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Hard Disk Unit for PC CPU Module
Compatible with MELSEC-Q Series
PPC-HDD(MS)A User’s Guide
CONTEC CO.,LTD.
Thank you for purchasing the PPC-HDD(MS)A hard disk unit for PC CPU Module. Follow the
instructions in this guide to use the product.
Notes!
- The hard disk drive can be easily damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Use meticulous care
in handling the hard disk unit for moving or assembling.
- When using the hard disk unit, be sure to satisfy the conditions listed as its gen
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PPC-HDD(MS)A User's Guide Trademarks - MELSEC is registered trademarks of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders. About the PPC-HDD(MS)A - This product is the hard disk unit dedicated to the PC CPU Module [PPC-CPU686(MS), PPC-CPU852(MS)] compatible with the Mitsubishi Programmable Logic Controller MELSEC-Q series. - The drive in the hard disk unit is a 2.5-inch IDE hard disk with a storage capacity of 40 GB. - For
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PPC-HDD(MS)A User's Guide Specifications Function Specifications Item Specification Capacity 40GB *1 Bus interface IDE Internal drive 2.5-inch hard disk drive Transfer rate (Max.) 66.6MB/sec (Ultra DMA Mode 4), 16.6MB/sec (PIO Mode 4) 13 Reliability 1/10 bits read Connection to PC CPU Module Dedicated 40-pin cable bundled Extension 40-pin half-pitch connector for connecting slave IDE device Capable of connecting one IDE device with master/slave selector switch Access indicator *2 Fr
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PPC-HDD(MS)A User's Guide *2 The index indicating the degree to which conductive substances are generated in the operating environment. Pollution level 2 indicates the environment that generates only nonconductive pollutants while allowing accidental condensation to cause temporary conduction. *3 The hard disk unit may fail and cannot be used in an environment in which the air is compressed to over the tmospheric pressure generated at an altitude of around 0 m. External Dimensions Enha
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PPC-HDD(MS)A User's Guide Installing the Hardware Precautions Install the hard disk unit on the MELSEC-Q Series base unit before it can be used. Before using the hard disk unit, be sure to mount the MELSEC-Q Series base unit on the control panel using screws. Do not use the base unit mounted on the DIN rail. For mounting the base unit, refer to the “Mitsubishi General-purpose Sequencer QCPU (Q Mode) User’s Manual (Hardware Design, Maintenance and Inspection)”. Device is to be powered by
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PPC-HDD(MS)A User's Guide Functions of Components Component Locations Front panel Access LED Enhanced(slave) IDE interface connector Internal disk master/slave selector switch * Set the first and second disk units as the master and slave devices, respectively. (When only one disk unit is used, set it as the master device.) Factory default: M(Master device) Bottom (Front) IDE interface connector (For connection to the PC CPU Module) (Rear) For the pin assignments in the IDE interface
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PPC-HDD(MS)A User's Guide Master/Slave Arrangement - PPC-CPU686(MS) PPC-HDD(MS)A or PPC-SDD(MS)-xx (Disk unit) PPC-CPU686(MS) Master (PC CPU Module) Slave Connect the master and slave disk units with an IDE connection cable. Set this to Slave (S). Set this to Master (M). Connect the PC CPU Unit to the master disk unit with an IDE connection cable. - PPC-CPU852(MS) PPC-HDD(MS)A (Disk unit) PPC-CPU852(MS) (PC CPU Module) Master Slave PPC-CPU852 KB/MOUSE ACCESS PCMCIA B. RDY CF RUN ERR. USER
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PPC-HDD(MS)A User's Guide Average Life of the Hard Disk Drive The average life of the hard disk drive is 5 years or 20,000 hours of energized time whichever reached first. High-temperature Detection Feature Using the hard disk unit in a high-temperature environment shortens the life of the hard disk. The hard disk unit has a high-temperature detection feature to detect an ambient operating temperature of 47±3 °C or higher using the high-temperature detection function of bus interface dri
