When your PLC rack is full you cannot add new sensors, drives, or safety modules, and the production line can stop. This matters because every minute of downtime costs money and can upset customers. The Mitsubishi Electric Q68B PLC Rack Extension Base Unit 8 Slot MELSEC Q adds eight extra slots and a power-supply slot, letting you expand quickly without rewiring or reprogramming.
Mitsubishi Electric Q68B PLC Rack Extension Base Unit 8 Slot MELSEC Q with Mitsubishi
Need more room in your control cabinet? This extension gives you the space you need right where you need it. It is a plug-in base unit that attaches to any MELSEC-Q series controller and provides eight additional slots for I/O or communication modules plus one slot for a power supply. If your current rack is crowded, you can add new devices without rebuilding the whole system. The solution is simple, reliable, and fully compatible with Mitsubishi standards.
Usages
Use the Q68B when you need extra digital inputs for a packaging line, more analog channels for temperature control, or additional communication cards for a factory network. It fits well in automotive assembly cells, food-processing equipment, and any plant where the original Q Series rack is already full. The unit also works as a spare expansion slot in your inventory, ready for future upgrades.
Benefits
- Eight new slots let you add sensors, drives, or safety modules later.
- Compact size fits tight rack spaces without needing extra room.
- Plug-in design reduces installation time and labor cost.
- Built-in power-supply slot simplifies power distribution.
- CE, UL, and UKCA certifications ensure safe use worldwide.
Key Features
- Eight expansion slots for I/O or communication modules.
- One dedicated slot for a power supply.
- Width 328 mm, height 98 mm, depth 44.1 mm - fits standard racks.
- Weight only 0.35 kg, easy to handle.
- CE, UL/cUL, and UKCA certifications.
- Approved for ABS, BV, DNV GL, LR, NK, RINA shipping.
- Compatible with all MELSEC-Q Series controllers.
- Pre-wired backplane for quick, error-free installation.
- Robust metal housing for harsh industrial environments.
- Serial number QR1 for fast identification and support.
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Series |
MELSEC-Q |
| Type |
Extension Base Unit |
| I/O Slots |
8 |
| Power Supply Slots |
1 |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
328 x 98 x 44.1 mm |
| Weight |
0.35 kg |
| Approvals |
CE, UL/cUL, UKCA, ABS, BV, DNV GL, LR, NK, RINA |
| Life Cycle Status |
Standard |
