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  • Page 1 MELSEC iQ-F FX5 User's Manual (ASLINK)

  • Page 3: Copyright

    Copyright Law. Alteration or abridgement of the document is not permitted without the explicit written approval of the company Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. PRECAUTIONS REGARDING WARRANTY AND SPECIFICATIONS The FX5-ASL-M is jointly developed and manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric and Anywire Corporation. Note that there are differences in warranty. • Warranty Item FX5-ASL-M Other programmable controller products (e.g.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Read these precautions before use.) Before using this product, please read this manual and the relevant manuals introduced in this manual carefully and pay full attention to safety in order to handle the product correctly. This manual classifies the safety precautions into two categories: [ WARNING] and [ CAUTION].
  • Page 5 [INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS] WARNING ● Make sure to cut off all phases of the power supply externally before attempting installation or wiring work. Failure to do so may cause electric shock or damage to the product. ● Use the product within the generic environment specifications described in the User's Manual (Hardware) of the CPU module used.
  • Page 6 [WIRING PRECAUTIONS] WARNING ● Make sure to cut off all phases of the power supply externally before attempting installation or wiring work. Failure to do so may cause electric shock or damage to the product. ● Make sure to attach the terminal cover, provided as an accessory, before turning on the power or initiating operation after installation or wiring work.
  • Page 7 ● 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. Failure to do so may cause device failures or malfunctions.
  • Page 8 [TRANSPORTATION PRECAUTIONS] CAUTION ● The PLC is a precision instrument. During transportation, avoid impacts larger than those specified in the general specifications of the User's Manual (Hardware) of the CPU module used by using dedicated packaging boxes and shock-absorbing palettes. Failure to do so may cause failures in the PLC.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    • Since the examples indicated by this manual, technical bulletin, catalog, etc. are used as a reference, please use it after confirming the function and safety of the equipment and system. Mitsubishi Electric will accept no responsibility for actual use of the product based on these illustrative examples.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS COPYRIGHT ................1 PRECAUTIONS REGARDING WARRANTY AND SPECIFICATIONS .
  • Page 11 CHAPTER 7 PARAMETER SETTINGS Parameter Setting Procedure ............. . 51 Basic Setting .
  • Page 12 INDEX REVISIONS................90 WARRANTY .

  • Page 14: Relevant Manuals

    RELEVANT MANUALS Manual name <manual number> Description MELSEC iQ-F FX5 User's Manual (Startup) Performance specifications, procedures before operation, and troubleshooting of the <JY997D58201> CPU module. MELSEC iQ-F FX5U User's Manual (Hardware) Describes the details of hardware of the FX5U CPU module, including input/output <JY997D55301>...

  • Page 15: Terms

    TERMS Unless otherwise specified, this manual uses the following terms. For details on the FX3 devices that can be connected with the FX5, refer to the User’s Manual (Hardware) of the CPU module to be used. Terms Description ■Devices Generic term for FX5U and FX5UC PLCs Generic term for FX3S, FX3G, FX3GC, FX3U, and FX3UC PLCs FX5 CPU module Generic term for FX5U CPU module and FX5UC CPU module...
  • Page 16 Different name for FX3U-32BL Peripheral device Generic term for engineering tools and GOTs Generic term for Mitsubishi Electric Graphic Operation Terminal GOT1000 and GOT2000 series ■Software packages Engineering tool The product name of the software package for the MELSEC programmable controllers...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 Outline

    The FX5-ASL-M type AnyWireASLINK system master module (hereinafter referred to as FX5-ASL-M) is an intelligent function module for building an AnyWireASLINK system with FX5 CPU module. The FX5-ASL-M is jointly developed and manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric and Anywire Corporation. The AnyWireASLINK system is a sensor network system.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS This chapter describes the FX5-ASL-M specifications. General Specifications The items other than the following are equivalent to those of the CPU module. For the general specification, refer to the following manual. MELSEC iQ-F FX5U User's Manual (Hardware) MELSEC iQ-F FX5UC User's Manual (Hardware) Items Specifications Dielectric withstand voltage...

  • Page 19: Performance Specifications

    Performance Specifications The following table lists the performance specifications of the FX5-ASL-M. Items Specifications Transmission clock 27.0 kHz Maximum transmission distance (total length) 200 m Transmission system DC power superimposed total frame cyclic system Connection type Bus topology (multidrop system, T-branch system, tree branch system) Transmission protocol Dedicated protocol (AnyWireASLINK) Error control...

  • Page 20: Part Names

    Part Names This chapter describes the names of each part of the FX5-ASL-M. [10] Name Description Transmission cable terminal block A terminal block of the AnyWireASLINK Extension cable Cable for connecting the module when adding the FX5-ASL-M SET switch Switch for automatic detection of the slave module ID (address) Direct mounting hole Screw holes (2-4.5, mounting screw: M4 screw) for direct installation Operation status display LEDs...

  • Page 21: Led Display

    LED display The following table lists the LED display. LED display LED color Description POWER Green Indicates the operating status. On: Power on Off: Power off or module failure Green Indicates the operating status. On: Normal operation Off: Error ERROR Indicates the error status.

  • Page 22: Chapter 3 Procedures Before Operation

    PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION This chapter describes the procedures before operation. Checking the specifications of the FX5-ASL-M Check the specifications of the FX5-ASL-M. (Page 16 SPECIFICATIONS) Installation of the FX5-ASL-M Connect the FX5-ASL-M to the CPU module. For details, refer to the following. MELSEC iQ-F FX5U User's Manual (Hardware) MELSEC iQ-F FX5UC User's Manual (Hardware) Configuring a system...
  • Page 23 MEMO 3 PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION...

  • Page 24: Chapter 4 Function

    FUNCTION Function List The following table lists the function available for the FX5-ASL-M. AnyWireASLINK transmission Function Description Reference Bit transmission Exchanges I/O data of up to 384 points (input max. 256 points, output max. 256 points) Page 23 between the FX5-ASL-M and a slave module. Double check A double check is an error control system.

  • Page 25: Anywireaslink Transmission

    AnyWireASLINK Transmission The AnyWireASLINK is a high-speed and highly reliable system which releases the work site from complicated and incorrect wiring. In AnyWireASLINK, the FX5-ASL-M communicates with slave modules using IDs (addresses) of the slave modules. The IDs (addresses) of the slave modules are stored in the buffer memory of the FX5-ASL-M. ID: 200H M2000 U1\G0.0...

  • Page 26: Double Verification

    Double Verification A double check is an error control system. In this system, cycle data in AnyWireASLINK transmission is recognized as valid data if the data matches with the data of the last transmission or is ignored as invalid data if the data does not match with the last data.

  • Page 27: Remote Address Change Function

    Remote Address Change Function With this function, an ID (address) of a slave module can be changed using the buffer memory area without an address writer. 0200H 0210H Applicable slave module For the slave modules that support the remote address change function, contact Anywire Corporation. Operating procedure Execute automatic address detection to check that no error has occurred in the AnyWireASLINK system.

  • Page 28: Same Id Used Detection Function

    Same ID Used Detection Function This function checks whether the same ID is used for multiple slave modules through automatic address detection or same address used check. The LEDs of the relevant slave modules are forcibly turned on. • ID duplications are detected through automatic address detection or same address used check. If the CPU module is reset or the power is turned off after ID duplication detection, the same ID used status cannot be checked until automatic address detection or same address used check is executed again.
  • Page 29 How to recover from same ID used status Check 'Number of the alarm IDs' (Un\G9984) and 'Alarm ID information storage area' (Un\G9985 to Un\G10112). Then set a unique ID (address) in all the slave modules. (Page 78 Number of the alarm IDs, Page 78 Alarm ID information storage area) Set IDs (addresses) of slave modules and execute automatic address detection of the FX5-ASL-M.

  • Page 30: Module With No Id Setting Detection Function

    Module with No ID Setting Detection Function This function detects slave modules with no ID assigned (default ID) through automatic address detection or same address used check. Module Default ID Input slave module, I/O combined slave module Output slave module •...

  • Page 31: Transmission Cable Short Detection Function

    How to check the no ID number setting status When the AnyWireASLINK system is in the following status, no ID number setting status is detected. Even in the no ID number setting status, the AnyWireASLINK bit transmission does not stop. •...

  • Page 32: Disconnected Transmission Cable Location Detection Function

    Disconnected Transmission Cable Location Detection Function This function notifies the ID of a slave module that has been separated from the FX5-ASL-M because of disconnection in the transmission cables (DP, DN) between the FX5-ASL-M and the slave module, to locate the disconnection in the transmission cables (DP, DN) from the upper system.

  • Page 33: Transmission Cable Voltage Drop Detection Function

    Transmission Cable Voltage Drop Detection Function This function detects a voltage drop in the 24 V DC external power supply, enabling the FX5-ASL-M to detect a failure in the 24 V DC external power supply or a wiring error from the upper system. For the specifications of the 24 V DC external power supply to the FX5-ASL-M, refer to the Page 16 Power Supply Specifications.

  • Page 34: Parameter Access Error Detection Function

    4.10 Parameter Access Error Detection Function This function allows parameter access errors to be detected. • Slave module hardware error (error code: 0D2CH, 0D2DH) • Parameter access target module ID error (error code: 0D2EH) • Parameter value error (error code: 0D2FH) •...
  • Page 35 ■Parameter access error If any of the following errors has occurred, eliminate the error cause. • Slave module hardware error (error code: 0D2CH, 0D2DH) • Slave module status error (error code: 0D31H) • Same ID used error (error code: 0D90H) When an error occurs in a parameter access due to a cause other than the above errors, the possible cause is noise.

  • Page 36: Error Status Automatic Recovery Function

    4.11 Error Status Automatic Recovery Function This function allows for automatic error reset for DP/DN disconnection errors and parameter errors after the error status is cleared. (Usually, if an error has occurred, eliminate the error cause, and power off and on the AnyWireASLINK system or turn on and off 'Error flag clear command' (Un\G27 b0).) Error that can be automatically recovered The following shows the errors that can be automatically recovered.

  • Page 37: Slave Module Parameter Read/Write

    4.13 Slave Module Parameter Read/Write In AnyWireASLINK, parameter information of a slave module and the AnyWireASLINK system in addition to I/O information are sent and received between the FX5-ASL-M and a slave module. Use this function to check or change parameter information of a slave module. For details on the parameter information to be communicated, refer to the following.
  • Page 38 Parameter access The operating procedure for parameter access is as follows. ■To read parameters Set the access method. Store 0000H (read) in 'Parameter access setting' (Un\G10320). Set the access target ID. Store the access target ID in 'Parameter access target module ID specification' (Un\G10321). Description 0000H to 00FFH ID of the output slave module...
  • Page 39 Parameter batch read The procedure for parameter batch read is as follows. Turn on and off 'Parameter batch read command for the slave module' (Un\G27 b9). At this time, 'Parameter access completion flag' (Un\G28 b9) turns off. When the parameter access is completed, 'Parameter access completion flag' (Un\G28 b9) automatically turns on.
  • Page 40 Parameter access timing The parameter access timing is as follows. Executed in the program Executed by the FX5-ASL-M 'Parameter access request command for the slave module' (Un\G27 b8), 'Parameter batch read command for the slave module' (Un\G27 b9), 'Parameter batch write command for the slave module' (Un\G27 b10) 'Parameter access completion flag' (Un\G28 b9) 'Parameter access error' (Un\G28 b10) 'Error flag clear command' (Un\G27 b0)
  • Page 41 Precautions ■Parameter setting Parameters cannot be set in the following cases. • When an error occurs in the AnyWireASLINK system (Example: Short circuit, 24 V DC external power supply voltage drop) • Within approximately five seconds after the AnyWireASLINK system is powered on or CPU module is reset •...

  • Page 42: Chapter 5 System Configuration

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration of AnyWireASLINK An AnyWireASLINK system consists of the FX5-ASL-M, slave modules, and a terminating unit. The slave modules and terminating unit are products manufactured by Anywire Corporation. (1) FX5-ASL-M (2) Slave module (ASLINKER) (3) Slave module (ASLINKAMP) (4) Terminating unit (5) Cylinder, switch, or others (6) Sensor head...

  • Page 43: Power Supply To The Anywireaslink System

    Power Supply to the AnyWireASLINK System Method of supplying the power to the slave module Connect a 24 V DC external power supply to the FX5-ASL-M. The power consumed in the internal control circuits of all the slave modules and the external load power connected to non- isolation slave modules are supplied collectively from the 24 V DC external power supply connected to the FX5-ASL-M.
  • Page 44 Description of condition 1 ■Constants related to the non-isolation slave module (Ihin, Iho) In the non-isolation slave module, the current required for the internal control circuit and the connected load is supplied with transmission cables (DP, DN). ■Ihin(A): Current consumption of the non-isolation input slave module/I/O combined slave module = Current consumption of the non-isolation input slave module/I/O combined slave module + Current consumption of connected load (three-wire sensor) ...
  • Page 45 ■Constants related to the isolation slave module (Izdin, Izdo) In the isolation slave module, only the current required for the internal control circuit is supplied with the transmission cables (DP, DN), whereas that for the connected load is supplied from the power cables (24V, 0V). ■Izdin(A): Current consumption of the isolation input slave module/I/O combined slave module ■Izdo(A): Current consumption of the isolation output slave module FX5-ASL-M...
  • Page 46 Description of conditions 2 and 3 ■Vm: Supply voltage for the FX5-ASL-M • Voltage: 21.6 to 27.6 V DC (24 V DC -10 to +15%), ripple voltage 0.5 Vp-p or lower • Recommended voltage: 26.4 V DC (24 V DC +10%) ■V(V): Cable-to-cable voltage drop Calculation formula Description...

  • Page 47: Chapter 6 Wiring

    WIRING This chapter describes the wiring of the FX5-ASL-M. Terminal Block Type of the terminal block The following terminal block is used in the FX5-ASL-M. Name Model Contact Transmission cable terminal block FMC1,5/7-STF-3,81 PHOENIX CONTACT GmbH & Co. KG Tightening torque Tighten terminal block screws within the following tightening torque range.

  • Page 48: Wiring Method

    Wiring Method This section describes the wiring to the transmission cable terminal block of the FX5-ASL-M. Wiring to the transmission cable terminal block ■Connecting a cable Insert a cable with a wire ferrule into a wire insertion opening and fully push the cable. Then, pull the cable slightly to check that it is clamped securely.

  • Page 49: Wiring Product

    Wiring Product Applicable wires and cables Use the following wires or cables connected to the transmission cable terminal block. Classification Name Wire size Temperature rating Transmission cable (DP, DN) UL-listed general-purpose 2-wire cable (VCTF, VCT) 1.25  70 or higher 0.75 ...

  • Page 50: Wiring Precautions

    Wiring Precautions • Do not run multiple transmission cables (DP, DN) using a multicore cable. • The voltage should not fall below the lower limit of the allowable voltage range due to voltage drop caused by the cable. If the voltage falls below the lower limit, malfunctions may occur. •...

  • Page 51: Connecting Slave Module Or Terminating Unit

    Connecting Slave Module or Terminating Unit Connection type • The maximum transmission distance in an AnyWireASLINK stand-alone system is 200 m, which is the overall cable distance including the main line and branch line. (It varies depending on the wire diameter of the transmission cables (DP, DN) or the transmission cable supply current.) •...
  • Page 52 Terminating unit To ensure more stable transmission quality, connect a terminating unit to the end of a transmission cable (DP, DN). ■Terminating unit connection Connect at least one terminating unit for one AnyWireASLINK line. Connect it at the farthest end from the FX5-ASL-M. ■Branch of transmission cables (DP, DN) Connect one terminating unit at the end of a branch line that exceeds 40m.

  • Page 53: Chapter 7 Parameter Settings

    PARAMETER SETTINGS This chapter describes the parameter setting required for the FX5-ASL-M. Parameter Setting Procedure Add the FX5-ASL-M to GX Works3. [Navigation window]  [Parameter]  [Module Information]  Right click  [Add New Module] The parameter setting includes a basic setting and refresh setting. Select the settings in the tree and set the items in the following window.

  • Page 54: Transmission Points

    Transmission points Set the number of transmission points of AnyWireASLINK. Item Description Setting range Transmission points setting (IN) Set the number of input transmission points. • 0 input points One transmission cycle time is determined by setting the number • 8 input points of transmission points.

  • Page 55: Refresh Setting

    Refresh Setting Setting method Set buffer memory areas of the FX5-ASL-M to refresh. This refresh setting eliminates the needs for reading or writing with a program. Start a module parameter. [Navigation window]  [Parameter]  [Module Information]  [FX5-ASL-M]  [Module Parameter]  [Refresh Setting] Click "Target"...

  • Page 56: Slave Module Address Setting

    Slave Module Address Setting Setting a start number of the address assigned for data communication is required for slave modules. An address can be written to a slave module or the address assigned to a slave module can be read through infrared communications using an address writer (manufactured by Anywire Corporation).

  • Page 57: Automatic Address Detection Function

    Automatic Address Detection Function Automatic address detection refers to a function that stores the IDs (addresses) of the connected slave modules in the EEPROM of the FX5-ASL-M. Pressing the SET switch on the FX5-ASL-M enables this function and enables the FX5-ASL-M to detect and store IDs (addresses) of connected slave modules.
  • Page 58 Precautions ■Situations in which automatic address detection cannot be executed Automatic address detection cannot be executed in the following cases. • When an error occurs in the AnyWireASLINK system (Example: Short circuit, 24 V DC external power supply voltage drop) •...

  • Page 59: Automatic Address Detection Execution Timing

    Automatic address detection execution timing The following shows automatic address detection execution timing. Turning on 'Automatic address detection command' (Un\G27 b1) (or long press of the SET switch) Automatic address detection Automatic being executed 'Automatic address detection flag' (Un\G28 b11) The LED The LED flashing...

  • Page 60: Automatic Reading Of The System Configuration

    Automatic Reading of the System Configuration Man-hours for the parameter setting can be reduced by automatically reading the information of the slave modules connected in the AnyWireASLINK system. [Navigation window]  [Parameter]  [Module Information]  [FX5-ASL-M]  [AnyWireASLINK Configuration] For the "AnyWireASLINK Configuration"...

  • Page 61: Chapter 8 Programming

    PROGRAMMING This chapter describes programming and start-up examples of the FX5-ASL-M. Precautions on Programming This section describes precautions on programming on the FX5-ASL-M. Interlock program of automatic address detection The interlock program described here prevents 'Automatic address detection command' (Un\G27 b1) from being turned on during a parameter access or during automatic address detection , allowing proper automatic address detection.

  • Page 62: Communication Of Fx5-Asl-M With Slave Module

    Communication of FX5-ASL-M with Slave Module The input signals of the input ASLINKER, stored in 'Input information area' (Un\G0 to Un\G15) of the FX5-ASL-M, are batch- transferred to the device data of the CPU module. Moreover, the device data of the CPU module is batch-transferred to 'Output information area' (Un\G4096 to Un\G4111) of the FX5-ASL-M, and the output signals are transmitted to the output ASLINKER.

  • Page 63: Fx5-Asl-M Setting

    FX5-ASL-M setting Connect GX Works3 to the CPU module and set parameters. Set the CPU module as follows. [Project]  [New] Click the [OK] button to add the module labels of the CPU module. Set the FX5-ASL-M as follows. [Navigation window]  [Parameter]  [Module Information]  Right-click  [Add New Module] 8 PROGRAMMING 8.2 Communication of FX5-ASL-M with Slave Module...
  • Page 64 Click the [OK] button to add the module labels of the FX5-ASL-M. Set the items in "Basic setting" as follows. [Navigation window]  [Parameter]  [Module Information]  [FX5-ASL-M]  [Module Parameter]  [Basic Settings] Write the set parameters into the CPU module, and reset the CPU module or power off and on the system. [Online] ...

  • Page 65: Settings Of The Slave Module

    Settings of the slave module Write addresses to slave modules to register the FX5-ASL-M. Address setting Write addresses to slave modules with an address writer. • Output ASLINKER: Address 0 (ID: 0000H) • Input ASLINKER: Address 0 (ID: 0200H) Automatic address detection Keep pressing the SET switch on the FX5-ASL-M until the SET LED turns on.

  • Page 66: Program Example

    Program example Classification Label name Description Device Module label FX5ASLM_1.bModuleREADY_D Module READY U1\G28 b0 FX5ASLM_1.bDP_DNShortError_D DP/DN short error U1\G28 b1 FX5ASLM_1.b24V_DPShortError_D 24V/DP short error U1\G28 b2 FX5ASLM_1.bTransmissionCableVoltageDdropError_D Transmission cable voltage drop error U1\G28 b3 FX5ASLM_1.bDP_DNDisconnectionError_D DP/DN disconnection error U1\G28 b4 FX5ASLM_1.uInputInformationArea0_15_D Input information area U1\G0...

  • Page 67: Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter describes troubleshooting of the FX5-ASL-M. Checking with LED This section describes troubleshooting using LED. When the POWER LED turns off When the POWER LED turns off after powering on the FX5-ASL-M, check the following. Check item Action Is the FX5-ASL-M mounted correctly? Securely mount the FX5-ASL-M on the CPU module.
  • Page 68 When the ALM LED is flashing at 1 second intervals When the ALM LED is flashing at 1 second intervals, check the following. Check item Action Is any transmission cable (between DP and DN, between 24V and DP, or • Check that the transmission cables (between DP and DN, between 24V and between 0V and DP) short-circuited? DP, or between 0V and DP) are not short-circuited.

  • Page 69: Checking Module Status

    Checking Module Status Checking with the buffer memory The following shows the check method with the buffer memory. Check method [Online]  [Monitor]  [Device/Buffer Memory Batch Monitor] Check item For details on the buffer memory, refer to the following. Page 74 Buffer Memory ■Check of the error details The error code of the FX5-ASL-M is stored in 'Latest error code storage area' (Un\G10256).

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting By Symptom

    Troubleshooting by Symptom This section describes troubleshooting method by symptom. If an error has occurred in the FX5-ASL-M, identify the error cause with GX Works3. (Page 67 Checking Module Status) AnyWireASLINK transmission is not available When AnyWireASLINK transmission is not available, check the following. Check item Action Is the LINK LED of the FX5-ASL-M on or off?

  • Page 71: List Of Error Codes

    3065H Reset the CPU module or power off and on the system. 3066H If the error occurs again, the FX5-ASL-M may be in failure. Please consult your local Mitsubishi Electric representative. 0CC8H Transmission cable voltage drop error The voltage of the 24 V DC external power supply may be insufficient.
  • Page 72 Reset the CPU module or power off and on the system. Check that there is no influence from noise. If the error occurs again, the module may be in failure. Please consult your local Mitsubishi Electric representative. 0D2EH Parameter access target module ID error The FX5-ASL-M accessed the parameter of the ID where the automatic address detection has not been executed.

  • Page 73: Appendices

    APPENDICES Appendix 1 External Dimensions This chapter describes the external dimensions of the FX5-ASL-M. 2-4.5 Mounting holes 14.3 (Unit: mm) APPX Appendix 1 External Dimensions...

  • Page 74: Appendix 2 Standards

    When the FX5-ASL-M is used, attach a ferrite core to the power supply of the CPU module. Make 2 turns around the ferrite core and attach within approximately 200 mm from the terminal block and connectors of the power cable. (Ferrite core used in Mitsubishi Electric's test: E04SR401938 manufactured by SEIWA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD.)

  • Page 75: Appendix 3 Module Label

    Appendix 3 Module Label The buffer memory of the FX5-ASL-M can be set using module label. Structure of the module label The module label name is defined with the following structure. "Instance name"_"Module number"."Label name"_D FX5ASLM_1.uInputInformationArea_D ■Instance name The following is the instance name of the FX5-ASL-M. Model Instance name FX5-ASL-M...

  • Page 76: Appendix 4 Buffer Memory

    Appendix 4 Buffer Memory Buffer memory is for data communications between the FX5-ASL-M and the CPU module or the FX5-ASL-M and slave modules. When the CPU module is reset or the system is powered off and on, the data in the buffer memory are set back to the default (initial values).

  • Page 77: Details Of Buffer Memory Addresses

    Do not write data to "System area". Doing so may cause malfunction of the programmable controller system. Details of buffer memory addresses Input information area This buffer memory area automatically stores the on/off status of the input signal of the slave module. ■Input information area (Un\G0 to Un\G15) Address Un\G0...
  • Page 78 Status information The status information of the FX5-ASL-M is stored as shown below. ■Status information (Un\G28) Address Un\G28 Refer to the following table. Bit No. Description Bit status Un\G28 b0 Module READY Normal Failure Un\G28 b1 DP/DN short error Failure Normal Un\G28 b2 24V/DP short error...
  • Page 79 Output information area When the on/off data of an output signal of a slave module is written from the CPU module, the slave module automatically outputs a signal. ■Output information area (Un\G4096 to Un\G4111) Address Un\G4096 Un\G4097 Un\G4098 Un\G4099 Un\G4100 Un\G4101 Un\G4102 Un\G4103...
  • Page 80 Number of the connected modules ■Number of the connected modules (Un\G8960) This buffer memory area stores the number of slave modules detected by automatic address detection. (Up to 128 modules) Number of the IDs of the connected modules ■Number of the IDs of the connected modules (Un\G9216) This buffer memory area stores the number of IDs of the connected modules through automatic address detection.
  • Page 81 Error ID information bit area These buffer memory areas show error IDs in units of bits for reference. These areas are used in the same manner as 'Error ID information storage area' (Un\G8193 to Un\G8320). ■Error ID information bit area (output) (Un\G8704 to Un\G8719) The bits corresponding to error IDs of an output slave module turn on.
  • Page 82 Latest error code storage area ■Latest error code storage area (Un\G10256) This buffer memory area stores the latest error code detected in the FX5-ASL-M. For details on the error codes, refer to the following. Page 69 List of Error Codes Latest error ID storage area ■Latest error ID storage area (Un\G10257) This buffer memory area stores the error ID corresponding to the latest error code that occurred.
  • Page 83 Parameter storage location memory number This buffer memory area stores the start addresses of the buffer memory areas of the parameter storage areas for each slave modules. The parameter storage area of each ID has 48 words. (Both Write area and Read area are included) ■Parameter storage location memory number (output) (Un\G10496 to Un\G10751) Address Details...
  • Page 84 Parameter storage area This buffer memory area stores parameters for slave modules with IDs. ■Parameter storage area (Un\G12288 to Un\G18431) Address Description Details Un\G12288 to Un\G12335 Parameter storage area 1 (48 words) • The parameter storage area of each ID has 48 words. •...
  • Page 85 ■48-word structure (details on parameter storage area) The parameter storage area 1 (Un\G12288 to Un\G12335) is given as an example of the 48-word structure below. Address Description Read/write Parameter name Un\G12288 Module ID Read/write (FX5-ASL-M to slave AnyWireASLINK parameter module) Un\G12289 Device parameter 1 Read/write (FX5-ASL-M to slave...
  • Page 86 ■Parameters Each slave module has the following types of parameters: • Device parameter (19 types) These parameters are unique to each slave module. The contents of the parameters vary depending on the types of slave modules. For details, refer to the specifications of the slave module. •...

  • Page 87: Appendix 5 Processing Time

    Appendix 5 Processing Time This section describes the processing time related to the transmission of AnyWireASLINK. Transmission cycle time In the transmission cycle time, I/O data of the FX5-ASL-M and all the slave modules is updated. The following table lists the transmission cycle times of the FX5-ASL-M. Transmission 64 points 128 points...

  • Page 88: Response Delay Time

    Response delay time The following shows the response delay time of input and output. Input response delay time The figure below shows the time from a signal input to the slave module to turning on or off of a device of the CPU module. The input response delay time is the total of ...

  • Page 89: Parameter Access Response Time

    Output response delay time The figure below shows the time from turning on or off of a device of the CPU module to turning on or off of an output of a slave module. The output response delay time is the total of  to  in the following figure. ...

  • Page 90: Index

    INDEX 0 to 9 ....80 48-word structure (details on parameter storage area) Parameter access setting ........83 .
  • Page 91 MEMO...

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    WARRANTY Please confirm the following product warranty details before using this product. Gratis Warranty Term and Gratis Warranty 2. Onerous repair term after discontinuation of production Range If any faults or defects (hereinafter "Failure") found to Mitsubishi shall accept onerous product repairs for be the responsibility of Mitsubishi occurs during use of one (1) year after production of the product is the product within the gratis warranty term, the...

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