Temperature Control Module User's Manual: - Q64TCTT - Q64Tcttbw - Q64TCRT - Q64Tcrtbw - GX Configurator-TC (SW0D5C-QTCU-E)

Temperature Control Module
User's Manual
-Q64TCTT
-Q64TCTTBW
-Q64TCRT
-Q64TCRTBW
-GX Configurator-TC (SW0D5C-QTCU-E)
 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 
(Read these precautions before using this product.)
Before using this product, please read this manual and the relevant manuals carefully and pay full
attention to safety to handle the product correctly.
The instructions given in this manual are concerned with this product. For the safety instructions of the
programmable controller system, please read the CPU module User's Manual.
In this manual, the safety precautions are classified into two levels: " ! WARNING " and " ! CAUTION".
Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions,

! WARNING
resulting in death or severe injury.
Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions,

! CAUTION resulting in minor or moderate injury or property damage.
Under some circumstances, failure to observe the precautions given under " ! CAUTION" may lead to
serious consequences.
Make sure that the end users read this manual and then keep the manual in a safe place for future
reference.
[Design Precautions]
! WARNING
 Do not write data into the "read-only area" in the buffer memory of the intelligent function
module. In addition, do not turn on/off the "reserved" signals among the I/O signals transferred
to/from the programmable controller CPU.
Doing so can malfunction the programmable controller system.
 Depending on the malfunction of the external output transistor, there may be cases where the
output is on or off status. Install external monitoring circuitry for output signals that may lead to
major accidents.
! CAUTION
 Do not bunch the control wires or communication cables with the main circuit or power wires, or
install them close to each other.
They should be installed 100 mm(3.94 inch) or more from each other.
Not doing so could result in noise that may cause malfunction.
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[Installation Precautions]
! CAUTION
 Use the programmable controller in an environment that meets the general specifications
contained in the CPU User's Manual.
Using this programmable controller in an environment outside the range of the general
specifications may cause electric shock, fire, malfunction, and damage to or deterioration of the
product.
 While pressing the installation lever located at the bottom of module, insert the module fixing tab
into the fixing hole in the base unit until it stops. Then, securely mount the module with the fixing
hole as a supporting point.
Improper installation may result in malfunction, breakdown or the module coming loose and
dropping. Securely fix the module with screws if it is subject to vibration during use.
 Tighten the screws within the range of specified torque.
If the screws are loose, it may cause the module to fallout, short circuits, or malfunction.
If the screws are tightened too much, it may cause damage to the screw and/or the module,
resulting in fallout, short circuits or malfunction.
 Be sure to shut off all phases of the external power supply used by the system before mounting
or removing the module.
Not ding so may cause electric shock or damage to the module.
In the system where a CPU module supporting the online module change is used and on the
MELSECNET/H remote I/O stations, modules can be replaced online (during energizing).
However, there are some restrictions on replaceable modules and the replacement procedures
are predetermined for each module.
For details, refer to the chapter of the online module change in this manual.
 Do not directly touch the conductive area or electronic components of the module.
Doing so may cause malfunction or failure in the module.
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[Wiring Precautions]
! CAUTION
 Be careful not to let foreign matters such as sawdust or wire chips get inside the module.
They may cause fires, failure or malfunction.
 The top surface of the module is covered with protective film to prevent foreign objects such as
cable offcuts from entering the module when wiring.
Do not remove this film until the wiring is complete.
Before operating the system, be sure to remove the film to provide adequate heat ventilation.
 Be sure to fix communication cables or power supply cables leading from the module by placing
them in the duct or clamping them.
Cables not placed in the duct or without clamping may hang or shift, allowing them to be
accidentally pulled, which may cause a module malfunction and cable damage.
 Do not grab on the cable when removing the communication or power cable connected to the
module.
When disconnecting a cable without a connector, first loosen the screws on the part that is
connected to the module.
Pulling the cable when it is still connected to the module may cause damage to the module or
cable, or misoperation due to cable contact failure.
 Always ground the shielded cable for the programmable controller.
There is a risk of electric shock or malfunction.
 Use applicable solderless terminals and tighten them with the specified torque. If any solderless
spade terminal is used, it may be disconnected when the terminal screw comes loose, resulting
in failure.
 When wiring, be sure to verify the rated voltage of the product as well as the terminal layout. Fire
or failure may result if incorrect voltage is input or incorrect wiring is performed.
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[Startup/Maintenance Precautions]
! CAUTION
 Do not disassemble or modify the module.
Doing so could cause failure, malfunction, injury or fire.
 Be sure to shut off all phases of the external power supply used by the system before mounting
or removing the module.
Not doing so may cause failure or malfunction of the module.
In the system where a CPU module supporting the online module change is used and on the
MELSECNET/H remote I/O stations, modules can be replaced online (during energizing).
However, there are some restrictions on replaceable modules and the replacement procedures
are predetermined for each module.
For details, refer to the chapter of the online module change in this manual.
 Do not install/remove the module to/from the base unit, or the terminal block to/from the module
more than 50 times after the first use of the product. (IEC 61131-2 compliant)
Failure to do so may cause malfunction.
 Do not touch the connector while the power is on.
Doing so may cause malfunction.
 Always shut off all phases of the external supply power used by the system before cleaning or
retightening screws/module fixing screws.
Not doing so may cause failure or malfunction of the module.
If the screws are loose, it may cause the module to fallout, short circuits, or malfunction.
If the screws are tightened too much, it may cause damages to the screws and/or the module,
resulting in the module falling out, short circuits or malfunction.
 Always make sure to touch the grounded metal to discharge the electricity charged in the body,
etc., before touching the module.
Failure to do so may cause a failure or malfunctions of the module.
[Disposal Precautions]
! CAUTION
 When disposing of the product, handle it as industrial waste.
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 CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT 
(1) Mitsubishi programmable controller ("the PRODUCT") shall be used in conditions;
i) where any problem, fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT, if any, shall not lead to any major or
serious accident; and
ii) where the backup and fail-safe function are systematically or automatically provided outside of the
PRODUCT for the case of any problem, fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT.
(2) The PRODUCT has been designed and manufactured for the purpose of being used in general
industries.
MITSUBISHI SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO ANY AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT,
PRODUCT LIABILITY) FOR ANY INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO
PROPERTY CAUSED BY the PRODUCT THAT ARE OPERATED OR USED IN APPLICATION NOT
INTENDED OR EXCLUDED BY INSTRUCTIONS, PRECAUTIONS, OR WARNING CONTAINED IN
MITSUBISHI'S USER, INSTRUCTION AND/OR SAFETY MANUALS, TECHNICAL BULLETINS AND
GUIDELINES FOR the PRODUCT.
("Prohibited Application")
Prohibited Applications include, but not limited to, the use of the PRODUCT in;
 Nuclear Power Plants and any other power plants operated by Power companies, and/or any other
cases in which the public could be affected if any problem or fault occurs in the PRODUCT.
 Railway companies or Public service purposes, and/or any other cases in which establishment of a
special quality assurance system is required by the Purchaser or End User.
 Aircraft or Aerospace, Medical applications, Train equipment, transport equipment such as Elevator
and Escalator, Incineration and Fuel devices, Vehicles, Manned transportation, Equipment for
Recreation and Amusement, and Safety devices, handling of Nuclear or Hazardous Materials or
Chemicals, Mining and Drilling, and/or other applications where there is a significant risk of injury to
the public or property.
Notwithstanding the above, restrictions Mitsubishi may in its sole discretion, authorize use of the
PRODUCT in one or more of the Prohibited Applications, provided that the usage of the PRODUCT is
limited only for the specific applications agreed to by Mitsubishi and provided further that no special
quality assurance or fail-safe, redundant or other safety features which exceed the general
specifications of the PRODUCTs are required. For details, please contact the Mitsubishi
representative in your region.
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REVISIONS
* The manual number is given on the bottom left of the back cover.
Print Date Manual Number Revision
Oct., 2000 SH (NA)-080121-A First edition
Jun., 2001 SH (NA)-080121-B Standardize the name from software package (GPP function) to Product
name (GX Developer).
Standardize the name from utility package (QTCU) to Product name (GX
Configurator-TC).
Addition
Section 1.4, Section 2.1, 2.2
Correction
CONFORMATION TO THE EMC DIRECTIVE AND LOW VOLTAGE
INSTRUCTION, ABOUT THE GENERIC TERMS AND
ABBREVIATIONS, PRODUCT STRUCTURE, Section 3.5.47, Section
5.2, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.3.3, 5.6
Feb., 2002 SH (NA)-080121-C Add the contents of the function version C
Addition
Chapter 7
Renumbering
Chapter 7 Chapter 8
Correction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, ABOUT THE GENERIC TERMS AND
ABBREVIATIONS, Section 2.1, 2.2, Section 3.1.1, 3.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.10,
3.2.11, 3.5.1, 3.5.11, 3.5.20, 3.5.32, 3.5.42, Section 4.3, Section 5.2.1,
5.2.2, Section 6.2.2, 6.3, Section 8.1
Aug., 2002 SH (NA)-080121-D Correction
Section 2.1, Section 3.1, 3.2.1, 3.2.7, 3.5.1, 3.5.12, 3.5.15, 3.5.20, 3.5.26,
3.5.34, 3.5.35, 3.5.44, 3.5.45, 3.5.49, 3.5.51, 3.5.52, Section 6.3, Section
8.10
Feb., 2003 SH (NA)-080121-E Correction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, INTRODUCTION, CONTENTS, Section 2.1,
Section 3.1.1, Section 3.5.38, Section 5.2.2, Section 5.3.3, Section 5.4 to
Section 5.6
May, 2003 SH (NA)-080121-F Correction
Section 2.1, Section 3.5.15, Section 3.5.36, Section 6.3
May, 2004 SH (NA)-080121-G
Addition of program example for use on the remote I/O network
Correction
Section 2.1, 2.2, Section 3.5.4, Chapter 6, Section 7.1, 7.3.1, 7.3.2
Oct., 2004 SH (NA)-080121-H Correction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, Section 2.1, Section 3.1.1, 3.2.1,
Section 4.1, Section 6.3, 6.3.1, Section 8.1
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* The manual number is given on the bottom left of the back cover.
Print Date Manual Number Revision
Jul., 2005 SH (NA)-080121-I Correction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, CONFORMATION TO THE EMC DIRECTIVE
AND LOW VOLTAGE INSTRUCTION, Section 1.3.4, Section 2.1, 2.2,
Section 3.1.1, 3.2.11, 3.4.3, 3.5.2, 3.5.8, Section 4.5, Section 5.1, 5.2.1,
5.3.2, 5.3.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, Section 6.2, 6.2.1, 6.3, 6.3.1, Section 7.2, 7.3.1,
7.3.2, Section 8.10
Mar., 2006 SH(NA)-080121-J Correction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, CONFORMATION TO THE EMC DIRECTIVE
AND LOW VOLTAGE INSTRUCTION, Section 3.5.26
Sep., 2007 SH(NA)-080121-K Correction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, CONTENTS, CONFORMATION TO THE
EMC DIRECTIVE AND LOW VOLTAGE INSTRUCTION, Chapter 1,
Section 1.1, 1.4, Section 2.1, 2.2, Chapter 3, Section 3.1.1, 3.2, 3.2.1,
3.2.6, 3.2.7, 3.2.10, 3.2.11, 3.2.12, 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 3.5.3,
3.5.16, 3.5.24, 3.5.25, 3.5.30, 3.5.38, 3.5.41, 3.5.42, 3.5.43, 3.5.44,
3.5.48, Section 4.3, 4.4.1, 4.4.2, 4.4.3, Section 5.1, 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.3.3,
5.4, 5.5, 5.6, Section 6.2.1, 6.3, Chapter 7, Section 7.1, 7.2, 7.3.1, 7.3.2,
7.4, Section 8.2, 8.3, 8.6, INDEX
Jan., 2008 SH(NA)-080121-L Correction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, CONTENTS, ABOUT THE GENERIC TERMS
AND ABBREVIATIONS, Section 2.2 to 2.4, 3.2.1, 3.2.7, 3.5.11, 3.5.34,
5.2.2, 8.9 to 8.11
May, 2008 SH(NA)-080121-M Correction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, CONFORMANCE WITH THE EMC AND LOW
VOLTAGE DIRECTIVES, ABOUT THE GENERIC TERMS AND
ABBREVIATIONS, Section 2.1, 2.3, 4.1, 5.2.1, 5.3.1, 5.3.3, 7.1
Feb., 2011 SH(NA)-080121-N Addition
CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT
Correction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, ABOUT THE GENERIC TERMS AND
ABBREVIATIONS, Section 1.1, Section 2.1 to 2.3, Section 3.1.1, 3.2.1,
3.2.2, 3.2.4 to 3.2.7, 3.2.11, 3.3, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 3.5.1, 3.5.3, 3.5.5 to 3.5.8,
3.5.11, 3.5.12 to 3.5.20, 3.5.23 to 3.5.27, 3.5.29, 3.5.31 to 3.5.34, 3.5.37,
3.5.41, 3.5.43, 3.5.45 to 3.5.47, 3.5.49, Section 4.3, 4.4.1 to 4.4.3,
Section 5.1, 5.4, 5.6, 5.2.1, Section 6.2.1, 6.3.1, 6.3.2, Section 7.1, 7.3.1,
7.3.2, 8.1, Section 8.2, 8.5, 8.11, 8.12, Appendix 1
Jul., 2015 SH(NA)-080121-O Addition
Section 2.4
Japanese Manual Version SH-080108-R
This manual confers no industrial property rights or any rights of any other kind, nor does it confer any patent
licenses. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation cannot be held responsible for any problems involving industrial property
rights which may occur as a result of using the contents noted in this manual.
 2000 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for the purchasing the MELSEC-Q series programmable controller.
Before using the equipment, please read this manual carefully to develop full familiarity with the functions
and performance of the Q series programmable controller you have purchased, so as to ensure correct use.
CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................A- 1

CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT .............................................................................................A- 5
REVISIONS ....................................................................................................................................................A- 6
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................A- 8
CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................................................A- 8
CONFORMANCE WITH THE EMC AND LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVES ..................................................A-12
ABOUT THE GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ...........................................................................A-13
PRODUCT STRUCTURE ..............................................................................................................................A-13
1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1- 1 to 1-12
1.1 Features ................................................................................................................................................... 1- 3

1.2 The PID Control System .......................................................................................................................... 1- 5
1.3 About the PID Operation .......................................................................................................................... 1- 6
1.3.1 Operation method and formula ......................................................................................................... 1- 6
1.3.2 The Q64TC actions ........................................................................................................................... 1- 7
1.3.3 Proportional action (P-action) ........................................................................................................... 1- 8
1.3.4 Integral action (I-action) .................................................................................................................... 1- 9
1.3.5 Derivative action (D-action) ............................................................................................................... 1-10
1.3.6 PID action .......................................................................................................................................... 1-11
1.4 Functions Added to Function Version B and Later ................................................................................. 1-12
2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2- 1 to 2-11
2.1 Applicable Systems .................................................................................................................................. 2- 1

2.2 For Use the Q64TC with Redundant CPUs ............................................................................................ 2- 6
2.3 Checking Function Version/Serial No./Product Information/Software Version ...................................... 2- 7
2.4 Precautions for System Configuration ..................................................................................................... 2-10
3 SPECIFICATIONS 3- 1 to 3-60
3.1 Performance Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 3- 1

3.1.1 Performance specifications of the Q64TC ....................................................................................... 3- 1
3.1.2 Usable temperature sensor types, measurement temperature ranges and data resolutions ........ 3- 3
3.2 Function Summary ................................................................................................................................... 3- 4
3.2.1 Auto tuning function .......................................................................................................................... 3- 5
3.2.2 Reverse/Forward action select function ........................................................................................... 3-10
3.2.3 RFB limiter function ........................................................................................................................... 3-10
3.2.4 Sensor compensation function ......................................................................................................... 3-10
3.2.5 Unused channel setting .................................................................................................................... 3-11
3.2.6 Forced PID control stop .................................................................................................................... 3-11
3.2.7 Heater disconnection detection function (available for the Q64TCTTBW, Q64TCRTBW only) ... 3-12
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3.2.8 Output off-time current error detection function
(available for the Q64TCTTBW and Q64TCRTBW only) ............................................................. 3-15
3.2.9 Loop disconnection detection function ............................................................................................. 3-15
2
3.2.10 Data storage on E PROM ............................................................................................................... 3-16
3.2.11 Alerts function .................................................................................................................................. 3-18
3.2.12 Control output setting at CPU stop error occurrence ..................................................................... 3-22
3.2.13 The settings and control status of the output signal and buffer memory
controlling the Q64TC control status.............................................................................................. 3-23
3.3 Sampling Period and Control Output Period ........................................................................................... 3-24
3.4 I/O Signals Transferred to/from the programmable controller CPU ....................................................... 3-25
3.4.1 I/O signal list ...................................................................................................................................... 3-25
3.4.2 Input signal functions ........................................................................................................................ 3-26
3.4.3 Output signal functions...................................................................................................................... 3-29
3.5 Buffer Memory .......................................................................................................................................... 3-31
3.5.1 Buffer memory list ............................................................................................................................. 3-31
3.5.2 Write data error code (buffer memory address: 0H) ......................................................................... 3-35
3.5.3 Decimal point position (buffer memory address: 1H to 4H) .............................................................. 3-36
3.5.4 Alert definition (buffer memory address: 5H to 8H) ........................................................................... 3-37
3.5.5 Temperature process value (PV) (buffer memory address: 9H to CH) ............................................ 3-37
3.5.6 Manipulated value (MV) (buffer memory address: DH to 10H) ......................................................... 3-38
3.5.7 Temperature rise judgment flag (buffer memory address: 11H to 14H) ........................................... 3-38
3.5.8 Transistor output flag (buffer memory address: 15H to 18H) ............................................................ 3-38
3.5.9 Q64TCTT(BW) Cold junction temperature process value (buffer memory address: 1DH)............. 3-39
3.5.10 MAN mode shift completion flag (buffer memory address: 1EH) ................................................... 3-39
2
3.5.11 E PROM's PID constant read/write completion flag (buffer memory address: 1FH) .................... 3-40
3.5.12 Input range (buffer memory address: 20H, 40H, 60H, 80H)............................................................. 3-42
3.5.13 Stop mode setting (buffer memory address: 21H, 41H, 61H, 81H).................................................. 3-44
3.5.14 Set value (SV) setting (buffer memory address: 22H, 42H, 62H, 82H)............................................ 3-45
3.5.15 PID constant setting
(buffer memory address: 23H to 25H, 43H to 45H, 63H to 65H, 83H to 85H) ................................... 3-45
3.5.16 Alert set value 1 to 4
(buffer memory address: 26H to 29H, 46H to 49H, 66H to 69H, 86H to 89H) ................................... 3-47
3.5.17 Upper/lower output limiter
(buffer memory address: 2AH, 2BH, 4AH, 4BH, 6AH, 6BH, 8AH, 8BH) ............................................ 3-47
3.5.18 Output variation limiter (buffer memory address: 2CH, 4CH, 6CH, 8CH) ........................................ 3-48
3.5.19 Sensor compensation value setting (buffer memory address: 2DH, 4DH, 6DH, 8DH) ................... 3-48
3.5.20 Adjustment sensitivity (dead band) setting (buffer memory address: 2EH, 4EH, 6EH, 8EH) ......... 3-48
3.5.21 Control output period setting (buffer memory address: 2FH, 4FH, 6FH, 8FH) ................................ 3-49
3.5.22 Primary delay digital filter setting (buffer memory address: 30H, 50H, 70H, 90H) .......................... 3-49
3.5.23 Control response parameter (buffer memory address: 31H, 51H, 71H, 91H) ................................. 3-50
3.5.24 AUTO/MAN mode switching (buffer memory address: 32H, 52H, 72H, 92H) ................................. 3-50
3.5.25 MAN output setting (buffer memory address: 33H, 53H, 73H, 93H) ................................................ 3-51
3.5.26 Setting change rate limiter (buffer memory address: 34H, 54H, 74H, 94H) .................................... 3-51
3.5.27 AT bias (buffer memory address: 35H, 55H, 75H, 95H) ................................................................... 3-51
3.5.28 Forward/reverse action setting (buffer memory address: 36H, 56H, 76H, 96H).............................. 3-53
3.5.29 Upper/lower setting limiter
(buffer memory address: 37H, 38H, 57H, 58H, 77H, 78H, 97H, 98H) ................................................ 3-53
3.5.30 Heater disconnection alert setting (buffer memory address: 3AH, 5AH, 7AH, 9AH) ....................... 3-53
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3.5.31 Loop disconnection detection judgment time
(buffer memory address: 3BH, 5BH, 7BH, 9BH) .............................................................................. 3-54
3.5.32 Loop disconnection detection dead band
(buffer memory address: 3CH, 5CH, 7CH, 9CH) ............................................................................. 3-54
3.5.33 Unused channel setting (buffer memory address: 3DH, 5DH, 7DH, 9DH) ...................................... 3-55
2
3.5.34 E PROM's PID constant read command (buffer memory address: 3EH, 5EH, 7EH, 9EH) ............ 3-55
3.5.35 Automatic backup setting after auto tuning of PID constants
(buffer memory address: 3FH, 5FH, 7FH, 9FH) ............................................................................... 3-56
3.5.36 Alert dead band setting (buffer memory address: A4H) ................................................................. 3-56
3.5.37 Alert delay count (buffer memory address: A5H)............................................................................ 3-56
3.5.38 Heater disconnection/output off-time current error detection delay count
(buffer memory address: A6H)........................................................................................................ 3-56
3.5.39 Temperature rise completion range setting (buffer memory address: A7H) ................................. 3-57
3.5.40 Temperature rise completion soak time setting (buffer memory address: A8H) ........................... 3-57
3.5.41 PID continuation flag (buffer memory address: A9H) ..................................................................... 3-57
3.5.42 Heater disconnection compensation function selection (buffer memory address: AAH) .............. 3-57
3.5.43 Transistor output monitor ON delay time setting (buffer memory address: AFH) ......................... 3-57
3.5.44 CT monitor method switching (buffer memory address: B0H) ....................................................... 3-58
3.5.45 Manipulated value
(0 to 4000/0 to 12000/0 to 16000) (buffer memory address: B1 H to B4 H)................................... 3-58
3.5.46 Manipulated value resolution switching (buffer memory address: B5H) ........................................ 3-58
3.5.47 Auto tuning mode selection (buffer memory address: B8H to BBH) .............................................. 3-58
3.5.48 Alert 1 to 4 mode setting
(buffer memory address: C0H to C3H, D0H to D3H, E0H to E3H, F0H to F3H)................................ 3-59
3.5.49 Heater current process value (buffer memory address: 100H to 107H) ......................................... 3-59
3.5.50 CT input channel assignment setting (buffer memory address: 108H to 10FH) ............................ 3-60
3.5.51 CT selection (buffer memory address: 110H to 117H) .................................................................... 3-60
3.5.52 Reference heater current value (buffer memory address: 118H to 11FH) ..................................... 3-60
4 SETUP AND PROCEDURE BEFORE STARTING THE OPERATION 4- 1 to 4-13
4.1 Handling Precautions ............................................................................................................................... 4- 1

4.2 Procedure Before Starting the Operation ................................................................................................ 4- 2
4.3 Parts Identification .................................................................................................................................... 4- 3
4.4 Wiring........................................................................................................................................................ 4- 6
4.4.1 Wiring precautions............................................................................................................................. 4- 6
4.4.2 External wiring ................................................................................................................................... 4- 7
4.4.3 Heater disconnection detection wiring and setting example for use of three-phase heater ........... 4-11
4.5 Switch Settings for the Intelligent Function Module ................................................................................ 4-12
5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TC) 5- 1 to 5-21
5.1 Functions of the Utility Package .............................................................................................................. 5- 1

5.2 Installing and Uninstalling the Utility Package ........................................................................................ 5- 4
5.2.1 Handling precautions ........................................................................................................................ 5- 4
5.2.2 Operating environment...................................................................................................................... 5- 6
5.3 Utility Package Operation ........................................................................................................................ 5- 8
5.3.1 Common utility package operations ................................................................................................. 5- 8
5.3.2 Operation overview ........................................................................................................................... 5-10
5.3.3 Starting the Intelligent function module utility ................................................................................... 5-12
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5.4 Initial Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 5-14
5.5 Auto Refresh Setting ................................................................................................................................ 5-17
5.6 Monitoring /Test........................................................................................................................................ 5-19
6 PROGRAMMING 6- 1 to 6-13
6.1 Programming Procedure.......................................................................................................................... 6- 1

6.2 For Use in Nomal System Configulation ................................................................................................. 6- 2
6.2.1 Program example using the utility package ..................................................................................... 6- 3
6.2.2 Program example without using the utility package ......................................................................... 6- 5
6.3 For Use in Remote I/O Network .............................................................................................................. 6- 7
6.3.1 Program example using the utility package ..................................................................................... 6- 8
6.3.2 Program example without using the utility package ......................................................................... 6-11
7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE 7- 1 to 7-14
7.1 Online Module Change Conditions.......................................................................................................... 7- 2

7.2 Online Module Change Operations ......................................................................................................... 7- 3
7.3 Online Module Change Procedure .......................................................................................................... 7- 4
7.3.1 GX Configurator-TC was used for initial setting ............................................................................... 7- 4
7.3.2 Sequence program was used for initial setting ................................................................................ 7- 9
7.4 Precautions for Online Module Change .................................................................................................. 7-14
8 TROUBLESHOOTING 8- 1 to 8- 9
8.1 Error Code List ......................................................................................................................................... 8- 1

8.2 Processing Performed by the Q64TC at Error Occurrence .................................................................... 8- 2
8.3 If the RUN LED Has Flickered or Turned Off .......................................................................................... 8- 3
8.4 If the ERR. LED Has Turned On or Flickered ......................................................................................... 8- 3
8.5 If the ALM LED Has Turned On or Flickered .......................................................................................... 8- 3
8.6 If the Module Ready Flag (Xn0) Does Not Turn On ............................................................................... 8- 4
8.7 If the Write Error Flag (Xn2) Has Turned On .......................................................................................... 8- 4
8.8 If the Hardware Error Flag (Xn3) Has Turned On ................................................................................... 8- 4
8.9 If the Auto Tuning Does Not Start
(If the Auto Tuning Status (Xn4 to Xn7) Does Not Turn On) ............................................................... 8- 4
8.10 If the Auto Tuning Is Not Completed
(If the Auto Tuning Status (Xn4 to Xn7) Remains On and Does Not Turn Off) .................................. 8- 5
8.11 If the Alert Occurrence Flag (XnC to XnF) Has Turned On .................................................................. 8- 5
8.12 Checking the Q64TC Status by System Monitoring of GX Developer ................................................. 8- 6
APPENDIX Appendix- 1 to Appendix- 3
Appendix 1 External Dimensions ......................................................................................................Appendix- 1
INDEX Index- 1 to Index- 3
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CONFORMANCE WITH THE EMC AND LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVES
(1) For programmable controller system

To configure a system meeting the requirements of the EMC and Low Voltage
Directives when incorporating the Mitsubishi programmable controller (EMC and
Low Voltage Directives compliant) into other machinery or equipment, refer to
Chapter 9 "EMC AND LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVES" of the QCPU User's Manual
(Hardware Design, Maintenance and Inspection).
The CE mark, indicating compliance with the EMC and Low Voltage Directives,
isprinted on the rating plate of the programmable controller.
(2) For the product

The following wiring is required for the compliance of this product with the EMC
and Low Voltage Directives.
(a) Use shielded cables for all external wiring and ground them to the control
panel with the AD75CK cable clamp.
Inside control box
AD75CK
Q64TC
Strip the sheath.
20cm (7.88 inch) to

30cm (11.82 inch)
(b) Four cables can be grounded together with the AD75CK cable clamp when
the diameter of each cable is approximately 7mm (0.28 inch).
(c) The following number of AD75CKs will be needed.

(Assuming that 7mm-diameter cables are used for all wiring)
Number of channels used

Number of AD75CKs needed
1 2 3 4
0 1 1 2 2
1 1 2 2 3
2 1 2 2 3
3 2 2 3 3
Number of CT
4 2 2 3 3
channels used
5 2 3 3 4
6 2 3 3 4
7 3 3 4 4
8 3 3 4 4
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ABOUT THE GENERIC TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Unless otherwise specified, this manual uses the following generic terms and
abbreviations to describe the Temperature control module.
Generic term/abbreviation Description
Personal computer DOS/V-compatible personal computer of IBM PC/AT or its compatible.

R
GX Developer
Product name of MELSEC programmable controller software package
GX Works2
Generic term of the Q00JCPU, Q00CPU, Q01CPU, Q02CPU, Q02HCPU, Q06HCPU,
Q12HCPU, Q25HCPU, Q02PHCPU, Q06PHCPU, Q12PHCPU, Q25PHCPU,
Q12PRHCPU, Q25PRHCPU, Q00UJCPU, Q00UCPU, Q01UCPU, Q02UCPU,
QCPU (Q mode) Q03UDCPU, Q04UDHCPU, Q06UDHCPU, Q10UDHCPU, Q13UDHCPU,
Q20UDHCPU, Q26UDHCPU, Q03UDECPU, Q04UDEHCPU, Q06UDEHCPU,
Q10UDEHCPU, Q13UDEHCPU, Q20UDEHCPU, Q26UDEHCPU, Q50UDEHCPU,
and Q100UDEHCPU.
Process CPU Generic term of the Q02PHCPU, Q06PHCPU, Q12PHCPU and Q25PHCPU.
Redundant CPU Generic term for the Q12PRHCPU and Q25PRHCPU.
Generic term of temperature control module setting/monitoring tool GX Configurator-
GX Configurator-TC
TC(SW0D5C-QTCU-E).
Q64TCTT Abbreviation of Type Q64TCTT temperature control module.
Abbreviation of Type Q64TCTTBW temperature control module with disconnection
Q64TCTTBW
detection function.
Q64TCRT Abbreviation of Type Q64TCRT temperature control module.
Abbreviation of Type Q64TCRTBW temperature control module with disconnection
Q64TCRTBW
detection function.
Q64TC Generic term of Type Q64TCTT, Q64TCTTBW, Q64TCRT and Q64TCRTBW.
Generic term for the following:
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Operating System,
R R
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Operating System,

R R
Windows Vista R
Microsoft Windows Vista Business Operating System,

R R
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Operating System,

R R
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise Operating System

R R
Generic term for the following:

Windows XPR
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Operating System,
R R
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Operating System

R R
PRODUCT STRUCTURE
The product structure of the product is given in the table below.
Model code Product name Quantity
Q64TCTT Type Q64TCTT temperature control module 1

Type Q64TCTTBW temperature control module with disconnection
Q64TCTTBW 1
detection function
Q64TCRT Type Q64TCRT temperature control module 1
Type Q64TCRTBW temperature control module with disconnection
Q64TCRTBW 1
detection function
SW0D5C-QTCU-E GX Configurator-TC Version 1 (1-license product) (CD-ROM) 1
SW0D5C-QTCU-EA GX Configurator-TC Version 1 (Multiple-license product) (CD-ROM) 1
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1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
MELSEC-Q
1 This manual deals with the specifications, handling and instructions wiring and
programming methods of the following temperature control modules used with the
MELSEC-Q series programmable controller CPU module (hereafter abbreviated to the
programmable controller CPU).
• Type Q64TCTT temperature control module

• Type Q64TCRT temperature control module
• Type Q64TCTTBW temperature control module with disconnection detection function
• Type Q64TCRTBW temperature control module with disconnection detection function
(1) What are the Q64TCTT and Q64TCRT?

(a) The Q64TCTT and Q64TCRT are modules designed to convert input values
from external temperature sensors into 16-bit signed BIN (binary) data,
perform PID operations to attain target temperatures, and provide transistor
outputs for temperature control.
(b) The Q64TCTT and Q64TCRT have an auto tuning function which
automatically sets the proportional band (P), integral time (I) and derivative
time (D) for PID operations.
(c) The Q64TCTT accepts K, J, T, B, S, E, R, N, U, L, PL II and W5Re/W26Re
type thermocouples. The Q64TCRT accepts Pt100 and JPt100 type platinum
temperature-measuring resistors.
Programmable Q64TCTT,Q64TCRT
controller CPU
Buffer memory
Input from temperature

sensor
CH1
Process value
CH1
Process
value
Transistor output
CH4 Manipulated value (ON/OFF pulse)
operation
CH1 CH1
Manipulated
Manipulated
PID
value
value
CH4
Temperature
Initial CH1
Set value
setting Set value

Device
(To to be
instruction) controlled
CH4
Fig. 1.1 Q64TCTT or Q64TCRT Processing Outline
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REMARK
1
1) Refer to Section 3.2.1 for the auto tuning function.
2) Refer to Section 3.1.2 for the measured temperature ranges of the temperature
sensors that can be connected to the Q64TC.
(2) What are the Q64TCTTBW and Q64TCRTBW?

The Q64TCTTBW and Q64TCRTBW are the Q64TCTT and Q64TCRT-based
modules which have the additional function to detect a heater wire disconnection
using inputs from external current sensors.
Programmable Q64TCTTBW,Q64TCRTBW
controller CPU
Buffer memory
Input from temperature

sensor
Manipulated Process value
CH1 CH1
Process
value
Transistor output
CH4 (ON/OFF pulse)
Manipulated value
operation
CH1 CH1
PID
Manipulated
value
value
CH4
Current Temperature
Initial CH1
Set value
setting Set value sensor

Device
(To to be
instruction) controlled
CH4
CH1
Alarm
Disconnection
detection
CH4
Fig. 1.2 Q64TCTTBW or Q64TCRTBW Processing Outline
REMARK
1) Refer to Section 3.2.7 for the disconnection detection function of the
Q64TCTTBW and Q64TCRTBW.
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1.1 Features
The Q64TC has the following features.
(1) Optimum temperature adjustment control (PID control)

(a) The Q64TC exercises temperature adjustment control automatically by
merely setting the PID constants (proportional band (P), integral time (I),
derivative time (D)) and temperature set value (set value: SV) necessary for
PID operations.
Therefore, no special instructions are needed to perform PID control.
(b) Using the auto tuning function enables the PID constants to be set
automatically by the Q64TC.
Hence, you can use the equipment without being conscious of cumbersome
PID operation expressions to find the PID constants.
(2) 4 loops on 1 module

The module provides a maximum of four loops at the same time for temperature
adjustment control.
(3) RFB limiter function

The RFB (Reset FeedBack) limiter suppresses overshooting which is liable to
occur at a startup or when a temperature set value (SV) is increased.
(4) Sensor compensation function

By setting a sensor compensation value, the sensor compensation function
eliminates a difference between a temperature process value (PV) and an actual
temperature, if any.
(5) Connection of thermocouples compatible with JIS, IEC, NBS,

ASTM and DIN Standards
(a) The Q64TCTT(BW) accepts the following thermocouples compatible with the
JIS, IEC, NBS, ASTM and DIN Standards.
• JIS Standards : R, K, J, S, B, E, T • IEC Standards: R, K, J, S, B, E, T, N
• NBS Standards : PL II • ASTM Standards: W5Re/W26Re
• DIN Standards : U, L
(b) The Q64TCTT(BW) allows you to set the temperature measurement ranges
which meet the operating temperatures of the above thermocouples.
(6) Connection of Pt100 and JPt100 platinum temperature-measuring

resistors
The Q64TCTT(BW) allows you to set the temperature measurement ranges
which meet the operating temperatures of the Pt100 and JPt100.
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(7) Choice of fine temperature measurement units and various control

temperature ranges
The temperature measurement unit of each loop can be set to 1°C or 0.1°C in
Centigrade or to 1°F or 0.1°F in Fahrenheit, enabling you to choose appropriate
resolution for control. Also, the controllable temperature range can be selected
from 0.0 to 400.0°C (when K type thermocouple is used), 0.0 to 3000.0°C (when
R type thermocouple is used) and others, enabling you to make adequate setting
for the object to be controlled.
2
(8) E PROM for backing up set values
The set values in buffer memory can be stored into E2PROM for data backup.
Using the test function of GX Developer to write data directly to the buffer
memory, what is required in a sequence program is "LD " + "OUT Yn1" at the
minimum.
(9) Detection of disconnection

The Q64TCTTBW and Q64TCRTBW can detect the disconnection of a heater.
(10) Easy settings with GX Configurator-TC

Sequence programs can be reduced since the GX Configurator-TC (sold
separately) allows the Q64TC settings on the screen.
Also, the GX Configurator-CT simplifies the confirmation of the module settings
and operation status.
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1.2 The PID Control System
(1) The PID control system

Figure 1.3 indicates the system configuration when performing PID control.
Q64TC
Set value data SV

storage
MV Manipulated value Control
PID operation object
data storage
process value PV
data storage
Sensor
Fig. 1.3 The PID control system
(2) PID control procedure

The PID control is performed in the procedure shown in Figure 1.4 below:
Import a signal from the temperature sensor and write

Read the PV value
it to the process value storage area as a PV value.
Perform PID Perform PID operation using the SV/PV values in the
operation set value/process value storage area.
Convert MV value obtained by the PID operation

Output MV
to transistor -output on time and output it.
Fig. 1.4 PID control procedure
(3) PID control (simplified two-level response selection)

In general, when the P, I, and D constants to improve the "response to the
setting" are set, the "response to the disturbance" degrades by the PID control.
Conversely, when the P, I, and D constants to improve the "response to the
disturbance" are set, the "response to the setting" degrades by the PID control.
In the PID control (simplified two-level response selection) of this module, "fast",
"normal", or "slow" can be selected for the "response to the setting" while the P, I,
and D constants for better "response for the disturbance" are selected.
Fast
Normal
Set Set
value value
(SV) (SV)
Slow
Response to the change of the set value Response to the disturbance
Fig. 1.5 simplified two-level response selection
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1.3 About the PID Operation
The Q64TC can perform PID control in process-value incomplete differentiation.
1.3.1 Operation method and formula
The PID control in process-value incomplete differentiation is an operation method

which puts the first-order delay filter as the input for derivative control action, and
performs PID operation with the error deviation (E) after deleting the high-frequency
noise component.
(1) The algorithm of the PID control in process-value incomplete
differentiation is shown in Figure 1.6.
Disturbance D
Q64TC
Control response Control object

1
parameters + Kp(1+ ) +
SV(Set value) Slow Ti s G(s)
Normal control - - MV
Fast
Kp TD s
1+ TD S
PV(Process value)
Kp : Proportional gain : Derivative gain
Ti : Integral time S : Laplace transform conversion
TD : Derivative time
Fig. 1.6 Algorithm of PID control in process-value incomplete differentiation
(2) The formula used for the Q64TC is shown below:
TD
MV n = MV n-1 + (PV n-1 - PV n) - MV n-1
+ TD TD
: Sampling period
MV : Incomplete derivative output
PV : Process value
TD : Derivative time
1
: Derivative gain
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1.3.2 The Q64TC actions
The Q64TC performs PID operations in reverse action and forward action.
(1) Reverse action

In a reverse action, the process value (PV) increases toward the set value (SV)
as the manipulated value (MV) increases.
The reverse action is effective for heat control.
(2) Forward action

In a forward action, the process value (PV) decreases toward the set value (SV)
as the manipulated value (MV) increases.
The forward action is effective for cooler control.
Temperature Set Temperature

value
Process value
Set
value
Process value
Time Time
Reverse action Forward action

(when used for heat control) (when used for cooling control)
Fig. 1.7 Process control example in reverse action and forward action
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1.3.3 Proportional action (P-action)
(1) The proportional action is an action to obtain the manipulation value proportional to
the deviation (difference between set value and process value).
(2) With the proportional action, the relationship between the changes in the deviation
(E) and manipulated value (MV) can be expressed in the following formula:
MV = KP E
where Kp is a proportional constant and is called the proportional gain.
(3) The proportional action for the step response when the error value is constant is
shown in Figure 1.8.
(4) The manipulation value changes between -5.0% and 105.0 %. As the Kp
increases, the manipulation value for the same error value becomes larger, and the
corrective action becomes stronger.
(5) The proportional action will generate an offset (remaining deflection).

Deviation
E
Time
Manipulated
value
KP E
Time
Fig. 1.8 Proportional action for step response
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1.3.4 Integral action (I-action)
(1) The integral action is an action which continuously changes the manipulation value
to eliminate the deviation when there is a deviation.
The offset produced by the proportional action can be eliminated.
(2) In the integral action, the time from the deviation occurrence until the manipulation
value of the integral action becomes that of the proportional control action is called
the integral time, and is indicated by TI.
(3) The integral action for the step response when the error value is constant is shown
in Figure 1.9.
(4) The integral action is used as a PI action in combination with the proportional action,
or PID action in combination with the proportional and derivative actions.
The integral action cannot be used alone.
Deviation
E
Time
Manipulated value of the Proportional

action + Integral action
Manipulated
Manipulated value of the Integral

action
value
KP E Manipulated value of the Proportional

action
TI
Time
Fig. 1.9 Integral action for step response
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1.3.5 Derivative action (D-action)
(1) The derivative action adds the manipulation value proportional to the change speed
to eliminate error when an deviation occurs.
The derivative control action can prevent the control target from changing
significantly due to disturbance.
(2) In the derivative action, the time from the deviation occurrence until the
manipulation value of the derivative action becomes that of the proportional action
is called the derivative time, and is indicated by TD.
(3) The derivative action for the step response when the deviation is constant is shown
in Figure 1.10.
(4) The derivative action is used as a PD action in combination with the proportional
action, or PID action in combination with the proportional and integral actions.
The derivative action cannot be used alone.
Deviation
Time
Manipulated
value
Manipulated value of the Proportional

KP E action
TD
Time
Fig. 1.10 Derivative action for step response
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1.3.6 PID action
(1) The PID action performs control using the manipulation value obtained by merging
proportional action, integral action and derivative action.
(2) The PID action for the step response when the deviation is constant is shown in
Figure 1.11.
Deviation
Time
PID action
Manipulated
PI action I action
P action
value
D action
Time
Fig. 1.11 PID action for step response
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1.4 Functions Added to Function Version B and Later
(1) Functions added to the Q64TC of function version B

Reference
Function Function summary
section
Multiple CPU system Control from any desired programmable controller
—
support CPU by a multiple CPU system.
Auto tuning mode selection corresponding to the
Auto tuning mode selection Section 3.5.47
response characteristics of the control object.
(2) Functions added to the Q64TC of function version C

Reference
Function Function summary
section
Online module change Change the module without stopping the system. Chapter 7
POINT
Refer to Section 2.3 for the confirmation methods of the function version.
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2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
MELSEC-Q
This chapter explains the system configuration of the Q64TC.
2.1 Applicable Systems
2 This section describes the applicable systems.
(1) Applicable modules and base units, and No. of modules

(a) When mounted with a CPU module
The table below shows the CPU modules and base units applicable to the
Q64TC and quantities for each CPU model.
Depending on the combination with other modules or the number of
mounted modules, power supply capacity may be insufficient.
Pay attention to the power supply capacity before mounting modules, and if
the power supply capacity is insufficient, change the combination of the
modules.
Applicable CPU module No. of modules 1 Base unit 2
Q64TCTT/ Q64TCTTBW/
CPU type CPU model Main base unit Extension base unit
Q64TCRT Q64TCRTBW
Q00JCPU Up to 16 Up to 8
Basic model
Q00CPU ○ ○
QCPU Up to 24 Up to 12
Q01CPU
Q02CPU
High Q02HCPU
Performance Q06HCPU Up to 64 Up to 32 ○ ○
model QCPU Q12HCPU
Q25HCPU
Q02PHCPU
Q06PHCPU
Process CPU Up to 64 Up to 32 ○ ○
Q12PHCPU
Programmable Q25PHCPU
controller CPU Q12PRHCPU 3 3
Redundant CPU Up to 53 Up to 26 × ○
Q25PRHCPU
Q00UJCPU Up to 16 Up to 8
Q00UCPU
Up to 24 Up to 12
Q01UCPU
Q02UCPU Up to 36 Up to 18
Universal model Q03UDCPU
○ ○
QCPU Q04UDHCPU
Q06UDHCPU
Up to 64 Up to 32
Q10UDHCPU
Q13UDHCPU
Q20UDHCPU
○: Applicable,×: N/A
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Applicable CPU module No. of modules 1 Base unit 2

Q64TCTT/ Q64TCTTBW/
CPU type CPU model Main base unit Extension base unit
Q64TCRT Q64TCRTBW
Q26UDHCPU
Q03UDECPU
Q04UDEHCPU
Q06UDEHCPU
2
Universal model Q10UDEHCPU
Programmable QCPU Up to 64 Up to 32 ○ ○
Q13UDEHCPU
controller CPU
Q20UDEHCPU
Q26UDEHCPU
Q50UDEHCPU
Q100UDEHCPU
5
Safety CPU QS001CPU N/A N/A × ×
Q06CCPU-V
4 4
C Controller module Q06CCPU-V-B Up to 64 Up to 32 ○ ○
Q12DCCPU-V
*1: Limited within the range of I/O points for the CPU module.
*2: Can be installed to any I/O slot of a base unit.
*3: Use the Q64TC whose serial No. (first five digits) is 09012 or later.
*4: Use the Q64TC of function version B or later.
*5: The safety CPU cannot be connected with extension base units.
REMARK
For the use of the C Controller module, refer to C Controller Module User's Manual.
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(b) Mounting to a MELSECNET/H remote I/O station

The table below shows the network modules and base units applicable to
the Q64TC and quantities for each network module model.
Depending on the combination with other modules or the number of
mounted modules, power supply capacity may be insufficient.
Pay attention to the power supply capacity before mounting modules, and if
the power supply capacity is insufficient, change the combination of the
modules.
No. of modules 1 Base unit 2

Applicable network
Q64TCTT/ Q64TCTTBW/ Main base unit of Extension base unit of
module
Q64TCRT Q64TCRTBW remote I/O station remote I/O station
QJ72LP25-25
QJ72LP25G
Up to 64 Up to 32 ○ ○
QJ72LP25GE
QJ72BR15
*1: Limited within the range of I/O points for the network module.
*2: Can be installed to any I/O slot of a base unit.
Remark
The Basic model QCPU or C Controller module cannot create the MELSECNET/H
remote I/O network.
(2) Support of the multiple CPU system

When using the Q64TC in a multiple CPU system, refer to the following manual
first.
• QCPU User's Manual (Multiple CPU System)
(a) Compatible Q64TC
Use the Q64TC with function version B or higher if using the module in a
multiple CPU system.
(b) Intelligent function module parameters

Write intelligent function module parameters to the control CPU of the
Q64TC.
(3) Compatibility with online module change

To make an online module change, use the module of function version C or later.
POINT
The products of function version C include the functions of the products function
versions A and B.
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(4) Applicable software packages

Relation between the system containing the Q64TC and software package is
shown in the following table.
GX Developer or GX Works2 is necessary when using the Q64TC.
Software package
GX Developer GX Configurator-TC GX Works2
Single CPU Version 1.10L or later

Version 7 or later
Q00J/Q00/ system (the SW0D5C-QTCU-E
Q01CPU Multiple CPU 30D or earlier versions
Version 8 or later Version
system cannot be used).
1.15R or
Single CPU SW0D5C-QTCU-E 00A
Q02/Q02H/ Version 4 or later later
system or later
Q06H/Q12H/
Multiple CPU SW0D5C-QTCU-E 30D
Q25HCPU Version 6 or later
system or later
Single CPU
Q02PH/ system Version 8.68W or
Q06PHCPU Multiple CPU later Version 1.13P or later
system (the SW0D5C-QTCU-E
Single CPU 30D or earlier versions
Q12PH/ system Version 7.10L or cannot be used). cannot be
Q25PHCPU Multiple CPU later used
system
Version 1.14Q or later
Q12PRH/ Redundant Version 8.45X or (the SW0D5C-QTCU-E
Q25PRHCPU system later 30D or earlier versions
cannot be used).
Single CPU
Q00UJ/Q00U/ system Version 8.78G or
Q01UCPU Multiple CPU later
system
Single CPU
Q02U/Q03UD/
system Version 8.48A or
Q04UDH/
Multiple CPU later Version 1.23Z or later
Q06UDHCPU Version
1.15R or
Single CPU 30D or earlier versions
later
Q10UDH/ system Version 8.78G or cannot be used).
Q20UDHCPU Multiple CPU later
system
Single CPU
Q13UDH/ system Version 8.62Q or
Q26UDHCPU Multiple CPU later
system
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Software package
GX Developer GX Configurator-TC GX Works2
Q03UDE/ Single CPU

Q04UDEH/ system
Version 8.68W or
Q06UDEH/
Multiple CPU later Version 1.23Z or later
Q13UDEH/ Version
Q26UDEHCPU 1.15R or
30D or earlier versions
Single CPU later
cannot be used).
Q10UDEH/ system Version 8.78G or
Q20UDEHCPU Multiple CPU later
system
Single CPU
cannot be used cannot be used Version
Q50UDEH/ system
1.31H or
Q100UDEHCPU Multiple CPU
cannot be used cannot be used later
system
Version
If installed in a MELSECNET/H SW0D5C-QTCU-E 30D
Version 6 or later 1.40S or
remote I/O station or later
later
(5) Current sensors

Only the following current sensors of URD, Ltd. are usable with the Q64TCTTBW
and Q64TCRTBW.
• CTL-12-S36-8(0.0 to 100.0A)
• CTL-6-P-H(0.0 to 20.00A) (The conventional model CTL-6-P is also usable.)
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2.2 For Use the Q64TC with Redundant CPUs
Here, use of the Q64TC with redundant CPUs is explained.
(1) GX Configurator-TC
GX Configurator-TC cannot be used when accessing the Redundant CPU via an
intelligent function module on an extension base unit from GX Developer.
Consider the communication path does not go through the intelligent function
modules on the extension base unit.
Connect a personal computer to the Redundant CPU with a communication path
indicated below.
1 2
Main base unit
Extension base unit
(GX Configrator-TC cannot be used.)
1 Direct connection to the CPU
2 Connection through an intelligent function module on the main base unit

(Through Ethernet module, MELSECNET/H module, or CC-Link module)
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2.3 Checking Function Version/Serial No./Product Information/Software Version
This section describes how to check the function version of the Q64TC and the GX
Configuration-TC software version.
(1) Checking the function version and serial number of the Q64TC
The serial number and function version of the Q64TC are described in the rating
plate, on the front part of the module, or displayed in the system monitor of GX
Developer.
(a) Checking the rating plate located on the side of the Q64TC
Product information (first 6 digits)

Function version
110112
Relevant regulation standards
(b) Checking the front part of the module

The serial number and function version described in the rating plate can be
shown on the front (bottom part) of the module.
Function version
Serial No.
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REMARK
The serial number is displayed on the front of the module from February 2009
production. Products manufactured during switching period may not have the serial
number on the front of the module.
(c) Checking the system monitor (Product Information List)

To display the system monitor, select [Diagnostics] [System monitor] and
click the Product Information List button of GX Developer.
Serial Function Product

No. version No.
1) Displaying the product No.

Since the Q64TC does not support the display function, "-" is displayed
in the "Product No." field.
POINT
The serial number displayed on the Product Information List screen of GX
Developer may differ from that on the rating plate and on the front of the module.
• The serial number on the rating plate and front part of the module indicates the
management information of the product
• The serial number displayed on the Product Information List dialog box of GX
Developer indicates the function information of the product.
The function information of the product is updated when a new function is
added.
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(2) Checking the software version of GX Configurator-TC

The software version of GX Configurator-TC can be checked by selecting [Help]
[Product information] of GX Developer.
Software version
(In the case of GX Developer Version 8)
REMARK
The version indication for the GX Configurator-TC has been changed as shown
below from the SW0D5C-QTCU-E 30D upgrade product.
Previous product Upgrade and subsequent versions
SW0D5C-QTCU-E 30D GX Configurator-TC Version 1.10L
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2.4 Precautions for System Configuration
The Q64TC measures a temperature on the basis of the temperature of a terminal

block. Therefore, depending on a system configuration (especially for the case when
two or more the Q64TC are mounted side by side, or when the Q64TC is mounted
next to the power supply module or the CPU module), the temperature distribution of
the terminal block becomes inhomogeneous because of the effect of heat emitted from
each module, thus the measured temperature error may become large.
In such case, use a terminal block converter module and a dedicated cable shown
below to prevent the error caused by the heat emission.
The following table lists the dedicated cable and the terminal block converter module.
Product name Model Manufacturer

Temperature control dedicated cable FA-CBLQ64TC**
with Q terminal block (**: Cable length) Mitsubishi Electric Engineering
Terminal block converter module for Co., Ltd.
FA-TB20TC
temperature control
For inquiries related to the products or your order, please consult your local Mitsubishi
Electric sales office or representative.
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This chapter provides the performance specifications of the Q64TC, I/O signals
transferred to/from the programmable controller CPU and the specifications of buffer
memory.
For the general specifications of the Q64TC, refer to the User's Manual (hardware) of
the CPU module used.
3.1 Performance Specifications

3.1.1 Performance specifications of the Q64TC
Table 3.1 Q64TC performance specification list
Specifications
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Q64TCTT Q64TCRT Q64TCTTBW Q64TCRTBW
Control output Transistor output
Number of temperature input points 4 channels/module
Usable thermocouples/platinum
Refer to Section 3.1.2.
temperature-measuring resistors
Ambient
temperature: Full-scale x (±0.3%)
Indication 25°C±5°C
accuracy Ambient
temperature: Full-scale x (±0.7%)
0 to 55°C
Acc- Temperature
uracy Cold junction process value: Within ±1.0°C Within ±1.0°C
1 temperature -100°C or more
compensation Temperature
accuracy process value: Within ±2.0°C ———— Within ±2.0°C ————
(Ambient -150 to -100°C
temperature: Temperature
0 to 55°C) process value: Within ±3.0°C Within ±3.0°C
-200 to -150°C
Sampling period 0.5s/4 channels (constant independently of the number of channels used)
Control output period 1 to 100s
Input impedance 1M
Input filter 0 to 100s (0: Input filter off)
Sensor compensation value setting -50.00 to 50.00%
Operation at sensor input
Upscale processing
disconnection
Temperature control system PID ON/OFF pulse or 2-position control
PID constant setting Setting can be made by auto tuning
PID constant Proportional band (P) 0.0 to 1000.0% (0: 2-position control)
range Integral time (I) 1 to 3600s
Derivative time (D) 0 to 3600s (set 0 for PI control.)
Set value setting range Within temperature range set to the used thermocouple/platinum temperature-measuring resistor
Dead band setting range 0.1 to 10.0%
Output signal ON/OFF pulse
Rated load voltage 10 to 30VDC
Max. load current 0.1A/point, 0.4A/common
Transistor
Max. inrush current 0.4A 10ms
output
Leakage current at OFF 0.1mA or less
Max. voltage drop at ON 1.0VDC (TYP) 0.1A 2.5VDC (MAX) 0.1A
Response time OFF ON: 2ms or less, ON OFF: 2ms or less
E2PROM write count Max. 100 thousand times
Between input and grounding : Transformer insulation
Insulation method
Between input and channel : Transformer insulation
Between input and grounding : 500VAC for 1 minute
Dielectric strength
Between input and channel : 500VAC for 1 minute
Between input and grounding : 500VDC 20M or more
Insulation resistance
Between input and channel : 500VDC 20M or more
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Specifications
Q64TCTT Q64TCRT Q64TCTTBW Q64TCRTBW
Heater Current sensor Refer to Section 2.1
disconnection Input accuracy ————— Full scale x (±1.0%)
detection
specifications Alert delay count 3 to 255
32 points/2 slots
16 points/slot
I/O occupied points 2 (Default I/O assignment :
(I/O assignment: 16 intelligent points)
16 free points + 16 intelligent points)
Connection terminal 18-point terminal block Two 18-point terminal blocks
Applicable wire size 0.3 to 0.75mm2
Applicable crimping terminal R1.25-3,1.25-YS3,RAV1.25-3,V1.25-YS3A
Internal current consumption 0.55A 0.64A
Weight 0.20kg 0.30kg
3 Outline dimensions
27.4mm(1.08in.)(W)×98mm(3.86in.)(H)
×112mm(4.41in.)(D)
55.2mm(2.17in.)(W)×98mm(3.86in.)(H)
×112mm(4.41in.)(D)
1: Calculate the accuracy in the following method.
(Accuracy) = (indication accuracy) + (cold junction temperature compensation accuracy)
Example) Accuracy at the input range of "38", operating ambient temperature of 35°C and temperature process value of 300°C
{400.0 - (-200.0)} [Full-scale] × (±0.007) [±0.7%] + (±1.0°C) [Cold junction temperature compensation accuracy] = ±5.2°C
2: When the Q64TCTTBW or Q64TCRTBW is used, the device numbers of the I/O signals increase by 16 points depending on how many
free points the left-hand side slots have.
Hence, as I/O signals are given as indicated below in this manual, read them according to the module used.
Example) When a signal is given as Yn1
When the Q64TCTT or Q64TCRT is used: Y1 When the Q64TCTTBW or Q64TCRTBW is used: Y11
3: For the noise immunity, dielectric withstand voltage, insulation resistance and others of the programmable controller system which uses
this module, refer to the power supply module specifications given in the User's Manual of the CPU module used.
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3.1.2 Usable temperature sensor types, measurement temperature ranges and data
resolutions
(1) For use of the Q64TCTT(BW)
Table 3.2 Thermocouple type, measurement temperature range and data resolution list
°C °F
Thermocouple
type Measurement Measurement
Data resolution Data resolution
temperature range temperature range
R 0 to 1700 1 0 to 3000 1
0 to 500
0 to 1000
0 to 800 1 1
0 to 2400
0 to 1300
K -200.0 to 400.0
0.0 to 400.0
0.1 0.0 to 1000.0 0.1
0.0 to 500.0
0.0 to 800.0
0 to 500 0 to 1000
0 to 800 1 0 to 1600 1
0 to 1200 0 to 2100
J
0.0 to 400.0
0.0 to 500.0 0.1 0.0 to 1000.0 0.1
0.0 to 800.0
-200 to 400
-200 to 200 0 to 700
1 1
0 to 200 -300 to 400
T
0 to 400
-200.0 to 400.0
0.1 0.0 to 700.0 0.1
0.0 to 400.0
S 0 to 1700 1 0 to 3000 1
B 0 to 1800 1 0 to 3000 1
0 to 400
1 0 to 1800 1
E 0 to 1000
0.0 to 700.0 0.1 ——— ———
N 0 to 1300 1 0 to 2300 1
0 to 400 0 to 700
1 1
U -200 to 200 -300 to 400
0.0 to 600.0 0.1 ——— ———
0 to 400 0 to 800
1 1
0 to 900 0 to 1600
L
0.0 to 400.0
0.1 ——— ———
0.0 to 900.0
PL II 0 to 1200 1 0 to 2300 1
W5Re/W26Re 0 to 2300 1 0 to 3000 1
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(2) For use of the Q64TCRT(BW)

Table 3.3 Usable platinum temperature-measuring resistors, measurement
temperature ranges and data resolutions
Platinum °C °F
temperature-
Measurement Measurement
measuring resistor Data resolution Data resolution
temperature range temperature range
type
-200.0 to 600.0 -300 to 1100 1
Pt100 0.1
-200.0 to 200.0 -300.0 to 300.0 0.1
-200.0 to 500.0 -300 to 900 1
JPt100 0.1
-200.0 to 200.0 -300.0 to 300.0 0.1
3.2 Function Summary
The Q64TC function summary is shown in Table 3.4.
Table 3.4 Q64TC function summary

Item Specification Reference
Auto-tuning function • The temperature control module automatically sets the optimal PID constants. 3.2.1
Forward action/reverse action • Heat control (reverse action) or cooling control (forward action) can be selected and
3.2.2
selection function controlled.
• Limit the manipulation value overshoot which frequently occurs when the set value (SV)
RFB limiter function 3.2.3
is changed or control target is changed.
• Reduces the difference between the measured value and actual temperature to zero
Sensor compensation function 3.2.4
when these two are different due to measurement conditions, etc.
• Sets the PID operation for channels that do not perform temperature adjustment to "not
Unused channel setting 3.2.5
execute."
PID control forced stop • Stops the PID operation for channels that is performing temperature adjustment. 3.2.6
Heater disconnection detection • Measures the current that flows in the heater main circuit and detects disconnection
3.2.7
function when the Q64TCTTBW or Q64TCRTBW is used.
• When the Q64TCTTBW or Q64TCRTBW is used, this function measures the current in
Current error detection function
the heater's main circuit while the transistor's output is off, and checks if there is a 3.2.8
when output is off
current error when output is off.
• A function to detect errors in the control system (control loop) caused by a load (heater)
Loop disconnection detection
disconnection, abnormal external operation device (such as magnet relay), or a 3.2.9
function
thermocouple disconnection.
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2 • By backing up the buffer memory contents to E PROM, the load of sequence program
Data storage on E PROM 3.2.10
can be reduced.
Alert function • Monitors the process value (PV) and alerts the user. 3.2.11
Control output setting at CPU • This function continues/stops temperature adjustment control output at CPU stop error
3.2.12
stop error occurrence occurrence.
• The Q64TC can be controlled by the output signal of the Q64TC and the settings in the
Q64TC control status 3.2.13
buffer memory.
Online module change • A module change is made without the system being stopped. Chapter 7
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3.2.1 Auto tuning function
(1) What is the auto tuning function?

(a) The auto tuning function is designed for the Q64TC to set the optimum PID
constants automatically.
In auto tuning, the PID constants are calculated according to the hunting
cycle and amplitude which take place when a manipulated value turned on/off
alternates between overshooting and undershooting a set value.
(b) Setting the following data enables auto tuning to be executed. Note that since
actual control starts on completion of auto tuning, the other data should be
preset to the values used for actual operation.
When "0" has been set to the proportional band (P), auto tuning is not
executed.
Address (Hexadecimal)
Buffer memory address name
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
Input range 20H 40H 60H 80H
Set value (SV) setting 22H 42H 62H 82H
Upper output limiter 2AH 4AH 6AH 8AH
Lower output limiter 2BH 4BH 6BH 8BH
Output variation limiter 2CH 4CH 6CH 8CH
Sensor compensation value
2DH 4DH 6DH 8DH
setting
Control output period setting 2FH 4FH 6FH 8FH
Primary delay digital filter setting 30H 50H 70H 90H
AUTO/MAN mode switch 32H 52H 72H 92H
AT bias 35H 55H 75H 95H
Forward/reverse action setting 36H 56H 76H 96H
Auto tuning mode selection B8H B9H BAH BBH
(c) On completion of auto tuning, calculated values are set to the following buffer
memory addresses.
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
Proportional band (P) setting 23H 43H 63H 83H
Integral time (I) setting 24H 44H 64H 84H
Derivative time (D) setting 25H 45H 65H 85H
3BH 5BH 7BH 9BH
judgment time 1
1 : As the loop disconnection detection judgment time, a value twice greater than
the calculated integral time is set. However, the loop disconnection detection
judgment time remains unchanged from 0 when it is 0 at an auto tuning start.
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(2) Executing auto-tuning

(a) Auto tuning is performed in the following procedure.
Q64TC data setting Set to the buffer memory addresses

indicated in (1), (b).
Operation mode setting Turn on Operation mode command

(Yn1).
Confirm Operation mode status
(Xn1) is on.
Auto tuning start Turn on Auto tuning start command

(Yn4, Yn5, Yn6, Yn7).
Auto tuning in progress Auto tuning status

(Xn4, Xn5, Xn6, Xn7) turns on.
Auto tuning completion Auto tuning status

(PID constants set) (Xn4, Xn5, Xn6, Xn7) turns off and
the calculated values are set to
the buffer memory addresses
indicated in (1), (c).
Temperature control using
PID constants set
(b) Conditions for starting auto-tuning

When any of the following conditions is met, auto-tuning is not executable.
1) The Operation mode status (Xn1) is off (setting mode).
2) In Proportional band (P) setting (buffer memory address: 23H, 43H,
63H, 83H), 0 is set. (2-position control)
3) In AUTO/MAN mode switching (buffer memory address: 32H, 52H, 72H,
92H), 1 (Manual) is set.
4) In Unused channel setting (buffer memory address: 3DH, 5DH, 7DH,
9DH), 1 (Unused) is set for the channel.
5) Forced PID control stop command (YnC to YnF) is on.
6) Hardware failure is identified. (The ERR. LED turns on.)
7) Temperature process value (PV) (buffer memory address: 9H to CH)
exceeds the measured temperature range (Refer to Section 3.5.4).
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8) In E PROM's PID constant read command (buffer memory address:
3EH, 5EH, 7EH, 9EH), 1 (With command) is set.
2
9) A bit of write flag in E PROM's PID constant read/write completion flag
(buffer memory address: 1FH) is on.
For conditions 1) to 5), auto-tuning starts as soon as the condition is
changed.
For conditions 6) and 7), Auto tuning status (Xn4 to Xn7) turns on
momentarily. The auto tuning does not start until Auto tuning command
(Yn4 to Yn7) turns from off to on again even if the condition is changed.
For conditions 8) and 9), even if internal processing of auto tuning is
completed and PID constant is stored, Auto tuning status (Xn4 to Xn7)
does not turn off and auto tuning is not completed.
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POINT
After powering off the programmable controller CPU, you can use the set PID
constants in the following method.
• Write the values directly to the buffer memory using the sequence program.
2
• Store the PID constants into E PROM and transfer them when powering on the
programmable controller CPU.
• Use the initial settings of the GX Configurator-TC.
(c) Auto tuning operation

Auto tuning performs operation as shown below.
1) Auto tuning output is provided.
2) Data collection starts when the process value returns to the set value
after the first overshoot and undershoot.
3) After data collection, auto tuning ends when PID constants and loop
disconnection detection judgment time are set.
Process value (PV) The first overshoot and
undershoot are ignored. End of auto tuning
Set value (SV)

(Temperature set value)
Set value (SV)

(Temperature set value)
Start of auto tuning
Time
Data collection
Temperature
Auto tuning in execution control
Auto tuning ON
start command OFF
(Yn4 to Yn7)
ON
Auto tuning status OFF
(Xn4 to Xn7)
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(d) Precautions for auto tuning

The following indicate the conditions under which auto tuning will result in
abnormal termination.
1) Operation mode command (Yn1) has been turned off. (Except for the
case where PID continuation flag (buffer memory address: A9H) is
"Continue".)
2) Any of the following setting items for the channel has been changed
during execution of auto-tuning.
Buffer memory address (Hexadecimal)

Setting item
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
Set value (SV) setting 22H 42H 62H 82H
Upper output limiter 2AH 4AH 6AH 8AH
Lower output limiter 2BH 4BH 6BH 8BH
Sensor compensation value setting 2DH 4DH 6DH 8DH
Primary delay digital filter setting 30H 50H 70H 90H
AUTO/MAN mode switching 32H 52H 72H 92H
AT bias 35H 55H 75H 95H
Forward/reverse action setting 36H 56H 76H 96H
Unused channel setting 3DH 5DH 7DH 9DH
3) Temperature process value (PV) (buffer memory address: 9H to C H)

exceeds the measured temperature range (refer to section 3.5.4).
4) The following time exceeds 2 hours.
• Time elapsed from the auto-tuning start until the set value is reached
at the first time.
• A half of the hunting cycle
The value calculated by PID constants after auto-tuning exceeds any
of the following ranges.
5) Proportional section (P): 0.1 to 1000.0 (%)
Integral time (I): 1 to 3600 (s)
Derivative time (D): 0 to 3600 (s)
6) Forced PID control stop command (YnC to YnF) has been turned on.
7) Hardware failure has occurred.
8) Proportional band (P) setting (buffer memory address: 23H, 43H, 63H,
83H) has been changed to 0. (2-position control)
9) Upper setting limiter (buffer memory address: 37H, 57H, 77H, 97H) or
Lower setting limiter (buffer memory address: 38H, 58H, 78H, 98H) has
been changed and thereby the set value (SV) is outside the setting
range.
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(3) Operation at termination of auto tuning

(a) Operation at normal termination
• Auto tuning status (Xn4 to Xn7) turns off.
• The PID constants are set.
• Loop disconnection detection judgment time (buffer memory address: 3BH,
5BH, 7BH, 9BH) is set. (If the loop disconnection detection judgment time is 0
at the start of auto tuning, it remains unchanged from 0.)
(b) Operation at abnormal termination
• Auto tuning status (Xn4 to Xn7) turns off.
• The PID constants are not set.
(4) Adjustment after auto tuning

(a) Specific readjustment is not needed for the PID constants calculated by auto
tuning.
(b) Use Control response parameter (buffer memory address: 31H, 51H, 71H,
91H) to change the control response for the PID constants calculated by auto
tuning.
REMARK
1) The time between the start and completion of auto tuning depends on the object
to be controlled.
2) You can confirm that auto tuning has been completed by checking that Auto
tuning status (Xn4 to Xn7) has turned from on to off.
3) At the start of an auto tuning, if Automatic backup setting after auto tuning of PID
constants (buffer memory address: 3FH, 5FH, 7FH, 9FH) is preset to be valid, the
PID constants and loop disconnection detection judgment time are automatically
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backed up by E PROM on completion of auto tuning.
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3.2.2 Reverse/Forward action select function
With the Q64TC, "reverse action" or "forward action" can be selected to perform the
PID operations.
(1) Q64TC default

The default is set at "reverse action" for the Q64TC.
When performing the PID operations with the "forward action," set to the forward
action in Forward/reverse action setting (buffer memory address: 36H, 56H, 76H,
96H).
(2) Reverse/forward action control details

(a) Reverse action : Used for heating control to increase temperature.
(b) Forward action : Used for cooling control to decrease temperature.
3.2.3 RFB limiter function
(1) RFB(Reset feed back) limiter function

The RFB limiter function limits the PID operation result (manipulated value: MV)
not to exceed the valid range by the integral control action when an error
continues for a long time.
With the RFB limiter function, if the PID operation result exceeds the upper/lower
output limiter value, the amount exceeded is fed back to the integral value and
the PID operation result is kept at the limit value.
3.2.4 Sensor compensation function
(1) Sensor compensation function

The sensor compensation function compensates the difference between the
temperature process value and actual temperature caused by measurement
conditions.
(2) Sensor compensation value setting

When there is a difference between the temperature process value and actual
temperature, the full-scale percentage (-50.00 to 50.00%) is set in Sensor
compensation value setting (buffer memory address: 2DH, 4DH, 6DH, 8DH) as the
sensor compensation value.
For example, when the input range is at -200°C to 200°C and there is a 2°C error,
the full-scale is 400°C (200°C-(-200°C)=400°C).
Therefore, 2/400 x 100 = 0.5% is set. ("50" is set in the buffer memory.)
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3.2.5 Unused channel setting
(1) Channels where temperature sensors are not connected

The Q64TC performs upscale processing on the channels where temperature
sensors (thermocouples/platinum temperature-measuring resistors) are not
connected.
Hence, when a temperature sensor is not connected to the channel which will not
exercise temperature control, the PV value is judged as higher than the
temperature measurement range of the input range, and the "ALM" LED is lit by
alert processing.
(2) Unused channel setting

(a) To make unused channel setting, write "1" to Unused channel setting (buffer
memory address: 3DH, 5DH, 7DH, 9DH).
(b) After the unused channel setting has been made, no alert will occur at the
channel with no temperature sensor connected and the "ALM" LED will not
be lit.
The sampling period remains unchanged if the unused channel setting is
performed.
3.2.6 Forced PID control stop
(1) Forced PID control stop

Forced PID control stop is a function to stop PID operations temporarily from the
The action to be taken by the Q64TC at a PID operation stop depends on the
setting of Stop mode setting (buffer memory address: 21H, 41H, 61H, 81H).
(2) Executing forced PID control stop

To execute a forced PID control stop, turn on Forced PID control stop command
(YnC to YnF).
At this time, Manipulated value (MV) (buffer memory address: DH to 10H) is
-50 (-5.0%).
(3) Cancelling forced PID control stop

When Forced PID control stop command (YnC to YnF) is turned off, a forced PID
control stop is cancelled and PID operations are resumed at the manipulated
value which was output during the forced PID control stop.
POINT
Setting the programmable controller CPU to the STOP status turns off Forced PID
control stop command (YnC to YnF), "cancelling the forced PID control stop".
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3.2.7 Heater disconnection detection function (available for the Q64TCTTBW,

Q64TCRTBW only)
(1) Heater disconnection detection function

(a) This is a function to check if there is a heater wire breakage using the
reference heater current value (load current value detected by the current
sensor (CT)), when the transistor output is on.
(b) The heater disconnection detection function compares the current values of
reference heater and heater disconnection alert, and determines that there is
a heater wire breakage when the current value of reference heater is below
that of heater disconnection alert.
However, when the transistor turned-on time is less than 0.5 seconds, the
heater disconnection detection is not performed.
(c) By restoring the disconnection, Alert definition (buffer memory address: 5H to
8H) turns off the disconnection detection.
However, when setting CT monitor method switching (buffer memory
address: B0H) to "1: ON current", the disconnection detection does not turn
off unless the heater turns on ("OUT" LED on the front of the module is lit).
The timing of turning on the heater differs according to Control output period
setting (buffer memory address: 2FH, 4FH, 6FH, 8FH).
(d) The following shows setting procedures for the heater disconnection
detection function.
1) Set current sensor (CT) to be used to CT selection (buffer memory
address: 110H to 117H).
2) Set CT input to be assigned for each channel to CT input channel
assignment setting (buffer memory address: 108H to 10FH).
3) Monitor the Heater current process value (buffer memory address:
100H to 107H) and check a value of current that flows while the heater
is on.
4) Set a value monitored in 3) to Reference heater current value (buffer
memory address: 118H to 11FH).
5) Set a value to judge whether to perform heater disconnection detection
and output off-time current error detection by percent (%) of the
reference heater current value in the Heater disconnection alert setting
(buffer memory address: 3AH, 5AH, 7AH, 9AH). 1
6) Set 1 (ON current) in CT monitor method switching (buffer memory
address: B0H) when not to detect current error while the output is OFF.
7) Set whether to use the heater disconnection compensation function in
the Heater disconnection compensation function selection (buffer
memory address: AAH).
8) Set the number of consecutive occurrences of heater disconnection
detection that becomes a trigger to give an alert in the Heater
disconnection/output off-time current error detection delay count
(buffer memory address: A6H).
POINT
Although standard setting value of the heater disconnection alert setting of *1 is
80%, variation of the current value may be increased depending on operating
status or characteristics of the heater. Fully make sure that no problem occurs in
the actual system.
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(2) Heater disconnection compensation function

(a) Heater disconnection compensation
When the heater voltage drops, the heater current decreases as well.
The Q64TCTTBW, Q64TCRTBW heater disconnection detection measures
the heater current and determines the heater disconnection.
Therefore, when the heater voltage drops, there are possibilities that a false
alarm may be set due to the voltage change.
Therefore, the Q64TCTTBW, Q64TCRTBW compensates for a drop in heater
current (heater breakage compensation) so that the drop in heater current
does not activate the break detection.
(b) Heater disconnection compensation method

The heater disconnection compensation calculates "the heater current for
each channel" - "reference heater current value," and the largest positive
value is set as the compensation value.
When there is no positive values, the value with the smallest negative value is
used as the compensation value.
The heater current for each channel is compensated with the compensation
value and a heater disconnection is detected when the compensated value
exceeds the specified heater disconnection alert setting value.
Example 1: When the difference from the reference heater current value is:
Channel 1: -2%, Channel 2: 5%, Channel 3: -1%, Channel 4: -17%, the
compensation value becomes 5%.
The heater disconnection detection is performed from the values after a 5%
compensation: Channel 1: -7%, Channel 2: 0%, Channel 3: -6%, Channel 4:
-22%.
Thus, when the heater disconnection alert setting value is at 80%, only
channel 4 is detected as disconnected.
Heater
Difference from the
disconnection Difference from the Compensation
Channel No. standard current Disconnected
detection setting standard current value
after compensation
value
1 -2% -7% No
2 5% 0% No
80% 5%
3 -1% -6% No
4 -17% -22% Yes
Example 2: The difference from the reference heater current value is:
Channel 1: -16%, Channel 2: -17%, Channel 3: -22%, Channel 4: -19%, the
compensation value becomes -16%.
The heater disconnection detection is performed from the values after a -
16% compensation: Channel 1: 0%, Channel 2: -1%, Channel 3: -6%,
Channel 4: -3%.
Thus, when the heater disconnection alert setting value is at 80%, none of
the channels are detected as disconnected.
Heater
Difference from the
disconnection Difference from the Compensation
Channel No. standard current Disconnected
detection setting standard current value
after compensation
value
1 -16% 0 No
2 -17% -1% No
80% -16%
3 -22% -6% No
4 -19% -3% No
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(c) Restrictions
• The heater-disconnection compensation function will not work if only one
channel is used.
• The heater-disconnection compensation function will not work if only one
channel is used to keep the heater on while the others are used to keep it off.
The module may detect a disconnection even when the heater is not
disconnected.
• The heater disconnection detection compensation value is up to 20%.
Therefore, when there is a voltage drop by more than 40%, a disconnection
is detected even with a 20% compensation.
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3.2.8 Output off-time current error detection function (available for the Q64TCTTBW and
Q64TCRTBW only)
(1) Using the reference heater current value (load current value detected by the
current sensor (CT)), this function checks for a transistor output off-time current
error when the transistor output is off.
(2) The transistor output off-time current error detection function compares the
reference heater current value and the current value of the heater disconnection
alert, and judges it as an output off-time current error if the reference heater current
value is higher than the current value of the output off-time current alert.
Note that output off-time current error detection will not be made if the transistor
output off period is within 0.5 seconds.
3.2.9 Loop disconnection detection function
The loop disconnection detection function detects errors in the control system (control
loop) caused by a load (heater) disconnection, external operation device (e.g.
magnetic relay) fault, input disconnection and others.
When the PID operation value has reached 100% or 0%, this function starts monitoring
the variation of the process value per loop disconnection detection judgment time to
detect a heater or input disconnection.
(1) When the heater is disconnected, when the input is disconnected or shorted, or
when the external operation device contact does not turn on, it is judged as an
error since the temperature will not rise despite the control output provided.
In this case, an alert is output if a temperature rise of 2°C or more is not observed
within the preset loop disconnection detection judgment time after the control
output is provided 100%.
(2) When the input is disconnected or when the external operation device contact is
welded, it is judged as an error since the temperature will rise though the control
output is not provided.
In this case, an alert is output if a temperature fall of 2°C or more is not observed
within the preset loop disconnection detection judgment time after the control
output has dropped to 0%.
(In either case, inverse operation will be performed for forward action: cooling
control.)
POINT
(1) When not using the loop disconnection detection function, set the loop
disconnection detection judgment time to "0".
(2) Setting the loop disconnection detection dead band will not cause a loop
disconnection if there is no temperature variation of 2°C or more when the
control output is provided 100% or 0% at the set value. (Refer to Section
3.5.32.)
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3.2.10 Data storage on E PROM
2
(1) Data storage on E PROM
2
(a) The Q64TC buffer memory data can be stored onto E PROM for backup.
The whole write-enabled area of the buffer memory can be backed up. Refer
to Section 3.5 for details of the buffer memory.
Buffer memory backed-up address (Hexadecimal) Remarks
20H to 38H 40H to 58H 60H to 78H 80H to 98H
3AH to 3DH 4AH to 5DH 6AH to 7DH 8AH to 9DH
A4H to AAH
AFH —————
B0H
B5H
C0H to C3H D0H to D3H E0H to E3H F0H to F3H
Q64TCTTBW,
108H to 11FH
Q64TCRTBW only
2
Write to E PROM can be used to back up the PID constants set by auto
tuning and the data written directly to the buffer memory using a peripheral
device.
2
Write to E PROM eliminates the program used to set data to the Q64TC.
2
(b) The backed up data is transferred from E PROM to buffer memory when the
programmable controller CPU is powered on (power is switched on) or reset.
Hence, temperature control can be exercised without data being written when
the programmable controller CPU is powered on or reset.
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(2) Writing data to E PROM
2 2
(a) When writing data to E PROM, turn on E PROM backup command (Yn8).
2
• E PROM write completion flag (Xn8) turns on at completion of data write to
2
E PROM.
2 2
• E PROM write failure flag (XnA) turns on if write of data to E PROM is not
completed normally.
2
(b) Make changes to buffer memory when the E PROM write completion flag is
off.
Programmable Q64TC
controller CPU 1) E2PROM backup start
command (Yn8):
ON (Write command)
2
3) E PROM write completion OS
flag (Xn8): ON (completed)
E2PROM
2) Write
Buffer
memory
data Read
At power-on
or reset
2
(3) Reading data from E PROM
2
E PROM data read occurs under either of the following conditions.
• When the programmable controller CPU is powered on or reset.
2
• When E PROM's PID constant read command (3EH, 5EH, 7EH, 9EH) turns on.
Note that the read data are only the PID constants and loop disconnection
detection judgment time of the corresponding channel.
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3.2.11 Alerts function
(1) The alerts is a function which sets the system in an alert status when the process
value (PV) or deviation reaches the alert set value. It is used to turn on the
device's hazard signal or operate the safety device.
The alerts is classified as follows:
• Input alerts function ..............Upper limit input alert, lower limit input alert
• Deviation alerts function .......Upper limit deviation alert, lower limit deviation alert,
upper/lower limit deviation alert, within-range alert
(a) Input alerts
1) Upper limit input alert 2) Lower limit input alert

When the process value (PV) is equal to or greater When the process value (PV) is equal to or less
than the alert set value, the system is put in an alert than the alert set value, the system is put in an
status. The setting range is the same as the input alert status. The setting range is the same as the
range. input range.
Process value (PV) Process value (PV) Process value (PV)

Process value (PV)
Alert set value Alert set value
Time Time
Alert status Alert status
Non-alert status Alert status

(b) Deviation alerts
1) Upper limit deviation alert
When the deviation [process value (PV) - set value (SV)] is equal to or
greater than the alert set value, the system is put in an alert status.
The setting range is full-scale.
[When alert set value is positive] [When alert set value is negative]
Process value (PV)

Temperature
Alert set value set value (SV)
Temperature
Alert set value
set value (SV)
Time Time
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2) Lower limit deviation alert

When the deviation [process value (PV) - set value (SV)] is equal to or less
than the alert set value, the system is put in an alert status.
The setting range is full-scale.
[When alert set value is positive] [When alert set value is negative]
Process value (PV)

Alert set value Temperature
set value (SV)
Temperature Alert set value
set value (SV)
Time Time
3) Upper/lower limit deviation alert

When the absolute value of deviation [process value (PV) - set value (SV)]
is equal to or greater than the alert set value, the system is put in an alert
status.
The setting range is 0 to + full-scale.
Process value (PV)
Process value (PV)
Alert set value
Temperature
set value (SV)
Alert set value
Time Non-alert status

4) Within-range alert
When the absolute value of deviation [process value (PV) - set value (SV)]
is equal to or less than the alert set value, the system is put in an alert
status.
The setting range is 0 to + full-scale.
Process value (PV)
Process value (PV)
Alert set value
Temperature
set value (SV)
Alert set value
Time Non-alert status

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(2) The Q64TC allows the alerts function in (1) to be set with the addition of an alert
dead band, alert delay count or wait/re-wait.
The following table indicates the alerts function which can be used with the
addition of alert dead band, alert delay count and wait/re-wait.
Alerts function Dead band setting Alert delay count Wait Re-wait
Upper limit alert ——
Input alert
Lower limit alert ——
Upper limit
deviation alert
Lower limit
Deviation
deviation alert
alert
Upper/lower limit
deviation alert
Within-range alert —— ——
(a) Alert dead band setting

When the process value (PV)/deviation is close to the alert set value, the alert
status may alternate with the non-alert status due to input instability or the like.
Setting the alert dead band prevents the alert status and non-alert status from
alternating with each other due to input instability or the like when the process
value (PV)/deviation is near the alert set value.
Example: When the dead band value is set to the upper limit input alert, the
system is placed in the alert status when the upper limit of the input
rises to or above the alert set value. The system is put in the non-
alert status when the upper limit falls below the alert dead band.
[When alert dead band value is not set] [When alert dead band value is set]
Process value (PV) Process value (PV)
Alert set value Alert set value

Dead band
Time Time
(b) Alert delay count setting

The system is set in the alert status when the process value (PV) that has
reached the alert set value remains in the alert range until the sampling count
becomes equal to or greater than the preset alert delay count.
Example: When the alert delay count set to the input upper limit alert is 5, the
system is not placed in the alert status if the sampling count is 4 or
less.
Process value (PV)
Process value (PV)
Alert set value
Temperature set value (SV)
Time
Input sampling
3 times 5 times
Alert status
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(c) Wait alert

Choosing the wait alert ignores the alert status if the process value
(PV)/deviation is in that status when the setting mode is changed to the
operation mode, and makes the alert function invalid until the process value
comes out of the alert status once.
Example: Selecting the lower limit deviation alert with wait makes the alert
function invalid until the process value exceeds the alert set value.
[Lower deviation alert] [Lower deviation alert with wait]

Process value (PV)
Process value (PV)
Temperature
set value (SV) Temperature
set value (SV)
Alert set value
Alert set value
Time
Time
Alert status
Wait operation region
Non-alert status Alert status Alert status
POINT
When the system has reached the non-alert status even once after an alert
judgment start following the setting of the alert mode, the alert function with wait will
be invalid if you choose the mode with wait.
(d) Re-wait alert

The re-wait alert is a wait alert-based feature which has the additional
function to make the alert function invalid again when the set value (SV) is
changed.
For set value changing control, choosing the re-wait alert avoids the alarm
status reached when the set value is changed.
Example: If the process value (PV) is at the position as shown below before
the setting is changed, changing the temperature set value (SV) for
deviation alert will put the process value in the alert region and turn
on the alert. To prevent this, the function makes the alert wait
operation valid and the alert output to wait.
Process value (PV)
Before temperature Alert region

set value (SV) change
Alert set value Temperature set value (SV)
Temperature
Process value (PV)
After temperature
Alert region
Alert set value Temperature set value (SV)
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(3) The Q64TC allows four different alerts (alert 1 to 4) to be selected and used from
among the alerts, wait alert and re-wait alert.
Set the alerts mode used as alerts 1 to 4 at the following buffer memory
addresses:
Mode setting item CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
Alert 1 C0H D0H E0H F0H
(4) Set the alert set value, alert dead band value and alert delay count at the following
buffer memory addresses:
Buffer memory address

Channel No.
Alert set value Alert dead band value Alert delay count
1 26H to 29H
2 46H to 49H
A4H A5H
3 66H to 69H
4 86H to 89H
3.2.12 Control output setting at CPU stop error occurrence
(1) You can set the Q64TC control output (HOLD/CLEAR) to be provided when the
programmable controller CPU has generated a stop error.
(2) To make this setting, use the intelligent function module switch setting on GX
Developer.
• CLEAR : Stops the PID control, temperature judgement and alert judgement
functions and turns off external outputs.
• HOLD : Holds the control status prior to a programmable controller CPU stop.
For example, when PID control was exercised before a programmable
controller CPU stop, PID control is continued if the programmable
controller CPU stops.
Refer to Section 4.5 for details of the setting method.
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3.2.13 The settings and control status of the output signal and buffer memory controlling the
Q64TC control status
The Q64TC has the output signals (Y), buffer memory and intelligent function module
switch which set its control status.
The control status of the Q64TC is governed as indicated below by the settings of the
output signals, buffer memory and intelligent function module switch.
(1) Intelligent function module switch setting

Control status
Output setting for CPU stop error (refer to Section 4.5)
Temperature Alert
PID control
Intelligent function module switch judgment judgment
If a CPU stop error occurs at the setting of "CLEAR" — — —

In accordance with control
Other than above
status of other setting items
: Executed, —: Not executed
(2) Unused channel setting
Control status
Unused channel setting (refer to Section 3.5.33)
Temperature Alert
PID control
3DH, 5DH, 7DH, 9DH judgment judgment
Unused — — —
In accordance with control
Used
status of other setting items
(3) Other settings
Operation mode Forced PID control Control status
PID continuation flag Stop mode setting
command stop command
(refer to Section 3.5.41) (refer to Section 3.5.13) Temperature Alert
(refer to Section 3.4) 1 (refer to Section 3.4.3) PID control
judgment judgment
Yn1 A9H YnC to YnF 21H, 41H, 61H, 81H
1) Stop — — —
Setting mode Stop/continue OFF/ON Monitor — —
(at power-on) Alert —
OFF Stop/monitor/alert
2)
Stop — — —
Operation mode Stop/continue
(during operation) ON Monitor — —
Alert —
Stop — — —
Stop OFF/ON Monitor — —
3) Alert —
Setting mode OFF Stop/monitor/alert
(after operation) Stop — — —
Continue
ON Monitor — —
Alert —
1 : The settings of the operation mode command will be explained in the following three different modes.
ON
Operation mode
command (Yn1)
OFF 2) Operation
1) Setting mode mode 3) Setting mode
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3.3 Sampling Period and Control Output Period
(1) Sampling period

(a) The Q64TC performs PID operations in order of CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH1,
CH2 .....
The time from when PID operation is started on the current channel (CHn)
until PID operation is restarted on the current channel (CHn) is called a
sampling period.
(b) The sampling period is 0.5 seconds regardless of the number of channels
used.
Since other processings (such as error check) are also performed on unused
channels, the sampling period will not change if you make unused channel
setting.
CH1 PID CH2 PID CH3 PID CH4 PID CH1 PID CH2 PID
operation operation operation operation operation operation
0.5 seconds (sampling period)
0.5 seconds (sampling period)
(2) Control output period
(a) The control output period indicates the ON/OFF cycle of transistor output.
OFF OFF
ON ON
Transistor output
Control output period Control output period
The manipulated value (MV) represents the ON time of this control output
period as a percentage. (Refer to Section 3.5.6)
(b) Set the control output period to Control output period setting (buffer memory
address: 2FH, 4FH, 6FH, 8FH) in the range 1 to 100s.
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3.4 I/O Signals Transferred to/from the Programmable Controller CPU
This section explains the allocation and applications of the Q64TC I/O signals.
3.4.1 I/O signal list
(1) The Q64TC uses 16 input points and 16 output points to transfer signals to/from
the programmable controller CPU.
(2) Table 3.4 lists the I/O signals used by the Q64TC.
Inputs (X) mean the signals from the Q64TC to the programmable controller CPU
and outputs (Y) the signals from the programmable controller CPU to the Q64TC.
(3) The I/O signals (X, Y) indicated in this manual assume that the module is loaded
on the I/O slot 0 of the main base unit.
If the Q64TC is mounted on other than the I/O slot 0, change the I/O signals for
those of the slot where the module is mounted.
(4) When the Q64TCTTBW or Q64TCRTBW is used, the device numbers of the I/O
signals increase by 16 points depending on how many free points the left-hand
side slots have.
Hence, as I/O signals are given as indicated below in this manual, read them
according to the module used.
Example) When a signal is given as Yn1
When the Q64TCTT or Q64TCRT is used: Y1
When the Q64TCTTBW or Q64TCRTBW is used: Y11
Table 3.4 I/O signal list

Input signal Output signal
(Signal direction: Q64TC programmable controller CPU) (Signal direction: Q64TC programmable controller CPU)
Device No. Signal name Device No. Signal name
Xn0 Module ready flag Yn0 Reserved
Xn1 Operation mode status Yn1 Operation mode command
Xn2 Write error flag Yn2 Error reset command
Xn3 Hardware error flag Yn3 Reserved
Xn4 CH1 Auto tuning status Yn4 CH1 Auto tuning start command
2 2
Xn8 E PROM write completion flag Yn8 E PROM backup start command
Xn9 Default value write completion flag Yn9 Default setting registration command
2
XnA E PROM write failure flag YnA Reserved
XnB Setting change completion flag YnB Setting change command
XnC CH1 Alert flag YnC CH1 Forced PID control stop command
XnD CH2 Alert flag YnD CH2 Forced PID control stop command
XnE CH3 Alert flag YnE CH3 Forced PID control stop command
XnF CH4 Alert flag YnF CH4 Forced PID control stop command
POINT
We cannot guarantee the functions of the Q64TC if any of the reserved areas is
turned on/off in a sequence program.
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3.4.2 Input signal functions
(1) Module ready flag (Xn0)

(a) This signal turns on as soon as the Q64TC is ready when the programmable
controller CPU is powered on or reset.
(b) Read/write of the Q64TC buffer memory data from the programmable
controller CPU is performed when the temperature control module ready flag
is on.
Write command X1
TOP H0 H22 K100 K1
Used as buffer memory read/write interlock.
(c) This signal turns off on detection of a watchdog timer error. The Q64TC stops
temperature control operation and turns off the output.
(2) Operation mode status (Xn1)

This signal turns on in the operation mode and turns off in the setting mode.
Do not change the set value during mode shift processing.
Operation mode
command (Yn1)
Operation mode
status (Xn1)
Setting mode Operation mode Setting mode
During mode
shift processing
(3) Write error flag (Xn2)

This signal turns on at write error occurrence.
A write error occurs under any of the following conditions.
• When data is set to the reserved area.
• When a setting change made to the area write-enabled in the setting mode only
is made in the operation mode.
• When data outside the setting range is set.
• When data setting is changed during default setting registration.
(4) Hardware error flag (Xn3)

This signal turns on when the temperature control module results in a hardware
error.
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(5) Auto tuning status (Xn4 to Xn7)

(a) This signal turns on when auto tuning of the corresponding channel is
executed.
Channel Auto tuning status ON/OFF status
1 Xn4
ON : Auto tuning in execution
2 Xn5
OFF: Auto tuning not in execution or
3 Xn6
completed
4 Xn7
(b) Auto tuning is executed using Auto tuning command (Yn4 to Yn7).
(c) This signal turns "on" while auto tuning is being executed and turns "off"
automatically on completion of auto tuning.
2
(6) E PROM write completion flag (Xn8)
(a) This signal turns on after completion of write of buffer memory contents to
2 2
E PROM which starts when E PROM backup start command (Yn8) turns on.
2 2
(b) When the E PROM backup start command turns off, the E PROM write
completion flag also turns off.
ON
E2PROM backup
start command (Yn8) OFF
ON
E2PROM write
completion flag (Xn8) OFF
E2PROM write
failure flag (XnA) OFF
During write to E2PROM Completion of write to E2PROM
(7) Default value write completion flag (Xn9)

(a) Turns on after completion of write of the Q64TC default values to buffer
memory which starts when Default setting registration start command (Yn9)
turns on.
(b) When Default setting registration start command (Yn9) turns off, Default value
write completion flag (Xn9) also turns off.
(c) Perform unused channel setting to unused channels after completion of

default value write.
If unused channel setting is not made to unused channels, the "ALM" LED of
the Q64TC is lit.
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(8) E PROM write failure flag (XnA)
2
(a) This signal turns on at a failure of write of buffer memory contents to E PROM
2
which starts when E PROM backup start command (Yn8) turns on.
2
• OFF : Completion of write to E PROM
2
• ON : Failure of write to E PROM (Write could not be completed normally)
ON
E2PROM backup
start command (Yn8) OFF
ON
E2PROM write
completion flag (Xn8) OFF
E2PROM write
failure flag (XnA) OFF
During write
to E2PROM Error detection of write to E2PROM
2
(b) E PROM write failure flag (XnA) turns off at normal completion of write to
2
E PROM.
2 2
(c) When E PROM write failure flag (XnA) has turned on, the E PROM contents
are undefined.
Hence, powering on the programmable controller CPU again or resetting it
2
with the E PROM write failure flag on will make the buffer memory contents
undefined, causing the Q64TC to operate with the default values.
(9) Setting change completion flag (XnB)

(a) This signal turns on after completion of reflection of buffer memory settings on
control which starts when Setting change command (YnB) turns on.
(b) When Setting change command (YnB) turns off, Setting change completion
flag (YnB) also turns off.
ON
Setting change
OFF
command (YnB)
ON
Setting change
completion flag (XnB) OFF
(10) Alert occurrence flag (XnC to XnF)

(a) This signal turns on at alarm occurrence on the corresponding channel.
Alert occurrence Alert definition
Channel ON/OFF status
flag (buffer memory address)
1 XnC OFF: Without alarm 5H
2 XnD occurrence 6H
3 XnE ON : With alarm 7H
4 XnF occurrence 8H
(b) When an alert occurs, the alert definition is stored into Alert definition (buffer
memory address: 5H to 8H) and the alert occurrence flag turns on.
ON
CH1 Alert flag (XnC) OFF
Alert defintion 0 Detected alert data

(buffer memory address: 5H)
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3.4.3 Output signal functions
(1) Operation mode command (Yn1)

(a) This signal is used to set the operation mode of the temperature control
function.
• OFF : Setting mode
• ON : Operation mode
(b) This signal is set to all 4 channels together.
(c) The following setting items may be changed only when Yn1 is off.
• Input range (buffer memory address: 20H, 40H, 60H, 80H)
• Alert set value 1 to 4 (buffer memory address: 26H to 29H, 46H to 49H, 66H to
69H, 86H to 89H)
A write data error (error code: 3) will occur if any of these items is changed in
the operation mode.
(d) Refer to Section 3.2.13 for the Q64TC operation governed by on/off of the
Operation mode command (Yn1).
(2) Error reset command (Yn2)

This signal is used to turn off Write error flag (Xn2) and clear (reset) Write data
error code (buffer memory address: 0H).
ON
Write error flag (Xn2) OFF
Write data error code 00H Error code 00H

(buffer memory address: 0H)
ON
OFF
Error reset command (Yn2)
(3) Auto tuning command (Yn4 to Yn7)

(a) This signal is used to start auto tuning.
(b) Turning on Auto tuning command (Yn4 to Yn7) starts auto tuning and turns
on Auto tuning status (Xn4 to Xn7).
When auto tuning is completed, Auto tuning status (Xn4 to Xn7) turns off.
(c) Keep Auto tuning command (Yn4 to Yn7) on while auto tuning is in execution,
and turn it off on completion of auto tuning.
(d) Turning off Auto tuning command (Yn4 to Yn7) during auto tuning execution
stops auto tuning.
When auto tuning is stopped, the PID constants in buffer memory do not
change.
Auto tuning start command
(Yn4 to Yn7)
Auto tuning status During auto tuning

(Xn4 to Xn7)
(e) Auto tuning is not performed when the set value of the proportional band (P)
setting (buffer memory address: 23H, 43H, 63H, 83H) is 0.
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(4) E PROM backup start command (Yn8)
2
(a) This signal is used to write buffer memory contents to E PROM.
2
(b) Turning on E PROM backup start command (Yn8) writes buffer memory
2
contents to E PROM.
2
1) "E PROM write completion flag (Xn8)" turns on at normal completion of
write.
2 2
2) If write to E PROM is not completed normally, "E PROM write failure flag
(XnA)" turns on.
2
If XA has turned on, turn on the E PROM backup start command again to
2
write data to E PROM.
POINT
2
The number of writes to E PROM is up to 100,000 times.
When setting the PID constants, etc. at a prrogrammable controller CPU startup,
2
reduce the number of writes by avoiding write to E PROM, for example.
(5) Default setting registration start command (Yn9)

(a) This signal is used to return buffer memory contents to default values.
Turning on Default setting registration start command (Yn9) writes the default
values of the Q64TC to buffer memory and Default value write completion flag
(Xn9) turns on at its completion.
(b) Make default setting when Operation mode status (Xn1) is off (setting mode).
You cannot make default setting when Operation mode status (Xn1) is on
(operation mode).
(6) Setting change command (YnB)

(a) This signal is used to determine the following buffer memory contents as set
values.
• Alert 1 to 4 mode setting (buffer memory address: C0H to C3H, D0H to D3H,
E0H to E3H, F0H to F3H)
(b) For the setting items indicated in (a), their set values are not reflected on the
module operation if they are written to the corresponding buffer memory
addresses. To determine them as set values, this device must be turned on
after the values are written to buffer memory.
(c) Turning on Setting change command (YnB) starts the operation as set in the
corresponding buffer memory address. Setting change completion flag (XnB)
turns on at completion of the setting change.
For setting items other than the above, their set values are determined by
merely writing values to the buffer memory.
(d) This device is usable as an interlock for Operation mode command (Yn1).
(7) Forced PID control stop command (YnC to YnF)

(a) This signal is used to stop the PID operation of the corresponding channel
forcibly.
(b) The mode in which PID operation stops is governed by the setting of Stop
mode setting (buffer memory address: 21H, 41H, 61H, 81H).
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3.5 Buffer Memory
3.5.1 Buffer memory list
(1) Buffer memory common to the Q64TCs

Address
Initial Read/ Reference
(Hexadecimal (Decimal)) Settings Range
value write 3 section
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
Section
0H (0) Write data error code — — R
3.5.2
Decimal point Q64TCTT(BW) — 0 Section
1H (1) 2H (2) 3H (3) 4H (4) R
position Q64TCRT(BW) — 1 3.5.3
Section
5H (5) 6H (6) 7H (7) 8H (8) Alert definition — — R
3.5.4
AH BH CH Section
9H (9) Temperature process value (PV) — — R
(10) (11) (12) 3.5.5
DH EH FH 10H Section
Manipulated value (MV) — — R
(13) (14) (15) (16) 3.5.6
11H 12H 13H 14H Section
Temperature rise judgment flag — — R
(17) (18) (19) (20) 3.5.7
Transistor output flag — — R
(21) (22) (23) (24) 3.5.8
19H 1AH 1BH 1CH
(25) (28)
Reserved — — — —
(26) (27)
Cold junction
Q64TCTT(BW) temperature R Section
1DH (29)
process value — —
3.5.9
Q64TCRT(BW) Reserved —
Section
1EH (30) MAN mode shift completion flag — — R
3.5.10
2 Section
1FH (31) E PROM's PID constant — — R
read/write completion flag 3.5.11
20H 40H 60H 80H Q64TCTT(BW) 2 Section
Input range 1 Refer to Section 3.5.12. R/W
(32) (64) (96) (128) Q64TCRT(BW) 7 3.5.12
Stop mode setting 0: Stop,1: Monitor,2: Warning 1 R/W
(33) (65) (97) (129) 3.5.13
22H 42H 62H 82H In accordance with input Section
Set value (SV) setting 0 R/W
(34) (66) (98) (130) range setting 3.5.14
23H 43H 63H 83H
(35) (67) (99) (131)
Proportional band (P) setting 0 to 10000(0.0 to 1000.0%) 30 R/W
Integral time (I) setting 1 to 3600(s) 240 R/W
(36) (68) (100) (132) 3.5.15
25H 45H 65H 85H
(37) (69) (101) (133)
Derivative time (D) setting 0 to 3600(s) 60 R/W
26H 46H 66H 86H
(38) (70) (102) (134)
Alert set value 1
27H 47H 67H 87H
(39) (71) (103) (135)
Alert set value 2 In accordance with alert mode Section
0 R/W
28H 48H 68H 88H setting and input range setting 3.5.16
(40) (72) (104) (136)
Alert set value 3
29H 49H 69H 89H
(41) (73) (105) (137)
Alert set value 4
2AH 4AH 6AH 8AH
(42) (74) (106) (138)
Upper output limiter 1000 R/W Section
-50 to 1050(-5.0 to 105.0%)
2BH 4BH 6BH 8BH 3.5.17
(43) (75) (107) (139)
Lower output limiter 0 R/W
2CH 4CH 6CH 8CH Section
Output variation limiter 0 to 1000(0.0 to 100.0%/s) 0 R/W
(44) (76) (108) (140) 3.5.18
1 : This setting may be changed only in the setting mode. Note that changing it in the operation mode will
result in a write data error (error code: 3). Also, Setting change command (YnB) must be turned on to
change the setting.
2: Available only for the Q64TCTTBW and Q64TCRTBW.
3: Indicates whether reading from and writing to a sequence program are enabled.
R : Reading enabled
W : Writing enabled
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Address
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
2DH 4DH 6DH 8DH Sensor compensation value -5000 to 5000 Section
0 R/W
(45) (77) (109) (141) setting (-50.00 to 50.00%) 3.5.19
2EH 4EH 6EH 8EH Adjustment sensitivity (dead band) Section
1 to 100(0.1 to 10.0%) 5 R/W
(46) (78) (110) (142) setting 3.5.20
2FH 4FH 6FH 8FH Section
Control output period setting 1 to 100(s) 30 R/W
(47) (79) (111) (143) 3.5.21
Primary delay digital filter setting 0 to 100(s) 0 R/W
(48) (80) (112) (144) 3.5.22
Control response parameter 0: Slow, 1: Normal, 2: Fast 0 R/W
(49) (81) (113) (145) 3.5.23
32H 52H 72H 92H 0: Auto (AUTO), Section
AUTO/MAN mode switching 0 R/W
(50) (82) (114) (146) 1: Manual (MAN) 3.5.24
33H 53H 73H 93H -50 to 1050 Section
MAN output setting 0 R/W
(51) (83) (115) (147) (-5.0% to 105.0%) 3.5.25
34H 54H 74H 94H 0 to 1000 Section
Setting change rate limiter 0 R/W
(52) (84) (116) (148) (0.0 to 100.0%/min) 3.5.26
AT bias ±input range width 0 R/W
(53) (85) (117) (149) 3.5.27
36H 56H 76H 96H 0: Forward action, Section
Forward/reverse action setting 1 R/W
(54) (86) (118) (150) 1: Reverse action 3.5.28
37H 57H 77H 97H Upper setting Q64TCTT(BW) 1300 Section
Within measurement range R/W
(55) (87) (119) (151) limiter Q64TCRT(BW) 6000 3.5.29
38H 58H 78H 98H Lower setting Q64TCTT(BW) 0
R/W
(56) (88) (120) (152) limiter Q64TCRT(BW) -2000
39H 59H 79H 99H
(57) (89) (121) (153)
3AH 5AH 7AH 9AH Heater disconnection alert setting Section
0 to 100% 0 R/W
(58) (90) (122) (154) 2 3.5.30
3BH 5BH 7BH 9BH Loop disconnection detection Section
0 to 7200s 480 R/W
(59) (91) (123) (155) judgment time 3.5.31
3CH 5CH 7CH 9CH Loop disconnection detection Section
Input range width 0 R/W
(60) (92) (124) (156) dead band 3.5.32
3DH 5DH 7DH 9DH Section
Unused channel setting 0: Used, 1: Unused 0 R/W
(61) (93) (125) (157) 3.5.33
2 0: Without command, Section
3EH 5EH 7EH 9EH E PROM's PID constant read 0 R/W
(62) (94) (126) (158) command 1: With command 3.5.34
3FH 5FH 7FH 9FH Automatic backup setting after Section
0: OFF, 1: ON 0 R/W
(63) (95) (127) (159) auto tuning of PID constants 3.5.35
A0H (160) Reserved
A1H (161) Reserved
— — — —
A2H (162) Reserved
A3H (163) Reserved
Section
A4H (164) Alert dead band setting 0 to 100(0.0 to 10.0%) 5 R/W
3.5.36
Section
A5H (165) Alert delay count 0 to 255 (times) 0 R/W
3.5.37
Heater disconnection/output off-
Section
A6H (166) time current error detection delay 3 to 255 (times) 3 R/W
3.5.38
count 2
Temperature rise completion Section
A7H (167) 1 to 10 (°C) 1 R/W
range setting 3.5.39
Temperature rise completion soak Section
A8H (168) 0 to 3600 (min) 0 R/W
time setting 3.5.40
Section
A9H (169) PID continuation flag 0: Stop, 1: Continue 0 R/W
3.5.41
Heater disconnection
Section
AAH (170) compensation function selection 0: OFF, 1: ON 0 R/W
3.5.42
2
change the setting.
R : Reading enabled
W : Writing enabled
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Address
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
ABH ACH ADH AEH
(171) (172) (173) (174)
Transistor output monitor ON Section
AFH (175) 0 to 50(0 to 500ms) 0 R/W
delay time setting 3.5.43
0: ON/OFF current, Section
B0H (176) CT monitor method switching 2 0 R/W
1: ON current 3.5.44
B1H B2H B3H B4H 0 to 4000, 0 to 12000, Section
Manipulated value (MV) — R
(177) (178) (179) (180) 0 to 16000 3.5.45
Manipulated value resolution 0: 0 to 4000,1: 0 to 12000, Section
B5H (181) 0 R/W
switching 3: 0 to16000 3.5.46
B8H B9H BAH BBH 0: Standard mode Section
Auto tuning mode selection 0 R/W
(184) (185) (186) (187) 1: Fast response mode 3.5.47
C0H D0H E0H F0H
(192) (208) (224) (240) Alert 1 mode setting 1
C1H D1H E1H F1H
(193) (209) (225) (241) Alert 2 mode setting 1 Section
0 to 14 0 R/W
C2H D2H E2H F2H 3.5.48
C3H D3H E3H F3H
change the setting.
R : Reading enabled
W : Writing enabled
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(2) The Q64TCTTBW, Q64TCRTBW-dedicated buffer memory

Address (Hexadecimal (Decimal)) Initial Read/ Reference
Settings Range
CT1 CT2 CT3 CT4 CT5 CT6 CT7 CT8 value write 1 section
100H 101H 102H 103H 104H 105H 106H 107H Heater current Section
— — R
(256) (257) (258) (259) (260) (261) (262) (263) process value 3.5.49
108H 109H 10AH 10BH 10CH 10DH 10EH 10FH CT input channel 0:Unused, 1:CH1, Section
0 R/W
(264) (265) (266) (267) (268) (269) (270) (271) assignment setting 2:CH2,3:CH3,4:CH4 3.5.50
0: 0 to 1000
110H 111H 112H 113H 114H 115H 116H 117H (0.0 to 100.0(A)) Section
CT selection 0 R/W
(272) (273) (274) (275) (276) (277) (278) (279) 1: 0 to 2000 3.5.51
(0.00 to 20.00(A))
118H 119H 11AH 11BH 11CH 11DH 11EH 11FH Reference heater Heater current range Section
0 R/W
(280) (281) (282) (283) (284) (285) (286) (287) current value (×0.1A / ×0.01A) 3.5.52
1 : Indicates whether reading from and writing to a sequence program are enabled.
R : Reading enabled
W : Writing enabled
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3.5.2 Write data error code (buffer memory address: 0H)
Stores the error code and buffer memory address of the error detected when write
from programmable controller CPU to the Q64TC buffer memory was performed.
b15 b4 b2 b0
Error code
Error occurrence address
(1) When data is written from the programmable controller CPU, the Q64TC checks:
• Whether write destination is read-only area or not
• Whether write destination is reserved area or not
• Whether write data range is proper or not
(2) The following processings are performed at write error occurrence.

• Error code is stored (refer to Section 8.1 for error code details).
• Write error flag (Xn2) turns on.
(3) If more than one error has occurred, the error code and error occurrence address
of the error having the highest priority are stored. (Refer to Section 8.2 for details
of processing at error occurrence.)
(4) Refer to Section 8.1 for error resetting.
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3.5.3 Decimal point position (buffer memory address: 1H to 4H)
(1) The decimal point position for the following data is stored according to Input range
(buffer memory address: 20H, 40H, 60H, 80H) which determines the measured
temperature range.
• Temperature process value (PV) (buffer memory address: 9H to CH)
• Set value (SV) setting (buffer memory address: 22H, 42H, 62H, 82H)
• Alert set value 1 to 4 (buffer memory address: 26H to 29H, 46H to 49H, 66H to 69H,
86H to 89H)
• AT bias (buffer memory address: 35H, 55H, 75H, 95H)
• Upper setting limiter (buffer memory address: 37H, 57H, 77H, 97H)
• Lower setting limiter (buffer memory address: 38H, 58H, 78H, 98H)
• Loop disconnection detection dead band (buffer memory address: 3CH, 5CH, 7CH,
9CH)
(2) "1" is stored if Input range (buffer memory address: 20H, 40H, 60H, 80H) of the
setting increments (0.1) with a decimal point is set.
"0" is stored if Input range (buffer memory address: 20H, 40H, 60H, 80H) of the
setting increments (1) without a decimal point is set.
(3) Refer to the following table when performing write/read of the above data from the
Decimal point
For read For write
position
Buffer memory data is read as is and
0 The specified value is written as is.
used in sequence programs, etc.
One/tenth of the value read from a
The value 10 times the specified
1 sequence program or the like is used
value is written.
as the actual value.
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3.5.4 Alert definition (buffer memory address: 5H to 8H)
(1) The bit associated with the alert detected on the corresponding channel turns to
"1".
Associated bit
Alert definition
number
PV rose above the temperature measurement range 1 of the
b0
preset input range.
PV fell below the temperature measurement range 1 of the preset
b1
input range.
b2 to b7 Unused
b8 Alert 1 turned on.
b12 Heater disconnection was detected.
b13 Loop disconnection was detected.
b14 Output off-time current error was detected.
b15 Unused
1 : The temperature measurement range represents the range from the lower limit of -5%
to the upper limit of +5% relative to the full-scale of the input range.
Example) Input range 38
Input range : -200.0 to 400.0
Temperature measurement range : -230.0 to 430.0
(An alert occurs at the temperature of lower than -230.0°C or higher than
430.0°C.)
3.5.5 Temperature process value (PV) (buffer memory address: 9H to CH)
(1) Stores the Q64TC-detected value on which the following processings have been
performed:
• Linearization
• Sensor compensation
(2) The stored value varies with the setting increments of Input range (buffer memory
address: 20H, 40H, 60H, 80H) (refer to Section 3.5.12) as indicated below:
• If the setting increments(1) without a decimal point is set, the value is stored in
increments of 1 degree Celsius.
• If the setting increments(0.1) with a decimal point is set, the value is stored in
increments of 0.1 degree Celsius. (The value is indicated without a decimal
point.)
POINT
The following value is stored if the temperature detected by the temperature sensor
falls outside the temperature measurement range:
• If the value is higher than the temperature measurement range: +5% of the (input
range upper limit)
• If the value is lower than the temperature measurement range: -5% of the (input
range lower limit)
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3.5.6 Manipulated value (MV) (buffer memory address: DH to 10H)
(1) Stores the result of PID operation performed on the basis of the temperature value
imported from the temperature sensor.
(2) The value stored is in the range -50 to 1050 (-5.0% to 105.0%).
However, the value is in the range 0% to 100% for external output.
• Less than 0% : 0%
• More than 100% : 100%
(3) The manipulated value represents the ON time of Control output period setting
(buffer memory address: 2FH, 4FH, 6FH, 8FH) as a percentage.
At the control output period of 30s (seconds) and the manipulated value of 600
(60.0%), the pulse turns on for 18 seconds and turns off for 12 seconds.
18s 12s
ON
OFF
Transistor output
30s
3.5.7 Temperature rise judgment flag (buffer memory address: 11H to 14H)
(1) This flag checks whether the temperature process value (PV) is within the
temperature rise completion range or not.
(2) This flag turns to "1" when the temperature process value (PV) is within the
temperature rise completion range.
Setting Temperature rise completion soak time setting (buffer memory address:
A8H) will cause this flag to turn to "1" when the temperature process value remains
within the temperature rise completion range of the preset temperature rise
completion soak time.
3.5.8 Transistor output flag (buffer memory address: 15H to 18H)
(1) Stores the ON/OFF statuses of the transistor output and ON delay output.
b8 b0
Transistor output
ON delay output
(2) The following values are stored as the ON/OFF statuses of the transistor output
and ON delay output.
• ON : 1
• OFF : 0
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3.5.9 Q64TCTT(BW) Cold junction temperature process value (buffer memory address:
1DH)
(1) Stores the measured temperature (0 to 55°C) of the cold junction temperature
compensation resistor fitted to the Q64TCTT(BW).
3.5.10 MAN mode shift completion flag (buffer memory address: 1EH)
(1) This flag checks whether switching from the automatic mode (AUTO) to the
manual mode (MAN) has been completed or not.
The bit associated with the corresponding channel turns to "1" on completion of
switching to the manual mode.
• Channel 1: Bit 0 (b0)
(2) When setting the manipulated value (MV) in the manual mode, make setting after
confirming that the manual mode shift completion flag has turned to "1".
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2
3.5.11 E PROM's PID constant read/write completion flag (buffer memory address: 1FH)
(1) This flag indicates a normal completion or failure of the following functions.
2
• E PROM's PID constant read command
• Automatic backup setting after auto tuning of PID constants
The following table indicates the definitions of the bits.
Bit number Flag definition Bit number Flag definition
b0 Channel 1 read completion b8 Channel 1 read failure
b4 Channel 1 write completion b12 Channel 1 write failure
2
(2) The following chart shows the ON/OFF timings of this flag relative to E PROM's
PID constant read command (buffer memory address: 3EH, 5EH, 7EH, 9EH). (For
channel 1)
CH1 E2PROM’s PID

constant read command 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
(buffer memory address: 3EH)
E2PROM’s PID constant

read/write completion flag
(buffer memory address: 1FH.b0)

Read completion Read failure Read completion
The read failure flag (b8 to b11) turns off on normal completion of read on the
corresponding channel.
(3) The following chart shows the ON/OFF timings of this flag relative to Automatic
backup setting after auto tuning of PID constants (buffer memory address: 3FH,
5FH, 7FH, 9FH).
(For channel 1)
CH1 Auto tuning status (Xn4)
Automatic backup setting

after auto tuning of PID constants 0 1 0 1 0
(buffer memory address: 3FH)


Auto tuning completion Auto tuning completion
(Write failure) (Normal completion of write)
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Browsing this flag on completion of auto tuning allows you to check whether
automatic backup was completed normally or failed.
The write failure flag (b11 to b15) turns off on normal completion of write on the
corresponding channel.
After checking the write flag, always set 0 (OFF) to Automatic backup setting after
auto tuning of PID constants (buffer memory address: 3FH, 5FH, 7FH, 9FH).
If auto tuning is executed while 1 (ON) is set, even if internal processing of auto
tuning is completed and PID constant is stored, Auto tuning status (Xn4 to Xn7)
does not turn OFF and auto tuning is not completed.
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3.5.12 Input range (buffer memory address: 20H, 40H, 60H, 80H)
(1) The following table indicates the types and input range of the temperature sensors
being connected to the Q64TC.
Set the input range value according to the temperature sensor and operating
temperature range to be used.
Always set the input range when Operation mode status (Xn1) is off (setting
mode).
(a) For use of the Q64TCTT(BW)

°C °F
Thermocou Measured Measured
ple type Input Setting Input Setting
temperature temperature
range increments range increments
range range
R 0 to 1700 1 1 0 to 3000 105 1
0 to 500 11 1 0 to 1000 100 1
0 to 800 12 1 0 to 2400 101 1
0 to 1300 2 1 0.0 to 1000.0 130 0.1
K -200.0 to 400.0 38 0.1
0.0 to 400.0 36 0.1
— — —
0.0 to 500.0 40 0.1
0.0 to 800.0 41 0.1
0 to 500 13 1 0 to 1000 102 1
0 to 800 14 1 0 to 1600 103 1
0 to 1200 3 1 0 to 2100 104 1
J
0.0 to 400.0 37 0.1 0.0 to 1000.0 131 0.1
0.0 to 500.0 42 0.1
— — —
0.0 to 800.0 43 0.1
-200 to 400 4 1 0 to 700 109 1
-200 to 200 21 1 -300 to 400 110 1
0 to 200 19 1 0.0 to 700.0 132 0.1
T
0 to 400 20 1
-200.0 to 400.0 39 0.1 — — —
0.0 to 400.0 45 0.1
S 0 to 1700 15 1 0 to 3000 106 1
B 0 to 1800 16 1 0 to 3000 107 1
0 to 400 17 1 0 to 1800 108 1
E 0 to 1000 18 1
— — —
0.0 to 700.0 44 0.1
N 0 to 1300 22 1 0 to 2300 111 1
0 to 400 25 1 0 to 700 114 1
U -200 to 200 26 1 -300 to 400 115 1
0.0 to 600.0 46 0.1 — — —
0 to 400 27 1 0 to 800 116 1
0 to 900 28 1 0 to 1600 117 1
L
0.0 to 400.0 47 0.1
— — —
0.0 to 900.0 48 0.1
PL II 0 to 1200 23 1 0 to 2300 112 1
Wre5-26 0 to 2300 24 1 0 to 3000 113 1
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(b) For use of the Q64TCRT(BW)

Platinum °C °F
temperature- Measured Measured
Input Setting Input Setting
measuring temperature temperature
resistor type range increments range increments
range range
-200.0 to 600.0 7 0.1 -300 to 1100 141 1
Pt100
-200.0 to 200.0 8 0.1 -300.0 to 300.0 143 0.1
-200.0 to 500.0 5 0.1 -300 to 900 140 1
JPt100
-200.0 to 200.0 6 0.1 -300.0 to 300.0 142 0.1
(2) Relative to the stored value or set value of specific buffer memory, the setting
increments is applied as indicated below.
Setting
Stored value Set value
increments
The value is stored in increments of 1 The value is set in increments of 1 degree
1
degree Celsius Celsuis
The value indicated without a decimal The value indicated without a decimal
0.1 point is stored in increments of 0.1 point is set in increments of 0.1 degree
degree Celsius. Celsius.
Example) To specify the temperature for the set value to 200.0 degree Celsius
when the input range is set to 36 (setting increments: 0.1), set Set
value (SV) setting (buffer memory address: 22H, 42H, 62H, 82H) to 2000.
For applicable buffer memory, refer to Decimal point position (buffer memory
address: 1H to 4H) (Section 3.5.3)
(3) After the input range setting is changed, the temperature process value turns to "0"
for about 8 seconds.
(4) When the input range is changed, the set value of the following setting items might
shift to be outside the setting range, since the setting range shifts along with the
input range change.
If this occurs, the setting item outside the setting range will detect a write data
error (error code: 4).
To avoid this, before changing the input range, set the value of the setting item
within the input range which has been changed.
• Set value (SV) setting (buffer memory address: 22H, 42H, 62H, 82H)
• Alert set value 1 to 4 (buffer memory address: 26H to 29H, 46H to 49H, 66H to 69H,
86H to 89H)
• AT bias (buffer memory address: 35H, 55H, 75H, 95H)
• Upper setting limiter (buffer memory address: 37H, 57H, 77H, 97H)
• Lower setting limiter (buffer memory address: 38H, 58H, 78H, 98H)
• Loop disconnection detection dead band (buffer memory address: 3CH, 5CH, 7CH,
9CH)
(5) To determine the set value change, you must turn on Setting change command
(YnB).
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3.5.13 Stop mode setting (buffer memory address: 21H, 41H, 61H, 81H)
(1) Sets the mode to be entered at a PID operation stop.

The default value (initial value) is set to "monitor".
(2) The setting values and operations of each mode are as shown below.
Operation
Setting mode Set value PID Temperature Alert
operation judgment judgment
Stop 0
Monitor 1 : Executed
Alert 2 : Not executed
Operation is governed by the unused channel setting, setting/operation mode

setting, PID continuation flag, forced stop command and CPU error stop-time
control output setting. (Refer to Section 3.2.13.)
(a) Temperature judgment: A temperature is input from the temperature sensor to

check whether it is within the temperature measurement range of Input range
(buffer memory address: 20H, 40H, 60H, 80H).
(b) Alert judgment: Alert checks 1 to 4 in Section 3.5.4 are made.
POINT
The default value (initial value) of the stop mode is set to "monitor".
Hence, the channel without a temperature sensor connected results in a sensor
input disconnection and the "ALM" LED is lit.
For the channel to which a temperature sensor is not connected, set "1 (unused)"
to Unused channel setting (buffer memory address: 3DH, 5DH, 7DH, 9DH).
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3.5.14 Set value (SV) setting (buffer memory address: 22H, 42H, 62H, 82H)
(1) Sets the temperature for the set value of PID operation.
(2) The setting range is within the temperature setting range specified Input range
(buffer memory address: 20H, 40H, 60H, 80H) (refer to Section 3.5.12).
(3) Setting a value outside the setting range will result in a write error (error code: 4)
and Write error flag (Xn2) turns ON.
(4) The set value varies with the setting increments of iInput range (buffer memory
address: 20H, 40H, 60H, 80H)(refer to Section 3.5.12) as indicated below:
• If the setting increments(1) without a decimal point is set, the value is set in
• If the setting increments(0.1) with a decimal point is set, the value is set in
point.)
3.5.15 PID constant setting

(buffer memory address: 23H to 25H, 43H to 45H, 63H to 65H, 83H to 85H)
(1) Sets the proportional band (P), integral time (I) and derivative time (D) for
performing PID operation.
(2) As the proportional band (P), integral time (I) and derivative time (D), set values
within the following ranges.
Address (Hexadecimal) Constant for
Item Setting range
CH.1 CH.2 CH.3 CH.4 PID operation
Proportional band 0.0 to
23H 43H 63H 83H 0 to 10000
(P) setting 1000.0%
Integral time (I)
24H 44H 64H 84H 1 to 3600 1 to 3600 s
setting
Derivative time (D)
25H 45H 65H 85H 0 to 3600 0 to 3600 s
setting
(a) Set the proportional band (P) as a percentage (%) to the full scale of the set
input range. For example, when the Q64TCRT is used, the input range
7 (-200.0 to 600.0°C) is selected, and the proportional band is 10.0%, the
proportional band is set to 80.0°C.
(b) For two-position control 1, set the proportional band to "0".
(c) For PI control, set the derivative time to "0".
(3) When executing auto tuning, do not set "0" to the proportional band.
If its setting is "0", auto tuning will not be executed.
1: Two-position control keeps the temperature constant by switching the output
ON and OFF recurrently following two values: 0% and 100% of the
manipulation value relative to the set value (SV).
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Proportional band (P) is the variation width of deviation (E), required to change the
manipulation value (MV) from 0% to 100%.
With the proportional action, the relationship between the changes in the deviation
(E) and manipulation value (MV) can be expressed in the following formula:
MV=Kp E (Kp: proportional gain)
From the formula above, the proportional band (P) is directed as shown below.
1
P= 100
Kp
Widening the proportional band (P) leads to the reduction of the proportional gain
(Kp). Thus, this reduces the changes in the manipulation value (MV) corresponding
to the changes in the deviation (E).
Narrowing the proportional band (P) leads to the increase of the proportional gain
(Kp). Thus, this increases the changes in manipulation value (MV) corresponding to
the changes in the deviation (E).
[Proportional band in the reverse action]

Manipulated variable
(MV) Deviation
(E)
100%
Manipulated
variable to
deviation
0% Process variable
(PV)
Current Set value
measured (SV)
value
Proportional band (P)
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3.5.16 Alert set value 1 to 4

(buffer memory address: 26H to 29H, 46H to 49H, 66H to 69H, 86H to 89H)
(1) Sets the temperature to turn on Alert 1 to 4 mode setting (buffer memory address:
C0H to C3H, D0H to D3H, E0H to E3H, F0H to F3H)
(2) The setting range is within the temperature setting range specified in the Input
range (buffer memory address: 20H, 40H, 60H, 80H) (refer to Section 3.5.12).
(3) Setting a value outside the setting range, or setting other than 0 for the setting
range in mode setting 0 will result in a write error and Write error flag (Xn2) turns
ON.
(4) The set value varies with the setting increments of Input range (buffer memory
point.)
3.5.17 Upper/lower output limiter

(buffer memory address: 2AH, 2BH, 4AH, 4BH, 6AH, 6BH, 8AH, 8BH)
(1) Sets the upper and lower limit values for actually outputting the manipulated value
(MV) calculated by PID operation to an external device.
(2) The setting range is -50 to 1050 (-5.0% to 105.0%).
Make setting so that the (lower output limiter value) is less than the (upper output
limiter value).
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3.5.18 Output variation limiter (buffer memory address: 2CH, 4CH, 6CH, 8CH)
(1) This function suppresses the variation of the manipulated value updated every
second.
(2) The setting range is 1 to 1000 (0.1 to 100.0%).

For example, when Output variation limiter (buffer memory address: 2CH, 4CH,
6CH, 8CH) is set to 10 (1.0%), the output variation will be 1% per second at a
sudden manipulated value change of 50%, and it will take 50 seconds until the
output value changes to 50% actually.
(3) Setting 0 disables the output variation limiter function.
(4) When two-position control is exercised, Output variation limiter (buffer memory
address: 2CH, 4CH, 6CH, 8CH) is ignored.
3.5.19 Sensor compensation value setting (buffer memory address: 2DH, 4DH, 6DH, 8DH)
(1) Sets the compensation value used when there is a difference between the
measure temperature and the actual temperature due to measured temperature
conditions, etc. (Refer to Section 3.2.4.)
(2) Set the value within the range -5000 to 5000 (-50.00% to 50.00%) relative to the
full scale of the preset Input range (buffer memory address: 20H, 40H, 60H, 80H).
3.5.20 Adjustment sensitivity (dead band) setting

(buffer memory address: 2EH, 4EH, 6EH, 8EH)
(1) Sets the adjustment sensitivity for the set value to prevent chattering of the
transistor output.
(2) Set the sensitivity within the range 1 to 100 (0.1% to 10.0%) relative to the full
scale of the preset Input range (buffer memory address: 20H, 40H, 60H, 80H).
Temperature
Adjustment
Set value (SV) sensitivity
(dead band)
Time
Transistor output
(Full scale) (adjustment sensitivity) (400–(–200)) 10

= = 6.0 °C
1000 1000
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3.5.21 Control output period setting (buffer memory address: 2FH, 4FH, 6FH, 8FH)
(1) Sets the pulse cycle (ON/OFF cycle) of the transistor output.
Manipulated value (%)
ON
OFF
Transistor output
Control output period
(2) The setting range is 1 to 100 (1 to 100s).
(3) The ON time of the control output period is found by multiplying the control output
period by the manipulated value (%) calculated by PID operation. (Refer to
Section 3.5.6.)
3.5.22 Primary delay digital filter setting (buffer memory address: 30H, 50H, 70H, 90H)
(1) The primary delay digital filter is designed to absorb sudden changes when the
process value (PV) is input in a pulse format.
Process value
Process value
(2) As the primary delay digital filter setting (filter setting time), specify the time for the
PV value to change 63.3%.
Process value
Control PV value
63.3%
t
Primary delay digital filter setting
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3.5.23 Control response parameter (buffer memory address: 31H, 51H, 71H, 91H)
(1) The control response parameter is used to set the response to a PID control set
value (SV) change in any of three levels (fast, normal and slow).
(a) Fast : Choose this level to give faster response to a set value change.
Note that the setting of "Fast" will increase overshooting.
(b) Slow : Choose this level to suppress the overshooting of a set value change.
Note that this will increase the settling time.
(c) Normal: Provides the intermediate characteristic between "Fast" and "Slow".
Process value (PV)
Fast
Normal
Set value (SV) 2
Change
Slow
Set value (SV) 1
Time
Set value (SV) change point
3.5.24 AUTO/MAN mode switching (buffer memory address: 32H, 52H, 72H, 92H)
(1) This setting is made to select the manipulated value between the PID operation-
calculated value and the user-set value.
• AUTO : The manipulated value calculated by PID operation is used to
calculate the ON time of the control period.
• MAN : The manipulated value written to MAN output setting (buffer memory
address: 33H, 53H, 73H, 93H) is used to calculate the ON time of the
control period.
(2) When AUTO is switched to MAN, the manipulated value calculated with PID
operation is transferred to MAN output setting (buffer memory address: 33H, 53H,
73H, 93H) to prevent a sudden manipulated value change. (Bumpless switching)
On completion of switching to the manual mode, the corresponding bit of MAN
mode shift completion flag (buffer memory address: 1EH) turns to 1 (ON).
Set the manipulated value in the MAN mode after making sure that the
corresponding bit of the manual mode shift completion flag has turned on.
(3) When executing auto tuning, set "0: Auto (AUTO)".

When the setting is "1: Manual (MAN)", auto tuning will not be executed.
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3.5.25 MAN output setting (buffer memory address: 33H, 53H, 73H, 93H)
(1) This area is used to set the manipulated value in the "MAN" mode.
(2) Write a value to MAN output setting (buffer memory address: 33H, 53H, 73H, 93H)
after confirming that the corresponding bit of MAN mode shift completion flag
(buffer memory address: 1EH) has turned to 1 (on).
If this setting is made when the manual mode shift completion flag is off, the
system will rewrite it to the manipulated value calculated by PID operation.
3.5.26 Setting change rate limiter (buffer memory address: 34H, 54H, 74H, 94H)
(1) This setting is made to set the variation of the set value per minute to a set value
(SV) change. This will suppress a derivative kick (sudden change in the
manipulated value).
Process value (PV)
Set value (SV) 2
Setting change rate limiter setting
Set value (SV) 1
1 minute
(2) Make this setting as a percentage of Input range (buffer memory address: 20H,
40H, 60H, 80H) to the full scale.
The setting range is 0 to 1000 (0 to 100.0%/min).
When 0 is set, setting change rate limiter setting is invalid.
3.5.27 AT bias (buffer memory address: 35H, 55H, 75H, 95H)
(1) This setting is made to perform auto tuning centering on a shifted point (AT point).
Make this setting when shifting the point of the set value (SV) for auto tuning.
Make this setting if an excess of the process value over the set value (SV) will be
inconvenient for auto tuning.
(2) Set the range which has minimal PID operation fluctuations and will not affect the
control results.
Otherwise, exact PID constants may not be provided depending on the object to
be controlled.
[Setting of AT bias on negative side (for reverse action)]
Process value (PV)
Set value (SV)

AT bias setting
AT point
(3) The setting range is ±input range.

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3.5.28 Forward/reverse action setting (buffer memory address: 36H, 56H, 76H, 96H)
(1) Sets whether each channel of the Q64TC will be used for forward or reverse
action.
• Forward action (cooling control): 0
• Reverse action (heating control): 1
3.5.29 Upper/lower setting limiter

(buffer memory address: 37H, 38H, 57H, 58H, 77H, 78H, 97H, 98H)
(1) Sets the upper and lower limits of the set value (SV).
(2) Set a value within the temperature measurement range specified for Input range
(buffer memory address: 20H, 40H, 60H, 80H).
Make setting so that the (lower output limiter value) is less than the (upper output
limiter value).
Lower limit value Upper limit value
Input lower limit Input upper limit
SV value setting range
point.)
3.5.30 Heater disconnection alert setting (buffer memory address: 3AH, 5AH, 7AH, 9AH)
(1) Available only for the Q64TCTTBW and Q64TCRTBW.

(2) Sets the set value for heater disconnection detection or output off-time current
error detection as a percentage (%) of the reference heater current value.
(3) The setting range is 0 to 100%.
When the value is 0, heater disconnection detection and output off-time current
error detection are not performed.
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3.5.31 Loop disconnection detection judgment time

(buffer memory address: 3BH, 5BH, 7BH, 9BH)
(1) The loop disconnection detection function detects errors in the control system due
to a load disconnection, external operation device fault, sensor disconnection and
the like.
No temperature change of greater than 2°C (2°F) within the loop disconnection
detection judgment time is judged as a loop disconnection.
(2) As the loop disconnection detection judgment time, set a value longer than the
time taken to vary the temperature 2°C (2°F).
(3) Performing auto tuning automatically sets a value twice longer than the integral
time as the loop disconnection detection judgment time.
However, if the loop disconnection detection judgment time was set to 0 at the
auto tuning, the loop disconnection detection judgment time is not stored.
3.5.32 Loop disconnection detection dead band

(buffer memory address: 3CH, 5CH, 7CH, 9CH)
(1) To prevent the false alarm of loop disconnection detection, set the non-alarm area
(temperature width where loop disconnection will not be detected) around the set
value.
Process value (PV)

dead band setting
Set value (SV) Non-alarm area
Time
(2) The setting range is within the temperature setting range specified in the Input
range (buffer memory address: 20H, 40H, 60H, 80H) (refer to Section 3.5.12).
For example, if Loop disconnection detection dead band (buffer memory address:
3CH, 5CH, 7CH, 9CH) is "50" at the input range setting of 38, loop disconnection
detection judgment is not made within the set value range of 5.0°C.
(3) The set value varies with the setting increments of Input range (buffer memory
point.)
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3.5.33 Unused channel setting (buffer memory address: 3DH, 5DH, 7DH, 9DH)
(1) Used to specify as unused the channels where temperature control will not be
performed and temperature sensors will not be connected.
(2) For the channels set as unused, the "ALM" LED will not be lit if a temperature
sensor is not connected.
(3) Turning on Default setting registration start command (Yn9) clears the unused
channel setting. When there are channels where temperature control is not
performed and temperature sensors are not connected, make unused channel
setting after completion of default setting registration.
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3.5.34 E PROM's PID constant read command
(buffer memory address: 3EH, 5EH, 7EH, 9EH)
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(1) This command reads PID constants from E PROM to buffer memory.
2
Setting 1 (With command) to this command reads values in E PROM to the
following buffer memories.
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
Loop disconnection detection judgment
3BH 5BH 7BH 9BH
time
(2) This function is the most suitable for use when you want to use the initial settings
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of the utility and the PID constants backed up on E PROM together.
(3) When 1 (With command) is set to this command, do not perform the setting value
2
change, E PROM backup, and default setting registration.
(4) When executing auto tuning, set 0 (Without command) to this command.
If auto tuning is executed while setting 1 (With command) to the command, even if
internal processing of auto tuning is completed and PID constant is stored, Auto
tuning status (Xn4 to Xn7) does not turn OFF and auto tuning is not completed.
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3.5.35 Automatic backup setting after auto tuning of PID constants

(buffer memory address: 3FH, 5FH, 7FH, 9FH)
(1) With this function, the PID constants set at completion of auto tuning are backed
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up automatically by E PROM.
When 1 is written to this setting and auto tuning then started, data at the following
2
buffer memory addresses are automatically backed up by E PROM on completion
of auto tuning.
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
3BH 5BH 7BH 9BH
judgment time
(2) Do not change this setting during execution of auto tuning.
(3) While auto tuning is being executed with this setting valid, do not make a set value
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change, E PROM backup and default setting registration.
3.5.36 Alert dead band setting (buffer memory address: A4H)
Sets the dead band for alerts.

Set it within the range 0 to 100 (0.0% to 10.0%) to the full scale of the set input range.
Example) When the input range 2 (0 to 1300°C) and alert dead band setting 5 (0.5%)
are selected
(Full scale) (Alert dead band) (1300 0) 5
6.5 C
1000 1000
For details, refer to Section 3.2.11 (2).
3.5.37 Alert delay count (buffer memory address: A5H)
(1) Sets the sampling count for judging an alert.

When the alert delay count has been set, the system is placed in an alert status if
the sampling count remains within the alert range between when the process
value (PV) has fallen within the alert range and when the sampling count reaches
or exceeds the alert delay count.
Refer to Section 3.2.11 for details.
(2) The setting range is 0 to 255.
3.5.38 Heater disconnection/output off-time current error detection delay count

(buffer memory address: A6H)

(2) Sets how many heater disconnection detection and output off-time current
detection errors will occur consecutively before alert judgment is made.
(3) The setting range is 3 to 255.
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3.5.39 Temperature rise completion range setting (buffer memory address: A7H)
(1) Sets the temperature rise/fall values, at which a temperature rise will be judged as
completed, relative to the set value.
Temperature rise
completion range (+)
Set value (SV) Temperature rise
judgment range
Temperature rise
completion range (-)
(2) The setting range is 1 to 10°C.
3.5.40 Temperature rise completion soak time setting (buffer memory address: A8H)
(1) Sets a delay from when a temperature rise is completed until the temperature rise
completion judgment flag is turned on (1).
(2) The setting range is 0 to 3600 (min).
3.5.41 PID continuation flag (buffer memory address: A9H)
(1) Sets the operation mode to be entered when Operation mode command (Yn1)
turns from on to off.
• 0: Stop (default)
• 1: Continue
(2) Refer to Section 3.2.13 for the control status governed by on/off of the PID
continuation flag.
3.5.42 Heater disconnection compensation function selection (buffer memory address: AAH)

(2) Sets whether the heater disconnection compensation function (refer to Section
3.2.7) is used or not.
• 0: Heater disconnection compensation function is not used (default)
• 1: Heater disconnection compensation function is used
3.5.43 Transistor output monitor ON delay time setting (buffer memory address: AFH)
(1) Make this setting to delay the timing when the transistor output flag (buffer
memory address: 15H to 18H.b8) turns on.
Set this when performing heater disconnection detection by using the input
module.
(2) The setting range is 0 and 1 to 50 (10 to 500ms).
When the setting is 0, the transistor output flag (buffer memory address: 15H to
18H.b8) does not turn on (1).
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3.5.44 CT monitor method switching (buffer memory address: B0H)

(2) Sets the method of making heater current measurement.
Choosing the ON current/OFF current measures the present current value of the
CT.
Choosing the ON current holds (retains) the previous heater ON-time current
value when the heater is OFF.
• 0: ON current/OFF current (default)
• 1: ON current
3.5.45 Manipulated value

(0 to 4000/0 to 12000/0 to 16000) (buffer memory address: B1H to B4H)
(1) Stores the value of the manipulated value at Manipulated value (MV) (buffer
memory address: DH to 10H) to be output to the digital-to-analog converter module.
(2) The value stored is in the range 0 to 16000.
(3) When the equipment to be heated or cooled is analog input equipment, output the
manipulated value to the digital-to-analog converter module to convert it into an
analog value.
3.5.46 Manipulated value resolution switching (buffer memory address: B5H)

(1) Choose any of the following three different resolutions for Manipulated value (MV)
(buffer memory address: DH to 10H).
• 0: 0 to 4000 (default)
• 1: 0 to 12000
• 2: 0 to 16000
The output value is stored at Manipulated value (0 to 4000/0 to 12000/0 to 16000,
buffer memory address: B1H to B4H) (refer to Section 3.5.45)
3.5.47 Auto tuning mode selection (buffer memory address: B8H to BBH)
According to the controlled object to be used, choose the auto tuning mode from the
"standard mode" and "fast response mode".
The standard mode is compatible with almost all controlled objects.
(1) Standard mode
This mode is compatible with almost all controlled objects. This mode is
especially effective for controlled objects which give an extremely slow response
or which may be affected by noise or interference.
For the controlled object where either the ON or OFF time during auto tuning is
about only 10 seconds, slow-response (low-gain) PID constants may be
calculated. In this case, fast-response PID constants can be calculated by
executing auto tuning in the fast response mode.
(2) Fast response mode
This mode calculates faster-response (higher-gain) PID constants for the
controlled object which gives a fast response where the ON or OFF time during
auto tuning is about only 10 seconds.
Note that the gains of the calculated PID constants may become so high that the
control temperature (PV) may oscillate near the set value (SV). In this case,
execute auto tuning in the standard mode.
POINT
(1) If auto tuning mode selection is performed using the utility package, Version
1.10L or a subsequent product version is necessary.
(2) If the fast response mode is set to the module with function version A, an error
(error code: 2) occurs. Switch the mode to the standard mode.
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3.5.48 Alert 1 to 4 mode setting

(buffer memory address: C0H to C3H, D0H to D3H, E0H to E3H, F0H to F3H)
(1) Sets the alert mode which gives an alarm.

No alert will be given if "0" is set to Alert set value 1 to 4 (buffer memory address:
26H to 29H, 46H to 49H, 66H to 69H, 86H to 89H).
(2) The alert function will not be executed if “0” is set to the alert 1 to 4 mode setting
buffer memory (C0H to C3H, D0H to D3H, E0H to E3H, F0H to F3H)
• Channel 1: 26H to 29H
(3) The correspondences between buffer memory addresses and channels are listed
below.
Mode setting item CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
(4) The following table indicates the alert modes and set values.
Refer to Section 3.2.11 for the alerts of the Q64TC.
Alert mode Setting Alert mode Setting Alert mode Setting
Upper limit input alert with
Upper limit input alert 1 7 — —
wait
Lower limit input alert with
Lower limit input alert 2 8 — —
wait
Upper limit deviation Upper limit deviation alert Upper limit deviation alert
3 9 12
alert with wait with re-wait
Lower limit deviation Lower limit deviation alert Lower limit deviation alert
4 10 13
alert with wait with re-wait
Upper/lower limit Upper/lower limit deviation Upper/lower limit deviation
5 11 14
deviation alert alert with wait alert with re-wait
Within-range alert 6 — — — —
3.5.49 Heater current process value (buffer memory address: 100H to 107H)
(1) Stores the heater current detected by the Q64TC.
(2) Stores the value within the range set for CT selection (buffer memory address:
110H to 117H).
Held at the upper limit value if the heater current value exceeds the upper limit
value of the measurement range.
POINT
Either of the following values must be set to start heater current measurement.
• CT input channel assignment setting (buffer memory address: 108H to 10FH)
• Reference heater current value (buffer memory address: 118H to 11FH)
When both are 0, heater current measurement is not made.
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3.5.50 CT input channel assignment setting (buffer memory address: 108H to 10FH)
(1) Sets how the CT inputs will be assigned to the channels.
(2) The following table lists the CT inputs and set values.
CT input Buffer memory address Set value
CT1 108H Assignment is made by writing any of the
CT2 109H following values to each address indicated on
CT3 10AH the left.
CT4 10BH 0: Unused (default)
CT5 10CH 1: Channel 1
CT6 10DH 2: Channel 2
CT7 10EH 3: Channel 3

4: Channel 4
CT8 10FH
(3) When a three-phase heater is used, the same channel is assigned to two CT
inputs. Refer to Section 4.4.3 for the setting example.
3.5.51 CT selection (buffer memory address: 110H to 117H)
(1) Chooses the current sensor connected to the Q64TCTTBW or Q64TCRTBW.

• 0: When CTL-12-S36-8 is used (0 to 100.0A) (default)
• 1: When CTL-6-P(-H) is used (0 to 20.00A)
(2) To determine a change in the set value, Setting change command (YnB) must be
turned on.
POINT
Refer to Section 2.1 for the current sensors that can be used with the Q64TCTTBW
and Q64TCRTBW.
We cannot guarantee operation if any other current sensor (CT) is used.
3.5.52 Reference heater current value (buffer memory address: 118H to 11FH)
(1) Sets Heater current process value (buffer memory address: 100H to 107H) when
the heater in on.
(2) The setting ranges are indicated below.

• When CTL-12-S36-8 is used : 0 to 1000 (0 to 100.0A)
• When CTL-6-P(-H) is used : 0 to 2000 (0 to 20.00A)
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The following describes the procedure prior to the Q64TC operation, the name and
setting of each part of the Q64TC, and wiring method.
4.1 Handling Precautions
The following are the precautions for handling the Q64TC.
(1) Do not drop the module casing or connector, or do not subject it to strong impact.
(2) Do not remove the PCB of each module from its case. Doing so may cause
breakdowns.
(3) Be careful not to let foreign particles such or wire chips get inside the module.
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These may cause fire, breakdowns and malfunctions.
(4) The top surface of the module is covered with a protective film to prevent foreign
objects such as wire chips from entering the module when wiring. Do not remove
this film until the wiring is complete.
Before operating the system, be sure to remove the film to provide adequate heat
ventilation.
(5) Tighten the screws such as module fixing screws within the following ranges.
Loose screws may cause short circuits, failures, or malfunctions.
Screw location Tightening torque range
1
Module fixing screw (M3 screw) 0.36 to 0.48N.m
Terminal block terminal screw (M3 screw) 0.42 to 0.58N.m
Terminal block fixing screw (M3.5 screw) 0.66 to 0.89N.m
1: The module can be easily fixed onto the base unit using the hook at the top of the module.
However, it is recommended to secure the module with the module fixing screw if the
module is subject to significant vibration.
(6) While pressing the installation lever located at the bottom of module, insert the
module fixing tab into the fixing hole in the base unit until it stops. Then, securely
mount the module with the fixing hole as a supporting point.
Improper installation may result in malfunction, breakdown or the module coming
loose and dropping. Securely fix the module with screws if it is subject to vibration
during use.
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4.2 Procedure Before Starting the Operation
The figure below shows the steps that should be followed before starting the Q64TC
operation.
Start
Module mounting
Mount the Q64TC in the specified slot.
Wiring
Wire the Q64TC.
Intelligent function module switch setting

Perform settings using the GX Developer
(see Section 4.5)
4 Execution of auto tuning

Perform auto tuning to set PID constants.
Yes
Use the GX Configurator-TC?
No
Initial setting Initial setting
Using the FROM/TO commands, create Perform the initial setting using the GX
a sequence program for writing initial values. Configurator-TC (see Section 5.4).
No Perform auto
refresh setting?
Yes
Auto refresh setting
Perform the auto refresh setting using
the GX Configurator-TC (see Section 5.5).
Programming Programming
Create and check a program using the Create and check a program without using the
FROM/TO commands. FROM/TO commands.
Warmup operation
(when Q64TCTT(BW) is used)
Perform warmup operation about 15
minutes before starting operation.
Operation
POINT
When using the Q64TCTT(BW) which uses a thermocouple as a temperature
sensor, perform warmup operation about 15 minutes before starting operation to
make temperature compensation properly.
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4.3 Parts Identification
This section explains the names of the Q64TC parts.
1) 3) 1) 3) 1) 3) 1) 3)
2) 2) 4) 2) 2) 4)
6) 6)
7) 7) 7) 7)
5) 5) 5) 5) 5) 5)
Number Name Description

Indicates the operating status of the Q64TC
On: Operating normally.
1) RUN LED
Off: 5V power is off, watchdog timer error occurred, or CPU stop error occurred
with intelligent function module switches of all channels set to "CLEAR".
Indicates the error status of the Q64TC
On : Hardware fault (Including no connection of a cold junction temperature
2) ERR. LED compensation resistor)
Flicker : Write data error occurring
Off : Operating normally.
Indicates the alert status of the Q64TC
On : Alert occurring
Flicker : Process value (PV) came out of measured temperature range.
3) ALM LED
Loop disconnection was detected.
Sensor is not connected.
Off : Alert not occurring
Indicates the heater disconnection detection status of the Q64TCTTBW and
Q64TCRTBW.
4) HBA LED
On: Heater disconnection was detected.
Off: Heater disconnection is not detected.
Used for temperature sensor input, transistor output and current sensor (CT)
5) Terminal block 1
input.
Cold junction temperature
6) Used when cold junction temperature compensation is made.
compensation resistor
7) Serial number plate Indicates the serial No. of the Q64TC.
1: The terminal block layout varies with the module used.
Respective terminal block layouts are indicated on the following pages.
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(1) When using the Q64TCTT

Terminal number Signal name
1 L1
2 L2
3 L3
4 L4
5 COM-
6 Unused
7 CH1+
8 CH2+
9 CH1-
10 CH2-
11 Unused
12 CJ
13 Unused
14 CJ
15 CH3+
16 CH4+
17 CH3-
18 CH4-
(2) When using the Q64TCTTBW

1 Unused L1
2 CT1 L2
3 CT1 L3
4 CT2 L4
5 CT2 COM-
6 CT3 Unused
7 CT3 CH1+
8 CT4 CH2+
9 CT4 CH1-
10 CT5 CH2-
11 CT5 Unused
12 CT6 CJ
13 CT6 Unused
14 CT7 CJ
15 CT7 CH3+
16 CT8 CH4+
17 CT8 CH3-
18 Unused CH4-
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(3) When using the Q64TCRT

1 L1
2 L2
3 L3
4 L4
5 COM-
6 Unused
7 A1
8 A2
9 B1
10 B2
11 b1
12 b2
13 A3
14 A4
15 B3
16 B4
17 b3
18 b4
(4) When using the Q64TCRTBW

1 Unused L1
2 CT1 L2
3 CT1 L3
4 CT2 L4
5 CT2 COM-
6 CT3 Unused
7 CT3 A1
8 CT4 A2
9 CT4 B1
10 CT5 B2
11 CT5 b1
12 CT6 b2
13 CT6 A3
14 CT7 A4
15 CT7 B3
16 CT8 B4
17 CT8 b3
18 Unused b4
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4.4 Wiring
This section provides wiring instructions and module connection examples.
4.4.1 Wiring precautions
External wiring must be noise-resistant as one of the conditions to fully exhibit the
Q64TC functions and configure a highly reliably system.
The instructions given below should be followed in wiring.
(1) Use separate cables with the AC control circuit and the Q64TC's external input
signals to avoid the influence of AC side surges and induction.
(2) Do not run the cables close to, or bundle them with, the main circuit and high-
voltage cables and the load cables from other than the programmable controller.
Always keep temperature sensors at least 100mm(3.94inch) away from the main
circuit cables and AC control circuit.
Fully keep them away from high-voltage cables and circuits which include higher
harmonics, e.g. inverter load's main circuit.
Failure to do so will make the cables susceptible to noise, surges and induction.
(3) Ground the shield wires or shield cables to FG of the programmable controller.
Note that it may be better to establish a ground on the external side depending on
the external noise conditions.
(4) When you want the equipment to conform with the EMC Directive/Low Voltage
Directive, refer to "Conformance with the EMC Directive and Low Voltage
Directive" in this manual and carry out wiring.
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4.4.2 External wiring
(1) For use of the Q64TCTT
Q64TCTT
L1
Internal
circuit
L2
L4
Internal
circuit
COM-
24VDC
1
CH1+
Filter
CH1-
Controlled
object
CH2+ Internal
Filter
CH2- circuit
1
Filter
CH4+
CH4-
1: Please use shielded compensation conductors.
POINT
When the cold junction temperature compensation resistor is away from the end tip
of thermocouple (or the end tip of compensation conductor), the (ambient)
temperature difference may lead to a faulty temperature process value.
Reference junction
Thermocouple Q64TCTT(BW)
extension wire (OK)
Cable (NG)
A Cold junction
temperature
compensation
resistor Terminal block
(Ambient) temperature
B
difference
A: Reference junction of the
thermocouple
B: Cold junction temperature
compensation resistor
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(2) For use of the Q64TCTTBW
Q64TCTTBW
L1
Internal
circuit
L2
L4
Internal
circuit
COM
Current sensor
(CT) 24VDC
1
Filter
CH1+
CH1-
Controlled
object
Filter
CH2+ Internal
CH2- circuit
1
Filter
CH4+
CH4-
Connector
Connector
2
CT1
CT1
CT2 CT input circuit

CT2
CT8
CT8
1: Please use shielded compensation conductors.

2:Always use shielded cables.
POINT
To use the heater disconnection detection function, CT input channel assignment
setting must be made.
Since the above wiring example uses the CT1 in the loop of channel 1, set 1
(channel 1) to the CT1 in the CT input channel assignment setting (buffer memory
address: 108H).
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(3) For use of the Q64TCRT
Q64TCRT
L1
Internal
circuit
L2
L4
Internal
circuit
COM-
24VDC
1
A
Filter
A1
B
B1
b
b1
Controlled
object
A2
Filter
Internal
B2 circuit
b2
1
A4
Filter
B4
b4
1: Always use shielded cables.
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(4) For use of the Q64TCRTBW
Q64TCRTBW
L1
Internal
circuit
L2
L4
Internal
circuit
COM-
Current sensor
(CT) 24VDC
1
A
A1
Filter
B
B1
b
b1
Controlled
object
A2
Filter
Internal
B2 circuit
b2
1
A4
Filter
B4
b4
Connector
Connector
CT1
CT1
CT2
CT2 CT input circuit
CT8
CT8
1: Always use shielded cables.
POINT
To use the heater disconnection detection function, CT input channel assignment
setting must be made.
Since the above wiring example uses the CT1 in the loop of channel 1, set 1
(channel 1) to the CT1 in the CT input channel assignment setting (buffer memory
address: 108H).
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4.4.3 Heater disconnection detection wiring and setting example for use of three-phase
heater
The following wiring and setting example given below is designed to detect a three-
phase heater disconnection using the heater disconnection detection function.
Q64TCTTBW
L1
L2
L3
L4
COM-
RA
Controlled CH1
object CH2
CH3
CH4
CT1+
CT1-
CT2+
CT2-
CT3+
To three-phase heater (used in CH2 Loop) CT3-
CT4+
CT4-
To single-phase heater (used in CH3 Loop) CT5+
CT5-
To single-phase heater (used in CH4 Loop) CT6+
CT6-
CT7+
Unused CT7-
CT8+
CT8-
Three-phase hater disconnection detection is made by measuring the currents of two

of the three conductors.
In the above wiring example, make CT input channel assignment setting (buffer
memory address: 108H to 10FH) as indicated below.
CT input Buffer memory address Set value

CT1 108H 1
CT2 109H 1
CT3 10AH 2
CT4 10BH 2
CT5 10CH 3
CT6 10DH 4
CT7 10EH 0
CT8 10FH 0
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4.5 Switch Settings for the Intelligent Function Module
This section explains the intelligent function module switch settings.

Make intelligent function module switch settings in I/O assignment setting on GX
Developer.
Making intelligent function module switch settings allows you to set to the Q64TC the
output status to be established when the programmable controller CPU has comes to
an error stop.
Refer to Section 3.2.12 for setting details.
(1) Setting items

Five switches (switch numbers 1 to 5) are available for the intelligent function
module and they are set with 16 bit data.
If the switches for the intelligent function module are not set, the default value of
0 is used for switches 1 to 5.
Setting items
Output setting for CPU stop error

H
Switch 1 0 : CLEAR
CH4 CH3 CH2 CH1 Other than 0 : HOLD
Switch 2 Reserved
Switch 3 Reserved
Switch 4 Reserved
Switch 5 Reserved
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(2) Operating procedure

Perform settings, starting with the GX Developer I/O assignment screen.
(a) I/O assignment screen

Specify the following for the slot where theQ64TC is
mounted.
Type : Select "Intelli."

Model name : Enter the module's model name.
Points : Select 16 points.
Start XY : Enter the start I/O signal for the
Q64TC.
(b) Switch setting for I/O and intelligent function module

Click on Switch Setting on the I/O assignment
screen to display the screen at left and set switches
1 to 5. The setting can easily be done if values are
entered in hexadecimal. Change the input format to
hexadecimal and enter values.
REMARK
You need not set the "error-time output mode" and "hardware error-time CPU
operation mode" in the intelligent function module detailed setting as they are invalid
for the Q64TC.
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5.1 Functions of the Utility Package
Table 5.1 lists the functions of the utility package.
Table 5.1 Utility package (GX Configurator-TC) function list

Reference
Function Description
section
(1) Make initial setting for operating the temperature control module channel-by-channel.
Set the values of the items which require initial setting.
• CH Input Range • Heater Disconnection Compensation
• CH Set Value (SV) Setting Function Selection
• CH Proportional Band (P) Setting • CT Monitor Method Switching
• CH Integral Time(I) Setting • CT Channel Assignment Setting
• CH Derivative Time(D) Setting • CT CT Selection
• CH Control Output Period Setting • CT Reference Heater Current Value
• CH Control Response Parameter • CH Upper Setting Limiter
• CH Stop Mode Setting • CH Lower Setting Limiter
• PID Continuation Flag • CH Forward/Reverse Action Setting
5 • CH Alert 1 Mode Setting • CH Setting Change Rate Limiter
• CH Alert Set Value1 • CH Sensor Compensation Value Setting
• CH Alert 2 Mode Setting • CH Primary Delay Digital Filter Setting
• CH Alert Set Value2 • CH Upper Output Limiter
• CH Alert 3 Mode Setting • CH Lower Output Limiter
Initial setting • CH Alert Set Value3 • CH Output Variation Limiter Section 5.4
• CH Alert 4 Mode Setting • CH Adjustment Sensitivity (Dead Band)
• CH Alert Set Value4 Setting
• Alert Dead Band Setting • CH AT Bias
• Alert Delay Count • CH Auto Tuning Mode Selection
• CH Loop Disconnection Detection • CH Unused Channel Setting
Judgment Time • Transistor Output Monitor ON Delay Time
• CH Loop Disconnection Detection Dead Setting
Band • Manipulated Value Resolution Switching
• CH Heater Disconnection Alert Setting • Temperature Rise Completion Range
• Heater Disconnection/Output Off-time Setting
Current Error Detection Delay Count • Temperature Rise Completion Soak Time
Setting
(2) The initially set data are registered to the programmable controller CPU parameters, and when
the programmable controller CPU is set to the RUN mode, they are written to the temperature
control module automatically.
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Reference
section
(1) The temperature control module buffer memory is configured for automatic refresh channel-by-
channel.
• Write Data Error Code • CH Alert Set Value4
• CH Temperature Process Value(PV) • CH Proportional Band (P) Setting
• CH Manipulated Value (MV) • CH Integral Time(I) Setting
• CH Set Value (SV) Setting • CH Derivative Time(D) Setting
• CH Transistor Output Flag • CH Loop Disconnection Detection
Auto refresh setting • CH Alert Definition Judgement Time Section 5.5
• CH Alert Set Value1 • CT Heater Disconnection Alert Setting
• CH Alert Set Value2 • CT Heater Current Process Value
• CH Alert Set Value3 • CH Manipulated Value
• CH Temperature Rise Judgment Flag
(2) Values set for auto refresh and stored in the temperature control module buffer memory are
automatically read out when the END instruction is executed in the programmable controller
CPU.
The buffer memory of the temperature control module and I/O signals are monitored or tested.
The auto tuning function is also available.
• Write Data Error Code • CH Alert1
• CH Decimal Point Position • CH Alert2
• CH Temperature Process Value(PV) • CH Alert3
• CH Manipulated Value (MV) • CH Alert4 5
• CH Set Value (SV) Setting • CH Heater Disconnection Alert
• CH Transistor Output Flag • CH Loop Disconnection Alert
• CH ON Delay Output • CH Output Off-time Current Error Alert
• Q64TCTT(BW) Cold Junction Temperature • CH Alert1 Mode Setting
Process Value • CH Alert Set Value1
• X00:Module Ready Flag • CH Alert2 Mode Setting
• X01:Operation Mode Status • CH Alert Set Value2
• X02:Write Error Flag • CH Alert3 Mode Setting
• X03:Hardware Error Flag • CH Alert Set Value3
• X04:CH1 Auto Tuning Status • CH Alert4 Mode Setting
• X05:CH2 Auto Tuning Status • CH Alert Set Value4
• X06:CH3 Auto Tuning Status • Alert Dead Band Setting
• X07:CH4 Auto Tuning Status • Alert Delay Count
• X08:E2PROM Write Completion Flag • CH Loop Disconnection Detection
Monitor/test Section 5.6
• X09: Default Value Write Completion Flag Judgment Time
• X0A:E2PROM Write Failure Flag • CH Loop Disconnection Detection Dead
• X0B:Setting Change Completion Flag Band
• X0C:CH1 Alert Occurrence Flag • CH Heater Disconnection Alert Setting
• X0D:CH2 Alert Occurrence Flag • Heater Disconnection/Output Off-time
• X0E:CH3 Alert Occurrence Flag Current Error Detection Delay Count
• X0F:CH4 Alert Occurrence Flag • Heater Disconnection Compensation
• Y01:Operation Mode Command Function Selection
• Y02:Error Reset Command • CT Monitor Method Switching
• Y04:CH1 Auto Tuning Command • CT Heater Current Process Value
• Y05:CH2 Auto Tuning Command • CT Channel Assignment Setting
• Y06:CH3 Auto Tuning Command • CT CT Selection
• Y07:CH4 Auto Tuning Command • CT Reference Heater Current Value
• Y08:E2PROM Backup Start Command • CH Manipulated Value
• Y09:Default Setting Registration Start • Manipulated Value Resolution Switching
Command • CH Temperature Rise Judgment Flag
• Y0B:Setting Change Command • Temperature Rise Completion Range
• Y0C:CH1 Forced PID Control Stop Setting
Command • Temperature Rise Completion Soak Time
Setting
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Reference
section
• Y0D:CH2 Forced PID Control Stop • CH Input Range
Command • CH Upper Setting Limiter
• Y0E:CH3 Forced PID Control Stop • CH Lower Setting Limiter
Command • CH Forward/Reverse Action Setting
• Y0F:CH4 Forced PID Control Stop • CH Setting Change Rate Limiter
Command • CH Sensor Compensation Value Setting
• CH Proportional Band (P) Setting • CH Primary Delay Digital Filter Setting
• CH Integral Time(I) Setting • CH Upper Output Limiter
• CH Derivative Time(D) Setting • CH Lower Output Limiter
• CH PID Constant Read Command from • CH Output Variation Limiter
EEPROM • CH Adjustment Sensitivity (Dead Band)
• CH EEPROM PID Constant Read Setting
Monitor/test Completion Flag • CH AT Bias Section 5.6
• CH EEPROM PID Constant Read • CH Unused Channel Setting
Abnormal Completion Flag • Transistor Output Monitor ON Delay Time
• CH Control Output Period Setting Setting
• CH Control Response Parameter • CH MAN Mode Shift Completion Flag
• CH Stop Mode Setting • CH AUTO/MAN Mode Switching
• PID Continuation Flag • CH MAN Output Setting
• CH Stop Mode Setting • Auto Tuning
• PID Continuation Flag
• CH Temperature Process Value (PV)
Upper Limit Cross Alert
• CH Temperature Process Value (PV)
Lower Limit Cross Alert
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5.2 Installing and Uninstalling the Utility Package
For how to install or uninstall the utility package, refer to "Method of installing the
MELSOFT Series" included in the utility package.
5.2.1 Handling precautions
The following explains the precautions on using the Utility package:
(1) For safety

Since Utility package is add-in software for GX Developer, read "Safety
Precautions" and the basic operating procedures in the GX Developer Operating
Manual.
(2) About installation

GX Configurator-TC is add-in software for GX Developer Version 4 or later.
Therefore, GX Configurator-TC must be installed on the personal computer that
has already GX Developer Version 4 or later installed.
(3) Screen error of Intelligent function module utility

Insufficient system resource may cause the screen to be displayed
inappropriately while using the Intelligent function module utility.
If this occurs, close the Intelligent function module utility, GX Developer (program,
comments, etc.), and other applications, and then start GX Developer and
Intelligent function module utility again.
(4) To start the Intelligent function module utility

(a) In GX Developer, select "QCPU (Q mode)" for PLC series and specify a
project.
If any PLC series other than "QCPU (Q mode)" is selected, or if no project is
specified, the Intelligent function module utility will not start.
(b) Multiple Intelligent function module utilities can be started.
However, [Open parameters] and [Save parameters] operations under
[Intelligent function module parameter] are allowed for one Intelligent
function module utility only. Only the [Monitor/test] operation is allowed for
the other utilities.
(5) Switching between two or more Intelligent function module utilities

When two or more Intelligent function module utility screens cannot be displayed
side by side, select a screen to be displayed on the top of others using the task
bar.
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(6) Number of parameters that can be set in GX Configurator-TC

When multiple intelligent function modules are mounted, the number of
parameter settings must not exceed the following limit.
When intelligent function modules are installed Maximum number of parameter settings
to: Initial setting Auto refresh setting
Q00J/Q00/Q01CPU 512 256
Q02/Q02H/Q06H/Q12H/Q25HCPU 512 256
Q02PH/Q06PH/Q12PH/Q25PHCPU 512 256
Q12PRH/Q25PRHCPU 512 256
Q02UCPU 2048 1024
Q03UD/Q04UDH/Q06UDH/Q10UDH/
Q13UDH/Q20UDH/Q26UDH/Q03UDE/
4096 2048
Q04UDEH/Q06UDEH/Q10UDEH/
Q13UDEH/Q20UDEH/Q26UDEHCPU
Q50UDEH/Q100UDEHCPU Reserved Reserved
MELSECNET/H remote I/O station 512 256
For example, if multiple intelligent function modules are installed in the

MELSECNET/H remote I/O station, configure the settings in GX Configurator so
that the number of parameter settings for all the intelligent function modules does
not exceed the limit of the MELSECNET/H remote I/O station. Calculate the total
number of parameter settings separately for the initial setting and for the auto
refresh setting.
The number of parameters that can be set for one module in GX Configurator-TC
is as shown below.
Target module Initial setting Auto refresh setting
Q64TCTT/Q64TCRT 21 (Fixed) 61 (Max.)
Q64TCTTBW/Q64TCRTBW 21 (Fixed) 73 (Max.)
Example) Counting the number of parameter settings in Auto refresh setting
The number of settings in this one line is counted

as one setting.
The number of settings is not counted by columns.
Add up all the setting items in this setting screen,
then add them to the total for the other intelligent
function modules to get a grand total.
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5.2.2 Operating environment
This section explains the operating environment of the personal computer that runs GX
Configurator-TC.
Item Description
1 2
Installation (Add-in) target Add-in to GX Developer Version 4 (English version) or later
Computer Windows -based personal computer
R
CPU Refer to the following table "Used operating system and performance required for
Required memory personal computer".
Hard disk For installation 65 MB or more
space 3 For operation 10 MB or more
4
Display 800 600 dots or more resolution
Microsoft Windows 95 Operating System (English version)
R R
Microsoft Windows 98 Operating System (English version)

R R
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Operating System (English version)

R R
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Operating System Version 4.0 (English version)

R R
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Operating System (English version)

R R
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Operating System (English version)

R R
Operating system
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Operating System (English version)
R R
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Operating System (English version)

R R
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Operating System (English version)

R R
Microsoft Windows Vista Business Operating System (English version)

R R
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Operating System (English version)

R R
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise Operating System (English version)

R R
1: Install GX Configurator-TC in GX Developer Version 4 or higher in the same language.

GX Developer (English version) and GX Configurator-TC (Japanese version) cannot be used in
combination, and GX Developer (Japanese version) and GX Configurator-TC (English version) cannot be
used in combination.
2: GX Configurator-TC is not applicable to GX Developer Version 3 or earlier.
3: At least 15GB is required for Windows Vista . R
4: Resolution of 1024 X 768 dots or more is recommended for Windows Vista . R
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Operating system and performance required for personal computer

Performance required for personal computer
Operating system
CPU Memory
Windows 95R
Pentium 133MHz or more
R
32MB or more
Windows 98R
R
32MB or more
Windows MeR
R
32MB or more
Windows NT Workstation 4.0
R
R
32MB or more
Windows 2000 Professional
R
R
64MB or more
Windows XP Professional (Service Pack1 or more)
R
R
128MB or more
Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack1 or more)
R
R
128MB or more
Windows Vista Home Basic
R
Pentium 1GHz or more
R
1GB or more
Windows Vista Home Premium
R
R
1GB or more
Windows Vista Business
R
R
1GB or more
Windows Vista Ultimate
R
R
1GB or more
Windows Vista Enterprise
R
R
1GB or more
POINT
• The functions shown below are not available for Windows XP and Windows
R
Vista .
R
If any of the following functions is attempted, this product may not operate
normally.
Start of application in Windows compatible mode
R
Fast user switching

Remote desktop
Large fonts (Details setting of Display Properties)
Also, 64-bit version Windows XP and Windows Vista are not supported.
R R
• Use a USER authorization or higher in Windows Vista . R
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5.3 Utility Package Operation
5.3.1 Common utility package operations
(1) Control keys

Special keys that can be used for operations of the utility package and their
applications are shown in the table below.
Key Application
Cancels the current entry in a cell.
Esc
Closes the window.
Tab Moves between controls in the window.
Used in combination with the mouse operation to select
Ctrl
multiple cells for test execution.
Deletes the character where the cursor is positioned.
Delete When a cell is selected, clears all of the setting contents in the
cell.
Back
space Deletes the character where the cursor is positioned.
Moves the cursor.

Page
Up Moves the cursor one page up.
Page
Down Moves the cursor one page down.
Enter Completes the entry in the cell.
(2) Data created with the utility package

The following data or files that are created with the utility package can be also
handled in GX Developer. Figure 5.1 shows respective data or files are handled
in which operation.
<Intelligent function module parameter>

(a) This represents the data created in Auto refresh setting, and they are stored
in an intelligent function module parameter file in a project created by GX
Developer.
Project
Program
Parameter
PLC parameter
Network parameter
Intelligent function module parameter
(b) Steps 1) to 3) shown in Figure 5.1 are performed as follows:
1) From GX Developer, select:

[Project] [Open project] / [Save] / [Save as]
2) On the intelligent function module selection screen of the
utility, select:
[Intelligent function module parameter] [Open parameters] / [Save
parameters]
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3) From GX Developer, select:

[Online] [Read from PLC] / [Write to PLC] "Intelligent function
module parameters"
Alternatively, from the intelligent function module selection screen of
the utility, select:
[Online] [Read from PLC] / [Write to PLC]
<Text files >

(a) A text file can be created by clicking the Make text file button on the initial
setting, Auto refresh setting, or Monitor/Test screen. Text files can be utilized
to create user documents.
GX Developer/
GX Configurator-TC Disk
Project Project
1)
A 2) A
Personal computer
B
3)
QCPU
Q25HCPU
MODE.
RUN.
ERR.
USER. A: Indicates intelligent function module parameter
BAT.
BOOT.
B: Indicates data saved by text file
USB
RS-232
Figure 5.1 Correlation chart for data created with the utility package
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5.3.2 Operation overview
GX Developer screen
[Tools] - [Intelligent function utility] - [Start]
Screen for intelligent function module

parameter setting module select
Refer to Section 5.3.3 Enter "Start I/O No.", then select

"Module type" and "Module model name".
1)
Initial setting Auto refresh
Initial setting screen Auto refresh setting screen
Refer to Section 5.5

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1)
[Online] - [Monitor/test]
Select monitor/test module screen
Monitor/test Select a module to be monitored/tested.
Monitor/test screen
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5.3.3 Starting the Intelligent function module utility
[Operating procedure]
Intelligent function module utility is started from GX Developer.
[Tools] [Intelligent function utility] [Start]
[Setting screen]
[Explanation of items]
(1) Activation of other screens
Following screens can be displayed from the intelligent function module utility
screen.
(a) Initial setting screen
1
"Start I/O No. " "Module type" "Module model name"
Initial setting
(b) Auto refresh setting screen

1
"Start I/O No. " "Module type" "Module model name"
Auto refresh
(c) Select monitor/test module screen

[Online] [Monitor/Test]
1: Enter the start I/O No. in hexadecimal.
(2) Command buttons

Delete Deletes the initial settings and auto refresh setting of the selected
module.
Exit Closes this screen.
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(3) Menu bar

(a) File items
Intelligent function module parameters of the project opened by GX
Developer are handled.
[Open : Reads a parameter file.
parameters]
[Close : Closes the parameter file. If any data are modified, a
parameters] dialog asking for file saving will appear.
[Save : Saves the parameter file.
parameters]
[Delete : Deletes the parameter file.
parameters]
[Exit] : Closes this screen.
(b) Online menu
[Monitor/Test] : Activates the select monitor/test module screen.
[Read from PLC] : Reads intelligent function module parameters from the
CPU module.
[Write to PLC] : Writes intelligent function module parameters to the
CPU module.
POINT
(1) Saving intelligent function module parameters in a file
Since intelligent function module parameters cannot be saved in a file by the
project saving operation of GX Developer, save them on the shown module
selection screen.
(2) Reading/writing intelligent function module parameters from/to a

programmable controller CPU using GX Developer
(a) Intelligent function module parameters can be read from and written into a
programmable controller after having been saved in a file.
(b) Set a target programaable controller CPU in GX Developer:
[Online] [Transfer setup]
(c) When mounting the Q64TC on a remote I/O station, use [Read from PLC]
and [Write to PLC] of GX Developer.
(3) Checking the required utility
While the start I/O is displayed on the Intelligent function module utility setting
screen, " " may be displayed for the model name.
This means that the required utility has not been installed or the utility cannot
be started from GX Developer.
Check the required utility, selecting [Tools] - [Intelligent function utility] - [Utility
list...] in GX Developer.
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5.4 Initial Settings
[Purpose of operation]
Make initial setting for operating the temperature control module channel-by-
channel.
Refer to Section 5.1 for the initial setting parameter types.
Setting parameters in the Initial setting screen can omit parameter settings with
sequence program.
[Startup procedure]
Choose "Start I/O No. 1" "Module type" "Module model name"
Initial setting
[Setting screen]
Selecting these buttons displays

the following screens.
1)
Control parameter setting Alert function setting
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1)
Can be selected only
CT setting Other setting
when Q64TCTTBW or
Q64TCRTBW is used
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(1) Command buttons
Make text file Creates a file containing the screen data in text file format.
End setup Saves the set data and ends the operation.
Cancel Cancels the set data and ends the operation.
POINT
Initial settings are stored in the intelligent module parameters. After being written to
the CPU module, the initial setting is made effective by either (1) or (2).
(1) Cycle the RUN/STOP switch of the CPU module: STOP RUN STOP
RUN.
(2) With the RUN/STOP switch set to RUN, turn off and then on the power or reset
the CPU module.
If the initialization settings have been written by a sequence program, the
initialization settings will be executed during the STOP RUN of the CPU module.
Arrange so that the initial settings written by the sequence program are re-executed
during the STOP RUN of the CPU module.
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5.5 Auto Refresh Setting
[Purpose]
Configure the Q64TC buffer memory for auto refresh, for each channel.
Refer to Section 5.1 for the auto refresh setting types.
This auto refresh setting eliminates the need for reading and writing by sequence
programs.
"Start I/O No. 1" "Module type" "Module model name" Auto refresh
[Setting screen]
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(1) Items
Module side Buffer : Displays the buffer memory size of the setting item.
size
Module side Transfer : Displays the number of words to be transferred.
word count
Transfer direction : " " indicates that data are written from the
programmable controller CPU to the buffer memory.
" " indicates that data are loaded from the buffer
memory to the programmable controller CPU.
PLC side Device : Enter a CPU module side device that is to be
automatically refreshed.
Applicable devices are X, Y, M, L, B, T, C, ST, D, W, R,
and ZR. When using bit devices, X, Y, M, L or B, set a
number that can be divided by 16 points (examples:
X10, Y120, M16, etc.).
Also, buffer memory data are stored in a 16-point area,
starting from the specified device number. For example,
if X10 is entered, data are stored in X10 to X1F.
(2) Command buttons

Make text file Creates a file containing the screen data in text file format.
End setup Saves the set data and ends the operation.
Cancel Cancels the set data and ends the operation.
POINTS
• The auto refresh settings are stored in an intelligent function module parameter
file.
The auto refresh settings become effective by turning the power off and then on
or resetting the CPU module after writing the intelligent function module
parameters to the CPU module.
• The auto refresh settings cannot be changed from sequence programs.
However, processing equivalent to auto refresh can be added using the
FROM/TO instruction in the sequence program.
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5.6 Monitoring/Test
[Purpose]
Start the buffer memory monitoring/testing and I/O signals monitoring/testing
from this screen.
Select monitor/test module screen "Start I/O No. 1" "Module type"
"Module model name" Monitor/test
The screen can also be started from System monitor of GX Developer Version 6
or later.
Refer to the GX Developer Operating Manual for details.
[Setting screen]
Ctrl param setting

1)
X/Y monitor/test Alert func Setting
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CT setting Other setting

1)
AUTO/MAN mode Auto tuning
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(1) Items
Setting item : Displays I/O signals and buffer memory names.
Current value : Monitors the I/O signal states and present buffer memory values.
Setting value : Enter or select values to be written into the buffer memory for test
operation.
(2) Command buttons

Current value display Displays the current value of the item selected.
(This is used to check the text that cannot be
displayed in the current value field. However, in
this utility package, all items can be displayed in
the display fields).
Make text file Creates a file containing the screen data in text
file format.
Start monitor / Stop monitor Selects whether or not to monitor the current
values.
Execute test Performs a test on the selected items. To select
more than one item, select them while holding
down the Ctrl key.
Close Closes the screen that is currently open and
returns to the previous screen.
(3) Example of using "Execute test"

The following explains the case of writing data to CH1 Set value (SV) setting.
(a) Click and choose the set value field of CH1 Set value setting (SV).
(b) After entering a value, press the Enter key.

Nothing is written to the Q64TC at this point.
(c) Click on the field, of which setting value has been changed in step (b).
(When multiple items have been changed in operation (b), select the setting
(value) fields where setting values were changed, while holding down the
Ctrl key. Multiple fields can also be selected by dragging the mouse over
them.)
(d) Click Execute test to execute the write operation.

Upon completion of writing, the written value appears in the current value
field.
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6 PROGRAMMING
This chapter describes the programs of the Q64TC.

When applying any of the program examples introduced in this chapter to the actual
system, verify the applicability and confirm that no problems will occur in the system
control.
6.1 Programming Procedure
Create the programs for running the Q64TC to exercise temperature control in the
following procedure.
Start
No Do you use initial Yes

setting of utility?
Create sequence
Set initial data (input
program for setting
range, set value, etc.)
initial data (input range,
in initial setting.
set value, etc.).
6
How do you 2
How do you 2
Auto tuning and E PROM used Auto tuning and E PROM used
make PID constant make PID constant
setting? setting?
Execution of auto
Known values used Known values used tuning
E2 PROM backup
Execution of auto
tuning
Using E2 PROM's PID
constant read command,
create sequence program
Create PID constant Set PID constants in which reads PID
E2 PROM backup
setting ladder. initial setting. constants from E2 PROM.
Operation
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6.2 For Use in Normal System Configuration
System configuration for program explanation
(1) System configuration
Q64TCTTBW
Power supply
Power supply
16 free points
Q64TCTT
module
module
QY42P
QY42P
QCPU
QCPU
QX42
QX42
X00 to X3F
X00 to X3F
Y40 to Y7F
X/Y90 to X/Y9F
Y40 to Y7F
X/Y90 to X/Y9F
16 free points
16 free points
Perform the following intelligent function module switch settings in advance.
• Switch 1 0000H (CH1: CLEAR)
• Switch 2 Empty
• Switch 3 Empty
• Switch 4 Empty
• Switch 5 Empty
(2) Program conditions

The programs are written to read the temperatures measured by the
6 thermocouple (K type) connected to channel 1.
They include write data error code reading and error code resetting programs.
(a) Contents of initial setting

• Used channel.................................................................... CH1
• CH1 Set Value Setting (SV) ............................................. 200
• CH1 Alert1 Mode Setting.................................................. UprLmt Input
• CH1 Alert Set Value1 ....................................................... 500
• CH1 Upper Setting Limiter ............................................... 400
• CH1 Lower Setting Limiter ............................................... 0
(b) Devices used by user

• Set value write command................................................. X0
• Auto tuning execution command
(when GX Configurator-TC is not used) .......................... X1
2
(when GX Configurator-TC is used) ................................ X1
• Error code reset command .............................................. X2
• Operation mode setting command .................................. X3
• Temperature detection value output (BCD 4 digits) ........ Y50 to Y5F
• Write data error code storage register............................. D50(D150)
• Read temperature detection value storage register ........ D51
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6.2.1 Program example using the utility package
(1) Operation of utility package

(a) Initial setting (Refer to Section 5.4)
CH1 Input Range........................................................"2"
CH1 Set Value (SV) Setting ......................................."200"
CH1 Alert1 Mode Setting............................................"UprLmt Input"
CH1 Alert Set Value1 ................................................."500"
CH1 Upper Setting Limiter ........................................."400"
CH1 Lower Setting Limiter ........................................."0"
CH2 Unused Channel Setting ...................................."Not Used"
(b) Auto refresh setting (Refer to Section 5.5)

Write Data Error Code................................................"D50"
CH1 Temperature Process Value (PV)......................"D51"
(c) Intelligent function module parameter write (Refer to Section 5.3.3)

Write the parameter values of the intelligent function module to the
Perform this operation on the parameter setting unit selection screen.
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(d) Execution of auto tuning in monitor/test setting (Refer to Section 5.6)

Auto tuning is executed in the procedure shown on the screen.
CH1 Auto Backup ......................................................."Yes"
(2) Program example
Turned off in setting mode, turned on in operation mode.

X3 Y9B
Y91
Operation Setting Setting/operation
mode setting change mode command
command command
E2PROM's PID constant read command

X1 Y9B Y98
TOP H9 H3E K1
K1 K1
E2 PROM's Setting E 2PROM
PID change backup
constant command command
read
command 2
Reads from E PROM
FROM H9 H1F K2X100 K1
CH1 PID constant
the PID constants set
read completion flag by auto tuning.
PID constant read completion

X100
TO H9 H3E K0 K1
CH1 PID constant
read completion flag
Error code read

X92 X90
MOV D50 D150
Write error Module ready Write data Write data error
flag flag error code code
storage
register
Error reset request

X2
SET Y92
Error code reset Error reset
command command
Y92 X92
RST Y92
Error reset Write error Error reset
command flag command
Temperature process value output

X90 X91
BCD D51 K4Y50
Module Setting/operation Read temperature Temperature
ready flag mode status detection value detection value
storage register output
(BCD 4 digits)
END
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6.2.2 Program example without using the utility package

Operation Setting change Setting/operation

mode setting command mode command
command
Set value write command
Set value write

command
Unused channel setting
Module Hardware
ready error flag
flag
Setting of input range and alert 1 mode
Module Hardware Setting/

ready error flag operation
flag mode
command
Setting change
command
Setting change Setting change

completion flag command
Setting of alert set value, set value and upper/lower setting limiter
Request to write to E 2 PROM
Module Hardware Setting/

ready error flag change
flag completion
flag
E 2 PROM
backup
command
Cancel of request to write to E 2 PROM
E 2 PROM write E 2 PROM

completion flag backup
command
Needed when registering the set input range, alert setting, set value and others to E 2 PROM.
Write to E 2 PROM is not needed when using GX Configurator-TC's initial setting or writing
the input range, alert setting, set value and others using sequence program at power-on.
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Auto tuning execution request

X1 X90 X93 X91
SET Y94
Auto tuning Module Hardware Setting/ CH1 Auto
execution ready flag error flag operation tuning command
command mode status
Auto tuning execution request cancel

X94
PLF M3
CH1 Auto
tuning status
M3
RST Y94
CH1 Auto
tuning command
Error code read and error reset request

X92 X90
FROM H9 H0 D50 K1
Write error Module Write data
flag ready flag error code
storage register
X2
SET Y92
Error code Error reset
reset command command
Y92 X92
RST Y92
Error reset Write error Error reset
Command flag command
Temperature process value read and output
X90 X91
FROM H9 H9 D51 K1
Module Setting/ Read temperature
ready flag operation detection value
mode status storage register
BCD D51 K4Y50

Read temperature Temperature
detection value detection
storage register value output
(BCD 4 digits)
END
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6.3 For Use on Remote I/O Network
System configuration used in the program explanation
(1) System configuration

Remote master station (Network No.1) Remote I/O station (Station No.1)
Power Q Q Q Q Power Q Q Q Q
supply n J X Y supply J X Y 6
module C 7 1 1 module 7 1 1 4
P 1 0 0 2 0 0 T
U L L C
P P T
2 2 T
1 5
X100 Y110 X/Y120
to to to
X10F Y11F X/Y12F
Perform the following intelligent function module switch settings in advance.

• Switch 1 0000H (CH1: CLEAR)
• Switch 2 Empty
• Switch 3 Empty
• Switch 4 Empty
• Switch 5 Empty
(2) Program conditions

The temperature measured by the thermocouple (K type) connected to CH1 is
read to the programmable controller CPU of the remote master station.
They include write data error code reading and error code resetting programs.
(a) Initial settings
Used channel..............................................................CH1
• CH1 Set Value Setting (SV) .....................................200
• CH1 Alert1 Mode Setting .........................................UprLmt Input
• CH1 Alert Set Value1 ...............................................500
• CH1 Upper Setting Limiter .......................................400
• CH1 Lower Setting Limiter .......................................0
(b) Devices used by user
• Set value write command.........................................X20
• Auto turning execution command
(when GX Configulator-TC is not used)...................X21
2
(when GX Configulator-TC is used).........................X21
• Error code reset command ......................................X22
• Operation mode setting command ..........................X23
• Temperature detection value output
(BCD 4 digits) ...........................................................Y30 to Y3F
• Write data error code storage register.....................D50 (W150)
• Read temperature detection value
storage register ........................................................D51 (W151)
POINT
For details on the MELSECNET/H remote I/O network, refer to the Q
Corresponding MELSECNET/H Network System Reference Manual (Remote I/O
Network).
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6.3.1 Program example using the utility package
(1) Operating GX Developer

(a) Network parameter setting
• Network type : MNET/H (remote master)
• Head I/O No. : 0000H
• Network No. :1
• Total number of (slave) stations :1
• Mode : Online
• Network range assignment :
• Refresh parameters :
(2) Operating the utility package

(a) Initial setting (Refer to Section 5.4)
CH1 Input Range ......................................................"2"
CH1 Set Value (SV) Setting......................................"200"
CH1 Alert1 Mode Setting .........................................."UprLmt Input"
CH1 Alert Set Value1................................................"500"
CH1 Upper Setting Limiter........................................"400"
CH1 Lower Setting Limiter ........................................"0"
CH2 Unused Channel Setting..................................."Not Used"
CH3 Unused Channel Setting..................................."Not Used"
CH4 Unused Channel Setting .................................."Not Used"
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(b) Auto refresh setting (Refer to Section 5.5)

Write Data Error Code................................................"W150"
CH1 Temperature Process Value (PV)......................"W151"
(c) Intelligent function module parameter write (Refer to Section 5.3.3)

The intelligent function module parameters are written to the remote I/O
station.
Perform this operation on the parameter setting unit selection screen.
(d) Execution of auto tuning in monitor/test setting (Refer to Section 5.6)

Auto tuning is executed in the procedure shown on the screen.
CH1 Auto Backup ......................................................."Yes"
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(3) Program example

X23 Y12B Operation mode
Y121 command(Y1) on
2
E PROM’s PID constant read command
X21 Y12B Y128 2
E PROM’s PID constant
MOV K1 D1
read command on
K0
2
Z.REMFR "J1" K2 K1 H2 H1F D3 K1 M202
read/write completion flag read
K0 ZP.REMTO "J1" K1 K1 H2 H3E D1 K1 M200 Write to buffer memory
PID constant read completion

D3.0 M202 M203 2
MOV K0 D2 read command off
K0
K0 ZP.REMTO "J1" K3 K1 H2 H3E D2 K1 M200 Write to buffer memory
Error code read

X122 X120
MOV W150 D50 Error code read
Error reset request

X22
SET Y122 Error reset command (Y2) on
Y122 X122
RST Y122 Error reset command (Y2) off
Temperature process value output

X120 X121
BCD W151 K4Y30 CH1 Temperature process value
BCD output
END
POINT
To write the intelligent function module parameters, set the target remote I/O station
from [Online] - [Transfer setup] on GX Developer.
They can be written by:
• Directly connecting GX Developer to the remote I/O station.
• Connecting GX Developer to another device such as a CPU module and
passing through the network.
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6.3.2 Program example without using the utility package
(1) Operation of GX Developer (Network parameter setting)

• Network type : MNET/H (remote master)
• Head I/O No. : 0000H
• Network No. :1
• Total number of (slave) stations :1
• Mode : Online
• Network range assignment :
• Refresh parameters :
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(2) Program example
Remote I/O station operating status check

SB47 H K4 Master station baton pass
T100 status check
SB49 H K3 Master station data link
T101
status check
SW70.0 H K4 Remote I/O station baton
T102
pass status check
SW74.0 H K3 Remote I/O station data link
T103 status check
SW78.0 H K3 Remote I/O station parameter
T104 communication status check
SB20 T100 T101 T102 T103 T104
MC N0 M100 Master module status check
PLS M101
N0 M100
M101 X120
SET M102

X23 Y12B M102 Operation mode
Y121 command(Y1) on
Set value write command
X20 M102
PLS M0 Set value write command on
M0
SET M1
Unused channel setting
M1 X120 X123
Setting from CH2-4 to
FMOV K1 D0 K3
unused channel
K0
M200
K1
M202
K2
K0 ZP.REMTO "J1" K1 K1 H2 H5D D0 K1 M200
K1 ZP.REMTO "J1" K1 K1 H2 H7D D1 K1 M202 Write to buffer memory
K2 ZP.REMTO "J1" K1 K1 H2 H9D D2 K1 M204
Setting of input range and alert 1 mode

M1 M2 X120 X123 X121
MOVP K2 D3 CH1 Input range setting
MOVP K1 D4 CH1 Alert 1 mode setting
K0
M206
K1
M208 M209 Setting change command

SET Y12B (YB) on
X12B Setting change command
RST Y12B (YB) off
SET M2
K0 ZP.REMTO "J1" K2 K1 H2 H20 D3 K1 M206

Write to buffer memory
K1 ZP.REMTO "J1" K2 K1 H2 H0C0 D4 K1 M208
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1
E2PROM backup command(Y8) on
E2PROM backup command(Y8) off
CH1 Auto tuning start command(Y4) on
CH1 Auto tuning start command(Y4) off
Error reset command(Y2) on
Error reset command(Y2) off
1 : Needed when registering the set input range, alert setting, set value and others to
E2PROM.
Write to E2PROM is not needed when using GX Configurator-TC's initial setting or writing
the input range, alert setting, set value and others using sequence program at power-on.
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When changing a module online, carefully read the QCPU User's Manual (Hardware
Design, Maintenance and Inspection), Section 12.4.1 "Online module change".
This chapter describes the specifications of an online module change.
(1) Perform an online module change by operating GX Developer.
(2) When you want to continue the pre-change operation with the new module after
an online module change, save/restore the buffer memory contents.
POINT
(1) Perform an online module change after making sure that the system outside the
programmable controller will not malfunction.
(2) To prevent an electric shock and malfunction of operating modules, provide
means such as switches for powering off each of the external power supply and
external devices connected to the module to be replaced online.
(3) After the module becomes faulty, the data may not be saved properly.
Therefore, prerecord the data to be saved (the whole buffer memory contents
that can be written, refer to Section 3.5.1).
(4) It is recommended to perform an online module change in the actual system in
advance to ensure that it would not affect the other modules by checking the
following:
• Means of cutting off the connection to external devices and its configuration
are correct.
• Switching on/off does not bring any undesirable effect.
(5) Do not install/remove the module to/from the base unit, or the terminal block
to/from the module more than 50 times after the first use of the product. (IEC
7 61131-2 compliant)
Failure to do so may cause malfunction.
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7.1 Online Module Change Conditions
The programmable controller CPU, MELSECNET/H remote I/O module, Q64TC, GX

Developer and base unit given below are needed to perform an online module change.
(1) Programmable controller CPU
The Process CPU or Redundant CPU is required.
For precautions for multiple CPU system configuration, refer to the QCPU User's
Manual (Multiple CPU System).
For precautions for redundant system configuration, refer to the QnPRHCPU
User’s Manual (Redundant System).
(2) MELSECNET/H remote I/O module

The module of function version D or later is necessary.
(3) Q64TC
The module of function version C or later is necessary.
(4) GX Developer
GX Developer of Version 7.10L or later is necessary.
GX Developer of Version 8.18U or later is required to perform an online module
change on the remote I/O station.
(5) Base unit

1) When the slim type main base unit (Q3 SB) is used, an online module
change cannot be performed.
2) When the power supply module unnecessary type extension base unit
(Q5 B) is used, online module change cannot be performed for the modules
on all the base units connected.
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7.2 Online Module Change Operations
The following gives the operations performed for an online module change.
Programmable controller CPU operation
: Executed : Not executed
(Intelligent function module
FROM/TO GX Configurator (User operation) 3
operation)
X/Y refresh instruction Device test Initial setting Monitor/
1 parameter test
(1) Operation stop
Turn off all Y signals that were
Module is operating as usual.
turned on by a sequence
program.
(2) Dismounting of module

Module stops operating.
Operate GX Developer to start RUN LED turns off.
an online module change.
Click the [Execution] button of

GX Developer to make the
module dismountable.
Dismount the corresponding

module.
(3) Mounting of new module

Mount a new module.
X/Y refresh resumes and

the module starts.
After mounting the module, RUN LED turns on.
click the [Execution] button of Default operation
GX Developer. (X0 remains off.)
When there are initial setting
parameters, operation is
performed according to the initial
setting parameters at this point.
Operation check before control start
(4) Operation check

Click the [Cancel] button of
GX Developer to leave the
online mode.
Conduct an operation test on

new module using
"Device test" of GX Developer
or "Monitor/test" of
GX Configurator. Module operates according
to test operation.*2
Operation check completed
(5) Resumption of control

X0 (Module ready) turns on.
Operate GX Developer to
resume the online module Start is made when X0 turns
change mode, and click the from off to on.
Execution of button to resume Operation is performed
control. according to the initial setting
sequence.*2
1: Access to the intelligent function module device (U \G ) is included.

2: In the absence of the operation marked 2, the operation of the intelligent function module is the operation performed prior to that.
3: The item numbers (1) to (5) correspond to the operation step numbers of "Section 7.3 Online module change procedure".
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7.3 Online Module Change Procedure
The online module change procedure is explained separately for the case where GX
Configurator-TC was used for initial setting and for the case where a sequence
program was used for initial setting.
7.3.1 GX Configurator-TC was used for initial setting
(1) Operation stop

(a) Turn off the following output signals to stop module operation.
Device No. Signal name

Yn1 Operation mode command
2
Yn8 E PROM backup start command
Yn9 Default setting registration start command
YnB Setting change command
POINT
Control may not stop if only Operation mode command (Yn1) is turned off.
To stop control without fail, set PID continuation flag (buffer memory address: A9H)
for 0 (stop) and turn off Operation mode command (Yn1).
To confirm that control has stopped, make sure that Operation mode status (Xn1) is
off.
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(a) After choosing [Diagnosis] - [Online module change] on GX Developer to
enter the "Online module change" mode, double-click the module to be
changed online to display the "Online module change" screen.
(b) Click the "Execution" button to enable a module change.
If the following error screen appears, click the "OK" button and perform the
operation in (2)(c) and later in this section.
(c) After confirming that the "RUN" LED of the module has turned off,
disconnect the external wiring and dismount the module.
POINT
(1) If you have removed the wiring together with the terminal block, the temperature
process values may vary within the accuracy range due to the error of the
specific cold junction temperature compensation resistor. (the Q64TCTT,
Q64TCTTBW only)
(2) Always dismount the module. If mounting confirmation is made without the
module being dismounted, the module will not start properly and the "RUN" LED
will not be lit.
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(a) Mount a new module to the same slot and connect the external wiring.
(b) After mounting the module, click the [Execution] button and make sure that
the "RUN" LED is lit. Module ready flag (Xn0) remains off.
(4) Operation check

(a) To make an operation check, click the [Cancel] button to cancel control
resumption.
(b) Click the [OK] button to leave the "Online module change" mode.
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(c) Click the [Close] button to close the System monitor screen.
(d) Before resuming control, check the Q64TC for the following items. If any
fault is found, refer to Chapter 8 and take corrective action.
1) The RUN LED is on.
2) The ERR. LED is off.
3) The write error flag (Xn2) is off.
4) The hardware error flag (Xn3) is off.
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redisplay the "Online module change" screen, click the [Execution] button to
resume control. Module ready flag (Xn0) turns on.
(b) The "Online module change completed" screen appears.
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7.3.2 Sequence program was used for initial setting
(1) Conversion disable

(a) Turn off the following output signals to stop module operation.
Device No. Signal name

Yn1 Operation mode command
2
Yn8 E PROM backup start command
Yn9 Default setting registration start command
YnB Setting change command
POINT
Control may not stop if only Operation mode command (Yn1) is turned off.
To stop control without fail, set PID continuation flag (buffer memory address: A9H)
for 0 (stop) and turn off Operation mode command (Yn1).
To confirm that control has stopped, make sure that Operation mode status (Xn1) is
off.
(b) If the buffer memory contents to be saved are not yet prerecorded, choose
"Online" - "Monitor" - "" on GX Developer to monitor the buffer memory and
record the values.
POINT
If a CPU continuation error (e.g. SP. UNIT DOWN, UNIT VERIFY ERR.) has
occurred due to the fault of the module to be changed, the buffer memory contents
cannot be saved.
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enter the "Online module change" mode, double-click the module to be
changed online to display the "Online module change" screen.
(b) Click the "Execution" button to enable a module change.
If the following error screen appears, click the "OK" button and perform the
operation in (2)(c) and later in this section.
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(c) After confirming that the "RUN" LED of the module has turned off,
disconnect the external wiring and dismount the module.
POINT
(1) If you have removed the wiring together with the terminal block, the temperature
process values may vary within the accuracy range due to the error of the
specific cold junction temperature compensation resistor. (the Q64TCTT,
Q64TCTTBW only)
(2) Always dismount the module. If mounting confirmation is made without the
module being dismounted, the module will not start properly and the "RUN" LED
will not be lit.

(a) Mount a new module to the same slot and connect the external wiring.
(b) After mounting the module, click the [Execution] button and make sure that
the "RUN" LED is lit. Module ready flag (Xn0) remains off.
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(4) Operation check

(a) To make an operation check, click the [Cancel] button to cancel control
resumption.
(b) Click the [OK] button to leave the "Online module change" mode.
(c) Click the [Close] button to close the System monitor screen.
(d) Choose "Online" - "Debug" - "Device test" on GX Developer to set the

prerecorded values to the buffer memory.
2 2
(e) To back up the data on the E PROM, turn E PROM backup start command
2
(Yn8) from off to on to write the buffer memory contents to the E PROM.
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(f) Before resuming control, check the Q64TC for the following items. If any
fault is found, refer to Chapter 8 and take corrective action.
1) The RUN LED is on.
2) The ERR. LED is off.
3) The write error flag (Xn2) is off.
4) The hardware error flag (Xn3) is off.
(g) Since the new module is in a default status, it must be initialized by a

sequence program after control resumption.
Before performing initialization, check whether the contents of the
initialization program are correct or not.
1) Normal system configuration
The sequence program should perform initialization on the leading
edge of Module ready flag (Xn0) of the Q64TC.
When control resumption is executed, Module ready flag (Xn0) turns
on and initialization is performed. (If the sequence program performs
initialization only one scan after RUN, initialization is not performed.)
2) When used on remote I/O network
Insert a user device that will execute initialization at any timing
(initialization request signal) into the sequence program. After control
resumption, turn on the initialization request signal to perform
initialization. (If the sequence program performs initialization only one
scan after a data link start of the remote I/O network, initialization is not
performed.)

redisplay the "Online module change" screen, click the [Execution] button to
resume control. Module ready flag (Xn0) turns on.
(b) The "Online module change completed" screen appears.
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7.4 Precautions for Online Module Change
The following are the precautions for online module change.
(1) Always perform an online module change in the correct procedure. A failure to do
so can cause a malfunction or failure.
(2) If you resume control after setting the prerecorded values to the buffer memory of
the new module after an online module change, control cannot be resumed in the
same control status since the manipulated values (MV) (buffer memory address:
DH to 10H) are cleared once at the point when control was stopped.
(3) If an alarm occurred before an online module change, the same alarm will not
always occur at the resumption of control. For example, when a standby upper-
limit alarm has been set, a standby status will be established and no alarm occur
at the resumption of control after an online module change if the alarm occurred
before the online module change.
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8.1 Error Code List
The error code of the Q64TC is stored into address 0 of the buffer memory.
The error code is stored into the lower 3 bits of address 0 and the error-detected buffer
memory address into the upper 12 bits.
b15 to b4 b2 to b0
0
Error code
Error occurrence address
Table 8.1 Error Code List

Error
Cause Error-time operation Corrective action
code
• A value other than 0 • The written data is held as is. • Turn on the error reset command (Yn2).
was written to the • If the data was written to more than one write area, the • Delete the program for performing write
2
reserved area. buffer address where the error was detected first is to the reserved area.
retained.
• Write to the area write- • The written data is held as is. • Make error rest in the following
enabled in the setting • If the data was written to more than one write area, the procedure:
mode only*1 was lower address of the buffer memory where the error 1) Choose the setting mode.
performed in the occurred is stored prior to higher addresses. 2) Set a correct value.
operation mode*2. 3) Turn on the error reset command
3 (Yn2).
• When changing from the operation
mode to the setting mode, make sure
that the PID continuation flag (buffer
memory address: A9H) is 0 and turn off
the operation mode command (Yn1).
• Data outside the • The written data is held as is. • Set data within the range.
setting range was • If the temperature, time or % setting is beyond the upper
written. or lower limit value, the upper/lower limit value is used to
4 exercise control.
• If the data outside the range was written to more than one
8 write area, the lower address of the buffer memory where
the error occurred is stored prior to higher addresses.
• The setting of the • The written data is held as is. • Make setting so that the upper limit
upper/lower output • The upper and lower limit values that may be set are used value is greater than the lower limit
limiter or upper/lower to exercise control. value.
setting limiter is illegal. • The error occurrence address is stored into the write data
5
error code (buffer memory address: 0H).
• If the data was written to more than one write area, the
lower address of the buffer memory where the error
occurred is stored prior to higher addresses.
• The set value was • The written data is ignored. • After turning on the error reset
changed during default • Any set value cannot be changed until error reset is command (Yn2), change the set value.
6 setting registration. made.
• If another write error occurs, the buffer memory address
data does not change.
*1: The following areas are write-enabled in the setting mode only:
• Alert 1 to 4 mode setting (buffer memory address: C0H to C3H, D0H to D3H, E0H to E3H, F0H to F3H)
*2: The system is in the operation mode when:
• Yn1 or Xn1 is on; or
• Yn1 has turned from on to off and the PID continuation flag (buffer memory address: A9H) is 1.
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REMARK
1) The error code "4" is stored if data outside the setting range is written to the input
range area or alert mode setting area in the setting mode.
If you switch the setting mode to the operation mode without making error reset,
the error code changes to "3".
In this case, perform the error processing of the error code "3".
2) The errors have the following priorities.

If a higher-priority error occurs during occurrence of a lower-priority error, the
error code and error occurrence address of the lower-priority error is overwritten
by those of the higher-priority error.
[Priority]
6 3 5 2/4 For the same priority level, the lower
error address takes precedence.
Higher Lower
8.2 Processing Performed by the Q64TC at Error Occurrence
The Q64TC performs processing as explained below if an error occurs in the Q64TC/
programmable controller CPU or when the programmable controller CPU is switched
from RUN to STOP.
Status Processing
Control output setting for CPU stop
CLEAR HOLD
error
PID continuation flag Stop Continue Stop Continue
Operation is continued Operation is continued
When programmable controller CPU is In accordance with In accordance with
and external output is and external output is
switched from RUN to STOP stop mode setting stop mode setting
provided. provided.
Operation is continued
At programmable controller CPU stop Operation is stopped and external output is In accordance with
and external output is
error occurrence turned off. stop mode setting
provided.
At the Q64TC write error occurrence In accordance with operation to be performed at error in Table 8.1 Error code list 8
At the Q64TC hardware error
Depending on hardware error condition
occurrence
During programmable controller CPU
Module itself becomes inoperative and external output is not provided.
reset
! WARNING • Be extremely careful when setting the PID continuation flag (buffer memory
address: A9H) which controls the external output.
• Abnormal output may be provided due to a failure of an output element or its internal
circuit.
Install an external monitoring circuit for the output signals which may lead to serious
accidents.
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8.3 If the RUN LED Has Flickered or Turned Off
Check item Corrective action

• Check the power supply module.
Is 5VDC supplied?
• Load the module securely.
Is the sum of current capacities of the modules Make the sum of current capacities of the
loaded on the base unit equal to or less than modules loaded on the base unit equal to or
the current capacity of the power supply less than the current capacity of the power
module? supply module.
• Reset the programmable controller CPU or
Has a watchdog timer error occurred? power it on again.
• Change the Q64TC.
Is a module change enabled during an online
Refer to Chapter 7 and take corrective action.
module change?
8.4 If the ERR. LED Has Turned On or Flickered

(1) If turned on
Is the cold junction temperature compensation • Connect the cold junction temperature
resistor disconnected? compensation resistor.
• The Q64TC hardware fault.
Please consult your sales representative.
(2) If flickered
• Check the error code list in Section 8.1 and
Has a write data error occurred?
correct the sequence program.
8.5 If the ALM LED Has Turned On or Flickered

(1) If turned on
• Check the alert definition (buffer memory
Has the alert occurrence flag (XnC to XnF)
address: 5H to 8H) and take action for the
turned on?
alert that occurred.
(2) If flickered
Is the process value beyond the measured
• Change the input range setting to the
temperature range specified for the input
operating temperature range setting.
range?
• Set the channel where a thermocouple is not
Is there any channel where a thermocouple is connected as unused to the unused channel
not connected? setting (buffer memory address: 3DH, 5DH,
7DH, 9DH).
• Check for a load disconnection, external
Has a loop disconnection been detected? operation device fault, sensor disconnector
or the like.
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8.6 If the Module Ready Flag (Xn0) Does Not Turn On

• Reset the programmable controller CPU or
Has a watchdog timer error occurred? power it on again.
• Change the Q64TC.
• Refer to the used programmable controller
Has an error occurred in the programmable
CPU User's Manual and take corrective
controller?
action.
8.7 If the Write Error Flag (Xn2) Has Turned On

• Check the error code list in Section 8.1 and
Has a write data error occurred?
correct the sequence program.
8.8 If the Hardware Error Flag (Xn3) Has Turned On

Is the cold junction temperature compensation • Connect the cold junction temperature
resistor disconnected? compensation resistor.
• The Q64TC hardware fault.
Please consult your sales representative.
8.9 If the Auto Tuning Does Not Start (If the Auto Tuning Status (Xn4 to Xn7) Does Not Turn
On)

• Check whether the all conditions are met
Are start conditions for auto tuning met?
with referring to Section 3.2.1 (2) (a).
• Check whether the auto tuning has
Has auto tuning been completed abnormally? completed abnormally with referring to
Section 3.2.1 (2) (d).
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8.10 If the Auto Tuning Is Not Completed (If the Auto Tuning Status (Xn4 to Xn7) Remains
On and Does Not Turn Off)

• Set 0 (off) to the Automatic backup setting
2 after auto tuning of PID constants (buffer
Is the E PROM's PID constant read/write
memory address: 3FH, 5FH, 7FH, 9FH), and
completion flag (buffer memory address: 1FH) 2
turn off the E PROM's PID constant
set to 1 (on)?
read/write completion flag (buffer memory
address: 1FH).
2
Is the E PROM's PID constant read command • Set the E2PROM's PID constant read
(buffer memory address: 3EH, 5EH, 7EH, 9EH) command (buffer memory address: 3EH,
set to 1 (With command)? 5EH, 7EH, 9EH) to 0 (Without command).
Is the set value (SV) set correctly? (Does the
• Set arbitrary control value to the set value
manipulated value (MV) remain 0 % since the
(SV).
set value (SV) is small?)
8.11 If the Alert Occurrence Flag (XnC to XnF) Has Turned On

Is the measured temperature error/alert set • Check the alert definition (buffer memory
value beyond the range? address: 5H to 8H) and take action for the
Is a disconnection detected? alert that occurred.
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8.12 Checking the Q64TC Status by System Monitoring of GX Developer
Choosing the detailed information of the Q64TC in system monitoring of GX Developer

allows you to check the error codes and LED lit-up states.
(1) Operating GX Developer

[Diagnosis] [System monitor] select the Q64TC to check its status
Module Detailed Information
(2) Module Detail Information

(a) Checking the function version
The function version of the Q64TC is displayed in the product information
field.
050710000000000-C
Function version
(b) Checking the error code

An error code stored in lower bits 0 to 2 in buffer memory address 0
(Un\G0) of the Q64TC is displayed in Present Error field.
(When the Error History button is pressed, the contents displayed in the
Present Error field are displayed in the No. 1 field.)
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(3) H/W Information (When using GX Developer Version 6 or later)
(a) Hardware LED information

The hardware LED information gives the following information.
Item Condition on which value turns to 1 Item Condition on which value turns to 1
RUN Same as the one of the actual RUN LED
DATA ERR At write data error occurrence H/W ERR At hardware error occurrence
CH1 RUN When CH1 PID control is exercised CH3 RUN When CH3 PID control is exercised
CH1 ALM1 When CH1 Alert1 is on CH3 ALM1 When CH3 Alert1 is on
CH1 LBA When CH1 Loop disconnection is detected CH3 LBA When CH3 Loop disconnection is detected
CH1 HBA When CH1 Heater disconnection is detected CH3 HBA When CH3 Heater disconnection is detected
CH2 RUN When CH2 PID control is exercised CH4RUN When CH4 PID control is exercised
CH2 LBA When CH2 Loop disconnection is detected CH4 LBA When CH4 Loop disconnection is detected
CH2 HBA When CH2 Heater disconnection is detected CH4 HBA When CH4 Heater disconnection is detected
: Only when the Q64TCTTBW/Q64TCRTBW is used
(b) Hardware switch information

Shows the intelligent function module switch 1 setting states.
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(4) H/W Information (When using GX Developer Version 5 or earlier)
1) 2) 4)
3)
1) Actual LED information

b15 b3 b0
HBA
ALM
ERR
RUN
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2) LED1 information
b15 b0
bit Condition on which bit turns on bit Condition on which bit turns on
b0 When CH2 Heater disconnection is detected* b8 When CH1 Loop disconnection is detected
b1 When CH2 Loop disconnection is detected b9 When CH1 Alert4 is on
b2 When CH2 Alert4 is on b10 When CH1 Alert3 is on
b5 When CH2 Alert1 is on b13 When CH1 PID control is exercised
b6 When CH2 PID control is exercised b14 At write data error occurrence
b7 When CH1 Heater disconnection is detected* b15 Same as the one of the actual RUN LED
3) LED2 information
b15 b0
bit Condition on which bit turns on bit Condition on which bit turns on
b0 When CH4 Heater disconnection is detected* b8 When CH3 Loop disconnection is detected
b1 When CH4 Loop disconnection is detected b9 When CH3 Alert 4is on
b5 When CH4 Alert1 is on b13 When CH3 PID control is exercised
b6 When CH4 PID control is exercised b14 At hardware error occurrence
b7 When CH3 Heater disconnection is detected* b15 Unused
4) Switch information
Shows the intelligent function module switch 1 setting states.
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APPENDIX
Appendix 1 External Dimensions
(1) Q64TCTT
98 (3.86)
(0.16)
4 23 (0.91)
90 (3.54) 22 (0.87) 27.4 (1.08)
Unit: mm (in.)
(2) Q64TCTTBW
98 (3.86)
App.
(0.16)
4
50.8 (2.00)
90 (3.54) 22 (0.87) 55.2 (2.17)
Unit: mm (in.)
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(3) Q64TCRT
98 (3.86)
(0.16)
4
23 (0.91)
90 (3.54) 22 (0.87) 27.4 (1.08)
Unit: mm (in.)
(4) Q64TCRTBW
98 (3.86)
App.
(0.16)
4
50.8 (2.00)
90 (3.54) 22 (0.87) 55.2 (2.17)
Unit: mm (in.)
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MEMO
INDEX
Ind. [A] [D]

Adjustment sensitivity (dead band) setting (buffer Data resolution................................................3- 3
2
memory address: 2EH, 4EH, 6EH, 8EH) ........ 3-48 Data storage on E PROM .............................3-16
Alert function.................................................. 3-18 Decimal point position
Alert 1 to 4 mode setting (buffer memory address: (buffer memory address: 1H to 4H) ................3-36
C0H to C3H, D0H to D3H, E0H to E3H, F0H to F3H) Default setting registration start command
....................................................................... 3-59 (Yn9)...............................................................3-30
Alert set value 1 to 4 Default value write completion flag (Xn9) .....3-27
(buffer memory address: 26H to 29H, 46H to 49H, Derivative action (D-action) ...........................1-10
66H to 69H, 86H to 89H).................................. 3-45
Alert dead band setting (buffer memory address: [E]
2
A4H) ............................................................... 3-56 E PROM backup start command (Yn8)........3-30
2
Alert definition (buffer memory address: 5H to 8H) E PROM write completion flag (Xn8)............3-27
2
....................................................................... 3-37 E PROM write failure flag (XnA) ...................3-28
2
Alert delay count E PROM's PID constant read command (buffer
(buffer memory address: A5H) ...................... 3-56 memory address: 3EH, 5EH, 7EH, 9EH) .........3-55
2
Alert occurrence flag (XnC to XnF)............... 3-28 E PROM's PID constant read/write flag (buffer
AT bias (buffer memory address: 35H, 55H, 75H, memory address: 1FH)...................................3-40
95H) ................................................................ 3-51 Error reset command (Yn2)...........................3-29
Auto tuning command (Yn4 to Yn7) ............. 3-29 External dimensions ..........................Appendix- 1
Auto tuning function ........................................3- 5 External wiring.................................................4- 7
Auto tuning status (Xn4 to Xn7).................... 3-27
AUTO/MAN mode switching (buffer memory [F]
address: 32H, 52H, 72H, 92H)......................... 3-50 Forced PID control stop.................................3-11
Auto refresh setting ....................................... 5-17 Forced PID control stop command
(YnC to YnF) ..................................................3-30
[B] Forward/reverse action setting (buffer memory
Buffer memory list ......................................... 3-31 address: 36H, 56H, 76H, 96H) .........................3-53
Function list .....................................................5- 1
[C] Function summary ..........................................3- 4
Control output period..................................... 3-24 Function version.............................. 1-12, 2-7, 8-6
Control output period setting (buffer memory Function Added to Function Version B
address: 2FH, 4FH, 6FH, 8FH)........................ 3-49 and Later ........................................................1-12
Control output setting for CPU stop error
occurrence..................................................... 3-22 [G]
Control response parameter (buffer memory GX Configurator-TC.........................................2-4
address: 31H, 51H, 71H, 91H)......................... 3-50 GX Developer ..................................................2-4
Control status ................................................ 3-23
CT input channel assignment setting (buffer [H]
memory address: 108H to 10FH)................... 3-60 Handling precautions ......................................4- 1
CT monitor method switching (buffer memory Hardware error flag (Xn3)..............................3-26
address: B0H) ................................................ 3-58 Heater current process value (buffer memory
CT selection (buffer memory address: 110H to address: 100H to 107H) ..................................3-59
117H).............................................................. 3-60 Heater disconnection alert setting (buffer memory
address: 3AH, 5AH, 7AH, 9AH)........................3-53
Index - 1 Index - 1
Heater disconnection compensation function PID constant setting (buffer memory address:
selection (buffer memory address: AAH) ...... 3-57 23H to 25H, 43H to 45H, 63H to 65H, 83H to 85H)
Heater disconnection detection/compensation ........................................................................3-45
function .......................................................... 3-12 PID continuation flag (buffer memory address: Ind.
Heater disconnection/output off-time current error A9H) ................................................................3-57
detection delay count (buffer memory address: PID control system..........................................1- 5
A6H) ............................................................... 3-56 PID operation ..................................................1- 6
Primary delay digital filter setting (buffer memory
[I] address: 30H, 50H, 70H, 90H) .........................3-49
I/O signal list .................................................. 3-25 Procedure before starting the operation ........4- 2
Initial settings................................................. 5-14 Programming ..................................................6- 1
Input range (buffer memory address: 20H, 40H, 60H, Proportional action (P-action).........................1- 8
80H) ................................................................ 3-42
Integral action (I-action) ..................................1- 9 [Q]
Intelligent function module switch settings ... 4-12 Q64TCTT (BW) cold junction temperature process
Internal current consumption ..........................3- 2 value (buffer memory address: 1DH).............3-39
[L] [R]
Loop disconnection detection dead band (buffer Reference heater current value (buffer memory
memory address: 3CH, 5CH, 7CH, 9CH)........ 3-54 address: 118H to 11FH)..................................3-60
Loop disconnection detection function ......... 3-15 Reverse/forward action select function .........3-10
Loop disconnection detection judgment time RFB limiter function........................................3-10
(buffer memory address: 3BH, 5BH, 7BH, 9BH)
....................................................................... 3-54 [S]
Sampling period .............................................3-24
[M] Sensor compensation function......................3-10
MAN mode shift completion flag (buffer memory Sensor compensation value setting (buffer
address: 1EH) ................................................ 3-39 memory address: 2DH, 4DH, 6DH, 8DH) ........3-48
MAN output setting (buffer memory address: 33H, Set value (SV) (buffer memory address: 22H, 42H,
53H, 73H, 93H)................................................ 3-51 62H, 82H).........................................................3-45
Manipulated value (MV) (buffer memory address: Setting change command (YnB) ...................3-30
B1H to B4H) .................................................... 3-58 Setting change completion flag (XnB)...........3-28
Manipulated value (MV) (buffer memory address: Setting change rate limiter (buffer memory
DH to 10H) ..................................................... 3-38 address: 34H, 54H, 74H, 94H) .........................3-51
Manipulated value resolution switching (buffer Setting/operation mode command ................3-29
memory address: B5H).................................. 3-58 Stop mode setting (buffer memory address: 21H,
Measured temperature range .........................3- 3 41H, 61H, 81H) ................................................3-44
Module ready flag (Xn0)................................ 3-26 System configuration ......................................2- 1
[O] [T]
Online module change ....................................7- 1 Temperature process value (PV) (buffer memory
Output off-time current error detection function address: 9H to CH)..........................................3-35
....................................................................... 3-15 Temperature rise completion soak time setting
Output variation limiter (buffer memory address: (buffer memory address: A8H).......................3-57
2CH, 4CH, 6CH, 8CH) ..................................... 3-48 Temperature rise completion range setting (buffer
memory address: A7H) ..................................3-57
[P] Transistor output monitor ON delay time
Parts identification ...........................................4- 3 setting (buffer memory address: AH) .............3-57
PID action ...................................................... 1-11
Index - 2 Index - 2
Temperature rise judgment flag (buffer memory
address: 11H to 14H)...................................... 3-38
Temperature sensor type................................3- 3
Three-phase heater....................................... 4-11
Transistor output monitor ON delay time
setting (buffer memory address: AFH) .......... 3-57
Transistor output flag
(buffer memory address: 15H to 18H) ........... 3-38
Troubleshooting...............................................8- 1
[U]
Unused channel setting ................................ 3-11
Unused channel setting (buffer memory address:
3D H, 5D H, 7D H, 9D H) .................................. 3-55
Upper/lower output limiter
(buffer memory address: 2AH, 2BH, 4AH, 4BH, 6AH,
6BH, 8AH, 8BH)............................................... 3-53
Upper/lower setting limiter
(buffer memory address: 37H, 38H, 57H, 58H, 77H,
78H, 97H, 98H)................................................ 3-35
Utility package .................................................5- 1
[W]
Wiring precautions ..........................................4- 6
Write data error code (buffer memory address: 0H)
....................................................................... 3-35
Write error flag (Xn2)..................................... 3-26
Index - 3 Index - 3
WARRANTY
Please confirm the following product warranty details before using this product.
1. Gratis Warranty Term and Gratis Warranty Range

If any faults or defects (hereinafter "Failure") found to be the responsibility of Mitsubishi occurs during use of the product
within the gratis warranty term, the product shall be repaired at no cost via the sales representative or Mitsubishi Service
Company.
However, if repairs are required onsite at domestic or overseas location, expenses to send an engineer will be solely at
the customer’s discretion. Mitsubishi shall not be held responsible for any re-commissioning, maintenance, or testing
on-site that involves replacement of the failed module.
[Gratis Warranty Term]
The gratis warranty term of the product shall be for one year after the date of purchase or delivery to a designated place.
Note that after manufacture and shipment from Mitsubishi, the maximum distribution period shall be six (6) months, and
the longest gratis warranty term after manufacturing shall be eighteen (18) months. The gratis warranty term of repair
parts shall not exceed the gratis warranty term before repairs.
[Gratis Warranty Range]
(1) The range shall be limited to normal use within the usage state, usage methods and usage environment, etc., which
follow the conditions and precautions, etc., given in the instruction manual, user's manual and caution labels on the
product.
(2) Even within the gratis warranty term, repairs shall be charged for in the following cases.
1. Failure occurring from inappropriate storage or handling, carelessness or negligence by the user. Failure caused
by the user's hardware or software design.
2. Failure caused by unapproved modifications, etc., to the product by the user.
3. When the Mitsubishi product is assembled into a user's device, Failure that could have been avoided if functions
or structures, judged as necessary in the legal safety measures the user's device is subject to or as necessary by
industry standards, had been provided.
4. Failure that could have been avoided if consumable parts (battery, backlight, fuse, etc.) designated in the
instruction manual had been correctly serviced or replaced.
5. Failure caused by external irresistible forces such as fires or abnormal voltages, and Failure caused by force
majeure such as earthquakes, lightning, wind and water damage.
6. Failure caused by reasons unpredictable by scientific technology standards at time of shipment from Mitsubishi.
7. Any other failure found not to be the responsibility of Mitsubishi or that admitted not to be so by the user.
2. Onerous repair term after discontinuation of production

(1) Mitsubishi shall accept onerous product repairs for seven (7) years after production of the product is discontinued.
Discontinuation of production shall be notified with Mitsubishi Technical Bulletins, etc.
(2) Product supply (including repair parts) is not available after production is discontinued.
3. Overseas service
Overseas, repairs shall be accepted by Mitsubishi's local overseas FA Center. Note that the repair conditions at each FA
Center may differ.
4. Exclusion of loss in opportunity and secondary loss from warranty liability

Regardless of the gratis warranty term, Mitsubishi shall not be liable for compensation of damages caused by any cause
found not to be the responsibility of Mitsubishi, loss in opportunity, lost profits incurred to the user by Failures of
Mitsubishi products, special damages and secondary damages whether foreseeable or not, compensation for accidents,
and compensation for damages to products other than Mitsubishi products, replacement by the user, maintenance of on-
site equipment, start-up test run and other tasks.
5. Changes in product specifications

The specifications given in the catalogs, manuals or technical documents are subject to change without prior notice.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and other countries.
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All other company names and product names used in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
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SH(NA)-080121-O
SH(NA)-080121-O(1507)MEE
MODEL: Q64TCTT/RT-U-S-E
MODEL CODE: 13JR21
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When exported from Japan, this manual does not require application to the
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Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions,

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Japanese Manual Version SH-080108-R

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................A- 1

1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1- 1 to 1-12

1.1 Features ................................................................................................................................................... 1- 3

2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2- 1 to 2-11

2.1 Applicable Systems .................................................................................................................................. 2- 1

3.1 Performance Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 3- 1

4 SETUP AND PROCEDURE BEFORE STARTING THE OPERATION 4- 1 to 4-13

4.1 Handling Precautions ............................................................................................................................... 4- 1

5 UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-TC) 5- 1 to 5-21

5.1 Functions of the Utility Package .............................................................................................................. 5- 1

6.1 Programming Procedure.......................................................................................................................... 6- 1

7 ONLINE MODULE CHANGE 7- 1 to 7-14

7.1 Online Module Change Conditions.......................................................................................................... 7- 2

8.1 Error Code List ......................................................................................................................................... 8- 1

APPENDIX Appendix- 1 to Appendix- 3

Appendix 1 External Dimensions ......................................................................................................Appendix- 1

INDEX Index- 1 to Index- 3

(1) For programmable controller system

(2) For the product

Strip the sheath.

20cm (7.88 inch) to

(c) The following number of AD75CKs will be needed.

Number of channels used

Generic term/abbreviation Description

Personal computer DOS/V-compatible personal computer of IBM PC/AT or its compatible.

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Operating System,

Microsoft Windows Vista Business Operating System,

Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Operating System,

Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise Operating System

Generic term for the following:

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Operating System

The product structure of the product is given in the table below.

Model code Product name Quantity

Q64TCTT Type Q64TCTT temperature control module 1

SW0D5C-QTCU-EA GX Configurator-TC Version 1 (Multiple-license product) (CD-ROM) 1

• Type Q64TCTT temperature control module

(1) What are the Q64TCTT and Q64TCRT?

Input from temperature

setting Set value

Fig. 1.1 Q64TCTT or Q64TCRT Processing Outline

(2) What are the Q64TCTTBW and Q64TCRTBW?

Input from temperature

setting Set value sensor

Fig. 1.2 Q64TCTTBW or Q64TCRTBW Processing Outline

The Q64TC has the following features.

(1) Optimum temperature adjustment control (PID control)

(2) 4 loops on 1 module

(3) RFB limiter function

(4) Sensor compensation function

(5) Connection of thermocouples compatible with JIS, IEC, NBS,

(6) Connection of Pt100 and JPt100 platinum temperature-measuring

(7) Choice of fine temperature measurement units and various control

(9) Detection of disconnection

(10) Easy settings with GX Configurator-TC

1.2 The PID Control System