Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-F FX5 User manual

MELSEC iQ-F
FX5 User's Manual (Temperature Control)

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
(Read these precautions before use.)
Before using this product, please read this manual and the relevant manuals introduced in this manual carefully and pay full
attention to safety in order to handle the product correctly.
This manual classifies the safety precautions into two categories: [ WARNING] and [ CAUTION].
Depending on the circumstances, procedures indicated by [ CAUTION] 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 read whenever necessary. Always forward it to the end user.
[DESIGN PRECAUTIONS]
WARNING
●Make sure to set up the following safety circuits outside the PLC to ensure safe system operation
even during external power supply problems or PLC failure. Otherwise, malfunctions may cause
serious accidents.
- Most importantly, set up 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).
- Note that when the CPU module 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 CPU
module 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.
- Note that when an error occurs in a relay, transistor or triac of an output circuit, the output might
stay 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.
●In an output circuit, when a load current exceeding the current rating or an overcurrent caused by a
load short-circuit flows for a long time, it may cause smoke and fire. To prevent this, configure an
external safety circuit, such as a fuse.
●Construct an interlock circuit in the program so that the whole system always operates on the safe
side before executing the control (for data change) of the PLC in operation.
Read the manual thoroughly and ensure complete safety before executing other controls (for program
change, parameter change, forcible output and operation status change) of the PLC in operation.
Otherwise, the machine may be damaged and accidents may occur due to erroneous operations.
●Do not write any data to the "system area" and "write-protect area" of the buffer memory in the
module. Executing data writing to the "system area" or "write protect area" may cause malfunction of
the programmable controller alarm. For the "system area" or "write-protect area", refer to Page 99
Buffer Memory Areas.
WARNING Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions, resulting in
death or severe injury.
CAUTION Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions, resulting in
minor or moderate injury or property damage.

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[DESIGN PRECAUTIONS]
[INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS]
CAUTION
●When an inductive load such as a lamp, heater, or solenoid valve is controlled, a large current
(approximately ten times greater than normal) may flow when the output is turned from off to on.
Take proper measures so that the flowing current dose not exceed the value corresponding to the
maximum load specification of the resistance load.
●Simultaneously turn on and off the power supplies of the CPU module and extension modules.
WARNING
●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.
●This product is an open type device that must be installed and used within a control cabinet which
satisfies all of the following three requirements.
- a cabinet which has conductivity.
- a cabinet which has a structure to prevent the fire to spread outside the cabinet.
- a cabinet which has sufficient mechanical strength.
●Use the product within the generic environment specifications described in the User's Manual
(Hardware) of the CPU module used.
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.

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[INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS]
[WIRING PRECAUTIONS]
CAUTION
●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 of the PLC. Failure to do so may cause fire, equipment failures or malfunctions.
●For the product supplied together with a dust proof sheet, the sheet should be affixed to the ventilation
slits before the installation and wiring work to prevent foreign objects such as cutting and wiring
debris.
However, when the installation work is completed, make sure to remove the sheet to provide
adequate ventilation. 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.
●Work carefully when using a screwdriver such as installation of the product. Failure to do so may
cause damage to the product or accidents.
●Connect the extension cables, peripheral device cables, input/output cables and battery connecting
cable securely to their designated connectors. Loose connections may cause malfunctions.
●Turn off the power to the PLC before attaching or detaching the following devices. Failure to do so
may cause device failures or malfunctions.
- Peripheral devices, expansion board, expansion adapter, and connector conversion adapter
- Extension modules, bus conversion module, and connector conversion module
-Battery
WARNING
●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.
●Make sure to attach the terminal cover, provided as an accessory, before turning on the power or
initiating operation after installation or wiring work. Failure to do so may cause electric shock.
●Don't use the input terminals for measurement on a main circuit, since those terminals have no
measurement category.
●The temperature rating of the cable should be 80or more.
●Make sure to properly wire to the spring clamp 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.
- Twist the ends of stranded wires 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.

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[WIRING PRECAUTIONS]
[STARTUP AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS]
CAUTION
●Perform class D grounding (grounding resistance: 100 Ωor less) of the grounding terminal on the
CPU module and extension modules with a wire 2 mm2or thicker.
Do not use common grounding with heavy electrical systems (Page 73 Grounding).
●Connect the 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.
●Install module so that excessive force will not be applied to terminal blocks, power connectors, I/O
connectors, communication connectors, or communication cables. Failure to do so may result in wire
damage/breakage or PLC failure.
●Make sure to observe the following precautions in order to prevent any damage to the machinery or
accidents due to malfunction of the PLC caused by abnormal data written to the PLC due to the
effects of noise:
- Do not bundle the power line, control line and communication cables together with or lay them
close to the main circuit, high-voltage line, load line or power line. As a guideline, lay the power
line, control line and connection cables at least 100 mm away from the main circuit, high-voltage
line, load line or power 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.
●Check the interface type and correctly connect the cable. Incorrect wiring (connecting the cable to an
incorrect interface) may cause failure of the module and external device.
●To terminal blocks or power connectors, connect circuits isolated from hazardous voltage by double/
reinforced insulation.
WARNING
●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 in the power ON status may cause electric shock.
●Before modifying the program in operation, forcible output, running or stopping the PLC, read through
this manual carefully, and ensure complete safety. 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 an engineering tool and a GOT) Doing so may cause destruction or malfunction of the
PLC program.

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[STARTUP AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS]
[OPERATION PRECAUTIONS]
[DISPOSAL PRECAUTIONS]
[TRANSPORTATION PRECAUTIONS]
CAUTION
●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 device failures or malfunctions.
●Turn off the power to the PLC before attaching or detaching the following devices. Failure to do so
may cause device failures or malfunctions.
- Peripheral devices, expansion board, expansion adapter, and connector conversion adapter
- Extension modules, bus conversion module, and connector conversion module
-Battery
CAUTION
●Construct an interlock circuit in the program so that the whole system always operates on the safe
side before executing the control (for data change) of the PLC in operation. Read the manual
thoroughly and ensure complete safety before executing other controls (for program change,
parameter change, forcible output and operation status change) of the PLC in operation. Otherwise,
the machine may be damaged and accidents may occur by erroneous operations.
CAUTION
●Please contact a certified electronic waste disposal company for the environmentally safe recycling
and disposal of your device.
CAUTION
●The PLC is a precision instrument. During transportation, avoid impacts larger than those specified in
the general specifications of the User's Manual (Hardware) of the CPU module used by using
dedicated packaging boxes and shock-absorbing palettes. Failure to do so may cause failures in the
PLC. After transportation, verify operation of the PLC and check for damage of the mounting part, etc.

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INTRODUCTION
This manual contains text, diagrams and explanations which will guide the reader in the correct installation, safe use and
operation of the temperature control module of MELSEC iQ-F series and should be read and understood before attempting to
install or use the module.
Always forward it to the end user.
Regarding use of this product
• 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 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.
Note
• If in doubt at any stage during the installation of the product, always consult a professional electrical engineer who is
qualified and trained in the local and national standards. If in doubt about the operation or use, please consult the nearest
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 notice a doubtful
point, an error, etc., please contact the nearest Mitsubishi Electric representative. When doing so, please provide the
manual number given at the end of this manual.

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MEMO

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CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
RELEVANT MANUALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
TERMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
CHAPTER 1 DESCRIPTION 15
CHAPTER 2 SPECIFICATIONS 16
2.1 General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.2 Power Supply Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.3 Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Input specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Measurement precision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Current detector (CT) input specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Process values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Process temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Output specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.4 Part Names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
LED display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
CHAPTER 3 PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION 21
CHAPTER 4 FUNCTION 22
4.1 Functions list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.2 Control Mode Selection Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.3 Control Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.4 Manual Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.5 Balance Bumpless Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.6 RFB Limiter Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.7 Simple Two-degree-of-freedom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.8 Normal/Reverse Operation Selection Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.9 Proportional Band Setting Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.10 Overlap/dead Band Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.11 Cooling Method Setting Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.12 Auto Tuning Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.13 AT (Auto Tuning) Bias Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.14 Startup Tuning Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.15 Operations Mode Selection Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.16 Cascade Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4.17 SV Tracking Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.18 Settings Limiter Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.19 Setting Change Rate Limiter Setting Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4.20 Input Type Selection Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4.21 Sensor Correction Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4.22 Primary Delay Digital Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.23 Temperature Rise Judgment Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4.24 External (Other Analog Module) I/O Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4.25 Output Limiter Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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4.26 Output Change Ratio Limiter Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4.27 Control Output Flag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4.28 Transistor Outputs Selection Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.29 Alert Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
4.30 Loop Disconnection Detection Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
4.31 Loop Disconnection Detection Dead Band Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
4.32 Heater Disconnection Detection Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
4.33 Output OFF-time Current Error Detection Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
4.34 Buffer Memory Data Backup Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
4.35 Default Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
4.36 Error History Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
4.37 FX3 Allocation Mode Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
CHAPTER 5 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 69
5.1 Overall Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
CHAPTER 6 WIRING 70
6.1 Spring Clamp Terminal Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
6.2 Terminals Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
6.3 Power Supply Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
6.4 External Wiring Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
CHAPTER 7 PARAMETER SETTING 77
7.1 Base Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
7.2 Application Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
7.3 CT Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
7.4 Refresh Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
CHAPTER 8 PROGRAMMING 81
8.1 Programming Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Standard PID control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Heating-cooling PID control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
CHAPTER 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 90
9.1 Checks with LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
The POWER LED has turned OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
The RUN LED has turned OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
When the ERROR LED turns on or flashes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
9.2 Checks When Trouble Occurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
9.3 List of Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
9.4 List of Alarm Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
APPENDICES 95
Appendix 1 External Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Appendix 2 Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Certification of UL, cUL standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Compliance with EC directive (CE Marking) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Requirement for compliance with EMC directive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Appendix 3 Module Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

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Appendix 4 Buffer Memory Areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
List of buffer memory addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Details of buffer memory addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Appendix 5 PID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
PID operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Actions of the temperature control module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Proportional action (P action) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Integral action (I action) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Derivative action (D action) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
PID action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
INDEX 171
REVISIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
TRADEMARKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

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CONTENTS

12
RELEVANT MANUALS
Manual name <manual number> Description
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 User's Manual (Startup)
<JY997D58201>
Performance specifications, procedures before operation, and troubleshooting of the
CPU module.
MELSEC iQ-F FX5U User's Manual (Hardware)
<JY997D55301>
Describes the details of hardware of the FX5U CPU module, including input/output
specifications, wiring, installation, and maintenance.
MELSEC iQ-F FX5UC User's Manual (Hardware)
<JY997D61401>
Describes the details of hardware of the FX5UC CPU module, including input/output
specifications, wiring, installation, and maintenance.
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 User's Manual (Application)
<JY997D55401>
Describes basic knowledge required for program design, functions of the CPU
module, devices/labels, and parameters.
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 Programming Manual (Program Design)
<JY997D55701>
Describes specifications of ladders, ST, FBD/LD, and other programs and labels.
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 Programming Manual (Instructions, Standard
Functions/Function Blocks)
<JY997D55801>
Describes specifications of instructions and functions that can be used in programs.
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 User's Manual (Serial Communication)
<JY997D55901>
Describes N:N network, Parallel link, MELSEC Communication protocol, inverter
communication, non-protocol communication, and predefined protocol support.
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 User's Manual (MELSEC Communication Protocol)
<JY997D60801>
Explains methods for the device that is communicating with the CPU module by MC
protocol to read and write the data of the CPU module.
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 User's Manual (MODBUS Communication)
<JY997D56101>
Describes MODBUS serial communication.
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 User's Manual (Ethernet Communication)
<JY997D56201>
Describes the functions of the built-in Ethernet port communication function.
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 User's Manual (SLMP)
<JY997D56001>
Explains methods for the device that is communicating with the CPU module by
SLMP to read and write the data of the CPU module.
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 User's Manual (CC-Link IE)
<JY997D64201>
Describes CC-Link IE field network module.
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 User's Manual (CC-Link)
<SH-081793ENG>
Describes CC-Link system master/intelligent device module.
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 User's Manual (ASLINK)
<SH-081796ENG>
Describes AnyWireASLINK system master module.
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 User's Manual (Positioning Control - CPU module
built-in, High-speed pulse input/output module)
<JY997D56301>
Describes the positioning function of the CPU module built-in and the high-speed
pulse input/output module.
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 User's Manual (Positioning Control - Intelligent
function module)
<SH-081805ENG>
Describes the positioning module.
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 Simple Motion Module User's Manual (Startup)
<IB0300251>
Specifications, procedures before operation, system configuration, wiring, and
operation examples of the Simple Motion module.
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 Simple Motion Module User's Manual (Application)
<IB0300253>
Functions, input/output signals, buffer memories, parameter settings, programming,
and troubleshooting of the Simple Motion module.
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 Simple Motion Module User's Manual (Advanced
Synchronous Control)
<IB0300255>
Functions and programming for the synchronous control of the Simple Motion
module.
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 User's Manual (Analog Control - CPU module built-
in, Expansion adapter)
<JY997D60501>
Describes the analog function of the CPU module built-in and the analog adapter.
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 User's Manual (Analog Control - Intelligent function
module)
<SH-081802ENG>
Describes the multiple input module (voltage, current, thermocouple, and resistance
temperature detector).
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 User's Manual (Temperature Control)
<SH-081799ENG> (This manual)
Describes the temperature control module.
GX Works3 Operating Manual
<SH-081215ENG>
System configuration, parameter settings, and online operations of GX Works3.
Transition from MELSEC FX3U, FX3UC Series to MELSEC iQ-F
Series Handbook
<JY997D66201>
Describes the transition from MELSEC FX3U/FX3UC series to MELSEC iQ-F series.

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TERMS
Unless otherwise specified, this manual uses the following terms.
For details on the FX3 devices that can be connected with the FX5, refer to the User’s Manual (Hardware) of the CPU module
to be used.
Terms Description
■Devices
FX5 Generic term for FX5U and FX5UC PLCs
FX3 Generic term for FX3S, FX3G, FX3GC, FX3U, and FX3UC PLCs
FX5 CPU module Generic term for FX5U CPU module and FX5UC CPU module
FX5U CPU module Generic term for FX5U-32MR/ES, FX5U-32MT/ES, FX5U-32MT/ESS, FX5U-64MR/ES, FX5U-64MT/ES,
FX5U-64MT/ESS, FX5U-80MR/ES, FX5U-80MT/ES, FX5U-80MT/ESS, FX5U-32MR/DS, FX5U-32MT/DS,
FX5U-32MT/DSS, FX5U-64MR/DS, FX5U-64MT/DS, FX5U-64MT/DSS, FX5U-80MR/DS, FX5U-80MT/DS, and
FX5U-80MT/DSS
FX5UC CPU module Generic term for FX5UC-32MT/D, FX5UC-32MT/DSS, FX5UC-64MT/D, FX5UC-64MT/DSS, FX5UC-96MT/D,
and FX5UC-96MT/DSS
Extension module Generic term for FX5 extension modules and FX3 function modules
• FX5 extension module Generic term for I/O modules, FX5 extension power supply modules, and FX5 intelligent function modules
• FX3 extension module Generic term for FX3 extension power supply module and FX3 intelligent function module
• Extension module (extension cable type) Generic term for Input modules (extension cable type), Output modules (extension cable type), Input/output
modules (extension cable type), Powered input/output module, High-speed pulse input/output module,
Extension power supply module (extension cable type), Connector conversion module (extension cable type),
Intelligent function modules, and Bus conversion module (extension cable type)
• Extension module (extension connector
type)
Generic term for Input modules (extension connector type), Output modules (extension connector type), Input/
output modules (extension connector type), Extension power supply module (extension connector type),
Connector conversion module (extension connector type), and Bus conversion module (extension connector
type)
I/O module Generic term for Input modules, Output modules, Input/output modules, Powered input/output modules, and
High-speed pulse input/output modules
Input module Generic term for Input modules (extension cable type) and Input modules (extension connector type)
• Input module (extension cable type) Generic term for FX5-8EX/ES and FX5-16EX/ES
• Input module (extension connector type) Generic term for FX5-C16EX/D, FX5-C16EX/DS, FX5-C32EX/D, and FX5-C32EX/DS
Output module Generic term for Output modules (extension cable type) and Output modules (extension connector type)
• Output module (extension cable type) Generic term for FX5-8EYR/ES, FX5-8EYT/ES, FX5-8EYT/ESS, FX5-16EYR/ES, FX5-16EYT/ES, and FX5-
16EYT/ESS
• Output module (extension connector type) Generic term for FX5-C16EYT/D, FX5-C16EYT/DSS, FX5-C32EYT/D, and FX5-C32EYT/DSS
Input/output module Generic term for Input/output modules (extension cable type) and Input/output modules (extension connector
type)
• Input/output module (extension cable
type)
Generic term for FX5-16ER/ES, FX5-16ET/ES, and FX5-16ET/ESS
• Input/output module (extension connector
type)
Generic term for FX5-C32ET/D and FX5-C32ET/DSS
Powered input/output module Generic term for FX5-32ER/ES, FX5-32ET/ES, FX5-32ET/ESS, FX5-32ER/DS, FX5-32ET/DS, and FX5-32ET/
DSS
High-speed pulse input/output module Generic term for FX5-16ET/ES-H and FX5-16ET/ESS-H
Extension power supply module Generic term for FX5 extension power supply module and FX3 extension power supply module
• FX5 extension power supply module Generic term for FX5 extension power supply module (extension cable type) and FX5 extension power supply
module (extension connector type)
• FX5 extension power supply module
(extension cable type)
Different name for FX5-1PSU-5V
• FX5 extension power supply module
(extension connector type)
Different name for FX5-C1PS-5V
• FX3 extension power supply module Different name for FX3U-1PSU-5V
Intelligent module The abbreviation for intelligent function modules
Intelligent function module Generic term for FX5 intelligent function modules and FX3 intelligent function modules
• FX5 intelligent function module Generic term for FX5-8AD, FX5-4LC, FX5-20PG-P, FX5-40SSC-S, FX5-80SSC-S, FX5-CCLIEF, FX5-CCL-MS,
and FX5-ASL-M

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• FX3 intelligent function module Generic term for FX3U-4AD, FX3U-4DA, FX3U-4LC, FX3U-1PG, FX3U-2HC, FX3U-16CCL-M, FX3U-64CCL,
and FX3U-128ASL-M
Expansion board Generic term for board for FX5U CPU module
• Communication board Generic term for FX5-232-BD, FX5-485-BD, and FX5-422-BD-GOT
Expansion adapter Generic term for adapter for FX5 CPU module
• Communication adapter Generic term for FX5-232ADP and FX5-485ADP
• Analog adapter Generic term for FX5-4AD-ADP, FX5-4DA-ADP, FX5-4AD-PT-ADP, and FX5-4AD-TC-ADP
Bus conversion module Generic term for Bus conversion module (extension cable type) and Bus conversion module (extension
connector type)
• Bus conversion module (extension cable
type)
Different name for FX5-CNV-BUS
• Bus conversion module (extension
connector type)
Different name for FX5-CNV-BUSC
Connector conversion module Generic term for Connector conversion module (extension cable type) and Connector conversion module
(extension connector type)
• Connector conversion module (extension
cable type)
Different name for FX5-CNV-IF
• Connector conversion module (extension
connector type)
Different name for FX5-CNV-IFC
Extended extension cable Generic term for FX5-30EC and FX5-65EC
Connector conversion adapter Different name for FX5-CNV-BC
Battery Different name for FX3U-32BL
Peripheral device Generic term for engineering tools and GOTs
GOT Generic term for Mitsubishi Electric Graphic Operation Terminal GOT1000 and GOT2000 series
■Software packages
Engineering tool The product name of the software package for the MELSEC programmable controllers
GX Works3 The product name of the software package, SWnDND-GXW3, for the MELSEC programmable controllers (The
'n' represents a version.)
Terms Description

1 DESCRIPTION
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1
1DESCRIPTION
FX5-4LC temperature control module equipped with 4 channel input (thermocouples, resistance thermometer and micro
voltage input), 4 points output (open collector transistor) and 4 points current sensor input can perform temperature control.
Further, PID control is also possible using voltage/current inputs and voltage/current outputs by connecting a separate analog
expansion adapter and intelligent function module.
Process value (PV)
Manipulated value (MV)
Temperature sensor
(Model K Thermocouple)
Temperature tank
Solid State Relay
Current sensor
(CTL-6-P-H)
Heater
Heater current process value
FX5 CPU module FX5-4LC

16 2 SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 General Specifications
2SPECIFICATIONS
This chapter describes the temperature control module specifications.
2.1 General Specifications
The general specifications other than below are the same as those for the CPU module to be connected.
For general specifications, refer to the following.
MELSEC iQ-F FX5U User's Manual (Hardware)
MELSEC iQ-F FX5UC User's Manual (Hardware)
2.2 Power Supply Specifications
The following table lists the power supply specifications.
2.3 Performance Specifications
The following table lists the performance specifications.
*1 FX5-CNV-IFC or FX5-C1PS-5V is necessary to connect FX5-4LC to the FX5UC CPU module.
Items Specifications
Dielectric withstand voltage 500 V AC for 1 minute Between all terminals and ground terminal
Insulation resistance 10 MΩor higher by 500 V DC
insulation resistance tester
Items Specifications
External power supply Power supply voltage 24 V DC +20%, -15%
Allowable instantaneous
power failure time
Operation continues when the instantaneous power failure is shorter than 5 ms.
Current consumption 25 mA
Internal power supply Power supply voltage 5 V DC
Current consumption 140 mA
Items Specifications
Control method Two-position control, PID control, Heating/cooling PID control, Cascade control
Control operation period 250 ms/4ch
Process temperature range Page 19 Process temperature range
Heater disconnection detection Alert is detected (Variable within range from 0.0 to 100.0 A by GX Works3.)
Operation mode 0: Not used
1: Monitor only
2: Monitor + alert
3: Monitor + alert + control
(Selected by GX Works3)
Insulation method • The photocoupler is used to insulate the analog input area and transistor output area from the
PLC.
• The DC/DC converter is used to insulate the power supply from the analog input area and
transistor output area.
• Channels are insulated from each other.
Number of occupied I/O points 8 points
Applicable CPU module FX5U CPU module (Ver.1.050 or later)
FX5UC CPU module*1 (Ver.1.050 or later )
Applicable engineering tool GX Works3 (Ver. 1.035M or later)

2 SPECIFICATIONS
2.3 Performance Specifications 17
2
Input specifications
*1 A different input can be selected for each channel.
Measurement precision
Measurement precision is as described below. However, cold contact temperature compensation errors are not included in
the thermocouple precision. For cold contact temperature compensation errors, refer to Page 17 Input specifications
Further, the input value rounds up the minimum resolution for the measurement precision described below.
If the ambient temperature is 25±5
Items Specifications
Number of input points 4 points
Input type*1 Thermocouple K, J, R, S, E, T, B, N JIS C 1602-1995
PL II, W5Re/W26Re, U, L
Resistance thermometer 3-wire Pt100 JIS C 1604-1997 (New JIS)
3-wire JPt100 JIS C 1604-1981 (obsolete JIS)
2-wire/3-wire Pt1000 JIS C 1604-2013
Micro voltage input
Measurement precision Page 17 Measurement precision
Cold contact temperature
compensation error
When ambient
temperature is 0 to 55
Within ±1.0
However, within ±2.0while input value is -150 to -100/ within ±3.0while input value is -200
to -150
When ambient
temperature is -20 to 0
Within ±1.8
However, within ±3.6while input value is -150 to -100/ within ±5.4while input value is -200
to -150
Resolution 0.1(0.1), 1.0(1.0), 0.5 μV, or 5.0 μV
Varies depending on input range of used sensors.
Sampling period 250 ms/4ch
Effect of external resistance
(When thermocouple is used)
Approx. 0.125 μV/Ω
Effect of input lead wire
resistance (When resistance
thermometer is used)
3-wire type Approx. 0.03%/Ωof full scale. 10 Ωor less per 1-wire
2-wire type Approx. 0.04%/Ωof full scale. 7.5 Ωor less per 1-wire
Input impedance 1 MΩor more
Sensor current Approx. 0.20 mA (When resistance thermometer is used)
Operation when input is
disconnected/Operation
when input is short-circuited
Upscale/downscale (When resistance thermometer is used)
Input type Input range Measurement precision
K, J, E, T, PL II, U, L Less than -100±3.0±1 digit
-100to less than +500±1.5±1 digit
500or more ±(0.3% of display value) ±1 digit
R, S, N, W5Re/W26Re Less than 1000±3.0±1 digit
1000or more ±(0.3% of display value) ±1 digit
B Less than 400±70±1 digit
400to less than 1000±3±1 digit
1000or more ±(0.3% of display value) ±1 digit
Pt100, JPt100, Pt1000 Less than 200±0.6±1 digit
200or more ±(0.3% of display value) ±1 digit
Micro voltage input ±(0.3% of span) ±1 digit

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2.3 Performance Specifications
If the ambient temperature is 0to 55
If the ambient temperature is -20to 0
Current detector (CT) input specifications
Input type Input range Measurement precision
K, J, E, T, PL II, U, L Less than -100±7.0±1 digit
-100to less than +500±3.5±1 digit
500or more ±(0.7% of display value) ±1 digit
R, S, N, W5Re/W26Re Less than 1000±7.0±1 digit
1000or more ±(0.7% of display value) ±1 digit
B Less than 400±140±1 digit
400to less than 1000±7±1 digit
1000or more ±(0.7% of display value) ±1 digit
Pt100, JPt100, Pt1000 Less than 200±1.4±1 digit
200or more ±(0.7% of display value) ±1 digit
Micro voltage input ±(0.7% of span) ±1 digit
Input type Input range Measurement precision
K, J, E, T, PL II, U, L Less than -100±9.0±1 digit
-100to less than +500±4.5±1 digit
500or more ±(0.9% of display value) ±1 digit
R, S, N, W5Re/W26Re Less than 1000±9.0±1 digit
1000or more ±(0.9% of display value) ±1 digit
B Less than 400±180±1 digit
400to less than 1000±9±1 digit
1000or more ±(0.9% of display value) ±1 digit
Pt100, JPt100, Pt1000 Less than 200±1.8±1 digit
200or more ±(0.9% of display value) ±1 digit
Micro voltage input ±(0.9% of span) ±1 digit
Items Specifications
Number of input points 4 points
Current sensor When using this product in the United States or Canada, use current sensors with UL/cUL Listed and/or CSA certified such as
XOBA and XOBA7.
When using current sensors in countries other than the above, we recommend the following.
CTL-12-S36-8, CTL-12-S36-10, CTL-12-S56-10, CTL-12L-8, CTL-6-P, CTL-6-P-H, CTL-6-S-H (manufactured by U.R.D. Co.,
Ltd.)
Allowable input current 0 to 182.2 mArms
Heater current process value When CTL-12-S36-8 is used 0.0 to 100.0 A
When CTL-12-S36-10 is used 0.0 to 100.0 A
When CTL-12-S56-10 is used 0.0 to 100.0 A
When CTL-12-8 is used 0.0 to 100.0 A
When CTL-6-P is used 0.0 to 30.0 A
When CTL-6-P-H is used 0.0 to 30.0 A
When CTL-6-S-H is used 0.0 to 30.0 A
Measurement precision Larger one between ±5% of input value and ±2 A (Excluding precision of current sensor)
Sampling period 0.5 sec.