Key Features:
High-Speed Processing: Designed for high-speed control and fast execution of automation tasks.

Multi-Axis Motion Control: Supports the control of multiple axes of motion with high precision, making it ideal for complex robotic and CNC applications.

Built-in Ethernet Communication: Includes built-in Ethernet ports for communication with other PLCs, human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and devices, allowing for easy system integration.

Extensive I/O Expansion: Supports expansion with additional I/O modules, motion controllers, and communication modules for flexible and scalable system design.

High Integration: Capable of integrating multiple control functions like motion control, sequence control, position control, and more, into a single system.

Programming and Configuration Flexibility: Supports a wide variety of programming languages, including ladder logic, function block diagrams (FBD), and structured text (ST).

Real-Time Control: Offers real-time processing for precise control over machinery and production systems.

Built-in Communication Functions: In addition to Ethernet, it supports various communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, CC-Link, DeviceNet, and Profibus for easy integration into networked automation systems.

Technical Specifications:
Model: Q173DCPU

Type: CPU Unit (Central Processing Unit for MELSEC-Q Series)

Processor:
CPU Type: High-performance, multi-tasking processor for fast execution of control tasks.

Processing Speed: Fast cycle time, allowing high-speed logic control and processing of input/output signals.

Memory:
Program Memory: 1 MB of flash memory for storing the PLC program.

Data Memory: Up to 2 MB (expandable) for storing data, timers, counters, and other control information.

Retentive Memory: The CPU offers non-volatile memory to store critical data, ensuring it remains even after a power loss.

Input/Output (I/O):
I/O Capacity: Supports up to 4096 digital I/O points (with additional expansion modules).

Analog I/O: Supports various analog I/O modules for integrating sensors, actuators, and other devices.

Motion Control:
Motion Control Axes: Capable of controlling up to 8 axes (with additional motion modules) for synchronized motion control.

High-Speed Counting: Supports high-speed counting and pulse output for precise motion applications.

Motion Control Features: Includes position control, velocity control, and torque control for a wide range of motion control tasks.

Communication:
Built-in Ethernet: Ethernet port for high-speed communication with remote devices, HMIs, or other PLCs.

Communication Protocols: Supports various fieldbus networks and protocols, including Modbus TCP/IP, CC-Link, Profibus, DeviceNet, and others.

Expansion Communication Modules: Supports the addition of communication modules for other protocols like RS-232, RS-485, CC-Link IE Field, etc.

Expansion:
Modular Design: The Q173DCPU can be expanded with various I/O modules, motion control modules, and communication modules.

I/O Expansion: Up to 4096 digital I/O points and 256 analog I/O points (depending on the modules installed).

Motion Control Expansion: Additional modules for controlling more axes of motion and adding more specialized motion control functions.

Power Supply:
Power Supply Voltage: Typically 24V DC for the CPU and associated I/O modules.

Power Consumption: Approx. 30 W (depends on the connected modules and system load).

Environmental Specifications:
Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 55°C (ambient temperature for optimal performance).

Storage Temperature Range: -20°C to 70°C (temperature range for storage).

Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing).

Dimensions:
Width: Approx. 90 mm

Height: Approx. 160 mm

Depth: Approx. 115 mm

Weight: Approx. 800 g