Serial Communication Module
User’s Manual
(Hardware)
A1SJ71QC24N1 A1SJ71QC24N1-R2
Thank you for buying the Mitsubishi general-purpose programmable logic controller MELSEC-QnA Series
Prior to use, please read both this manual and detailed manual thoroughly and familiarize yourself with the product.
MODEL A1SJ71QC24N1-U-HW MODEL
CODE 13JP85
IB(NA)-0800330-A(0512)MEE
©2005 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
CAUTION
z SAFETY PRECAUTIONS z
(Always read these instructions before using this equipment.)
Before using this product, please read this manual and the relevant manuals introduced in this manual carefully and pay full attention to safety to handle the product correctly.
These precautions apply only to this product. For the PLC system safety precautions, refer to the user’s manual of your CPU module.
In this manual, the safety instructions are ranked as "DANGER" and "CAUTION".
Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions, resulting in death or severe injury.
Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions, resulting in medium or slight personal injury or physical damage.
Note that the CAUTION level may lead to a serious consequence according to the circumstances.
Always follow the instructions of both levels because they are important to personal safety.
Please save this manual to make it accessible when required and always forward it to the end user.
[DESIGN PRECAUTIONS]
DANGER
z When using the notification function, the pager receiver may not be
contacted due to the frequency transmission status from the system setup environment and error on the receiver side.
To ensure the safety of the PLC system, install a call circuit with a lamp display or buzzer sound.
z When performing the control of the PLC in operation (especially changing data, program, and operation status (remote run/stop)) by connecting a personal computer, etc. to the special function module, configure an
interlock circuit in a sequence program so the safety of the overall system is always maintained.
Especially, when this control is performed to a remote PLC from an external device, troubles that have occurred on the PLC side may not be able to immediately be handled if there is a data communication error.
Define a troubleshooting agreement between external devices and the PLC CPU for data communication error occurrences, as well as construct an interlock circuit in the sequence program.
DANGER
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[DESIGN PRECAUTIONS]
CAUTION
z 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 100mm (3.9 inch) or more from each other.
Not doing so could result in noise that would cause malfunction.
[INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS]
CAUTION
z Use the PLC in an environment that meets the general specifications contained in the user's manual of the CPU module.
Using this PLC in an environment outside the range of the general
specifications could result in electric shock, fire, malfunction, and damage to or deterioration of the product.
z Be sure to shut off all phases of the external power supply used in the system before installation or cleaning.
Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or damage to the product.
z Insert the fixing projection on the module bottom into the fixing hole in the base unit and mount the module using the hole as a supporting point. (For the Q2AS series module, be sure to screw it to the base unit with the specified torque.)
Incorrect module mounting may cause a malfunction, failure or drop of the module.
z Tighten the screws within the range of specified torque.
If the screws are loose, it may result in fallout, short circuits, or malfunction.
Tightening the screw too far may cause damage to the screw and/or the module, resulting in fallout, short circuits, or malfunction.
z Do not directly touch the module’s conductive parts or electronic components.
Doing so could cause malfunction or failure in the module.
[WIRING PRECAUTIONS]
CAUTION
z Be sure to fix communication cables leading from the module by placing them in the duct or clamping them.
Cables not placed in the duct or without clamping may hang or shift, allowing them to be accidentally pulled, which may result a module malfunction and cable damage.
z Perform correct pressure-displacement, crimp-contact or soldering for wire connections using the tools specified by the manufactures.
Attach connectors to the module securely.
z Before connecting the cables, check the type of interface to be connected.
Connection, or erroneous wiring, to the wrong interface may failure the module and external devices.
z Tighten the terminal screws within the range of specified torque.
If the terminal screws are loose, it may result in short circuits or malfunction.
Tightening the screw too far may cause damage to the screw and/or the module, resulting in fallout, short circuits, or malfunction.
z When detecting the communication cable from the module, do not pull the cable portion.
For cables with connectors, hold the connector at the junction to the module, then detach it.
For cables without connectors, first loosen the screw at the junction, then detach the cable.
Pulling the cable portion while it is connected to the module may cause malfunction or damage to the module and cable.
z Be sure there are no foreign substances such as sawdust or wiring debris inside the module.
Such debris could cause fires, failure, or malfunction.
[STARTING AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS]
DANGER
z Do not touch the connector while the power is on.
Doing so could cause malfunction.
z Be sure to shut off all phases of the external power supply used in the system before cleaning or screw retightening.
Failure to do so may result in failure or malfunction of the module.
If the screw is too loose, it may cause an accidental drop of the module, short circuit or malfunction.
Excessive screw tightening may cause damage to the screw and/or module, resulting in a drop of the module, short circuit or malfunction.
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[STARTING AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS]
CAUTION z Do not disassemble or modify the modules.
Doing so could cause failure, malfunction, injury, or fire.
z Be sure to shut off all phases of the external power supply used in the system before installing or removing the module.
Failure to do so may cause failure or malfunction of the module.
z Always make sure to touch the grounded metal to discharge the electricity charged in the body, etc., before touching the module.
Failure to do so may cause a failure or malfunctions of the module.
[OPERATING PRECAUTIONS]
DANGER
z Do not write data into the "system area" of the buffer memory of special function modules.
Also, do not output the "prohibited to use" signal as the output signal to a special function module from the PLC CPU.
Writing data into the "system area" or outputting a signal for "prohibited to use" may cause system malfunction in the PLC.
CAUTION
z Before performing the control of the PLC in operation (especially changing data, program, and operation status (remote run/stop)) by connecting a personal computer, etc. to the special function module, read this manual carefully and confirm if the overall safety is maintained.
Failure to perform correct operations to change data, program, or the status may result in system malfunction, machine damage, or an accident.
z When using the module while values, such as buffer memory set values, are registered in the EEPROM, do not turn off the power supply for the module loading station not reset the PLC CPU.
If the power supply for the module loading station is turned off or the PLC CPU is reset while any values are registered, the data contents in the
EEPROM become inconsistent and as a result the values must be set again in the buffer memory, etc. and reregistered to the EEPROM.
Also, this may cause failure and malfunction of the module.
[DISPOSAL PRECAUTIONS]
CAUTION
z When disposing of this product, treat it as industrial waste.
Revisions
The manual number is noted at the lower right of the top cover.
Print Date *Manual Number Revision Dec., 2005 IB(NA)-0800330-A First printing
This manual confers no industrial property rights or any rights of any other kind, nor does it confer any patent licenses. Mitsubishi electric Corporation cannot be held responsible for any problems involving industrial property rights which may occur as a result of using the contents noted in this manual.
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CONTENTS
1. Overview ...1
2. Transmission Specifications...2
2.1 When the Modem Function is not Used ...2
2.2 When the Modem Function is Used ...3
3. Part Names And Setting...4
4. Mounting and Installation ...9
4.1 Handling Precautions...9
4.2 Installation Environment ...9
5. External Wiring...10
5.1 Connecting RS-232C Line ...10
5.2 Connecting RS-422/485 Line...13
6. External Dimensions ...18
About the Manuals
The following product are available for this equipment.
Refer to the table given below to choose suitable manuals.
Related Manual
Manual name Manual No.
(Model code) Serial Communications Module Guidebook IB-66622
(13JF11) Serial Communications Module User’s Manual
(Modem Function Additional Version)
IB-66612 (13J825)
Computer Link Guidebook SH-3510
(13JE76) Computer Link Module (Com.link func./Print.func.)
User’s Manual SH-3511
(13JE77)
Conformation to the EMC Directive and Low Voltage Instruction
For details on making Mitsubishi PLC conform to the EMC directive and low voltage instruction when installing it in your product, please see Chapter 3,
"EMC Directive and Low Voltage Instruction" of the User's Manual (Hardware) of the CPU module to use or that of the PLC CPU included with base unit.
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.
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1. Overview
This manual describes how to install the following serial communications
modules (hereinafter referred to as QC24N) and how to wire them with external devices.
When unpacking the module, check that the products listed in the table below are present.
Model Product name Quantity
A1SJ71QC24N1 serial communication
module 1
RS-422 communication terminal resistor
330Ω, 1/4W (orange/orange/brown/ )*1 2 A1SJ71QC24N1
RS-485 communication terminal resistor
110Ω, 1/2W (brown/brown/brown/ )*1 2 A1SJ71QC24N1-R2 A1SJ71QC24N1-R2 serial communication
module 1
*1 How to discriminate between the terminating resistors 330
Orange Brown
Orange 110
Brown Brown
Brown
2. Transmission Specifications
The transmission specifications of the QC24N is shown below.
Refer to CPU module User's Manual for QC24N general specification.
2.1 When the Modem Function is not Used
The table below lists the transmission specification when the QC24N modem function is not used.
Specifications Item
A1SJ71QC24N1 A1SJ71QC24N1-R2
CH1 RS-232C RS-232C
Interface
CH2 RS-422/485 RS-232C
Communications system Full-duplex/Half-duplex
(Only RS-232C interface is selectable.)
Synchronous system Asynchronous system
Transmission speed (Unit : bps)
300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400, 57600, 115200
(The total of CH1 and CH2 must be within 230400 bps.)
Start bit 1
Data bit 7 / 8
Parity bit 1 (yes) / 0 (no)
Data format
Stop bit 1 / 2
Parity check Yes (odd/even) / No
Error detection
Sum check code Yes / No
DTR/DSR Yes (Only RS-232C interface is selectable.) / No Transmission
control DC code Yes (DC1/DC3, DC2/DC4) / No
Writing to EEPROM 100,000 times for the same area (Max.) Dedicated protocol
Non procedure protocol
Indepen -dent
mode Bidirectional protocol
RS-232C ...1: 1
RS-422/485...1: 1, 1: n, m: n
* Only 1: 1 can be used for the bidirectional protocol.
m: n can only be used for a dedicated protocol.
Dedicated protocol 1: n, m: n Non procedure
protocol 1: n
Line connec -tion
Linked mode
Bidirectional
protocol (Data communications not available)
(Link operation not available)
Transmission distance (Overall distance)
RS-232C··· 15m (49.2ft.) or less RS-422/485 ··· 1200m (3937.0ft.) or less
5V DC Internal current consumption 0.38A 0.30A
Number of occupied I/O points 32 points (*1)
Weight 0.30kg (0.66lb) 0.26kg (0.57lb)
*1 Set special 32 points when allocating I/O by GPP function. Set "AJ71QC24"
as a model name registration when using dedicated command.
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2.2 When the Modem Function is Used
The table below lists the transmission specification between QC24N and modem/terminal adapter of local station QC24N end (abbreviated as TA from here on) when the QC24N modem function is used.
The transmission specification items not shown in the table shall be the same as those listed in Section 2.1.
Specifications Item
A1SJ71QC24N1 A1SJ71QC24N1-R2 Applicability of modem function Usable
Interface that can be used modem
function RS-232C RS-232C (*1)
Linked mode between CH1 and CH2
for QC24N Unusable
Communications system Full-duplex
Synchronous system Asynchronous system
Transmission speed (unit: bps)
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400, 57600, 115200 (The total of CH1 and CH2 must be
within 230400 bps.)
Transmission control RS·CS control yes / no (Selection) Dedicated protocol Communication enabled Non procedure
protocol Communication enabled
Bidirectional
protocol Communication enabled
Applicability of data
communication
Communication with link dedicated
instruction
Communication disabled
Line connection (QC24N: Modem) 1: 1
*1 Communication by the modem function is possible using either of the two RS-232C interfaces.
However, it is possible to communicate with only CH1 side when communicating with the peripheral device for GPPQ.
3. Part Names And Setting
• A1SJ71QC24N1 • A1SJ71QC24N1-R2
LED Indication
ERR.
34 5 2
67 8 9 1110 ON 12 SW
1
(FG) SDA
SDB
SG
RDA (FG)
RDB MODE STATION NO.
DISPLAY
CH2 CH1
CH2 RS-422/485
STS ERR.
CH1 RS-232-C A1SJ71QC24N1
A1SJ71QC24N1
STATION NO.
ERR.
STS DISPLAY
3 4 5 2
6 7 8
11 109 ON 12 SW
1 MODE
CH2 CH1
CH1RS-232-C
CH2RS-232-C A1SJ71QC24N1-R2
A1SJ71QC24N1-R2
AB AB
Module version sticker (*1) LED indication switch
Station No.
setting switch Mode setting switch
Transmission setting switch
RS-422/485 interface
RS-232C interface
LED Indication Module version sticker (*1) LED indication switch
Station No.
setting switch Mode setting switch
Transmission setting switch
RS-232C interface
*1 Sticker showing the module hardware version and software version.
(Example)
A B
Shows that the software version is "B".
Shows that the hardware version is "A".
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(1) LED Indication
The LEDs indicate the data communication status, operating status, error status of the QC24N.
SIO PRO.
P/S C/N ERR.
RUN C R/W NEU.
ACK.
NAK SD RD SD W
CH1
ERROR SW.E NEU.
ACK.
NAK SD W SD RD
CH2 ERR.
C/N P/S PRO.
SIO
Related Protocol LED Name Meaning of
LED Indication
LED ON (ON/BLINK)
LED OFF (OFF)
Initial Status
of LED Dedi- cated Non proce-
dure
Bidirec- tional
RUN Normal
Operation Normal Abnormal ON
ERROR Error batch
Any of ERR.
error, C/N error, P/S error, PRO.
error, SIO error occur
Normal OFF
SD CH send
status
Blinks during data
transmission
Not sent OFF
RD CH receive
status
Blinks during
data reception Not received OFF C R/W Communicating
with PC
Blinks during PC communications
(when not communicating is OFF) OFF SW. E Switch setting
error Switch setting
error Normal OFF
NEU. CH neutral status
Transmission sequence initial status (Waiting to receive command messages)
Command message receive completed
*1
ACK.
CH [Normal End]
transmission
After [Normal End] transmitted
After [Abnormal
End] transmitted OFF
NAK
CH [Abnormal End]
transmission
After [Abnormal End] transmitted
After [Normal
end] transmitted OFF
---- Display
select switch STS side
SD W Send wait status
When data send wait state generated
After start of
transmission OFF
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(From previous page)
Related Protocol LED Name Meaning of
LED Indication
LED ON (ON/BLINK)
LED OFF (OFF)
Initial Status
of LED Dedi- cated Non proce-
dure
Bidirec- tional
ERR. CH error occurrence
Switch setting error, mode switching error, send error, receive error, on-demand error
Normal OFF
C/N
CH and PC CPU communications result
*2 Normal OFF ----
P/S CH parity/sum check error
Parity/sum check
error Normal OFF
PRO. CH protocol error
Communications
protocol error Normal OFF ---- Overrun, framing
error Normal OFF
Display select switch ERR.
side.
SIO CH SIO error When receive data purged because OS area is full.
Normal OFF ----
*1 The indication is valid when the dedicated protocol is set as the target interface.
The LED is off when other than the dedicated protocol is set as the target interface.
*2 The LED is turned on when an illegal communication request is received from an external device, or an error occurs while accessing the PLC CPU.
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(2) Station number switch setting
Set the station number so that external devices can specify the PC as the target of access during data communication via the dedicated protocol.
Station Switch Details Description
5 0 4
3 9 8
2 7 1
6 5
0 4
3 9 8
2 7 1
6
X10 X1
STATION NO.
(1) Station number of the local QC24N is set from 0 to 31. (Do not set a station number over 32.)
(2) X10 sets the station number 10 digit.
(3) X1 sets the station number 1 digit.
(4) Make sure that the station number setting does not overlap with another QC24N, etc., on the same network.
(5) Not necessary to set the station numbers in connect order. Station numbers can also be skipped.
(The factory setting is [00].) (3) Mode switch setting
Set data communication functions for each interface.
Mode Switch
Details Mode
Switch No. Setting Contents
0
When CH1 and CH2 operation is linked:
Set CH1 to 0 Set CH2 to 1 to 6 When CH1 and CH2 operate independently:
Setting impossible.
1 Format 1
2 Format 2
3 Format 3
4
ASCII mode
Format 4 5
Dedicated protocol
Binary mode Format 5 6 Non procedure protocol
7 Bidirectional protocol 8 to D Setting impossible
E ROM/RAM/switch test
8 0 7 F 6
E
5 D
4 C
3 B 2
A 1
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MODE CH
F Self loopback test
(The factory setting is "1") Point Always set "1" to "7" for the mode setting switch on the interface side that is not connected to the external device.
(4) Transmission specifications switch setting
Set specifications for the communication with the data communication destination device, as well as other items.
Switch Switch State
Switch Details
CH1 CH2 Setting Item
OFF ON Notes
SW1 Operation setting Independent operation
Linked operation
Be sure to set the CH1 to OFF.
CH2 can be set to ON/OFF.
SW2 Data bits setting 7 bits 8 bits Parity bit not included.
SW3
Parity bit enable/disable
setting
Disable Enable
When set to Enable, the setting of SW4 is
effective.
SW4 Even parity/odd
parity setting Odd Even
Effective only when Parity Bit Enable is selected.
SW5 Stop bit setting 1 bit 2 bits ---- SW6 Sum check enable
/disable setting Disable Enable Dedicated protocol, bidirectional protocol SW7
Write during RUN enable/disable
setting Disable Enable Dedicated protocol SW8 Setting change
enable/disable
Disable (prohibit)
Enable (allow)
Sets mode switching and EEPROM write
allow/prohibit.
SW9 to SW12
Transmission
speed setting (*1)
Can be set as long as the total of CH1 and CH2 is within 230400 bps.
(The factory settings are all OFF.)
*1 The data transmission speeds allowed to set are as follows:
Transmission speed (unit: bps)
300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 28800 38400 57600 115200 SW09 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON SW10 OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON ON SW11 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF Switch
SW12 OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON ON
Settings other than above are not accepted.
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4. Mounting and Installation
This section describes the handling precautions and installation environment common to all the modules when handling the QC24N from unpacking to installation.
Refer to the User's Manual of the PC CPU module used for a detailed description of mounting and installation of the module.
4.1 Handling Precautions
This section describes the module handling precautions.
(1) The module case is made of plastic. Be sure not to drop it or subject it to strong vibration.
(2) Tighten the module installation screws within the following tightening torque range.
Screw Tightening Torque Range
RS-422/485 terminal block terminal screws
(M3.5 screws) 59 to 88N • cm
Module installation screws
(M4 screws) 78 to 118N • cm
RS-422/485 terminal block installation screws
(M3 screws) 39 to 59N • cm
RS-232C connector installation screw
(M2.6 screws) 19 to 24N • cm
4.2 Installation Environment
Do not install the Q2AS series PC in the following environments.
(1) Where the ambient temperature exceeds the 0 to 55°C range.
(2) Where the ambient humidity exceeds the 10 to 90% RH range.
(3) Where condensation is produced by sudden temperature changes.
(4) Where corrosive or combustible gas is present.
(5) Where dust, iron powder and other conductive powder, oil mist, salt, or organic solvents are prevalent.
(6) In direct sunlight.
(7) Where a strong electric or magnetic field is generated.
(8) Where vibration and shock may be transmitted directly to the module.
5. External Wiring
5.1 Connecting RS-232C Line
The standard connection procedure for RS-232C line is explained below.
Pin
No. Signal
Code Signal Name Signal Direction (QC24N (*1) External Device) 1 CD Receive carrier detection
2 RD (RXD) Received data 3 SD (TXD) Send data
4 DTR (ER) Data terminal ready 5 SG Signal ground
6 DSR (DR) Data set ready 7 RS (RTS) Send request 9
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
8 CS (CTS) Send enabled
*1 A1SJ71QC24N1 : CH1 side
A1SJ71QC24N1-R2 : CH1 side/CH2 side
The following type of the RS-232C connector is used. The counter connector must match this connector.
9-pin D-sub (female) screw type
17L-10090-27-D9AC (DDK ELECTRONICS LTD)
(1) An example of connecting to an external device which is capable of turning ON/OFF the CD signal (pin 1)
(Full-duplex/Half-duplex communications)
QC24N Side External Device
Signal Name Pin No.
Connection and Signal
Direction (Example) Signal Name
CD 1 CD
RD (RXD) 2 RD (RXD)
SD (TXD) 3 SD (TXD)
DTR (ER) 4 DTR (ER)
SG 5 SG
DSR (DR) 6 DSR (DR)
RS (RTS) 7 RS (RTS)
CS (CTS) 8 CS (CTS)
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(2) An example of connecting to an external device which is not capable of turning ON/OFF the CD signal (pin 1)
(a) An example for DC code control or DTR/DSR control
(Full-duplex communications)
QC24N side External Device
Signal Name Pin No.
Connection and Signal
Direction (Example) Signal Name
CD 1 CD
RD (RXD) 2 RD (RXD)
SD (TXD) 3 SD (TXD)
DTR (ER) 4 DTR (ER)
SG 5 SG
DSR (DR) 6 DSR (DR)
RS (RTS) 7 RS (RTS)
CS (CTS) 8 CS (CTS)
(b) An example for DC code control (Full-duplex communications)
QC24N Side External Device
Signal Name Pin No.
Connection and Signal
Direction (Example) Signal Name
CD 1 CD
RD (RXD) 2 RD (RXD)
SD (TXD) 3 SD (TXD)
DTR (ER) 4 DTR (ER)
SG 5 SG
DSR (DR) 6 DSR (DR)
RS (RTS) 7 RS (RTS)
CS (CTS) 8 CS (CTS)
(3) Precaution when performing connections
1) Handle the FG signal and the shield of the connection cable in the following manner.
Connection Method Remark
FG signal Connect to the
connector cabinet area on the QC24N side.
Shield Connect to the FG terminal on the
external device side or connector cabinet area on the QC24N side.
• Do not short circuit the FG signal and the SG signal of the connection cable.
• When the FG signal and the SG signal are internally connected on the external device side, do not connect the FG signal to the QC24N.
2) When a normal data communication cannot be performed because of external noise even though the wiring has been made as 1), perform the wiring as follows:
• Connect between the FG terminal of the external device side and connector cabinet area of the QC24N side with the shield of the connection cable.
On the external device side, however, follow the instruction manual of the external device.
• Connect each signal other than SG of the connection cable by paring up with SG.
FG
SD
RD
RD
SD
DSR DTR
DTR DSR
SG SG
(QC24N Side) (Partner device side)
Connector cabinet side
Shield
3) Do not connect a RS-422 device to the RS-232C interface.
If a RS-422 device is connected, the RS-422 interface hardware on the connected device will be damaged, and communication will be disabled.
Point When using QC24N's modem functions, use the RS-232C cable supplied with the modem/TA or a cable specified by the modem/TA for connection between the QC24N and the modem/TA.
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5.2 Connecting RS-422/485 Line
The standard connection procedure for RS-422/485 line is explained below.
Signal Code Signal Name Signal Direction (QC24N (*1) External Device) SDA Send data (+)
SDB Send data (-) RDA Received data (+) RDB Received data (-)
SG Signal ground
(FG) Frame ground
SG
RDB RDA SDB SDA
(FG) (FG)
(FG) Frame ground
*1 A1SJ71QC24N1 : CH2 side A1SJ71QC24N1-R2 : (None)
Point If the QC24N is the first or last station on the RS-422/485 line, connect a
terminal resistor of the following specifications to the RS-422/485 interface.
Data communication will be disturbed if a terminal resistor is not used.
• For RS-422 communication ... 330 Ω, 1/4 W
• For RS-485 communication ... 110 Ω, 1/2 W
(1) When a QC24N is connected to each external device, connect a terminal resistor between RDA and RDB.
(2) When the relationship between the numbers of connected external devices and QC24Ns is 1:n, connect terminal resisters between SDA and SDB and between RDA and RDB.
(3) When the relationship between the numbers of connected external devices and QC24Ns is m: n, connect a terminal resister between RDA and RDB.
The R in the wiring diagram below indicates the connection of a terminal resistor.
(1) Example of connecting external devices and QC24N by 1:1 External
Device QC24N Side
Signal Name
Connection and Signal Direction (Example)
Signal Name
RDA SDA
R RDB SDB
SDA RDA
SDB RDB R
RSA
RSB
CSA
CSB
SG SG
FG (FG)
(FG) (2) Example of connecting external devices and QC24N by 1:n
1) Connecting external devices and QC24N using RS-232C
R R R
R
SDA SDB RDA RDB SG FG SD
RD SD
RD
Station 0
QC24N RS-485 RS-485
RS-232C
(CH2) (CH1)
External device
SDA SDB RDA RDB SG FG SDA
SDB RDA RDB SG FG
Station 1
QC24N Station n
QC24N
2) Connecting external devices and QC24N using RS-422
R R R
R
SDA SDB RDA RDB SG FG
RS-485 RS-485
RS-422
(CH2) (CH1)
R
Station 0 AJ71QC24N-R4 External
device Station 1
QC24N Station n
QC24N
SDA SDB RDA RDB
SDA SDB RDA RDB SG FG SDA
SDB RDA RDB
SDA SDB RDA RDB SG FG
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3) Connecting external devices and QC24N using RS-485
R R
R R SDA SDB RDA RDB SG FG SDA
SDB RDA RDB SG FG SDA
SDB RDA RDB SG FG (CH2)
RS-485 RS-485 RS-485
External
device Station n
QC24N Station 1
QC24N Station 0
QC24N SDA
SDB RDA RDB SG FG
(3) Example of connecting external devices and QC24N by m: n
* Connecting external devices and QC24N using RS-485
SDA SDB RDA RDB
SG FG
SDA SDB RDA RDB
SG FG
SDA SDB RDA RDB
SG FG
SDA SDB RDA RDB
SG FG SDA
SDB RDA RDB
SG FG Station 0
QC24N External
device
Station 1
QC24N Station n
QC24N External
device
Point In case of connecting external devices and QC24N by m: n, refer to Section 5.1 for an example of connecting external devices and QC24N using RS-232C.
(4) Countermeasure for data receive errors at the external device with RS-422 and RS-422/485 connections
During the data communication with external devices via QC24N
RS-422/485 interface, if the external device receives an error data, install pull-up and pull-down resistors to the external device side (about 4.7kΩ, 1/4 W as a reference of resistor value).
Installation of pull-up and pull-down resistors will prevent a data receive error.
RDA RDB
+ - 4.7k 1/4W
Terminal resistor Received data
4.7k 1/4W
External device
Point When there is a pull-up or pull-down resistor at the external device, erroneous data is not received.
REMARK
The following describes the case when a pull-up or pull-down resistor is not installed to the external device.
1) When no station is sending, the send line becomes high impedance and noise, etc. may cause the send line to change and the external device to receive erroneous data.
In this case, there is probably a parity error or framing error.
Therefore, skip the erroneous data.
2) Since the first data during data reception is fixed in the following cases, also skip the receive data until the head data is received.
• When using a dedicated protocol for data communication, the user selects the first data according to the mode and format used.
• When performing data communication using user frames with Non procedure protocol, the user selects the first data according to the user frames registered in the QC24N.
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(5) Connection precautions
1) When connecting the QC24N SG and FG signals to the external device, connect them according to the specifications of the external device.
2) Connect the shield of the connection cable to either of the FG signals of the connected device.
3) When a normal data communication cannot be performed because of external noise even though the wiring has been made as above, perform the wiring as follows:
• Connect between the FG of both stations with the shield of the connection cable.
On the external device side, however, follow the instruction manual of the external device.
• Connect the (FG) of the QC24N side to the FG terminal at the power supply module of the station which has a QC24N installed, or to the FG terminal of the control panel on which the QC24N PC is installed.
• Connect nnA and nnB of each signal in the connection cable as a pair.
SDA SDB RDA RDB SG (FG) (FG)
RDA RDB SDA SDB SG FG
(QC24N Side) (Partner device side)
Shield
To the FG terminal of the power module of the QC24N loading station,or to the FG terminal of the control panel
Point (1) In the description of the setting and connection of the terminal resistor in
this section, if the RS-232C -- RS-422 converters, etc. are used on the stations on both ends of the network, the setting and connection of the terminal resistor is necessary on the converter side.
(2) The devices connected to the QC24N RS-422/485 interface must be unified with either RS-422 or RS-485 for 1:n and m: n connections.
6. External Dimensions
(1) A1SJ71QC24N1
130 (5.12)4
6.5 93.6 26.2
r1
34.5
3 4 5 2
6 7 8 9 11 10 ON 12 SW
1
(FG) SG
RDA (FG)
RDB MODE STATION NO.
DISPLAY
CH2 CH1
CH2 RS-422/485
STS ERR.
CH1 RS-232-C A1SJ71QC24N1 SDA
SDB
R1
AB
A1SJ71QC24N1
(0.16)
(0.26) (3.69) (1.03) (1.36)
R2
(Unit: mm (inch))
R1 (bend radius near terminal board) : Outside cable diameter 4 R2 (bend radius near connector) : Outside cable diameter 4
r1 (bend radius near crimp terminal) : Can be connected within the range over which bending is not excessive
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(2) A1SJ71QC24N1-R2
130 (5.12)4
6.5 93.6 3.5 34.5
STATION NO.
ERR.
STS DISPLAY
3 4 5 2
6 7 8 11 109
ON 12 SW
1 MODE
CH2 CH1
CH1RS-232-C
CH2RS-232-C A1SJ71QC24N1-R2
A1SJ71QC24N1-R2
AB
(0.16)
(0.26) (3.69) (0.14) (1.36)
R2
R2
(Unit: mm (inch))
R2 (bend radius near connector): Outside cable diameter 4
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