Chapter 5 Inverter Communication; Function Outline; Procedure Before Operation - Mitsubishi MELSEC iQ-F FX5 User Manual

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INVERTER COMMUNICATION
This chapter explains inverter communication.
5.1

Function Outline

Inverter communication function allows connection between an FX5 PLC and up to 16 inverters through RS-485
communication, and monitors operations of inverters, gives various commands to inverters and reads and writes inverter
parameters.
• Mitsubishi general-purpose inverters FREQROL-F800/A800/F700PJ/F700P/A700/E700/E700EX (sensor less servo) /
D700/V500 Series can be linked.
• Inverter operations can be monitored, various commands can be given, and parameters can be read or written.
• The overall distance is 1200 m maximum. (Applies only when configured with FX5-485ADP)
FX5 PLC
Built-in
RS-485 port
Master station
5.2

Procedure before Operation

The flow chart below shows the Inverter Communication setting and sequence programs creation procedure until data link:
1.
Check communication specifications
For applicable inverter, operation commands and parameters, and execution time of inverter communication, refer to Refer to
Page 93 Specifications.
2.
System configuration and selection
For system configuration, and select communication equipment, refer to Refer to Page 93 System Configuration.
3.
Wiring
For selection of cables and connection equipment, and wiring example, refer to Refer to Page 100 Wiring.
4.
Communication settings
For communication settings of inverter, refer to Page 113 Inverter Communication Settings.
For communication settings of communication device, refer to Page 118 PLC Communication settings.
5.
Program creation
For detailed explanation of related devices, and basic program, refer to Refer to Page 120 Programming.
*1 For details on operating procedure of GX Works3, refer to the manual below.
GX Works3 Operating Manual
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5.1 Function Outline
1200 m (50 m when the built-in RS-485 port or FX5-485-BD is used)
Inverter
Built-in
RS-485 port
Station No. 1
*1
System
Up to 16 units
Inverter
Built-in
RS-485 port
Station No. n