MITSUBISHI QX42-S1

The **MITSUBISHI QX42-S1** is a **Mitsubishi Q Series Analog Input Module**. This module is designed for use in Mitsubishi’s **Q Series** programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to expand the number of analog inputs that can be processed by the PLC.

### Key Features and Specifications of **MITSUBISHI QX42-S1**:

1. **Module Type**:
   - **Analog Input Module** for the **Mitsubishi Q Series PLC**.
   - It provides **4 analog input channels**, which can be used for measuring physical quantities such as **temperature**, **pressure**, **flow**, **level**, or other physical variables, which are converted into electrical signals (voltage or current).

2. **Input Type**:
   - This module supports **voltage** and **current** inputs.
   - Common input types include:
     - **0-10V DC** (Voltage)
     - **4-20mA** (Current)
   - These input signals are typically from sensors used in industrial process control systems, and the module provides the necessary conversion for the PLC to process them.

3. **Number of Inputs**:
   - The **QX42-S1** module provides **4 analog input channels**, making it ideal for applications where up to 4 analog signals need to be processed simultaneously.

4. **Input Voltage/Current Range**:
   - The module can handle **0-10V DC** and **4-20mA** signals.
   - The input voltage range is typically **0 to 10V**, while the current range is typically **4 to 20mA**, making the module highly compatible with industrial process sensors.

5. **Resolution**:
   - The module typically offers **12-bit** resolution for each input, providing fine accuracy in readings.
   - **12-bit resolution** translates to 4096 discrete steps for each analog input, providing a detailed representation of the analog signal.

6. **Accuracy**:
   - The module generally offers **high accuracy** in converting the analog signals to digital format, ensuring that the signals are processed with minimal errors.

7. **Signal Conversion**:
   - The module features **analog-to-digital (A/D) conversion**, which translates the continuous analog signal (voltage or current) into a discrete digital value that the PLC can read and process.

8. **Data Communication**:
   - The module communicates with the main PLC CPU over the **Q Series backplane**.
   - Data from the analog inputs is sent to the PLC CPU for processing and control, making the module integral to systems requiring analog signal handling.

9. **Power Supply**:
   - The module is powered through the **Q Series backplane** and does not require an additional power supply.
   - It operates with a **24V DC** power input from the PLC system.

10. **Mounting and Installation**:
    - The **QX42-S1** is designed to be installed in a **Mitsubishi Q Series PLC rack**, making it easy to integrate into existing Q Series PLC systems.
    - It uses the standard **Q Series modular system**, allowing for flexibility and ease of configuration.

11. **Environmental Conditions**:
    - **Operating Temperature**: Typically **0 to 55°C**.
    - **Storage Temperature**: Typically **-25 to 70°C**.
    - The module is designed to be used in **industrial environments**, with a focus on durability and reliability in demanding conditions.

12. **Diagnostics**:
    - The module typically includes **LED indicators** that show the status of each input channel (e.g., input voltage or current). These LEDs assist with troubleshooting and ensure proper operation.

13. **Applications**:
    - The **MITSUBISHI QX42-S1** module is widely used in industrial automation applications, such as:
      - **Process control** for monitoring **temperature**, **pressure**, or **flow** in manufacturing processes.
      - **Monitoring environmental parameters**, such as humidity or chemical concentrations.
      - **Machine condition monitoring**, where analog signals are generated by sensors in equipment.

14. **Programming and Configuration**:
    - The module can be programmed and configured using Mitsubishi’s **GX Works2** or **GX Developer** software.
    - The analog input channels can be mapped and used in the PLC program for controlling processes or triggering specific actions based on the analog data.

15. **Output Format**:
    - The **QX42-S1** module provides the analog input signals in **digital form** that the PLC can use. The digital values are then processed according to the user’s program logic.

### Technical Specifications:

- **Module Type**: Analog Input Module for **Mitsubishi Q Series PLC**.
- **Number of Inputs**: 4 analog input channels.
- **Input Type**: 0-10V DC (Voltage) or 4-20mA (Current).
- **Resolution**: 12-bit (4096 discrete steps per input).
- **Power Supply**: Powered via **Q Series backplane** (24V DC).
- **Operating Temperature**: 0 to 55°C.
- **Storage Temperature**: -25 to 70°C.
- **Input Signal**: 0-10V or 4-20mA.
- **Diagnostic Features**: LED indicators for each input channel.

### Summary:

The **MITSUBISHI QX42-S1** is a **4-channel analog input module** designed for the **Mitsubishi Q Series PLC**. It allows the PLC to process signals from **voltage** or **current-based analog devices**, making it ideal for applications in **process control**, **monitoring**, and **automation**. With **12-bit resolution** and support for standard industrial input types like **0-10V DC** and **4-20mA**, the module provides an essential interface for integrating sensors into industrial control systems. The **QX42-S1** is easy to install in the Q Series rack and offers **high accuracy** and **reliable performance** in demanding environments.