FX3U Series Programmable Controllers
User’s Manual - Hardware Edition
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8 Installation In Enclosure
8.7 Connecting Methods for Main Unit and Extension Devices
1
Introduction
2
Features and 
Part Names
3
Product 
Introduction
4
Specifications
5
Version and 
Peripheral 
Devices
6
System 
Configuration
7
Input/Output 
Nos., Unit Nos.
8
Installation
9
Preparation and 
Power Supply 
Wiring
10
Input Wiring
8.7.5 Connecting method D - connection of powered extension units/blocks
This subsection explains the procedures for connecting FX2N Series input/output powered extension units/
blocks or FX0N/FX2N/FX3U Series special function units/blocks.
1 Remove the top cover (B in the right figure) of 
the existing unit/block (left side) (A in the right 
figure).
• When connecting FX2N-10GM or FX2N-20GM, remove the PLC 
extension block connector cover.
• When connecting FX2N-1RM(-E)-SET or FX3U-1PSU-5V, 
remove the top cover of FX2N-1RM(-E)-SET or FX3U-1PSU-5V.
2 Connect the extension cable (C in the above figure) of the block to be con-
nected (right side) to the existing unit/block (A in the above figure).
• When FX2N Series input/output powered extension units, FX2N-10GM, FX2N-20GM, FX2N-1RM(-E)-SET or 
FX3U-1PSU-5V units are connected, connect the unit to be added (right side) and the existing unit (left 
side) with the supplied extension cable.
3 Fit the top cover (B in the above figure) (except when connecting FX2N-10GM 
or FX
2N-20GM).
B
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C
A