Motion Controller

User's Manual

A173UHCPU, A172SHCPUN,
A171SHCPUN

Art.-no.: 134383
2000 09 01
Version B

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

INTORODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Mitsubishi Motion Controller/A173UHCPU/A172SHCPUN/A171SHCPUN.

This instruction manual describes the handing and precautions of this unit. Incorrect handing will lead to
unforeseen events, so we ask that you please read this manual thoroughly and use the unit correctly.
Please make sure that this manual is delivered to the final user of the unit and that it is stored for future
reference.

Precautions for Safety

Please read this instruction manual and enclosed documents before starting installation, operation, maintenance or inspections to ensure correct usage. Thoroughly understand the machine,
safety information and precautions before starting operation.
The safety precautions are ranked as "Warning" and "Caution" in this instruction manual.

WARNING

When a dangerous situation may occur if handling is mistaken

leading to fatal or major injuries.

CAUTION

When a dangerous situation may occur if handling is mistaken

leading to medium or minor injuries, or physical damage.

Note that some items described as cautions may lead to major results depending on the
situation. In any case, important information that must be observed is described.

For Sate Operations

1. Prevention of electric shocks
WARNING
Never open the front case or terminal covers while the power is ON or the unit is running, as
this may lead to electric shocks.
Never run the unit with the front case or terminal cover removed. The high voltage terminal
and charged sections will be exposed and may lead to electric shocks.
Never open the front case or terminal cover at times other than wiring work or periodic
inspections even if the power is OFF. The insides of the control unit and servo amplifier are
charged and may lead to electric shocks.
When performing wiring work or inspections, turn the power OFF, wait at least ten minutes,
and then check the voltage with a tester, etc. Failing to do so may lead to electric shocks.
Always ground the control unit, servo amplifier and servomotor with Class 3 grounding. Do
not ground commonly with other devices.
The wiring work and inspections must be done by a qualified technician.
Wire the units after installing the control unit, servo amplifier and servomotor. Failing to do
so may lead to electric shocks or damage.
Never operate the switches with wet hands, as this may lead to electric shocks.
Do not damage, apply excessive stress, place heavy things on or sandwich the cables, as
this may lead to electric shocks.
Do not touch the control unit, servo amplifier or servomotor terminal blocks while the power
is ON, as this may lead to electric shocks.
Do not touch the internal power supply, internal grounding or signal wires of the control unit
and servo amplifier, as this may lead to electric shocks.

2. For fire prevention

CAUTION
Install the control unit, servo amplifier, servomotor and regenerative resistor on inflammable
material. Direct installation on flammable material or near flammable material may lead to
fires.
If a fault occurs in the control unit or servo amplifier, shut the power OFF at the servo
amplifiers power source. If a large current continues to flow, fires may occur.
When using a regenerative resistor, shut the power OFF with an error signal. The regenerative resistor may abnormally overheat due to a fault in the regenerative transistor, etc., and
may lead to fires.
Always take heat measures such as flame proofing for the inside of the control panel where
the servo amplifier or regenerative resistor is installed and for the wires used. Failing to do
so may lead to fires.

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3. For injury prevention

CAUTION
Do not apply a voltage other than that specified in the instruction manual on any terminal.
Doing so may lead to destruction or damage.
Do not mistake the terminal connections, as this may lead to destruction or damage.
Do not mistake the polarity (+/-), as this may lead to destruction or damage.
The servo amplifier's heat radiating fins, regenerative resistor and servo amplifier, etc., will
be hot while the power is ON and for a short time after the power is turned OFF. Do not
touch these parts as doing so may lead to burns.
Always turn the power OFF before touching the servomotor shaft or coupled machines, as
these parts may lead to injuries.
Do not go near the machine during test operations or during operations such as teaching.
Doing so may lead to injuries.

4. Various precautions
Strictly observe the following precautions.
Mistaken handling of the unit may lead to faults, injuries or electric shocks.

(1) System structure

CAUTION
Always install a leakage breaker on the control unit and servo amplifier power source.
If installation of a magnetic contactor for power shut off during an error, etc., is specified in
the instruction manual for the servo amplifier, etc., always install the magnetic contactor.
Install an external emergency stop circuit so that the operation can be stopped immediately
and the power shut off.
Use the control unit, servo amplifier, servomotor and regenerative resistor with the combinations listed in the instruction manual. Other combinations may lead to fires or faults.
If safety standards (ex., robot safety rules, etc.,) apply to the system using the control unit,
servo amplifier and servomotor, make sure that the safety standards are satisfied.
If the operation during a control unit or servo amplifier error and the safety direction
operation of the control unit differ, construct a countermeasure circuit externally of the
control unit and servo amplifier.
In systems where coasting of the servomotor will be a problem during emergency stop,
servo OFF or when the power is shut OFF, use dynamic brakes.
Make sure that the system considers the coasting amount even when using dynamic
brakes.
In systems where perpendicular shaft dropping may be a problem during emergency stop,
servo OFF or when the power is shut OFF, use both dynamic brakes and magnetic brakes.
The dynamic brakes must be used only during emergency stop and errors where servo OFF
occurs. These brakes must not be used for normal braking.
The brakes (magnetic brakes) assembled into the servomotor are for holding applications,
and must not be used for normal braking.
Construct the system so that there is a mechanical allowance allowing stopping even if the
stroke end limit switch is passed through at the max. speed.
Use wires and cables that have a wire diameter, heat resistance and bending resistance
compatible with the system.
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CAUTION
Use wires and cables within the length of the range described in the instruction manual.
The ratings and characteristics of the system parts (other than control unit, servo amplifier,
servomotor) must be compatible with the control unit, servo amplifier and servomotor.
Install a cover on the shaft so that the rotary parts of the servomotor are not touched during
operation.
There may be some cases where holding by the magnetic brakes is not possible due to the
life or mechanical structure (when the ball screw and servomotor are connected with a
timing belt, etc.). Install a stopping device to ensure safety on the machine side.

(2) Parameter settings and programming

CAUTION
Set the parameter values to those that are compatible with the control unit, servo amplifier,
servomotor and regenerative resistor model and the system application. The protective
functions may not function if the settings are incorrect.
The regenerative resistor model and capacity parameters must be set to values that
conform to the operation mode, servo amplifier and servo power unit. The protective
functions may not function if the settings are incorrect.
Set the mechanical brake output and dynamic brake output validity parameters to values
that are compatible with the system application. The protective functions may not function if
the settings are incorrect.
Set the stroke limit input validity parameter to a value that is compatible with the system
application. The protective functions may not function if the setting is incorrect.
Set the servomotor encoder type (increment, absolute position type, etc.) parameter to a
value that is compatible with the system application. The protective functions may not
function if the setting is incorrect.
Set the servomotor capacity and type (standard, low-inertia, flat, etc.) parameter to values
that are compatible with the system application. The protective functions may not function if
the settings are incorrect.
Set the servo amplifier capacity and type parameters to values that are compatible with the
system application. The protective functions may not function if the settings are incorrect.
Use the program commands for the program with the conditions specified in the instruction
manual.
Set the sequence function program capacity setting, device capacity, latch validity range, I/O
assignment setting, and validity of continuous operation during error detection to values that
are compatible with the system application. The protective functions may not function if the
settings are incorrect.
Some devices used in the program have fixed applications, so use these with the conditions
specified in the instruction manual.
The input devices and data registers assigned to the link will hold the data previous to when
communication is terminated by an error, etc. Thus, an error correspondence interlock
program specified in the instruction manual must be used.
Use the interlock program specified in the special function unit's instruction manual for the
program corresponding to the special function unit.

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(3) Transportation and installation

CAUTION
Transport the product with the correct method according to the weight.
Use the servomotor suspension bolts only for the transportation of the servomotor. Do not
transport the servomotor with machine installed on it.
Do not stack products past the limit.
When transporting the control unit or servo amplifier, never hold the connected wires or
cables.
When transporting the servomotor, never hold the cables, shaft or detector.
When transporting the control unit or servo amplifier, never hold the front case as it may fall
off.
When transporting, installing or removing the control unit or servo amplifier, never hold the
edges.
Install the unit according to the instruction manual in a place where the weight can be withstood.
Do not get on or place heavy objects on the product.
Always observe the installation direction.
Keep the designated clearance between the control unit or servo amplifier and control panel
inner surface or the control unit and servo amplifier, control unit or servo amplifier and other
devices.
Do not install or operate control units, servo amplifiers or servomotors that are damaged or
that have missing parts.
Do not block the intake/outtake ports of the servomotor with cooling fan.
Do not allow conductive matter such as screw or cutting chips or combustible matter such
as oil enter the control unit, servo amplifier or servomotor.
The control unit, servo amplifier and servomotor are precision machines, so do not drop or
apply strong impacts on them.
Securely fix the control unit and servo amplifier to the machine according to the instruction
manual. If the fixing is insufficient, these may come off during operation.
Always install the servomotor with reduction gears in the designated direction. Failing to do
so may lead to oil leaks.
Store and use the unit in the following environmental conditions.
Environment
Ambient
temperature
Ambient humidity
Storage
temperature
Atmosphere
Altitude
Vibration

Conditions
Control unit/servo amplifier
Servomotor
0C to +55C
0C to +40C
(With no freezing)
(With no freezing)
According to each instruction
80%RH or less
(With no dew condensation)
manual.
According to each instruction
20C to +65C
manual.
Indoors (where not subject to direct sunlight).
No corrosive gases, flammable gases, oil mist or dust must exist
1000m (3278.69ft.) or less above sea level
According to each instruction manual

CAUTION
When coupling with the synchronization encoder or servomotor shaft end, do not apply
impact such as by hitting with a hammer. Doing so may lead to detector damage.
Do not apply a load larger than the tolerable load onto the servomotor shaft. Doing so may
lead to shaft breakage.
When not using the unit for a long time, disconnect the power line from the control unit or
servo amplifier.
Place the control unit and servo amplifier in static electricity preventing vinyl bags and store.
When storing for a long time, please consult our sales representative.

(4) Wiring
CAUTION
Correctly and securely wire the wires. Reconfirm the connections for mistakes and the
terminal screws for tightness after wiring. Failing to do so may lead to run away of the
servomotor.
After wiring, install the protective covers such as the terminal covers to the original positions.
Do not install a phase advancing capacitor, surge absorber or radio noise filter (option FRBIF) on the output side of the servo amplifier.
Correctly connect the output side (terminals U, V, W). Incorrect connections will lead the
servomotor to operate abnormally.
Do not connect a commercial power supply to the servomotor, as this may lead to trouble.
Do not mistake the direction of the surge absorbing diode
installed on the DC relay for the control signal output of
brake signals, etc. Incorrect installation may lead to signals
not being output when trouble occurs or the protective
functions not functioning.
Do not connect or disconnect the connection cables
between each unit, the encoder cable or sequence expansion cable while the power is ON.

Servo amplifier
VIN
(24VDC)

Control output
signal

RA

Securely tighten the cable connector fixing screws and fixing mechanisms. Insufficient fixing
may lead to the cables combing off during operation.
Do not bundle the power line or cables.

(5) Trial operation and adjustment

CAUTION
Confirm and adjust the program and each parameter before operation. Unpredictable
movements may occur depending on the machine.
Extreme adjustments and changes may lead to unstable operation, so never make them.
When using the absolute position system function, on starting up, and when the controller or
absolute value motor has been replaced, always perform a home position return.

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(6) Usage methods

CAUTION
Immediately turn OFF the power if smoke, abnormal sounds or odors are emitted from the
control unit, servo amplifier or servomotor.
Always execute a test operation before starting actual operations after the program or
parameters have been changed or after maintenance and inspection.
The units must be disassembled and repaired by a qualified technician.
Do not make any modifications to the unit.
Keep the effect or magnetic obstacles to a minimum by installing a noise filter or by using
wire shields, etc. Magnetic obstacles may affect the electronic devices used near the control
unit or servo amplifier.
When using the CE Mark-compliant equipment, refer to the "EMC Installation Guidelines"
(data number IB(NA)-67339) for the motion controllers and refer to the corresponding EMC
guideline information for the servo amplifiers, inverters and other equipment.
Use the units with the following conditions.
Conditions
Item

A1S61PN

A1S62PN

CPU module's builtin power supply

100 to 240VAC+10%
(85 to 264VAC)-15%
50/60Hz 5%

Input power
Input frequency
Tolerable momentary
power failure

Within 20ms

(7) Remedies for errors

CAUTION
If an error occurs in the self diagnosis of the control unit or servo amplifier, confirm the
check details according to the instruction manual, and restore the operation.
If a dangerous state is predicted in case of a power failure or product failure, use a
servomotor with magnetic brakes or install a brake mechanism externally.
Use a double circuit construction so that the
magnetic brake operation circuit can be
Shut off with the
Shut off with servo ON signal OFF,
operated by emergency stop signals set
emergency stop
alarm, magnetic brake signal.
signal(EMG).
externally.
Servo motor
If an error occurs, remove the cause, secure
RA1
EMG
the safety and then resume operation.
Magnetic
The unit may suddenly resume operation
24VDC
brakes
after a power failure is restored, so do not go
near the machine. (Design the machine so
that personal safety can be ensured even if
the machine restarts suddenly.)

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(8) Maintenance, inspection and part replacement

CAUTION
Perform the daily and periodic inspections according to the instruction manual.
Perform maintenance and inspection after backing up the program and parameters for the
control unit and servo amplifier.
Do not place fingers or hands in the clearance when opening or closing any opening.
Periodically replace consumable parts such as batteries according to the instruction manual.
Do not touch the lead sections such as ICs or the connector contacts.
Do not place the control unit or servo amplifier on metal that may cause a power leakage or
wood, plastic or vinyl that may cause static electricity buildup.
Do not perform a megger test (insulation resistance measurement) during inspection.
When replacing the control unit or servo amplifier, always set the new unit settings correctly.
When the controller or absolute value motor has been replaced, carry out a home position
return operation using one of the following methods, otherwise position displacement could
occur.
1) After writing the servo data to the PC using peripheral device software, switch on the
power again, then perform a home position return operation.
2) Using the backup function of the peripheral device software, load the data backed up
before replacement.
After maintenance and inspections are completed, confirm that the position detection of the
absolute position detector function is correct.
Do not short circuit, charge, overheat, incinerate or disassemble the batteries.
The electrolytic capacitor will generate gas during a fault, so do not place your face near the
control unit or servo amplifier.
The electrolytic capacitor and fan will deteriorate. Periodically change these to prevent
secondary damage from faults. Replacements can be made by our sales representative.

(9) Disposal
CAUTION
Dispose of this unit as general industrial waste.
Do not disassemble the control unit, servo amplifier or servomotor parts.
Dispose of the battery according to local laws and regulations.

(10) General cautions

CAUTION
All drawings provided in the instruction manual show the state with the covers and safety
partitions removed to explain detailed sections. When operating the product, always return
the covers and partitions to the designated positions, and operate according to the
instruction manual.

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Revisions
*The manual number is given on the bottom left of the back cover.
Print Date

*Manual Number

Apr.1998
Sep.2000

IB(NA)-67395-B
IB(NA)-67395-C

Revision
First edition
Addition
Addition of information on the A173UHCPU
Correction
For Sate Operations (4. Various precautions (3), (6), (8)), CONTENTS, 1.1,
1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5.1, 1.5.2 (1), 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5, 1.5.6, 2.1, 2.3, 2.3.1,
2.3.2 (2), 4.3, 4.4, 5.4.1, 5.4.1(3), 5.4.1 (4), 5.4.1 (5), APPENDICES
Delete
1.5.7 (2), 5.3.1 (2)

This manual confers no industrial property rights or any rights of any other kind, nor does it confer any patent
licenses. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation cannot be held responsible for any problems involving industrial
property rights which may occur as a result of using the contents noted in this manual.
2000 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

CONTENTS
1. SPECIFICATIONS OF MOTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS..................................................... 1- 1 to 1-57
1.1 Overview of the Motion System ......................................................................................................... 1- 1
1.2 Overall Configuration of Motion System ............................................................................................ 1- 3
1.2.1 A172SHCPUN/A171SHCPUN System Overall Configuration .................................................... 1- 3
1.2.2 A173UHCPU System Overall Configuration ............................................................................... 1- 5
1.3 Equipment in System ......................................................................................................................... 1- 7
1.4 General Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 1-10
1.5 Specifications and Settings of Components ..................................................................................... 1-11
1.5.1 A173UHCPU/A172SHCPUN/A171SHCPUN............................................................................. 1-11
1.5.2 Extension Base Power Supply Module ...................................................................................... 1-25
1.5.3 Base Units and Extension Cables .............................................................................................. 1-28
1.5.4 Manual Pulse Generator/Synchronous Encoder Interface Module............................................ 1-38
1.5.5 Teaching Unit ............................................................................................................................. 1-49
1.5.6 SSCNET Cables and Termination Resistor and Their Connection Method .............................. 1-53
1.5.7 Battery ........................................................................................................................................ 1-57
2. DESIGN...................................................................................................................................... 2- 1 to 2-22
2.1 System Designing Procedure ............................................................................................................ 2- 1
2.2 System Design ................................................................................................................................... 2- 4
2.3 External Circuit Design....................................................................................................................... 2- 5
2.3.1 Power Supply Circuit Design...................................................................................................... 2-10
2.3.2 Safety Circuit Design.................................................................................................................. 2-12
2.3.3 Instructions for External Circuit Wiring Design........................................................................... 2-16
2.4 Layout Design within Enclosure........................................................................................................ 2-17
2.4.1 Location Environment................................................................................................................. 2-17
2.4.2 Installing the Base Units............................................................................................................. 2-18
2.4.3 Installation .................................................................................................................................. 2-19
2.4.4 Calculating Heat Generated by A173UHCPU/A172SHCPUN/A171SHCPUN .......................... 2-20
2.5 Design Checklist ............................................................................................................................... 2-22
3. MOUNTING AND WIRING......................................................................................................... 3- 1 to 3-12
3.1 Mounting and Wiring Methods ........................................................................................................... 3- 1
3.2 Mounting the Base Unit...................................................................................................................... 3- 1
3.2.1 Mounting without DIN Rail........................................................................................................... 3- 2
3.2.2 Mounting with DIN Rail................................................................................................................ 3- 2
3.3 Mounting and Removing Modules ..................................................................................................... 3- 4
3.4 Mounting the Serial Absolute Synchronous Encoder ........................................................................ 3- 7
3.5 Wiring ................................................................................................................................................. 3- 9
3.5.1 How to Run the Power Supply and I/O Wires ............................................................................. 3- 9
3.5.2 Example of Routing the Power Supply and I/O Wires ............................................................... 3-11
3.6 Mounting/Wiring Checklist ................................................................................................................ 3-12
4. TRIAL RUN AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................... 4- 1 to 4- 8
4.1 Checklist before Trial Operation ........................................................................................................ 4- 1
4.2 Trial Run and Adjustment Procedure................................................................................................. 4- 3
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4.3 Operating System Installation Procedure .......................................................................................... 4- 7

4.4 Trial Run and Adjustment Checklist................................................................................................... 4- 8
5. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................... 5- 1 to 5-23
5.1 Maintenance Works ........................................................................................................................... 5- 1
5.2 Daily Inspections ................................................................................................................................ 5- 3
5.3 Scheduled Inspections ....................................................................................................................... 5- 4
5.3.1 Replacing the Battery .................................................................................................................. 5- 5
5.4 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................. 5- 7
5.4.1 Troubleshooting for CPU Module and I/O Modules .................................................................... 5- 9
APPENDICES ......................................................................................................................APP- 1 to APP-26
Appendix 1 Cables ............................................................................................................................. APP- 1
Appendix 1.1 SSCNET Cables........................................................................................................ APP- 1
Appendix 1.2 Encoder Cables......................................................................................................... APP- 5
Appendix 1.3 A31TU-E Teaching Unit Cable................................................................................. APP-12
Appendix 2 Outside Dimensions ....................................................................................................... APP-14
Appendix 2.1 CPU Modules .......................................................................................................... APP-14
Appendix 2.2 Pulse Generator/Synchronous Encoder Interface Module (A172SENC)................ APP-16
Appendix 2.3 Main Base Unit ........................................................................................................ APP-17
Appendix 2.4 Extension Base Units .............................................................................................. APP-19
Appendix 2.5 Teaching Unit .......................................................................................................... APP-21
Appendix 2.6 Connector................................................................................................................ APP-23
Appendix 2.7 Manual Pulse Generator Specifications .................................................................. APP-25
Appendix 2.8 Serial Absolute Synchronous Encoder Specifications ............................................ APP-26

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1. SPECIFICATIONS OF MOTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS
This chapter provides the system configuration of the motion system and the
specifications, functions, setting methods, external equipment connection
methods, part names and other information of the related modules for those who
are involved in the design, installation, wiring, trial run, adjustment and
maintenance of the motion system.
1.1 Overview of the Motion System
A173UHCPU/A172SHCPUN/A171SHCPUN are CPUs which incorporate the
positioning control CPU (hereinafter referred to as PCPU) and the sequence
control CPU (hereinafter referred to as SCPU) and perform the following functions:
PCPU..........Carries out the positioning control, home position return, servo
amplifier control status monitoring using a servo program or
motion program.
SCPU..........Carries out the sequence control, start-up of servo program or
motion program, enabling and disabling manual pulse generator
operation, and jog operation.
Positioning data setting and programming of A173UHCPU/A172SHCPUN/
A171SHCPUN is performed using the following peripheral devices and positioning
software package.
(1) Peripheral device
IBM PC/AT compatible running DOS/V5.0 or higher(hereinafter abbreviated
as "IBM PC")
(2) Positioning software package
For IBM PC .........SW SRX-GSV

PE, SW

RN-GSV

PE

The following diagram outlines the peripheral devices and programs using a
positioning software package, data creation, and A173UHCPU/A172SHCPUN/
A171SHCPUN processing.
[Peripheral device]

IBM PC
+
SW SRX-GSV
SW RN-GSV
+
SW SRX-SV
SW RN-SV

[Program, data]

[A173UHCPU/A172SHCPUN/A171SHCPUN]

Sequence program

Sequence control
Servo program or motion
program execution

PE,
PE
,

SCPU

Positioning
device
Servo program or
motion program
Positioning
parameter

PCPU

JOG operation
For communication
between SCPU and PCPU
Positioning control
Home position return
Servo monitoring

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The sequence program written into the SCPU, the servo program or motion
program written into the PCPU, and the positioning parameters are created
after starting up corresponding positioning software package by the
peripheral device.
The peripheral device started up by the positioning software package can
monitor the positioning control conditions of A173UHCPU/A172SHCPUN/
A171SHCPUN, execute the servo program or motion program, and perform a
test such as JOG operation.

REMARKS
For information about a peripheral device and programming information for
producing a sequence program and a special function unit, refer to each
manual pertaining to the individual unit.
For information about creating motion programs, refer to the programming
manual of the operating system used. For information about the operation of
each peripheral software package, refer to each individual operating manuals.
In this manual, the following abbreviations are used.
Description

Abbreviation
A173UHCPU/A172SHCPUN/

A173UHCPU/A172SHCPUN/ A171SHCPUN Module

A171SHCPUN or CPU module

MR-H-BN,MR-J2S-B,MR-J2-B servo amplifier

MR-H-BN/MR-J2S-B/MR-J2-B

A172SENC manual pulse generator/synchronous encoder interface unit/module

A172SENC

Fast serial communication between motion controller and servo amplifier

SSCNET*1

*1 SSCNET: Servo System Controller NETwork

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1.2 Overall Configuration of Motion System

1.2.1 A172SHCPUN/A171SHCPUN System Overall Configuration

*1

Motion CPU

A6BAT

A172 A1S
SENC Y42

A1S input module or

special function module

Emergency stop input

Extension cable
(A1SC B for
A1S6 B
and A168B)
(A1S NB
for A6 B)

Main base unit(A178B-S1/A17

100/200VAC

B)

IBM PC
(DOS)

Manual pulse generator 1

(MR-HDP01)
Serial absolute synchronous encoder cable
(MR-HSCBL M)
Serial absolute synchronous encoder 1
(MR-HENC)

RS422

GOT

Power supply
module

Manual pulse generator/

synchronous encoder
interface module
Battery

Sequence module slot

Limit switch
output module

Motion slot

Sequence extension base

Up to one extension base unit for A1S6 B
Up to one extension base unit for A168B
(GOT compatible)
Up to one extension base unit for A6 B

A171SHCPUN A172SHCPUN

External input signals

Teaching unit
A31TU-E/A30TU-E

FLS upper stroke limit

RLS lower stroke limit
STOP signal
DOG/CHANGE near-zero point dog/
changeover between speed and position

Communication cable
(A270CDCBL M/
A270BDCBL M)
IBM PC (DOS,Windows)

TRA tracking

RS422

Electromagnetic brake command output

SSCNET2

SSCNET cable
d1

SSC I/F card/board

(A30CD-PCF/A30BD-PCF)

d2

d3

dn

*2

Termination
resistance

SSCNET1

*1:No. of motion slots

A17 B
A178B-S1

1
2

*2:n:No. of control axes (max.)

A171SHCPUN 4
A172SHCPUN 8

MR-H-BN/MR-J2S-B/MR-J2-B model
Servo amplifier
SSCNET:Servo System Controller NETwork

POINTS
(1) When using the sequence extension base and bus connection type GOT, select the A168B as the
sequence extension base. When not using the sequence extension base, you can connect the bus
connection type GOT directly to the extension connector of the main base unit.
(2) When using a teaching unit A31TU-E with a dead-man switch, a dedicated connecting cable
A31TUCBL03M is required between the CPU unit and A31TU-E connector. If the A31TU-E is
connected directly to the RS422 connector of the CPU without using a dedicated cable, the
A31TU-E will not operate at all. After disconnecting the A31TU-E, attach a short-circuit connector
A31SHORTCON for A31TUCBL.
(3) In a motion module, a sequence A1S I/O modules can also be installed.
(4) Though the external input signals of A172SENC are reserved for eight axes, for A171SHCPUN,
set those for the first half four axes (PX0 to PX0F).

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CAUTION
Configure safety circuits external to the controller or servo amplifier if their abnormal operation
could cause axis motion in a direction other than the safe operating direction for the system.
Ensure that the characteristics of other components used in a system match those of the
controllers, servo amplifiers, and servo motors.
Set the parameters to values appropriate for the controllers, servo amplifiers, servo motors,
regenerative resistor types, and system application. The protective functions may not work if the
parameters are set incorrectly.

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1.2.2 A173UHCPU System Overall Configuration
*1

Sequence module slot

Main base unit
(A178B-S3/
A178B-S2/
A178B-S1/
A17 B)

Manual pulse
generator/
synchronous encoder
interface module
Battery

A173UHCPU A172 A172 A172 A172

SENC SENC SENC SENC

A6BAT
Emergency stop input

A1S input module or

special function module

100/200VAC

Manual pulse generator 3

(MR-HDP01)

IBM PC
(DOS)

Extension cable
(A1SC B for
A1S6 B
and A168B)
(A1S NB
for A6 B)

E
E
E

Teaching unit
A31TU-E/A30TU-E

Sequence extension base

Up to one extension base unit for A1S6 B
Up to one extension base unit for A168B
(GOT compatible)
Up to one extension base unit for A6 B

Serial absolute synchronous

encoder cable
(MR-HSCBL M)
Serial absolute synchronous encoder
(MR-HENC)

RS422

GOT

Power supply
module

Motion slot

External input signals

FLS upper stroke limit
RLS lower stroke limit
STOP signal
DOG/CHANGE near-zero point dog/
speed-position change

RS422
Communication cable
(A270CDCBL M/
A270BDCBL M)

TRA tracking

IBM PC (DOS,Windows)

*3

Electromagnetic brake command output

*2

*2

SSCNET4

SSCNET4

SSCNET cable
SSCNET3

SSC I/F card/board

(A30CD-PCF/A30BD-PCF)

SSCNET2
d1

d9

d8

d17

d16

d25

d24

d32

SSCNET1

*1:No. of motion slots

A17 B
A178B-S1
A178B-S2
A178B-S3

1
2
4
8

M
E

MR-H-BN/MR-J2S-B/MR-J2-B model
Servo amplifier, max. 32 axes
SSCNET:Servo System Controller NETwork

POINTS
(1) When using the sequence extension base and bus connection type GOT, select the A168B as the
sequence extension base. When not using the sequence extension base, you can connect the bus
connection type GOT directly to the extension connector of the main base unit.
(2) When using a teaching unit A31TU-E with a dead-man switch, a dedicated connecting cable
A31TUCBL03M is required between the CPU unit and A31TU-E connector. If the A31TU-E is
connected directly to the RS422 connector of the CPU without using a dedicated cable, the
A31TU-E will not operate at all. After disconnecting the A31TU-E, attach a short-circuit connector
A31SHORTCON for A31TUCBL.
(3) In a motion module, a sequence A1S I/O modules can also be installed.
*2 The A173UHCPU can use four channels of the SSCNET. When using the SSCNET card/board
(A30CD-PCF/A30BD-PCF), connect it to the SSCNET4 and the servo amplifiers to the SSCNET1
to 3.
In this case, up to 24 axes of servo amplifiers can be connected.
*3 TRA tracking enable can use any one point.
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CAUTION
Configure safety circuits external to the controller or servo amplifier if their abnormal operation
could cause axis motion in a direction other than the safe operating direction for the system.
Ensure that the characteristics of other components used in a system match those of the
controllers, servo amplifiers, and servo motors.
Set the parameters to values appropriate for the controllers, servo amplifiers, servo motors,
regenerative resistor types, and system application. The protective functions may not work if the
parameters are set incorrectly.

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1.3 Equipment in System
(1) Table of motion modules
Part Name

CPU module

Model Name

Description

A173UHCPU(-S1)
A172SHCPUN
A171SHCPUN
A172B
A175B

Max. 32 axes control

Max. 8 axes control
Max. 4 axes control
One motion module slot and one sequence module slot
One motion module slot and four sequence module slots
One motion module slot and seven sequence module
slots
Two motion module slots and six sequence module slots
Four motion module slots and four sequence module slots
Eight motion module slots and zero sequence module
slots
Extension power and five slots for system up to one
extension stage
Extension power and eight slots for system up to one
extension stage
Extension power and eight slots for system up to one
extension stage

A178B
Main base unit

A178B-S1
A178B-S2
A178B-S3
A1S65B

Sequence
extension base
unit

A1S68B
A168B
A1SC01B

Current
Consumption
5 VDC (A)
1.90
1.63
1.63

Sequence extension
connector as
accessory

Extension connector
as accessory
For extension to the
right side

Flat cable of 55 mm (2.17 in) in length

A1SC03B
A1SC07B
A1SC12B
Extension cable A1SC30B
A1SC60B
A1SC05NB
A1SC07NB
A1SC30NB
A1SC50NB

Length 330 mm (13 in)

Length 700 mm (27 in)
Length 1200 mm (47 in)
Length 3000 mm (118 in)
Length 6000 mm (236 in)
Length 450 mm (17 in) AnN extension base cables
Length 700 mm (27 in) AnN extension base cables
Length 3000 mm (118 in) AnN extension base cables
Length 5000 mm (197 in) AnN extension base cables

Manual pulse
generator
/synchronous
encoder
interface
module

32 points I/O signals

(FLS, RLS, STOP, DOG/CHANGE8)
Tracking input 1 point
Electromagnetic brake control output 1 point
Manual pulse generator interface 1 point
Synchronous encoder interface 1 point

Limit output unit

Manual pulse
generator
Serial absolute
synchronous
encoder

A172SENC

A1SY42

Transistor output 64 points, 12/24 VDC, 0.1A

4.5 VDC to 13.2 VDC 25 PLS/rev, 100 PLS/rev at
magnification of 4

MR-HDP01

For A6

0.93
0.06
0.15

0.22

A31TUCBL03M

Synchronous encoder and A172SENC connector cables:

2 m (6.56 ft.), 5 m (16.4 ft.), 10 m (32.8 ft.), 20 m (65.6
ft.), 30 m (98.4 ft.)
(Same cables as encoder cables for HA-LH K, HCSF/RF/UF(2000r/min)series motors.)
For CPU module memory back-up
(Sequence program/servo program)
For SV13, cable length 5 m (16.4 ft)
For SV13 with deadman switch, cable length 5 m (16.4
ft)
For SV51 with deadman switch, cable length 5 m (16.4
ft)
(Need A31TUCBL03M and A31SHORTCON.)
CPU module to A31TU-E connector cable of 3 m (9.84 ft.)

A31SHORTCON

Short-circuit connector for A31TUCBL

A30BD-PCF
A30CD-PCF

ISA bus loading type, 2 channels/board

PCMCIA TYPE II, 1 channel/card
3 m (9.84 ft.), 5 m (16.4 ft.), 10 m (32.8 ft.) for
A30BD-PCF
3 m (9.84 ft.), 5 m (16.4 ft.), 10 m (32.8 ft.) for
A30CD-PCF

MR-HSCBL

Battery

A6BAT

A30TU-E
A31TU-E

SSC I/F board

SSC I/F card
SSC I/F board
cable
SSC I/F card
cable

0.42

Resolution: 16384 PLS/rev,

Permitted rotational speed: 4300r/min

MR-HENC

Serial absolute
synchronous
encoder cable

Teaching unit

Remarks

A31TU-RE

A270BDCBL

A270CDCBL

17

0.22
0.22
For control panel
When A31TU-E is
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(2) Table of servo amplifier modules
Part Name

MR-H-BN
series

MR-J2S-B
series
MR-J2-B
series

Model Name

MR-H BN
Servo amplifier
MR-H KBN
Battery
MR-BAT
Termination
MR-TM
connector
MR-PB
MR-H KB
Regenerative
Standard accessory
resistor
MR-PB -4
FR-BU
FR-RC

Description
50 W to 22 kW
30 kW to 55 kW
Backup for absolute position detection
Fitted to the last amplifier of SSCNET
External regenerative resistor 10 W to 500 W
Regenerative power 600 W

External regenerative resistor 1300, 3900 W

Brake unit 15/30/55K
Power return converter 15/30/55K
For connection of CPU module and MR-H-BN, for connection of MR-H-BN and
SSCNET cable MR-HBUS M
MR-H-BN
0.5 m(1.64 ft), 1 m (3.28ft), 5 m (16.4 ft)
For connection of HA-LH K, HC-SF/RF/UF (2000r/min) series motor and MR-HMR-HSCBL M
Encoder cable
BN
*2
MR-EN1CBL M-H
2 m (16.4 ft), 5 m (16.4 ft), 10 m (32.8 ft), 20 m (65.6 ft), 30 m (98.4 ft)
MR-JSCNS
Encoder
For HA-LH K, HC-SF/RF/UF (2000r/min) series motors
connector set
MR-EN1CNS
Amplifier side connector and encoder side connector set
*1
50 W to 7 kW, three-phase 200 to 230 VAC or single-phase 230 VAC
MR-J2S- B
Servo amplifier
50 W to 400 W, single-phase 100 to 120 VAC
MR-J2S- B1
Servo amplifier MR-J2Battery
Termination
connector

MR-BAT

Backup for absolute position detection

MR-A-TM

Fitted to the last amplifier of SSCNET

MR-J2HBUS
SSCNET cable
MR-J2HBUS
Equipment
common to
MR-J2S-B
and
MR-J2-B
Encoder
*2
series

MR-JHSCBL
MR-JHSCBL
cable

MR-ENCBL
MR-JCCBL
MR-JCCBL

Encoder
connector set

50 W to 3.5 kW

MR-J2CNS
MR-ENCNS
MR-J2CNM

For connection of CPU module and MR-J2S-B/MR-J2-B, for connection of MR-HM-A BN and MR-J2S-B/MR-J2-B
0.5 m(1.64 ft), 1 m (3.28ft), 5 m (16.4 ft)
For connection of MR-J2S-B/MR-J2-B and MR-J2S-B/MR-J2-B
M
0.5 m(1.64 ft), 1 m (3.28ft), 5 m (16.4 ft)
For connection of HC-SFS/RFS/UFS (2000r/min) series motor and
Standard
M-L cable
MR-J2S-B, and for connection of HC-SF/RF/UF (2000r/min) series
M-H Long flexing motor and MR-J2-B
2 m (6.56 ft), 5 m (16.4 ft), 10 m (32.8 ft), 20 m (65.6 ft),
M-H life cable
30 m (98.4 ft)
For connection of HC-MFS/KFS/UFS (3000r/min) series motor and
Standard
M-L
MR-J2S-B, and for connection of HC-MF/UF (3000r/min), HA-FF
cable
series motor and MR-J2-B
Long flexing
2 m (6.56 ft), 5 m (16.4 ft), 10 m (32.8 ft), 20 m (65.6 ft),
M-H
life cable
30 m (98.4 ft)
For HC-SF/RF/UF (2000r/min), HC-SFS/RFS/UFS (2000r/min) series motors
Amplifier side connector and encoder side connector set
For HC-MF/UF (3000r/min), HA-FF, HC-MFS/KFS/UFS (3000r/min) series motors
Amplifier side connector and encoder side connector set

*1: 5kW and 7kW are scheduled for release.

*2: Long distance cable or cable without connector (cable only) is also available.
Avoid using a short cable as it will cause a position shift or the like.

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(3) Table of software package
(a) Motion function
Peripheral Software Package
Use

DOS
assembly

IBM PC/AT
NT/

(SV13)

98
For motion

conveyor

For
A172SH/
A171SH

For

For

For

A173UH

A172SH

Japanese SW2SRX-GSV13P

From 0AC on 00T or later

SW2SRX-

SW0SRX-

SW0SRX-

English

From 00J on

00F or later

SV13B

SV13D

SV13G

From 00F on

00E or later

Without

Without

SW2SRX-

SW2SRX-

SW0SRX-

restriction

restriction

SV13B

SV13D

IBM PC/AT

Teaching
function

A171SH

SV13G

Model Name

SW2SRX-GSV13PE

Japanese SW3RNC-GSV
English

SW3RNC-GSVE

Japanese SW3RNC-GSV

SFCcompatible

Applicable version

Peripheral
Devices

For conveyor

Main OS Software Package Model Name

For
A173UH

From 00F on

Yes

Without
restriction

NT/

SW3RN-

SW3RN-

98

SV13B

SV13D

English

assembly

SW3RNC-GSVE

Without

Without

restriction

restriction

(SV13)
Japanese

machinery

English

IBM PC/AT

From 00B on

00B or later

From 00J on

00F or later

Without

Without

SW2SRX-

SW0SRX-

SW0SRX-

restriction

restriction

SV22A

SV22C

SV22F

From 00F on

00E or later

Without

Without

restriction

restriction

SW0IX-CAMPE

(SV22)
NT/
98
For motion

compatible
automatic
machinery

Japanese SW3RNC-GSV
English

SW3RNC-GSVE

Japanese SW3RNC-GSV

SFCIBM PC/AT

From 0AC on 00T or later

SW2SRX-GSV22PE

DOS
For automatic

SW2SRX-GSV22P
SW0SRX-CAMP

From 00F on

Without
restriction
SW3RN-

NT/
98

No

English

SW3RNC-GSVE

Without

Without

restriction

00J or later

SV22C

SW2SRX-

SW0SRX-

SW0SRX-

SV43A

SV43C

SV43F

SW0SRX-

SW0SRX-

SV51D

SV51G

restriction

From 00T on

SW3RN-

SV22A

(SV22)
For machine
tool peripheral IBM PC/AT DOS Japanese SW2SRX-GSV43P
(SV43)
For dedicated
robot (SV51)

IBM PC/AT DOS Japanese SW2SRX-GSV51P

00E or later

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No

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1.4 General Specifications

Table 1.1 Generation Specifications

Item

Specification

Operating ambient

0 to 55C

temperature
Storage ambient

-20 to 75C

temperature
Operating ambient

10% to 90%RH, no condensation

humidity
Storage ambient

10% to 90%RH, no condensation

humidity
Frequency
Vibration resistance

Conforms to JIS C
0911*2

Acceleration

Noise resistance

Number of Sweeps

0.075mm

10 to 55Hz

(0.003 in)
9.8m/s2

55 to 150Hz
Shock resistance

Amplitude

10
(1 octave/minute)*1

Conforms to JIS C 0912 (98m/s2 (10g), 3 directions, 3 times)*2

(1) Noise voltage: 1500Vpp, noise amplitude: 1s, noise frequency: 25 to 60 Hz, with a noise simulator
(2) Noise voltage : IEC801-4, 2 kV

Withstand voltage

2830VAC rms/3 cycles across all inputs/LG and all outputs/FG (altitude 2000m (6557.38ft.))

Insulation resistance

5M

Ground

Class 3 grounding. Connect to enclosure when grounding is impossible.

or more by 500VDC insulation resistance tester across all inputs/LG and all outputs/FG

Operating environment

No corrosive gas, low dust

Cooling method

Natural cooling.

REMARKS
*1 An octave refers to an increase or decrease in frequency by a factor of
two. For example, the following are all octaves: 10 Hz to 20 Hz, 20 Hz to
40 Hz, 40 Hz to 20 Hz, and 20 Hz to 10 Hz.
Refer to CHAPTER 2 DESIGN for the installation environment and
mounting instructions.
*2 JIS: Japan Industrial Standards
WARNING
Class 3 grounding should be used. The motion controller should not share a common ground with
any other equipment. The ground terminal is located on the motion controller module terminal
block. (See Section 1.5.2.)

CAUTION
The motion controller must be stored and operated under the conditions listed in the table of
specifications above.
Disconnect the power cables from the motion controller if it is to remain unused for a long period
of time.
Insert a controller or servo amplifier into the static-proof vinyl bag for storage.
Consult the system service or service station before storing equipment for a long period of time.

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1.5 Specifications and Settings of Components
1.5.1 A173UHCPU/A172SHCPUN/A171SHCPUN
(1) Basic specifications of A173UHCPU, A172SHCPUN and A171SHCPUN
Item

A173UHCPU(-S1)

A172SHCPUN

A171SHCPUN

32-axes
3.5 ms/1 to 20 axes
7.1 ms/21 to 32 axes

8-axes

4-axes

3.5 ms/1 to 12 axes

7.1 ms/13 to 24 axes
14.2 ms/25 to 32 axes

3.5 ms/1 to 8 axes

3.5 ms/1 to 4 axes

Equivalent to
reinforced I/O
memory of
A2SHCPU

Equivalent to
A2SHCPU

No. of control axes

SV13
Motion

Computing
frequency

SV22

Sequencer CPU

Processing speed
( s) (Sequence
instruction)

Equivalent to A3UCPU

Direct
method
Refresh
method

0.25 to 1.9 s/step

0.15 s/step

No. of I/O points

No. of real I/O points *1
PC

Standard
Memory capacity (built-in RAM)
-S1
Program capacity
(Main sequence)
No. of file register (R)
No. of extension file register
block *2

8192 points
2048 points
192k bytes (Equivalent to
A3NMCA-24)
768k bytes (Equivalent to
A3AMCA-96)

System
configuration

No. of SSCNET I/F

Teaching unit (OS A30TU-E

with teaching
A31TU-E
function)
Sequence program, parameter
Servo program
Mechanism program (SV22)
Parameter

Outside dimensions

192k bytes
(Equivalent to
A3NMCA-24)

64k bytes
(Equivalent to
A3NMCA-8)
Max. 14k steps

Max. 8192 registers

Max. 10 blocks
Max. 10 blocks
Max. 46 blocks

Standard
-S1

Max. 2 blocks

Max. one
A172SENC 4
(Corresponding to external signal input
32-axes)

4CH.

A172SENC 1
(Corresponding to external signal input
8-axes)
2CH.
SSCNET1..... For connection of servo
amplifier
SSCNET2..... For personal computer link
dedicated

(With dead-man switch)

After starting A173UHCPU and reading After starting A172SH/A171SH and
a file, those created by A273UHCPU
reading a file, those created by
(32-axes) can be used as it is.
A171SCPU can be used as it is.
By making sure of system setting screen
after being started up by A172SH/A171SH
and reading a file, changeover below is
carried out:
A172SH/A171SHCPUN
A171SCPU
A171SENC
A172SENC
now the system is ready for operation.

Compatibility
System setting

2048 points
1024 points
512 points

Max. 30k steps

Max. 30k steps

No. of sequencer extension

base units
Pulser synchronous encoder
interface unit

0.25 s/step

Must be set anew.

130

113.3

Weight (kg (lb))

93.6 (5.12 4.46

3.69) unit = mm (inch)

0.85 (1.87)
*1 The real I/O points can be used within the range of one extension base.
*2 No. of extension file register blocks varies depending on the setting of program capacity, No. of file
registers, and No. of comments.

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(2) Functions and performance specifications of PCPU
The performance specifications and functions of the PCPU depend on the
motion function OS model installed in the CPU module.
Refer to the programming manual of the motion functions installed in the CPU
module.

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(3) SCPU performance specifications and functions
(a) SCPU performance specifications
As the SCPU performance specifications differ according to the operating
system used, refer to the appropriate OS Programming Manual for details.
Table 1.2 Table of SCPU Performance Specifications
Item
Control method
I/O control method
Programming language

Number of instructions

Processing speed ( s)
(sequence instructions)
No. of I/O points

Sequence instructions
Basic instructions
Special instructions
Motion dedicated instructions
Direct method
Refresh method

No. of real I/O points *5

Watchdog timer (WDT)

Memory capacity (internal RAM)

Program capacity

Main sequence program

Sub-sequence program
Micro computer program

No. of internal relays (M) *1

No. of latch relays (L)
No. of step relays (S)
No. of link relays (B)
Points

Timers (T)

Specifications

A173UHCPU(-S1)

A172SHCPUN

A171SHCPUN

Stored programs repeated operation

Refresh method
Refresh method/direct method (selectable)
Sequence control dedicated language
(Relay symbol language, logic symbol language, MELSAP-II (SFC))
22
26
252
131
204
106
4
4
0.25 to 1.9 s/step
0.15 s/step
0.25 s/step
8192 points (X/Y0 to 1FF)
2048 points (X/Y0 to X/Y7FF)
1024 points (X/Y0 to
2048 points (X/Y0 to 7FF)
512 points (X/Y0 to X/Y1FF)
X/Y3FF)
200 ms fixed
10 to 2000 ms
192k bytes
Standard
(Equivalent to
A3NMCA-24)
192k bytes
64k bytes
768k bytes
-S1
(Equivalent to
A3AMCA-96)
Max. 30 k steps
Max. 14k steps
Max. 30k steps
None
None
None
Max. 58k bytes
Max. 26k bytes
7144 points (M0 to M999,
1000 points (M0 to M999)
M2048 to M8191)
1048 points (L1000 to L2047)
0 point (none at initial status)
8192 points (B0 to B1FFF)
1024 points (B0 to B3FF)
256 points
*3
Time setting
Device
100 ms timer
0.1 to 3276.7s
T0 to T199
10 ms timer
0.01 to 327.67s
T200 to T255
100ms retentive timer
0.1 to 3276.7s
No initial value
Set with parameters

Points

256 points
*4

Device

Normal counter
Interrupt program counter

Counters (C)

Setting range
1 to 32767

Device
C0 to C255
C224 to C255
(No initial value)

1 to 32767

Specifications

Set with parameters

No. of data registers (D) *1
No. of link registers (W)
No. of annunciators (F)
No. of file registers (R)
No. of accumulators (A)

8192 points (D0 to D8191)

1024 points (D0 to D1024)
8192 points (W0 to W1FFF)
1024 points (W0 to W3FF)
2048 points (F0 to F2047)
256 points (F0 to F255)
Max. 8192 points (R0 to R8191) (set with parameters)
2 points (A0, A1)
14 points

No. of index registers (V, Z)

2 points (V, Z)
(V, V1 to V6, Z, Z1 to Z6)

No. of pointers (P)

No. of interrupt pointers (I)
No. of special-function relays(M)
No. of special-function registers (D)

256 points (P0 to P255)

32 points (I0 to I31)
256 points (M9000 to M9255)
256 points (D9000 to D9255)

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Table 4.1 Table of SCPU Performance Specifications (Continued)

Item

No. of extension file register block

No. of comments
No. of extension comments *2
Self-diagnosis function
Operating mode on error
Output mode selection when switching from STOP to RUN
Clock function

A173UHCPU (-S1)

A172SHCPUN

A171SHCPUN

Max. 10 blocks
Standard (set by memory
*6
*6
capacity)
Max. 3 blocks
Max. 10 blocks
(set by memory capacity)
(set by memory capacity)
Max. 46 blocks
-S1
(set by memory
capacity)
Max. 4032 points (64k bytes), 1 point = 16 bytes (set in 64-point unit)
Max. 3968 points (63k bytes), 1 point = 16 bytes (set in 64-point unit)
Watchdog error monitoring, memory/CPU/input output/battery, etc. error detection
Select stop/continue
Select re-output operation status before STOP (default) or output after operation
execution.
Year, month, day, hour, minute, day of the week (leap year automatic distinction)

*1 Range of positioning dedicated devices differs depending on the OS. Refer to the Programming Manual of each OS.
When shared between M, L and S, the total number of devices points is 8192 for the A173UHCPU or 2048 for the A172SHCPUN/A171SHCPUN.
*2 Extension comments are not stored into the internal memory of the CPU.
*3 For the A173UHCPU, set the times of the extension timers (T256 to T2047) using the word devices (D, W, R).
*4 For the A173UHCPU, set the count values of the extension counters (C256 to C1023) using the word devices (D, W, R).
*5 The real I/O points can be used within the range of one extension base.
*6 SW0GHP-UTLP-FN1 is necessary for using A6GPP and A6PHP.

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(b) SCPU functions
Refer to the A2SHCPU user's manual for details of the SCPU functions of
A171SHCPUN/A172SHCPUN and A3UCPU users manual for details of
the SCPU functions of A173UHCPU.
Table 1.3 Table of SCPU Functions
Function

Description
! Sets a constant time for one scan of a sequence program which is independent of the sequence

Constant scan

program scan.
! Set the constant scan time between 10 ms and 2000 ms.

Latch (hold on
power interruption)
Remote
RUN/STOP

! The contents of devices set as latch devices are retained when a reset or a power interruption
over 20 ms occurs if the power is turned off.
! Devices L, B, T, C, D, W can be set as latch devices.
! Conducts remote RUN/STOP sequence control from external inputs or peripheral devices when
the RUN/STOP switch is set to RUN.
! Stops the operation and holds the output (Y) ON/OFF status.

PAUSE

! The PAUSE status can be set by two method:

! With the remote PAUSE contacts
! From a peripheral device
! The contents of all devices are written to the CPU module status latch area when the status

Status latch

latch conditions are met.

! The contents of the devices stored in the status latch area can be monitored from a peripheral
device.
! The operating status of the designated device is sampled at the set interval, and the results are

Sampling trace

stored in the CPU module sampling trace area.

! Data stored in the sampling trace area can be monitored from a peripheral device.

Off-line switch
Error indicator
order or priority

! Separates the devices (Y, M, L, S, F, B) used by the OUT instruction from the sequence
program operations.
! Sets order in which the indicators light and go out when an error occurs.
! Executes the CPU module internal clock operations.

Clock

! Clock data is: year, month, day, hour, minute, second, day of week.
! The clock data can be read to D9025 to D9028.

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(4) Names of A173UHCPU/A172SHCPUN/A171SHCPUN Parts

A173UHCPU/A172SHCPUN
3)

2)

1)

13)

15)

16)

12)

4)

100 240VAC
105VA

100 240VAC
105VA

10)

14)

NC
NC

6)
17)

7)
8)
9)
[A173UHCPU]

18), 19)

FRONT
SSCNET

18)

19)

18)

19)

11)

1:SSCNET1 2:SSCNET2
3:SSCNET3 4:SSCNET4

A171SHCPUN
2)

3)

1)

13)

15)

16)

N
100 240VAC
105VA

4)

3
24VDC 0.6A

100 240VAC
105VA

3
24VDC 0.6A

10)

14)

+24V

5)

12)

24G

6)
17)

7)
8)
9)

18), 19)

No.

11)

Name

1)

RUN/STOP key switch

2)

POWER indicator

Application
! RUN/STOP: Starts or stops operation of a sequence program.
! RESET: Resets the hardware.
Applies a reset after an operation error occurs and initializes the operations.
! LATCH CLEAR (L. CLR): Clears the latch area data set with the parameters
(to OFF or 0).
(LATCH CLEAR also clears data outside the latch area.)
! Display indicator for 5 VDC power supply.

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No.

Name

3)

RUN indicator

4)

ERROR indicator

5)

24 VDC, 24 GDC
terminals

6)

FG terminal

7)

LG terminal
Power supply input
8)
terminals
9) Terminal screws
10) Terminal cover
11) RS-422 connector

12) Covers

13) Module fixing screws

14) Battery

15) DIP switch 1

16) DIP switch 402

Applications
! Lit: Sequence program operating with RUN/STOP key switch set to RUN.
The indicator remains lit if an operation error occurs in the sequence
program (Refer to section 5.4.1 (10)).
! Not lit: The RUN indicator is not lit in the following cases:
! No 100/200 VAC power supplied to the CPU module.
! RUN/STOP key switch is set to STOP.
! A remote STOP is applied.
! A remote PAUSE is applied.
! Flashing: The RUN indicator flashes in the following cases:
! Self-diagnosis function detected an error which stops sequence
program
operation.
! A latch clear operation is conducted.
! Lit: Self-diagnosis function detected an error.
However, the indicator does not light if it is set not to light for the error
detected in the order of priority settings.
! Not lit: Normal, or error detected by CHK instruction.
! Flashing: Sequence program annunciator (F) is on.
! Internally supplies output modules which require 24 VDC (supplied through external
wiring). (A171SHCPUN only)
! A grounding terminal connected with the shielding pattern on the printed circuit
board.
! Ground for power supply filter, with 1/2 the electrical potential of the input voltage.
! Connect the 100 VAC or 200 VAC power supply to the power supply input
terminals.
! M3.5 7
! A cover to protect the terminal block.
! Connector to read, write, monitor, or test main programs with a peripheral device.
! Covered by a cover when not connected to a peripheral device.
! Open the protective cover for the printed circuit board, RS-422 connector, or
battery to carry out the following operations:
! Set DIP switches.
! Connect the battery connectors.
! Replace the battery.
! Screws to fix the module to the base unit.
! Back-up battery for programs, devices in the latch range, and file registers.
(See Section 1.5.7 for the battery mounting procedure.)
! Installation switch
This switch is used to change the installed CPU module operating system with a
peripheral device.
(See Section 1.5.1 (5) for details about the switch settings.)
ON : Turn ON to install an operating system.
OFF : Turn OFF to enable CPU operation when OS installation is complete.
! This switch selects the I/O control method and enables or disables memory
protection.
(See Section 1.5.1 (5) for details about the switch settings.)

! A connector for connecting the battery unit

17) Battery connector
Motion network connector
SSCNET1 to 2
(A172SHCPUN/
! Connectors to HR-H-BN/MR-J2S-B/MR-J2-B.
18)
A171SHCPUN)
SSCNET1 to 4
(A173UHCPU)

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No.

Name

Personal computer link

SSC connector
SSCNET2
19) (A172SHCPUN/
A171SHCPUN)
SSCNET4
(A173UHCPU)

Applications
! A connector for linking a personal computer and personal computer link SSC.
When using the A172SHCPUN/A171SHCPUN, connect the servo amplifier or
personal computer to SSCNET2, or when using the A173UHCPU, connect it to
SSCNET4.

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(5) Switch settings
SW1
ON

OFF

Operation mode setting

ON : Installation
OFF: Ordinary operation
Not used

SW402

For A172SHCPUN/A171SHCPUN
Not used
I/O control method setting

OFF

ON

ON : Direct method for inputs and outputs

OFF: Refresh method for inputs and outputs

1 2

SCPU built-in RAM memory protect range setting

Less than a range from 64k to 256k bytes
Less than a range from 0k to 64k bytes

ON : Memory protect ON
OFF: Memory protect OFF
* SW402-2 is invalid for A171SHCPUN.
* Memory allocation varies depending on the PC memory capacity
setting.
SW402
OFF

For A173UHCPU
SCPU built-in RAM memory protect range setting
1 2 3 4

ON

A17 SHCPUN

More than 144k bytes

Less than a range from 64k to 144k bytes
Less than a range from 32k to 64k bytes
Less than a range from 0k to 32k bytes

ON : Memory protect ON
OFF: Memory protect OFF
* Memory allocation varies depending on the PC memory capacity
setting.

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CAUTION
Switch SW1-2 is for use by the manufacturer only.
Leave this switch set OFF.
Operation cannot be guaranteed if this switch is set to ON.
POINTS
(1) Turn off the power supply before setting the install switch.
(2) After using this switch, check the switch status before turning on the power supply.
(3) The switch settings shipped from the factory are as shown above. The switch settings are
indicated by a mark ( ).
(4) Whenever the switch settings are changed, be sure to reset the key of the CPU once or turn on the
power again.
(5) Turn off the power before setting the I/O control changeover switch.
(6) After using this switch, check the switch status before turning on the power supply.
(7) A BIN value corresponding to the selected I/O control method is input in special-function register
D9014 and can be monitored from a peripheral device. (A172SHCPUN/A171SHCPUN)
! Direct method for inputs and outputs......... 0
! Refresh method for inputs and outputs ..... 3
(8) When executing the sampling trace and/or the status latch, do not protect the memory. If the
memory is protected, the result of execution cannot be stored in the memory.

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(6) Functions and performance specificotions of
A173UHCPU/A172SHCPUN/A171SHCPUN internal power supply.
Table 1.4 Internal Power Supply Specifications
Item

Specifications

Model name

A173UHCPU/A172SHCPUN
100 to 240 VAC

Input power supply

(85 to 264 VAC)

Input frequency

50/60 Hz

Max. apparent input power

Overcurrent protection *1
Overvoltage protection *2

5%

105VA

Rush current
Rated output current

A171SHCPUN
+10%
-15%

20A 8ms max.

5VDC
24VDC

5A

3A

10%

5VDC

0.6A
5.5 A min.

3.3 A min.

24VDC

0.66 A min.

5VDC

5.5 to 6.5 V

24VDC

Efficiency

65% min.

Power indicator

LED indicator (Lit at 5VDC output)

Terminal screw size

M3.5

Applicable power cable size

0.75 to 2mm

Applicable solderless terminal

RAV 1.25-3.5

Applicable tightening torque

RAV 2-3.5

59 to 88 Ncm

Permissible instantaneous power interruption

20ms max.

time

POINTS
*1: Overcurrent protection
When current in excess of the specifications flows through the 5 VDC or
24 VDC circuits, the overcurrent protection device breaks the circuit and
stops the system.
A drop in voltage will extinguish or dim the CPU module indicator
POWER display.
After overcurrent protection operates, start up the system after
eliminating the cause, such as insufficient current capacity or short
circuit.
The system initial start commences when the current returns to the
normal level.
*2: Overvoltage protection
When an overvoltage of 5.5 V to 6.5 V is applied to a 5 VDC circuit, the
overvoltage protection device breaks the circuit and stops the system.
The CPU module indicator goes out.
To restart the system, switch the input power supply off, and then turn it
back on. The system initial start commences.
If the system does not start up and the indicator POWER display
remains off, the CPU module must be changed.

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(7) Information control processing making use of personal computer
By connecting a personal computer to the SSCNET, you can add to the motion
system the digital oscilloscope functions used for monitoring the equipment
status and for checking the operation, tuning and timing of the equipment and
the user-developed software functions (e.g. machining/assembling recipe
function and data supervising collection function).
Refer to the manual of the corresponding software package.

CPU module
Panel computer, etc.
SSCNET cable

SSCNET connector*

Communication cable
(A270CDCBL M/A270BDCBL M)
SSC I/F card/board
(A30CD-PCF/A30BD-PCF)

* : Connect to SSCNET2 for the A171SHCPUN/A172SHCPUN or to

SSCNET4 for the A173UHCPU.
(8) MELSECNET(II)/10 system
The motion system can use the MELSECNET(II)/10 system. The usable
MELSECNET system depends on the CPU module. (See the following table.)
Load the module given in the following table into the PC slot to configure a data link
system.
MELSECNET
System

A172SHCPUN/A171SHCPUN

A173UHCPU

Module

Usable(MELSECNET mode or
MELSECNET (II) MELSECNET II mixed mode
Usable
only)

A1SJ71AP21/R21

MELSECNET/10 Usable (local station only)

A1SJ71LP21/BR11

Usable

In the MELSECNET(II) data link system, the motion CPU module can be used
as the master or local station in each layer. When it is used as the master
station in layer 3 (local station in layer 2), up to two data link modules
(A1SJAP21/R21) may be used.
In the MELSECNET/10 network system, the motion CPU module can be used
as the control or normal station. Up to four network modules
(A1SJ71LP21/BR11) may be loaded to achieve separate network
configurations.
Refer to the following manuals when using the MELSECNET(II) data link system
and MELSECNET/10 network system.
MELSECNET(II), MELSECNET/B data link system reference manual
MELSECNET/10 data link system reference manual (Inter-PC network
manual)

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(a) MELSECNET(II)
Master
station
Fiber-optic or coaxial cable

(64 stations max.)

Remote I/O
station

2nd class

Local station

Local station
Master station
Fiber-optic or coaxial cable

Remote I/O
station

3rd class

Local station

Local station

POINTS
As the instruction for other station access in the MELSECNET(II) data link
system, note that the system is not compatible with other station access via
the motion controller, e.g. access to the motion controller from the peripheral
device connected to the sequencer CPU, access to the sequencer CPU from
the peripheral device connected to the motion controller, and access to the
motion controller from the personal computer on the network.

(b) MELSECNET/10
1) Optical loop network
Master
station
Fiber-optic cable

(64 stations max.)

Network
No.

Normal station

Normal station

Normal station

2) Coaxial bus network

(32 stations max.)
Master
station

Normal station

Normal station

Network No.
Coaxial cable

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(9) Connection of peripheral device

This section explains how to connect the peripheral device used to install the motion
functions (motion OS) to the CPU module, create motion programs, create
sequence programs, and perform JOG operation and teaching.
As the peripheral device, use the IBM PC available on the market or the teaching
unit (A30TU-E, A31TU-E). It may be connected by making connection either from
the RS422 connector at the CPU module front or via the SSCNET. Connection via
the SSCNET enables faster communication than connection via RS422 and further
allows use of the digital oscilloscope functions and monitoring and operating
software programs.
The positioning software package used on the peripheral device (personal
computer) depends on the motion functions used. For details, refer to the
programming manual of the motion functions used.

CPU module

RS422 connector
RS422
cable

RS422-RS232C converter

RS232C
cable

*2

SSCNET connector
Invalid Valid

Emergency
Stop

MITSUBISHI
A30TU

*1
Data

Program

Monitor

Test

Instruction

7 :
Write
4 D

Item
8 #

Address

1 A

2 B

Function

Clear
9 SP

Delete Indirect
5 E
6 F

Register

Interval
9 C

Stop

Speed
ratio

Teaching unit
(A30TU-E/A31TU-E)

Step
Step +

Insert
!

Numeri c
input

Shift

Error
Reset

Axis No.

JOG

JOG +

Return

CAN
GO

Personal computer (IBM PC(DOS))

SSCNET cable
Communication cable
(A270CDCBL M/A270BDCBL M)

SSC I/F card/board

(A30CD-PCF/A30BD-PCF)

*1: The A31TU-E must be connected with the external circuit. For details, refer
to Section 1.5.5 (2).
*2: Use SSCNET2 for A171SHCPUN/A172SHCPUN or SSCNET4 for
A173UHCPU.

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1.5.2 Extension Base Power Supply Module
(1) Power supply module specifications
Table 1.5 Power Supply Module Specifications
Specifications

Item

A1S61PN

Mounting position in base

A1S62PN

Power supply module mounting slot

+10%

200 to 240 VAC -15%

(85 to 264 VAC)

Input power supply

Input frequency

50/60 Hz

Max. apparent input power

5%

105VA

Rush current

20A 8ms max.

5VDC

Rated output current

5A

24VDC

Overcurrent protection *1
2

Overvoltage protection *

3A

10%

5VDC

0.6A
5.5 A min.

3.3 A min.

24VDC

0.66 A min.

5VDC

5.5 to 6.5 V

24VDC

Efficiency

65% min.

Withstand voltage

2,830VAC rms/3 cycles across all inputs/LG and all outputs/FG (altitude 2,000m
(6557.38 ft))

Insulation resistance

5M or more by 500VDC insulation resistance tester across all inputs/LG and all
outputs/FG

Noise immunity

(1) By noise simulator of 1,500Vp-p noise voltage, 1 s noise width and 25 to

60Hz noise frequency
(2) Noise voltage IEC801-4, 2kV

Power indicator

LED indicator

Terminal screw size

M3.5

0.75 to 2mm2

Applicable power cable size

Applicable solderless terminal

RAV 1.25-3.5

Applicable tightening torque

RAV 2-3.5

59 to 88 Ncm

External dimensions mm (inch)

130

Weight kg (lb)

54.5

93.6 (5.12 2.15

3.69)

0.6 (1.32)

Permissible instantaneous power interruption time

20ms max.

POINT
*1: Overcurrent protection
When current in excess of the specifications flows through the 5 VDC or
24 VDC circuits, the overcurrent protection device breaks the circuit and
stops the system.
A drop in voltage will extinguish or dim the power supply module
indicator POWER display.
After overcurrent protection operates, start up the system after
eliminating the cause, such as insufficient current capacity or short
circuit.
The system initial start commences when the current returns to the
normal level.
*2: Overvoltage protection
When an overvoltage of 5.5 V to 6.5 V is applied to a 5 VDC circuit, the
overvoltage protection device breaks the circuit and stops the system.
The power supply module indicator goes out.
To restart the system, switch the input power supply off, and then turn it
back on. The system initial start commences.
If the system does not start up and the indicator POWER display
remains off, the power supply module must be changed.
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(2) Names of parts
(a) A1S61PN power supply module names of parts
7)
N

1)

6)

2)

(FG)

(LG)

3)
4)

100-240 VAC

5)

No.

Name

Application

1)

POWER indicator

Display indicator for 5 VDC power supply.

2)

FG terminal

A grounding terminal connected with the shielding pattern on the printed circuit board.

3)

LG terminal

Ground for power supply filter, with 1/2 the electrical potential of the input voltage.

4)

Power supply input

terminals

Connect the 100 VAC or 200 VAC power supply to the power supply input terminals.

5)

Terminal screws

M 3.5 7

6)

Terminal cover

A cover to protect the terminal block.

7)

Module fixing screws

Screws to fix the module to the base unit.

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(b) A1S62PN power supply module names of parts
8)
2 N

1)

7)
DC24V 0.6A

24V

2)

24G

3)

(FG)

4)

(LG)

5)

100-240 VAC

6)

No.
1)
2)

Name

Application

POWER indicator

Display indicator for 5 VDC power supply.

24VDC, 24GDC

Supplies output modules which require 24 VDC internally (supplied through external

terminals

wiring).

3)

FG terminal

A grounding terminal connected with the shielding pattern on the printed circuit board.

4)

LG terminal

Ground for power supply filter, with 1/2 the electrical potential of the input voltage.

5)

Power supply input

terminals

Connect the 100 VAC or 200 VAC power supply to the power supply input terminals.

6)

Terminal screws

M 3.5 7

7)

Terminal cover

A cover to protect the terminal block.

8)

Module fixing screws

Screws to fix the module to the base unit.

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1.5.3 Base Units and Extension Cables
(1) Performance specifications
(a) Base unit specifications
1) Main base unit specifications
Table 1.6 Table of Main Base Unit Specifications
Model Name

A172B

Item

A175B

A178B

A178B A178B A178B

-S1
-S2
-S3

No. of motion slots

No. of sequencer slots

Extension connections

OK

Mounting hole size

6 dia. slot (for M5 screw)

220 130 28 325 130 28
(8.67 5.12
(12.8 5.12
1.1)
1.1)

External dimensions mm(inch)

Weight kg (lb)

0.51 (1.12)

Accessories

430 130 28
(10.93 5.12 1.1)

0.75 (1.66)

0.97 (2.14)

Mounting screws M5

25 4 pcs

POINT
Configure a system by choosing the motion modules and MELSEC-A series I/O modules so that the sum
of 5VDC consumed currents of the motion modules, MELSEC-A series I/O modules, synchronous
encoders and manual pulse generators connected to the main base unit is within 5 (A) for the
A172SHCPUN or 3 (A) for the A171SHCPUN.
2) Extension base unit specifications
Table 1.7 Table of Extension Base Unit Specifications
Model Name

A1S65B

Item
Max. I/O modules mountable

A1S68B

5 modules

A168B
8 modules

Power supply module

Must be mounted

Connectivity of second/ subsequent stage of extension base unit

Second/subsequent
stage unconnectable

Mounting hole size

Only GOT
connectable

6 dia. slot (for M5 screw)

315 130 28
(12.4 5.12 1.1)

420 130 28
(16.55 5.12 1.1)

420 130 28
(16.55 5.12 1.1)

0.71 (1.56)

External dimensions mm(inch)

0.95 (2.09)

0.95 (2.09)

Weight kg (lb)
Accessories

Mounting screws M5

25 4 pcs

(b) Specifications of extension cable

The specifications for extension cables which can be used with the motion
system are shown in Table 1.8.
Table 1.8 Table of Extension Cable Specifications
Model Name
Cable length m (inch)

A1SC01B

A1SC03B

A1SC12B

A1SC30B

0.055 (2.17)

Item

0.33 (12.99)

1.2 (47.24)

3.0 (118.11)

0.22

0.021

0.055

0.121

Resistance of 5 VDC supply line

( at 55 C )
Application
Weight kg (lb)

Connecting main base unit to extension base unit

0.025 (0.06)

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0.10 (0.22)

0.20 (0.44)

0.4 (0.48)

1. SPECIFICATIONS OF MOTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS

(2) Names and settings of parts
(a) Main base unit (A172B, A175B, A178B)
5)

7)

4)

1)

Sequencer slot
3)*1 Motion slot

6)

No.
1)

Name
Extension cable
connector

2)

Application
Connects to the signal communications connector on the extension base unit with the
extension cable.
A cover for protecting the extension cable connector. When connecting to an extension
base unit, cut out the area surrounded by the groove under the word OUT on the base
cover with side cutters, or some other tool.
Connectors to mount the CPU module, I/O modules, and special-function modules.
Install the supplied connector cover or blank cover (A1SG60) to prevent dust
penetrating empty connector spaces.
P I/0 : Motion slot
For A172SENC, A1SY42 or MELSEC-A1S series I/O module A1SI61
S I/0 : Sequencer slot
For MELSEC-A1S series module
Screws to fix the unit to the base.
Screw size M4 12.

2)

Base cover

3)

Module connector

4)

Unit fixing screw

5)

Base mounting hole

Slots for mounting the base unit onto the control board panel (for M5 screws)

6)

DIN rail hooks

Hooks to attach to the DIN rail.

A172B......................... 1
A175B, A178B ............ 2

7)

Emergency stop
terminal

Terminal block to apply servomotor emergency stop.

CAUTION
*1 : Install the supplied blind cap or blank cover (A1SG60) to prevent dust penetrating the empty
connector spaces. Failure to do so can cause malfunctioning.

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(b) Main base unit (A178B-S1/S2/S3)
4)

5) 7)

2)

OUT

A178B-S2

1)
6)

No.
1)

Motion slot

3)*1

Name
Extension cable
connector

Sequencer slot

Application
Connects to the signal communications connector on the extension base unit with the
extension cable.
A cover for protecting the extension cable connector. When connecting to an extension
base unit, cut out the area surrounded by the groove under the word OUT on the base
cover with side cutters, or some other tool.
Connectors to mount the CPU module, I/O modules, and special-function modules.
Install the supplied connector cover or blank cover (A1SG60) to prevent dust
penetrating empty connector spaces.
P I/0 : Motion slot
For A172SENC, A1SY42 or MELSEC-A1S series I/O module A1SI61
S I/0 : Sequencer slot
For MELSEC-A1S series module
Screws to fix the unit to the base.
Screw size M4 12.

2)

Base cover

3)

Module connector

4)

Unit fixing screw

5)

Base mounting hole

Slots for mounting the base unit onto the control board panel (for M5 screws)

6)

DIN rail hooks

Hooks to attach to the DIN rail.

A178B-S1/S2/S3......... 2

7)

Emergency stop
terminal

Terminal block to apply servomotor emergency stop.

CAUTION
*1 : Install the supplied blind cap or blank cover (A1SG60) to prevent dust penetrating the empty
connector spaces. Failure to do so can cause malfunctioning.

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(c) Extension base unit (A1S65B, A1S68B)
5)

2)

4)

A1S68B

1)
No.
1)
2)

3)*1

6)

Name
Extension cable

Application

connector

Connects to the signal communications connector on the main base unit with the
extension cable. Remove the connector cover before connecting the extension cable.

Base cover

A cover for protecting the extension cable connector.

Connectors to mount the power supply module, I/O modules, and special-function
modules.
Install the supplied connector cover or blank cover (A1SG60) to prevent dust
penetrating empty connector spaces.
Screws to fix the unit to the base.
Screw size M4 12.

3)

Module connector

4)

Unit fixing screw

5)

Base mounting hole

Slots for mounting the base unit onto the control board panel (for M5 screws)

6)

DIN rail hooks

Hooks to attach to the DIN rail.

A1S65B, A1S68B ...... 2

CAUTION
*1 : Install the supplied blind cap or blank cover (A1SG60) to prevent dust penetrating the empty
connector spaces. Failure to do so can cause malfunctioning.

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(d) Extension base unit (A168B)
5)

IN

2)

4)

2)

OUT

OUT

A168B

1)
No.
1)

3)*1

6)

Name
Extension cable
connector

1)

Application
Connects to the signal communications connector on the main base unit or bus
coupling type GOT with the extension cable.
Take off the supplied connector cover before connecting the extension cable.
A cover for protecting the extension cable connector.
When connecting to bus coupling type GOT, cut out the area surrounded by the groove
under the word OUT on the base cover with side cutters, or other appropriate tool.
Connectors to mount the Power module, I/O module, and special-function modules.
Install the supplied connector cover or blank cover (A1SG60) to prevent dust
penetrating empty connector spaces.
Screws to fix the unit to the base.
Screw size M4 12.

2)

Base cover

3)

Module connector

4)

Unit fixing screw

5)

Base mounting hole

Slots for mounting the base unit onto the control board panel (for M5 screws).

6)

DIN rail hooks

Hooks to attach to the DIN rail.

A168B........................ 2

CAUTION
*1 : Install the supplied blind cap or blank cover (A1SG60) to prevent dust penetrating the empty
connector spaces. Failure to do so may cause malfunctioning.

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(3) Selection of base units and extension cables
(a) Selection of main base unit
Choose the main base unit according to the number of pulse
generator/synchronous encoder interface modules (A172SENC) and limit output
modules (A1SY42) fitted to the main base (number of motion slots) and the
number of sequencer I/O slots (number of sequence slots).
Selection of Main Base
No. of Motion Slots
(No. of A172SENCs and A1SY42s)
1
1
1
2
4
8

Main Base Model

A172B
A175B
A178B
A178B-S1
A178B-S2
A178B-S3

No. of Sequence Slots

1
4
7
6
4
0

(b) Selection of sequence extension base unit and extension cable

Choose the sequence extension base according to the number of MELSEC-A
series I/O modules fitted to the sequence extension base unit.
Selection of sequence Extension Base Unit
Extension Base Unit
Model
A1S65B
A1S68B
A168B

MELSEC-A Series I/O Modules

For extension power supply + 5 slots, applicable to system with up
to one extension base.
For extension power supply + 8 slots, applicable to system with up
to one extension base.
For extension power supply + 8 slots, applicable to system where
up to one extension base and GOT are bus-connected.

Choose the extension cable according to the distance between the main base
unit and sequence extension base unit and the type of the sequence extension
base unit. Note that the overall distance should be within 3m (9.84ft.).
Selection of Extension Cable
Extension Cable
Model
A1SC01B
A1SC03B
A1SC07B
A1SC12B
A1SC30B
A1SC60B
A1SC05NB
A1SC07NB
A1SC30NB
A1SC50NB

Length mm (inch)
55 mm (2.17 inch), flat cable for horizontal
extension
330 mm (13 inch)
700 mm (27.58 inch)
1200 mm (47.28 inch)
3000 mm (118.2 inch)
6000 mm (236.4 inch)
450 mm (17.73 inch)
700 mm (27.58 inch)
3000 mm (118.2 inch)
5000 mm (196.9 inch)

Type of Sequence
Extension Base Unit

For A1S6 B/A168B

For A6 B

POINT
Choose the motion modules and MELSEC-A series I/O modules so that the
sum of 5VDC consumed currents of the CPU module, motion modules,
MELSEC-A series I/O modules, synchronous encoders and manual pulse
generators connected to the main base unit is within 5 (A) for the
A173UHCPU/A172SHCPUN or 3 (A) for the A171SHCPUN.
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(4) Motion slots
When using the A172SENC and limit output module (A1SY42), load them into
P I/O (motion slots) of the main base.
Motion slot

OUT

(5) Main base unit emergency stop circuit

(a) By opening the main base unit emergency stop (EMG) circuit, it is possible
to effect an emergency stop all axes of the separate servo amplifiers (MRH-BN/MR-J2S-B/MR-J2-B) simultaneously.
After an emergency stop, eliminate the cause of the emergency stop and
reset the emergency stop by closing the emergency stop circuit (turning
EMG circuit ON). (In the event of an emergency stop, the servo error
detection signal does not come ON.)
An example of emergency stop wiring connections is shown below.
Main base unit

Emergency stop

24VDC

EMG

EMG.COM

(b) Do not use the emergency stop terminals of the separate servo amplifiers.
If an independent emergency stop circuit is also required at a separate
servo amplifier, provide an external circuit that shuts off the power supply to
the separate servo amplifier.

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(6) Connection and I/O assignment of base units
This section explains the way to connect the base units and the concept of
sequence I/O assignment.
Use the extension cables for connection of the main base unit and extension
base unit and connection of the extension base units.
When connecting the graphic operation terminal (GOT) by the bus, load it to
the last extension base.
When automatic I/O assignment is executed (when the CPU module is started
without I/O assignment being made on the positioning software package), the
I/O numbers are automatically assigned, starting from 000, according to the
number of occupying points of the I/O modules loaded to the sequencer slots,
and each empty slot is assigned 16 points as occupied. Also, one base unit
occupies eight sequencer slots, independently of the physical number of
sequencer slots. Therefore, for example, when an extension base unit is
connected to the A175B main base unit (one motion slot and four sequencer
slots), the A175B main base unit has only four sequencer slots physically but
automatic assignment is made as if four 16-point slots are occupied between
the main and extension base units. To avoid the occupation of empty slots by
automatic assignment, setting the corresponding slots as empty (S0) in the I/O
assignment of the positioning software package allows the number of occupied
points to be set to 0 in the I/O assignment.

Power supply
module

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
80 90 A0 B0 C0 D0 E0 F0
to to to to to to to to

Vacant, 16 points 60 to 6F

Vacant, 16 points 70 to 7F

0F

Vacant, 16 points 50 to 5F

to

CPU

Vacant, 16 points 40 to 4F

0
00

Vacant, 16 points 30 to 3F

Motion slot
Sequencer slot No.

Vacant, 16 points 20 to 2F

Main base unit

(A172B)

Vacant, 16 points 10 to 1F

Example of using the A172B main base (when a 16-point module is loaded to
each slot)

The I/O numbers indicated are

those set by automatic I/O
assignment. When empty slots
1 to 7 are set to 0 points (S0)
in the I/O assignment, the I/O
numbers of slot 8 of the extension
base are 10 to 1F.

8F 9F AF BF CF DF EF FF
A1S68B extension base unit

POINT
1) Max. number of actual I/O points
A173UHCPU:2048 points, A172SHCPUN:1024 points, A171SHCPUN:512
points. The real I/O points can be used within the range of one extension
base.
2) When using the bus connection type GOT, use the A168B.
3) Use the extension cable within 3m (9.84ft.) length.

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Example of using the A175B main base (when a 16-point module is loaded to
each slot)

0F 1F 2F 3F

Power supply
module

Sequencer slot No.

1st extention stage

7
Vacant, 16 points 70 to 7F

to to to to

CPU

6
Vacant, 16 points 60 to 6F

0 1 2 3
00 10 20 30

5
Vacant, 16 points 50 to 5F

4
Motion slot
Sequencer slot No.

Vacant, 16 points 40 to 4F

Main base unit

(A175B)

The I/O numbers indicated are

those set by automatic I/O
assignment. When empty slots
4 to 7 are set to 0 points (S0) in
the I/O assignment, the I/O
numbers of slot 8 of the extension
base are 40 to 4F.

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
80 90 A0 B0 C0 D0 E0 F0
to to to to to to to to

8F 9F AF BF CF DF EF FF
A168B extension base unit

GOT
2nd extention stage,
slot 0

100
(special unit)
11F

to to to to

Power supply
module

0F 1F 2F 3F

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
80 90 A0 B0 C0 D0 E0 F0
to to to to to to to to

8F 9F AF BF CF DF EF FF
A1S68B extension base unit

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7
Vacant, 16 points 70 to 7F

Sequencer slot No.

0 1 2 3
00 10 20 30

CPU

Vacant, 16 points 60 to 6F

Motion slot

Vacant, 16 points 50 to 5F

Main base unit

(A178B-S2)

Vacant, 16 points 40 to 4F

Example of using the A178B-S2 main base (when a 16-point module is

loaded to each slot)

The I/O numbers indicated are

those set by automatic I/O
assignment. When empty slots
4 to 7 are set to 0 points (S0)
in the I/O assignment, the I/O
numbers of slot 8 of the
extension base are are 40 to 4F.

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Example of using the A178B-S3 main base (when a 16-point module is

loaded to each slot)
0 1

Vacant, 16 points 10 to 1F

Vacant, 16 points 20 to 2F

Vacant, 16 points 30 to 3F

Vacant, 16 points 40 to 4F

Vacant, 16 points 50 to 5F

Vacant, 16 points 60 to 6F

Vacant, 16 points 70 to 7F

CPU

Power supply
module

Sequencer slot No.

Motion slot
Vacant, 16 points 00 to 0F

Main base unit

(A178B-S3)

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
80 90 A0 B0 C0 D0 E0 F0
to to to to to to to to

8F 9F AF BF CF DF EF FF
A1S68B extension base unit

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The I/O numbers indicated are those

set by automatic I/O assignment.
When empty slots 0 to 7 are set to 0
points (S0) in the I/O assignment, the
I/O numbers of slot 8 of the extension
base are are 00 to 0F.

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1.5.4 Manual Pulse Generator/Synchronous Encoder Interface Module
A172SENC receive external signals required for positioning control (motion control
signals and tracking inputs), manual pulse generator inputs, and synchronous
encoder inputs.
(1) Specifications
Table 1.9 A172SENC Specifications
Item
Model Name

No. of inputs

Motion control
signal input,
tracking input

Rated input voltage

Rated input current
Operating voltage
range
ON voltage/current
OFF voltage/current
Response time

Brake output

Tracking input
response time
No. of outputs
Rated load voltage
Operating load
voltage range
Maximum load
current
Response time

Manual pulse
generator input or
incremental
synchronous
encoder

No. of modules
H voltage
L voltage
Maximum input
frequency
Applicable type

No. of modules
Applicable types
Position detection
method
Resolution
Power consumption (5 VDC)
Product weight (kg) (lb)
Serial absolute
synchronous
encoder input

Specification
A172SENC
Motion control signals: 32 points
(8 points each for upper stroke limit, lower stroke limit, STOP input, nearzero point DOG/speed-position changeover signal)
Tracking enable signal : 1 point
Total : 33 points
12/24VDC
12VDC 2mA/24VDC 4mA
10.2 to 26.4VDC
7.0 VDC min./1.0 mA min.
1.8 VDC max./0.18 mA max.
OFF
ON 2 ms max.
ON
OFF 3 ms max.
OFF
ON 0.5 ms max.
ON
OFF 0.5 ms max.
1 point
24 VDC
21.6 to 30 VDC (peak voltage 30 VDC)
0.1 A (max. rush current: 0.4A, 10 ms max.)
OFF
ON 2 ms max.
ON
OFF 2 ms max.
1
3.0 to 5.25 V
0 to 1.0 V
100 kpps max.
Voltage-output type (5 VDC), Recommended product: MR-HDP01
Differential-output type: 26LS31 or equivalent
Selectable by connector wiring
1
MR-HENC
Absolute
16384 PLS/rev
0.42
0.22 (0.49)

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(2) Description of Parts
(a) A172SENC

1)

3)

2)

4)

No.

Name

Application
Display the input status from external equipment and errors detected by self-diagnosis.
LED
PX0 to
PX1F
TRA

Description
Indicators to display the motion control signal input status of each
axis.
Input start signal from synchronous encoder.

1)

LED indicators

2)

CTRL connector

Connector for motion control signal input and tracking signal input of each axis.

3)

PULSER connector

Manual pulse generator/incremental synchronous encoder input connector.

4)

SY.ENC connector

Serial absolute synchronous encoder input connector.

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(3) Selection of A172SENC module and connection with external equipment
(a) Number of A172SENC modules
Determine the number of A172SENC modules according to the number of
control axes which use such external signals as upper and lower stroke limit and
near-zero point dog signals and the number of manual pulse
generators/synchronous encoders used.
You can use up to four modules for the A173UHCPU or only one module for the
A172SHCPUN or A171SHCPUN.
A172SENC Specifications
Signal/Connected External
Equipment

Usable Number per A172SENC

Upper stroke limit input
Lower stroke limit input
Stop signal input
Near-zero point dog/speed-position
change signal input
Tracking enable input: 1 point
Electromagnetic brake command
output: 1 point

Servo external signal

Manual pulse
generator/incremental
synchronous encoder
(Voltage/differential output type)
Serial absolute synchronous
encoder

8 points
(for 8 axes)

1 unit

1 unit

Load the A172SENC to P I/O (motion slot) of the main base.

Motion slot

OUT

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(b) Connection of manual pulse generators/synchronous encoders
Manual pulse generators are available in voltage output type and differential
output type, and synchronous encoders are available in voltage
output/differential output type and serial absolute output type (Model: MRHENC). Since these types differ in connectors and connection methods, design
according to the connection system described below. (The synchronous
encoders are used only in the SV22 virtual mode.)
In addition, the usable numbers of manual pulse generators and synchronous
encoders differ between the CPU modules.
CPU Module

Manual Pulse Generator

Synchronous Encoder

A173UHCPU

A172SHCPUN/A171SHCPUN

1) Connection of voltage output type and differential output type manual

pulse generators and incremental synchronous encoders
Use the PULSER connector at the A172SENC module front to connect any
of the voltage output type and differential output type manual pulse
generators and incremental synchronous encoders.
The pin layout and connection of the PULSER connector are described
below.
PULSER connector
PIN No.

*3

PIN No.

Signal Name

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

*2

Signal Name
SG
Vacant
HZ1
HA1
SG
P5
HA2P
HB2P
HZ2P
Vacant

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

SG
Vacant
Vacant
HB1
SG
P5
HA2N
HB2N
HZ2N
HPSEL

*1

Applicable connector
model names
10120-3000VE
connector
*2 10320-52F0-008 (Standard
connector cover accessories)
(Manufactured by
Sumitomo 3M)
*3
*Also available as MR-CON1.
*1

Inputs from manual pulse generator switched by HPSEL. Unconnected selects voltage-output type, HPSEL=SG
selects differential-output type.
*2, *3 Connect the manual pulse generator connector cable wires according to the output type of the manual pulse
generator, as described below.
*2 Voltage -output type
Connect the A-phase signal to Pin 4 (HA1) and the B-phase signal to Pin 14 (HB1).
*3 Differential-output type
Connect the A-phase signal to Pin 7 (HA2P) and the A-phase inverse signal to Pin 17 (HA2N), the Bphase signal to Pin 8 (HB2P) and the B-phase inverse signal to Pin 18 (HB2N).

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Interface between PULSER connector and voltage-output
manual pulse generator/incremental synchronous encoder
Input or
Output

Signal Name

Pin No.
PULSER
Connector
Voltage-Output
Type

Wiring Example

Internal Circuit

1K
Manual
pulse
generator,
phase A

Manual
pulse
generator,
phase B

A+

B+

14

Manual pulse
generator/
synchronous
encoder

1K
B

Specification

Rated input
voltage 5.5 VDC
max.
HIGH level
3 VDC to 5.25
VDC/2 mA
LOW level
1 VDC max./ 5 mA
min.

Description

To connect manual
pulse generator
phases A,B
Pulse width
10 s min.

5 s min. 5 s min.
(Duty ratio:50%)

Rise, fall time

....... 1 s max.
Phase difference
Phase A

Input
P5

SG

6 16

1 5 11 15

5V

0V

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Phase B

2.5 s min.

(1) Positioning
address
increases if
Phase A leads
Phase B.
(2) Positioning
address
decreases if
Phase B leads
Phase A.

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Interface between PULSER connector and differential-output
manual pulse generator/incremental synchronous encoder
Input or
Output

Pin No.
PULSER
Connector
Voltage-Output
Type

Signal Name

Manual
pulse
generator,
phase A

A+

Manual
pulse
generator,
phase B

Specification

Description

Rated input
voltage 5.5 VDC
max.

17

B+

Internal Circuit

Wiring Example

To connect manual
pulse generator
phases A,B
Pulse width

18

A
Manual pulse
generator/
synchronous
encoder

HIGH level
3 VDC to 5.25
VDC/2 mA max.

10 s min.

5 s min. 5 s min.

LOW level
1 VDC max./ 5 mA
max.

(Duty ratio:50%)

Rise, fall time

....... 1 s max.
Phase difference
Phase A

Input
P5

5V

6 16

Phase B

0V
SG

2.5 s min.

(1) Positioning
address
increases if
Phase A leads
Phase B.
(2) Positioning
address
decreases if
Phase B leads
Phase A.

1 5 11 15

Connection examples
Connection of voltage-output manual pulse generator
A172SENC

Connection of differential-output manual pulse generator

A172SENC

Signal name

Manual pulse
generator side

Signal name

Manual pulse
generator side

HA1

HA2P

HA2

HA2N

SG

0V

HB2P

5V

HB2N

SG

SG

0V

P5

P5

SG
*2

*1

*2

*1

5V

SG
HPSEL

CAUTION
*1: The 5 VDC power supply from the A172SENC must not be connected if a separate power
supply is used as the manual pulse generator power supply.
If a separate power supply is used as the manual pulse generator power supply, use a 5 V
stabilized power supply. Any other power supply may cause a failure.
*2: Total connector cable length not to exceed 30 m (98.4 ft.)

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2) Connection of serial absolute synchronous encoder (MR-HENC)
Use the SY.ENC connector at the A172SENC module front to connect the
serial absolute synchronous encoder (MR-HENC).
Use the MR-HSCBL M encoder cable between the serial absolute
synchronous encoder (MR-HENC) and SY.ENC connector.
The pin layout and connection of the SY.ENC connector are described
below.
SY.ENC connector
PIN No.

Signal Name

PIN No.

Signal Name

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

Vacant
Vacant
P5
P5
Vacant
Vacant
MR
MRR
SG
SG

20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
10

SD
Vacant
Vacant
SG
P5
SG
BAT
MDR
MD
Vacant

Applicable connector model

names PCR-S20FS
connector PCR-LS20LA1
connector cover
(Manufactured by HONDA
TSUSHIN KOGYO
CO.,LTD

3) Interface with external equipment

The interface between the SY.ENC connector and external equipment is
described below.
(a) Wiring precautions
1) Tighten the screws after connecting the connector.
CPU

CPU

A172S
ENC

: A173UHCPU/A172SHCPUN/A171SHCPUN

A172SENC : Manual pulse generator/

synchronous encoder
interface module

SY.SNC
connector
Serial absolute synchronous encoder cable
(MR-HSCBL M)

Serial absolute synchronous encoder

(MR-HENC)

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CAUTION
Connect the SY.ENC connector to external equipment using a shielded cable. To reduce
electromagnetic interference, do not position the cable close to, or bundle it with, power or main
circuit cables. A clearance of at least 200 mm (0.66 inch) to other cables is required.
Connect the shield wire of the shielded cable to the FG terminal of the external equipment.
When increasing the cable length, use the cable within 30m (98.36 ft). Note that the cable should
be run in the shortest possible distance to avoid induced noise.
Always wire the cables when power is off. Not doing so can damage the output circuit if any of
the output signal cables makes contact with the power supply or the output signal cables make
contact with each other.
Use extreme care when wiring the cables. Wrong wiring can damage the internal circuitry.

Details of encoder cable connections

MR
MRR
P5
SG

4
3
7
1

P5
SG

8
2

C
D
S
R

MR
MRR
P5
SG

4
3
7
1

C
D
S
R

BAT 14
SG 15

F
G

P5
SG
P5
SG
BAT
SG

8
2
16
17
14
15

F
G

SD

SD

20

20

PCR-S20FS
connector
(SY.ENC end)

MS3106B20-29S
connector
(synchronous
encoder end)

PCR-S20FS
connector
(SY.ENC end)

*1
MR-HSCBL2M , MR-HSCBL5M
(2m (6.56ft.))
(10m (32.79ft))

MS3106B20-29S
connector
(synchronous
encoder end)

*1
MR-HSCBL10M to MR-HSCBL30M
(10m to 30m (98.36ft.) )

Model name for encoder connector set (MR-JSCNS)*2

*1 : Encoder cables are the same as HA-UH K,HC-SF/RF/UF (2000r/min) series motor cables.
*2: The encoder connector set may also be used as the detector connector set for HA-UH K,HCSF/RF/UF (2000r/min) series motor.

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Interface between SY.ENC connector and external equipment

Pin No.
Input or
Output

Signal Name

SY.ENC
Connector

MR

Wiring Example

Internal Circuit

MRR

P5

Description

Transmission
method: serial
communications

Serial
synchronous
encoder

Position detection
method: absolute

*3
7, 8, 16

SG

Specification

*3
1, 2, 15, 17

Input

BAT

14

SD

20

*3:

Connect when using MR-HSCBL10M to MR-HSCBL30M.

(c) Connection of servo external signals

There are the following servo external signals.
The A172SENC is assigned a set of input numbers per axis, with the exception
of the tracking enable signal and electromagnetic brake command output. Make
the system settings of the positioning software package to determine the I/O
numbers corresponding to the axis No.s.
Servo External
Signal
Upper stroke limit
input (FLS)
Lower stroke limit
input (RLS)
Stop signal input
(STOP)
Near-zero point
dog/speed-position
change input
(DOG/CHANGE)
Tracking enable
signal input
Electromagnetic
brake command
output

Application

Number of Points on
One A172SENC

For detection of upper and lower stroke

limits
For stopping under speed or positioning
control
For detection of near-zero point dog at
near-zero point dog or count type home
position return or for switching from speed
to position under speed-position change
control.

8 points each
(1 point/1 axis each)

Synchronous encoder input start signal

For command output to electromagnetic
brake

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Use the CTRL connector at the A172SENC module front to connect the servo
external signals.
The pin layout and connection of the CTRL connector are described below.
The following pin layout is the front view as seen from the CTRL connector front
of the A172SENC.
POINT
Signal No.s 1 to 8 can be assigned to the specified axes. To make
assignment, make the system settings of the positioning software package.

CTRL connector
PIN No.
External input
signal name
Signal No.

Signal Name

PIN No.

Signal Name

A1
A2
A3
A4

BRK.COM
BRK
Vacant
Vacant

B1
B2
B3
B4

COM
COM
Vacant
TRA

External input
signal name
Signal No.

DOG/CHANGE
STOP
RLS
FLS

A5
A6
A7
A8

PX1F
PX1E
PX1D
PX1C

B5
B6
B7
B8

PXF
PXE
PXD
PXC

DOG/CHANGE
STOP
RLS
FLS

DOG/CHANGE
STOP
RLS
FLS

A9
A10
A11
A12

PX1B
PX1A
PX19
PX18

B9
B10
B11
B12

PXB
PXA
PX9
PX8

DOG/CHANGE
STOP
RLS
FLS

DOG/CHANGE
STOP

A13
A14

PX17
PX16

B13
B14

PX7
PX6

RLS
FLS

A15
A16

PX15
PX14

B15
B16

PX5
PX4

DOG/CHANGE
STOP
RLS

DOG/CHANGE
STOP
RLS
FLS

A17
A18
A19
A20

PX13
PX12
PX11
PX10

B17
B18
B19
B20

PX3
PX2
PX1
PX0

FLS
DOG/CHANGE
STOP
RLS
FLS

Applicable connector model name .......FCN-361J040-AU connector (manufactured by Fujitsu)

FCN-360C040-B connector cover

(Standard
accessories)

DOG/CHANGE, STOP, RLS, FLS functions of each axis (1 to 8)

DOG/CHANGE............Near-zero point dog/speed-position change signal
STOP ..........................Stop signal
RLS .............................Lower stroke limit
FLS..............................Upper stroke limit

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For signal details, refer to the

programming manual.

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Interface between CTRL connector and servo external signal
Input or
Output

Pin Number

Signal Name

Wiring Example

CTRL Connector

PX0, PX4, PX8, PXC

PX10, PX14, PX18, PX1C

B20
A20

B16
A16

B12
A12

B8
A8

Upper stroke
limit input

PX1, PX5, PX9, PXD

PX11, PX15, PX19, PX1D

B19
A19

B15
A15

B11
A11

B7
A7

Lower stroke
limit input

PX2, PX6, PXA, PXE

PX12, PX16, PX1A, PX1E

B18
A18

B14
A14

B10
A10

B6
A6

Stop signal
input

B5
A5

Near point DOG/

speed-position
changeover
command

Internal Circuit

PX3, PX7, PXB, PXF

PX13, PX17, PX1B, PX1F

B17
A17

B13
A13

B9
A9

6.8k

Input

TRA signal
TRA

6.8k

6.8k

Specification

Supply voltage
FLS
12 to 24 VDC
(10.2 to 26.4 VDC,
stabilized power
supply)
RLS
HIGH level
7.0 VDC
min./1.0mA min.
STOP
LOW level
1.8 VDC max./0.2
mA max.

Tracking enable
signal input.
Generates
interrupts to
A173UHCPU/
A172SHCPUN/
A171SHCPUN.
Starts counter
operation.

6.8k

B1 B2

BRK

A2

Brake

BRK, COM

A1

24VDC

Output

Common terminals
for motion control
signals, external
signal and TRA.

5VDC to
24VDC

Power

DOG/CHANGE

6.8k

B4

Description

Rated load voltage

24 VDC (21.6 to 30
VDC), 0.1 mA max.

Brake signal output

CAUTION
Always use a shielded cable for connection of the SY.ENC connector and external equipment,
and avoid running it close to or bundling it with the power and main circuit cables to minimize the
influence of electromagnetic interference. (Separate them more than 200mm (0.66 inch) away.)
Connect the shield wire of the connection cable to the FG terminal of the external equipment.
Make parameter setting correctly. Incorrect setting may disable the protective functions such as
stroke limit protection or may not provide the brake output, damaging the module.
Always wire the cables when power is off. Not doing so can damage the output circuit if any of
the output signal cables makes contact with the power supply or the output signal cables make
contact with each other.
Use extreme care when wiring the cables. Wrong wiring can damage the internal circuitry.

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1.5.5 Teaching Unit
(1) Names of parts
(a) A30TU-E
3)

Invalid Valid

Emergency
Stop

MITSUBISHI
2)

A30TU-E
A30TU-E SV13
Ve
*Data
*Monitor
*PROG
*Test
Press the mode key.

1)

DATA

TEST

6)

STOP

ITEM
:

CLEAR

SP

WRITE

STEP-

STORE

4)

STEP+
MDI
-

.
SHIFT

AXIS
NO.

No.

ERROR
RESET

CAN

JOG -

JOG +

Name

RETURN

GO

Application
4-line

16-character LCD display

1)

Display

With back-lighted auto light off

2)

Emergency stop key

Shuts off servo power to stop all operations.

3)

Valid/Invalid switch

Changes over the operations of the teaching box between valid and invalid.

4)

Operation keys

With contrast adjusting knob

Operation key switches of the teaching box

Buzzer sounds when key input or any alarm occurs.

5)

Internal buzzer

6)

Contrast adjusting knob For contrast adjustment of display

It is also possible to set the buzzer so that it does not sound for key input.

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(b) A31TU-E

Valid

Invalid

Schematic
drawing of
front panel

3)

Schematic drawing
of rear panel

2)

Emergency Stop

MITSUBISHI

A31TU-E

A31TU-E SV13
Ve
*Data
*Monitor
*PROG
*Test
Press the mode key.

1)

DATA

TEST

6)

STOP

ITEM
:

CLEAR

SP

WRITE

STEP-

STORE

4)

7)
STEP+

MDI
-

.
SHIFT

AXIS
NO.

No.

ERROR
RESET

CAN

JOG -

JOG +

RETURN

GO

Name

Application

1)

Display

4-line 16-character LCD display

With back-lighted auto light off
With contrast adjusting knob

2)

Emergency stop key

Shuts off servo power to stop all operations.

3)

Valid/Invalid switch

Changes over the operations of the teaching box between valid and invalid.

4)

Operation keys

Operation key switches of the teaching box

5)

Internal buzzer

Buzzer sounds when key input or any alarm occurs.

It is also possible to set the buzzer so that it does not sound for key input.

6)

Contrast adjusting knob For contrast adjustment of display

7)

Deadman switch

Turns on the switch to enable servo operation: turns off the switch to shut off the servo
power.

POINT
A dead-man switch is used for jogging operated from the teaching box. To operate the switch, press and
hold it down. Releasing the deadman switch turns off servo power, bringing the servo motor to an
immediate stop.

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(2) Selection of teaching unit and connection with CPU module
(a) Selection of teaching unit
There are the A30TU-E and A31TU-E teaching units. Refer to the following
table for selection.
Selection of Teaching Unit
Comparison
Dead-man switch *1

A30TU-E
Without
With (signal on semiconductor
level)

Emergency stop

A31TU-E
With
With (signal on relay level)

Directly unconnectable
Via A31TUCBL03M
Directly connectable
External circuit required
(In direct connection, CPU
module does not operate.)
*1: Releasing the deadman switch turns off servo power.

Connection with CPU

(b) Connection of A31TU-E unit (teaching unit with deadman switch) and CPU
module
To connect the A31TU-E teaching unit with deadman switch and the CPU
module, use the A31TUCBL03M for connection within the panel and plug its
A31TU-E side connector into the operator panel surface for A31TU-E
connection. When using the A31TU-E unit, use it by plugging it into the
connector on the operator panel surface. When not using the A31TU-E, fit the
A31SHORTCON into the connector on the operator panel surface.
The A31TUCBL03M's signal wires connected to the external circuit, e.g. EMG
and EMGL, are used for external safety circuit connection for the emergency
stop switch and deadman switch of the A31TU-E. Refer to Section 2.3(2) for
details of the external circuit.
Control panel
CPU module
A31SHORTCON
(Fitted when A31TU-E is not used)
A31TUCBL03M
A31TU-E

External circuit

DED2

DED1

EMG2

EMG1

EMG

EMGL

*2

A31TUCBL03M connector

*2: The CPU module does not operate if the A31TU-E and CPU module are connected directly.

POINT
When using the A31TU-E, be sure to use the A31TUCBL03M.
When the A31TU-E is not connected, be sure to connect the
A31SHORTCON. Failing to do this could result in the system entering an
emergency stop state.
An external circuit is essential to form a safety circuit. (For details of external
circuit configuration, refer to the section 2.3.)

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(c) Connection of A30TU-E and CPU module

(3) Applicable teaching unit version

Teaching unit version applicable to CPU module is as follows:
Model Name

Applicable Version

A30TU-E

D or later

A31TU-E

B or later

Teaching unit version is marked on the rated name plate at the rear panel of
the unit.
(4) A30TU-E rated name plate
Unit version
A30TU-E
D
DATE
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION

(5) A31TU-E rated name plate

MITSUBISHI
TEACHING UNIT
MODEL

A31TU-E

DATE B
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
MADE IN JAPAN

BC370D070H02

Unit version

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1.5.6 SSCNET Cables and Termination Resistor and Their Connection Method

Motion controller
CPU module

3)
1)

2)

IN OUT
Servo amplifier
MR-H-BN
MR-J2S-B
MR-J2-B

No.
1)
2)
1)
2)

2)

3)

SSCNET cable overall length

1)+2) 30m(98.36ft.)

Product

IN OUT
Servo amplifier
MR-H-BN
MR-J2S-B
MR-J2-B

Model

Description

For connection of CPU and servo

MR-HBUS M
amplifier (MR-H-BN)
Cable length within
(0.5m (1.64ft.), 1m (3.25ft.), For connection of servo amplifier (MR-H5m (16.39ft.))
BN) and servo amplifier (MR-H-BN)
For connection of CPU and servo
MR-J2HBUS M-A
amplifier (MR-J2-B)
SSCNET
Cable length within
For connection of servo amplifier (MR-Hcable
(0.5m (1.64ft.), 1m (3.28ft.),
BN) and servo amplifier (MR-J2S-B/MR5m (16.39ft.))
J2-B)
MR-J2HBUS M
For connection of servo amplifier (MRCable length within
J2S-B/MR-J2-B) and servo amplifier (MR(0.5m (1.64ft.), 1m (3.28ft.),
J2S-B/MR-J2-B)
5m (16.39ft.))
Fitted to the SSCNET's last servo
MR-TM
amplifier (MR-H-BN).
Termination
resistor
Fitted to the SSCNET's last servo
MR-A-TM
amplifier (MR-J2S-B/MR-J2-B).

(1) Performance specifications

(a) MR-HBUS M
Item
Model
Cable length (m (ft.))

MR-HBUS05M

MR-HBUS1M

MR-HBUS5M

0.5 (1.64)

1 (3.28)

5 (16.39)

MR-J2HBUS05M
(-A)

MR-J2HBUS1M
(-A)

MR-J2HBUS5M
(-A)

0.5 (1.64)

1 (3.28)

5 (16.39)

(b) MR-J2HBUS M (-A)

Item
Model
Cable length (m (ft.))

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(2) Connection of CPU module and servo amplifiers
This section explains how to connect the CPU module.
Use the SSCNET to connect the CPU module and servo amplifiers. When
using the A172SHCPUN/A171SHCPUN, only one line of SSCNET is available
for servo amplifier connection (use SSCNET1). The A173UHCPU can use up
to four lines for servo amplifier connection. One line of SSCNET allows
connection of up to eight servo amplifies.
As the SSCNET cables and termination connector used depend on the servo
amplifiers, refer to the following connection example.
The SSCNET cables and termination connector used in the connection
example are any of the models shown in the following table.
Name

Model Name
MR-HBUS

SSCNET cable

Depiction in Connection Example

MR-J2HBUS

MR-J2HBUS

M-A

MR-TM
Termination
connector
MR-A-TM

(a) MR-H-BN configuration

CPU module

MR-H-BN

MR-H-BN

MR-H-BN
Termination
connector

Battery
MR-BAT,
A6BAT

Battery
MR-BAT,
A6BAT

Battery
MR-BAT,
A6BAT

MR-J2S-B
/MR-J2-B

MR-J2S-B
/MR-J2-B

(b) MR-J2S-B/MR-J2-B configuration

CPU module

MR-J2S-B
/MR-J2-B

Termination
connector
Battery
MR-BAT,
A6BAT

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Battery
MR-BAT,
A6BAT

Battery
MR-BAT,
A6BAT

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(c) MR-J2S-B/MR-J2-B+MR-H-BN configuration
CPU module

MR-J2S-B
/MR-J2-B

MR-J2S-B
/MR-J2-B

MR-H-BN
Termination
connector

Battery
MR-BAT,
A6BAT

CPU module

Battery
MR-BAT,
A6BAT

Battery
MR-BAT,
A6BAT

MR-H-BN

MR-J2S-B
/MR-J2-B

MR-H-BN
Termination
connector

Battery
MR-BAT,
A6BAT

CPU module

Battery
MR-BAT,
A6BAT

Battery
MR-BAT,
A6BAT

MR-J2S-B
/MR-J2-B

MR-H-BN

MR-J2S-B
/MR-J2-B
Termination
connector

Battery
MR-BAT,
A6BAT

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Battery
MR-BAT,
A6BAT

Battery
MR-BAT,
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(3) Servo amplifier axis numbers and axis No. (dno.) setting
The axis No.s are used to set the axis numbers of the SSCNET-connected
servo amplifiers in the program. Axis No.s 1 to 32 can be set for the
A173UHCPU, 1 to 8 for the A172SHCPUN, and 1 to 4 for the A171SHCPUN.
To set the axis No.s, assign the axis No.s to the axis numbers set with the axis
selection switches (rotary switch) of the servo amplifiers (Positions 0 to 7 of the
rotary switch correspond to d1 to d8 on the system settings screen. (On the
A171SHCPUN, positions 0 to 3 of the rotary switch correspond to d1 to d4.)) to
each SSCNET line in the system settings of the positioning software package.
You cannot set the same axis number and axis No. (dno.) more than once.
Correspondences between dno.s and servo amplifier rotary switches
dno. *1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
dno. *1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

SSCNET
Line
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

Servo Amplifier's
Rotary Switch
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

dno. *1

SSCNET
Line
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Servo Amplifier's
Rotary Switch
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

dno. *1

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

SSCNET
Line
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Servo Amplifier's
Rotary Switch
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

SSCNET
Line
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

Servo Amplifier's
Rotary Switch
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

*1: dno. is the servo amplifier axis numbers displayed in the system settings of the
positioning software package. Set the axis No. relative to the dno. in system
settings.

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1.5.7 Battery
This section describes the battery specifications and handling precautions.
(1) Battery in CPU module
(a) Specifications
The specifications of the battery for memory back-up are shown in the table
below.
Table 1.10 Battery Specifications
Model Name

A6BAT

Item
Nominal voltage

3.6 VDC

Battery warranty period

5 years
The range is as follows. for details, see Section 5.3.

Total power interruption

Min. 5400 hrs.

(1) IC-RAM back-up and memory back-up functions

Applications

(2) Back up for the absolute data of a synchronous

encoder

External dimensions mm (inch)

16(0.63) 30(1.18)

(b) Mounting the battery

To reduce battery deterioration during distribution and storage, the leads
are not connected during shipment.
Connect the battery lead connector to the battery connector on the CPU
module printed circuit board when using the CPU module as follows:
Using sequence programs in the CPU module internal user program area;
Using the power failure holding functions.
CPU module

A6BAT

Battery connector

CAUTION
Do not short a battery.
Do not disassemble a battery.
Do not burn a battery.
Do not overheat a battery.
Do not solder the battery terminals.

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2. DESIGN
This chapter provides those who will design and manage the motion system with the
procedures and instructions necessary to design the motion system.
For the system and parameter settings and programming method of the motion system,
refer to the operating and programming manuals.
This chapter does not describe the selection of the amplifiers, motors and MELSEC-A
series (I/O modules).
Refer to the corresponding manuals.
2.1 System Designing Procedure
Design the system which uses the motion controller in the following procedure.
Motion system design

Refer to Section 2.2.

Design of independent motion system

Select the CPU module according to the number of control axes and the number of
control I/O points.

Choose the motion functions to be installed according to the machinery and equipment
to be controlled (selection of the motion OS determines the peripheral positioning
packages).

Choose the number of A172SENCs and design connections according to the axis-by-

Refer to Section 1.5.4(3).

axis control system and depending on whether servo external signals are required or
not.
When there is mechanical home position and dog type home position return is made:
Near-zero point dog required
For speed control: Speed-position control change signal required
When overrun prevention is necessary: Stroke limits required
When axis-by-axis stop is necessary: STOP signal required

Select A172SENC and design connections depending on whether manual pulse

Refer to Section 1.5.4(3).

generators and synchronous encoders are required or not.

Choose I/O modules according to the specifications of the external equipment to be

controlled.

Refer to a MELSEC-A series

manual.

Choose A1SY42 when using the limit output which outputs ON/OFF according to the
present value of the specified axis.

Choose the main base, extension bases, extension power supplies and extension

Refer to Section 1.5.3(3).

cables and make I/O assignment according to the necessary number of A172SENCs
and A1SY42s and the number of I/O modules.

Select the servo amplifier and servo motor according to the motor capacity and speed
calculated from the machine mechanism to be controlled axis-by-axis.

Set servo amplifier connection by SSCNET and axis numbers and axis No.s.
Connection of peripheral equipment

Refer to an applicable
servo amplifier manual .
Refer to Appendix 2.
Refer to Section 1.5.6(2).

Refer to Section 1.5.5(4).

Select the teaching unit when using the handy unit to perform JOG operation, teaching
or the like. Choose A31TU when the deadman switch is needed or choose A30TU
when not needed.

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Design of system to which GOT and personal computer information control have been added

Choose the GOT when using the graphic panel to perform equipment status monitoring
and equipment operation.

Select the personal computer and related software packages when you want to execute Refer to Section 1.5.1(7).
the digital oscilloscope functions designed for tuning and timing checking and
user-developed software functions (e.g. machining/assembling recipe function and data
supervising collection function) in addition to equipment status monitoring and
equipment operation.

Design of system connected to MELSECNET

Select MELSECNET modules and carry out MELSECNET system design such as link
allocation when connecting the motion controller to MELSECNET(II) or
MELSECNET/10 for communications with the PC CPU, etc. over the network.

External circuit design

Refer to Section 1.5.1(8).

Refer to Section 2.3.

Power supply circuit design

Design the power supply circuit which supplies power to such system components as
the motion controller, I/O equipment and servo amplifiers, taking into consideration the
protective coordination and noise suppression techniques.

Refer to Section 2.3.1.

Safety circuit design

Refer to Section 2.3.2.
Design the operation-ready circuit which stops the system at occurrence of any alarm
such as a motion controller or servo amplifier alarm or an emergency stop, the circuit
which avoids a malfunction while power is instable at power-on, and the electromagnetic
brake circuit for servo motors.

Enclosure inside layout design

Carry out layout design from such aspects as installation environment, e.g.
temperatures and vibrations in consideration of heat generated from modules, and
handling of the modules mounted.

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Refer to Section 2.4.

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CAUTION
Provide appropriate circuits external to the servo system CPU to prevent cases where danger
may result from abnormal operation of the overall system in the event of a power supply fault or
servo system CPU failure.
Mount each controller, servo amplifier, servomotor, and regenerative resistor on a nonflammable material. Fire may result if they are mounted on or near a flammable material.
Take measures to cut off the servo amplifier power supply if the controller or servo amplifier fails.
Large currents continuing to flow can cause fires.
If a regenerative resistor is used, ensure that an alarm signal cuts off the power supply,
otherwise damage to the regenerative transistor, overheating of the regenerative resistor, or
even fire may result.
To prevent fires, take flameproofing measures inside the control box where the servo amplifier
and regenerative resistor are located and use non-flammable wiring.
Do not apply a voltage to terminals which exceeds the voltage prescribed in this manual or the
instruction manuals for other products used. Incorrect voltage can cause destruction of, or
damage to, the equipment.
Correct the terminals correctly. Incorrect connection can cause destruction of, or damage to, the
equipment.
Ensure polarity is correct. Incorrect polarity can cause destruction of, or damage to, the
equipment.
The servo amplifier cooling fins, regenerative resistor, and servomotors become hot during
operation and can remain hot for some time after the power is turned off. Do not touch these
parts or burn injuries may result.
To avoid injury, turn off the power before touching servomotor shafts or machinery connected to
them.
To avoid injury, do not approach machinery during trial or teaching operation.
Connect a leak breaker to the controller and servo amplifier power supply.
Provide an electromagnetic contactor for servo amplifiers and other equipment for which the
instruction manual prescribes an electromagnetic contactor to cut off the power in the event of an
error.
Provide an external emergency stop circuit to instantaneously stop operation and cut off power.
Use controllers, servo amplifiers, servomotors, and regenerative resistors in combinations
prescribed in this manual and the instruction manuals for other products used. Incorrect
combinations can cause damage to the system or fire.
If used in systems for which safety standards apply (such as robot systems), all controllers, servo
amplifiers, and servomotors must meet the prescribed safety standards.
Configure safety circuits external to the controller or servo amplifiers if their abnormal operation
could cause axis motion in a direction other than the safe operating direction for the system.
Use dynamic braking on servomotors if free running after an emergency stop, servo OFF, or a
power cut is a problem.
Consider the overrun distances of the system, even if dynamic braking is used.
Use both dynamic braking and electromagnetic braking on servomotors if vertical falling of axes
after an emergency stop, servo OFF, or a power cut is a problem.
Use the dynamic brake module to stop servomotors when an emergency error or other error
occurs to turn off the servomotors. Do not use it to stop the servomotors during normal operation.
The electromagnetic brake incorporated in a servomotor is intended for holding only. Do not use
it during normal operation.
Design systems with sufficient mechanical allowance for a safe stop if an axis passes the strokeend limit switch at maximum speed.
Select cables for the system with appropriate diameter, heat resistance, and bending resistance.
Use wires and cables with lengths in the range prescribed in this manual and the instruction
manuals for other products used.
Ensure that the characteristics of other components used in a system match those of the
controllers, servo amplifiers, and servomotors.
Attach covers to prevent servomotor rotating parts being touched during operation.
The electromagnetic brake may not be able to hold an axis due to age or machine construction
(if a servomotor is linked via a timing belt to a ball screw, for example). As a safety measure,
provide a stopping device on the machine.

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2.2 System Design
To exercise motion control and external I/O equipment control, the motion system
consists of the CPU module, main base unit and various modules such as the
power supply module, pulse generator/synchronous encoder modules and I/O
modules. Each module must be selected, set, and connected according to the
system specifications. Further, the motion system can connect to the graphic
operation system (GOT), exercise information control using a personal computer,
and connect to a control network which uses the MELSECNET so that the system
may be configured up to meet various applications.
Based on the following system configuration, this section explains the ways to
select the modules needed in designing the motion system and to set and connect
the modules, and the designing precautions.

Control network

Monitoring/Operation

Information control
(Such as digital oscilloscope,
monitoring and recipe functions)
Refer to Section 1.5.1(7).

OUT

MELSECNET system
Refer to Section
1.5.1(8).

Personal computer

Independent motion system

Motor control

I/O bus control

RS422 (CPU front)
Computer link

MELSECNET(II)/10

I/O control

Synchronous encoder
CPU module
Pulse generator/synchronous encoder interface
module (refer to Section 1.5.4(3))
Limit output module
Base, extension cable (refer to Section 1.5.3(3))

Servo external signal

MELSEC-A
I/O module
RS422
(CPU front)

Peripheral
device

Refer to Section 1.5.4(3).

Manual pulse generator

Motion controller

SSCNET
Servo amplifier
Refer to
Section 1.5.6(2).

SSCNET

Teaching
JOG operation

Stroke limit
Stop signal
Near-zero point DOG/Speed
-position changeover
command

SSCNET

Refer to Section 1.5.4(3).

Program development
Personal computer

Teaching unit
Refer to Section 1.5.5(2).

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Refer to Section
1.5.1(9).

2. DESIGN
2.3 External Circuit Design
As to the ways to design the external circuits of the motion system, this section
explains the method and instructions for designing the power supply and safety
circuits, etc.
(1) Sample system circuit design for motion control
3-phase
200/220VAC

A172SENC

A173UHCPU/
A172SHCPUN/
A171SHCPUN

NFB
T

200VAC

PX0

*1
PX1F
TRA
COM

200VAC

FG
LG

BRAKE
OUT
BRAKE
COM

EMG
EMG. COM.

PX0

Motion control
input for 8 axes

PX1F
TRA
COM

Ra2

24VDC
power
supply

+24V
24G

Operation Ready
Ra1

EMG

OFF

ON

MC
MC
EMG

CPU module

Yn
Ra1

Servo normal output

(ON when servo is
normal, OFF on
occurrence of alarm)

*2

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POINTS
(1) *1 : A 100 VAC power supply can also be used as the power supply to the CPU module.
(2) *2 : Sequence program
M9036

Servo alarm/
M9074 Error detection
Yn

(3) *3 : It is also possible to use a full wave rectified power supply as the power supply for the
electromagnetic brake.
(4) For details on connecting SSCNET cables and termination resistors refer to Sections 1.5.6 (2).

Circuit example when using MR-H-BN

U
R MR-H-BN
S

SM
Ra3
*3

Ground Electro-

R1

24 VDC

S1

magnetic
brake

COM
MBR

Ra3

EM1
EM2

Circuit example when using MR-J2S-B/MR-J2-B

U

L1 MR-J2S-B
L2 /MR-J2-B

L3

SM
Ra4
*3

Ground Electro-

L11

MC

L12

magnetic
brake

COM
MBR

Ra4

EM1
SG
24 VDC

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(2) Example of system circuit configuration compatible with A31TU-E type teaching
unit
3-phase
200/220VAC

A172SENC

A173UHCPU/
A172SHCPUN/
A171SHCPUN

NFB
T

200VAC

PX0

Ym
Ym+1

*1

PX1F
TRA
COM

200VAC
EMG

Ym+n

EMG. COM.

CPU EMG
BRAKE
OUT

CPU EMGL

BRAKE
COM

FG

COM

LG

A31TUCBL
TU EMG1

PX0

Motion control
input for 8 axes

24 VDC
power supply

TU EMG2
DED1

PX1F
TRA
COM

DED2

+DC24V
24G

A31TU internal circuit

TU EMG
TU EMG1

TU EMG2

(To
Cable)

(To
Cable)

EMG

Operation
Ready
ON
OFF

Ra1

Deadman switch
DED1

Ym

Ra1

SK
Ym:
PCPU Ready Completion
servo normal output
(Servo normal: ON, Alarm: OFF)*2

DED2

Ra2

CPU EMG
(To cable)

(To
(To
Cable) Cable)
Ra2

SK
CPU EMGL
(To cable)

Ra1

Ra2

MC
SK

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POINT

Outside of control board

Valid

(1) *1 : 100 VAC power supply can also be used as

the power supply to the CPU module.
(2) *2 : Sequence program

Invalid

Schematic
drawing of
front panel

Servo alarm/
M9074 Error detection

Emergency Stop

MITSUBISHI

M9036

A31TU-E

A31TU-E SV13
Ve
*Data
*Monitor
*PROG
*Test
Press the mode key.

DATA

Ym

TEST
STOP

A31SHORTCON
short-circuit
connector
(when A31TU-E is not
connected)

ITEM
:

CLEAR

SP

WRITE

STEP-

STORE

STEP+
MDI
-

ERROR
RESET

CAN

JOG -

SHIFT

(3) *3 : It is also possible to use a full wave rectified

power supply as the power supply for the
electromagnetic brake.
(4) For details on connection of SSCNET cable and
termination resistors, refer to Section 1.5.6 (2).

JOG +

AXIS
NO.

RETURN

GO

OR

There is a deadman switch

on the rear side.

R MR-H-BN
S
T

U
W
E

COM
MER

SM
Ra11
Electromagnetic
brake *3

R1
S1

Servo motor

Ra11

EM1
EM2

L1 MR-J2S-B U
/MR-J2-B V
L2
L3

MC

V
W

W
E

L11
L21

Ground
COM
MER

Ra12

EM1
SG

MC

28

Servo motor
SM
Ra12
Electromagnetic
brake *3

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(c) Sample system circuit designs
Using AC

Using AC and DC

Power supply

Power supply

Transformer
Transformer

Fuse
CPU

Transformer

Fuse

Fuse

M9006
Ym

CPU

DC power supply
established signal input

M9039

DC power
supply
(-) (+)

M9006
Ym

Yn
M9039

XM

Yn

START/STOP circuit
(Starting possible when the
PC RUN output RA1 is ON.)

M9084

Program
Start switch
Stop switch RA1

Set TM to time
to establish
DC input signal

Fuse

XM
TM
TM
M9084

MC
TM

MC

MC1 NO M10

Input module

RA1

M10

XM

MC

MC

Output module

Ym
L

Program

Start switch
Stop switch RA1

Alarm output
(lamp or buzzer)

RA2

Input module

RA2

XM

RA1 switched ON by M9039

Yn

A voltage relay
is recommended

RA1
MC

Output module

Alarm output
(lamp or buzzer)

Output module

Ym

MC

MC2
MC1

Turns output equipment

power off when STOP
occurs
(on emergency stop, on
stop at upper limit)

RA1

Output module

MC

MC1
MC2

(Interlock circuits for mutually

exclusive operations such as
forward/reverse and parts
which can cause damage to
or destruction of machine.)

MC2
MC1

MC1
MC2

Procedure to start up the power supply.

AC
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Set the CPU to RUN.

Turn on the power supply.
Turn on the start switch.
Output equipment driven by program when the
electromagnetic contactor (MC) turns on.

RA1 switched
ON by M9039

Yn

MC

Turns output
equipment
power off when
STOP occurs
(on emergency
stop, on stop at
upper limit)

AC and DC
(1) Set the CPU to RUN.
(2) Turn on the power supply.
(3) Turn ON RA2 when DC power supply is
established.
(4) Turn on timer (TM) when the DC power supply is
100% established. (Set TM set value to the time
from RA2 turning ON until the DC power supply
is 100% established. The set time should be
approximately 0.5 s.)
(5) Turn on the start switch.
(6) Output equipment driven by program when the
electromagnetic contactor (MC) turns on.
(When a voltage relay is used as RA2, the timer
(TM) in the program is not needed.)
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2.3.1 Power Supply Circuit Design
This section describes the protective coordination and noise suppression techniques of
the power supply circuit.
(1) Separation and protective coordination (leakage current protection, overcurrent
protection) of power supply lines
When wiring, separate the lines of CPU module power supplies from those of the
I/O equipment and servo amplifier as shown below.
Main
power
supply

CPU module
power supply

NFB

CP

CPU module

100/200VAC
I/O
power supply
I/O equipment
CP
Main
power
supply

CPU module
power supply

NFB

CP

CPU module

100/200VAC
I/O
power supply
I/O equipment
CP
Servo amplifier
power
Servo amplifier
supply
200VAC
NFB

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(2) Power supply noise and lightening surge suppression techniques
If there is a possibility that a malfunction may occur due to a sneak noise from the
main power supply or servo amplifier or due to a lightening surge, use a line noise
filter and lightening surge absorber in the power supply lines of the motion controller
and I/O equipment. Also use an insulating transformer for suppression of common
noises of the power supplies (noises produced between power supplies and earth).
Example of using the line noise filter
Motion
controller I/O
equipment

Line noise
filter

AC

E1

E2

Example of a circuit using the lightening surge absorber

Motion
controller I/O
equipment

AC

E2
Lightening surge absorber

E1

Example of using the insulating transformer

TR

Motion
controller I/O
equipment

AC

(3) Circuit designed for voltage fluctuation

If the voltage fluctuation of the main power supply is greater than the specified
value, use the constant-voltage transformer.
AC

Constantvoltage
transformer

CPU module

CAUTION
Separate the grounding (E1) of the line noise filter and lightening surge absorber from the
grounding (E2) of the motion controller.
Choose the lightening surge absorber which will not cause the maximum permissible circuit
voltage of the power supply module to be exceeded when the power supply voltage rises to the
maximum.
When using the power transformer which will drop the voltage from 200VAC to 100VAC or the
insulating transformer, its capacity should be not lower than the value in the following table.
Power Supply Module Model

Transformer Capacity

A1S61PN
A1S62PN
CPU module

110VA
110VA
110VA

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(4) Grounding
The motion system may malfunction as it is affected by various noises such as
electric path noises from the power supply lines, radiated and induced noises
from other equipment, servo amplifiers and their cables, and electromagnetic
noises from conductors. To avoid such troubles, connect the earthing ground of
each equipment and the shield grounds of the shielded cables to the earth.
Also use ferrite cores to prevent the sneak noises of the SSCNET from
entering.
For grounding, use the exclusive ground terminal wire of each equipment or a
single-point earth method to avoid grounding by common wiring, where
possible, since noises may sneak from other equipment due to common
impedances.
Panel computer

100/200VAC

Line noise filter

Motion controller

Ferrite cores
SSCNET

Servo amplifier

SM

2.3.2 Safety Circuit Design

(1) Concept of safety circuits
When the motion controller is powered on-off, proper outputs may not be
provided temporarily due to the delays and rise times of the motion controller
power supply and external I/O control power supplies (especially DC).
For example, if the motion controller is powered on after external process
power is switched on in the DC output module, the DC output module may
provide a false output instantaneously at power-on of the motion controller.
Therefore, the circuit must be made up to enable the motion controller to be
powered on first. Also, abnormal operations may be performed when the
external power supply becomes faulty or the motion controller fails.
To prevent these abnormal operations from leading to the abnormal operation
of the whole system and also from the fail-safe viewpoint, configure up a circuit
outside the motion controller for the areas which may lead to machine damage
and accidents due to abnormal operations (e.g. emergency stop, protective
and interlock circuits).

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(2) Main base emergency stop circuit
(a) By opening the EMG circuit of the main base unit, all axes of the external
servo amplifiers (MR-H-BN/MR-J2S-B/MR-J2-B) can be brought to an
emergency stop at once. After an emergency stop, remove the emergency
stop factor and cancel the emergency stop (switch on the EMG circuit) to
switch on the servo amplifiers immediately. (An emergency stop does not
turn on the servo error detection signal.)
An emergency stop wiring example is shown below.
Main base unit

Emergency stop

24VDC

EMG

EMG.COM

(b) Do not use the emergency stop terminals on the external servo amplifier
side.
When the external servo amplifier side requires its own emergency stop circuit,
use an external circuit to power off the external servo amplifiers.
(3) External electromagnetic brake circuit
When configuring an electromagnetic circuit externally, create a sequence program
to turn off the electromagnetic brake output when the servo error detection or servo
OFF command turns off.
Also, write the sequence program to turn on the electromagnetic brake output
200ms after normal detection (servo error detection : OFF and servo OFF
command : ON) on the servo side.
Configure the external circuit to open the electromagnetic brake terminal of the
servo motor when the electromagnetic brake output turns ON.

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For A172SHCPUN/A171SHCPUN
M1608+20n
M0
M1815+20n

Turns on M0 when servo error detection

(M1608+20n) turns on or servo OFF
command (M1815+20n) turns off.

K20*1
M1608+20n M1815+20n
T200
M0

T200
Yn

M1608+20n
M1815+20n
M0
T200
Yn

Servo error : Turns on T200 200ms

Servo ready : after servo error turns off
and servo ready turns on.
Turns on Yn when M0 turns off and
T200 turns on.

: Servo error detection

: Servo OFF command
: Servo error or servo ready OFF detection flag
: Servo side normal period (200ms) measuring timer
: Electromagnetic brake operation instruction

For A173UHCPU
M2408+20n
M0
M3215+20n

Turns on M0 when servo error detection

(M2408+20n) turns on or servo OFF
command (M3215+20n) turns off.

K20*1
M2408+20n M3215+20n
T200
M0

T200
Yn

M2408+20n
M3215+20n
M0
T200
Yn

:
:
:
:
:

Servo error : Turns on T200 200ms

Servo ready : after servo error turns off
and servo ready turns on.
Turns on Yn when M0 turns off and
T200 turns on.

Servo error detection

Servo OFF command
Servo error or servo ready OFF detection flag
Servo side normal period (200ms) measuring timer
Electromagnetic brake operation instruction

POINT
*1 : T200 is a 10ms timer and has an error produced by the scan time of a sequence program, and that
error is -2/+1 scan.
Actually open the electromagnetic brake and adjust the setting to avoid a servo side error.

CAUTION
For details of the electromagnetic brake circuit and amplifier periphery, refer to the manual of the
servo amplifier used.
For vertical lift applications, make up a system which makes a stop using the mechanical locking
mechanism which will operate at power-off, emergency stop and alarm occurrence, in addition to
the electromagnetic brake, to prevent a drop.
When you want to make a sudden stop at an emergency stop, use the dynamic brake. If it is
used with the electromagnetic brake, the coasting distance will not be so short as expected.
When considering double safety, calculate the coasting distance when the dynamic brake fails,
and examine whether safety is ensured or not. Refer to Appendix 2 and 3 for the brake
characteristics.

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(4) Failsafe measures for Motion controller failure
Failure of the CPU module or memory is detected by the self-diagnosis
function, but some abnormalities in the I/O control components cannot be
detected by the CPU.
Some failures can result in situations such as all points turning on or off, where
normal operation and safety of the controlled object cannot be assured.
The manufacturer makes every effort to ensure perfect quality control.
However, external failsafe circuits should be provided to prevent accidents or
damage to machines in the event that a failure does occur in the CPU module.
An example of a failsafe circuit is shown in the diagram below.
On-delay timer
T1

Y00

Internal program

1s

Off-delay timer

M9032
Y00

T2

Y01

Y0F

Y00

External load
L

1s
MC

24V
0.5s 0.5s
0V
24VDC
CPU module

Output
module *1

T1

T2
MC

CAUTION
*1 : Use a non-contact output module for Y00, as it turns ON/OFF at 0.5 s intervals. A transistor
is shown in the example above. Using a contact module for Y00 can cause failures.

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2.3.3 Instructions for External Circuit Wiring Design
(1) Wiring
(a) Use the wires of the following diameters for wiring.
Application

Recommended Wire Diameter

2

100VAC, 200VAC, 24VDC wires

Thickest possible wires of 2.0mm max.

I/O equipment

0.75mm (0.75 to 1.5mm usable)

Ground wire

2.0mm or more

(b) Twist the 100VAC, 200VAC and 24VDC wires as closely as possible and
run them to connect modules in the shortest distance.
(c) Instructions for using the 24VDC output of the A1S62PN power supply
module
Do not connect the 24VDC outputs of two or more power supply modules in
parallel to supply power to one I/O module. Parallel connection will damage the
power supply modules.
If one power supply module cannot provide enough 24VDC output capacity, use
an external 24VDC power supply to supply extra power.
CPU module
I/O
module

24VDC

CPU module

24VDC

Power supply module

I/O
module

24VDC
External power supply

CAUTION
Do not connect the 24VDC outputs of two or more power supply modules in parallel to supply
power to one I/O module. Doing so can cause burst, damage or the like.
Do not bundle the 100VAC, 200VAC and 24VDC wires with or run them close to the main circuit
(high-voltage, large-current) wires and I/O signal wires.
Separate them more than 100mm (3.94inch) where possible.

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2.4 Layout Design within Enclosure
2.4.1 Location Environment
Avoid locating the motion controller system in environments subject to:
(1) Ambient temperature outside the range 0C to 55C
(2) Ambient humidity outside the range 10% to 90% RH
(3) Condensation resulting from sudden temperature changes
(4) Corrosive or inflammable gas
(5) Large amounts of conducting dust or iron filings, oil mist, salt, organic solvents
(6) Direct sunlight
(7) Strong electrical or magnetic fields
(8) Direct vibrations or shocks on the unit.
CAUTION
The storage conditions are listed in the table below.
Environment

Conditions
0 C to 55 C

Ambient temperature
Ambient humidity

10% to 90% RH
No condensation resulting from sudden temperature changes
No corrosive or inflammable gas

Atmosphere

Low levels of conducting dust or iron filings, oil mist, salt, organic solvents
Not subject to direct sunlight
No strong electrical or magnetic fields
No direct vibrations or shocks on the equipment.

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2.4.2 Installing the Base Units
This section describes the precautions related to mounting a motion controller in
an enclosure.
(1) To improve ventilation and permit easy mounting of the unit, leave a space of
at least 30 mm (1.18 inch) between the top of the unit and any other object.
(2) Provide a wiring duct, if required.
Consider the following points if the dimensions from the top or bottom of the
motion controller are less than those shown in Fig. 2.1.
(a) If the duct is above the motion controller, limit the duct height to 50 mm
(1.97 inch) max. to improve ventilation.
Leave sufficient clearance above the motion controller to allow the
mounting screws on top of the unit to be tightened or removed. It is
impossible to replace the unit if the screws cannot be removed.
(b) If the duct is below the motion controller, leave sufficient clearance to
eliminate effects on the CPU module 100/200 VAC input cables, the I/O
module input wires, and 12/24 VDC wires.
CAUTION
Due to ventilation problems, do not install the base units vertically or horizontally.
Install the base units on a flat surface. Unevenness or warping of the surface can apply undue
force to printed circuit boards and lead to malfunctions.
Avoid installing the base units close to a vibration source, such as a large electromagnetic
contactor or no-fuse breaker. Mount them on a separate panel or at a safe distance.
To limit the effects of reflected noise and heat, leave at least 100 mm (3.94 in) clearance to
instruments mounted in front of the motion controller (on the rear of the door).
Similarly, leave at least 50 mm (1.97 in) clearance between instruments and the left and right
sides of the base units.

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2.4.3 Installation
The mounting positions of the main base unit and extension base unit are shown
below.
Top of enclosure, wiring duct, or other components

Main base unit

Extension base unit

30mm
(1.18inch)
min.

Connector for SSCNET

*1

40mm (1.57inch)
Fig.2.1 Parallel Installation
*1: If a DIN rail is used, consider the mounting position of the DIN rail.

70mm
(2.76inch)
min.

Top of enclosure,wiring duct, or other components

Main base unit

30mm
(1.18inch) min.
70mm
(2.76inch) min.

Extension base unit

*2:Extension Cable Lengths

A1SC03B cable
280mm(11.02inch)max.
A1SC12B cable
1100mm(43.3inch)max.
A1SC30B cable
2900mm(114.17inch)max.

30mm
(1.18
inch)
min. *2

Duct height 50mm

(1.97inch) max.

70mm
(2.76inch) min.
Fig.2.2 Series Installation
Enclosure, etc.

CPU module

Door

Contactor,
relay, etc.

100mm
(3.94 inch)
min.

Fig.2.3 Clearance to Instruments

in Front of CPU module

Fig.2.4 Vertical Installation

(Not Permitted)

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Fig.2.5 Horizontal Installation

(Not Permitted)

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2.4.4 Calculating Heat Generated by A173UHCPU/A172SHCPUN/A171SHCPUN
If a motion controller is installed in an enclosure, the temperature inside the
enclosure must be restricted to the operation ambient temperature of 55 C .
The average power consumption (heat generation) of the equipment and
instruments in the enclosure must be known to design the heat dissipation of the
enclosure.
This section describes how to calculate the motion controller system power losses
and average power consumption. Calculate the temperature rise in the enclosure
from the power consumption.

Calculating Average Power Consumption

The major motion controller parts consuming power are shown in the block
diagram below.
I5V
AC
power
supply

5VDC line

CPU
(power
supply)
module

Output module

24VDC line
Exaternal
24 VDC
power supply

Special-function
module

Relay transistor

I24V

Input module
Input current
(IIN) E

Power supply

Output current
(IOUT) Vdrop

AC

DC

Output
power
supply
(IOUT)
LOAD

AC

Input
power
supply
(IIN)

DC

AC

DC

(1) Power consumption of power supply module

The power conversion efficiency of a power supply module is approximately
70%, with the remaining 30% consumed in heat generation.
Therefore, the heat generation is 3/7 of the output power, calculated by the
following equation:
3
Wpw = {(I5V 5) + (I24V 24)}(W)
7
I5V :I5V is the current consumption of the 5 VDC logic circuits of each module
I24V :I24V is the 24 VDC average current consumption of the power supply for
output module internal consumption
(current consumption of simultaneously ON points)
(2) Total power consumption of 5 VDC logic circuits of all modules
The CPU power supply 5 VDC output circuit power is the total power
consumption of each module.
W 5V = I5V 5(W)
(3) Output module average power consumption (power consumption of
simultaneously ON points)
The CPU power supply 24 VDC output circuit average power is the total power
consumption of each module.
W 24V = I24V 24(W)

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(4) Average power consumption from voltage drop in output circuits of the output
modules (power consumption of simultaneously ON points)
W OUT = IOUT Vdrop No. output points Simultaneously ON ratio (W)
IOUT : IOUT is the output current(actual operation current) (A)
Vdrop: Vdrop is the voltage drop of each output module (V)
(5) Average power consumption from voltage drop in input circuits of the input
modules (power consumption of simultaneously ON points)
W IN = IIN E No. input points Simultaneously ON ratio (W)
IIN : IIN is the input current (effective value for AC) (A)
E
: E is the input voltage (actual operation voltage) (V)
(6) Power consumption of special-function module power supply circuits
W S = I5V 5 + I24V 24 I100v 100(W)
The total power consumption of each block described above is the power
consumption of the entire PC system.
W = W PW + W 5V + W 24V + W OUT + W IN + W S (W)
Use the overall calculated power consumption (W) to calculate the heat
generation and temperature rise inside the enclosure.
The following equation approximately calculates the temperature rise in the
enclosure:
W
T = ( C)
UA
W : W is the overall power consumption of the motion controller (calculated
above)
2
A : internal surface area of the enclosure (m )
U : if a fan is used to make enclosure temperature uniform ............6
if air is not circulated inside the enclosure ..................................4
CAUTION
If the enclosure temperature rises above the prescribed range, a heat exchanger should be
attached to the enclosure to lower the temperature.
Ventilation of the enclosure with a fan can result in dust problems with the motion controller
because of the dust which is introduced with the ambient air.

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2.5 Design Checklist
At the worksite, copy the following table for use as a check sheet.
Item

Sub Item

Design Confirmation

Check

Number of axes
CPU module selection

axes

Number of I/O points

points

Selected CPU module

Manual pulse generator

pcs.

Synchronous encoder

pcs.

Number of upper limit points

points

Number of lower limit points

Pulse
generator/synchronous Number of STOP input points
encoder interface
Near-zero point input
module selection
Speed-position change input

points
points
points
points

Tracking enable signal

points

Brake unit output

points

A172SENC

Module/unit
selection

Limit output module

selection

modules

Number of limit output points

A1SY42

points
modules

Use of teaching unit

Teaching unit selection Use of deadman switch

Yes / No
Yes / No

Selected teaching unit

Number of motion modules
Main base unit
selection

modules

Number of I/O modules loaded to main base

modules

Selected main base unit

Sequence extension
base unit and
extension cable
selection

Number of I/O modules loaded to extension

base
Distance between main base and extension
base

modules
mm

Selected extension base unit

Selected extension cable

Extension base power

supply module
selection

Total of currents consumed by modules loaded

to extension base
Current consumption of 24VDC supplied by
extension power supply

A
A

Selected extension power supply module

Avoidance of malfunction at power-on
External circuit
design

Fail-safe circuit design

Avoidance of hazard at motion controller failure

Safety circuit for use of teaching unit with deadman switch
Safety circuit of motor equipped with electromagnetic brake

Layout design

Module layout design

Conformance with general specifications such as ambient

temperature, humidity, dust, dirt, etc.
Layout in consideration of clearances between enclosure's
inside walls, other structures and modules and heats generated
by modules inside enclosure

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3. MOUNTING AND WIRING
This chapter provides the mounting and wiring procedures and hardware handling
information for those who will mount each equipment to a control box or the like, design
wiring and install the hardware.
This chapter does not give the ways to install and wire the amplifiers, motors and others
and the way to wire the external relay circuit. Refer to the corresponding manuals.
3.1 Mounting and Wiring Methods
Item

Sub Item

Mounting/Wiring Outline

Refer To

Mounting of base unit to enclosure

Base unit mounting

Mounting without DIN rail

Section 3.2

Mounting with DIN rail

Unit/module Mounting of modules
mounting

to base unit

special function, motion and other

Section 3.3

modules to the base unit.

Mounting of serial synchronous

Synchronous
encoder mounting

Wiring

Mount the CPU, power supply, I/O,

Running of power
supply and I/O wires

encoder to machine side rotary

Section 3.4

shaft
Running of power supply and I/O
wires of power supply and I/O

Section 3.5

modules

3.2 Mounting the Base Unit

This section provides the way to mount the main or extension base unit to an
enclosure or the like.
Place the base unit according to the precautions for base unit layout design in
Section 2.4.2.

CAUTION
The terminal block and pin connectors of this base unit are made of resin. Do not drop them or
give them hard impact.
Do not remove the printed circuit boards of the base unit. Doing so can cause a failure.
Wire the cables carefully to ensure that no foreign matter such as wire-offcuts enter the base
unit. Remove them if any.
Tighten the base unit mounting screws within the tightening torque range.
While power is on, do not install or remove the base unit.
While power is on, do not mount or dismount the modules to or from the base unit.
Install the base unit in a weight-bearing place according to this manual.
Do not stand or rest heavy objects on the product.
Always check that the mounting orientation is correct.

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3.2.1 Mounting without DIN Rail
Drill mounting screw holes in accordance with the outline dimensional drawings in
Appendix 1.3 Main Base Unit and Appendix 1.4 Extension Base Unit.
Screw

Tightening Torque Range N

Base mounting screw (M5 screw)

cm

273 to 361
(Control box, when screws are made of iron)

3.2.2 Mounting with DIN Rail

The main base unit and extension base unit are fitted with DIN rail mounting hooks
as standard.
This section describes the method for mounting the DIN rail.
(1) Applicable DIN rail models (JIS-C2B12)
TH35-7.5Fe
TH35-7.5AI
TH35-15Fe
(2) Spacing of DIN rail mounting screws
If a TH35-7.5Fe or TH35-7.5AI DIN rail is used, insert screws at a pitch of 200
mm (7.87 inch) max. to reinforce the rail mounting.
DIN rail

DIN rail mounting screw

35mm
(1.38 inch)

P=200mm (7.87 inch) max.

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(3) Mounting units to, and removing them from, the DIN rail
(a) Mounting to DIN rail
The procedure to mount a base unit on the DIN rail is described below.
1) Engage the top of the base unit DIN rail groove with the top of the DIN
rail.
2) Push the base unit toward the DIN rail to fasten it.
Modules

DIN rail groove

DIN rail

Base Unit

Fixed on the DIN rail.

(b) Removing from DIN rail

The procedure to remove a base unit from the DIN rail is described below.
1) Use a flat screwdriver to push down the hook under the base unit.
2) Pull the unit forward while pushing the hook down to remove the unit
from the DIN rail.
Modules

Base unit
Hook

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Direction to
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3.3 Mounting and Removing Modules
This section describes how to mount CPU modules, I/O modules, and specialfunction modules in a base unit, and how to remove them.
(1) Mounting modules
Follow the procedure below to mount a module in the base unit.
Base unit
Module
Module
connector

Insert the two lugs on the rear panel of

the module into the module fixing
holes in the base unit.

Push the module in the direction of the

arrow to mount it in the base unit.

Ensure that the module is fully inserted

in the base unit and fasten the module
in position with the fastening screws.

Module lugs
Module fixing holes

End

Module fixing screw

Base unit

Module

CAUTION
The lugs must be inserted in the module fixing holes when the module fixing screws are inserted.
Forcibly fixing a module in place without inserting the lugs in the holes will bend the module
connector pins and cause other damage.
Turn off the power supply before mounting or removing a module.

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(2) Removing modules
Follow the procedure below to remove a module from the base unit.
Base unit

Remove the fixing screws and pivot

the module around the bottom lugs
toward you.

Lifting the module up, detach the lugs

from the module fixing holes.

Module
connector
Module

End

Module fixing
holes

(3) Fixing modules

When fixing the modules to the base unit, tighten the screws within the following
range.
Screw

Tightening Torque Range N

Module mounting screw (M4 screw)

35

78 to 117

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CAUTION
When removing a module, remove the module fixing screws before attempting to remove the
lugs from module fixing holes. Forcing out a module may damage the lugs.
Turn off the power supply before mounting or removing a module.
The terminal block and pin connectors of this base unit are made of resin. Do not drop them or
give them hard impact.
Do not remove the printed circuit boards of each module. Doing so can cause a failure.
Wire the cables carefully to ensure that no foreign matter such as wire-offcuts enter from the
module top. Remove them if any.
Tighten the module mounting and emergency stop input terminal screws within the tightening
torque ranges.
When fitting the module to the base, press the module against the base to ensure that the latch
is locked into the base. When removing the module, push the latch until the latch comes out of
the base completely, and pull the module toward you.

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3.4 Mounting the Serial Absolute Synchronous Encoder
Precautions when using a MR-HENC serial absolute synchronous encoder.
(1) If the serial absolute synchronous encoder is linked to a chain, timing belt, or
gears, the machine rotating shaft should be supported by a separate bearing
and connected to MR-HENC through a coupling. Ensure that excessive force
(greater than the permitted shaft load) is not applied to the encoder.
Gear

Table 3.1 Permitted Shaft Loads

Bearing
MR-HENC
Coupling

Radial Direction
Permitted shaft

Thrust Direction

98N max.

49N max.

load

Fig. 3.1 Example of Encoder Linked to a Gear

(2) Large errors in eccentricity and angle of deviation during mounting can apply
an excessive force to the MR-HENC shaft, which can cause deterioration in
performance drastically reduce encoder life.
Minimize loads applied to the shaft such that they lie within the permitted shaft
load range. The permitted shaft loads are shown in Fig. 3.2 for the
recommended coupling type.
Table 3.2 Permitted Values for Coupling Mounting Errors

0.2mm
(0.008 inch)
max.

Eccentricity

Angle of deviation

1.5 max.

Axial displacement

0.5mm
(0.02 inch)
max.

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CAUTION
The MR-HENC contains a glass disk and precision mechanism. Take care when handling it. The
encoder performance may deteriorate if it is dropped or subjected to shocks or vibration
exceeding the prescribed limits.
Do not connect the encoder directly to the rotating machine shaft. Always connect the encoder
through a flexible coupling.

Coupling

MR-HENC

Rotating machine shaft

Fig. 3.2 Connecting the Encoder to a Machine Shaft

Never hit the end of the MR-HENC coupling shaft with a hammer when connecting the coupling to
it.
The large loads applied to MR-HENC will damage it.
The MR-HENC uses optical parts. Install it in an atmosphere where there are extremely few
water drops and little oil and dust.
In any place where the MR-HENC is exposed to water and/or oil, provide protection from oil and
water, e.g. install a cover. In addition, run the cable downward to prevent oil and/or water from
running on the cable into the MR-HENC. When it is inevitable to mount the MR-HENC vertically
or obliquely, trap the cable.
Use the MR-HENC within the specified temperature range (0 C to 55 C ).

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3.5 Wiring
3.5.1 How to Run the Power Supply and I/O Wires
(1) Precautions when using the A1S62PN power supply module 24 VDC output
Do not connect 24 VDC outputs from multiple power supply modules in parallel
to supply a single I/O module. The power supply modules will be damaged if
the outputs are connected in parallel. If the 24 VDC output capacity of a single
power supply module is insufficient, supply power from an external 24 VDC
power supply.
CPU module
I/O
module

24VDC

CPU module

24VDC

Power supply module

I/O
module

24VDC
External power supply

(2) Twist 100 VAC, 200 VAC, and 24 VDC wires together as tightly as possible.
Connect units together over the minimum distance.
(3) To minimize the voltage drop, use the thickest 100 VAC, 200 VAC, and 24
2
VDC wires possible (2 mm max.).
(4) Wiring the I/O equipment
2
2
(a) Wires between 0.75 mm and 1.5 mm can be connected to the terminal
2
block, but 0.75 mm wires are recommended.
(b) If wires pass through a conduit, the conduit must be grounded.
CAUTION
Do not connect 24 VDC outputs from multiple power supply modules in parallel to supply a single
I/O module. This can damage or destroy the power supply modules.
Do not position the 100 VAC, 200 VAC or 24 VDC cables close to, or bundle them with, powercircuit (high-voltage, high-current) cables or I/O signal cables. A clearance of at least 100 mm
(3.94 in) to other cables is required.

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(c) Keep 24 VDC I/O wires separatlf wires from 100 VAC and 200 VAC wires.
(5) Grounding
Connect the ground wiring as described in steps (a) to (c) below.
(a) Use a separate ground, if possible. Ground resistance 100 or less. (class
3 grounding)
(b) If a separate ground is not possible, connect to ground as shown in (2)
below.

CPU module

Other
equipment

CPU module

Other
equipment

Class 3 grounding

Class 3 grounding

(1) Separate ground connections

.......................... optimum

(2) Common ground connection

.......................... acceptable

Other
equipment

CPU module

(3) Common ground connection

...................... not permitted

(c) Grounding cables to be 2 mm min.

Grounding point to be as close as possible to the
A173UHCPU/A172SHCPUN/A171SHCPUN and the distance to the
grounding point as short as possible.
(6) Module terminal block wiring screws
Tighten the wiring screws of the module terminal block within the following range.
Screw

Tightening Torque Range N

Terminal block and terminal screws

(M3.5 screws)

cm

59 to 88

CAUTION
Connect input and output wires along different routes.
Leave at least 200 mm (7.87 in) clearance between I/O wires and high-voltage, high-current
main-circuit cables.
If the I/O wires cannot be kept separate from the main-circuit or power cables, use shielded
cable for all of them and ground the shield at the CPU module end. However, if appropriate,
ground the other end of the shield
CPU module

Shield cable

Input
Output
RA
Shield
DC

Keep 24 VDC I/O wires separate from 100 VAC and 200 VAC wires.
The leakage current over long-distance wiring connections exceeding 200 m (656.17 ft.) can lead
to problems.
See Section 5.4.2 (9) for appropriate countermeasures.
Ground resistance to be 100 max (class 3 grounding). Do not share a common ground with
other equipment.

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3.5.2 Example of Routing the Power Supply and I/O Wires
This section shows examples of wiring the main base unit and extension base unit
power-supply and ground wires.
(A17 B, A178B(-S1/S2/S3)) main base unit
100/110VAC

CPU module

AC

Fuse

Select transformer
according to
Section 3.5.1(c)

+24V
-24G

(Only A171SHCPUN)

FG

AC
DC

LG

24VDC
24VDC

Connect to 24VDC terminals

of I/O modules requiring 24VDC
internally.

INPUT
100 200VAC

(A1S65B, A1S68B, A168B) extension base unit

A1S61PN

Extension cable

I/O

NC
NC
FG

100/110VAC

LG
INPUT
100

200VAC

Ground wire
Ground wire

POINTS
2

(1) Use wires as thick as possible (2 mm max.) for the 100 VAC, 200 VAC, 24 VDC wires. Twist the
wires when connected to the terminals. Use solderless terminals with insulating tubes to prevent
shorting if the screw in the solderless terminal is loose.
(2) Grounding is required if the FG and LG terminals are connected or resistance to noise is reduced.
A shock may be felt when touching the LG terminal as it has a potential of 1/2 input voltage.

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3.6 Mounting/Wiring Checklist
At the worksite, copy the following table for use as a check sheet.
Item

Sub Item

Mounting/Wiring Confirmation
Check for loose or distorted mounting.

Base unit mounting

Check that the mounting screw tightening torque is as specified.

Check the unit for damage.
Check that the mounted module models are correct.
Check that the A172SENC and A1SY42 are mounted to the
motion slots.

Mounting of modules to
Check for loose or distorted mounting.
base unit
Unit/module
mounting

Check that the mounting screw tightening torque is as specified.

Check the modules for damage.

Synchronous encoder
mounting

Check that the amplitude, eccentricity and axial displacement

relative to the machine side rotary shaft are within the
permissible values.
Check that a flexible coupling is used for coupling with the
machine side rotary shaft.
Check the module for damage.
Check that excessive impact was not given during mounting.
Check that the 100VAC, 200VAC and 24VDC wires are twisted
as closely as possible and run in the shortest distance.
Check that the 100VAC, 200VAC and 24VDC wires are not
bundled with and run close to the power and I/O wires.

Wiring

Running of power
supply and I/O wires

Check that each wiring is of the specified wire size.

Check for loose terminal block screws.
Check that the terminal block screw tightening torque is as
specified.
Check that LG and FG are class 3-grounded.

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4. TRIAL RUN AND ADJUSTMENT
This chapter describes the checking items and procedures necessary for trial run
and adjustment for those who will perform trial run and adjustment of the motion
system.
4.1 Checklist before Trial Operation
Table 4.1 Checklist before Trial Operation
Model Name

CPU module

Check Item

Reference

(1) Is memory protection switch ON?

(2) Is the memory cassette battery (A6BAT) lead connector fully inserted into the
PCB pin connector.
(3) Is the battery voltage normal? (Nominal value: 3.6 V)

1.5.1 (5)

(4) Are the supply voltage and power supply module rated voltage correct?
(5) Are FG and LG wired correctly?
(7) Are cable sizes correct?
(1) Is the module mounted in the correct position (option slot)?

1.5.4 (3) (a)

(2) Is the interface with external equipment correct?

1.5.4 (3) (b)

1.5.4 (3) (c)

(2) Is the mounting order correct?

(3) Are the modules correctly mounted?

1.5.3 (3)
3.3

(1) Is the correct power module model mounted?

Extension base power (2) Are FG and LG wired correctly?
supply module
(3) Are terminal screws correctly tightened?

I/O module

3.5.1 (6)
3.5.1

(1) Are the mounted module models correct?

Main base unit

1.5.2
3.5.2

(6) Are terminal screws correctly tightened?

A172SENC manual
pulse generator/
synchronous encoder
interface module

1.5.7

(4) Are cable sizes correct?

(1) Do cables connected to each terminal of the terminal block match the signal
names?
(2) Are terminal screws correctly tightened?

1.5.2 (2)
3.5.2
3.5.1 (6)
3.5.1

(3) Are cable sizes correct?

(4) Is the external power supply correctly connected? (24 VDC, 5 VDC)

Special-function
module

(1) Are the setting switches correctly set?

(2) Do cables connected to each terminal of the terminal block match the signal
names?
(3) Are terminal screws correctly tightened?

A1SCPU User's Manual

(4) Are cable sizes correct?

(5) Is the external power supply correctly connected? (24 VDC, 5 VDC)
A1SG62 dummy
module

(1) Is the point-setting switch correctly set?

(1) Is the extension base unit model correct (A1S65B or A1S68B or A168B)?

Extension base unit

(2) Are the mounted module models correct?

(3) Check that the total I/O module and special-function module I/O points does
not exceed the number of CPU module I/O points.
(4) Are the modules correctly mounted?
(1) Is the extension cable connector correctly inserted in base unit connector?

Extension cable

(2) Is the extension cable connector position correct?

(3) Does the total length of the extension cables exceed 3 m (118.11 inch)?

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1.5.3
1.5.3 (3)
1.5.1
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CAUTION
Check and adjust the programs and parameters before starting trial operation. Errors in the
programs or parameters may cause the machine to make unpredicted movements.
Never make very large adjustments as this can make operation unstable.

WARNING
Do not open the front casing or terminal cover during operation or when power is connected.
This can cause electric shocks.
Do not operate with the front case or terminal cover open. This can cause electric shocks from
exposed high-Voltage terminals or charged parts.
Do not operate switches when your hands are wet. This can cause electric shocks.
Do not scratch, apply undue strain to, place heavy weights on, or trap, cables. This can cause
electric shocks.
Do not touch controller, servo-amplifier, or servomotor terminal blocks while power is turned on.
This can cause electric shocks.
Do not touch the controller or servo amplifier internal power supply, internal ground, or signal
wires. This can cause electric shocks.

CAUTION
The machine may make unpredicted movements after a servo amplifier or servomotor is turned
on. Top prevent accidents, check the operation of each individual motor.
Start up servos according to the servo start-up procedure described below.
The servo amplifier cooling fins, regenerative resistor, and servomotors become hot during
operation and can remain hot for some time after power is turned off. Do not touch these parts or
burn injuries may result.
To avoid injury, turn off the power before touching servomotor shafts or machinery connected to
them.
To avoid injury, do not approach machinery during trial or teaching operation.

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4.2 Trial Run and Adjustment Procedure
POINTS
(1) Make note of motor model names before the motor is installed on a
machine. The motor name plate may not be visible after the motor is
installed.
(2) The machine may make unpredictable movements after a servo amplifier
or servomotor is first turned on. To prevent accidents, check the
operation of each individual motor.

Servo start-up procedure

Trun CPU module Power Off

Make sure that the CPU module power
supply is off.

The mode indicated in the brackets ([ ]) at top left

of each step is the mode for checking or setting
by the peripheral device.

Check wiring and module installation

(1) Make sure that all modules are correctly
mounted in the correct position.
(2) Check that connectors are correctly
inserted.
(3) Make sure all terminal screws are tight.
(4) Check servo amplifier and other ground
wires.
(5) Check motor wiring (U, V, W).
(6) Check the regenerative resistor option
wiring.
(7) Check the emergency stop circuit.

See Section 1.5.3(6) for information which

modules can be mounted in the main base
unit and the mounting positions.
See Section 3.3 for information on mounting
modules.

Check system settings

Set the operation axis number.

See Section 1.5.6(3).

(Note) An error may occur if the power is turned
on before system settings are made.
If this happens, make the system
settings, then reset the CPU.

Turn on power
Ensure that the CPU module RUN/STOP key
is set to STOP.
Turn on the CPU module power.

WARNING
Ground controllers, servo amplifiers, and
servomotors to 100W ground resistance,
or less (class 3 grounding). Do not share a
common ground with other equipment.

CAUTION
If a regenerative resistor is used, ensure
that an alarm signal cuts off the power
supply, otherwise damage to the regenerative transistor, overheating of the regenerative resistor, or even fire may result.
To prevent fires, take flameproofing measures inside the control box where the servo
amplifier and regenerative resistor are
located and use non-flammable wiring.

1)

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1)

CAUTION
Do not connect a phase-advancer
capacitor, surge absorber, or radio noise
filter (FR-BIF option) to the servo amplifier
output.
Ensure output teminals U, V, W, are
correctly connected. Abnomal servomotor
operation may result if the teminals are
incorrctly connected.

[Install Mode]
Install operating system
Install the positioning OS into the
CPU module from the peripheral device.

See Section 4.3.

CAUTION
Set parameter values to match the
controllers, servo amplifiers, servomotors,
and regenerative resistor models used.
Protective functions may not operate
correctly if the parameters are set
incorrectly.

[Data Setting Mode]

Set positioning parameters
(1) Set the following positioning parameters
from the peripheral device:
(a) Fixed parameters
(b) Servo parameters
(c) Home position return data
(d) Limit switches
(e) Control data

WARNING
Even if the power is tumed off, do not open
the front casing or terminal covers, except
to connect wiring or conduct scheduled
inspections. Charged components in the
controller or servo amplifier can cause
electric shocks.

[Monitor Mode]
Check external inputs to A172SENC
(1) Check the wiring for the following
external inputs by monitoring at a
peripheral device or by using the LED
indicators.
(Input signals' PX0 to PXF)
(a) FLS (upper limit switch input)
(b) RLS (lower limit switch input)
(c) STOP (stop command)
(d) DOG/CHANCE (near-zero point dog,
speed/position switching commad)

To avoid electric shocks, turn off the

power, wait at least ten minutes, then
check the voltage with a tester before
starting wiring or inspections.
Install controllers, servo amplifiers, and
servomotors before connecting wiring.
Otherwise, electric shocks or injury can
result.

CAUTION
Connect a leak breaker to the controller
and servo amplifier power supply.

[Programming Mode]
Write motion programs
Create motion programs from the peripheral
device.

Provide an extemal emergency stop circuit

to instantaneously stop operation and cut
off power.

[Programming Mode]

Follow the conditions prescribed in this

manual and the product instrction manuals
when programming using the program
commands.

Create sequence programs

Create sequence programs from the
peripheral device to run the motion
programs.

When programming, follow the conditions

prescribed in this manual regarding
devices which a fixed application.

[Sequence Mode]
Write sequence programs
Write the created sequence programs to
CPU module with the peripheral device.
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2)

CAUTION

[Servo PC Mode]
Write positioning data
Write the created sequence programs and
motion programs to CPU module with the
peripheral device.

Turn servo power on

Ensure emergency stop is ON, and turn on
power to servo amplifiers and servomotors.

If used in systems for which safety

standards apply (such as robot systems),
all controllers, servo amplifiers, and
servomotors must meet the prescribed
safety standads.
Configure safety circuits extemal to the
controller or servo amplifiers if their
abnomal operation could cause axis
motion in a direction other than the safe
operating direction for the system.

[Test Mode - Servo

Start-Up (Initial Check)]
Check servo amplifiers
Check that mounted servo amplifiers
operate correctly.

Detected error description and servo amplifier

axis number displayed on initial check screen.

[Test Mode - Servo

Start-Up (Model Name Check)]
Servo Amplifier Communications Check
Reads and displays the servomotor and
servo amplifier model names from the servo
amplifier after they have been transferred to
the servo amplifier during initial
communications with it.

Compare the set servomotor and servo

amplifier model names with the displayed
model names.

[Test Mode - Servo Start-Up

(Motor Rotation Direction Check)]
Check Motor Rotation Directions
Check motor rotation directions are correct
for increased addresses and forward JOG
operation.
[Test Mode - Servo Start-Up
(Upper/Lower Limit Switch Check)]
Check upper/lower stroke limits
Check that upper and lower stroke limits
operate correctly.
[Test Mode - Servo Start-Up
(Motor Speed Check)]
Check Motor Speeds
Check motor does not exceed rated speed
at maximum commanded speed.

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Release brake on motor with brake.

If an error occurs, reset the emergency stop
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3)

CAUTION

[Test Mode JOG Operation

and Manual Pulse Generator]
Check machine movements
(1) Check the following machine movements
using JOG operation from a peripheral
device or manual pulse generator
operation.
(a) Machine moves normally
(no vibrations, hunting, etc.)
(b) Stroke limits operate correctly
(c) Emergency stop stops machine
movements.
[Test Mode Home Position
Return]
Check home position return
(1) Conduct home position return and check
the following:
(a) Direction of home position return
(b) Home position return data
(c) Near-zero point dog position
[Programming Mode]
Check motion program and sequence
programs
Set the CPU module RUN/STOP key is set
to RUN and check that all positioning control
by motion programs is correct.
[Monitor Mode]
Automatic operation check
Run sequence programs using external
inputs and check that all movements are
correct.
[Monitor Mode
Axis Monitor]
Peak torque check
Check that the torque during acceleration
and deceleration does not exceed the
maximum torque.
[Monitor Mode
Axis Monitor]
Effective torque check
Check that the continuous operation load
torque is equal to the rated torque.

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Design system with sufficient mechanical

allowance for a safe stop if an axis passes
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4.3 Operating System Installation Procedure
In the CPU module, the operating system (hereafter abbreviated to the OS) can be
changed using the peripheral device and software package.
This OS change is called installation.
Start installation

Refer to Section 1.5.1(4) for

the information on the install switch.

Open the cover at the front of the

CPU and turn ON the install switch.

The RUN/STOP key switch is ignored.

Refer to Section 2.4.2 and 2.4.3
for the module mounting procedure.

Turn ON the CPU power supply.

Refer to the operating manual for the

software package used at the peripheral
device.

Install according to software package

instructions.

Turn OFF the CPU power supply.

Turn OFF the install switch and open

the cover at the front of the CPU.

End

POINTS
After completion of installation, always turn OFF the installation switch.

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4.4 Trial Run and Adjustment Checklist
At the worksite, copy the following table for use as a check sheet.
Work Step

Item

Trial Run and Adjustment Confirmation

Check

Check that each module is mounted properly.

Check that each connector is fitted properly.

Before
power-on

Unit/module mounting
and basic wiring

Check each terminal screw for looseness.

Check that earth wires of power supply module, servo
amplifiers, etc. are normal.
Check that motor wiring is proper.
Check that regenerative brake option wiring is proper.
Check that emergency stop circuit is proper.
Check that teaching unit's deadman switch wiring is proper.
Check that each power supply wire and each I/O wire is proper.

OS installation

Check that the motion OS installed is compatible.

Positioning parameters Check that each positioning parameter value is proper.

Check that upper and lower stroke limit inputs are normal.
A172SENC external
signals
Program/positioning
data
Power-on
CPU module in
STOP status

Check that STOP signal input is normal.

Check that near-zero point dog and speed-position change
signal inputs are normal.
Check that motion program, sequence program and positioning
data are stored in CPU module normally.
Check that communications with servo amplifiers can be made.
Check that rotation direction for JOG operation is normal.

Basic axis operations

(Check each axis)

Check that upper and lower limit switches operate normally.

Check that rotation at maximum command speed is not more
than motor rating.
Check that JOG operation moves machine normally.
Check that a stop is effected at stroke limit.
Check that an emergency stop is made.

Manual operation

CPU module in
RUN status

Automatic operation

Torque check

Check that home position return is made normally.

Check that each positioning control of motion program is
exercised normally.
Check each operation in manual operation mode of system with sequence
program running.
Check that machine operation is stopped immediately by
emergency stop.
Check operation of each actuator and operation confirmation
limit switch.
Check that emergency stop and equipment alarm signals are
given properly.
Make other checks in compliance with control specifications
specific to system and equipment.
Check each operation in automatic operation mode of system with
sequence program running.
Check a sequence of automatic operation motions.
Check that machine operation is stopped immediately by
emergency stop.
Check that module or equipment alarm causes an immediate
stop or cycle stop.
Check that restoring operation can be performed after an alarm
stop.
Make other checks in compliance with control specifications
specific to system and equipment.
Check the acceleration/deceleration torque is not more than
maximum torque.
Check that continuous load torque is rated torque.

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5. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
This chapter describes the methods of troubleshooting and daily maintenance and
inspection for those who will carry out such works.
5.1 Maintenance Works
This section explains the periodic and daily inspections performed to operate the
motion system safely and normally and the actions to be taken for troubles that
may take place during motion system operation.
Table 5.1 Maintenance Works
Maintenance Work
Daily inspection
Periodic inspection
Troubleshooting

Description
Inspection performed daily.
Inspection performed once or twice every six
months or every year
Clearing up of system trouble cause and its
corrective action

Refer To
Section 5.2
Section 5.3
Section 5.4

WARNING
Do not open the front casing or terminal cover during operation or when power is connected.
This can cause electric shocks.
Do not operate with the front case or terminal cover open. This can cause electric shocks from
exposed high-voltage terminals or charged parts.
Even if the power is turned off, do not open the front casing or terminal covers, except to connect
wiring or conduct scheduled inspections. Charged components in the controller or servo amplifier
can cause electric shocks.
To avoid electric shocks, turn off the power, wait at least ten minutes, then check the voltage with
a tester before starting wiring or inspections.
Ground controllers, servo amplifiers, and servomotors to class 3 grounding resistance, or less.
Do not share a common ground with other equipment.
All wiring and inspections to be conducted by a trained technician.
Install controllers, servo amplifiers, and servomotors before connecting wiring. Otherwise,
electric shocks or injury can result.
Do not operate switches when your hands are wet. This can cause electric shocks.
Do not scratch, apply undue strain to, place heavy weights on, or trap cables. This can cause
electric shocks.
Do not touch controller, servo-amplifier, or servomotor terminal blocks while power is turned on.
This can cause electric shocks.
Do not touch the controller or servo amplifier internal power supply, internal ground, or signal
wires. This can cause electric shocks.

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CAUTION
Perform daily and periodic inspections in accordance with the directions in this manual and the
instruction manual for the product used.
Make backups of controller and servo amplifier programs and parameters before carrying out
maintenance and inspection.
Be careful not to trap your fingers in the gaps when opening and closing parts that can be
opened and closed.
Replace batteries and other consumable parts at the intervals indicated in this manual and the
instruction manuals for the products used.
Do not touch the IC leads or the contacts of connectors.
Do not place a controller or servo amplifier on a metallic surface where current leakage is
possible, or on surfaces that can become charged with static electricity, such as wood, plastics,
and vinyl.
Do not perform a megger test (insulation resistance measurement) during inspections.
When replacing a controller or servo amplifier, set the settings of the new unit correctly.
On completing maintenance and inspection, check that position detection by the absolute
position sensing function is correct.
Do not charge, heat, burn, or disassemble batteries.
Since electrolytic capacitors can generate gases when faulty, do not put your face close to the
controller or servo amplifier.
The electrolytic capacitor and fan deteriorate over time. Replace them regularly in order to avoid
secondary accidents in the event of their becoming faulty. These parts must be replaced at a
service center or service station.
If the self-diagnostic error of the controller or servo amplifier has occurred, confirm the check
item and recover in accordance with the instruction manual.
If a hazardous condition is supposed to take place at a power failure or product failure, use the
servo motor equipped with an electromagnetic brake or provide an external brake mechanism for
a holding purpose to prevent such a condition.
For the electromagnetic brake operation circuit, make up a double circuit structure so that the
brake is actuated by an emergency stop signal provided externally.
Shut off with servo ON signal OFF,
alarm, magnetic brake signal.
Servo motor

RA1

Magnetic
brakes

Shut off with the

emergency stop
signal(EMG).
EMG
24VDC

Restart operation after removing the cause of alarm occurrence and ensuring safety.
After restoration of power from an instantaneous power failure, stay away from the machine
since a restart may be made suddenly. (Design the machine so that personal safety may be
ensured if a restart is made.)
Before starting operation, check and adjust the programs and parameters. Not doing so can
cause some machines to operate unexpectedly.
Never make extreme adjustment changes as doing so will make operation instable.
Apply only the voltage specified in the instruction manual to each terminal. Not doing so can
cause burst, damage, etc.
Ensure that the wires are connected to the corresponding terminals. Not doing so can cause
burst, damage, etc.
Always make sure that polarity is correct (+, -). Not doing so can cause burst, damage, etc.
While power is on or soon after power-off, do not touch the servo amplifiers' heat sinks,
regenerative brake resistors, servo motors and the like as they may be hot. Doing so can cause
a burn.
Always switch power off before touching the servo motor shaft or the machine connected to it.
Not doing so can cause injury.
Stay away from the machine during trial run or teaching or similar operation. Doing so can cause
injury.
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5.2 Daily Inspections
The inspections listed in the table below should be conducted every day.
Table 5.2 Daily Inspections
No.

Item

Description

Evaluation Standard

Remedy

Must be firmly installed.

Tighten loose
screws.

Base unit installation

All screws tight and covers in

position.

I/O(and other) module mounting

Modules correctly mounted in

base unit.

Fully mounted and screws

tightened.

Tighten loose
screws.

Terminal screws tight

Spacing between solderless

terminals.

Extension cable
connectors

No loose screws

Correct spacing is maintained.

Connectors fully
tightened

Tighten loose screws

Adjust spacing.

Tighten connector
screws

POWER
indicator

Check that indicator lights

Indicator lights
(otherwise abnormal)

See Section
5.4.1 (2)

RUN indicator

Lights in RUN status

Indicator lights
(otherwise abnormal)

See Section
5.4.1 (3) (4)

ERROR
indicator

Lights when an error occurs.

Indicator not lit

(otherwise error)

See Section
5.4.1 (5) (6)

INPUT indicator

Check the indicator lighting

status.

Indicator lights when input is ON

and goes out when input is OFF
(otherwise abnormal).

See Section
5.4.1 (7)

OUTPUT
indicator

Check the indicator lighting

status.

Indicator lights when output is ON

and goes out when output is OFF
(otherwise abnormal).

See Section
5.4.1 (7)

Connections

Indicators

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5.3 Scheduled Inspections
The inspections listed in the table below should be conducted once or twice every
6 to 12 months. They should also be conducted after equipment is moved or
upgraded, and if the wiring is changed.
Table 5.3 Scheduled Inspections
No.

Item
Ambient
temperature

Ambient
environment

Ambient
humidity

Description

0 C to 55 C
Measure temperature and
humidity.
Measure corrosive gases.

Installation

Remedy
If system is in an
enclosure,
measure
temperature and
humidity inside the
enclosure.

Measure voltage across 100

VAC/200 VAC terminals.

Supply voltage

10% to 90% RH
No corrosive gases

Atmosphere
2

Evaluation Standard

85 VAC to 264 VAC

Change power
supply

Looseness

Battery

Tighten screws.

Visual

No dirt or foreign matter

Clean

Turn with a screwdriver

No loose screws

Tighten loose
screws

Spacing
between
solderless
terminals

Visual

Correct spacing is maintained

Adjust spacing

Loose
connectors

Connections

Firmly installed

Loose terminal
screws

Move units and check

Dirt, foreign
matter

Visual

Connectors fully tightened

Tighten connector
screws

(Preventative maintenance)

Replace battery if
life is exceeded,
even if no voltage
drop occurs.
Refer to Section
5.3.1.

In monitor mode, check from

peripheral device that M9006
and M9007 are OFF.

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5.3.1 Replacing the Battery
(1) Replacing the CPU module battery
M9006 or M9007 turns ON if the voltage drops from the A6BAT battery which backs
up programs and provides memory back-up functions. Program and memory
contents are not lost immediately when these special relays turn ON, but memory
contents may be lost if this special realy status is overlooked.
After M9006 or M9007 turns ON, replace the battery within the total powerinterruption time shown in Table 5.4 below.
This section gives replacement guidelines and describes the replacement method.
(a) Battery life
An alarm occurs and the error message "BATTERY ERROR" is displayed when
the battery life has almost expired.
Replace the battery when this alarm occurs. The battery life is approximately 1
year under normal operating conditions at an ambient temperature of 25 C .
The battery life is shown in Table 5.4.
Table 5.4 Battery Life
Battery Life

Battery Life (Total Power-Interruption Time) (Hr)

Guaranteed Time

Actual Time

After M9006,

(minimum)

(typical)

M9007 Turns ON

Not used

5400

13000

168

Used (1 module)

3800

9500

168

Synchronous
Encoder Used/Not Used

*The actual time is the average value. The guaranteed time is the minimum value.
Preventative Maintenance Guidelines
1) Replace battery every year, even if total power-interruption time is less than the value in
the table.
2) Replace the battery if the total power-interruption time exceeds the guaranteed time
shown in the table and M9006 is ON.

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(b) Replacing a battery
Follow the procedure below to replace a battery when its life expires. After the
battery is disconnected, a capacitor maintains memory back-up for a short time.
Complete the battery change operation within the time specified in Table 5.5 or
the memory contents may be lost.
Table 5.5 Capacitor Back-Up Time

Replacing battery

Capacitor Back-Up Time (Min.)

Guaranteed Time
(Minimum)

Actual Time
(Typical)

15

Turn off the CPU module power supply.

Open the CPU module front cover.

Pull battery out of holder.

Remove leads from lead clip.
Disconnect the lead connector.
CPU module
Insert new battery into the holder in
the correct direction. Connect the lead
connector. (Clamp leads with the lead
clip. )
(Red lead is positive, blue lead is
negative.)

Close CPU module front cover.

Battery
connector

Turn on CPU module power supply.

Check M9006

A6BAT
(lithium
battery)

OFF

ON
Battery defective

End

IMPORTANT
Some components mounted on the printed circuit board are sensitive to static electricity. Take the
following precautions before directly handling the printed circuit board:
(1) Ground your body or the work bench.
(2) Do not directly touch the conductive parts or electrical components in the product.

CAUTION
Dispose of batteries according to local government regulations.

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5.4 Troubleshooting
This section describes the errors which could occur when using the system and
what to do about them.
Refer to the appropriate software package operating manual for information on the
error messages displayed during peripheral device operation.
When an error occurs, the system status can be determined by checking the
equipment where the error occurred, from the error codes, or by monitoring with a
peripheral device. To quickly recover from an error, use the appropriate method to
determine the cause of the error.
Check the equipment where the error occurred

Check from the error code

Error occurs

Check by monitoring from a peripheral device

(1) Checking the equipment where the error occurred

Visually determine the cause of the error from the indicators on the front of the
module, from the operating status of the equipment, etc.
(a) Machine motion (stop status, operating status)
(b) Whether power is on or off
(c) Status of I/O equipment
(d) Wiring status (I/O wires, cables)
(e) Display states of various indicators (e.g. POWER LED, RUN LED, ERROR
LED, I/O LED)
(f) Setting states of various setting switches (e.g. extension base, power failure
compensation)
After checking (a) to (f), connect the peripheral device and check the CPU
module's operating status and program data.
(2) Checking the error codes
Determine the cause of the error by monitoring the error codes stored when the
error occurred.
The error code storage devices are listed below.
Refer to the appropriate operating system programming manual for
descriptions of the error codes.
(a) Error codes during sequence control
Refer to Section 5.4.1 (10) Table of Error Codes for descriptions of the
error codes.
Error code

D9008

(b) Error codes during motion control

For error storage devices in motion control, refer to the programming manual of
the corresponding OS.

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(3) Checking by monitoring from the peripheral device
Use the peripheral device monitor functions to determine the control status.
The following statuses can be determined.
Refer to the appropriate peripheral software package operating manual for
details about the operating procedures.
(a) Present value monitor
Displays servomotor present value addresses and error codes. It permits
the present control status to be checked.
(b) Scroll monitor
Monitor the servo program and motion program operating status, operating
axes, and instruction execution in real time. Permit the program operating
status to be checked.
(c) Error list monitor
Displays the error code history.
Allows error codes to be checked after multiple errors occur and permits
past error codes to be checked.
(d) Trace graph
Graphic display of position command value, position droop, speed
command values, servomotor speed, and motor current. The suitability of
the servomotor for the machine (factors such as overload status) can be
checked by monitoring the servomotor current value.

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5.4.1 Troubleshooting for CPU Module and I/O Modules
This section explains how to determine the cause of problems occurring in the
SCPU of CPU module or I/O modules, and gives descriptions and remedies the
errors indicated by each error code. This manual does not give troubleshooting
flowcharts that apply to the use of MR-H-BN, MR-J2S-B and MR-J2-B servo
amplifiers. Refer to the instruction manual(s) for the servo amplifier(s) you are
using:
MITSUBISHI AC Servo MR-H-BN Instruction Manual
MITSUBISHI AC Servo MR-J2S-B Instruction Manual
MITSUBISHI AC Servo MR-J2-B Instruction Manual
(1) Bagic troubleshooting flow charts
The flowcharts below are classified according to symptoms.
Problem occurs

Not lit Go to Section 5.4.1(2)

"Flowchart when POWER Indicator is Not Lit."

POWER indicator not lit

Lit

Not lit Go to Section 5.4.1(3)

"Flowchart when RUN Indicator is Not Lit."

RUN indicator not lit

Lit/Flash

Flash Go to Section 5.4.1(4)

"Flowchart when RUN Indicator is Flashing."

RUN indicator flashes

Lit

Lit
ERROR indicator lit

Go to Section 5.4.1(5)
"Flowchart when ERROR Indicator is Lit."

Flash/Not lit
Flash Go to Section 5.4.1(6)
"Flowchart when ERROR Indicator is Flashing."

ERROR indicator flashes

Not lit
I/O module malfunctions
Normal

Abnormal

Go to Section 5.4.1(7)/(9)
"Flowchart when Output Module Load Does Not Turn
On." and "Possible Problems with I/O Modules."
Go to Section 5.4.1(8)
"Flowchart when Program Cannot Be Written."

Cannot write program

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(2) Flowchart when POWER indicator is not lit
Follow the flowchart below if the POWER indicator does not light when the power is
turned on or goes out during operation.
POWER indicator not lit

NO

Is power supplied?

Supply power.

YES
NO

Is
supply voltage
in range 85 to
264 VAC?

NO

Does
POWER indicator
light?

YES

Supply voltage in the rated

range.

YES
NO

Is the CPU
(power supply)
module correctly fixed?

NO

Does
POWER indicator
light?

YES

Correctly fix the CPU

(power supply) module.

YES
NO

Overcurrent/
overvoltage protection
tripped?

Does
POWER indicator
light?

YES

(1) Check current capacity

and reduce overcurrent.
(2) Turn input power supply
off then back on.

YES

NO
NO

Contact your nearest

Mitsubishi representative with
details.

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Does
POWER indicator
light?

YES

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(3) Flowchart when RUN indicator is not lit
Follow the flowchart below if the RUN indicator goes out during operation.
RUN indicator goes out

Is an
error displayed
when a peripheral device
is connected?

YES

Refer to error table.

NO
Reset with the CPU module
RUN/STOP key switch.

RUN indicator
lights

RUN indicator
does not light
Set the CPU module
RUN/STOP switch to STOP.
Write END to address 0 from
a peripheral device.

Set the RUN/STOP switch to

RUN. Operate in monitor
mode from peripheral device.

(1) Defective CPU module

part or contact.
(2) Excessive noise.
If (1)
If (2)

Contact your nearest

Mitsubishi representative with
details.

RUN indicator
does not light

RUN indicator
lights
Is sequence program
defective?

Check and correct program.

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Connect surge suppressor

circuit (CR, etc.) to noise
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(4) Flowchart when RUN indicator is flashing
Follow the flowchart below if the RUN indicator flashes when the power is turned on
or during operation.
RUN indicator flashing

Hardware defect

Contact your nearest

Mitsubishi representative with
details.

Check error from peripheral

device
(See Section 5.4.1(10).)

Reset with the CPU module

RUN/STOP switch.

Correct cause of error.

(See Section 5.4.1(10).)

Set the RUN/STOP key

switch to RUN.

Does
RUN indicator
light?
YES
End

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(5) Flowchart when ERROR indicator is lit
Follow the flowchart below if the ERROR indicator lights during operation.
ERROR indicator lit

Connect a peripheral device

NO

NO

Is M9008 ON?

Cause of error of PCPU?

YES

YES
Refer to error code table for
corrective action.

Hardware error

Cause of error of SCPU?

Software error
Reset with the CPU module
RUN/STOP key switch.

YES

Is
corrective action
available?
NO

Set the RUN/STOP switch to

STOP.

Take corrective action.

Correct cause of error.

Set the RUN/STOP switch to

RUN.

YES

Contact your nearest

Mitsubishi representative with
details.

Does
ERROR indicator
light?
NO
End

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(6) Flowchart when ERROR indicator is flashing
Follow the flowchart below if the ERROR indicator flashes during operation.
ERROR indicator flashing

Does
special register D9124
contain 0?
NO (not 0)
Reset the coil of the
annunciator which is ON
using the RST F instruction.

End

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YES (0)

Contact your nearest

Mitsubishi representative with
details.

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(7) Flowchart when output module load does not turn on
Follow the flowchart below if the output module loads do not turn on during
operation.
Output load does not turn on

Is the
indicator LED of the output
module ON?

NO

Check output mode in monitor

mode from peripheral device.

YES
Is the
indicator LED of the input
module ON?
Is voltage
applied from load power
supply?

NO

Check load power supply

wiring. Reset power supply.
What is
voltage across the output
module output COM
terminals?

0V

Check load wiring and load.

Reset.

Measure voltage between

module input and COM
terminals.
0V

YES
Check if input signal is OFF in
monitor mode from peripheral
device.

YES

NO

Supply
voltage

(Monitored
signal OFF)

Check external
wiring and external
equipment.

Supply voltage value is provided.

Defective output module.
Replace output module.

Check max. rush current

when loads simultaneously
turned on.

NG

Change relay numbers. Keep

current within max. current
for simultaneous loads on.

Contact your nearest

Mitsubishi representative with
details.

OK

End

POINT
If the input signal or load does not turn off, refer to Section 5.4.1 (9) "Possible
Problems with I/O Modules."

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(8) Flowchart when program cannot be written
The following flowchart assumes that a program or other data cannot be written to
the CPU when an attempt was made to write it.
Program cannot be written

Is the
RUN/STOP switch set to
STOP?

Set RUN/STOP switch to

STOP.

RUN

STOP
Can
program be
written?

YES

NO
Reset the CPU.

NO

Is
M.PRO switch set to
OFF?

ON

Can
program be
written?

YES

Set M.PRO switch to OFF.

OFF
NO

Contact your nearest

Mitsubishi representative with
details.

Can
program be
written?

YES

End

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(9) Possible Problems with I/O Modules
This section describes possible problems with input and output circuits, and what to
do about them.
(a) Troubleshooting input circuits
Table 5.7 describes problems and corrective actions for input circuits.
Table 5.7 Troubleshooting Input Circuits
Symptom

Cause

Corrective Action

Current leakage through input switch.

(Driven using a contactless switch, etc.)
AC input

Connect an appropriate resistor to lower the

voltage between the input module terminals
below the OFF voltage.

Example 1

AC input
C
Input signal does not
turn OFF

Input module

Leak current

C
Input module

R
Power supply
Power supply
CR constant : 0.1 to 0.47
W) recommended
Driven using a limit switch with neon lamp.

Example 2

AC input
Input signal does not
turn OFF

Leak current

F + 47 to 120

(1/2

See Problem 1, above.

Alternatively, provide a separate, independent
display circuit.

Input module

Power supply

Example 3

Leak current due to line capacity of wiring. Line

capacity (C) of twisted-wire pair is approx. 100
pF/m.

See Problem 1, above.

However, this problem does not arise when the
power supply is on the input equipment side.
AC input

AC input

Input signal does not

turn OFF
Leak current

Input module

Input module
Power supply

Power supply
Driven using a limit switch with LED indicator.
DC input (sink)

Connect an appropriate resistor to lower the

voltage between the input module terminal and
common terminal below the OFF voltage, as
shown below.

Example 4

Leak current

DC input (sink)

Input module
Input signal does not
turn OFF

Resistor
Input module

* The method of calculating the resistor to

connect is shown on the next page.

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Table 5.7 Troubleshooting Input Circuits (cont.)
Symptom

Cause

Corrective Action

Example 5

Sneak path due to use of two power supplies.

Input signal does not

turn OFF

E1

Use a single power supply.

Connect a diode to prevent sneak paths, as
shown in the diagram.

Input module

E2

E1

E 1 >E2

E2

Input module

<Resistor Resistance Calculation for Example 4>

For the case with a limit switch with LED indicator connected to A1SX40,
causing 4 mA leak current.
A1SX40

4mA leak current

Input module
3.6K

24VDC

1) This circuit does not turn OFF because the A1SX40 OFF current of 1 mA is not
reached. Therefore, the connection of a resistor is required, as shown below.
4mA
IR=3mA
3.6K

A1SX40
IZ=1mA
Input impedance
3.3K

24VDC

2) Resistance calculation
To achieve the A1SX40 OFF current of 1 mA, a resistor should be connected
such that a current of 3 mA min. flows through the resistor.

A resistance value of R < 1.1 k

If a 1 k resistor is used, the resistor R power capacity (W) is given by:
2
2
W = (Current value) R = 0.003 (A) 1000 ( ) = 0.009 (W)
3) In practice, a 1 [k ] 0.5 [W] resistor, which has a power capacity 3 to 5
times the actual power consumption, is connected across the terminals where
the problem exists.

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(b) Troubleshooting output circuits
Table 5.8 describes problems and corrective actions for output circuits.
Table 5.8 Troubleshooting Output Circuits
Symptom

Cause

Corrective Action

If load is internally half-wave rectified

(some solenoids are like this)

Example 1

A1SY22
Output module
Overvoltage applied to
load when output turns
OFF

D1

[1]

Connect a resistor between several tens k

and several hundreds k across the load.
(This method causes no problems with output
terminals but can lead to deterioration or burnout of load internal diodes.)
Resistor

Load
[2]
With polarity (1), C is charged. With polarity (2),
the C charge voltage plus the power supply
voltage is applied across D1. Max. voltage is
approx. 2.2V.
Leak current due to internal surge suppresor.

Example 2

A1SY22
Output module
Load does not turn
OFF
(Triac output)

Load

Load

Connect a resistor across the load.

(If long wiring exists between the output card
and the load, leak currents also arise due to
wiring capacity.)
Resistor

Leak current

Example 3

Load

Time period fluctuates

when load is a CR
timer
(Triac output)

A1SY22
Output module

Drive a relay and use the relay contacts to drive

the CR timer.
(See note attached to Example 1, as some
timers are half-wave rectified internally.)
CR timer

Resistor

Leak current

CR timer

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(10) Table of Error Codes of SCPU
If an error occurs when RUN is executed or during CPU module operation, the selfdiagnosis function displays an error or stores an error code (including step number)
in the special registers. Table 5.9 shows the methods for reading the error codes
when an error occurs and describes how to check and correct the error. Take the
corrective action described to eliminate the cause of the error.
Table 5.9 Table of Error Codes
Error

"INSTRCT
CODE ERR."

"PARAMETER
ERROR"

"MISSING
END INS."

"CAN'T
EXECUTE (P)"

Contents (BIN)
of Special
Register D9008

10

CPU
Status

STOP

Error Description and Cause

Corrective Action

The CPU could not decode an

instruction code in the program.
(1) The memory contents have been
changed for some reason and
include instruction codes which
cannot be decoded.

(1) Read the error step with the

peripheral device and modify the
program at this step.

The contents of the CPU memory

parameters has been changed by
noise.

(1) Read the CPU memory

parameters with the peripheral
device, check and correct the
contents, and rewrite to
memory.
(1) Write an END instruction at the
end of the program.

11

STOP

12

STOP

(1) No END (FEND) instruction in

program.

STOP

(1) The jump destination designated (1) Read the error step with the
peripheral device and correct
by the CJ/SCJ/CALL/CALLP/JMP
the program (insert jump
instruction does not exist or is
destination, eliminate duplicate
duplicated.
jump destinations, etc.).
(2) RET instruction exists in program
but no CALL instruction.
(3) The jump destination of a
CJ/SCJ/CALL/CALLP/JMP
instruction is after the END
instruction.
(4) The number of FOR instructions
does not match the number of
NEXT instructions.
(5) A JMP instruction between a FOR
and NEXT instruction jumps out of
the FOR-NEXT loop.
A JMP instruction before the RET
instruction jumps out of the subroutine.
(6) A JMP instruction destination is a
step between a FOR and NEXT
instruction or into a sub-routine.

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Table 5.9 Table of Error Codes (cont.)
Error

"CHK FORMAT
ERR."

Contents (BIN)
of Special
Register D9008

14

CPU
Status

STOP

Error Description and Cause

Corrective Action

(1) A CHK instruction ladder block

contains an instruction (including
NOP) other than LDX, LDIX,
ANDX, ANIX.
(2) Multiple CHK instruction exist.
(3) More than 150 contacts exist in a
CHK instruction ladder block.
(4) The X device number in a CHK
instruction ladder block exceeds
X7FE.
(5) No ladder block exists before the
CHK instruction ladder block.

(1) Check the CHK instruction

ladder block for items (1) to (7)
in the column to the left. Correct
problems with the peripheral
device and start operation again.
(2) This error message is valid for
direct I/O control only.

CJ
(6) The [CHK] [D1] [D2] instruction
D1 device number does not match
the device number of the contacts
before the CJ instruction.
(7) No pointer P254 exists at the start
of the CHK instruction ladder
block.
P254

CHK D1 D2

"CAN'T
EXECUTE (I)"

15

STOP

(1) Check if an interrupt program

(1) An interrupt module is used, but
exists for the interrupt module,
the program contains no
then create an interrupt program
equivalent interrupt pointer I
or eliminate duplicate I numbers,
number, or duplicate interrupt
as appropriate.
pointers.
(2) Check if IRET instruction exists
(2) No IRET instruction exists in
in the interrupt program, and
interrupt program.
insert, if required.
(3) An IRET instruction exists outside
(3) Check if an IRET instruction
the interrupt program.
exists outside the interrupt
program, and remove, if
necessary.

"RAM ERROR"

20

STOP

A problem with the CPU hardware.

(1) A check determined normal
Contact your nearest Mitsubishi
reading and writing to the CPU
data memory area is not possible. representative with details.

"OPE. CIRCUIT
ERR."

21

STOP

(1) The CPU operation circuits which

handle sequence processing are
inoperative.

"WDT ERROR"

22

STOP

The scan time exceeded the

watchdog timer set time.
(1) Scan time too long because of
user program conditions.
(2) Scan time too long because of
instantaneous power interruption
during scan.

5 21

(1) Calculate and check the scan

time in the user program, reduce
the scan time with the CJ
instruction.
(2) Monitor the contents of special
register D9005 from a peripheral
device. A non-zero value
indicates an unstable power
supply voltage. If the value is not
0, check the power supply and
reduce the voltage fluctuations.

5. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Table 5.9 Table of Error Codes (cont.)
Contents (BIN)
of Special
Register D9008

Error

CPU
Status

Error Description and Cause

Corrective Action

"END NOT
EXECUTE"

24

STOP

(1) Reset the CPU and run again.

(1) During execution, the END code
If the same error is displayed
was read as a different instruction
again, a problem exists in the
code due to noise, or some other
CPU hardware.
cause.
Contact your nearest Mitsubishi
(2) The END instruction changed to
representative with details.
another instruction code for some
reason.

"WDT ERROR"

25

STOP

A sequence program run by a CJ

instruction is stuck in a loop and the
END instruction cannot be executed.

STOP
(RUN)

Problem with I/O module at power on. (1) The bit corresponding the
module causing the verification
(1) During operation, the I/O module
error is set to 1 in special
(induding the special function
register D9116. Monitor the
module) is loose or has come out
contents of this special register
of its slot, or the wrong module is
from the peripheral device.
mounted.
Check the module where the
error occurred and replace, if
necessary.
(2) If the module position is correct,
reset with the RUN/STOP key
switch.

"UNIT VERIFY
ERR."

31

Check if a program contains an

infinite loop and modify, as required.

(1) A fuse is blown in an output

module.
(2) The external power supply for the
output load is turned off or not
connected.

"FUSE BREAK OFF"

"CONTROL-BUS
ERR."

"SP. UNIT DOWN"

32

40

41

(1) Check the ERR indicator on

each output module and replace
the module with the indicator lit.
(2) The module with a blown fuse
can also be identified from a
peripheral device. The bit
corresponding the module with
the blown fuse is set to 1 in
special register D9100. Monitor
the contents of this special
register to identify the module.
(3) Ensure that the external power
supply for the output load is
turned on.

FROM and TO instructions could not

be executed.
(1) Control bus error with a specialfunction module.

(1) A hardware error exists in a

special-function module, CPU
module, or the main base unit.
Replace the module or unit and
check the defective module or
unit for defects.
Contact your nearest Mitsubishi
representative with details.

When a FROM or TO instruction was

executed, no reply was received that
the special-function module was
accessed.
(1) The accessed special-function
module is defective.

A hardware error exists in the

accessed special-function module.
Contact your nearest Mitsubishi
representative with details.

STOP
(RUN)

STOP

STOP

5 22

5. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Table 5.9 Table of Error Codes (cont.)
Error

Contents (BIN)
of Special
Register D9008

CPU
Status

Error Description and Cause

Corrective Action

An interrupt was generated but no

interrupt module is mounted.
"I/O INT. ERROR"

43

STOP

(1)

(2)
"SP. UNIT LAY.
ERR."

44

STOP

(3)
(4)

(1)
"SP. UNIT ERROR"

46

STOP
(RUN)

(1)
"LINK PARA.
ERROR"

47

RUN
(2)
(1)

"OPERATION
ERROR"

50

RUN
(STOP)

(2)

(3)

(1)
"BATTERY ERROR"

70

RUN

(2)

(1) A hardware error exists in one of

the modules. Replace the
module and check the defective
module for defects. Contact your
nearest Mitsubishi
representative with details.
(1) Reduce computer link modules
Three or more computer link
to two or less for
modules are loaded for one
A171SHCPUN/A172SHCPUN
A171SHCPUN/A172SHCPUN
or to six or less for
CPU module, or seven or more
A173UHCPU.
computer link modules are loaded
(2) Reduce A1SJ71AP21/R21 or
for one A173UHCPU CPU
A1SJ71T21B to one or less for
module.
A171SHCPUN/A172SHCPUN
Two or more A1SJ71AP21/R21s
or to two or less for
or A1SJ71T21Bs are loaded for
A173UHCPU.
A171SHCPUN/A172SHCPUN, or
three or more A1SJ71AP21/R21s (3) Mount 1 interrupt module.
(4) Change the I/O allocation set in
or A1SJ71T21Bs are loaded for
the peripheral device
A173UHCPU.
parameters to match the
Two or more interrupt modules
special-function modules
mounted.
mounted.
The I/O allocation set in the
peripheral device parameters
allocate a special-function module
where an I/O module is mounted,
or vice-versa.
(1) Read the error step with the
An attempt was made to access
peripheral device and check and
(by executing FROM and TO
modify the FROM and TO
instructions) a position where no
instructions at this step.
special-function module is
mounted.
(1) Write the parameters again and
The contents written to the link
check.
parameter area after parameter
(2) If the same error is displayed
setting at a peripheral device
again, a problem exists in the
differ from the link parameter
hardware.
contents read by the CPU.
Contact your nearest Mitsubishi
The total number of slave stations
representative with details.
is set to zero.
(1) Read the error step with the
BCD conversion result exceeds
peripheral device and check and
the prescribed limit (9999 or
modify the program at this step.
99999999).
(Check the device setting range,
Operation not possible because a
BCD conversion range, etc.)
setting was outside the prescribed
device range.
A program used a file register for
which the file register size is not
set.
(1) Replace the battery.
Battery voltage is below the
(2) Connect the battery lead
prescribed limit.
connector to use the internal
Battery lead connector is not
RAM or memory back-up
connected.
function.

(11) Reading error codes

The error code can be read from a peripheral device after an error occurs.
Refer to the peripheral device operating manual for details.
5 23

APPENDICES
APPENDICES
Appendix 1 Cables
Appendix 1.1 SSCNET Cables
Generally use the SSCNET cables of our options. If the length you need is not
found in our options, fabricate the cable on the customer side.
(1) Selection
The following table indicates the SSCNET cables used with the servo
amplifiers. Make selection according to your operating conditions.
Type

Description

MR-HBUS
SSCNET
cable

For connection of CPU module and MR-H-BN

For connection of MR-H-BN and MR-H-BN

MR-J2HBUS

M-A

For connection of CPU module and MR-J2S-B/MR-J2-B

For connection of MR-H-BN and MR-J2S-B/MR-J2-B

MR-J2HBUS

For connection of MR-J2S-B/MR-J2-B and MR-J2S-B/MR-J2-B

Use the following or equivalent twisted pair cables as the SSCNET cables.
Type

Length [m]

MR-HBUS

Wire Model

0.5 to 5

MR-J2HBUS

0.5 to 5

M-A

MR-J2HBUS

A14B2343 6P
UL20276 AWG#28 10 pairs (cream)

Characteristics of One Core

Core Size
Number of Cores
[mm2]

Wire Model

Structure
[Number of
wires/mm]

Conductor
resistance
[ /km]

Insulating
sheath OD
d[mm] *1

Finish OD
[mm]*3

UL20276 AWG#28 10 pairs (cream)

0.08

20 (10 pairs)

7/0.127

222 max.

0.38

6.1

A14B2343 6P*2

0.2

12 (6 pairs)

40/0.08

105 max.

0.88

7.2

*1: d is as shown below.

d
Insulation sheath

Conductor
*2: Supplier: Toa Electric Industry
*3: Standard OD. Max. OD is about 10% greater.

CAUTION
When fabricating the bus cable, make correct connection. Wrong connection will cause
runaway/explosion.

APP 1

APPENDICES
(2) MR-HBUS M
(a) Explanation of type
Type: MR-HBUS M
Symbol Cable Length [m]
05

0.5

(b) Connection diagram

When fabricating a cable, use the recommended wire given on Appendix
1.1 (1), and make the cable as shown in the following connection diagram.
The overall distance of the SSCNET cables on the same bus is 30m.
MR-HBUS M
PCR-S20FS(connector)
PCR-LS20LA1(case)

PCR-S20FS(connector)
PCR-LS20LA1(case)

LG

LG

11

11

RD

RD*

12

12

TD

TD*

14

14

LG

LG

15

15

EMG

EMG* 16

16

BT

SD

20

20

APP 2

APPENDICES
(3) MR-J2HBUS M-A
(a) Explanation of type
Type: MR-J2HBUS M-A
Symbol Cable Length [m]
05

0.5

(b) Connection diagram

When fabricating a cable, use the recommended wire given on Appendix
1.1 (1), and make the cable as shown in the following connection diagram.
The overall distance of the SSCNET cables on the same bus is 30m.
MR-J2HBUS M-A
PCR-S20FS(connector)
PCR-LS20LA1(case)

10120-6000EL(connector)
10320-3210-000(shell kit)

LG

LG

11

11

RD

RD*

12

12

TD

TD*

14

14

LG

LG

15

15

EMG

EMG* 16

17

SD

Plate

20

APP 3

APPENDICES
(4) MR-J2HBUS M
(a) Explanation of type
Type: MR-J2HBUS M
Symbol Cable Length [m]
05

0.5

(b) Connection diagram

When fabricating a cable, use the recommended wire given on Appendix
1.1 (1), and make the cable as shown in the following connection diagram.
The overall distance of the SSCNET cables on the same bus is 30m.
MR-J2HBUS M
10120-6000EL(connector)
10320-3210-000(shell kit)

10120-6000EL(connector)
10320-3210-000(shell kit)

LG

LG

11

11

RD

RD*

12

12

13

13

TD

TD*

14

14

LG

LG

15

15

16

16

EMG

EMG* 17

17

9
19

10

10

20
SD

18

9
19

BAT

18

20

Plate

Plate

APP 4

APPENDICES
Appendix 1.2 Encoder Cables
Generally use the encoder cables of our options. If the length you need is not
found in our options, fabricate the cable on the customer side.
(1) Selection
The following table indicates the encoder cables used with the servo motors.
Make selection according to your operating conditions. Connector sets are also
available for your fabrication.
Encoder Cable
Type
MR-HSCBL

Connector Set

Protective
structure
M

Type

Servo Motor Type

Protective
structure

IP20

MR-JSCNS

IP20

MR-EN1CBL

M-H

IP65

MR-EN1CNS

IP65

MR-JHSCBL

M-L, H

IP20

MR-J2CNS

MR-H compatible

M-H

IP65, IP67 MR-ENCNS

MR-J2-Super
compatible

HA-LH

K
HC-SF
HC-RF
HC-UF 2000r/min

IP20

MR-ENCBL

MR-J2 compatible

HC-SF
HC-RF
HC-UF 2000r/min

HC-MF

HC-MFS

HA-FF
HC-UF 3000r/min

IP65, IP67

HC-SFS
HC-RFS
HC-UFS 2000r/min

HA-KFS
HC-UFS 3000r/min

HC-MF
MR-HCNM
MR-JCCBL

*1

M-L, H

IP20

IP20

HA-FF
HC-UF 3000r/min

MR-J2CNM

*1: For use of any of the above cables with the MR-H, the MR-HCN2 conversion connector is
required.

Use the following or equivalent twisted pair cables as the encoder cables.
Type
MR-HSCBL
MR-EN1CBL

M
M-H

MR-JCCBL

M-L

MR-JCCBL

M-H

MR-JHSCBL
MR-JHSCBL
MR-ENCBL

M-L
M-H
M-H

Length [m]

Cable Type

2/5

A14B2339 4P

10 to 30

A14B2343 6P

2/5

A14B2339 4P

10 to 30

A14B2343 6P

2 to 10

UL20276 AWG#28 7 pair (BLAC)

20/ 30

UL20276 AWG#22 6 pair (BLAC)

2/5
10 to 30

A14B2343 6P
A14B0238 7P

2/5

UL20276 AWG#28 4 pair (BLAC)

10 to 30

UL20276 AWG#22 6 pair (BLAC)

2/5

A14B2339 4P

10 to 30

A14B2343 6P

2/5

A14B2339 4P

10 to 30

A14B2343 6P

CAUTION
When fabricating the encoder cable, make correct connection. Wrong connection will cause
runaway/explosion.

APP 5

APPENDICES
Characteristics of One Core
Wire Model

Core Size
Number of Cores
[mm2]

Conductor
resistance
[ /km]

Insulating
sheath OD
d[mm] *1

Finish OD
[mm]*3

7/0.127

14 (7 pairs)

Structure
[Number of
wires/mm]

222 max.

0.38

5.6

UL20276 AWG#28 7 pairs (BLAC)

0.08

UL20276 AWG#28 4 pairs (BLAC)

0.08

8 (4 pairs)

7/0.127

222 max.

0.38

4.7

UL20276 AWG#22 6 pairs (BLAC)

0.3

12 (6 pairs)

12/0.18

62 max.

1.2

8.2

A14B2343 6P*2

0.2

12 (6 pairs)

40/0.08

105 max.

0.88

7.2

A14B2339 6P*2

0.2

8 (4 pairs)

40/0.08

105 max.

0.88

6.5

A14B0238 7P*2

0.2

12 (6 pairs)

40/0.08

105 max.

0.88

8.0

*1: d is as shown below.

d
Insulation sheath

Conductor
*2: Supplier: Toa Electric Industry
*3: Standard OD. Max. OD is about 10% greater.

APP 6

APPENDICES
(2) MR-HSCBL M (Long flexing life product)
(a) Explanation of type
Type: MR-HSCBL M
Symbol Cable Length [m]
2

10

10

20

20

30

30

(b) Connection diagram

When fabricating a cable, use the recommended wire and encoder cable
fabricating connector set given on Appendix 1.2 (1), and make the cable as
shown in the following connection diagram. This connection allows you to
fabricate an up to 30m length of cable including the encoder cable supplied
to the servo motor.
Servo amplifier connector
1

11
2
13
14

LG

Pin Signal Pin Signal

Servo amplifier
Encoder connector

LG
3

12

MRR
5

BAT

15

MR

16

LG
17

18

P5

8
P5

20

Encoder

T
J

C
D

P
S

SD

10

CN2

R
G

MR

MRR

BAT

LG

LG

P5

H
I

MR-HSCBL2M
MR-HSCBL5M

MR-HSCBL10M to MR-HSCBL30M
Encoder side
MS3106B20-29S(plug)
MS-3057-12A(cable clump)

Servo amplifier side

PCR-S20FS(connector)
PCR-LS20LA1(case)

Encoder side
MS3106B20-29S(plug)
MS-3057-12A(cable clump)

MR

MR

MRR

MRR

P5

P5

LG

LG

P5

P5

LG

LG

P5

16

*1

SHD

E
G

E
F

30m max.

Servo amplifier side

PCR-S20FS(connector)
PCR-LS20LA1(case)

MDR

Encoder connector

P5

19

Encoder cable
(Optional or fabricated)

MD

P5

Servo motor

LG

17

BAT

14

*1

BAT

14

LG

15

LG

15

SD

20

SD

20

(for 10m or less)

(for 10m to 30m)

*1: Always make connection for use in the absolute position detection system.
Wiring is not needed for use in the incremental system.

APP 7

APPENDICES
(3) MR-EN1CBL M-H (Long flexing life product)
(a) Explanation of type
Type: MR-EN1CBL M-H
Symbol Cable Length [m]
2

10

10

20

20

30

30

(b) Connection diagram

When fabricating a cable, use the recommended wire and encoder cable
fabricating connector set given on Appendix 1.2 (1), and make the cable as
shown in the following connection diagram. This connection allows you to
fabricate an up to 30m length of cable including the encoder cable supplied
to the servo motor.
Servo amplifier connector
1

11
2
LG

Encoder connector

13

Pin Signal Pin Signal

Servo amplifier

LG

MRR
5

12

14
BAT

15

MR

16

LG
17

18

P5

8
P5

20

Encoder

C
D

P
S

SD

K
J

10

CN2

E
F

MDR

MR

Encoder connector

P5

19

Encoder cable
(Optional or fabricated)

MD

P5

Servo motor

MRR

BAT

LG

LG

P5

30m max.

SHD

MR-EN1CBL10M-H to MR-EN1CBL30M-H
MR-EN1CBL2M-H
MR-EN1CBL5M-H
Servo amplifier side
Servo amplifier side
Encoder side
Encoder side
PCR-S20FS(connector)
PCR-S20FS(connector)
MS3106A20-29S(D190)(plug)
MS3106A20-29S(D190)(plug)
PCR-LS20LA1(case)
CE3057-12A-3(D265)(cable clump) PCR-LS20LA1(case)
CE-3057-12A-3(D265)(cable clump)
CE02-20BS-S(back shell)
CE02-20BS-S(back shell)
P5

LG

P5

LG

P5

LG

P5

LG

MR

P5

MRR

16

LG

17

BAT

14

MR

LG

15

MRR

SD

20

BAT

14

LG

15

SD

20

*1

*1

AWG24 used
(for less than 10m)

*1: Always make connection for use in the absolute position detection system.
Wiring is not needed for use in the incremental system.

APP 8

AWG24 used
(for 10m to 30m)

APPENDICES
(4) MR-JHSCBL M-L/MR-JHSCBL M-H
(a) Explanation of type
Type: MR-JHSCBL MSymbol Specifications
Symbol Cable Length [m]
2

10

20

20

30

Long flexing life

10

Standard flexing life

30

(b) Connection diagram

When fabricating a cable, use the recommended wire and encoder cable
fabricating connector set given on Appendix 1.2 (1), and make the cable as
shown in the following connection diagram. This connection allows you to
fabricate an up to 30m length of cable including the encoder cable supplied
to the servo motor.
Servo amplifier connector
1

11
2
13
14

LG

Pin Signal Pin Signal

Servo amplifier
Encoder connector

LG
3

12

MRR
5

BAT

15

MR

16

LG
17

18

P5

8
P5

20

Encoder

T
J

R
G

10

P5

19

LG

11

P5

20

LG

12

MR

MRR

17

P5

MRR

SHD

BAT

LG

LG

P5

H
I

MR-JHSCBL10M-L to MR-JHSCBL30M-L
Servo amplifier side
10120-3000VE
(connector)
10320-52F0-008
(shell kit)

MR

E
F

30m max.

MR-JHSCBL2M-L, MR-JHSCBL5M-L,
MR-JHSCBL2M-H, MR-JHSCBL2M-H
Encoder side
Servo amplifier side
MS3106B20-29S
10120-3000VE
(plug)
(connector)
MS3057-12A
10320-52F0-008
(cable clump)
(shell kit)

C
E

P
S

SD

CN2

MDR

Encoder connector

P5

19

Encoder cable
(Optional or fabricated)

MD

P5

Servo motor

Encoder side
MS3106B20-29S
(plug)
MS3057-12A
(cable clump)

MR-JHSCBL10M-H to MR-JHSCBL30M-H
Servo amplifier side
10120-3000VE
(connector)
10320-52F0-008
(shell kit)

P5

19

P5

19

LG

11

LG

11

P5

20

P5

20

LG

12

LG

12

P5

18

P5

18

LG

LG

Encoder side
MS3106B20-29S
(plug)
MS3057-12A
(cable clump)

18

LG

BAT

MR

MR

LG

MRR

17

MRR

17

SD

Plate

BAT

BAT

LG

LG

SD

Plate

SD

Plate

AWG24 used*1
(for less than 10m)
*1: AWG28 can be used for 5m or less.

AWG22 used
(for 10m to 30m)

APP 9

AWG22 used
(for 10m to 30m)

APPENDICES
(5) MR-ENCBL M-H (Long flexing life product)
(a) Explanation of type
Type: MR-ENCBL M-H
Long flexing life
Symbol Cable Length [m]
2

10

10

20

20

30

30

(b) Connection diagram

When fabricating a cable, use the recommended wire and encoder cable
fabricating connector set given on Appendix 1.2 (1), and make the cable as
shown in the following connection diagram. This connection allows you to
fabricate an up to 30m length of cable including the encoder cable supplied
to the servo motor.
Servo amplifier connector
1

11
2
LG

Encoder connector

13

Pin Signal Pin Signal

Servo amplifier

LG

MRR
5

12

14
BAT

15

MR

16

LG
17

18

P5

8
P5

20

Encoder

C
D

P
S

SD

K
J

10

CN2

R
G

E
F

MDR

MR

Encoder connector

P5

19

Encoder cable
(Optional or fabricated)

MD

P5

Servo motor

MRR

BAT

LG

LG

P5

30m max.

SHD

MR-ENCBL2M-H
MR-ENCBL10M-H to MR-ENCBL30M-H
MR-ENCBL5M-H
Servo amplifier side
Encoder side
Servo amplifier side
Encoder side
10120-3000VE(connector)
MS3106A20-29S(D190)(plug)
10120-3000VE(connector)
MS3106A20-29S(D190)(plug)
10320-52F0-008(shell kit)
CE-3057-12A-3(D265)(cable clump)
CE3057-12A-3(D265)(cable clump) 10320-52F0-008(shell kit)
CE02-20BS-S(back shell)
CE02-20BS-S(back shell)
P5

19

LG

11

P5

19

LG

11

P5

20

LG

12

P5

20

LG

MR

12

P5

MRR

17

18

LG

P5

18

LG

BAT

MR

LG

MRR

17

SD

Plate

BAT

LG

SD

Plate

AWG24 used
(for less than 10m)
*1

*1: AWG28 can be used for 5m or less.

AWG22 used
(for 10m to 30m)

APP 10

APPENDICES
(6) MR-JCCBL M-L/MR-JCCBL M-H
(a) Explanation of type
Type: MR-JCCBL MSymbol Specifications
Symbol Cable Length [m]
2

10

20

20

30

Long flexing life

10

Standard flexing life

30

(b) Connection diagram

When fabricating a cable, use the recommended wire and encoder cable
fabricating connector set given on Appendix 1.2 (1), and make the cable as
shown in the following connection diagram. This connection allows you to
fabricate an up to 30m length of cable including the encoder cable supplied
to the servo motor.
Servo amplifier connector
1

11
2

12
13
14

LG

Servo amplifier

LG
3

Encoder cable
(Optional or fabricated)

Encoder cable supplied

to servo motor

MRR

Servo motor

Encoder connector
172161-9(AMP make)

Encoder

MR-HCNS2

MR MRR BAT

Encoder connector

BAT

15

MR

16

LG

P5

17

18

P5

P5

19

P5

20

1
7

CN2

MD MDR

30cm

10

SD

MR-JCCBL2M-L, MR-JCCBL5M-L,
MR-JCCBL2M-H, MR-JCCBL2M-H
Encoder side
Servo amplifier side
1-172161-9
10120-3000VE
(plug)
(connector)
170359-1
10320-52F0-008
(connector pin)
(shell kit)

P5

50m max.

LG

SHD

MR-JCCBL10M-L to MR-JCCBL30M-L
Encoder side
1-172161-9
(plug)
170359-1
(connector pin)

Servo amplifier side

10120-3000VE
(connector)
10320-52F0-008
(shell kit)

MR-JCCBL10M-H to MR-JCCBL30M-H
Encoder side
1-172161-9
(plug)
170359-1
(connector pin)

Servo amplifier side

10120-3000VE
(connector)
10320-52F0-008
(shell kit)

P5

19

P5

19

P5

19

LG

11

LG

11

LG

11

P5

20

P5

20

P5

20

LG

12

LG

12

LG

12

P5

18

P5

18

P5

18

LG

LG

LG

MR

MR

MR

MRR

17

MRR

17

MRR

17

MD

MD

MD

MDR

16

MDR

16

MDR

16

BAT

BAT

BAT

LG

LG

LG

*1
SD

Plate

*1
9

SD

*1
9

Plate

*1: Always make connection for use in an absolute position detection system.
Wiring is not needed for use in an incremental system.

APP 11

SD

Plate

APPENDICES
Appendix 1.3 A31TU-E Teaching Unit Cable
(1) A31TUCBL03M cable
(a) A31TUCBL03M cable appearance
EMG1
EMG2
EMG

DED1

EMGL

DED2

(Solderless terminal 0.5-3)

CPU module side

A31TU-E side

(b) A31TUCBL03M cable connection details

Pin No.
3
16
5
18
2
15
4
17
12

Signal name

BA
BAL
CA
CAL
BB
BBL
CB
CBL
+5V

BA
BAL
CA
CAL
BB
BBL
CB
CBL
+5V

Pin No.
3
16
5
18
2
15
4
17
12

+5V

13

+5V

13

SG
+5V

7
24

SG
+5V

7
24

+5V

25

+5V

25

SG
SG
AB
FG

8
20
21
1

SG
SG
AB
FG

8
20
21
1

EMG
EMGL

22
9

EMG1
EMG2
DED1
DED2

22
9
6
14

Signal name

Case
CPU module side
Connector
17JE-23250-02(D8A)
Manufactured by DDK

(Red)
(White)

(Red)
(White)
(Red)
(White)

A31TU-E side
Connector
DB-25SF-N
Manufactured by JAE

APP 12

APPENDICES

A31SHORTCON

(2) A31SHORTCON short-circuit connector

(a) A31SHORTCON appearance

(b) A31SHORTCON internal wiring

Signal name

BA
BAL
CA
CAL
BB
BBL
CB
CBL
+5V
+5V
SG
+5V
+5V
SG
SG
AB
FG
EMG1
EMG2
DED1
DED2

Pin No.
3
16
5
18
2
15
4
17
12
13
7
24
25
8
20
21
1
22
9
6
14

Connector
17JE-23250-02(D8A)
Manufactured by JAE

APP 13

APPENDICES
Appendix 2 Outside Dimensions
Appendix 2.1 CPU Modules
(1) A173UHCPU Module

OUTPUT
5VDC 5A

(5.12)

INPUT
100 - 240VAC
105VA
50 / 60Hz

! WARNING

(0.16)

Hazardous
voltage

(3.69)

(4.46)

(0.25)

(0.66)

Unit=mm (inch)

(2) A172SHCPUN Module

OUTPUT
5VDC 5A

(5.12)

INPUT
100 - 240VAC
105VA
50 / 60Hz

! WARNING

(0.16)

Hazardous
voltage

(3.69)
(0.25)

(4.46)
(0.66)

APP 14

Unit=mm (inch)

APPENDICES
(3) A171SHCPUN Module

OUTPUT
5VDC 3A
24VDC 0.6A

(5.12)

INPUT
100 - 240VAC
105VA
50 / 60Hz

! WARNING

(0.16)

Hazardous
voltage

(3.69)
(0.25)

(4.46)
(0.66)

APP 15

Unit=mm (inch)

APPENDICES

130 (5.12)

Appendix 2.2 Pulse Generator/Synchronous Encoder Interface Module (A172SENC)

71.6 (2.82)
6.5

93.6 (3.69)

34.5 (1.36)

22
(0.87)

23
(0.91)

(0.26)

APP 16

Unit=mm (inch)

APPENDICES
Appendix 2.3 Main Base Unit
(1) A172B main base unit
mounting screws
(M5 25)

110(4.33)
130(5.12)

16.4
(0.65)
28
(1.1)

200(7.87)
220(8.66)

Unit = mm(inch)

(2) A175B main base unit

4

mounting screws
(M5 25)

130(5.12)

110(4.33)

OUT

305(12.02)

16.4

325(12.81)

(0.65)
28
(1.1)

Unit = mm(inch)

APP 17

APPENDICES

mounting screws
(M5 25)

110(4.33)

130(5.12)

(3) A178B(-S1/S2/S3) main base unit

OUT

A178B

410(16.15)
430(16.94)

16.4
(0.65)
28
(1.1)

Unit = mm(inch)

APP 18

APPENDICES
Appendix 2.4 Extension Base Units
(1) A1S65B extension base unit
mounting screws
(M5 25)

110(4.33)
130(5.12)

16.4
(0.65)
28
(1.1)

295(11.61)
315(12.4)

Unit = mm(inch)

(2) A1S68B extension base unit

mounting screws
(M5 25)

110(4.33)
130(5.12)

16.4
(0.65)
28
(1.1)

400(15.75)
420(16.54)

Unit = mm(inch)

APP 19

APPENDICES
(3) A168B extension base unit
4

mounting screws
(M5

25)

OUT
OUT

110(4.33)
130(5.12)

IN

1
2
3

1
2
3

400(15.75)
420(16.54)

16.4
(0.65)
28
(1.1)

Unit = mm(inch)

APP 20

APPENDICES
Appendix 2.5 Teaching Unit
(1) A30TU-E teaching unit

10
(0.39)

7)
(8.6
227

Invalid Valid

Emergency
Stop

MITSUBISHI
A 3 0 T U -E

TEST
STOP

225(8.87)

ITEM
:

CLEAR

SP

WRITE

STEP-

STORE

STEP+
MDI
-

.
SHIFT

AXIS
NO.

ERROR
RESET

CAN

JOG -

JOG +

RETURN

GO

27
(1.06)

1(0.04)

5
(0.2)

CONTRACT

DATA

95(3.74)
5000(197)

Unit = mm(inch)

APP 21

APPENDICES

36.5(1.44)

(2) A31TU-E Teaching Unit

95(3.74)

236(9.30)

TEST
STOP

ITEM
:

C O N T R AC T

DATA

CLEAR

SP

WRITE

STEP-

STORE

STEP+
MDI
-

.
SHIFT

CAN

JOG -

JOG +

RETURN

GO

5000(197)

AXIS
NO.

ERROR
RESET

Unit = mm(inch)

APP 22

APPENDICES
Appendix 2.6 Connector
(1) Honda Tsushin Kogyo make
PCR-LS20LA1

PCR-LS20LA1

13.0
(0.51)
10.4
(0.41)

23.0
(0.91)

20.6
(0.81)

14.2
(0.56)
1
12.2
1
(0.04) (0.48) (0.04)

38.5
(1.52)

HONDA

38.5
(1.52)

HONDA

27.4
(1.08)
32.0
(1.26)

27.4
(1.08)
32.0
(1.26)

1
12.2
1
(0.04) (0.48) (0.04)
1.9
(0.07)

Unit: mm (inch)

Type

Number of Pins
20

Connector

Case

PCR-S20FS (solder connection type)

PCR-S20F (insulation displacement type)

PCR-LS20LA1
PCR-LS20LA1W

Insulation displacement tool: FHAT-002A

PCR-S20F and PCR-LS20LA1W are not options.
They should be prepared by the user.

12.0
(0.47)

14.0
(0.55)
Position
where e.g.
logo is
indicated

23.8
(0.93)

39.0
(1.52)

22.0
(0.86)

10.0
(0.39)

(2) Sumitomo 3M make

(a) Solder connection type
Type Connector : 10120-3000VE
Shell kit
: 10320-52F0-008

33.3
(1.3)

12.7
(0.5)

APP 23

Unit: mm (inch)

APPENDICES

12.0
(0.47)

14.0
(0.55)

27.4
(1.08)

5.7
(0.22)

23.8
(0.93)

39.0
(1.52)

22.0
(0.86)

10.0
(0.39)

(b) Threaded type

Type Connector : 10120-3000VE
Shell kit
: 10320-52A0-008
These are not options and should be prepared by the user.

33.3
(1.3)

12.7
(0.5)

Unit: mm (inch)

11.5
(0.45)

(c) Insulation displacement type

Type Connector : 10120-6000EL
Shell kit
: 10320-3210-000
6.7
(0.26)

Position where e.g.

logo is indicated

29.7
(1.17)

Unit: mm (inch)

33.0
(1.30)

42.0
(1.65)

20.9
(0.82)

APP 24

APPENDICES
Appendix 2.7 Manual Pulse Generator Specifications
3.6(0.14)

3 studs (M4 10),

PCD72, equi-spaced

70(2.76)
50(1.97)

60(2.36) 0.5
80(3.15) 1

NP

Packing, t=2.0

+5 to
12V 0V

M3
16
20
(0.63) (0.79)

8.89
(0.35)

7.6
(0.3)

4.8(0 to 19)dia.,
equi-spaced

72(2
.83)

0.2

62
(2.
44

+2
0

27.0 0.5
(1.06)

Unit = mm (inch)

The figure of processing a disc

Item
Model name
Pulse resolution

Specification
MR-HDP01
25 PLS/rev (100 PLS/rev after magnigication by 4 in
A172SENC

Output method

Open-collector output, output current = 20 mA max.

Supply voltage

4.5 to 13.2VDC

Current consumption

60 mA max.

Life

1,000,000 revolutions min (at 200 r/min).

Permitted axial loads

Operation temperature

Radial load: 19.6 N max.

Thrust load: 9.8 N max.
-10 to 60 C

Weight kg (lb)

0.4 (0.88)

Max. rotational speed

Instantaneous: 600 r/min max.; normal: 200 r/min

Pulse signal format

2 signals: A phase, B phase, 90phase difference

APP 25

APPENDICES

-0.006

91(3.58)

4- 5.4(0.21)

Effective dimension
21(0.83)

-0.012

5(0.2) -0.042

Shaft cross-section

+0.1
0

28(1.1)
3(0.12)
33(1.3)

3(0.12)

102(4.02)
135(5.31)

56(2.2)

-0.009

1.15(0.05)+0.14
6
2(0.08)
20(0.79)

1.15(0.05)+0.14
0
19.5
(0.77)

56(2.2)

50(1.97) -0.025

68(2.68)

2(0.08)
5(0.2)

68(2.68)

68(2.68)

15(0.59) -0.017

14.3(0.56) -0.11

0
14.3(0.56) -0.11

N.P

16(0.63)

Appendix 2.8 Serial Absolute Synchronous Encoder Specifications

Cross-section B-B

Keyway Dimensional Diagram

Unit = mm (inch)

Item

Specification

Model name

MR-HENC

Resolution

16384 PLS/rev

Serial communications (connected to A172SENC)

Direction of increasing addresses Counterclockwise (viewed from end of shaft)
IP52 (dust-proof, oil-proof)
Protective construction
4300 r/min
Permitted speed
Radial load: 98 N
Permitted axial loads
Thrust load: 49 N
0.02 mm (0.00079 inch) max., 15 mm (0.59 inch)
Runout at input shaft tip
from tip
Bellows coupling
Recommended coupling
40000 rad/s
Permitted angular acceleration
Transmission method

Operation temperature

-5 to 55 C

Weight kg (lb)

1.5 (3.3)

Communications method

MR-HSCBL M, where is replaced by the cable

length: 2m (6.56 ft.), 5 m (16.4 ft.), 10 m (32.8 ft.),
20 m (65.6 ft.), 30 m (98.4 ft.)
Differential driver/receiver conforming to RS422A

Transmission distance

30 m (98.4 ft.) max.

Connecting cables

APP 26

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HEAD OFFICE:MITSUBISHI DENKI BLDG MARUNOUCHI TOKYO 100 TELEX: J24532 CABLE MELCO TOKYO
NAGOYA WORKS : 1-14 , YADA-MINAMI 5 , HIGASHI-KU , NAGOYA , JAPAN

IB (NA) 67395-C (0009) MEE

Printed in Japan

Specifications subject to change without notice.