Fx1s Fx1n Fx2n (C) Fx3u Beginner's Manual

MELSEC FX Family
Programmable Logic Controllers

Beginners Manual
FX1S, FX1N,
FX2N, FX2NC,
FX3U
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC
Art. no.: 166388
12012007
Version B
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The texts, illustration, diagrams and examples in this manual are provided
for information purposes only. They are intended as aids to help explain the
installation, operation, programming and use of the
programmable logic controllers of the MELSEC FX1S, FX1N, FX2N,FX2NC and FX3U series.
If you have any questions about the installation and operation of any of the
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Beginners Manual for the programmable logic controllers of the MELSEC FX family
FX1S, FX1N, FX2N, FX2NC und FX3U
Art. no.: 166388
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Safety Guidelines
For use by qualified staff only
This manual is only intended for use by properly trained and qualified electrical technicians
who are fully acquainted with the relevant automation technology safety standards. All work
with the hardware described, including system design, installation, configuration, mainten-
ance, service and testing of the equipment, may only be performed by trained electrical techni-
cians with approved qualifications who are fully acquainted with all the applicable automation
technology safety standards and regulations. Any operations or modifications to the hardware
and/or software of our products not specifically described in this manual may only be
performed by authorised Mitsubishi Electric staff.
Proper use of the products
The programmable logic controllers of the FX1S, FX1N, FX2N, FX2NC and FX3U series are only
intended for the specific applications explicitly described in this manual. All parameters and
settings specified in this manual must be observed. The products described have all been
designed, manufactured, tested and documented in strict compliance with the relevant safety
standards. Unqualified modification of the hardware or software or failure to observe the war-
nings on the products and in this manual may result in serious personal injury and/or damage
to property. Only peripherals and expansion equipment specifically recommended and appro-
ved by Mitsubishi Electric may be used with the programmable logic controllers of the FX1S,
FX1N, FX2N FX2NC and FX3U series.
All and any other uses or application of the products shall be deemed to be improper.
Relevant safety regulations
All safety and accident prevention regulations relevant to your specific application must be
observed in the systemdesign, installation, configuration, maintenance, servicing and testing
of these products. The regulations listed below are particularly important in this regard. This
list does not claim to be complete, however; you are responsible for being familiar with and
conforming to the regulations applicable to you in your location.
b VDE Standards
VDE 0100
Regulations for the erection of power installations with rated voltages below 1000 V
VDE 0105
Operation of power installations
VDE 0113
Electrical installations with electronic equipment
VDE 0160
Electronic equipment for use in power installations
VDE 0550/0551
Regulations for transformers
VDE 0700
Safety of electrical appliances for household use and similar applications
VDE 0860
Safety regulations for mains-powered electronic appliances and their accessories for
household use and similar applications.
b Fire safety regulations
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Electrical systems and equipment
Safety warnings in this manual
In this manual warnings that are relevant for safety are identified as follows:
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DANGER:
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and injury hazards for the user.
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WARNING:
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General safety information and precautions
The following safety precautions are intended as a general guideline for using PLC systems
together with other equipment. These precautions must always be observed in the design,
installation and operation of all control systems.
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b Observe all safety and accident prevention regulations applicable to your spe-
cific application. Always disconnect all power supplies before performing
installation and wiring work or opening any of the assemblies, components and
devices.
b Assemblies, components and devices must always be installed in a shockproof
housing fitted with a proper cover and fuses or circuit breakers.
b Devices with a permanent connection to the mains power supply must be inte-
grated in the building installations with an all-pole disconnection switch and a
suitable fuse.
b Check power cables and lines connected to the equipment regularly for breaks
and insulation damage. If cable damage is found immediately disconnect the
equipment and the cables fromthe power supply and replace the defective cab-
ling.
b Before using the equipment for the first time check that the power supply rating
matches that of the local mains power.
b Take appropriate steps to ensure that cable damage or core breaks in the signal
lines cannot cause undefined states in the equipment.
b You are responsible for taking the necessary precautions to ensure that pro-
grams interrupted by brownouts and power failures can be restarted properly
and safely. In particular, you must ensure that dangerous conditions cannot
occur under any circumstances, even for brief periods.
b EMERGENCY OFF facilities conforming to EN 60204/IEC 204 and VDE 0113
must remain fully operative at all times and in all PLC operating modes. The
EMERGENCY OFF facility reset function must be designed so that it cannot
ever cause an uncontrolled or undefined restart.
b You must implement both hardware and software safety precautions to prevent
the possibility of undefinedcontrol systemstates causedby signal line cable or
core breaks.
b When using modules always ensure that all electrical and mechanical specifi-
cations and requirements are observed exactly.
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Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
1.2 More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
2 Programmable Logic Controllers
2.1 What is a PLC? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
2.2 How PLCs Process Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
2.3 The MELSEC FX Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
2.4 Selecting the Right Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
2.5 Controller Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
2.5.1 Input and output circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
2.5.2 Layout of the MELSEC FX1S base units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
2.5.3 Layout of the MELSEC FX1N base units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.5.4 Layout of the MELSEC FX2N base units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.5.5 Layout of the MELSEC FX2NC base units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2.5.6 Layout of the MELSEC FX3U base units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2.5.7 PLC components glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
3 An Introduction to Programming
3.1 Structure of a Program Instruction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2 Bits, Bytes and Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
3.3 Number Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
3.4 The Basic Instruction Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
3.4.1 Starting logic operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
3.4.2 Outputting the result of a logic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3.4.3 Using switches and sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
3.4.4 AND operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
3.4.5 OR operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
3.4.6 Instructions for connecting operation blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
3.4.7 Pulse-triggered execution of operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
3.4.8 Setting and resetting devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
3.4.9 Storing, reading and deleting operation results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
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3.4.10Generating pulses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18
3.4.11Master control function (MC and MCR instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
3.4.12Inverting the result of an operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
3.5 Safety First! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21
3.6 Programming PLC Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
3.6.1 An alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23
3.6.2 A rolling shutter gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28
4 Devices in Detail
4.1 Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
4.2 Relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
4.2.1 Special relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
4.3 Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
4.4 Counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
4.5 Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
4.5.1 Data registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
4.5.2 Special registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
4.5.3 File registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
4.6 Programming Tips for Timers and Counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
4.6.1 Specifying timer and counter setpoints indirectly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
4.6.2 Switch-off delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
4.6.3 Delayed make and break. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
4.6.4 Clock signal generators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
5 More Advanced Programming
5.1 Applied Instructions Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
5.1.1 Entering applied instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.2 Instructions for Moving Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
5.2.1 Moving individual values with the MOV instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.2.2 Moving groups of bit devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5.2.3 Moving blocks of data with the BMOV instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5.2.4 Copying source devices to multiple destinations (FMOV) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5.2.5 Exchanging data with special function modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
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5.3 Compare Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
5.3.1 The CMP instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
5.3.2 Comparisons within logic operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
5.4 Math Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
5.4.1 Addition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21
5.4.2 Subtraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22
5.4.3 Multiplication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23
5.4.4 Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24
5.4.5 Combining math instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
6 Expansion Options
6.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
6.2 Available Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
6.2.1 Modules for adding more digital inputs and outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.2.2 Analog I/O modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
6.2.3 Communications modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.2.4 Positioning modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
6.2.5 HMI control and display panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
7 Processing Analog Values
7.1 Analog Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
7.1.1 Criteria for selecting analog modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7.2 List of Analog Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
Index
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1 Introduction
1.1 About this Manual
This manual will help you to familiarise yourself with the use of the MELSEC FX family of pro-
grammable logic controllers. It is designed for users who do not yet have any experience with
programming programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Programmers who already have experience with PLCs fromother manufacturers can also use
this manual as a guide for making the transition to the MELSEC FX family.
The symbol is used as a placeholder to identify different controllers in the same range. For
example, the designation "FX1S-10-" is used to refer to all controllers whose name
begins with FX1S-10, i.e. FX1S-10 MR-DS, FX1S-10 MR-ES/UL, FX1S-10 MT-DSS and
FX1S-10 MT-ESS/UL.
1.2 More Information
You can find more detailed information on the individual products in the series in the operating
and installation manuals of the individual modules.
See the MELSEC FX Family Catalogue, art. no. 167840, for a general overview of all the con-
trollers in the MELSEC FX family. This catalogue also contains information on expansion
options and the available accessories.
For an introduction to using the programming software package see the GX Developer FX
Beginners Manual, art. no. 166391.
You can find detailed documentation of all programming instructions in the Programming Man-
ual for the MELSEC FX family, art. no. 132738 and in the Programming Manual for the FX3U
series, art. no. 168591.
The communications capabilities and options of the MELSEC FX controllers are documented
in detail in the Communications Manual, art. no. 070143.
All Mitsubishi manuals and catalogues can be downloaded free of charge fromthe Mitsubishi
website at www.mitsubishi-automation.com.
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2 Programmable Logic Controllers
2.1 What is a PLC?
In contrast to conventional controllers with functions determined by their physical wiring the
functions of programmable logic controllers or PLCs are defined by a program. PLCs also have
to be connected to the outside world with cables, but the contents of their programmemory can
be changed at any time to adapt their programs to different control tasks.
Programmable logic controllers input data, process it and then output the results. This process
is performed in three stages:
b an input stage,
b a processing stage
and
b an output stage
The input stage
The input stage passes control signals fromswitches, buttons or sensors on to the processing
stage.
The signals fromthese components are generated as part of the control process and are fed to
the inputs as logical states. The input stage passes them on to the processing stage in a
pre-processed format.
The processing stage
In the processing stage the pre-processed signals from the input stage are processed and
combined with the help of logical operations and other functions. The programmemory of the
processing stage is fully programmable. The processing sequence can be changed at any time
by modifying or replacing the stored program.
The output stage
The results of the processing of the input signals by the program are fed to the output stage
where they control connected switchable elements such as contactors, signal lamps, solenoid
valves and so on.
Programmable Logic Controllers What is a PLC?
Programmable Logic Controller
Input Stage Output Stage Processing Stage
Contactors
Switch
Input Output
2.2 How PLCs Process Programs
A PLCperforms its tasks by executing a programthat is usually developed outside the control-
ler and then transferred to the controllers programmemory. Before you start programming it is
useful to have a basic understanding of how PLCs process these programs.
A PLC programconsists of a sequence of instructions that control the functions of the control-
ler. The PLC executes these control instructions sequentially, i.e. one after another. The entire
program sequence is cyclical, which means that it is repeated in a continuous loop. The time
required for one program repetition is referred to as the program cycle time or period.
Process image processing
The program in the PLC is not executed directly on the inputs and outputs, but on a process
image of the inputs and outputs:
Input process image
At the beginning of each program cycle the system polls the signal states of the inputs and
stores them in a buffer, creating a process image of the inputs.
How PLCs Process Programs Programmable Logic Controllers
....
....
....
Switch on PLC
Delete output memory
Input terminals
Process image
of inputs
PLC program
Process image
of outputs
Output terminals
Transfer process image
to outputs
Instruction 1
Instruction 2
Instruction 3
Instruction n
Poll inputs and signal states
and save them in the process
image of the inputs
Input signals
Output signals
Program execution
After this the program is executed, during which the PLC accesses the stored states of the
inputs in the process image. This means that any subsequent changes in the input states will
not be registered until the next program cycle!
The program is executed from top to bottom, in the order in which the instructions were pro-
grammed. Results of individual programming steps are stored and can be used during the cur-
rent program cycle.
Output process image
Results of logical operations that are relevant for the outputs are stored in an output buffer the
output process image. The output process image is stored in the output buffer until the buffer is
rewritten. After the values have been written to the outputs the program cycle is repeated.
Differences between signal processing in the PLC and in hard-wired controllers
In hard-wired controllers the programis defined by the functional elements and their connec-
tions (the wiring). All control operations are performed simultaneously (parallel execution).
Every change in an input signal state causes an instantaneous change in the corresponding
output signal state.
In a PLC it is not possible to respond to changes in input signal states until the next program
cycle after the change. Nowadays this disadvantage is largely compensated by very short pro-
gramcycle periods. The duration of the programcycle period depends on the number and type
of instructions executed.
Programmable Logic Controllers How PLCs Process Programs
M6
M2
M1 M8013
4
X000 X001
0
9
M0
Y000
M0
Y001
Store result
Program execution
Process stored result
Control output
2.3 The MELSEC FX Family
The compact micro-controllers of the MELSEC FX series provide the foundation for building
economical solutions for small to medium-sized control and positioning tasks requiring 10 to
256 integrated inputs and outputs in applications in industry and building services.
With the exception of the FX1S all the controllers of the FX series can be expanded to keep
pace with the changes in the application and the users growing requirements.
Network connections are also supported. This makes it possible for the controllers of the FX
family to communicate with other PLCs and controller systems and HMIs (Human-Machine
Interfaces and control panels). The PLC systems can be integrated both in MITSUBISHI net-
works as local stations and as slave stations in open networks like PROFIBUS/DP.
In addition to this you can also build multi-drop and peer-to-peer networks with the controllers
of the MELSEC FX family.
The FX1N, FX2N and FX3U have modular expansion capabilities, making themthe right choice
for complex applications and tasks requiring special functions like analog-digital and digi-
tal-analog conversion and network capabilities.
All the controllers in the series are part of the larger MELSEC FX family and are fully compati-
ble with one another.
The MELSEC FX Family Programmable Logic Controllers
Specifications FX1S FX1N FX2N FX2NC FX3U
Max integrated
I/O points
30 60 128 96 128
Expansion capability
(max. possible I/Os)
34 132 256 256 384
Program memory
(steps)
2000 8000 16000 16000 64000
Cycle time per
log. instruction (s)
0,55 0,7 0,55 0,7 0,08 0,08 0,065
No. of instructions
(standard / step ladder /
special function)
27 / 2 / 85 27 / 2 / 89 27 / 2 / 107 27 / 2 / 107 27 / 2 / 209
Max. special function
modules connectable
2 8 4
8 right
10 left
2.4 Selecting the Right Controller
The base units of the MELSECFXfamily are available in a number of different versions with dif-
ferent power supply options and output technologies. You can choose between units designed
for power supplies of 100240 VAC, 24 VDCor 1224 VDC, and between relay and transistor
outputs.
To choose the right controller for your application you need to answer the following questions:
b Howmany signals (external switch contacts, buttons and sensors) do you need to input?
b What types of functions do you need to switch, and how many of them are there?
b What power supply options are available?
b Howhigh are the loads that the outputs need to switch? Choose relay outputs for switching
high loads and transistor outputs for switching fast, trigger-free switching operations.
Programmable Logic Controllers Selecting the Right Controller
Series I/Os Type
No. of
inputs
No. of
outputs
Power supply Output type
FX1S
10 FX1S-10 M- 6 8
24 V DC
or
100 240 V AC
Transistor
or relay
14 FX1S-14 M- 8 6
20 FX1S-20 M- 12 8
30 FX1S-30 M- 16 14
FX1N
14 FX1N-14 M- 8 6
12 24 V DC
or
100 240 V AC
Transistor
or relay
24 FX1N-24 M- 14 10
40 FX1N-40 M- 24 16
60 FX1N-60 M- 36 24
FX2N
16 FX2N-16 M- 8 8
24 V DC
or
100 240 V AC
Transistor
or relay
32 FX2N-32 M- 16 16
48 FX2N-48 M- 24 24
64 FX2N-64 M- 32 32
80 FX2N-80 M- 40 40
128 FX2N-128 M- 64 64
FX2NC
16 FX2NC-16 M- 8 8
24 V DC
Transistor
or relay
32 FX2NC-32 M- 16 16
64 FX2NC-64 M- 32 32
96 FX2NC-96 M- 48 48
FX3U
16 FX3U-16 M- 8 8
24 V DC
or
100 240 V AC
Transistor
or relay
32 FX3U-32 M- 16 16
48 FX3U-48 M- 24 24
64 FX3U-64 M- 32 32
80 FX3U-80 M- 40 40
128 FX3U-128 M- 64 64 100 240 V AC
Transistor
or relay
2.5 Controller Design
All the controllers in the series have the same basic design. The main functional elements and
assemblies are described in the glossary in section 2.5.7.
2.5.1 Input and output circuits
The input circuits use floating inputs. They are electrically isolated from the other circuits of
the PLCwith optical couplers. The output circuits use either relay or transistor output techno-
logy. The transistor outputs are also electrically isolated fromthe other PLCcircuits with optical
couplers.
The switching voltage at all the digital inputs must have a certain value (e.g. 24 VDC). This volt-
age can be taken from the PLCs integrated power supply unit. If the switching voltage at the
inputs is less than the rated value (e.g. <24 V DC) then the input will not be processed.
The maximum output currents are 2 A on 250 V three-phase AC and non-reactive loads with
relay outputs and 0.5 A on 24 V DC and non-reactive loads.
2.5.2 Layout of the MELSEC FX1S base units
Controller Design Programmable Logic Controllers
0 1 2 3
4 5 6 7
0 1 2 3
4 5
IN
OUT
POWER
FX -14MR 1S
RUN
ERROR
X7 X5 X3 X1 S/S
X6 X4 X2 X0 N L
100-240
VAC
14MR
-ES/UL
Y4 Y2 Y1 Y0
COM0COM1COM2 Y3 Y5
24V
0V
MITSUBISHI
Power supply
connection
Terminals for
digital inputs
LEDs for indicating
the operating status
Interface for expansion
adapter boards
Protective cover
RUN/STOP switch
Terminal cover
Connection for the
service power supply
2 analog potentiometers
LEDs for indicating
the input status
Mounting hole
Cutout for adapters or
control panel
Connection for
programming units
Protective cover
LEDs for indicating
the output status
Terminals for
digital outputs
2.5.3 Layout of the MELSEC FX1N base units
2.5.4 Layout of the MELSEC FX2N base units
Programmable Logic Controllers Controller Design
Protective cover
Terminal cover
Terminals for
digital outputs
Connection for the
Connection for
programming units
Mounting hole
Terminal cover
RUN/STOP switch
Extension bus
Connection of the
power supply
LEDs for indicating
LEDs for indicating
the input status
Protective cover
Lid
Slot for memorycassettes,
adapters and displays
2 analog
potentiometers
Terminals for
digital inputs
LEDs for indicating
the output status
Housing cover
Memory battery
Terminals for
digital inputs
Removable terminal
strip for digital outputs
Connection for
extensions
LEDs for indicating
the output status
Protective cover des
Erweiterungsbusses
Housing cover
Protective cover
Connection for
expansionadapter boards
Connection for
programming units
LEDs for indicating
RUN/STOP switch
LEDs for indicating
the input status
Slot for memory
cassettes
Connection for the
Mounting hole
0 1 2 3
4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15
0 1 2 3
4 5 6 7
10 11
IN
OUT
POWER
FX -24MR 1N
RUN
ERROR
100-240
VAC
X7 X11 X13 X15
X5 X3 X1 S/S X6 X10 X12 X14
X4 X2 X0 N L
24MR
-ES/UL Y10 Y6 Y5 Y3
COM3 Y4 COM4 Y7 Y11
COM2 COM1 COM0 24+
Y2 Y1 Y0 0V
MITSUBISHI
Terminal cover
2.5.5 Layout of the MELSEC FX2NC base units
2.5.6 Layout of the MELSEC FX3U base units
Terminals for
digital outputs
Terminals for
digital inputs
Memory cassette slot
Memory cassette
(optional)
Cover
POWER
RUN
BATT
ERROR
X0
1
2
3
X4
5
6
7
Y0
1
2
3
Y4
5
6
7
RUN
STOP
MITSUBISHI
FX -16MR-T-DS 2NC
C
O
M
X
7
X
6
X
5
X
4
C
O
M
X
3
X
2
X
1
X
0
Y
4
C
O
M
1
Y
3
Y
2
Y
1
Y
0
RUN/STOP switch
Extension bus
(on side)
Battery
compartment
LEDs for indicating
the output status
Protective cover
for expansion bus
Protective cover
Operating status LEDs
2nd interface
for CNV adapter
Memory battery
LEDs for indicating
the input status
Connector for
terminal strips
Battery cover
Installation place for the
FX3U-7DMdisplay
Connection for
programming unit
LEDs for indicating
the output status
Blind cover for
expansion board
LEDs for indicating
RUN/STOP switch
Protective cover for
expansion bus
LEDs for indicating
the input status
Top cover
(used if FX3U-7DM
is not installed)
Memory battery
Protective cover
Output terminals
Terminal cover
Protective cover
Terminals for
digital inputs
Terminal cover
2.5.7 PLC components glossary
The following table describes the meaning and functionality of the single components und
parts of a Mitsubishi PLC.
Programmable Logic Controllers Controller Design
Component Description
Connection for
expansion
adapter boards
Optional expansion adapter boards can be connected to this interface. A variety of diffe-
rent adapters are available for all FX lines (except the FX2NC). These adapters extend the
capabilities of the controllers with additional functions or communications interfaces. The
adapter boards are plugged directly into the slot.
Connection for pro-
gramming units
This connection can be used for connecting the FX-20P-E hand-held programming unit or
an external PC or notebook with a programming software package (e.g. GX Devel-
oper/FX).
EEPROM
Read/write memory in which the PLC program can be stored and read with the program-
ming software. This solid-state memory retains its contents without power, even in the
event of a power failure, and does not need a battery.
Memory cassette slot
Slot for optional memory cassettes. Inserting a memory cassette disables the controllers
internal memory the controller will then only execute the program stored in the cassette.
Extension bus
Both additional I/O expansion modules and special function modules that add additional
capabilities to the PLC system can be connected here. See Chapter 6 for an overview of
the available modules.
Analog
potentiometers
The analog potentiometers are used for setting analog setpoint values. The setting can be
polled by the PLC program and used for timers, pulse outputs and other functions (see
Section 4.6.1).
Service power supply
The service power supply (not for FX2NC) provides a regulated 24V DC power supply
source for the input signals and the sensors. The capacity of this power supply depends
on the controller model (e.g. FX1S and FX1N: 400mA; FX2N-16M- through
FX2N-32M-: 250 mA, FX2N-48M- through FX2N-64M-: 460 mA)
Digital inputs
The digital inputs are used for inputting control signals from the connected switches, but-
tons or sensors. These inputs can read the values ON (power signal on) and OFF (no
power signal).
Digital outputs
You can connect a variety of different actuators and other devices to these outputs,
depending on the nature of your application and the output type.
LEDs for indicating
the input status
These LEDs show which inputs are currently connected to a power signal, i.e. a defined
voltage. When a signal is applied to an input the corresponding LED lights up, indicating
that the state of the input is ON.
LEDs for indicating
the output status
These LEDs show the current ON/OFF states of the digital outputs. These outputs can
switch a variety of different voltages and currents depending on the model and output
type.
LEDs for indicating
The LEDs RUN, POWER and ERROR show the current status of the controller. POWER
shows that the power is switched on, RUN lights up when the PLC program is being exe-
cuted and ERROR lights up when an error or malfunction is registered.
Memory battery
The battery protects the contents of the MELSELC PLCs volatile RAM memory in the
event of a power failure (FX2N, FX2NC and FX3U only). It protects the latched ranges for
timers, counters and relays. In addition to this it also provides power for the integrated
real-time clock when the PLCs power supply is switched off.
RUN/STOP switch
MELSEC PLCs have two operating modes, RUN and STOP. The RUN/STOP switch
allows you to switch between these two modes manually. In RUN mode the PLC executes
the program stored in its memory. In STOP mode program execution is stopped and it is
possible to program the controller.
3 An Introduction to Programming
A program consists of a sequence of program instructions. These instructions determine the
functionality of the PLC and they are processed sequentially, in the order in which they were
entered by the programmer. To create a PLCprogramyou thus need to analyse the process to
be controlled and break it up into steps that can be represented by instructions. A program
instruction, represented by a line or rung in ladder diagram format, is the smallest unit of a
PLC application program.
3.1 Structure of a Program Instruction
A programinstruction consists of the instruction itself (sometimes referred to as a command)
and one or more (in the case of applied instructions) operands, which in a PLC are references
to devices. Some instructions are entered on their own without specifying any operands
these are the instructions that control program execution in the PLC.
Every instruction you enter is automatically assigned a step number that uniquely identifies its
position in the program. This is important because it is quite possible to enter the same instruc-
tion referring to the same device in several places in the program.
The illustrations belowshowhowprograminstructions are represented in the Ladder Diagram
(LD, left) and Instruction List (IL, right) programming language formats:
The instruction describes what is to be done, i.e. the function you want the controller to per-
form. The operand or device is what you want to performthe function on. Its designation con-
sists of two parts, the device name and the device address:
Examples of devices:
See Chapter 4 for a detailed description of the available devices.
The specific device is identified by its address. For example, since every controller has multiple
inputs you need to specify both the device name and the address in order to read a specific
input.
An Introduction to Programming Structure of a Program Instruction
X0
Device
Instruction
AND X0
Device
Instruction
X 0
Device address Device name
Device name Type Function
X Input Input terminal on the PLC (e.g. connected to a switch)
Y Output Output terminal on the PLC (e.g. for a contactor or lamp)
M Relay A buffer memory in the PLC that can have two states, ON or OFF
T Timer A time relay that can be used to program timed functions
C Counter A counter
D Data register
Data storage in the PLC in which you can store things like measured
values and the results of calculations.
3.2 Bits, Bytes and Words
As in all digital technology, the smallest unit of information in a PLCis a bit. Abit can only have
two states: 0 (OFF or FALSE) and 1 (ON or TRUE). PLCs have a number of so-called bit
devices that can only have two states, including inputs, outputs and relays.
The next larger information units are the byte, which consists of 8 bits, and the word, which
consists of two bytes. In the PLCs of the MELSEC FX families the data registers are word
devices, which means that they can store 16-bit values.
Since a data register is 16 bits wide it can store signed values between -32,768 and +32,767
(see Chapter 3.3). When larger values need to be stored two words are combined to form a
32-bit long word, which can store signed values between -2,147,483,648 and +2,147,483,647.
Counters make use of this capability, for example.
3.3 Number Systems
The PLCs of the MELSEC FX family use several different number systems for inputting and
displaying values and for specifying device addresses.
Decimal numbers
The decimal number systemis the systemwe use most commonly in everyday life. It is a posi-
tional base 10 system, in which each digit (position) in a numeral is ten times the value of the
digit to its right. After the count reaches 9 in each position the count in the current position is
returned to 0 and the next position is incremented by 1 to indicate the next decade (9 10, 99
100, 199 1,000 etc).
Base: 10
Digits: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
In the MELSEC FX family of PLCs decimal numbers are used for entering constants and the
setpoint values for timers and counters. Device addresses are also entered in decimal format,
with the exception of the addresses of inputs and outputs.
Binary numbers
Like all computers a PLCcan only really distinguish between two states, ON/OFFor 0/1. These
binary states are stored in individual bits. When numbers need to be entered or displayed in
other formats the programming software automatically converts the binary numbers into the
other number systems.
Base: 2
Digits: 0 and 1
Bits, Bytes and Words An Introduction to Programming
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 Byte 1 Byte
1 Word
Bit 15 Bit 0
When binary numbers are stored in a word (see above) the value of each digit (position) in the
word is one power of 2 higher than that of the digit to its right. The principle is exactly the same
as in decimal representation, but with increments of 2 instead of 10 (see graphic):
* In binary values bit 15 is used to represent the sign (bit 15=0: positive value, bit 15=1: negative value)
To convert a binary value to a decimal value you just have to multiply each digit with a value of 1
by its corresponding power of 2 and calculate the sum of the results.
Example 00000010 00011001 (binary)
00000010 00011001 (binary) = 1 x 2
9
+ 1 x 2
4
+ 1 x 2
3
+ 1 x 2
0
00000010 00011001 (binary) = 512 + 16 + 8 + 1
00000010 00011001 (binary) = 537 (decimal)
Hexadecimal numbers
Hexadecimal numbers are easier to handle than binary and it is very easy to convert binary
numbers to hexadecimal. This is why hexadecimal numbers are used so often in digital tech-
nology and programmable logic controllers. In the controllers of the MELSEC FX family hexa-
decimal numbers are used for the representation of constants. In the programming manual
and other manuals hexadecimal numbers are always identified with an H after the number to
avoid confusion with decimal numbers (e.g. 12345H).
Base: 16
Digits: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F (the letters A, B, C, D, E and F represent the
decimal values 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15)
The hexadecimal system works in the same way as the decimal system you just count to FH
(15) instead of to 9 before resetting to 0 and incrementing the next digit (FH 10H, 1FH 20H,
2FH 30H, FFH 100H etc). The value of digit is a power of 16, rather than a power of 10:
An Introduction to Programming Number Systems
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2
0
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
4
2
5
2
6
2
7
2
8
2
9
2
10
2
11
2
12
2
13
2
14
2
15
Base 2 Notation Decimal Value Base 2 Notation Decimal Valuet
2
0
1 2
8
256
2
1
2 2
9
512
2
2
4 2
10
1024
2
3
8 2
11
2048
2
4
16 2
12
4096
2
5
32 2
13
8192
2
6
64 2
14
16384
2
7
128 2
15
32768*
1A7FH
16
0
= 1 (in this example: 15 x 1 = 15)
16
1
= 16 (in this example: 7 x 16 = 112)
16
2
= 256 (in this example: 10 x 256 = 2560)
16
3
= 4096 (in this example: 1 x 4096 = 4096)
6783 (decimal)
The following example illustrates why it is so easy to convert binary values hexadecimal
values:
* Converting the 4-bit blocks to decimal values does not directly produce a value that corresponds to the complete
16-bit binary value! In contrast, the binary value can be converted directly to hexadecimal notation with exactly the
same value as the binary value.
Octal numbers
Inputs X8 and X9 and outputs Y8 and Y9 do not exist on the base units of the MELSECFXfam-
ily. This is because the inputs and outputs of MELSEC PLCs are numbered using the octal
number system, in which the digits 8 and 9 dont exist. Here, the current digit is reset to 0 and
the digit in the next position is incremented after the count reaches 7 (0 7, 10 17, 70 77,
100 107 etc).
Base: 8
Digits: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Summary
The following table provides an overview of the four different number systems:
Number Systems An Introduction to Programming
Decimal notation Octal notation Hexadecimal notation Binary notation
0 0 0 0000 0000 0000 0000
1 1 1 0000 0000 0000 0001
2 2 2 0000 0000 0000 0010
3 3 3 0000 0000 0000 0011
4 4 4 0000 0000 0000 0100
5 5 5 0000 0000 0000 0101
6 6 6 0000 0000 0000 0110
7 7 7 0000 0000 0000 0111
8 10 8 0000 0000 0000 1000
9 11 9 0000 0000 0000 1001
10 12 A 0000 0000 0000 1010
11 13 B 0000 0000 0000 1011
12 14 C 0000 0000 0000 1100
13 15 D 0000 0000 0000 1101
14 16 E 0000 0000 0000 1110
15 17 F 0000 0000 0000 1111
16 20 10 0000 0000 0001 0000
: : : :
99 143 63 0000 0000 0110 0011
: : : :
1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1
15 5 11 9
F 5 B 9
Binary
Decimal*
Hexadecimal
3.4 The Basic Instruction Set
The instructions of the PLCs of the MELSEC FX family can be divided into two basic catego-
ries, basic instructions and applied instructions, which are sometimes referred to as applica-
tion instructions.
The functions performed by the basic instructions are comparable to the functions achieved by
the physical wiring of a hard-wired controller. All controllers of the MELSEC FX family support
the instructions in the basic instruction set, but the applied instructions supported vary from
model to model (see Chapter 5).
Basic instruction set quick reference
An Introduction to Programming The Basic Instruction Set
Instruction Function Description Reference
LD Load Initial logic operation, polls for signal state 1 (normally open)
Chapter 3.4.1
LDI Load invers Initial logic operation, polls for signal state 0 (normally closed)
OUT Output instruction Assigns the result of a logic operation to a device Chapter 3.4.2
AND Logical AND Logical AND operation, polls for signal state 1
Chapter 3.4.4
ANI AND NOT Logical AND NOT operation, polls for signal state 0
OR Logical OR Logical OR operation, polls for signal state 1
Chapter 3.4.5
ORI OR NOT Logical OR NOT operation, polls for signal state 0"
ANB AND Block
Connects a parallel branch circuit block to the preceding parallel block, in
series.
Chapter 3.4.6
ORB OR Block Connects a serial block of circuits to the preceding serial block, in parallel.
LDP
Pulse signal
instructions
Load Pulse, load on detection of rising edge of device signal pulse
Chapter 3.4.7
LDF Load Falling Pulse, load on falling device signal pulse
ANDP AND Pulse, logical AND on rising device signal pulse
ANDF AND Falling Pulse, logical AND on falling device signal pulse
ORP OR Pulse, logical OR on rising device signal pulse
ORF OR Falling Pulse, logical OR on falling device signal pulse
SET Set device
Assigns a signal state that is retained even if after input condition is no
longer true
Chapter 3.4.8
RST Reset device
MPS
Store, read and delete
intermediate operation
results
Memory Point Store, store an operation result in the stack
Chapter 3.4.9 MRD Memory Read, read a stored operation result from the stack
MPP Memory POP, read a stored operation result and delete it from the stack
PLS
Pulse instructions
Pulse, sets a device for one operation cycle on the rising pulse of the input
condition (input turns ON)
Chapter
3.4.10
PLF
Pulse Falling, sets a device* for one operation cycle on the falling pulse of
the input condition (input turns OFF)
MC Master Control
Instructions for activating or deactivating the execution of defined parts of
the program
Chapter
3.4.11
MCR Master Control Reset
INV Invert Inverts the result of an operation
Chapter
3.4.12
3.4.1 Starting logic operations
A circuit in a programalways begins with an LD- or LDI instruction. These instructions can be
performed on inputs, relays, timers and counters.
For examples of using these instructions see the description of the OUT instruction in the next
section.
3.4.2 Outputting the result of a logic operation
The OUT instruction can be used to terminate a circuit. You can also programcircuits that use
multiple OUT instructions as their result. This is not necessarily the end of the program, how-
ever. The device set with the result of the operation using OUT can then be used as an input
signal state in subsequent steps of the program.
Example (LD and OUT instructions)
These two instructions result in the following signal sequence:
The Basic Instruction Set An Introduction to Programming
Instruction Function Symbol GX Developer FX
OUT
Output instruction, assigns the result of
an operation to a device
X000
0 Y000
Ladder Diagram Instruction List
0 LD X000
1 OUT Y000
Y0
X0
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
t
(0)
(1)
(0)
(1)
The condition of the LD instruction (poll for signal state 1) is true so the result of the
operation is also true (1) and the output is set.
F5
F6
F7
LD
Load instruction, starts a logic operation
and polls the specified device for signal
state 1
LDI
Load instruction, starts a logic operation
and polls the specified device for signal
state 0
Example (LDI and OUT instructions)
Double assignment of relays or outputs
Never assign the result of an operation to the same device in more than one place in the
program!
X005
X003
M10
X004
X001
You can solve this problem
with modification shown on
the right. This takes all the
required input conditions
into account and sets the
result correctly.
X000
0 Y000
0 LDI X000
1 OUT Y000
Y0
X0
t
(0)
(1)
(0)
(1)
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
The condition of the LDI instruction (poll for signal state 0) is no
longer true so the output is reset.
X005
X003
M10
M10
X004
X001
The program is executed
sequentially from top to bot-
tom, so in this example the
second assignment of M10
would simply overwrite the
result of the first assign-
ment.
3.4.3 Using switches and sensors
Before we continue with the description of the rest of the instructions we should first describe
how signals from switches, sensors and so on can be used in your programs.
PLC programs need to be able respond to signals fromswitches, buttons and sensors to per-
formthe correct functions. It is important to understand that programinstructions can only poll
the binary signal state of the specified input irrespective of the type of input and how it is
controlled.
Usually, switches with make contacts are used. Sometimes, however, break contacts are used
for safety reasons for example for switching off drives (see section 3.5).
The illustration below shows two program sequences in which the result is exactly the same,
even though different switch types are used: When the switch is operated the output is set
(switched on).
Y000
X000
0
24 V
X0
Y0
X0
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
t
Y000
X000
0
24 V
X0
Y0
X0
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
t
LD X000
OUT Y000
OUT Y000
LDI X000
Schalter bettigt
Schalter bettigt
Make
contact
When a make contact is ope-
rated the input is set (ON, sig-
nal state 1)
Break
contact
When a break contact is ope-
rated the input is reset (OFF,
signal state 0)
As you can imagine, this means that when
you are writing your program you need to be
aware whether the element connected to the
input of your PLCis a make or a break device.
An input connected to a make device must be
treated differently to an input connected to a
break device. The following example illustra-
tes this.
3.4.4 AND operations
Note that the programming software uses the same icons and function keys for the AND and
ANI instructions as for the LD and LDI instructions. When you programin Ladder Diagramfor-
mat the software automatically assigns the correct instructions on the basis of the insertion
position.
When you program in Instruction List format remember that you cant use the AND and ANI
instructions at the beginning of circuit (a programline in ladder diagramformat)! Circuits must
begin with an LD or LDI instruction (see Chapter 3.4.1).
Example of an AND instruction
In the example output Y0 is only switched on when inputs X0 and X1 are both on:
AND
Logical AND (AND operation with poll for
signal state 1 or ON)
ANI
Logical AND NOT (AND operation with
poll for signal state 0 or OFF)
An AND operation is logically the same as a
serial connection of two or more switches in
an electrical circuit. Current will only flow if all
the switches are closed. If one or more of the
switches are open no current flows the AND
condition is false.
X000
0
X001
Y000
0 LD X000
1 AND X001
2 OUT Y000
AND instruction
Y0
X0
OFF
ON
t
(0)
(1)
(0)
(1)
X1
(0)
(1)
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
F5
F6
Example of an ANI instruction
In the example output Y0 is only switched on when input X0 is on and input X1 is off:
Y0
X0
t
(0)
(1)
(0)
(1)
X1
(0)
(1)
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
X000
0
X001
Y000
0 LD X000
1 ANI X001
2 OUT Y000
Instruction List Ladder Diagram
ANI instruction
3.4.5 OR operations
Example of an OR instruction
In the example output Y0 is switched on when either input X0 or input X1 is on:
OR
Logical OR (OR operation with poll for
signal state 1 or ON)
ORI
Logical OR NOT (OR operation with poll
for signal state 0 or OFF)
An OR operation is logically the same as the
parallel connection of multiple switches in an
electrical circuit. As soon as any of the
switches is closed current will flow. Current will
only stop flowing when all the switches are
open.
X000
0
X001
Y000
0 LD X000
1 OR X001
2 OUT Y000
OR instruction
Y0
X0
t
(0)
(1)
(0)
(1)
X1
(0)
(1)
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
F5
F6
Example of an ORI instruction
In the example output Y0 is switched on when either input X0 is on or input X1 is off:
3.4.6 Instructions for connecting operation blocks
Although ANB- and ORBare PLCinstructions they are only displayed and entered as connect-
ing lines in the Ladder Diagramdisplay. They are only shown as instructions in Instruction List
format, where you must enter them with their acronyms ANB and ORB.
Both instructions are entered without devices and can be used as often as you like in a pro-
gram. However, the maximumnumber of LDand LDI instructions is restricted to 8, which effec-
tively also limits the number of ORB or ANB instructions you can use before an output instruc-
tion to 8 as well.
Y0
X0
t
(0)
(1)
(0)
(1)
X1
(0)
(1)
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ANB
AND Block (serial connection of blocks of
parallel operations/circuits)
ORB
OR Block (parallel connection of blocks
of serial operations/circuits)
F9
X000
0
X001
Y000
0 LD X000
1 ORI X001
2 OUT Y000
ORI instruction
Example of an ANB instruction
In this example output Y07 is switched on if input X00 is 1, or if relay M2 is 0 and input X01 is
0, or if relay M10 is 1.
Example of an ORB instruction
In this example output Y07 is switched on if input X00 is 1 and input X01 is 0, or if relay M2 is
0 and relay M10 is 1.
Y007
X000
0
M2
X001
M10
0 LD X000
1 ORI M2
2 LDI X001
3 OR M10
4 ANB
5 OUT Y007
Instruction List
Ladder Diagram
ANB instruction
1
st
parallel connection (OR operation)
2
nd
parallel connection (OR operation)
ANB instruction connecting both OR operations
Y007
X000
0
M2
X001
M10
0 LD X000
1 ANI X001
2 LDI M2
3 AND M10
4 ORB
5 OUT Y007
Instruction List
Ladder Diagram
ORB instruction
1
st
serial connection (AND operation)
2
nd
serial connection (AND operation)
ORB instruction connecting both AND operations
3.4.7 Pulse-triggered execution of operations
In PLC programs you will often need to detect and respond to the rising or falling edge of a bit
devices switching signal. A rising edge indicates a switch of the device value from0 to 1, a
falling edge indicates a switch from 1 to 0.
During program execution operations that respond to rising and falling pulses only deliver a
value of 1 when the signal state of the referenced device changes.
When do you need to use this? For example, suppose you have a conveyor belt with a sensor
switch that activates to increment a counter every time a package passes it on the belt. If you
dont use a pulse-triggered function you will get incorrect results because the counter will
increment by 1 in every programcycle in which the switch registers as set. If you only register
the rising pulse of the switch signal the counter will be incremented correctly, increasing by 1
for each package.
Note Most applied instructions can also be executed by pulse signals. For details see chapter . 5).
Evaluating a rising signal pulse
LDP
Load Pulse, loads on the rising edge of
the devices signal
LDF
Load Falling Pulse, loads on the falling
edge of the devices signal
ANDP
AND Pulse, logical AND operation on the
rising edge of the devices signal
ANDF
AND Falling Pulse, logical AND operation
on the falling edge of the devices signal
ORP
OR Pulse, logical OR operation on the
rising edge of the devices signal
ORF
OR Falling Pulse, logical OR operation
on the falling edge of the devices signal
M0
X001
0
0 LDP X001
1 OUT M0
M0
X1
OFF
ON
t
(0)
(1)
0
1
Relay M0 is only switched on for the duration of a single
program cycle
Evaluating a falling signal pulse
With the exception of the pulse trigger characteristic the functions of the LDP, LDF, ANDP,
ANDF, ORP and ORF instructions are identical to those of the LD, AND and OR instructions.
This means that you can use pulse-trigger operations in your programs in exactly the same
way as the conventional versions.
3.4.8 Setting and resetting devices
The SET instruction can be used to set outputs (Y), relays (M) and state relays (S).
The RST instruction can be used to reset outputs (Y), relays (M), state relays (S), timers (T), counters (C) and re-
gisters (D, V, Z).
The signal state of an OUT instruction will normally only remain 1 as long as the result of the
operation connected to the OUT instruction evaluates to 1. For example, if you connect a
pushbutton to an input and a lamp to the corresponding output and connect them with an LD
and an OUT instruction the lamp will only remain on while the button remains pressed.
The SET instruction can be used to use a brief switching pulse to switch an output or relay on
(set) and leave themon. The device will then remain on until you switch it off (reset) with a RST
instruction. This enables you to implement latched functions or switch drives on and off with
pushbuttons. (Outputs are generally also switched off when the PLC is stopped or the power
supply is turned off. However, some relays also retain their last signal state under these condi-
tions for example a set relay would then remain set.)
To enter a SET or RST instruction in Ladder Diagramformat just click on the icon shown in the
table above in GX Developer, or press the F8 key. Then enter the instruction and the name of
the device you want to set or reset, for example SET Y1.
M374
M235 X010
0
0 LD M235
1 ANDF X010
2 OUT M374
M374
M235
t
0
1
0
1
X10
OFF
ON
(0)
(1)
If X10 is off (0) and M235 is on (1) relay M374 is switched on for the
duration of a single program cycle.
SET
Set a device
,
(assign signal state 1)
SET
RST
Reset a device
,
(assign signal state 0)
RST
F8
F8
This example is a program for controlling a pump to fill a container. The pump is controlled
manually with two pushbuttons, ONand OFF. For safety reasons a break contact is used for the
OFF function. When the container is full a level sensor automatically switches the pump off.
X001
X003
X002
RST Y000
SET Y000 0
2
0 LD X001
1 SET Y000
2 LDI X002
3 OR X003
4 RST Y000
Pump
ON
Pump
OFF
Level
sensor
Pump
Pump
X2
X1
M0
t
If the set and reset instructions for the same
device both evaluate to 1 the last operation
performed has priority. In this example that
is the RST instruction, and so M0 remains
off.
X001
X002
SET M0
RST M0
0
2
0 LD X001
1 SET M0
2 LD X002
3 RST M0
3.4.9 Storing, reading and deleting operation results
The MPS, MRD and MPP instructions are used to store the results of operations and interme-
diate values in a memory called the stack, and to read and delete the stored results. These
instructions make it possible to programmulti-level operations, which makes programs easier
to read and manage.
When you enter programs in Ladder Diagramformat these instructions are inserted automati-
cally by the programming software. The MPS, MRD and MPP instructions are only actually
shown when you display your programin Instruction List format, and they must also be entered
manually when you program in this format.
To make the advantage of these instructions clearer the example below shows the same pro-
gram sequence programmed without MPS, MRD and MPP:
When you use this approach you must program the devices (X0 in this example) repeatedly.
This results in more programming work, which can make quite a difference in longer programs
and complex circuit constructions.
In the last output instruction you must use MPPinstead of MRDto delete the stack. You can use
multiple MPS instructions to create operations with up to 11 levels. For more examples of how
to use the MPS, MRDand MPPinstructions see the Programming Manual for the FXFamily.
MPS
Memory Point Store, stores the result of
an operation
MRD
Memory Read, reads a stored operation
result
MPP
Memory POP, reads a stored operation
result and deletes it
X000 X001
X003
X002
Y000
Y002
Y001
0
0 LD X000
1 MPS
2 AND X001
3 OUT Y000
4 MRD
5 AND X002
6 OUT Y001
7 MPP
8 AND X003
9 OUT Y002
MPS
MRD
MPP
X000 X001
X000 X003
X000 X002
Y000
Y001
Y002
0
3
6
Ladder Diagram
0 LD X000
1 AND X001
2 OUT Y000
3 LD X000
4 AND X002
5 OUT Y001
6 LD X000
7 AND X003
8 OUT Y002
Instruction List
3.4.10 Generating pulses
* PLC and PLF instructions can be used to set outputs (Y) and relays (M).
These instructions effectively convert a static signal into a brief pulse, the duration of which
depends on the length of the programcycle. If you use PLS instead of an OUT instruction the
signal state of the specified device will only be set to 1 for a single programcycle, specifically
during the cycle in which the signal state of the device before the PLS instruction in the circuit
switches from 0 to 1 (rising edge pulse).
The PLF instruction responds to a falling edge pulse and sets the specified device to 1 for a
single program cycle, during the cycle in which the signal state of the device before the PLF
instruction in the circuit switches from 1 to 0 (falling edge pulse).
To enter a PLS or PLF instruction in Ladder Diagramformat click in the GX Developer toolbar
on the tool icon shown above or press F8. Then enter the instruction and the corresponding
device to be set in the dialog, e.g. PLS Y2.
PLS
Pulse, sets an device* for the duration of
a single program cycle on the rising edge
of the switching pulse of the input condi-
tion / device
PLS
PLF
Pulse Falling, sets a device* for the dura-
tion of a single program cycle on the fal-
ling edge of the switching pulse of the
input condition / device
PLF
X000
X001
M0
M1
PLS M0
PLF M1
SET Y000
RST Y000
0
2
4
6
0 LD X000
1 PLS M0
2 LD M0
3 SET Y000
4 LD X001
5 PLF M1
6 LD M1
7 RST Y000
F8
F8
M1
X1
M0
Y0
X0
t
The rising edge of the device X0
signal triggers the function.
Relays M0 and M1 are only
switched on for the duration of a
single program cycle.
In the case of device X1 the falling
edge of the signal is the trigger.
3.4.11 Master control function (MC and MCR instructions)
The MC instruction can be used on outputs (Y) and relays (M). n: N0 through N7
n: N0 through N7
The Master Control Set (MC) and Reset (MCR) instructions can be used to set conditions on
the basis of which individual program blocks can be activated or deactivated. In Ladder Dia-
gram format a Master Control instruction functions like a switch in the left-hand bus bar that
must be closed for the following program block to be executed.
In the example above the program lines between the MC and MCR instructions are only exe-
cuted when input X001 is on.
The section of the program to be executed can be specified with the nesting address N0
through N7, which allows you to enter multiple MCinstructions before the closing MCRinstruc-
tion. (See the FXProgramming Manual for an example of nesting.) Addressing a Yor Mdevice
specifies a make contact. This contact activates the programsection when the input condition
for the MC instruction evaluates true.
MC
Master Control, sets a master control
condition, marking the beginning of a
program block
MC n
MCR
Master Control Reset, resets a master
control condition, marking the end of a
program block
MCR n
F8
X002
X001
X003
N0
MC N0 M10
MCR N0
Y003
Y004
0
4
6
8
M10
X002
M155
10
X004
Ladder Diagram
Instruction List
0 LD X001
1 MC N0 M10
4 LD X002
5 OUT Y003
6 LD X003
7 OUT Y004
8 MCR N0
10 LD X002
11 AND X004
12 OUT M155
The switch does not have to
be programmed manually and
it is only actually displayed
during program execution in
Monitor mode.
F8
If the input condition of the MCinstruction evaluates false the states of the devices between the
MC and MCR instructions change as follows:
Latched timers and counters and devices that are controlled with SET an RST instructions
retain their current state.
Unlatched timers and devices that are controlled with OUT instructions are reset.
(See chapter 4 for details on these timers and counters.)
3.4.12 Inverting the result of an operation
The INV instruction is used on its own without any operands. It inverts the result of the opera-
tion that comes directly before it:
If the operation result was 1 it is inverted to 0
If the operation result was 0 it is inverted to 1.
The above example produces the following signal sequence:
The INV instruction can be used when you need to invert the result of a complex operation. It
can be used in the same position as the AND and ANI instructions.
The INV instruction cannot be used at the beginning of an operation (circuit) like an LD, LDI,
LDP or LDF instruction.
INV Invert, reverses the result of an operation
Y000
X001 X002
0
0 LD X001
1 AND X002
2 INV
3 OUT Y000
INV instruction
Y000
X001
t
0
1
0
1
X002
0
1
0
1
Operation result before the
INV instruction
Operation result after the
INV instruction
3.5 Safety First!
PLCs have many advantages over hard-wired controllers. However, when it comes to safety it
is important to understand that you cannot trust a PLC blindly.
Emergency STOP devices
It is essential to ensure that errors in the control systemor programcannot cause hazards for
staff or machines. Emergency STOP devices must remain fully functional even when the PLC
is not working properly for example to switch off the power to the PLCoutputs if necessary.
Never implement an Emergency STOPswitch solely as an input that is processed by the PLC,
with the PLC program activating the shutdown. This would be much too risky.
Safety precautions for cable breaks
You must also take steps to ensure safety in the event that the transmission of signals fromthe
switches to the PLCare interrupted by cable breaks. When switching equipment on and off via
the PLC always use switches or pushbuttons with make contacts for switching on and with
break contacts for switching off.
This ensures that if there is a cable break the drive is switched off automatically and it is not
possible to activate the drive. In addition to this, switching off has priority because it is pro-
cessed by the program after the switch on instruction.
Interlock contacts
If you have two outputs that should never both be switched on at the same time for example
outputs for selecting forward or reverse operation for a motor the interlock for the outputs
must also be implemented with physical contacts in the contactors controlled by the PLC. This
is necessary because only an internal interlock is possible in the program and an error in the
PLC could cause both outputs to be activated at the same time.
An Introduction to Programming Safety First!
EMERG.
OFF
0 V
+24 V
ON OFF
X000 X001
COM Y000
X002
Y001
In this example the contactor for a drive sys-
tem can also be switched off manually with
an Emergency OFF switch.
Motor ON
Motor OFF
Motor ON
Motor ON
X001
X002
RST Y000
SET Y000 0
2
In the program for this installation the make
contact of the ON switch is polled with an LD
instruction, the break contact of the OFF
switch with an LDI instruction. The output,
and thus also the drive, is switched off when
the input X002 has a signal state of 0. This
is the case when the OFF switch is operated
or when the connection between the switch
and input X002 is interrupted.
Automatic shutdown
When a PLC is used to control motion sequences in which hazards can arise when compo-
nents move past certain points additional limit switches must be installed to interrupt the move-
ment automatically. These switches must function directly and independently of the PLC. See
Chapter 3.6.2 for an example of such an automatic shutdown facility.
Output signal feedback
Generally, the outputs of PLCs are not monitored. When an output is activated the program
assumes that the correct response has taken place outside the PLC. In most cases no addi-
tional facilities are required. However, in critical applications you should also monitor the out-
put signals with the PLC for example when errors in the output circuit (wire breaks, seized
contacts) could have serious consequences for safety or system functioning.
Safety First! An Introduction to Programming
X000 X001
COM Y000
X002
Y001
In the example on the right a make contact in
contactor K1 switches input X002 on when out-
put Y000 is switched on. This allows the pro-
gram to monitor whether the output and the
connected contactor are functioning properly.
Note that this simple solution does not check
whether the switched equipment is functioning
properly (for example if a motor is really turn-
ing). Additional functions would be necessary
to check this, for example a speed sensor or a
voltage load monitor.
+24 V
K1
K2
K1 K2
K1
X000 X001
COM Y000
X002
Y001
The example on the right shows such an inter-
lock with contactor contacts. Here it is physi-
cally impossible for contactors K1 and K2 to be
switched on at the same time.
3.6 Programming PLC Applications
Programmable logic controllers provide an almost unlimited number of ways to link inputs with
outputs. Your task is to choose the right instructions from the many supported by the control-
lers of the MELSEC FX family to program a suitable solution for your application.
This chapter provides two simple examples that demonstrate the development of a PLCappli-
cation from the definition of the task to the finished program,.
3.6.1 An alarm system
The first step is to have a clear concept of what you want to do. This means that you need to
take a bottom-up approach and write a clear description of what it is you want the PLCto do.
Task description
The objective is to create an alarmsystemwith several alarmcircuits and a delay function for
arming and disarming the system.
The system will be armed with a key switch, with a 20-second delay between turning the
switch and activation. This provides enough time for the user to leave the house without
tripping the alarm. During this delay period a display will show whether the alarm circuits
are closed.
An alarm will be triggered when one of the circuits is interrupted (closed-circuit system,
also triggers an alarm when a circuit is sabotaged). In addition to this we want to show
which circuit triggered the alarm.
When an alarmis triggered a siren and a blinking alarmlamp are activated after a delay of
10 seconds. (The acoustic and visual alarms are activated after a delay to make it possible
to disarm the system after entering the house. This is also why we want to use a special
lamp to show that the system is armed.)
The siren will only be sounded for 30 seconds, but the alarm lamp will remain activated
until the system is disarmed.
A key-operated switch will also be used to deactivate the alarm system.
Assignment of the input and output signals
The next step is to define the input and output signals we need to process. On the basis of the
specifications we know that we are going to need 1 key-operated switch and 4 alarmlamps. In
addition to this we need at least 3 inputs for the alarmcircuits and 2 outputs for the siren and the
blinking alarmlamp. This makes a total of 4 inputs and 6 outputs. Then we assign these signals
to the inputs and outputs of the PLC:
An Introduction to Programming Programming PLC Applications
Function Name Adress Remarks
Input
Arm system S1 X1 Make contact (key-operated switch)
Alarm circuit 1 S11, S12 X2
Break contacts (an alarm is triggered
when the input has the signal state 0)
Output
Display system armed H0 Y0
The outputs functions are activated when
the corresponding outputs are switched
on (set). For example, if Y1 is set the
acoustic alarm will sound.
Acoustic alarm (siren) E1 Y1
Optical alarm (rotating beacon) H1 Y2
Alarm circuit 1 display H2 Y3
Programming
Now we can start writing the program. Whether relay devices are going to be needed and if so
howmany usually only becomes clear once you actually start programming. What is certain in
this project is that we are going to need three timers for important functions. If we were using a
hard-wired controller we would use timer relays for this. In a PLCyou have programmable elec-
tronic timers (see section 4.3). These timers can also be defined before we start programming:
Next we can program the individual control tasks:
b Delayed arming of the alarm system
When the key-operated switch is turned to ON the delay implemented with timer T0 starts to
run. After 20 seconds (K200 = 200 x 0.1s = 20s) the indicator lamp connected to output Y000
lights up, indicating that the system is armed.
b Monitor alarm circuits and trigger alarm signal
Output Y000 is polled in this routine to check whether the alarm system is armed. You could
also use a relay here that would then be set and reset together with Y000. An interruption of an
alarmcircuit will only set relay M1 (indicating that an alarmhas been triggered) if the alarmsys-
temis actually armed. In addition to this outputs Y003 through Y005 are used to indicate which
alarm circuit triggered the alarm. Relay M1 and the corresponding alarm circuit output will
remain set even when the alarm circuit is closed again.
Programming PLC Applications An Introduction to Programming
Function Adress Remarks
Timer
Arming delay T0 Time: 20 seconds
Alarm triggering delay T1 Time: 10 seconds
Siren activation duration T2 Time: 30 seconds
0
4
T0
Y000
K200
X001
T0
0 LD X001
1 OUT T0 K200
4 LD T0
5 OUT Y000
X002
X003
X004
Y000
Y000
Y000
6
10
14
M1
M1
Y003
Y004
M1
SET
SET
SET
SET
SET
SET Y005
6 LDI X002
7 AND Y000
8 SET M1
9 SET Y003
10 LDI X003
11 AND Y000
12 SET M1
13 SET Y004
14 LDI X004
15 AND Y000
16 SET M1
17 SET Y005
b Alarm activation delay
When an alarmis triggered (M1 switches to 1) the 10s delay timer starts. After the 10 seconds
T1 then starts timer T2, which is set to 30 seconds, and the siren activation time begins.
b Alarm display (switch on siren and rotating beacon)
The siren is activated after the 10s activation delay (T1) and remains on while timer T2 is run-
ning. After the end of the 30s activation period (T2) the siren deactivates. The rotating beacon
is also switched on after the 10s delay. The following illustration shows the signal sequence
generated by this section of the program:
T2 T1
T1
26
29
Y001
Y002
26 LD T1
27 ANI T2
28 OUT Y001
29 LD T1
30 OUT Y002
T2
T1
Y1
M1
10 s
t
OFF
ON
0
1
0
1
30 s
0
1
Y2
OFF
ON
M1
T1
18
22
T1
T2
K100
K300
18 LD M1
19 OUT T1 K100
22 LD T1
23 OUT T2 K300
b Resetting all outputs and the relay
When the alarmsystemis switched off with the key-operated switch all the outputs used by the
program and the relay M1 are all reset. If an alarm was triggered the interrupted alarm circuit
which was released until the system was switched off is displayed.
X001
31 Y000
Y001
Y002
Y003
Y004
Y005
M1
RST
RST
RST
RST
RST
RST
RST
31 LDI X001
32 RST Y000
33 RST Y001
34 RST Y002
35 RST Y003
36 RST Y004
37 RST Y005
38 RST M1
Connection of the PLC
The sketch below shows how easy it is to implement this alarm system with a PLC of the FX
family. The example shows a FX1N-14MR.
S1
S/S 0 V
N
PE
H1 H2 H3 H4 H0 E1
L1
S21 S11 S31
S32 S22 S12
MITSUBISHI
POWER
RUN
ERROR
FX -14MR 1S
0 1 2 3
4 5 6 7
0 1 2 3
4 5
IN
100-240
VAC
14MR
-ES/UL
L N
S/S
X0
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
X6
X7
OUT
24V COM0
Y0 0V
COM1
Y1
COM2
Y2
Y3
Y4
Y5
3.6.2 A rolling shutter gate
Task description
We want to implement a control system for a warehouses rolling shutter gate that will enable
easy operation from both outside and inside. Safety facilities must also be integrated in the
system.
b Operation
It must be possible to open the gate fromoutside with the key-operated switch S1 and to
close it with pushbutton S5. Inside the hall it should be possible to open the gate with
pushbutton S2 and to close it with S4.
An additional time switch must close the gate automatically if it is open for longer than
20 s.
The states gate in motion and gate in undefined position must be indicated by a blin-
king warning lamp.
b Safety facilities
A stop button (S0) must be installed that can halt the motion of the gate immediately at any
time, stopping the gate in its current position. This Stop switch is not an Emergency OFF
function, however! The switch signal is only processed by the PLCand does not switch any
external power connections.
Aphotoelectric barrier (S7) must be installed to identify obstacles in the gateway. If it regis-
ters an obstacle while the gate is closing the gate must open automatically.
Two limit switches must be installed to stop the gate motor when the gate reaches the fully
open (S3) and fully closed (S6) positions.
STOP
S1
Warning lamp H1
S5
S3
S6
S7
S0 S2 S4
Assignment of the input and output signals
The task description clearly defines the number of inputs and outputs needed. The gate drive
motor is controlled with two outputs. The signals required are assigned to the PLC inputs and
outputs as follows:
The program components
b Operation of the rolling shutter gate with the pushbuttons
The programmust convert the input signals for the operation of the gate into two commands for
the drive motor: Open Gate and Close Gate. Since these are signals frompushbuttons that
are only available briefly at the inputs they need to be stored. To do this we use two relays to
represent the inputs in the program and set and reset them as required:
M1: open gate
M2: close gate
The signals for opening the gate are processed first: When key-operated switch S1 or button
S2 are operated a signal is generated and M001 is set to a signal state of 1 for just one pro-
Function Name Adress Remarks
Inputs
STOP button S0 X0
Break contact (when the switch is opera-
ted X0 = 0 and the gate stops)
OPEN key-operated switch
(outside)
S1 X1
Make contacts
OPEN button (inside) S2 X2
Upper limit switch (gate open) S3 X3
Break contact (X2 =0 when the gate is
up and S3 is activated)
CLOSE button (inside) S4 X4
Make contacts
CLOSE button (outside) S5 X5
Lower limit switch (gate closed) S6 X6
Break contact (X6 = 0 when the gate is
down and S6 is activated)
Photoelectric barrier S7 X7
X7 is set to 1 when an obstacle is regis-
tered
Outputs
Warning lamp H1 Y0
Motor contactor (motor reverse) K1 Y1 Reverse = OPEN gate
Motor contactor (motor forward) K2 Y2 Forward = CLOSE gate
Timer Delay for automatic close T0 Time: 20 seconds
PLS
SET
SET
PLS
M100
M1
M2
M200
X001
0
4
7
11
M100
M200
X004
M2
M1
X002
X005
0 LD X001
1 OR X002
2 PLS M100
4 LD M100
5 ANI M2
6 SET M1
7 LD X004
8 OR X005
9 PLS M200
11 LD M200
12 ANI M1
13 SET M2
gramcycle. This ensures that the gate cannot be blocked if the button sticks or of the operator
does not release it.
It must be ensured that the drive can only be switched on when it is not already turning in the
opposite direction. This is implemented by programming the PLC so that M1 can only be set
when M2 is not set.
NOTE The motor direction interlock must also be complemented by an additional interlock with
physical contactors outside the PLC (see wiring diagram).
A similar approach is used to process the signals frombuttons S4 and S5 for closing the gate.
Here, M1 is polled for a signal state of 0 to ensure that M1 and M2 cannot both be set at the
same time.
b Close gate automatically after 20 seconds
When the gate is open limit switch S3 activates and input X3 is switched off. (For safety reasons
S3 is a break contact.) When this happens timer T0 starts the 20s delay (K200 = 200 x 0.1s =
20s). When the timer reaches 20s relay M2 is set and the gate is closed.
b Stop gate with STOP switch
Pressing the STOP button (S0) resets relays M1 and M2, stopping the gate motor.
b Identifying obstacles with the photoelectric barrier
If an obstacle is registered by the photoelectric barrier while the gate is closing relay M2 is
reset and the close operation is halted. After this relay M1 is set, opening the gate again.
SET M2
T0
K200
18
14
T0
X003
14 LDI X003
15 OUT T0 K200
18 LD T0
19 SET M2
RST
RST
M1
M2
20
X000
20 LDI X000
21 RST M1
22 RST M2
RST
SET
M2
M1
23
X007 M2
23 LD X007
24 AND M2
25 RST M2
26 SET M1
b Switching the motor of with the limit switches
When the gate is open limit switch S3 is activated and input X3 is switched off. This resets relay
M1, turning off the motor. When the gate is fully closed S6 is activated, X6 is switched off and
M2 is reset, turning off the motor. For safety reasons the limit switches are break contacts. This
ensures that the motor is also switched off automatically (or cannot be switched on) if the con-
nection between the switch and the input is interrupted.
NOTE The limit switches must be wired so that they also switch off the motor automatically without
support from the PLC (see wiring diagram).
b Controlling the motor
At the end of the programthe signal states of relays M1 and M2 are transferred to outputs Y001
and Y002.
b Warning lamp: Gate in Motion and Gate in Undefined Position
If neither of the limit switches is activated this means that the gate is being opened or closed or
has been stopped in an intermediate position. In all these situations the warning lamp blinks.
The blink speed is controlled with special relay M8013, which is automatically set and reset at
1s intervals (see Chapter 4.2).
RST
RST
M1
M2
27
29
X003
X006
27 LDI X003
28 RST M1
29 LDI X006
30 RST M2
Y001
Y002
31
33
M1
M2
31 LD M1
32 OUT Y001
33 LD M2
34 OUT Y002
Y000 35
X003 X006 M8013
35 LD X003
36 AND X006
37 AND M8013
38 OUT Y000
Connection of the PLC
The rolling shutter gate control system can be implemented with a controller like the
FX1N-14MR.
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4 Devices in Detail
The devices in PLCs are used directly in control programinstructions. Their signal states can
be both read and changed by the PLC program. A device reference has two parts:
the device name and
the device address.
4.1 Inputs and Outputs
The PLCs inputs and outputs connect it to the process that it is controlling. When an input is
polled by the PLC program the voltage on the input terminal of the controller is measured.
Since these inputs are digital they can only have two signal states, ON or OFF. When the volt-
age at the input terminal reaches 24V the input is on (state 1). If the voltage is lower than 24V
the input evaluates as off (signal state 0).
In MELSECPLCs the identifier X is used for inputs. The same input can be polled as often as
necessary in the same program.
NOTE The PLCcannot change the state of inputs. For example, it is not possible to execute an OUT
instruction on an input device.
If an output instruction is executed on an output the result of the current operation (the signal
state) is applied to the output terminal of the PLC. If it is a relay output the relay closes (all relays
have make contacts). If it is a transistor output the transistor makes the connection and acti-
vates the connected circuit.
The identifier for output devices is Y. Outputs can be used in logic operation instructions as
well as with output instructions. However, it is important to remember that you can never use an
output instruction on the same output more than once (see also section 3.4.2).
Devices in Detail Inputs and Outputs
X000 X001
Y000 Y001
X002
Y002
The illustration on the left shows an example
of how you can connect switches to the
inputs and lamps and contactors to the out-
puts of a MELSEC PLC.
X 0
Device address Device name
Example of a device reference (e.g. input 0):
The following table provides a general overview of the inputs and outputs of the controllers of
the MELSEC FX family.
* The total number of inputs can be increased to max. 248 (X367) with expansion modules. However, the sum of all
inputs and outputs cannot exceed 256.
Inputs and Outputs Devices in Detail
Device Inputs Outputs
Device identifier X Y
Device type Bit device
Possible values 0 or 1
Device address format Octal
Number of devi-
ces and addres-
ses (depends on
controller base
unit type)
FX1S
6 (X00X05)
8 (X00X07)
12 (X00X07, X10, X11, X12, X13)
16 (X00X07, X10X17)
4 (Y00Y03)
6 (Y00Y05)
8 (Y00Y07)
14 (Y00Y07, Y10Y15)
FX1N
8 (X00X07)
14 (X00X07, X10X15)
24 (X00X07, X10X17, X20X27)
36 (X00X07, X10X17, X20X27,
X30X37, X40, X41, X42, X43)
The total number of inputs can be increa-
sed to max. 84 (X123) with expansion
modules. However, the sum of all inputs
and outputs cannot exceed 128.
6 (Y00Y05)
10 (Y00Y07, Y10, Y11)
16 (Y00Y07, Y10Y17)
24 (Y00Y07, Y10Y17, Y20Y27)
The total number of outputs can be
increased to max. 64 (Y77) with expan-
sion modules. However, the sum of all
inputs and outputs cannot exceed 128.
FX2N
8 (X00X07)
16 (X00X07, X10X17)
24 (X00X07, X10X17, X20X27)
32 (X00X07, X10X17, X20X27,
X30X37)
40 (X00X07, X10X17, X20X27,
X30X37, X40X47)
64 (X00X07, X10X17, X20X27,
X30X37, X40X47, X50X57,
X60X67, X70X77)
8 (Y00Y07)
16 (Y00Y07, Y10Y17)
24 (Y00Y07, Y10Y17, Y20Y27)
32 (Y00Y07, Y10Y17, Y20Y27,
Y30Y37)
40 (Y00Y07, Y10Y17, Y20Y27,
Y30Y37, Y40Y47)
64 (Y00Y07, Y10Y17, Y20Y27,
Y30Y37, Y40Y47, Y50Y57,
Y60Y67, Y70Y77)
FX2NC
8 (X00X07)
16 (X00X07, X10X17)
32 (X00X07, X10X17, X20X27,
X30X37)
48 (X00X07, X10X17, X20X27,
X30X37, X40X47, X50X57)
8 (Y00Y07)
16 (Y00Y07, Y10Y17)
32 (Y00Y07, Y10Y17, Y20Y27,
Y30Y37)
48 (Y00Y07, Y10Y17, Y20Y27,
Y30Y37, Y40Y47, X50X57)
FX3U
8 (X00X07)
16 (X00X07, X10X17)
24 (X00X07, X10X17, X20X27)
32 (X00X07, X10X17, X20X27,
X30X37)
40 (X00X07, X10X17, X20X27,
X30X37, X40X47)
64 (X00X07, X10X17, X20X27,
X30X37, X40X47, X50X57,
X60X67, X70X77)
8 (Y00Y07)
16 (Y00Y07, Y10Y17)
24 (Y00Y07, Y10Y17, Y20Y27)
32 (Y00Y07, Y10Y17, Y20Y27,
Y30Y37)
40 (Y00Y07, Y10Y17, Y20Y27,
Y30Y37, Y40Y47)
64 (Y00Y07, Y10Y17, Y20Y27,
Y30Y37, Y40Y47, Y50Y57,
Y60Y67, Y70Y77)
4.2 Relays
In your PLCprograms you will often need to store intermediate binary results (a signal state of
0 or 1) temporarily for future reference. The PLChas special memory cells available for this
purpose known as auxiliary relays, or relays for short (device identifier: "M").
You can store the binary result of an operation in a relay, for example with an OUT instruction,
and then use the result in future operations. Relays help to make programs easier to read and
also reduce the number of programsteps: You can store the results of operations that need to
be used more than once in a relay and then poll it is often as you like in the rest of the program.
In addition to normal relays the FX controllers also have retentive or latched relays. The nor-
mal unlatched relays are all reset to a signal state of 0 when the PLCpower supply is switched
off, and this is also their standard state when the controller is switched on. In contrast to this,
latched relays retain their current states when the power is switched off and on again.
You can also configure these relays as latched relays with the PLC parameters.
You can also configure these relays as unlatched relays with the PLC parameters.
4.2.1 Special relays
In addition to the relays that you can switch on and off with the PLC program there is also
another class of relays known as special or diagnostic relays. These relays use the address
range starting with M8000. Some contain information on systemstatus and others can be used
to influence programexecution. The following table shows a fewexamples of the many special
relays available.
Devices in Detail Relays
Device
Relay types
Unlatched relays Latched relays
Device identifier M
Device type Bit device
Possible values fr a device 0 or 1
Device address format Decimal
Number of devices and
addresses
FX1S 384 (M0M383) 128 (M384M511)
FX1N 384 (M0M383) 1152 (M384M1535)
FX2N
FX2NC
500 (M0M499)
524 (M500M1023)
2048 (M1024M3071)
FX3U 500 (M0M499)
524 (M500M1023)
6656 (M1024M7679)
M1
M1
M1
Poll for signal state 1 (relay set)
Poll for signal state 0 (has the relay been reset?)
4.3 Timers
When you are controlling processes you will often want to program a specific delay before
starting and stopping certain operations. In hard-wired controllers this is achieved with timer
relays. In PLCs this is achieved with programmable internal timers.
Timers are really just counters that count the PLCs internal clock signals (e.g. 0.1s pulses).
When the counter value reaches the setpoint value the timers output is switched on.
All timers function as make delay switches and are activated with a 1 signal. To start and reset
timers you program them in the same way as outputs. You can poll the outputs of timers as
often as you like in your program.
In the above example timer T200 is started when input X0 is switched on. The setpoint value is
123 x 10ms = 1.23 s, so T200 switches on output Y0 after a delay of 1.23 s. The signal
sequence generated by the following program example is as follows:
You can also specify the timer setpoint value indirectly with a decimal value stored in a data
register. See section 4.6.1 for details.
Timers Devices in Detail
X0
T200
T200
Y0
K123
0
4
0 LD X0
1 OUT T200 K123
4 LD T200
5 OUT Y0
X0
T200
Y0
1,23 s
The timer continues to count the internal
10ms pulses as long as X0 remains on.
When the setpoint value is reached the
output of T200 is switched on.
If input X0 or the power supply of the PLC
are switched off the timer is reset and its
output is also switched off.
Special
relay
Function
Program processing
options
M8000 When the PLC is in RUN mode this relay is always set to 1.
Poll signal state
M8001 When the PLC is in Run mode this relay is always set to 0.
M8002
Initialisation pulse (following activation of RUN mode this relay is set
to 1 for the duration of one program cycle.
M8004 PLC error
M8005 Low battery voltage
M8013 Clock signal pulse: 1 second
M8031
Clear all devices (except data registers D) that are not registered as
battery-latched.
Poll signal state
Set signal state.
M8034
Disable outputs the PLC outputs remain off but program execution
continues.
Retentive timers
In addition to the normal timers described above the controllers of the FX1N, FX2N, FX2NC and
FX3U series also have retentive timers that retain their current time counter value even if the
device controlling them is switched off.
The current timer counter value is stored in a memory that is retained even in the event of a
power failure.
Example of a program using a retentive timer:
Timer T250 is started when input X0 is switched on. The setpoint value is 345 x 0.1 s = 34.5s.
When the setpoint value is reached T250 switches output Y1 on. Input X2 resets the timer and
switches its output off..
Devices in Detail Timers
X1
T250
T250
Y1
K345
X2
T250 RST
0
4
6
0 LD X0
1 OUT T250 K345
4 LD T250
5 OUT Y1
6 LD X2
7 RST T250
When X1 is on the timer counts the internal
100ms pulses. When X1 is switched off the
current time counter value is retained. The
timers output is switched on when the cur-
rent value reaches the setpoint value of the
timer.
A separate instruction must be programmed
to reset the timer since it is not reset by swit-
ching off input X1 or the PLCs power. Input
X2 resets timer T250 and switches off its
output..
T250
t1 t2
X1
Y1
X2
t1 + t2 = 34,5 s
Timers in the base units of the MELSEC FX family
* These timers are only available when special relay M8028 is set. The total number of 100ms timers is then reduced
to 32 (T0 T31).
Timers Devices in Detail
Device
Timer types
Normal Timers Retentive Timers
Device identifier T
Device type (for setting and polling) Bit device
Possible values (timer output) 0 or 1
Timer setpoint value entry
As a decimal integer constant. The setpoint can
be set either directly in the instruction or indi-
rectly in a data register.
Number of devices
and addresses
FX1S
100 ms
(Range 0.1 to 3276.7 s)
63 (T0T62)
10 ms
(Range 0.01 to 327.67 s)
31 (T32T62)*
1 ms
(Bereich 0.001 to 32.767 s)
1 (T63)
FX1N
100 ms
(Range 0.1 to 3276.7 s)
200 (T0T199) 6 (T250T255)
10 ms
(Range 0.01 to 327.67 s)
46 (T200T245)
1 ms
(Range 0.001 to 32.767 s)
4 (T246T249)
FX2N
FX2NC
100 ms
(Range 0.1 to 3276.7 s)
200 (T0T199) 6 (T250T255)
10 ms
(Range 0.01 to 327.67 s)
46 (T200T245)
1 ms
(Range 0.001 to 32.767 s)
4 (T246T249)
FX3U
100 ms
(Range 0.1 to 3276.7 s)
200 (T0T199) 6 (T250T255)
10 ms
(Range 0.01 to 327.67 s)
46 (T200T245)
1 ms
(Range 0.001 to 32.767 s)
256 (T256T511) 4 (T246T249)
4.4 Counters
The programmers of the FX family also have internal counters that you can use for program-
ming counting operations.
Counters count signal pulses that are applied to their inputs by the program. The counter out-
put is switched on when the current counter value reaches the setpoint value defined by the
program. Like timers, counter outputs can also be polled as often as you like in the program.
Example of a program using a counter:
Whenever input X1 is switched on the value of counter C0 is incremented by 1. Output Y0 is set
when X1 has been switched on and off ten times (the counter setpoint is K10).
The signal sequence generated by this program is as follows:
There are two kinds of counters, 16-bit counters and 32-bit counters. As their names indicate,
they can count up to either 16-bit or 32-bit values and they use 16 bits and 32 bits, respectively,
to store their setpoint values. The following table shows the key features of these counters.
Devices in Detail Counters
X1
C0
K10
X0
C0 RST
C0
Y0
0
3
7
Ladder Diagram
Once the counter value has reached the set-
point value any additional pulses on input X1
no longer have any effect on the counter.
First the counter is reset with input X0 and a
RST instruction. This resets the counter value
to 0 and switches off the counter output.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
X0
X1
Y0
Instruction List
0 LD X0
1 RST C0
3 LD X1
4 OUT C0 K10
7 LD C0
8 OUT Y0
In addition to normal counters the controllers of the MELSEC FX family also have high-speed
counters. These are 32-bit counters that can process high-speed external counter signals
read on inputs X0 to X7. In combination with some special instructions it is very easy to use
these counters to automate positioning tasks and other functions.
High-speed counters use an interrupt principle: The PLCprogramis interrupted and responds
immediately to the counter signal. For a detailed description of high-speed counters please
refer to the Programming Manual for the MELSEC FX family.
Counter overview
The current counter values of retentive counters are retained when the power supply is switched off.
You can set the PLC parameters to configure whether the current values of these counters should be retained
when the power supply is switched off.
Counters Devices in Detail
Device
Counter types
Normal counters Retentive counters
Device identifier C
Device type (for setting and polling) Bit device
Possible device values (counter output) 0 or 1
Counter setpoint value entry
As a decimal integer constant. The setpoint can
be set either directly in the instruction or indi-
rectly in a data register (two data registers for
32-bit counters).
Number of devices
and addresses
FX1S
16 bit counter 16 (C0C15) 16 (C16C31)
32 bit counter
32 bit high-speed counter 21 (C235C255)
FX1N
16 bit counter 16 (C0C15) 184 (C16C199)
32 bit counter 20 (C200C219) 15 (C220C234)
FX2N
FX2NC
16 bit counter 100 (C0C99)
100 (C100C199)
15 (C220C234)
FX3U
100 (C100C199)
15 (C220C234)
Feature 16 Bit Counters 32 Bit Counters

Count direction Incrementing
Incrementing and decrementing (the direc-
tion is specified by switching a special relay
on or off)
Setpoint value
range
1 to 32767 -2 147 483 648 to 2 147 483 647
Setpoint value
entry
Directly as a decimal constant (K) in the
instruction, or indirectly in a data register
Directly as a decimal constant (K) in the
instruction or indirectly in a pair of data
registers
Counter overflow
behaviour
Counts to a maximum of 32,767, after which
the counter value no longer changes.
Ring counter: After reaching 2,147,483,647
the next incrementing value is
-2,147483,648. (When counting backwards
the jump is from -2,147483,648 to
2,147,483,647)
Counter output
Once the setpoint value has been reached
the output remains on.
When incrementing the output remains on
once the setpoint value has been reached.
When decrementing the output is reset
(switched off) once the value drops below
the setpoint value.
Resetting An RST instruction is used to delete the current value of the counter and turn off its output.
4.5 Registers
The PLCs relays are used to store the results of operations temporarily. However, relays can
only store values of On/Off or 1/0, which means that they are not suitable for storing measure-
ments or the results of calculations. Values like this can be stored in the registers of the con-
trollers of the FX family.
Registers are 16 bits or one word wide (see section 3.2). You can create double word regis-
ters capable of storing 32-bit values by combining two consecutive data registers.
A normal register can store values from0000H FFFFH (-32,768 32,767). Double-word reg-
isters can store values from 00000000H FFFFFFFFH (-2,147,483,648 2,147,483,647).
The controllers of the FXfamily have a large number of instructions for using and manipulating
registers. You can write and read values to and fromregisters, copy the contents of registers,
compare them and perform math functions on their contents (see chapter 5).
4.5.1 Data registers
Data registers can be used as memory in your PLC programs. A value that the programwrites
to a data register remains stored there until the program overwrites it with another value.
When you use instructions for manipulating 32-bit data you only need to specify the address of
a 16-bit register. The more significant part of the 32-bit data is automatically written to the next
consecutive register. For example, if you specify register D0 to store a 32-bit value D0 will con-
tain bits 0 through 15 and D1 will contain bits 16 through 31.
Devices in Detail Registers
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0: = positive value
1: = negative value
1 sign bit
0: = positive value
1: = negative value
Register:
16 bit
15 data bits
1 sign bit
2 2 2
2 1 0
Double word register:
32 bit
2 2 2
30 29 28
. . .
31 data bits
. . .
What happens when the PLC is switched off or stopped
In addition to the normal registers whose contents are lost when the PLC is stopped or the
power supply is turned off, the FX PLCs also have latched registers, whose contents are
retained in these situations.
NOTE When special relay M8033 is set the contents of the unlatched data registers are also not
cleared when the PLC is stopped.
Data register overview
You can also configure these registers as latched registers with the PLC parameters.
You can also configure these registers as unlatched registers with the PLC parameters.
4.5.2 Special registers
Just like the special relays (Chapter 4.2.1) starting at address M8000 the FX controllers also
have special or diagnostic registers, whose addresses start at D8000. Often there is also a
direct connection between the special relays and special registers. For example, special relay
M8005 shows that the voltage of the PLCs battery is too low, and the corresponding voltage
value is stored in special register D8005. The following table shows a small selection of the
available special registers as examples.
Registers with externally modifiable contents
The controllers of the FX1S and FX1N series have two integrated potentiometers with which
you can adjust the contents of special registers D8030 and D8031 in the range from 0 to 255
(see section 4.6.1). These potentiometers can be used for a variety of purposes for example
to adjust setpoint values for timers and counters without having to connect a programming unit
to the controller.
Registers Devices in Detail
Device
Data register types
Normal registers Latched registers
Device identifier D
Device type (for setting and polling)
Word device (two registers can be combined to store double-word
values)
Possible device values
16 bit registers: 0000H to FFFFH (-32768 to 32767)
32 bit register: 00000000H to FFFFFFFFH (-2 147 483 648 to
2 147 483 647)
addresses
FX1S 128 (D0D127) 128 (D128D255)
FX1N 128 (D0D127) 7872 (D128D7999)
FX2N
FX2NC
200 (D0D199)
312 (D200D511)
7488 (D512D7999)
FX3U 200 (D0D199)
524 (M500M1023)
6656 (M1024M7679)
Special
register
Function
Program processing
optionsm
D8004 Error relay address (shows which error relays are set)
Read register contents D8005 Battery voltage (e.g. the value 36 means 3.6V)
D8010 Current program cycle time
D8013D8019 Time and date of the integrated real-time clock
Read register contents
Change register contents
D8030 Value read from potentiometer VR1 (0 255)
Read register contents (FX1S
and FX1N only)
D8031 Value read from potentiometer VR2 (0 255)
4.5.3 File registers
The contents of file registers are also not lost when the power supply is switched off. File regis-
ters can thus be used for storing values that you need to transfer to data registers when the
PLC is switched on, so that they can be used by the programfor calculations, comparisons or
as setpoints for timers.
File registers have the same structure as data registers. In fact, they are data registers they
consist of blocks of 500 addresses each in the range from D1000 to D7999.
For a detailed description of the file registers see the Programming Manual for the MELSEC
FX family.
4.6 Programming Tips for Timers and Counters
4.6.1 Specifying timer and counter setpoints indirectly
The usual way to specify timer and counter setpoint values is directly, in an output instruction:
In the example above T31 is a 100ms timer. The constant K500 sets the delay to 500 x 0.1s =
50s. The setpoint for counter C0 is also set directly, to a value of 34 with the constant K34.
The advantage of specifying setpoints like this is that you dont have to concern yourself with
the setpoint value once you have set it. The values you use in the program are always valid,
even after power failures and directly after switching the controller on. However, there is also a
disadvantage: If you want to change the setpoint you need to edit the program. This applies
particularly for timer setpoint values, which are often adjusted during controller configuration
and program tests.
You can also store setpoint values for timers and counters in data registers and have the pro-
gramread themfromthe registers. It is then possible to change the values quickly with a pro-
Devices in Detail Programming Tips for Timers and Counters
Device File registers
Device identifier D
Device type (for setting and polling)
Word device (two registers can be combined to store double-word
values)
Possible device values
16 bit register: 0000H to FFFFH (-32768 to 32767)
32 bit register: 00000000H to FFFFFFFFH (-2 147 483 648 to
2 147 483 647)
addresses
FX1S
1500 (D1000D2499)
A maximum of 3 blocks of 500 file registers each can be defined in
the PLC parameters.
FX1N
7000 (D1000D7999)
A maximum of 14 blocks of 500 file registers each can be defined in
the PLC parameters.
FX2N
FX2NC
FX3U
X17
T31
K500
M50
C0
K34
0
4
Instruction List
0 LD X17
1 OUT T31 K500
4 LD M50
5 OUT C0 K34
Ladder Diagram
gramming unit if necessary, or to specify setpoint values with switches on a control console or
a HMI control panel.
The following listing shows an example of how to specify setpoint values indirectly:
When relay M15 is one the contents of data register D100 are copied to D131. This register
contains the setpoint value for T131. You could use a programming or control unit to adjust
the contents of D100.
The special relay M8002 is only set for a single programcycle directly after the PLCis swit-
ched on. This is used to copy the constant value of 34 to data register D5, which is then
used as the setpoint value for counter C0.
You dont have to write program instructions to copy the setpoint values to the data registers.
You could also use a programming unit to set thembefore the programis started, for example.
E
WARNING:
If you use normal registers the setpoint values will be lost when the power supply is
switched off and when the RUN/STOPswitch is set to the STOPposition. If this happens
hazardous conditions may be created next time the power is switched on and/or when
the PLC is started again, because all the setpoints will have a value of 0.
If you dont configure your programto copy the values automatically you should always
use latched data registers for storing the setpoint values for timers and counters. Also,
remember that even the contents of these registers will also be lost when the PLC is
switched off if the backup battery is empty.
Programming Tips for Timers and Counters Devices in Detail
X17
T31
D131
M8002
MOV D100 D131
M15
M50
C0
D5
MOV K34 D5
0
6
10
16
Instruction List
0 LD M15
1 MOV D100 D131
6 LD X17
7 OUT T31 D131
10 LD M8002
11 MOV K34 D5
16 LD M50
17 OUT C0 D5
Ladder Diagram
Setting setpoints with the integrated potentiometers
The controllers of the FX1S and FX1N series have two integrated analog potentiometers with
which you can adjust setpoint values for timers and other functions quickly and easily.
In the programexample above Y0 is switched on after the delay specified for timer T1, for the
time specified for timer T2 (delayed pulse generation).
0 1 2 3
4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15
0 1 2 3
4 5 6 7
10 11
IN
OUT
POWER
FX -24MR 1N
RUN
ERROR
100-240
VAC
X7 X11 X13 X15
X5 X3 X1 S/S X6 X10 X12 X14
X4 X2 X0 N L
24MR
-ES/UL
Y10 Y6 Y5 Y3
COM3 Y4 COM4 Y7 Y11
COM2 COM1 COM0 24+
Y2 Y1 Y0 0V
MITSUBISHI
The value of the upper potentiometer (VR1) can
be read from special data register D8031, the
value of the lower potentiometer (VR2) fromregis-
ter D8031. To use one of the potentiometers as the
setpoint value source for a timer you just specify
the corresponding register in your program ins-
tead of a constant.
The value in the register can be adjusted between
0 and 255 by turning the potentiometer.
Potentiometer
T1
T2
Y000
T2
T1
X001
T1
D8030
D8031
0
4
8
0 LD X001
1 OUT T1 D8030
4 LD T1
5 OUT T2 D8031
8 LD T1
8 ANI T2
10 OUT Y000
T2
T1
Y0
X1
[D8030]
t
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
0
1
0
1
[D8031]
Signal sequence
4.6.2 Switch-off delay
By default, all the timers in MELSECPLCs are delayed make timers, i.e. the output is switched
ON after the defined delay period. However, you will often also want to program a delayed
break operation (switch OFF after a delay). A typical example of this is a ventilation fan in a
bathroomthat needs to continue running for several minutes after the lights are switched off.
Program version 1 (latching)
As long as input X1 (e.g. a light switch) is on output Y0 (fan) is also on. However, the latching
function ensures that Y0 also remains on after X1 has been switched off, because timer T0 is
still running. T0 is started when X1 is switched off. At the end of the delay period (300 x 0.1s =
30s in the example) T0 interrupts the Y0 latch and switches the output off.
Program version 2 (set/reset)
When X1 is switched on output Y0 is set (switched on). When X1 is switched off timer T0 is
started. After the delay period T0 then resets output Y0. The resulting signal sequence is iden-
tical with that produced by program version 1.
Y000
X001
X001
Y000
T0
T0
K300
0
5
0 LD X001
1 LD Y000
2 ANI T0
3 ORB
4 OUT Y000
5 LDI X001
6 OUT T0 K300
Y0
X1
T0
30 s
t
Signal sequence
X001
T0
RST Y000
X001
SET Y000
T0
K300
0
6
2
0 LD X001
1 SET Y000
2 LDI X001
3 OUT T0 K300
6 LD T0
7 RST Y000
4.6.3 Delayed make and break
Sometimes you will want to switch an output on after a delay and then switch it off again after
another delay. This is very easy to implement with the controllers basic logical instructions.
Output Y000 is latched with the help of T1, keeping the output switched on until the end of the
break delay period.
T1
X000
Y000
X000
T2
T1
T2
Y000
K25
K50
0
8
4
0 LD X000
1 OUT T1 K25
4 LDI X000
5 OUT T2 K50
8 LD T1
9 OR Y000
10 ANI T2
11 OUT Y000
T2
T1
Y0
X0
t1
t
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
0
1
0
1
t2
Signal sequence
4.6.4 Clock signal generators
The controllers have special relays that make it very easy to programtasks requiring a regular
clock signal (for example for controlling a blinking error indicator light). Relay M8013 switches
on and off at 1-second intervals, for example. For full details on all special relays see the Pro-
gramming Manual for the FX family.
If you need a different clock frequency or different on and off times you can programyour own
clock signal generator with two timers, like this:
Input X1 starts the clock generator. If you want, you can omit this input then the clock genera-
tor is always on. In the program you could use the output of T1 to control a blinking warning
light. The on period is determined by T2, the off period by T1.
The output of timer T2 is only switched on for a single programcycle. This time is shown much
longer than it really is in the signal sequence illustration below. T2 switches T1 off and immedi-
ately after this T2 itself is also switched off. In effect this means that the duration of the on
period is increased by the time that it takes to execute a program cycle. However, since the
cycle is only a few milliseconds long it can usually be ignored.
T1
T2
Y000
T2
X001
T1
K10
K20
0
5
0 LD X001
1 ANI T2
2 OUT T1 K10
5 LD T1
6 OUT T2 K20
9 OUT Y000
T2
T1
Y1
X0
t1
t
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
0
1
0
1
t2
Signal sequence
5 More Advanced Programming
The basic logic instructions listed in Chapter 3 can be used to emulate the functions of a
hard-wired contactor controller with a programmable logic controller. However, this only
scratches the surface of the capabilities of modern PLCs. Since every PLC is built around a
microprocessor they can also easily performoperations like mathematical calculations, com-
paring numbers, converting fromone number systemto another or processing analog values.
Functions like these that go beyond the capabilities of logic operations are performed with spe-
cial instructions, which are referred to as applied or application instructions.
5.1 Applied Instructions Reference
Applied instructions have short names that are based on the English names of their functions.
For example, the instruction for comparing two 16-bit or 32-bit numbers is called CMP, which is
short for compare.
When you program an applied instruction you enter the instruction name followed by the
device name. The following table shows all the applied instructions currently supported by the
MELSECFXfamily of controllers. This list may look a little overwhelming at first, but dont worry
you dont have to memorise themall! When you are programming you can use the powerful
Help functions of GX Developer and GX IEC Developer to find the instructions you need.
In this chapter we will only cover the more frequently-used instructions, which are shown with a
grey shaded background in the reference table. For full documentation of all the instructions
with examples please refer to the Programming Manual for the FX family.
More Advanced Programming Applied Instructions Reference
Category
Instruc-
tion
Function
Controller
FX1S FX1N FX2N FX2NC FX3U
Program flow
functions
CJ Conditional Jump to a program position

CALL Calls (executes) a subroutine
SRET
Subroutine Return, marks the end of a sub-
routine
IRET
Interrupt Return, marks the end of an inter-
rupt routine
EI
Enable Interrupt, enables processing of inter-
rupt routines
DI
Disable Interrupt, disables processing of
interrupt routines
FEND First End, marks end of main program block
WDT WatchDog Timer refresh
FOR Marks beginning of a program loop
NEXT Marks end of a program loop
Move and com-
pare functions
CMP Compare numerical values
ZCP Zone Compare, compares numerical ranges
MOV Move data from one storage area to another
SMOV Shift Move
CML Compliment, copies and inverts
BMOV Block Move
FMOV Fill Move, copy to a range of devices
XCH Exchange data in specified devices
BCD BCD conversion
BIN Binary conversion
Applied Instructions Reference More Advanced Programming
Category
Instruc-
tion
Function
Controller
Math and logic
instructions
ADD Add numerical values
SUB Subtract numerical values
MUL Multiply numerical values
DIV Divide numerical values
INC Increment
DEC Decrement
AND Logical AND
OR Logical OR
XOR Logical exclusive OR
NEG Negation, logical inversion of device contents
Rotate and shift
functions
ROR Rotate right
ROL Rotate left
RCR Rotate carry right, rotate right with carry
RCL Rotate carry left, rotate left with carry
SFTR Shift right, bitwise shift to the right
SFTL Shift left, bitwise shift to the left
WSFR Word shift right, shift word values to the right
WSFL Word shift left, shift word values to the left
SFWR Shift register write, writes to a FIFO stack
SFRD Shift register read, reads from a FIFO stack
Data operation
functions
ZRST Zone Reset, resets ranges of like devices
DECO Decode data
ENCO Encode data
SUM Sum (number) of active bits
BON Bit on, checks status of a bit
MEAN Calculates mean values
ANS Timed annunciator set, starts a timer interval
ANR Annunciator reset
SQR Square root
FLT Floating point, converts data
High-speed
instructions
REF Refresh inputs and outputs
REFF Refresh inputs and filter adjust
MTR Input matrix, read a matrix (MTR)
DHSCS High-speed counter set
DHSCR High-speed counter reset
DHSZ High speed zone compare
SPD Speed detection
PLSY Pulse Y output (frequency)
PWM Pulse output with pulse width modulation
PLSR Pulse ramp (accelleration/deceleration setup)

Application
instructions
IST Initial state, set up multi-mode STL system
SER Search data stack
ABSD Absolute counter comparison
INCD Incremental counter comparison
TTMR Teaching timer
STMR Special timer
ALT Alternate state, flip-flop function
RAMP Ramp function
ROTC Rotary table control
SORT Sort table data on selected fields
Category
Instruc-
tion
Function
Controller
Instructions for
external
I/O devices
TKY Ten key input
HKY Hexadecimal key input
DSW Digital switch
SEGD 7-segment display decoder
SEGL 7-segment display with latch
ARWS Arrow switch
ASC ASCII conversion
PR Print, data output via the outputs
FROM Read data from a special function module
TO Write data to a special function module
Instructions for
external serial
devices
RS RS serial communications
PRUN Parallel run (octal mode)
ASCI Convert to an ASCII character
HEX Convert to a hexadecimal character
CCD Check Code, sum and parity check
VRRD
Read setpoint values from FX1N-8AV-BD and
FX2N-8AV-BD

VRSC
Read switch settings fromFX1N-8AV-BD and
FX2N-8AV-BD

RS2 RS serial communications (2)
PID Program a PID control loop
Store/restore
index registers
ZPUSH Zone push, store contents of index registers
ZPOP Zone pop, restore contents of index registers

Floating point
operations
DECMP Compare floating point values
DEZCP Compare floating point values (range)
DEMOV Move floating point values
DESTR Convert floating point value to a string
DEVAL Convert string to floating point value
DEBCD Convert floating point value to scientific notation
DEBIN Convert scientific notation to floating point
DEADD Add floating point numbers
DESUB Subtract floating point numbers
DEMUL Multiply floating point numbers
DEDIV Divide floating point numbers
DEXP Floating point exponent
DLOGE Calculate natural logarithm
DLOG10 Calculate decadic logarithm
DESQR Square root of floating point numbers
DENEG Reverse sign of floating point numbers
INT Convert floating-point numbers to integers
Trigonometry
instructions for
floating point
numbers
SIN Calculate the sine
COS Calculate the cosine
TAN Calculate the tangent
ASIN Calculate the arc sine
ACOS Calculate the arc cosine
ATAN Calculate the arc tangent
RAD Convert degrees to radians
DEG Convert radians to degrees
Category
Instruc-
tion
Function
Controller
Data operations
WSUM Sum of the contents of word devices
WTOB Word to byte, divide words into bytes
BTOW
Byte To Word, form words from individual
bytes

UNI Combine groups of 4 bits to form words
DIS Divide words into groups of 4 bits
SWAP Swap least and most significant bits
SORT Sort the data in a table
Positioning
instructions
DSZR
Return to zero home point (with proximity
switch)

DVIT Positioning with interrupt
TBL Positioning with data table
DABS Read absolute current position
ZRN Return to zero home point
PLSV Output pulses with variable frequency
DRVI Position to an incremental value
DRVA Position to an absolute value
Operations with
the PLCs integra-
ted clock
TCMP Compare clock data
TZCP Compare clock data with a zone (range)
TADD Add clock data
TSUB Subtract clock data
HTOS
Convert hours / minutes / seconds time value
to seconds

STOH
Convert seconds time value to hours / minu-
tes / seconds

TRD Read clock time and date
TWR Write time and date to PLC clock
HOUR Operating hours counter
Gray code
conversion
GRY Convert Gray code to decimal

GBIN Convert decimal number to Gray code
Data exchange
with analog
modules
RD3A Read analog input values

WR3A Write analog output values
Instructions in
external memory
EXTR Execute command stored in an external ROM
Miscellaneous
instructions
COMRD Read device comment
RND Generate a random number

DUTY Generate a pulse with a defined length
CRC Check data (CRC check)
HCMOV Move the current value of a high-speed counter
Instructions for
data stored in
consecutive devi-
ces (data blocks)
BK+ Add data in a data block
BK- Subtract data in a data block

BKCMP=
Compare data in data blocks
BKCMP>
BKCMP<
BKCMP<>
BKCMP<=
BKCMP>=
Category
Instruc-
tion
Function
Controller
String operations
STR Convert binary data to a string
VAL Convert a string to binary data

$+ Concatenate strings
LEN Returns the length of a string
RIGHT Extract substring from right
LEFT Extract substring from left
MIDR Select a character string
MIDW Replace a character strings
INSTR Search for a character string
$MOV Move a character string
Data table
operations
FDEL Delete data from a table
FINS Insert data in a table

POP Read last data inserted in a table
SFR Shift a 16-bit data word right
SFL Shift a 16-bit data word left
Comparison
operations
LD=
Compare data within operations
LD>
LD<
LD<>
LD<=
LD>=
AND=
AND>
AND<
AND>=
OR=
OR>
OR<
OR<>
OR<=
OR>=
Data control
instructions
LIMIT Limits the output range of values
BAND Define input offset

ZONE Define output offset
SCL Scale values
DABIN Convert an ASCII number to a binary value
BINDA Convert a binary value to ASCII code
SCL2
Scale values (different value table structure to
SCL)
Instructions for
communication
with frequency
inverters
IVCK Check status of frequency inverter
IVDR Control frequency inverter

IVRD Read frequency inverter parameter
IVWR Write parameter to frequency inverter
IVBWR
Write parameters to frequency inverter in
blocks
Data exchange
with special
function modules
RBFM Read from module buffer memory
WBFM Write to module buffer memory

High-speed coun-
ter instruction
HSCT
Compare current value of a high-speed coun-
ter with data in data tables

5.1.1 Entering applied instructions
Programming applied instructions in GXDeveloper FXis simple. Just position the cursor in the
place in the programline where you want to insert the instruction and type the abbreviations for
the instruction and its operand(s). GX Developer will automatically register that you are enter-
ing an instruction and will open the input dialog (see below). Alternatively, you can also position
the cursor and then click on the insert instruction tool in the toolbar .
Then enter the abbreviations for the instruction and its operand(s) in the input field, separating
them by spaces.
All numbers must be preceded by a letter character, which either identifies the device type or
in the case of constants specifies the number format. The letter K identifies decimal con-
stants and H identifies hexadecimal constants.
The Helpbutton opens a dialog in which you can search for a suitable instruction for the func-
tion you want to perform. The help also contains information on howthe functions work and the
type and number of devices that they take as operands.
If you are programming in Instruction List format enter the instruction and its operand(s) in a
single line, separated by spaces.
Category
Instruc-
tion
Function
Controller
Instructions for
extension file
registers
LOADR Read data from extension file registers
SAVER Write data to extension file registers

INITR
Initialise extension registers and extension file
registers
LOGR
Read values from devices in extension regis-
ters and extension file registers
RWER
Write data from extension registers to exten-
sion file registers
INITER Initialise extension file registers
You can also select the instruction from the
drop-down list, which you can display by
clicking on the icon.
In the example on the left a MOV instruction
is used to write the value 5 to data register
D12.
MOV K5 D12
M457 Then you just click on OK to insert the
applied instruction into the program.
5.2 Instructions for Moving Data
The PLC uses data registers for storing measurements, output values, intermediate results of
operations and table values. The controllers math instructions can read their operands directly
from the data registers and can also write their results back to the registers if you want. How-
ever, these instructions are also supported by additional move" instructions, with which you
can copy data from one register to another and write constant values to data registers.
5.2.1 Moving individual values with the MOV instruction
The MOV instruction moves data from the specified source to the specified destination.
NOTE Note that despite its name this is actually a copy process it does not delete the data from
the source location.
Data source (this can also be a constant)
Data destination
In the example the value in data register D10 will be copied to register D200 when input X1 is
on. This results in the following signal sequence:
Pulse-triggered execution of the MOV instruction
In some applications it is better if the value is written to the destination in one program cycle
only. For example, you will want to do this if other instructions in the program also write to the
same destination or if the move operation must be performed at a defined time.
If you add a P to the MOVinstruction (MOVP) it will only be executed once, on the rising edge
of the signal pulse generated by the input condition.
More Advanced Programming Instructions for Moving Data
MOV D10 D200 0
0 MOV D10 D200

D10
D200
X001
t
5384
5384 2271
963
963
125
The contents of the data source will be
copied to the data destination as long as the
input condition evaluates true. The copy ope-
ration does not change the contents of the
data source.
When the input condition is no lon-
ger true the instruction will no lon-
ger change the contents of the data
destination.
In the example below the contents of D20 are written to data register D387 when the state of
M110 changes from 0" to 1".
After this single operation has been performed copying to register D387 stops, even if the
M110 remains set. The signal sequence illustrates this:
Moving 32-bit data
To move 32-bit data just prefix a D to the MOV instruction (DMOV):
When input X010 is on the current value of 32-bit counter C200 is written to data registers D40
and D41. D40 contains the least significant bits.
As you might expect, there is also a pulse-triggered version of the 32-bit DMOV instruction:
When relay M10 is set the contents of registers D10 and D11 are written to registers D610 and
D611.
Instructions for Moving Data More Advanced Programming
D20
D387
M110
t
4700
4700 6800
3300
3300
The contents of the data source are only copied to the destina-
tion on the rising pulse of the input condition.
DMOV C200 D40
X010
0
0 LD X010
1 DMOV C200 D40
0 LD M10
1 DMOVP D10 D610
DMOVP D10 D610
M10
0
MOVP D20 D387
M110
0
0 LD M110
1 MOVP D20 D387
5.2.2 Moving groups of bit devices
The previous section showed how you can use the MOV instruction to write constants or the
contents of data registers to other data registers. Consecutive sequences of relays and other
bit devices can also be used to store numerical values, and you can copy themas groups with
applied instructions. To do this you prefixing a K factor to the address of the first bit device,
specifying the number of devices you want to copy with the operation.
Bit devices are counted in groups of 4, so the K factor specifies the number of these groups of
4. K1 = 4 devices, K2 = 8 devices, K3 = 12 devices and so on.
For example, K2M0 specifies the 8 relays fromM0 through M7. The supported range is K1 (4
devices) to K8 (32 devices).
Examples for addressing groups of bit devices:
K1X0: 4 inputs, start at X0 (X0 to X3)
K2X4: 8 inputs, start at X4 (X4 to X13, octal notation)
K4M16: 16 relays, start at 16 (M16 to M31)
K3Y0: 12 outputs, start at Y0 (Y0 to X13, octal notation)
K8M0: 32 relays, start at M0 (M0 to M31)
Addressing multiple bit devices with a single instruction makes programming quicker and pro-
duces more compact programs. The following two examples both transfer the signal states of
relays M0 M4 to outputs Y10 Y14:
If the destination range is smaller than the source range the excess bits are simply ignored
(see the following illustration, top example). If the destination is larger than the source 0 is
written to the excess devices. Note that when this happens the result is always positive
because bit 15 is interpreted as the sign bit (lower example in the following illustration).
M0
Y010
M1
Y011
M2
Y012
M3
Y013
MOV K1M0 K1Y010
M8000
M15 M8 M7 M0
0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1
0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1
M6 M5 M12 M11 M10 M9 M4 M3 M2 M1 M14 M13
These relays will not be changed
Sign bit (0: positive, 1: negative)
Sign bit (0: positive, 1: negative)
MOV D0 K2 M0
MOV K2 M0 D1
Bit 0 Bit 15
Bit 0 Bit 15
5.2.3 Moving blocks of data with the BMOV instruction
The MOV instruction described in section 5.2.1 can only write single 16 or 32 bit values to a
destination. If you want, you can program multiple sequences of MOV instructions to move
contiguous blocks of data. However, it is more efficient to use the BMOV(Block MOVe) instruc-
tion, which is provided specifically for this purpose.
Data source (16-bit device, first device in source range)
Data destination (16-bit device, first device in destination range)
Number of elements to be moved (max. 512)
The example above works as follows:
BMOV also has a pulse-triggered version, BMOVP (see section 5.1.2 for details on pulse-trig-
gered execution).
Blocks of bit devices: When you move blocks of bit devices with BMOVthe Kfactors of the data
source and the data destination must always be identical.
Example
BMOV D10 D200 K5 0
0 BMOV D10 D200 K5

D 10
D 11
D 12
D 13
D 200
D 201
D 202
D 203
D 14 D 204
1234
5678
-156
8765
4321
1234
5678
-156
8765
4321
BMOV D10 D200 K5
5 data registers
M0
M1
M2
M3
Y000
Y001
Y002
Y003
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
BMOV K1M0 K1Y0 K2
M4
M5
M6
M7
Y004
Y005
Y006
Y007
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
This copies 2 blocks with 4 bit
devices each.
5.2.4 Copying source devices to multiple destinations (FMOV)
The FMOV (Fill MOVe) instruction copies the contents of a word or double word device or a
constant to multiple consecutive word or double word devices. It is generally used to delete
data tables and to set data registered to a predefined starting value.
Data to be written to the target devices (constants can also be used here)
Data destination (first device of the destination range)
Number of elements to be written in the destination range (max. 512)
The following example writes the value 0 to 7 elements:
Here too, FMOV has a pulse-triggered version, FMOVP (see section 5.1.2 for details on
pulse-triggered execution).
You can also transfer 32-bit data by prefixing the instruction with D (DFMOVand DFMOVP).
FMOV D4 D250 K20 0
0 FMOV D4 D250 K20

D 10
D 11
D 12
D 13
D 14
0
FMOV K0 D10 K7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
D 15
D 16
7 data words
5.2.5 Exchanging data with special function modules
You can add expansion modules to increase the number of inputs and outputs available to all
base units of the MELSEC FX series except the FX1S models. In addition to this you can also
supplement the controllers functions by adding so-called special function modules for
example for reading analog signals for currents and voltages, for controlling temperatures and
for communicating with external equipment.
The digital I/Oexpansion modules do not require special instructions; the additional inputs and
outputs are handled in exactly the same way as those in the base unit. Communication
between the base unit and special function modules is performed with two special applied
instructions: the FROM and TO instructions.
Each special function module has a memory range assigned as a buffer for temporary storage
of data, such as analog measurement values or received data. The base unit can access this
buffer and both read the stored values fromit and write new values to it, which the module can
then process (settings for the modules functions, data for transmission etc).
The following information is required when you use the FROM and TO instructions:
The special function module to be read from or written to
The address of the first buffer memory cell to be read from or written to
The number of buffer memory cells to be read from or written to
The location in the base unit where the data fromthe module is to be stored or containing
the data to be written to the module
Base unit Special function module
Buffer memory
Device memory
TO
FROM
The buffer memory can have up to 32,767 indi-
vidual addressable memory cells, each of
which can store 16 bits of data. The functions of
the buffer memory cells depends on the indi-
vidual special function module see the mod-
ules documentation for details.
Buffer memory address 0
Buffer memory address n
Buffer memory address n-1
:
:
Special function module address
Since you can attach multiple special function modules to a single controller each module
needs to have a unique identifier so that you can address it to transfer data to and fromit. Each
module is automatically assigned a numerical ID in the range from 0 7 (you can connect a
maximum of 8 special function modules). The numbers are assigned consecutively, in the
order in which the modules are connected to the PLC.
Starting address in the buffer memory
Every single one of the 32,767 buffer addresses can be addressed directly in decimal notation
in the range from0 32,767 (FX1N: 0 31). When you access 32-bit data you need to knowthat
the memory cell with the lower address stores the less significant 16 bits and the cell with the
higher address stores the more significant bits.
This means that the starting address for 32-bit data is always the address containing the less
significant 16 bits of the double word.
Number of data units to be transferred
The quantity of data is defined by the number of data units to be transferred. When you execute
a FROM or TO instruction as a 16-bit instruction this parameter is the number of words to be
transferred. In the case of the 32-bit versions DFROM and DTO the parameter specifies the
number of double words to be transferred.
Less significant 16 bits More significant 16 bits
Buffer address n+1 Buffer address n
32-Bit-Wert
D100
D101
D102
D103
D104
Adr. 5
Adr. 6
Adr. 7
Adr. 8
Adr. 9
D100
D101
D102
D103
D104
Adr. 5
Adr. 6
Adr. 7
Adr. 8
Adr. 9
16-bit instruction
Units of data: 5
32-bit instruction
Units of data: 2
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module 0
Module 1 Module 2
The value you can enter for the number of data units depends on the PLCmodel you are using
and whether you are using the 16-bit or 32-bit version of the FROM instruction:
Data destination or source in the base unit
In most cases you will read data fromregisters and write it to a special function module, or copy
data fromthe modules buffer to data registers in the base unit. However, you can also use out-
puts, relays and the current values of timers and counters as data sources and destinations.
Pulse-triggered execution of the instructions
If you add a P suffix to the instructions the data transfer is initiated by pulse trigger (for details
see the description of the MOV instruction in section 5.2.1).
How to use the FROM instruction
The FROM instruction is used to transfer data from the buffer of a special function module to
the controller base unit. Note that this is a copy operation the contents of the data in the mod-
ule buffer are not changed.
Special function module address (0 to 7)
Starting address in buffer (FX1N: 0 31, FX2N, FX2NC and FX3U: 0 32,766). You can use a
constant or a data register containing the value.
Data destination in the controller base unit
The example above uses FROM to transfer data from an FX2N-4AD analog/digital converter
module with the address 0. The instruction reads the current value of channel 1 from buffer
address 9 and writes it to data register D0.
The next example shows how the 32-bit version of the instruction is used to read data from
address 2 in the special function module. The instruction reads 4 double words starting at
buffer address 8 and writes them to data registers D8 D15.
The next example illustrates the use of the pulse triggered version, FROMP. Here the contents
of the four buffer addresses 0 3 are only transferred to data registers D10 D13 when the sig-
nal state of the input condition changes from 0 to 1.
FROM K0 K9 D0 K1 0
0 FROM K0 K9 D0 K1

DFROM K2 K8 D8 K4 0
FROMP K0 K0 D10 K4 0
PLC Model
Valid range for no. of data units to be transferred
16-Bit Instruction (FROM, TO) 32-Bit Instruction (DFROM, DTO)
FX2N 1 bis 32 1 bis 16
FX2NC 1 bis 32 1 bis 16
FX3U 1 bis 32767 1 bis 16383
How to use the TO instruction
The TOinstruction transfers data fromthe controller base unit to the buffer of a special function
module. Note that this is a copy operation, it does not change the data in the source location.
Special function module address (0 7)
Starting address in buffer (FX1N: 0 31, FX2N, FX2NC and FX3U: 0 32,766). You can use a
constant or a data register containing the value.
Data source in the controller base unit
In the example above the contents of data register D0 are copied to the buffer address 1 of spe-
cial function module number 0.
5.3 Compare Instructions
Checking the status of bit devices like inputs and relays can be achieved with basic logic
instructions because these devices can only have two states, 0 and 1. However, you will
also often want to check the contents of word devices before doing something for example
switching on a cooling fan when a specified setpoint temperature is exceeded. The controllers
of the MELSEC FX family provide a number of different ways to compare data.
5.3.1 The CMP instruction
CMP compares two numerical values, which can be constants or the contents of data regis-
ters. You can also compare the current values of timers and counters. Depending on the result
of the comparison (greater than, less than or equal) one of three bit devices is set.
Input condition
First value to be compared
Second value to be compared
First of three consecutive relays or outputs, which are set (signal status 1) depending on
the result of the comparison:
1. Device 1: ON if Value 1 > Value 2
2. Device 2: ON if Value 1 = Value 2
3. Device 3: ON if Value 1 < Value 2
In this example the CMPinstruction controls relays M0, M1 and M2. M0 is 1 if the contents
of D0 is greater than 100; M1 is 1 if the contents of D0 is precisely 100 and M2 is 1 if D0 is
less than 100. The state of the three bit devices is maintained even after the input condition
has been switched off because their last state is stored.
More Advanced Programming Compare Instructions
TO K0 K1 D0 K1 0
0 TO K0 K1 D0 K1

CMP D0 K100 M0 0
0 LD ....
1 CMP D0 K100 M0

To compare 32-bit data you just use DCMP instead of CMP:

In the example above the contents of D0 and D1 are compared with the contents of D2 and D3.
The handling of the three bit devices indicating the result of the comparison is exactly the same
as for the 16-bit version of the instruction.
Application example
It is easy to create a two-point control loop with the CMP instruction:
In this example the CMPinstruction is executed cyclically. M8000 is always 1 when the PLCis
executing the program. Register D20 contains the value for the current room temperature.
Constant K22 contains the setpoint value of 22C. Relays M20 and M22 show when the tem-
perature goes higher or lower than the setpoint. If the roomis too warmoutput Y0 is switched
off. If the temperature is too lowM22 switches output Y0 on again. This output could be used to
control a pump for adding hot water, for example.
Compare Instructions More Advanced Programming
DCMP D0 D2 M0 0
0 LD ....
1 DCMP D0 D2 M0
CMP D20 K22 M20
M8000
RST Y000
M22
M20
SET Y000
0
8
10
0 LD M8000
1 CMP D20 K22 M20
8 LD M20
9 RST Y000
10 LD M22
11 SET Y0001
5.3.2 Comparisons within logic operations
In the CMP instruction described in the last section the result of the comparison is stored in
three bit devices. Often, however, you only want to execute an output instruction or a logic oper-
ation on the basis of the result of a comparison, and you generally wont want to have to use
three bit devices for this. You can achieve this with the load compare instructions and the AND
and OR bitwise logic comparisons.
Comparison at the beginning of a logic operation
Compare condition
First compare value
Second compare value
If the condition evaluates true the signal state after the comparison is set to 1. Asignal state of
0 shows that the comparison evaluated as false. The following comparisons are possible:
Compare for "equals": = (value 1 = value 2)
The output of the instruction is only set to "1" if the values of both devices are identical.
Compare for "greater than": > (value 1 > value 2)
The output of theinstruction is only set to"1" if thefirst value is greater thanthesecond value.
Compare for "less than": > (value 1 < value 2)
The output of theinstruction is only set to"1" if thefirst value is smaller thanthesecond value.
Compare for "not equal": <> (value 1 <> value 2)
The output of the instruction is only set to "1" if the two values are not equal.
Compare for "less than or equal to": <= (value 1 value 2)
The output of the instruction is only set to "1" if the first value is less than or equal to the se-
cond value.
Compare for "greater than or equal to": >= (value 1 value 2)
The output of the instruction is only set to "1" if the first value is greater than or equal to the
second value.
To compare 32-bit data prefix a D (for double word) to the compare condition:
The example above checks whether the contents of data registers D10 and D11 are greater
than the contents of registers D250 and D251.
>= D40 D50 0
0 LD>= D40 D50

D> D10 D250 0
0 LDD> D10 D250
This "D" specifies 32-bit data
More examples:
Relay M12is set to"1" whenthevalueof counter C0is equal toor greater thanthecontents of D20.
Output Y003 is switched on when the contents of D10 is greater than -2,500 and timer T52 has
finished running.
Relay M53 is set to "1" if either the value of counter C200 is less than 182,547 or relay M110 is
set to "1".
Compare as a logical AND operation
Compare condition
First comparison value
Second comparison value
An AND comparison can be used just like a normal AND instruction (see chapter 3).
The comparison options are the same as those described above for a comparison at the begin-
ning of an operation. Here too, you can also compare 32-bit values with an AND operation:
Compare Instructions More Advanced Programming
> D10 K-2500 Y003
T52
0
0 LD> D10 K-2500
5 AND T52
6 OUT Y003
M110
M53 D< C200 K182547 0
0 LDD< C200 K182547
9 OR M110
10 OUT M53
<= D40 D50 0
0 LD ...
1 AND<= D40 D50

D= D30 D400 0
0 ANDD= D30 D400
>= C0 D20
M12 0
0 LD>= C0 D20
5 OUT M12
Compare as a logical OR operation
Compare condition
First comparison value
Second comparison value
An OR comparison can be used just like a normal AND instruction (see chapter 3).
The comparison options are the same as those described above for a comparison at the begin-
ning of an operation. Here too, you can also compare 32-bit values with an OR operation:
D= C200 D10
0
0 LD ...
1 ORD= C200 D10
>= C20 K200
0

0 LD ...
1 OR>= C20 K200
5.4 Math Instructions
All the controllers of the MELSEC FX family can performall four basic arithmetical operations
and can add, subtract, multiply and divide integer numbers (i.e. non-floating-point numbers).
These instructions are described in this section.
The controller base units of the FX2N, FX2NC and FX3U series can also process floating-point
numbers. This is done with special instructions that are documented in detail in the Program-
ming Manual of the MELSEC FX series.
After every addition or subtraction you should always programinstructions to check the states
of the special relays listed below to see whether the result is 0 or has exceeded the permitted
value range.
b M8020
This special relay is set to "1" if the result of an addition or subtraction is 0.
b M8021
Special relay M8021 is set to "1" if the result of an addition or subtraction is smaller than
-32,767 (16-bit operations) or -2,147,483,648 (32-bit operations).
b M8022
Special relay M8022 is set to "1" if the result of an addition or subtraction is greater than
+32,767 (16-bit operations) or +2,147,483,647 (32-bit operations).
These special relays can be used as enable flags for continuing with additional math opera-
tions. In the following example the result of the subtraction operation in D2 is used as a divisor.
Since dividing by 0 is impossible and causes an error the division is only executed if the divisor
is not 0.
Math Instructions More Advanced Programming
SUB D0 D1 D2
M8000
DIV D3 D2 D5
M8020
8
0
0 LD M8000
1 SUB D0 D1 D2
8 LDI M8020
9 DIV D3 D2 D5
5.4.1 Addition
The ADD instruction calculates the sum of two 16-bit or 32-bit values and writes the result to
another device.
First source device or constant
Second source device or constant
Device in which the result of the addition is stored
The example above adds the contents of D0 and D1 and writes the result to D2.
Examples
Add 1,000 to the contents of data register D100:
The signs of the values are taken into account by the ADD instruction:
You can also add 32-bit values by prefixing a "D" to the ADD instruction (DADD):
If you want you can also write the result to one of the source devices. However, if you do this
remember that the result will then change in every programcycle if the ADD instruction is exe-
cuted cyclically!
The ADD instruction can also be executed in pulse-triggered mode. Then it is only executed
when the signal state of the input condition changes from"0" to "1". To use this mode just add a
"P" suffix to the ADD instructions (ADDP, DADDP).
In the following example the constant value 27 is only added to the contents of D47 once, in the
program cycle in which the signal state of relay M47 changes from "0" to "1":
More Advanced Programming Math Instructions
ADDP D47 K27 D51
M47
0
0 LD M47
1 ADDP D47 K27 D51
1000 ADD K1000 D100 D102 53 +
D 100 D 102
1053
5 ADD D10 D11 D12 -8
D 10
+
D 11 D 12
-3
65238 DADD D0 D2 D4
D 0
+
D 1
27643
D 2 D 3
92881
D 4 D 5
18 ADD D0 K25 D0 25
D 0
+
D 0
43
ADD D0 D1 D2 0
0 ADD D0 D1 D2

5.4.2 Subtraction
The SUB instruction calculates the difference between two numerical values (contents of
16-bit or 32-bit devices or constants). The result of the subtraction is written to a third device.
Minuend (the subtrahend is subtracted from this value)
Subtrahend (this value is subtracted from the minuend)
Difference (result of the subtraction)
In the example above the contents of D1 is subtracted from the contents of D0 and the differ-
ence is written to D2.
Examples
Subtract 100 from the contents of data register D11 and write the result to D101:
The signs of the values are taken into account by the SUB instruction:
You can also subtract 32-bit values by prefixing a D to the SUB instruction (DSUB):
If you want you can also write the result to one of the source devices. However, if you do this
remember that the result will then change in every programcycle if the SUB instruction is exe-
cuted cyclically!
The SUB instruction can also be executed in pulse-triggered mode. Then it is only executed
when the signal state of the input condition changes from"0" to "1". To use this mode just add a
"P" suffix to the SUB instructions (SUBP, DSUBP).
In the following example the contents of D394 is only subtracted fromcontents of D50 once, in
the program cycle in which the signal state of relay M50 changes from "0" to "1":
247 SUB D100 K100 D101 100
D 100
D 101
147
5 SUB D10 D11 D12 -8
D 10
D 11 D 12
13
65238 DSUB D0 D2 D4
D 0
D 1
27643
D 2 D 3 D 4 D 5
37595
197 SUB D0 K25 D0 25
D 0
D 0
172
SUBP D50 D394 D51
M50
0
0 LD M50
1 SUBP D50 D394 D51
SUB D0 D1 D2 0
0 SUB D0 D1 D2

5.4.3 Multiplication
The FX controllers MUL instruction multiplies two 16-bit or 32-bit values and writes the result
to a third device.
Multiplicand
Multiplier
Device in which the result of the addition is stored
The example above adds the contents of D0 and D1 and writes the result to D2.
NOTE When you multiply two 16-bit values the result can quite easily exceed the range that can be
displayed with 16 bits. Because of this the product of multiplications is always written to two
consecutive 16-bit devices (i.e. a 32-bit double word).
When you multiply two 32-bit values the product is written to four consecutive 16-bit devices
(64 bits, two double words).
Always take the size of these device ranges into account when you are programming and
take care not to create range overlaps by using the devices in the ranges to which the pro-
ducts are written!
Examples
Multiply the contents of D0 and D1 and store the product in D3 and D2:
The signs of the values are taken into account by the MUL instruction. In this example the value
in D10 is multiplied by the constant value -5:
You can also multiply 32-bit values by prefixing a "D" to the MUL instruction (DMUL):
The MUL instruction can also be executed in pulse-triggered mode by adding a "P" suffix to the
MUL instructions (MULP, DMULP). The following multiplication is only executed when input
X24 switches from "0" to "1":
MUL D0 D1 D2 0
0 MUL D0 D1 D2

1805 MUL D0 D1 D2 481
D 0
x
D 3
868205
D 1 D 2
8 MUL D10 K-5 D20 -5
D 10
x
D 21
-40
D 20
65238 DMUL D0 D2 D4
D 0
x
D 1
27643
D 2 D 3
1803374034
D 6 D 7 D 5 D 4
MULP D25 D300 D26
X24
0
0 LD X24
1 MULP D25 D300 D26
5.4.4 Division
The MELSEC FX familys DIV instruction divides one number by another (contents of two
16-bit or 32-bit devices or constants). This is an integer operation and cannot process float-
ing-point values. The result is always an integer and the remainder is stored separately.
Dividend
Divisor
Quotient (result of the division, dividend divisor = quotient)
NOTES The divisor should never be 0. Division by 0 is not possible and will generate an error.
When two 16-bit values are divided the quotient is written to one 16-bit device and the re-
mainder is written to the next device. This means that the result of a division always requires
two consecutive 16-bit devices (= 32 bits).
When you divide two 32-bit values the quotient is written to two 16-bit devices and the re-
mainder is written to the next two 16-bit devices. This means that four consecutive 16-bit de-
vices are always required for the result of a 32-bit division.
Always take the size of these device ranges into account when you are programming and
take care not to create range overlaps by using the devices in the ranges to which the results
of the calculations are written!
Examples
Divide the contents of D0 by the contents of D1 and write the result to D2 and D3:
The signs of the values are taken into account by the DIV instruction. In this example the coun-
ter value of C0 is divided by the value in D10:
DIV D0 D1 D2 0
0 DIV D0 D1 D2

40 DIV D0 D1 D2 6
D 0
D 1 D 2
6
D 3
4
Quotient (6 x 6 = 36)
Remainder (40 - 36 = 4)
36 DIV C0 D10 D200 -5
C 0
D 10 D 200
-7
D 201
1
Quotient
Remainder
Division with 32-bit values:
Adding a P suffix to the DIV instructions executes the instructions in pulse-triggered mode
(DIV -> DIVP, DDIVPL -> DMULP). In the following example the counter value of C12 is only
divided by 4 in the program cycle in which input X30 is switched on:
5.4.5 Combining math instructions
In real life one calculation is seldom all you want to perform. The FX controllers allow you to
combine math instructions to solve more complex calculations. Depending on the nature of the
calculation you may have to use additional devices to store intermediate results.
The following example shows how you could calculate the sumof the values in data registers
D101, D102 and D103 and then multiply the result by the factor 4:
First the contents of D101 and D102 are added and the result is stored in D200.
If (and only if) the sum of D101 and D102 does not exceed the permitted range it is then
added to the value in D103.
If the sumof D101 through D103 does not exceed the permitted range it is multiplied by the
factor 4 and the result is written to D104 and D105.
65238 DDIV D0 D2 D4 27643
D1
2
9952
D0 D3 D2 D5 D4
D7 D6
Quotient
Remainder
DIVP C12 K4 D12
X30
0
0 LD X30
1 DIVP C12 K4 D12
ADD D101 D102 D200
M101
ADD D200 D103 D200
M8022
MUL D200 K4 D104
M8021 M8022
0
0 LD M101
1 ADD D101 D102 D200
8 MPS
9 ANI M8022
10 ADD D200 D103 D200
17 MPP
18 ANI M8021
19 ANI M8022
20 MUL D200 K4 D104
6 Expansion Options
6.1 Introduction
You can expand the base units of the MELSECFX series with expansion modules and special
function modules.
These modules are divided into three categories:
b Modules that that occupy digital inputs and outputs (installed on the right of the controller).
These include the compact and modular digital expansion and special function modules.
b Modules that do not occupy any digital inputs and outputs (installed on the left side of the
controller).
b Interface and communications adapters that do not occupy any digital inputs and outputs
(installed directly in the controller unit).
6.2 Available Modules
6.2.1 Modules for adding more digital inputs and outputs
A variety of different modular and compact expansion modules are available for adding I/Os to
the MELSEC FX1N/FX2N/FX2NC and FX3U base units. In addition to this, digital I/Os can also
be added to the controllers of the FX1S, FX1N and FX3U series with special expansion adapters
that are installed directly in the controller itself. These adapters are a particularly good choice
when you only need a fewadditional I/Os and/or do not have enough space to install expansion
modules on the side of the controller.
The "modular" expansion units only contain the digital inputs and outputs, they do not have
their own power supplies. The "compact" expansion units have a larger number of I/Os and an
integrated power supply unit for the system bus and the digital inputs.
The available base units and expansion units can be mixed and matched in a huge variety of
different combinations, making it possible to configure your controller systemvery precisely to
the needs of your application.
6.2.2 Analog I/O modules
Analog I/Omodules convert analog input signals to digital values or digital input signals to ana-
log signals.
A number of modules are available for current/voltage signals and for temperature monitoring
with direct connections for Pt100 resistance thermometers or thermo elements. See Chapter 7
for an introduction to analog signal processing.
Expansion Options Introduction
6.2.3 Communications modules
Mitsubishi Electric produces a range of interface modules and adapters with serial ports
(RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485) for connecting peripherals or other controllers.
Anumber of special communications modules are available for integrating the MELSECFX1N,
FX2N, FX2NC and FX3U in a variety of different networks.
ENetwork interface modules are currently available for Profibus/DP, AS-interface, DeviceNet,
CANopen, CC-Link and Mitsubishis own proprietary networks.
6.2.4 Positioning modules
You can complement the internal high-speed counters of the MELSEC FX controllers with
additional external hardware high-speed counter modules, which you can use for connecting
devices like incremental rotary transducers and positioning modules for servo and stepping
drive systems.
You can programprecise positioning applications with the MELSEC FX family with the help of
positioning modules for pulse train generation. These modules can be used to control both
stepping and servo drives.
6.2.5 HMI control and display panels
Mitsubishi Electrics control and display panels provide an effective and user-friendly
human-machine interface (HMI) for working with the MELSEC FX series. HMI control units
make the functions of the controlled application transparent and comprehensible.
All the available units can monitor and edit all relevant PLC parameters, such as actual and
setpoint values for times, counters, data registers and sequential instructions.
HMI units are available with both text and graphics based displays. Fully-programmable func-
tion keys and touch-sensitive screens make them even easier to use. The units are pro-
grammed and configured with a Windows
-based PC running user-friendly software.

The HMI units communicate with the FX PLCs via the programming interface, and they are
connected directly with their standard cable. No additional modules are required to connect
the units to the PLCs.
Available Modules Expansion Options
7 Processing Analog Values
7.1 Analog Modules
When you automate processes you will frequently need to acquire or control analog values
such as temperatures, pressures and filling levels. Without additional modules the base units
of the MELSECFX family can only process digital input and output signals (i.e. ON/OFF data).
Additional analog modules are thus required for inputting and outputting analog signals.
Basically, there are two different kinds of analog modules:
b Analog input modules and
b Analog output modules.
Analog input modules can acquire current, voltage and temperature values. Analog output
modules send current or voltage signals to the modules outputs. In addition to this there are
also combination modules, which can both acquire and output analog signals.
Analog input modules
Analog input modules convert a measured analog value (e.g. 10 V) into a digital value (e.g.
4000) that can be processed by the PLC. This conversion process is known as analog/digital
conversion or A/D conversion for short.
Temperatures can be acquired directly by the analog modules of the MELSEC FX family but
other physical values like pressures or flowrates must first be converted into current or voltage
values before they can be converted into digital values for processing by the PLC. This conver-
sion is performed by sensors that output signals in standardised ranges (for example 0 to 10 V
or 4 to 20 mA). The measurement of a current signal has the advantage that the value is not fal-
sified by the length of the cables or contact resistances.
The following example of analog value acquisition shows a flow measurement solution with a
PLC of the MELSEC FX3U series.
Processing Analog Values Analog Modules
Flow measurement device with
voltage or current output
Voltage or
current
Analog input
module
Digital value
Analog/Digital
conversion
Base unit of
FX3U series
e. g. 5 V
or 12 mA
e. g. 2000
e. g. 50 l/s
Analog input modules for temperature acquisition
Temperature values can be acquired with two different sensor technologies: Pt100 resistance
thermometers and thermocouples.
b Pt100 resistance thermometers
These devices measure the resistance of a platinum element, which increases with tem-
perature. At 0C the element has a resistance of 100gC (thus the name Pt100). The resis-
tance sensors are connected in a three-wire configuration, which helps to ensure that the
resistance of the connecting cables does not influence the measurement result.
The maximum measurement range of Pt100 resistance thermometers is from -200C to
+600C but in practice it also depends on the capabilities of the temperature acquisition
module being used.
b Thermocouples
These temperature measurement devices take advantage of the fact that a voltage is ge-
nerated when heat is applied to an element made of two different metals. This method thus
measures a temperature with the help of a voltage signal.
There are different kinds of thermocouples. They differ in their thermal electromotive force
(thermal e.m.f.) and the temperature ranges they can measure. The material combinations
used are standardized and are identified by a type code. Types J and Kare both commonly
used. Type J thermocouples use a combination of iron (Fe) and a copper/nickel alloy
(CuNi), type Kthermocouples use a NiCr and Ni combination. In addition to their basic con-
struction thermocouples also differ in the temperature range they can measure.
Thermocouples can be used to measure temperatures from -200C to +1,200C.
Example of temperature measurement:
Analog output modules
Analog output modules convert a digital value fromthe PLCbase unit into an analog voltage or
current signal that can be used to control an external device (digital/analog conversion or D/A
conversion).
The analog output signals generated by the MELSEC FX family use the standard industrial
ranges of 010V and 420mA.
The example on the next page shows an analog signal being used as a setpoint value for a fre-
quency inverter drive. In this application the current or voltage signal fromthe PLC adjusts the
speed of the motor connected to the frequency inverter.
Analog Modules Processing Analog Values
Temperature Digital value
Temperature
acquisition
module
Analog/Digital
conversion
Base unit of
FX family
Peripheral
equipment
Temperature probe
e. g. 47 gC e. g. 470
7.1.1 Criteria for selecting analog modules
A wide range of analog modules are available for the MELSEC FX family and you need to
choose the correct module for each automation task. The main criteria for selection are as
follows:
b Compatibility with the PLC base unit
The analog module must be compatible the with PLCbase unit you are using. For example,
you cannot connect the analog modules of the FX3U series to a base unit of the FX1N
series.
b Resolution
The resolution describes the smallest physical value that can be acquired or output by the
analog module.
In the case of analog input modules the resolution is defined as the change in voltage, cur-
rent or temperature at the input that will increase or decrease the digital output value by 1.
In the case of analog output modules the resolution is the change in the voltage or current
value at the module output caused by increasing or decreasing the digital input value by 1.
The resolution is restricted by the internal design of the analog modules and depends on
the number of bits required to store the digital value. For example, if a 10Vvoltage is acqui-
red with a 12-bit A/D converter the voltage range is divided into 4,096 steps (2
12
= 4096,
see section 3.3). This results in a resolution of 10V/4096 = 2.5mV.
b Number of analog inputs or outputs
The inputs or outputs of analog modules are also referred to as channels. You can choose
analog input modules with 2, 4 or 8 channels, depending on the number of channels you
need. Please note that there is a limit to the number of special function modules you can
connect to a PLCbase unit (see section 7.1.2). If you knowthat you will need to install other
special function modules it is thus better to use one module with four channels rather than
two modules with two channels each, because this allows you to connect more additional
modules.
Processing Analog Values Analog Modules
The level of the current or vol-
tage signal from the PLC con-
trols the speed of the connected
motor.
z. B. 5 V
oder 12 mA
Voltage or
current
Analog output
module
Digital value
Digital/Analog
conversion
Base unit of
FX family
Inverter
e. g. 2000
A number of different types of analog modules are available for the MELSEC FX family.
Adapter Boards
Adapter boards are small circuit boards that are installed directly in the FX1S or FX1N control-
lers, which means that they dont take up any extra space in the switchgear cabinet.
Special Adapter
Special adapters can only be connected on the left side of a base unit of the MELSEC FX3U
series. You can install up to a maximum of four analog special adapters.
Special function modules
Up to eight special function modules can be connected on the right side of a single base unit of
the MELSEC FX family.
Analog Modules Processing Analog Values
FX1N-2AD
B
Y
0
+
B
Y
0
-
B
Y
1
+
B
Y
1
-
The digital values generated fromthe signals coming from
the analog input adapters two input channels are written
directly to special registers D8112 and D8113, which
makes it particularly easy to process them.
The output value for the analog output adapter is written
by the programto special register D8114 and then conver-
ted by the adapter and sent to the output.
Special adapters do not use any input or output points in
the base unit. They communicate directly with the base
unit via special relays and registers. Because of this, no
instructions for communication with special function
modules are needed in the program (see below).
FX -4AD-TC
2N
A / D
In addition to analog modules the available special
function modules include communication modules, posi-
tioning modules and other types. Each special function
module occupies eight input points and eight output
points in the base unit. Communication between the spe-
cial function module and the PLC base unit is carried out
via the memory buffer of the special function module with
the help of FROMand TOinstructions (see section 5.2.5).
7.2 List of Analog Modules
* The special function module FX2N-8AD can acquire temperatures as well as currents and voltages.
Processing Analog Values List of Analog Modules
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Modul Type Designation
No. of
channels
Range Resolution FX1S FX1N
FX2N
FX2NC
FX3U
Adapter
Board
FX1N-2AD-BD 2
Voltage:
0 V to 10 V DC
2.5 mV (12 bits)
b b
Current:
4 mA to 20 mA DC
8 A (11 bits)
Special
Adapter
FX3U-4AD-ADP 4
Voltage:
0 V to 10 V DC
2.5 mV (12 bits)
b
Current:
4 mA to 20 mA DC
10 A (11 bits)
Special
Function
Block
FX2N-2AD 2
Voltage:
0 V to 5 V DC
0 V to 10 V DC
2.5 mV (12 bits)
b b b
Current:
4 mA to 20 mA DC
4 A (12 bits)
FX2N-4AD 4
Voltage:
-10 V to 10 V DC
5 mV
(with sign, 12 bits)
b b b
Current:
4 mA to 20 mA DC
-20 mA to 20 mA DC
10 A
FX2N-8AD* 8
Voltage:
-10 V to 10 V DC
0.63 mV
b b b
Current:
4 mA to 20 mA DC
-20 mA to 20 mA DC
2.50 A
FX3U-4AD 4
Voltage:
-10 V to 10 V DC
0.32 mV
b
Current:
4 mA to 20 mA DC
-20 mA to 20 mA DC
1.25 A
Adapter
Board
FX1N-1DA-BD 1
Voltage:
0 V to 10 V DC
2,5 mV (12 bits)
b b
Current:
4 mA to 20 mA DC
8 A (11 bits)
Special
Adapter
FX3U-4DA-ADP 4
Voltage:
0 V to 10 V DC
2.5 mV (12 bits)
b
Current:
4 mA to 20 mA DC
4 A (12 bits)
Special
Function
Block
FX2N-2DA 2
Voltage:
0 V to 5 V DC
0 V to 10 V DC
2.5 mV (12 bits)
b b b
Current:
4 mA to 20 mA DC
4 A, (12 bits)
FX2N-4DA 4
Voltage:
-10 V to 10 V DC
5 mV (with sign, 12 bits)
b b b
Current:
0 mA to 20 mA DC
4 mA to 20 mA DC
20 A (10 bits)
FX3U-4DA 4
Voltage:
-10 V to 10 V DC
0.32 mV
b
Current:
0 mA to 20 mA DC
4 mA to 20 mA DC
0.63 A (15 bits)
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* The special function block FX2N-8AD is able to measure voltage, current and temperature.
b The adapter board, special adapter or special function block can be used with a base unit or expansi-
on unit of this series.
The adapter board, special adapter or special function block cannot be used with this series.
List of Analog Modules Processing Analog Values
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Modul Type Designation
No. of
channels
Range Resolution FX1S FX1N
FX2N
FX2NC
FX3U
Special
Function
Block
FX0N-3A
2 inputs
Voltage:
0 V to 5 V DC
0 V to 10 V DC
40 mV (8 bits)
b b b
Current:
4 mA to 20 mA DC
64 A (8 bits)
1 output
Voltage:
0 V to 5 V DC
0 V to 10 V DC
40 mV (8 bits)
Current:
4 mA to 20 mA DC
64 A (8 bits)
FX2N-5A
4 inputs
Voltage:
-100 mV to 100 mV DC
-10 V to 10 V DC
50 V
0.312 mV
b b b
Current:
4 mA to 20 mA DC
-20 mA to 20 mA DC
10 A/1,25 A
1 output
Voltage:
-10 V to 10 V DC
5 mV
Current:
0 mA to 20 mA DC
20 A (10 bits)
Special
Adapter
FX3U-4AD-PT-ADP 4
Pt100 resistance
thermometer:
-50 gC to 250 gC
0.1 gC b
FX3U-4AD-TC-ADP 4
Thermocouple type K:
-100 gC to 1000 gC
0.4 gC
b
Thermocouple type J:
-100 gC to 600 gC
0.3 gC
Special
Function
Block
FX2N-8AD* 8
-100 gC to 1200 gC
0.1 gC
b b b
-100 gC to 600 gC
0.1 gC
Thermocouple type T:
-100 gC to 350 gC
0.1 gC
FX2N-4AD-PT 4
Pt100 resistance
thermometer:
-100 gC to 600 gC
0.2 to 0,. gC b b b
FX2N-4AD-TC 4
-100 gC to 1200 gC
0.4 gC
b b b
-100 gC to 600 gC
0.3 gC
Temperature
Control Module
(Special
Function Block)
FX2N-2LC 2
For example with a ther-
mocouple type K:
-100 gC to 1300 gC
0.1 gC or 1 gC
(depends on temperature
probe used)
b b b
Pt100 resistance
thermometer:
-200 gC to 600 gC
FX Beginners Manual I
Index
Index
A
Adapter boards (analog input/output) 7-4
ADD instruction 5-21
Analog input modules
Function 7-1
Overview 7-5
Analog output modules
Function 7-2
Overview 7-5
ANB instruction 3-12
AND instruction 3-9
ANDP/ANDF instruction 3-14
ANI instruction 3-9
Automatic shutdown 3-22
B
Binary numbers 3-2
BMOV instruction 5-10
Buffer memory 5-12
C
CMP instruction 5-15
Counter
Functions 4-7
Specifying setpoints indirectly 4-11
D
Data registers 4-9
Device
Address 3-1
Counter overview 4-8
Data register overview 4-10
File register overview 4-11
Inputs/outputs overview 4-2
Name 3-1
Relay overview 4-3
Timer overview 4-6
DIV instruction 5-24
E
EEPROM 2-9
Emergency STOP devices 3-21
Example of programming
A rolling shutter gate 3-28
An alarm system 3-23
Clock signal generator 4-16
Delay switch 4-4
Specifying timer and counter setpoints 4-11
Switch-off delay 4-14
F
Falling edge 3-14
FMOV instruction 5-11
FROM instruction 5-14
H
Hexadecimal numbers 3-3
I
Instruction
ADD 5-21
ANB 3-12
AND 3-9
ANDF 3-14
ANDP 3-14
ANI 3-9
BMOV 5-10
CMP 5-15
DIV 5-24
FMOV 5-11
FROM 5-14
Interlock of contacts 3-21
INV 3-20
LD 3-6
LDF 3-14
LDI 3-6
LDP 3-14
MC 3-19
MCR 3-19
MOV 5-7
MPP 3-17
MPS 3-17
MRD 3-17
MUL 5-23
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OR 3-11
ORB 3-12
ORF 3-14
ORI 3-11
ORP 3-14
OUT 3-6
PLF 3-18
PLS 3-18
RST 3-15
SET 3-15
SUB 5-22
TO 5-15
INV instruction 3-20
L
LD instruction 3-6
LDI instruction 3-6
LDP/LDF instruction 3-14
M
MC instruction 3-19
MCR instruction 3-19
Memory battery 2-9
MOV instruction 5-7
MPP instruction 3-17
MPS instruction 3-17
MRD instruction 3-17
MUL instruction 5-23
O
Octal numbers 3-4
Optical couplers 2-6
OR instruction 3-11
ORB instruction 3-12
ORF instruction 3-14
ORI instruction 3-11
ORP/ORF instruction 3-14
OUT instruction 3-6
P
PLF instruction 3-18
PLS instruction 3-18
Process image processing 2-2
Program instruction 3-1
Pt100 resistance thermometers 7-2
R
Resistance thermometer 7-2
Resolution (Analog modules) 7-3
Retentive timers 4-5
Rising edge 3-14
RST instruction 3-15
RUN/STOP switch 2-9
S
Safety for cable breaks 3-21
Service power supply 2-9
SET instruction 3-15
Signal feedback 3-22
Special adapter 7-4
Special function modules
Analog modules 7-4
exchange of data with base unit 5-12
Special registers 4-10
Special relays 4-3
SUB instruction 5-22
Switch-off delay 4-14
T
Temperature acquisition modules
Function 7-2
Overview 7-6
Temperature control module 7-5, 7-6
Thermocouples 7-2
Timers 4-4
TO instruction 5-15
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MELSEC FX Family

Programmable Logic Controllers

32 bit counter 20 (C200C219)

32 bit high-speed counter 21 (C235C255)

32 bit counter 20 (C200C219)

32 bit high-speed counter 21 (C235C255)

Feature 16 Bit Counters 32 Bit Counters

ZPOP Zone pop, restore contents of index registers

RND Generate a random number

BK- Subtract data in a data block

VAL Convert a string to binary data

FINS Insert data in a table

BAND Define input offset

IVDR Control frequency inverter

WBFM Write to module buffer memory

SAVER Write data to extension file registers

To compare 32-bit data you just use DCMP instead of CMP:

-based PC running user-friendly software.

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