Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC FX Series User manual

MELSEC FX Series

Programmable Logic Controllers

User's Manual

Communications Modules

RS-232C, RS-485, RS-422

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

MIT

HI ELE

TRI

MIT

HI ELE

TRI

Art. no.: 070143

15 04 2003

JY992D69901

Version E

Foreword

• This manual contains text, diagrams and explanations which will guide the reader in the

correct installation and operation of the communication facilities of FX series. It should be

read and understood before attempting to install or use the unit.

• Further information can be found in the respective manual of each programmable controller.

• If in doubt at any stage of the installation of the communication facilities of FX series always

consult a professional electrical engineer who is qualified and trained to the local and

national standards that applies to the installation site.

• If in doubt about the operation or use of the communication facilities of FX series please

consult the nearest Mitsubishi Electric distributor.

• This manual is subject to change without notice.

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FX COMMUNICATION

(RS-232C, RS-485, RS-422)

USER’S MANUAL

Brand and product names described by/in this manual are trademarks or registered

trademarks of the irrespective owners.

Manual number : JY992D69901

Manual revision : E

Date : April 2003

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Guidelines for the Safety of the User and Protection of the programmable

controllers

This manual provides information for the use of the FX series communication unit. The manual

has been written to be used by trained and competent personnel. The definition of such a

person or persons is as follows;

a) Any engineer who is responsible for the planning, design and construction of automatic

equipment using the product associated with this manual should be of a competent

nature, trained and qualified to the local and national standards required to fulfill that

role. These engineers should be fully aware of all aspects of safety with regards to

automated equipment.

b) Any commissioning or service engineer must be of a competent nature, trained and

qualified to the local and national standards required to fulfill that job. These engineers

should also be trained in the use and maintenance of the completed product. This

includes being completely familiar with all associated documentation for the said product.

All maintenance should be carried out in accordance with established safety practices.

c) All operators of the completed equipment (see Note) should be trained to use this

product in a safe manner in compliance to established safety practices. The operators

should also be familiar with documentation which is associated with the operation of the

completed equipment.

Note : Note: the term ‘completed equipment’ refers to a third party constructed device which

contains or uses the product associated with this manual.

Notes on the Symbols Used in this Manual

At various times throughout this manual certain symbols will be used to highlight points of

information which are intended to ensure the users personal safety and protect the integrity of

equipment. Whenever any of the following symbols are encountered its associated note must

be read and understood. Each of the symbols used will now be listed with a brief description of

its meaning.

Hardware Warnings

1) Indicates that the identified danger WILL cause physical and property damage.

2) Indicates that the identified danger could POSSIBLY cause physical and property

damage.

3) Indicates a point of further interest or further explanation.

Software Warnings

4) Indicates special care must be taken when using this element of software.

5) Indicates a special point which the user of the associate software element should

be aware of.

6) Indicates a point of interest or further explanation.

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• Under no circumstances will Mitsubishi Electric be liable responsible for any consequential

damage that may arise as a result of the installation or use of this equipment.

• All examples and diagrams shown in this manual are intended only as an aid to

understanding the text, not to guarantee operation. Mitsubishi Electric will accept no

responsibility for actual use of the product based on these illustrative examples.

• Please contact a Mitsubishi Electric distributor for more information concerning applications

in life critical situations or high reliability.

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Further Information Manual List

Table 1: Further Information Manual List

Manual name Manual No. Description

FX1S Hardware Manual JY992D83901 This manual contains written hardware explanation of

wiring, installation and specification, etc. regarding

the FX1S Series programmable controller.

FX0/ FX0N Hardware Manual JY992D47501 This manual contains written hardware explanation of

wiring, installation and specification, etc. regarding

the FX0and FX0N Series programmable controllers.

FX Hardware Manual JY992D47401 This manual contains written hardware explanation of

wiring, installation and specification, etc. regarding

the FX Series programmable controller.

FX2C Supplementary Manual JY992D50201 This manual contains supplementary data regarding

the FX Series programmable controller Hardware

Manual

FX1N Hardware Manual JY992D88201 This manual contains written hardware explanation of

wiring, installation and specification, etc. regarding

the FX1N Series programmable controller.

FX2N Hardware Manual JY992D66301 This manual contains written hardware explanation of

wiring, installation and specification, etc. regarding

the FX2N Series programmable controller.

FX2NC Hardware Manual JY992D76401 This manual contains written hardware explanation of

wiring, installation and specification, etc. regarding

the FX2NC Series programmable controller.

FX Programming Manual JY992D48301 This manual contains written instructions regarding

the FX0, FX0S, FX0N, FX, FX2C, FX2N and FX2NC Series

programmable controllers.

FX Programming Manual Ι

ΙΙ

ΙJY992D88101 This manual contains written instructions regarding

the FX1S, FX1N, FX2N and FX2NC Series

programmable controllers.

FX / FX0N-485ADP User’s

Guide JY992D53201 This manual contains written hardware explanation of

installation and specification regarding the

FX-485ADP and FX0N-485ADP.

FX2NC-485ADP Installation

Manual JY997D01201 This manual contains written hardware explanation of

installation and specification regarding the

FX2NC-485ADP.

FX-232ADP User’s Guide JY992D48801 This manual contains written hardware explanation of

installation and specification regarding the

FX-232ADP.

FX0N-232ADP User’s Guide JY992D51301 This manual contains written hardware explanation of

installation and specification regarding the

FX0N-232ADP.

FX2NC-232ADP Installation

Manual JY997D01101 This manual contains written hardware explanation of

installation and specification regarding the

FX2NC-232ADP.

FX2N-232-BD User’s Guide JY992D66001 This manual contains written hardware explanation of

installation and specification regarding the

FX2N-232-BD.

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FX2N-485-BD Hardware

Manual JY992D73401 This manual contains written hardware explanation of

installation and specification regarding the

FX2N-485-BD.

FX2N-422-BD User’s Guide JY992D66101 This manual contains written hardware explanation of

installation and specification regarding the

FX2N-422-BD.

FX1N-232-BD Hardware

Manual JY992D84501 This manual contains written hardware explanation of

installation and specification regarding the

FX1N-232-BD.

FX1N-485-BD Hardware

Manual JY992D84301 This manual contains written hardware explanation of

installation and specification regarding the FX1N-485-

BD.

FX1N-422-BD User’s Guide JY992D84101 This manual contains written hardware explanation of

installation and specification regarding the

FX1N-422-BD.

FX-485-IF Hardware Manual JY992D81801 This manual contains written hardware explanation of

installation and specification regarding the FX-485-IF.

Table 1: Further Information Manual List

Manual name Manual No. Description

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