Mitsubishi FX3U User Manual

Generic Names and Abbreviations Used in the Manual
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FX3U-16CCL-M User's Manual
Generic Names and Abbreviations Used in the Manual
Generic name or abbreviation Description
PLC
FX3G series Generic name for FX3G Series PLC
FX3G PLC or main unit Generic name for FX3G Series PLC main unit
FX3U series Generic name for FX3U Series PLC
FX3U PLC or main unit Generic name for FX3U Series PLC main unit
FX3UC series Generic name for FX3UC Series PLC
FX3UC PLC or main unit Generic name for FX3UC Series PLC main unit
Expansion board
Generic name for expansion board
The number of connectable units, however, depends on the type of main unit.
To check the number of connectable units, refer to the User's Manual - Hardware Edition of the main
unit to be used for your system.
Special adapter
Generic name for high-speed input/output special adapter, communication special adapter, analog
special adapter, and CF card special adapter.
The number of connectable units, however, depends on the type of main unit.
To check the number of connectable units, refer to the User's Manual - Hardware Edition of the main
unit to be used for your system.
I/O extension unit/block
Generic name for input/output powered extension unit and input/output extension block
The number of connectable units, however, depends on the type of main unit.
To check the number of connectable units, refer to the User's Manual - Hardware Edition of the main
unit to be used for your system.
Special function unit/block or
Special extension unit
Generic name for special function unit and special function block
The number of connectable units, however, depends on the type of main unit.
To check the number of connectable units, refer to the User's Manual - Hardware Edition of the main
unit to be used for your system.
Special function unit Generic name for special function unit
Special function block Generic name for special function block
FX3U-16CCL-M or
master block
Abbreviated name for FX3U-16CCL-M
Memory cassette
Generic name for memory cassette.
The number of connectable units, however, depends on the type of main unit.
To check the number of connectable units, refer to the User's Manual - Hardware Edition of the main
unit to be used for your system.
Battery Abbreviated name for FX
3U-32BL
FX Series terminal block
Generic name for FX Series terminal block.
The number of connectable units, however, depends on the type of main unit.
To check the number of connectable units, refer to the User's Manual - Hardware Edition of the main
unit to be used for your system.
Cyclic transmission Transmission method by which data of remote I/O and remote registers are refreshed periodically.
Transient transmission
Transmission method by which 1:1 communication can be performed with the target specified and at
any timing.
Master station Station which controls the data link system. One master station is required in one system.
Local station
Station having a programmable controller CPU and the ability to communicate with the master and
other local stations.
Remote I/O station Remote station that handles bit data only. (Performs input and output with external devices.)
Remote device station
Remote station that handles bit and word data. (Performs input and output with external devices, and
analog data conversion.)
Remote station
General name for remote I/O station and remote device station.
Controlled by the master station.
Intelligent device station Generic term for the stations that can perform transient transmission, such as the FX
3U-64CCL.
Standby master station
Backup station for data link control when the link to the master station is disconnected due to a
programmable controller CPU or power supply problem.
Slave station General name for remote I/O station, remote device station, and intelligent device station.
Remote net ver. 1 mode
Mode in which compatibility with the conventional unit (FX2N-16CCL-M) is achieved.
Select this mode when the number of cyclic points need not be increased or when the FX2N-16CCL-
M is used to replace the conventional unit as a maintenance product.
Remote net ver. 2 mode Select this mode when increasing the number of cyclic points and configuring a new system.

Mitsubishi FX3U Specifications

General

Series	FX3U
Program Capacity	64k steps
Type	PLC
Power Supply	AC: 100-240V, DC: 24V
I/O Points	Up to 384 points
Communication	RS-232C, USB, Ethernet
Expansion	Supports multiple expansion modules including I/O, analog, and communication modules
Programming Language	Ladder Logic, SFC, Function Block Diagram
High-speed Processing	0.065 μs per basic instruction
Analog I/O	Available with expansion modules
Positioning Control	Up to 3 axes of positioning control
Weight	0.3 kg (Main unit)