Read from the product label
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Electric
- Part no.
- Q12PRHCPU
- Serial / rev.
- as printed on your unit
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Mitsubishi Electric Q12PRHCPU is a MELSEC-Q CPU module with 124K steps of program, 4096 I/O points and USB and RS-232 ports.
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Electric
- Manufacturer part no.
- Q12PRHCPU
- Product family
- Mitsubishi MELSEC-Q CPU Modules
- Type
- MELSEC-Q CPU module
- Category
- PLCs & processors › CPU and processor modules
- Lifecycle
- Discontinued
- OEM successor
- R16PCPU
- Technical datasheet
- Data sheet
Technical specifications
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Electric
- Manufacturer part no.
- Q12PRHCPU
- Type
- MELSEC-Q CPU module
- Application
- PLC controller
- Used with
- MELSEC-Q base units
- Control method
- Stored program cyclic operation
- I/O control mode
- Refresh mode; (The direct access input/output is available by specifying the direct access input/output (DX, DY).)
- Programming language, Sequence control language
- Relay symbol language, logic symbolic language, MELSAP3 (SFC), MELSAP-L, function block and structured text (ST)
- Programming language, Process control language
- FBD for process control
- Processing speed, Sequence instruction, LD X0
- 34 ns
- Processing speed, Sequence instruction, MOV D0 D1
- 102 ns
- Processing speed, Redundant function, Tracking execution time (increased scantime)
- Device memory 48k words: 10ms; Device memory 100k words: 15ms
- Constant scan
- 0.5...2000 ms (setting is available in increments of 0.5 ms by parameter)
- Program capacity
- 124K steps (496K bytes)
- Memory capacity, Program memory (drive 0)
- 496K bytes
- Memory capacity, Memory card (RAM) (drive 1)
- Size of the installed memory card (2M bytes max.)
- Memory capacity, Memory card (ROM) (drive 2)
- Size of the installed memory card (Flash card: 4M bytes max., ATA card: 32M bytes max.)
- Memory capacity, Standard RAM (drive 3)
- 256K bytes
- Memory capacity, Standard ROM (drive 4)
- 496K bytes
- Number of I/O device points
- 8192 points (X/Y0...1FFF)
- Number of I/O points
- 4096 points (X/Y0...FFF)
- No. of device tracking words
- Maximum 100 k words
- RUN/PAUSE contact
- One contact can be set up in X0 to X1FFF for each of RUN and PAUSE.
- Clock function
- Year, month, date, hour, minute, second, and day of week (automatic leap year detection); Accuracy: -3.20...+5.27 s (TYP. +2.07 s)/d at 0 ˚C; Accuracy: -2.77...+5.27 s (TYP. +2.22 s)/d at 25 ˚C; Accuracy: -12.14...+3.65 s (TYP. -2.89 s)/d at 55 ˚C
- Allowable momentary power failure time
- The time differs depending on the power supply module used.
- Internal current consumption (5 V DC)
- 0.89 A
- External dimensions, Height
- 98 mm
- External dimensions, Width
- 55.2 mm
- External dimensions, Depth
- 89.3 mm
- Weight
- 0.30 kg
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- Operating ambient temperature
- 0...55 ˚C
- Storage ambient temperature
- -25...75 ˚C
- Operating ambient humidity
- 5...95 %RH, non-condensing
- Storage ambient humidity
- 5...95 %RH, non-condensing
- Vibration resistance, Compliant with JIS B 3502 and IEC 61131-2, Under intermittent vibration
- Frequency: 5...8.4 Hz, Half amplitude: 3.5 mm; Frequency: 8.4...150 Hz, Constant acceleration: 9.8 m/s 2 ; Sweep count: 10 times each in X, Y, Z directions
- Vibration resistance, Compliant with JIS B 3502 and IEC 61131-2, Under continuous vibration
- Frequency: 5...8.4 Hz, Half amplitude: 1.75 mm; Frequency: 8.4...150 Hz, Constant acceleration: 4.9 m/s 2
- Shock resistance
- Compliant with JIS B 3502 and IEC 61131-2; (147 m/s 2 , 3 times each in 3 directions X, Y, Z)
- Operating atmosphere
- No corrosive gases
- Operating altitude
- 0...2000 m
- Installation location
- Inside a control panel
- Overvoltage category
- II or less
- Pollution degree
- 2 or less
- Equipment class
- Class I
Technical documents (1)
Key features
- Program memory: 496K bytes
- Current consumption (5 V DC): 0.89 A
- Weight: 0.30 kg
About the Mitsubishi Electric Q12PRHCPU
The Mitsubishi Electric Q12PRHCPU is a MELSEC-Q CPU module. Mitsubishi Electric's overview: Number of I/O points: 4096, I/O device points: 8192, program capacity: 124K steps, basic operation processing speed (LD X0): 34 ns, program memory capacity: 496K bytes, external interface: USB/RS-232, with memory card interface, process control language supported, redundant function. Mitsubishi Electric lists it as discontinued since 2022/09, with repair support until 2029/09. Mitsubishi Electric names the R16PCPU as its replacement model.
What is the Q12PRHCPU used for?
The Q12PRHCPU runs the control program on a MELSEC-Q base unit, working with the I/O, intelligent function and network modules on the base.
Lifecycle and successor
Discontinued.
OEM successor: R16PCPU
Before you order
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Alternatives for Q12PRHCPU
The manufacturer’s named successor and other parts in the same family. None is a drop-in replacement without checking wiring, I/O and configuration for your installation.
| Product | Manufacturer | Type | Lifecycle | Relationship | Qty Available | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R16PCPUNamed by the manufacturer as the successor | Mitsubishi Electric | MELSEC iQ-R CPU module | Active | OEM successor (upgrade path) | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric Q13UDVCPUMELSEC-Q CPU Module, 130K Steps Program, 4096 I/O | Mitsubishi Electric | MELSEC-Q CPU module | Phased out | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric Q10UDHCPUMELSEC-Q CPU Module, 100K Steps Program, 4096 I/O | Mitsubishi Electric | MELSEC-Q CPU module | Discontinued | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric Q13UDHCPUMELSEC-Q CPU Module, 130K Steps Program, 4096 I/O | Mitsubishi Electric | MELSEC-Q CPU module | Discontinued | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric Q10UDEHCPUMELSEC-Q CPU Module, 100K Steps Program, 4096 I/O | Mitsubishi Electric | MELSEC-Q CPU module | Discontinued | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric Q13UDEHCPUMELSEC-Q CPU Module, 130K Steps Program, 4096 I/O | Mitsubishi Electric | MELSEC-Q CPU module | Discontinued | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric Q100UDEHCPUMELSEC-Q CPU Module, 1000K Steps Program, 4096 I/O | Mitsubishi Electric | MELSEC-Q CPU module | Phased out | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric Q12HCPUMELSEC-Q CPU Module, 124K Steps Program, 4096 I/O | Mitsubishi Electric | MELSEC-Q CPU module | Discontinued | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric Q13UDPVCPUMELSEC-Q CPU Module, 130K Steps Program, 4096 I/O | Mitsubishi Electric | MELSEC-Q CPU module | Phased out | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric Q06PHCPUMELSEC-Q CPU Module, 60K Steps Program, 4096 I/O | Mitsubishi Electric | MELSEC-Q CPU module | Discontinued | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric Q12PHCPUMELSEC-Q CPU Module, 124K Steps Program, 4096 I/O | Mitsubishi Electric | MELSEC-Q CPU module | Discontinued | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric Q25PHCPUMELSEC-Q CPU Module, 252K Steps Program, 4096 I/O | Mitsubishi Electric | MELSEC-Q CPU module | Discontinued | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric Q25PRHCPUMELSEC-Q CPU Module, 252K Steps Program, 4096 I/O | Mitsubishi Electric | MELSEC-Q CPU module | Discontinued | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
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