SPEC. SHEET

Communication Expansion Module Model: QMC1

■ Model(e.g.) QMC1 － C5 3 － 0
Communication type:RS-485

Event input/output option:

Event input 2 points, Event output 2 points

Communication protocol:

Console selection (MODBUS RTU / SIF)

－QMC1－Communication

C4typeC5

Event input/output options

RS-422A
RS-485 (*1)
0

No options

1

Event input 4 points (*2)

2

Event output 4 points (*2)

3

Event input 2 points, Event output 2 points (*2)
0Communication protocol

Console selection (MODBUS RTU / SIF) (*1)

1C series compatible(*1): When connecting to an OMRON PLC using the SIF function (Smart InterFace, programless communication function),
it cannot be connected using the RS-485 communication type (QMC1-C5). Use communication type RS-422A (QMC1-C4(*2): The plug side connector of the event input/output connector is sold separately.

■ Accessories Sold Separately
Product Name

Model

Communication cable (USB Type-A- Modular)

CMC-001-4

Communication cable [Modular - Y terminal (RS-485, 3-wire)]

CQM-001

Communication cable [Modular - Y terminal (RS-422A, 5-wire)]

CQM-002

Communication cable (Modular - Modular)

CQQ-001

Wiring connector

0225-0805 (*)(*): For event input/output (event input/output option symbols: 1, 2, 3)■ General Structure
WeightApprox. 130 gDimensions

30×100×85 mm (W×H×D)

Mounting method

DIN rail mounting

Case material, color

Case material: Flame-resistant resin, Color: BlackPanelEN

Polycarbonate sheet
EN61010-1 (Pollution degree 2, Overvoltage category

EC

EMI: EN61326(EMC directive)

Electric-field strength of radiated disturbance: EN55011 Group 1, Class AStandards (*)

Terminal noise voltage: EN55011 Group 1, Class AEMS: EN613261)).

■ Indication Structure / Settings Structure

Left side

Front

Action Indicator
No.

Symbol (color)
PWR (green)Name, Task
Power indicator
Off: No power supplied to module

1

On: Power supplied to module
Flashing for 500 ms (3 seconds): Warming up the instrument
Flashing for 500 ms (always): Non-voltage IC memory error

2

T/R (yellow)

Communication indicator
On: Serial communication TX output

ERR (red)

ERR indicator
Off: Normal communication

3On (1 second): When communication with the slave unit is abnormal(when communication is not established continuously after warm-up)
Flashing for 250 ms (always): When powered by bus power from the PC

Switches, Connectors
No.

SymbolADD.

4Name, Task
Rotary switch for module address selection
Use the rotary switch to select the module address from 0 to F (1 to 16).
When QMC1-5

USB-1 (C series compatible specification), the selected 0 to F (0 to 15) is the address of the module.

Micro USB Type-B console communication connector

6

Event input/output connector (*)

7Communication connector to PLC or host (RJ-45)

8

DIP switches for selecting communications specification
Use the DIP switches for selecting the communication speed, data bit, parity and stop bit.

(*): When using the event input/output option (event input/output option symbols: 1, 2, 3)

2

■ Terminal Arrangement
QMC1－－

Serial communication
RS-422A or RS-485
Power SupplyFront

Base■ Standard Functions
Inter-host communication
Relays communication between host computer or PLCs made by each manufacturer and functional modules.
Communication lines

EIA RS-422A compliant
EIA RS-485 compliant

Communication method

Half-duplex communication

Synchronization method

Start-stop synchronization

Communication speed

Selecting 9600, 19200, 38400, or 57600 bps is possible using the DIP switches. (Factory default: 9600 bps)

Data bit/parity

Data bit: 7 bits, 8 bits (Factory default: 8 bits)
Parity bit: With parity, No parity (Factory default: With parity)
Parity:Even, Odd (Factory default: Even)

Select by communication specification selection DIP switch
Stop bit
Response delay time setting

Selecting 1 or 2 is possible using the communication specification selection DIP switch. (Factory default: 1 bit)
0 to 1000 ms (Factory default: 0 ms)
The response from the module after receiving a command from the host can be delayed.

Communication protocol(Set with console software)

Communication protocolRegister

Made by Mitsubishi ElectricCommunication command－－D register

QR/QW

MODBUS
Made by Mitsubishi Electric

R register

QR/QW

Made by Mitsubishi Electric

D register

WR/WW

Made by Mitsubishi Electric

R register

WR/WW

Made by OMRONDM register

FINS command

Made by Keyence

DM register

RDS/WRSC series compatible protocols are selected by model name.
Number of connections

Control module: Max 16 modules

SIF function (SmartA function that writes and reads various data into and out of PLC registers using the communication protocols

InterFace, programlessof PLCs from each manufacturer.

For C SERIES COMPATIBLE, max 5 modulescommunication function)

3Inter-module communication
Communication line

Internal bus

Communication method

Half-duplex communication

Synchronization method

Start-stop synchronization

Communication speed

57600 bps

Data bit/parity

Data bit: 8 bits
Parity:Even

Stop bit

1 bit

Console communication
The following operations are performed from an external computer using the tool cable connector.
(1) Read and select host communication protocols, event input assignments, and event output assignments(2) Operation ststus reading(3) Read and set the each setting value of the SIF function(4) Function changes
Communication
specifications

Cable used Commercially available (micro USB Type-B)■ Optional Functions
Event Input (Event input/output option symbol: 1, 3)
When an event input is input, the operations selected by the QMC1 event input assignment selection are performed. Non-existent event input
will be invalid.
Event input assignment
Status read by communication, control allowed/ prohibited
selection
No. of inputs

4 or 2Input method
Circuit current whenclosedApprox. 6 mA

Reading judgment time

Approx. 100 ms

Voltage contact input sink method

Event Output (Event input/output option symbol: 2, 3)
The operations selected by the QMC1 event output assignment selection are performed. Non-existent event output will be invalid.
Event output assignment Output ON/OFF designation by communication, Alarm 1, Alarm 2, Alarm 3, Alarm 4, Heater burnout alarm, Loopselection
break alarm
No. of outputs

4 or 2

Circuit

NPN open collector

Maximum load voltage

30 V DC

Maximum load capacity

50 mA■ Insulation / Dielectric Resistance
Circuit Insulation ConfigurationPower supply

Event output*
Functional insulation
Event input** When options are ordered.

When event input/output is added simultaneously, the connection between event output and power supply is not isolated.
Insulation resistanceDielectric resistance

500 V DC, 10 MΩ or more
Between Power terminal and ground: 1.5 kV AC for 1 minuteBetween Power terminal and Communication: 1.5 kV AC for 1 minute■ Environmental Conditions
Ambient temperature-10 to 55°C (Non-condensing, no icing)Ambient humidity

35 to 85% RH (Non-condensing)Environmental specifications

Compliant with revised RoHS Directive (RoHS2)

4

■ Attached Functions
Power failure

Setting data is backed up to non-volatile IC memory.

countermeasures
Self-diagnosis

The watchdog timer monitors the CPU, and if an error occurs, all outputs are turned OFF and the instrument is

Warm-up display

After the power is turned on, the power indicator flashes every 500 ms for about 3 seconds.

Total energizing time

It can check and set the time that the power is on.

initialized.

measurement function■ Other
Power supply voltage

24 V DCPower consumption

3 W or lessAllowable fluctuation range: 20 to 28 V DC

Rush current

Max. 10 A

Accessories included

Power supply terminal cover (1)Accessories soldCommunication cable (USB Type-A - Modular)(CMC-001-4)

separately

Communication cable [Modular - Y terminal (RS-485, 3-wire)](CQM-001)

Mounting and wiring instruction manual (1)Instruction manual

Communication cable [Modular - Y terminal (RS-422A, 5-wire)](CQM-002)

Communication cable (Modular - Modular)(CQQ-001)

Wiring connector(0225-0805)

Please download the full Instruction Manual from the Shinko website.
http://www.shinko-technos.co.jp/e/■ Dimensions (Scale: mm)
Main Unit
Wiring connector DINKLE 0225-0805 (sold separately)

5DIN rail

Accessories Sold Separately
Communication cable (USB Type-A - Modular) CMC-001-4

Communication cable [Modular - Y terminal (RS-485, 3-wire)] CQM-001

Communication cable [Modular - Y terminal (RS-422A, 5-wire)] CQM-002

Communication cable (Modular - Modular) CQQ-001

Specify when ordering

Wiring connector 0225-0805

SHINKO TECHNOS CO., LTD.

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