Mitsubishi MELSEC iQ-F series User manual

MELSEC iQ-F
FX5UC User's Manual (Hardware)

1
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.
●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.
●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.
●For the operating status of each station after a communication failure of the network, refer to relevant
manuals for the network. Incorrect output or malfunction may result in an accident.
●To maintain the safety of the programmable controller system against unauthorized access from
external devices via the network, take appropriate measures. To maintain the safety against
unauthorized access via the Internet, take measures such as installing a firewall.
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.

2
[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 does not exceed the value corresponding to the
maximum load specification of the resistance load.
●After the CPU module is powered on or is reset, the time taken to enter the RUN status varies
depending on the system configuration, parameter settings, and/or program size.
Design circuits so that the entire system will always operate safely, regardless of this variation in time.
●Simultaneously turn on and off the power supplies of the CPU module and extension modules.
●If a long-time power failure or an abnormal voltage drop occurs, the PLC stops, and output is turned
off. When the power supply is restored, it will automatically restart (when the RUN/STOP/RESET
switch is on RUN side).
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.
●Use the product within the generic environment specifications described in Page 20 Generic
Specifications of this manual.
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.

3
[INSTALLATION 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 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.
●Connect the expansion adapter securely to their designated connectors. Loose connections may
cause malfunctions.
●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.
●When using an SD memory card, insert it into the SD memory card slot. Check that it is inserted
completely. Poor contact may cause malfunction.
●Turn off the power to the PLC before attaching or detaching the following devices. Failure to do so
may cause equipment failures or malfunctions.
- Peripheral devices, expansion adapter, and connector conversion adapter
- Extension modules, bus conversion module and connector conversion module
-Battery

4
[WIRING PRECAUTIONS]
[WIRING PRECAUTIONS]
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.
●The temperature rating of the cable should be 80or more.
It may differ depending on the extension devices. For details, refer to the user's manual of the
extension devices.
●Make sure to wire the screw 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 6 mm or less). Make
sure that the screwdriver does not touch the partition part of the terminal block.
●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 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.
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 (refer to Page 81 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.

5
[STARTUP AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS]
●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 communication cables at least 100 mm away from the main circuit, high-
voltage line, load line or power line.
- Ground the shield of the shielded wire or shielded cable at one point on the PLC. However, do not
use common grounding with heavy electrical systems.
- 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.
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.
●Use the battery for memory backup in conformance to this manual.
- Use the battery for the specified purpose only.
- Connect the battery correctly.
- Do not charge, disassemble, heat, put in fire, short-circuit, connect reversely, weld, swallow or
burn the battery, or apply excessive forces (vibration, impact, drop, etc.) to the battery.
- Do not store or use the battery at high temperatures or expose to direct sunlight.
- Do not expose to water, bring near fire or touch liquid leakage or other contents directly.
Incorrect handling of the battery may cause heat excessive generation, bursting, ignition, liquid
leakage or deformation, and lead to injury, fire or failures and malfunction of facilities and other
equipment.
CAUTION

6
[STARTUP AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS]
[OPERATION PRECAUTIONS]
[DISPOSAL 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.
●After the first use of the SD memory card, do not insert/remove the memory card more than 500 times.
500 times or more may cause malfunction.
●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 off the power to the PLC before attaching or detaching the following devices. Failure to do so
may cause equipment failures or malfunctions.
- Peripheral devices, 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 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.
●When disposing of batteries, separate them from other waste according to local regulations. (For
details on the Battery Directive in EU countries, refer to Page 175 Handling of Batteries and
Devices with Built-in Batteries in EU Member States.)

7
[TRANSPORTATION PRECAUTIONS]
INTRODUCTION
This manual contains text, diagrams and explanations which will guide the reader in the correct installation, safe use and
operation of the FX5UC Programmable Controllers 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.
CAUTION
●When transporting the PLC with the optional battery, turn on the PLC before shipment, confirm that
the battery mode is set using a parameter and the BAT LED is OFF, and check the battery life. If the
PLC is transported with the BAT LED ON or the battery exhausted, the battery-backed data may be
unstable during transportation.
●The PLC is a precision instrument. During transportation, avoid impacts larger than those specified in
the general specifications (Page 20 Generic Specifications) 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.
●When transporting lithium batteries, follow required transportation regulations. (For details on the
regulated products, refer to Page 175 Handling of Batteries and Devices with Built-in Batteries in
EU Member States.)
●When fumigants that contain halogen materials such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine are
used for disinfecting and protecting wooden packaging from insects, they cause malfunction when
entering our products. Please take necessary precautions to ensure that remaining materials from
fumigant do not enter our product, or treat packaging with methods other than fumigation (heat
method). Additionally, disinfect and protect wood from insects before packing products.

8
CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
RELEVANT MANUALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
TERMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
CHAPTER 1 OUTLINE 17
1.1 Part Names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
CHAPTER 2 SPECIFICATIONS 20
2.1 Generic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.2 Power Supply Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
DC power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.3 Input Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
24 V DC input (sink/source). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.4 Output Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Transistor output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.5 Input/Output Derating Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.6 Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.7 Communication Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Built-in Ethernet communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Built-in RS-485 communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2.8 External Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
CPU module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2.9 Terminal Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
CHAPTER 3 PRODUCT LIST 31
3.1 Overall Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.2 CPU Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.3 Extension Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
I/O module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Intelligent function module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Extension power supply module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Connector conversion module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Bus conversion module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.4 Expansion Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.5 Extended Extension Cable and Connector Conversion Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Extended Extension Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Connector Conversion Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.6 Terminal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.7 SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.8 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.9 Communication Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.10 Engineering Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

9
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 4 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 41
4.1 Rules of System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.2 Limitations on the Number of Connected Extension Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Number of connected expansion adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Number of connected extension modules (including extended extension cable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4.3 Limitation on the Number of Input/Output Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Total number of I/O points and remote I/O points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Calculation of the number of input/output points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Calculation of the number of remote I/O points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4.4 Limitation on Current Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Power supply check from the CPU module (current consumption calculation). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Power supply check from the powered input/output module (current consumption calculation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Power supply check from extension power supply module (current consumption calculation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.5 Rules of System Configuration and Examples of Reconfiguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
System configuration example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
System reconfiguration example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
4.6 Numbers and Assignment in System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Module input/output number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Module number of Extension modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
CHAPTER 5 INSTALLATION 64
5.1 Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Installation location in enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Spaces in enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Layout in enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
5.2 Examination for Installing Method in Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
5.3 Procedures for Installing on and Detaching from DIN Rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Preparation for installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Installation of CPU module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Installation of extension modules (extension cable type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Installation of terminal modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Removal of CPU module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
5.4 Procedures for Installing Directly (with M4 Screws) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Hole pitches for direct mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Hole pitches when extension module connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Installation of extension module (extension cable type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
5.5 Connecting Methods for CPU Module and Extension Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Connection of extension devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Connecting method A - connection of an expansion adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Connecting method B - connection of an extension module (extension connector type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Connecting method C - connection of a connector conversion module (extension connector type)
or the extension power supply module and an extension module (extension cable type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Connecting method D - connection between extension modules (extension cable type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Connecting method E - connection of extended extension cable and connector conversion adapter . . . . . . . . 74
Connecting method F - connection of a bus conversion module and an FX3 intelligent function module . . . . . 74
Connection of power cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Removal of power cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Connection of I/O cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

10
CHAPTER 6 WIRING 78
6.1 Wiring Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Wiring procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
6.2 Cable Connecting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
European-type terminal block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Screw terminal block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
6.3 Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
6.4 Power Supply Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Examples of DC power supply wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
6.5 Input Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
24 V DC input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Input wiring example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Input wiring examples of terminal modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
6.6 Output Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Transistor output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Relay output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Triac output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Output wiring example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Output wiring examples of terminal modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
6.7 Examples of Wiring for Various Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Positioning function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Communication function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
High-speed counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Digital Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Input Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Seven Segment with Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
CHAPTER 7 OPERATION ADJUSTMENT 118
7.1 Preparation for Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Preliminary inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Procedure until operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Connection with a personal computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
7.2 Operation and Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Self-diagnostic function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Monitoring and debugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
7.3 Running, Stopping, and Resetting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Methods of running, stopping, and resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
CHAPTER 8 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION 122
8.1 Daily Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
8.2 Periodic Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
8.3 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Battery attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Special relay for low battery voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

11
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 127
9.1 Troubleshooting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
9.2 Checking with LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Checking the PWR LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Checking the BAT LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Checking the ERR LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Checking the P.RUN LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
9.3 Troubleshooting using the engineering tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Module Diagnostics (CPU Diagnostics). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Event history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
9.4 Error Status and Operations on Occurrence of an Error. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
9.5 Backing Up the Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
9.6 Canceling Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
9.7 Troubleshooting for Each Symptom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
I/O operation (CPU module, I/O module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
PLC write, PLC read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Boot operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
APPENDIX 135
Appendix 1 How to Check the Date of Manufacture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Appendix 2 Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Certification of UL, cUL standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Compliance with EC directive (CE Marking) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Requirement for compliance with EMC directive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Requirement for Compliance with LVD directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Caution for compliance with EC Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Appendix 3 Precautions for operating ambient temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Appendix 4 I/O Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Product configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Product list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
External dimensions and component names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Terminal layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Appendix 5 Connector conversion module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
External dimensions and component names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Appendix 6 SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Insertion and removal of the SD memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Appendix 7 Terminal Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Product configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Product list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
External dimensions and component names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Terminal layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Internal circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Appendix 8 Precautions for Battery Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Control-subject product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Precautions for transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

12
Appendix 9 Handling of Batteries and Devices with Built-in Batteries in EU Member States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Disposal precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Exportation precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Appendix 10Added and Changed Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
INDEX 177
REVISIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
TRADEMARKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180

13
CONTENTS

14
RELEVANT MANUALS
Manual name <manual number> Description
MELSEC iQ-F FX5UC CPU Module Hardware Manual
<JY997D61001>
Describes the details of input/output specifications, wiring and installation of the
FX5UC CPU module from MELSEC iQ-F FX5UC User's Manual (Hardware).
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> (This manual)
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>
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.

15
TERMS
Unless otherwise specified, this manual uses the following terms.
• indicates a variable part to collectively call multiple models or versions.
(Example) FX5-C32EX/D, FX5-C32ET/D, FX5-C32EYT/D FX5-C32E/D
• For details on the FX3 devices that can be connected with the FX5UC CPU module, refer to Page 31 PRODUCT LIST.
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 Different name for 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,
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, 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/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 Different name for FX5-C1PS-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
• 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 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

16
• Bus conversion module (extension
connector type)
Different name for FX5-CNV-BUSC
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
SD memory card Generic term for NZ1MEM-2GBSD, NZ1MEM-4GBSD, NZ1MEM-8GBSD, NZ1MEM-16GBSD, L1MEM-2GBSD
and L1MEM-4GBSD SD memory cards
Abbreviation of Secure Digital Memory Card. Device that stores data using flash memory.
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 OUTLINE
1.1 Part Names 17
1
1OUTLINE
1.1 Part Names
Front panel
No. Name Description
[1] Expansion adapter connecting
hooks
When connecting an expansion adapter, secure it with these hooks.
[2] Built-in RS-485 communication
terminal block
Terminal block for connection with RS-485-compatible devices
[3] Built-in Ethernet communication
connector
Connector for connection with Ethernet-compatible devices (with cap)
For details, refer to MELSEC iQ-F FX5 User's Manual (Ethernet Communication).
[4] Operation status display LED
PWR LED Indicates whether the CPU module is powered or not.
Lit: Powered
Off: Not powered or hardware error (Page 127 Checking with LEDs)
ERR LED Indicates the error status of the CPU module. (Page 127 Checking with LEDs)
Lit: Error or hardware error
Flashing: Factory default setting, error, hardware error, or resetting
Off: Operating normally
P.RUN LED Indicates the program running status.
Lit: Operating normally
Flashing: Paused
Off: Stopped or stop error
BAT LED Indicates the battery status.
Flashing: Battery error
Off: Operating normally (Page 127 Checking with LEDs)
CARD LED Indicates whether an SD memory card can be used or not.
Lit: Can be used or cannot be removed.
Flashing: In preparation
Off: Not inserted or can be removed.
SD/RD LED Lit when the CPU module is sending or receiving data through built-in Ethernet communication.
RD LED Lit when the CPU module is receiving data through built-in RS-485 communication.
SD LED Lit when the CPU module is sending data through built-in RS-485 communication.
[5] Input connector Connector for connecting input signal cables.
[6] Extension module connecting hook When connecting an expansion module, secure it with these hooks.
[7] I/O display LED Lit when the input or output is on.
[8] DISP switch Switches input/output of the I/O display LED.
[1]
[13]
[11]
[12]
[1]
[4]
[3]
[2]
[6]
[5] When the front covers are open
[9]
[10]
[8]
[6]
[7]

18 1 OUTLINE
1.1 Part Names
Side
Left side/right side
Products that do not have the genuine product certification label or nameplate are not covered by the
warranty.
[9] Output connector Connector for connecting output signal cables.
[10] DIN rail mounting hook Hook for mounting a CPU module on a DIN rail of DIN46277 (35 mm wide).
[11] SD memory card disable switch Switch for disabling access to the SD memory card when the card is to be removed.
[12] SD memory card slot Slot for inserting an SD memory card.
[13] RUN/STOP/RESET switch Switch for operating the CPU module. (Page 121 Methods of running, stopping, and resetting)
RUN: Runs the program
STOP: Stops the program
RESET: Resets the CPU module (hold the switch on the RESET side for approximately 1 second.)
No. Name Description
[1] Expansion adapter connector cover Cover for protecting the expansion adapter connector.
[2] Subsequent extension connector cover Cover for protecting the subsequent extension connector.
[3] DIN rail mounting groove The module can be installed on a DIN46277 rail (35 mm wide).
[4] Nameplate The product model name, manufacturer's serial number, power supply specifications, and MAC
address are shown.
[5] Genuine product certification label Genuine product certification label to prevent counterfeiting
No. Name Description
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]