{"product_id":"mitsubishi-electric-q172cpun-melsec-q-series-motion-controller","title":"Mitsubishi Electric Q172CPUN MELSEC Q Series Motion Controller","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eIntegrating multi-axis motion control directly into the MELSEC Q platform, the Mitsubishi Electric Q172CPUN coordinates high-speed precision positioning across complex industrial profiles. This CPU module mounts on the standard Q-series base unit, operating alongside a PLC CPU to offload demanding interpolation and synchronization tasks. It communicates seamlessly with servo amplifiers over high-speed networks to deliver synchronized, deterministic response times required for heavy machinery and manufacturing assembly lines.\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\u003eSupports multi-axis coordination of up to \u003cstrong\u003e8 axes\u003c\/strong\u003e of motion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdvanced multi-axis interpolation capabilities, including \u003cstrong\u003elinear interpolation (up to 4 axes)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecircular interpolation (2 axes)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ehelical interpolation (3 axes)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVersatile motion profiles with support for \u003cstrong\u003ePTP (Point to Point)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003econstant-speed positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-speed oscillation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in engineering compensation metrics, including \u003cstrong\u003ebacklash compensation\u003c\/strong\u003e and configurable \u003cstrong\u003eelectronic gear\u003c\/strong\u003e ratios.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProgrammed utilizing \u003cstrong\u003ededicated motion instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e (EIA mechanical language) for complex path execution.\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\u003eMulti-axis packaging machinery and synchronized cartooning lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-speed pick-and-place systems and Cartesian gantry robots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrecision electronic assembly and rotary indexing tables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTextile machinery and multi-axis winding systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\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\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecification Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eMitsubishi Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eQ172CPUN\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eMELSEC Q\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eControl Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eMotion Controller CPU Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eControlled Axes\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eUp to 8 axes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInternal Current Consumption (5VDC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e1.14 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProgramming Language\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eDedicated Motion Instructions (EIA Language)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModule Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e11.43 cm x 2.74 cm x 9.80 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNet Module Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e0.22 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e2.00 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eJapan\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; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInterface \/ Connector\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFunctional Assignment\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBase Unit Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eHigh-speed inter-CPU parallel bus connection for MELSEC Q backplanes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSSCNET Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eDedicated synchronous high-speed serial network connection for MR series servo amplifiers.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePeripheral Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eConnection port for motion development and calibration software (MT Developer).\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe Q172CPUN is designed for MELSEC Q platforms, serving as a functional upgrade to legacy Q172CPU systems. When migrating from non-N models, verify that your active MT Developer software project configurations and CPU base-unit slot parameters match the updated memory maps of the Q172CPUN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eOperating multiple high-speed motion CPUs on a shared backplane requires a careful calculation of the total 5VDC power budget. The Q172CPUN draws 1.14 A on the logic bus; ensure that the system power supply module (e.g., Q61P) has sufficient overhead to prevent sudden voltage drops during high-acceleration profiling across all 8 synchronized axes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eAlways maintain minimum bending radiuses on SSCNET optical fiber and serial cables to avoid signal attenuation and communication dropouts. Use high-integrity shielding on external encoder signals, routing them completely separate from high-frequency servo motor power lines to prevent EMI noise injection into the motion controller registers.\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 Completely isolate all external power sources (3-phase incoming power and 24VDC control power) before inserting or removing the motion CPU. Wait at least 5 minutes to allow internal bus capacitors to fully discharge before handling the module to prevent backplane damage.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003col style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eAlign the lower hook of the Q172CPUN module into the designated slot on the Q-series base unit.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eFirmly push the top of the module into the backplane connector until it clicks securely into place.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eTighten the module fixing screw (M3) to a torque of 0.36 to 0.48 N-m to secure the system against industrial vibrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eConnect the SSCNET communications bus line and secure all adjacent field encoder ground straps.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53102124335467,"sku":"Q172CPUN","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/q172cpun-fhrenoauno3.png?v=1776137927","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/ru\/products\/mitsubishi-electric-q172cpun-melsec-q-series-motion-controller","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}