Q62DA, Q64DA
D/A Converter Module
Thank you for buying the Mitsubishi general-purpose programmable logic
controller MELSEC Q Series.
Prior to use, please read both this manual and detailed manual thoroughly
and familiarize yourself with the product.
User's Manual
(Hardware)
MODEL Q- D/A -U-H
MODEL
Number
13JQ49
IB-0800033-F (0706) MEE
©1999 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
(Read these precautions before using.)
When using Mitsubishi equipment, thoroughly read this manual and the associated
manuals introduced in the manual. Also pay careful attention to safety and handle the
module properly.
These precautions apply only to Mitsubishi equipment. Refer to the user’s manual of the
CPU module to use for a description of the PLC system safety precautions.
These SAFETY PRECAUTIONS classify the safety precautions into two categories:
"DANGER" and "CAUTION".
DANGER
Procedures which may lead to a dangerous condition and
cause death or serious injury if not carried out properly.
CAUTION
Procedures which may lead to a dangerous condition and
cause superficial to medium injury, or physical damage only, if
not carried out properly.
Depending on circumstances, procedures indicated by CAUTION may also be linked
to serious results.
In any case, it is important to follow the directions for usage.
Store this manual in a safe place so that you can take it out and read it whenever
necessary. Always forward it to the end user.
Conformance to the EMC Directive/Low Voltage Directive
When incorporating the Mitsubishi PLC into other machinery or equipment and keeping
compliance with the EMC and low voltage directives, refer to Chapter 3, "EMC Directives
and Low Voltage Directives" of the User's Manual (Hardware) included with the CPU
module or base unit used.
The CE logo is printed on the rating plate on the main body of the PLC that conforms to the
EMC directive and low voltage instruction.
By making this product conform to the EMC directive and low voltage instruction, it is not
necessary to make those steps individually.
1. Overview
This manual explains specifications and the names of the components for the
Q62DA type D/A converter module (hereafter Q62DA) and the Q64DA type D/A
converter module (hereafter Q64DA) which are used in combination with the
MELSEC-Q Series CPU module. In this manual, both the Q62DA and Q64DA
are referred to as D/A converter modules.
2. Specifications
The specifications for the D/A conversion module are shown in the following
table. For general specifications, refer to the operation manual for the CPU
module being used.
Type
Item
Q62DA Q64DA
Number of analog outputs 2 points (2 channels) 4 points (4 channels)
Digital input 16-bit signed binary (normal resolution mode: –4096 to 4095,
high resolution mode:–12288 to 12287, –16384 to 16383)
Analog output Voltage – 10 to 10V DC (External load resistance 1 k Ω to 1 M Ω)
Current 0 to 20 mA DC (External load resistance 0 Ω to 600 Ω)
Normal resolution
mode
High resolution mode
Analog output range
Digital input
value
Maximum
resolution
Digital input
value
Maximum
resolution
0 to 5 V 1.25 mV 0.416 mV
1 to 5 V
0 to 4000
1.0 mV
0 to 12000
0.333 mV
– 10 to 10 V 2.5 mV – 16000 to
16000
0.625 mV
Voltage
Users range
setting
– 4000 to
4000
0.75 mV – 12000 to
12000
0.333 mV
0 to 20 mA 5 µ A 1.66 µ A
4 to 20 mA
0 to 4000
4 µ A
0 to 12000
1.33 µ A
Current
Users range
setting
– 4000 to
4000
1.5 µ A – 12000 to
12000
0.83 µ A
I/O characteristics maximum
resolution
Ambient
temperature
25 ± 5 °C
Within ± 0.1 % (Voltage : ± 10mV, Current : ± 20µA)
Accuracy
(Accuracy in
respect to
maximum
analog
output value)
Ambient
temperature
0 to 55 °C
Within ± 0.3 % (Voltage : ± 30mV, Current : ± 60µA)
Conversion speed 80 µ s/ channel
Number Name Description
1) RUN LED Displays the operating status of the D/A conversion 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 D/A 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".
3) External power supply
terminal
This is the terminal for connecting the 24 V DC external power supply.
4. Handling Precautions
(1) Do not drop the module or cause it to receive strong impact.
(2) Tighten the terminal screws for the module to the specified torque shown below.
Insufficient tightening torque could result in shorts, failures or malfunction.
Screw location Tightening torque (M3 screw)
Module mounting screw (M3 screw) 0.36 to 0.48 N · m
Terminal block terminal screw (M3 screw) 0.42 to 0.58 N · m
Terminal block mounting screw (M3.5 screw) 0.66 to 0.89 N · m
5. Wiring
5.1 Wiring precautions
(1) Use separate cables for the external output signal or external power supply for
the AC and D/A converter modules. Take steps to prevent the AC side from
being affected by surge or inductance.
(2) Ground one point of the shield for shielded wires or shielded cables.
5.2 External wiring
(1) For voltage output
1 k
1 M
D/A
conversion
V+
COM
*1 *2
Motor drive module, etc.
GND
DC/DC
converter
24V
24G
FG
24 V DC
Filter
to
Point
Setting of the offset/gain setting mode differs for function version A and function version B.
In the offset/gain setting mode, confirm that the RUN LED is flickering, and then set the offset/gain.
If the RUN LED is not flickering, check whether switch 4 is set correctly.
6. External Dimensions
90 (3.54)
98 (3.36)
unit
(
mm
(
in.
)
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
IN 24VDC
27.4 (1.08)
Q6
RUN
ERROR
9
8
5
6
7
4
1
2
3
(FG)
0-
±20mA
D/A
0-
±10V
DA
[DESIGN PRECAUTIONS]
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 100 mm (3.94 inch) or more from each other.
Not doing so could result in noise that may cause malfunction.
• At power ON/OFF, voltage or current may instantaneously be output from the output terminal
of this module. In such case, wait until the analog output becomes stable to start controlling
the external device.
[INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS]
CAUTION
• Use the PLC in an environment that meets the general specifications given in the User's Manual
of the CPU module being used.
Using this PLC in an environment outside the range of the general specifications may cause
electric shock, fire, malfunction, and damage to or deterioration of the product.
• 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.
Improper installation may result in malfunction , breakdown or the module coming 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.
• Be sure to shut off all phases of the external power supply used by the system before mounting or
removing the module.
Not doing so may cause damage to the module.
• 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]
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.
• Use applicable solderless terminals and tighten them with the specified torque. If any solderless
spade terminal is used, it may be disconnected when the terminal screw comes loose, resulting in
failure.
• 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 matters such as sawdust or wire chips get inside the module.
These 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 heat ventilation.
About This Manual
The following manuals are also related to this product. Order them if necessary.
Related Manual
Manual Name Manual No. (Model code)
D/A Converter Module User's Manual
SH-080054
(13JR02)
Type
Item
Q62DA Q64DA
Voltage ± 12 V Absolute
maximum output
Current 21 mA
Output short circuit protection Available
Insulation method Between I/O terminal and PLC power supply : Photocoupler insulation
Between output channels : Not insulated
Between external supply power and analog output : Not insulated
Number of occupied points 16 points
Connecting terminals 18 points terminal block
Applicable wire size 0.3 to 0.75 mm
2
Applicable solderless terminals R1.25 - 3 (A solderless terminals with sleeves cannot be used)
External supply power 24 V DC + 20 %, – 15 %
Ripple, spike within 500 VP -P
Inrush current : 1.9A, within 300µs Inrush current : 3.1A, within 300µs
0.12 A 0.18 A
Internal current consumption
(5 V DC)
0.33 A 0.34 A
Weight 0.19 kg
3. Part Names
This section explains the names of the components for the D/A conversion module.
Terminal Signal name
number Q62DA Q64DA
1 V+ V+
2 CH1 COM CH1 COM
3 I+ I+
4 Vacant Vacant
5 V+ V+
6 CH2 COM CH2 COM
7 I+ I+
8 Vacant Vacant
9 Vacant V+
10 Vacant CH3 COM
11 Vacant I+
12 Vacant Vacant
13 Vacant V+
14 Vacant CH4 COM
15 Vacant I+
16 24 V
17 24 G
18 FG
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
18
IN 24VDC
(FG)
D/A
0- ± 10V
0- 20mA
16
17
1)
RUN
ERROR
Q6 DA
2)
3)
(2) For current output
0
600
D/A
conversion
I+
COM
*1 *2
Motor drive module, etc.
GND
DC/DC
converter
24V
24G
FG
24 V DC
Filter
to
*1 Use a twisted two core shielded wire for the power wire.
*2 If there is noise or ripples in the external wiring, connect a 0.1 to 0.47 m F25V
condenser between the V+/I+ terminal and COM.
5.3 Switch setting for intelligent functional module
The settings for the intelligent function module are performed using the I/O allocation
settings for the GX Developer. It can be easy to set by inputting using hexadecimal-4
digits.
Setting
Analog output range Output range setting value
4 to 20 mA 0 H
0 to 20 mA 1 H
1 to 5 V 2 H
0 to 5 V 3 H
– 10 to 10 V 4 H
User range setting F H
Switch 1 Output range setting
H
CH4CH3CH2CH1
Switch 2 Not used
Switch 3
H
CH4CH3CH2CH1
HOLD/CLEAR function setting
0H : CLEAR
1 to F
H : HOLD
Switch 4
H
00
H
01 to FF
H
(numeric value other than 00
H
)*
0
H
1 to F
H (numeric value other than 0H)*
0
H
1 to F
H (numeric value other than 0H)*
See point.
The mode setting method
is different from that of the
function version A module.
: Normal mode (non-synchronized)
: Synchronized output mode
: Normal resolution mode
: High resolution mode
: Normal mode
(D/A conversion processing)
: Offset/gain setting mode
Switch 5
0 : Fixed
* Setting any value within the setting range will provide the same operation.
When the setting range is 1 to FH, set 1 for example.
Warranty
Mitsubishi Electric shall not be liable for any loss caused by reasons for which Mitsubishi is not held
accountable, lost business opportunities or unrealized gain on the customer's side resulting from failure of the
product, or any other damage, secondary disaster, accident, damage to equipment other than the product or
disruption of other business operations arising out of special circumstances which may or may not have been
predicted at Mitsubishi.
For safe use of the product
This product is manufactured as a general-purpose product intended for general industrial use only. It is not
designed nor manufactured for use in an equipment or system affecting human lives.
If you are considering to use this product in equipment or systems for nuclear power generation, power
generation, aerospace, medical or passenger transport applications, consult our sales representatives.
This product is manufactured under our strict quality control system. However, if the product is used in the
intended facility in such a way that a failure of the product may lead to serious accident or loss, incorporate
backup or fail-safe functions into the system design.
U.S.A Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.
500 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon
Hills, IL 60061
Tel : +1-847-478-2100
Brazil MELCO-TEC Rep. Com.e Assessoria
Tecnica Ltda.
Rua Correia Dias, 184,
Edificio Paraiso Trade Center-8 andar
Paraiso, Sao Paulo, SP Brazil
Tel : +55-11-5908-8331
Germany Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. German
Branch
Gothaer Strasse 8 D-40880 Ratingen,
GERMANY
Tel : +49-2102-486-0
U.K Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. UK
Branch
Travellers Lane, Hatfield, Herts., AL10
8XB,UK
Tel : +44-1707-276100
Italy Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. Italian
Branch
Centro Dir. Colleoni, Pal. Perseo-Ingr.2
Via Paracelso 12, 20041 Agrate B.,
Milano, Italy
Tel : +39-039-6053344
Spain Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. Spanish
Branch
Carretera de Rubi 76-80
08190 Sant Cugat del Valles,
Barcelona, Spain
Tel : +34-93-565-3131
France Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. French
Branch
25 Boulevard des Bouvets, F-92741
Nanterre Cedex, France
TEL: +33-1-5568-5568
South Africa Circuit Breaker Industries LTD.
Tripswitch Drive, Elandsfontein Gauteng,
South Africa
Tel : +27-11-928-2000
Hong Kong Ryoden Automation Ltd.
10th Floor, Manulife Tower, 169 Electric
Road, North Point, HongKong
Tel : +852-2887-8870
China Ryoden Automation Shanghai Ltd.
3F Block5 Building Automation
Instrumentation Plaza 103 Cao Bao Rd.
Shanghai 200233 China
Tel : +86-21-6120-0808
Taiwan Setsuyo Enterprise Co., Ltd.
6F., No.105 Wu-Kung 3rd.RD, Wu-Ku
Hsiang, Taipei Hsine, Taiwan
Tel : +886-2-2299-2499
Korea HAN NEUNG TECHNO CO.,LTD.
1F Dong Seo Game Channel Bldg.,
660-11, Deungchon-dong Kangsec-ku,
Seoul, Korea
Tel : +82-2-3660-9552
Singapore Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte, Ltd.
307 Alexandra Road #05-01/02,
Mitsubishi Electric Building
Singapore 159943
Tel : +65-6473-2308
Thailand F. A. Tech Co.,Ltd.
898/28,29,30 S.V.City Building,Office
Tower 2,Floor 17-18 Rama 3 Road,
Bangkpongpang, Yannawa,
Bangkok 10120
Tel : +66-2-682-6522
Indonesia P.T. Autoteknindo SUMBER MAKMUR
Jl. Muara Karang Selatan Block a Utara
No.1 Kav. No.11 Kawasan Industri/
Pergudangan Jakarta - Utara 14440
Tel : +62-21-663-0833
India Messung Systems Put,Ltd.
Electronic Sadan NO:111 Unit No15,
M.I.D.C BHOSARI,PUNE-411026, India
Tel : +91-20-712-2807
Australia Mitsubishi Electric Australia Pty. Ltd.
348 Victoria Road, PostalBag, No 2,
Rydalmere, N.S.W 2116, Australia
Tel : +61-2-9684-7777
Country/Region Sales office/Tel
When exported from Japan, this manual does not require application to the Ministry
of Economy, Trade and Industry for service transaction permission.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Printed in Ja
p
an on rec
y
cled
p
a
p
er.
HEAD OFFICE : 1-8-12, OFFICE TOWER Z 14F HARUMI CHUO-KU 104-6212, JAPAN
NAGOYA WORKS : 1-14, YADA-MINAMI 5-CHOME, HIGASHI-KU, NAGOYA, JAPAN
Country/Region Sales office/Tel