Control Network Modules

Enterprise Level PC - Controller

When choosing a network solution a number of criteria may come into play.
Topology, bus speed, communications distance, redundancy, data transfer
capabilities, the number of nodes the network can support, deterministic PC - Controller
Control Level Controller - Controller
capabilities, cost, ease-of-use, third party support to name just a few.
But most importantly, will it work well within your specific application?
When developing our family of network products, we’ve taken all these Controller - Device
Device Level
factors into consideration - assuring users, all the necessary features and (HMI, I/O, VFD, Servo, etc.)

capabilities are packaged into the network product they have selected.
From top to bottom in the network hierarchy, from open architecture Sensor Sensors,
Valves,
Level
protocols to seamless engineered systems, from sensor to enterprise level, etc.

we offer a host of powerful network solutions for users to choose from. While bus speed is a critical factor in measuring performance,
The one common denominator with all Mitsubishi Electric network products there are several other reasons why Mitsubishi Electric network
is unmatched performance. In relative performance data comparisons, solutions excel over others. Easy connectivity, seamless
all our network solutions meet, exceed or dramatically outperform most integration, synergistic performance characteristics of a
competitive networks available on the global market today. Mitsubishi Electric controlled network and above all else -
maximum levels of uptime without sacrificing performance or
productivity. Whether you have an entire factory floor or just an
individual machine to network, you’ll find Mitsubishi Electric’s
expansive range of network options to be the superior choice.

Enterprise Level
Specifications Ethernet (100base-TX) Ethernet (10base-T) Ethernet (10base-5) Ethernet (10base-2)
Network Level Enterprise Enterprise Enterprise Enterprise
Architecture Star (via hub) Star (via hub) Bus Bus
Communications Media Cat. 5 (UTP/STP) Cat. 5 (UTP/STP) via AUI transceiver Coax
Transmission Speed 100Mbit/s 10Mbit/s 10Mbit/s 10Mbit/s
Two levels of cascade connections Four levels of cascade connections
Number of Stations 100/segment 30/segment
via hubs via hubs
Maximum Distance (m) 100/segment 100/segment 500/segment 185/segment
Remote I/O N/A N/A N/A N/A

Control Level
Specifications CC-Link IE Control CC-Link IE Field MELSECNET/H
Network Level Control Control and Device Control
Architecture Loop Bus/Loop/Star (via hub) Bus/Loop
Communications Media Fiber Cat. 5 Fiber/Coax
10/25Mbit/s (depends on
Transmission Speed 1Gbit/s 1 Gbit/s
module used)
Number of Stations 120 120 64 (fiber)/32 (coax)
Maximum Distance (m) 66,000 12,000 30,000 (fiber)/500 (coax)
Remote I/O No Yes Yes
Note: MELSECNET/H is backwards compatible with MELSECNET/10. CC-Link IE was formerly known as MELSECNET/G.

Device Level
Specifications CC-Link DeviceNet PROFIBUS-DP MODBUS/TCP MODBUS/RTU
Network Level Device Device Device Device Device
Architecture Bus Bus Bus Star (via hub) Bus
Communications Media STP Thick/thin trunkline STP Cat. 5 (UTP/STP) STP
12Mbit/s (depends on
Transmission Speed 10Mbit/s (all devices) 0.5Mbit/s 100Mbit/s 115kbps
devices used)
Number of Stations 64 64 60 64 64
1200/segment (extend up to
Maximum Distance (m) 500 1200 100 1200
13.2km with repeaters)
Remote I/O Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Sensor Level
Specifications CC-Link/LT AS-i
Network Level Sensor Sensor
Architecture Bus Star, bus or tree
Communications Media Dedicated mechanically keyed cable
Transmission Speed 2.5Mbit/s 172kbit/s
Number of Stations 64 31
Maximum Distance (m) 700 100
Remote I/O Yes Yes

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CC-Link IE Control Level Master/Local Network Modules

CC-Link IE is an industry leading alternative for open control level networking. Originally introduced as MELSECNET/G, it introduces an
unprecedented 1Gbit/s Ethernet physical layer fiber topology for system performance surpassing any other network technology.
MELSECNET/G has been turned over to the open administration of the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA), and is now known as CC-Link IE.
Mitsubishi Electric offers full support for CC-Link IE via the Q Series Controller.

CC-Link IE Control Optical Fiber Cordsets

Model Number Description Stocked Item
QG-_M-B-LL CC-Link IE cordset, where _ represents length 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 or 50 meters S
Belden Belden part numbers. Ordered directly through Belden -

Model Number QJ71GP21-SX QJ71GP21S-SX

Stocked Item S -
Certification UL • cUL • CE
Network Common Memory 256 kB
Transient Transmission Capacity 960 bytes
Communication Speed 1GB
When Universal model QCPU is used for control station: 120; (Control station: 1, Normal station: 119); When High Performance model
Number of Stations Per Network
QCPU is used for control station: 64 (Control station: 1, Normal station: 63)
Connection Cable Optical fiber cable (Multi-mode fiber)
Overall Cable Distance 66000m (When 120 stations are connected)
Max. Station-To-Station Distance 550m
Max. Number of Networks 239
Max. Number of Groups 32
48 (I/O assignment: Empty first half: 16 points,
I/O Device Points Occupied 32
Latter half: 32 points for intelli.)
Voltage 20.4V to 31.2VDC
Current 0.28A
External Power Terminal Screw Size M3
Applicable Solderless No external power supply function
Supply R1.25-3
Terminal
Allowable Momentary
1ms (Level PS1)
Power Failure Time
Internal Current Consumption (5VDC) 0.85A 0.90A
Weight (kg) 0.18 0.28
Base Unit Slots Occupied 1 2

CC-Link IE Field Network Module

CC-Link IE Field brings 1 Gigabit speed for cyclic, acyclic and transient data transmission to RJ45 and Cat 5e cabling infrastructure. Create
mixtures of line and star topology, and maintain control over up to 120 controller or remote I/O stations simultaneously on the same network.
Model Number QJ71GF11-T2 (*1)
Stocked Item S
Certification UL • cUL • CE
Network Common Memory 32 kB
Transient Transmission Capacity 2048 bytes
Communication Speed 1Gbps
Connection Cable An Ethernet cable that meets the 1000BASE-T standard (Category 5e or higher, shielded RJ45)
Maximum Station-to-
100m max. (Compliant with ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B (Category 5e))
Station Distance
Ethernet Line topology: 12000m (when connected to 1 master station and 120 slave stations)
Total Distance
Star topology: Depends on the system configuration
Number of Cascade
Up to 20
Connections
Transmission Path Line topology, star topology, ring topology and mix of both line topology and star topology is possible
Number of Master Station 1 station
Connected
Stations in One Local Station 120 stations (Local station or Remote I/O) (*2)
Network
Maximum Number of Networks 239
Communication Method Token passing method
Number of Occupied I/O Points 32 points (I/O assignment: Intelligent 32 points)
Internal Current Consumption (5VDC) 0.85A
Weight (kg) 0.18
Base Unit Slots Occupied 1
Notes:
1. Must be used with QnU Universal CPUs with Serial Numbers starting with ‘12012’ or higher.
2. For CC-Link IE Field Remote I/O stations, refer to the LJ72GF15-T2 CC-Link IE Field Slave Head station.

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MELSECNET/H Control Level Master/Local Network Modules
Use MELSECNET/H to link Q Series systems together on a control level network for the coordinated operation of multiple controllers on a
production line or large machine. MELSECNET/H also supports the direct connection of PCs onto the network for SCADA or maintenance
applications. MELSECNET/H was designed to offer similar performance benefits to most industrial Ethernet systems, while offering the high
degree of performance required in an automation environment.

MELSECNET/H Optical Fiber

Optical fiber media cable is available for connecting MELSECNET/H networks.
Model Number Description Stocked Item
AS-1000M-B Optical fiber cable, sold by the meter S
DL-72ME AS-1000M-B connector, MEAU offers the service to provide pre-terminated cables as required S
PA7003 Splice connector for joining pre-terminated AS-1000M-B cable -
CAK-0068ME Optional termination tool kit for AS-1000M-B and DL-72ME for on-site termination work -

MELSECNET/H Control Level Master/Local Network Modules

Model Number QJ71LP21-25 QJ71LP21S-25 QJ71LP21G QJ71LP21GE
Stocked Item S - - -
Certification UL • cUL • CE
Connection Form Duplex loop type

MELSECNET/H Mode MELSECNET/10 Mode

LX/LY 8192 points (8k bits) 8192 points (8k bits)
Max. Number of Link Points Per Network
LB 16384 points (16k bits) 8192 points (8k bits)
W 16384 points (16k words) 8192 points (8k words)

Max. Number of Link Points Per Station [LW+LB+LY<=2000 bytes (cyclic communication)]+[LW+LB+LY<=2000 bytes (low-speed cyclic communication)]
Transient Transmission Capacity Max. 1920 bytes/frame
Transmission Speed 10Mbps/25Mbps (depending on switch setting) (*1) 10Mbps 10Mbps
Optical (AS-1000M-B Optical (AS-1000M-B
Cable Type Optical (GI-50/125) Optical (GI-62.5/125)
(SI, 200/250)) (*2) (SI, 200/250)) (*2)
Max. Number of Networks 239
Max. Number of Groups 32
Number of Stations Connected 64 stations (1: control station, 63: normal station)
Overall Distance 30km (98360.67 ft.)

Transmission Speed
Cable Type
10Mbps 25Mbps

Station to Station Distance SI 500m (3278.69 ft.) 200m (1312.33 ft.) 2km (6557.38 ft.)
H-PCF 1km (3278.69 ft.) 400m (1312.33 ft.)
Broadband H-PCF 1km (3278.69 ft.) 1km (3278.69 ft.)
QSI 1km (3278.69 ft.) 1km (3278.69 ft.)

Distance Extension Repeater -

48 points (I/O assignment: first
I/O Device Points Occupied 32 points 16 points as empty, 1st 32 points 32 points
as intelligent)
Voltage - 20.4 to 31.2VDC - -
Current - 0.20 A - -
Terminal Screw Size - M3 Screw - -
External
Power Supply Applicable Solderless - R1.25-3 - -
Terminal
Applicable Wire Size - 0.3 to 1.25 mm 2
- -
Tightening Torque - 42 to 58N • cm - -
Internal Current Consumption (5VDC) (A) 0.55 0.55 0.55 0.55
Weight (kg) 0.11 0.20 0.11 0.11
Base Unit Slots Occupied 1 2 1
Notes:
1. 25 Mbps is available for the MELSECNET/H mode only.
2. Other types of fiber cables can be used, see “Station-to-station distance”. To order pre-assembled AS-1000M-B cables, specify cable length, two DL-72ME connectors, and labor-TSS surcharge.

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MELSECNET/H Control Level Master/Local Network Modules
Model Number QJ71BR11 QJ71NT11B
Stocked Item S S
Certification UL • cUL • CE
Connection Form Simplex bus type Token bus
MELSECNET/H Mode,
MELSECNET/H Mode MELSECNET/10 Mode
MELSECNET/H Extended Mode (*1)
LX/LY 8192 points (8k bits) 8192 points (8k bits)
Max. Number of Link Points Per Network LX/LY 8192 points
LB 16384 points (16k bits) 8192 points (8k bits)
LB 16384 points
W 16384 points (16k words) 8192 points (8k words)
W 16384 points
[LW+LB+LY<=2000 bytes (cyclic MELSECNET/H mode: {(LY+ LB) /8 + (2 × LW)} ≤ 2000 bytes (*2)
Max. Number of Link Points Per Station communication)]+[LW+LB+LY<=2000 bytes MELSECNET/H Extended mode: {(LY+ LB) /8 + (2 × LW)} ≤ 35840
(low-speed cyclic communication)] bytes (*2)
Transient Transmission Capacity Max. 1920 bytes/frame
156kbps/312kbps/625kbps/1.25Mbps/2.5Mbps/5Mbps/10Mbps
Transmission Speed 10Mbps
(Switched by network parameters)
Cable Type Coaxial 75Ω; RG-59B/U RG-11A/U Twisted pair cable or CC-Link Ver.1.10-compatible cable (*4)
Max. Number of Networks 239
Max. Number of Groups 32
Number of Stations Connected 32 stations (1: control station, 31: normal station)
Overall Distance 500m (1639.34 ft.); RG-11A/U) / 300m; (983.61 ft.) (RG-59B/U)

Communication Speed Twisted Pair Cable CC-Link Ver. 1.10-Compatible Cable

156kbps (*3) 1200m 1200m
312kbps 600m 900m
625kbps 400m 600m
Station to Station Distance
1.25Mbps 200m 400m
2.5Mbps 200m
5Mbps (Not applicable) 150m
10Mbps 100m

Up to 2.5km (8196.72 ft.) by connection of max. four repeaters.

Distance Extension Repeater -
Use A6BR10/ A6BR10-DC repeaters.
I/O Device Points Occupied 32 points 32 points
Internal Current Consumption (5VDC) (A) 0.75 0.6
Weight (kg) 0.11 0.13
Base Unit Slots Occupied 1
Notes:
1. Mode selection is performed using network parameters.
2. The number of LY points of the stations set in the I/O master station is the sum total of the LY points for output to all stations within the block.
3. This value is set as default of the communication speed.
4. For details of cable specifications, refer to the User Manual.

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MELSECNET/H Remote I/O Network Modules
These modules form a complimentary solution to the master/local modules. The master/local modules allow CPUs to be linked for information
exchange. The remote I/O modules fit on a base rack in place of the CPU, and allow this rack of I/O to be operated under the control of a
remote Q Series CPU over a MELSECNET/H link.
Model Number QJ72LP25-25 QJ72LP25G QJ72LP25GE QJ72BR15
Stocked Item S - - S
Certification UL • cUL • CE
Connection Form Duplex loop type Simplex bus type
Max. Number of Link Points Per Station Remote I/O station to remote master station ((LY+LB)/8 + (2 LW)) </- 1600 bytes
Transient Transmission Capacity Max. 1920 bytes/frame
10Mbps/25Mbps (depending on
Transmission Speed 10Mbps
switch setting)
Optical (AS-1000M-B Coaxial 75Ω (RG-59B/U,
Cable Type Optical (GI-50/125) Optical (GI-62.5/125)
(SI, 200//250)) (*1) RG-11A/U)
Max. Number of Networks 239
33 stations (1:remote master
Number of Stations 65 stations (1:remote master station, 1:remote I/O station)
station, 32:remote I/O station)
500m (1639.34 ft.) (RG-11A/U);
Overall Distance 30km (98360.66 ft.)
300m (983.61 ft.) (RG-59B/U)
Up to 2.5km (8196.72 ft.) 4
Distance Extension Repeater - - - repeaters max. Use A6BR10/
A6BR10-DC
SI type optical cable: 500m
(3278.69 ft.); H-PCF type
Communication optical cable: 1km (3278.69 ft.);
2km (6557.38 ft.) 2km (6557.38 ft.) -
Speed: 10Mbps Broadband H-PCF cable: 1km
(3278.69 ft.); QSI type optical
Max. Distance cable: 1km (3278.69 ft.)
Between Stations SI type optical cable: 200m
(1312.33 ft.); H-PCF type optical
Communication cable: 400m (1311.48 ft.);
- - -
Speed: 25Mbps Broadband H-PCF cable: 1km
(3278.69 ft.); QSI type optical
cable: 1km (3278.69 ft.)
5VDC Internal Current Consumption (A) 0.89 0.89 0.89 1.1
Weight (kg) 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.16
Base Unit Slots Occupied 1
Note 1: Other types of fiber can be used. See “Interstation distance”. AS-1000M-B is purchased by the meter and can be ordered pre-assembled with DL-72ME connectors and LaborTSS surcharge.

CC-Link Device Level Master/Local Network Module

Device level networks typically link a controller to the physical components of a system that it controls. CC-Link represents the next level down
from MELSECNET/H in the networking hierarchy and allows devices such as I/O modules, VFDs, HMIs and servos to be connected to the
controller in a very cost effective, high performance way via a single network cable.
Please see the CC-Link section of the Distributed I/O section for a full listing of the CC-Link I/O products available.
Model Number QJ61BT11N
Stocked Item S
Certification UL • cUL • CE
Transmission Rate Selectable 156 kbps/ 625 kbps/ 2.5 Mbps/ 5 Mbps/ 10 Mbps
Maximum Overall Cable Distance
Varies according to the transmission rate (156 kbps: 1200m; 10Mbps: 100m)
(Maximum Transmission Distance)
Maximum Number of Connected
64
Stations (Master Station)
Number of Occupied Stations
1 to 4 stations; The number of stations can be switched using the GX Works2 parameter setting
(Local Station)
Maximum Number of Link Points Per
Remote I/O (RX, RY): 8192 points; Remote write register (RWw): 2048 words. Remote read register (RWr): 2048 words
System
Remote Station/Local Station/Intelligent
Remote I/O (RX, RY): 128 points; Remote write register (RWw): 32 words (master station - remote device station/local station/intelligent
Device Station/Standby Master Station
device station/standby master station); Remote register (RWr): 32 words (remote device station/local station/intelligent device station/
Maximum Number of Link Points Per
standby master station - master station)
Station
RAS Function Automatic return function; Slave station cut-off function; Error detection by the link special relay/register
I/O Device Points Occupied 32 points
5VDC Internal Current Consumption 0.46 A
Base Unit Slots Occupied 1

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CC-Link Device Level Master/Local Network Module (continued)
Model Number QJ61BT11N
Local Local
Remote I/O Remote I/O station or station or
Master
station or station or Intelligent Intelligent
station
Remote device Remote device device device
station station station station

Inter-station cable length

Max. Overall Cable
Same Specifications
Length and Interstation
Regardless of System Max overall cable length
Cable Length (Ver. 1.10
Configuration
or later) Ver. 1.10-Compatible CC-Link Dedicated Cable (Terminating Resistor 110Ω Used)
Transmission Speed Interstation Cable Length Max. Overall Cable Length
156kbps 1200m (3934.43 ft.)
625kbps 900m (2950.82 ft.)
2.5Mbps 20 cm (7.88 inch) or more 400m (1311.48 ft.)
5Mbps 160m (524.59 ft.)
10Mbps 100m (327.87 ft.)

Connection Cable BA1SJ61-S (signal only) / BA1SJ61-P (signal and power)

Internal Current Consumption (5VDC) (A) 0.46
Weight (kg) 0.12
Base Unit Slots Occupied 1

PROFIBUS-DP V1 and V2 Device Level Network Master Module

The QJ71PB92V supports the more recent PROFIBUS-DPV1 and V2 advanced function set.
Model Number QJ71PB92V
Stocked Item S
Certification UL • cUL • CE
PROFIBUS-DP Station Type Class 1 master station
External Standard and
EIA-RS485 compatible
Characteristics
Communication Cable Shielded twisted pair cable
Network Configuration Bus type (tree type if repeater is used)
Transmission Rate Transmission Distance Max. Transmission Distance Using Repeater (*2)
9.6kbps
19.2kbps 1200m/segment 4800m/network
93.75kbps
Transmissions Transmission Rate (*1) Maximum 187.5kbps 1000m/segment 4000m/network
Specifications Transmission Distance (*2) 500kbps 400m/segment 1600m/network
1.5Mbps 200m/segment 800m/network
3Mbps
6Mbps 100m/segment 400m/network
12Mbps
Max. No. of Repeaters In a Path 3 repeaters
Max. No. of Stations 32 stations per segment (including repeaters)
Max. No. Slave Stations 125 slaves per single QJ71PB92V master
I/O Data Size Max. 8192 words (4096 input words, 4096 output words)
I/O Device Points Occupied 32 points
5VDC Internal Current Consumption 0.57A
Weight (kg) 0.13
Base Unit Slots Occupied 1
Notes:
1. Transmission rate control is within ±0.2% (compatible with IEC 61158-2).
2. The “maximum transmission distance” in the above table is an example which assumes that 3 repeaters are being used. If more repeaters are used to extend the distance, the maximum transmission distance
would be calculated as follows: [Maximum transmission distance (m/network)] = [Number of repeaters +1] x [transmission distance (m/segment)]

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PROFIBUS-DP Device Level Network Slave Module
The QJ71PB93D allows a Q Series system to be connected to a third party PROFIBUS-DP network as a slave controller. This allows distributed
processing systems to be built where local control of the application can be given to the Q Series, which then supplies information back to a
supervisory controller. This could be another Q Series system, fitted with the QJ71PB92D. Configure the QJ71PB93D using the
GX Configurator-DP plug in for GX Developer.
Model Number QJ71PB93D
Stocked Item -
Certification UL • cUL • CE
PROFIBUS-DP Station Type Slave station (EN50170 Volume 2 (Parts 1-4, 8) compliant)
Station Number Setting Range 0 to 125 (*3)
Max. Communication Data Size Number of I/O data is 192 words in total (Number of input or output data is up to 122 words)
Electrical Standards Complies with EIA-RS485
Network Cable Dedicated PROFIBUS DP cable
Network Configuration Bus (tree type when a repeater is used)
Transmission Rate Transmission Distance (m/segment) Max. Transmission Distance with 3 Repeaters (m)
9.6 kbps
19.2 kbps
1200 4800
45.45 kbps
93.75 kbps
Transmission Transmission Speed / Maximum
187.5 kbps 1000 4000
Specifications Transmission Distance (*1, *2)
500 kbps 400 1600
1500 kbps 200 800
3 Mbps
6 Mbps 100 400
12 Mbps
Max. Number of Repeaters/Network 3 units (*2)
Max. Number of Stations/Segment 32 stations (including repeaters)
Number of Connection Nodes/Segments 32
I/O Device Points Occupied 32 points
5 VDC Internal Power Consumption 0.44
Weight (kg) 0.11
Base Unit Slots Occupied 1
Notes:
1. Transmission speed control within ±3% (Compliant with EN50170 Volume 2)
2. Distance that the transmission distance can be expanded by (m/network) using repeaters. Maximum transmission distance (m/network) = (number of repeaters + 1) x transmission distance (m/segment)
3. Factory set to “126” (EN50170 Volume 2 compliant) Set the station number by using sequence program or GX Configurator-DP 4.03D or later. Set communication parameters on the master station side.
GSD (DDB) file may be required without GX Configurator-DP Version 4.03D or later. Please contact your local Mitsubishi representative for the GSD (DDB file).

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MODBUS/TCP Network Module
The QJ71MT91 module offers a full MODBUS/TCP network communications facility to any Q Series system. Use this module to establish
control of a MODBUS/TCP network of devices from a Q Series based system.
QJ71MT91
Model Number
10BASE-T 100BASE-TX
Stocked Item S
Certification UL • cUL • CE
Data Transmission Rate 10Mbps 100Mbps
Maximum Node-To-Node Distance 200m
Maximum Segment Length Between a Hub and Node 100m (Indicates the number of TCP connections that can be established simultaneously)
Number of Cascade Connection Stages Max. 4 stages Max. 2 stages
Transmission
Max. Number of Connections Between a Hub and Node 64 connections (Indicates the number of TCP connections that can be established simultaneously)
Specifications
Number of Routers That Can Be Set 1 default router + any 8 routers
10BASE-T Standard (unshielded twisted pair 100BASE-TX Standard (shielded twisted pair
Cable (Cable compliant with the IEEE802.3)
cable (UTP cable), Category 3, 4, 5) cable (STP cable), Category 5)
Connector Applicable For External Wiring RJ45
Automatic Number of Slaves 64 slaves (Maximum number of slaves that can be communication targets)
Communication Input Area Size 4k words
Function Output Area Size 4k words
Master
Function Number of Instructions That Can Up to 8 instructions (maximum number of dedicated instructions that can be started simultaneously
Be Executed Concurrently from a sequence program)
Dedicated Instruction
Input Area Size Max. 253 bytes per instruction
Output Area Size Max. 253 bytes per instruction
Coil 64k points
Input 64k points
MODBUS
Device Size Input Register 64k points
Slave Function
Holding Register 64k points
Extended File Register Max. 4086k points
No. of Simultaneously Acceptable Request Messages 64
Number of Simultaneously Connectable MELSOFT PCs Max. 8
I/O Device Points Occupied 32 points
5VDC Internal Current Consumption 0.52A
Weight (kg) 0.11
Base Unit Slots Occupied 1

MODBUS® RTU Master Module

The QJ71MB91 module adds MODBUS RTU capability to a Q Series system. Use this module to communicate with and control any of a wide
variety of third party MODBUS compatible products.
Model Number QJ71MB91
Stocked Item S
Certification UL • cUL • CE
Number of Interfaces RS-232 1 channel; RS-422/485 1 channel
Total transmission speed of two interfaces must be 115200 bps or less
300 600 1200 2400
Transmission Transmission Speed (bps)
4800 9600 14400 19200
Specifications
28800 38400 57600 115200

Transmission Distance RS-232 Max. 15m (49.2 ft.)

(Overall Distance) RS-422/485 Max. 1200m (3936.9 ft.) (Overall distance)
Automatic Number of Slaves 32 per channel (Indicates the max. number of slaves that can be communication targets.)
Communication Input Area Size 4k words
Function Output Area Size 4k words
Master
Function Number of Instructions That Can 1 per channel (Max. number of dedicated instructions that can be activated simultaneously from a
Be Executed Concurrently sequence program)
Dedicated Instruction
Input Area Size Max. 253 bytes per instruction
Output Area Size Max. 253 bytes per instruction
Coil 64k points
Input 64k points
MODBUS® Device Size Input Register 64k points
Slave Function Holding Register 64k points
Extended File Register Max. 4086k points
Number of Simultaneously Acceptable Request Messages 1 request per channel
Station Number 1 to 247
I/O Device Points Occupied 32 points
5VDC Internal Current Consumption 0.31A
Weight (kg) 0.20
Base Unit Slots Occupied 1

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EtherNet/IPTM Scanner
Mitsubishi Electric offers an EtherNet/IP™ Scanner for the Q Series platform. The EIP4CCPU allows the Q Series to talk with other EtherNet/IP™
connected third party CPUs, such as ControlLogix™ or CompactLogix™, to share data and to directly control EtherNet/IP™ distributed devices
such as I/O (Block or Point), Drives and other devices.
Model Number EIP4CCPU
Stocked Item S
Certification UL • cUL • CE
Number of Client TCP Connections 32 (*1)
Number of Server TCP Connections 8
PLCs Supported on Backplane 1 to 3
Changing Configuration During Operation Yes (*2)
CIP Connections 60 (*3)
Total Combined Input and
Up to 14KB (high speed shared memory limitation)
Output Data Size
Max Data Size 511 bytes
Client Class 1 Implicit (I/O) Connection Type (Target to Originator) Multicast (*4)
Messaging
Transport Trigger Cyclic
Data Type SINT, USINT
RPI 1 to 8388ms
Minimum Timeout Time 128ms (timeout multiplier is adjusted according to the RPI)
Class 3 CIP Connections (Connected) 16 (*3, *5)
UCMM (Unconnected) 16 outstanding requests (*5)
Max Data Size 120 words
Connection Type (Target to Originator) Point-to-Point
Cache Type Un-cached
Client Explicit Messaging Transport Trigger Application
Data Type INT, UINT
RPI 7500ms
Timeout Multiplier 4x
Tag Access Methods Data table read/write, Typed read/write, CIP generic
PLC Implementation Based on populating internal PLC registers with a predefined messaging structure
CIP Connections 16
Max Data Size 250 words
Connection Type (Target to Originator) T->O Point-to-Point
Transport Trigger Application
Server Class 3 Explicit
Data Type INT, UINT
Messaging
RPI 1 to 8388ms
Timeout Multiplier 4x to 512x
Tag Access Methods Data table read/write, Typed read/write, CIP generic
PLC Implementation Predefined device mappings
Notes:
1. The client TCP and CIP connections share a common resource pool. The number of TCP and CIP connections is dependent upon one another and must satisfy the following formulas:
1. (Number of TCP connections * 4) + (Number of CIP connections) <= 160
2. (Number of CIP connections) <= 60
2. If configuration is changed via EtherNet/IP by editing the Connection Configuration objects (RSNetWorx for EtherNet/IP method), the configuration will take effect immediately without rebooting the device. If the
configuration is transferred as an XML file via FTP to the device (Windows® Configuration Utility method), a reboot is required for the configuration to take effect.
3. The number of simultaneous class 1 connections lists the total number of simultaneous I/O connections that can be made to remote devices, regardless of whether or not those devices are being served by a
single adapter at one IP address (modular devices such as Flex I/O and Point I/O will consume one class 1 connection for each module attached to the chassis/adapter). Because the scanner supports up to
128 TCP connections (sockets), up to 128 simultaneous physical remote devices (adapters) can be attached to. At the same time, the scanner contains a pool of 256 class 1 CIP connections and 16 class 3 CIP
connections. So, for example, if the scanner is configured to target one Flex I/O adapter with three modules on the chassis, then it will use the following internal resources: one TCP connection and three class 1
CIP connections. Additionally, if the user wants a connected explicit messaging request to target (for example) module #2 on the chassis, then this will consume one of the 16 class 3 CIP connections (so in total,
one TCP connection, three class 1 CIP connections, and one class 3 CIP connection will be in use). During configuration, the user can keep adding connections until they run out of either TCP connections or 17
ICC class 1 connections. For example, if the network contains a large number of modular devices with multiple modules on each adapter, then it is likely that the pool of class 1 CIP connections will be exhausted
first. On the other hand, if the network does not contain any modular devices, then only one class 1 CIP connection will be required for each TCP connection, and it is therefore likely that the number of TCP
connections will be exhausted first.
4. Up to 20 unique multicast addresses are supported per TCP connection.
5. Both connected and unconnected explicit messaging requires the use of interrupts. Each interrupt can only service one outstanding explicit message at any given time. Since there are only 16 interrupts, the total
number of outstanding connected and unconnected explicit messages cannot exceed 16.

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PROFINETTM Real Time Master Module
The PROFINET Real Time (RT) communication master for the the Q Series is suitable for PROFINET IO applications. The ME1PN1FW-Q
includes the Q12DCCPU-V hardware, Compact Flash card and license. GX Configurator PN configuration software needs to be purchased
separately using the part number GX-CONFIG-PN-C1.
Model Number ME1PN1FW-Q
Stocked Item S
Certification UL • cUL • CE
Max. Number of Total Cyclic Output Data 9900 Bytes
Max. Number of Cyclic Input Data 1437 Bytes/Device (= IOCR data length)
Max. Number of Cyclic Output Data 1437 Bytes/Device (= IOCR data length)
Max. Number of Configured Devices 128
Min. Cycle Time 1 ms
Max. Cycle Time 512 ms
RT Communication RT Class 1
Acyclic Communication Read/Write Records (< 5448 Bytes/Request)
Alarm Processing Yes
DCP (Discovery & Configure Protocol) Yes
RPC (Remote Procedure Call) Yes (up to 4 fragments 5448 Bytes)
Baud Rate 100MBits/s (Full-Duplex Mode)
Data Transport Layer ETHERNET II (IEEE 802.3)
LLDP Sender Yes

DeviceNetTM Device Level Network Master Module

The DeviceNet master module allows the Q Series to control systems that require integration of third party DeviceNet products. The QJ71DN91
module is configured by use of the GX Configurator-DN plug-in for GX Developer or GX Configurator2-DN in GX Works2. Note that this module
is also capable of functioning as a DeviceNet slave if required.
Model Number QJ71DN91
Stocked Item S
Certification UL • cUL • CE
Node Type DeviceNet master (Group 2 only client)
Node Number Which Can be Set 0 to 63
Number of Message Connection 63
Connections that
Can be Created I/O Connection 63 (polling, bit strobe, change of state, cyclic)
Functioning Send Max. 4096 points (512 bytes), max. 256 bytes per 1 node
as Master Amount of I/O Communication
Receive Max. 4096 points (512 bytes), max. 256 bytes per 1 node
Communication
Data Message Send Max. 240 bytes
Communication Receive Max. 240 bytes
Node Type DeviceNet slaves (Group 2 server)
Setting Possible Node Number 0 to 63
Number of
Functioning Connections that I/O Connection 1 (polling)
as Slave Can be Created
Amount of Send Max. 1024 points (128 bytes)
Communication I/O Communication
Data Receive Max. 1024 points (128 bytes)
Transmission Speed One speed can be selected from 125, 250 and 500kbit/s
Maximum Transmitting Distance of Trunk Line Length of Drop Line
Communications Thick and
Speed Thin
Thick Cables Thin Cables Maximum Total
Cables
Maximum Cable Length (*1) Coexist
125kbaud 500m (1640 ft.) 156m (511 ft.)
100m See table
250kbaud 250m (820 ft.) 6m (20 ft.) 78m (256 ft.)
(328 ft.) below
500kbaud 100m (328 ft.) 39m (128 ft.)
Current Consumption Required on the Network (A) 0.03
I/O Device Points Occupied 32 points
5VDC Internal Current Consumption (A) 0.17
Weight (kg) 0.11
Base Unit Slots Occupied 1
Note 1: The maximum cable length complies with that in the DeviceNet specification (release 2.0) volumes 1 and 2.

Combined Distance of Thick and Thin Cables

Transmission Speed Max, Combined Distance of Thick and Thin Cables
125kbaud Thick cable length + 5 x Thin cable length ≤ 500m (1640 ft.)
250kbaud Thick cable length + 2.5 x Thin cable length ≤ 250m (820 ft.)
500kbaud Thick cable length + Thin cable length ≤ 100m (328 ft.)

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CC-Link/LT Sensor Level Network Master Module
The QJ61CL12 allows the Q Series to control a CC-Link/LT network segment.
QJ61CL12
Model Number
4-Point Mode 8-Point Mode 16-Point Mode
Stocked Item -
Certification UL • cUL • CE
Max. Number of Link Points
256 points (512 points) 512 points (1024 points) 1024 points (2048 points)
[When The Same I/O Address Is Used]
Number of Link Points Per Station
4 points (8 points) 8 points (16 points) 16 points (32 points)
[When The Same I/O Address Is Used]
Control Specifications

Number of Points 128 points 256 points 512 points

When 32 Stations 2.5Mbps 0.7 0.8 1.0
Are Connected 625kbps 2.2 2.7 3.8
Link Scan 156kbps 8.0 10.0 14.1
Time (ms) Number of Points 256 points 512 points 1024 points
When 64 Stations 2.5Mbps 1.2 1.5 2.0
Are Connected 625kbps 4.3 5.4 7.4
156kbps 15.6 20.0 27.8
Transmission Rate (bps) 2.5M / 625k / 156k
Communication
Specifications

Number of Connected Units 64

Remote Station Numbers 1 to 64
RAS Function Network diagnostics, internal loopback diagnostics, station detach function automatic return to system
Connection Cable Dedicated flat cable (0.75mm² x 4) CL9-FL4-18
I/O Device Points Occupied (*1) 16, 32, 48, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024
5VDC Internal Current Consumption 0.13 A
Voltage 20.4 to 28.8VDC
24VDC Power
Current Consumption 0.028 A
Supply (*2)
Current on Startup 0.070 A
Weight (kg) 0.09
Base Unit Slots Occupied 1
Notes:
1. Set by module switches
2. External supply

AS-i Sensor Level Network Master Module

The AS-i module allows Q Series to control systems that require integration of third party AS-i sensor level network products.
The GX Configurator-AS plug in for GX Developer configures the QJ71AS92 module.
Model Number QJ71AS92
Stocked Item S
Certification CE
Max. Number of AS-i System Slaves 62 (Group A: 31, Group B: 31)
Max. Number of I/O Points Input 248 points
(1 Point = 16 Bits) Output 248 points
Max. Number of Analog I/O Input 124 points
Points (1 Point = 1 Bit) Output 124 points
I/O Refresh Time Approx. 5 ms (without I/O slave grouping); Approx. 10 ms (with I/O slave grouping); Approx. 35 ms (per analog slave channel)
Communication Speed 167 kbps
Transmission Distance Max. 100m (Max. 300m by use of two repeaters)
I/O Device Points Occupied 32 points
Connection Cable Dedicated AS-i cable
Voltage TYP. 30.5VDC (supplied by AS-i power supply)
External Power Supply
Current Consumption 46mA (TYP 30.5VDC)
5VDC Internal Current Consumption 0.40A
Weight (kg) 0.12
Base Unit Slots Occupied 1

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PC Network Cards
Many of our larger scale controller systems are typically integrated into large-scale plant wide networks that require integration with PC based
systems. Mitsubishi Electric addresses this requirement with a range of PC compatible network cards that allow a PC to be directly connected
to a number of our networks. These boards are typically used as the physical network interface for a PC system written in third party
applications such as Microsoft® Visual Basic ™, Visual C++™, etc.
Q80BD- Q80BD- Q80BD- Q81BD- Q80BD- Q80BD- Q80BD- Q80BD- Q81BD-
Model Number
J71GP21-SX J71GP21S-SX J71LP21-25 J71LP21-25 J71LP21G J71LP21GE J71BR11 J61BT11N J61BT11 (*1)
Stocked Item - - S - - - S S -
Certification UL • cUL • CE CE UL • cUL • CE
Network Type CC-Link IE Control MELSECNET/H CC-Link
Optical Fiber Multi-mode Optical Fiber Optical Fiber
Media Type Optical Fiber (62.5 micron) Coax Twisted Pair
(200 micron) Optical Fiber (50 micron) (62.5 micron)
Configuration Type Dual loop Bus
Station Type Master/local
External Power
No Yes No
Supply
Note 1: Supports PCI Express bus.

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