Q-SERIES PLC TO REMOTE CC-LINK IO-CARD SETUP

Introduction

This Manual specifies a setup example between a Mitsubishi Q-Series PLC and a Remote CC-Link IO.

At the end of this manual, you will be able to send and receive messages between a Mitsubishi Q-Series PLC and a Remote CC-Link IO.

Equipment Used

  • GX Works 2
    • Version information – 1.058E
  • Mitsubishi PLC
    • Universal model QCPU module – Q03UDECPU
    • Main base unit – Q38B
    • Power supply module – Q63P
    • DC input module – QX80
    • Transistor output module – QY80
    • CC-Link system master/local module – QJ61BT11N
  • Remote IO
    • CC-Link System Remote Composite Module – AJ65BTB2-16DR
  • Reference Manuals – MELSEC-Q CC-Link System Master/Local Module User’s Manual (SH(NA)-080394E-N)

Physical Setup

QJ61BT11N – Rotary Setup

AJ65BTB2-16DR – Rotary Setup

Wiring Setup:

PLC-Program Setup

Parameters Setup

Step 1: Open GX Works 2 and start a new project:

Step 2: Select:

Series – QCPU (Q Mode)

Type – Q03UDE

Project Type – Structured Project

Language – Structured Ladder/FBD

Step 3: “Navigation window” -> [Parameter]
Step 4: Select “I/O Assignment” Tab
Step 5: Add the following and click on the “Check” button:
Step 6: Wait for “There is no error” Message Box. If this does not appear start again at Step 4:
Step 7: “Navigation window” -> [Parameter] -> [Network Parameter] -> [CC-Link]:
Step 8: Add the Following and Click on the “Station Information” – Button:
Step 9: Add the Following and Click on the “Check” – Button:
Step 10: Wait for “There is no error” Message Box, click on “End” Button after the message. If this does not appear start again at Step 9:
Step 11: Click on the “Check” – Button. Wait for “There is no error” Message Box, click on “End” Button after the message. If this does not appear start again at Step 8:

Compile the Program

Step 1: Rebuild Program to check for any program issues

“Main Menu” -> [Compile] -> [Rebuild All]:

Step 2: Click “Yes” on the Caution Popup

PLC-Program

Add Global Labels

Step 1: “Navigation window” -> [Global Label] -> [Global1]:

Step 2: Add the following to the Global Labels

Compile the Program

Step 1: Rebuild Program to check for any program issues

“Main Menu” -> [Compile] -> [Rebuild All]:

Step 2: Click “Yes” on the Caution Popup

Add PLC Program to Program Body

Step 1: “Navigation window” -> [POU] -> [Program] -> [POU_1] -> [Program]:

Step 2: Add the Following Program Code:

Compile the Program

Step 1: Rebuild Program to check for any program issues

“Main Menu” -> [Compile] -> [Rebuild All]:

Step 2: Click “Yes” on the Caution Popup

Download Program to the PLC

Step 1: Change “Connection Destination”

Step 2: Setup as below and then select “Connection Test”, make sure you have a USB cable connected from your PC, to the programming port of the PLC:
Step 3: Wait for the “Successfully connected with the Q03UDECPU” message, click on “OK” Button
Step 4: [Online] -> [Write to PLC]:
Step 5: Select All and Click on “Execute”
Step 6: Click on “Yes” and wait for the program to Download. Once downloaded, reset the PLC.
Check that the “Err” LED is OFF (Red) and the “Run” LED is ON (Green) on the Q03UDEPLC.

Check that the “Err” LED is OFF (Red) and the “SD” LED is ON (Green) on the QJ61BT11N-Card.

Check that the “L.Err” LED is OFF (Red) and the “SD” and “RD” LED is ON (Red) on the Remote AJ65BTB2-16DR.

This means that the communications between the PLC and CC-Link card is working. Now you may test the program.

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