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FX Family

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document provides an overview of the FX Family of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) by Mitsubishi Electric, emphasizing their global leadership, adaptability, reliability, and performance in industrial applications over 30 years.
Specifications and Features
The FX Family includes models like FX1S, FX1N, FX3G, FX3U, and FX3UC, each catering to different complexity levels. Key features include global power supply compatibility, international certifications, customizable design, and easy programming with backward compatibility.
Performance and Capabilities
The FX3U/FX3UC models offer enhanced performance with increased I/O capacity, faster processing speeds, expanded memory, and advanced networking capabilities supporting multiple protocols.
Applications and Solutions
The FX Family is suitable for various applications due to its compact size and cost-effectiveness, supporting sectors like food processing, material handling, and water processing.
Conclusion
The FX Family of PLCs provides comprehensive control and automation solutions, ensuring high performance, flexibility, and reliability for diverse industrial applications.
Introduction to FX1N Modular Micro Control
The FX1N offers comprehensive functionality and expansion options, providing a cost-effective solution with excellent compatibility with other FX Family PLCs.
FX1N Specifications
Includes I/O range of 14–132, program memory of 8k steps, and features like analog signal processing and high-speed counters.
FX1S Micro Control
Designed for small, embedded control functions with low maintenance needs, featuring EEPROM memory and real-time clock management.
Programming and Software
Mitsubishi's MELSOFT software suite offers intuitive programming tools, supporting various programming languages and enhancing productivity.
Networking and Communication Solutions
The FX Family PLCs support integration across factory applications with network solutions like CC-Link, Ethernet, and Modbus.
Analog Solutions
Offers a wide range of analog solutions for control applications, including digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital control.
Positioning Solutions
Provides built-in high-speed counters and pulse train outputs for accurate positioning control.
Display Solutions
Offers visualization solutions like the GOT1000 Series and FX3U-7DM for data displays tailored to different user needs.
Overview of FX PLC Applications
The FX PLCs are versatile and widely used across various industries, including agriculture, building management, construction, food and drink, leisure, medical, pharmaceutical/chemical, plastics, transportation, and utilities.
Technical Information and Product Range
Includes an overview of the MELSEC FX family, ALPHA Controllers, MELSEC FX Series, extension and special function modules, and accessories.
System Description and Configuration
The MELSEC FX family supports network integration and various fieldbus systems, with special versions for vehicle applications.
Additional Resources
For further technical details, users are directed to visit the Mitsubishi Automation website or contact distributors.
System Configuration
The FX series offers a range of configurations to suit various application needs, with models like FX1S, FX1N, FX3G, FX3U, and FX3UC.
Features and Modules
Supports a variety of modules, including analog I/O, positioning, and communication modules, allowing for flexibility and customization.
Base Units and Extensions
Base units can be AC or DC powered and are programmable using GX software, with options for expansion and special function modules.
Power Consumption and Configuration
Power consumption is calculated based on modules used, with detailed tables provided for ensuring configurations stay within limits.
ALPHA 2 Series
Designed for simple automation tasks, offering features like transistor and relay outputs, analog I/O, and high-speed counters.
Environmental and Programming Specifications
Designed to operate in a range of environmental conditions, with programming done using function blocks.
Digital Extension Modules
Available for the ALPHA 2 series to increase I/O capacity, maintaining a compact design.
Analog Extension Modules
Enhance functionality by allowing voltage or current signal output and temperature measurement.
AS-Interface Module
Facilitates data communication via an AS-Interface system, allowing inputs and outputs to be exchanged with the master.
Memory Cassette
Used for program transfer and storage, not a memory expansion device.
Interface Cables
Includes RS232C interface cables for connecting controllers to PCs or GSM modems.
FX1S Series Base Units
Offer relay or transistor output types, integrated power supply, and maintenance-free EEPROM memory.
FX1N Series Base Units
Can be expanded to 128 I/Os, offering high-speed inputs and integrated EEPROM memory.
Key Specifications
Includes power supply options, output types, and environmental conditions.
Modular Extension Units
Compatible with FX3UC base units, available with 16 or 32 I/O points.
Analog Modules
Convert digital signals to analog and vice versa, supporting various voltage and current ranges.
Temperature Control Modules
Support temperature inputs and outputs, performing PID control.
Data Logger Modules
Facilitate data logging controlled by the PLC main unit.
High-Speed Counter Modules
Provide external high-speed counting capabilities.
Network and Communication Modules
Enhance connectivity and data exchange capabilities across different network types.
Memory Cassettes and Expansion Adapters
Details various memory cassettes and expansion adapters compatible with FX series PLCs.
Terminal Blocks
Simplify wiring for FX3UC main units, offering input, output, and combined I/O blocks.
Power Supply Units
Describe 24V and 5V power supply units for FX series PLCs.
Batteries
Backup batteries ensure data retention in case of power failure.
Cables
Various cables are available for programming, positioning, and interface conversion.
Display Modules
Allow monitoring and editing of PLC data, featuring LCD displays with backlight.
Dimensions
Provides detailed dimensions for various base units and adapter modules across the FX series.
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Catalog excerpts

FX Family-1

FACTORY AUTOMATION micro PLCs 10 Million FX PLCs Worldwide /// Over 30 Years Experience /// Expanded Micro PLC Control /// Networking Solutions /// Analog Solutions /// Positioning Solutions ///

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FX Family-2

Global leader /// Global leader /// Global leader /// Global leader /// Global Global Leader The MELSEC FX3U/FX3UC series are the third generation on programmable controllers of the Mitsubushi Electric FX family. They offer improved network capability and solutions for positioning tasks. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Hlmeji Works is a factor ycertified tor ISO14001 (standards tbr environmental management systems) and ISO9001 (standards for quality assurance management systems) The FX Family of PLCs is the PLC of choice across the world, industries and applications. Mitsubishi Electric has always...

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FX Family-3

/// Contents /// Contents /// Contents /// Contents /// Contents /// Contents Contents What makes a world leading PLC? Range overview FX3U/FX3UC, a new concept in PLCs 4-5 6 7-9 FX3G, an automation standard 10 FX1N, the modular micro 11 FX1S, micro control 12 Programming and software 13 Networking 14 Analog solutions 15 Positioning solutions 16 Displays solutions 17 Applications 18 Section 2: Technical Informations 3

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FX Family-4

World leading PLCs /// World leading PLCs /// World leading PLCs /// World l What makes a world leading PLC range? Adapter or "ADP" units are used on the left hand side of the main PLC unit. Memory cassette port is located under the removable front cover. Global use Wide range power supply means your FX solution will work all over the world. International acceptance Shipping approvals such as Lloyds, German Lloyds, ABS, RINA, Det Norse Vetaritas, for example plus CE and E1 compliance for Low Voltage and EMC directives as well as manufacturing to Automotive industry quality levels, make the FX...

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FX Family-5

eading PLCs /// World leading PLCs /// World leading PLCs /// World leading Main base unit where CPU, I/O and power supply are contained in a single unit. All FX PLC units can be mounted on a DIN rail or directly mounted with screw fixings. Easy Programming The FX Family incorporates an easy programming concept where several complex tasks can be reduced to a single instruction. Fast and reliable FX PLCs continually push the limits of high speed operation to process your applications more effectively and accurately. Simple ribbon connection links each unit together. Special function blocks can...

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FX Family-6

The power to perform /// The power to perform /// The power to perform / The power to perform /FX3UC Ultra high speed, maximum performance and a simplified design concept make this the ultimate micro PLC. Performance FX3G Advanced control, multiple communication possibilities and a wide range of options make this PLC an industry leader. FX1N This powerful micro brings the flexibility of the modular PLC design concept but, with the ease of use typical of FX Family PLCs. FX1S A compact micro controller for simple applications, supported by a strong communications capability. I/O The FX Family of...

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FX Family-7

/// FX3U a perfect PLC concept /// FX3U a perfect PLC concept /// FX3U The FX3U has an enhanced communications bus that automatically switches into high speed mode for communication with new FX3U expansion modules. Full compatibility is still available with FX2N and FX0N expansion blocks, and when these are configured the FX3U automatically reduces the bus speed to suit. This means greater support for existing installed systems as well as delivering high performance and greater response with new installations. Adapters add flexibility FX3U a perfect PLC concept A major design enhancement of FX3U...

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FX Family-8

FX3U/FX3UC a perfect PLC concept /// FX3U/FX3UC a perfect PLC concept /// F FX3U/FX3UC. More power. More performance. FX3U/FX3UC Base Unit Expansion I/O Maximum Network master Remote I/O 256 I/O Remote I/O Remote I/O Remote network stations System Maximum 384 I/O Maximum 256 I/O FX3U/FX3UC provides additional I/O and networking capacity. Increased I/O capacity With enhanced networking functions, the FX3U/FX3UC requires an increased input/ output (I/O) range. FX3U/FX3UC can support systems with combined local I/O and networked I/O up to a total of 384 I/O points. For users, this means increased...

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FX Family-9

FX3U/FX3UC a perfect PLC concept /// FX3U/FX3UC a perfect PLC concept /// New instructions include greater control over data processing with a range of new comparison and string manipulation commands. LOGE (Nr. 125) Calculates the natural logarithm in floating point SORT2 (Nr.149) Sort tabulated data TBL (Nr. 152) Batch data positioning mode BAND (Nr.257) Defines a band or range of valid numbers IVWR (Nr.273) Write parameter to inverter Some examples of new instructions from the FX3U/FX3UC. GOT1000 RS 232 RS 422 USB RS 485 Inverter multidrop Inverter 8 Inverter 1 FX3U/FX3UC has a range of flexible...

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FX Family-10

FX3G powerful micro control /// FX3G powerful micro control /// FX3G /// FX3G an industry standard Highly flexible A dual bus architecture provides flexible expansion possibilities and with the ability to handle analog, high speed, positioning, and inverter control, the FX3G is able to successfully adapt to a range of applications in industry areas such agriculture, water processing, material handling, food processing and more. The great communicator FX3G PLCs are used in many applications for processing and packaging as well chilled storage and transportion of food items. Customized control...

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FX Family-11

/ FX1N modular micro /// FX1N modular micro /// FX1N modular micro /// FX1N the modular micro Powerful performance The FX1N saves space, cost and engineering time with the use of powerful, built in, positioning tools such two 100 kHz pulse train outputs and up to two 60 kHz high speed counters. These can be used to create simple 2-axis positioning systems, linked to servo amplifiers or stepper motor drivers without the need for additional PLC hardware saving space, cost and engineering time. FX1N has six shipping approvals. It has been used in applications from controlling temperature in containers...

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