QD73A1 Mitsubishi MELSEC-Q Series Positioning
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Quick facts
| Availability | Confirmed on request |
| Category | Mitsubishi MELSEC-Q Series – Simple motion/positioning |
| Lifecycle | Active mature |
| Warranty | 12-month (new) · 3-month (used/refurbished) |
Shipping & availability
When can QD73A1 be shipped?
QD73A1 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 QD73A1 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 QD73A1 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 QD73A1, subject to availability and destination.
The Mitsubishi Electric QD73A1 is a positioning in the MELSEC-Q Series. 1 axis, number of positioning data: 1 data/axis, analog output. 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 | MELSEC-Q Series |
| Category | Positioning |
| Type | Analog output type |
| Sales status | 2029/09 To be end of order (Mitsubishi Electric) |
| Outline | 1 axis, number of positioning data: 1 data/axis, analog output |
Specifications
| No. of control axes | 1 axis |
| Positioning data | 1 data |
| Positioning: Mode | Position control mode Speed-position switching control mode |
| Positioning: Positioning system | Position control mode: Selectable from absolute system or incremental system Speed-position switching control mode: Incremental system |
| Positioning: Positioning units | -2147483648...2147483647 pulse (32-bit signed binary) |
| Positioning: Speed command | 1...4000000 pulse/s |
| Positioning: Acceleration/deceleration process | Automatic trapezoidal acceleration/deceleration |
| Positioning: Acceleration/deceleration times | Acceleration: 2...9999 ms Deceleration: 2...9999 ms |
| Positioning: In-position range | 1...20479 pulse |
| Positioning: Backlash compensation | None |
| Positioning: Error compensation | None |
| Starting time | Absolute system: 1.2 ms (same for two-phase trapezoidal positioning) Incremental system: 1.2 ms (same for two-phase trapezoidal positioning) JOG operation: 1.2 ms OPR (near-point dog method): 1.2 ms OPR (count method): 1.2 ms |
| Speed command output | 0...±10 V DC (Adjustable to set in the range of ±5 to ±10 V DC) |
| Positioning feedback pulse input: Pulse frequency | Open collector: 200k pulse/s TTL: 200k pulse/s Differential output: 1M pulse/s |
| Positioning feedback pulse input: Connectable encoder type | Open collector, TTL, or differential output |
| Positioning feedback pulse input: Multiplication setting | The number of input feedback pulses can be multiplied by 4, 2, 1, or 1/2. |
| OPR control | ・ With OPR address change ・ An OPR method and OPR direction can be set through the switch setting. |
| JOG operation | JOG operation can be started by inputting a JOG start signal. |
| M function | None |
| External power supply | None |
| Number of occupied I/O points | 48 points, 2 slots (I/O assignment: Empty 16 points + Intelligent 32 points) |
| Internal current consumption (5 V DC) | 0.52 A |
| External dimensions: Height | 98 mm |
| External dimensions: Width | 55.2 mm |
| External dimensions: Depth | 90 mm |
| Weight | 0.20 kg |
Specifications
| General specifications | Refer to the general specifications of the CPU module. |
Downloads & documentation
Official documents from Mitsubishi Electric (Factory Automation), downloaded directly from the manufacturer.
Data sheets & manuals
| MELSEC-Q QD73A1 Positioning Module User's Manual (SH-081075ENG-C) | PDF · 4.28MB |
| Before Using the Product (BCN-P5955E-D) | PDF · 0.13MB |
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