Mitsubishi Programmable Controllers MELSEC-AnS/QnAS (Small Type) Series Transition Guide From MELSEC-AnS/QnAS (Small Type) Series to MELSEC-Q Series Comprehensive, risk-free upgrade solutions Feb.
From MELSEC-AnS/QnAS Series MELSEC-Q Series Complete Support for AnS/QnAS Series Upgrades Mitsubishi Electric offers a carefully engineered combination of hardware, software, and support designed to allow you to upgrade legacy MELSEC-AnS/QnAS Series controller systems to the current MELSEC-Q Series with minimum disruption to your plant operations.
Upgrade Options P.3 Related information AnS/QnAS→Q Technical bulletins Replacement handbooks Convert existing AnS/QnAS Series programs A/QnA -> Q Conversion Support Tool AnS/QnAS→Q P.5 MELSOFT P.9 Replace to Q Series module reusing existing wiring AnS/QnAS→Q QA extension base unit Q series large type base unit (AnS Series size) Upgrade tool/FA goods (manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.) P.
At-a-glance technical overviews Technical Bulletins Production discontinuation of MELSEC-AnS/QnAS (small type) series and MELSEC-I/OLINK FA-A-0142 Precautions for replacing QnUD(E)(H)CPU with QnUDVCPU FA-A-0147 In-depth technical documentation resources Replacement Handbooks Transition from MELSEC-AnS/QnAS (Small Type) Series to Q Series Handbook L(NA)08219ENG • Fundamentals L(NA)08220ENG • Intelligent function modules Transition from MELSEC-A/QnA (Large Type), AnS/QnAS (Small type) Series to Q Series H
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Automatic Program Conversion: GX Developer & A/QnA -> Q Conversion Support Tool Minimize program conversion efforts by the GX Developer's PLC Type Change function and A/QnA -> Q Conversion Support Tool. ■Q Conversion Support Tool boosts productivity by avoiding time spent consulting manuals for guidance on finishing program conversions. Change to Q beforehand Convert AnS/QnAS programs to Q programs with the GX Developer's PLC Type Change function.
Differences between the two programs ■Can be modified directly. Prevents mistakes and improves efficiency. 〈Image of differences between the two programs〉 Statement of unconverted devices̶＃ The original device and the converted device are displayed as shown below. The devices contained in the circuit block are displayed one line at a time. [Example] #00001 BCDP D9001 → SD1255 (#00001 is a search keyword from the guidance file.
Automatic Program Conversion: GX Developer & A/QnA -> Q Conversion Support Tool HTML conversion guidance file ■Easy comparison of performance specifications before and after replacement. Detailed information is displayed hierarchically in your web browser. Information on the differences between the two programs and the conversion guidance file are linked together.
■Details of unconverted special relays and registers can be displayed, improving conversion efficiency. [Example] Special relays and registers which are not converted in the Q program Click "Device no. order" in the "Special relay/special register not been converted in PLC type changing" row.
For AnS/QnAS Series QA Extension Base Unit ( QA1S65B QA1S68B QA1S51B ) Use existing AnS/QnAS Series modules when upgrading to QCPU. ■Gradual transition from Ans/QnAS Series to Q Series (Q mode). ●Construct a system that is controlled by the new Q Series CPU (Q mode) while keeping the existing AnS/QnAS Series modules mounted to a QA1S□B extension base unit. The AnS/QnAS Series modules can gradually be replaced to fully establish a Q Series system.
■Reduce conversion effort by using the same I/O addressing. A1SY41P A1SJ61BT11 A1SJ71LP21 A1SX41 3 4 QY41P 4 2 QX41 3 1 QX41 2 0 QJ71LP21-25 1 Q00UCPU 0 A1SX41 A1SHCPU Q35B QJ61BT11N When reusing existing modules with a Q Series CPU, it is not required to change the I/O number of the existing modules. For new module(s) on the main base unit, assign a number after the existing modules in the I/O assignment settings. This can greatly reduce the program modification time.
Q Series Large Type Base Unit (AnS Series size) New Replace to Q Series module reusing existing wiring. ■Q Series large type base unit (AnS Series size) Q Series large type base unit is used to replace AnS series module with Q series, using the existing installation site and cables are utilized. ●Reusing a 16 point terminal block from the existing AnS/QnAS Series module reduces the rewiring work.
Upgrade Tool/FA Goods （manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.） Replace AnS/QnAS Series module with Q Series without extensive I/O rewiring. ■Upgrade tool The upgrade tool consists of two parts: Conversion Adapter to modify the existing wiring of AnS/QnAS Series input/output/analog/high-speed counter/temperature input modules to the wiring of Q Series modules; and Q Series base adapter mountable through the installation hole of the AnS/QnAS Series base unit.
Upgrade Tool/FA Goods （manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.） ■Conversion Adapter DIN rail mounting bracket list New Mounting Brackets for Conversion Adapter with Fixture while mounting the MELSEC-Q Series base unit to DIN rail.
A2C Shape CC-Link Remote I/O Module Replace A2CCPU and NET/MINI-S3 I/O modules with CC-Link using existing NET/MINI-S3 wiring. ■The simple replacement process helps minimize the upgrade time. The installation size is the same as that of A2C I/O modules; existing terminal block can be mounted directly. After replacing the module, mount the wired terminal block.*1 Remove the wired terminal block from the existing I/O module. *1：The communication cables and power cables need to be rewired.
MELSECNET/MINI-S3 I/O Module Wiring Conversion Adapter Replace NET/MINI-S3 systems with CC-Link while reusing existing NET/MINI-S3 wiring. ■Wiring adapter terminal blocks eliminate the need to rewire.
Modules for Easy Replacement A variety of modules are available to facilitate replacement. ■DC input modules compatible with 6mA rated input current (ＱＸ４１-Ｓ２, ＱＸ８１-Ｓ２) Use modules that have a high rated input current and are compatible with proximity sensor inputs. Common type AnS/QnAS Series Q Series A1SX41*1 Positive common A1SX41-S2 A1SX42*2，*3 QX41-S2 A1SX42-S2*3 Negative common A1SX81*1 A1SX81-S2 QX81-S2 *1：Use QX71 when 12VDC is selected. *2：Use QX72 when 12VDC is selected.
MELSECNET/H Network Module Utilize the existing network cables to build MELSECNET/H network systems. ■MELSECNET/H Network Module (twisted bus type) Existing MELSECNET/B twisted pair cables are used to build the MELSECNET/H network system when replacing AnS/QnAS A Series modules (MELSECNET/B) with Q Series modules. Modules are replaced without modifying the previously laid network cables. A high-speed and large-volume network system can also be built using CC-Link cables.
MELSECNET/10 Network Modules (Production continues) Replace MELSECNET(II) systems to Q Series MELSECNET/H(10) systems useing existing wiring. ■Step-by-step transition from AnS/QnAS and Q Series combined system to Q Series system. Further network upgrade options are available because of the continued production of MELSECNET/10 modules. A complete MELSECNET(Ⅱ) system can be replaced with MELSECNET/10 while reusing the existing cable installations.
MELSECNET(Ⅱ)-MELSECNET/10 Gateway Set (Q6KT-NETGW-□□) Implement gradual migration from MELSECNET(Ⅱ) to MELSECNET/10. ■Use a Q2AS based MELSECNET(Ⅱ)/10 gateway to gradually convert MELSECNET(Ⅱ) stations to MELSECNET/10. MELSECNET/10 is backwards compatible with Q Series via MELSECNET/H.
MELSECNET(Ⅱ), MELSECNET/B Local Station Data Link Module （ A1SJ71AP23Q A1SJ71AR23Q A1SJ71AT23BQ ） Upgraded AnS local station data link modules permit a direct Q Series connection to existing networks as local stations. ■Replace AnS/QnAS Series MELSECNET(Ⅱ), MELSECNET/B stations with Q Series systems. The MELSECNET(Ⅱ)/B local station data link modules allow a Q Series system to directly connect to existing NET(Ⅱ)/NET/B data link system via a QA1S□B extension base unit.
Product List List of products used for upgrade Extension base unit Product name QA(QnA Series) extension base unit Outline Model QA1S65B 5 slots, for AnS Series modules QA1S68B 8 slots, for AnS Series modules QA1S51B 1 slot, for AnS Series modules (power supply module not required) Q Series large type base unit (AnS Series size) Product name Main base unit Extension base unit New Outline Model Q35BLS 5 slots, for mounting Q Series module, panel mounting type Q38BLS 8 slots, for mounting Q S
DC input module Product name Model Outline QX41-S2 32 points, 24 V DC, rated input current: approximately 6 mA, positive common type, 32 points/common, response time: 1 ms/5 ms/10 ms/20 ms/70 ms or less (Set by the CPU parameter at the initial setting of 10 ms for both ON to OFF and OFF to ON) QX81-S2 32 points, 24 V DC, rated input current: approximately 6 mA, negative common type, 32 points/common, response time: 1 ms/5 ms/10 ms/20 ms/70 ms or less (Set by the CPU parameter at the initial setting of
Product List MELSECNET(Ⅱ), MELSECNET/B local station data link module Product name MELSECNET(Ⅱ) local station data link module MELSECNET/B local station data link module Model Outline A1SJ71AP23Q MELSECNET （Ⅱ）local station data link module for SI optical fiber cable A1SJ71AR23Q MELSECNET （Ⅱ）local station data link module for coaxial cable A1SJ71AT23BQ MELSECNET/B local station data link module for shielded twisted pair cable MELSECNET(Ⅱ)-MELSECNET/10 gataway set Product name 23 Model Outline M
Models in continuous production Power supply module Product name Power supply module Battery Product name Model A6BAT A8BAT A10BAT Battery Memory card Model A1S61PN A1S63P Product name Memory card Model Q1MEM-64S Q1MEM-128S Q1MEM-256S Q1MEM-512S Q1MEM-1MS Q1MEM-2MS Q1MEM-64SE Q1MEM-128SE Q1MEM-256SE Q1MEM-512SE Q1MEM-1MSE MELSECNET/10 network module Product name Model A1SJ71LP21 A1SJ71BR11 A1SJ71QLP21 A1SJ71QBR11 MELSECNET/10 network module CC-Link master/local module Product name Model A1SJ
Product List Discontinued products Discontinued products Date of discontinuation Small type AnS Series Small type QnAS Series ●CPU module ●Power supply module(several modules) ●Base unit ●I/O module ●Special function module ●Network module ●Other related products(made-to-order based on AnS/QnAS Series to be discontinued) End of Sep. 2014 I/OLINK ●Master module ●Remote I/O module End of Sep.
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Mitsubishi Programmable Controllers MELSEC-AnS/QnAS (Small Type) Series Transition Guide Precautions before use This publication explains the typical features and functions of the products herein and does not provide restrictions and other information related to usage and module combinations. Before using the products, always read the product user manuals.
