Mitsubishi MELSEC-Q, QJ71FL71-T-F01, QJ71FL71-B5-F01, QJ71FL71-B2-F01, QJFL71-F01-U-HW User Manual

FL-net(OPCN-2)

Interface Module

User’s Manual

(Hardware)

QJ71FL71-T-F01
QJ71FL71-B5-F01
QJ71FL71-B2-F01

Thank you for purchasing the Mitsubishi programmable controller

MELSEC-Q series.

Prior to use, please read this and relevant manuals thoroughly to

fully understand the product.

MODEL QJFL71-F01-U-HW
MODEL

13JP09

CODE

IB(NA)-0800239-E(0809)MEE

2002 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION

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z SAFETY PRECAUTIONS z

(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 safety
instructions of the programmable controller system, please read the CPU module
user's manual.
In this manual, the safety instructions are ranked as "DANGER" and "CAUTION".

Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous

DANGER

CAUTION

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.

Note that the
the circumstances. Always follow the instructions of both levels because they are
important to personal safety.

Please save this manual to make it accessible when required and always forward
it to the end user.

CAUTION level may lead to serious consequence according to

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[Design Precautions]

CAUTION

z 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 100 mm (3.94 inch) or more from each other.
Not doing so could result in noise that would cause erroneous operation.

[Installation Precautions]

CAUTION

z Use the programmable controller in an environment that meets the general

specifications contained in this manual.
Using this programmable controller in an environment outside the range of
the general specifications could result in electric shock, fire, erroneous
operation, and damage to or deterioration of the product.

z While pressing the installation lever located at the bottom of module, insert

the module fixing tab into the fixing hole in the base unit until it stops. Then,
securely mount the module with the fixing hole as a supporting point.
Incorrect loading of the module can cause a malfunction, failure or drop.
When using the programmable controller in the environment of much
vibration, tighten the module with a screw.

z Tighten the screw in the specified torque range.

Undertightening can cause a drop, short circuit or malfunction.
Overtightening can cause a drop, short circuit or malfunction due to damage
to the screw or module.

z Before mounting or dismounting the module, make sure to shut off all phases

of the external power supply and FL-net (OPCN-2) system's power supply.
Failure to do so may damage the product.

z Do not directly touch the module's conductive parts or electronic

components.
Touching the conductive parts could cause an operation failure or give
damage to the module.

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[Wiring Precautions]

CAUTION

z When wiring the connectors for external cable connection, crimp or clamp

the wires with a tool specified by the manufacture or solder them. An
incomplete connection could cause malfunctions.

z Do not connect AUI cables when the programmable controllers on the station

where the module is mounted and the FL-net (OPCN-2) system are powered
ON.

z Install the connector to the module securely.
z Place the communication and power cables to be connected to the module in

a duct or fasten them using a clamp. If not, dangling cables may swing or
inadvertently be pulled, resulting in damage to the module or cables or
malfunctions due to poor cable contact.

z Tighten the terminal screws with the specified torque.

If the terminal screws are loose, it could result in short circuits, fire, or
erroneous operation.
Tightening the terminal screws too far may cause damages to the screws
and/or the module, resulting in fallout, short circuits, or malfunction.

z When disconnecting a communication or power cable from the module, do

not pull the cable part by hand. When disconnecting a cable with a
connector, hold the connector connected to the module by hand and pull it
out. When disconnecting a cable connected to a terminal block, loosen the
screws on the terminal block first before removing the cable. Failure to do so
may cause a malfunction or damage to the module and/or cables.

z Be sure there are no foreign substances such as sawdust or wiring debris

inside the module.
Such debris could cause fires, damage, or erroneous operation.

z The module has an ingress prevention label on its top to prevent foreign

matter, such as wire offcuts, from entering the module during wiring.
Do not peel this label during wiring.
Before starting system operation, be sure to peel this label because of heat
dissipation.

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Revisions

* The manual number is given on the bottom right of the cover.

Print Date *Manual Number Revision

June, 2002 IB(NA)-0800239-A First printing

July, 2003 IB(NA)-0800239-B

Correction
About the Manuals, Chapter 1, Chapter 2,

Section 3.1, Chapter 4, Section 5.1, 5.2,
Chapter 6

Model addition
QJ71FL71-T-F01, QJ71FL71-B5-F01
Model deletion
QJ71FL71-F01

Mar., 2006 IB(NA)-0800239-C

Correction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, Compliance

with the EMC and Low Voltage Directive,
Chapter 2, Chapter 4, Section 5.2, 5.4,
Chapter 6

Dec., 2007 IB(NA)-0800239-D

Change of a term

Sep., 2008 IB(NA)-0800239-E

"PLC" was changed to "programmable
controller".

Correction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, Compliance

with the EMC and Low Voltage Directive,
Chapter 2, Section 3.1, Chapter 4,
Chapter 5, Chapter 6

Correction

Compliance with the EMC and Low
Voltage Directives, Chapter 2, Section 3.1,
Chapter 4, Section 5.2, Chapter 6

This manual confers no industrial property rights or any rights of any other kind, nor does it
confer any patent licenses. Mitsubishi electric Corporation cannot be held responsible for
any problems involving industrial property rights which may occur as a result of using the
contents noted in this manual.

 2002 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION

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CONTENTS

1. Overview ······································································································· 1

2. Performance Specifications ·········································································· 1

3. Mounting and Installation ·············································································· 3

3.1 Precautions when handling ······································································ 3

3.2 Installation environment ··········································································· 3

4. Name of Parts ······························································································· 3

5. Connection to a Network················································································ 6

5.1 Connecting to 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network ······································ 6

5.2 Connecting to 10BASE5 network ····························································· 7

5.3 Connecting to 10BASE2 network ····························································· 9

5.4 Switch settings for intelligent function module ·········································· 9

6. External Dimensions···················································································· 10

About Manual

The following manual is also related to this product.
If necessary, please place an order for it.

Related Manual

Manual name

Manual No.

(Model code)

FL-net(OPCN-2) Interface Module User’s Manual
QJ71FL71-T-F01, QJ71FL71-B5-F01,
QJ71FL71-B2-F01

Compliance with the EMC and Low Voltage Directives

(1) For programmable controller system

To configure a system meeting the requirements of the EMC and Low
Voltage Directives when incorporating the Mitsubishi programmable
controller (EMC and Low Voltage Directives compliant) into other
machinery or equipment, refer to Chapter 9 "EMC AND LOW VOLTAGE
DIRECTIVES" of the QCPU User's Manual (Hardware Design,
Maintenance and Inspection).
The CE mark, indicating compliance with the EMC and Low Voltage
Directives, is printed on the rating plate of the programmable controller.

(2) For the product

For the compliance of this product with the EMC and Low Voltage
Directives, refer to Section 9.1.3 "Cables" in Chapter 9 "EMC AND LOW
VOLTAGE DIRECTIVES" of the QCPU User's Manual (Hardware Design,
Maintenance and Inspection).

SH-080350E

(13JR61)

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1. Overview

This manual explains how to handle the FL-net (OPCN-2) interface module,
model numbers QJ71FL71-T-F01, QJ71FL71-B5-F01 and QJ71FL71-B2-F01
(hereinafter referred to as the FL-net module).
(Product composition)

Model name Product name Quantity
QJ71FL71-T-F01 QJ71FL71-T-F01 FL-net (OPCN-2) interface module 1
QJ71FL71-B5-F01 QJ71FL71-B5-F01 FL-net (OPCN-2) interface module 1
QJ71FL71-B2-F01 QJ71FL71-B2-F01 FL-net (OPCN-2) interface module 1

2. Performance Specifications

The following are the performance specifications of the FL-net module.

Specifications

QJ71FL71-B5

Items

Data transmission speed

Transmission method Base band
Electric interface IEEE802.3 standard (CSMA/CD standard)
Transmission protocol UDP/IP FA link protocol
Maximum distance
between nodes
Maximum segment length 500 m 100 m 185 m
Maximum number of nodes
in system

Maximum number of nodes 100/segment

Transmission specifications

Minimum node interval 2.5 m — 0.5 m

Cyclic data volume

Message data volume Maximum 1024 bytes

-F01

10BASE5

10 Mbps

(Half duplex)

2500 m — 925 m

Maximum (8 k bits + 8 k words)/system

Maximum (8 k bits + 8 k words)/node

QJ71FL71-T

-F01

10BASE-T/

100BASE-TX

10 Mbps

(Half duplex)

100 Mbps

(Full duplex/

Half duplex)

254

For 10BASE-T,

Maximum 4

bases for

Cascade

connection

For 100BASE-TX,

Maximum 2

bases for

Cascade

connection

QJ71FL71-B2

-F01

10BASE2

10 Mbps

(Half duplex)

30/segment

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Specifications

QJ71FL71-B5

Items

Common memory area

Virtual address space and
physical memory
Error log memory area 512 words

Status memory area

Local node network
parameter setting area
Other node network
parameter setting area
Network parameter
acquisition area

Link data specifications

Device profile memory
area
Message area

(Transient area)
Number of input/output points 32 points (I/O assignment: intelligent)
5V DC internal current
consumption
Noise resistance
Voltage resistance
Insulation resistance

External dimensions

Weight 0.12 kg 0.11 kg 0.13 kg (*1)

According to the power supply specifications of the station

-F01

10BASE5

Area 1 (bit area): 8 k bits

Area 2 (word area): 8 k words

Maximum 1024 bytes 2 (1 for each of transmit and

0.50 A 0.50 A 0.60 A (*2)

to which the FL-net module is mounted.

98 (3.86 in.)(H) 27.4 (1.08 in.)(W)

QJ71FL71-T

-F01

10BASE-T/

100BASE-TX

—

Bit area: 2 k bits

Word area: 2 k words

128 words

2048 words

512 words

512 words

receive)

90 (3.54 in.)(D) mm

QJ71FL71-B2

-F01

10BASE2

*1: The 5V DC internal current consumption and weight of the product whose

first 5 digits of serial No. are 05079 or earlier are as follows:

• 5V DC internal current consumption : 0.70 A

• Weight : 0.14 kg

For general specifications of the FL-net module, refer to the user’s manual for the
CPU module that is to be used.

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3. Mounting and Installation

3.1 Precautions when handling

This section explains the precautions for the FL-net module itself.

(1) The case for the FL-net module is plastic. Do not drop it or expose it to

strong impact.

(2) Before touching the module, always touch grounded metal, etc. to

discharge static electricity from human body, etc.
Not doing so can cause the module to fail or malfunction.
(3) Tighten the screws such as module fixing screws within the following

ranges.

Screw location

Tightening torque

range
External power supply terminal screw (M2.5 screw) (*1) 0.40 N•m
Module fixing screw (Normally not required)

0.36 to 0.48 N•m

(M3 screw) (*2)

*1: External supply power input terminal to be used to supply power to the

transceiver for connection to 10BASE5.

*2: The module can be easily fixed onto the base unit using the hook at the top

of the module.
However, it is recommended to secure the module with the module fixing
screw if the module is subject to significant vibration.

3.2 Installation environment

Refer to the user’s manual for the CPU module that is to be used.

4. Name of Parts

The following introduces the functions and names of parts of the FL-net module.

1)

2)

7)

6)

*1

*1

1)

3)

5)

7)

6)

1)

4)

7)

6)

3

Name Description

1) LED indicator Refer to (1) LED indication.
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
connector (RJ45) (*2)

Connector for connecting FL-net module to
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX. (The FL-net module

2)
(for QJ71FL71-T-F01

only)
10BASE5 connector

3)

(for QJ71FL71-B5-F01
only)
10BASE2 connector

4)

(for QJ71FL71-B2-F01
only)

detects the 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX
according to the hub.)
Connector for connecting FL-net module to
10BASE5. (For connecting 10BASE5 AUI
cable (transceiver cable))
Connector for connecting FL-net module to
10BASE2.
(For connecting 10BASE2 coaxial cable)
Terminal for supplying power to the

External power supply

5)

transceiver in the connection for 10BASE5.

terminal

(13.28 V to 15.75 V)

Lever for mounting

Guide for correctly mounting FL-net module to

6)
module

base unit.

7) Serial number plate Indicates the serial No. of the FL-net module.

*1: The following is printed on a product whose serial No. (the first 5 digits) is

earlier than 10011.
Although the silkscreen print is different, the LED indications and connector
functionality are the same.

Part name Print
100M LED No print
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connector 10BASE-T

Since the high-speed cyclic transmission function (100Mbps) by
100BASE-TX connection has been certified by Japan Electrical
Manufacture’s Association (JEMA), it can be used from the first released
products. (The QJ71FL71-T-F01 only)

*2: The LED on the connector will not light up.

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(1) LED indications

1) LED indicators

QJ71FL71-T-F01

RUN

LNK

TX

PER

100M
RX

LED name Indication LED on LED off

RUN

Normal operation Normal Error (*1)

(Green)

LNK

Token passing

Token passing

No token passing

(Green)

indicator

status

Data send status

TX (Green)

Sending data Not sending data

indicator

Network parameter

PER (Red)

Setting error (*2) Setting normal

setting

100M

10Mbps/

Transmission speed 100Mbps

(Green)

Unconnected

Data receiving

RX (Green)

Receiving data Not receiving data

status indicator

*1: [RUN]LED turns off under the following conditions.

• Hardware error

• Watchdog timer error

*2: [PER]LED turns when:

• Setting is outside the range. (e.g. mode, node number, or allocation)

• A critical error is detected.

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5. Connection to a Network

This chapter explains the methods of connecting the FL-net module to a
10BASE5, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX or 10BASE2 network.

POINT
The installation of 10BASE5, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX or 10BASE2 network
requires strict adherence to safety precautions. Consult a specialist when
connecting cable terminals or installing trunk line cables, etc.

5.1 Connecting to 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network

<Operating procedure>

(Step 1) Connect the twisted

pair cable to the hub.

(Step 2) Connect the twisted

pair cable to the FL-net
module.

POINT
During the high-speed communication (100 Mbps) via 100BASE-TX
connection, a communication error may occur due to the effect of high
frequency noise from devices other than programmable controllers in a given
installation environment.
The following are countermeasures on the QJ71FL71-T-F01 side to prevent
the effect of high frequency noise when constructing network systems.
(1) Wiring

• Do not bundle the twisted pair cables with the main circuit and the power
wires, and do not install them close to each other.

• Place the twisted pair cables in a duct.

(2) 10 Mbps communication

• Use a data transmission rate of 10 Mbps by changing the hub connected
to the QJ71FL71-T-F01 to a 10 Mbps hub.

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5.2 Connecting to 10BASE5 network

r

(1) Connecting an AUI cable

Retainer

A

B

AUI cable

<Operating procedure>

(Step 1) Slide the retainer in

direction B

(Step 2) Insert the AUI

connector all the way.
(*1)

(Step 3) Slide the retainer in

direction A

(Step 4) Check that the AUI

cable is locked.

Power supply for transceive

*1: Never connect the AUI cable when the power to the station with a module

mounted is on.

(2) Wiring to the external power supply terminal (DC power supply for

transceiver (*1))
The following explains how to connect a cable to the external power supply
terminal (DC power supply for transceiver).

1) Strip the cable jacket back 13mm. (*2)
The applicable cable size is 0.13mm

2

(AWG26) to 2.5mm2 (AWG14).

13mm

(0.51 in.)

2) Loosen the terminal screw and insert the cable into the terminal.

3) Tighten the terminal screw within the torque range shown in Section 3.1.

*1: Use a transceiver that is equipped with a function generally called as SQE

TEST or heartbeat (a signal that is used for checking normal transceiver
operation after transmission).

*2: If the wire strip length is too long, the conductive part is exposed and it may

increase the risk of electric shock or short circuit between the adjacent
terminals. If the wire strip length is too short, it may result in poor contact.

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POINT

(1) To prevent a communication error caused by high frequency noise in the

installation environment, installing a ferrite core is one of the preventive
measures.

(2) When 10BASE5 is used and countermeasures against noise and high

frequency waves are required for the installation environment of the
QJ71FL71-B5-F01, attaching a ferrite core (*1) to the transceiver side of the
AUI cable is often effective.

*1: Can use ZCAT 2032-0930, manufactured by TDK

QJ71FL71-B5-F01

AUI cable

DC

power supply

Ferrite core

Transceiver

Coaxial cable
for 10BASE5

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5.3 Connecting to 10BASE2 network

<Operating procedure>

1) As shown in figure, align the
grooves [1] and tab [2] and push in.

2) While pushing the connector in,
turn the connector to the right until
it locks.

3) Confirm that the connector has

[2]

[1]

been locked.

5.4 Switch settings for intelligent function module

Intelligent functional module switch settings are performed in "I/O allocation" of
GX Developer (SW4D5C-GPPW or later).

Contents

Switch 1

Switch 2

Switch 3

Switch 4

Switch 5

Set the first digit of the IP address.
If set to "No setting (Blank)", the default setting is used.

• Default value : 192
Set the second digit of the IP address.
If set to "No setting (Blank)", the default setting is used.

• Default value : 168

• Setting range : 0 to 255
Set the third digit of the IP address.
If set to "No setting (Blank)", the default setting is used.

• Default value : 250

• Setting range : 0 to 255
Set the fourth digit of the IP address. (This is the node
number.)
If set to "No setting (Blank)", the default setting is used.

• Default value : 1

• Setting range : 1 to 254
Enter the operating mode of the FL-net module.
0: Online (10Mbps, half duplex) (Default)
1: Offline
2: Loopback test
3: Hardware test
4: Online (Auto negotiation) (Mode to be selected when

using 100Mbps, theQJ71FL71-T-F01 only)

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6. External Dimensions

(1) QJ71FL71-T-F01

98(3.86)

R1

(*1)

23

(0.91)

27.4

(1.08)

(Unit :mm (in.))

*1: When connecting a twisted pair cable, the bending radius near the

connector (reference value: R1) must be four times the cable's
outside diameter or larger.

(2) QJ71FL71-B5-F01

90(3.54)

4(0.16)

98(3.86)

R2

(*1)

DC power
supply for

90(3.54)

8.5

(0.33)

4(0.16)

transceiver

23

(0.91)

27.4

(1.08)

(Unit :mm (in.))

*1: When connecting a AUI cable, the bending radius near the

connector (reference value: R2) must be four times the cable's
outside diameter or larger.

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(

)

(3) QJ71FL71-B2-F01

98(3.86)

29.2(1.15)

23.65

(0.93)

90(3.54)

11.5

(0.45)

4(0.16)

23

(0.91)

27.4

1.08

(Unit :mm (in.))

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damage, secondary damage, accident compensation caused by special factors unpredictable
by Mitsubishi; damages to products other than Mitsubishi products; and to other duties.

For safe use

y This product has been manufactured as a general-purpose part for general industries, and

has not been designed or manufactured to be incorporated in a device or system used in
purposes related to human life.

y Before using the product for special purposes such as nuclear power, electric power,

aerospace, medicine or passenger movement vehicles, consult with Mitsubishi.

y This product has been manufactured under strict quality control. However, when installing

the product where major accidents or losses could occur if the product fails, install
appropriate backup or failsafe functions in the system.

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