Q172DSCPU Mitsubishi Motion Controller

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	Описание
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

Элемент	Подробности
Controlled Axes	До 16 synchronous axes, expandable to 96 axes (with additional motion CPU modules)
Network Interface	SSCNET III/H (1 system), high-speed real-time communication
CPU Architecture	Dual-core high-performance RISC CPU, parallel sequential and motion control
Program Memory	10 МБ (motion program + user program)
Operation Cycle	Default 1 РС (регулируемый)
Режимы управления	Позиция / speed / torque control, electronic cam, electronic gear, linear / circular / helical / 3D spline interpolation, PTP control
I/O Interface	8-point DC24V output (2A/point), 12 ms response time
Потребляемая мощность	DC5V, 1.44А
Размеры	120.5(ЧАС)×27.4(Вт)×120.3(Д)мм, weight 0.38kg
Controllable Modules	Q172DLX, Q172DEX and other motion control modules

Direct Replacement Solutions
Upgrades within Mitsubishi (Officially Recommended)

Запасная модель	Функции	Приложение
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 axes

Cross‑Brand Equivalent Replacements

Бренд	Запасная модель	Key Matching Points
Сименс	SIMOTION D445‑2 DP/PN	16‑axis motion control, ПРОФИБУС / ПРОФИНЕТ, supports complex interpolation
Rockwell	Kinetix 5500 + Logix5380	16‑axis synchronous control, EtherNet/IP, встроенные функции безопасности
Шнайдер	Lexium 62 + M340 PLC	16‑axis motion control, CANopen / EtherCAT, экономически эффективный

Типичные применения
High‑precision multi‑axis synchronization: Electronic processing equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, printing & упаковочное оборудование
Complex trajectory control: Robots, CNC machine tools, 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
Примечания
Совместимость системы: Must be used with a Q‑series PLC CPU (например, Q03UDVCPU) to form a dual‑CPU system
Servo Amplifier Matching: Only supports Mitsubishi servo amplifiers with SSCNET III/H interface (например, MR‑J4 series)
Expansion Limit: Max 16 servo amplifiers; add Q172DSCPU or upgrade to Q173DSCPU for more axes
Programming Software: GX Works2 / GX Works3, with dedicated motion control libraries
Upgrade Suggestions: When migrating to iQ‑R series (R16MTCPU), check program compatibility and hardware interface differences

Q172DSCPU ↔ R16MTCPU Core Comparison + Configuration Guide

Key Parameter Comparison

Элемент	Q172DSCPU	R16MTCPU
Ряд	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, более высокая производительность
Program Capacity	10МБ	32МБ
Operation Cycle	Standard 1ms	Standard 0.5ms, up to 0.2ms
Programming Software	GX Works2 / Works3	GX Works3
Backplane Bus	Q Bus	iQ‑R High‑Speed Bus
Совместимость	Q‑series base units / modules only	iQ‑R series base units / modules only
Positioning	Mature, stable, spare‑part oriented	Latest generation, high speed & precision, preferred for new projects