Mitsubishi Electric FX-USB-AW User Manual page 3

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FX-USB-AW
USER'S MANUAL
Manual Number JY997D13201
Revision Q
Date March 2018
This manual describes the part names, dimensions, mounting, and specifications
of the product. Before use, read this manual and the manuals of all relevant
products fully to acquire proficiency in handling and operating the product. Make
sure to learn all the product information, safety information, and precautions.
Store this manual in a safe place so that it can be taken out and read whenever
necessary. Always forward it to the end user.
® ® ®
Registration: Microsoft , Windows and Windows Vista are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries. The company and product names described in this manual are
registered trademarks or the trademarks of their respective companies
Effective March 2018
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
©
2004 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Safety Precautions
(Read these precautions before use.)
This manual classifies the safety precautions into two categories:
and .
Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous
conditions, resulting in death or severe injury.
Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous
conditions, resulting in medium or slight personal injury
or physical damage.
Depending on the circumstances, procedures indicated by
also cause severe injury.
It is important to follow all precautions for personal safety.
Associated Manuals
Manual name Manual No. Description
FX-USB-AW
/FX -USB-BD
3U Explains procedures for installing
User's Manual JY997D32601 the USB driver software for the FX-
USB-AW or FX -USB-BD.
- USB Driver 3U
Installation Edition
Explains N:N network, Parallel Link,
FX Series User's JY997D16901
Computer Link, Non-Protocol
Manual - Data MODEL CODE:
communication by RS and RS2
Communication Edition 09R715
instructions/FX -232IF.
2N
How to obtain manuals
For product manuals or documents, consult with the Mitsubishi Electric dealer
from who you purchased your product.
Notification of CE marking
This notification does not guarantee that an entire mechanical module produced in
accordance with the contents of the notification comply with the following
standards. Compliance to EMC standards of the entire mechanical module should
be checked by the user / manufacturer.
Attention
This product is designed for use in industrial applications.
® ® ®
5.1 Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium
® ®
Edition, Windows 2000, and Windows XP
Please install the driver with the following procedure.
The installation procedure is explained when connecting to a personal computer
®
with Windows XP.
• Installation methods for Windows ® 98, Windows ® 98SE, Windows
®
Millennium Edition, and Windows 2000 will vary.
1) When the USB cable is connected to the personal computer, the following
screen is displayed.
Insert the included CD-ROM into the personal computer's CD-ROM drive.
Click [ Next > ].
The installation of the USB driver software will begin.
- If using Windows ® 98 or Windows ® 98SE
A window to select the location of the installation files will appear.
Specify the USB driver software version as follows:
Ver. 1.20 or later
Please select "Include this location in the search", and install by specifying
the "\Win2000_ME_98" directory in the CD-ROM drive.
Ver. 1.10
Please select "Include this location in the search", and install by specifying
the "\WinXP_2000_ME_98" directory in the CD-ROM drive.
Versions previous to Ver. 1.10
Please select the CD-ROM drive.
® ®
- If using Windows Millennium Edition or Windows 2000
A window to select the location of the installation files will appear.
Please select the CD-ROM drive.
®
2) The following screen is displayed. (Only in Windows XP)
Click [ Continue Anyway ].
3) The completion screen is displayed.
Click [ Finish ].
® ®
If using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, proceed to step 4).
® ® ®
- If Windows 98, Windows 98SE or Windows Millennium Edition is used,
installation of the USB Serial Port software begins, and ends automatically.
The CD-ROM can be removed from the personal computer at this time.
The installation of the USB driver software is completed.
Next, please confirm whether the installation is performed normally.
Regarding confirmation, refer to Chapter 6.
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Standards with which this product complies
Type: Programmable Controller (Open Type Equipment)
Models: Products manufactured from August 1st, 2004.
Electromagnetic
Compatibility Standards Remark
(EMC)
EN61000-6-4:2007 Compliance with all relevant aspects of the standard.
• Emission-Enclosure port
Generic emission standard
• Emission-Low voltage AC mains port
Industrial environment
• Emission-Telecommunications/network port
EN61131-2:2007 Compliance with all relevant aspects of the standard.
Programmable controllers EMI
- Equipment requirements • Radiated Emission
and tests
EMS
• Radiated electromagnetic field
• Fast transient burst
• High-energy surge
• Voltage drops and interruptions
• Power frequency magnetic field
EN61000-6-2:2005 Compliance with all relevant aspects of the standard.
• Radio-frequency electromagnetic field.
- Generic immunity standard
Industrial environment Amplitude modulated
• Fast transients
• Surges
• Voltage interruptions
• Radio-frequency common mode
• Power-frequency magnetic field
Notes for compliance to EMC regulation.
It is necessary to install the (FX-USB-AW) in a shielded metal control panel.
For more details please contact the local Mitsubishi Electric sales site.
1. Outline
The FX-USB-AW is a RS-422/USB conversion interface unit to connect the FX series
PLC to a personal computer with USB ports.
1.1 Incorporated Items
Verify that the following product and items are included in the package:
Product FX-USB-AW type interface unit
USB driver software (CD-ROM)
Included items USB cable (3 m (118.1"))
User's Manual (this manual)
1.2 External Dimensions and Part Names
Unit: mm (inches)
[2]
FX-USB-AW
may [1]RS-422 Connector
[2]USB Connector
17 (0.67")
[3]POWER LED:
45 (1.78")
[4]SD LED:
[1]
[3] [4] [5] [5]RD LED:
USB cable
(included with the product) [7]
[6]
[6]USB Connector
[7]USB Connector (To PC)
MASS (Weight): Approx. 20 g (0.05 lbs)
2. Specifications
INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS
• Use the product within the generic environment specifications described in PLC
main unit manual (Hardware Edition).
Never use the product in areas with excessive dust, oily smoke, conductive dusts,
corrosive gas (salt air, Cl , H S, SO or NO ), flammable gas, vibration or impacts,
2 2 2 2
or expose it to high temperature, condensation, or rain and wind.
If the product is used in such conditions, electric shock, fire, malfunctions,
deterioration or damage may occur.
2.1 General Specifications
The general specifications are equivalent to the PLC main unit.
For general specifications, refer to the manual of the PLC main unit.
4) The following screen is displayed.
®
Click [ Next > ].
The installation of the USB Serial Port software will begin.
®
- If using Windows 2000, a screen to select the location of the installation files is
displayed.
Please select the CD-ROM drive.
®
5) The screen of 2) is displayed. (Only in Windows XP)
Click [ Continue Anyway ].
6) The completion screen is displayed.
Click [ Finish ].
The installation of the USB Serial Port software will finish.
The CD-ROM (USB driver software) can be removed from the personal computer
at this time.
Next, please confirm whether the installation is performed normally. Regarding
confirmation, refer to Chapter 6.
® ®
5.2 Windows Vista , Windows 7, Windows
For the installation procedure of the driver, refer to the following manual.
→ FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD User's Manual - USB Driver Installation Edition
3U
6. Installation Confirmation of Driver
Procedure for confirming the installation of the driver is described below.
Please perform the following procedure, where the FX-USB-AW is connected to the
personal computer.
Windows ® XP example follows.
®
• In Windows XP, click [ Start ] → [ Control Panel ] → [ Performance and Maintenance ]
→ [ System ] → [ Hardware ] → [ Device Manager ] and the window below will be
displayed.
Please confirm the COM number to which the driver is allocated (COM and LPT).
® ®
• If using Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows
®
Windows 2000
A screen that is equivalent to the one below is displayed by clicking [ My Computer ]
→ [ Control Panel ] → [ System ] → [ Device Manager ] in the menu of the personal
computer.
• If using Windows Vista ®
A screen that is equivalent to the one below is displayed by clicking [ Start ] → [ Control
Panel ] → [ Hardware and Sound ] → [ Device Manager ] in the menu of the personal
computer.
When user account control is enabled
Only when user account control is enabled will the "user account control" screen be
displayed.
Click [ Continue ], when displayed.
• If using Windows ®
7
A screen that is equivalent to the one below is displayed by clicking [ Start ] → [ Control
Panel ] → [ System and Security ] → [ Device Manager ] in the menu of the personal
computer.
• If using Windows ®
8/8.1
A screen that is equivalent to the one below is displayed by clicking [ Start ] → [ All
apps ] → [ Control Panel ] → [ System and Security ] → [ Device Manager ] in the
menu of the personal computer.
• If using Windows ®
10
A screen that is equivalent to the one below is displayed by clicking [ Start ] → [
Windows System ] → [ Control Panel ] → [ Hardware and Sound ] → [ Device
Manager ] in the menu of the personal computer.
2.2 Performance Specifications of FX-USB-AW
Current consumption
Level Conversion
Baud Rate
Transmission standard
• Conducted Emission
To PLC
Signal name
(Port)
To a cable
• Electrostatic discharge
2.3 USB Cable Specifications
• Conducted RF
To FX-USB-AW
Signal name
(Port)
To PC
Length of cable
• Electrostatic discharg
2.4 System Requirements
• Voltage dips
Microsoft ® Windows
®
Microsoft Windows
®
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft ® Windows
OS ®
Microsoft Windows Vista
®
Microsoft Windows
®
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft ® Windows
®
Microsoft Windows
GX Works2 (SW DNC-GXW2-J, SW DNC-GXW2-E)
GX Developer (SW D5C-GPPW-J, SW D5C-GPPW-E)
Software
FX-PCS/WIN*
FX-PCS-VPS/WIN, FX-PCS-VPS/WIN-E
Programmable FX , FX , FX
0 0S
controller
FX , FX
3UC 2N
*1 Use the USB driver for Windows
Edition and Windows ® 2000 included in the USB driver software Ver. 1.70.
*2 Use the USB driver for Windows
driver software Ver. 1.70.
Mini-DIN 8Pin male *3 Only the 32-bit version of this operating system is supported.
*4 USB driver Ver. 1.30 or later is applicable to Windows
Mini-B plug female
USB driver Ver. 1.40 or later is applicable to Windows
Use the applicable USB driver for Windows
Lighting while power is
software Ver. 1.70.
correctly supplied.
(LED color: green)
*5 Use the USB driver for Windows
*6 Use the USB driver for Windows
Lighting while sending data.
*7 Use the USB driver for Windows
(LED color: red)
Ver. 1.70 CD-ROM will be included in the product manufactured from June, 2018.
Lighting while receiving data. *8 FX-PCS/WIN for versions earlier than 4.30, the communication port setting can
(LED color: red) be selected from COM1-COM4.
For versions 4.30 or later, the communication port setting can be selected from
(To FX-USB-AW)
COM1-COM9.
Mini-B plug male
*9 FX-PCS/WIN-E for versions earlier than 3.30, the communication port setting
can be selected from COM1-COM4.
A plug male
For versions 3.30 or later, the communication port setting can be selected from
COM1-COM9.
*10 FX Series PLC specification details for I/O, wiring,
1NC
installation, and maintenance can only be found in the Japanese Manual.
3. System Configuration
Connected equipment and connected cable
- PLC
- Positioning unit
- Programmable cam switch
Connect to the
programming port
FX-USB-AW
Check following:
1) "FX-USB-AW/FX3U-USB-BD" is displayed at A), as part of the list of the
"Universal Serial Bus controllers".
2) "FX-USB-AW/FX3U-USB-BD (COM*)" is displayed at B), as part of the serial port list.
* indicates the COM number used in FX-USB-AW.
3) is not displayed.
Identification result:
• If 1) through 3) are all confirmed, installation is normal.
Select the programming software COM number as the COM number currently
assigned on the screen above.
• If any one of 1) through 3) is not satisfied, installation is not normal.
(If the USB serial port software is not installed or the installation procedure is
canceled in process are possible causes)
In this case, please start the installation procedure again from the beginning, after
uninstalling the driver. For the installation procedure of the driver, refer to Chapter 5.
For the uninstallation procedure of the driver, refer to the following manual.
→ FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD User's Manual - USB Driver Installation Edition
3U
7. Uninstalling Driver
For the uninstallation procedure of the driver, refer to the following manual.
→ FX-USB-AW/FX
-USB-BD User's Manual - USB Driver Installation Edition
3U
8. Caution on Use
STARTUP AND
MAINTENANCE
PRECAUTIONS
• Before modifying or disrupting the program in operation or running the PLC,
carefully read through this manual and the associated manuals and ensure the
safety of the operation.
An operation error may damage the machinery or cause accidents.
STARTUP AND
MAINTENANCE
PRECAUTIONS
® ®
8/8.1, Windows 10
• Do not disassemble or modify the PLC.
Doing so may cause fire, equipment failures, or malfunctions.
* For repair, contact your local Mitsubishi Electric representative.
• Since the FX-USB-AW case is made of resin, do not drop it or exert strong impact
to it.
Doing so may cause damage.
DISPOSAL
PRECAUTIONS
• Please contact a certified electronic waste disposal company for the
environmentally safe recycling and disposal of your device.
®
Millennium Edition or
TRANSPORTATION AND
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
• The product is a precision instrument. During transportation, avoid impacts larger
than those specified in the general specifications by using dedicated packaging
boxes and shock-absorbing palettes.
Failure to do so may cause failures in the product.
After transportation, verify operation of the product and check for damage of the
mounting part, etc.
• FX-USB-AW and a personal computer are connected and the PLC is turned on, and
then operations such as write, read, and monitor are tried for the first time using a
programming tool, a communication error message may be displayed.
In such a case, clear the message and try the operations again.
• If a communication error message appears while operating the programming tool
(when executing 'Write to PLC', 'Read from PLC', or 'Monitor'), disconnect the USB
cable once (from either the PC or the FX-USB-AW) and connect it again. Then clear
the error message and choose Write, Read, or Monitor again.
• The programming tool may not be operated properly due to a contact failure at
connectors or wire breakage.
Make sure to save the program before transferring or changing it.
9. Troubleshooting
• If communication cannot be established between the PLC (as well as a positioning
unit or a programmable cam switch) and a PC using the FX-USB-AW, confirm the
following status by checking the POWER LED, SD LED, and RD LED in the FX-
USB-AW.
State of the POWER LED
POWER LED is lit
B)
POWER LED is not lit
A)
• 15 mA / 5 V DC (5 V DC power is supplied from
the internal power supply of PLC)
• 30 mA / 5 V DC (5 V DC power is supplied from
the USB connector of personal computer)
Bidirectional between RS-422 and USB
(Between signals are isolated by photocoupler.)
115200 bps, maximum
Programmable
(The baud rate is different in PLC.)
controller
USB2.0 (For full speed)
RS-422 (Mini-DIN 8Pin male)
USB (Mini-B plug female)
Positioning
unit
USB (Mini-B plug male)
Programmable
USB (A plug male)
cam switch
5 m (196.9") at most (Included cable is 3 m (118.1").)
*1 FX
1NC
installation, and maintenance can only be found in the Japanese Manual.
• Please refer to the specific PLC manual for a PLC not mentioned above.
® 98* 1 , Windows ® 98SE* 1
4. Connecting Procedure
® ®
Millennium Edition (Windows Me)* 1
1) Power off the PLC.
® 1
2000*
2) Connect the USB (Mini-B plug male) connector of the USB cable to the FX-
2 ,
® XP* * 3
USB-AW.
® 2 ,
* * 3
3) Connect the RS-422 (Mini-DIN 8Pin male) connector of the FX-USB-AW to
®
7* 4
the PLC.
® 5
8*
4) Connect the USB (A plug male) connector of the USB cable to the personal
® 8.1* 6
computer.
® *7 5) Power ON the PLC.
10
6) Power ON the personal computer.
7) Make sure the POWER lamp of the FX-USB-AW is lit.
(The POWER lamp of FX-USB-AW lights when power is supplied normally by
8 9
, FX-PCS/WIN-E*
the personal computer.)
5. Driver Installation
, FX , FX , FX , FX , FX * 10 , FX ,
0N 1S 1N 2N 3U 1NC 2NC
Please connect the USB cable to the personal computer. Install USB driver
-10GM, FX -20GM, FX -1RM(-E)-SET
2N 2N
software from the included CD-ROM.
® 98, Windows ® 98SE, Windows ® Millennium
Caution
• Please confirm whether the installation is performed normally after the
® ®
XP and Windows Vista included in the USB installation of the driver. Regarding confirmation, refer to Chapter 6.
• The driver is not installed properly when the process is canceled during
installation. To complete installation, uninstall the driver, and install again. For
the uninstallation procedure of the driver, refer to the following manual.
®
7 32-bit version.
®
7 64-bit version.
® 7 included in the USB driver
• This product requires USB Driver Installation for each USB port to be used. To
use multiple USB ports, connect this product to each port, and install the driver
® 8 included in the USB driver software Ver. 1.70.
each time.
The driver is not installed properly if the driver of a different version has already
® 8.1 included in the USB driver software Ver. 1.70.
been installed. To complete installation, uninstall the driver, and install again.
®
10 included in the USB driver software Ver. 1.70.
(With Windows Vista
installation will occur automatically.
In other OS, depending on the PC environment, driver installation may occur
automatically, or the location for the file may be required to be specified.)
USB driver software (Ver. 1.70) folder structure
<CD-ROM Drive>
Personal
USB driver software
computer
Install
USB
port
USB cable for personal computer
connection (included with the product)
+
The status of the SD
LED and RD LED
SD
RD
• When driver installation is required after already establishing USB communication.
→ This product requires USB Driver Installation for each USB port to be
connected. Connect the product to a driver-installed USB port, or install the
driver for the current port.
The driver is not installed properly if the driver of a different version has
already been installed. To complete installation, uninstall the driver, and
install again.
「电器电子产品有害物质限制使用标识要求」的表示方式
含有有害6物质的名称， 含有量， 含有部品
本产品中所含有的有害6 物质的名称， 含有量， 含有部品如下表
所示。
部件名称
可编程
控制器
本表格依据SJ/T 11364的规定编制。
○:表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在GB/T 26572
规定的限量要求以下。
×:表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出GB/T
26572规定的限量要求。
基于中国标准法的参考规格: GB/T15969.2
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.
Warranty
Exclusion of loss in opportunity and secondary loss from warranty liability
Regardless of the gratis warranty term, Mitsubishi shall not be liable for compensation to:
(1) Damages caused by any cause found not to be the responsibility of Mitsubishi.
(2) Loss in opportunity, lost profits incurred to the user by Failures of Mitsubishi products.
(3) Special damages and secondary damages whether foreseeable or not, compensation for
accidents, and compensation for damages to products other than Mitsubishi products.
(4) Replacement by the user, maintenance of on-site equipment, start-up test run
and other tasks.
Contents
•
This product has been manufactured as a general-purpose part for general
The 5 V DC power supply from the personal computer
industries, and has not been designed or manufactured to be incorporated in
is normally supplied. In case of no communication,
a device or system used in purposes related to human life.
check the status of SD LED and RD LED.
• Before using the product for special purposes such as nuclear power, electric
power, aerospace, medicine or passenger movement vehicles, consult with
The 5 V DC power supply from the personal
computer is not supplied. Check the items below. Mitsubishi Electric.
•
• Confirm that the specified cable is used to This product has been manufactured under strict quality control. However
connect the FX-USB-AW and the personal when installing the product where major accidents or losses could occur if the
product fails, install appropriate backup or failsafe functions in the system.
computer.
• Confirm whether the power supply is supplied
to personal computer.
HEAD OFFICE : TOKYO BUILDING, 2-7-3 MARUNOUCHI, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8310, JAPAN
Cable for
personal
Connected equipment Baud rate
computer
connection
FX , FX , FX , FX 9.6 kbps
0 0S 0N 1S
FX , FX * 1 19.2 kbps or less
1N 1NC
FX (Earlier than Ver. 3.00),
2N
9.6 kbps
FX (Earlier than Ver. 3.00)
2NC
USB cable of
FX (Ver. 3.00 or later),
2N
5 m (196.9") at
19.2 kbps or less
FX (Ver. 3.00 or later)
2NC
most (Included
cable is 3 m
11 5 . 2 k b p s o r
FX , FX
3U 3UC
(118.1"))
less
FX -10GM, FX -20GM 9.6 kbps
2N 2N
FX -1RM-E-SET 9.6 kbps
2N
Series PLC specification details for I/O, wiring,
→ FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD User's Manual
3U
- USB Driver Installation Edition
® ® ® ®
, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1 or Windows 10, driver
<Win2000_ME_98>
The USB driver for Windows ® 98, Windows ® 98SE, Windows ®
Millennium Edition (Me) and Windows ® 2000 is stored.
<WinVista_XP>
® ®
The USB driver for Windows XP and Windows Vista is stored.
<Win7>
®
The USB driver for Windows 7 32-bit version is stored.
<Win7_64>
The USB driver for Windows ® 7 64-bit version is stored.
<Win8>
®
The USB driver for Windows 8 is stored.
<Win8_1>
The USB driver for Windows ® 8.1 is stored.
<Win10_32>
®
The USB driver for Windows 10 32-bit version is stored.
<Win10_64>
The USB driver for Windows ® 10 64-bit version is stored.
Contents
Blinking Communicating correctly
• Confirm that the power is supplied to the personal
computer.
• Confirm the personal computer and the PLC are
connected properly with the specified cable.
OFF • Confirm that the communication settings, such as
the COM number, and connected PLC are correctly
set in the software. Refer to the software manual.
• Please check whether the driver can be installed
normally. Regarding confirmation, refer to Chapter 6.
Blinking Data receiving
• Confirm that the power is supplied to PLC.
• The PLC will not operate when a configuration
that exceeds the 5 V DC or 24 V DC capacity is used.
It will also be impossible to communicate normally.
• Confirm that the specified cable is used to connect
OFF the personal computer and PLC.
• Confirm that the communication settings, such as
the COM number, connected PLC are correctly set
in the software. Refer to the software manual.
• Please check whether the driver can be installed
normally. Regarding confirmation, refer to Chapter 6.
Note: This symbol mark is for China only.
产品中有害物质的名称及含量
有害物质
多溴
铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯
二苯醚
(Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(VI)) (PBB)
(PBDE)
外壳 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
印刷基板 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
For safe use