Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC FX Series User manual

MELSEC FX Series
Programmable Logic Controllers
User's Manual
Communications Modules
RS-232C, RS-485, RS-422
INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
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Art. no.: 070143
15 04 2003
JY992D69901
Version E

Foreword
• This manual contains text, diagrams and explanations which will guide the reader in the
correct installation and operation of the communication facilities of FX series. It should be
read and understood before attempting to install or use the unit.
• Further information can be found in the respective manual of each programmable controller.
• If in doubt at any stage of the installation of the communication facilities of FX series always
consult a professional electrical engineer who is qualified and trained to the local and
national standards that applies to the installation site.
• If in doubt about the operation or use of the communication facilities of FX series please
consult the nearest Mitsubishi Electric distributor.
• This manual is subject to change without notice.
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FX COMMUNICATION
(RS-232C, RS-485, RS-422)
USER’S MANUAL
Brand and product names described by/in this manual are trademarks or registered
trademarks of the irrespective owners.
Manual number : JY992D69901
Manual revision : E
Date : April 2003
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Guidelines for the Safety of the User and Protection of the programmable
controllers
This manual provides information for the use of the FX series communication unit. The manual
has been written to be used by trained and competent personnel. The definition of such a
person or persons is as follows;
a) Any engineer who is responsible for the planning, design and construction of automatic
equipment using the product associated with this manual should be of a competent
nature, trained and qualified to the local and national standards required to fulfill that
role. These engineers should be fully aware of all aspects of safety with regards to
automated equipment.
b) Any commissioning or service engineer must be of a competent nature, trained and
qualified to the local and national standards required to fulfill that job. These engineers
should also be trained in the use and maintenance of the completed product. This
includes being completely familiar with all associated documentation for the said product.
All maintenance should be carried out in accordance with established safety practices.
c) All operators of the completed equipment (see Note) should be trained to use this
product in a safe manner in compliance to established safety practices. The operators
should also be familiar with documentation which is associated with the operation of the
completed equipment.
Note : Note: the term ‘completed equipment’ refers to a third party constructed device which
contains or uses the product associated with this manual.
Notes on the Symbols Used in this Manual
At various times throughout this manual certain symbols will be used to highlight points of
information which are intended to ensure the users personal safety and protect the integrity of
equipment. Whenever any of the following symbols are encountered its associated note must
be read and understood. Each of the symbols used will now be listed with a brief description of
its meaning.
Hardware Warnings
1) Indicates that the identified danger WILL cause physical and property damage.
2) Indicates that the identified danger could POSSIBLY cause physical and property
damage.
3) Indicates a point of further interest or further explanation.
Software Warnings
4) Indicates special care must be taken when using this element of software.
5) Indicates a special point which the user of the associate software element should
be aware of.
6) Indicates a point of interest or further explanation.

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• Under no circumstances will Mitsubishi Electric be liable responsible for any consequential
damage that may arise as a result of the installation or use of this equipment.
• All examples and diagrams shown in this manual are intended only as an aid to
understanding the text, not to guarantee operation. Mitsubishi Electric will accept no
responsibility for actual use of the product based on these illustrative examples.
• Please contact a Mitsubishi Electric distributor for more information concerning applications
in life critical situations or high reliability.

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Further Information Manual List
Table 1: Further Information Manual List
Manual name Manual No. Description
FX1S Hardware Manual JY992D83901 This manual contains written hardware explanation of
wiring, installation and specification, etc. regarding
the FX1S Series programmable controller.
FX0/ FX0N Hardware Manual JY992D47501 This manual contains written hardware explanation of
wiring, installation and specification, etc. regarding
the FX0and FX0N Series programmable controllers.
FX Hardware Manual JY992D47401 This manual contains written hardware explanation of wiring, installation and specification, etc. regarding
the FX Series programmable controller.
FX2C Supplementary Manual JY992D50201 This manual contains supplementary data regarding
the FX Series programmable controller Hardware
Manual
FX1N Hardware Manual JY992D88201 This manual contains written hardware explanation of
wiring, installation and specification, etc. regarding
the FX1N Series programmable controller.
FX2N Hardware Manual JY992D66301 This manual contains written hardware explanation of
wiring, installation and specification, etc. regarding
the FX2N Series programmable controller.
FX2NC Hardware Manual JY992D76401 This manual contains written hardware explanation of
wiring, installation and specification, etc. regarding
the FX2NC Series programmable controller.
FX Programming Manual JY992D48301 This manual contains written instructions regarding the FX0, FX0S, FX0N, FX, FX2C, FX2N and FX2NC Series
programmable controllers.
FX Programming Manual Ι
ΙΙ
ΙΙ
ΙΙ
ΙJY992D88101 This manual contains written instructions regarding
the FX1S, FX1N, FX2N and FX2NC Series
programmable controllers.
FX / FX0N-485ADP User’s
Guide JY992D53201 This manual contains written hardware explanation of
installation and specification regarding the
FX-485ADP and FX0N-485ADP.
FX2NC-485ADP Installation
Manual JY997D01201 This manual contains written hardware explanation of
installation and specification regarding the
FX2NC-485ADP.
FX-232ADP User’s Guide JY992D48801 This manual contains written hardware explanation of installation and specification regarding the
FX-232ADP.
FX0N-232ADP User’s Guide JY992D51301 This manual contains written hardware explanation of
installation and specification regarding the
FX0N-232ADP.
FX2NC-232ADP Installation
Manual JY997D01101 This manual contains written hardware explanation of
installation and specification regarding the
FX2NC-232ADP.
FX2N-232-BD User’s Guide JY992D66001 This manual contains written hardware explanation of
installation and specification regarding the
FX2N-232-BD.

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FX2N-485-BD Hardware
Manual JY992D73401 This manual contains written hardware explanation of
installation and specification regarding the
FX2N-485-BD.
FX2N-422-BD User’s Guide JY992D66101 This manual contains written hardware explanation of
installation and specification regarding the
FX2N-422-BD.
FX1N-232-BD Hardware
Manual JY992D84501 This manual contains written hardware explanation of
installation and specification regarding the
FX1N-232-BD.
FX1N-485-BD Hardware
Manual JY992D84301 This manual contains written hardware explanation of
installation and specification regarding the FX1N-485-
BD.
FX1N-422-BD User’s Guide JY992D84101 This manual contains written hardware explanation of
installation and specification regarding the
FX1N-422-BD.
FX-485-IF Hardware Manual JY992D81801 This manual contains written hardware explanation of
installation and specification regarding the FX-485-IF.
Table 1: Further Information Manual List
Manual name Manual No. Description