• 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 and FX -USB-BD case is made of resin, do not drop it or exert strong impact to it.
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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.
Refer to this manual for details of the installation procedure of the USB driver software for the FX-USB-AW and FX -USB-BD. For product manuals or documents, consult with the Mitsubishi Electric dealer from who you purchased your product. Essential manual...
FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 1 Outline and Specifications USB Driver Installation Edition 1.1 Outline Outline and Specifications Outline This manual explains the installation method of the USB driver software for FX-USB-AW and FX -USB-BD. The FX-USB-AW and FX -USB-BD use the same USB driver software. For the mounting, hardware specification and applicable standard of the FX-USB-AW or FX -USB-BD, refer to the each product user's manual.
FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 1 Outline and Specifications USB Driver Installation Edition 1.2 Specifications 1.2.3 System Requirements Microsoft Windows , Windows 98SE* Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me)* Microsoft Windows 2000* ...
FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 2 System Configuration and Connecting Procedure USB Driver Installation Edition 2.1 System Configuration System Configuration and Connecting Procedure System Configuration For details of the programming communication, refer to the following manual. → Refer to the FX Series User's Manual - Data Communication Edition 2.1.1 FX-USB-AW - PLC...
FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 2 System Configuration and Connecting Procedure USB Driver Installation Edition 2.2 Connecting Procedure Connecting Procedure 2.2.1 Connecting Procedure of the FX-USB-AW 1) Power off the PLC. 2) Connect the USB (Mini-B plug male) connector of the USB cable to the FX-USB-AW. 3) Connect the RS-422 (Mini-DIN 8Pin male) connector of the FX-USB-AW to the PLC.
FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.1 For USB Driver Software File Driver Installation Install the driver using the USB driver software. For USB driver software, consult with your local Mitsubishi Electric sales representative. The driver can be installed from a CD-ROM supplied together with the product manufactured in March 2020 or earlier.
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.1 For USB Driver Software File Ver. 1.60 or later <Unzipped folder name> <USB driver software file name> <Win2000_ME_98> The USB driver for Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium ...
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.1 For USB Driver Software File Ver. 1.30 <Unzipped folder name> <USB driver software file name> <Win2000_ME_98> The USB driver for Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium ...
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.1 For USB Driver Software File 2) Install according to the procedure in Section 3.3. Specify the following folders for the device driver to specify at installation. For Windows 2000, ...
FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.2 For CD-ROM For CD-ROM Caution • Please confirm whether the installation is performed normally after the installation of the driver. Regarding confirmation, refer to Chapter 4. • The driver is not installed properly when the process is canceled during installation. To complete installation, uninstall the driver, and install again.
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.2 For CD-ROM Ver. 1.60 or later <CD-ROM Drive> <Win2000_ME_98> ® ® ® The USB driver for Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium Edition (Me) ® and Windows 2000 is stored. <WinVista_XP>...
FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.2 For CD-ROM Ver. 1.30 <CD-ROM Drive> <Win2000_ME_98> ® ® ® The USB driver for Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium Edition (Me) ® and Windows 2000 is stored. <WinVista_XP>...
FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure Installation procedure 3.3.1 Windows 98/98SE/Millennium Edition/2000/XP Please install the driver with the following procedure. The installation procedure is explained when connecting a personal computer with Windows XP to the FX- USB-AW.
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 2) When the USB cable is connected to the personal computer, the following screen is displayed. Click [ Continue Anyway ]. 3) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Finish ].
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 4) The following screen is displayed. Follow the same procedure as 1) to install the USB Serial Port software. 5) The screen of 2) is displayed. (Only in Windows Click [ Continue Anyway ].
FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 3.3.2 Windows Vista Please install the driver with the following procedure. The installation procedure is explained when connecting a personal computer with Windows Vista to the FX- USB-AW.
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 4) The following screen is displayed. - For USB driver software file Click [ I don't have the disc, Show me other options. ]. Click [ Browse my computer for driver software (advanced) ]. Add a check mark to [ Include subfolders ], install by specifying the folder of USB driver software, and click [ Next ].
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 6) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Close ]. 7) The following screen is displayed. (The following screen may be displayed when connected to a Network.) Click [ Don't search online ].
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 8) The following screen is displayed. Follow the same procedure as 4) to install the USB Serial Port software. 9) The screen of 5) is displayed. Click [ Install this driver software anyway ].
FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 3.3.3 Windows 7 • USB driver Ver. 1.30 or later is applicable to Windows 7 32-bit version. • USB driver Ver. 1.40 or later is applicable to Windows 7 64-bit version.
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 3) The following screen is displayed. Select [ Driver ] tab. 4) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Update Driver... ].
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 5) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Browse my computer for driver software ]. 6) Since the following screen is displayed, the location of the driver is specified. Add check mark Add a check mark to [ Include subfolders ].
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 7) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Install this driver software anyway ]. 8) The installation of the USB driver software is completed, and the following screen is displayed. Click [ Close ].
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 10) Install the USB serial port from Device Manager. Put the cursor on [ USB Serial Port ] in [ Other devices ], double-click or right-click it, and select [ Properties ].
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 12) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Update Driver... ]. 13) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Browse my computer for driver software ].
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 14) The following screen is displayed, specify the location of the driver. Follow the same procedure as 6) to install the USB Serial Port software. 15) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Install this driver software anyway ].
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 16) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Close ]. The installation of the USB Serial Port software will finish. When installation from the CD-ROM is complete, the CD-ROM can be removed from the personal computer at this time.
FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 3.3.4 Windows 8/8.1 Please install the driver with the following procedure. The installation procedure is explained when connecting a personal computer with Windows 8/8.1 to the FX- USB-AW.
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 3) The following screen is displayed. Select [ Driver ] tab. 4) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Update Driver... ].
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 5) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Browse my computer for driver software ]. 6) Since the following screen is displayed, the location of the driver is specified. Add check mark Add a check mark to [ Include subfolders ].
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 7) The following screen is displayed depending on the settings of the personal computer. Click [ Install ]. 8) The installation of the USB driver software is completed, and the following screen is displayed. Click [ Close ].
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 10) Install the USB serial port from Device Manager. Put the cursor on [ USB Serial Port ] in [ Other devices ], double-click or right-click it, and select [ Properties ].
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 11) The following screen is displayed. Select [ Driver ] tab. 12) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Update Driver... ].
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 13) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Browse my computer for driver software ]. 14) The following screen is displayed, specify the location of the driver. Follow the same procedure as 6) to install the USB Serial Port software.
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 15) The following screen is displayed depending on the settings of the personal computer. Click [ Install ]. 16) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Close ]. The installation of the USB Serial Port software will finish.
FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 3.3.5 Windows 10 Please install the driver with the following procedure. The installation procedure is explained when connecting a personal computer with Windows 10 to the FX- USB-AW.
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 3) The following screen is displayed. Select [ Driver ] tab. 4) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Update Driver ].
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 5) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Browse my computer for driver software ]. 6) Since the following screen is displayed, the location of the driver is specified. Add check mark Add a check mark to [ Include subfolders ].
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 7) The installation of the USB driver software is completed, and the following screen is displayed. Click [ Close ]. 8) In order to close the screen of 4) and to install "USB Serial Port", please continue on to the following procedure.
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 10) The following screen is displayed. Select [ Driver ] tab. 11) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Update Driver ].
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 12) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Browse my computer for driver software ]. 13) The following screen is displayed, specify the location of the driver. Follow the same procedure as 6) to install the USB Serial Port software.
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3.3 Installation procedure 14) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Close ]. The installation of the USB Serial Port software will finish. When installation from the CD-ROM is complete, the CD-ROM can be removed from the personal computer at this time.
FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 4 Installation Confirmation of Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 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 or FX -USB-BD is connected to the personal computer.
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 4 Installation Confirmation of Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 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 the FX-USB-AW or FX -USB-BD.
FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5.1 Windows 98/98SE/Millennium Edition/2000/XP Uninstalling Driver Windows 98/98SE/Millennium Edition/2000/XP 5.1.1 When the installation of the driver is performed normally Please uninstall the driver with the following procedure. A Windows XP example follows.
FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5.1 Windows 98/98SE/Millennium Edition/2000/XP 2) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Continue ]. 3) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Finish ]. 5.1.2 When the installation of the driver is not performed normally Confirm whether "FX-USB-AW/FX3U-USB-BD Drivers (V*.**)"...
FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5.2 Windows Vista Windows Vista Please uninstall the driver with the following procedure. Caution Driver software must be uninstalled starting with "Ports (COM & LPT)" after which the "Universal Serial Bus controllers"...
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5.2 Windows Vista 2) The following screen is displayed. Select [ Driver ] tab. 3) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Uninstall ].
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5.2 Windows Vista 4) The following screen is displayed. Add check mark Add a check mark to [ Delete the driver software for this device ], and click [ OK ]. The USB Serial Port software is uninstalled.
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5.2 Windows Vista 7) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Uninstall ]. 8) The following screen is displayed. Add check mark Add a check mark to [ Delete the driver software for this device. ], and click [ OK ]. The USB driver is uninstalled.
FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5.3 Windows 7 Windows 7 • USB driver Ver. 1.30 or later is applicable to Windows 7 32-bit version. • USB driver Ver. 1.40 or later is applicable to Windows 7 64-bit version.
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5.3 Windows 7 2) The following screen is displayed. Select [ Driver ] tab. 3) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Uninstall ].
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5.3 Windows 7 4) The following screen is displayed. Add check mark Add a check mark to [ Delete the driver software for this device. ], and click [ OK ]. The USB Serial Port software is uninstalled.
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5.3 Windows 7 6) The following screen is displayed. Select [ Driver ] tab. 7) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Uninstall ].
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5.3 Windows 7 8) The following screen is displayed. Add check mark Add a check mark to [ Delete the driver software for this device. ], and click [ OK ]. The USB driver is uninstalled.
FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5.4 Windows 8/8.1 Windows 8/8.1 Please uninstall the driver with the following procedure. Caution Driver software must be uninstalled starting with "Ports (COM & LPT)" after which the "Universal Serial Bus controllers"...
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5.4 Windows 8/8.1 2) The following screen is displayed. Select [ Driver ] tab. 3) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Uninstall ].
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5.4 Windows 8/8.1 4) The following screen is displayed. Add check mark Add a check mark to [ Delete the driver software for this device. ], and click [ OK ]. The USB Serial Port software is uninstalled.
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5.4 Windows 8/8.1 6) The following screen is displayed. Select [ Driver ] tab. 7) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Uninstall ].
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5.4 Windows 8/8.1 8) The following screen is displayed. Add check mark Add a check mark to [ Delete the driver software for this device. ], and click [ OK ]. The USB driver is uninstalled.
FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5.5 Windows 10 Windows 10 Please uninstall the driver with the following procedure. Caution Driver software must be uninstalled starting with "Ports (COM & LPT)" after which the "Universal Serial Bus controllers"...
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5.5 Windows 10 2) The following screen is displayed. Select [ Driver ] tab. 3) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Uninstall Device ]. 4) The following screen is displayed. Add check mark Add a check mark to [ Delete the driver software for this device.
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5.5 Windows 10 5) Double-click or right-click [ FX-USB-AW/FX3U-USB-BD ] in [ Universal Serial Bus controllers ] on the displayed Device Manager screen, and select [ Properties ]. 6) The following screen is displayed. Select [ Driver ] tab.
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5.5 Windows 10 7) The following screen is displayed. Click [ Uninstall Device ]. 8) The following screen is displayed. Add check mark Add a check mark to [ Delete the driver software for this device. ], and click [ Uninstall ]. The USB driver is uninstalled.
• 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 and FX -USB-BD case is made of resin, do not drop it or exert strong impact to it.
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 6 Caution on Use USB Driver Installation Edition MEMO...
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 7 Troubleshooting USB Driver Installation Edition 7.1 FX-USB-AW Troubleshooting FX-USB-AW • 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.
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL 7 Troubleshooting USB Driver Installation Edition 7.2 FX3U-USB-BD -USB-BD • If communication cannot be established between the PLC and a personal computer using the FX -USB- BD, confirm the following status by checking the SD LED and RD LED in the FX -USB-BD.
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL USB Driver Installation Edition Revised History Revised History Date Revision Description 4/2010 • Paper size change (A3 both sides → B5 booklet) • Front cover, back cover, inside cover and revised history was added. • USB driver Ver. 1.30 (Windows 7) was added.
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FX-USB-AW/FX -USB-BD USER'S MANUAL USB Driver Installation Edition HEAD OFFICE: TOKYO BUILDING, 2-7-3 MARUNOUCHI, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8310, JAPAN JY997D32601J Effective March 2020 (MEE) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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