Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-F Series User manual

FACTORY AUTOMATION
MELSEC iQ-F Series
iQ Platform-compatible PLC
Quick Start Guide
Introductory video learning

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Quick Start Guide
Prepare equipment
Introduction
Connect
To program MELSEC iQ-F Series, the following equipment is necessary.
This document allows first time users of MELSEC iQ-F Series to easily learn programming fundamentals.
Please scan the QR code to get the video explaining the programming method, and read while watching the video.
1Install GX Works3 onto your PC.
2Connect your PC and FX5U CPU module with Ethernet cable.
PC and FX5U CPU module can be
directly connected by Ethernet
cable.
MELSEC iQ-F Series
FX5U/FX5UC CPU module
Engineering tool
GX Works3
PC*1
FX5U CPU module PC
Ethernet
cable*2
Required materials
In the videos, GX Works3 Ver. 1.030G is used. Screen content may differ depending on the version used.
An Internet connection is required to play the videos.
- Videos connect to the external site YouTube and the official channel for Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation.
- Video playback uses high communication volume, so continuous playback may result in slower communication speed.
Depending on the communication and network conditions and your device model, videos may not play correctly. Wi-Fi connection
is recommended for smooth playback.
- The user is responsible for any packet communication fees incurred for watching videos.
- The videos may be changed or removed without prior notice.
Smartphone and tablet users
- Search “Mitsubishi Electric FA YouTube” Click on playlist in the official Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation YouTube channel
Click “Tutorials” Click “MELSEC iQ-F Series Quick Start Guide [FBD/LD language]” or
“MELSEC iQ-F Series Quick Start Guide [Ladder language]”
Caution
Ethernet
*1 : Please use a PC running Windows®. For details of supported OS, refer to the MELSOFT GX Works3 catalog.
*2 : 100BASE-TX connection: Ethernet standard compatible cable category 5 or above (STP cable)
10BASE-T connection: Ethernet standard compatible cable category 3 or above (STP cable)
PC users

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FBD/LD language
(Function block diagram/ladder diagram)
Ladder Diagram
Ladder diagram is a language that describes the sequence control by indicating
logical operations consisting of “AND” or “OR” with combinations of series
connections and parallel connections in a ladder consisting of contacts and coils.The
inline structured text functions to edit ST programs on the ladder editor can be used.
Language to write programs by connecting blocks for performing specific
tasks, variables, and constants according to the flow of data and signals.
SFC language
(Sequential Function Chart language)
Select a programming language
GX Works3 supports the following programming languages.
This document explains the programming method using FBD/LD language and Ladder Diagram.
2Try programming.
Create a program that makes Y0 turn on/off at one second intervals.
1Before programming, make the settings in GX Works3 for connecting
the PC and FX5U CPU module.
3Compile the created program into executable code.
4Write the compiled program to the FX5U CPU module.
5Check that the program operates correctly.
Reset or cycle power on the FX5U CPU module.
Hold the RUN/STOP/RESET switch [1] in the RESET position for
at least one second.
Check that the ERR LED [2] blinks.
Return the RUN/STOP/RESET switch to the STOP position.
Shift the RUN/STOP/RESET switch to the RUN position.
Output display LED [3] turns on/off at one second intervals.
Program the FX5U CPU module
For details, scan the
QR code and play the video
(Video is silent)
Ladder
Diagram
Ladder
Diagram
Ladder
Diagram
Ladder
Diagram
FBD/LD
language
FBD/LD
language
FBD/LD
language
FBD/LD
language
[1]
[2]
[3]
RESET complete
Reset method for FX5U CPU module
A graphic language for clarifying an execution order and an execution condition
of a program. (FX5U/FX5UC do not support it.)
ST language
(Structured Text language)
Text based program language with syntax structure that is similar to
C language.

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Quick Start Guide
1Try setting analog input.
2Try setting analog output.
Analog input CH1
SD6021: Analog input scaled result
Scaled result can be referenced in the program just by reading SD6021.
Analog output
SD6180: Analog output digital value
Analog output is possible by writing a value into SD6180.
Make various settings
Other functions like these are also available:
Other functions like these are also available:
Before scaling After scaling
- Scaling function - Warning output function - Shift function
- Averaging function - Process alarm function
- Over scale detection function - Shift function
4000
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
10 V
5 V
0 V
4000
3000
2000
1000
0
-1000
-2000
-3000
-4000
0
10 V
5 V
0 V
2 4 6 8 10 120 2 4 6 8 10 12
Digital value Digital valueInput voltage Input voltage
t (time) t (time)
4000
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
０
10 V
5 V
0 V
2 4 6 8 10 12
Digital value Output voltage
t
（time
）
Ladder
Diagram
Ladder
Diagram
FBD/LD
language
FBD/LD
language
For details, scan the
QR code and play the video
(Video is silent)

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3Try setting high speed counter.
4Try setting positioning.
5Try setting Ethernet communication.
Try setting parameters.
Try programming.
After program write, reset or cycle power on the FX5U CPU modules.
In the video for PLC A and B, the only difference is the port number.
When both FX5U CPU modules are set to RUN, communication is performed.
PLC A
IP address: 192.168.3.100
Port no. : 10000
PLC B
IP address: 192.168.3.200
Port no. : 20000
Servo amplifier
PLC A PLC B
Data Data
Ethernet
FX5U CPU module
FX5U CPU module
FX5U CPU module
FX5U CPU module
Ladder
Diagram
Ladder
Diagram
Ladder
Diagram
Ladder
Diagram
Ladder
Diagram
FBD/LD
language
FBD/LD
language
FBD/LD
language
FBD/LD
language
FBD/LD
language

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Quick Start Guide
Security function types
Password can be set to individual program blocks, so developers and users can
set passwords as required from their standpoint.
Block password
When the password is unknown:
When the password is known:
Besides the program file, password can also be set to parameters, so settings
of individual modules can be protected.
File password
Check if the file password setting has been properly set.
Project data
- Startup program
-
Communication program
- Function block
- Data setting value
- Measured value
calculation
Developer
Set a password to
programs that
must not be read
or copied.
User
Set password to
customized
programs.
Writing
Reading
Prevents unauthorized
reading or writing
Ladder
Diagram
Ladder
Diagram
Ladder
Diagram
FBD/LD
language
FBD/LD
language
FBD/LD
language
For details, scan the
QR code and play the video
(Video is silent)

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Disables reading and program execution if the keys of the program file, PLC, PC, and
copy destination PLC do not match.
Security key
Key [A]
Key [A]
Key [A]
Key [A]
No Key,
or Key [B]
No Key,
or Key [B]
No Key,
or Key [B]
Program
execution
Program
execution
Cannot read
Read
Removed SD memory card
or data copy
Program
cannot
be executed
Program
cannot
be executed
Program file
Key [A]
Program file
Allows communication access only to people that know the password.
Remote password
Ethernet
Remote
password ??
Remote
password ??
Remote
password
“
ÝÝÝÝ
”
ÝÝÝÝ
Remote
password
“
ÝÝÝÝ
”
ÝÝÝÝ
MELSEC iQ-F Series
iQ Platform-compatible
PLC
L(NA)08428ENG
For details, refer to the catalog below and the manuals.
Programmable controller
engineering software
MELSOFT GX Works3
L(NA)08334ENG
MELSEC iQ-F
FX5 User's Manual
- Application (JY997D55401)
- Analog Control
(JY997D60501)
- Positioning Control
(JY997D56301)
- Ethernet Communication
(JY997D56201)

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iQ Platform-compatible PLC
MELSEC iQ-F Series
Safety Warning
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use.
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Registration
Printed Jan. 2017
L(NA)08449ENG-A 1701(MEE)
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-
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with simple motion module (dedicated
positioning software not needed)
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module FB
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Intuitive Programming Environment
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