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MELSEC-QnA SERIES SUPPORTED
SPECIFICATIONS
This chapter explains the specifications of the messages of MC protocol and accessible ranges when using the MELSEC-
QnA series devices as follows:
• When accessing system including MELSEC-QnA series modules
• When utilizing software for data communication created for MELSEC-QnA series programmable controller.
14.1
Frames and Commands that can be used
When accessing MELSEC-QnA series modules, all frames of MC protocol can be used.
However, the commands that can be used have some restrictions. (Page 471 Accessible Modules for Each Command)
QnA-compatible frame
The following frames have compatibility with the message protocol and the message format for MELSEC-QnA series.
Frame
Compatible message format
4C frame
Dedicated protocols for MELSEC-QnA series serial communication modules
(QnA extension frame)
3C frame
Dedicated protocols for MELSEC-QnA series serial communication modules
(QnA frame)
2C frame
Dedicated protocols for MELSEC-QnA series serial communication modules
(QnA simplified frame)
3E frame
Message formats for MELSEC-QnA series Ethernet interface modules
14.2
Accessible Modules
Accessible to the following MELSEC-QnA series modules within the access range.
Accessible modules to other stations
The following modules of other station can be accessed.
Type
CPU module
Redundant system
MELSECNET/10 remote I/O
Special function module
Modules that can be relayed between networks
The following shows the modules that can be relayed between networks when accessing a MELSEC-QnA series module.
■MELSEC-QnA series modules
Network
MELSECNET/10
*1
Ethernet
*1 QnA series Ethernet interface modules can be relayed between networks when using the module with the function version B or later.
Check the function version with the production date printed on the rating plate on the side of the module.
(Manufactured date: Year (lower two digits), Month (two digits), function version (one digit))
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14.1 Frames and Commands that can be used
Model name
Q2ACPU, Q2ACPU-S1, Q2ASCPU, Q2ASCPU-S1, Q2ASHCPU, Q2ASHCPU-S1, Q3ACPU, Q4ACPU
Q4ARCPU
AJ72QLP25(G), AJ72QBR15, A1SJ72QLP25, A1SJ72QBR15
Refer to the following section.
Page 159 Accessible modules
Model name
QJ71LP21, QJ71LP21-25, QJ71LP21S-25, QJ71LP21G, QJ71BR11 (MELSECNET/10 mode)
AJ71QLP21 (S/G), AJ71QBR11, A1SJ71QLP21 (S), A1SJ71QBR11
AJ71QE71N3-T, AJ71QE71N-B5, AJ71QE71N-B2, AJ71QE71N-T, AJ71QE71N-B5T, A1SJ71QE71N3-T,
A1SJ71QE71N-B5, A1SJ71QE71N-B2, A1SJ71QE71N-T, A1SJ71QE71N-B5T, AJ71QE71, AJ71QE71-B5,
A1SJ71QE71-B2, A1SJ71QE71-B5
Accessible range
Page 45 Accessible range of 4C frame
Page 46 Accessible range of 3C frame
Page 46 Accessible range of 2C frame
Page 48 Accessible range of 4E frame, 3E frame