• Before modifying or disrupting the program in operation or running FX3S– hh M R /ES the PLC, carefully read through this manual and the associated manuals and ensure the safety of the operation. An operation error Series Name Incorporating power supply •...
FX3S QUICK START MANUAL 1.4 FRONT PANEL n WHEN THE TOP COVERS ARE OPEN n FACTORY DEFAULT CONFIGURATION (STANDARD) [1] Optional equipment connector These holes are designed to [10] secure the expansion board with screws. [2] RUN/STOP switch To stop writing (batch) of the sequence [1] Top cover Mount the expansion board under this cover.
• Do not touch the conductive parts of the product directly. Doing so Type: Programmable Controller (Open Type Equipment) may cause device failure or malfunctions. Models: MELSEC FX3S series, FX3G series, FX3U series manufactured • Install the product securely using a DIN rail or mounting screws.
Installation in Enclosure: Programmable logic controllers are open- type devices that must be installed and used within conductive control boxes. Please use the FX3S Series programmable logic controllers while installed in conductive shielded control boxes. Please secure the control box lid to the control box (for conduction). Installation within a...
FX3S QUICK START MANUAL 2) Fit the upper edge of the DIN rail mounting groove (right fig.B) onto • Indication of power supply terminals the DIN rail. The AC power supply type has [L] and [N] terminals. For external wiring, make sure to read the power supply wiring described later.
Note that when an error occurs in a relay output device, the output • For the terminals of FX3S series PLC, M3 screws are used. could be held either on or off. For output signals that may lead to The electric wire ends should be treated as shown below.
FX3S QUICK START MANUAL n INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING INPUT DEVICES n EXAMPLES OF PULSE CATCH (M8170) WIRING USING X000 1. In the case of no-voltage contact: When another input terminal is used, wire it according to the following The input current of this PLC is 7 mA/24 V DC. (5 mA/24 VDC in diagrams.
FX3S QUICK START MANUAL 4.6 HIGH SPEED COUNTERS SPECIFICATIONS NPN open collector transistor output rotary encoder AND WIRING Sink wiring Rotary encoder High-speed counters use input terminals X000 to X007 of the main unit Fuse 24 V DC for inputs, and offer counting up to 60kHz (1 phase).
5. PROGRAMMING USING GX WORKS2 Load Capacity Contact Life 0.2A/100VAC The software package GX Works2 is a programming tool designed 20VA 3 million times 0.1A/200VAC to be used with FX3S programmable controller. GX Works2 runs on 0.35A/100VAC Microsoft ® Windows ® 95, Windows ®...
FX3S QUICK START MANUAL 5.2 INSTALLING THE USB DRIVER OPERATING PROCEDURE 1. Connect the personal computer and the programmable controller In order to communicate with a programmable controller CPU via USB, CPU with a USB cable, and then turn on the programmable a USB driver needs to be installed.
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FX3S QUICK START MANUAL PRECAUTIONS Name Description Title Bar Display a project name • If .NET Framework 2.0 and Windows Installer 3.0 are not installed Menu Bar Display menu options for executing each function to the personal computer to which GX Works2 is to be installed,...
Connect and disconnect the communication cable for the peripheral function of the programming tool. device. n METHODS OF RUNNING AND STOPPING FX3S PLCs can be started or stopped by any of the following three Programming methods. Two of the methods can be combined. The RUN/STOP switch connector (RS-422) is located under the peripheral device connector cover.
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RUN/STOP switch. automatically. If there are no problems with the hardware, parameters *1. X000 to X005 in FX3S-10MR/ES, X000 to X007 in FX3S-14MR/ES, or program, the PLC will start and the RUN command is given (RUN and X000 to X013 in FX3S-20MR/ES.
FX3S QUICK START MANUAL n PROGRAM MODIFICATION FUNCTION n ERR LED [ON/FLASHING/OFF] The sequence program can be transferred while the PLC is running or State of LED State of PLC Remedies in the stopped state as shown below. 1. Stop the PLC, and re-apply power. If ERR...