Programmable Controllers MELSEC-A Series Renewal
Replace the system to Q Series while utilizing the existing wiring
AnS/Q Upgrade Tool Products
Supported series: 
Upgrade tool products
The upgrade tool products consists of the following three parts:
- a conversion adapter, which enables utilization of the wiring, which was connected to the AnS/QnAS Series input/output/analog/high-speed counter/temperature input/temperature control module, with the Q Series module,
- a base adapter, which enables a Q Series base unit installation using the installation holes of the AnS/QnAS Series base unit, and
- a conversion adapter DIN rail mounting bracket, which enables the use of a conversion adapter with support flange (for a Q Series base unit) and a disconnection detection connector conversion cable (for a temperature control module).
Time and wire saving devices
Time and wire saving devices are useful for system configuration with the Q Series modules.
Connector/terminal conversion modules, digital signal converters (terminal modules), and positioning module cables are available.
When it is difficult to replace modules due to their specifications, utilizing time and wire saving devices makes it easier to replace the modules.
Conversion adapter list
For input/output modules*1 (One slot type)
| Input/Output | AnS/QnAS Series model | Q Series model | Conversion adapter model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input | A1SX10 | QX10 | ERNT-ASQTXY10 |
| A1SX10EU | |||
| Output | A1SY10 | QY10 | |
| A1SY10EU | |||
| Input | A1SX40 | QX40,QX70 | ERNT-ASQTX40 |
| A1SX40-S2 | QX40 | ||
| A1SX40-S1 | QX40-S1 | ||
| A1SX80 | QX80 | ERNT-ASQTX80 | |
| A1SX80-S1 | |||
| A1SX80-S2 | |||
| Output | A1SY22 | QY22 | ERNT-ASQTY22 |
| A1SY40(P) | QY40P | ERNT-ASQTY40 | |
| A1SY50 | QY50 | ERNT-ASQTY50 | |
| A1SY80 | QY80 | ERNT-ASQTY80 |
For input/output modules*1 (Two slot type)
| Input/Output | AnS/QnAS Series model | Q Series model | Conversion adapter model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input | A1SX20 | QX28 ×2 | ERNT-ASQTX20*2 |
| A1SX20EU | |||
| Output | A1SY60 | QY68A ×2 | ERNT-ASQTY60*2 |
| A1SY60E | ERNT-ASQTY60E*2 |
For analog modules (One slot type)
| Input/Output | AnS/QnAS Series model | Q Series model | Conversion adapter model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input | A1S64AD | Q64AD | ERNT-ASQT64AD |
| A1S68AD (Voltage input) | Q68ADV | ERNT-ASQT68AD | |
| A1S68AD (Current input) | Q68ADI | ||
| A1S68AD | Q68AD-G*2 | ERNT-ASQT68AD-G*3 | |
| Output | A1S62DA | Q62DAN | ERNT-ASQT62DA |
| A1S68DAV | Q68DAVN | ERNT-ASQT68DA | |
| A1S68DAI | Q68DAIN | ||
| I/O | A1S63ADA | Q64AD2DA*2 | ERNT-ASQT63ADA |
For high-speed counter modules (One slot type)
| AnS/QnAS Series model | Q Series model | Conversion adapter model |
|---|---|---|
| A1SD61 | QD62 | ERNT-ASQTD61*3 |
| QD62-H01 | ||
| QD62-H02 | ||
| A1SD62 | QD62 | ERNT-ASQTD62*3 |
| A1SD62E | QD62E | |
| A1SD62D | QD62D | ERNT-ASQTD62D*3 |
For temperature input modules (One slot type)
| Input/Output | AnS/QnAS Series model | Q Series model | Conversion adapter model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input | A1S68TD | Q68TD-G-H01 | ERNT-ASQT68TD-H01*3 |
| Q68TD-G-H02*2 | ERNT-ASQT68TD-H02*3 | ||
| A1S62RD3(N) | Q64RD | ERNT-ASQT62RD | |
| A1S62RD4(N) |
For temperature control modules (One slot type)
| AnS/QnAS Series model | Q Series model | Conversion adapter model |
|---|---|---|
| A1S64TCTT-S1 | Q64TCTTN | ERNT-ASQT64TCTT |
| A1S64TCTRT*4 | ||
| A1S64TCRT-S1 | Q64TCRTN | ERNT-ASQT64TCRT |
| A1S64TCTRT*5 | ||
| A1S62TCTT-S2 | Q64TCTTN | ERNT-ASQT62TCTT |
| A1S64TCTRT*6 | ||
| A1S62TCRT-S2 | Q64TCRTN | ERNT-ASQT62TCRT |
| A1S64TCTRT*7 |
For temperature control modules with disconnection detection
(1 slot type with disconnection detection connector conversion cable)
| AnS/QnAS Series model | Q Series model | Set model (Conversion adapter model) |
|---|---|---|
| A1S64TCTTBW-S1 | Q64TCTTBWN*2 | ERNT-ASQT64TCTTBW (ERNT-ASQT64TCTT)*8 |
| A1S64TCTRTBW*4 | ||
| A1S64TCRTBW-S1 | Q64TCRTBWN*2 | ERNT-ASQT64TCRTBW (ERNT-ASQT64TCRT)*8 |
| A1S64TCTRTBW*5 | ||
| A1S62TCTTBW-S2 | Q64TCTTBWN*2 | ERNT-ASQT62TCTTBW (ERNT-ASQT62TCTT)*8 |
| A1S64TCTRTBW*6 | ||
| A1S62TCRTBW-S2 | Q64TCRTBWN*2 | ERNT-ASQT62TCRTBW (ERNT-ASQT62TCRT)*8 |
| A1S64TCTRTBW*7 |
- *1.Partial change in wiring for the power supply and common terminals is required.
- *2.Not applicable to Q Series large type base unit (AnS size).
- *3.Conversion adapter support flange is attached. The support flange must be securely connected to the base adapter, or to the conversion adapter DIN rail mounting bracket.
- *4.For thermocouple inputs under standard control.
- *5.For platinum RTD inputs under standard control.
- *6.For thermocouple inputs under heating and cooling control
- *7.For platinum RTD inputs under heating and cooling control
- *8.Disconnection detection connector conversion cable is required to be connected to the base adapter, or conversion adapter DIN rail mounting bracket.
Base adapter list
The base adapters are used to install the Q Series base unit using the existing AnS/QnAS Series installation holes.
Also, these adapters are required to install the conversion adapter with the support flange or the disconnection detection connector conversion cable for temperature control modules with disconnection detection.
For main base units
| AnS/QnAS Series model | Q Series model | Base adapter model*9 |
|---|---|---|
| A1S38B/A1S38HB | Q38B | ERNT-ASQB38N(-S1*10) |
| A1S35B | Q35B | ERNT-ASQB35N(-S1*10) |
| A1S33B | Q33B | ERNT-ASQB33N(-S1*10) |
| A1S32B | Q33B | ERNT-ASQB32N |
| A1SJCPU | Q00UJCPU | ERNT-ASQB00JN |
| A1SJCPU-S3 | ||
| A1SJHCPU |
- *9.The conversion adapter with support flange is applicable to the adapter of which model name ends with "N".
- *10.The base adapter of which model name ends with "-S1" is applicable to the Q Series base unit and "QA1S51B".
For extension base units
| AnS/QnAS Series model | Q Series model | Base adapter model*11 |
|---|---|---|
| A1S68B | Q68B | ERNT-ASQB68N |
| A1S65B | Q65B | ERNT-ASQB65N |
| A1S58B | Q68B*12 | ERNT-ASQB58N |
| A1S55B | Q55B | ERNT-ASQB55N |
| A1S52B | Q52B | ERNT-ASQB52N |
- *11.The conversion adapter with support flange is applicable to the adapter of which model name ends with "N".
- *12.For the base unit mounting power supply module.
Conversion adapter DIN rail mounting bracket list
Mounting brackets for conversion adapters with support flange while installing the MELSEC-Q Series base unit to DIN rail. Also, these brackets are used to install the disconnection detection connector conversion cable for temperature control modules with disconnection detection.
| Main/extension base | AnS/QnAS Series model | Q Series model | Mounting bracket model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | A1S38B/A1S38HB | Q38B | ERNT-ASQDIN3868 |
| Extension | A1S68B | Q68B | |
| A1S58B | Q68B | ||
| Main | A1S35B | Q35B | ERNT-ASQDIN356500J |
| Extension | A1S65B | Q65B | |
| Main | A1SJCPU | Q00UJCPU | |
| A1SJCPU-S3 | |||
| A1SJHCPU | |||
| A1S33B | Q33B | ERNT-ASQDIN3355 | |
| A1S32B | Q33B | ||
| Extension | A1S55B | Q55B | |
| A1S52B | Q52B | ERNT-ASQDIN52 |
Note:A Q6DIN1, Q6DIN2 or Q6DIN3 adapter for the DIN rail installation (manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation) is also required to install the MELSEC-Q Series base unit to a DIN rail.
Installing the base adapter
[Panel surface installation]
[DIN rail installation]
Installing the disconnection detection connector conversion cable
[Panel surface installation]
[DIN rail installation]
Precaution on using the base adapter and the conversion adapter DIN rail mounting bracket
- Check the installation conditions before using the upgrade tool products, as the module width and the wiring space is decreased.
(34.5 mm (1.36 inches) → 27.4 mm (1.08 inches) )
- If cables interfere with the module, lift up the cables toward the front side to avoid interference.
- If the cables still interfere, leave an empty slot between modules to secure wiring space.
- Replace a terminal block cover with the one provided with the conversion adapter.
For further specifications, precautions, and restrictions of the upgrade tool products/time and wire saving devices, please refer to the brochure
(NA C088E-116 published by Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.) or the relevant product manual.
To obtain the upgrade tool products, please contact your local Mitsubishi Electric sales office or sales representative.