Mitsubishi Electric Programmable Controller
Upgrade Tool
Base Adapter
Model
ERNT-AQB35N
ERNT-AQB38N
ERNT-AQB55N
ERNT-AQB58N
ERNT-AQB65N
ERNT-AQB68N
User’s Manual
50CM-D180346-B(1806)
HEAD OFFICE: Hulic KUDAN BLDG.1-13-5
，
KUDANKITA CHIYODA-KU
，
TOKYO 102-0073
，
JAPAN
NAGOYA ENGINEERING OFFICE:139 SHIMOYASHIKICHO-SHIMOYASHIKI
，
KASUGAI
，
AICHI 486-0906
，
JAPAN
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
(Always read these precautions prior to use.)
Before using this product, please read this manual carefully and pay full attention to safety
to ensure that the product is used correctly.
The precautions presented in this manual are concerned with this product only. For
Programmable Controller system safety precautions, refer to the following manuals.
・
MELSEC-Q series: QCPU User’s Manual (SH-080483ENG)
・
MELSEC iQ-R series: Safety Guidelines (IB-0800525E)
In this manual, the safety precautions are ranked as “WARNING” and “CAUTION.”
Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous
conditions, resulting in death or severe injury.
WARNING
Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous
conditions, resulting in medium or minor injury and/or
property damage.
CAUTION
Note that failure to observe the
CAUTION level instructions may lead to a serious
consequence according to the circumstances. Always follow the precautions of both levels
because they are important to personal safety.
Please keep this manual in an easy-to-access location for future reference, and be sure to
provide the manual to the end user.
[
Installation Precautions
]
WARNING
Be sure to shut off all phases of the external power supply before performing
installation work. Failure to do so could result in electric shock or product
damage.
CAUTION
Use the base adapter in the environmental conditions that are specified in the
general specification in the following manuals. Failure to do so could lead to
electric shock, fire, malfunction or product failure or deterioration.
・
MELSEC-Q series: QCPU User’s Manual (SH-080483ENG)
・
MELSEC iQ-R series: Safety Guidelines (IB-0800525E)
Fully secure the base adapter, Programmable Controller base unit (MELSEC-Q
Series, MELSEC iQ-R Series), and conversion adapter anchor base using the
installation screws, and securely tighten the screws within the specified torque
range. Failure to do so could cause the product to fall, resulting in damage.
[
Startup and Maintenance Precautions
]
WARNING
Be sure to shut off all phases of the external power supply before cleaning and
retightening the installation screws. Failure to do so could lead to electric shock.
Excessively tightened screws could result in damage, causing the product to fall,
a short circuit or product malfunction.
[Disposal Precautions]
CAUTION
When disposing of the product, treat it as industrial waste.
● 安全注意事项 ●
(
使用前请务必阅读
)
使用本产品时，请仔细阅读本手册，并充分注意安全，正确地使用产品。
本手册中标注的注意事项仅记载了与本产品相关的内容。关于可编程控制器系统的安全
注意事项
,
请参照下面的说明手册。
・
MELSEC-Q series: QCPU User’s Manual (SH-080483ENG)
・
MELSEC iQ-R series: Safety Guidelines (IB-0800525E)
在本●安全注意事项●中，安全注意事项的等级分为「警告」和「注意」。
警告
表示错误操作可能造成危险后果，引起死亡或重伤事故。
注意
表示错误操作可能造成危险后果，引起中度伤害，轻伤及财
产损失。
另外，根据情况不同，即使是
注意中记载的事项，也可能引发严重后果。不管哪个
记载的都是非常重要的内容，请务必遵守。
请妥善保管本手册，以便需要时取阅，并请将本手册交给最终用户。
【安装注意事项】
警 告
必须将外部供应电源全相断开后再进行安装作业等。如果未全相断开，可能会导致
触电或产品损坏。
注 意
基板适配器被要求在下面手册里所记载的一般规格环境下使用。如果在一般规格范
围以外的环境中使用，可能导致触电、火灾、误动作、产品的损坏或劣化。
基板适配器及所使用的可编程控制器模块基板
(
MELSEC-Q
系列
，
MELSEC iQ-R
系
列
)
应通过安装螺钉切实加以固定，安装螺钉应在规定的扭矩范围内切实地拧紧。
可能因掉落而导致破损。
【启动和维护注意事项】
警 告
在清扫或重新紧固端子螺栓时，必须将外部供应全相断开后再进行。如果未全相断
开，可能会导致触电。如果螺栓拧得过紧，可能会导致掉落、短路或误动作。
【废弃注意事项】
注 意
废弃时请将本产品作为工业废弃物处理。
EMC AND LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVES
Compliance to the EMC Directive, which is one of the EU Directives, has been a
legal obligation for the products sold in European countries since 1996 as well as
the Low Voltage Directive since 1997.
Manufacturers who recognize their products are compliant to the EMC and Low
Voltage Directives are required to declare that print a "CE mark" on their products.
Authorized representative in Europe
Authorized representative in Europe is shown below.
Name: Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V.
Address: Mitsubishi-Electric-Platz 1, 40882 Ratingen, Germany
1
．
Overview
This manual describes the Mitsubishi Electric Programmable Controller Upgrade Tool
base adapter (ERNT-AQB38N, ERNT-AQB35N, ERNT-AQB58N, ERNT-AQB55N,
ERNT-AQB68N, ERNT-AQB65N). The base adapter is a product that enables
MELSEC-Q series (hereinafter called Q Series) or MELSEC iQ-R series (hereinafter
called iQ-R Series) installation using the MELSEC-A series (hereinafter called A
Series) installation holes. (Additional hole machining not required)
Once you have opened the packaging, verify that it contains the following products.
Product
Shape
Quantity
Base adapter
1
Base unit installation screws (M4 x 8)
4
This manual
－
1
2
．
Product Specifications
(1) A Series
→
Q Series
Base Adapter
Model
Specifications
A Series
Compatible Module
Q Series
Compatible Module
Installable
Conversion Adapter
Anchor Base
Weight
(g)
ERNT-
AQB38N
A38B
A38B-UL
A38B-E
A38HB
A38HBEU
Q312B
Q38B
ERNT-AQF12
ERNT-AQF8
970
ERNT-
AQB68N
A68B
A68B-UL
Q612B
Q68B
930
ERNT-
AQB58N
A58B
A58B-UL
Q68B(*1)
ERNT-AQF8
870
ERNT-
AQB35N
A35B
A35B-UL
A35B-E
Q38B
Q35B
ERNT-AQF8
ERNT-AQF5
795
ERNT-
AQB65N
A65B
A65B-UL
Q68B
Q65B
Q55B
790
ERNT-
AQB55N
A55B
A55B-UL
Q65B(*1)
Q55B
ERNT-AQF5
655
*1
：
Base unit that requires installation of a power supply module.
(2) A Series
→
iQ-R Series
Base Adapter
Model
Specifications
A Series
Compatible Module
iQ-R Series
Compatible Module
Installable
Conversion Adapter
Anchor Base
Weight
(g)
ERNT-
AQB38N
A38B
A38B-UL
A38B-E
A38HB
A38HBEU
R312B
ERNT-1AR12F
970
R38B
ERNT-1AR8F
ERNT-
AQB68N
A68B
A68B-UL
R612B
ERNT-1AR12F
930
R68B
ERNT-1AR8F
ERNT-
AQB58N
A58B
A58B-UL
R68B(*1)
ERNT-1AR8F
870
ERNT-
AQB35N
A35B
A35B-UL
A35B-E
R38B
ERNT-1AR8F
795
R35B
ERNT-1AR5F
ERNT-
AQB65N
A65B
A65B-UL
R68B
ERNT-1AR8F
790
R65B
ERNT-1AR5F
ERNT-
AQB55N
A55B
A55B-UL
R65B (*1)
ERNT-1AR5F
655
*1
：
Base unit that requires installation of a power supply module.
3
．
Mounting and Installation
3.1 Handling Precautions
(1) Do not drop or apply heavy impact to the base adapter. Doing so could result in
damage.
(2) Fully secure the Q Series or iQ-R Series base unit and conversion adapter
anchor base using the installation screws, and securely tighten the screws
within the specified torque range. Loose screws could cause a short circuit, fire
or malfunction.
Screw Location
Tightening Torque Range
Base unit installation screw (M4 screw)
1.39to1.89N
･
m
Conversion adapter anchor base installation screw (M4 screw)
3.2 Installation Environment
Refer to the manual supplied with the Q Series or iQ-R Series module you use.
・
Q series: QCPU User’s Manual (SH-080483ENG)
・
iQ-R series: Safety Guidelines (IB-0800525E)
4
．
Installation Dimensions
(1) The width dimension is smaller than that of the A series.
(2) The base adapter installation holes (4 locations) have the same installation
dimensions as those of the A series base unit. There is no need for additional screw
hole machining on the control panel.
<Q Series or iQ-R Series>
<(Reference) A Series>
2
40
2
00
A
B
(C)
C
25
(1
5)
ＣＰＵ
POWER
2
50
2
00
A
B
(C)
C
2
5
(2
5)
I/O
I/O
I/O
I/O
I/O
I/O
I/O
I/O
CPU
POWER
Base Adapter Model
A
B
C
A Series
Base Unit Model
A
B
C
ERNT-AQB38N
480
460
10
A38B(-UL/-E)
A38HB(EU)
480
460
10
ERNT-AQB68N
466
446
10
A68B(-UL)
466
446
10
ERNT-AQB58N
411
391
10
A58B(-UL)
411
391
10
ERNT-AQB35N
382
362
10
A35B(-UL/-E)
382
362
10
ERNT-AQB65N
352
332
10
A65B(-UL)
352
332
10
ERNT-AQB55N
297
277
10
A55B(-UL)
297
277
10
5
．
Q Base Unit and Conversion Adapter Anchor Base
Installation Locations
5.1 ERNT-AQB38N
Ａ
Ｂ
ａ
ｂ
c
d
Conversion Adapter
Anchor Base
Base Unit
Q Series
iQ-R Series
ERNT-AQF12
ERNT-AQF8
ERNT-1AR12F
ERNT-1AR8F
Q Series
Q312B
A
A
Combination
not possible
Combination
not possible
a
a
Q38B
Combination
not possible
B
Combination
not possible
Combination
not possible
b
iQ-R Series
R312B
Combination
not possible
Combination
not possible
A
Combination
not possible
c
R38B
Combination
not possible
Combination
not possible
Combination
not possible
B
d
Upper half
：
Base unit installation location
Lower half
：
Conversion adapter anchor base screw tightening location
5.2 ERNT-AQB68N
Ａ
Ｂ
ａ
ｂ
c
d
Conversion Adapter
Anchor Base
Base Unit
Q Series
iQ-R Series
ERNT-AQF12
ERNT-AQF8
ERNT-1AR12F
ERNT-1AR8F
Q Series
Q612B
A
A
Combination
not possible
Combination
not possible
a
a
Q68B
Combination
not possible
B
Combination
not possible
Combination
not possible
b
iQ-R Series
R612B
Combination
not possible
Combination
not possible
A
Combination
not possible
c
R68B
Combination
not possible
Combination
not possible
Combination
not possible
B
d
Upper half
：
Base unit installation location
Lower half
：
Conversion adapter anchor base screw tightening location
