User`s manual

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the Mitsubishi Motion controller Q173DCPU/Q172DCPU.
Before using the equipment, please read this manual carefully to develop full familiarity with the functions
and performance of the Motion controller you have purchased, so as to ensure correct use.
CONTENTS
Safety Precautions .........................................................................................................................................A- 1
Revisions ........................................................................................................................................................A-11
Contents .........................................................................................................................................................A-12
About Manuals ...............................................................................................................................................A-15
1. OVERVIEW 1- 1 to 1- 4
1.1 Overview................................................................................................................................................... 1- 1
1.2 Differences between Q173DCPU/Q172DCPU and Q173HCPU/Q172HCPU ...................................... 1- 3
2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2- 1 to 2-72
2.1 Motion System Configuration .................................................................................................................. 2- 1
2.1.1 Q173DCPU System overall configuration ........................................................................................ 2- 3
2.1.2 Q172DCPU System overall configuration ........................................................................................ 2- 5
2.1.3 Function explanation of the Q173DCPU/Q172DCPU Motion CPU modules ................................. 2- 7
2.1.4 Restrictions on Motion systems........................................................................................................ 2- 8
2.2 System Configuration Equipment ............................................................................................................ 2-11
2.3 General Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 2-18
2.4 Specifications of Equipment and Settings............................................................................................... 2-19
2.4.1 Name of parts for CPU module ........................................................................................................ 2-19
2.4.2 Power supply module........................................................................................................................ 2-27
2.4.3 Base unit and extension cable.......................................................................................................... 2-35
2.4.4 Q172DLX Servo external signals interface module ......................................................................... 2-38
2.4.5 Q172DEX Synchronous encoder interface module......................................................................... 2-43
2.4.6 Q173DPX Manual pulse generator interface module ...................................................................... 2-52
2.4.7 Manual pulse generator/Serial absolute synchronous encoder ...................................................... 2-61
2.4.8 SSCNET
cables and connection method...................................................................................... 2-63
2.4.9 External battery ................................................................................................................................. 2-68
2.4.10 Forced stop input terminal .............................................................................................................. 2-71
3. DESIGN 3- 1 to 3-16
3.1 System Designing Procedure .................................................................................................................. 3- 1
3.2 External Circuit Design ............................................................................................................................ 3- 4
3.2.1 Power supply circuit design .............................................................................................................. 3- 8
3.2.2 Safety circuit design .......................................................................................................................... 3- 9
3.3 Layout Design within The Control Panel ................................................................................................. 3-11
3.3.1 Mounting environment....................................................................................................................... 3-11
3.3.2 Layout design of the base units ........................................................................................................ 3-12
3.3.3 Calculating heat generation by Motion controller............................................................................. 3-13
3.4 Design Checklist ...................................................................................................................................... 3-16