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Q38B | Mitsubishi MELSEC-Q Series 8-Slot Main Base Unit For Multi-CPU PLC Systems
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Product Description P/N: Q38B
Description
The Mitsubishi Electric Q38B is an 8-slot main base unit designed for use within the MELSEC-Q Series, providing the structural backplane for advanced PLC automation systems. This Mitsubishi base unit supports a wide range of control, motion, and PC-based modules, enabling flexible system architectures. Engineered for scalability and high performance, it accommodates up to four CPUs on a single rack, making it suitable for complex multi-processor industrial applications.
Technical Specifications
| Condition | New / Never Used Surplus |
| Brand | Mitsubishi Electric |
| Category | PLCs / Machine Control |
| Part Number | Q38B |
| Subcategory | PLC Module / Rack |
| Series | MELSEC-Q Series |
| Type | Main Base Unit |
| Number of Slots | 8 |
| Power Supply Slot(s) | 1 |
| Width | 328 mm |
| Height | 98 mm |
| Depth | 44.1 mm |
| Weight | 0.35 kg |
| Material Group | Standard Material |
| Class Description | FA-MOD PLC: Base Rack |
| RoHS Compliance | Compliant |
| REACH Substances | CAS 7439-92-1, 12060-00-3 |
| Dangerous Goods Classification | No |
| WEEE Classification | B2B |
| CE Marking | Compliant |
| UL / cUL Approval | Compliant |
| EAC Approval | Compliant |
| UKCA Certification | Compliant |
| Shipping Approvals | ABS, BV, DNV GL, LR, NK, RINA |
| Logistic Class | A |
| Product Hierarchy | IAD50702 |
Information About Q38B
The Q38B Base Unit from Mitsubishi Electric serves as the primary backplane for the MELSEC-Q Series (QnU) PLC platform, offering a robust and scalable foundation for automation systems. With eight available slots, it supports a wide selection of control, communication, motion, and specialty modules, making it adaptable to diverse industrial automation needs. The ability to mount up to four CPUs—including standard logic CPUs, PC CPUs, and motion control CPUs—provides exceptional flexibility for both single-processor and multi-processor architectures. This design enables the Q38B to efficiently manage complex, high-speed control tasks while maintaining a compact installation footprint. Built to integrate advanced PLC, motion, and PC-based control on a single rack, the Q38B reduces system complexity and improves maintainability across modern automation environments.
Key Features:
- Eight Expansion Slots: Supports a wide array of MELSEC-Q Series modules for scalable system design.
- Multi-CPU Capability: Accommodates up to four CPUs on one base unit for high-performance parallel processing.
- Broad Module Compatibility: Accepts logic, motion, PC-based, and specialty modules directly on the backplane.
- Industrial-Grade Construction: Designed with a durable form factor to ensure long-term operation in industrial environments.
- Certified For Global Use: Includes CE, UL, EAC, UKCA, and shipping approvals such as ABS, BV, DNV GL, LR, NK, and RINA.
- Optimized For MELSEC-Q Systems: Provides fast communication between modules without the need for external networking links.
- Compact And Lightweight Design: Measures 328 × 98 × 44.1 mm and weighs only 0.35 kg for space-efficient panel installation.
- Reliable Automation Backbone: Acts as the structural and electrical foundation for advanced distributed control architectures.
The Q38B delivers the reliability and precision required for scalable PLC installations, multi-CPU configurations, and advanced automation architectures within the MELSEC-Q Series environment.
Description
The Mitsubishi Electric Q38B is an 8-slot main base unit designed for use within the MELSEC-Q Series, providing the structural backplane for advanced PLC automation systems. This Mitsubishi base unit supports a wide range of control, motion, and PC-based modules, enabling flexible system architectures. Engineered for scalability and high performance, it accommodates up to four CPUs on a single rack, making it suitable for complex multi-processor industrial applications.
Technical Specifications
| Condition | New / Never Used Surplus |
| Brand | Mitsubishi Electric |
| Category | PLCs / Machine Control |
| Part Number | Q38B |
| Subcategory | PLC Module / Rack |
| Series | MELSEC-Q Series |
| Type | Main Base Unit |
| Number of Slots | 8 |
| Power Supply Slot(s) | 1 |
| Width | 328 mm |
| Height | 98 mm |
| Depth | 44.1 mm |
| Weight | 0.35 kg |
| Material Group | Standard Material |
| Class Description | FA-MOD PLC: Base Rack |
| RoHS Compliance | Compliant |
| REACH Substances | CAS 7439-92-1, 12060-00-3 |
| Dangerous Goods Classification | No |
| WEEE Classification | B2B |
| CE Marking | Compliant |
| UL / cUL Approval | Compliant |
| EAC Approval | Compliant |
| UKCA Certification | Compliant |
| Shipping Approvals | ABS, BV, DNV GL, LR, NK, RINA |
| Logistic Class | A |
| Product Hierarchy | IAD50702 |
Information About Q38B
The Q38B Base Unit from Mitsubishi Electric serves as the primary backplane for the MELSEC-Q Series (QnU) PLC platform, offering a robust and scalable foundation for automation systems. With eight available slots, it supports a wide selection of control, communication, motion, and specialty modules, making it adaptable to diverse industrial automation needs. The ability to mount up to four CPUs—including standard logic CPUs, PC CPUs, and motion control CPUs—provides exceptional flexibility for both single-processor and multi-processor architectures. This design enables the Q38B to efficiently manage complex, high-speed control tasks while maintaining a compact installation footprint. Built to integrate advanced PLC, motion, and PC-based control on a single rack, the Q38B reduces system complexity and improves maintainability across modern automation environments.
Key Features:
- Eight Expansion Slots: Supports a wide array of MELSEC-Q Series modules for scalable system design.
- Multi-CPU Capability: Accommodates up to four CPUs on one base unit for high-performance parallel processing.
- Broad Module Compatibility: Accepts logic, motion, PC-based, and specialty modules directly on the backplane.
- Industrial-Grade Construction: Designed with a durable form factor to ensure long-term operation in industrial environments.
- Certified For Global Use: Includes CE, UL, EAC, UKCA, and shipping approvals such as ABS, BV, DNV GL, LR, NK, and RINA.
- Optimized For MELSEC-Q Systems: Provides fast communication between modules without the need for external networking links.
- Compact And Lightweight Design: Measures 328 × 98 × 44.1 mm and weighs only 0.35 kg for space-efficient panel installation.
- Reliable Automation Backbone: Acts as the structural and electrical foundation for advanced distributed control architectures.
The Q38B delivers the reliability and precision required for scalable PLC installations, multi-CPU configurations, and advanced automation architectures within the MELSEC-Q Series environment.