Contact: Lori A. Bacharz
Mitsubishi Electric Automation
847.478.2417
Lori.Bacharz@meau.com
Mitsubishi Electric Introduces Q170MCPU Stand-Alone Motion Controller
Advanced CPU combines iQ platform machine logic and motion controller in one unit
Vernon Hills, Ill. – July 1, 2009 - Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc., a world leader in
automation solutions, today introduces its new Q170MCPU stand-alone motion controller which
may be the fastest and most versatile solution in the industry. This compact unit includes
integrated machine logic and motion control, a built-in power supply, Ethernet port, USB, serial
and external encoder interface module, and offers seamless connectivity to Mitsubishi Electric’s
high performance MR-J3-B servo line.
Mitsubishi products have always defined superior control performance and now the Q170MCPU
stand alone motion controller elevates it further by combining its powerful iQ Platform machine
logic and motion controller into one unit with ease of integration that manufacturers need to
minimize their total cost of ownership.
“Today’s OEM’s and end users require not only improved CPUs to boost functionality,
performance and cost efficiency, but also higher overall throughput, said Sunny Ainapure,
product manager, Mitsubishi Electric Automation. “The Q170MCPU delivers higher throughput
because of its high speed synchronous 50Mbps optical communication motion network and its
accuracy in motion synchronization. The company reduced the command operation cycle time of
the motion controller to 0.44 msec.”
The Q170MCPU offers 1~16 axes of motion control of positioning, speed, torque and offers onthe-fly mode switching, registration, electronic cam, line shaft and gearing. This motion
controller with compact MR-J3B servos allows for smaller, more modular machines because it
reduces cabinet space, cable trays and conduit, and makes it easy to add an axis to the machine
with quick release plug-and-play fiber optical cable.
OEMs can standardize on a single machine cabinet configuration for all of the machines they
manufacture while reducing their project planning and delivery time considerably. Furthermore,
their machines are more easily configurable to meet their customer’s needs with little or no
impact on their engineering.
In terms of programming software, Mitsubishi’s MT Developer 2, MR-Configurator and GX
Developer 2 may be used with the new motion controller. This allows programming motion
profiles by using sequential functional chart and mechanical support language, similar to the
company’s iQ platform. The Q170MCPU shares a common programming language with the
Mitsubishi Q series PAC, iQ and MR-MQ100 (1.5 axis controller) to ensure faster set up and
easy programming. These new units are CE, UL, and cUL approved as well as RoHS complaint.
About Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc., in Vernon Hills, IL, offers a comprehensive line of factory
automation solutions. Products include programmable automation controllers, programmable
logic controllers, human machine interface, AC variable frequency drives, servo amplifiers and
motors, motion controllers, control software, computerized numerical control systems, robots.
For a broad range of factory automation applications, visit the Mitsubishi Electric Automation
web site at www.meau.com
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iQ Automation is a trademark of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.