MELSEC-Q Series QI60 PLC Interrupt Module 24V DC

Imagine a production line that stops because a sensor signal was missed. That loss can cost time and money. The MELSEC-Q Series QI60 PLC Interrupt Module 24V DC is made to stop that from happening. It is an add-on card for MELSEC-Q Series PLCs that captures fast digital events and turns them into reliable interrupt signals. If you have ever struggled with slow response or false alarms, this module gives you the speed and accuracy you need.

MELSEC-Q Series QI60 PLC Interrupt Module 24V DC

The main problem it solves is the inability of a standard PLC I/O to detect rapid changes without missing a pulse. Missing a pulse can mean a safety shutdown is delayed or a product count is wrong, which hurts quality and profit. This matters because modern factories rely on precise timing for safety, counting, and motion control. The QI60 module adds 16 dedicated interrupt inputs that react in microseconds, turning a noisy environment into clean, trustworthy data. It fits the existing MELSEC-Q Series rack, so you do not need a whole new controller.

Usages of Series

You can install the module in any automation system that uses a MELSEC-Q PLC. It works well in conveyor belt monitoring where a photo-electric sensor must trigger a stop instantly. It is ideal for emergency-stop circuits that need a guaranteed response. It also fits packaging machines that count items at high speed, and robotic cells where limit switches must be read without delay. In short, any place that requires fast, reliable digital input handling can benefit.

Benefits

• Instant detection of 16 digital events reduces downtime.
• Improves safety by guaranteeing that emergency signals are never missed.
• Boosts production accuracy with precise counting and timing.
• Easy to install in existing MELSEC-Q racks, saving retrofit cost.
• Low power consumption (0.06 A) keeps overall system energy use down.

Key Features

• Type: Interrupt Module for MELSEC-Q Series.
• Power supply: 24 V DC.
• 16 occupied I/O points on the PLC.
• 16 integrated digital inputs for interrupt signals.
• Rated input voltage: 24 V DC.
• Screw-type wiring for secure connections.
• Current consumption: 0.06 A.
• CE, UL/cUL, UKCA compliance.
• Approved for ABS, BV, DNV GL, LR, NK, RINA shipping standards.
• Compact size: 27.4 mm W 98 mm H 90 mm D.
• Lightweight: 0.152 kg.