Installation Precautions ● 安全注意事项 ●

CAUTION 注 意
Mitsubishi General-Purpose Programmable Controller (使用前请务必阅读)
 Use the conversion adapter and conversion adapter anchor base in an environment of the

Renewal Tool Conversion Adapter general specifications defined in the MELSEC-Q series CPU module user’s manual. Failure to 使用本产品时，请仔细阅读本手册，并充分注意安全，正确地 ● 转换适配器安装螺栓、转换适配器固定台安装螺栓、
do so could lead to electric shock, fire, malfunction or product failure or deterioration.
使用产品。 MELSEC-A系列端子排安装螺栓应在规定的扭矩范围内切
Do not come in direct contact with the conductive area of the conversion adapter. Doing so could
Model

本手册中标注的注意事项仅记载了与本产品相关的内容。关于 实地拧紧。如果螺栓拧得过松，会导致短路、火灾或误动
lead to system malfunction or failure.
 Fully secure the conversion adapter and conversion adapter anchor base using the installation 可编程控制器系统的安全注意事项，请参阅所使用的MELSEC-Q 作。如果螺栓拧得过紧，有可能造成螺栓及转换适配器破
ERNT-AQTX41 screws, and tighten the installation screws securely within the specified torque range. Failure to
系列CPU模块的用户手册。 损从而导致掉落、短路或误动作。
do so could cause the conversion adapter and anchor base to fall, resulting in conversion
在本●安全注意事项●中，安全注意事项的等级分为「警告」 ● 请注意不要让切屑或接线头等异物进入转换适配器及模
adapter and conversion adapter anchor base damage.
User’s Manual  Always check for correct match between MELSEC-Q Series and the conversion adapter. 和「注意」。 块内。会导致火灾、故障、误动作。
Incorrect match can cause damage to the MELSEC-Q Series module.

表示错误操作可能造成危险后果，引起死亡 【启动和维护注意事项】
Wiring Precautions 警告
或重伤事故。
WARNING 警 告
Be sure to shut off all phases of the external power supply before performing installation or wiring

表示错误操作可能造成危险后果，引起中度 ● 在通电状态下请勿触摸端子。可能会导致触电或误动作。
work. Failure to do so could result in electric shock or product damage.
注意 ● 在清扫或重新紧固端子螺栓时，必须将外部供应全相断
 If you want to energize and run the unit after completing the installation and wiring work, be sure 伤害、轻伤及财产损失。
to close the terminal block cover attached to the MELSEC-A series terminal block. Failure to do 开断开后再进行。如果未全相断开，可能会导致触电。
so could result in electric shock. 如果螺栓拧得过紧，可能会造成转换适配器或输入/输出
另外，根据情况不同，即使是 注意中记载的事项，也可能
模块的破损从而导致掉落、短路或误动作。
CAUTION 引发严重后果。不管哪个记载的都是非常重要的内容，请务必
 Properly wire the conversion adapter after verifying the rated voltage and terminal layout of the
遵守。
input/output module to be used. Connecting a power supply with a different rating or improper 请妥善保管本手册，以便需要时取阅，并请将本手册交给最终 注 意
wiring could lead to fire or product failure. 用户。 ● 请不要拆卸、改造转换适配器。否则可能会导致故障、误
ERNT-AQTX41  Securely tighten the conversion adapter installation screws, conversion adapter anchor base
installation screws and MELSEC-A series terminal block installation screws within the specified
动作、受伤或火灾。
torque range. A loose screw may result in a short circuit, fire or malfunction. An excessively ● 转换适配器的外壳由树脂制成，因此请避免掉落或使其受
tightened screw may result in screw or conversion adapter damage, causing the conversion 到剧烈冲击。否则可能会损坏转换适配器。
adapter to fall, a short circuit or product malfunction.
Model ERNT-AQTX41  Do not allow foreign matter such as cuttings or wiring shavings to enter the conversion adapter or
module. Doing so could lead to fire, failure or malfunction.
【废弃注意事项】
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Startup and Maintenance Precautions 【安装注意事项】

 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 
WARNING
(Always read these precautions prior to use.) 注 意 Related Manuals
 Do not touch the terminals during energization. Doing so could result in electric shock or

Before using this product, please read this manual carefully and pay full attention to safety to ensure that
malfunction. ● 应在MELSEC-Q系列CPU模块用户手册中记载的一般规格环 Manual No.
Manual Title Remarks
 Be sure to shut off all phases of the external power supply before cleaning and retightening the (Model Code)
the product is used correctly. 境下使用转换适配器及转换适配器固定台。如果在一般规
terminal screws. Failure to do so could lead to electric shock. Excessively tightened screws could MELSEC-Q Series
The precautions presented in this manual are concerned with this product only. For Programmable
result in conversion adapter or input/output module damage, causing the conversion adapter to
格范围以外的环境中使用，可能导致触电、火灾、误动作、 Building Block I/O Module
SH-080042
By Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Controller system safety precautions, refer to the user’s manual of the MELSEC-Q seriesCPU module to (13JL99)
be used.
fall, a short circuit or product malfunction. 产品的损坏或劣化。 User’s Manual

In this manual, the safety precautions are ranked as “WARNING” and “CAUTION”. ● 请不要直接触摸转换适配器的导电部分。否则可能会造成
CAUTION 系统误动作、故障。
 Do not disassemble or modify the conversion adapter. Doing so could lead to failure, ● 转换适配器及转换适配器固定台应通过安装螺栓切实地
WARNING
Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous
malfunction, injury or fire. EMC AND LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVES
conditions, resulting in death or severe injury. 加以固定，安装螺栓应在规定的扭矩范围内切实地拧紧。
 The conversion adapter case is made of resin. Do not drop or apply excessive impact to the Compliance to the EMC Directive, which is one of the EU Directives, has been a legal obligation for
case. Doing so could lead to conversion adapter damage. 可能因掉落而导致转换适配器及转换适配器固定台破损。
the products sold in European countries since 1996 as well as the Low Voltage Directive since
Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous
CAUTION ● 请务必确认MELSEC-Q系列模块和转换适配器的组合是否 1997.
conditions, resulting in medium or minor injury and/or property
Disposal Precautions 正确。在错误组合下使用时，可能会导致MELSEC-Q系列 Manufacturers who recognize their products are compliant to the EMC and Low Voltage Directives
damage.
CAUTION 模块损坏。 are required to declare that print a "CE mark" on their products.

 When disposing of the product, treat it as industrial waste.

Note that failure to observe the CAUTION level instructions may lead to a serious consequence
【接线注意事项】
according to the circumstances. Always follow the precautions of both levels because they are important
to personal safety. 警 告
Please keep this manual in an easy-to-access location for future reference, and be sure to provide the
manual to the end user. ● 必须将外部供应全相断开断开后再进行安装作业等。如果
未全相断开，可能会导致触电或产品损坏。
● 安装、配线作业完成之后进行通电、运行时，必须关闭
MELSEC-A系列端子排的端子排盖板。如果未关闭端子排
盖板，可能会导致触电。
Authorized representative in Europe
Authorized representative in Europe is shown below.
Name: Mitsubishi Electric Europe BV
Address: Gothaer strasse 8, 40880 Ratingen, Germany
1. Overview
This manual describes the Mitsubishi general-purpose Programmable Controller renewal tool
conversion adapter (ERNT-AQTX41). The conversion adapter is a product that converts the differences
in MELSEC-A series and MELSEC-Q series pin assignments.
Once you have opened the packaging, verify that it contains the following products.

注 意 Product Quantity

● 请确认所使用输入/输出模块的额定电压及端子排列后正 Conversion adapter 1

Mounting bracket 1
确地进行转换适配器的配线。连接不符合额定值的电源或
Mounting bracket fixing screw (M2.6 x 4) 2
误配线，会导致火灾或故障。
 Model
MELSEC-A Series MELSEC-Q Series 4. Mounting and Installation 5.2 Tightening Torque
2. Conversion Adapter Product Specifications Specifications
AX41-S1 QX41-S1 4.1 Handling Precautions Tighten the module installation screws to the specified torque below. An inappropriate tightening torque
(Sink Type) (Positive Common Type) (1) Do not touch the terminals during energization. Doing so could result in electric shock or
No. of input points 32 points 32 points malfunction. could cause the product to fall or result in a short circuit, product failure or malfunction.
No. of
Conversion Adapter A Series Q Series Module Conversion Adapter Isolation method Photocoupler isolation Photocoupler isolation (2) Do not disassemble or modify the conversion adapter. Doing so could result in failure, Screw Location Tightening Torque Range
Connection
Model Module Model Model Weight (g) Rated input voltage 12V DC 24V DC 24V DC malfunction, injury or fire.
Points
Rated input current 4mA 10mA Approx. 4mA (3) Do not come in direct contact with the conductive area of the conversion adapter. Doing so Conversion adapter anchor base installation screw (M4 screw) 139 to 189N･cm
AX41,AX41-UL QX41,QX41-S2,QX71 ON voltage/current 9.5V DC or more / 3mA or more 19V DC or more / 3mA or more could result in system malfunction or failure. Mounting bracket fixing screw (M2.6 screw) 20 to 29 N･cm
AX31-S1 QX41,QX41-S2 OFF voltage/current 6V DC or less / 1.5mA or less 9.5V DC or less / 1.5mA or less (4) Fully secure the conversion adapter and conversion adapter anchor base using the
ERNT-AQTX41 32 points 105 Input resistance Approx. 2.4k Approx. 5.6k installation screws, and securely tighten the screws within the specified torque range. Conversion adapter bottom installation screw (M3 screw) 43 to 57 N･cm
AX41-S1 QX41-S1 Response OFF  ON 0.1ms or less 0.1/0.2/0.4/0.6/1ms Failure to do so could cause the conversion adapter and anchor base to fall, resulting in Conversion adapter installation screw (M3 screw)
time ON  OFF 0.2ms or less 0.1/0.2/0.4/0.6/1ms conversion adapter and conversion adapter anchor base damage.
AX71 QX71 MELSEC-A series terminal block installation screw (M4 screw) 102 to 138 N･cm
Internal current consumption
110mA 75mA 4.2 Use Precautions
(TYP. All points ON) (TYP. All points ON) Item Use Precautions
Wiring method for common 8 points, 1 common 32 points, 1 common Wiring A wiring change is required when replacing AX41 with QX41, AX41-S1 with QX41-S1,
T erm ina l
N o.
S ig n a l
N am e
P in N o .
S ig n a l
Nam e External connection system 38-point terminal block 40-pin connector or AX71 with QX71 and the COM terminal has been separated due to a change in the
6. External Dimensions
T B1 X 00 B20 X 00
A S e rie s
T B2 X 01 B19 X 01 Q S e rie s number of points per common from 8 points (4 circuits) to 32 points.
T e rm in a l B lo ck B18 X 02 C o n n e co to r Only the sink type is compatible when replacing AX31-S1 with QX41.
T B3 X 02
T B4 X 03 B17 X 03 Model MELSEC-A Series MELSEC-Q Series
Module width Because the module width decreases (from 37.5mm to 27.4mm), the wiring area Unit：mm
T B5 X 04 B16 X 04 QX71
T B6 X 05 B15 X 05 AX71 dimension decreases. Verification prior to installation is required.
B14 X 06 (Positive/Negative
TB1 T B7 X 06
Specifications (Sink/Source Type) MELSEC-A series MELSEC-Q series Mounting bracket
TB2
TB3 T B8 X 07 B13 X 07 Common Shared Type)
TB4 T B9 COM B12
B11
X 08
X 09 No. of input points 32 points 32 points module module
TB5 TB10 X 08
TB6
TB7 TB11 X 09 B10 X0A Isolation method Photocoupler isolation Photocoupler isolation
TB12 X0A B9 X0B
TB8
Rated input voltage 5V DC 12V DC 24V DC 5V DC 12V DC

70
TB9 B8 X0C
TB13 X0B
T B10 B7 X0D 3.5mA (TYP) 2mA (TYP) 4.5mA (TYP)

Ｉ／Ｏ
TB14 X0C
T B11 B6 X0E Rated input current Approx. 1.2mA Approx. 3.3mA
T B12
T B13
TB15 X0D
B5 X0F 5.5mA (MAX) 3mA (MAX) 6mA (MAX)
TB16 X0E B4 O p en
T B14
TB17 X0F (SW ON) 3.5V DC or more / 1.0mA or more
T B15 B3 O p en ON voltage/current 3.5V DC or more / 1mA or more
T B16 TB18 COM B2 COM (SW OFF) 5V DC or more / 1.0mA or more

204
T B17 X10
TB19 B1 COM
T B18
TB20 X11 (SW ON) 1.1V DC or less / 0.2mA or more
T B19 A20 X 10 OFF voltage/current 1V DC or more / 0.1mA or more
T B20
T B21
TB21 X12 A19 X 11 (SW OFF) 2V DC or less / 0.2mA or more
TB22 X13 A18 X 12
T B22
TB23 X14 (SW ON) Approx. 1.4k
T B23 A17 X 13 Input resistance Approx. 3.3k
T B24 TB24 X15 A16 X 14 (SW OFF) Approx. 5.5k 37.5 27.4 17.55
T B25
TB25 X16 A15 X 15
T B26
T B27 TB26 X17 A14 X 16 Response OFF  ON 1.5ms or less 1/5/10/20/70ms or less Depth The depth increases. Verification prior to installation is required.
T B28
T B29
TB27 COM A13 X 17 time ON  OFF 3ms or less 1/5/10/20/70ms or less
TB28 X18 A12 X 18
T B30
TB29 X19 A11 X 19 110mA 70mA
T B31
Internal current consumption
T B32
T B33
TB30 X1A A10 X1A (TYP. All points ON) (TYP. All points ON)
TB31 X1B A9 X1B
T B34
T B35 TB32 X1C A8 X1C Wiring method for common 8 points, 1 common 32 points, 1 common
T B36
T B37
TB33 X1D A7 X1D External connection system 38-point terminal block 40-pin connector
T B38 TB34 X1E A6 X1E
TB35 X1F A5 X1F
TB36 COM A4 O p en Note:
TB37 O pen A3 O p en
1. A wiring change is required when replacing AX41/AX41-UL with QX41/QX41-S2/QX71, AX41-S1

31
TB38 O pen A2 O p en
A1 O p en
with QX41-S1, or AX71 with QX71 and the MELSEC-A series side common has been separated
C o n ve rs io n A d a p te r due to a change in the number of points per common from 8 points (4 circuits) to 32 points.
2. When replacing AX41/AX41-UL with QX41 or AX41-S1 with QX41-S1 at a rated input voltage of 27.4
12V DC, the rated input voltage must be changed to 24V DC.
3. When replacing AX41/AX41-UL with QX71 with a rated input voltage of 24V DC, the rated input
voltage must be changed to 5V DC or 12V DC. The value in parentheses is the dimension when the base adapter is not used. Duplication Prohibited
4. When replacing AX71 with QX71 with a rated input voltage of 24V DC, the rated input voltage This manual may not be reproduced in any form, in part or in whole, without written permission
must be changed to 5V DC or 12V DC. from Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Company Limited.
5. For detailed specifications not stated in the Input Module Specification Comparison Chart and for 4.3 Installation Environment ©2014 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
general specifications, refer to the user’s manual of the input module to be used. Those areas with
For details of the installation environment, refer to the user’s manual of the MELSEC-Q series CPU
specifications that are different for the MELSEC-A series and MELSEC-Q series are subject to MELSEC is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.
specification restrictions upon replacement. Check the specifications of the connection device. module to be used.

Input Module Specification Comparison Chart Product Warranty Details

Model MELSEC-A Series MELSEC-Q Series 3. Products Required by the Conversion Adapter 5. Part Names and Installation Method
QX71 Please confirm the following product warranty details prior to product use.
QX41 QX41-S2
AX41,AX41-UL (Positive/Negative (1) Conversion Adapter Anchor Base (Sold Separately) Q series module
(Positive (Positive
(Sink Type) Common Shared
Common Type) Common Type) The conversion adapter anchor base secures the bottom of the conversion adapter and is required
Specifications Type) Mounting bracket (conversion adapter accessory)
Gratis Warranty Terms and Gratis Warranty Range
No. of input points 32 points 32 points for conversion adapter use. One anchor base is required per base. Mounting bracket fixing screw
M2.6 x 4 (conversion adapter accessory)
Photocoupler If any fault or defect (hereinafter referred to as “Failure”) attributable to Mitsubishi Electric Engineering
Isolation method Photocoupler isolation Specifications
isolation Conversion Adapter Conversion adapter Company Limited (hereinafter referred to as “MEE”) should occur within the gratis warranty period, MEE shall
Anchor Base Model 2 installation screw
Rated input voltage 12V DC 24V DC 24V DC 5V DC 12V DC Type Weight (g) MELSEC-A series repair the product free of charge via the distributor from whom you made your purchase.
2 M3 x 18 terminal block
Approx. Approx. ERNT-AQF12 12-slot conversion adapter anchor base 590
Rated input current 4mA 10mA Approx. 4mA Approx. 6mA 3 4 installation screw
1.2mA 3.3mA (M4)  Gratis Warranty Period
9.5V DC or more / 19V DC or more / 15V DC or more/ 3.5V DC or more / ERNT-AQF8 8-slot conversion adapter anchor base 410 2
ON voltage/current
3mA or more 3mA or more 3mA or more 1mA or more Precaution 6 The gratis warranty period of this product shall be one (1) year from the date of purchase or delivery to
ERNT-AQF5 5-slot conversion adapter anchor base 275 the designated place.
6V DC or less / 11V DC or less / 5V DC or less / 1V DC or more / Conversion adapter 4
OFF voltage/current ERNT-AQF3 3-slot conversion adapter anchor base 185 Note that after manufacture and shipment from MEE, the maximum distribution period shall be six (6)
1.5mA or less 1.7mA or less 1.7mA or less 0.1mA or more anchor base Conversion adapter
MELSEC-A series months, and the gratis warranty period after manufacturing shall be limited to eighteen (18) months.
Input resistance Approx. 2.4k Approx. 5.6k Approx. 3.6k Approx. 3.3k terminal block In addition, the gratis warranty period for repaired products shall not exceed the gratis warranty period
Response OFFON 10ms or less 1/5/10/20/70ms or less Conversion adapter bottom established prior to repair.
(2) Base Adapter (Sold Separately) installation screw
time ONOFF 10ms or less 1/5/10/20/70ms or less
The base adapter enables MELSEC-Q series installation using the installation holes of the M3 x 20
Internal current 110mA 75mA 70mA  Gratis Warranty Range
consumption (TYP. All points ON) (TYP. All points ON) (TYP. All points ON) MELSEC-A series base unit. (Additional hole machining not required) 5
Wiring method 8 points, The gratis warranty range shall be limited to normal use based on the usage conditions, methods and
32 points, 1 common Specifications environment, etc., defined by the terms and precautions, etc., given in the instruction manual, user’s
for common 1 common Conversion adapter anchor base installation screw
6
External connection 38-point Base Adapter Model MELSEC-A Series MELSEC-Q Series Installable Conversion Weight M4 x 8 (conversion adapter anchor base accessory ) manual and caution labels on the product.
40-pin connector Compliant Module Compliant Module Adapter Anchor Base (g)
system terminal block
ERNT-AQB38 A38B Q312B ERNT-AQF12 970
A38B-UL Q38B ERNT-AQF8 Warranty Period after Discontinuation of Production
Model MELSEC-A Series MELSEC-Q Series A38B-E
QX41 QX41-S2 A38HB 5.1 Installation Method (1) MEE shall offer product repair services (fee applied) for seven (7) years after production of the product
AX31-S1
(Positive (Positive A38HBEU [1] Secure the conversion adapter anchor base to the base adapter or control panel using the has been discontinued. Discontinuation of production shall be reported via distributors.
Specifications (Sink Type)
Common Type) Common Type) ERNT-AQB68 A68B Q612B 930 (2) Product supply (including spare parts) is not possible after production has been discontinued.
No. of input points 32 points 32 points A68B-UL Q68B conversion adapter anchor base installation screws (M4  8) provided as an accessory.
Isolation method Photocoupler isolation Photocoupler isolation ERNT-AQB58 A58B Q68B ERNT-AQF8 870 (Two end locations)
Rated input voltage 24VDC 24V DC A58B-UL
[2] Secure the mounting bracket to the Q series module using the mounting bracket fixing Exclusion of Opportunity Loss and Secondary Loss from Warranty Liability
Rated input current 8.5mA Approx. 4mA Approx. 6mA ERNT-AQB35 A35B Q38B ERNT-AQF8 795
16V DC or more / 19V DC or more / 15V DC or more / A35B-UL Q35B ERNT-AQF5 screws [M2.6  4 (conversion adapter accessory); two upper/lower locations]. Regardless of the gratis warranty period, MEE shall not be liable for compensation for damages arising from
ON voltage/current
5mA or more 3mA or more 3mA or more A35B-E causes not attributable to MEE, opportunity losses or lost profits incurred by the user due to Failures of MEE
[3] Mount the conversion adapter onto the mounting bracket.
8V DC or less / 11V DC or less / 5V DC or less / ERNT-AQB65 A65B Q68B 790 products, damages or secondary damages arising from special circumstances, whether foreseen or
OFF voltage/current
2mA or less 1.7mA or less 1.7mA or less A65B-UL Q65B [4] Secure the conversion adapter using the conversion adapter installation screws (M3  18; 2 unforeseen by MEE, compensation for accidents, compensation for damages to products other than MEE
Input resistance Approx. 2.7k Approx. 5.6k Approx. 3.6k Q55B locations). products, or compensation for other work carried out by the user.
Response OFFON 10ms or less 1/5/10/20/70ms or less ERNT-AQB55 A55B Q65B ERNT-AQF5 655
time ONOFF 10ms or less 1/5/10/20/70ms or less A55B-UL Q55B Precaution
Internal current 110mA 75mA ERNT-AQB32 A32B Q33B ERNT-AQF3 675
A32B-UL Before tightening the installation screws, check that the Conversion Adapter has been Changes in Product Specifications
consumption (TYP. All points ON) (TYP. All points ON)
Wiring method 32 points, A32B-E securely installed on the MELSEC-Q Series module. Tightening the screws in floating-off
32 points, 1 common ERNT-AQB62 A62B Q63B 650 The specifications given in the catalogs, manuals and technical documents are subject to change without
for common 1 common state or tilting state will damage the Conversion Adapter installation screws and the notice.
External connection 38-point Q52B
40-pin connector ERNT-AQB52 A52B Q52B 505 mounting bracket.
system terminal block
[5] Secure the conversion adapter using the conversion adapter bottom installation screw (M3 
This document is a new publication, effective December 2014. Specifications are subject to change without
20; 1 location).
notice.
[6] Secure the MELSEC-A series terminal block to the conversion adapter using the terminal
block installation screws (M4; two upper/lower locations).
Developed December 2014
50EM8553-F