{"product_id":"mitsubishi-electric-q62hlc-melsec-q-series-loop-control-module","title":"Mitsubishi Electric Q62HLC MELSEC Q Series Loop Control Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eExecuting precise process loop control within a unified automation chassis, the \u003cstrong\u003eMitsubishi Electric Q62HLC\u003c\/strong\u003e operates as a dedicated two-channel proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller. This high-speed module interfaces directly with the MELSEC Q Series PLC backplane, eliminating the communication lag typical of external standalone controllers. Capable of handling thermocouple, current, and voltage inputs alongside analog control outputs, the unit provides direct closed-loop feedback processing for demanding industrial thermal, pressure, and flow systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Channel Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two independent PID loops with dedicated auto-tuning and self-tuning algorithms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Input Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct connection for thermocouples (types B, E, J, K, N, R, S, T), micro-voltage, and standard analog current signals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Loop Execution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely fast sampling cycle of 25 ms per channel, allowing control over rapid physical process changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Analog Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct 4-20mA or voltage control outputs to interface cleanly with control valves, actuators, and drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative PLC Backplane Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Map control loop parameters directly into CPU memory registers without custom communication block configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003ePrecision plastic extrusion, thermoforming, and blow-molding temperature regulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eIndustrial heat-treatment furnaces requiring multi-zone PID cascade control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eHigh-speed flow-rate and pressure regulation loops in chemical dosing and water-treatment processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eEnvironmental chamber control with simultaneous heating and cooling loop processing.\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    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a365d;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecification Value\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: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eMitsubishi Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eQ62HLC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eControl Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e2 Channels (Independent PID execution)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThermocouple Input Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eB, E, J, K, N, R, S, T\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAnalog Input Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eVoltage\/Current (Direct sensor configuration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAnalog Output Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e2 Channels (Current\/Voltage control outputs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSampling Cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e25 ms per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOccupied I\/O Points\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e16 Points (Assigned on the Q-series PLC bus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInternal Current Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e0.27 A (at 5 VDC backplane bus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eExternal Supply Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e24 VDC (+10% \/ -15%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e0 to 55 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModule Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e0.25 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e1.00 kg (Includes protective industrial packaging)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e98 mm x 27.4 mm x 90 mm (H x W x D)\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 #1a365d;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTerminal Pin Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTerminal Name \/ Signal Association\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: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTerminal 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eChannel 1 Temperature \/ Micro-voltage Input (+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTerminal 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eChannel 1 Temperature \/ Micro-voltage Input (-)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTerminal 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eChannel 1 Current Input (I+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTerminal 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eChannel 1 Control Analog Output (+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTerminal 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eChannel 1 Control Analog Output (-)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTerminal 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eChannel 2 Temperature \/ Micro-voltage Input (+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTerminal 11\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eChannel 2 Temperature \/ Micro-voltage Input (-)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTerminal 12\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eChannel 2 Current Input (I+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTerminal 13\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eChannel 2 Control Analog Output (+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTerminal 14\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eChannel 2 Control Analog Output (-)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTerminal 17\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eExternal Power Supply Input (24 VDC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTerminal 18\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eExternal Power Supply Common (0V GND)\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\n\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eUnlike the Q64TCRT thermal regulation modules, which execute standard temperature profiling on a slower 500ms cycle, the Q62HLC is a high-speed controller designed for 25ms loop response. It incorporates direct physical analog current\/voltage outputs rather than transistor outputs. Consequently, logic written for the Q64 series cannot be directly copied; the buffer memory structure of the module must be re-mapped inside the GX Works software environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eOperating the loop controller on a highly dynamic physical actuator requires careful configuration of the derivative action (D-gain). Due to the rapid 25ms sampling time, high-frequency electrical noise on input terminals can propagate into violent fluctuations in the control outputs. If your control variable exhibits high high-frequency jitter, engage the integrated input filter parameters to stabilize the PID feedback loops before committing to fine-tuning adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe Q62HLC terminal block contains a factory-calibrated Cold Junction Compensation (CJC) resistor mounted directly on the lower terminals. Replacing terminal blocks between modules without matching the calibrated CJC resistor can introduce ambient thermal offsets of several degrees Celsius. Always ensure that the physical terminal block remains paired with its original serial-numbered electronic module to avoid field-drift during startup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; color: #9b2c2c;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eCRITICAL WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verify that all primary control cabinet power is fully de-energized and lock-out tag-out (LOTO) protocols are active before engaging terminal block connections or inserting the module on the MELSEC Q series base unit. Failure to fully isolate the system can result in immediate physical damage to the module backplane and risk control signal disruption.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-right: 10px; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eInsert the bottom mounting hook of the module into the guide notch of the base unit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-right: 10px; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003ePivot the module firmly forward against the base unit to snap the top retention latch in place.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-right: 10px; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eSecure the module to the base plate using the top integration screw (torque range 0.36 to 0.48 N-m).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-right: 10px; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eAttach external 24 VDC auxiliary power to terminals 17 and 18, and use shielded twisted-pair cables for analog signal paths.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53102169588075,"sku":"Q62HLC","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/q62hlc-oifrmcvywrz.png?v=1776137941","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/fa\/products\/mitsubishi-electric-q62hlc-melsec-q-series-loop-control-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}