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Appendix 1.2 Combinations of A/D converter module functions and GX Configurator-AD software versions

The following table indicates the A/D converter module functions and corresponding

GX Configurator-AD software versions.

 

 

 

 

Software version

 

Function

 

SW0D5C-QADU

SW0D5C-QADU

GX Configurator-

GX Configurator-

 

 

 

-E 00A

-E 10B

AD Version 1.10L

AD Version 1.16S

 

 

 

to 1.15R

or later

 

 

 

 

 

Normal resolution mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

High resolution mode

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

High resolution mode status flag (X8) 1

2

 

 

 

 

Maximum value/minimum value reset

 

 

 

 

 

completed flag (XD) 1

2

 

 

 

 

 

Multiple PLC system compatibility 1

 

 

 

 

 

Normal mode - offset/gain setting mode

 

 

 

 

 

switching 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Compatible

: Not compatible

1

Functions added by function version B.

 

2

When the A/D converter module is function version A and the GX Configurator-AD software

 

version is SW0D5C-QDAU-E 20C or later or GX Configurator-AD Version 1.10L or later,

 

OFF is always displayed.

 

3

Functions added by function version C.

 

Appendix 1.3 Precautions for replacing the module of function version A with the one of function version B or later

(1) Incorporation into an existing system

You can use the wiring designed for function version A as-is to mount the A/D converter module of function version B or later.

(2) Program utilization

You can use the program created for function version A as-is with the A/D converter module of function version B or later.

(3) Switch setting for intelligent function module

The setting of the offset/gain setting mode differs between function versions A and B or later.

Perform the offset/gain settings after checking the RUN LED flashes in

App.offset/gain setting mode. If the RUN LED does not flash, check to see if the switch 4 setting is correct.

(Refer to Section 4.5 for the intelligent function module switch setting of function version B or later.)

<Contents of switch 4 setting for function version A>

H

00H : With temperature drift correction

01H to FFH : Without temperature drift correction

00H : Normal mode (A/D conversion processing)

01H to FFH : Offset/gain setting mode

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Mitsubishi Electronics Q68ADV, Q68ADI, Q64AD Program utilization, Contents of switch 4 setting for function version a

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