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MELSEC iQ-R Series

realizing an automation controller with added value while reducing TCO*1
To succeed in highly competitive markets, it’s important to build automation systems that ensure high productivity and consistent product quality.
The MELSEC iQ-R Series has been developed from the ground up based on common problems faced by customers and rationalizing them into seven key areas: Productivity, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Connectivity, Security and Compatibility.
Mitsubishi Electric is taking a three-point approach to solving these problems: Reducing TCO*1, increasing Reliability and Reusability of existing assets.
As a bridge to the next generation in automation, the MELSEC iQ-R Series is a driving force behind revolutionary progress in the future of manufacturing.
High-available process control in a scalable automation solution

MELSEC iQ-R Series process CPU modules are designed to cover wide-ranging process control applications, from small- to large-scale. All models provide high-speed performance coupled with the ability to handle large PID loops utilizing embedded PID control algorithms; integrating both general and process control into one module. When paired with a redundant function module, a redundant control system ideal for applications that require highly reliable control can be easily realized at a low cost.

System monitoring control and data utilization
Extensive visualization
SCADA Software GENESIS64™, GT SoftGOT2000, and GOT2000 provide extensive visualization with their enhanced interconnectivity with the MELSEC iQ-R Series. Advanced features such as energy management, scheduling, alarm and event management, trending, reporting, historian, and Geo-SCADA monitoring realize intuitive factory-wide control.
Multi-level redundancy ensuring continuous control
High availability
Highly reliable control systems can be easily realized minimizing the possibility of single-point failure at the visualization (SCADA), control, network, and extension cable levels, thereby avoiding system downtime and ensuring continuous control and operation of critical systems.
Embedded PID algorithms
PID control
The process CPU includes dedicated algorithms such as two-degree-of-freedom PID, sample PI, and auto-tuning support advanced process control.
One package process control software
Integrated engineering
GX Works3, the standard integrated engineering software for the MELSEC iQ-R Series, makes programming redundant process control systems relatively easy. The program editor uses function block diagram (FBD) language for process control and simplifies system configuration with its intuitive features such as process tag label (variables) sharing, simple program structure, and easy project upload/download to the process CPU.
Integrated safety control offering a total system solution

The safety CPU module enables control of both general and safety programs in the same module and is easily programmed utilizing the intuitive features of the engineering software GX Works3. Both general control data and safety control data can be mixed on CC‑Link IE TSN, realizing a system integrating general control and safety control.

Safety communication on the same network
Less wiring
Establishing a safety communication is as easy as configuring a CC-Link IE Field network, which has the long-standing reputation as a versatile gigabit network. The physical layer and data communications is based on Ethernet technology and enables commercial cables, adapters, and hubs to be used. The safety communication also takes advantage of highly flexible features offered by CC-Link IE Field network.
Compliant with international safety standards
Quality
The Safety CPU module is compliant with ISO 13849-1 PL e and IEC 61508 SIL 3 and is certified by TÜV Rheinland®.
General and safety control in one CPU
Space-saving
The safety CPU module can be installed directly on the MELSEC iQ-R base rack realizing easy integration into an existing or new control system. Also, compact remote I/Os are available ideal for systems with limited space.
Common engineering platform
Design efficiency
In GX Works3, operation and safety programs are included in the same project folder, eliminating the need to manage multiple project folders. Various useful features of GX Works3 are also available for safety programs similar to other control programs.
GX Works3 is highly adaptable to projects in different countries through its multiple language features.
Extensive data handling from shop floor to business process systems

With ever-changing manufacturing trends, production data management, analysis, and planning are more mainstream helping to realize leaner operations, improve yield, and create a more efficient supply chain. The MELSEC iQ-R Series includes the MES interface, C Controller and C intelligent function, high-speed data logger, and high-speed data communication modules as part of the “Intelligence” lineup of interconnected advanced information products.

C/C++ based programming
Flexibility
Based on the Arm® Cortex®-A9 dual-core processor, the real-time OS VxWorks® C Controller CPU is ideal for high-end analytical requirements where raw data has to be processed, such as for in-line manufacturing quality testing. The C intelligent function module, based on the same processor, is a versatile programmable module that can be used for installing industry-specific communications protocols; for example, plant-wide monitoring of wind power generation farms, building automation and industrial open fieldbus networks.
High-speed production data collection
Data collection
The high-speed data logger and high-speed data communication modules enable data collection and conversion for easier processing on a computer. Less program development time realizes quick implementation.
Connectivity with database servers and cloud services
Information connection
The MES interface module realizes direct access to the IT system with easy setting. Overall system cost is reduced as gateway computers are not required. The C intelligent function module supports Debian GNU/Linux, realizing third-party cloud services connection. Predictive and remote maintenance of machines are easily realized.
Improve productivity through advanced performance/functionality
- New high-speed system bus realizing shorter production cycle
- Super-high-accuracy motion control utilizing advanced multiple CPU features
- Inter-module synchronization resulting in increased processing accuracy
Reducing development costs through intuitive engineering
- Intuitive engineering environment covering the product development cycle
- Simple point-and-click programming architecture
- Understanding globalization by multiple language support
Reduce maintenance costs and downtime utilizing easier maintenance features
- Visualize entire plant data in real-time
- Extensive preventative maintenance functions embedded into modules
Reliable and trusted MELSEC product quality
- Robust design ideal for harsh industrial environments
- Improve and maintain actual manufacturing quality
- Conforms to main international standards
Open integrated networking across the manufacturing enterprise
- High-speed/high-accuracy motion control reduces operating cycle time
- Flexible IIoT*2 system configuration
- Improve system usability using intuitive engineering software
Robust security that can be relied on
- Protect intellectual property
- Unauthorized access protection across distributed control network
Extensive compatibility with existing products
- Utilize existing assets while taking advantage of cutting-edge technology
- Compatible with most existing MELSEC-Q Series I/O