Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC-FX3S Series User manual

USER'S MANUAL
Analog Control Edition
FX 3S /FX 3G /FX 3GC /FX 3U /FX 3UC SERIES PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS
Voltage / Current Input
FX3G-2AD-BD
FX3U-4AD
FX3U-4AD-ADP
FX3UC-4AD
Voltage / Current Output
FX3G-1DA-BD
FX3U-4DA
FX3U-4DA-ADP
Voltage / Current
Input / Output Mixture
FX3U-3A-ADP
Temperature Sensor Input
FX3U-4AD-PT-ADP
FX3U-4AD-PTW-ADP
FX3U-4AD-PNK-ADP
FX3U-4AD-TC-ADP

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Safety Precautions
(Read these precautions before use.)
Before installation, operation, maintenance or inspection of this product, thoroughly read through and
understand this manual and all of the associated manuals. Also, take care to handle the module properly and
safely.
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.
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.
1. DESIGN PRECAUTIONS
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.
• Make sure to have the following safety circuits outside of the PLC to ensure safe system operation even during
external power supply problems or PLC failure.
Otherwise, malfunctions may cause serious accidents.
1) Most importantly, have the following: an emergency stop circuit, a protection circuit, an interlock circuit for
opposite movements (such as normal vs. reverse rotation), and an interlock circuit (to prevent damage to the
equipment at the upper and lower positioning limits).
2) Note that when the PLC CPU detects an error, such as a watchdog timer error, during self-diagnosis, all
outputs are turned off. Also, when an error that cannot be detected by the PLC CPU occurs in an input/output
control block, output control may be disabled.
External circuits and mechanisms should be designed to ensure safe machinery operation in such a case.
3) Note that the output current of the 24V DC service power supply for sensors varies depending on the model
and the absence/presence of extension blocks. If an overload occurs, the voltage automatically drops, inputs
in the PLC are disabled, and all outputs are turned off.
External circuits and mechanisms should be designed to ensure safe machinery operation in such a case.
4) Note that when an error occurs in a relay, triac or transistor output device, the output could be held either on or
off.
For output signals that may lead to serious accidents, external circuits and mechanisms should be designed to
ensure safe machinery operation in such a case.
• Do not bundle the control line together with or lay it close to the main circuit or power line.
As a guideline, lay the control line 100mm(3.94") or more away from the main circuit or power line.
Noise may cause malfunctions.
• Make sure to ground the shield wire or shield of the shielded cable connected to an analog input expansion board,
special analog input adapter, or special function block at one point on the PLC.
However, do not use common grounding with heavy electrical systems.
Noise may cause malfunctions.
• Make sure to ground the shield wire or shield of the shielded cable connected to an analog output expansion
board, special analog output adapter, or special function block at one point on the analog device side.
However, do not use common grounding with heavy electrical systems.
Noise may cause malfunctions.
• Install module so that excessive force will not be applied to the power connectors or terminal blocks.
Failure to do so may result in wire damage/breakage or PLC failure.

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Safety Precautions
(Read these precautions before use.)
2. WIRING PRECAUTIONS
• Make sure to cut off all phases of the power supply externally before attempting wiring work.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock or damage to the product.
• Connect the DC power supply wiring to the dedicated terminals described in this manual.
If an AC power supply is connected to a DC input/output terminal or DC power supply terminal, the PLC will burn
out.
• Do not wire vacant terminals externally.
Doing so may damage the product.
• Perform class D grounding (grounding resistance: 100Ωor less) to the grounding terminal on the main unit.
Do not use common grounding with heavy electrical systems.
• 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.
• Make sure to observe the following precautions in order to prevent malfunctions under the influence of noise:
- Do not bundle the power line or shield of the analog input/output cable together with or lay it close to the main
circuit, high-voltage line, or load line.
Otherwise, noise disturbance and/or surge induction are likely to take place. As a guideline, lay the control line
100mm (3.94") or more away from the main circuit, high-voltage line, or load line.
- Ground the shield of the analog input/output cable at one point on the signal receiving side.
However, do not use common grounding with heavy electrical systems.
• Make sure to properly wire to the terminal block (European type) in accordance with the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock, equipment failures, a short-circuit, wire breakage, malfunctions, or
damage to the product.
- The disposal size of the cable end should follow the dimensions described in the manual.
- Tightening torque should follow the specifications in the manual.
- Twist the end of strand wire and make sure that there are no loose wires.
- Do not solder-plate the electric wire ends.
- Do not connect more than the specified number of wires or electric wires of unspecified size.
- Affix the electric wires so that neither the terminal block nor the connected parts are directly stressed.
• Make sure to properly wire the terminal block in accordance with the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock, equipment failures, a short-circuit, wire breakage, malfunctions, or
damage to the product.
- The disposal size of the cable end should follow the dimensions described in the manual.
- Tightening torque should follow the specifications in the manual.
- Tighten the screws using a Phillips-head screwdriver No.2 (shaft diameter 6mm (0.24") or less).
Make sure that the screwdriver does not touch the partition part of the terminal block.

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Safety Precautions
(Read these precautions before use.)
3. STARTUP AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
• Do not touch any terminal while the PLC's power is on.
Doing so may cause electric shock or malfunctions.
• Before cleaning or retightening terminals, cut off all phases of the power supply externally.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock.
• Before modifying or disrupting the program in operation or running the PLC, carefully read through this manual
and the associated manuals and ensure the safety of the operation.
An operation error may damage the machinery or cause accidents.
• Do not change the program in the PLC from two or more peripheral equipment devices at the same time. (i.e. from
a programming tool and a GOT)
Doing so may cause destruction or malfunction of the PLC program.
• Do not disassemble or modify the PLC.
Doing so may cause fire, equipment failures, or malfunctions.
For repair, contact your local Mitsubishi Electric representative.
• Turn off the power to the PLC before connecting or disconnecting any extension cable.
Failure to do so may cause equipment failures or malfunctions.
• Turn of the power to the PLC before attaching or detaching the peripheral devices, expansion boards, special
adapters, and extension blocks.
Failure to do so may cause equipment failures or malfunctions.

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Safety Precautions
(Read these precautions before use.)
MEMO

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FX3S/FX3G/FX3GC/FX3U/FX3UC Series
Programmable Controllers
User's Manual [Analog Control Edition]
Foreword
This manual describes the "analog" function of the MELSEC-F FX Series programmable controllers and
should be read and understood before attempting to install or use the unit.
Store this manual in a safe place so that you can take it out and read it whenever necessary. Always forward
it to the end user.
© 2005 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
Manual number JY997D16701
Manual revision Q
Date 10/2017
This manual confers no industrial property rights or any rights of any other kind, nor does it confer any patent
licenses. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation cannot be held responsible for any problems involving industrial property
rights which may occur as a result of using the contents noted in this manual.

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Outline Precautions
• This manual provides information for the use of the FX3S/FX3G/FX3GC/FX3U/FX3UC Series Programmable
Controllers. The manual has been written to be used by trained and competent personnel. The definition of
such a person or persons is as follows;
1) 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.
2) 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.
3) All operators of the completed equipment should be trained to use that product in a safe and
coordinated manner in compliance to established safety practices. The operators should also be
familiar with documentation which is connected with the actual operation of the completed equipment.
Note: The term 'completed equipment' refers to a third party constructed device which contains or uses
the product associated with this manual
• 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.
• When combining this product with other products, please confirm the standard and the code, or regulations
with which the user should follow. Moreover, please confirm the compatibility of this product to the system,
machine, and apparatus with which a user is using.
• If in doubt at any stage during the installation of the product, always consult a professional electrical
engineer who is qualified and trained to the local and national standards. If in doubt about the operation or
use, please consult your local Mitsubishi Electric representative.
• Since the examples indicated by this manual, technical bulletin, catalog, etc. are used as a reference,
please use it after confirming the function and safety of the equipment and system. Mitsubishi Electric will
accept no responsibility for actual use of the product based on these illustrative examples.
• This manual content, specification etc. may be changed without a notice for improvement.
• The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, if you
have noticed a doubtful point, a doubtful error, etc., please contact your local Mitsubishi Electric
representative.
Registration
• Phillips is a registered trademark of Phillips Screw Company.
• The company name and the product name to be described in this manual are the registered trademarks or
trademarks of each company.

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Table of Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................. (1)
A. Common Items
1. Introduction A-1
1.1 Outline and Features of Analog Control.......................................................................................A-1
1.1.1 Analog input control......................................................................................................................A-2
1.1.2 Analog output control....................................................................................................................A-3
1.1.3 Temperature sensor input control.................................................................................................A-4
2. Description of Analog Products A-5
2.1 Types of Analog Products............................................................................................................A-5
2.1.1 Expansion board...........................................................................................................................A-5
2.1.2 Special adapter.............................................................................................................................A-6
2.1.3 Special function block...................................................................................................................A-9
2.2 List of Analog Product Models ...................................................................................................A-11
2.2.1 Expansion board.........................................................................................................................A-11
2.2.2 Special adapter...........................................................................................................................A-11
2.2.3 Special function block.................................................................................................................A-12
3. System Configuration Drawings of Analog Products A-15
3.1 FX3S Series PLC .......................................................................................................................A-15
3.1.1 Connection of expansion boards, special adapters...................................................................A-15
3.2 FX3G Series PLC .......................................................................................................................A-16
3.2.1 Connection of expansion boards, special adapters...................................................................A-16
3.2.2 Connection of special function blocks ........................................................................................A-18
3.3 FX3GC Series PLC.....................................................................................................................A-19
3.3.1 Connection of special adapters ..................................................................................................A-19
3.3.2 Connection of special function blocks ........................................................................................A-20
3.4 FX3U Series PLC .......................................................................................................................A-21
3.4.1 Connection of special adapters ..................................................................................................A-21
3.4.2 Connection of special function blocks ........................................................................................A-22
3.5 FX3UC Series PLC.....................................................................................................................A-23
3.5.1 Connection of special adapters ..................................................................................................A-23
3.5.2 Connection of special function blocks ........................................................................................A-25
4. Comparison of Performance Specifications A-27
4.1 Analog Input...............................................................................................................................A-27
4.1.1 FX3U-4AD-ADP ..........................................................................................................................A-27
4.1.2 FX2N-2AD...................................................................................................................................A-28
4.1.3 FX3U-4AD...................................................................................................................................A-29
4.1.4 FX2N-4AD...................................................................................................................................A-30
4.1.5 FX3UC-4AD ................................................................................................................................A-31
4.1.6 FX2NC-4AD ................................................................................................................................A-32
4.1.7 FX2N-8AD...................................................................................................................................A-33
4.1.8 FX3G-2AD-BD ............................................................................................................................A-34
4.2 Analog Output ............................................................................................................................A-35
4.2.1 FX3U-4DA-ADP ..........................................................................................................................A-35
4.2.2 FX2N-2DA...................................................................................................................................A-36
4.2.3 FX3U-4DA...................................................................................................................................A-37
4.2.4 FX2N-4DA...................................................................................................................................A-38
4.2.5 FX2NC-4DA ................................................................................................................................A-39

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4.2.6 FX3G-1DA-BD ............................................................................................................................A-40
4.3 Mixed Analog Input/Output.........................................................................................................A-41
4.3.1 FX3U-3A-ADP.............................................................................................................................A-41
4.3.2 FX2N-5A .....................................................................................................................................A-42
4.3.3 FX0N-3A .....................................................................................................................................A-44
4.4 Temperature Sensor Input .........................................................................................................A-45
4.4.1 FX3U-4AD-PT-ADP ....................................................................................................................A-45
4.4.2 FX3U-4AD-PTW-ADP.................................................................................................................A-46
4.4.3 FX3U-4AD-PNK-ADP .................................................................................................................A-47
4.4.4 FX3U-4AD-TC-ADP ....................................................................................................................A-48
4.4.5 FX2N-4AD-PT.............................................................................................................................A-49
4.4.6 FX2N-4AD-TC.............................................................................................................................A-50
4.4.7 FX2N-8AD...................................................................................................................................A-51
4.4.8 FX2N-2LC ...................................................................................................................................A-52
4.4.9 FX3U-4LC ...................................................................................................................................A-53
5. Version Number A-54
5.1 PLC Main Unit ............................................................................................................................A-54
5.1.1 Manufacturer's serial number check method..............................................................................A-54
5.1.2 Version check.............................................................................................................................A-55
5.2 Special adapter ..........................................................................................................................A-56
5.2.1 Manufacturer's serial number check method..............................................................................A-56
6. Manual Introduction (Types, Contents, and Obtainment) A-57
6.1 How to Use the Manuals............................................................................................................A-57
6.2 Description of Related Manuals .................................................................................................A-58
6.2.1 Analog control manuals..............................................................................................................A-58
6.2.2 Manuals related to the FX3S/FX3G/FX3GC/FX3U/FX3UC Series PLC main unit ........................A-58
6.2.3 Manuals of analog units..............................................................................................................A-60
7. Generic Names and Abbreviations in This Manual A-62

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B. FX3U-4AD (4-channel Analog Input)
FX3UC-4AD (4-channel Analog Input)
1. Outline B-3
1.1 Outline of Functions .....................................................................................................................B-3
1.2 Setup Procedure Before Starting Operation ................................................................................B-4
1.3 Connectable PLC and Version Numbers .....................................................................................B-5
1.4 Compatible Programming Tool Version Number .........................................................................B-5
2. Specifications B-6
2.1 Generic Specifications .................................................................................................................B-6
2.2 Power Supply Specifications........................................................................................................B-7
2.3 Performance Specifications .........................................................................................................B-7
2.4 Input Mode (Characteristics) BFM#0 ...........................................................................................B-8
3. Wiring B-9
3.1 Terminal Layout .........................................................................................................................B-10
3.2 Cable and Terminal Tightening Torque......................................................................................B-11
3.2.1 Power cable (FX3UC-4AD) .........................................................................................................B-11
3.2.2 Cable (FX3U-4AD)......................................................................................................................B-11
3.2.3 Cable (FX3UC-4AD)....................................................................................................................B-12
3.3 Examples of Power Supply Circuit .............................................................................................B-13
3.3.1 FX3U-4AD...................................................................................................................................B-13
3.3.2 FX3UC-4AD ................................................................................................................................B-14
3.3.3 Cautions regarding connection of power cables.........................................................................B-14
3.4 Analog Input Line .......................................................................................................................B-15
3.4.1 FX3U-4AD...................................................................................................................................B-15
3.4.2 FX3UC-4AD ................................................................................................................................B-16
3.5 Grounding ..................................................................................................................................B-16
4. Analog Input B-17
4.1 Analog Input Procedures............................................................................................................B-17
5. Buffer Memory (BFM) B-19
5.1 Assignment of Unit Numbers and Outline of Buffer Memory .....................................................B-19
5.2 Buffer Memory Reading/Writing Method....................................................................................B-21
5.2.1 Buffer memory direct specification (FX3U/FX3UC PLC only)......................................................B-21
5.2.2 FROM/TO instruction (FX3G/FX3GC/FX3U/FX3UC PLC) ...........................................................B-21
5.3 Buffer Memory List (BFM) ..........................................................................................................B-22
5.4 Buffer Memory Details................................................................................................................B-26
5.4.1 BFM#0: Input mode specification ...............................................................................................B-26
5.4.2 BFM#2 to #5: Averaging time.....................................................................................................B-27
5.4.3 BFM#6 to #9: Digital filter setting................................................................................................B-28
5.4.4 BFM#10 to #13: Channel data....................................................................................................B-29
5.4.5 BFM#19: Data change disable ...................................................................................................B-30
5.4.6 BFM#20: Initialization function (resetting to factory default status) ............................................B-30
5.4.7 BFM#21: Input characteristics writing.........................................................................................B-30
5.4.8 BFM#22: Convenient function setting.........................................................................................B-31
5.4.9 BFM#26: Upper/lower limit error status ......................................................................................B-33
5.4.10 BFM#27: Abrupt change detection status ................................................................................B-34

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5.4.11 BFM#28: Over-scale status ......................................................................................................B-35
5.4.12 BFM#29: Error status ...............................................................................................................B-36
5.4.13 BFM#30: Model code ...............................................................................................................B-37
5.4.14 BFM#41 to #44: Offset data / BFM#51 to #54: Gain data ........................................................B-37
5.4.15 BFM#61 to #64: Addition data..................................................................................................B-38
5.4.16 BFM#71 to #74: Lower limit error setting / BFM#81 to #84: Upper limit error setting...............B-39
5.4.17 BFM#91 to #94: Abrupt change detection value setting...........................................................B-40
5.4.18 BFM#99: Clearance of upper/lower limit error data and abrupt change detection data ...........B-41
5.4.19 BFM#101 to #104: Minimum peak value / BFM#111 to #114: Maximum peak value ..............B-41
5.4.20 BFM#109: Minimum peak value resetting / BFM#119: Maximum peak value resetting...........B-42
5.4.21 BFM#125: Peak value automatic transfer to first data register specification............................B-42
5.4.22 BFM#126: Upper/lower error status data automatic transfer-to data register specification......B-43
5.4.23 BFM#127: Abrupt change detection status data automatic transfer-to data register
specification..............................................................................................................................B-44
5.4.24 BFM#128: Over-scale status data automatic transfer-to data register specification ................B-45
5.4.25 BFM#129: Error status data automatic transfer-to data register specification..........................B-45
5.4.26 BFM#197: Selection of cyclic data update function (function for data history).........................B-46
5.4.27 BFM#198: Data history sampling time setting ..........................................................................B-46
5.4.28 BFM#199: Data history resetting/stoppage ..............................................................................B-47
5.4.29 BFM#200 to #6999: Data history..............................................................................................B-48
6. Changing Input Characteristics B-49
6.1 Procedure for Changing Input Characteristics ...........................................................................B-49
7. Examples of Practical Programs B-52
7.1 Program That Uses Averaging Time..........................................................................................B-52
7.2 Program That Uses Convenient Functions ................................................................................B-54
7.3 Program That Uses Data History Function ................................................................................B-57
7.4 Initialization Program for 4AD (Factory Default).........................................................................B-60
8. Troubleshooting B-61
8.1 PLC Version Number Check ......................................................................................................B-61
8.2 Wiring Check..............................................................................................................................B-61
8.3 Program Check ..........................................................................................................................B-61
8.4 Error Status Check.....................................................................................................................B-62
8.5 4AD Initialization and Test Program...........................................................................................B-63

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C. FX3U-4AD-ADP (4-channel Analog Input)
1. Outline C-3
1.1 Outline of Functions .................................................................................................................... C-3
1.2 Setup Procedure Before Starting Operation ............................................................................... C-4
1.3 Connectable PLCs and Version Number .................................................................................... C-5
1.4 Compatible Programming Tool Version Number ........................................................................ C-6
2. Specifications C-7
2.1 Generic Specifications ................................................................................................................ C-7
2.2 Power Supply Specifications....................................................................................................... C-8
2.3 Performance Specifications ........................................................................................................ C-8
2.4 A/D Conversion Time.................................................................................................................. C-9
2.4.1 When connected to a FX3S PLC ................................................................................................. C-9
2.4.2 When connected to a FX3G/FX3GC PLC .................................................................................. C-10
2.4.3 When connected to a FX3U/FX3UC PLC................................................................................... C-11
3. Wiring C-12
3.1 Terminal Layout ........................................................................................................................ C-13
3.2 Applicable Cables and Terminal Tightening Torque ................................................................. C-14
3.3 Power Supply Line .................................................................................................................... C-15
3.3.1 To connect to the FX3S/FX3G/FX3U Series PLC ...................................................................... C-15
3.3.2 To connect to the FX3GC/FX3UC Series PLC ........................................................................... C-15
3.4 Analog Input Line ...................................................................................................................... C-16
3.5 Grounding ................................................................................................................................. C-16
4. Programming C-17
4.1 Loading of A/D Conversion Data............................................................................................... C-17
4.2 List of Special Devices.............................................................................................................. C-18
4.3 Switching of Input Mode............................................................................................................ C-20
4.4 Input Data.................................................................................................................................. C-21
4.5 Averaging Time ......................................................................................................................... C-22
4.6 Error Status ............................................................................................................................... C-23
4.7 Model Code............................................................................................................................... C-25
4.8 Basic Program Example............................................................................................................ C-26
5. Changing of Input Characteristics C-28
5.1 Example: Changing of Voltage Input Characteristics................................................................ C-28
6. Troubleshooting C-31
6.1 PLC Version Number Check ..................................................................................................... C-31
6.2 Wiring Check............................................................................................................................. C-31
6.3 Special Device Check ............................................................................................................... C-32
6.4 Program Check ......................................................................................................................... C-32
6.5 Error Status Check.................................................................................................................... C-33

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D. FX3G-2AD-BD (2-channel Analog Input)
1. Outline D-3
1.1 Outline of Functions .................................................................................................................... D-3
1.2 Setup Procedure Before Starting Operation ............................................................................... D-5
1.3 Connectable PLCs and Version Number .................................................................................... D-6
1.4 Compatible Programming Tool Version Number ........................................................................ D-6
2. Specifications D-7
2.1 Generic Specifications ................................................................................................................ D-7
2.2 Performance Specifications ........................................................................................................ D-8
2.3 A/D Conversion Time.................................................................................................................. D-9
2.3.1 For FX3S Series PLC .................................................................................................................. D-9
2.3.2 For FX3G Series PLC ................................................................................................................ D-10
3. Wiring D-11
3.1 Terminal Layout ........................................................................................................................ D-12
3.2 Applicable Cables and Terminal Tightening Torque ................................................................. D-13
3.3 Analog Input Line ...................................................................................................................... D-14
3.4 Grounding ................................................................................................................................. D-14
4. Programming D-15
4.1 Loading of A/D Conversion Data............................................................................................... D-15
4.2 List of Special Devices.............................................................................................................. D-16
4.3 Switching of Input Mode............................................................................................................ D-17
4.4 Input Data.................................................................................................................................. D-17
4.5 Averaging Time ......................................................................................................................... D-18
4.6 Error Status ............................................................................................................................... D-19
4.7 Model Code............................................................................................................................... D-21
4.8 Basic Program Example............................................................................................................ D-21
5. Changing of Input Characteristics D-22
5.1 Example: Changing of Voltage Input Characteristics................................................................ D-22
6. Troubleshooting D-23
6.1 PLC Version Number Check ..................................................................................................... D-23
6.2 Checking Installation ................................................................................................................. D-23
6.3 Wiring Check............................................................................................................................. D-23
6.4 Special Device Check ............................................................................................................... D-23
6.5 Program Check ......................................................................................................................... D-24
6.6 Error Status Check.................................................................................................................... D-24

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E. FX3U-4DA (4-channel Analog Output)
1. Outline E-3
1.1 Outline of Functions .....................................................................................................................E-3
1.2 Setup Procedure Before Starting Operation ................................................................................E-4
1.3 Connectable PLCs and Version Number .....................................................................................E-5
1.4 Compatible Programming Tool Version Number .........................................................................E-5
2. Specifications E-6
2.1 Generic Specifications .................................................................................................................E-6
2.2 Power Supply Specifications........................................................................................................E-7
2.3 Performance Specifications .........................................................................................................E-7
2.4 Output Mode (Characteristics) BFM#0.........................................................................................E-8
3. Wiring E-9
3.1 Terminal Layout .........................................................................................................................E-10
3.2 Cable and Terminal Tightening Torque......................................................................................E-10
3.3 Wiring to Power Supply Terminals.............................................................................................E-11
3.3.1 Examples of Power Supply Circuit .............................................................................................E-11
3.3.2 Cautions regarding wiring to the power supply terminals ...........................................................E-11
3.4 Analog Output Wiring.................................................................................................................E-12
3.5 Grounding ..................................................................................................................................E-12
4. Analog Output E-13
4.1 Analog Output Procedures.........................................................................................................E-13
5. Buffer Memory (BFM) E-15
5.1 Assignment of Unit Numbers and Outline of Buffer Memory .....................................................E-15
5.2 Buffer Memory Reading/Writing Method....................................................................................E-17
5.2.1 Buffer memory direct specification (FX3U/FX3UC PLC only)......................................................E-17
5.2.2 FROM/TO instruction (FX3G/FX3GC/FX3U/FX3UC PLC) ...........................................................E-17
5.3 Buffer Memory List (BFM) ..........................................................................................................E-18
5.4 Buffer Memory Details................................................................................................................E-21
5.4.1 BFM#0: Output mode specification ............................................................................................E-21
5.4.2 BFM#1 to #4: Output data ..........................................................................................................E-22
5.4.3 BFM#5: Output setting upon PLC stop.......................................................................................E-22
5.4.4 BFM#6: Output status.................................................................................................................E-23
5.4.5 BFM#9: Offset/gain setting value write command ......................................................................E-24
5.4.6 BFM#10 to #13: Offset data/BFM#14 to #17: Gain data ............................................................E-25
5.4.7 BFM#19: Data change prohibition of setting change..................................................................E-26
5.4.8 BFM#20: Initialization function (resetting to factory default status) ............................................E-27
5.4.9 BFM#28: Disconnection detection status (only in current output mode) ....................................E-27
5.4.10 BFM#29: Error status ...............................................................................................................E-28
5.4.11 BFM#30: Model code ...............................................................................................................E-29
5.4.12 BFM#32 to #35: Data to be output upon PLC stop...................................................................E-29
5.4.13 BFM#38: Upper/lower limit function setting ..............................................................................E-30
5.4.14 BFM#39: Upper/lower limit function status ...............................................................................E-31
5.4.15 BFM#40: Clearance of upper/lower limit function status ..........................................................E-31
5.4.16 BFM#41 to #44: Lower limit values of upper/lower limit function
BFM#45 to #48: Upper limit values of upper/lower limit function..............................................E-32

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5.4.17 BFM#50: Setting of output corrective function by load resistance
(only in voltage output mode)/BFM#51 to #54: Load resistance values...................................E-33
5.4.18 BFM#60: Status automatic transfer function setting.................................................................E-34
5.4.19 BFM#61: Error status data automatic transfer-to data register specification............................E-35
5.4.20 BFM#62: Upper/lower limit function status data automatic transfer-to data register
specification.............................................................................................................................E-36
5.4.21 BFM#63: Specification of data register for automatic transfer at disconnection detection .......E-37
5.4.22 BFM#80 to #3098: Table output function .................................................................................E-37
6. Table Output Function E-38
6.1 Outline of Table Output Function ...............................................................................................E-38
6.2 Preparation of data table............................................................................................................E-39
6.3 Procedures for transferring data table to buffer memory ...........................................................E-44
6.4 Procedures for executing table output function..........................................................................E-48
6.5 Details of table output error........................................................................................................E-50
6.6 Examples uses of table output function .....................................................................................E-52
7. Changing Output Characteristics E-53
7.1 Procedure for Changing Output Characteristics ........................................................................E-53
8. Examples of Practical Programs E-56
8.1 Example of Program for Analog Output Operation (Regular Operation)....................................E-56
8.2 Example of Program using Useful Functions .............................................................................E-57
8.3 Example of Program for Table Output Operation (Pattern Output Operation)...........................E-60
8.4 Program to Initialize FX3U-4DA (Factory Default)......................................................................E-63
9. Troubleshooting E-64
9.1 PLC Version Number Check ......................................................................................................E-64
9.2 Wiring Check..............................................................................................................................E-64
9.3 Program Check ..........................................................................................................................E-64
9.4 Error Status Check.....................................................................................................................E-65
9.5 FX3U-4DA Initialization and Test Program.................................................................................E-66

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F. FX3U-4DA-ADP (4-channel Analog Output)
1. Outline F-3
1.1 Outline of Functions .....................................................................................................................F-3
1.2 Setup Procedure Before Starting Operation ................................................................................F-4
1.3 Connectable PLCs and Version Number .....................................................................................F-5
1.4 Compatible Programming Tool Version Number .........................................................................F-6
2. Specifications F-7
2.1 Generic Specifications .................................................................................................................F-7
2.2 Power Supply Specifications........................................................................................................F-8
2.3 Performance Specifications .........................................................................................................F-8
2.4 D/A Conversion Time ...................................................................................................................F-9
2.4.1 When connected to a FX3S PLC ..................................................................................................F-9
2.4.2 When connected to a FX3G/FX3GC PLC ...................................................................................F-10
2.4.3 When connected to a FX3U/FX3UC PLC....................................................................................F-11
3. Wiring F-12
3.1 Terminal Layout .........................................................................................................................F-13
3.2 Applicable Cables and Terminal Tightening Torque ..................................................................F-14
3.3 Power Supply Line .....................................................................................................................F-15
3.3.1 To connect to the FX3S/FX3G/FX3U Series PLC .......................................................................F-15
3.3.2 To connect to the FX3GC/FX3UC Series PLC ............................................................................F-15
3.4 Analog Output Line ....................................................................................................................F-16
3.5 Grounding ..................................................................................................................................F-16
4. Programming F-17
4.1 Writing of D/A Conversion Data .................................................................................................F-17
4.2 List of Special Devices...............................................................................................................F-19
4.3 Switching of Output Mode..........................................................................................................F-21
4.4 Output Holding Function Cancellation Setting ...........................................................................F-22
4.5 Output Setting Data....................................................................................................................F-23
4.6 Error Status ................................................................................................................................F-24
4.7 Model Code................................................................................................................................F-26
4.8 Basic Program Example.............................................................................................................F-26
5. Changing of Output Characteristics F-27
5.1 Example: Changing of Voltage Output Characteristics ..............................................................F-27
6. Troubleshooting F-29
6.1 PLC Version Number Check ......................................................................................................F-29
6.2 Wiring Check..............................................................................................................................F-29
6.3 Special Device Check ................................................................................................................F-29
6.4 Program Check ..........................................................................................................................F-30
6.5 Error Status Check.....................................................................................................................F-30

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G. FX3G-1DA-BD (1-channel Analog Output)
1. Outline G-3
1.1 Outline of Functions .................................................................................................................... G-3
1.2 Setup Procedure Before Starting Operation ............................................................................... G-5
1.3 Connectable PLCs and Version Number .................................................................................... G-6
1.4 Compatible Programming Tool Version Number ........................................................................ G-6
2. Specifications G-7
2.1 Generic Specifications ................................................................................................................ G-7
2.2 Performance Specifications ........................................................................................................ G-8
2.3 D/A Conversion Time .................................................................................................................. G-9
2.3.1 For FX3S Series PLC .................................................................................................................. G-9
2.3.2 For FX3G Series PLC ................................................................................................................ G-10
3. Wiring G-11
3.1 Terminal Layout ........................................................................................................................ G-12
3.2 Applicable Cables and Terminal Tightening Torque ................................................................. G-13
3.3 Analog Output Line ................................................................................................................... G-14
3.4 Grounding ................................................................................................................................. G-14
4. Programming G-15
4.1 Writing of D/A Conversion Data ................................................................................................ G-15
4.2 List of Special Devices.............................................................................................................. G-16
4.3 Switching of Output Mode......................................................................................................... G-16
4.4 Output Holding Function Cancellation Setting .......................................................................... G-17
4.5 Output Setting Data................................................................................................................... G-17
4.6 Error Status ............................................................................................................................... G-18
4.7 Model Code............................................................................................................................... G-18
4.8 Basic Program Example............................................................................................................ G-19
5. Changing of Output Characteristics G-20
5.1 Example: Changing of Voltage Output Characteristics ............................................................. G-20
6. Troubleshooting G-21
6.1 PLC Version Number Check ..................................................................................................... G-21
6.2 Checking installation ................................................................................................................. G-21
6.3 Wiring Check............................................................................................................................. G-21
6.4 Special Device Check ............................................................................................................... G-21
6.5 Program Check ......................................................................................................................... G-22
6.6 Error Status Check.................................................................................................................... G-22

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H. FX3U-3A-ADP
(2-channel Analog Input, 1-channel Analog Output)
1. Outline H-3
1.1 Outline of Functions .................................................................................................................... H-3
1.2 Setup Procedure Before Starting Operation ............................................................................... H-4
1.3 Connectable PLCs and Version Number .................................................................................... H-5
1.4 Compatible Programming Tool Version Number ........................................................................ H-6
2. Specifications H-7
2.1 Generic Specifications ................................................................................................................ H-7
2.2 Power Supply Specifications....................................................................................................... H-7
2.3 Performance Specifications ........................................................................................................ H-8
2.4 Conversion Time ......................................................................................................................... H-9
2.4.1 When connected to a FX3S PLC ................................................................................................. H-9
2.4.2 When connected to a FX3G/FX3GC PLC .................................................................................. H-10
2.4.3 When connected to a FX3U/FX3UC PLC................................................................................... H-11
3. Wiring H-12
3.1 Terminal Layout ........................................................................................................................ H-13
3.2 Applicable Cables and Terminal Tightening Torque ................................................................. H-14
3.3 Power Supply Line .................................................................................................................... H-15
3.3.1 To connect to the FX3S/FX3G/FX3U Series PLC ...................................................................... H-15
3.3.2 To connect to the FX3GC/FX3UC Series PLC ........................................................................... H-15
3.4 Analog Input / output Line ......................................................................................................... H-16
3.4.1 Analog Input Line....................................................................................................................... H-16
3.4.2 Analog Output Line.................................................................................................................... H-16
3.5 Grounding ................................................................................................................................. H-17
4. Programming H-18
4.1 Loading/Writing of Conversion Data .........................................................................................H-18
4.2 List of Special Devices.............................................................................................................. H-19
4.3 Switching of Input Mode............................................................................................................ H-21
4.4 Switching of Output Mode......................................................................................................... H-21
4.5 Output Holding Function Cancellation Setting .......................................................................... H-22
4.6 Setting whether or not a channel is used.................................................................................. H-23
4.7 Input Data.................................................................................................................................. H-24
4.8 Output Setting Data................................................................................................................... H-25
4.9 Averaging Time ......................................................................................................................... H-26
4.10 Error Status ............................................................................................................................. H-27
4.11 Model Code............................................................................................................................. H-29
4.12 Basic Program Example.......................................................................................................... H-30
5. Changing of Input/output Characteristics H-32
5.1 Example: Changing of Voltage Input Characteristics................................................................ H-32
5.2 Example: Changing of Voltage Output Characteristics ............................................................. H-35

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6. Troubleshooting H-37
6.1 PLC Version Number Check ..................................................................................................... H-37
6.2 Wiring Check............................................................................................................................. H-37
6.3 Special Device Check ............................................................................................................... H-37
6.4 Program Check ......................................................................................................................... H-38
6.5 Error Status Check.................................................................................................................... H-38