FX3U Series Programmable Controllers
User’s Manual - Hardware Edition
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3 Introduction of Products (Compliant with Overseas Standards)
3.2 Connector Types and Cables for Program Communication
3.2.1 Programming tool
The following programming tool supports FX3U Series PLCs.
→ For more information, refer to Chapter 5 "Version Information and Peripheral Equipment
Connectability".
3.2.2 Communication cables
 : Compliance with standard or self-declaration  : Not targeted − : Not applicable
Model name Description
GX Developer
Version 8.23Z or later of SWîš…D5C-GPPW-J and SWîš…D5C-GPPW-E supports FX
3U.
Although the tool earlier than version 8.23Z can be used for programming by selecting
FX3U(C) or FX2N(C), restrictions will be made on programming.
Model name Description
CE
UL
cUL
Marine
EMC LVD
USB cable
USB cable
3m
(9’10")
USB MINI B plug  USB A plug
For connection between personal computer and
FX
3U-USB-BD
USB cable (3m(9’10")) supplied with FX
3U-USB-BD or
commercially available cable (up to 5m(16’4"))
− − − −
RS-232C cable
F2-232CAB-1
3m
(9’10")
D-SUB 25Pin  D-SUB 9Pin
For connection between personal computer and
RS-232C/RS-422 converter
− − − −
F
2-232CAB
3m
(9’10")
D-SUB 25Pin  D-SUB 25Pin
For connection between personal computer and
RS-232C/RS-422 converter
− − − −
F
2-232CAB-2
3m
(9’10")
D-SUB 25Pin  Half-pitch 14-pin
For connection between personal computer and
RS-232C/RS-422 converter
− − − −
FX-232CAB-1
3m
(9’10")
D-SUB 9Pin  D-SUB 9Pin
For connection between GOT-F900 Series personal
computer and FX
3U-232-BD
− − − −
FX-232CAB-2
3m
(9’10")
D-SUB 9Pin  Half-pitch14Pin
For connection between GOT-F900 Series personal
computer and FX
3U-232-BD
− − − −
RS-422 cable
FX-422CAB0
1.5m
(4’11")
D-SUB 25Pin  MINI DIN 8Pin
For connection between RS-232C/RS-422 converter and
FX
3U programming port FX3U-422-BD
− − − −
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