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Q170MSCPU-S1 Mitsubishi Motion controller

MPN: Q170MSCPU-S1 · Brand: Mitsubishi Electric (Factory Automation)

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Availability	Confirmed on request
Category	Mitsubishi Motion controller – Motion Controller
Lifecycle	Active mature
Warranty	12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished)

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The Mitsubishi Electric Q170MSCPU-S1 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 announced its discontinuation (2029/09 To be end of order) — plan spares now; PartnerPLC also sources it on the surplus market after the end of order. 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	2029/09 To be end of order (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 (operation cycle settings)	0.22 ms, 0.44 ms, 0.88 ms, 1.77 ms, 3.55 ms, 7.11 ms
Interpolation function	Linear interpolation (up to 4 axes), 2-axis circular interpolation, helical interpolation (3 axes)
Control method	Positioning control, speed control, speed-position switching control, 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 (advanced synchronous control method/virtual mode switching method)), cam control (SV22), speed-torque control
Acceleration/deceleration processing	Trapezoidal acceleration/deceleration, S-curve acceleration/deceleration, advanced S-curve acceleration/deceleration
Compensation function	Backlash compensation, electronic gear, phase compensation (SV22)
Programming language	Motion SFC, dedicated instruction, mechanical support language (SV22)
Servo program capacity	16k steps
Number of positioning points	3200 points (positioning data can be set indirectly)
PERIPHERAL I/F: Motion CPU area	PERIPHERAL I/F
PERIPHERAL I/F: PLC CPU area	USB, RS-232
Home position return function	Proximity dog method (2 types), count method (3 types), data set method (2 types), dog cradle method, stopper method (2 types), limit switch combined method, scale home position signal detection method, dogless home position signal reference 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) *4
Speed-torque control	Speed control not including position loop, torque control, continuous operation to torque control
Synchronous encoder operation function	12 modules connectable (SV22) (via Q173DPX + internal I/F + device 5 + servo amplifier 5 )
M-code function	M-code output function provided, M-code completion wait function provided
Limit switch output function	Number of output points: 64 points (Advanced synchronous control method), 32 points (virtual mode switching method (SV13)) Watch data: Motion control data, word device
ROM operation function	Provided
External input signal	Q172DLX (FLS, RLS, STOP, DOG), external input signals (FLS, RLS, DOG) of servo amplifier, internal I/F (DI), bit device
High-speed reading function *5	Available (via input module, built-in interface in Motion CPU, tracking of Q173DPX)
Mark detection function	Continuous detection mode, specified number of detections mode, ring buffer mode
Mark detection function: Mark detection signal	4 points (via Internal I/F), bit device, Q172DLX (DOG)
Mark detection function: Mark detection setting	32 settings
Torque limit value change function	Torque limit value (positive/negative direction)
Target position change function	Provided
Servo parameter change function	Provided
Servo amplifier control mode switching function	Gain switching function, PI-PID control, control loop changing (fully closed loop control, semi closed loop control)
Optional data monitor function	Up to 6 data/axis (MR-J4-B with SSCNET III/H use)
Forced stop	Motion controller forced stop (EMI connector, system setting), forced stop terminal of servo amplifier
Number of I/O points	Total of 256 points (internal I/F (4 input points) + I/O module + intelligent function module)
Clock function	Provided
Security function	Password registration, password for every Motion SFC program, software security key function
All clear function	Delete all user data in Motion CPU
Remote operation	Remote RUN/STOP, remote latch clear
Digital oscilloscope function	Bit data: 16 channels, word data: 16 channels *3
Driver communication function	Provided
Amplifier-less 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/H lines *1	1 line
Number of Motion modules	Q172DLX: 2 modules usable Q173DPX: 4 modules usable *2

Module specifications

Number of control axes	Up to 16 axes
PLC CPU area	Q06UDHCPU or equivalent
Program capacity	60k steps (240 k bytes)
Servo amplifier connection method	SSCNET III/H (1 line)
Maximum overall cable distance [m]	SSCNET III/H: 1600, SSCNET III: 800
Maximum distance between stations [m]	SSCNET III/H: 100, SSCNET III: 50
PERIPHERAL I/F	PERIPHERAL I/F (Motion CPU area control), USB/RS-232/Ethernet (PLC CPU area control)
Manual pulse generator operation function	Possible to connect 3 modules of manual pulse generator
Synchronous encoder operation function	Possible to connect 12 modules *6 (SV22 use)
Controllable modules: Q172DLX	Up to 2 modules
Controllable modules: Q173DPX	Up to 4 modules per CPU (incremental synchronous encoder use in SV22) Up to 1 module per CPU (only manual pulse generator use)
Controllable modules: Input/output module Analog module	Total: up to 256 points per CPU
Controllable modules: QI60	Up to 1 module
Input signal: Number of input points	4 points
Input signal: Input method	Positive common/negative common shared type (photocoupler isolation)
Input signal: Rated input voltage/current	24 V DC/Approx. 5 mA
Input signal: Operating voltage range	20.4 V DC to 26.4 V DC (+10 %/-15 %, ripple ratio 5 % or less)
Input signal: ON voltage/current	17.5 V DC or more/3.5 mA or more
Input signal: OFF voltage/current	5 V DC or less/0.9 mA or less
Input signal: Input resistance	Approx. 5.6 kΩ
Input signal: Response time	1 ms or less (OFF to ON, ON to OFF)
Input signal: Recommended wire size	AWG 18 to AWG 22
Forced stop input signal: Number of input points	1 point
Forced stop input signal: Input method	Sink/source (photocoupler isolation)
Forced stop input signal: Rated input voltage/current	24 V DC/Approx. 2.4 mA
Forced stop input signal: Operating voltage range	20.4 V DC to 26.4 V DC (+10 %/-15 %, ripple ratio 5 % or less)
Forced stop input signal: ON voltage/current	17.5 V DC or more/2.0 mA or more
Forced stop input signal: OFF voltage/current	1.8 V DC or less/0.18 mA or less
Forced stop input signal: Input resistance	Approx. 10 kΩ
Forced stop input signal: Response time	1 ms or less (OFF to ON, ON to OFF)
Forced stop input signal: Recommended wire size	AWG 16 to AWG 22
Manual pulse generator/incremental synchronous encoder signal: Signal input form	Phase A/phase B (magnification by 4)
Manual pulse generator/incremental synchronous encoder signal: Maximum input pulse frequency	Up to 1 Mpps (after magnification by 4, up to 4 Mpps) (differential-output type) Up to 200 kpps (after magnification by 4, up to 800 kpps) (voltage-output/open-collector type)
Memory card interface	Internal interface
Number of stages of extension base	Up to 7 stages
24 V DC internal current consumption [A]	1.4
Mass [kg]	0.8
Exterior dimensions [mm]	186.0 (H) × 52.0 (W) × 135.0 (D)

Downloads & documentation

Official documents from Mitsubishi Electric (Factory Automation), downloaded directly from the manufacturer.

Data sheets & manuals

Q170MSCPU User's Manual (IB-0300212-D)	PDF · 3.42MB
Programming Manual (COMMON) [type Q173D(S)/Q172D(S)] (IB-0300134-N)	PDF · 2.88MB
SV13/22Programming Manual (Motion SFC) [type Q173D(S)/Q172D(S)] (IB-0300135-N)	PDF · 5.24MB
SV13/22Programming Manual (REAL MODE) [type Q173D(S)/Q172D(S)] (IB-0300136-N)	PDF · 6.52MB
SV22Programming Manual (VIRTUAL MODE) [type Q173D(S)/Q172D(S)] (IB-0300137-N)	PDF · 3.90MB
SV22Programming Manual (Advanced Synchronous Control) [type Q173DS/Q172DS] (IB-0300198-J)	PDF · 3.39MB
Q170MSCPU Safety Guidelines (IB-0300615E-B)	PDF · 0.45MB