Read from the product label
- Maker
- Mitsubishi Electric
- Part no.
- QX40H
- Serial / rev.
- as printed on your unit
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Mitsubishi Electric QX40H is a MELSEC-Q input module with 16 inputs, DC inputs and 24 V DC input.
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Electric
- Manufacturer part no.
- QX40H
- Product family
- Mitsubishi MELSEC-Q I/O Modules
- Type
- Digital input module
- Category
- I/O modules › Digital input and output modules
- Lifecycle
- Phased out
- OEM successor
- RX40PC6H
- Technical datasheet
- Data sheet
Technical specifications
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Electric
- Manufacturer part no.
- QX40H
- Type
- Digital input module
- Application
- I/O module
- Used with
- MELSEC-Q base units
- Input type
- DC input (positive common type)
- Number of input points
- 16 points
- Rated input voltage
- 24 V DC (+20/-15 %, ripple ratio within 5 %)
- Rated input current
- Approx. 6 mA
- ON voltage/ON current
- 15 V or more/3 mA or more
- OFF voltage/OFF current
- 5 V or less/1.6 mA or less
- Input resistance
- Approx. 3.9 kΩ
- Input response time, Response time setting
- Invalid ( noise filter selector switch (SW1): OFF); 0.1 ms, 0.2 ms, 0.4 ms, 0.6 ms, 1 ms ( noise filter selector switch (SW1): ON)
- Input response time, OFF to ON
- 0 ms (TYP.); (Noise filter selector switch (SW1): OFF); ; 0.04 ms, 0.10 ms, 0.25 ms, 0.50 ms, 0.95 ms (TYP.); 0.05 ms, 0.15 ms, 0.30 ms, 0.60 ms, 1.00 ms (MAX.); (Noise filter selector switch (SW1): ON)
- Input response time, ON to OFF
- 0 ms (TYP.); (Noise filter selector switch (SW1): OFF); ; 0.04 ms, 0.10 ms, 0.25 ms, 0.50 ms, 0.95 ms (TYP.); 0.05 ms, 0.15 ms, 0.30 ms, 0.60 ms, 1.00 ms (MAX.); (Noise filter selector switch (SW1): ON)
- Input common terminal arrangement
- 8 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)
- External interface,
- 18-point terminal block (M3 screw)
- Number of occupied I/O points
- 16 points (I/O assignment: Hi. Input 16 points / Interrupt 16 points)
- Interrupt processing condition
- Set by setting the CPU parameter switch.
- Internal current consumption (5 V DC)
- 80 mA (TYP. all points ON)
- External dimensions, Height
- 98 mm
- External dimensions, Width
- 27.4 mm
- External dimensions, Depth
- 90 mm
- Weight
- 0.16 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: 16 points
- Rated input voltage: 24 V DC (+20/-15 %, ripple ratio within 5 %)
- Rated input current: Approx. 6 mA
- ON voltage/ON current: 15 V or more/3 mA or more
About the Mitsubishi Electric QX40H
The Mitsubishi Electric QX40H is a MELSEC-Q input module. Mitsubishi Electric's overview: DC input: 16 points, 24 V DC 6 mA, response time: 0/0.1/0.2/0.4/0.6/1 ms, 8 points/common, positive common type, 18-point terminal block. Mitsubishi Electric names the RX40PC6H as its replacement model.
What is the QX40H used for?
The QX40H 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: RX40PC6H
Before you order
What to photograph or confirm so the right unit is quoted.
Check the model name QX40H 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 QX40H
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RX40PC6HNamed by the manufacturer as the successor | Mitsubishi Electric | Digital input module | Active | OEM successor (upgrade path) | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric QX40MELSEC-Q Input module, DC input: 16 points, 24 V DC 4 mA | Mitsubishi Electric | Digital input module | Phased out | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric QX40-S1MELSEC-Q Input module, DC input: 16 points, 24 V DC 6 mA | Mitsubishi Electric | Digital input module | Phased out | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric QX40-TSMELSEC-Q Input module, DC input: 16 points, 24 V DC 4 mA | Mitsubishi Electric | Digital input module | Phased out | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric QX41MELSEC-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 QX41-S1MELSEC-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 QX41-S2MELSEC-Q Input module, DC input: 32 points, 24 V DC 6 mA | Mitsubishi Electric | Digital input module | Phased out | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric QX42MELSEC-Q Input module, DC input: 64 points, 24 V DC 4 mA | Mitsubishi Electric | Digital input module | Phased out | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric QX42-S1MELSEC-Q Input module, DC input: 64 points, 24 V DC 4 mA | Mitsubishi Electric | Digital input module | Phased out | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric QX70HMELSEC-Q Input module, DC input: 16 points, 5 V DC 6 mA | Mitsubishi Electric | Digital input module | Active | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Mitsubishi Electric QX80MELSEC-Q Input module, DC input: 16 points, 24 V DC 4 mA | Mitsubishi Electric | Digital input 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 › |
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