Read from the product label
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Electric
- Part no.
- QH42P
- Serial / rev.
- as printed on your unit
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Mitsubishi Electric QH42P is a MELSEC-Q I/O module with 32 inputs, 32 outputs and DC inputs.
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Electric
- Manufacturer part no.
- QH42P
- Product family
- Mitsubishi MELSEC-Q I/O Modules
- Type
- Digital I/O module
- Category
- I/O modules › Digital input and output modules
- Lifecycle
- Phased out
- OEM successor
- RH42C4NT2P
- Technical datasheet
- Data sheet
Technical specifications
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Electric
- Manufacturer part no.
- QH42P
- Type
- Digital I/O module
- Application
- I/O module
- Used with
- MELSEC-Q base units
- Input type
- DC input (positive common type)
- Number of input points
- 32 points
- Rated input voltage
- 24 V DC (+20/-15 %, ripple ratio within 5 %)
- Rated input current
- Approx. 4 mA
- ON voltage/ON current
- 19 V or more/3 mA or more
- OFF voltage/OFF current
- 11 V or less/1.7 mA or less
- Input resistance
- Approx. 5.6 kΩ
- Input response time, OFF to ON
- 1 ms, 5 ms, 10 ms, 20 ms, 70 ms or less
- Input response time, ON to OFF
- 1 ms, 5 ms, 10 ms, 20 ms, 70 ms or less
- Input common terminal arrangement
- 32 points/common
- Output type
- Transistor output (sink type)
- Number of output points
- 32 points
- Rated load voltage
- 12...24 V DC (+20/-15 %)
- Maximum load current
- 0.1 A/point, 2 A/common
- Maximum inrush current
- 0.7 A, 10 ms or less
- Leakage current at OFF
- 0.1 mA or less
- Maximum voltage drop at ON
- 0.1 V DC (TYP.) 0.1 A, 0.2 V DC (MAX.) 0.1 A
- Output response time, OFF to ON
- 1 ms or less
- Output response time, ON to OFF
- 1 ms or less (rated load, resistive load)
- Surge suppressor
- Zener diode
- Fuse
- None
- Protection function, Overheat protection function
- Available
- Protection function, Overload protection function
- Available
- External power supply, Voltage
- 12...24 V DC (+20/-15 %) (ripple ratio within 5 %)
- External power supply, Current
- Maximum 15 mA/common (at 24 V DC and all points ON)
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- Output common terminal arrangement
- 32 points/common
- Isolation method
- Photocoupler
- Dielectric withstand voltage
- 560 V AC rms/3 cycles (altitude 2000 m)
- Insulation resistance
- 10 MΩ or higher by insulation resistance tester
- Protection degree
- IP2X
- Operation indication
- ON indication (LED), 32 point switch-over using switch
- External interface,
- 40-pin connector × 2
- External interface, Applicable connector
- A6CON1, A6CON2, A6CON3, A6CON4 (sold separately)
- Number of occupied I/O points
- 32 points (I/O assignment: I/O combined 32 points)
- Internal current consumption (5 V DC)
- 130 mA (TYP. all points ON)
- External dimensions, Height
- 98 mm
- External dimensions, Width
- 27.4 mm
- External dimensions, Depth
- 90 mm
- Weight
- 0.20 kg
- General specifications
- Refer to the general specifications of the CPU module.
Technical documents (1)
Key features
- Input type: DC input (positive common type)
- Number of input points: 32 points
- Rated input voltage: 24 V DC (+20/-15 %, ripple ratio within 5 %)
- Rated input current: Approx. 4 mA
- ON voltage/ON current: 19 V or more/3 mA or more
About the Mitsubishi Electric QH42P
The Mitsubishi Electric QH42P is a MELSEC-Q I/O module. Mitsubishi Electric's overview: DC input: 32 points, 24 V DC, 4 mA, response time: 1/5/10/20/70 ms, 32 points/common, positive common type,; transistor output: 32 points, 12...24 V DC, 0.1 A/point, 2 A/common, response time: 1 ms, 32 points/common, sink type, 40-pin connector x 2, number of occupied I/O points: 32 points. Mitsubishi Electric names the RH42C4NT2P as its replacement model.
What is the QH42P used for?
The QH42P mounts on a MELSEC-Q base unit and connects field signals to the CPU, which reads or writes them each cycle.
Lifecycle and successor
Phased out.
OEM successor: RH42C4NT2P
Before you order
What to photograph or confirm so the right unit is quoted.
Check the model name QH42P on the rating plate, with the serial number and function version. Send us a photo of the rating plate and we will confirm the details before quoting.
Alternatives for QH42P
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RH42C4NT2PNamed by the manufacturer as the successor | Mitsubishi Electric | Digital I/O module | Active | OEM successor (upgrade path) | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric QY81PMELSEC-Q Output module, 32 outputs | Mitsubishi Electric | Digital output module | Phased out | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric QY82PMELSEC-Q Output module, 64 outputs | Mitsubishi Electric | Digital output module | Phased out | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric QY11ALMELSEC-Q Output module, 16 outputs | Mitsubishi Electric | Digital output module | Phased out | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric QY13LMELSEC-Q Output module, 32 outputs | Mitsubishi Electric | Digital output module | Phased out | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric QY23LMELSEC-Q Output module, 32 outputs | Mitsubishi Electric | Digital output module | Phased out | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric QY51PLMELSEC-Q Output module, 32 outputs | Mitsubishi Electric | Digital output module | Phased out | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric QX48Y57MELSEC-Q Input module, DC input: 8 points, 24 V DC, 4 mA | Mitsubishi Electric | Digital input module | Phased out | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric QX41Y41PMELSEC-Q Input module, DC input: 32 points, 24 V DC, 4 mA | Mitsubishi Electric | Digital input module | Phased out | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric Q64ADHMELSEC-Q Analogue input module, 4 channels | Mitsubishi Electric | Analog input module | Phased out | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
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