
JY997D43201E
Safety Precautions
(Read these precautions before use.)
This manual classifies the safety precautions into two categories:
and .
Depending on the circumstances, procedures indicated by may
also cause severe injury.
It is important to follow all precautions for personal safety.
Associated Manuals
How to obtain manuals
For product manuals or documents, consult with your local Mitsubishi Electric
representative.
Certification of UL, cUL standards
FX3U-CAN units comply with the UL standards (UL, cUL).
UL, cUL File Number: E95239
Regarding the standards that comply with the main unit, please refer to either the
FX series product catalog or consult with your nearest Mitsubishi product provider.
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.
Manual name Manual No. Description
FX3U-CAN
User’s Manual JY997D43301
Describes details of the FX3U-
CAN Communication Special
Function Block.
FX3G Series
User’s Manual
- Hardware Edition
JY997D31301
MODEL CODE:
09R521
Explains the FX3G Series PLC
specifications for I/O, wiring,
installation, and maintenance.
FX3GC Series
User’s Manual
- Hardware Edition
JY997D45401
MODEL CODE:
09R533
Explains the FX3GC Series PLC
specifications for I/O, wiring,
installation, and maintenance.
FX3U Series
User’s Manual
- Hardware Edition
JY997D16501
MODEL CODE:
09R516
Explains the FX3U Series PLC
specifications for I/O, wiring,
installation, and maintenance.
FX3UC Series
User’s Manual
- Hardware Edition
JY997D28701
MODEL CODE:
09R519
Explains the FX3UC Series PLC
specifications for I/O, wiring,
installation, and maintenance.
MELSEC iQ-F
FX5U User's Manual
(Hardware)
JY997D55301
MODEL CODE:
09R536
Explains the FX5U CPU module
specification details for I/O, wiring,
installation, and maintenance.
MELSEC iQ-F
FX5UC User's Manual
(Hardware)
JY997D61401
MODEL CODE:
09R558
Explains the FX5UC CPU module
specification details for I/O, wiring,
installation, and maintenance.
Compliance with EC directive (CE Marking)
This note does not guarantee that an entire mechanical module produced in
accordance with the contents of this note will comply with the following standards.
Compliance to EMC directive and LVD directive for the entire mechanical module
should be checked by the user / manufacturer. For more information please consult
with your nearest Mitsubishi product provider.
Regarding the standards that comply with the main unit, please refer to either the FX
series product catalog or consult with your nearest Mitsubishi product provider.
Requirement for Compliance with EMC directive
The following products have shown compliance through direct testing (of the identified
standards below) and design analysis (through the creation of a technical construction
file) to the European Directive for Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU) when
used as directed by the appropriate documentation.
Attention
This product is designed for use in industrial applications.
Type: Programmable Controller (Open Type Equipment)
Models: MELSEC FX3U series manufactured
from April 1st, 2012 FX3U-CAN
Caution for Compliance with EC Directive
1) Caution for wiring
For noise prevention, please ground at least 35 mm (1.38") of the twisted-pair
cable along the grounding plate to which the ground terminal is connected.
Refer to subsection 3.2.3
2) Installation in Enclosure
For details regarding installation in an enclosure,
refer to User's Manual - Hardware Edition of the respective PLC main unit
1. Introduction
The FX3U-CAN communication block is an interface block that allows FX3G/FX3GC/
FX3U/FX3UC/FX5U/FX5UC PLCs to connect to a CANopen®system. FX3U-CAN can
be connected directly to the FX3G/FX3GC*1/FX3U/FX3UC*1/FX5U*2/FX5UC*2 PLC’s
extension port, or to any other extension unit / block's right side extension port.
80 TPDO /80 RPDO (8 bytes / PDO) can be sent and received to/from a CANopen®
network. However, in the MPDO protocol for Lift Application Profile, the size of the
data of these objects is limited to a maximum of 4 bytes.
CANopen®device/application Profiles according to
CiA
®
Standards
- Interface and Device Profile CiA
®
405 V2.0 for IEC 61131-3 Programmable Devices
- Application Profile CiA®417 V2.1 for lift control systems
CAN Layer 2 communication
*1 An FX2NC-CNV-IF or FX3UC-1PS-5V is necessary to connect the FX3U-CAN to
an FX3GC/FX3UC Series PLC.
*2 An FX5-CNV-BUS or FX5-CNV-BUSC is necessary to connect the FX3U-CAN to
an FX5U/FX5UC PLC.
1.1 Incorporated Items
Check to ensure the following product and items are included in the package.
Standard Remark
EN61131-2:2007
Programmable controllers
- Equipment requirements
and tests
Compliance with all relevant aspects of the standard.
EMI
• Radiated Emission
• Conducted Emission
EMS
• Radiated electromagnetic field
• Fast transient burst
• Electrostatic discharge
• High-energy surge
• Voltage drops and interruptions
• Conducted RF
• Power frequency magnetic field
For safe use
This product has been manufactured as a general-purpose part for general
industries, and has not been designed or manufactured to be incorporated in a
device or system used in purposes related to human life.
Before using the product for special purposes such as nuclear power, electric
power, aerospace, medicine or passenger movement vehicles, consult with
Mitsubishi Electric.
This product has been manufactured under strict quality control. However when
installing the product where major accidents or losses could occur if the product
fails, install appropriate backup or failsafe functions in the system.
Included Item
FX3U-CAN 1 unit
Terminating resistor (120 1 piece
Special unit/block No. label 1 sheet
Dust proof protection sheet 1 sheet
Manual (English version only) 1 manual
1.2 External Dimensions and Part Names
1.3 Power and status LEDs
*1 For details, refer to the following manual.
FX3U-CAN User’s Manual
1.4 Terminal Layout
[1] Extension cable [6] DIN rail mounting groove
(DIN rail: DIN46277, 35 mm
(1.38") width)
[2] Direct mounting hole
2 holes of 4.5 (0.18")
(mounting screw: M4 screw) [7] Nameplate
[3] Status LEDs (see section 1.3) [8] DIN rail mounting hook
[4] Power LED (green) [9] CAN bus connector
[5] Top cover
LED
Name
LED
Color Status Description
RUN Green
OFF Layer-2 offline mode
SINGLE
FLASH*1 CANopen®STOPPED state
BLINKING*1 CANopen® PRE-OPERATIONAL state
FLICKERING*1 LSS Services in progress
ON
CANopen®mode: CANopen®
OPERATIONAL state
Layer-2 mode: Layer-2 online mode
FROM/TO Green OFF PLC is not accessing BFMs in module.
ON PLC is accessing BFMs in module.
Tx/Rx Green
OFF Module is not transmitting or receiving CAN
messages.
ON Module is transmitting or receiving CAN
messages.
ERROR Red
OFF No error
SINGLE
FLASH*1
At least one of the error counters of the
module has reached or exceeded the error
passive level.
DOUBLE
FLASH*1
A NMT guarding failure (NMT-Slave or NMT-
Master) or a heartbeat failure has occurred.
BLINKING*1 General error
FLICKERING*1 LSS Services in progress
ON Module is BUS-OFF state, or CPU error
occurs in PLC main unit.
POWER Green ON 24V DC power is properly supplied from PLC
main unit.
Pin No. Signal Description
1 CAN_GND Ground / 0 V / V-
2CAN_L
CAN_L bus line
(dominant low)
3 (CAN_SHLD) Optional CAN shield
4CAN_H
CAN_H bus line
(dominant high)
5(CAN_V+)
Optional CAN external
positive supply
(not connected internally)
90 (3.55")
80 (3.15")
(mounting hole pitch)
43 (1.7")
4 (0.16") 87 (3.43")
9 (0.36")
[3]
[2] [4]
[8]
[9]
[1]
[5]
[6]
[7]
2- 4.5 mounting holes
Unit: mm (inches)
MASS (Weight): Approx. 0.2 kg (0.44 lbs)
8
(0.32")
CAN_GND
CAN_L
CAN_SHLD
CAN_H
CAN_V+
2. Installation
For installation details, refer to the following manual.
FX3U-CAN User's Manual
2.1 Connection with PLC
The FX3U-CAN connects on the right side of a PLC main unit or extension units/
blocks (including special function units/blocks).
For connection to an FX3GC/FX3UC Series PLC or FX2NC Series PLC extension
block, an FX2NC-CNV-IF or FX3UC-1PS-5V is required.
For connection to an FX5U/FX5UC PLC, an FX5-CNV-BUS or FX5-CNV-BUSC is
required.
For details, refer to the respective PLC manual.
Refer to the FX3G Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition
Refer to the FX3GC Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition
Refer to the FX3U Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition
Refer to the FX3UC Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition
Refer to the MELSEC iQ-F FX5U User's Manual (Hardware)
Refer to the MELSEC iQ-F FX5UC User's Manual (Hardware)
2.2 Mounting
The product is mounted by the following method.
DIN rail mounting
Direct mounting (mounting screw: M4 screw)
For details, refer to the respective PLC manual.
Refer to the FX3G Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition
Refer to the FX3GC Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition
Refer to the FX3U Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition
Refer to the FX3UC Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition
Refer to the MELSEC iQ-F FX5U User's Manual (Hardware)
Refer to the MELSEC iQ-F FX5UC User's Manual (Hardware)
3. Wiring
For wiring details, refer to the following manuals.
FX3U-CAN User's Manual
INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS
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.
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, Cl2, H2S, SO2or NO2), flammable gas,
vibration or impacts, 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.
Do not touch the conductive parts of the product directly.
Doing so may cause device failures or malfunctions.
When drilling screw holes or wiring, make sure that cutting and wiring debris
do not enter the ventilation slits.
Failure to do so may cause fire, equipment failures or malfunctions.
Be sure to remove the dust proof sheet from the PLC's ventilation slits when
installation work is completed.
Failure to do so may cause fire, equipment failures or malfunctions.
Install the product on a flat surface.
If the mounting surface is rough, undue force will be applied to the PC board,
thereby causing nonconformities.
Install the product securely using a DIN rail or mounting screws.
Connect extension cables securely to their designated connectors.
Loose connections may cause malfunctions.
WIRING PRECAUTIONS
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.
WIRING PRECAUTIONS
Perform class D grounding (grounding resistance: 100or less) to the shield
of the twisted shield cable (refer to subsection 3.2.3).
Do not use common grounding with heavy electrical systems (refer to the
manual of the PLC main unit).
When drilling screw holes or wiring, make sure cutting or wire debris does not
enter the ventilation slits.
Failure to do so may cause fire, equipment failures or malfunctions.
Install module so that excessive force will not be applied to communication
connectors or communication cables.
Failure to do so may result in wire damage/breakage or PLC failure.
Make sure to affix the CAN bus connector with fixing screws.
Tightening torque should follow the specifications in the manual.
Loose connections may cause malfunctions.
FX3U-CAN
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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:
CiA®and CANopen®are registered Community Trademarks of CAN in
Automation e.V.
The company and product names described in this manual are registered
trademarks or the trademarks of their respective companies.
Effective February 2018
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
2012 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Manual Number JY997D43201
Revision E
Date February 2018