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FX3G Series Programmable Controllers
User's Manual - Hardware Edition
Table of Contents
5. Version Information and Peripheral Equipment Connectability 44
5.1 Version Information....................................................................................................................... 44
5.1.1 Version check method................................................................................................................... 44
5.1.2 How to look at manufacturer's serial number ................................................................................ 44
5.1.3 Version upgrade history................................................................................................................. 44
5.2 Programming Tool Applicability..................................................................................................... 45
5.2.1 Applicable versions of programming tool....................................................................................... 45
5.2.2 In the case of programming tool (version) not applicable.............................................................. 45
5.2.3 Program transfer speed and programming tool............................................................................. 45
5.2.4 Cautions on connecting peripheral equipment by way of expansion board or special adapter..... 46
5.2.5 Cautions on write during RUN....................................................................................................... 47
5.3 Precautions on Use of (Built-in USB) Programming Port.............................................................. 49
5.3.1 Installation of USB driver (GX Developer Ver. 8.72A or later)....................................................... 49
5.3.2 Setting in GX Developer (Ver. 8.72A or later) ............................................................................... 49
5.4 Cautions on using transparent function by way of USB in GOT1000 Series ................................ 50
5.5 Cautions on using transparent port (2-port) function of GOT-F900 Series ................................... 51
5.6 Other Peripheral Equipment Applicability...................................................................................... 52
5.6.1 Other Peripheral Equipment Applicability ...................................................................................... 52
6. Examination of System Configuration 53
6.1 Configuration of a Whole System.................................................................................................. 53
6.1.1 Expansion board/connector conversion adapter/memory cassette/display module
configuration.................................................................................................................................. 54
6.2 Rules of System Configuration...................................................................................................... 55
6.3 Number of Input/Output Points and Maximum Number of Input/Output Points ........................... 57
6.3.1 Calculation of number of input/output points ................................................................................. 57
6.3.2 Maximum number of input/output points when CC-Link master is used ....................................... 59
6.4 Number of Connected Extension Devices (Including Extension Cable) ....................................... 60
6.4.1 Number of connectable expansion boards and special adapters.................................................. 60
6.4.2 Input/output powered extension units............................................................................................ 60
6.4.3 Extension Power Supply Unit ........................................................................................................ 60
6.4.4 Special function blocks.................................................................................................................. 60
6.4.5 Extension cable ............................................................................................................................. 60
6.5 Expansion of Main Unit ................................................................................................................. 61
6.5.1 When adding input/output extension blocks using the 24V DC service power
supply of the main unit .................................................................................................................. 62
6.5.2 Selection example 1 using the 24V DC service power supply of the main unit............................. 64
6.5.3 Selection example 2 using the 24V DC service power supply of the main unit............................. 65
6.6 Expansion of FX2N Series I/O Powered Extension Unit ............................................................... 66
6.6.1 Quick reference matrix (when only input/output devices are added)............................................. 66
6.6.2 When special extension devices are also added (calculation of current consumption)................. 68
6.7 Expansion of Extension Power Supply Unit (FX3U-1PSU-5V)...................................................... 70
6.8 Number of Input/Output (Occupied) Points and Current Consumption......................................... 72
6.8.1 [A] Main units................................................................................................................................. 72
6.8.2 [B] Input/output powered extension units/blocks ........................................................................... 72
6.8.3 [C] Special function devices .......................................................................................................... 74
6.8.4 [D] Extension Power Supply Unit................................................................................................... 74
7. Assignment of Input/Output Numbers and Unit Numbers 75
7.1 Assignment of Input/Output Numbers (X/Y).................................................................................. 75
7.1.1 Concept of assigning..................................................................................................................... 75
7.1.2 Example of assigning .................................................................................................................... 76
7.1.3 Application of I/O number label ..................................................................................................... 76