FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP Content Product introduction ................3 Version change record ............... 3 About obtaining manuals ..............3 Warranty statement ................4 Precautions ..................4 5.1. Safety statement ................4 5.2. Definition of safety level ..............4 5.3.
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 8.2.9. 16-channel DO PNP module wiring diagram and I/O process data 8.2.10. 16-channel DO NPN module wiring diagram and I/O process data 8.2.11. 32-channel DI module wiring diagram and I/O process data 8.2.12.
1. Product introduction The FX20 series modular I/O system is a new generation IP20 extensible I/O product launched by Elco. It’s composed of bus adapters, I/O modules and functional modules, with a module least width of only 15mm, which is thin and compact, greatly saving space inside the control cabinet.
4. Warranty statement Under normal use, if the product malfunctions or is damaged, Elco will be responsible for an 18 months warranty (from and subject to the delivery date; executed according to the agreement, if there is a contract). When it’s over 18 months, maintenance fees will be charged.
FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP Risk of electrical Information tips shock Only authorized electrical personnel General tips can operate Only authorized mechanical Earthing personnel can operate When designing control systems Dangerous ! Please be sure to design a safety circuit to ensure that the control system ...
FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP During installation, avoid metal shavings and wire ends falling into the ventilation hole of the controller, which may cause fire, malfunction, and mis- operation; Caution ! After installation, ensure that there are no foreign objects on the ventilation surface, otherwise it may cause poor heat dissipation, fire, malfunction, and mis-operation;...
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP electrical equipment and have sufficient electrical knowledge can carry out the maintenance; Do not touch the terminals when powered on, otherwise it may cause electric shock or malfunction;...
FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 6. FX20 Product Introduction 6.1. Appearance and function of MODBUS TCP bus adapter ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ...
FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP System grounding Rotary switches Set IP address 6.2. FX20 MODBUS TCP adapter technical specifications Ordering data Model FX20-GW-PN00 Description MODBUS TCP adapter System data Communication protocol MODBUS TCP Bus communication medium Cat.5 cable...
FX20 adapter profile drawing FX20 adapter FX20 adapter end cover The FX20 series consists of adapters, I/O modules, and end cover, which is only used for protection and is shipped together with the adapter. 6.4. Introduction to the appearance of I/O modules 6.4.1.
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP Red and green blinking: Backplane communication abnormal; Green: input “1” 00-07 Input signal indicator Off: input “0” Press the device to Terminal disassembly separate the terminal device block from the module...
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 6.4.1.3. 8-channel digital output modules ○ ○ ○ 7 ○ ○ ○ ○ Item Name Function Status Module running indicator Green: normal;...
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 6.4.1.4. 8-channel digital output module technical specification Ordering data Model FX20-DO-BF00 FX20-DO-BF50 8-channel output module 8-channel output module Description PNP type NPN type Electrical data Output channel Output type Output current Max.
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 6.4.1.6. 8-channel digital relay output modules ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Item Name Function Status Module running indicator Green: normal;...
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 6.4.1.7. 8-channel digital relay output modules technical specification Ordering data Model FX20-DO-RF00 FX20-DO-RF50 8-channel output module 8-channel output module Description AC Solid state relay Mechanical relay Electrical data Output channel...
FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 6.4.2. 16-channel digital input output module 6.4.2.1. 16-channel digital input module ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ...
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP Ordering data Model FX20-DI-BH60 Description 16-channal input module PNP/NPN Electrical data Input channel Input type PNP/NPN Input signal '0' DC 0-5 V Input signal '1' DC 18-30 V Input current typ.
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP Green: normal Red: Module channel error Green blinking: Connected but not Module error indicator configured; Red and green blinking: Backplane communication abnormal; 00-07 Green: output “1” Output signal indicator 10-17 Off: output “0”...
FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 5%-95%,no condensation Relative humidity Work altitude 0-2000 m Weight Dimension(H×W×D) 110 mm×15 mm×79 mm 6.4.2.5. 16 digital input output module profile drawing 6.4.3. 32-channel digital input output module 6.4.3.1.
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP abnormal; 00-07,10-17 Green: output “1” Input signal indicator 20-27,30-37 Off: output “0” Press the device to Terminal disassembly separate the terminal device block from the module IO input terminal 00-07,10-17,...
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 6.4.3.3. 32-channel digital output module ○ ○ ○ 7 ○ ○ ○ ○ Item Name...
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 6.4.3.4. 32-channel digital output module technical data Ordering data Model FX20-DO-BL00 FX20-DO-BL50 Description 32 digital output module 32 digital output module PNP type NPN type Electrical data Output channel...
FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 6.4.4. 4-channel analog input/output module 6.4.4.1. 4-channel analog input module ○ 9 ○ ○ 10 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP position Backplane bus Backplane communication expansion interface 6.4.4.2. 4-channel analog input module technical data Ordering data Model FX20-AI-BD60 Description 4-channel voltage and current mixed input module Electrical data Input channel 0-10 V,+/-10 V,1-5 V,0/4-20 mA,+/-20 mA...
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP indicator Red: I/O power supply abnormal; Off: no backplane power Green: normal Red: Module channel error Green blinking: Connected but not Module error indicator configured; Red and green blinking: ...
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP General data Protection grade IP20 Assembly method Standard 35mm DIN rail installation, indoor use only Working temperature: -5℃ to +60℃ Temperature range Storage temperature: -25 ℃ to +70 ℃...
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP indicator Red: I/O power supply abnormal; Off: no backplane power Green: normal Red: Module channel error Green blinking: Connected but not Module error indicator configured; Red and green blinking: ...
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP Converting time 3 ms Measuring accuracy ±0.3% Current consumption (5V) 60 mA Process data length 16 bytes General data Protection grade IP20 Assembly method Standard 35mm DIN rail installation, indoor use only Working temperature: -5℃...
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP Red: output over range Press the device to Terminal disassembly separate the terminal device block from the module Analog output 1 Analog output Analog output 2 Analog output Analog output 3...
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 6.4.5.5. 8-channel analog input/output module profile drawing 6.4.6. 4-channel temperature measurement modules ○ 9 ○ ○ 10 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ...
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP measurement signal Red: input over range indicator Press the device to Terminal disassembly separate the terminal device block from the module Temperature Analog output measurement channel 0 Temperature Analog output...
FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP Work altitude 0-2000 m Weight 63 g Dimension(H×W×D) 110 mm×15 mm×179 mm 6.4.6.1. 4-channel temperature measurement module profile drawing 6.4.1. Auxiliary power module ○ ○ ○...
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP terminal Pulling up: assembling Used to fix the module to position; Module fixing device the standard mounting rail Pressing down: locking position Backplane bus Backplane expansion interface communication Grounding terminal 6.4.5.1.
FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 7. Mechanical installation and disassembly 7.1. FX20 adapter installation The installation is carried out according to the following steps: ① Pull out the fixing device ③ Press down the fixing device ②...
FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP The end cover is only to protect the backplane bus interface of the end module, and it is packaged and shipped together with the adapter. 7.3. Modules disassembly Use a flat screwdriver or similar tool to pry up the locking device on the rail, and then pull the module away from the DIN rail.
"Connectivity System Catalog". 8.1.2. Power and signal cables The FX20 series adopts tool-free spring wiring terminals, and the wiring needs to be equipped with tube type cold pressing cable lugs. Please refer to the following figure for the stripping length and cable lug specifications: TIANJIN ELCO AUTOMATION CO.,LTD.
8.2. Modules wiring diagram 8.2.1. FX20 system power supply diagram The FX20 series backplane 5VDC power supply is provided by the adapter, and IO power supply for function module needs to provide separately. Additionally, an auxiliary power supply module can provide a larger backplane power supply current.
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP Warning! Be sure to disconnect all power connections before wiring! To ensure safety, must reliably connect the module grounding terminal to the ground! The wiring work must be operated by authorized electrical ...
FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 8.2.2. Bus adapters wiring diagram 8.2.3. 8-channel DI module wiring diagram and I/O process data Model:FX20-DI-BF60 Input Terminal No. Byte 0 Address I n.7 I n.6 I n.5...
FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 8.2.4. 8-channel DO PNP module wiring diagram and I/O process data Model:FX20-DO-BF00 Output Terminal No. Byte 0 Address Q n.7 Q n.6 Q n.5 Q n.4 Q n.3 Q n.2...
FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP Terminal No. Address n:Starting byte of configuration 8.2.8. 16-channel DI module wiring diagram and I/O process data Model:FX20-DI-BH60 Input Terminal No. Byte 0 Address I n.7 I n.6 I n.5...
FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 8.2.11. 32-channel DI module wiring diagram and I/O process data Model:FX20-DI-BL60 Input Terminal No. Byte 0 Address I n.7 I n.6 I n.5 I n.4 I n.3 I n.2 I n.1...
FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 8.2.12. 32-channel DO PNP module wiring diagram and I/O process data Model:FX20-DO-BL00 Output Terminal No. Byte 0 Address Q n.7 Q n.6 Q n.5 Q n.4 Q n.3 Q n.2...
FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 8.2.13. 32-channel DO NPN module wiring diagram and I/O process data Model:FX20-DO-BL50 Output Terminal No. Byte 0 Address Q n.7 Q n.6 Q n.5 Q n.4 Q n.3 Q n.2...
FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 8.2.14. 4-channel AI module wiring diagram and I/O process data Voltage input Current input Model:FX20-AI-BD60 Terminal No. Address IW n+2 IW n Channel Channel 1 Channel 0 Terminal No.
FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 8.2.17. 8-channel AO module wiring diagram and I/O process data Voltage output Current output Model:FX20-AO-BF60 Terminal No. Address QW n+2 QW n Channel Channel 1 Channel 0 Terminal No.
FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 8.2.18. 4-channel RTD module wiring diagram and I/O process data Two-wire RTD Three-wire RTD Model:FX20-AI-BD80 Terminal No. Address IW n+2 IW n Channel Channel 1 Channel 0 Terminal No.
FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 9. Configuration and test 9.1. IP address setting for Modbus TCP adapter The Modbus TCP adapter can easily set the IP address through rotary switches or web server. 9.1.1. Set the IP address through the rotary switches The Modbus TCP adapter can set the IP address through three rotary switches, with a range of 192.168.0.1~192.168.0.254, meaning that the rotary switches...
FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 4) Enter the current IP address of FX20 in the address bar of the PC browser. If the current address of FX20 is 192.168.0.10, press enter to access the homepage of the FX20 Web server page;...
FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 9.2. MODBUS TCP Operation Instructions 9.2.1. Function code The function codes supported by the FX20 MODBUS TCP adapter are as follows: Code Function Unit Number Offset Read coil status...
FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP codes address type 0x2000 0x0100 Word reading Read holding register 0x2000 0x0100 Word reading Read input register 9.2.2.4. AO modules data reading and writing Function Max. offset Operation Base address...
FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP address is 192.168.0.100. 9.3.1. Perform module function testing on FX20 using MODBUS debugging assistant Open Net Assist, select "TCP Client" for network protocol, fill in the default IP address of FX20 coupler as "192.168.0.10" for network host address, fill in "502"...
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP Module 1:00 01 00, Module 2: 10 02 00 01, Module 3: A0 01 08 00,Module 4: B0 01 00 08.According to the "9.2.4 Module Type Comparison Table", module 1 model is FX20-DI-BF60, module 2 model is FX20-DO-BF50, module 3 model is FX20-AI-BD60, and module 4 model is FX20-AO-BD60.
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP make all channels of the module output high level, and the indicator lights for all output channels of the module are green and constantly on. b) Read command example Connect the digital output module one-to-one to the input module channel, and all channel indicator lights of the module will be constantly on.
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP From the above figure, it can be seen that the system has experienced overload by querying the "9.2.2 Error Code Description". By replacing "02" with a two-level value of "0000 0010", the error occurred in slot 2.
FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 9.3.2. Configure module parameters through web server The FX20 web server can easily set parameters for the FX20 analog modules and function modules. The following will take the analog modules as an example to explain the operation.
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 9.3.2.4. In the FX20-AI-BD60 4-channel analog input module config, the order of data byte high and low bits can be configured. It is necessary to decide whether to choose little endian (low byte is placed at the low...
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 9.3.2.6. In the FX20-AI-BD60 4-channel analog input module config, the filtering time can also be set, which is divided into five levels: extremely weak, weak, medium, strong, and extremely strong.
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP Set to 0: After network disconnection, the channel output value switches to 0; Set to substitute value: Set the output value as a substitute value after network disconnection; Hold the last value: Maintain the final output value after network disconnection;...
Note: 1. Do not attempt to upgrade on your own unless necessary; 2. The upgrade file must be provided by the official ELCO company; 3. Do not power off during the upgrade process; 4. After the upgrade is completed, the FX20 power supply needs to be restarted.
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 20736 5100 15 mA 0.00362% 723.4 nA 0 mA FFFF -723.4 nA -75% -20736 AF00 -15 mA -100% -27648 9400 -20 mA -27649 93FF Overshoot range -118.519% -32768 8000 ≤...
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 27649 6C01 Overshoot range 100% 27648 6C00 20 mA 20 mA 20736 5100 15 mA 16 mA Rated range 0.00362% 723.4 nA 4mA+578.7nA 0 mA 4 mA -0.00362% FFFF Overshoot range -17.59%...
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 9.4.5. Analog value representation within the measurement range of PT x00 standard thermal resistance System value Current input range -200~+850 ℃ Decimalism Hexadecimal Overflow, locking max. 32767 7FFF ≥ 850.1 ℃...
FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP 10. Fault diagnosis Name Status Meaning Recommended treatment Adapter indicator Green Normal None Power abnormal 1. Check if the polarity of the power wiring is correct; 2. Check if the power supply voltage is normal;...
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FX20 Series Modular I/O System User Manual for MODBUS TCP Signal“1” 00-07/10-17 Green None Signal“0” None Analog I/O indicator Green Normal power 1. Check if the 24V wiring of the IO module is supply abnormal correct; 2. Check if the 24V power supply voltage of the IO module is normal;...
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