MITSIUBISHI Q64RD-G

The **MITSUBISHI Q64RD-G** is a **Mitsubishi Q Series Input Module**, specifically designed for use in Mitsubishi's Q Series programmable logic controllers (PLCs). It provides a high-density solution for integrating **digital inputs** into the PLC system.

### Key Features and Specifications of **MITSUBISHI Q64RD-G**:

1. **Module Type**:
   - **Digital Input Module** for the **Mitsubishi Q Series PLC**.
   - Specifically designed for **high-density input needs**, offering **64 digital inputs** in a compact form.
   - Suitable for applications where many binary input devices (like switches, sensors, and push buttons) need to be monitored.

2. **Input Type**:
   - This module supports **24V DC digital inputs**, making it compatible with most standard industrial sensors and devices.
   - It is capable of **sinking** and **sourcing** input logic, providing flexibility in the types of devices that can be connected.

3. **Number of Inputs**:
   - The **Q64RD-G** provides **64 digital input channels**.
   - The inputs are organized into **4 groups of 16** channels each, offering a compact, high-density solution for systems with large numbers of input signals.

4. **Input Voltage**:
   - **Input Voltage**: 24V DC.
   - Typically used with devices such as **limit switches**, **proximity sensors**, **pushbuttons**, or **contact relays** that operate at 24V DC.

5. **Input Characteristics**:
   - The module supports **sinking (NPN)** and **sourcing (PNP)** types of digital input configurations.
   - Input current is typically **3mA per input** (depending on the configuration and type of connected device).

6. **Response Time**:
   - **Response Time**: Typically, the scan time per input is around **1ms**, allowing for fast processing of digital inputs.

7. **Status Indication**:
   - The module is equipped with **LED indicators** to show the status of each individual input.
   - The **status LEDs** are useful for quick diagnostics, indicating whether each input is in a high (ON) or low (OFF) state.

8. **Communication**:
   - The **Q64RD-G** is compatible with the **Mitsubishi Q Series PLC systems**, communicating via the **Q Series backplane**.
   - This allows for fast and reliable data transfer between the input module and the main CPU of the PLC.

9. **Mounting and Installation**:
   - The module is designed to be installed into the **Q Series PLC rack**, providing a seamless integration with other modules in the system.
   - It is easy to install and connect, fitting into a standard Q Series system configuration.

10. **Power Supply**:
    - The module is powered by the **Q Series PLC system**, with **24V DC** supplied to the inputs.

11. **Environmental Ratings**:
    - **Operating Temperature**: Typically **0 to 55°C**, making it suitable for most industrial environments.
    - **Storage Temperature**: Typically **-25 to 70°C**.
    - The module complies with standard industrial safety and reliability certifications such as **CE, UL**, and others.

12. **Applications**:
    - The **MITSUBISHI Q64RD-G** is ideal for applications that require monitoring of many digital inputs, such as **automated manufacturing systems**, **robotics**, **control panels**, **safety systems**, and **process control applications**.
    - It is particularly useful in applications where space is limited but a large number of input signals are required.

13. **Diagnostic Features**:
    - **LED indicators** for each input, which help monitor the status and aid in troubleshooting.
    - Built-in diagnostics ensure that the inputs are functioning correctly, and errors can be quickly identified.

14. **Programming and Configuration**:
    - The module is programmed and configured using **Mitsubishi GX Works2**, **GX Developer**, or other Mitsubishi programming environments.
    - Digital input channels can be easily mapped and addressed in the PLC program.

### Technical Specifications:

- **Input Channels**: 64 digital inputs.
- **Input Voltage**: 24V DC.
- **Input Logic**: Sinking and sourcing (NPN/PNP).
- **Current per Input**: Approximately 3mA.
- **Response Time**: 1 ms per channel.
- **Mounting**: Fits into a standard **Q Series PLC rack**.
- **Operating Temperature**: 0 to 55°C.
- **Storage Temperature**: -25 to 70°C.

### Summary:

The **MITSUBISHI Q64RD-G** is a **high-density digital input module** for the **Mitsubishi Q Series PLC**. It provides **64 digital input channels** in a compact and flexible package, supporting **24V DC sinking and sourcing inputs**. With fast response times, diagnostic LEDs, and easy integration into Q Series systems, this module is ideal for large-scale applications that require high numbers of digital inputs, such as automated production lines, industrial machinery, and safety monitoring systems.