{"product_id":"mitsubishi-electric-q173dcpu-melsec-q-series-motion-controller","title":"Mitsubishi Electric Q173DCPU MELSEC Q Series Motion Controller","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eManaging high-speed multi-axis synchronization within the MELSEC Q Series platform, the \u003cstrong\u003eMitsubishi Electric Q173DCPU\u003c\/strong\u003e Motion Controller delivers precise servo control for demanding industrial automation architectures. This controller operates as a dedicated CPU module on the PLC backplane, handling complex motion profile calculations independently from the sequence PLC program to optimize system response. Engineered to support up to \u003cstrong\u003e32 control axes\u003c\/strong\u003e, it minimizes execution lag with an operation cycle starting at \u003cstrong\u003e0.44 ms\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring high-speed tracking and perfect synchronization across dynamic mechanical setups. This unit comes complete with an external battery holder and a pre-installed \u003cstrong\u003eQ6BAT backup battery\u003c\/strong\u003e to protect volatile parameters and absolute encoder positions during power cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Axis Coordination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capable of managing up to 32 independent or synchronized axes per controller module.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Operation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microsecond-level control processing with an operation cycle limit down to 0.44 ms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrates directly into standard MELSEC Q series multi-CPU backplanes alongside standard sequence CPUs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolute Encoder Retention:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included Q6BAT battery and mounting assembly preserve coordinate tables and motion programs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Communication Ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interfaces with high-speed SSCNET III motion networks for noise-immune drive synchronization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContinuous rotary web printing presses and registration control systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMulti-axis pick-and-place packaging, cartoning, and bottling lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-speed material handling gantries and automated sorting systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrecision metal stamping feeders and synchronized flying-shear systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\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; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecification\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: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eMitsubishi Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eQ173DCPU\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSeries Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eMELSEC Q Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eControlled Axes\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eUp to 32 axes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperation Cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e0.44 ms or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCurrent Consumption (5 VDC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e1.25 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBackup Battery System\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eQ6BAT with external mounting holder\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUnit Dimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e2.74 cm x 9.80 cm x 11.93 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNet Module Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e0.33 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Gross)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e3.00 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe Q173DCPU is designed to replace older legacy motion controllers within standard Q-Series backplane designs. When transitioning configurations from equivalent units, verify your software package compatibility inside MT Developer2. Ensure the system backplane's power supply module (such as the Q61P) is rated to handle the 1.25 A internal current draw of this unit combined with any concurrent sequence CPUs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eWhen deploying multiple CPU modules (e.g., combining a Q03UDCPU sequence processor with the Q173DCPU), the motion controller must be assigned its designated slot order as defined in the multi-CPU configuration settings. Failure to set matching CPU parameters in both GX Works2 and MT Developer2 will trigger a multi-CPU synchronization error on startup, preventing the system from entering RUN mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eAlways maintain absolute cleanliness when handling the optical SSCNET III ports on the face of the Q173DCPU. Dust or oil film on the fiber optic interfaces will attenuate the signal, leading to transmission faults or axis disconnects. Leave the protective port plugs in place until the optical fiber cabling is ready to be locked into position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #9b2c2c; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0;\"\u003eIsolate and lock out all power sources feeding the main PLC backplane and related servo drives prior to installing, replacing, or wiring the controller. Physical manipulation of modules on an active backplane can destroy internal microprocessors or trigger unexpected industrial machine movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; min-width: 24px; margin-right: 12px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eMount the external battery holder containing the fresh Q6BAT cell onto the processor housing and connect the positive\/negative jumper lead into the dedicated battery terminal beneath the cover.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; min-width: 24px; margin-right: 12px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eAlign the bottom slot locator hook on the base of the CPU with the corresponding slot position on the Q-series base unit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; min-width: 24px; margin-right: 12px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eRotate the module flush against the backplane connector, applying uniform pressure until the locking tab snaps into place. Fasten the top lock screw to the panel ground plate.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; min-width: 24px; margin-right: 12px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eRemove protective caps from SSCNET III ports and connect the high-speed optical fiber cables, verifying clean end-faces and positive tactile locking clicks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53102125678955,"sku":"Q173DCPU","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/q173dcpu-abw02pqlrnh.png?v=1776137932","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/ms\/products\/mitsubishi-electric-q173dcpu-melsec-q-series-motion-controller","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}