Controlador de movimiento Q172DSCPU Mitsubishi

16-axis motion controller CPU module for Mitsubishi MELSEC-Q series, adopting a dual-CPU architecture (sequential CPU + motion CPU for parallel processing). It connects to servo amplifiers via the SSCNET III/H high-speed servo network, designed specifically for complex motion control applications.

Model Code Explanation

Code Segment	Descripción
q	MELSEC-Q Series PLC System
172	Series number for 16-axis motion controller
DS	Dual-CPU architecture (sequential + motion) + SSCNET III/H interface
CPU	Central Processing Unit module

Key Specifications

Artículo	Detalles
Controlled Axes	Arriba a 16 synchronous axes, expandable to 96 ejes (with additional motion CPU modules)
Network Interface	SSCNET III/H (1 sistema), high-speed real-time communication
CPU Architecture	Dual-core high-performance RISC CPU, parallel sequential and motion control
Program Memory	10 MEGABYTE (motion program + user program)
Operation Cycle	Default 1 EM (ajustable)
Modos de control	Position / velocidad / torque control, electronic cam, electronic gear, linear / circular / helical / 3D spline interpolation, PTP control
Interfaz de E/S	8-point DC24V output (2A/point), 12 ms response time
Consumo de energía	DC5V, 1.44A
Dimensiones	120.5(h)×27.4(W.)×120.3(D)milímetros, weight 0.38kg
Controllable Modules	Q172DLX, Q172DEX and other motion control modules

Direct Replacement Solutions
Upgrades within Mitsubishi (Officially Recommended)

Modelo de reemplazo	Características	Solicitud
Q172DSCPU	Original model, replaces older models such as Q172CPUN / Q172HCPU	Maintenance of existing systems with minimal modifications
R16MTCPU (iQ‑R Series)	New‑generation 16‑axis motion controller, performance improved by 30%, compatible with all iQ‑R modules	Full system upgrade for higher performance and expandability
Q173DSCPU	32‑axis version, otherwise same specifications as Q172DSCPU	Applications requiring up to 32 ejes

Cross‑Brand Equivalent Replacements

Marca	Modelo de reemplazo	Key Matching Points
siemens	SIMOTION D445‑2 DP/PN	16‑axis motion control, PROFIBUS / PROFINET, supports complex interpolation
Rockwell	Kinetix 5500 + Logix5380	16‑axis synchronous control, EtherNet/IP, integrated safety functions
Schneider	Lexium 62 + M340 PLC	16‑axis motion control, CANopen / EtherCAT, rentable

Aplicaciones típicas
High‑precision multi‑axis synchronization: Electronic processing equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, printing & maquinaria de embalaje
Complex trajectory control: Robots, máquinas herramienta cnc, laser cutting / welding equipment
High‑speed positioning: Chip mounters, dispensers, precision assembly lines
Electronic gear / cam applications: Textile machinery, label printing machines, metal processing equipment
Automated production lines requiring parallel logic and motion control
Notas
System Compatibility: Must be used with a Q‑series PLC CPU (p.ej., Q03UDVCPU) to form a dual‑CPU system
Servo Amplifier Matching: Only supports Mitsubishi servo amplifiers with SSCNET III/H interface (p.ej., MR‑J4 series)
Expansion Limit: máx. 16 servo amplifiers; add Q172DSCPU or upgrade to Q173DSCPU for more axes
Programming Software: GX Works2 / GX Works3, with dedicated motion control libraries
Sugerencias de actualización: When migrating to iQ‑R series (R16MTCPU), check program compatibility and hardware interface differences

Q172DSCPU ↔ R16MTCPU Core Comparison + Configuration Guide

Key Parameter Comparison

Artículo	Q172DSCPU	R16MTCPU
Serie	Q Series Motion CPU	iQ‑R Series Motion CPU
Max Axes	16	16
Servo Network	SSCNET III/H	SSCNET III/H
Architecture	Dual CPU (sequential + motion)	Single CPU integrating logic + motion, higher performance
Program Capacity	10MEGABYTE	32MEGABYTE
Operation Cycle	Standard 1ms	Standard 0.5ms, up to 0.2ms
Programming Software	GX Works2 / Works3	GX Works3
Autobús de plano posterior	Q Bus	iQ‑R High‑Speed Bus
Compatibilidad	Q‑series base units / modules only	iQ‑R series base units / modules only
Posicionamiento	Mature, stable, spare‑part oriented	Latest generation, high speed & precision, preferred for new projects