Mitsubishi Electric FX3U-232-BD User Manual

29

Introduction

• 31

  Outline and Features of Communication Types
• 34

  Ethernet Communication
• 35

  N:N Network
• 36

  Parallel Link
• 37

  Computer Link
• 38

  Inverter Communication
• 39

  Non-Protocol Communication
• 40

  MODBUS Communication
• 41

  Programming Communication
• 44

  Remote Maintenance
• 45

  CC-Link/Lt Network
• 46

  Anywireaslink
• 47

  As-I System
• 48

  Internet Mail Sending
• 49

  Short Mail Sending

51

Communication Types and Communication Equipment

• 52

  Communication Equipment Applicability Map

• 66

  FX 0N Plcs
• 68

  Combination of Communication Equipment (Block Diagram)
  • 71

    232Adp *1
  • 71

    Fx -485Adp
  • 85

    485Adp
• 88

  Fx 1Nc
  • 88

    16Ccl
  • 88

    Fx 2N -32Ccl *4
  • 88

    Fx 2N -32Asi
    • 93

      Outline of Communication Setting in the FX Series
    • 95

      Communication Setting Using Parameter Method (GX Works2)
  • 96

    Correspondence Between Parameter Setting and Each Communication Type
• 97

  Communication Setting in Parameter Method (FXGP/WIN)
  • 99

    Correspondence Between Parameter Setting and Each Communication Type
  • 100

    Extension of Ports (For FX 3G , FX 3GC , FX 3U , FX 3UC )
  • 103

    Limitation When Ch1 and Ch2 Are Used at the Same Time

104

Version Number

• 105

  Checking the Front of the Product
• 106

  Introduction of Manuals (Type, Reading Method and Acquisition Method)
• 107

  Introduction of Related Manuals
  • 110

    Communication Equipment (Option)
  • 112

    Related Options for Communication

113

Abbreviations, Generic Names and Terms Used in This Manual

• 121

  Outline
• 122

  Procedures before Operation
• 123

  Communication Type Applicability in PLC
• 124

  Programming Tool Applicability
• 126

  For Non-Applicable Versions (Setting an Alternative Model)
• 127

  Specifications
• 128

  Link Specifications
  • 129

    Link Time

130

System Configuration and Equipment Selection

• 131

  Applicable FX PLC and Communication Equipment
• 136

  Wiring
• 137

  Selecting Cables and Terminal Resistors
• 138

  Connecting Cables
• 140

  Connecting Terminal Resistors
• 141

  Connection Diagram
  • 143

    Grounding
  • 144

    Communication Setting (Initialization) in FX Programmable Controller
  • 145

    Communication Setting Using Parameter Method (GX Works2)
• 146

  Communication Settings Using Parameter Method (FXGP/WIN)

147

Test Run (Communication Test)

• 149

  Creating Programs for the Communication Testing
• 150

  Creating a Program for Each Slave Station

151

Creating Programs

• 153

  Creating Programs for Master Station (Station No. 0)
• 156

  Creating Programs for Slave Station (Station No. "N")
• 158

  Cautions On Program Creation
  • 159

    Practical Program Examples
  • 160

    Setting Contents
  • 162

    Setting Program for Slave Station (No. 1)
  • 164

    Setting Program for Slave Station (No. 2)
  • 166

    Troubleshooting
• 168

  Checking Setting Contents and Errors
  • 169

    Checking Data Transfer Sequence Errors
  • 172

    Related Data
• 178

  Details of Related Devices
  • 179

    Data Transfer Sequence Error [M8138 to M8190] [M504 to M511]
  • 180

    Corresponding Station Number Settings Status [D8173]
  • 181

    Slave Station Quantity Setting [D8177]
  • 182

    Number of Retries [D8179]
  • 183

    Maximum Link Scan Time [D8202] [D202]
  • 184

    Data Transfer Error Code [D8211 to D8218] [D211 to D218]
• 185

  Operation Mode Display [D8419 and D8439]
  • 189

    Outline
  • 190

    Procedures before Operation
  • 191

    Communication Type Applicability in PLC
  • 192

    Programming Tool Applicability
  • 194

    For Non-Applicable Versions (Setting an Alternative Model)
  • 195

    Specifications
  • 196

    Link Specifications
• 197

  Link Device Numbers and Number of Points
• 199

  System Configuration and Selection
• 200

  Configuration of Each Group
  • 204

    Applicable FX PLC and Communication Equipment
  • 210

    Wiring
  • 211

    Selecting Cables and Terminal Resistors
  • 212

    Connecting Cables
  • 213

    Optical Fiber Cable
  • 214

    Connecting Terminal Resistors
• 215

  Connection Diagram
  • 217

    Grounding
  • 218

    Communication Setting (Initialization) in FX Programmable Controller
  • 219

    Communication Setting Using Parameter Method (GX Works2)
  • 220

    Communication Setting Using Parameter Method (FXGP/WIN)
  • 221

    Test Run (Communication Test)
  • 222

    Creating Programs for the Communication Test
  • 224

    Creating Programs
  • 226

    Creating Programs for Master Station
  • 227

    Creating Programs for Slave Station
• 228

  High Speed Parallel Link Mode
  • 230

    Creating Programs for Master Station
  • 231

    Creating Programs for Slave Station
    • 232

      Cautions On Program Creation
    • 233

      Practical Program Examples
  • 234

    Program for Master Station
    • 235

      Troubleshooting
    • 237

      Checking Absence/Presence of Errors
    • 238

      Related Data
    • 239

      Details of Related Devices
  • 240

    Parallel Link ON [M8072]
  • 241

    Serial Communication Error Code [D8063 and D8438]
    • 245

      Outline
    • 246

      Procedures before Operation
    • 247

      Communication Type Applicability in PLC
    • 248

      Programming Tool Applicability
    • 250

      For Non-Applicable Versions (Setting an Alternative Model)
    • 251

      Specifications
    • 252

      Link Specifications
  • 253

    Applicable Device Ranges
    • 255

      Link Time
    • 256

      System Configuration and Equipment Selection
    • 257

      Applicable FX PLC and Communication Equipment
  • 263

    For Communication in Accordance with RS-485
    • 269

      Wiring
    • 270

      Wiring Procedure
• 271

  Selecting Connection Method
  • 272

    Selecting Cables and Terminal Resistors (RS-485)
  • 273

    Connecting Cables
  • 275

    Connecting Terminal Resistors
  • 276

    Connection Diagram for RS-232C
  • 277

    Connection Diagram for RS-485 and RS-422
  • 279

    Two-Pair Wiring
    • 281

      Grounding
    • 282

      Communication Setting in FX Programmable Controller
    • 283

      Communication Setting Using Parameter Method (GX Works2)
    • 285

      Communication Settings Using Parameter Method (FXGP/WIN)

287

Control Procedures and Setting Methods

• 288

  Important Points in Computer Link
• 289

  How to Understand Control Procedure
  • 290

    Control Procedure Format 1
  • 291

    Control Procedure Format 4
  • 292

    Contents of Set Items in Each Control Procedure (Protocol)
  • 295

    Time-Out Time Setting
• 296

  Transfer Sequence Time Chart and Communication Time
  • 297

    Transfer Time in Transfer Sequence
• 298

  Transfer Data in Character Area
  • 299

    When Word Device Memory Is Read or Written

300

Commands

• 301

  BR Command [Reads Device Memory in 1-Bit Units]
• 302

  WR Command [Reads Device Memory in 1-Word Units]
• 304

  QR Command [Reads Device Memory in 1-Word Units]
• 306

  BW Command [Writes Device Memory in 1-Bit Units]
• 307

  WW Command [Writes Device Memory in 1-Word Units]
• 309

  QW Command [Writes Device Memory in 1-Word Units]
• 311

  BT Command [Tests Device Memory in 1-Bit Units (By Writing Arbitrarily)]
• 312

  WT Command [Tests Device Memory in 1-Word Units (By Writing Arbitrarily)]
• 314

  QT Command [Tests Device Memory in 1-Word Units (By Writing Arbitrarily)]
• 315

  RR/RS Command [Remotely Sets PLC to RUN/STOP Mode]
  • 316

    Remote Control Specification Method and Specification Examples
• 317

  PC Command [Reads PLC Model Name]
• 319

  GW Command [Offers Global Function]
• 320

  On-Demand Function
  • 322

    Control Procedures in On-Demand Function
  • 324

    On-Demand Function Specification Method and Specification Examples
• 327

  TT Command [Loop-Back Test]
• 328

  Troubleshooting
• 330

  Checking Error Codes
  • 331

    Error Codes in PLC
  • 332

    Related Data
• 334

  Details of Related Devices
  • 335

    On-Demand Error Flag [M8128 and M8428]
  • 336

    Communication Format Setting [D8120 and D8420]
  • 337

    Station Number Settings [D8121 and D8421]
  • 338

    On-Demand Data Head Device Number Specification [D8127 and D8427]
  • 339

    Time-Out Time Setting [D8129 and D8429]
    • 340

      Communication Setting Method Using Sequence Program
    • 341

      ASCII Code Table
    • 345

      Outline
    • 346

      Procedures before Operation
    • 347

      Communication Type Applicability in PLC
    • 348

      Programming Tool Applicability
    • 349

      For Non-Applicable Versions (Setting an Alternative Model)
    • 350

      Specifications
    • 351

      Link Specifications
• 352

  Execution Times in Inverter Communication Instructions
  • 354

    Calculation Method
  • 356

    Calculation Example
    • 358

      System Configuration and Selection
    • 360

      Applicable FX PLC and Communication Equipment
    • 365

      Wiring
    • 366

      Wiring Procedure
• 367

  Selecting Cables and Connection Devices
  • 368

    A500, F500 and V500 Series (FR-A5NR)
  • 369

    F800, A800, F700 and A700 Series (Built-In RS-485 Terminal)
  • 370

    E700 Series (FR-E7TR)
• 371

  Connection Cables
• 372

  Connecting Cables
• 373

  Connection Devices (RJ45 Connector and Distributor)
  • 374

    Connecting Terminal Resistors
  • 375

    Wiring a Shielding Wire (Class-D Grounding)
• 376

  Connector in Inverter
  • 378

    Connection Diagram
  • 380

    For A500, F500 and V500 Series (FR-A5NR)
  • 381

    For E700 Series (PU Connector)
  • 385

    For E700 Series (FR-E7TR)
  • 388

    For F800, A800, F700 and A700 Series (Built-In RS-485 Terminal)
  • 389

    Grounding

390

Communication Setting in Inverter

• 392

  S500 Series (When Connected to RS-485 Port)
  • 393

    Parameter Setting Method (Reference)
• 395

  E500 Series (When Connected to PU Port)
  • 396

    Parameter Setting Method (Reference)
• 398

  V500, F500 and A500 Series (Connection to PU Port)
  • 399

    Parameter Setting Method (Reference)
• 401

  V500, F500 and A500 Series (Connection to FR-A5NR)
• 402

  E700, D700 Series (When PU Port, FR-E7TR Is Connected)
  • 404

    Parameter Setting Method (Reference)
• 406

  F700 and A700 Series (When Built-In RS-485 Terminal Is Connected)
  • 407

    Parameter Setting Method (Reference)
• 409

  F800 and A800 Series (When Built-In RS-485 Terminal Is Connected)
  • 410

    Parameter Setting Method (Reference)
• 411

  Cautions On Setting
  • 412

    Communication Setting in FX Programmable Controller
  • 413

    Communication Setting Using Parameter Method (GX Works2)
  • 415

    Communication Setting Using Parameter Method (FXGP/WIN)
  • 417

    Creating Programs (FX 2N , FX 2NC )
• 418

  Common Items in Inverter Communication Instructions
  • 420

    Instruction Completion and Error Flag Operation
  • 422

    Cautions On Programming
    • 423

      Inverter Operation Monitoring Instruction (PlcInverter) [EXTR K10]
    • 424

      Inverter Operation Control Instruction (PlcInverter) [EXTR K11]
    • 425

      Inverter Parameter Reading Instruction (PlcInverter) [EXTR K12]
    • 426

      Inverter Parameter Writing Instruction (PlcInverter) [EXTR K13]
• 427

  Second Parameter Specification Codes
  • 428

    A500 Series
  • 429

    Practical Program Examples (FX 2N , FX 2NC )
  • 430

    Program Example
• 433

  Practical Example 2
  • 434

    Program Example
  • 438

    Creating Programs (FX 3S , FX 3G , FX 3GC , FX 3U , FX 3UC )
• 439

  Contents of Related Devices
  • 440

    Common Items in Inverter Communication Instructions
  • 442

    Instruction Completion and Error Flag Operation
  • 444

    Cautions On Programming
  • 446

    Inverter Operation Monitoring Instruction (PlcInverter) [FNC270 / IVCK]
  • 447

    Inverter Operation Control Instruction (PlcInverter) [FNC271 / IVDR]
  • 448

    Inverter Parameter Reading (PlcInverter) [FNC272 / IVRD]
  • 450

    Inverter Parameter Writing (PlcInverter) [FNC273 / IVWR]
  • 451

    Inverter Parameter Batch Writing (PlcInverter) [FNC274 / IVBWR]
  • 452

    Controls Operations and Monitors Operations of an Inverter with a Single Command(PlcInverter)[Fnc275 / IVMC]
  • 453

    Applicable Inverters
• 454

  Second Parameter Specification Codes
  • 455

    A500 Series
  • 456

    F500 Series
  • 457

    A700 Series
  • 458

    E700 and D700 Series
  • 459

    F800 Series
  • 460

    A800 Series
  • 461

    Practical Program Examples (FX 3S , FX 3G , FX 3GC , FX 3U , FX 3UC )
  • 462

    Program Example
  • 467

    Practical Example 2
  • 468

    Program Example

476

Troubleshooting

• 477

  Checking Inverter Operation Status
• 478

  Checking Absence/Presence of Errors

481

Related Data

• 482

  Details of Related Devices (FX 2N , FX 2NC )
• 483

  Communication Error Latch [M8157]
• 484

  Error Code [D8156]
• 485

  Error Occurrence Step Number Latch [D8157]
  • 486

    Related Device List (FX 3S , FX 3G , FX 3GC , FX 3U , FX 3UC )
  • 487

    Details of Related Devices (FX 3S , FX 3G , FX 3GC , FX 3U , FX 3UC )
• 488

  Inverter Communication Error [M8152, M8153, M8157 and M8158]
• 489

  Step Number of Instruction Using Communication Port [D8151 and D8156]
• 492

  Inverter Communication Error Occurrence Step [D8153 and D8158]
• 493

  FREQROL Inverter Parameter List
  • 515

    Parameters in F700, A700, E700 and D700 Series
  • 532

    Parameters in F800 and A800 Series
  • 550

    Communication Parameters

553

Outline

• 557

  Procedures before Operation
• 558

  Communication Type Applicability in PLC
• 559

  Programming Tool Applicability
  • 561

    For Non-Applicable Versions (Setting an Alternative Model)

562

Specifications

• 563

  Data Communication Specifications
• 564

  Number of Transfer Data

565

System Configuration and Selection

• 566

  Applicable FX PLC and Communication Equipment
  • 572

    For Communication in Accordance with RS-485

577

Wiring

• 578

  Selecting Cables and Terminal Resistors
  • 579

    BASE-T Cable
  • 580

    Connecting Cables
  • 582

    Connecting Terminal Resistors
• 583

  Connection Diagram
  • 585

    Wiring for Communication in Accordance with RS-485
• 589

  Grounding

590

Communication Setting in FX Programmable Controller

• 591

  Communication Setting Using Parameter Method (GX Works2)
• 593

  Communication Setting Using Parameter Method (FXGP/WIN)

595

Creating Programs (RS Instruction)

• 596

  How to Use RS Instruction
  • 597

    Function and Operation
  • 598

    Send/Receive Data and Amount of Data
  • 600

    Operation When Data Is Sent
• 602

  Operation of Control Line
• 606

  Important Points in Creating Programs

607

Practical Program Example (RS Instruction)

609

Creating Programs (RS2 Instruction)

• 612

  How to Use RS2 Instruction
  • 613

    Applicable Frames
  • 615

    Function and Operation
  • 616

    Send/Receive Data and Amount of Data
  • 618

    Operation When Data Is Sent
  • 621

    Sum Check Code
• 622

  Operation of Control Line
• 625

  Important Points in Creating Programs

626

Practical Program Example (RS2 Instruction)

628

When Combined with Another Communication

• 629

  When Combined with Programming Communication
• 631

  When Combined with Computer Link Communication
• 632

  When Combined with Programming Communication
• 633

  Using RS2 Instruction and Computer Link Communication Together
• 634

  Communication Setting Method Using Sequence Program
  • 636

    Communication Setting for RS2 Instruction
    • 637

      Troubleshooting
    • 638

      Checking Sequence Program
• 639

  Checking the Absence/Presence of Errors
• 640

  Related Data
• 641

  Details of Related Devices (RS Instruction)
  • 642

    Receiving Complete Flag [M8123]
  • 643

    Serial Communication Error Code [D8063]
  • 644

    Communication Format Setting [D8120]
  • 645

    Amount of Data Already Received [D8123]
  • 646

    Operation Mode Display [D8419]
• 647

  Details of Related Devices (RS2 Instruction)
  • 648

    Sending Wait Flag [M8371, M8401 and M8421]
  • 649

    Carrier Detection Flag [M8404 and M8424]
  • 650

    Serial Communication Error Code [D8062, D8063 and D8438]
  • 651

    Communication Format Setting [D8370, D8400 and D8420]
  • 652

    Amount of Remaining Send Data [D8372, D8402 and D8422]
  • 653

    Header [D8380, D8381, D8410, D8411, D8430 and D8431]
  • 654

    Receiving Sum (Receive Data) [D8384, D8414 and D8434]
  • 655

    Operation Mode Display [D8389, D8419 and D8439]
  • 656

    ASCII Code Table
  • 659

    Outline
    • 660

      Procedures before Operation
    • 661

      Communication Type Applicability in PLC
    • 662

      Programming Tool Applicability
    • 663

      For Non-Applicable Versions (Setting an Alternative Model)

664

Specification

• 665

  System Configuration and Selection
• 666

  Connection to PLC
  • 668

    Wiring
• 669

  Connection to External Equipment with Terminal Specifications (With Control Line)

670

Creating Programs

• 671

  FROM and to Instructions
  • 672

    TO Instruction
  • 673

    Direct Specification of Buffer Memory (UG)
• 674

  Buffer Memory (BFM)
  • 676

    Communication Format <BFM #0>
  • 680

    Command <BFM #1>
  • 681

    Maximum Number of Receivable Bytes <BFM #2>
  • 682

    Receiving Terminator <BFM #11 (Highest-Order 2 Bytes) and BFM #10 (Lowest-Order 2 Bytes)>
  • 683

    Sending Sum Result <BFM #15>
  • 684

    Status <BFM #28>
  • 685

    Error Code <BFM #29>
  • 686

    Operation of Control Line
  • 687

    When Control Line Is in Standard RS-232C Mode [BFM #0, (B9, B8) = (0, 1)]
  • 688

    When Control Line Is in RS-232C Interlink Mode [BFM #0, (B9, B8) = (1, 1)]

689

Practical Program Examples

• 693

  Sending/Receiving 8-Bit Buffer Length Data
  • 697

    Troubleshooting
  • 701

    Outline
  • 702

    Procedures before Operation
  • 703

    Communication Type Applicability in PLC
  • 704

    Programming Tool Applicability
  • 706

    For Non-Applicable Versions (Setting an Alternative Model)
  • 707

    System Configuration and Selection
  • 708

    For Communication Equipment Operating in Accordance with RS-232C
  • 709

    For Ethernet Adapter
  • 710

    Applicable FX PLC and Communication Equipment
• 721

  Caution On Selection
  • 722

    When Using 232BD or 232ADP

723

Selecting Connection Cables

• 724

  Connector Shape in Each Product
• 725

  Combinations of Connection Cables
  • 726

    Personal Computer

730

Connection Cables and Interfaces

• 731

  Cable Combination Simplified Table
• 733

  Cable Connection Diagrams
  • 735

    Connector Conversion Cable (Commercial Product) - No. B

736

Communication Setting (Initialization) in FX Programmable Controller

• 737

  Communication Setting Using Parameter Method (GX Works2)
• 738

  Communication Setting Using Parameter Method (FXGP/WIN)

739

Connection Setting for Personal Computer

• 740

  Setting RS-232C or USB, Communication Port, and Transmission Speed
• 742

  Setting for Using GOT Transparent Function
• 743

  Setting Communication Time Check and Number of Retries
• 744

  Connection Setting (FXGP/WIN)
• 745

  Communication Test (GX Works2)
• 746

  Troubleshooting
• 748

  Checking Programming Tool Setting
• 749

  Operation Mode Display [D8419 and D8439] (FX 3S , FX 3G , FX 3GC , FX 3U , FX 3UC )
• 752

  FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition Remote Maintenance
• 753

  Outline
  • 754

    File Transfer Between Personal Computers (Supported Only By FXGP/WIN)
  • 755

    Procedures before Operation
  • 756

    Communication Type Applicability in PLC
  • 757

    Programming Tool Applicability
  • 761

    Programming Software for Remote Maintenance
  • 762

    Cautions On Using FXGP/WIN
    • 763

      Item
  • 763

    Communication Method
    • 763

      Specifications
    • 764

      System Configuration and Selection
• 765

  Setting Applicable FX PLC and Communication Equipment