Replacing general-purpose PLCs (using a universal conversion adapter)

Replaceable series

OMRON Corporation to MELSEC iQ-R/Q series
Sharp Corporation to MELSEC iQ-R/Q series
YASKAWA Electric Corporation to MELSEC iQ-R/Q series
Fuji Electric Co., Ltd., etc. to MELSEC iQ-R/Q series

  • Large type
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  • Small type
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  • 1) Conversion adapter
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    Existing wiring for general-purpose PLCs can be connected to MELSEC iQ-R/Q series programmable controllers installed as replacements.
  • 2) Base adapter
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    An adapter to install a MELSEC iQ-R/Q replacement programmable controller base unit and a 3) conversion adapter support flange
  • 3) Conversion adapter support flange
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    Secures the bottom of the conversion adapter. (required)

Replacement method with consideration to wiring interference and wiring area

Replacement with the MELSEC iQ-R series

Utilization of the Mitsubishi Electric extended temperature range base unit - Large type
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Utilization of the Mitsubishi Electric extended temperature range base unit - Small type
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Replacement with the MELSEC-Q series

Utilization of the Mitsubishi Electric Q series large type base unit
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Utilization of the Mitsubishi Electric Q series large type base unit (AnS series size)
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General-purpose PLC → MELSEC iQ-R Series Universal Conversion Adapter

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Modules that can be replaced using a universal conversion adapter

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General-purpose PLC → MELSEC iQ-R series
Large type

Model list

Model Name
ERNT-AQTB20-S1 Conversion adapter for input/output modules, 1 slot
ERNT-1AR38TB Conversion adapter for input/output modules, 1 slot

General-purpose PLC → MELSEC iQ-R series
Small type

Model list

Model Name
ERNT-ASQTB20 Conversion adapter for input/output modules, 1 slot

General-purpose PLC → MELSEC-Q Series Universal Conversion Adapter

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Modules that can be replaced using a universal conversion adapter

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General-purpose PLC → MELSEC-Q series
Large type

Conversion adapter support flange

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Model list

Model Name
ERNT-AQTB20 Universal conversion adapter for input/output modules, 1-slot type
ERNT-AQTB20-S1 Universal conversion adapter for input/output modules, 1-slot type
ERNT-AQTB38 Universal conversion adapter for input/output modules, 1-slot type
ERNT-AQTB38-E Universal conversion adapter for input/output modules, 1-slot type

General-purpose PLC → MELSEC-Q series
Small type

Model list

Model Name
ERNT-ASQTB20 Universal conversion adapter for input/output modules, 1-slot type