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Q170MCPU Mitsubishi Motion controller
Discontinued by Mitsubishi Electric (Factory Automation) — we can still source the original Q170MCPU (new, used or refurbished, subject to availability). Request a quote below.
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Quick facts
| Availability | Confirmed on request |
| Category | Mitsubishi Motion controller – Motion Controller |
| Lifecycle | Discontinued |
| Warranty | 12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished) |
Shipping & availability
Can I still buy the Q170MCPU now that it is discontinued?
Yes. Mitsubishi Electric (Factory Automation) has discontinued the Q170MCPU, but sourcing discontinued parts is what PartnerPLC specialises in — new old stock, used and refurbished units. Request a quote and we'll confirm availability, condition and lead time.
When can Q170MCPU be shipped?
Q170MCPU is sourced on request — request a quote and we'll confirm the exact availability and shipping timeline for this specific unit.
Can I pick up Q170MCPU in person?
Local pickup from our Groningen, Netherlands warehouse may be possible — contact us before ordering to check availability and arrange a collection time.
Is express delivery available?
Yes — mention it when you request a quote for Q170MCPU and we'll include express shipping options in our reply.
My factory is down and I need this urgently — can you help?
For a critical breakdown, contact us directly at +31 (0)50-7110348 or sales@partnerplc.com — we can look into same-day courier or dedicated taxi/hotshot delivery for Q170MCPU, subject to availability and destination.
The Mitsubishi Electric Q170MCPU is a motion controller in the Motion controller. Stand-alone type (a power supply, PLC CPU, and Motion CPU are integrated), Maximum number of control axes: 16 axes, SSCNET III/H connection. Mitsubishi Electric has discontinued it (2026/03 Discontinued); PartnerPLC sources discontinued Mitsubishi parts on the surplus market for maintenance of existing machines. Specifications and manuals below are Mitsubishi Electric's own data.
Specifications
Product
| Series | Motion controller |
| Category | Motion controller |
| Type | MELSEC Q series |
| Subtype | CPU module |
| Sales status | 2026/03 Discontinued (Mitsubishi Electric) |
| Outline | Stand-alone type (a power supply, PLC CPU, and Motion CPU are integrated), Maximum number of control axes: 16 axes, SSCNET III/H connection |
Control specifications
| Number of control axes | Up to 16 axes |
| Operation cycle (default): SV13 | 0.44 ms/1 to 6 axes 0.88 ms/7 to 16 axes |
| Operation cycle (default): SV22 | 0.44 ms/1 to 4 axes 0.88 ms/5 to 12 axes 1.77 ms/13 to 16 axes |
| Operation cycle (default): SV43 | 0.44 ms/1 to 4 axes 0.88 ms/5 to 12 axes 1.77 ms/13 to 16 axes |
| Interpolation function | Linear interpolation (up to 4 axes), 2-axis circular interpolation, helical interpolation (3 axes) |
| Control method: SV13/SV22 | Positioning control, speed control, speed positioning control (external servo amplifier input signals (DOG)), fixed-pitch feed, constant speed control, position follow-up control, speed control with fixed position stop, speed switching control, high-speed oscillation control, synchronous control (SV22) |
| Control method: SV43 | Positioning control, constant speed positioning, high-speed oscillation control |
| Acceleration/deceleration processing | Automatic trapezoidal acceleration/deceleration, S-curve acceleration/deceleration, advanced S-curve acceleration/deceleration *1 |
| Compensation function | Backlash compensation, electronic gear, phase compensation (SV22) |
| Programming language: SV13/SV22 | Motion SFC, dedicated instruction, Mechanical support language (SV22) |
| Programming language: SV43 | EIA language (G-code) |
| Program (dedicated instruction capacity): Servo program: SV13/SV22 | 16k steps |
| Program (dedicated instruction capacity): Motion program: SV43 | 504 k bytes |
| Number of positioning points: SV13/SV22 | 3200 points (positioning data can be set indirectly) |
| Number of positioning points: SV43 | Approx. 10600 points (positioning data can be designated indirectly) |
| PERIPHERAL I/F | SB/RS-232 (PLC CPU area control), PERIPHERAL I/F (Motion CPU area control) |
| Home position return function | Proximity dog method (2 types), count method (3 types, external servo amplifier input signals (DOG)), data set method (2 types), dog cradle method, stopper method (2 types), limit switch combined method, scale home position signal detection method (home position return re-try function provided, home position shift function provided) |
| JOG operation function | Provided |
| Manual pulse generator operation function | Possible to connect 3 modules (Q173DPX use), Possible to connect 1 module (internal I/F use) |
| Synchronous encoder operation function | Possible to connect 8 channels (SV22 use) |
| M-code function | M-code output function provided, M-code completion wait function provided |
| Limit switch output function | Number of output points 32 points Watch data: Motion control data/word device |
| ROM operation function | Provided |
| Absolute position system | Made compatible by setting battery to servo amplifier. (Possible to select the absolute data method or incremental method for each axis) |
| Number of SSCNET III lines | 1 line |
| Number of Motion related modules | Q172DLX: 2 modules usable Q173DPX: 3 modules usable *2 |
Module specifications
| PLC CPU area | Q03UDCPU or equivalent |
| Program capacity | 20 k steps (80 k bytes) |
Downloads & documentation
Official documents from Mitsubishi Electric (Factory Automation), downloaded directly from the manufacturer.
Data sheets & manuals
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