Page 3 - Safety Precautions; DESIGN PRECAUTIONS
Safety Precautions (Read these precautions before using.) (1) Before installation, operation, maintenance or inspection of this product, thoroughly read through and understand this manual and the associated manuals. Also, take care to handle the module properly and safely. This manual classifies the...
Page 4 - INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
Safety Precautions (Read these precautions before using.) (2) 2. INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS • Make sure to shut down all phases of the power supply externally before installing. Failure to do so may cause electric shock or damage to the product. • Use the product within the generic environment specifi...
Page 5 - STARTUP AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
Safety Precautions (Read these precautions before using.) (3) • Connect the AC power supply to the dedicated terminals specified 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 externa...
Page 6 - DISPOSAL PRECAUTION
Safety Precautions (Read these precautions before using.) (4) 5. DISPOSAL PRECAUTION • Please contact a certified electronic waste disposal company for the environmentally safe recycling and disposal of your device. 6. TRANSPORTATION PRECAUTION • The PLC is a precision instrument. During transportat...
Page 7 - series to FX3 series.; Preface; Manual number
1 Preface This manual is not intended to guarantee the execution of industrial properties and other right, or permit execution rights. The company is not responsible for problems in the industrial properties and others arising from the use of the descriptions in this book. © 2012 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC...
Page 9 - Generic names and abbreviations used in this manual
3 Generic names and abbreviations used in this manual Generic names and abbreviations used in this manual Generic name, abbreviation Description Programmable controller FX programmable controller Generic name of PLCs in FX 3G , FX 3GC , FX 3U , FX 3UC , FX 2N , FX 2NC , FX 1N , FX 1NC , FX 1S , FX 2...
Page 10 - Table of Contents
4 Table of Contents Generic names and abbreviations used in this manual ........................................... 3 1. Introduction ....................................................................................................... 6 1.1 Outline ...................................................
Page 13 - Planning of renewal; Complete; Replacement of FX series; FX
7 1. Introduction 1 Introduction 2 Replacement of FX 2N series 3 Replacement of FX 2NC series 4 Program changeover method A Models af fected by production termination B Related manuals C Frequently asked questions Planning of renewal Investigate Program conversion Determine the number of different P...
Page 14 - series
8 2. Replacement of FX 2N series 2. Replacement of FX 2N series 2.1 Outline The production of the FX 2N series main units and certain expansion equipment will be terminated in September 2012. The repair service period will end at the end of September 2019. The procedure to replace the FX 2N series w...
Page 15 - Replacement procedure
9 2. Replacement of FX 2N series 1 Introduction 2 Replacement of FX 2N series 3 Replacement of FX 2NC series 4 Program changeover method A Models af fected by production termination B Related manuals C Frequently asked questions 2.2 Replacement procedure The replacement procedure is shown below.FX 3...
Page 21 - model and confirm details list here.
15 2. Replacement of FX 2N series 1 Introduction 2 Replacement of FX 2N series 3 Replacement of FX 2NC series 4 Program changeover method A Models af fected by production termination B Related manuals C Frequently asked questions 2.3.2 Cautions about hardware z Comparison of FX 2N series and FX 3U s...
Page 23 - Table 1. Cable size of European type terminal connectors
17 2. Replacement of FX 2N series 1 Introduction 2 Replacement of FX 2N series 3 Replacement of FX 2NC series 4 Program changeover method A Models af fected by production termination B Related manuals C Frequently asked questions Table 1. Cable size of European type terminal connectors For connectio...
Page 29 - Replacement of PLCs; programming manuals of the PLCs and related documents.
23 2. Replacement of FX 2N series 1 Introduction 2 Replacement of FX 2N series 3 Replacement of FX 2NC series 4 Program changeover method A Models af fected by production termination B Related manuals C Frequently asked questions Device FX 2N series FX 3U series Division Use Number No. of points Num...
Page 31 - Replacement procedure
25 3. Replacement of FX 2NC series 1 Introduction 2 Replacement of FX 2N series 3 Replacement of FX 2NC series 4 Program changeover method A Models af fected by production termination B Related manuals C Frequently asked questions 3.2 Replacement procedure The replacement procedure is shown below.FX...
Page 43 - Replacement of PLCs
37 3. Replacement of FX 2NC series 1 Introduction 2 Replacement of FX 2N series 3 Replacement of FX 2NC series 4 Program changeover method A Models af fected by production termination B Related manuals C Frequently asked questions Device FX 2NC series FX 3UC series Division Use Number No. of points ...
Page 44 - Program changeover method; Preparation for program changeover; Prepare for program changeover
38 1. Program changeover method 4. Program changeover method 4.1 Preparation for program changeover To changeover the program to FX3 series, use an appropriate programming tool, such as a personal computer software application. The changeover procedure and necessary tools are explained in the follow...
Page 45 - Personal computer connection
1. Program changeover method 1 Introduction 2 Replacement of FX 2N series 3 Replacement of FX 2NC series 4 Program changeover method A Models af fected by production termination B Related manuals C Frequently asked questions 39 4.1.2 Programming tool z Programming tool Program conversion tool are av...
Page 46 - Handy programming panel connection
40 1. Program changeover method Handy programming panel connection Mini Din 8 pin RS-422 cableFX-20P-CAB0(packaged together with FX-30P) FX-30P FX 2N , FX 2NC , FX 3U , FX 3UC series PLCs (the diagram shows the FX 3U PLC).
Page 47 - Conversion of program by using GX Works2; Preparation for program changeover; Once PLC reading is complete, confirm the reading
1. Program changeover method 1 Introduction 2 Replacement of FX 2N series 3 Replacement of FX 2NC series 4 Program changeover method A Models af fected by production termination B Related manuals C Frequently asked questions 41 4.2 Conversion of program by using GX Works2 This section explains the c...
Page 48 - Reading source program from saved project data
42 1. Program changeover method z Reading source program from saved project data (1) Locate the saved data for the source program.(2) Start GX Works2.(3) Select and open out the source project. • When the project is saved as a GX Works2 type file Select “Project” -> “Open project” from the menu, ...
Page 49 - series main unit type to be used from the “PLC type”
1. Program changeover method 1 Introduction 2 Replacement of FX 2N series 3 Replacement of FX 2NC series 4 Program changeover method A Models af fected by production termination B Related manuals C Frequently asked questions 43 4.2.3 Model change to FX3 series (change of PLC type) Changeover the PLC...
Page 50 - Checking and correction of program; Use of simulation function
44 1. Program changeover method 4.3 Correction of program and checking of operation 4.3.1 Checking and correction of program z After changing the PLC type to FX3 series, check the program by referring to the program conversion cautions of each PLC, and check the program contents and correct affected...
Page 51 - Appendix A. Models affected by production termination; has been terminated prior to the end of March 2010.
45 Appendix A. Models affected by production termination 1 Introduction 2 Replacement of FX 2N series 3 Replacement of FX 2NC series 4 Program changeover method A Models af fected by production termination B Related manuals C Frequently asked questions Appendix A. Models affected by production termi...
Page 52 - Models to be discontinued
46 Appendix A. Models affected by production termination Models to be discontinued z FX 2N series Production discontinued by the end of September 2012 Repair service available until the end of September 2019 Main unit model name Main unit model name Expansion equipment model name FX 2N -16MT-E/UL FX...
Page 54 - Appendix B. Related manuals
48 Appendix B. Related manuals Appendix B. Related manuals Before use, please read this document, together with the user’s manual of the PLC main unit, and the manual of the program conversion tool used. Read these manuals carefully to obtain a full understanding of the product specifications and op...
Page 60 - Appendix C. Frequently asked questions; PLC
54 Appendix C. Frequently asked questions Appendix C. Frequently asked questions PLC Question Answer Is there a difference in memory capacity for the FX 3U ( C )? The FX 2N ( C ) has 8K steps, or 16K steps when expanded with FX-EEPROM-16. FX 3U ( C ) has 64K steps. Is there a difference in communi...
Page 61 - Connection of display units
55 Appendix C. Frequently asked questions 1 Introduction 2 Replacement of FX 2N series 3 Replacement of FX 2NC series 4 Program changeover method A Models af fected by production termination B Related manuals C Frequently asked questions Connection of display units Question Answer Can the FX-DU se...
Page 62 - MEMO
Page 63 - Revision history
57 Revision history Revision history Date compiled Sub-number Contents Sep. 2012 A First edition
Page 64 - )→FX3 series Replacement Guidance; FX CPU
Effective Sep. 2012 Specifications are subject to change without notice. JY997D48001A(MEE) FX(FX 2N ,FX 2NC )→FX3 series Replacement Guidance HEAD OFFICE : TOKYO BUILDING, 2-7-3 MARUNOUCHI, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8310, JAPANHIMEJI WORKS : 840, CHIYODA CHO, HIMEJI, JAPAN FX CPU
