Appendix 3. Frequently Asked Questions - Mitsubishi Electric FX Series Replacement Manual

Appendix 3. Frequently Asked Questions

Appendix 3. Frequently Asked Questions
System configuration
What is the meaning of the num-
ber of occupied points in special
extension devices?
How many extension cables
(FX -30EC/FX
0N
used?
How do I extend a special block?
Can I extend an extension cable
longer than 65cm?
What are the differences between
domestic and international prod-
ucts and precautions that I need
to take?
Can the built-in expansion board
of the programmable controller
and mount-type special adapters
be used at the same time?
I want to change the program for
a facility that is located far away.
Battery
I want to know the battery model
name of the programmable con-
troller.
What is the battery replacement
period?
44
Q
Some special extension devices controlled by FROM/TO instruc-
tions have eight occupied points. These eight points do not occupy
eight actual I/O numbers of connection positions. Subtract the
number from the maximum control points of the programmable
controller, and increase input/output up to the remaining number of
points.
One cable can be used per system. Two or more cables cannot be
-65EC) can be
0N
used.
Use FX
cables to extend extension blocks.
You cannot extend an extension cable longer than 65cm. Place the
main module in a separate location using the parallel link and N:N
Network functions, or use CC-Link and CC-Link/LT for distribution.
The input signal type is different. Products for use in Japan, apart
from FX
countries, FX
input. There are also differences in terms of sink or source for tran-
sistor output.
Various international standards have been obtained for all products
in the FX
Various international standards have been obtained for models
meant for use in countries outside Japan that are not in the FX
and FX
In the FX
connecting with special adapters can be used at the same time.
In the FX
munication and special adapters can be used at the same time.
You can write the program into a memory cassette and send it, or
perform remote maintenance using a personal computer (GX
Works2). For programmable controllers that can use memory cas-
settes with a loader function, the contents of the memory cassette
can be written easily into the built-in memory of the programmable
controller even if there is no personal computer (GX Works2) in the
target destination.
Q
F -40BL: F
2
FX
1N
FX
3U
FX
2NC
PM-20BL: GOT-F94□/ET-940 series
GT11-50BAT: GT11 series
F-12BL: F-12R
F-20BL: F-20R (production number: 24**** or higher) and F-20MR
F-40BL: F-40MR
G1BAT: G series
We recommend replacing batteries periodically.
For example, a periodic replacement every three years for pro-
grammable controllers that have "a life of approximately five years
and a periodic replacement of approximately three years".
-30EC or FX -65EC and FX
0N 0N
and FX , use sink input, but products for use in other
3G 3U
, and FX can switch between sink and source
3G 3U
and FX series.
3G 3U
series.
3U
, FX , and FX
1S 1N 2N
, FX , and FX
3G 3U 3UC
/F /F series; FX/FX
1 1J 2
E-20GM/FX-20/30/40/50DU series; and ET-50/51 series
*1
-BAT: FX series
1N
3G *2
-32BL: FX , FX , and FX
3U
-32BL: FX series; and GOT-F93□/F94□ handy GOT
2NC
A
-CNV-BC extension
2N
series, only expansion boards for
series, expansion boards for com-
A
/FX /FX /FX series; FX-20GM/
1 2 2C 2N
series; and FX-30P
3UC
3G