Instruction manual
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the Mitsubishi Motion controller Q173D(S)CPU/Q172D(S)CPU.
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-13
About Manuals ............................................................................................................................................... A-16
Manual Page Organization ............................................................................................................................ A-18
1. OVERVIEW 1- 1 to 1-10
1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 1- 1
1.2 Differences between Q173D(S)CPU/Q172D(S)CPU and Q173HCPU/Q172HCPU ............................ 1- 4
1.3 Restrictions by the Software's Version .................................................................................................... 1- 6
1.4 Programming Software Version............................................................................................................... 1-10
2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2- 1 to 2-100
2.1 Motion System Configuration .................................................................................................................. 2- 1
2.1.1 Q173DSCPU/Q172DSCPU System overall configuration .............................................................. 2- 4
2.1.2 Q173DCPU(-S1)/Q172DCPU(-S1) System overall configuration ................................................... 2- 6
2.1.3 Function explanation of the Motion CPU modules ........................................................................... 2- 7
2.1.4 Restrictions on Motion systems ........................................................................................................ 2- 8
2.2 Checking Serial Number and Operating System Software Version ....................................................... 2-12
2.2.1 Checking serial number .................................................................................................................... 2-12
2.2.2 Checking operating system software version................................................................................... 2-15
2.3 System Configuration Equipment ............................................................................................................ 2-17
2.4 General Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 2-24
2.5 Specifications of Equipment and Settin gs ............................................................................................... 2-25
2.5.1 Name of parts for CPU module ........................................................................................................ 2-25
2.5.2 Power supply module ........................................................................................................................ 2-45
2.5.3 Base unit and extension cable .......................................................................................................... 2-53
2.5.4 Q172DLX Servo external signals interface module ......................................................................... 2-56
2.5.5 Q172DEX Synchronous encoder interface module ......................................................................... 2-61
2.5.6 Q173DPX Manual pulse generator interface module ...................................................................... 2-71
2.5.7 Q173DSXY Safety signal module..................................................................................................... 2-79
2.5.8 Manual pulse generator/Serial absolute synchronous encoder ...................................................... 2-89
2.5.9 SSCNET
cables ............................................................................................................................. 2-91
2.5.10 Battery ............................................................................................................................................. 2-96
2.5.11 Forced stop input terminal ............................................................................................................ 2-100
3. DESIGN 3- 1 to 3-16
3.1 System Designing Procedure .................................................................................................................. 3- 1
3.2 External Circuit Design ............................................................................................................................ 3- 4