Contents

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT
REVISIONS
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
INTRODUCTION
RELATED MANUALS
CONTENTS
COMPLIANCE WITH THE EMC AND LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVES
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
DEFINITIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF TERMS
PACKING LIST
CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW
- 1.1 Features
- 1.2 Processing Overview
- 1.3 High Speed Data Logger Module Software Configuration
CHAPTER 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
- 2.1 System Configuration
  - 2.1.1 Overall system configuration
  - 2.1.2 System configuration when performing initial setup, maintenance, and inspection
  - 2.1.3 System configuration during operation
  - 2.1.4 Precautions when directly connecting
- 2.2 Applicable Systems
- 2.3 Connection System Equipment
- 2.4 Operating Environment
- 2.5 How to Check the Function Version, Serial Number
- 2.6 System Configuration Precautions
  - 2.6.1 Precautions when using Redundant CPUs
  - 2.6.2 Precautions when using C Controller modules
  - 2.6.3 Precautions for using multiple CPU system
  - 2.6.4 Precautions for using hubs
- 2.7 Software Packages
CHAPTER 3 SPECIFICATIONS
- 3.1 Performance Specifications
- 3.2 Accessible Routes and Devices
- 3.3 I/O Signals for the Programmable Controller CPU
  - 3.3.1 I/O signal list
  - 3.3.2 I/O signal details
- 3.4 Buffer Memory List
  - 3.4.1 Module status area (address: 0 to 20)
  - 3.4.2 CompactFlash card information area (address: 21 to 25)
  - 3.4.3 Network connection status area (address: 47 to 64)
  - 3.4.4 Common setting status area (address: 70 to 80)
  - 3.4.5 Time synchronization information area (address: 100 to 109)
  - 3.4.6 Current error area (address: 140 to 145)
  - 3.4.7 Error log area (address: 150 to 247)
  - 3.4.8 General data sampling delay time area (address: 800 to 805)
  - 3.4.9 Recipe file area (address: 810 to 841)
  - 3.4.10 Access target CPU setting status area (address: 1500 to 1593)
  - 3.4.11 Data logging status area (address: 2000 to 2989)
  - 3.4.12 Event logging status area (address: 3000 to 3989)
  - 3.4.13 Report creation status area (address: 4000 to 4989)
  - 3.4.14 E-mail transmission status area (address: 5000 to 5992)
  - 3.4.15 FTP server status area (address: 6000 to 6001)
  - 3.4.16 FTP client status (PUT) area (address: 6002 to 7457)
  - 3.4.17 FTP client setting area (address: 7999)
  - 3.4.18 Event logging area (address: 10000 to 14095)
- 3.5 Directory Structure
- 3.6 CSV File Format
  - 3.6.1 CSV format specification
  - 3.6.2 Data logging file
  - 3.6.3 Event logging file
- 3.7 Binary File Format
  - 3.7.1 Data logging file
  - 3.7.2 Event logging file
- 3.8 Recipe File Format
- 3.9 Range of Values per Output Format
CHAPTER 4 SETTINGS AND PROCEDURES UP TO OPERATION
- 4.1 Handling Precautions
- 4.2 Configuration and Procedures Up to Operation
  - 4.2.1 Procedure to operate by installing high speed data logger module Configuration Tool
  - 4.2.2 Procedure to operate without installing high speed data logger module Configuration Tool
  - 4.2.3 High speed data logger module operation settings
- 4.3 Parts Names
- 4.4 Wiring
  - 4.4.1 Wiring
  - 4.4.2 Wiring precautions
- 4.5 Intelligent Function Module Switch Setting
- 4.6 Self-Diagnostics Tests
  - 4.6.1 Self-loopback test
  - 4.6.2 Hardware test
- 4.7 Operations to Return the High Speed Data Logger Module to the Factory Default Status
CHAPTER 5 HIGH SPEED DATA LOGGER MODULE TOOL STARTUP
- 5.1 Obtaining High Speed Data Logger Module Tool
- 5.2 Installation
  - 5.2.1 Installation procedure
  - 5.2.2 Upgrade procedure
  - 5.2.3 Uninstallation procedure
- 5.3 Starting Configuration Tool
  - 5.3.1 Online startup
  - 5.3.2 Offline startup (starting from the Start menu)
  - 5.3.3 Starting from GX LogViewer
- 5.4 Starting Conversion Tool
CHAPTER 6 FUNCTION LIST
CHAPTER 7 DATA LOGGING FUNCTION
- 7.1 Target Data
- 7.2 Target Data Sampling
  - 7.2.1 High speed data sampling
  - 7.2.2 General data sampling
- 7.3 Logging Types
  - 7.3.1 Continuous logging
  - 7.3.2 Trigger logging
  - 7.3.3 Trigger conditions
- 7.4 Data Logging Periods
- 7.5 Data Logging Files
  - 7.5.1 Data logging file save format
  - 7.5.2 Saving data logging files
  - 7.5.3 Data logging file save location
  - 7.5.4 Transferring data logging files
- 7.6 Missing Data
CHAPTER 8 EVENT LOGGING FUNCTION
- 8.1 Events
  - 8.1.1 Target data
  - 8.1.2 Event conditions
- 8.2 Target Data Sampling
- 8.3 Event Logging Periods
- 8.4 Event Logging Files
  - 8.4.1 Event logging file save format
  - 8.4.2 Saving event logging files
  - 8.4.3 Event logging file save location
  - 8.4.4 Transferring event logging files
- 8.5 E-mail Notification
CHAPTER 9 REPORT FUNCTION
- 9.1 Target Data
- 9.2 Creation Trigger and Current Value Data Sampling
- 9.3 Creation Trigger
- 9.4 Report Periods
- 9.5 Report Files
  - 9.5.1 Saving report files
  - 9.5.2 Report file save location
  - 9.5.3 Transferring report files
CHAPTER 10 OTHER FUNCTIONS
- 10.1 Time Synchronization Function
- 10.2 Auto Logging Function
- 10.3 File Access Function
- 10.4 Access Authentication Function
- 10.5 FTP Transfer Function
- 10.6 E-mail Function
CHAPTER 11 FUNCTIONS OF CONFIGURATION TOOL (MODULE SETTINGS)
- 11.1 Setting Operations Overview
- 11.2 Screen Configuration and Common Operations
  - 11.2.1 Main screen configuration
  - 11.2.2 Menu configuration
  - 11.2.3 Toolbar configuration
  - 11.2.4 Operations using the edit items tree
  - 11.2.5 Status bar
  - 11.2.6 Common table operations
  - 11.2.7 Data list
  - 11.2.8 Device batch replacement
  - 11.2.9 Data setting screen
  - 11.2.10 Importing global labels and device comments
- 11.3 Project Management
  - 11.3.1 Creating a new project
  - 11.3.2 Opening a project
  - 11.3.3 Saving a project
  - 11.3.4 Importing settings from project file
  - 11.3.5 Exporting project to CSV file
  - 11.3.6 Exporting module operating file
- 11.4 Common Setting
  - 11.4.1 Network setting
  - 11.4.2 Time synchronization setting
  - 11.4.3 Access target CPU setting
  - 11.4.4 FTP setting
  - 11.4.5 E-mail setting
  - 11.4.6 Account setting
  - 11.4.7 Auto logging setting
  - 11.4.8 High speed data sampling setting
  - 11.4.9 CompactFlash card setting
- 11.5 Data Logging Setting
  - 11.5.1 Data logging setting list
  - 11.5.2 Data logging setting screen transitions
  - 11.5.3 Logging type/file format
  - 11.5.4 Sampling
  - 11.5.5 Data setting list
  - 11.5.6 Data setting
  - 11.5.7 Data batch insertion
  - 11.5.8 Period of time
  - 11.5.9 Trigger
  - 11.5.10 Trigger (single condition)
  - 11.5.11 Trigger (compound condition)
  - 11.5.12 Number of logging lines
  - 11.5.13 CSV output
  - 11.5.14 Binary output
  - 11.5.15 Save
  - 11.5.16 Completion
- 11.6 Event Logging Setting
  - 11.6.1 Event logging setting list
  - 11.6.2 Event logging setting screen transitions
  - 11.6.3 File format
  - 11.6.4 Sampling
  - 11.6.5 Event setting list
  - 11.6.6 Event setting
  - 11.6.7 Event setting (single condition)
  - 11.6.8 Event setting (compound condition)
  - 11.6.9 Event batch insertion
  - 11.6.10 Period of time
  - 11.6.11 CSV output
  - 11.6.12 Binary output
  - 11.6.13 Save
  - 11.6.14 E-mail notice
  - 11.6.15 Completion
- 11.7 Report Setting
  - 11.7.1 Report setting list
  - 11.7.2 Report setting screen transitions
  - 11.7.3 Sampling
  - 11.7.4 Layout setting list
  - 11.7.5 Layout setting
  - 11.7.6 Creation trigger
  - 11.7.7 Period of time
  - 11.7.8 Save
  - 11.7.9 Completion
CHAPTER 12 FUNCTIONS OF CONFIGURATION TOOL (WRITING/READING/VERIFYING DATA)
- 12.1 Transfer Setup
- 12.2 High Speed Data Logger Module Search
- 12.3 Writing Data
- 12.4 Reading Data
- 12.5 Verifying Data
CHAPTER 13 FUNCTIONS OF CONFIGURATION TOOL (CONFIRMING MODULE OPERATION)
- 13.1 Diagnostics
  - 13.1.1 Module diagnostics
  - 13.1.2 CPU access diagnostics
  - 13.1.3 FTP transfer diagnostics
  - 13.1.4 E-mail send diagnostics
  - 13.1.5 Product information
  - 13.1.6 CompactFlash card diagnostics
  - 13.1.7 Data logging diagnostics
  - 13.1.8 Event logging diagnostics
  - 13.1.9 Report diagnostics
  - 13.1.10 Ping test
- 13.2 File Browser
- 13.3 Verifying Product Information
  - 13.3.1 Version information
  - 13.3.2 Open the user's manual
CHAPTER 14 FUNCTIONS OF LOGGING FILE CONVERSION TOOL
- 14.1 Screen Configuration of Conversion Tool
  - 14.1.1 Main screen
- 14.2 Configuration of Output Format Screens
  - 14.2.1 Main screen configuration
  - 14.2.2 Output format (bit) screen
  - 14.2.3 Output format (integer/float) screen
CHAPTER 15 RECIPE FUNCTION
- 15.1 Recipe Function Execution Procedure
- 15.2 Screen Configuration
  - 15.2.1 Recipe editor screen configuration
  - 15.2.2 Menu configuration
  - 15.2.3 Toolbar configuration
  - 15.2.4 Recipe editor area
- 15.3 Creating Recipe Files
  - 15.3.1 Starting recipe editor screen
  - 15.3.2 Creating new recipe file
  - 15.3.3 Opening recipe files
  - 15.3.4 Saving recipe files
  - 15.3.5 Editing recipe data
- 15.4 Transferring Recipe Files to Module
- 15.5 Executing Recipe Function
  - 15.5.1 Executing recipe function using module dedicated instructions
  - 15.5.2 Executing recipe function using Configuration Tool
- 15.6 Dedicated Instructions
  - 15.6.1 Recipe read (RCPREAD)
  - 15.6.2 Recipe Write (RCPWRITE)
CHAPTER 16 CompactFlash CARD
- 16.1 CompactFlash Card Specifications
- 16.2 CompactFlash Card Part Names
- 16.3 Precautions when Using CompactFlash Card
- 16.4 Operations for Inserting CompactFlash Card
- 16.5 Operations for Ejecting and Reinserting CompactFlash Card
- 16.6 Operations for Replacing New CompactFlash Card
- 16.7 CompactFlash Card Life Duration
CHAPTER 17 PROCESSING TIME
- 17.1 Processing Time
  - 17.1.1 Trigger logging
  - 17.1.2 Continuous logging
- 17.2 Checking Processing Time
  - 17.2.1 Checking sampling process time
  - 17.2.2 Checking data logging process time
  - 17.2.3 Checking event logging process time
  - 17.2.4 Checking report process time
- 17.3 Effect on Sequence Scanning Time
  - 17.3.1 For high speed data sampling
  - 17.3.2 For general data sampling
  - 17.3.3 Calculation example for time increase of scan time
CHAPTER 18 TROUBLESHOOTING
- 18.1 Error Codes
  - 18.1.1 Checking error codes
  - 18.1.2 Error types
  - 18.1.3 System monitor
- 18.2 Error Code List
- 18.3 Troubleshooting by Symptom
  - 18.3.1 Troubleshooting related to LED indicators and I/O signals
  - 18.3.2 Troubleshooting related to data logging, event logging, and reports
  - 18.3.3 Troubleshooting related to network connection
  - 18.3.4 Troubleshooting related to FTP
  - 18.3.5 Troubleshooting related to e-mail
  - 18.3.6 Troubleshooting related to communication between the high speed data logger module and access target CPU
  - 18.3.7 Troubleshooting related to time synchronization function
  - 18.3.8 Troubleshooting related to data management, CompactFlash cards
  - 18.3.9 Troubleshooting related to Configuration Tool
  - 18.3.10 Troubleshooting related to Logging File Conversion Tool
  - 18.3.11 Troubleshooting related to recipe function
APPENDIX
- Appendix 1 External Dimensions
- Appendix 2 PING Test
- Appendix 3 Data Sampling Method for CPUs that cannot be Accessed Directly
- Appendix 4 Usable Characters
  - Appendix 4.1 Characters usable in high speed data logger module tool
  - Appendix 4.2 Characters usable in file names, folder (directory) names
  - Appendix 4.3 Characters usable in output file
- Appendix 5 Adding Function to High Speed Data Logger Module
- Appendix 6 Numerical Type Comparison Accuracy
- Appendix 7 Precautions when Replacing Older Version of Module
- Appendix 8 Process Modifications
  - Appendix 8.1 File switching timing
  - Appendix 8.2 Processing time of FTP transfer function and e-mail function
- Appendix 9 Supported FTP Command
- Appendix 10 Setting information CSV File Format
- Appendix 11 FTP Transfer Directory Configuration
- Appendix 12 Sampling Processes of High Speed Data Logger Module
  - Appendix 12.1 Data changes between data sampling processes
  - Appendix 12.2 Detecting data condition establishment
INDEX
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Mitsubishi Electric QD81DL96 Specification

The Mitsubishi Electric QD81DL96 is a sophisticated module designed for integration within the MELSEC iQ-R Series programmable logic controller (PLC) platform, renowned for its high performance and reliability in industrial automation applications. This module features a digital output configuration, supporting a total of 96 channels, which facilitates extensive control capabilities across various processes. Each output channel is designed to handle a DC voltage range, ensuring compatibility with a wide array of devices and systems.

The QD81DL96 excels in providing rapid response times and precise control, essential for optimizing complex operations in manufacturing and processing environments. It incorporates advanced diagnostics and monitoring functions that enhance system reliability by enabling early detection of anomalies or faults, thereby minimizing downtime. The module supports a seamless integration process, thanks to its compatibility with the iQ-R Series architecture, which simplifies configuration and reduces setup time.

In terms of connectivity, the QD81DL96 is equipped with robust interfacing options to ensure stable communication with the main PLC unit and other connected hardware. This facilitates efficient data exchange and command execution, critical for maintaining high operational efficiency. The module is engineered to withstand harsh industrial conditions, featuring a durable construction that ensures long-term performance stability. Overall, the Mitsubishi Electric QD81DL96 digital output module is an ideal choice for industries seeking reliable and efficient control solutions within their automation systems.

Mitsubishi Electric QD81DL96 F.A.Q.

How do I perform a factory reset on the Mitsubishi Electric QD81DL96?

To perform a factory reset on the QD81DL96, first ensure the device is powered off. Then, press and hold the reset button while powering on the device. Keep holding the button until the status LED begins to flash, indicating the reset process has been initiated. Release the button and allow the device to complete the reset.

What are the common troubleshooting steps if the QD81DL96 is not communicating with the PLC?

First, check the connection cables and ensure they are securely connected. Verify the network settings and ensure the IP address is correctly configured. Check for any error codes on the display and refer to the manual for specific troubleshooting steps related to those codes. Lastly, ensure that the firmware is up to date.

How can I update the firmware on the QD81DL96?

To update the firmware, download the latest firmware version from the Mitsubishi Electric website. Connect your device to a computer via the USB port, and use the provided software to transfer the firmware file to the QD81DL96. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.

What maintenance is required to keep the QD81DL96 in optimal condition?

Regular maintenance includes cleaning the device to prevent dust buildup, ensuring all cables are securely connected, and checking for firmware updates. Additionally, inspect the device for any physical damage or wear and replace parts as necessary.

How can I configure the QD81DL96 for a specific application?

Configuration is done through the device's software interface. Connect the device to your computer, launch the software, and follow the configuration wizard. Input the necessary parameters for your application, such as IP address, communication protocols, and other relevant settings.

What should I do if the QD81DL96 is overheating?

Ensure that the device is in a well-ventilated area and not exposed to direct sunlight. Check that the cooling fans are working correctly and that air vents are not blocked. If overheating persists, reduce the load on the device or consult Mitsubishi Electric support for further assistance.

How can I test the network connectivity of the QD81DL96?

To test network connectivity, use the built-in diagnostic tools available in the device's software. Perform a ping test to the PLC or other network devices to ensure connectivity. Check the network status indicators on the device for any signs of connectivity issues.

What is the procedure to replace a faulty module in the QD81DL96?

To replace a faulty module, first power down the device and disconnect it from all power sources. Carefully remove the external casing and the faulty module, taking note of its position and connections. Insert the new module, ensuring it is securely connected, and reassemble the casing. Power the device back on and test the new module.

Can I use third-party software with the QD81DL96?

Yes, the QD81DL96 can be used with third-party software that supports its communication protocols. However, it is recommended to verify compatibility with Mitsubishi Electric’s technical support to ensure full functionality and avoid any operational issues.

How do I back up the configuration settings of the QD81DL96?

Connect the device to a computer and open the configuration software. Navigate to the backup settings option and follow the prompts to save the current configuration to a file. Store the backup file in a safe location for future restoration if needed.