Product Description
The Mitsubishi Q172LX is a Servo External Signals Interface Module designed for use with the MELSEC-Q Series Motion CPU systems (Q172CPU(N), Q173CPU(N), Q172HCPU, Q173HCPU, and related). It receives external signals — including upper/lower stroke limits (FLS/RLS), STOP, and DOG/CHANGE signals — required for positioning and motion control across up to 8 servo axes per module. The Q172LX installs on the Q Series base unit and occupies 32 I/O points, functioning as an intelligent function module within Mitsubishi's Multi-CPU motion control architecture. Signal type is digital, and the module communicates via the MELSEC communication standard.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mitsubishi Electric |
| Model / Part Number | Q172LX |
| Product Name | Servo External Signals Interface Module |
| Product Family / Series | MELSEC-Q Series |
| Analog / Digital | Digital |
| Controller Platform | MELSEC-Q Series Motion Controller |
| Communication Standard | MELSEC |
| Number of I/O Occupying Points | 32 points (I/O Allocation: Intelligent, 32 points) |
| Number of Servo External Input Points | 32 points (8 axes per module) |
| Controlled Signals per Axis | FLS (Upper Stroke Limit), RLS (Lower Stroke Limit), STOP, DOG/CHANGE |
| Input Method | Sink / Source type (Photocoupler) |
| Isolation Method | Photocoupler |
| Rated Input Voltage | 12VDC / 24VDC |
| Rated Input Current | 12VDC: 2mA / 24VDC: 4mA |
| ON Voltage / Current | 10VDC or more / 2.0mA or more |
| OFF Voltage / Current | 1.8VDC or less / 0.18mA or less |
| Input Resistance | Approx. 5.6 kΩ |
| Internal Current Consumption (5VDC) | 0.05 A |
| Common Terminal Arrangement | 32 points / common (Common terminal: B1, B2) |
| External Connector Type | 40-pin connector (CTRL connector per axis) |
| Exterior Dimensions (H × W × D) | 98mm × 27.4mm × 90mm (3.86" × 1.08" × 3.54") |
| Weight | 0.15 kg |
| Max Installable per Q173CPU(N) | 4 modules |
| Max Installable per Q172CPU(N) | 1 module |
| Compatible Motion CPU Modules | Q172CPU(N), Q173CPU(N), Q172HCPU, Q173HCPU, Q172DCPU, Q173DCPU |
| Mounting Type | Q Series Base Unit (module rail mount) |
| ON Indication | LED (Mode Judging LED, displays servo external input status per axis, X0–X1F) |
| Applicable System | MELSEC-Q Series Multi-CPU Motion Control System |
We warranty all items for 30 days from date of purchase.