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MELSEC iQ-R Series

Programmable Logic Controllers

Installation Manual for Digital Input and
Output Modules

Art.no.:

294687

ENG, Version A, 20082015

Safety Precautions

For use by qualified staff only

The instructions in this manual are written for qualified electrical technicians
who are already familiar with automation technology safety standards. System
configuration and layout, installation, setup, servicing and testing of the equip-
ment may only be performed by qualified electrical technicians. Any modifica-
tions to the hardware and/or software of our products not specifically described
in this manual may only be performed by authorised Mitsubishi Electric staff.

Proper product use

The programmable logic controllers (PLCs) of the MELSEC iQ-R series are only
intended for the applications described in this installation manual and/or the
other manuals referenced below. All operating parameters and settings speci-
fied in this manual must be observed. The products described have all been
designed, manufactured, tested and documented in strict compliance with the
relevant safety standards. Unauthorised modification of the hardware or soft-
ware or failure to observe the warnings in this manual and on the products may
result in serious injury to personnel and/or damage to property. Only peripherals
and expansion equipment specifically recommended and approved by Mitsub-
ishi Electric may be used with the programmable logic controllers of the MELSEC
iQ-R series. All and any other uses shall be deemed to be improper.

Safety regulations

All safety and accident prevention regulations relevant to your application
must be observed in your system configuration and layout and for installation,
setup, servicing and testing of these products.
This manual includes warnings to help you use the products properly and
safely. These warnings are identified as follows:

Additional information

You can find more information on these products in the following manuals

●

MELSEC iQ-R Series Hardware Manual

●

MELSEC iQ-R Series Programming Manual

You can download these manuals from our website free of charge
(https://gb3a.MitsubishiElectric.com/fa/en/).
If you have any questions about installing, programming and operating
MELSEC iQ-R series controllers, please don’t hesitate to contact your local sales
office or distributor.

Names and Functions of Parts

Pin Arrangement of the Connectors

The connectors are shown in module front view.

Please note that the 40-pin connector is not a D-sub connector. For connection
the connectors A6CON1, A6CON-2, or A6CON-4 or prefabricated connection
cables can be used (see section

Wiring

Dimensions

The dimensions of all digital I/O modules are identical.

Unit: mm

DANGER:

User injury hazard.
Failure to observe these safety warnings can result in health
and injury hazards for the user.

WARNING:

Equipment damage hazard.
Failure to observe these safety warnings can result in serious
damage to the equipment or other property.

No.

Description

쐃

RUN LED

●

ON: In operation

●

OFF: 5V power off

쐇

Indicator LED (For each input/output a red LED is available which
indicates the ON/OFF status of I/O (lit when I/O is ON.))

쐋

Module identification lamp

●

Light gray: Input

●

Dark orange: Output

쐏

Rate indication
Indicates the rated voltage, and input current or output current.

쐄

Indication selector switch

●

For the input module or output module: A switch for changing
the LED indication to either the first-half 32 points or the latter-
half 32 points of a 64-point module

●

For the I/O combined module: A switch for changing the LED indi-
cation for input or output

쐂

Terminal block with 18 screw terminals

쐆

Terminal cover

쐊

40-pin connector(s)
A connector for connecting I/O signal wire from external devices.

쐎

Production information marking
Shows the production information (16 digits) of the module.

(5)

(9)