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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the Mitsubishi Motion controller Q170MCPU.
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 1-10
1.1 Overview................................................................................................................................................... 1- 1
1.2 Comparison between Q170MCPU and Q173DCPU/Q172DCPU ......................................................... 1- 3
1.3 Restrictions by the software's version or serial number ......................................................................... 1-10
2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2- 1 to 2-64
2.1 Motion System Configuration .................................................................................................................. 2- 1
2.1.1 Q170MCPU System overall configuration........................................................................................ 2- 3
2.1.2 Q170MCPU System internal configuration ...................................................................................... 2- 4
2.1.3 Function explanation of the Q170MCPU Motion controller ............................................................. 2- 5
2.1.4 Restrictions on Motion controller ...................................................................................................... 2- 7
2.2 Checking Serial Number and Operating System Software Version....................................................... 2- 9
2.2.1 Checking serial number .................................................................................................................... 2- 9
2.2.2 Checking operating system software version .................................................................................. 2-11
2.3 System Configuration Equipment............................................................................................................ 2-12
2.4 General Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 2-18
2.5 Specifications of Equipment .................................................................................................................... 2-19
2.5.1 Q170MCPU Motion controller........................................................................................................... 2-19
2.5.2. Extension base unit and extension cable........................................................................................ 2-41
2.5.3 Q172DLX Servo external signals interface module .........................................................................2-44
2.5.4 Q173DPX Manual pulse generator interface module ......................................................................2-49
2.5.5 Manual pulse generator .................................................................................................................... 2-57
2.5.6 SSCNET
cables ............................................................................................................................. 2-58
2.5.7 Battery ...............................................................................................................................................2-60
2.5.8 Forced stop input terminal ................................................................................................................2-63
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- 7
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 Calculating heat generation by Motion controller.............................................................................3-12
3.4 Design Checklist ......................................................................................................................................3-16