MELSEC-Q CC-Link IE Field Network Master/
Local Module User's Manual
-QJ71GF11-T2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
CAUTION
Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions,
resulting in death or severe injury.
Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions,
resulting in minor or moderate injury or property damage.
(Read these precautions before using this product.)
Before using this product, please read this manual and the relevant manuals carefully and pay full attention
to safety to handle the product correctly.
The precautions given in this manual are concerned with this product only. For the safety precautions of the
programmable controller system, refer to the user's manual for the CPU module used.
In this manual, the safety precautions are classified into two levels: "WARNING" and "CAUTION".
Under some circumstances, failure to observe the precautions given under "CAUTION" may lead to
serious consequences.
Observe the precautions of both levels because they are important for personal and system safety.
Make sure that the end users read this manual and then keep the manual in a safe place for future
reference.
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[Design Precautions]
WARNING
● When connecting GX Works2 with the CPU module or connecting a personal computer with an
intelligent function module to modify data of a running programmable controller, configure an
interlock circuit in the program to ensure that the entire system will always operate safely.
For other forms of control (such as program modification or operating status change) of a running
programmable controller, read the relevant manuals carefully and ensure that the operation is safe
before proceeding. Especially, when a remote programmable controller is controlled by an external
device, immediate action cannot be taken if a problem occurs in the programmable controller due to
a communication failure. To prevent this, configure an interlock circuit in the program, and determine
corrective actions to be taken between the external device and CPU module in case of a
communication failure.
● For the operating status of each station after a communication failure, refer to Page 140, Section
8.1.7 in this manual. Incorrect output or malfunction due to a communication failure may result in an
accident.
● Do not write any data to the "system area" of the buffer memory in the intelligent function module.
Also, do not use any "use prohibited" signals as an output signal from the CPU module to the
intelligent function module.
Doing so may cause malfunction of the programmable controller system.
● To set a refresh device in the network parameter, select the device Y for the remote output (RY)
refresh device. If a device other than Y, such as M and L, is selected, the CPU module holds the
device status even after its status is changed to STOP.
● If a communication cable is disconnected, the network may be unstable, resulting in a
communication failure of multiple stations. Configure an interlock circuit in the program to ensure
that the entire system will always operate safely even if communications fail.
Failure to do so may result in an accident due to an incorrect output or malfunction.
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[Design Precautions]
CAUTION
● Do not install the control lines or communication cables together with the main circuit lines or power
cables. Keep a distance of 100mm or more between them. Failure to do so may result in malfunction
due to noise.
[Installation Precautions]
WARNING
● Shut off the external power supply (all phases) used in the system before mounting or removing a
module. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or cause the module to fail or malfunction.
[Installation Precautions]
CAUTION
● Use the programmable controller in an environment that meets the general specifications in the
user's manual for the CPU module used. Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire,
malfunction, or damage to or deterioration of the product.
● To mount the module, while pressing the module mounting lever in the lower part of the module, fully
insert the module fixing projection(s) into the hole(s) in the base unit and press the module until it
snaps into place. Incorrect mounting may cause malfunction, failure, or drop of the module.
When using the programmable controller in an environment of frequent vibrations, fix the module
with a screw.
● Tighten the screws within the specified torque range. Undertightening can cause drop of the screw,
short circuit or malfunction. Overtightening can damage the screw and/or module, resulting in drop,
short circuit, or malfunction.
● Do not directly touch any conductive parts and electronic components of the module. Doing so can
cause malfunction or failure of the module.
[Wiring Precautions]
WARNING
● Shut off the external power supply (all phases) used in the system before wiring.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or cause the module to fail or malfunction.
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[Wiring Precautions]
CAUTION
● Prevent foreign matter such as dust or wire chips from entering the module. Such foreign matter can
cause a fire, failure, or malfunction.
● A protective film is attached to the top of the module to prevent foreign matter, such as wire chips,
from entering the module during wiring. Do not remove the film during wiring. Remove it for heat
dissipation before system operation.
● Place the cables in a duct or clamp them. If not, dangling cable may swing or inadvertently be pulled,
resulting in damage to the module or cables or malfunction due to poor contact.
● When disconnecting the cable from the module, do not pull the cable by the cable part. For the cable
with connector, hold the connector part of the cable. Pulling the cable connected to the module may
result in malfunction or damage to the module or cable.
● Use 1000BASE-T-compliant Ethernet cables for Ethernet connection. For the maximum station-tostation distance and the overall cable distance, follow the specifications in this manual. If not, normal
data transmission is not guaranteed.
[Startup and Maintenance Precautions]
WARNING
● Do not touch any terminal while power is on. Doing so will cause electric shock or malfunction.
● Shut off the external power supply (all phases) used in the system before cleaning the module or
retightening the module fixing screw. Failure to do so may result in electric shock.
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[Startup and Maintenance Precautions]
CAUTION
● Before performing online operations (especially, program modification, forced output, and operating
status change) for the running CPU module on another station from GX Works2 over CC-Link IE
Field Network, read relevant manuals carefully and ensure the safety. Improper operation may
damage machines or cause accidents.
● Do not disassemble or modify the modules. Doing so may cause failure, malfunction, injury, or a fire.
● Use any radio communication device such as a cellular phone or PHS (Personal Handy-phone
System) more than 25cm away in all directions from the programmable controller. Failure to do so
may cause malfunction.
● Shut off the external power supply (all phases) used in the system before mounting or removing a
module. Failure to do so may cause the module to fail or malfunction.
● Tighten the screw within the specified torque range. Undertightening can cause drop of the screw,
short circuit or malfunction. Overtightening can damage the screw and/or module, resulting in drop,
short circuit, or malfunction.
● After the first use of the product, do not mount/remove the module to/from the base unit more than
50 times (IEC 61131-2 compliant).
Exceeding the limit may cause malfunction.
● Before handling the module, touch a conducting object such as a grounded metal to discharge the
static electricity from the human body. Failure to do so may cause the module to fail or malfunction.
[Disposal Precautions]
CAUTION
● When disposing of this product, treat it as industrial waste.
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CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT
(1) Mitsubishi programmable controller ("the PRODUCT") shall be used in conditions;
i) where any problem, fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT, if any, shall not lead to any major
or serious accident; and
ii) where the backup and fail-safe function are systematically or automatically provided outside of
the PRODUCT for the case of any problem, fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT.
(2) The PRODUCT has been designed and manufactured for the purpose of being used in general
industries.
MITSUBISHI SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ANY AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY BASED ON CONTRACT,
WARRANTY, TORT, PRODUCT LIABILITY) FOR ANY INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS OR
LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED BY the PRODUCT THAT ARE OPERATED OR
USED IN APPLICATION NOT INTENDED OR EXCLUDED BY INSTRUCTIONS, PRECAUTIONS,
OR WARNING CONTAINED IN MITSUBISHI'S USER, INSTRUCTION AND/OR SAFETY
MANUALS, TECHNICAL BULLETINS AND GUIDELINES FOR the PRODUCT.
("Prohibited Application")
Prohibited Applications include, but not limited to, the use of the PRODUCT in;
• Nuclear Power Plants and any other power plants operated by Power companies, and/or any
other cases in which the public could be affected if any problem or fault occurs in the PRODUCT.
• Railway companies or Public service purposes, and/or any other cases in which establishment of
a special quality assurance system is required by the Purchaser or End User.
• Aircraft or Aerospace, Medical applications, Train equipment, transport equipment such as
Elevator and Escalator, Incineration and Fuel devices, Vehicles, Manned transportation,
Equipment for Recreation and Amusement, and Safety devices, handling of Nuclear or
Hazardous Materials or Chemicals, Mining and Drilling, and/or other applications where there is a
significant risk of injury to the public or property.
Notwithstanding the above, restrictions Mitsubishi may in its sole discretion, authorize use of the
PRODUCT in one or more of the Prohibited Applications, provided that the usage of the PRODUCT
is limited only for the specific applications agreed to by Mitsubishi and provided further that no
special quality assurance or fail-safe, redundant or other safety features which exceed the general
specifications of the PRODUCTs are required. For details, please contact the Mitsubishi
representative in your region.
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INTRODUCTION
Remark
Thank you for purchasing the Mitsubishi MELSEC-Q series programmable controllers.
This manual describes the overview of the CC-Link IE Field Network, and operating procedure, system configuration,
parameter setting, functions, programming, and troubleshooting of the QJ71GF11-T2, CC-Link IE Field Network
master/local module (hereafter abbreviated as master/local module).
Before using this product, please read this manual and the relevant manuals carefully and develop familiarity with the
functions and performance of the MELSEC-Q series programmable controller to handle the product correctly.
When applying the program examples introduced in this manual to the actual system, ensure the applicability and
confirm that it will not cause system control problems.
Please make sure that the end users read this manual.
Unless otherwise specified, this manual describes the program examples in which the I/O numbers of X/Y00 to X/Y1F are
assigned for the master/local module.
For I/O number assignment, refer to the following.
QnUCPU User's Manual (Function Explanation, Program Fundamentals)
COMPLIANCE WITH EMC AND LOW VOLTAGE
DIRECTIVES
(1) Method of ensuring compliance
To ensure that Mitsubishi programmable controllers maintain EMC and Low Voltage Directives when incorporated
into other machinery or equipment, certain measures may be necessary. Please refer to one of the following
manuals.
• QCPU User's Manual (Hardware Design, Maintenance and Inspection)
• Safety Guidelines
(This manual is included with the CPU module or base unit.)
The CE mark on the side of the programmable controller indicates compliance with EMC and Low Voltage
Directives.
(2) Additional measures
To ensure that this product maintains EMC and Low Voltage Directives, please refer to one of the manuals listed
[ ] is used for items
in the menu bar and
the project window.
shows operating
procedures.
shows reference
manuals.
shows notes that
requires attention.
shows mouse
operations.
*1
shows
reference pages.
shows setting or
operating examples.
Ex.
shows useful
information.
A window selected in the view selection area is displayed.
View selection area
[Online][Write to PLC...]
Select [Online] on the menu bar,
and then select [Write to PLC...].
Project window
[Parameter]
[PLC Parameter]
Select [Project] from the view selection
area to open the Project window.
Menu bar
Ex.
Ex.
In the Project window, expand [Parameter] and
select [PLC Parameter].
In this manual, pages are organized and the symbols are used as shown below.
The following illustration is for explanation purpose only, and should not be referred to as an actual documentation.
*1The mouse operation example is provided below.
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TERM
Unless otherwise specified, this manual uses the following terms.
Ter mDescription
ACPUAnother term for the MELSEC-A series CPU module
Baton passA token to send data over a network
Buffer memory
Buffer memory address
CC-Link
CC-Link dedicated instruction
CC-Link IE Field NetworkA high-speed and large-capacity open field network that is based on Ethernet (1000BASE-T)
CC-Link IE Field Network interface boardThe abbreviation for the Q81BD-J71GF11-T2 CC-Link IE Field Network interface board
CCPASETThe abbreviation for GP.CCPASET
Control CPU
Control system CPUA CPU module that controls operations in a redundant system
Cyclic transmission
Data linkGeneric term for cyclic transmission and transient transmission
Dedicated instructionAn instruction that simplifies programming for using functions of intelligent function modules
DeviceA device (X, Y, M, D, or others) in a CPU module
DisconnectionA process of stopping data link if a data link error occurs
Ethernet adapter moduleThe abbreviation for the NZ2GF-ETB CC-Link IE Field Network Ethernet adapter module
Ethernet deviceA generic term for devices, such as personal computers, that support IP (Internet Protocol) communications
GX Works2The product name of the software package for the MELSEC programmable controllers
Head moduleThe abbreviation for the LJ72GF15-T2 CC-Link IE Field Network head module
Intelligent device station
Intelligent function module
LCPUAnother term for the MELSEC-L series CPU module
Link dedicated instruction
Link deviceA device (RX, RY, RWr, or RWw) in a module on CC-Link IE Field Network
Link refresh
Link scan (Link scan time)
Link special register (SW)Word data that indicates the operating status and data link status of a module on CC-Link IE Field Network
Link special relay (SB)Bit data that indicates the operating status and data link status of a module on CC-Link IE Field Network
Local station
Loopback
Master operating station
A memory in an intelligent function module, where data (such as setting values and monitoring values)
exchanged with a CPU module are stored
An address that indicates the storage location of data assigned to the buffer memory in an intelligent
function module
A field network system where data processing for control and information can be simultaneously performed
at high speed.
A dedicated instruction used for transient transmission with a CC-Link IE Field Network device. This
instruction allows a master/local module to communicate with the device on the same network.
A CPU module that controls connected I/O modules and intelligent function modules. In a multiple CPU
system, there are multiple CPU modules and each connected module can be controlled by a different CPU
module.
A function by which data are periodically exchanged among stations on the same network using link devices
(RX, RY, RWw, and RWr)
A station that exchanges I/O signals (bit data) and I/O data (word data) with another station by cyclic
transmission. This station responds to a transient transmission request from another station and also issues
a transient transmission request to another station.
A MELSEC-Q, -L, or iQ-R series module that has functions other than input and output, such as an A/D
converter module and D/A converter module
A dedicated instruction used for transient transmission with a programmable controller on another station.
This instruction allows a master/local module to communicate with programmable controllers on the same
network (CC-Link IE Field Network) and on other networks (Ethernet, CC-Link IE Controller Network, and
MELSECNET/H).
Data transfer between a link device in a module on CC-Link IE Field Network and a device in a CPU
module. Link refresh is performed in the END processing of the CPU module's sequence scan.
Time required for all the stations on the network to transmit data. The link scan time depends on data
volume and the number of transient transmission requests.
A station that performs cyclic transmission and transient transmission with the master station and other local
stations.
A function that disconnects the station in which an error has occurred, and continues data link with the
stations that are operating normally. Stations connected after the faulty station can also continue data link.
A station that controls the entire system in the network where a master station and submaster station are
connected. The connected master station or submaster station works as a master operating station.
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TermDescription
Master station
Master/local moduleThe abbreviation for the QJ71GF11-T2 CC-Link IE Field Network master/local module
Network module
QCPUAnother term for the MELSEC-Q series CPU module
QnACPUAnother term for the MELSEC-QnA series CPU module
QSCPUAnother term for the MELSEC-QS series CPU module
RAS
RCPUAnother term for the MELSEC iQ-R series CPU module
READThe abbreviation for JP.READ and GP.READ
RECVThe abbreviation for JP.RECV and GP.RECV
RECVSThe abbreviation for Z.RECVS
Relay station
REMFRThe abbreviation for ZP.REMFR
Remote device station
Remote head moduleThe abbreviation for the RJ72GF15-T2 CC-Link IE Field Network remote head module
Remote I/O stationA station that exchanges I/O signals (bit data) with the master station by cyclic transmission
Remote input (RX)
Remote output (RY)
Remote register (RWr)
Remote register (RWw)
REMTOThe abbreviation for ZP.REMTO
REQThe abbreviation for JP.REQ and GP.REQ
Reserved stationA station reserved for future use. This station is not actually connected, but counted as a connected station.
ReturnProcess of restarting data link when a station recovers from an error
RIRDThe abbreviation for JP.RIRD and GP.RIRD
RIWTThe abbreviation for JP.RIWT and GP.RIWT
Routing
Seamless communications
SENDThe abbreviation for JP.SEND and GP.SEND
Slave stationA generic term for a local station, remote I/O station, remote device station, and intelligent device station
SREADThe abbreviation for JP.SREAD and GP.SREAD
Standby system CPUA CPU module that stands by in case the control system fails in a redundant system
Submaster operating station
A station that controls the entire network. This station can perform cyclic transmission and transient
transmission with all stations. Only one master station can be used in a network.
A generic term for the following modules:
• CC-Link IE Field Network module
• CC-Link IE Controller Network module
• Ethernet interface module
• MELSECNET/H module
• MELSECNET/10 module
The abbreviation for Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability. This term refers to usability of automated
equipment.
A station that includes two or more network modules. Data are passed through this station to stations on
other networks.
A station that exchanges I/O signals (bit data) and I/O data (word data) with another station by cyclic
transmission. This station responds to a transient transmission request from another station.
Bit data input from a slave station to the master station (For some areas in a local station, data are input in
the opposite direction.)
Page 124, Section 8.1.1
Bit data output from the master station to a slave station (For some areas in a local station, data are output
in the opposite direction.)
Page 124, Section 8.1.1
Word data input from a slave station to the master station (For some areas in a local station, data are input
in the opposite direction.)
Page 124, Section 8.1.1
Word data output from the master station to a slave station (For some areas in a local station, data are
output in the opposite direction.)
Page 124, Section 8.1.1
A process of selecting paths for communication with other networks.
CC-Link IE Field Network requires communication paths to be preset using routing parameters to
communicate with stations on different networks.
Communication that allows users to access a different kind of networks without having to consider the
differences as if data were exchanged within one single network
A station that monitors the status of a master operating station in the network where a master station and
submaster station are connected. The connected master station or submaster station works as a submaster
operating station.
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Ter mDescription
Submaster station
SWRITEThe abbreviation for JP.SWRITE and GP.SWRITE
System A CPUA CPU module where the system A connector of a tracking cable is connected in a redundant system
System B CPUA CPU module where the system B connector of a tracking cable is connected in a redundant system
Transient transmission
UINIThe abbreviation for Z.UINI and ZP.UINI
WRITEThe abbreviation for JP.WRITE and GP.WRITE
A station that serves as a master station to control the entire network if the master station is disconnected.
Only one submaster station can be used in a network.
A function of communication with another station, which is used when requested by a dedicated instruction
or GX Works2
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PACKING LIST
QJ71GF11-T2Before Using the Product
The following items are included in the package of this product. Before use, check that all the items are included.
QJ71GF11-T2
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CHAPTER 1CC-LINK IE FIELD NETWORK
Master
station
CPU module
X
Y
W
RX
RY
RWw
RWr
Local station
CPU module
Y
X
W
RY
RX
RWr
RWw
RX
RY
RWw
RWr
RX
RY
RWw
RWr
Intelligent
device station
Intelligent
device station
Master stationLocal stationIntelligent
device station
Intelligent
device station
1.1CC-Link IE Field Network
CC-Link IE Field Network is a high-speed and large-capacity open field network that is based on Ethernet technology
(1000BASE-T).
(1) Data communication
High-speed and large-capacity data communication is available between a master station and slave stations on
CC-Link IE Field Network.
(a) Periodic communication (cyclic transmission)
Data is periodically communicated among stations within the same network. (Page 123, Section 8.1)