Mitsubishi FX3U-?*MR/ES User Manual (English)

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SERIES PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS

USER'S MANUAL

Hardware Edition

Main Unit

AC Power Type

FX3U-MR/ES

FX3U-MT/ES

FX3U-MT/ESS

FX3U-MS/ES

FX3U-MR/UA1

DC Power Type

FX3U-MR/DS

FX3U-MT/DS

FX3U-MT/DSS

Input/Output Powered

Extension Unit

FX2N-E-

Input/Output Extension Block

FX2N-8E-

FX2N-16E-

Special Adapter

FX3U-4HSX-ADP

Display Module

FX3U-7DM

Memory Cassette

FX3U-FLROM-

Safety Precautions9
- Table of Contents11
- Standards23
  - Certification of UL, Cul Standards23
  - Compliance with EC Directive (CE Marking)24
1 Introduction29
- Introduction of Manuals29
- Generic Names and Abbreviations Used in Manuals39
2 Features and Part Names42
- Major Features42
- Names and Functions of Parts44
  - Front Panel44
  - Sides46
3 Introduction of Products (Compliant with Overseas Standards)47
- List of Products (to be Connected) and Interpretation of Model Names47
- Connector Types and Cables for Program Communication57
4 Specifications, External Dimensions and Terminal Layout (Main Units)60
- Generic Specifications60
  - Dielectric Withstand Voltage Test and Insulation Resistance Test61
- Power Supply Specifications62
- Input Specifications64
  - DC Input (Sink/Source) Type64
  - AC Input Type65
- Output Specifications66
- Performance Specifications71
- External Dimensions (Weight and Installation)74
  - Fx -16M , Fx74
  - Fx 3U -48M , Fx 3U -64M , Fx 3U -80M , Fx 3U -128M75
- Terminal Layout76
5 Version Information and Peripheral Equipment Connectability83
- Version Upgrade History83
- Programming Tool Applicability85
- Cautions on Using Transparent Function by Way of USB in GOT1000 Series92
- Cautions on Using Transparent Port (2-Port) Function of GOT-F900 Series93
- Other Peripheral Equipment Applicability94
6 Examination of System Configuration95
- Configuration of a Whole System95
  - List of System Components96
  - System Configuration with Special Adapters98
- Rules of System Configuration99
- Number of Input/Output Points and Maximum Number of Input/Output Points101
- Number of Connected Special Extension Devices (Including Extension Cable)105
- Expansion of Main Unit (Calculation of Current Consumption)106
- Expansion of FX 2N Series I/O Powered Extension Unit (Calculation of Current Consumption)119
  - Quick Reference Matrix (When Only Input/Output Devices Are Added)119
  - When Special Extension Devices Are also Added (Calculation of Current Consumption)122
- Expansion of Extension Power Supply Unit (FX 3U -1PSU-5V)124
- Number of Input/Output (Occupied) Points and Current Consumption127
- Example of System Configuration and System Modification134
7 Assignment of Input/Output Numbers (X/Y) and Unit Numbers143
- Assignment of Input/Output Numbers (X/Y)143
- Unit Numbers of Special Function Units/Blocks146
- Application of the Trimmer Layout Label148
8 Installation in Enclosure149
- Generic Specifications152
- Installation Location153
  - Installation Location in Enclosure153
  - Spaces in Enclosure154
- Layout in Enclosure155
  - 1-Stage Layout155
- Examination for Installing Method in Enclosure157
- Procedures for Installing on and Detaching from DIN Rail159
- Procedures for Installing Directly (with M4 Screws)163
- Connecting Methods for Main Unit and Extension Devices168
9 Preparation for Wiring and Power Supply Wiring Procedures174
- Preparation for Wiring176
  - Wiring Procedures176
  - Removal and Installation of Quick-Release Terminal Block (Except for the FX 3U -16M )176
- Cable Connecting Procedures177
- Power Supply Specifications183
  - AC Power Supply Type183
  - DC Power Supply Type184
- Grounding185
- Examples of External Wiring [AC Power Supply/DC Input Type]186
- Examples of External Wiring [DC Power Supply/DC Input Type]191
  - Example of Sink Input [-Common] Wiring191
  - Example of Source Input [+Common] Wiring192
- Examples of External Wiring [AC Power Supply/Ac Input Type]193
  - Example of AC Input Wiring193
10 Input Wiring Procedures (Input Interruption and Pulse Catch)194
- Before Starting Input Wiring196
  - Sink and Source Input (24V DC Input Type)196
- DC Input Type (Common to Sink/Source Input)197
- AC Input Type207
- To I50 ) - with Delay Function210
- Pulse Catch (M8170 to M8177)212
11 Use of High-Speed Counters (C235 to C255)214
- Outline214
- Input Specifications215
  - High-Speed Input Special Adapter (FX 3U -4HSX-ADP)215
  - Cautions on Connecting Mating Device215
- Types of Counting and Operations216
- List of Device Numbers and Functions217
- Allocation of Device Numbers to Input Numbers219
  - Allocation Table219
  - Inhibition of Redundant Use of Input Numbers220
- Handling of High-Speed Counters221
- Timing of Updating of Current Value and Comparison of Current Value224
  - Timing of Updating of Current Value224
  - Comparison of Current Value224
- Conditions for Hardware Counter to be Handled as Software Counter225
  - Conditions under Which Counters Are Handled as Software Counters225
  - Method of Confirming Operation Status of Counters225
- Calculation of Response Frequency and Overall Frequency226
  - Response Frequencies of Hardware Counters226
  - Response Frequencies and Overall Frequency of Software Counters226
- Examples of External Wiring (Rotary Encoder)229
- Related Devices and Function Switching Procedures232
- Cautions on Use236
12 Output Wiring Procedures237
- Sink and Source Output (Transistor)239
- External Wiring for Relay Output240
- External Wiring of Transistor Output (Sink/Source) Type244
- External Wiring for Triac (SSR) Output Type253
13 Examples of Wiring for Various Uses257
- Notes about Examples of Wiring258
- Digital Switch [DSW Instruction (FNC 72)/BIN Instruction (FNC 19)]259
  - When DSW Instructions Are Used259
  - When bin Instructions Are Used262
- Ten Key Input [TKY Instruction (FNC 70)]263
- Hexadecimal Input [HKY Instruction (FNC 71)]264
- Input Matrix [MTR Instruction (FNC 52)]267
- Seven Segment with Latch [SEGL Instruction (FNC 74)/BCD Instruction (FNC 18)]270
  - When SEGL Instructions Are Used270
  - When BCD Instructions Are Used272
14 Test Operation, Adjustment, Maintenance and Troubleshooting274
- Preparation for Test Operation275
- Running and Stopping Procedures [Power ON]277
  - Methods of Running and Stopping277
  - Use of Several Running/Stopping Methods278
- Operation and Test [Power on and PLC Running]279
- Maintenance and Periodic Inspection281
- Troubleshooting with Leds284
- Judgment by Error Codes and Representation of Error Codes286
- Troubleshooting297
15 FX 2N -32/48E*-* (Input/Output Powered Extension Units)299
- Outline301
  - Product Configuration301
  - Product List301
- Power Supply Specifications (Power Supply Input/24V DC Service Power Supply)302
  - Weight, Accessories, Etc302
  - Part Names303
- Fx2N-32Er-Es/Ul, Fx2N-48Er-Es/Ul, Fx2N-48Er-Ds305
- Fx2N-32Et-Ess/Ul, Fx2N-48Et-Ess/Ul, Fx2N-48Et-Dss308
- Fx 2N -32Er, Fx 2N -48Er, Fx 2N -48Er-D311
- Fx 2N -32Et, Fx 2N -48Et, Fx 2N -48Et-D314
- Fx 2N -32Es317
- Fx 2N -48Er-Ua1/Ul319
16 FX 2N -8/16E*-*(Input/Output Extension Blocks)322
- Outline323
  - Product Type323
  - List of Products324
    - Fx 2N326
- FX -8ER-ES/UL (24V DC Sink/Source Input, Relay Output)326
- FX 2N -8ER (24V DC Sink Input, Relay Output)329
- Fx 2N -8Ex-Es/Ul, Fx 2N332
- FX -8EX, FX -16EX and FX -16EX-C335
- FX 2N -16EXL-C (5V DC Input: 16 Points)339
- FX -8EX-UA1/UL (100V AC Input)342
- 8Eyr-Es/Ul, Fx344
- Fx 2N -8Eyt-Ess/Ul, Fx 2N348
- FX -8EYR, FX -16EYR (Relay Output)351
- FX2N-8EYT, FX2N-16EYT and FX2N-16EYT-C (Transistor Output)354
- FX -8EYT-H (Transistor Output)358
- FX -16EYS (Triac Output: 16 Points)360
17 FX 3U -1PSU-5V (Extension Power Supply Unit)362
- Introduction362
- Specifications363
- Extension Power Supply Unit Related Precaution363
18 Other Extension Devices and Optional Units (External Dimensions and Terminal Arrangement)364
- Special Function Units/Blocks364
- Extension Power Supply Unit379
- Fx 3U -1Psu-5V379
- Special Adapters379
- Expansion Board384
- Power Supply386
  - Fx 2N- 20Psu386
- Connector Conversion Adapter386
  - Fx 2N -Cnv-Bc386
- Interface Module387
  - Fx-232Awc-H387
  - Fx-Usb-Aw387
- Display Module388
  - Fx 3U -7Dm388
  - Fx 3U -7Dm-Hld388
19 FX3U-7DM (Display Module)389
- Description of Products (Introduction of Related Products)390
- Specifications391
  - Display/Switch Specifications391
  - Parts Layout391
  - External Dimensions391
- Installation and Removal392
- Summary of Functions393
- Procedure for Accessing the Menu Screen from the Title Screen394
  - Title Screen394
  - Top Screen (Time Display)394
  - Menu Screen394
- Menu Structure395
- Monitor/Test Mode [Excluding User-Registered Devices]397
  - Relevant Devices397
  - Monitor Mode Operation398
  - Monitor Screen & Status Display399
  - Test Mode Operation401
  - Test Mode Operation Notes404
- Monitor/Test Mode [User-Registered Devices]405
  - Monitor Mode Operation405
  - Test Mode Operation406
- Error Check406
- LANGUAGE (Menu Display Language Setting)407
  - Changing to Japanese Menus407
  - Changing to English Menus408
  - D8302 Changes by Program & Related Devices408
- Contrast409
- Clock Menu (Current Time Setting)410
  - Current Time Setting Procedure410
  - Displaying the Current Time411
  - Changing the Current Time's "Year" from 2-Digit Format to 4-Digit Format411
- Keyword (Entry Code)412
  - Keyword (Entry Code) Types & Levels412
  - Level-Specific Restrictions Screen List413
  - Keyword (Entry Code) Storage414
  - Screens Requiring Keywords (Entry Codes) for Access414
  - Canceling an Keyword (Entry Code)415
  - Enabling an Entry Code416
- Device All-Clear416
  - Device All-Clear Operation416
- PLC Status417
  - Display Operation417
  - PLC Status Display Items418
- Scan Time (Scan Time Display)419
  - Scan Time Display Operation419
- Cassette (Memory Cassette Transfers)419
  - Transfer from Internal RAM to Memory Cassette (Cassette <- RAM)420
  - Transfer from Memory Cassette to Internal RAM (Cassette -> RAM)421
  - Memory Cassette & Internal RAM Consistency Check (Cassette : RAM)422
- System Information (Restrictions from PLC)423
  - System Information List423
  - System Information Setting Program Example424
- User (User-Registered Device Setting)425
  - System Information - User-Registered Device Setting425
  - Precaution When Setting 3 or Fewer Devices425
  - Program Example 1 (When 4 Devices Are Displayed as User-Registered Devices)426
  - Program Example 2 (When 3 or Fewer Devices Are Displayed as User-Registered Devices)427
  - Program Example 3 (When 5 or more Devices Are Displayed as User-Registered Devices)428
- Operation Button ON/OFF Information430
  - Various Applications430
  - System Information - Operation Button ON/OFF Information430
- Specifying a Hexadecimal Current Value Display Format431
  - System Information - Specifying a Hexadecimal Current Value Display Format431
  - Program Example 1 (Specifying a Hexadecimal Data Display Format)431
  - Program Example 2 (Specifying a Decadal Data Display Format)431
- Display Screen Protect Function432
  - Keyword (Entry Code) & Display Screen Protect Function Levels and Corresponding Restrictions432
  - Relationship between Keyword (Entry Code) & Display Screen Protect Function433
  - Keyword (Entry Code) Levels433
  - System Information - Display Screen Protect Function434
  - Program Example (Screen Protect Function Setting)434
  - Pointers for Using the Display Screen Protect Function434
- User Message Display Function435
  - System Information - User Message Display Function435
  - Shift JIS Code Arrangement Precautions435
  - Displaying a Word Device Current Value as a Message436
  - Program Example 1 (User Messages Display Switching)436
  - Program Example 2 ([+] / [-] Buttons for User Message Switching)437
  - Program Example 3 (User Messages Plus Data Display)438
  - Character Data Input Procedure441
- Operation Error Messages & Corrective Actions444
  - When a "Fatal Error Occurred" Message Appears445
- Menu Display Characters - Japanese & English Display Character Correspondence Table446
20 FX-16/32E*-*-TB (Terminal Block)447
- Overview449
  - Product Configuration450
- External Dimensions & Component Names451
- Terminal Arrangement452
- Installation Work454
- Fx-16E-Tb, Fx-32E-Tb456
- Fx-16Ex-A1-Tb458
- Fx-16Eyr-Tb460
- Fx-16Eyt-Tb, Fx-16Eyt-H-Tb464
- Fx-16Eys-Tb467
21 Fx 3U470
- FLROM-16/64/64L/1M (Memory Cassette)470
- Specifications470
  - Electrical Specifications470
  - Component Names & External Dimensions470
- Installation & Removal471
  - Memory Cassette Installation471
  - Memory Cassette Removal472
- Saved Data Content473
- PROTECT Switch474
- Memory Cassette <-> PLC (RAM Memory) Transfers Using the Loader Function475
- Transfers by Display Module Operation476
- Operation Precautions476
22 FX 3U -32BL (Battery)477
- Battery Purpose477
- Specifications477
  - Differences between Main Unit's Internal Battery and the Optional Battery478
- Battery Handling478
- Battery-Free Operation479
- Battery Replacement480
- Battery Related Precautions480
Appendix A: Operation of Special Devices (M8000 -, D8000 -)481
- Appendix A-1 Special Auxiliary Relay (M8000 to M8511)481
- Appendix A-2 Special Data Register (D8000 to D8511)489
- Appendix A-3 Analog Special Adapters [M8260 to M8299 and D8260 to D8299]497
- Appendix A-3-1 Special Auxiliary Relays (M8260 to M8299)497
- Appendix A-3-2 Special Data Registers (D8260 to D8299)499
Appendix B: Instruction List501
- Appendix B-1 Basic Instructions501
- Appendix B-2 Step Ladder Instructions501
- Appendix B-3 Applied Instructions502
Appendix C: Character-Code507
- Appendix C-1 ASCII Code Table507
Appendix D: Discontinued Models509
Appendix E: Precautions for Battery Transportation511
- Appendix E-1 Regulated FX 3U Series Products511
- Appendix E-2 Transport Guidelines511
Appendix F: Handling of Batteries and Devices with Built-In Batteries in EU Member States513
- Appendix F-1 Disposal Precautions513
- Appendix F-2 Exportation Precautions513
- Appendix F-3 Regulated FX Series Products513
- Appendix F-3 Regulated FX 3U Series Products515
Warranty515
Revised History516

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Mitsubishi FX3U-?*MR/ES Specifications

General

Category	Controller
Type	Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Electric
Model	FX3U-?*MR/ES
Input Voltage	24V DC
Program Memory	64k steps
Data Memory	32k words
High-Speed Processing	Yes
Certifications	CE, UL, cUL, RoHS
Input Type	Digital
Output Type	Relay
Output Voltage	24V DC
Communication Ports	RS-422, USB
Programming Language	Ladder Diagram, Structured Text
Built-in Analog	Optional
Expansion Capability	Yes
Operating Temperature	0 to 55 °C
Operating Humidity	10 to 90% RH