{"product_id":"mitsubishi-electric-q173cpun-melsec-q-series-motion-controller","title":"Mitsubishi Electric Q173CPUN MELSEC Q Series Motion Controller","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eEngineered for high-performance multi-axis synchronization, the Mitsubishi Electric Q173CPUN serves as a dedicated motion CPU within the MELSEC Q Series platform. This controller seamlessly integrates on the same base unit alongside standard Q Series PLC CPUs, distributing processing loads to achieve precise synchronization of complex machinery. It supports advanced motion control tasks such as virtual axis configuration, electronic camming, and synchronized gear operations while relying on highly immune fiber-optic communication interfaces to interface with external servo amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-CPU Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Installs directly onto the Q Series backplane to share data with the main host PLC CPU at high bus speeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobust Synchronization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Executes complex electronic cams, mechanical coordinate conversions, and electronic gear ratios across multiple channels simultaneously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSSCNET III Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses fiber-optic communication lines for noise-immune, high-speed data transmission to the servo drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpanded I\/O Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manages up to 8192 control system points to handle complex system feedback and signal mapping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-speed packaging and wrapping machinery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMulti-axis printing presses and paper converting machinery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomated pick-and-place systems and semiconductor manufacturing lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSynchronized gantry crane positioning systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications Table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; width: 35%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eMitsubishi Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eQ173CPUN\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eMELSEC Q Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eMotion Controller CPU Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNumber of Control Axes\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eUp to 32 axes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eI\/O Points\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e8192 points\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProgram Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e14k steps\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMotion Network\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eSSCNET III (Fiber-Optic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e0 to 55 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e-25 to 75 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e3.0 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePackage Dimensions (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e150 mm x 120 mm x 100 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections and Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #cbd5e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInterface Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePhysical Description \u0026amp; Function\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSSCNET III Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eOptical fiber connector sockets for high-speed synchronization communication to MR-J3\/MR-J4 series servo amplifiers.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMulti-CPU Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eHigh-speed backplane connector matching the MELSEC Q Series main base unit slot allocation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUSB Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003ePeripheral communication port for commissioning, configuration downloading, and real-time trace diagnostics.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eWhen migrating from older non-N models like the Q173CPU, verify the physical network layout. The standard Q173CPU uses copper-based SSCNET, while the Q173CPUN utilizes fiber-optic SSCNET III. This shift requires changing the communication cables to optical fiber and ensures the corresponding servo drives support SSCNET III protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eBackplane power calculation is critical. Because a motion controller CPU draws higher current from the backplane 5V supply than standard digital I\/O modules, you must sum the current consumption of the PLC CPU, the Q173CPUN, and all host modules to prevent overload on the system power supply (e.g., Q61P vs Q63P).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eHandle the SSCNET III optical fiber cables with extreme care during panel wiring. Maintaining a minimum bend radius of 25 mm is critical; exceeding this limit can lead to optical signal attenuation, causing mysterious communications failures or sporadic axis fault trips (such as code 32 or 10) during high-speed operation cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; color: #9b2c2c;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eCRITICAL WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prior to installing, removing, or wiring the Q173CPUN on the base unit, ensure that all phases of the external power supply used by the system are completely shut off. Failure to de-energize the assembly can cause module failure, communication corruption, or physical shock.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eAlign the bottom hook of the Q173CPUN module with the module fixing hole of the Q Series main base unit, making sure the unit sits in a designated Motion CPU slot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003ePush the top of the module firmly onto the base unit until it clicks, then tighten the module fixing screw to the specified torque.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eRemove the protective dust caps from the SSCNET III optical ports and insert the fiber optic cables until they securely click into place. Keep the dust caps stored safely for future maintenance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53102148977003,"sku":"Q173CPUN","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/q173cpun-wzphulkgumi.png?v=1776137932","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/fa\/products\/mitsubishi-electric-q173cpun-melsec-q-series-motion-controller","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}