Summary of Contents for Mitsubishi Electric FX3U-232-BD
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N:N Network Parallel Link Computer Link Inverter Communication Non-Protocol Communication Programming Communication Remote Maintenance FX SERIES PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS USER'S MANUAL Data Communication Edition RS-232C Interface -232-BD -232-BD -232ADP(-MB) -232ADP -232-BD FX-232ADP -232-BD -232IF -232ADP RS-485 Interface...
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Safety Precaution (Read these precautions before use.) Before installation, operation, maintenance or inspection of this product, thoroughly read through and understand this manual and all of the associated manuals. Also, take care to handle the module properly and safely. This manual classifies the safety precautions into two categories: Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions, resulting in death or severe injury.
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• Do not disassemble or modify the PLC. Doing so may cause fire, equipment failures, or malfunctions. For repair, contact your local Mitsubishi Electric representative. • Turn off the power to the PLC before connecting or disconnecting any extension cable.
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This manual confers no industrial property rights or any rights of any other kind, nor does it confer any patent licenses. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation cannot be held responsible for any problems involving industrial property rights which may occur as a result of using the contents noted in this manual.
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• Since the examples within this manual, technical bulletin, catalog, etc. are used as reference; please use it after confirming the function and safety of the equipment and system. Mitsubishi Electric will not accept responsibility for actual use of the product based on these illustrative examples.
FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition Table of Contents Table of Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................(1) A.Common Items 1. Introduction 1.1 Communication Types .........................A-1 1.2 Outline and Features of Communication Types................A-3 1.2.1 CC-Link Network ..........................A-3 1.2.2 Ethernet communication.......................A-6 1.2.3 N:N Network ..........................A-7 1.2.4 Parallel Link ..........................A-8 1.2.5 Computer Link ..........................A-9...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition Table of Contents 3. Outline of Communication Setting in the FX Series A-65 3.1 Setting Method ...........................A-65 3.2 Communication Setting Using Parameter Method (GX Works2) ..........A-67 3.2.1 Operating procedure........................A-67 3.2.2 Correspondence between parameter setting and each communication type......A-68 3.3 Communication Setting in Parameter Method (FXGP/WIN) ............A-69 3.3.1 Operating procedure........................A-69 3.3.2 Correspondence between parameter setting and each communication type......A-71...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition Table of Contents B. N:N Network 1. Outline 1.1 Outline of System.........................B-3 1.2 Procedures Before Operation ......................B-4 1.3 Communication Type Applicability in PLC ...................B-5 1.3.1 Applicable versions........................B-5 1.3.2 Version check ..........................B-5 1.3.3 How to look at the manufacturer's serial number .................B-5 1.3.4 Products whose production was stopped ..................B-5 1.4 Programming Tool Applicability....................B-6...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition Table of Contents 7. Creating Programs B-33 7.1 Checking Contents of Related Devices..................B-33 7.2 Creating Programs for Master Station (Station No. 0) ...............B-35 7.3 Creating Programs for Slave Station (Station No. "n")...............B-38 7.4 Cautions on Program Creation....................B-40 8.
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition Table of Contents C. Parallel Link 1. Outline 1.1 Outline of System........................C-3 1.2 Procedures Before Operation ..................... C-4 1.3 Communication Type Applicability in PLC .................. C-5 1.3.1 Applicable versions........................C-5 1.3.2 Version check ..........................
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition Table of Contents 6. Test Run (Communication Test) C-35 6.1 Test Procedure.......................... C-35 6.2 Creating Programs for the Communication Test............... C-36 6.2.1 For FX (FX), FX , FX , FX , FX , FX , FX , FX...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition Table of Contents D. Computer Link 1. Outline 1.1 Outline of System........................D-3 1.2 Procedures Before Operation ..................... D-4 1.3 Communication Type Applicability in PLC .................. D-5 1.3.1 Applicable versions........................D-5 1.3.2 Version check ..........................
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition Table of Contents 5. Communication Setting in FX Programmable Controller D-40 5.1 Communication Setting Methods ....................D-40 5.2 Communication Setting Using Parameter Method (GX Works2) ..........D-41 5.2.1 Operating procedure........................D-41 5.3 Communication Settings Using Parameter Method (FXGP/WIN) ..........
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition Table of Contents 8. Troubleshooting D-86 8.1 Checking FX PLC Version Applicability ..................D-86 8.2 Checking Communication Status Based on LED Indication ............. D-86 8.3 Checking Installation and Wiring....................D-86 8.4 Checking Sequence Program ....................D-86 8.5 Checking Error Codes.......................
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1.4.2 For non-applicable versions (setting an alternative model) ............E-7 2. Specifications 2.1 Communication Specifications (Reference) .................E-8 2.2 Connectable Mitsubishi Electric General-purpose Inverters ............E-8 2.3 Link Specifications ........................E-9 2.3.1 When monitoring inverter operations (PLC inverter)..............E-9 2.3.2 When controlling inverter operations (PLC inverter) ..............E-9 2.3.3 Parameters (PLC ...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition Table of Contents 5. Communication Setting in Inverter E-48 5.1 Communication Port and Applicable Parameters ..............E-48 5.2 S500 Series (When Connected to RS-485 Port)................E-50 5.2.1 Contents of parameter setting ....................E-50 5.2.2 Parameter setting method (reference)..................E-51 5.3 E500 Series (When Connected to PU Port)................E-53 5.3.1 Contents of parameter setting ....................E-53 5.3.2 Parameter setting method (reference)..................E-54...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition Table of Contents 7.7 Second Parameter Specification Codes ..................E-85 7.7.1 S500 Series ..........................E-85 7.7.2 E500 Series ..........................E-85 7.7.3 A500 Series ..........................E-86 8. Practical Program Examples (FX , FX E-87 8.1 Practical Example 1 ........................E-87 8.1.1 System configuration example ....................E-87 8.1.2 Contents of operation .........................E-87 8.1.3 Program example ........................E-88...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition Table of Contents 10. Practical Program Examples (FX , FX , FX , FX , FX E-119 10.1 Practical Example 1 .......................E-119 10.1.1 System configuration example ....................E-119 10.1.2 Contents of operation ......................E-119 10.1.3 Program example ........................E-120 10.2 Practical Example 2 .......................E-125 10.2.1 System configuration example ....................E-125...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition Table of Contents F.Non-Protocol Communication (RS/RS2 Instruction) 1. Outline 1.1 Outline of System.........................F-3 1.2 Procedures Before Operation ......................F-7 1.3 Communication Type Applicability in PLC ...................F-8 1.3.1 Applicable versions........................F-8 1.3.2 Version check ..........................F-8 1.3.3 How to look at the manufacturer's serial number .................F-8 1.3.4 Products whose production was stopped ..................F-8 1.4 Programming Tool Applicability....................F-9...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition Table of Contents 6. Creating Programs (RS Instruction) F-45 6.1 Checking Contents of Related Devices..................F-45 6.2 How to Use RS Instruction ......................F-46 6.2.1 Applicable frames ........................F-46 6.2.2 Function and operation.......................F-47 6.2.3 Send/receive data and amount of data..................F-48 6.2.4 Operation when data is sent.......................F-50 6.2.5 Operation when data is received ....................F-50 6.3 Operation of Control Line ......................F-52...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition Table of Contents 11. Troubleshooting F-87 11.1 Checking FX PLC Version Applicability ...................F-87 11.2 Checking Communication Status Based on LED Indication ............F-87 11.3 Checking Installation ........................F-87 11.4 Checking Sequence Program ....................F-88 11.4.1 Checking communication port settings (in FX , FX , FX...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition Table of Contents G.Non-Protocol Communication (FX -232IF) 1. Outline 1.1 Features ............................G-3 1.2 Procedures Before Operation ..................... G-4 1.3 Communication Type Applicability in PLC .................. G-5 1.3.1 Applicable versions........................G-5 1.3.2 Products whose production was stopped ..................
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition Table of Contents 5. Creating Programs G-14 5.1 Outline of Communication between FX PLC and 232IF ............G-14 5.1.1 For FROM and TO instructions ....................G-14 5.1.2 For direct specification of buffer memory (U\G) ..............G-14 5.2 FROM and TO Instructions .......................
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition Table of Contents H.Programming Communication 1. Outline 1.1 Outline of System........................H-3 1.2 Procedures Before Operation ..................... H-4 1.3 Communication Type Applicability in PLC .................. H-5 1.3.1 Applicable PLC ..........................H-5 1.3.2 Products whose production was stopped ..................
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition Table of Contents 6. Connection Setting for Personal Computer H-41 6.1 Connection Setting (GX Works2) ....................H-41 6.1.1 Setting RS-232C or USB, communication port, and transmission speed........H-42 6.1.2 Setting for using GOT transparent function ................H-44 6.1.3 Setting communication time check and number of retries............
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition Table of Contents I.Remote Maintenance 1. Outline 1.1 Outline of System.......................... I-3 1.1.1 Maintenance for programs in PLC....................I-3 1.1.2 File transfer between personal computers (supported only by FXGP/WIN)........I-4 1.2 Procedures Before Operation ....................... I-5 1.3 Communication Type Applicability in PLC ..................
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition Table of Contents 7. Connecting Line I-46 7.1 Preparing for Connection of PLC ....................I-46 7.2 Line Connection Procedure......................I-47 7.2.1 For GX Works2..........................I-47 7.2.2 For FXGP/WIN ..........................I-51 8. Troubleshooting I-54 8.1 Checking FX PLC Applicability....................
1.2.5 Protocols in a computer support computer link protocol formats 1 and 4. Application Data acquisition and centralized control. Function Communicates with and controls Mitsubishi Electric inverter FREQROL. Inverter 1.2.6 Operation monitoring, writing of control values, referencing and communication Application changing parameters, etc.
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 1 Introduction Common Items 1.1 Communication Types Reference I/O link subsection CC-Link/LT Function Constructs a CC-Link/LT system whose master station is an FX PLC. (built in 1.2.11 -32MT- Application Wire-conserving network inside control panel and unit. LT(-2)) Constructs an AnyWireASLINK system whose master station is an FX Function...
FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 1 Introduction Common Items 1.2 Outline and Features of Communication Types Outline and Features of Communication Types This section outlines the communication types supported by FX PLCs. 1.2.1 CC-Link Network For details, refer to the FX -16CCL-M USER’S MANUAL.
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 1 Introduction Common Items 1.2 Outline and Features of Communication Types 3) When the master station is an FX -16CCL-M Master station FXCPU -16CCL-M Terminal resistor Terminal resistor Sensor, solenoid valve, Remote Inverter, Remote I/O...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 1 Introduction Common Items 1.2 Outline and Features of Communication Types 3. Communication targets Equipment operating in accordance with the CC-Link standard 4. Function Master station allows connection of remote device station, remote I/O station (inverters, AC servos, sensors, solenoid valves, etc.) supporting the CC-Link network to achieve data link.
FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 1 Introduction Common Items 1.2 Outline and Features of Communication Types 1.2.2 Ethernet communication For details, refer to FX -ENET-ADP User’s Manual. 1. Outline Network Range (Only within LAN) Router SNTP server -ENET-ADP Local station...
FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 1 Introduction Common Items 1.2 Outline and Features of Communication Types 1.2.3 N:N Network Refer to the "N:N Network" section. 1. Outline FX CPU FX CPU FX CPU Station Station Station No.
FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 1 Introduction Common Items 1.2 Outline and Features of Communication Types 1.2.4 Parallel Link Refer to the "Parallel Link" section. 1. Outline FX CPU FX CPU Master Slave station station Terminal resistor Terminal resistor...
FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 1 Introduction Common Items 1.2 Outline and Features of Communication Types 1.2.5 Computer Link Refer to the "Computer Link" section. 1. Outline 1) 1-to-N connection (RS-485) A computer link FXCPU FXCPU ACPU Terminal RS-232C...
FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 1 Introduction Common Items 1.2 Outline and Features of Communication Types 1.2.6 Inverter Communication Refer to the "Inverter Communication" section. 1. Outline FXCPU Terminal Terminal resistor resistor Inverter Inverter Inverter ...
FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 1 Introduction Common Items 1.2 Outline and Features of Communication Types 1.2.7 Non-protocol Communication Refer to the "Non-protocol Communication (RS/RS2 instruction)" section. Refer to the "Non-protocol Communication (FX -232IF)" section. 1. Outline FXCPU 500 m (1640' 5") maximum...
FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 1 Introduction Common Items 1.2 Outline and Features of Communication Types 1.2.8 MODBUS Communication For details, refer to FX User's Manual - MODBUS Serial Communication Edition. 1. Outline 1) In the case of the RS-485 FXCPU FXCPU FXCPU...
FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 1 Introduction Common Items 1.2 Outline and Features of Communication Types 1.2.9 Programming Communication Refer to the "Programming Communication" section. 1. Outline 1) Standard built-in port in accordance with RS422 (programming tool or personal computer) Programming tool Cable RS-422...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 1 Introduction Common Items 1.2 Outline and Features of Communication Types 5) Communication equipment operating in accordance with USB (personal computer) Programming tool FXCPU Cable Personal computer 6) Ethernet adapter (personal computer) Programming tool FXCPU Cable...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 1 Introduction Common Items 1.2 Outline and Features of Communication Types 2. Applicable PLCs :Applicable (If applicable versions of main units are limited, they are described inside ( ).) —:Not applicable (FX), FX , FX Standard built-in port in...
FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 1 Introduction Common Items 1.2 Outline and Features of Communication Types 1.2.10 Remote Maintenance Refer to the "Remote Maintenance" section. 1. Outline 1) Remote access (GX Works2, GX Developer or FXGP/WIN) Programming tool Line (such as general subscriber's...
FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 1 Introduction Common Items 1.2 Outline and Features of Communication Types 1.2.11 CC-Link/LT Network For FX -32MT-LT(-2) built-in CC-Link/LT master, refer to FX Hardware Edition. For the FX -64CL-M, refer to FX -64CL-M USER’S MANUAL (Detailed Volume).
FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 1 Introduction Common Items 1.2 Outline and Features of Communication Types 1.2.12 AnyWireASLINK For details, refer to the FX -128ASL-M User's Manual. 1. Outline AnyWireASLINK Terminating FXCPU unit master Slave module Slave module Slave...
FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 1 Introduction Common Items 1.2 Outline and Features of Communication Types 1.2.13 AS-i system For details, refer to the FX -32ASI-M User's Manual. 1. Outline AS-i flat cable AS-i FXCPU master Slave Repeater AS-i power...
FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 1 Introduction Common Items 1.2 Outline and Features of Communication Types 1.2.14 Internet Mail Sending For the detains, refer to the FX-232DOPA USERS MANUAL. (Only Japanese manual is available for this product.) 1.
FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 1 Introduction Common Items 1.2 Outline and Features of Communication Types 1.2.15 Short Mail Sending For details, refer to the FX PLC PROGRAMMING MANUAL. (Only the Japanese Manual is available.) 1. Outline Line (such as general subscriber's NTT DoCoMo...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 1 Introduction Common Items 1.2 Outline and Features of Communication Types MEMO A-22...
FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 2 Communication Types and Communication Equipment Common Items 2.1 Relationship between Equipment and Communication Types Communication Types and Communication Equipment This chapter explains which communication types are supported by serial ports of communication equipment and connectors of networks.
FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 2 Communication Types and Communication Equipment Common Items 2.2 Communication Equipment Applicability Map Communication Equipment Applicability Map The table below shows the communication types applicable in each FX Series and includes the supporting communication equipment.
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 2 Communication Types and Communication Equipment Common Items 2.2 Communication Equipment Applicability Map Ethernet General-purpose Mail Wire-reducing network Sequence program communication communication sending Non-protocol CC-Link/ AnyWire AS-i MELSEC- Remote Internet mail Ethernet Programming communication...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 2 Communication Types and Communication Equipment Common Items 2.2 Communication Equipment Applicability Map Data Link Communication Communication equipment specifications Parallel Computer Inverter MODBUS CC-Link Network link link communication communication MODBUS Product Manual name (Obtain manuals if necessary.) ...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 2 Communication Types and Communication Equipment Common Items 2.2 Communication Equipment Applicability Map Ethernet General-purpose Mail Wire-reducing network Sequence program communication communication sending Non-protocol CC-Link/ AnyWire AS-i MELSEC- Remote Internet mail Ethernet Programming communication...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 2 Communication Types and Communication Equipment Common Items 2.2 Communication Equipment Applicability Map 2.2.2 -32MT-LT(-2) PLCs Data Link Communication Communication equipment specifications Parallel Computer Inverter MODBUS CC-Link Network link link communication communication MODBUS Product...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 2 Communication Types and Communication Equipment Common Items 2.2 Communication Equipment Applicability Map Ethernet General-purpose Mail Wire-reducing network Sequence program communication communication sending Non-protocol CC-Link/ AnyWire AS-i MELSEC- Remote Internet mail Ethernet Programming communication...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 2 Communication Types and Communication Equipment Common Items 2.2 Communication Equipment Applicability Map 2.2.3 and FX PLCs Data Link Communication Communication equipment specifications Parallel Computer Inverter MODBUS CC-Link Network link link communication communication MODBUS...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 2 Communication Types and Communication Equipment Common Items 2.2 Communication Equipment Applicability Map Ethernet General-purpose Mail Wire-reducing network Sequence program communication communication sending Non-protocol CC-Link/ AnyWire AS-i MELSEC- Remote Internet mail Ethernet Programming communication...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 2 Communication Types and Communication Equipment Common Items 2.2 Communication Equipment Applicability Map 2.2.4 Data Link Communication Communication equipment specifications Parallel Computer Inverter MODBUS CC-Link Network link link communication communication MODBUS Product Manual name (Obtain manuals if necessary.) ...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 2 Communication Types and Communication Equipment Common Items 2.2 Communication Equipment Applicability Map Ethernet General-purpose Wire-reducing network Sequence program Mail sending communication communication Non-protocol MELSEC-I/O Remote Internet mail Ethernet CC-Link/LT AS-i system Programming communication LINK...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 2 Communication Types and Communication Equipment Common Items 2.2 Communication Equipment Applicability Map 2.2.5 and FX PLCs Link Communication Communication equipment specifications Parallel Computer Inverter CC-Link Network link link communication Product Manual name (Obtain manuals if necessary.) ...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 2 Communication Types and Communication Equipment Common Items 2.2 Communication Equipment Applicability Map General-purpose I/O link Sequence program Mail sending communication Non-protocol CC-Link/ AS-i MELSEC-I/O Remote Internet mail Short mail Programming communication system LINK...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 2 Communication Types and Communication Equipment Common Items 2.2 Communication Equipment Applicability Map 2.2.6 , FX , and FX PLCs Link Communication Communication equipment specifications Parallel Computer Inverter CC-Link Network link link communication Product...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 2 Communication Types and Communication Equipment Common Items 2.2 Communication Equipment Applicability Map General-purpose I/O link Sequence program Mail sending communication Non-protocol MELSEC-I/O Remote Internet mail CC-Link/LT AS-i system Programming communication LINK maintenance sending...
FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 2 Communication Types and Communication Equipment Common Items 2.2 Communication Equipment Applicability Map 2.2.7 PLCs Link Communication Communication equipment specifications Parallel Computer Inverter CC-Link Network link link communication Product Manual name (Obtain manuals if necessary.) This manual manual -232ADP...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 2 Communication Types and Communication Equipment Common Items 2.2 Communication Equipment Applicability Map General-purpose I/O link Sequence program Mail sending communication Non-protocol MELSEC-I/O Remote Internet mail CC-Link/LT AS-i system Programming communication LINK maintenance sending...
FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 2 Communication Types and Communication Equipment Common Items 2.3 Combination of Communication Equipment (Block Diagram) Combination of Communication Equipment (Block Diagram) The block diagram below shows combinations of optional communication equipment applicable in each FX Series. 2.3.1 How to look at combination pages FX Series name...
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 2 Communication Types and Communication Equipment Common Items 2.3 Combination of Communication Equipment (Block Diagram) 2.3.2 For FX Series Series For special function units/blocks refer to the next page. , and indicate the mounting position.
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 2 Communication Types and Communication Equipment Common Items 2.3 Combination of Communication Equipment (Block Diagram) 3U Series , and indicate the mounting position. (For the mounting procedure, refer to the respective communication equipment manual.) For special adapters with communication type and communication expansion boards...
FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 2 Communication Types and Communication Equipment Common Items 2.3 Combination of Communication Equipment (Block Diagram) 2.3.3 For FX (D, DS, DSS) Series (D, DS, DSS) Series For special function units/blocks , refer to the next page. indicate the mounting position.
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 2 Communication Types and Communication Equipment Common Items 2.3 Combination of Communication Equipment (Block Diagram) (D, DS, DSS) Series indicate the mounting position. (For the mounting procedure, refer to the respective communication equipment manual.) For special adapters with communication type , refer to the previous page.
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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 2 Communication Types and Communication Equipment Common Items 2.3 Combination of Communication Equipment (Block Diagram) 2.3.4 For FX -32MT-LT(-2) -32MT-LT(-2) For special function units/blocks , refer