7.1 Analog I/O Module Migration Model List
This section describes examples of migration to MELSEC iQ-R series analog I/O modules in accordance with the MELSEC-Q series analog I/O module specifications and functions.
Consider the scope of control by your MELSEC-Q series analog I/O module and the system specifications and extensibility after migration to choose a model that best suits your application.
Item MELSEC-Q
series
MELSEC iQ-R series
Specification difference
Analog input module
Q64AD R60AD4 (1) External wiring: Not changed
(2) Number of slots: Not changed
(3) Programs: Some input signals are not available. The resolution (digital output value range) and buffer memory assignment (R mode: Not compatible, Q compatible mode: Compatible) are changed.
(4) Performance specifications: The resolution, conversion speed (only for the Q64AD with temperature drift compensation enabled), and number of offset/gain settings are changed.
(5) Function specifications: Temperature drift compensation function not available Q68ADV R60ADV8 (1) External wiring: Not changed
(2) Number of slots: Not changed
(3) Programs: Some input signals are not available. The resolution (digital output value range) and buffer memory assignment (R mode: Not compatible, Q compatible mode: Compatible) are changed.
(4) Performance specifications: The resolution, conversion speed (only for the Q68ADV with temperature drift compensation enabled), and number of offset/gain settings are changed.
(5) Function specifications: Temperature drift compensation function not available Q68ADI R60ADI8 (1) External wiring: Not changed
(2) Number of slots: Not changed
(3) Programs: Some input signals are not available. The resolution (digital output value range) and buffer memory assignment (R mode: Not compatible, Q compatible mode: Compatible) are changed.
(4) Performance specifications: The resolution, conversion speed (only for the Q68ADI with temperature drift compensation enabled), and number of offset/gain settings are changed.
(5) Function specifications: Temperature drift compensation function not available Q64AD-GH No applicable
module
Connect the RQ extension base unit (RQ6B) to use the Q series module.
Q62AD-DGH No applicable module
Connect the RQ extension base unit (RQ6B) to use the Q series module.
Q68AD-G R60AD8-G (1) External wiring: Not changed (2) Number of slots: Not changed
(3) Programs: Some input signals are not available. The resolution (digital output value range) and buffer memory assignment (R mode: Not compatible, Q compatible mode: Compatible) are changed.
(4) Performance specifications: The resolution and accuracy (temperature coefficient) are changed.
(5) Function specifications: Not changed Q66AD-DG No applicable
module
Connect the RQ extension base unit (RQ6B) to use the Q series module.
Q64ADH R60ADH4 (1) External wiring: Not changed (2) Number of slots: Not changed
(3) Programs: Input signal assignment and resolution (digital output value range) are changed.
Buffer memory assignment is incompatible.
(4) Performance specifications: The resolution, conversion speed, and number of offset/gain settings are changed.
(5) Function specifications: The input range extended mode function and the flow amount integration function are not available.
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Analog output module
Q62DA R60DA4 (1) External wiring: Not changed
(2) Number of slots: Not changed
(3) Programs: Some I/O signals are changed, and the resolution (digital value range) is changed.
Buffer memory assignment (R mode: Not compatible, Q compatible mode: Compatible) (4) Performance specifications: The resolution and number of offset/gain settings are changed.
The external power supply specifications are changed.
(5) Function specifications: The synchronous output function is not available. (Consider using the R60DAH4.)
Q62DAN R60DA4 (1) External wiring: Not changed (2) Number of slots: Not changed
(3) Programs: Some I/O signals are changed, and the resolution (digital value range) is changed.
Buffer memory assignment (R mode: Not compatible, Q compatible mode: Compatible) (4) Performance specifications: The resolution and number of offset/gain settings are changed.
The external power supply specifications are changed.
(5) Function specifications: The synchronous output function is not available. (Consider using the R60DAH4.)
Q64DA R60DA4 (1) External wiring: Not changed
(2) Number of slots: Not changed
(3) Programs: Some I/O signals are changed, and the resolution (digital value range) is changed.
Buffer memory assignment (R mode: Not compatible, Q compatible mode: Compatible) (4) Performance specifications: The resolution and number of offset/gain settings are changed.
The external power supply specifications are changed.
(5) Function specifications: The synchronous output function is not available. (Consider using the R60DAH4.)
Q64DAN R60DA4 (1) External wiring: Not changed (2) Number of slots: Not changed
(3) Programs: Some I/O signals are changed, and the resolution (digital value range) is changed.
Buffer memory assignment (R mode: Not compatible, Q compatible mode: Compatible) (4) Performance specifications: The resolution and number of offset/gain settings are changed.
The external power supply specifications are changed.
(5) Function specifications: The synchronous output function is not available. (Consider using the R60DAH4.)
Q68DAV R60DAV8 (1) External wiring: Not changed (2) Number of slots: Not changed
(3) Programs: Some I/O signals are changed, and the resolution (digital value range) is changed.
Buffer memory assignment (R mode: Not compatible, Q compatible mode: Compatible) (4) Performance specifications: The resolution and number of offset/gain settings are changed.
The external power supply specifications are changed.
(5) Function specifications: The synchronous output function is not available. (Consider using the R60DAH4.)
Q68DAVN R60DAV8 (1) External wiring: Not changed (2) Number of slots: Not changed
(3) Programs: Some I/O signals are changed, and the resolution (digital value range) is changed.
Buffer memory assignment (R mode: Not compatible, Q compatible mode: Compatible) (4) Performance specifications: The resolution and number of offset/gain settings are changed.
The external power supply specifications are changed.
(5) Function specifications: The synchronous output function is not available. (Consider using the R60DAH4.)
Q68DAI R60DAI8 (1) External wiring: Not changed (2) Number of slots: Not changed
(3) Programs: Some I/O signals are changed, and the resolution (digital value range) is changed.
Buffer memory assignment (R mode: Not compatible, Q compatible mode: Compatible) (4) Performance specifications: The resolution and number of offset/gain settings are changed.
The external power supply specifications are changed.
(5) Function specifications: The synchronous output function is not available. (Consider using the R60DAH4.)
Q68DAIN R60DAI8 (1) External wiring: Not changed (2) Number of slots: Not changed
(3) Programs: Some I/O signals are changed, and the resolution (digital value range) is changed.
Buffer memory assignment (R mode: Not compatible, Q compatible mode: Compatible) (4) Performance specifications: The resolution and number of offset/gain settings are changed.
The external power supply specifications are changed.
(5) Function specifications: The synchronous output function is not available. (Consider using the R60DAH4.)
Item MELSEC-Q
series
MELSEC iQ-R series
Specification difference
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7 ANALOG I/O MODULE MIGRATION 7.1 Analog I/O Module Migration Model List Analog outputmodule
Q62DA-FG No applicable module
Connect the RQ extension base unit (RQ6B) to use the Q series module.
Q66DA-G R60DA8-G (1) External wiring: Changed (2) Number of slots: Not changed
(3) Programs: Some I/O signals are changed, and the resolution (digital value range) is changed.
Buffer memory assignment (R mode: Not compatible, Q compatible mode: Compatible) (4) Performance specifications: The resolution, accuracy (temperature coefficient), conversion
speed, and the external power supply specifications are changed.
(5) Function specifications: Not changed Q64DAH R60DAH4 (1) External wiring: Not changed
(2) Number of slots: Not changed
(3) Programs: Buffer memory assignment is incompatible. The resolution (digital value range) is changed.
(4) Performance specifications: The external load resistance value, resolution, conversion speed, and number of offset/gain settings are changed.
(5) Function specifications: Not changed Analog I/O
module
Q64AD2DA2 No applicable module
Connect the RQ extension base unit (RQ6B) to use the Q series module.
Load cell input module
Q61LD No applicable module
Connect the RQ extension base unit (RQ6B) to use the Q series module.
CT input module
Q68CT No applicable module
Connect the RQ extension base unit (RQ6B) to use the Q series module.
Temperature input module
Q64RD No applicable module
Connect the RQ extension base unit (RQ6B) to use the Q series module.
Q64RD-G No applicable module
Connect the RQ extension base unit (RQ6B) to use the Q series module.
Q68RD3-G R60RD8-G (1) Number of analog input channels: 8
(2) Usable RTD: Pt100, JPt100, Ni100 Pt100, JPt100, Ni100, Pt50 (3) Conversion speed: 320ms/8 channels 10ms/channel (4) External interface: 40-pin connector
(5) Function: Channel isolated Q64TD No applicable
module
Connect the RQ extension base unit (RQ6B) to use the Q series module.
Q64TDV-GH No applicable module
Connect the RQ extension base unit (RQ6B) to use the Q series module.
Q68TD-G-H01 R60TD8-G (1) Number of analog input channels: 8
(2) Thermocouple compliance standards: IEC60584-1(1995), IEC60584-2(1982), JIS C1602-1995 (3) Conversion speed: 320ms/8 channels 30ms/channel
(4) External interface: 40-pin connector
(5) Functions: Disconnection monitor function, channel isolated disconnection detection function, channel isolated
Q68TD-G-H02 R60TD8-G (1) Number of analog input channels: 8
(2) Thermocouple compliance standards: IEC60584-1(1995), IEC60584-2(1982), JIS C1602-1995 (3) Conversion speed: 640ms/8 channels 30ms/channel
(4) External interface: 40-pin connector
(5) Functions: Disconnection detection function, channel isolated
Item MELSEC-Q
series
MELSEC iQ-R series
Specification difference
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Temperature control module
Q64TCTT R60TCTRT2TT2 (1) Number of analog input channels: 4
(2) Usable thermocouples: R, K, J, T, S, B, E, N, U, L, PLII, W5Re/W26Re (3) Sampling cycle: 500ms/4 channels 250ms/4 channels, 500ms/4 channels (4) External interface: 18-point screw terminal block (M3 screws)
(5) Functions: Heater disconnection detection not available, channel isolated Heater disconnection detection not available, channel isolated, heating-cooling control, position proportional control
Q64TCTTN R60TCTRT2TT2 (1) Number of analog input channels: 4
(2) Usable thermocouples: R, K, J, T, S, B, E, N, U, L, PLII, W5Re/W26Re (3) Sampling cycle: 500ms/4 channels 250ms/4 channels, 500ms/4 channels (4) External interface: 18-point screw terminal block (M3 screws)
(5) Functions: Heater disconnection detection not available, channel isolated, heating-cooling control Heater disconnection detection not available, channel isolated, heating-cooling control, position proportional control
Q64TCRT R60TCRT4 (1) Number of analog input channels: 4 (2) Usable RTD: Pt100, JPt100
(3) Sampling cycle: 500ms/4 channels 250ms/4 channels, 500ms/4 channels (4) External interface: 18-point screw terminal block (M3 screws)
(5) Functions: Heater disconnection detection not available, channel isolated Heater disconnection detection not available, channel isolated, heating-cooling control, position proportional control
Q64TCRTN R60TCRT4 (1) Number of analog input channels: 4 (2) Usable RTD: Pt100, JPt100
(3) Sampling cycle: 500ms/4 channels 250ms/4 channels, 500ms/4 channels (4) External interface: 18-point screw terminal block (M3 screws)
(5) Functions: Heater disconnection detection not available, channel isolated, heating-cooling control Heater disconnection detection not available, channel isolated, heating-cooling control, position proportional control
Q64TCTTBW R60TCTRT2TT2BW (1) Number of analog input channels: 4
(2) Usable thermocouples: R, K, J, T, S, B, E, N, U, L, PLII, W5Re/W26Re (3) Sampling cycle: 500ms/4 channels 250ms/4 channels, 500ms/4 channels (4) External interface: 18-point screw terminal block (M3 screws) 2
(5) Functions: Heater disconnection detection, channel isolated Heater disconnection detection, channel isolated, heating-cooling control, position proportional control Q64TCTTBWN R60TCTRT2TT2BW (1) Number of analog input channels: 4
(2) Usable thermocouples: R, K, J, T, S, B, E, N, U, L, PLII, W5Re/W26Re (3) Sampling cycle: 500ms/4 channels 250ms/4 channels, 500ms/4 channels (4) External interface: 18-point screw terminal block (M3 screws) 2
(5) Functions: Heater disconnection detection, channel isolated, heating-cooling control Heater disconnection detection, channel isolated, heating-cooling control, position proportional control Q64TCRTBW R60TCRT4BW (1) Number of analog input channels: 4
(2) Usable RTD: Pt100, JPt100
(3) Sampling cycle: 500ms/4 channels 250ms/4 channels, 500ms/4 channels (4) External interface: 18-point screw terminal block (M3 screws) 2
(5) Functions: Heater disconnection detection, channel isolated Heater disconnection detection, channel isolated, heating-cooling control, position proportional control Q64TCRTBWN R60TCRT4BW (1) Number of analog input channels: 4
(2) Usable RTD: Pt100, JPt100
(3) Sampling cycle: 500ms/4 channels 250ms/4 channels, 500ms/4 channels (4) External interface: 18-point screw terminal block (M3 screws) 2
(5) Functions: Heater disconnection detection, channel isolated, heating-cooling control Heater disconnection detection, channel isolated, heating-cooling control, position proportional control Loop control
module
Q62HLC No applicable module
Connect the RQ extension base unit (RQ6B) to use the Q series module.
Item MELSEC-Q
series
MELSEC iQ-R series
Specification difference
156
7 ANALOG I/O MODULE MIGRATION7.2 Comparison of Analog I/O Module Specifications