PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
MITSUBISHI QA68B - 8-Channel Analog Output Module
The MITSUBISHI QA68B is an integral component of the MELSEC-Q Series programmable logic controller system, designed for precise analog signal generation in industrial automation environments. This module provides eight independent analog output channels, facilitating the control of proportional devices such as variable frequency drives, servo amplifiers, and control valves, critical for applications requiring continuous process modulation and accurate instrumentation. It integrates directly into the MELSEC-Q backplane, ensuring high-speed data exchange with the CPU.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: MELSEC-Q Series
- COMPONENT TYPE: Analog Output Module
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- OUTPUT CHANNELS: 8
- OUTPUT RANGES (VOLTAGE): -10V to +10V DC, 0V to 10V DC, 0V to 5V DC, 1V to 5V DC
- OUTPUT RANGES (CURRENT): -20mA to +20mA DC, 0mA to 20mA DC, 4mA to 20mA DC
- RESOLUTION: 16-bit (for voltage and current outputs)
- CONVERSION SPEED: 1ms per 8 channels
- INTERNAL CURRENT CONSUMPTION: 0.6A at 5V DC
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- FORM FACTOR: Standard MELSEC-Q Series module
- EXTERNAL CONNECTION: 40-pin connector
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- COMMUNICATION: MELSEC-Q backplane bus
- ISOLATION: Photo-coupler isolation between output channels and between output channels and CPU
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20 (for cabinet installation)
- COOLING METHOD: Natural convection
- MOUNTING STYLE: Backplane slot mounting within MELSEC-Q rack
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- COMPATIBILITY: MITSUBISHI MELSEC-Q Series PLCs
- TARGET APPLICATIONS: Process control, actuator positioning, instrumentation, motor speed control, flow control, temperature regulation, and other industrial systems requiring precise analog output signaling.