System Reference Manual (Remote I/O

network).

Applicable module

Q12PHCPU Q25PHCPU

QJ72LP25-25

QJ72LP25G

QJ71LP25GE

Number of modules that

can be installed

Q00JCPU Maximum 16

Q00CPU Q01CPU

Q02CPU Q02HCPU Q06HCPU Q12HCPU Q25HCPU

QJ72BR15

Maximum 24

Maximum 64

Can be installed in Q mode only

1

(

MELSECNET/H Remote I/O station (

Remarks

1

(

)

1

(

)

2

)

2

(2) Base Unit in which the converter modul e can be i nstall ed

The A/D converter module can be installed in any I/O slot ( 3) of the base unit. However, a power shortage may occur depending on the combination with other installed modules and the number of modules used, so always take into consideration the power supply capacity when installing modules.

3 Limited to the range of the number of I/O points in the CPU module and network module (for

remote I/O station s) .

(3) Compatibility with a multiple PLC system

First read the QCPU (Q mode) user's manual (Function Explanation, Program Fundamentals) if the A/D converter module is used with a multiple PLC system.

(a) Compatible A/D converter module

Use an A/D converter module with function version B or higher if using the module in a multiple PLC system.

(b) Intelligent function module parameters

Perform PLC write of the intelligent function module parameters to the control PLC of the A/D converter module only.

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(4) Compatibility with online module change

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(5) Software packages supported

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To make an online module change, use the module of function version C or later.

POINT

The products of function version C include the functions of the products of function versions A and B.

Correspondence between systems which use A/D converter modules and software packages are as shown below. The GX Developer is necessary when using a A/D converter module.

Software Version

GX Developer

GX Configurator-AD

4

Single PLC system Version 7 or later

Q00J/Q00/Q01CPU

Multiple PLC system Version 8 or later

Q02/Q02H/Q06H/ Q12H/Q25HCPU

Q12PH/Q25PHCPU

If installed in a MELSECNET/H remote I/O station

4 Refer to Appendix 1.2 for the combinations of the A/D converter module functions and GX

Configurator-AD software versions.

Single PLC system Version 4 or later

Multiple PLC system Version 6 or later

Single PLC system

Multiple PLC system

Version 7.10L or later

Version 6 or later

Version 1.10L or later

(cannot be used with the

SW0D5C-QADU-E 50F

or earlier versions).

SW0D5C-QADU-E 00A

or later

SW0D5C-QADU-E 20C

or later

Version 1.13P or later

(cannot be used with the

SW0D5C-QADU-E 50F

or earlier versions).

SW0D5C-QADU-E 50F

or later

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2.2 How to Check the Function Version and Softw ar e Ver si on

This section describes how to check the function version of the A/D converter module and the GX Configurator-AD software version.

(1) How to check the function version of the A/D conv er ter module

(a) To check the version using the "SERIAL column of the rating plate" located

on the side of the module

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(b) To check the version using the GX Developer

See Section 8.2.4 of this manual.

Function version

80M1 IND. CONT. EQ.

(2) How to check the GX Configurator-AD softw are v ersion

The GX Configurator-AD software version can be checked in GX Developer's "Product information" screen.

[Startup procedure]

GX Developer "Help" Product information

Software version

(In the case of GX Developer Version 7)

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REMARK

The version indication for the GX Configurator-AD has been changed as shown below from the SW0D5C-QADU-E 50F upgrade product.

Previous product Upgrade and subsequent versions

SW0D5C-QADU-E 50F

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GX Configurator-AD Version 1.10L

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3 SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 Performance Specifications

3.1.1 Performance specifications list

Table 3.1 shows the performance specifications of the A/D converter modules.

Table 3.1 Performance specifications

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Model name

Item

Q64AD Q68ADV Q68ADI Analog input points 4 points (4 channels) 8 points (8 channels) 8 points (8 channels) Analog

input

Digital output

I/O characteristics, Maximum resolution

Voltage –10 to 10 V DC (Input resistance value 1M ) ——— Current

0 to 20 mA DC

(input resistance value 250

)

———

0 to 20 mA DC

(input resistance value 250 )

16-bit signed binary (normal resolution mode: –4096 to 4095,

high resolution mode: –12288 to 12287, –16384 to 16383

Normal resolution mode High resolution mode

Analog input range

0 to 10 V 2.5 mV 0 to 16000 0.625 mV

0 to 5 V 1.25 mV 0.416 mV 1 to 5 V

Voltage

Current

–10 to 10 V 2.5 mV

Users range

setting 0 to 20 mA 4 to 20 mA

Users range

setting

Digital output

value

0 to 4000

–4000 to 4000

0 to 4000

–4000 to 4000

Maximum resolution

1.0 mV

0.375 m V 5

A 1.66 A A

4

1.37

A

Digital output

value

0 to 12000

–16000 to

16000

–12000 to

12000

0 to 12000

–12000 to

12000

Maximum resolution

0.333 mV

0.625 mV

0.333 mV

1.33 A

3

Normal resolution mode High resolution mode

Accuracy (Accuracy in respect to maximum digital output value)

Analog input range

0 to 10 V

–10 to 10 V

Voltage

Current

0 to 5 V 1 to 5 V

Users range

setting

0 to 20 mA 4 to 20 mA

Users range

setting

Ambient temperature 0 to 55 °C A mbient temperature 0 to 55 °C

With

temperature

drift correctio n

± 0.3 %

(± 12 digit

Without

temperature

drift correctio n

± 0.4 %

)

(± 16 digit )

Ambient

temperature

25 ± 5 °C

± 0.1 %

(± 48 digit )

With

temperature

drift correctio n

± 0.3 %

(± 48 digit

± 0.3 %

(± 36 digit

Without

temperature

drift correctio n

± 0.4 %

)

(± 64 digit )

± 0.4 %

)

(± 48 digit )

Digit indicates a digital value.

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Ambient

temperature

25 ± 5 °C

± 0.1 %

(± 16 digit )

± 0.1 %

(± 12 digit )

3 SPECIFICATIONS

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Model name

Item

Conversion speed

Absolute maximum input Voltage : ± 15 V Current : ± 30 mA E2PROM write count Max. 100 thousand times

Insulation method Dielectric withstand voltage Between the I/O terminal and PLC power supply: 500VAC for 1 minute

Insulation resistance Between the I/O terminal and PLC power supply: 500VDC 20M or more

3

Number of occupied points 16 points Connection terminals 18-point terminal block Applicable wire size 0.3 to 0.75 mm Applicable solderless terminal R1.25-3 (A solderless terminal with sleeve cannot be used) Internal current consumption (5 V DC) Weight 0.18 kg 0.19 kg 0.19 kg

(When there is temperature drift, the time calculated by adding 160 s will be used

Q64AD Q68ADV Q68ADI

80 s/channel

regardless of the number of channels used)

Between the I/O terminal and PLC power supply : Photocoupler insulation

Between channels : Non-insulated

2

0.63 A 0.64 A 0.64 A

REMARK

See the user’s manual for the CPU module being used for general specifications of the A/D converter modules.

3.1.2 I/O conversion characteristic

The I/O conversion characteristic represents the angle formed by a straight line connecting the "offset value" and "gain value" when the analog signals (voltage or current input) from outside the PLC are converted to digital values.

Offset value

The offset value denotes the analog input value (voltage or current) that makes the digital output value 0.

Gain value

The gain value denotes the analog input value (voltage or current) that makes the digital output value: 4000 (in normal resolution mode) 12000 (when 0 to 5 V, 1 to 5 V, 4 to 20 mA, 0 to 20 mA or the user range setting is

selected in high re sol u tion mode )

16000 (when -10 to 10 V or 0 to 10 V is selected in high resolution mode).

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(1) Voltage input characteristic

4095 4000

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(a) Voltage input characteristic in normal resolution mode

Figure 3.1 shows a graph of t he voltag e input characteri stic in nor mal resolution mode.

Analog input practical range

3) 4)

2000

0

–96

Digital output value

–2000

–4000 –4096

–15 –10

Number

Analog input

range setting

Offset value Gain value

1) 1 to 5 V 1 V 5 V 1.0 mV

2) 0 to 5 V 0 V 5 V

2)

–5

Analog input voltage (V)

0 5 10 15

1

Digital output value

1)

0 to 4000

2

Maximum resolution

3) –10 to 10 V 0 V 10 V –4000 to 4000 2.5 mV

4) 0 to 10 V 0 V 10 V 0 to 4000 2.5 mV — User range setting

1 1

–4000 to 4000 0.375 mV

1.25 mV

Figure 3.1 Voltage input characteristic in normal r esol ution mode

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16383 16000

12287 12000

8000

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(b) Voltage input characteristic in high resolution mode

Figure 3.2 shows a graph of t he voltag e input characteristi c in high resolution mode.

Analog input practical range

3) 4)

2)

1)

0

–288 –384

Digital output value

–8000

–16000 –16384

Number

–15 –10

Analog input

range setting

Offset value Gain value

–5

Analog input voltage (V)

1) 1 to 5 V 1 V 5 V 0.333 mV

2) 0 to 5 V 0 V 5 V

1

0 5 10 15

Maximum

Digital output value

2

resolution

0 to 12000

0.416 mV

3) –10 to 10 V 0 V 10 V –16000 to 16000 0.625 mV

4) 0 to 10 V 0 V 10 V 0 to 16000 0.625 mV — User range setting

1 1

–12000 to 12000 0.333 mV

Figure 3.2 Voltage input characteristic in hig h r esolution mode

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POINT

(1) Set within the analog input range and digital output range for each input range.

If these ranges are exceeded, the maximum resolution and accuracy may not fall within the performance specifications. (Avoid using the dotted line area shown in Figures 3.1 and 3.2.)

(2) Do not input an analog input voltage of more than ± 15 V. The input elements

may be damaged.

(3) Set the offset/gain values for the user setting range

1 within a range in which the following conditions are satisfied. { (Gain value) – (Offset value) } > A

Normal resolution mode High resolution mode

1.5 V 4.0 V

(4) When an analog value that exceeds the range fo r the digital output value 2 is

entered, the digital output value will be fixed at the maximum or mini mum value.

Analog input range

setting

1 to 5 V 0 to 5 V

–10 to 10 V –4096 –16384

0 to 10 V –96 –384

User range setting –4096

Normal resolution mode High resolution mode

Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum

–96 –288 12287

4095

–12288 12287

16383

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(2) Current input characteristic

4095 4000

2000

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(a) Current input characteristic in normal resolution mode

Figure 3.3 shows a graph of t he current input ch aracteristic in normal re solution mode.

Analog input practical range

1)

2)

0

–96

Digital output value

–2000

–4000 –4096

–30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30

Analog input current (mA)

Number

Analog input

range setting

Offset value Gain value

1) 4 to 20 mA 4 mA 20 mA

2) 0 to 20 mA 0 mA 20 mA — User range setting

1 1

Figure 3.3 Current input characteristic in nor mal r esol ution mode

4

Digital output value

0 to 4000

–4000 to 4000

2

Maximum resolution

A

4

A

5

A

1.37

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12287 12000

6000

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(b) Current input characteristic in high resolution mode

Figure 3.4 shows a graph of t he current input characteristic in high re solution mode.

Analog input practical range

1)

2)

0

–288

Digital output value

–6000

–12000 –12288

–30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30

Analog input current (mA)

Number

Analog input

range setting

Offset value Gain value

1) 4 to 20 mA 4 mA 20 mA

2) 0 to 20 mA 0 mA 20 mA — User range setting

1 1

Figure 3.4 Current input characteristic in hig h r esoluti on mode

4

Digital output value

0 to 12000

–12000 to 12000

2

Maximum resolution

A

1.66

1.33

A A

1.33

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POINT

(1) Set within the analog input range and digital output range for each input range.

If these ranges are exceeded, the maximum resolution and accuracy may not fall within the performance specifications. (Avoid using the dotted line area shown in Figures 3.3 and 3.4.)

(2) Do not input an analog input current of more than ± 30 mA. A breakdown may

result due to overheating.

(3) Set the offset/gain values for the user setting range

1 within a range in which the following conditions are satisfied. { (Gain value) – (Offset value) } > A

Normal resolution mode High resolution mode

5.5 mA 16.0 mA

(4) When an analog value that exceeds the range of the digital output value 2 is

entered, the digital output value will be fixed at the maximum or minimum value.

Analog input range

setting

4 to 20 mA 0 to 20 mA

User range setting –4096

Normal resolution mode High resolution mode

Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum

–96 –288 12287

4095

–12288 12287

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3.1.3 Accuracy

Accuracy is represented with respect to the maximum digital output value. Accuracy does not change and remains within the range listed in the performance specification even if the input characteristic is changed by changing offset/gain settings, input range and resolution mode. Figure 3.5 shows the range of flu ctu at io n in accu ra cy when a - 1 0 to 10V ra n ge is selected and in normal resolution mode. Accuracy is ± 0.1% (± 4 digits) when the ambient temperature is 25 ± 5°C, ± 0.3% (± 12 digits) when the ambient temperature is 0 to 55 °C with temperature drift compensation, and ± 0.4% (± 16 digits) when the ambient temperature is 0 to 55 °C without temperature drift compensation.

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Fluctuation range

0

Digital output value

–4000

–10 V 0 V 10 V

Analog input value

Figure 3.5 Accuracy

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3.2 Function List

Table 3.2 shows the function list of the A/D converter modules.

Table 3.2 Function list

Item Function Reference section

A/D conversion enable/ disable setting

A/D conversion method

Maximum and minimum values hold function

Temperature drift compensation function

Resolution mode

Online module change (1) A module change is made without the system being stopped. Chapter 7

(1) Specifies whether to enable or disable the A/D conversion for each channel. (2) By disabling the conversion for the channels that are not used, the

sampling time can be shortened.

(1) Sampling processing

The A/D conversion for analog input values is performed successively for each channel, and the digital output value is output upon each conversion.

(2) Averaging processing

For each channel, A/D conversion values are averaged for the set number of times or set amount of time, and the average value is output as a digital value.

(1) The maximum and minimum values of the digital out put values is retained

in the module.

(1) Errors arising from changes in the ambient temperature of the module are

automatically compensated for to improve conversion acc uracy .

(2) The temperature drift compensation function can be performed at (A/D

conversion time for all channels) + 160

(1) The resolution mode can be switched according to the application, and digital-

value resolution settings of 1/4000, 1/12000 or 1/16000 can be selected. (2) The resolution mode setting is applicable to all channel s. (3) See Section 3.1.1 for the digital output values and maximum resolution in

normal resolution mode and high resolution mode.

s.

Section 3.4.2

Section 3.2.1

Section 3.2.2

——

Section 3.1.1

Section 4.5

3.2.1 A/D conversion methods

There are two A/D conversion methods, sampling processing and averaging processing.

(1) Sampling processing

A/D conversion is performed successively for the analog input value, and the converted digital output values are stored in the buffer memory. The sampling processing time depends on the number of channels used (the number of channels set to A/D conversion enable) and whether the temperature drift compensation function is available.

(a) Without the temperature drift compensation function

(Processing time) = (Number of channels u sed)

(b) With the temperature drift compensation function

(Processing time) = (Number of channels used) [Example] When three channels (channels 1, 2 and 4) are A/D conve r sion e nabl ed w i th th e temperature drift co mpensati on fun ction, the sampling p rocessi ng time i s 400

(2) Averaging processing

For channels for which averaging processing is specified, A/D conversion is performed for the set number of times or the set amount of time. The average value is calculated from the sum of values excluding the maximum and minimum values, and then stored in the buffer memory.

3

80 + 160 = 400 ( s)

80 ( s/1 channel)

80 ( s/1 channel) + 160 s

s.

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(a) When averaging processing is specified for the set amount of time

1) The number of processing repetitions within the set time differs according to the number of channels used (number of channels for which A/D conversion is enabled) and whether or not temperature-drift compensation is used.

• Without the temperature drift compensation function

(Number of processing repetitions)

=

(Number of channels used) 80 ( s/1 channel)

• With the temperature drift compensation function

(Number of processing repetitions)

=

(Number of channels used)

[Example] When averaging processing is performed with four channels (channels 1, 2, 3, and 4) for the set time of 50 ms with the temperature drift compensation function on, measurement is performed 104 times and the average value is output.

50 1000

(4

80) + 160

= 104.17 (times)

(Set time) 1000

80 ( s/1 channel) + 160

……

Round down the number.

2) When 7 or 8 channels are used with the temperature drift compensation function on, set the average time to 3 ms or more. If the time is set to 2 ms or less, the average number of times becomes less than 3 and it causes the digital output value to become 0 since a sum excluding the maximum and minimum values will be averaged.

(b) When the averaging processing is specified for the set number of times

The time required to store the average value calculated using the average number of times in the buffer memory differs according to the number of channels used (the number of channels set to A/D conversion enable) and whether or not the temperature drift compensation is used.

1) Without the temperature drift compensation function (Processing time) = (Set number of times)

{(Number of channels used) 80}/1000

(Unit: ms)

2) With the temperature drift compensation function (Processing time) = (Set number of times)

[{(Number of channels used) 80} + 160]/1000

(Unit: ms) [Example] When averaging processing is performed with four channels (1, 2, 3 and 4) for the set number of 100 times with temperature-drift compensation on, an average value is ou tp ut eve ry 48 ms.

100

{(4 80) + 160} ÷ 1000 = 48 (ms)

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3.2.2 Maximum and minimum values hold function

(1) The maximum and minimum digital output values for each channel are stored in buffer

memory addresses 30 to 45 (Un\G30 to Un\G45 ).

(2) When the operating condition setting completed flag (X09) turns OFF, the values

are cleared to 0 and new maximum and minimum values are stored when conversion begins.

(3) Since the area for storing the maximum and minimum values can be rewritten with

the sequence program, the maximum and minimum values within a specific period of time can be checked.

3.3 I/O Signals for the PLC CPU

3.3.1 List of I/O signals

Table 3.3 show s a list of t he I/ O si gn al s fo r th e A/ D co nv ert e r modul e s. Note that I/O numbers (X/Y) shown in this chapter and thereafter are the values when the start I/O number for the A/D converter module is set to 0.

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Table 3.3 List of I/O signal

Signal direction CPU A/D converter module Signal direction CPU A/D converter module

Dev ic e N o . ( I np ut ) Signal name Device No . (O ut p ut ) Signal name

X0 Module READY Y0 X1 Temperature drift compensation flag Y1 X2 Y2 X3 Y3 X4 Y4 X5 Y5 X6 Y6 X7 Y7 X8 X9 High r es ol u ti on m od e st at u s f la g Y9 Operating condition setting request XA Offset/gain setting mode flag Y A User range write request XB Channel change completed flag YB Channel change request XC

XD XE A/D conversion completed flag YE

XF Error flag YF Error clear request

Maximum value/minimum value reset

Use prohibited

completed flag

1

Y8

1

YC YD

Maximum value/minimum value reset

Use prohibited

request

Use prohibited

1

POINT

1 These signals cannot be used by the user since they are for system use only.

If these are turned ON/OFF by the sequence program, the functioning of the A/D converter module cannot be guaranteed.

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3.3.2 Details of I/O signals

I/O signals for the A/D converter modules are explained in detail below.

(1) Input signals

Device No. Signal Name Description

(1) When the PLC CPU is powered on or reset, this signal turns on once the

preparation for A/D conversion has been completed, and A/D co nversion processing is then performed.

X0 M odule R EADY

X1

X8

X9

Temperature drift compensation flag

High resolution mode status flag

Operating condition setting completed flag

(2) When the Module READY signal is off, A/D conversion processing is not perfor med.

Module READY (X0) turns off in the following situations:

• During offset/gain setting mode

• When the A/D converter module has a watchdog timer error

(1) When A/D conversion processing is being performed with the temperature drift

compensation function on, the flag indicating temperature drift co mpen sation status (X1) turns ON.

(1) This turns ON when in high resolution mode.

(1) This is used as an interlock condition for turning the operating condition setting

request (Y9) ON/OFF when the setting for A/D conversion enable/dis able (buffer memory address 0: Un\G0) is changed.

(2) When the operating condition setting completed flag (X9) is O FF, A/D conv ersion

processing is not performed. Under the following conditions, the operating conditio n setting completed flag (X9) turns OFF.

• When Module READY (X0) is OFF

• When operating condition setting request (Y9) is ON

Performed by the A/D converter module Performed by the sequence program

Module READY (X0)

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Operating condition setting completed (X9)

Operating condition change request (Y9)

/D conversion

completed (XE)

1 A watchdog timer error occurs when the program calculations are not completed

within the scheduled time due to malfunctions of A/D converter module hardware. When a watchdog timer error occurs, the RUN LED for the A/D converter module turns off.

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Device No. Signal Name Description

[In offset/gain setting mode] (1) This is used as an interlock condition for setting the offset/gain request (YA) to

ON/OFF when registering the value after adjustment of the offset/gain settin gs hav e been completed.

(2) See Section 4.6 regarding the offset/gain settings.

Performed by the A/D converter module

Module READY (X0)

Offset/gain setting mode flag (XA)

OFF

Performed by the sequence program

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Offset/gain setting mode flag

User range write request (YA)

[In normal mode] (1) This signal is used as an interlock condition to turn ON /OFF the U ser range w riting

request (YA) when the user range is restored.

(2) Refer to Chapter 7 for the user range restoration.

Performed by the A/D converter module

Performed by the sequence program

Module READY (X0)

Offset/gain setting mode flag (XA)

User range writing request (YA)

ON

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Device No. Signal name Description

(1) This is used as an interlock condition for setting the cha nnel cha nge reque st (Y B) to

ON/OFF when changing the channel for which the offset/gain settings are to be performed.

(2) See Section 4.6 regarding the offset/gain settings.

Performed by the A/D converter module Performed by t he sequence program

Performed by the A/D converter module Performed by the sequence program

XB

XD

Channel change completed flag

Maximum value/minimum value reset completed flag

Offset/gain setting mode Offset/gain s pecifications (buffer memory addresses 22 and 23: Un\G22 and Un\G23)

Channel change completed flag (XB)

Channel change request (YB)

(1) This turns ON when the maximum and minimum values stored in buffer memory

addresses 30 to 45 (Un\G30 to Un\G45) are reset by setting the maximum value/minimum value reset request (YD) to ON.

Maximum and minimum values storage area (buffer memory addresses 30 to 45: Un\G30 to Un\G45)

Maximum value / m inimum value reset request (YD)

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A/D conversion completed flag

XF Error flag

Maximum value / m inimum value reset completed flag (XD)

(1) This turns ON when conversion for all of the channels that are conv ersion enabl ed

has been completed. (1) The error flag turns ON when a write error occurs. (2) To clear the error code, set the error clear request (YF) to ON.

Performed by the A/D converter module Performed by the sequence program

Error flag (XF)

Error clear request (YF)

The error code is read during this interval.

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(2) Output signals

Device No. Signal name Description

Operating

Y9

YA

YB

YD

YF Error clear request

condition setting request

User range write request

Channel change request

Maximum value/ minimum value reset request

(1) This turns ON when A/D conversion is enabled/disabled, or w hen av eraging

processing specification, the settings for the average time or num b er of times (when

averaging processing is specified) is enabled. (2) See the X9 column for ON/OFF timing. [In offset/gain setting mode] (1) This turns ON when the value for the adjusted offset/gain settings are registere d in

the A/D converter module.

(2) See the XA column for ON/OFF timing.

See Section 4.6 for offset/gain settings. [In normal mode] (1) This signal turns ON when the user range is restored. (2) Refer to the field of XA for the ON/OFF timing.

Refer to Chapter 7 for user range restoration. (1) This turns ON when changing the channel for which offset/gain sett ings are to be

performed.

(2) See the XB column for ON/OFF timing.

See Section 4.6 for offset/gain settings.

(1) The maximum and minimum values stored in buffer memory addresse s 30 to 45

(Un\G30 to Un\G45) are cleared by setting the maximum and mini mum v alue reset

request (YD) to ON. (2) See the XD column for ON/OFF timing. (1) This turns ON when a write error is cleared. (2) See the XF column for ON/OFF timing.

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When the User range writing request (YA) is turned ON in the normal mode with A/D conversion enabled, the A/D converter module restores the user range.

Offset/gain setting mode flag (XA)

User range writing request (YA)

User range restoration processing A/D conversion completed flag

(Buffer memory address 10: Un\G10)

Digital output value (Buffer memory addresses 11 to 18: Un\G11 to 18

During user range restoration: A/D conversion stop, A/D conversion completed flag

(buffer memory addresses 10: Un\G10) OFF, digital output value held as previously

After user range restoration: A/D conversion resumed (when user range setting is

used, A/D conversion is resumed at the restored offset/gai n sett in g val ue . )

During restoration

Restoration completed

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3.4 Buffer Memory

The detailed explanation of the buffer memory in Section 3.4.4 and later is based on the 8-channel an al og inp ut (CH . 1 to CH. 8 ) Q6 8A DV/ Q6 8AD I.

3.4.1 Buffer memory assignment ( Q64AD )

This section describes the assignment of the Q64AD buffer memory.

Table 3.4 Buffer memory assignment ( Q64AD )

Address Address

Hexadecimal Decimal

Description

0 H 0 A/D conversion enable/disable setting R/W 26 H 38

H

1

H

2

1 CH1 Average time/average number of times R/W to to System area —

2 CH2 Average time/average number of times R/W 9D 3 H 3 CH3 Average time/average number of times R/W 9E H 158 R/W 4 H 4 CH4 Average time/average number of times R/W 9F H 159 5 H 5A0 H 160

to to Syste m a re a — to to System area —

8 H 8C7 H 199

H

9

9 Averaging process setting R/W C8

A H 10 A/D conversion completed flag R C9 H 201 System area — B H 11 CH1 Digital output value R CA H 202

H

C

H

D

H

E

H

F

12 CH2 Digital output value R CB 13 CH3 Digital output value R CC 14 CH4 Digital output value R CD 15 CE

to to System area — CF

H

12

H

13

18 D0

19 Error code R D1 14 H 20 Setting range (CH1 to CH4) R D2 H 210 15 H 21 System area — D3 H 211

H

16

22 Offset/gain setting mode Offset specification R/W D4 17 H 23 Offset/gain setting mode Gain specification R/W D5 H 213

H

18

24 D6

to to System area — D7 H 215

H

1D

29 D8 1E H 30 CH1 Maximum value R/W D9 H 217 1F H 31 CH1 Minimum value R/W

H

20

H

21

H

22

H

23

H

24

H

25

32 CH2 Maximum value R/W

33 CH2 Minimum value R/W

34 CH3 Maximum value R/W

35 CH3 Minimum value R/W

36 CH4 Maximum value R/W

37 CH4 Minimum value R/W

1 Indicates whether reading and writing to/from a sequence program are enabled.

R : Read enabled W : Write enabled

2 Areas used to restore the user range settings offset/gain values when online

module change is made. Refer to chapter 7 for details of online module change.

R/W

1

Hexadecimal Decimal

Description

H

157

Mode switch in g se t ti ng

H

200

Pass data classification setting

2

CH1 Industrial sh ip ment set t ing s o ff set va l ue

H

CH1 Industrial shipment settings gain value

203

CH2 Industrial sh ip ment set t ing s o ff set va l ue

204

CH2 Industrial shipment settings gain value

205

CH3 Industrial sh ip ment set t ing s o ff set va l ue

206

CH3 Industrial shipment settings gain value

207

CH4 Industrial sh ip ment set t ing s o ff set va l ue

208

CH4 Industrial shipment settings gain value

209

CH1 User range settings offset value

CH1 User range settings gain value

H

212

CH2 User range settings offset value

CH2 User range settings gain value

H

214

CH3 User range settings offset value

CH3 User range settings gain value

H

216

CH4 User range settings offset value

CH4 User range settings gain value

R/W

1

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

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3.4.2 Buffer memory assignment ( Q68AD V)

This section describes the assignment of the Q68ADV buffer memory.

Table 3.5 Buffer memory assignment ( Q68AD V)

Address Address

Hexadecimal Decimal

H

0

0 A/D conversion enable/disable setting R/W 2E

Description

1 H 1 CH1 Average time/average number of times R/W to to System area — 2 H 2 CH2 Average time/average number of times R/W 9D H 157 3 H 3 CH3 Average time/average number of times R/W 9E H 158 R/W 4 H 4 CH4 Average time/average number of times R/W 9F H 159 5 H 5 CH5 Average time/average nu mber of ti mes R/W A0 H 160 6 H 6 CH6 Average time/average nu mber of ti mes R/W to to System area —

H

7

H

8

7 CH7 Average time/average number of times R/W C9 8 CH8 Average time/average number of times R/W CA

9 H 9 Averaging process setting R/W CB H 203 CH1 Industrial shipment settings gain value2R/W

A H 10 A/D conversion completed flag R CC H 204 CH2 Industrial shipment set ting s o ff set va lu e2R/W

H

B

H

C

11 CH1 Digital output value R CD

12 CH2 Digital output value R CE

D H 13 CH3 Digital output value R CF H 207 CH3 Industrial shipment settings gain value2R/W

H

E

H

F

14 CH4 Digital output value R D0

15 CH5 Digital output value R D1 10 H 16 CH6 Digital output value R D2 H 210 CH5 Industrial sh ipmen t sett ing s o ff set va lue2R/W 11 H 17 CH7 Digital output value R D3 H 211 CH5 Industrial shipment settings gain value2R/W

H

12

18 CH8 Digital output value R D4 13 H 19 Error code R D5 H 213 CH6 Industrial shipment settings gain value2R/W

H

14

H

15

20 Setting range (CH1 to CH4) R D6

21 Setting range (CH5 to CH8) R D7 16 H 22 Offset/gain setting mode Offset specification R/W D8 H 216 CH8 Industria l sh ipmen t sett ing s o ff set va lue2R/W

H

17

H

18

23 Offset/gain setting mode Gain specification R/W D9

24 DA

to to System area — DB

H

1D 1E 1F

H

29 DC

30 CH1 Maximum value R/W DD

31 CH1 Minimum value R/W DE 20 H 32 CH2 Maximum value R/W DF H 223 CH3 User range settings gain value 21 H 33 CH2 Minimum value R/W E0 H 224 CH4 User range settings offset value

H

22

H

23

34 CH3 Maximum value R/W E1

35 CH3 Minimum value R/W E2 24 H 36 CH4 Maximum value R/W E3 H 227 CH5 User range settings gain value

H

25 26 27 28 29 2A 2B 2C 2D

H

37 CH4 Minimum value R/W E4

38 CH5 Maximum value R/W E5

39 CH5 Minimum value R/W E6

40 CH6 Maximum value R/W E7

41 CH6 Minimum value R/W E8

42 CH7 Maximum value R/W E9

43 CH7 Minimum value R/W

44 CH8 Maximum value R/W

45 CH8 Minimum value R/W

1 Indicates whether reading and writing to/from a sequence program are enabled.

R : Read enabled W : Write enabled

2 Areas used to restore the user range settings offset/gain values when online

module change is made. Refer to chapter 7 for details of online module change.

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R/W

1

Hexadecimal Decimal

Description

H

46

Mode switch in g se t ti ng

H

201

H

202 CH1 Industrial sh ip ment set t ing s o ffset va l ue2R/W

H

205 CH2 Industrial shipment settings gain value2R/W

H

206 CH3 Industrial sh ip ment set t ing s o ffset va l ue2R/W

H

208 CH4 Industrial sh ip ment set t ing s o ffset va l ue2R/W

H

209 CH4 Industrial shipment settings gain value2R/W

H

212 CH6 Industrial sh ip ment set t ing s o ffset va l ue2R/W

H

214 CH7 Industrial sh ip ment set t ing s o ffset va l ue2R/W

H

215 CH7 Industrial shipment settings gain value2R/W

H

217 CH8 Industrial shipment settings gain value2R/W

H

218 CH1 User range settings offset value

H

219 CH1 User range settings gain value

H

220 CH2 User range settings offset value

H

221 CH2 User range settings gain value

H

222 CH3 User range settings offset value

H

225 CH4 User range settings gain value

H

226 CH5 User range settings offset value

H

228 CH6 User range settings offset value

H

229 CH6 User range settings gain value

H

230 CH7 User range settings offset value

H

231 CH7 User range settings gain value

H

232 CH8 User range settings offset value

H

233 CH8 User range settings gain value

R/W

1

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

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3.4.3 Buffer memory assignment ( Q68AD I)

This section describes the assignment of the Q68ADI buffer memory.

Table 3.6 Buffer memory assignment ( Q68AD I)

Address Address

Hexadecimal Decimal

H

0

0 A/D conversion enable/disable setting R/W 2E

Description

1 H 1 CH1 Average time/average number of times R/W to to System area — 2 H 2 CH2 Average time/average number of times R/W 9D H 157 3 H 3 CH3 Average time/average number of times R/W 9E H 158 R/W 4 H 4 CH4 Average time/average number of times R/W 9F H 159 5 H 5 CH5 Average time/average nu mber of ti mes R/W A0 H 160 6 H 6 CH6 Average time/average nu mber of ti mes R/W to to System area —

H

7

H

8

7 CH7 Average time/average number of times R/W C9 8 CH8 Average time/average number of times R/W CA

9 H 9 Averaging process setting R/W CB H 203 CH1 Industrial shipment settings gain value2R/W

A H 10 A/D conversion completed flag R CC H 204 CH2 Industrial shipment set ting s o ff set va lu e2R/W

H

B

H

C

11 CH1 Digital output value R CD

12 CH2 Digital output value R CE

D H 13 CH3 Digital output value R CF H 207 CH3 Industrial shipment settings gain value2R/W

H

E

H

F

14 CH4 Digital output value R D0

15 CH5 Digital output value R D1 10 H 16 CH6 Digital output value R D2 H 210 CH5 Industrial sh ipmen t sett ing s o ff set va lue2R/W 11 H 17 CH7 Digital output value R D3 H 211 CH5 Industrial shipment settings gain value2R/W

H

12

18 CH8 Digital output value R D4 13 H 19 Error code R D5 H 213 CH6 Industrial shipment settings gain value2R/W

H

14

H

15

20 Setting range (CH1 to CH4) R D6

21 Setting range (CH5 to CH8) R D7 16 H 22 Offset/gain setting mode Offset specification R/W D8 H 216 CH8 Industria l sh ipmen t sett ing s o ff set va lue2R/W

H

17

H

18

23 Offset/gain setting mode Gain specification R/W D9

24 DA

to to System area — DB

H

1D 1E 1F

H

29 DC

30 CH1 Maximum value R/W DD

31 CH1 Minimum value R/W DE 20 H 32 CH2 Maximum value R/W DF H 223 CH3 User range settings gain value 21 H 33 CH2 Minimum value R/W E0 H 224 CH4 User range settings offset value

H

22

H

23

34 CH3 Maximum value R/W E1

35 CH3 Minimum value R/W E2 24 H 36 CH4 Maximum value R/W E3 H 227 CH5 User range settings gain value

H

25 26 27 28 29 2A 2B 2C 2D

H

37 CH4 Minimum value R/W E4

38 CH5 Maximum value R/W E5

39 CH5 Minimum value R/W E6

40 CH6 Maximum value R/W E7

41 CH6 Minimum value R/W E8

42 CH7 Maximum value R/W E9

43 CH7 Minimum value R/W

44 CH8 Maximum value R/W

45 CH8 Minimum value R/W

1 Indicates whether reading and writing to/from a sequence program are enabled.

R : Read enabled W : Write enabled

2 Areas used to restore the user range settings offset/gain values when online

module change is made. Refer to chapter 7 for details of online module change.

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1

Hexadecimal Decimal

Description

H

46

Mode switch in g se t ti ng

H

201

H

202 CH1 Industrial sh ip ment set t ing s o ffset va l ue2R/W

H

205 CH2 Industrial shipment settings gain value2R/W

H

206 CH3 Industrial sh ip ment set t ing s o ffset va l ue2R/W

H

208 CH4 Industrial sh ip ment set t ing s o ffset va l ue2R/W

H

209 CH4 Industrial shipment settings gain value2R/W

H

212 CH6 Industrial sh ip ment set t ing s o ffset va l ue2R/W

H

214 CH7 Industrial sh ip ment set t ing s o ffset va l ue2R/W

H

215 CH7 Industrial shipment settings gain value2R/W

H

217 CH8 Industrial shipment settings gain value2R/W

H

218 CH1 User range settings offset value

H

219 CH1 User range settings gain value

H

220 CH2 User range settings offset value

H

221 CH2 User range settings gain value

H

222 CH3 User range settings offset value

H

225 CH4 User range settings gain value

H

226 CH5 User range settings offset value

H

228 CH6 User range settings offset value

H

229 CH6 User range settings gain value

H

230 CH7 User range settings offset value

H

231 CH7 User range settings gain value

H

232 CH8 User range settings offset value

H

233 CH8 User range settings gain value

R/W

1

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

2

R/W

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3.4.4 A/D conversion enable/disable setting ( buffer memor y addr ess 0: U n\G0)

(1) Sets whether the output of an A/D conversion value is enabled or disabled for

each channel.

(2) It is necessary to set the operating condition setting request (Y9) to ON/OFF in

order to enable the A/D conversion enable/disable setting. (See Section 3.2.2.)

(3) By default, A/D conv e rsion is en abl ed fo r all ch an ne l s.

(4) In the case of the Q64AD module, b4 to b7 (CH5 to CH8) become invalid.

b15 b14 b13 b12 b11 b10 b9 b8 b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0

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00000000

For the Q64AD, information for b4 to b15 is fixed at 0,and for the Q68ADV (I), information for b8 to b15 is fixed at 0.

CH8 CH7 CH6 CH5 CH4 CH3 CH2 CH1

0 : A/D conversion enabled 1 : A/D conversion disabled

Example

When the channels used for A/D conversion are 1, 3, 5 and 8, 006AH (106) is stored in buffer memory address 0 (Un\G0).

b15

b14 b13 b12 b11 b10 b9 b8 b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0

0000000001101010

CH8 CH7 CH6 CH5 CH4 CH3 CH2 CH1

A600

006AH (106)

3.4.5 CH average time/average number of times (buffer memory addresses 1 to 8: Un\G1 to Un\G8)

(1) Sets the average time or average number of times for each channel for which

averaging processing was specified.

(2) The setting ran ge is a s show n below :

Averaging processing by the number of times: 4 to 62500 Averaging processing by time: 2 to 5000 ms

(3) Zero is set as the default.

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3.4.6 Averaging processing setting (buffer memory address 9: Un\G9)

(1) When selecting sampling processing or averaging processing, write the setting to

buffer memory address 9 (Un\G9).

(2) When averaging processing is selected, select average time or average number

of times.

(3) By default, sampling processing is set for all channels.

(4) In the case of the Q64AD module, b4 to b7 and b12 to b15 (CH5 to CH8) are

invalid.

b15 b14 b13 b12 b11 b10 b9 b8 b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0

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CH8 CH7 CH6 CH5 CH4 CH3 CH2 CH1

Averaging processing channel specification 1 : Averaging processing 0 : Sampling processing

CH8 CH7 CH6 CH5 CH4 CH3 CH2 CH1

Time/number of times specification 1 : Average time 0 : Average number of times

Example

To average channels 1 and 5 for the set number of times and channels 2 and 7 for the set amount of time, and to sample-process other channels, store 5342

b15 b14 b13 b12 b11 b10 b9 b8 b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0

0100110100001010

H

(21314) in buffer-memory address 9 (Un\G9).

5342

CH8 CH7 CH6 CH5 CH4 CH3 CH2 CH1CH8 CH7 CH6 CH5 CH4 CH3 CH2 CH1

2435

(21314)

H

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3.4.7 A/D conversion completed flag ( buffer memor y address 10: Un\G10)

(1) When A/D conversion for the channels enabled for conversion is complete, the

A/D conversion completed flag is set to 1. The A/D conversion completed flag (XE) is set to ON when the conversion for all A/D conversion enabled channels is complete.

(2) When the operating condition setting request (Y9) is set to ON, the flag returns to

the default setting of 0 and changes to 1 when A/D conversion is complete.

(3) In the case of the Q64AD module, b4 to b7 (CH5 to CH8) are invalid.

b15 b14 b13 b12 b11 b10 b9 b8 b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0

CH8 CH7 CH6 CH5 CH4 CH3 CH2 CH1

00000000

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For the Q64AD, information for b4 to b15 is fixed at 0, and for the Q68AD, information for b8 to b15 is fixed at 0.

1 : A/D conversion completed 0 : A/D conversion in progress or not used

Example

When A/D conversion is enabled for channels 1, 2 and 6 and all conversions for these channels are

H

complete, 0023

(35) is stored in buffer-memory address 10 (Un\G10).

b15 b14 b13 b12 b11 b10 b9 b8 b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0

0000000010001100

CH8 CH7 CH6 CH5 CH4 CH3 CH2 CH1

3200

0023

(35)

H

3.4.8 Digital output values (buffer memor y addresses 11 to 18: Un\G11 to Un\G18)

(1) The digital ou tp ut valu e s aft e r A/D conversion are st ored i n the bu ffe r me mory

addresses from 11 to 18 (Un\G11 to Un\G18) for each channel.

(2) The digital output values are expressed with 16-bit signed binary values.

b15b14b13b12b11b10b9b8b7b6b5b4b3b2b1b0

Data section Resolution 1/4000 12 bits Resolution 1/12000, 1/16000 14 bits

For other than the data section and a signed bit, it becomes 1 for a negative (when b15 is 1) and 0 for a positive (when b15 is 0).

Signed bit 1: Negative 0: Positive

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3.4.9 Write data error codes (buffer memor y addr ess 19: U n\G19)

(1) The error codes generated by the A/D converter modules are stored here.

(2) See Section 8.1 fo r the det ail s o f th e e rr or co de s.

3.4.10 Setting ranges (buffer memory addr esses 20, 21: U n\G20, Un\G2 1)

(1) These areas are used to confirm the setting ranges of the A/D converter module.

(2) The setting values for CH1 to CH4 are stored in buffer memory address 20

(Un\G20) and setting values for CH5 to CH8 are stored in buffer memory address 21 (Un\G21). In the case of the Q64AD module, buffer memory address 21 (Un\G21) is invalid.

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Un\G20 Un\G21

b15 to b12

CH4 CH8

b11 to b8

CH3 CH7

b7 to b4

CH2 CH6

b3 to b0

CH1 CH5

The setting values are as follows.

Input range Setting value 4 to 20 (mA) 0 0 to 20 (mA) 1

1 to 5 (V) 2 0 to 5 (V) 3

–10 to 10 (V) 4

0 to 10 (V) 5

User range setting F

H H H H H H H

(3) Default setting is 0.

When the setting for Q68ADV is 0, the analog input range operates between 0 to 10V. (When the setting is 5

, the analog inpu t r an ge wil l be th e sa me a s above.)

H

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3.4.11 Offset/gain setting mode (buffer memor y addr esses 22, 23: U n\G22, Un\G23)

(1) Specifies the channel to be adjusted for the offset/gain settings.

(2) The channel for which the offset is to be adjusted is specified in buffer memory

address 22 (Un\ G22 ) and t h e chan ne l fo r wh i ch th e ga in i s to be adju st ed is specified in buffer memory address 23 (Un\G23).

(3) Although it is po ssi bl e t o se t mul tiple channels at the sa me t i me, set th e o ffse t a n d

gain separately (buffer memory addresses 22 and 23: Set either Un\G22 or Un\G23 to 0). If both are set at the same time, an offset/gain setting mode error (error code 500) occurs.

(4) For Q64AD, b4 to b7 (information for CH5 to CH8) are invalid.

(5) See Section 4.6 for the details of the offset/gain settings.

b15 b14 b13 b12 b11 b10 b9 b8 b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0

Un\G22 (Offset specification)

0000000000000000CH8 CH7 CH6 CH5 CH4 CH3 CH2 CH1

Un\G23 (Gain specification)

CH8 CH7 CH6 CH5 CH4 CH3 CH2 CH1

1 : Channel to be set 0 : Invalid

3.4.12 Maximum and minimum v al ues stor ag e ar ea ( buffer memor y addresses 30 to 45: Un\G30 to Un\G45)

(1) The maximum and minimum values of the converted digital value for each

channel are stored.

(2) The stored values for all channels will be cleared to 0 when the operating

condition setting request (Y9) is set to ON and the setting is changed or when the maxi mum and minimum values res e t request (Y D) is set to O N .

(3) The maximum and minimum values are stored for each sample processing time

(measurement), even with channels for which averaging processing is specified.

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3.4.13 Mode switching setting (buffer memory addresses 158, 159: Un\G158, Un\G159)

(1) Set the values of the mode to which you want to switch.

(2) After setting the values, turning the operation condition setting request (Y9) from

OFF to ON switches to that mode.

(3) When mode switching is performed, this area is cleared to zero and the operating

condition setting completed flag (X9) turns OFF. After confirming that the operating condition setting completed flag (X9) has turned OFF, turn OFF the operation condition setting request (Y9).

Mode to be switched to

Normal mode 0964 Offset/gain setting mode 4144

Buffer memory address 158 Buffer memory address 159

H H

Set values

4144 0964

H H

POINT

If the values written are other than the above, mode switching is not performed and only the operating condition is changed.

3.4.14 Pass data classification setting (buffer memory addr esses 200: U n\G200) ( Q64AD only)

(1) Areas used to restore the user range settings offset/gain values when online

module change is made. Refer to chapter 7 for details of online module change.

(2) Specify whether the offset/gain values to be saved/restored are voltages or

currents when saving/restoring the offset/gain values of the user range setting.

b15 b14 b13 b12 b11 b10 b9 b8

b7

b6

b4 b3 b2 b1 b0

b5

00000000

Data in b4 to b15 are fixed to 0. 1: Current specified

0000

CH4 CH3 CH2 CH1

0: Voltage specified

POINT

Refer to Section 4.6 for the offset/gain value setting method.

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3.4.15 Industrial shipment settings and user range settings offset/gain values

(buffer memory addresses 202 to 233: Un\G202 t o Un\G233)

(1) Areas used to restore the user range settings offset/gain values when online

module change is made. Refer to chapter 7 for details of online module change.

(2) When the offset/gain values of the user range setting are restored, the used data

are stored. The data are stored (saved) when:

• Initial setting write is performed by the utility;

• The operating condition is set (Y9 turns from OFF to ON

• The offset/gain values are written in the offset/gain setting mode (YA turns from OFF to ON).

1: The data are not saved when values have been written to the mode

switching setting area (buffer memory addresses 158, 159: Un\G158, Un\G159).

1); or

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(3) When restoring the offset/gain values of the user range setting, set the data

saved here similarly into the corresponding area of the module where the data will be restored.

(4) Buffer memory saving recording procedure for online module change

1) Set the pass data classification setting

Un\G200).

2) Turn the operation condition setting request (Y9) from OFF to ON.

3) Compare the offset/gain values of the industrial shipment settings and user

range settings (buffer memory addresses 202 to 233: Un\G202 to Un\G233) with the range reference values. Refer to Section 7.4 for the range reference values.

4) If the values are proper, record the offset/gain values of the pass data

classification set ting

: The Q68ADV/Q68ADI does not require the setting and recording of the

pass data classification setting.

, industrial shipment settings and user range settings.

(buffer memory addresses 200:

POINT

Refer to Section 4.6 for the offset/gain value setting method.

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4.1 Handling Precautions

(1) Do not drop the module or subject it to heavy impact.

(2) Do not remove the PCB of the module from its case. Doing so may cause the

module to fail.

(3) Be careful not to let foreign particles such as swarf or wire chips enter the module.

They may cause a fire, mechanical failure or malfunction.

(4) The top surface of the module is covered with a protective film to prevent foreign

objects such as wire burrs from entering the module during wiring. Do not remove this film until the wiring is complete. Before operating the system, be sure to remove the film to provide adequate ventilation.

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(5) Tighten the terminal screws using torque within the following ranges. Loose

screws may cause short circuits, mechanical failures or malfunctions.

Screw location Clamping torque range

Module mounting screws (M3 screws) 36 to 48 N · cm

Terminal block screws (M3 screws) 42 to 58 N · cm

Terminal block mounting screws (M3.5 screw s) 66 to 89 N · cm

(6) To mount the module on the base, securely insert the module fastening latch into

the fastening hole on the base. Improper installation may result in a module malfunction, or may cause the module to fall off.

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4.2 Setup and Procedures before Operation

Start

Module mounting

Mount the A/D conversion module in the specified slot.

Wiring

Wire external devices to the A/D conversion module.

Intelligent function module switch settings

Perform settings using GX Developer

4

(see Section 4.5).

Use user range settings?

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Use industrial shipment settings.

Use user range settings

Offset/gain setting

If user range settings are used, perform the offset and gain settings (see Section 4.6).

Use the utility pac kage?

YES

Initial setting and automatic refresh setting

The program can be sim plified if the utility package is used for setting (see Chapter 5).

Programming and debugging

Create and check the sequence program.

NO

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4.3 Part Identification Nomenclature

The name of each part of the A/D converter module is listed below.

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Q64AD

1)

Q64AD

RUN

ERROR

2) 1

2 3

I+

4 5 6

I+

7 8 9

10

I+

11 12 13 14

I+

15 16 17 18

C H

1

SLD

C H 2

SLD

C H 3

SLD

C H 4

SLD

(FG)

A/D 0-±10V 0-20mA

V+

V-

V+

V-

V+

V-

V+

V-

A.G.

1)

2)

Q68ADV

C H

1

C H 2

C H 3

C H 4

C H

V-

5

C H 6

C H

V-

7

C H 8

(FG)

A/D 0-±10V

V+

V-

V+

V-

V+

V-

V+

V-

V+

V-

V+

V-

A.G.

Q68ADV

RUN

ERROR

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Q68ADI

1)

Q68ADI

RUN

ERROR

2) 1

I+

C H

1

C H

2

C H 3

C H 4

C H 5

C H

6

C H

7

C H

8

(FG)

A/D 0-20mA

I-

A.G.

2 3

I+

4

I+

5 6

I+

7 8

I+

9

10

I+

11 12

I+

13 14

I+

15 16 17 18

Number

Name and

appearance

Description

1) RUN LED Displays the operating status of the A/D converter module. On : Normal operation Flashing : During offset/gain setting mode Off : 5V power switched off, watchdog timer error occurred, or

online module change enabled

2) ERROR LED Displays the error status of the A/D converter module. On : Error Off : Normal operation Flashing : Error in switch settings

Switch No. 5 of the intelligent function module has been set to a value other than zero "0".

Check the error code for details.

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Terminal

number

1 V + V + I + 2V – 3 I + V + I + 4 5 V + V + I + 6V – 7 I + V + I + 8

9 V + V + I + 10 V – 11 I + V + I + 12 13 V + V + I + 14 V – 15 I + V + I + 16 17 A.G. (ANALOG GND) 18 FG

Q64AD Q68ADV Q68ADI

CH1

SLD

CH2

SLD

CH3

SLD

CH4

SLD

Signal name

CH1

CH2

CH3

CH4

CH5

CH6

CH7

CH8

V –

CH1

CH2

CH3

CH4

CH5

CH6

CH7

CH8

I –

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4.4 Wiring

The wiring precautions and examples of module connection are provided below.

4.4.1 Wiring precautions

In order to optimize the functions of the A/D converter module and ensure system reliability, external wiring that is protected from noise is required. Please observe the following precautions for external wiring:

(1) Use separate cables for the AC control circuit and the external input signals of the

Q64AD/Q68ADV(I) to avoid the influence of the AC side surges and inductions.

(2) Do not mount the cables close to or bundle them with the main circuit line, a high-

voltage cable or a load cable from other than the PLC. This may increase the effects of noise, surges and induction.

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(3) Perform an one-point grounding for shielded lines and the shields of sealed

cables.

(4) A solderless terminal with insulating sleeve cannot be used for the terminal block.

Covering the cable-connection portion of the solderless terminal with a marked tube or an insulation tube is recommended.

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4.4.2 External wiring (1) Q64AD

(a) For voltage input Signal source 0 to ± 10 V

GND

1 Shielded

(b) For current input Signal source 0 to ± 20 mA

3

GND

1 Shielded

V +

I +

V –

SLD

V +

I +

V –

SLD A.G.

FG

2

250

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+ 15 V

500 k

2

500 k

4

ANALOG GND

– 15 V

+ 15 V

– 15 V

5

1 Use a twisted two core shielded wire for the power wire. 2 Shows input resistance of Q64AD. 3 If current input, always connect to (V +) and (I +) terminals. 4 "A.G." terminal does not normally require wiring. However, it can be used as GND

for compatible equipment ground under the following conditions. (1) When there is a difference in polarity between "A.G" and "GND for compatible

equipment".

(2) As an alternative for 0 V input when only the + side is open on a ± wire.

5 Always use a ground. In addition, ground the FB of the power supply module.

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(2) Q68ADV

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GND

1 Shielded

2

ANALOG

3

500 k

V + V –

A.G.

FG

4

+ 15 V

– 15 V

GND

1 Use a twisted two core shielded wire for the power wire. 2 Shows input resistance of Q68ADV. 3 "A.G." terminal does not normally require wiring. However, it can be used as GND

for compatible equipment ground under the following conditions. (1) When there is a difference in polarity between "A.G" and "GND for compatible

equipment".

(2) As an alternative for 0 V input when only the + side is open on a ± wire.

4 Always use a ground. In addition, ground the FB of the power supply module.

(3) Q68ADI

GND

1 Shielded

2 250

I + I –

A.G.

FG

4

500 k

ANALOG GND

3

+ 15 V

– 15 V

1 Use a twisted two core shielded wire for the power wire. 2 Shows input resistance of Q68ADI. 3 "A.G." terminal does not normally require wiring. However, it can be used as GND

for compatible equipment ground under the following conditions. (1) When there is a difference in polarity between "A.G" and "GND for compatible

equipment".

4 Always use a ground. In addition, ground the FB of the power supply module.

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4.5 Switch Setting for Intelligent Function M odule

The settings for the intelligent function module are performed using the I/O assignment settings for GX Developer.

(1) Setting item

The intelligent function module switches consist of switches 1 to 5 and are set using 16 bit data. When the intelligent function module switches are not set, the default value for switches 1 to 5 is 0.

Table 4.1 Switch setting item

Input range setting

Analog input range Input range setting value

Switch 1

CH4CH3CH2CH1

Input range setting

Switch 2

CH8CH7CH6CH5

H

User range setting F

Setting item

4 to 20 mA 0 to 20 mA 1

1 to 5 V 2 0 to 5 V 3

– 10 to 10 V 4

0 to 10 V 5

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1

H

0

H H H H H H

Switch 3 Not used

H

Switch 4

00 01 to FFH (numeric value other than 00

0

H

(numeric

1 to F

H

value other than 0

0

H

1 to FH (numeric value other than 0

H

: Normal resolution mode

)*

: High resolution mode

H

: Normal mode (A/D conversion processing)

)*

: Offset/gain setting mode

H

: With temperature drift correction

)*

: Without temperature drift correction

H

Switch 5 0 : Fixed

Setting any value wit hi n th e set ti ng rang e wi ll pr ovi de th e sa me op e rat ion .

When the setting range is 1 to F

, set 1 for example.

H

Depending on the type of module used, the settings for A/D unit input range are shown below.

• Q64AD

• Q68ADV · · · · ·0H, 2H to 5H, F

· · · · · ·0H to 5H, F

H

1 When the setting is 0H, the input ope rating range will b e 0 t o 10 V .

• Q68ADI · · · · · ·0

H, 1H

, F

H

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POINT

(1) If the offset/gain setting mode is set using intelligent function module switch 4,

other settings by switch 4 (settings for resolution mode and temperature drift compensation) will be ignored.

(2) Setting of the offset/gain setting mode differs from function version A to

function version B. (Refer to Appendix 1.3) Perform the offset/gain settings after checking the RUN LED flashes in offset/gain setting mode. If the RUN LED does not flash, check to see if the switch 4 setting is correct.

(3) Since the digital output value will differ considerably, depending on the

resolution mode setting, thoroughly check the settings for the intelligent function module switches before performing the digital output processing. Example) Digital output value when the setting range is -10 to 10 V and a 10 V

analog value is added.

In normal resolution mode In high resolution mode

Digital output value Approximately 4000 Approximately 16000

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(2) Operating procedure

Start the settings with GX Developer I/O assignment setting screen.

(a) I/O assignment setting screen

Set the follow in g fo r th e slot in w hi ch th e A/ D converter module is mounted. The type setting is required; set other items as needed. Type : Select "intelli." Model name : Enter the module model name. Points : Select 16 points. Start XY : Enter the start I/O number for the

A/D converter module.

Detail setting: Specify the control PLC for the

A/D converter module. It is unnecessary to set the "Error time output mode" or "H/W error time PLC operation mode" since these settings are invalid for the A/D converter module.

(b) Switch setting for intelligent function module

screen Click on [Switch setting] on the I/O assignment setting screen to di spl ay the scree n show n at left, then set switches 1 to 5. The switches can easily be set if values are entered in hexadecimal. Change the entry format to hexadecimal and then enter the values.

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4.6 Offset/Gain Settings

When the user range setting is used, perform the offset and gain settings according to the following procedure. When the industrial shipment setting is used, offset/gain setting is not necessary. If the utility package is installed, perform the offset/gain settings according to the procedure described in Section 5.6.2.

(1) Offset/gain setting procedure

Start

2) Switch to the offset/gain

setting mode.

1

Set the channel change request (YB) to ON.

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Verify that the mode is set to offset/gain setting and the RUN LED is flashing.

1) Add the voltage or current

that will be the of fs e t v alu e .

Set the offset setting channel in buffer memory address 22 (Un\G22). Set buffer memory address 23 (Un\G23) to 0.

Turn the channel change request (YB) to ON.

Verify that the channel change completed flag (XB) is ON.

Set the channel change request (YB) to OFF.

Verify that the channel change completed flag (XB) is ON.

Set the channel change request (YB) to OFF.

Adjust other

channels?

NO

Set the offset/gain setting request (YA) to ON and perform the offset/gain settings. Register to the A/D converter module.

After verifying that the offset/ gain setting mode status flag (XA) is OFF, turn YA OFF.

Verify that the offset/gain setting mode status flag (XA) is ON.

YES

1)

Add the voltage or current that will be the gain value.

Set the gain setting channel in buffer me mo r y address 23 (Un\G23). Set buffer memory address 22 (Un\G22) to 0.

ERROR LED lit?

NO

Switch to the normal setting mode.

1

End

YES

2)

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1 The mode switching (normal mode to offset/gain setting mode to normal mode)

method is given below.

• Dedicated instruction (G.OFFGAN) ............. Refer to Section 4.6 (2), (a)

• Setting made to mode switching setting (buffer memory addresses 158, 159: Un\G158, Un\G159) and turning the operation condition setting request (Y9) from

OFF to ON ..................................................... Refer to Section 4.6 (2), (b)

• Intelligent function module switch setting ..... Refer to Section 4.5, Section 4.6 (2), (c)

(After intelligent function module switch setting, reset the PLC CPU or switch power OFF, then ON.)

POINT

(1) Perform the offset/gain settings in the range that satisfies the conditions

specified in Sectio n 3. 1.2 , (1 ) and (2) . When the setting exceed s thi s range, the maxi mum resol ution or to tal accu racy may not be withi n the range indicated in the pe rfor manc e spe cifi cation .

(2) Perform the offset/gain settings separately for each channel. If channels are

set in buffer memory addresses 22 (Un\G22) and 23 (Un\G23) at the same time, an error will oc cur an d th e ERRO R LE D will be li t.

(3) After the offset/gain settings are completed, verify that the offset and gain

values have been set correctly under actual usage conditions.

(4) The offset an d ga in values are stored into th e E

power-off.

(5) At the time of offset/gain setting, turn ON the user range write request (YA) to

write the val u e s to the E Data can be written to the E To prevent accidental write to the E code (buffer memory address 19: Un\G19) will be stored if write is performed 26 consecutive times.

(6) If an error (error code: 40

correct offset/gain value. The offset/gain value of the channel where the error has occurred is not written to the A/D converter module. ( number.)

(7) Module Ready (X0) turns from OFF to ON when the offset/gain setting mode

switches to the normal mode by the dedicated instruction (G.OFFGAN) or the setting of the mode switching setting (buffer memory addresses 158, 159: Un\G158, Un\G159). Note that initial setting processing will be executed if there is a sequence program that makes initial setting when Module Ready (X0) turns ON.

(8) Buffer memory addresses 200 (Un \ G200 ) , 20 2 t o 233 ( U n \G202 t o Un \ G23 3 )

are the areas used to restore the user range settings offset/gain values when online module change is made. Refer to chapter 7 for details of online module change.

2

PROM.

2

PROM up to 100 thousand ti mes.

2

PROM, an error will occur and the error

1

) occurs during offset/gain setting, re-set the

1: indicates the corresponding channel

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PROM and are not erased at

(2) Program examples

The program in the dotted area of (a) is common to (a), (b) and (c). In this example, the I/O signals for the A/D converter module are X/Y0 to X/YF.

• Channel sele ctio n

• Offset sett in g

• Gain setting

• Channel change command

• Offset/gain setting value write command to the module

• Mode switching

• Channel desig na tio n sto ra ge dev i ce

• Dedicated instruction (G.OFFGAN) setting storage device

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(a) When switching the mode using the dedicated instruction (G.OFFGAN)

The following program switches to the offset/gain setting mode with the dedicated instruction (G.OFFGAN), changes the channel where offset/gain setting will be made, writes the offset/gain values to the A/D converter module, and then switches to the normal mode.

Switches to offset/gain setting mode

Specifies channel where offset/gain setting will be made

Specifies channel where offset setting will be made

Specifies channel where gain setting will be made

Changes channel where offset/gain setting will be made

Registers offset/gain setting results to module

Switches to normal mode

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Stores setting of de dicated instruction (G.OFFGAN) into D1.

Dedicated instruction (G.OFFGAN)

Stores channel where offset/ gain setting will be made into D0.

Specifies offset setting channel.

Sets 0 to buffer memory address 23.

Specifies gain setting channel. Sets 0 to buffer memory

address 22.

Turns ON channel change request (YB).

Turns OFF channel change request (YB).

Turns ON user range change request (YA).

Turns OFF user range change request (YA).

Stores setting of de dicated instruction (G.OFFGAN) into D1.

Dedicated instruction (G.OFFGAN)

Processing in normal mode

The program in the dotted area is a common program.

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(b) When switching the mode using the setting of the mode switching setting

(buffer memory addresses 158, 159: Un\G158, Un\G159) and operation condition setting request (Y9)

Switches to offset/gain setting mode

Common program

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Sets 4144 address 158.

Sets 964 address 159.

Turns ON operation condition setting request (Y9 ) .

Turns OFF operation condition setting request (Y9 )

to buffer memory

H

to buffer memory

H

Switches to normal mode

to buffer memory

H

Sets 964 address 158.

Sets 4144 address 159.

Turns ON operation condition setting request (Y9 ) .

Turns OFF operation condition setting request (Y9 ) .

Processing in normal mode

to buffer memory

H

(c) When switching the mode by making intelligent function module switch

setting Only the common program is necessary.

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5.1 Utility Package Functions

Table 5.1 shows an overview of the utility package functions.

Table 5.1 Utility package (GX Configurator-AD) function list

Item Description Reference section

(1) Sets the following items that require initial setting.

• CH A/D conversion enable/disable setting

• CH Sampling process/averaging process setting

• CH Time/number of times sp ecify ing

• CH Average time/average number of times setting

(2) The data for which initial setting has been completed is registered in

the parameters for the PLC CPU, and automatically written to the A/D converter module when the PLC CPU changes to the RUN

status. (1) Sets automatic refresh for the A/D converter module buffer memory. (2) The buffer memory that was set for automatic refresh is

automatically read and written to the specified device when the

END command for the PLC CPU is executed. (1) Monitor/test

The buffer memory and I/O signals for the A/D converter modules

are monitored and tested. (2) Operating condition setting

Changes the A/D operating status during operation. (3) Offset/gain setting

When setting the offset/gain to a value selected by the user (w hen

the analog output range setting is user range setting), the offset and

gain can be easily set while viewing the screen. (4) Pass data

The pass data (pass data classification setting, indu strial s hipme nt

settings offset/gain values, user range settings offset/gain value s)

can be monitored and set.

Initial Setting

Automatic Refresh

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Settings

Monitor/test

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Section 5.4

Section 5.5

Section 5.6

POINT

1 If initial setting and automatic refresh setting are performed, the intelligent

function module parameters require a maximum of 76 bytes per module.

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5.2 Installing and Uninstalling the Utility Package

See "Method of installing the MELSOFT Series" attached with the utility package regarding the install and uninstall operation for the utility package.

5.2.1 User precautions

The following provides the precautions on using the GX Configurator-AD:

(1) Important safety information

Since GX Configurator-AD is add-in software for GX Developer, read "Safety Precautions" and the basic o perating pro cedures in GX Developer's ope rating manual.

(2) About installation

The GX Configurator-AD is an add-in package for GX Developer Version 4 or later products. Therefore, install GX Configurator-AD in a personal computer in which GX Developer Version 4 or a later product has been installed.

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(3) About display-screen errors whil e using the intelligent function

module utility

There may be cases in which the screen will not properly display while the intelligent function module utility is being used, due to a lack of system resources. If this occurs, close the intelligent function module utility first and then GX Developer (program, comments, etc.) and other applications. Next, restart GX Developer and the intelligent function module utility.

(4) To start the intelligent function module utility

(a) In GX Developer, select "QCPU (Q mode)" for the PLC series and specify

the project. If something other than "Q CPU ( Q mode)" is selected for the PLC ser ies, or i f the project is not specified, t he intell igent fu nction mod ule utility will no t start.

(b) Multiple intelligent function module utilities can be started.

However, the [Open file]/[Save file] intelligent function module's parameter operations can only be performed by a single intelligent function module utility. Other intelligent function module utilities can perform the [Monitor/test] operation only.

(5) How to switch screens when two or more intel l igent function

module utilities are started

When two or more intelligent function module utility screens cannot be displayed side by side, use the task bar to change the intelligent function module utility screen so that it is displayed on top of other screens.

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(6) About the number of parameters that ca n be set i n GX

Configurator-AD

The number of parameters that can be set by the GX Configurator for an intelligent function module installed in the CPU module and in a remote I/O station of the MELSECNET/H network system is limited.

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Intelligent function module installation object

Q00J/Q00/Q01CPU 512 256 Q02/Q02H/Q06H/Q12H/Q25HCPU 512 256 Q12PH/Q25PHCPU 512 256 MELSECNET/H remote I/O station 512 256

Maximum number of parameter settings

Initial setting Automatic refresh setting

For example, if multiple intelligent function modules are installed in a remote I/O station, set the GX Configurator so that the number of parameter settings of all the intelligent function modules does not exceed the maximum number of parameter settings. The total number of parameter settings is calculated separately for the initial setting and for the automatic refresh setting. The number of parameter settings that can be set for one module in the GX Configurator-AD is as shown below.

Object Module Initial setting Automatic refresh setting Q64AD 2 (Fixed) 13 (Maximum number of settings) Q68ADV/ADI 2 (Fixed) 25 (Maximum number of settings)

Example) Counting the number of parameter settings in the automatic refresh

setting

The number of settings in this one line is counted as one setting. The number of settings is not counted by columns. Add up all the setting items in this setting screen, then add them to the total for the other intelligent function modules to get a grand total.

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5.2.2 Operating environment

The operating environment of the personal computer where the GX Configurator-AD is used is explained.

Item Peripheral devices

Installation (Add-in) destination Computer main unit Personal com puter on which Windows® operates.

CPU Required memory

Hard disk free space

Display

Operating system

For installation 65 MB or more For operation 10 MB or more

1

Add-in to GX Developer Version 4 (English version) or later

Refer to the following table "Used operating system and performance req uired for personal computer".

800 600 dot or more resolution Microsoft

Microsoft® Windows® 98 Operating System (English version) Microsoft Microsoft® Windows NT® Workstation Operating System Version 4.0 (English version) Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Operating System (English version) Microsoft Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition Operating System (English version)

®

Windows® 95 Operating System (English version)

®

Windows® Millennium Edition Operating System (English version)

®

Windows® XP Professional Operating System (English version)

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1: Install the GX Configurator-AD in GX Developer Version 4 or higher in the same language.

GX Developer (English version) and GX Configurator-AD (Japanese version) cannot be used in combination, and GX Developer (Japanese version) and GX Configurator-AD (English version) cannot be

used in configuration. 2: GX Configurator-AD cannot be used as an add-in with GX Developer Version 3 or earlier versions. 3: Setting fonts Size of WindowsR for "Large Fonts" may cause the text to extend off screen. Therefore,

choose "Small Fonts".

2

Used operating system and performance required for personal computer

Operating system

Windows® 95 Pentium® 133MHz or more 32MB or more Windows® 98 Pentium® 133MHz or more 32MB or more Windows® Me Pentium® 150MHz or more 32MB or more Windows NT® Workstation 4.0 Pentium® 133MHz or more 32MB or more Windows® 2000 Professional Pentium® 133MHz or more 64MB or more Windows® XP Professional Windows® XP Home Edition

"XP compatibility mode" and "Fast User Switching" are not supported.

Pentium

Performance Required for Personal Computer

CPU Required memory

®

300MHz or more 128MB or more

®

300MHz or more 128MB or more

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5.3 Explanation of Utility Package Operation

5.3.1 How to perform common utility package operations (1) Available control keys

Special keys that can be used during operation of the utility package and their application s are shown in the table below .

Name of key Application

Esc

Tab

Ctrl

Delete

Back

Space

Cancels a newly entered value when entering data in a cell. Closes the window.

Moves between controls in the window. Used in conjunction with the mouse when multiple cell s are

selected in the selection test. Deletes the character where the cursor is positioned. When a cell is selected, clears all of the setting content s.

Deletes the character where the cursor is positioned.

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Page

Up

Page

Down

Enter

Moves the cursor.

Moves the cursor one page up.

Moves the cursor one page down.

Confirms the value entered in the cell.

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(2) Data to be created with the utility package

The data and files shown below that are created with the utility package are also processed using GX Developer operation. Figure 5.1 shows which operation processes which data or file.

(a) This data is created with the automatic refresh setting, and stored in the

intelligent function module parameter file of the project to be created using GX Developer.

Project

Program

Parameter

PLC Parameter Network Parameter Intelligent Function Module Parameter

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(b) Steps 1) to 3) shown in Figure 5.1 are performed using the following

operations.

1) Operating from GX Developer. [Project]

[Open existing project] / [Save project] / [Save project as]

2) Operating from the utility parameter setting module selection screen. [File]

[Open file] / [Save file]

3) Operating from GX Developer. [Online]

[Read from PLC] / [Write to PLC] "Intelligent function module parameters" Or, operate from the utility parameter setting module selection screen. [Online]

[Read from PLC] / [Write to PLC]

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(a) A text file is created by performing the initial setting or automatic refresh

setting, or selecting text file creation files can be utiliz ed to crea te use r documen t s.

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in the monitor/test screen. The text

QCPU

Q25HCPU

A

MODE.

RUN. ERR.

USER.

BAT.

BOOT.

GX Developer/

GX Configurator-AD

Project Project

3)

Disk

1)

AA

2)

B

A : Indicates an intelligent

function module parameter.

B : Indicates the data

saved by text file creation.

Personal compute

USB

RS-232

Figure 5.1 Correlation chart for data created using the utility package

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5.3.2 Operation overview

GX Developer screen

[Tools] – [Intelligent function utility] – [Start]

Intilligent function module parameter

setting module select screen

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See Section 5.3.3

Initial setting

Initial setting scree n

See Section 5.4

Enter "Start I/O No.", then select "Package name" and "Module model name".

Auto refresh

Automatic refresh settin gs screen

See Section 5.5

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1) [Online] – [Monitor/test]

Select monitor/test module screen

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Enter "Start I/O No.", then select "Package name" and "Module model name".

Monitor/test screen

See Section 5.6

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5.3.3 Starting the intelligent function module utility [Purpose of setting]

Start the intelligent function module utility from GX Developer, and display the module selection screen for the intelligent function module utility parameter setting. The screens for performing initial setting, automatic refresh setting and monitor/test module selection (selecting the module for which monitoring/testing is to be performed) can be started from this screen.

[Startup procedure]

[Tools] [Intelligent function utility] [Start]

[Setting screen]

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[Explanation of items] (1) How to start each screen

(a) Starting ini tia l se tt in g

"Start I/O No.

Initial setting

(b) Starting automatic refresh setting

"Start I/O No. " "Package name" "Module model name"

Auto refresh

(c) Monitor/test module sele ctio n screen

Online

Enter the start I/O numbers in hexadecimal.

" "Package name" "Module model name"

Monitor/test

(2) Explanation of screen command buttons

Delete

Exit

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Deletes the initial setting and automatic refresh setting for the selected module. Ends the Intelligent function module utility.

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(3) Menu bar

(a) File items

With file operation, the intelligent function module parameters for the project opened by GX Developer can be processed. [Open file] : Reads the pa r amet e r file . [Close file] : Closes the parameter file. If revisions were made, the

[Save file] : Saves the parameter file. [Delete file ] : Delete s th e pa ra met er file . [Exit] : Ends the intelligent function modu le uti li ty .

(b) Online items

[Monitor/test] : Starts the monitor/test module selection screen. [Read from PLC] : Reads the intelligent function module parameters from

[Write to PLC] : Writes the intelligent function module parameters to the

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dialog box asking whether to save the file appears.

the CPU module .

CPU module.

POINT

(1) Saving the intelligent function module parameter files

Since files cannot be saved using the GX Developer project save operation, save the files using the module selection screen for intelligent function module parameter settin g de scri bed ab ove .

(2) Reading from and writing to PLC operations for the intelligent function module

parameters using GX Developer (a) After the intelligent function module parameters are saved in a file, they

can be read from and written into the PLC.

(b) Set the target PLC CPU using GX Developer [Online] (c) When the A/D converter module is installed to the remote I/O station, use

"Read from PLC" and "Write to PLC".

(3) Checking for the required utility

Start I/O No. is displayed in the Intelligent function module utility setting screen, but a "

This means that either the required utility is not installed or that the utility cannot be started from the GX Developer.

Check for the required utility in [Tools] - [Intelligent function utility] - [Utility list...] in GX Developer, and set it.

" may be displayed fo r the mode l na me.

[Transfer s e tu p] .

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5.4 Initial Setting [Purpose of setting]

The following A/ D ini tia l se tt i ng pa ra mete r s are set :

• A/D conversion enable/disable setting

• Sampling process/averaging process setting

• Time/number of times specifying

• Average time/average number of times setting By performing these initial settings, the sequence program settings are not required.

[Startup procedure]

"Start I/O No. " "Package name" "Module model name" Initial setting

[Setting screen]

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[Explanation of items] (1) Setting contents

Set whether A/D conversion is enabled or disabled and the A/D conversion method for each channel.

(2) Explanation of command buttons

Make text file End setup Cancel

Outputs the screen display in text fil e format. Confirms the setting data and ends the operation. Cancels the setting data and ends the operation.

POINT

Initial settings are stored in the intelligent function module parameters. After the initial settings are written to the CPU module, they are validated by operating the RUN-STOP switch as follows, STOP OFF and then ON, or resetting the CPU module.

When using a sequencer program to write the initial settings, when the CPU is switched from STOP to RUN the initial settings will be written, So ensures that programming is carried out to re-execute the initial settings.

RUN STOP RUN, turning the power

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5.5 Automatic Refresh Settings [Purpose of setting]

Sets the buffer memory for the A/D converter module to be automatically refreshed.

[Startup procedure]

"Start I/O No. " "Package name" "Module model name" Auto refresh

[Setting screen]

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[Explanation of items] (1) Contents of the screen display

Model side Bu ffe r size : Displays the size o f t he bu ffe r me mo ry for the

setting item that can be transferred (fixed at one word).

Model side Transfer word count : Displays the number of words to transfer the

CPU device from the head device (fixed at one word).

Transfer direction : "

PLC side Device : Enter the device at the CPU module to be

" indicates that data is written from the device to the buffer memory. "

" indicates that data is read from the buffer memory to the device.

automatically refreshed. The devices that can be used are X, Y, M, L, B, T, C, ST, D, W, R, ZR. When using bit devices, K, Y, M, L or B, set a number that can be divided by 16 points (examples: X10, Y120, M16). Also, buffer memory data is stored in 16 point blocks starting from the device number that was set. For example, if X10 is set, data will be stored from X10 to X1F.

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(2) Explanation of command buttons

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Make text file

End setup Cancel

A file containin g the scree n con t en ts is crea te d in te xt file format. Confirms the setting data and ends the operation.

Cancels the setting data and ends the operation.

POINT

The automatic refresh settings are stored in the intelligent function module parameters. After the automatic refresh settings are written to the CPU module, they are validated by performing STOP CPU module, turning the power OFF and then ON, or resetting the CPU module.

The automatic refresh settings cannot be changed from the sequencer program. However, it is possible to add a process similar to automatic refresh by using the FROM/TO instructions of the sequence program.

RUN STOP RUN operations for the

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5.6 Monitor/Test

5.6.1 Monitor/test screen [Purpose of setting]

Buffer memory monitoring/testing, I/O signals monitoring /testing, operating condition setting, offset/gain setting s (see Section 5 .6.2, 5.6.3 ), pa ss data (see Section 5.6.4 ,

5.6.5) are started from this screen.

[Startup procedure]

Monitor/test module sele cti on scree n "Start I/O No. " "Package name" "Module model na me"

Enter the start I/O numbers in hexadecimal.

The screen can also be started from the GX Developer Version 6 or later system monitor. See GX Developer's operating manual for details.

[Setting screen]

Monitor/test

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X/Y monitor/test Max value/min value info .

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Pass data

1)

Operating setting

Offset/gain setting

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[Explanation of items] (1) Contents of screen display

Setting item : The I/O signal or buffer memory names are displayed. Current value : The I/O signal status or current value of buffer memory are

monitored.

Setting value : Select or enter the data to be written during test operation.

(2) Explanation of the command buttons

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Current value display

Make text file

Start monitor Stop monitor Execute test

Close

/

The current value of the selected item is displayed. (This is used to check text that cannot be displayed in the current value field. However, in this utility package, all items can be displayed in the display fields). Creates a file consisting of th e screen contents in te xt file format. Selects whether or not the current value fields are monitored.

Performs a test of the selected item. To select more than one item, sele ct mul tipl e i tems w hile ho lding dow n

the Ctrl Closes the screen currently displayed and returns to

the previously displayed screen.

key.

REMARK

The following describes an example where sampling process for the selection test operation is changed to a 10-time averaging process setting.

(1) Set averaging process in the setting value field for CH

process/Averaging process setting.

(2) Set number of times in the setting value field for CH

specifying.

(3) Click the se tt in g val ue fi eld fo r CH

setting to select.

(4) After entering the average number of times, press the Enter

Average time/average number of times

Sampling

Time/number of times

key.

At this point, nothing has been written to the A/D converter module.

(5) Select the setting value fields that were specified in steps 1 to 4 while holding

down the Ctrl

(6) Click Execute test

Once writing has been completed, the value that was written will be displayed in the present v alue field.

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

Perform the offset/gain setting operation in the following sequence.

(1) Switch to the offset/gain setting screen

Perform the operation in Section 5.6.1 to display the offset/gain setting screen.

(2) Switch to the offset/gain setting mode

Change the Setting value field of Offset/gain setting mode specification to "Offset/gain setting mode", and click the Execute test

When write is completed, the indication in the Current value field of Offset/gain setting mode status changes to "Offset/gain setting mode".

(3) Adjustment of the offset and gain v alues

(a) Set the analog input value for the offset value

Add the voltage or current that will determine the offset value to the channel to be set.

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button to per for m w rit e.

(b) Select the channel for which the offset value is to be adjusted

Make the selection from the offset/gain setting channel field, and then click on the Execute test

(c) Set the analog input value for the gain value

Add the voltage or current that will determine the gain value to the channel to be set.

(d) Select the channel for which the gain value is to be adjusted

Make the selection from the offset/gain setting channel field, and then click on the Execute test

(e) To set the offset/gain for more than one channel, repeat steps (a) to (d).

button.

(4) Write the offset/gain setting v al ues to the module

Write the offset/gain settings to the module after completing the settings for all channels using the user range setting. Note that if settings are written while offset/gain settings are incomplete, the status at that point will be written to the module.

(a) Write to the A/D converter module

Select "Write requested" from the setting value field for the offset/gain setting write request, and then click on the Execute test

button.

(b) Confirm execution of write operation

Confirm that the current value field display for the offset/gain module write request changes from "Write request" to "No write request".

(c) Error handling

Confirm that the ERROR LED for the A/D converter module is off. If the ERROR LED is lit, click on Close

screen, and then perform the offset/gain settings again.

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(5) Switch to the normal mode

Change the Setting value field of Offset/gain setting mode specification to "Normal mode", and click the Execute test

When write is completed, the indication in the Current value field of Offset/gain setting mode status changes to "Normal mode".

button to perform w r ite .

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

Perform the offset/gain setting operation in the following sequence.

(1) Switch to the offset/gain setting mode

Change switch 4 for intelligent function module switch setting to the offset/gain setting mode (see Section 4.5).

(2) Switch to the offset/gain setting screen

Display the offset/gain setting screen using the operation described in Section

5.6.1.

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(3) Adjustment of the offset and gain v alues

(a) Set the analog input value for the offset value

Add the voltage or current that will determine the offset value to the channel to be set.

(b) Select the channel for which the offset value is to be adjusted

Make the selection from the offset/gain setting channel field, and then click on the Execute test

(c) Set the analog input value for the gain value

Add the voltage or current that will determine the gain value to the channel to be set.

(d) Select the channel for which the gain value is to be adjusted

Make the selection from the offset/gain setting channel field, and then click on the Execute test

(e) To set the offset/gain for more than one channel, repeat steps (a) to (d).

button.

(4) Write the offset/gain setting v al ues to the module

Write the offset/gain settings to the module after completing the settings for all channels using the user range setting. Note that if settings are written while offset/gain settings are incomplete, the status at that point will be written to the module.

(a) Write to the A/D converter module

Select "Write requested" from the setting value field for the offset/gain setting write request, and then click on the Execute test

(b) Confirm execution of write operation

Confirm that the current value field display for the offset/gain module write request changes from "Write request" to "No write request".

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(c) Error handling

Confirm that the ERROR LED for the A/D converter module is off. If the ERROR LED is lit, click on Close

screen, and then perform the offset/gain settings again.

5.6.4 Pass data (Q64AD)

Perform operation in the following sequence to save/restore the user range.

(1) Switch to the pass data screen

Perform the operation in Section 5.6.1 to display the Pass data screen.

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, check the error code on the monitor

(2) User range saving

(a)

Set "Voltage specified" or "Current specified" in the Setting value field of

Pass data classification setting, and click the Execute test When the setting is completed, the set data is displayed in the Current value

field of CH

(b) Change the Setting value field of Pass data read request to "Request", and

click the Execute test When read is completed, the values are displayed in the Current value fields

of CH settings offset/gain values.

(c) Compare the values with those in the range reference table, and record

them if they are correct. Refer to Section 7.4 for the range reference table.

Pass data classificatio n sett ing.

button.

Industrial shipment settings offset/gain values/CH User range

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(3) User range restoration

(a) Set "Voltage specified" or "Current specified" in the Setting value field of

Pass data classification setting, and click the Execute test When the setting is completed, the set data is displayed in the Current value

field of CH

Pass data classificatio n sett ing.

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button.

(b) Set the recorded values in the Setting value fields of CH

shipment settings offset/gain values/user range settings offset/gain values.

(c) Select all the Setting value fields of CH

offset/gain values/user range settings offset/gain values, and click the

Execute test

When write is completed, the set values are displayed in the Current value fields of CH range settings offset/gain values.

(d) Change the Setting value field of Pass data write request to "Request", and

click the Execute test Make sure that the indication in the Current value field of Pass data write

request changes from "Request" to "OFF" on completion of write.

5.6.5 Pass data (Q68ADV/Q68ADI)

Perform operation in the following sequence to save/restore the user range.

(1) Switch to the pass data screen

Perform the operation in Section 5.6.1 to display the pass data screen.

Industrial

Industrial shipment se ttin g s

button.

Industrial shipment settings offset/gain values/CH User

button.

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(2) User range saving

(a) Change the Setting value field of pass data read request to "Request", and

click the Execute test When read is completed, the values are displayed in the Current value fields

of CH settings offset/gain values.

(b) Compare the values with those in the range reference table, and record

them if they are correct. Refer to Section 7.4 for the range reference table.

industrial shipment settings offset/gain values/CH user range

(3) User range restoration

(a) Set the recorded values in the Setting value fields of CH industrial

shipment settings offset/gain values/user range settings offset/gain values.

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button.

(b) Select all the Setting value fields of CH

offset/gain values/user range settings offset/gain values, and click the

Execute test

When write is completed, the set values are displayed in the Current value fields of CH range settings offset/gain values.

(c) Change the Setting value field of pass data write request to "Request", and

click the Execute test Make sure that th e in di cat io n in the Cur ren t valu e fi el d o f pa ss data w ri te

request changes from "Request" to "OFF" on completion of write.

button.

industrial shipment settings offset/gain values/ CH user

button.

industrial shipmen t setting s

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Using a sample system configuration shown below, details of the A/D converter module program are explained in the following two scenarios: when the utility package is used and when the utility package is not used.

System configuration used in the program explanation

(1) System configuration

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QX10

Q64AD

QnCPU

Power supply module

X10

X/Y0

to

X1F

X/YF

QY10

Y20

to

Y2F

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(2) Program conditions

This progra m read s th e digital outpu t val ue s th at hav e b een A /D converted using CH 1 to CH3 of the Q64AD. CH1 performs sampling processing, CH2 performs averaging processing every 50 times, and CH3 performs averaging processing every 1000 ms. An error code appears in BCD format if a write error occurs.

(a) Contents of initial setting

• A/D conversion en ab le chan ne l

........................................

• Channel performing averaging processing using number of times

........................................

• Channel performing averaging processing using time

........................................

(b) Devices used by the user

• Error reset signal

................................................................

• Input signal for digital output value read command

• Error code display (3-digit BCD)

• CH1 digital ou tp u t value

• CH2 digital ou tp u t value

• CH3 digital ou tp u t value

• Error code

.........................................................................

CH1 to CH3

The average number of times set for CH2 is 50.

The average time set for CH3 is 1000 ms

X10

...........

........................................

.....................................................

X11 Y20 to Y2B D11 D12 D13 D14

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6.1 Programming Example Us i ng the U til ity Package

6.1.1 Operating the utility package (1) Initial setting (see Section 5.4)

Set channel 1 to sampling processing, channel 2 to averaging processing for 50 times and channel 3 to averaging processing for 1000 ms.

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(2) Auto refresh setting (see Section 5.5)

Set the digi ta l ou tp ut v al ue s and e r ror code s fo r C H1 to 3.

(3) Writing the intelligent function module parameters (see Section

5.3.3)

Write the intelligent function module parameters to the CPU module. This operation is performed using the parameter setting module selection screen.

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6.1.2 Programming exampl e

Digital output value read processing

X11 X0 X0E

0

Error code display and reset processing

26

Error reset signal

49

Error reset request

Read digital values

X10

Y0F

Module READY

X0F

Error flag

X0F

Error flag

A/D conversion completed flag

MOV D11 D101

CH1 Digital output

MOV D12 D102

CH2 Digital output

MOV D13 D103

CH3 Digital output

BCD D14 K3Y20

Error code

SET Y0F

Error clear request

RST Y0F

Error clear request

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Transfer digital output values D11 to D13 read using automatic refresh to D101 to D103 after A/D conversion is completed.

Output the error code to Y20 to Y2B by BCD code.

Clear the error code.

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6.2 Programming Example without Using the Utility Package (1) Programming example using the FROM/TO commands

Set the A/D conversion enabled channel (initial setting)

X0

0

Module READY

T0 H0 K1K0 H8

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CH1 to CH3 are A/D conversion enabled

101

Operating condition setting request

Digital output value read processing

104

Read digital values

Error code display and reset processing

139

Error reset signal

X11

X10

Operating condition setting completed

X0

X0E

Module

A/D

READY

conversion completed flag

X0F

Error flag

X9

Y9

T0 H0 K1K2 K50

T0 H0 K1K3 K1000

T0 H0 K1K9 H604

RST Y9

FROM H0 K1K11 D11

FROM H0 K1K12 D12

FROM H0 K1K13 D13

FROM H0 K1K19 D14

CH1 Digital output

CH2 Digital output

CH3 Digital output

Error code

BCD D14 K3Y20

Error code

Y9SET

Operating condition setting request

Set the average number of times for CH2 to 50 times

Set the average time for CH3 to 1000 ms

Specify averaging processing

Set Y9 (operating condition setting request) from ON to OFF and enable the initial setting

Read digital output values for CH1 to 3

Output the error code to Y20 to Y2B by BCD code.

SET Y0F

Error clear

167

170

Y0F

Error clear request

X0F

Error flag

request

RST Y0F

Error clear request

END

Clear the error code.

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(2) Programming example using the intelligent function module dev i ce

(U \G )

Set the A/D conversion enabled channel (initial setting)

X0

0

Module READY

X9

Y9

99

Operating condition setting request

Digital output value read processing

102

Read digital values

Error code display and reset processing

134

Error reset signal

158

Error clear request

X11

X10

Y0F

Operating condition setting completed

X0

X0E

Module

A/D

READY

conversion completed flag

X0F

Error flag

X0F

Error flag

U0\ G0MOV H8

U0\ G2MOV K50

U0\ G3MOV K1000

U0\ G9MOV H604

Y9SET

Operating condition setting request

RST Y9

Operating condition setting request

U0\

D11MOV G11 CH1

Digital output

U0\

D12MOV G12 CH2

Digital output

U0\

D13MOV G13 CH3

Digital output

U0\

BCD G19 K3Y20

Error code

SET Y0F

Error clear request

RST Y0F

Error clear request

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CH1 to CH3 are A/D conversion enabled

Set the average number of times for CH2 to 50 times

Set the average time for CH3 to 1000 ms

Specify averaging processing

Set Y9 (operating condition setting request) from ON to OFF and enable the initial setting

Read digital output values for CH1 to 3

Output the error code to Y20 to Y2B by BCD code

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END

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This chapter describes the specifications of an online module change. (1) Perform an online module change by operating GX Developer.

(2) To ensure ease of offset/gain re-setting, there is a user range save/restoration

function that is performed by executing the dedicated instruction or read/write from/to bu ffe r me mo ry.

POINT

• Perform an online module change after making sure that the system outside the PLC will not malfunction.

• To prevent an electric shock or like, always switch OFF the external power of the module that will be changed online.

• After the module has failed, data may not be saved properly. Referring to Section

3.4.15, therefore, prerecord the data to be saved (offset/gain values of the industrial shipment settings and user range settings in the buffer memory).

(Note) The dedicated instruction cannot be executed during an online module change. When using the dedicated instruction to execute save/restoration, therefore, execute save/restoration in the other system. If the other system is unavailable, execute restoration by performing write to the buffer memory.

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7.1 Online Module Change Conditi ons

The CPU, A/D conv ert er module , GX Deve lope r and ba se un it give n below are needed to perform an online module change.

(1) CPU

The Q12PHCPU or Q25PHCPU is needed. Note that it cannot be used on the remote I/O station of the MELSECNET/H. For precautions for multiple PLC system configuration, refer to the Process CPU User's Manual (Function Explanation/Program Fundamentals).

(2) A/D converter module

The module of function version C or later is necessary.

(3) GX Developer

GX Developer of Ve rsion 7. 10 L or late r i s nece ssary .

(4) Base unit

1) For an online module change, use the main base unit and Q6 B extension base unit. The module installed on the main base unit or Q6 be change onl ine .

2) The module installed on the Q5 online. When the Q5 be changed onlin e , ei th e r.

7

B extension base unit can

B extension base unit cannot be changed

B is in use, the module installed on the main base unit cannot

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7.2 Online Module Change Operations

The following gives the operations performed for an online module change.

CPU operation : Executed : Not executed

GX Configurat or

Initial

setting

parameter

Monitor/

test

X/Y

refresh

FROM/TO instruction

1

Dedicated instruction

Device

test

(User operat ion)

(1) Conversion disable

Turn OFF all Y signals that were turned ON by a sequence program.

(2) Dismounting of module

Operate GX Developer to start an online module change.

Click the [Execution] button of GX Developer to make the module dismountable.

Dismount the corresponding module.

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(Intelligent function module

operation)

Module is operating as usual.

Module stops operating. RUN LED turns off. Conversion disabled.

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(3) Mounting of new module

Mount a new module.

After mounting the module, click the [Execution] button of GX Developer.

Operation check before control start

(4) Operation check

Click the [Cancel] button of GX Developer to leave the online mode.

Conduct an operation test on the new module using "Device test" of GX Developer or "Monitor/test" of GX Configurator.

Perform user range restoration processing by write to buffer memory at this point.

Operation check completed

(5) Resumption of control

Operate GX Developer to resume the online module change mode, and click the [Execution] button to resume control.

X/Y refresh resumes and the module starts. RUN LED turns on. Default operation (X0 remains OFF)

When there are initial setting parameters, operation is performed according to the initial setting parameters at this point.

Module operates according to test operation

X0 (Module Ready) turns ON. Start is made when X0 turns

from OFF to ON. Operation is performed according to the initial setting sequence.

2

1: Access to the intelligent function module device (U \G ) is included. 2: In the absence of the operation marked 2, the operation of the intelligent function module is the operation performed prior to that.

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7.3 Online Module Change Procedure

There are the following online module change procedures depending on whether the user range setting has been made or not, whether the initial setting of GX ConfiguratorAD has been made or not, and whether the other system exists or not.

Range setting Initial setting Other system Reference section Industrial shipment setting GX Configurator-AD — Section 7.3.1 Industrial shipment setting Sequence program — Section 7.3.2

User range setting GX Configurator-AD Present Section 7.3.3 User range setting GX Configurator-AD Absent Section 7.3.4 User range setting Sequence program Present Section 7.3.5 User range setting Sequence program Absent Section 7.3.6

7.3.1 When industrial shipment setting is used and i niti al setting w as made w ith GX Configurator-AD

(1) Conversion disable

(a) Set the A/D conversion enable/disable setting (buffer memory address 0:

Un\G0) for all channel conversion disable and turn Operation Condition Setting Request (Y9) from OFF to ON to stop conversion.

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(2) Dismounting of module

(a) After choosing [Diagnosis] - [Online module change] on GX Developer to

enter the "Online module change" mode, double-click the module to be changed online to display the "Online module change" screen.

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(b) Click the "Execution" button to enable a module change.

If the following error screen appears, click the [OK] button, dismount the module as-is, and mount a new module.

(c) After confirming that the "RUN" LED of the module has turned off, remove

the terminal block and dismount the module.

POINT

Always dismount the module. If mounting confirmation is made without the module being dismounted, the module will not start properly and the "RUN" LED will not be lit.

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(3) Mounting of new module

(a) Mount a new module to the same slot and install the terminal block.

(b) After mounting the module, click the [Execution] button and make sure that

the "RUN" LED is lit. Module Ready (X0) remains OFF.

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(4) Operation check

(a) To make an operation check, click the [Cancel] button to cancel control

resumption.

(b) Click the [OK] button to leave the "Online module change" mode.

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(c) Click the [Close] button to close the System monitor screen.

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(d) Monitor the digital output values (buffer memory addresses 11 to 18:

Un\G11 to 18) to check that proper conversion has been made.

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(5) Resumption of control

(a) After choosing [Diagnosis] - [Online module change] on GX Developer to

redisplay the "O nli ne mod ul e ch ang e" scree n, cli ck th e [ Execu ti on ] but t on to resume control. The FROM/TO instruction for the module resumes.

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(b) The "Online module change completed" screen appears.

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7.3.2 When industrial shipment setting is used and i niti al setti ng w as made wi th seq uence program

(1) Conversion disable

(a) Set the A/D conversion enable/disable setting (buffer memory address 0:

Un\G0) for all channel conversion disable and turn Operation Condition Setting Request (Y9) from OFF to ON to stop conversion.

(2) Dismounting of module

(a) After choosing [Diagnosis] - [Online module change] on GX Developer to

enter the "Online module change" mode, double-click the module to be changed online to display the "Online module change" screen.

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(b) Click the "Execution" button to enable a module change.

If the following error screen appears, click the [OK] button, dismount the module as-is, and mount a new module.

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(c) After confirming that the "RUN" LED of the module has turned off, remove

the terminal block and dismount the module.

POINT

Always dismount the module. If mounting confirmation is made without the module being dismounted, the module will not start properly and the "RUN" LED will not be lit.

(3) Mounting of new module

(a) Mount a new module to the same slot and install the terminal block. (b) After mounting the module, click the [Execution] button and make sure that

the "RUN" LED is lit. Module Ready (X0) remains OFF.

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(4) Operation check

(a) To make an operation check, click the [Cancel] button to cancel control

resumption.

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(b) Click the [OK] button to leave the "Online module change" mode.

(c) Click the [Close] button to close the System monitor screen.

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(d) Referring to (1), enable the conversion of the channels to be used, and

monitor the digital output values (buffer memory addresses 11 to 18: Un\G11 to 18) to check that proper conversion has been made.

(e) Executing module control resumption resumes co ntrol acco rdi ng to the

contents of the initial setting program. Make sure that the contents of the initial setting program are correct.

(5) Resumption of control

(a) After choosing [Diagnosis] - [Online module change] on GX Developer to

redisplay the "O nli ne mod ul e ch ang e" scree n, cli ck th e [ Execu ti on ] but t on to resume control. The FROM/TO instruction for the module resumes.

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(b) The "Online module change completed" screen appears.

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7.3.3 When user range setting is used and ini ti al setti ng w as made w i th GX C onfig urator- AD (other system is available)

(1) Conversion disable

(a) Set the A/D conversion enable/disable setting (buffer memory address 0:

Un\G0) for all channel conversion disable and turn Operation Condition Setting Request (Y9) from OFF to ON to stop conversion.

(2) Dismounting of module

(a) After choosing [Diagnosis] - [Online module change] on GX Developer to

enter the "Online module change" mode, double-click the module to be changed online to display the "Online module change" screen.

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(b) Click the "Execution" button to enable a module change.

If the followin g e rro r scre en app ea rs, the u ser r ange can not be save d. Click the [OK] button, and perform the operation in Section 7.3.4 (2)(c) and later.

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(c) After confirming that the "RUN" LED of the module has turned off, remove

the terminal block and dismount the module.

POINT

Always dismount the module. If mounting confirmation is made without the module being dismounted, the module will not start properly and the "RUN" LED will not be lit.

(3) Mounting of new module

(a) Mount the dismounted module and new module to the other system.

(b) Using the G.OGLOAD instruction, save the user set values to the CPU

device. Refer to Appendix 2. 2 for the G.OGL OAD inst ructio n.

(c) Using the G.OGSTOR instruction, restore the user set values to the

module. Refer to Appendix 2.3 for the G.OGSTOR instruction.

(d) Dismount the new module from the other system, mount it to the slot from

where the old module was dismounted in the original system, and install the terminal block.

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(e) After mounting the module, click the [Execution] button and make sure that

the "RUN" LED is lit. Module Ready (X0) remains OFF.

(4) Operation check

(a) To make an operation check, click the [Cancel] button to cancel control

resumption.

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(b) Click the [OK] button to leave the "Online module change" mode.

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(c) Click the [Close] button to close the System monitor screen.

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(d) Monitor the digital output values (buffer memory addresses 11 to 18:

Un\G11 to 18) to check that proper conversion has been made.

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(5) Resumption of control

(a) After choosing [Diagnosis] - [Online module change] on GX Developer to

redisplay the "O nli ne mod ul e ch ang e" scree n, cli ck th e [ Execu ti on ] but t on to resume control. The FROM/TO instruction for the module resumes.

(b) The "Online module change completed" screen appears.

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7.3.4 When user range setting is used and ini ti al setti ng w as made w i th GX C onfig urator- AD (other system is unavailabl e)

(1) Conversion disable

(a) On the Operating condition setting screen of GX Configurator-AD, set

"Disable" in the Setting value field of CH setting, and click the [Execute test] button.

A/D conversion ena ble/ di sabl e

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(b) After making sure that the indication in the Current value field of CH A/D

conversion ena bl e/di s ab le set ti ng is " Di sab le" , chan ge the Se tt in g val ue field of Operating condition setting request to "Setting request", and click the [Execute test] button to stop conversion.

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(c) If the saved buffer memory contents are not yet prerecorded, record them

in the following procedure.

1) Display the pass data screen of GX Configurator-AD.

2) Set the pass data classifi cat ion setti ng request. (Refer to Section 5.6.4, 5.6.5.)

3) Compare the current values of the industrial shipment settings and user range settings offset/gain values with those of the range reference table. Refer to Section 7.4 for the range reference table.

4) If the values are proper, record the offset/gain values of the pass data classification setting, industrial shipment settings and user range settings.

: The Q68ADV/Q68ADI does not require the setting and recording of the

pass data classification setting.

and make a pass data read

POINT

If the buffer memory values compared with the reference table are not proper, save and restoration of the user range cannot be executed. Before executing module control resumption, make offset/gain setting in the GX Configurator-AD. (see Section 5.6.2) Note that if module control is resumed without offset/gain setting being made, operation will be performed with the default values.

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Mitsubishi Electronics Q68ADV, Q64AD, Q68ADI User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

• SAFETY PRECAUTIONS •

REVISIONS

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

About the Generic Terms and Abbreviations

Product Structure

1 OVERVIEW

1.1 Features

1.2 Functions Added to Function Version B and Later

2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

2.1 Applicable Systems

2.2 How to Check the Function Version and Softw ar e Ver si on

3 SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 Performance Specifications

3.1.1 Performance specifications list

3.1.2 I/O conversion characteristic

3.1.3 Accuracy

3.2 Function List

3.2.1 A/D conversion methods

3.2.2 Maximum and minimum values hold function

3.3 I/O Signals for the PLC CPU

3.3.1 List of I/O signals

3.3.2 Details of I/O signals

3.4 Buffer Memory

3.4.1 Buffer memory assignment ( Q64AD )

3.4.2 Buffer memory assignment ( Q68AD V)

3.4.3 Buffer memory assignment ( Q68AD I)

3.4.4 A/D conversion enable/disable setting ( buffer memor y addr ess 0: U n\G0)

3.4.6 Averaging processing setting (buffer memory address 9: Un\G9)

3.4.7 A/D conversion completed flag ( buffer memor y address 10: Un\G10)

3.4.8 Digital output values (buffer memor y addresses 11 to 18: Un\G11 to Un\G18)

3.4.9 Write data error codes (buffer memor y addr ess 19: U n\G19)

3.4.10 Setting ranges (buffer memory addr esses 20, 21: U n\G20, Un\G2 1)

3.4.11 Offset/gain setting mode (buffer memor y addr esses 22, 23: U n\G22, Un\G23)

3.4.12 Maximum and minimum v al ues stor ag e ar ea ( buffer memor y addresses 30 to 45: Un\G30 to Un\G45)

3.4.13 Mode switching setting (buffer memory addresses 158, 159: Un\G158, Un\G159)

3.4.14 Pass data classification setting (buffer memory addr esses 200: U n\G200) ( Q64AD only)

4 SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION

4.1 Handling Precautions

4.2 Setup and Procedures before Operation

4.3 Part Identification Nomenclature

4.4 Wiring

4.4.1 Wiring precautions

4.4.2 External wiring (1) Q64AD

4.5 Switch Setting for Intelligent Function M odule

4.6 Offset/Gain Settings

5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configur ator-AD )

5.1 Utility Package Functions

5.2 Installing and Uninstalling the Utility Package

5.2.1 User precautions

5.2.2 Operating environment

5.3 Explanation of Utility Package Operation

5.3.1 How to perform common utility package operations (1) Available control keys

5.3.2 Operation overview

5.3.3 Starting the intelligent function module utility [Purpose of setting]

5.4 Initial Setting [Purpose of setting]

5.5 Automatic Refresh Settings [Purpose of setting]

5.6 Monitor/Test

5.6.1 Monitor/test screen [Purpose of setting]

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

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

5.6.4 Pass data (Q64AD)

5.6.5 Pass data (Q68ADV/Q68ADI)

6 PROGRAMMING

6.1 Programming Example Us i ng the U til ity Package

6.1.1 Operating the utility package (1) Initial setting (see Section 5.4)

6.1.2 Programming exampl e

6.2 Programming Example without Using the Utility Package (1) Programming example using the FROM/TO commands

7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE

7.1 Online Module Change Conditi ons

7.2 Online Module Change Operations

7.3 Online Module Change Procedure

7.3.1 When industrial shipment setting is used and i niti al setting w as made w ith GX Configurator-AD

7.3.2 When industrial shipment setting is used and i niti al setti ng w as made wi th seq uence program

7.3.3 When user range setting is used and ini ti al setti ng w as made w i th GX C onfig urator- AD (other system is available)

7.3.4 When user range setting is used and ini ti al setti ng w as made w i th GX C onfig urator- AD (other system is unavailabl e)