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Available Modules
6.2.3
Communications modules
Mitsubishi Electric produces a range of interface modules and adapters with serial ports
(RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485) for connecting peripherals or other controllers.
A number of special communications modules are available for integrating the MELSEC FX
FX
, FX
2N
Network interface modules are currently available for Ethernet, Profibus DP, AS-interface,
DeviceNet, CANopen, CC-Link and Mitsubishi's own proprietary networks.
The base units of the FX
6.2.4
Positioning modules
You can complement the internal high-speed counters of the MELSEC FX controllers with
additional external hardware high-speed counter modules, which you can use for connecting
devices like incremental rotary transducers and positioning modules for servo and stepping
drive systems.
You can program precise positioning applications with the MELSEC FX family with the help of
positioning modules for pulse train generation. These modules can be used to control both
stepping and servo drives.
6.2.5
HMI control and display panels
Mitsubishi Electric's control and display panels provide an effective and user-friendly
human-machine interface (HMI) for working with the MELSEC FX series. HMI control units
make the functions of the controlled application transparent and comprehensible.
All the available units can monitor and edit all relevant PLC parameters, such as actual and
setpoint values for times, counters, data registers and sequential instructions.
HMI units are available with both text and graphics based displays. Fully-programmable func-
tion keys and touch-sensitive screens make them even easier to use. The units are pro-
grammed and configured with a Windows
The HMI units communicate with the FX PLCs via the programming interface, and they are
connected directly with their standard cable. No additional modules are required to connect
the units to the PLCs.
6 – 2
and all FX
controllers in a variety of different networks.
2NC
3
series are already equipped with an Ethernet interface.
3GE
®
-based PC running user-friendly software.
Expansion Options
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