FX Training Manual

MITSUBISHI
ELECTRIC
FACTORY AUTOMATION
Programmable Logic Controllers
GX IEC Developer
About this Manual
The texts, illustrations and examples in this manual only

explain the installation, operation and use of the
GX IEC Developer programming package.
If you have questions about the programming and operation

of the programmable logic controllers mentioned in this manual
please contact your dealer or one of our distributors (see back cover).
Up-to-date information and answers to frequently-asked questions
can be found on the Mitsubishi website at
www.mitsubishi-automation.com.
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC EUROPE B.V. reserves the

right to make changes to this manual or the technical specifications
of its products at any time without notice.
20072010
Training Manual
GX IEC Developer Programming Software Package
Art.-no.: 208661
Version Changes / Additions / Corrections

A 06/2007 pdp First edition
B 04/2010 pdp-dk Chapter 2 and appendix: Addition of the base units of the FX3G and FX3UC
series and of new modules for the FX3U series (FX3U-2HC, FX3U-4LC and
FX3U-3A-ADP).
Chapter 8 has been deleted. (The numbering of the following chapters has
been shifted accordingly.)
Corrections in the sections 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.4.1, 4.4.1, and 6.2
Changes in the chapters 5 (Program example) and 18 (Ethernet communica-
tions, former chapter 19) and in the sections 12.3.2 and 12.3.3 (Libraries). A
new section 12.3.1 has been defined.
Safety Information
For qualified staff only

This manual is only intended for use by properly trained and qualified electrical technicians who
are fully acquainted with automation technology safety standards. All work with the hardware
described, including system design, installation, setup, maintenance, service and testing, may
only be performed by trained electrical technicians with approved qualifications who are fully
acquainted with the applicable automation technology safety standards and regulations.
Proper use of equipment

The programmable logic controllers are only intended for the specific applications explicitly
described in this manual. Please take care to observe all the installation and operating parame-
ters specified in the manual. All products are designed, manufactured, tested and
documentated in agreement with the safety regulations. Any modification of the hardware or
software or disregarding of the safety warnings given in this manual or printed on the product
can cause injury to persons or damage to equipment or other property. Only accessories and
peripherals specifically approved by MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC may be used. Any other use or
application of the products is deemed to be improper.
Relevant safety regulations

All safety and accident prevention regulations relevant to your specific application must be
observed in the system design, installation, setup, maintenance, servicing and testing of these
products. The regulations listed below are particularly important. This list does not claim to be
complete; however, you are responsible for knowing and applying the regulations applicable to
you.
VDE Standards
VDE 0100
(Regulations for electrical installations with rated voltages up to 1,000V)
VDE 0105
(Operation of electrical installations)
VDE 0113
(Electrical systems with electronic equipment)
VDE 0160
(Configuration of electrical systems and electrical equipment)
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)
Fire prevention regulations

Accident prevention regulations
VBG No. 4 (Electrical systems and equipment)
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Safety warnings in this manual
In this manual special warnings that are important for the proper and safe use of the products are
clearly identified as follows:
P
DANGER:
Personnel health and injury warnings. Failure to observe the precautions described
here can result in serious health and injury hazards.
E
CAUTION:
Equipment and property damage warnings. Failure to observe the precautions
described here can result in serious damage to the equipment or other property.
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General safety information and precautions
The following safety precautions are intended as a general guideline for using the PLC together
with other equipment. These precautions must always be observed in the design, installation
and operation of all control systems.
P
CAUTION:
Observe all safety and accident prevention regulations applicable to your
specific application. Installation, wiring and opening of the assemblies, com-
ponents and devices may only be performed with all power supplies discon-
nected.
Assemblies, components and devices must always be installed in a shockproof
housing fitted with a proper cover and protective equipment.
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.
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 from the power supply and replace the defective
cabling.
Before using the equipment for the first time check that the power supply rating
matches that of the local mains power.
Residual current protective devices pursuant to DIN VDE Standard 0641 Parts
1-3 are not adequate on their own as protection against indirect contact for
installations with positioning drive systems. Additional and/or other protection
facilities are essential for such installations.
EMERGENCY OFF facilities pursuant to EN 60204/IEC 204 VDE 0113 must
remain fully operative at all times and in all control system operating modes. The
EMERGENCY OFF facility reset function must be designed so that it cannot
cause an uncontrolled or undefined restart.
You must also implement hardware and software safety precautions to prevent
the possibility of undefined control system states caused by signal line cable or
core breaks.
All relevant electrical and physical specifications must be strictly observed
and maintained for all the modules in the installation.
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Table of Contents
1 Course Overview and Requirements
1.1 Modular PLC Training Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
2 The Hardware
2.1 General Introduction to PLCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

2.1.1 History & Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
2.1.2 The initial specification for the PLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.1.3 Comparison of PLC and Relay Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.1.4 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
2.1.5 Human Machine Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
2.2 What is a PLC? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
2.3 How PLCs Process Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
2.4 The MELSEC FX Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
2.5 Selecting the Right Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
2.6 Controller Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
2.6.1 Input and output circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
2.6.2 Layout of the MELSEC FX1S base units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
2.6.3 Layout of the MELSEC FX1N base units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2.6.4 Layout of the MELSEC FX2N base units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2.6.5 Layout of the MELSEC FX2NC base units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
2.6.6 Layout of the MELSEC FX3G base units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
2.6.7 Layout of the MELSEC FX3U base units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
2.6.8 Layout of the MELSEC FX3UC base units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
2.7 Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
2.7.1 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
2.7.2 Wiring of Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
2.7.3 Wiring of Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
2.8 Extending the Range of Digital Inputs/Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
2.8.1 Extension Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
2.8.2 Compact Extension Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
2.8.3 Modular Extension Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
2.9 Extending for Special Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
2.9.1 Analog Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
2.9.2 High-Speed Counter Modules and Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
2.9.3 Positioning Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24
2.9.4 Network Modules for ETHERNET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
2.9.5 Network Modules for Profibus/DP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
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2.9.6 Network Modules for CC-Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28

2.9.7 Network Module for DeviceNet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
2.9.8 Network Module for CANopen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
2.9.9 Network Module for AS-Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
2.9.10 Interface Modules and Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
2.9.11 Communication Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-32
2.9.12 Setpoint Adapter Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-33
2.10 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-34
2.10.1 Connection of Special Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36
2.10.2 Basic Rules for System Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
2.10.3 Quick Reference Matrixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-39
2.11 I/O Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-41
2.11.1 Concept of assigning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-41
2.11.2 Special function module address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
3 Programming
3.1 Concepts of the IEC61131-3 Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.2 Software Structure and Definition of Terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.2.1 Definition of Terms in IEC61131-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.2.2 System Variables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
3.2.3 System Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
3.3 Programming Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
3.3.1 Text Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
3.3.2 Graphic Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
3.4 Data Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
3.4.1 Simple Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
3.4.2 Complex Data Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
3.4.3 MELSEC Timers and Counters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
4 Building a Project
4.1 Starting GX IEC Developer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

4.2 Application Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
4.2.1 Example: Carousel Indexer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
4.2.2 Creating a New Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
4.2.3 Creating a new POU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
4.2.4 Assigning the Global Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4.2.5 Programming the POU Body. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
4.2.6 Creating a new Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29
4.2.7 Program Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33
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4.2.8 Checking and Building the Project Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34

4.2.9 Illustration: Guided Ladder Entry Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
4.3 Project Download Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37
4.3.1 Connection with Peripheral Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
4.3.2 Communications Port Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
4.3.3 Downloading the project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-41
4.4 Monitoring the Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-43
4.4.1 Split / Multi Window Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
4.4.2 Adjusting Monitor Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
4.5 Cross Reference List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-47
4.6 PLC Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-50
4.7 Project Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-51
5 Program Example
5.1 An Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

5.1.1 Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
5.1.2 Checking the Example Program "Alarm_System" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
6 Functions and Function Blocks
6.1 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

6.1.1 Example: Creating a Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.1.2 Processing Real (Floating Point) Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
6.2 Creating a Function Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14
6.3 Execution Options of Function Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
6.3.1 Macrocode execution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-21
6.3.2 Enable / EnableOutput (EN/ENO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
7 Advanced Monitoring Functions
7.1 Entry Data Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1

7.1.1 Customising the EDM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
7.1.2 Monitor Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
7.1.3 Toggling Boolean Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
7.2 Monitoring Headers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-6
7.3 Monitor Mode Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7
7.4 Monitoring Mitsubishi Transfer Form Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
7.5 Modifying Variable Values from the POU Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
7.6 Monitoring Instances of Function Blocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
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8 Device Edit
8 Device Edit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1
9 Online Mode
9.1 Online Change Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1

9.2 Online Program Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-3
10 Data Unit Types (DUT)
10.1 Example use of a DUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2

10.2 Automatic Filling, Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-5
10.3 Assigning DUT Variables to Function Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
11 Arrays
11.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-1

11.2 Array Example: Single Dimension Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
12 Working with Libraries
12.1 User Defined Libraries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1

12.1.1 Example Creating a new Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
12.1.2 Opening the Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3
12.1.3 Moving a POU Function Block to an open Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4
12.2 Special Note about Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-7
12.3 Importing Libraries into Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-8
12.3.1 Import of an User Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-8
12.3.2 Importing a Mitsubishi Library Function Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-11
12.3.3 Library Function Block Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14
13 Security
13.1 Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-1

13.1.1 Setting the Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-1
13.1.2 Changing the Security Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2
13.1.3 Modifying POU Password Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3
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14 Sequential Function Chart - SFC
14.1 What is SFC?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-1

14.2 SFC Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2
14.2.1 SFC Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2
14.2.2 Initial Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2
14.2.3 Termination Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2
14.3 SFC configuration examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-4
14.4 SFC Actions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-5
14.5 Complex Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-7
15 IEC Instruction List
15.1 Example of IEC Instruction List (IL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-1

15.1.1 Some useful tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-1
15.2 Mixing IEC IL and Melsec IL in POUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-2
16 IEC Structured Text
16.1 Structured Text Operators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-1

16.2 Structured Text Program Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-2
17 PROFIBUS/DP Communication
17.1 Configuring the PROFIBUS/DP Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-1
18 Ethernet Communications
18.1 Configuring the PC on the Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-2

18.2 Configuring the FX3U-ENET by FX Configurator-EN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-3
18.3 Configuring GX IEC Developer to access the PLC on Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-7
18.4 Setting up a HMI of the GOT1000 Series (GT12, GT15 or GT16) . . . . . . . . . . 18-11
18.5 Setting up a HMI of the E1000 series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-14
18.6 Communication via MX Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-18
Training Manual GX IEC Developer IX

Table of Contents
A Appendix
A.1 Special Relays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

A.1.1 PLC Status Diagnostic Information (M8000 to M8009) . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
A.1.2 Clock Devices and Real Time Clock (M8011 to M8019) . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
A.1.3 PLC Operation Mode (M8030 to M8039) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
A.1.4 Error Detection (M8060 to M8069) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
A.1.5 Extension Boards (Dedicated to FX1S and FX1N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
A.1.6 Analog Special Adapter and Adapter Boards for FX3G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
A.2 Special Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-6

A.2.1 PLC Status Diagnostic Information (D8000 to D8009) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
A.2.2 Scan Information and Real Time Clock (D8010 to D8019) . . . . . . . . . . A-7
A.2.3 PLC Operation Mode (D8030 to D8039) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
A.2.4 Error Codes (D8060 to D8069). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
A.2.5 Extension Boards (Dedicated to FX1S and FX1N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
A.2.6 Analog Special Adapter and Adapter Boards for FX3G . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
A.3 Error Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-10
A.3.1 Error codes 6101 to 6409 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-10
A.3.2 Error codes 6501 to 6510 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-11
A.3.3 Error codes 6610 to 6632 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-12
A.3.4 Error codes 6701 to 6710 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-13
A.4 Number of Occupied Input/Output Points and Current Consumption. . . . . . . . . A-14
A.4.1 Interface Adapter Boards and Communication Adapter Boards . . . . . A-14
A.4.2 Special Adapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-15
A.4.3 Extension Blocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-15
A.4.4 Special Function Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-16
A.5 PLC Components Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-17
X MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC
Course Overview and Requirements Modular PLC Training Hardware
1 Course Overview and Requirements
This course has been specially produced as an introduction to Mitsubishis FX family utilising the
GX IEC Developer software package.
The course content has been selectively produced to provide an introduction into the functional-
ity of the Mitsubishi range of FX PLCs, together with the GX IEC Developer programming sys-
tem. The second section deals with the PLC hardware configuration and operation, whilst the
remainder covers the use of Mitsubishis IEC61131-3 programming system, which is illustrated
using worked examples.
It is assumed that student will have a sound working knowledge of the Microsoft Windows oper-
ating environment.
1.1 Modular PLC Training Hardware

There are various models of training rigs for Mitsubishis FX family. Most exercises within this
training manual are based around use of the facilities offered in these training systems. The
examples used in these course notes assume the following configuration:
6 Digital input simulator switches: X0X5

Variable clock input (1 to 100 Hz and 0.1 to10 kHz): X7
6 Digital output LED indicators: Y0Y5
1 Special function block FX2N-5A with 4 analog inputs and 1 analog output
1 Temperature acquisition special adapter FX3U-4AD-PT-ADP
Thus, adjustments according to other training simulators may be accommodated with appropri-
ate address alterations to the example code provided this training document.
Training Manual GX IEC Developer 1-1

Modular PLC Training Hardware Course Overview and Requirements
1-2 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

The Hardware General Introduction to PLCs
2 The Hardware
2.1 General Introduction to PLCs

2.1.1 History & Development
Bedford Associates, founded by Richard Morley introduced the first Programmable Logic Con-
troller in 1968. This PLC was known as the Modular Digital Controller from which the MODICON
Company derived its name.
Programmable Logic Controllers were developed to provide a replacement for large relay based
control panels. These systems were inflexible requiring major rewiring or replacement when-
ever the control sequence was to be changed.
The development of the Microprocessor from the mid 1970s have allowed Programmable Logic
Controllers to take on more complex tasks and larger functions as the speed of the processor
increased. It is now common for PLCs to provide the heart of the control functions within a sys-
tem often integrated with SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition), HMI (Human
Machine Interfaces), Expert Systems and Graphical User Interfaces (GUI). The requirements of
the PLC have expanded to providing control, data processing and management functionality.
2.1.2 The initial specification for the PLC
Easily programmed and reprogrammed in plant to enable its sequence of operations, to be

altered.
Easily maintained and repaired preferably using plug-in cards or modules.
Able to withstand the rigorous Environmental, Mechanical and Electrical conditions, found
in plant environments.
Smaller than its relay and discrete solid state equivalents.
Cost effective in comparison with discrete solid state and relay based systems.
2.1.3 Comparison of PLC and Relay Systems
Characteristic PLC Relay

Price per function Low Low - If equivalent relay program uses more than 10 relays
Physical size Very compact Bulky
Operating speed Fast Slow
Electrical noise
Good Excellent
immunity
Construction Easy to program Wiring - time consuming
Advanced instructions Yes No
Changing the control
Very simple Very difficult requires changes to wiring
sequence
Excellent
Maintenance Poor - relays require constant maintenance
PLCs rarely fail

General Introduction to PLCs The Hardware
2.1.4 Programming
Ladder Logic
PLCs had to be maintainable by technicians and electrical personnel. To support this, the pro-
gramming language of Ladder Logic was developed. Ladder Logic is based on the relay and
contact symbols technicians were used to through wiring diagrams of electrical control panels.
The documentation for early PLC Programs was either non existent or very poor, just providing
simple addressing or basic comments, making large programs difficult to follow. This has been
greatly improved with the development of PLC Programming packages such as Mitsubishis
Windows based, GX Developer.
Until recently there has been no formal programming standard for PLCs. The introduction of the
IEC 61131-3 Standard in 1998 provides a more formal approach to coding. Mitsubishi Electric
has developed a programming package, GX IEC Developer (Covered in detail later in this
document.). This enables IEC compliant coding to be adopted.
2.1.5 Human Machine Interfaces
The early programmable logic controllers interfaced with the operator in much the same way as
the relay control panel, via push-buttons and switches for control and lamps for indication.
The introduction of the Personal Computer (PC) in the 1980s allowed for the development of a
computer based interface to the operator, these where initially via simple Supervisory Control
And Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and more recently via Dedicated Operator Control Pan-
els, known as Human Machine Interfaces (HMI). It is now common place to see PLCs heavily
integrated with these products to form user friendly control system solutions.
Mitsubishi offer a very wide range of HMI and SCADA products to suit a variety of operator Inter-
face applications.
It is now commonplace to find HMIs inte-

grated into PLC based control systems, pro-
viding the operator interface functionality.

The Hardware What is a PLC?
2.2 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 program memory 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:
an input stage,
a processing stage
and
an output stage
Programmable Logic Controller
Input Output
Switch
Contactors
Input Stage Processing Stage Output Stage
The input stage

The input stage passes control signals from switches, buttons or sensors on to the processing
stage.
The signals from these 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-pro-
cessed format.
The processing stage

In the processing stage the pre-processed signals from the input stage are processed and com-
bined with the help of logical operations and other functions. The program memory of the pro-
cessing 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.

How PLCs Process Programs The Hardware
2.3 How PLCs Process Programs

A PLC performs its tasks by executing a program that is usually developed outside the controller
and then transferred to the controllers program memory. Before you start programming it is use-
ful to have a basic understanding of how PLCs process these programs.
A PLC program consists of a sequence of instructions that control the functions of the controller.
The PLC executes these control instructions sequentially, i.e. one after another. The entire pro-
gram 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:
Switch on PLC
Delete output memory
Input signals
Poll inputs and signal states

Input terminals
and save them in the process
image of the inputs
PLC program
Process image Instruction 1

of inputs Instruction 2
Instruction 3
....
....
Process image ....
of outputs
Instruction n
Transfer process image

Output terminals to outputs
Output signals
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.

The Hardware How PLCs Process Programs
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.
Program execution
X000 X001
0 M0
Store result
M6
M1 M8013
4 Y000
Control output
M2
M0
9 Y001
Process stored result
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 program is 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 out-
put 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-
gram cycle periods. The duration of the program cycle period depends on the number and type
of instructions executed.

The MELSEC FX Family The Hardware
2.4 The MELSEC FX Family

MELSEC means MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC SEQUENCER. 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, FX3G, FX3UC and FX3U have modular expansion capabilities, making them
the right choice for complex applications and tasks requiring special functions like analog-digital
and digital-analog conversion and network capabilities.
All the controllers in the series are part of the larger MELSEC FX family and are fully compatible
with one another.
Specifications FX1S FX1N FX2N FX2NC FX3G FX3U FX3UC

Max integrated I/O points 30 60 128 96 60 128 96
Expansion capability
34 132 256 256 256 384 384
(max. possible I/Os)
Program memory (steps) 2000 8000 16000 16000 32000 64000 64000
Cycle time per logical
0.550.7 0.550.7 0.08 0.08 0.21/0.42 0.065 0.065
instruction (ms)
No. of instructions
(standard / step ladder / 27 / 2 / 85 27 / 2 / 89 27 / 2 / 107 27 / 2 / 107 29 / 2 / 123 27 / 2 / 209 29 / 2 / 209
special function)
Max. special function
2 8 4 4 / 8 10 / 8 6 / 8
modules connectable

Connectable to the left side

Connectable to the right side

The Hardware Selecting the Right Controller
2.5 Selecting the Right Controller

The base units of the MELSEC FX family 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 V AC, 24 V DC or 1224 V DC, and between relay and transistor
outputs.
No. of No. of
Series I/Os Type Power supply Output type
inputs outputs
10 FX1S-10 M- 6 4
14 FX1S-14 M- 8 6 24 V DC
Transistor
FX1S or
20 FX1S-20 M- 12 8 or relay
100240 V AC
30 FX1S-30 M- 16 14
14 FX1N-14 M- 8 6
24 FX1N-24 M- 14 10 1224 V DC
Transistor
FX1N or
40 FX1N-40 M- 24 16 or relay
100240 V AC
60 FX1N-60 M- 36 24
16 FX2N-16 M- 8 8
32 FX2N-32 M- 16 16
48 FX2N-48 M- 24 24 24 V DC
Transistor
FX2N or
64 FX2N-64 M- 32 32 or relay
100240 V AC
80 FX2N-80 M- 40 40
128 FX2N-128 M- 64 64
16 FX2NC-16 M- 8 8
32 FX2NC-32 M- 16 16 Transistor
FX2NC 24 V DC
64 FX2NC-64 M- 32 32 or relay
96 FX2NC-96 M- 48 48
14 FX3G-14M/ 8 6
24 FX3G-24M/ 14 10 24 V DC
Transistor
FX3G or
40 FX3G-40M/ 24 16 or relay
100240 V AC
60 FX3G-60M/ 36 24
16 FX3U-16 M- 8 8
32 FX3U-32 M- 16 16
24 V DC
Transistor
48 FX3U-48 M- 24 24 or
or relay
FX3U 100240 V AC
64 FX3U-64 M- 32 32
80 FX3U-80 M- 40 40
Transistor
128 FX3U-128 M- 64 64 100240 V AC
or relay
16 FX3UC-16M/ 8 8
32 FX3UC-32M/ 16 16
FX3UC 24 V DC Transistor
64 FX3UC-64M/ 32 32
96 FX3UC-96M/ 48 48

Selecting the Right Controller The Hardware
Here are some considerations that should be taken into account when configuring a system:
Power supply requirements

Supply voltage: 24 V DC or 100240 V AC
Input/Output requirements
How many signals (external switch contacts, buttons and sensors) do you need to
input?
What types of functions do you need to switch, and how many of them are there?
How high 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.
Special Function Modules

Number of modules in system
External power supply requirements

The Hardware Controller Design
2.6 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 the appendix.
2.6.1 Input and output circuits
The input circuits use floating inputs. They are electrically isolated from the other circuits of the
PLC with optical couplers. The output circuits use either relay or transistor output technology.
The transistor outputs are also electrically isolated from the other PLC circuits with optical
couplers.
The switching voltage at all the digital inputs must have a certain value (e.g. 24 V DC). 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.
2.6.2 Layout of the MELSEC FX1S base units
Protective cover
Terminal cover
Mounting hole
Power supply
connection Terminals for
digital inputs
Interface for expansion
adapter boards 100-240 S/S
X0
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
X6
X7 LEDs for indicating
N
VAC L
0 1 2 3
the input status
Cutout for adapters or 4 5 6 7
IN
control panel RUN/STOP switch

2 analog potentiometers POWER
RUN
ERROR LEDs for indicating
Connection for FX1S-14MR
the operating status
programming units OUT
0 1 2 3 LEDs for indicating

Connection for the Y0 Y1 Y2 Y4
4 5
14MR
-ES/UL
the output status
0V Y5
COM2 Y3
24V COM0 COM1
service power supply MITSUBISHI Protective cover
Terminals for
digital outputs

Controller Design The Hardware
2.6.3 Layout of the MELSEC FX1N base units
Protective cover
Terminals for
Terminal cover digital inputs
Connection of the
Mounting hole power supply
RUN/STOP switch Extension bus

X15
X3 X5 X7 X11 X13
X1 X14
100-240 S/S
X2 X4 X6 X10 X12
L N X0
Slot for memory cassettes,

VAC
0 1 2 3
4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11
LEDs for indicating
adapters and displays
12 13 14 15
IN
the input status
POWER
2 analog
RUN
ERROR
LEDs for indicating
potentiometers FX1N-24MR
OUT
0 1 2 3
4 5 6 7
10 11
Connection for 0V Y0 Y1
24+ COM0 COM1
Y2 Y3
COM2 COM3 Y4
Y5 Y6 Y10
COM4 Y7 Y11
24MR
-ES/UL LEDs for indicating
programming units the output status
Connection for the MITSUBISHI
Housing cover
service power supply
Terminals for
digital outputs Lid
Protective cover
2.6.4 Layout of the MELSEC FX2N base units
Connection for the

service power supply
Slot for memory

Terminal cover cassettes
Terminals for
digital inputs
Mounting hole
LEDs for indicating
the input status
Connection for
expansion adapter boards LEDs for indicating
Memory battery Connection for

extensions
Connection for Protective cover for
programming units expansion bus
RUN/STOP switch LEDs for indicating

the output status
Removable terminal
strip for digital outputs Protective cover
Housing cover
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The Hardware Controller Design
2.6.5 Layout of the MELSEC FX2NC base units
Protective cover
Memory battery
Battery
compartment
Extension bus
RUN/STOP switch (on side)
MITSUBISHI Protective cover
Operating status LEDs POWER
RUN
BATT
RUN MELSEC
FX2NC-16MR-T-DS
for expansion bus
ERROR
Y0
X0 STOP
1
1
LEDs for indicating

2
2
2nd interface 3
3
Y4
the output status

X4
for CNV adapter

5
5
6
6
7
7
Cover LEDs for indicating
Y0
X0
Y1
the input status
X1
Y2
X2
COM1 Y3
Memory cassette
X3
(optional) COM
Connector for
terminal strips
Y4
X4
X5
X6
X7
Memory cassette slot

COM
Terminals for
digital inputs
Terminals for
digital outputs
2.6.6 Layout of the MELSEC FX3G base units
Terminal cover
Protective cover
Connectors fr memory Input terminals
cassette, display module,
and expansion board
Input indicator LEDs
2 analog potentiometers
RUN/STOP switch Operation status
indicator LEDs
Option battery holder Expansion bus
connector cover
LEDs for indicating
Programming port: RS-422 the output status
Programming port: USB Input terminals
Protective cover
Terminal cover
Flip cover for programming Cover for the right expansion

port, potentiometer and connector and the optional
Run/Stop switch battery
Cover for the left expansion
connector
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Controller Design The Hardware
2.6.7 Layout of the MELSEC FX3U base units
Battery cover
Protective cover
Terminal cover
Terminals for
digital inputs
LEDs for indicating

Memory battery the input status
LEDs for indicating
Installation place for the
FX3U-7DM display Protective cover for
expansion bus
Blind cover for
expansion board LEDs for indicating
the output status
RUN/STOP switch
Connection for Output terminals
programming unit Terminal cover
Top cover
(used if FX3U-7DM Protective cover
is not installed)
2.6.8 Layout of the MELSEC FX3UC base units
RUN/STOP switch LEDs for indicating

the input status
LEDs for indicating
LEDs for indicating
Installation place for the output status
memory cassette
Protective cover for

Memory cassette expansion bus
(optional)
Expansion bus (lateral)

Special adapter Connection for
connector programming unit
Battery Connectors for

digital outputs
Connectors for
Battery cover digital inputs
The Hardware Wiring
2.7 Wiring
2.7.1 Power Supply
Power Supply Specifications

Specification Units for DC Power Supply Units for AC Power Supply
Rated voltage 12 to 24 V DC 24 V DC 100 to 240 V AC
Voltage range 10.2 to 26.4 V DC 20.4 to 26.4 V DC 85 to 264 V AC
Allowable momentary
5 ms 20 ms
power failure time
Connection of units with DC power supply Connection of units with AC power supply
FX base unit FX base unit
+ L
100 to 240 V AC
24 V DC 50/60 Hz
N
Grounding
The PLC should be grounded.
The grounding resistance should be 100 or less.

The grounding point should be close to the PLC. Keep the grounding wires as short as
possible.
Independent grounding should be performed for best results. When independent ground-
ing is not performed, perform "shared grounding" of the following figure.
PLC Another PLC Another PLC Another

equipment equipment equipment
Independent grounding Shared grounding Common grounding

Best condition Good condition Not allowed
The ground wire size should be at least 2 mm2.

Wiring The Hardware
2.7.2 Wiring of Inputs
Connecting sink or source devices

The base units of the FX family series can be used with sink or source switching devices. The
decision is made by the different connections of the "S/S" terminal.
FX base unit In the case of the sink input type, the S/S
L terminal is connected to the 24V terminal of
N the service power supply or, when a DC pow-
ered base unit is used, to the positive pole of
24V the power supply.
0V Sink input means that a contact wired to the
S/S input (X) or a sensor with NPN open collector
transistor output connects the input of the
PLC with the negative pole of a power
X supply.
FX base unit In the case of the source input type, the S/S
L terminal is connected to the 0V terminal of the
N service power supply or, when a DC powered
base unit is used, to the negative pole of the
24V power supply.
0V Source input means that a contact wired to
S/S the input (X) or a sensor with PNP open col-
lector transistor output connects the input of
the PLC with the positive pole of a power
X supply.
All inputs of a base unit or an extension unit can be either used as sink or source inputs, but it is
not possible to mix sink and source inputs in one unit. Separate units in one PLC however can be
set as sink or source inputs types, since the base unit and input/output powered extension units
are individually set to sink or source input mode.
Examples for input types

AC powered base units
Sink Source
L L
N N
S/S S/S
0V 0V
24V 24V
X000 X000
X001 X001
X002 X002
X003 X003
The Hardware Wiring
DC powered base units
Sink Source
24 V DC 24 V DC
S/S S/S
(0V) (0V)
(24V) (24V)
X000 X000
X001 X001
X002 X002
X003 X003
2.7.3 Wiring of Outputs
In case of base units with only few outputs (e. g. FX3G-14M or FX3U-16M) each output can
be connected separately. In case of the base units with more outputs, the outputs are pooled into
groups of 2, 3, 4, 8 or 16 outputs. Each group has a common contact for the load voltage. These
terminals are marked "COM" for base units with relays outputs or transistor outputs of the sink
type and "+V" for base units with source transistor outputs. "" stands for the number of the
output group e. g. "COM1".
Because the outputs groups are isolated against each other, one base unit can switch several
voltages with different potentials. base units with relay outputs can even switch AC and DC
voltages.
FX3U base unit with relay outputs
The first group of outputs is used to switch a DC voltage.
The second group of relays controls AC powered loads.
The selection of sink and source output type is done by the selection of a correspondent base
unit. Both types are available with DC or AC power supply. The output type is given in the model
designation code: base units with the code "MT/S" provide transistor sink type outputs (e. g.
FX3U-16MT/ES) while base units with the code "MT/SS" provide transistor source type out-
puts (e. g. FX3U-16MT/ESS).

Wiring The Hardware
Examples of output wiring

Relay output
Load
Y
Fuse
COM
PLC
Transistor output (sink)
Load
Y
Fuse
COM
PLC
Transistor output (source)
Load
Y
Fuse
+V
PLC
The Hardware Extending the Range of Digital Inputs/Outputs
2.8 Extending the Range of Digital Inputs/Outputs

For the MELSEC FX family of PLCs several ways and means are available to provide a base unit
with additional inputs and outputs.
2.8.1 Extension Boards
For a small number of I/O (2 to 4) an exten-

FX1N-2EYT-BD
sion adapter board can be installed directly in

with two digital
BY0+ BY0- BY1+ BY1-

FX1N-2EYT-BD
outputs a FX1S or FX1N base unit. Extension boards

therefore do not require any additional instal-
lation space.
The state of the additional input and outputs
is reflected in special relays in the PLC (see
section A.1.5). In the program these relays
Connector side
are used instead of X and Y devices.
Number of I/O
Output Power FX2N FX3U
Designation No. of No. of type FX1S FX1N FX3G
Total supply FX2NC FX3UC
inputs outputs
FX1N-4EX-BD 4 4 From base

FX1N-2EYT-BD 2 2 Transistor unit
: The extension board can be used with a base unit of this series.
: The extension board cannot be used with this series.
2.8.2 Compact Extension Units
The powered compact input/output extension

units have their own power supply. The inte-
grated service power supply (24 V DC) of AC
powered extension units can be used for the
supply of external devices.
It is possible to choose between relay and
transistor (source) output type.
Compact Extension Units of the FX0N Series
Number of I/O
inputs outputs
100240 V
FX0N-40ER/ES-UL 40 24 16 Relay
AC

FX0N-40ER/DS 40 24 16 Relay
24 V DC
FX0N-40ET/DSS 40 24 16 Transistor
: The extension unit can be used with a base unit of this series.
: The extension unit cannot be used with this series.

Extending the Range of Digital Inputs/Outputs The Hardware
Compact Extension Units of the FX2N Series

Number of I/O
Designation No. of No. of type FX1S FX1N FX3U
inputs outputs
FX2N-32ER-ES/UL 32 16 16 Relay
FX2N-32ET-ESS/UL 32 16 16 Transistor 100240 V
FX2N-48ER-ES/UL 48 16 16 Relay AC
* *
FX2N-48ET-ESS/UL 48 24 24 Transistor
FX2N-48ER-DS 48 24 24 Relay
24 V DC
FX2N-48ET-DSS 48 24 24 Transistor
: The extension unit can be used with a base unit of this series.
: The extension unit cannot be used with this series.
* These extension units cannot be connected to a base unit of the FX2NC or FX3UC series.
2.8.3 Modular Extension Blocks
Modular extension blocks have no build-in

power supply but very compact dimensions.
The FX2N series modular extension blocks
are available with 8 or 16 input/output points.
It is possible to choose between relay and
2
transistor (source) output type.
IN
The FX2NC series extension blocks are avail-
able with 16 or 32 integrated I/O with
selectable relay or transistor 16-output mod-
els (source type).
Number of I/O
inputs outputs
FX2N-8ER-ES/UL 16 4 4 Relay
FX2N-8EX-ES/UL 8 8 100240 V
FX2N-16EX-ES/UL 16 16 AC
FX2N-8EYR-ES/UL 8 8 Relay
FX2N-8EYT-ESS/UL 8 8 Transistor
FX2N-16EYR-ES/UL 16 16 Relay 24 V DC
FX2N-16EYT-ESS/UL 16 16 Transistor
FX2NC-16EX-DS 16 16
From base
FX2NC-16EX-T-DS 16 16
unit
FX2NC-32EX-DS 32 32

FX2NC-16EYT-DSS 16 16 Transistor
From base
FX2NC-16EYR-T-DS 16 16 Relay
unit
FX2NC-32EYT-DSS 32 32 Transistor

The extension block FX2N-8ER-ES/UL occupies 16 input/output points of the PLC. Four inputs and four outputs
are occupied but cannot be used.

The FX2NC series extension blocks can only be connected to a base unit of the FX2NC or FX3UC series.
The Hardware Extending for Special Functions
2.9 Extending for Special Functions

A variety of hardware for special functions are available for the MELSEC FX family.
Adapter Boards
Adapter boards are small circuit boards that are installed directly in the FX1S, FX1N or FX3G con-
trollers, which means that they dont take up any extra space in the switchgear cabinet.
In the case of analog adapter boards, the digital values

generated from the signals coming from the analog input
adapters two input channels are written directly to special

registers, which makes it particularly easy to process

BY0+ BY0- BY1+ BY1-
FX1N-2AD
them.
The output value for the analog output adapter is written by
the program also to a special register and then converted
by the adapter and sent to the output.
Special Adapter
Special adapters can only be connected on the left side of a base unit of the MELSEC FX3G,
FX3U andr FX3UC series.
You can install one analog special adapter to a FX3G base

unit with 14 or 24 inputs and outputs. Up to two analog spe-
cial adapter can be mounted to a FX3G base unit with 40 or
60 inputs and outputs. To a FX3U or FX3UC base unit up to
four analog special adapters can be connected.
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 mod-
ules are needed in the program.
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.
In addition to analog modules the available special func-

tion modules include communication modules, positioning
modules and other types. Each special function module
occupies eight input points and eight output points in the
base unit.
Communication between the special function module and
the PLC base unit is carried out via the memory buffer of
the special function module with the help of FROM and TO
instructions.
FX2N -4AD-TC
A/D

Extending for Special Functions The Hardware
2.9.1 Analog Modules
Without additional modules the base units of the MELSEC FX 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.
No. of FX2N FX3U

Modul Type Designation Range Resolution FX1S FX1N FX3G
channels FX2NC FX3UC
Voltage:
2.5 mV (12 Bit)
0 V to 10 V DC
FX1N-2AD-BD 2
Current:
8 A (11 Bit)
Adapter 4 mA to 20 mA DC
Board Voltage:
2.5 mV (12 Bit)
0 V to 10 V DC
FX3G-2AD-BD 2
Current:
8 A (11 Bit)
4 mA to 20 mA DC
Voltage:
2.5 mV (12 Bit)
Special 0 V to 10 V DC
FX3U-4AD-ADP 4
Adapter Current:
10 A (11 Bit)
4 mA to 20 mA DC
Analog Input Modules
Voltage:
0 V to 5 V DC 2.5 mV (12 Bit)
FX2N-2AD 2 0 V to 10 V DC
Current:
4 A (12 Bit)
4 mA to 20 mA DC
Voltage: 5 mV
-10 V to 10 V DC (with sign, 12 bits)
FX2N-4AD 4 Current:
10 A
4 mA to 20 mA DC
Special (with sign, 11 bits)
-20 mA to 20 mA DC
Function
Modules Voltage: 0.63 mV
FX2N-8AD 8 Current:
2.50 A
4 mA to 20 mA DC
(with sign, 14 bits)
-20 mA to 20 mA DC
Voltage: 0.32 mV
FX3U-4AD
4 Current:
FX3UC-4AD 1.25 A
4 mA to 20 mA DC
-20 mA to 20 mA DC
Voltage:
2,5 mV (12 Bit)
0 V to 10 V DC
FX1N-1DA-BD 1
Current:
8 A (11 Bit)
Adapter 4 mA to 20 mA DC
Board Voltage:
Analog Output Modules
2,5 mV (12 Bit)

0 V to 10 V DC
FX3G-1DA-BD 1
Current:
8 A (11 Bit)
4 mA to 20 mA DC
Voltage:
2,5 mV (12 Bit)
Special 0 V to 10 V DC
FX3U-4DA-ADP 4
Adapter Current:
4 A (12 Bit)
4 mA to 20 mA DC
Voltage:
Special 0 V to 5 V DC 2.5 mV (12 Bit)
Function FX2N-2DA 2 0 V to 10 V DC
Modules Current:
4 A (12 Bit)
4 mA to 20 mA DC

The special function block FX2N-8AD is able to measure voltage, current and temperature.

The FX3UC-4AD can be connected to base units of the FX3UC series only.
No. of FX2N FX3U

Voltage: 5 mV
Analog Output Modules

FX2N-4DA 4 Current:
0 mA to 20 mA DC 20 A (10 Bit)
Special 4 mA to 20 mA DC
Function
Modules Voltage: 0.32 mV
FX3U-4DA 4 Current:
0 mA to 20 mA DC 0.63 A (15 Bit)
4 mA to 20 mA DC
Voltage:
0 V to 5 V DC 40 mV (8 Bit)
2 inputs 0 V to 10 V DC
Current:
64 A (8 Bit)
4 mA to 20 mA DC
FX0N-3A
Voltage:
0 V to 5 V DC 40 mV (8 Bit)
1 output 0 V to 10 V DC
Combined Analog Input & Output Modules
Current:
64 A (8 Bit)
Function 50 V
Modules Voltage:
-100 mV to 100 mV DC
0.312 mV
-10 V to 10 V DC
4 inputs (with sign, 16 bits)
Current:
10 A/1,25 A
FX2N-5A 4 mA to 20 mA DC
-20 mA to 20 mA DC
Voltage: 5 mV
1 output
Current:
20 A (10 Bit)
0 mA to 20 mA DC
Voltage:
2,5 mV (12 Bit)
0 V to 10 V DC
2 inputs
Current:
5 A (12 Bit)
FX3U-3A-ADP
Adapter Voltage:
2.5 mV (12 Bit)
0 V to 10 V DC
1 output
Current:
4 A (12 Bit)
4 mA to 20 mA DC
Pt100 resistance
FX3U-4AD-PT-ADP 4 thermometer: 0.1 C
-50 C to 250 C
Temperature Acquisition Modules
Pt100 resistance
FX3U-4AD-PTW-ADP 4 thermometer: 0.2 C to 0.3 C
-100 C to 600 C
Pt100 resistance
thermometer: 0.1 C
Special -50 C to 250 C
Adapter FX3U-4AD-PNK-ADP 4
Ni1000 resistance
thermometer: 0.1 C
-40 C to110 C
Thermocouple type K:
0.4 C
-100 C to 1000 C
FX3U-4AD-TC-ADP 4
Thermocouple type J:
0.3 C
-100 C to 600 C

A FX0N-3A can not be connected to base units of the FX3UC series.

No. of FX2N FX3U

0.1 C
-100 C to 1200 C
Temperature Acquisition Modules
FX2N-8AD 8 0.1 C
-100 C to 600 C
Thermocouple type T:
0.1 C
Special -100 C to 350 C
Function Pt100 resistance
Modules FX2N-4AD-PT 4 thermometer: 0.2 C to 0.3 C
-100 C to 600 C
0.4 C
-100 C to 1200 C
FX2N-4AD-TC 4
0.3 C
-100 C to 600 C
FX2N-2LC 2 For example with a
Temperature thermocouple type K: 0.1 C or 1 C
Control -100 C to 1300 C (depends on
Modules
FX3U-4LC 4 Pt100 resistance temperature probe
(Special Func-
thermometer: used)
tion Modules)
-200 C to 600 C
* The special function block FX2N-8AD is able to measure voltage, current and temperature.
The adapter board, special adapter or special function module can be used with a base unit or expan-
sion unit of this series.
The adapter board, special adapter or special function module cannot be used with this series.
2.9.2 High-Speed Counter Modules and Adapters
FX2N-1HC, FX2NC-1HC and FX3U-2HC

In addition to the internal high-speed MELSEC FX counters, the high-speed counter modules
FX2N-1HC, FX2NC-1HC and FX3U-2HC provide the user with an external counter. They count 1-
or 2-phase pulses up to a frequency of 50 kHz resp. 200 kHz for the FX3U-2HC. The counting
range covers either 16 or 32 bit.
The two integrated transistor outputs can be switched

independently of one another by means of internal compar-
ison functions. Hence, simple positioning tasks can also
be realized economically. In addition, the high-speed coun-
ter modules can be used as ring counters.
FX2N -1HC
FX3U-4HSX-ADP and FX3U-2HSY-ADP

These adapter modules allow direct processing of positioning application data.
The FX3U-4HSX-ADP (far left) provides four

high speed counter inputs up to 200 kHz while
the FX3U-2HSY-ADP (left) delivers two chan-
FX3U-2HSX-ADP FX3U -2HSY-ADP
nels of pulse train outputs up to 200 kHz.
POWER POWER
X0/3 X2/5 Y0/2 Y1/3

CAUTION:
When connecting these special adapters,
X1/4 X6/7 Y4/6 Y5/7
FP.RP
same input resp. output numbers are allocated

PLS DIR
to the base unit and the special adapter. Wire

-Y0/2 +
+
X0/3
either one of the input or output terminals

-
-Y4/6 +
+
X1/4
-
SGA
+
X2/5
- Y1/3 +
-
+
X6/7
- Y5/7 +
-
SG SG
SGB
Overview of High-Speed Counter Modules/Adapters

Module type Designation Description FX1S FX1N FX2N FX2NC FX3G FX3U FX3UC
FX2N-1HC 1-ch high speed
Special function FX2NC-1HC counter
module
2-ch high speed
FX3U-2HC
counter
Differential line driver
FX3U-4HSX-ADP input (high-speed
counter)
Special adapter
Differential line driver
FX3U-2HSY-ADP input (positioning
output)
The special adapter or special function module can be used with a base unit or expansion unit of this
series.
The special adapter or special function module cannot be used with this series.

2.9.3 Positioning Modules
FX2N-1PG-E, FX2N-10PG
The positioning modules FX2N-1PG-E and FX2N-10PG are extremely efficient single-axis posi-
tioning modules for controlling either step drives or servo drives (by external regulator) with a
pulse chain.
They are very suitable for achieving accurate positioning

in combination with the MELSEC FX series. The configu-
POWER
ration and allocation of the position data are carried out
ERROR
START
DOG
directly via the PLC program.
X0 PGO
X1 FP
RP
FX 2N -10PG A
B CLR
The FX2N-1PG-E provides an 100 kHz open collector out-
put while the FX2N-10PG is equipped with a 1 MHz
differential line driver output.
A very wide range of manual and automatic functions are
available to the user.
FX3U-20SSC-H
The SSCNET* module FX3U-20SSC-H can be used in combination with a FX3U or FX3UC pro-
grammable controller to achieve a cost effective solution for high precision, high speed position-
ing. The plug-and-play fiber optic SSCNET cabling reduces setup time and increases control
distance for positioning operations in a wide range of applications.
Servo parameters and positioning information for the

FX3U-20SSC-H are easily set up with an FX3U or FX3UC
base unit and a personal computer. For parameter setting,
monitoring and testing the easy programming software FX
START X READY
INT 0
INT 1
DOG
INT 0
INT 1
Y READY
X ERROR
Y ERROR
Configurator-FP is available.
A A
B B
POWER
FX2CU-20SSC-H
* SSCNET: Servo System Controller Network
Overview of Positioning Modules

FX2N FX3U
Module type Designation Description FX1S FX1N FX3G
FX2NC FX3UC
FX2N-1PG-E Pulse output for inde-

FX2N-10PG pendent 1-axis control
Special function modules Simultaneous 2-axis

(independent 2-axis)
FX3U-20SSC-H
control (Applicable to
SSCNET III)
The special function module can be used with a base unit or expansion unit of this series.
The special function module cannot be used with this series.
2.9.4 Network Modules for ETHERNET
ETHERNET is the most widespread network for connection of information processors such as
personal computers and work stations. By loading an ETHERNET interface into the PLC, pro-
duction-related management information can be transmitted rapidly to personal computers or
work stations. ETHERNET is a platform for a very wide range of data communications protocols.
The combination of ETHERNET and the extremely widespread TCP/IP protocol enables
high-speed data communications between process supervision systems and the MELSEC PLC
series. TCP/IP provides logical point-to-point links between two ETHERNET stations.
The programming software GX IEC Developer provides function blocks or setup routines for the
PLCs, making the configuration of one or more TCP/IP links a quick and easy process.
FX2NC-ENET-ADP
The FX2NC-ENET-ADP communications adapter is an Ethernet interface with 10BASE-T speci-
fications for the FX1S, FX1N, FX2NC and FX2N series*.
PCs with GX IEC Developer or MX Component and the vir-

tual COM port driver installed are enabled for program
upload/download through this module.
FX2NC-ENET-ADP
POWER
LINK
ACT
SD
RD
* When connecting this special adapter to a FX1S or FX1N PLC the communications adapter FX1N-CNV-BD is
required. When connecting this adapter to a FX2N PLC the communications adapter FX2N-CNV-BD is required.
FX3U-ENET
The FX3U-ENET communications module provides the
FX3G, FX3U or FX3UC with a direct connection to an
RUN Ethernet network.
INIT.
100M
SD
RD
ERR.
COM.ERR.
The FX 3U -ENET enables 8 ports of simultaneous
Ethernet communication with features such as peer-to-
POWER peer communication, extensive e-mail send/receive
options, and program upload/download. The FX3U-ENET
is also used to communicate with GOTs via the Ethernet.
FX3U-ENET
Easy communication parameter setup and module trou-
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
C1
bleshooting is also possible using the dedicated software,
C2
C3
C4
FX Configurator-EN.
C5
C6
C7
C8
Overview of Network Modules for ETHERNET

FX2N FX3U
FX2NC FX3UC
FX2NC-ENET-ADP ETHERNET network
FX3U-ENET modules

2.9.5 Network Modules for Profibus/DP
The Profibus/DP network enables communication between a master module and decentralised
slave modules, with data transfer rates of up to 12 Mbps. With a MELSEC PLC as master,
PROFIBUS/DP allows quick and simple connection of sensors and actuators, even from differ-
ent manufacturers.
A MELSEC PLC, serving as slave in a PROFIBUS/DP network, can execute decentralised con-
trol tasks and simultaneously exchange data with the PROFIBUS/DP master.
To help reduce costs PROFIBUS/DP uses RS485 technology with shielded 2-wire cabling.
FX0N-32NT-DP
The FX0N-32NT-DP PROFIBUS DP slave module enables
the attached FX base unit to be a slave station on a
PROFIBUS DP network. Transfer of up to 40 bytes of data
per cycle is supported at up to 12 Mbps.
FX 0N -32NT-DP
POWER DC RUN
BF DIA
FX3U-32DP
L i ke t h e F X 0 N - 3 2 N T- D P, t h e F X 3 U - 3 2 D P i s a
PROFIBUS/DP slave module. It allows the integration of a
FX 3G , FX 3U, or FX 3UC PLC into a PROFIBUS/DP
RUN
TOKEN network.
FROM/TO
DIA
POWER
FX3U-32DP
FX3U-64DP-M
The FX3U-64DP-M PROFIBUS DP master module is
available for the FX3U and FX3UC base units and enables
the attached FX base unit to be a master station on a
RUN
TOKEN PROFIBUS DP-V1 network. PROFIBUS DP allows for the
FROM/TO
ERROR
implementation of decentralized control with comprehen-
sive data and alarm processing capabilities.
POWER
FX 3U -64DP-M Easy setup is available by using the GX Configurator-DP

software package.
FX2N-32DP-IF
The remote I/O station FX2N-32DP-IF forms an extremely compact communication unit and
provides a connection of I/O modules with up to 256 I/O points and/or up to 8 special function
modules as an alternative.
It is not necessary to install an FX base unit to a remote I/O

station. The FX2N-32DP-IF connects the connected I/O
modules or special function modules to the master station
of a PROFIBUS/DP network.
RUN
STOP
Used in combination with a FX3U or FX3UC base unit and a
N
COM 24 + FX3U-64DP-M master station, the creation of a high per-
L
MITSUBISHI formance remote I/O system, consisting entirely of
POWER
RUN
MELSEC FX modules, is possible.
BF
DIA
FX2N-32DP-IF
PROFIBUS data such as the baud rate or I/O data can be
monitored directly with the programming software or on
the hand-held programming unit FX-20P-E. This facilitates
16
1
32
2
64
4
8
ON
OFF
an easy error diagnosis directly on the remote I/O station.
Overview of Profibus/DP modules
FX2N FX3U
FX2NC FX3UC
FX0N-32NT-DP
Special function PROFIBUS/DP slave
FX3U-32DP
modules
FX3U-64DP-M PROFIBUS/DP master
Power supply:
FX2N-32DP-IF
PROFIBUS/DP 100240 V AC Compatible with PROFIBUS/DP

remote I/O station Power supply: masters
FX2N-32DP-IF-D
24 V DC

2.9.6 Network Modules for CC-Link
CC-Link Master Module FX2N-16CCL-M

The CC-Link network enables the controlling and monitoring of decentralized I/O modules at the
machine.
The CC-Link master module FX2N-16CCL-M is a special extension block which assigns an FX
series PLC as the master station of the CC-Link system.
The setting of all modules within the network

is handled directly via the master module.
RUN
ERR.
MST Up to 15 remote stations (7 remote I/O sta-
TEST 1
TEST 2
L RUN
tions and up to 8 remote device stations) can
L ERR.
be connected to the master station. Two mas-
ter modules can be connected to one base
unit.
The maximum communications distance is
CC-LINK
FX2n-16CCL-M 1200 m without repeater.
SW
M/S
PRM
TIME
LINE
SD
RD
CC-Link Communication Modules FX2N-32CCL and FX3U-64CCL

The communication modules FX2N-32CCL and FX3U-64CCL enable the user to connect to the
CC-Link network with a superior PLC system as master CPU. This gives him access to the net-
work of all MELSEC PLC systems and frequency inverters and to additional products from other
suppliers.
Thus the network is expandable via the digital

inputs/outputs of the FX modules to a maxi-
mum of 256 I/Os.
FX2N-32CCL
LRUN LERR RD SD
Overview of Network Modules for CC-Link

FX2N FX3U
FX2NC FX3UC
FX2N-16CCL-M Master for CC-Link
Special function modules FX2N-32CCL Remote device station
FX3U-64CCL for CC-Link
2.9.7 Network Module for DeviceNet
DeviceNet represents a cost-effective solution for the network integration of low-level terminal
equipment. Up to 64 devices including a master can be integrated in one network. For the data
exchange a cable with two shielded twisted-pair cables is used.
The DeviceNet slave module FX2N-64DNET can be used

to connect FX2N, FX2NC and FX3U programmable control-
lers to a DeviceNet network.
The FX2N-64DNET can communicate to the master by
POWER
the master/slave communication (using the master/slave
I/O connection), and to other nodes supporting the UCMM
connection by client/server communication.
FX 2N -64DNET
The communication between the programmable control-
ler and the internal buffer memory of the FX2N-64DNET is
handled by FROM/TO instructions.
/TO
MS
NS
FX2N
Module type Designation Description FX1S FX1N FX3G FX3U FX3UC
FX2NC
DeviceNet slave
Special function module FX2N-64DNET
module
2.9.8 Network Module for CANopen
CANopen is an open implementation of the Controller Area Network (CAN), which is defined in
the EN50325-4 standard. CANopen offers cost effective network communications with
fault-resistant network structure where components of different manufacturers can be inte-
grated quickly and easily. CANopen networks are used for connecting sensors, actuators and
controllers in a variety of applications. The bus uses inexpensive twisted-pair cabling.
The FX2N-32CAN communications module makes it pos-

sible to connect an FX2N, FX3G, FX3U or FX3UC PLC to an
existing CANopen network.
RUN
FROM/TO
Tx/Rx In addition to real-time capabilities and high-speed data
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transfer at rates of up to 1 Mbps the CANopen module also
POWER shines with high transfer reliability and simple network
FX2N -32CAN
configuration. Up to 120 words of data can be sent and
received as process data objects (30 PDOs).
Communication with the modules memory buffer is per-
formed with simple FROM/TO instructions
FX3U
Module type Designation Description FX1S FX1N FX2N FX2NC FX3G
FX3UC
CANopen
Special function module FX2N-32CAN
module

2.9.9 Network Module for AS-Interface
The Actuator Sensor interface (AS interface or ASi) is an international standard for the lowest
field bus level. The network suits versatile demands, is very flexible and particularly easy to
install. The ASi is suitable for controlling sensors, actuators and I/O units.
The FX2N-32ASI-M serves as master module for the con-

nection of the FX1N/FX2N and FX3U/FX3UC PLC to the
AS-Interface system. Up to 31 slave units with up to 4
U ASI
inputs and 4 outputs can be controlled.
ASI ACTIVE
For status and diagnosis messages a 7-segment display
ADRESS/ERROR
POWER
is integrated.
FX2N -32ASI-M
PRJ MODE
PRG ENABLE
FROM/TO
CONFIG ERR
Module type Designation Description FX1S FX1N FX2N FX2NC FX3G FX3U
Master for
Special function module FX2N-32ASI-M
AS-i system
2.9.10 Interface Modules and Adapters
For serial data communication a large range of interface modules/adapters is available. Shown
below are only some examples, but the following table covers all available interfaces.
RS232C interface adapter board FX2N-232-BD Communication special adapter

FX3U-232ADP (RS232C interface)
FX3U -232ADP
POWER
RD
SD
JY331B89001C
FX2N-232-BD
Interface Module FX2N-232IF

The interface module FX2N-232IF provides an RS232C
interface for serial data communications with the
MELSEC FX2N, FX2NC, FX3U and FX3UC.
Communication with PCs, printers, modems, barcode
readers etc. is handled by the PLC program. The send
and receive data are stored in the FX2N-232IFs own
buffer memory.
Overview of Interface Modules and Adapters

FX2N
Module type Designation Description FX1S FX1N FX3G FX3U FX3UC
FX2NC
FX1N-232-BD
FX2N-232-BD
Adapter boards
FX3G-232-BD
RS232C inter-
FX3U-232-BD
faces
FX2NC-232ADP*
Special adapter
FX3U-232ADP-MB
Special function module FX2N-232IF
FX1N-422-BD
FX2N-422-BD
Adapter boards RS422 interfaces
FX3G-422-BD
FX3U-422-BD
FX1N-485-BD
FX2N-485-BD
Adapter boards
FX3G-485-BD
RS485 interfaces
FX3U-485-BD
FX2NC-485ADP*
Special adapter
FX3U-485ADP-MB
Adapter board FX3U-USB-BD USB interface
* The FX2NC-232ADP and the FX2NC-485ADP require a FX2N-CNV-BD or FX1N-CNV-BD interface adapter when
connecting to a FX1S, FX1N or FX2N base unit.

2.9.11 Communication Adapters
Communication adapters boards

Communication adapters boards (product code FX-CNV-) are are installed directly in a base
unit. They are needed to connect special adapters (FX-ADP) to the left-hand side of base
units of the FX1N, FX2N, FX3G or FX3U series.
FX2N-CNV-BD FX3G-CNV-ADP
FX3G -CNV
-ADP
FX2N-CNV-BD
JY331B89201B
Connector side
FX2N-CNV-IF
The FX2N-CNV-IF interface allows special function mod-
ules of the old FX series to be connected to the base units
MITSUBISHI
of the FX family.
FX2N -CNV-IF
Overview of Communication Adapters

Module type Designation Description FX1S FX1N FX2N FX2NC FX3G FX3U FX3UC
FX1N-CNV-BD
FX2N-CNV-BD Communication
adapters for con-
Adapter boards FX2NC-CNV-IF
nection of special
FX3G-CNV-ADP adapters
FX3U-CNV-BD
Communication
adapter for con-
Adapter FX2N-CNV-IF
nection of FX
series modules
The adapter can be used with a base unit of this series.

The adapter cannot be used with this series.
2.9.12 Setpoint Adapter Boards
These analog setpoint adapters enable the user to set 8 analog setpoint values. The analog val-
ues (0 to 255) of the potentiometers are read into the controller and used as default setpoint val-
ues for timers, counters and data registers by the users PLC programs.
Each potentiometer value can also be read as an 11 position rotary switch (positions 0 to 10).
Setpoint value polling is performed in the PLC program using the dedicated instruction VRRD.
The position of an rotary switch is read using the VRSC instruction.
The analog setpoint adapters are installed in the expansion slot of the base unit. No additional
power supply is required for operation.
FX2N-8AV-BD
Potentiometer
FX3G-8AV-BD
Connector side
JY331B88801B
Potentiometer
FX3U
Module type Designation Description FX1S FX1N FX2N FX2NC FX3G
FX3UC
FX1N-8AV-BD
Adapter boards FX2N-8AV-BD Analog setpoint adapters
FX3G-8AV-BD
The adapter board can be used with a base unit or expansion unit of this series.
The adapter board cannot be used with this series.

System Configuration The Hardware
2.10 System Configuration

A basic FX PLC system can consist of a stand alone base unit, with the functionality and I/O
range increased by adding extension I/O and special function modules. An overview of available
options is given in sections 2.8 and 2.9.
Base Units
Base units are available with different I/O configurations from 10 to 128 points but can be
expanded to 384 points depending upon the FX range selected.
Extension Boards
Extension adapter boards can be installed directly into the base unit and therefore do not require
any additional installation space. For a small number of I/O (2 to 4) an extension adapter boards
can be installed directly into the FX1S or FX1N controller. Interface adapter boards can also pro-
vide the FX PLC with additional RS232 or RS485 interfaces.
Extension I/O Modules

With the exception of the FX1S series, unpowered modular extension blocks and powered com-
pact extension units modules can be added to all base units of the FX family. For modular exten-
sion blocks powered by the base unit, the power consumption has to be calculated as the 5 V DC
bus can only support a limited number of expansion I/O.
Special Function Modules / Special Adapters

A wide variety of special function modules are available for all FX PLCs, again the exception is
the FX1S. They cover networking functionality, analog control, pulse train outputs and tempera-
ture inputs (for further details please refer to section 2.9).
24+
24-
ON LINE STATION
6 7
3 4 5
0 1 2
OFF
ON
OFF
ON A B C D E F
8 9
FX 0N -3A
POWER
ERR
IN
ERROR STATION
OFF
ON
0 1 2 3 FX2N-16LNK-M
MOD
A RUNA
DG RUNB
FX base unit Special function modules Compact extension unit
The Hardware System Configuration
Expansion Options
Number of modules on the Number of boards in expan- Number of modules on the
PLC
left side of base unit sion board port of base unit right side of base unit
FX1S
The modules FX0N-485ADP and
Up to 2 special function mod-
FX1N FX0N-232ADP can be mounted 1
ules of the FX2N series.
in combination with a communi- (product code FX--BD)
cation adapter FX1N-CNV-BD. Up to 8 special function mod-
FX2N
ules of the FX2N series.
The modules FX0N-485ADP and
FX0N-232ADP can be mounted Up to 4 special function mod-
FX2NC
on the left side directly. An ules of the FX2N series.
adapter is not required.
Up to 4 special adapters of the
Up to 2
FX3U series can be mounted on
(dependent on the type
FX3G the left side of the base unit in
of base unit)
combination with an adapter
(product code FX3G--BD)
board FX3G-CNV-BD.
FX3U series can be mounted on
Up to 8 special function mod-
the left side of the base unit 1
FX3U ules of the FX2N or FX3U series.
directly or in combination with (product code FX3U--BD)
an interface/communication
adapter FX3U--BD.
FX3U series can be directly
FX3UC
mounted on the left side of the
base unit.
The difference between a base unit, extension unit and extension block is described as follows:
A base unit is made up of 4 components i.e. power supply (for base units with AC power
supply only), inputs, outputs and CPU.
An extension unit is made up of 3 components i.e. power supply, inputs and outputs.
An extension block is made up of 1or 2 components i.e. inputs and/or outputs.
It can be seen that the extension block does not have a power supply. It therefore obtains its
power requirement from either the base unit or extension unit.
Hence it is necessary to determine how many of these unpowered units can be connected
before the "On Board" power supply capacity is exceeded.

2.10.1 Connection of Special Adapters
Special adapters of the FX3U series can be mounted on the left side of the base unit of the FX3G,
FX3U, and FX3UC series.
NOTE The following rules apply to FX3U base units. For the rules of system configuration for the
FX3G or FX3UC series, please refer to the appropriate manual.
High-speed input/output special adapters

Up to two high-speed input special adapters FX3U-4HSX-ADP and up to two high-speed output
special adapters FX3U-2HSY-ADP can be connected to a base unit.
Connect all high-speed I/O special adapters before connecting other special adapters when
they are used in combination. A high-speed I/O special adapter can not be mounted on the left
side of a communication or analog special adapter.
When only high-speed input/output special adapters are connected, the adapters can be used
without a communication or interface adapter board installed in the base unit.
Possible High-speed I/O High-speed I/O High-speed I/O Communication or Base unit
interface adapter
configuration special adapter special adapter special adapter board
Possible High-speed I/O High-speed I/O High-speed I/O Base unit

configuration special adapter special adapter special adapter
No communication adapter board

or interface adapter board
Combination of analog and communication special adapters

Analog and communication special adapters must be used with a communication adapter board
or an interface adapter board installed in the base unit.
Possible Communication Analog Communication or Base unit

special adapter special adapter interface adapter
configuration board
Illegal Communication Analog Base unit

configuration special adapter special adapter
These adapters do not function. No communication adapter board

or interface adapter board
Combination of communication special adapters and an interface adapter board

When instead of a communication adapter board FX3U-CNV-BD an interface adapter board
FX3U-232-BD, FX3U-422-BD, FX3U-485-BD, or FX3U-USB-BD is mounted, one communication
special adapter FX3U-232ADP or FX3U-485ADP may be used.
Possible Communication Communication Communication Base unit

special adapter special adapter adapter board
configuration FX3U-CNV-BD
Illegal Communication Communication interface adapter Base unit

special adapter special adapter board
configuration
This adapter does not work. FX3U-232-BD, FX3U-422-BD, FX3U-485-BD or

FX3U-USB-BD
Combination of high-speed input/output, analog and communication special adapters

When these adapters are used, connect the high-speed input/output special adapters on the left
side of the base unit. The high-speed input/output special adapters cannot be connected on the
downstream side of any communication/analog special adapter.
Possible Communication Analog High-speed input High-speed Base unit

configuration special adapter special adapter special adapter output special
adapter
Interchangeable
Illegal Analog High-speed input High-speed Communication Base unit

configuration special adapter special adapter output special special adapter
adapter
The adapters cannot be connected in this order.
Summary
Mounted communica- Number of connectable special adapters

tion adapter board or Communication Analog High-speed input High-speed output
interface adapter board special adapter special adapter special adapter special adapter
No adapter board
These special adapters cannot connected. 2 2
installed
FX3U-CNV-BD 2 4 2 2
FX3U-232-BD
FX3U-422-BD
1 4 2 2
FX3U-485-BD
FX3U-USB-BD

2.10.2 Basic Rules for System Configuration
The following considerations should be taken into account when configuring a system with
extension units or special function modules:
Current consumption from 5 V DC backplane bus
24 V DC current consumption
The total number of inputs and outputs point must be smaller than the number of max. I/Os.
The following figure shows the distribution of the power supply in case of an FX3U.
FX3U Compact Extension

base unit extension power
unit supply
Power supply from Power supply from Power supply from

base unit base unit compact extension Power supply from
unit extension power
supply unit*
: Special adapter
: Communication board or interface board
: Modular extension block or special function module
* When connecting an input extension block on the downstream side of an extension power supply unit, this input
extension block is supplied from the base unit or from an input/output powered extension unit which is mounted
between base unit and extension power supply unit.
Calculation of current consumption

The power is supplied to each connected device from the built-in power supply of the base unit,
the input/output powered extension unit or for FX3U and FX3UC only the extension power sup-
ply unit.
There are three types of built-in power supplies

5V DC
24V DC (for internal use)
24V DC service power supply (only in AC powered base units).
The following table shows the capacities of the built-in power supplies:
24 V DC built-in power supply

Model 5 V DC built-in power supply
(internal / service power supply
Suitable to power all connected
FX1N 400 mA
modules
250 mA (FX2N-16M, FX2N-32M)
FX2N 290 mA
460 mA (all other base units)
Base units Sufficient for 2 special function mod-
FX3G
ules or 32 additional I/O
400 mA (FX3U-16M, FX3U-32M)
FX3U 500 mA
600 mA (all other base units)
FX3UC 400 / 480 / 560/ 600 mA
250 mA (FX2N-32E)
Compact extension unit FX2N 690 mA
460 mA (FX2N-48E)
When only input/output extension blocks are added, a quick reference matrix can be used.
When also special function modules are added, calculate the current consumption to ensure
that the total current to be consumed by the additional modules can be supplied by the built-in
power supply. For details of the power consumption please refer to the appendix (section A.4).
2.10.3 Quick Reference Matrixes
When only input/output extension blocks without a built-in power supply are added to a base
unit, a quick reference matrix can be used. The following examples are valid for base units of the
FX3U series.
AC powered base units
In the following quick reference matrixes, the value at the intersection of the number of input
points to be added (horizontal axis) with the number of output points to be added (vertical axis)
indicates the remaining power supply capacity.
For FX3U-16MR/ES, FX3U-16MT/ES, FX3U-16MT/ESS, FX3U-32MR/ES, FX3U-32MT/ES or

FX3U-32MT/ESS:
see example
40 25
32 100 50 0 Not allowed to add
Number of additional 24 175 125 75 25
outputs
16 250 200 150 100 50 0
8 325 275 225 175 125 75 25
0 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0
0 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64
Number of additional inputs
Example
When a 16-input and a 16-output point extension block are connected to a base unit
FX3U-16M or FX3U-32M, the residual current of the 24V DC service power supply is
150 mA.
For FX3U-48MR/ES, FX3U-48MT/ES, FX3U-48MT/ESS, FX3U-64MR/ES, FX3U-64MT/ES,

FX3U-64MT/ESS, FX3U-80MR/ES, FX3U-80MT/ES, FX3U-80MT/ESS, FX3U-128MR/ES,
FX3U-128MT/ES or FX3U-128MT/ESS:
Output
64 0
56 75 25 see example
48 150 100 50 0
40 225 175 125 75 25
Number of additional 32 300 250 200 150 100 50 0
outputs
24 375 325 275 225 175 125 75 25
16 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0
8 525 475 425 375 325 275 225 175 125 75 25
0 600 550 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0
0 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
Example
When a 32-input and a 16-output point extension block are connected to an AC powered
base unit with 48, 64, 80 or 128 I/Os, the 24 V DC service power supply can still deliver a
maximum current of 250 mA to other devices.
Confirm the current capacity of 24 V DC service power supply from the value shown in the quick
reference matrix. This remaining power supply capacity (current) can be used as a power supply
to external loads (sensors or the like) by the user. When special function modules are con-
nected, it is necessary to consider whether they can be powered by the remaining power supply
capacity.

DC powered base units

The DC power type base units have restrictions in expandable I/O points since they lack a
built-in service power supply.
The following matrixes show the expandable units up to the mark, where the desired inputs
(horizontal axis) and outputs (vertical axis) intersect. System are expandable up to the mark
when the supply voltage is 16.8 V to 19.2 V.
For FX3U-16MR/DS, FX3U-16MT/DS, FX3U-16MT/DSS, FX3U-32MR/DS, FX3U-32MT/DS or

FX3U-32MT/DSS:
see example
40
32 Not allowed to add
Number of additional 24
outputs
16
8
0 -
0 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64
Example
When adding 16 inputs to a DC powered base unit with 16 or 32 I/O, a maximum of 32 out-
puts are expandable. When adding 16 inputs under the supply voltage 16.8 V to 19.2 V, a
maximum of 16 outputs are expandable.
For FX3U-48MR/DS, FX3U-48MT/DS, FX3U-48MT/DSS, FX3U-64MR/DS, FX3U-64MT/DS,

FX3U-64MT/DSS, FX3U-80MR/DS, FX3U-80MT/DS or FX3U-80MT/DSS:
64
56 see example
48
40 Not allowed to add
Number of additional 32
outputs
24
16
8
0 -
0 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
Example
When adding 32 inputs to a DC powered base unit with 48, 64, or 80 I/Os, a maximum of 40
outputs are expandable. But when adding 32 inputs under the supply voltage 16.8 V to
19.2 V, a maximum of 24 outputs are expandable.
The Hardware I/O Assignment
2.11 I/O Assignment

The assignment of the inputs and outputs in a PLC of the MELSEC FX family is fixed and can not
be altered.
When power is turned on after input/output powered extension units/blocks have been con-
nected, the base unit automatically assigns the input/output numbers (X/Y) to the units/blocks.
Therefore, it is unnecessary to specify the input/output numbers with parameters.
Input/output numbers are not assigned to special function units/blocks.
2.11.1 Concept of assigning
Input/output numbers (X/Y) are octal

The inputs and outputs of a PLC of the MELSEC FX family are counted in the octal numeral sys-
tem. This is a base-8 number system and uses the digits 0 to 7.
The following table shows a comparison between some decimal and some octal numbers:
Decimal Octal
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 10
9 11
10 12
11 13
12 14
13 15
14 16
15 17
16 20
: :
Octal numbers are assigned as input/output numbers (X/Y) as shown below.
X000 to X007, X010 to X017, X020 to X027......, X070 to X077, X100 to X107...
Y000 to Y007, Y010 to Y017, Y020 to Y027......, Y070 to Y077, Y100 to Y107...
Numbers for added input/output unit/block

To an added input/output powered extension unit/block, input numbers and output numbers fol-
lowing the input numbers and output numbers given to the preceding device are assigned.
The last digit of the assigned numbers must begin with 0.
For example, when the last number on the preceding device is Y43, the output numbers are
assigned to the next device starting from Y50.

I/O Assignment The Hardware
X000 to X017 X020 to X037 X040 to X043* X050 to X057
Input extension block Input/output Input extension block

Base unit extension block
FX2N-16EX-ES/UL FX2N-8EX-ES/UL
FX3U-32MR/ES FX2N-8ER-ES/UL
(16 inputs) (8 inputs)
(4 inputs / 4 outputs)
Y000 to Y017 Y020 to Y023*
* The inputs from X044 to X047 and the outputs from Y024 to Y027 are occupied by the FX2N-8ER-ES/UL, but they
can not used.
2.11.2 Special function module address
Since you can attach multiple special function modules to a single base unit each module needs
to have a unique identifier so that you can address it to transfer data to and from it. 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.
24+
24- SLD
24+
24+
24-
24-
L+
V+
L-
V+
VI-
VI-
I+
I+
SLD
L+
FG
V+
L-
V+
VI-
VI-
I+
SLD
I+
FG
V+
FX2N -4AD-PT
V+
L+
FX2N -4DA
FX2N-4AD-TC
L-
VI-
VI-
I+
SLD
FX2N-4DA
I+
L+
FG
V+
L-
V+
VI-
VI-
I+
I+
D/A
Special function Special function Special function

module 0 module 1 module 2
Special function module addresses are not assigned to the following products:
Input/output powered extension units (e. g. FX2N-32ER-ES/UL or FX2N-48ET-ESS/UL)

Input/output extension blocks (e. g. FX2N-16EX-ES/UL or FX2N-16EYR-ES/UL)
Communication adapter (e.g. FX3U-CNV-BD)
Interface adapter (e. g. FX3U-232-BD
Special adapter (e. g. FX3U-232ADP)
Extension power supply unit FX3U-1PSU-5V
Programming Concepts of the IEC61131-3 Standard
3 Programming
3.1 Concepts of the IEC61131-3 Standard

IEC 61131-3 is the international standard for PLC programs, defined by the International Elec-
tromechanical Commission (IEC). It defines the programming languages and structuring ele-
ments used for writing PLC programs.
This system enables structured programs to be created using a high degree of modularisation.
This provides increased efficiency, where tested programs and routines may be reused with a
reduction of the number of programming errors.
Through use of structured programming techniques, IEC1131-3 eases fault finding procedures
as individual operational program elements may be examined independently.
One important advantage of IEC61131-3 is that at assists in project management and quality
control procedures. In particular, the structured methods encompassed within IEC61131-3 aid
the Validation of processes incorporating PLCs. In fact, in some industries it is now considered
mandatory to adopt this approach of structured programming. This is commonplace in the Phar-
maceutical and Petrochemical industries where some processes can be considered safety criti-
cal.
It is considered, in some quarters that the IEC method of programming requires excessive work
to create the final code. However, it is generally accepted that the advantages a structured
approach has to offer over un-structured and open programming techniques makes
IEC61131-3 a worthwhile advantage.
PLCopen
PLCopen is an independent vendor and product organisation that has been estab-
lished in order to further the use of IEC61131-3 throughout users of Industrial Con-
trol Systems. This organisation has defined 3 levels of compliancy for the design
and implementation of systems to IEC61131-3.
PLCopen has established:
an accreditation procedure
accredited test institutes
development test software, shared amongst members
a defined certification procedure
members with certified products
This assures compliancy now, and in the future.
PLCopen Certification
Mitsubishis GX IEC Developer is fully compli-
61131-3 ant with PLCopen to Base Level IL (Instruc-
tion List) and Base Level ST (Structured
Text) and has been fully certified to these
standards.

Software Structure and Definition of Terms Programming
3.2 Software Structure and Definition of Terms

In the following section, the primary terms used within GX IEC Developer will be defined:
POUs
GLOBAL VARIABLES
LOCAL VARIABLES
USER DEFINED FUNCTIONS & FUNCTION BLOCKS
TASK POOL
PROGRAM EDITORS:
Instruction List
Ladder Diagram
Function Block Diagram
Sequential Function Chart
Structured Text
MELSEC Instruction List
3.2.1 Definition of Terms in IEC61131-3
Projects
A Project contains the programs, documentation and parameters needed for an application.
POU - Program Organisation unit

The structured programming approach replaces the former unwieldy collection of individual
instructions with a clear arrangement of the program into program modules. These modules are
referred to as Program Organisation Units (POUs), which form the basis of the new approach to
programming PLC systems.
Program organisation units (POUs) are

used to implement all programming tasks.

Programming Software Structure and Definition of Terms
There are three different classes of POUs, classified on the basis of their functionality:
Programs
Functions
Function Blocks
POUs declared as Function Blocks can be considered as programming instructions in their
own right and they can be used as such in every module of your programs.
The final program is compiled from the POUs that you define as programs. This process is han-
dled by the task management, in the Task Pool. Program POUs are put together in groups
referred to as Tasks.
Tasks
The Program POUs are grouped together
in tasks
In turn, all the tasks are grouped

together to form the actual PLC
program.
Most PLC programs consist of areas of code which perform specific tasks.They may form part of
one large program, or be written in sub-routines, with program control instructions to select the
current routine i. e. CALL, CJ etc.

Typical PLC program event sequence
In the above program, GX IEC Developer considers that each program routine which carries out
a specific task to be a POU or program organisation unit.
Each POU can be written using any of the supported editors i.e. LD, IL, FBD, SFC, ST as shown
below:
Overall Project Configuration illustrating POU integration using SFC, FBD, IL, LD and MELSEC
IL and ST format programs.
POU Pool
A Project will consist of many POUs, each providing a dedicated control function and held in a
POU Pool. Each POU could be written in any of the IEC editors. Therefore in any given project,
the best language for the required function can be chosen. The compiler will assemble the pro-
ject into code the PLC can understand but the user interface remains as written.
In this way, perhaps complicated interlocking routines, could be written in a ladder POU, whilst
complex calculations or algorithms, might be better suited to one of the textual, or FDB editors.
It is the choice of the designer/user but this environment allows flexibility.

Above an example of the GX-Developer display is shown illustrating an example POU Pool.
Composition of a POU

Definition of Variables GLOBAL and LOCAL

Variables
Before a program can be constructed, it must be decided what variables are going to be re-
quired in each particular program module. Each POU has a list of Local Variables, which
are defined and declared for use only for use within a particular POU. Global Variables can
be used by all the POUs in the program and are declared in a separate list.
Local Variables
When program elements are declared as Local Variables, GX IEC Developer, automati-
cally, uses some of its System Variables, as appropriate storage devices within a specific
POU. These variables are exclusive to each POU and are not available to any other routine
within a project.
Global Variables
Global Variables can be regarded as shared variables and are the interface to physical
PLC devices. They are made available to all POUs and reference an actual physical PLC
I/O or named internal devices within the PLC. External HMI and SCADA devices may inter-
face with the user program using Global Variables.
IEC61131-3 Verses MELSEC Variables

GX IEC Developer supports program creation, using either symbolic declarations (tag names),
or absolute Mitsubishi addresses (X0, M0 etc), assigned to the program elements.
The use of symbolic declarations complies with IEC 61131.3.
If symbolic declarations are used, then the tag names must be cross referenced to real PLC
addresses.
Local Variable List

For a particular POU to access a Global Variable, it must be declared in its Local Variable List
(LVL), in the POU Header.
The LVL can be made up of both Global Variables and Local Variables.
A Local Variable can be thought of as an intermediate result, i.e. if the program performs a five
stage calculation, using three values and ending with one result, traditionally, the programmer
would construct software, which produced several intermediate results, held in data registers
before ending with the final register result.
It is likely that these intermediate results, serve no purpose other than for storage and only the
final result is used elsewhere.
With GX IEC Developer, the intermediate results can be declared, as Local Variables and in this
case, only the original three numbers and the result, declared as Global Variables.
The Global Variable List

The Global Variable List (GVL) provides the interface for all names, which relate to real PLC
addresses, i.e. I/O data registers etc.
The GVL is available and can be read by all POUs created in the project.

Task Pool and Task Manager

If we now think of our routines as POUs written for each function and given names, we can cre-
ate a Task for each of our assigned POUs.
Each Task can have different operating conditions, or events.
Task #1 only runs when a tag named, Man_On is true.

Task #2 only runs when a tag, named, Auto_On is true.
Task #3 runs all the time (event = True denotes this)
These tag names would be declared as Global Variables and assigned to PLC bit devices (they
could be addresses i.e. X0).
Consider our original control program. Conditional Jump (CJ) instructions could be used to iso-
late, either routines #1 or #2, when not in use. The Heating control routine is always required to
run.
If these routines are considered as tasks, then routines #1 & #2, are driven by event, i.e. when
either auto or manual is selected, whereas, routine #3 is always on.

When GX IEC Developer compiles the project, it automatically inserts, program branching
instructions, into the program, in line with event driven tasks.
A Task can have more than one POU assigned to it, typically, a task where Event = True, would
contain all POUs which needed to operate every scan of the PLC. A POU of a particular name
cannot be assigned to more than one task in any one project.
NOTE Any POUs not assigned to Tasks, ARE NOT SENT TO THE PLC during program transfer.
Dont forget this applies to the default download. Tasks can be prioritised, either on a time
or interrupt basis.
The Task Pool contains all the assigned tasks in the project.
The Task Pool allows the user to efficiently manage the PLC scan, ensuring that only the rou-
tines that require scanning are executed. It also provides an easy method of allocating specific
routines to events and timed or priority interrupts.

The software engineer need only be concerned about the program content, not whether the
branch instructions are correct and obey the rules.
Machines/processes, consisting of standard parts, can have individual POUs written for each
part. The full machine may consist of many POUs.
For each variant of the machine, the supplier can choose to assign to the Task Manager, only
the relevant POUs, for that machine, as only POUs assigned will be transferred to the PLC on
download.
3.2.2 System Variables
The device ranges that GX IEC Developer allocated to system variables can be edited here.
This feature is displayed using the Options command under the Extras menu:
Systen variable ranges for the actual project.

Word range
D: D devices are used as word system variables.
R: R devices are used as word system variables.
W: W devices are used as word system variables.
From/to: PLC type dependant, as defined in the parameters.
Timers
Standard (T) From/to: PLC type dependant, as defined in the parameters.
Retentive (ST) From/to: PLC type dependant, as defined in the parameters.
Counters (C)

Bit range
M: M devices are used as bit system variables.
Labels (P)
From/to: PLC type dependant, as defined in the adequate CNF file
Step flags (S)

From/to: PLC type dependant, as defined in the adequate TYP file
Display program size

A summary of the used program size is displayed on a separate dialogue box.
If the program is not compiled the dialogue shows a "?" charac-

ter instead of the program size. If SFC or SUB programs are not
available for this CPU, the correspondent line will be grayed.
Display used ranges

A summary of the used system variables
ranges is displayed on a separate dialogue box.
3.2.3 System Labels
System Labels, shown in the system variable list in chapter 3.2.2 are used by GX IEC Developer
for internal management of the project. GX IEC Developer allocates system labels for the
following:
Network Labels
Event Driven Task (not EVENT = TRUE)
User Defined Function blocks (one per function block unless macro code)
System Timers (These are used by the Task Manager, for interval triggered tasks and local
Timers.)
Programming Programming Languages
3.3 Programming Languages

GX IEC Developer provides separate editors for all the following programming languages,
which can be used to program the bodies of your programs:
Text Editors
Instruction List (IEC and MELSEC)
Structured Text
Graphic Editors
Ladder Diagram
With the exception of the Sequential Function Chart language, all the editors divide PLC pro-
grams into sections, referred to as "Networks". These Networks can be given names (labels),
which can consist of up to a maximum of 8 characters terminated with a colon (:). These net-
works are numbered consecutively and can be used as destinations for branching commands.
3.3.1 Text Editors
Instruction List (IL)

The Instruction List (IL) work area is a simple text editor with which the instructions are entered
directly.
An Instruction List consists of a sequence of statements or instructions. Each instruction must

contain an operator (function) and one or more operands. Each instruction must begin in a new
line. You can also add optional Labels, Modifiers and comments to each instruction.
Two different types of Instruction List are used:
IEC Instruction List

IEC Instruction Lists are entered and edited in exactly the same way as MELSEC Instruc-
tion Lists. The following programming differences need to be observed, however:
MELSEC networks in IEC IL
You can include MELSEC networks in IEC Instruction Lists, thus providing access to
the MELSEC system instructions.
The accumulator
The accumulator is a result management system familiar from high-level languages.

The result of every operation is stored in the bit accumulator directly after execution of
the instruction. The accumulator always contains the operation result of the last instruc-
tion executed. You do not need to program any input conditions (execution conditions)
for the operations; execution always depends on the content of the accumulator.
For more information about IEC Instruction List, please refer to chapter 15.
MELSEC Instruction List

MELSEC Instruction Lists are entered and edited in exactly the same way as IEC Instruc-
tion Lists. However, you can only use the MELSEC instruction set; IEC standard program-
ming is not possible.

Programming Languages Programming
Example of a MELSEC Network
Structured Text
Structured Text is a helpful tool. Especially programmers coming from the PC world will enjoy
this tool. If they program carefully and think about the way of working by PLC, they will be glad
with this editor.
The Structured Text editor is compatible to the IEC 61131-3, all requirements are fulfilled.
Example for Structured Text
An example of Structured Text programming is given in chapter 16.
3.3.2 Graphic Editors
Ladder Diagram
A Ladder Diagram consists of input contacts (makers and breakers), output coils, function
blocks and functions. These elements are connected with horizontal and vertical lines to create
circuits. The circuits always begins at the bus bar (power bar) on the left.
Functions and function blocks are displayed as blocks in the diagram. In addition to the normal
input and output parameters, some blocks also have a Boolean input (EN = ENable) and output
(ENO = ENable Out). The status at the input always corresponds to that at the output.
Example for Ladder diagram
Programming Programming Languages

All instructions are implemented using blocks, which are connected with one another with hori-
zontal and vertical connecting elements. There are no power bars.
In addition to the normal input and output parameters, some blocks also have a Boolean input
(EN = ENable) and output (ENO = ENable Out). The status of the input always corresponds to
the output status.
Example for Function Block Diagram:

Programming Languages Programming

Sequential Function Chart is one of the graphical languages. It can be regarded as a structuring
tool with which the sequential execution of processes can be represented clearly and compre-
hensible.
The only possible program organisation unit in SFC is the program.
Sequential Function Chart has two basic elements, Steps and Transitions. A sequence consists
of a series of steps, each step separated from the next by a transition. Only one step in the
sequence can be active at any one time. The next step is not activated before the previous step
has been completed and the transition is satisfied.
Example for Sequential Function Chart
Programming Data Types
3.4 Data Types

GX IEC Developer supports the following data types.
3.4.1 Simple Types
Data type Value range Size Applicable Devices / PLCs

BOOL Boolean Bit Device 0 (False), 1 (True) 1 bit X, Y, M, B
INT Integer -32768 to +32767 16 bit
Register -2,147,483.648 to D, W, R
DINT Double Integer 32 bit
2,147,483,647
WORD K4M0 0 to 65,535 16 bit
Bit String X, Y, M. B
DWORD K8M0 0 to 4,294,967,295 32 bit
REAL Floating point value 7 digits 32 bit FX2N, FX3U
STRING Character String 20 Characters (default) 32 bit FX3U
-T#24d0h31m23s64800ms to
TIME Time value 32 bit FX3U only
T#24d20h31m23s64700 ms
3.4.2 Complex Data Types
ARRAYS
An array is a field or matrix of variables of a particular type.
For example, an ARRAY [0..2] OF INT is a one dimensional array of three integer elements
(0,1,2). If the start address of the array is D0, then the array consists of D0, D1 and D2.
Identifier Address Type Length

Motor_Volts D0 ARRAY [0...2] OF INT
In software, program elements can use: Motor_Volts[1] and Motor_Volts[2], as declarations,
which in this example mean that D1 and D2 are addressed.
Arrays can have up to three dimensions, for example: ARRAY [0...2, 0...4] has three elements in
the first dimension and five in the second.
Arrays can provide a convenient way of "indexing" tag names, i.e. one declaration in the Local or
Global Variable Table can access many elements.
The following diagrams illustrate graphical representation of the three array types.
Single Dimensional Array
Identifier Type
Motor_Speed ARRAY [0..3] OF INT
= Motor_Speed [3]

Data Types Programming
Two Dimensional Array
Identifier Type
Motor_Volt ARRAY [0..3, 0...3] OF INT
= Motor_Volt [2, 3]
Three Dimensional Array
Identifier Type
Motor_Current ARRAY [0..3, 0...2, 0..2] OF INT
= Motor_Current [1, 2, 1]
Data Unit Types (DUT)

User defined Data Unit Types (DUT), can be created. This can be useful for programs which
contain common parts, for example; the control of six identical silos. Therefore a data unit type,
called Silo can be created, composing patterns of different elements, i.e. INT, BOOL etc.
When completing a global variable list, identifiers of type Silo can be used. This means that the
predefined group called Silo can be used with the elements defined as required for each silo,
thus reducing design time and allowing re-use of the DUT.
Example use of a DUT
The following example shows the creation of a data type called Silo. The variable collection of
Silo contains two variables of the INT and one variable of the type BOOL.
How to declare the DUT
Double-click on Global_Vars in the Project Navigator window and enter the following lines in the
global variables declaration table.
The variables are stored in the Global Variable List. The structure of both variables, Silo_1 and
Silo_2, is identical, so to reference the individual variable of each DUT you only need to prefix
their names with the name of the respective global variable.

In this example a function block of the type Monitoring has been programmed for assigning the
register value and the Boolean input to the elements of the DUTs. Two separate instances
(Silo_01 and Silo_02 ) of this function blocks were then created for two silos.
The GVL has been extended to define addresses for all elements of data unit types. Not defined
addresses are handled by the system.
To view all definitions at once (if more than one definition is available), DUT entries in the GVL
can be expanded by double-clicking the row number field.

3.4.3 MELSEC Timers and Counters
When programming standard Timers/Counters, an IEC convention must be observed:
Timer/Counter Coil is programmed: TCn / CCn

Timer/Counter Contact is programmed: TSn / CSn
Timer/Counter Value is programmed: TNn / CNn
In the following example T0 becomes TC0 and TS0. In this case Mitsubishi addresses have
been used, it is therefore vital to check the System Variable default T/C usage:
In the following example, the counter has been programmed using identifiers which would have
to be declared in the Global and Local Variable tables:
Building a Project
4 Building a Project
In the next section, we will build our first project, initially using the Ladder Diagram editor.
Topics covered
Using the Project Navigator
Using the GVL with identifiers
Declaring variables in the Program Header
Creating programs with the IEC ladder editor
Programming IEC Timers/Counters
Commenting and Documentation
Downloading and Monitoring

Starting GX IEC Developer Building a Project
4.1 Starting GX IEC Developer

After starting GX IEC Developer from Windows, the following window will be displayed:

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2

3
Application Title Bar

The Application title bar gives you the name of the open project.
Menu Bar
The Menu Bar provides access to all the menus and commands used to control GX IEC
Developer. When you select one of the entries in the bar by clicking with the mouse, a menu
of options drops down. Options marked with an arrow contain submenus, which are dis-
played with additional options when you click on them. Selecting commands normally
opens a dialog or entry box.
GX IEC Developer menu structure is context-sensitive, changing depending on what you

are currently doing in the program. Commands displayed in light grey are currently unavail-
able.
Tool Bar
The Tool Bar icons give you direct access to the most-used commands with a single mouse
click. The Tool Bar is context-sensitive, displaying a different collection of icons depending
on what you are currently doing in the program.
Project Navigator Window

The Project Navigator is the control centre of GX IEC Developer. The Project Navigator
window is not displayed until you open an existing project or create a new one.
Editor (Body)
In this area the POUs can be edited. Each POU consists out of a Header and a Body.

Building a Project Starting GX IEC Developer
Header
A header is an integral part of a program organisation unit (POU). It is the place where
the variables to be used in the POU must be declared.
Body
A body is an integral part of a program organisation unit (POU). It contains the code ele-
ments and syntax of the actual program, function block or function.
Status Bar
This bar displayed at the bottom of the screen gives you useful information on the current
status of your project. Status Bar display can be enabled or disabled, and you can also con-
figure the individual display options to suit your needs.

Application Program Building a Project
4.2 Application Program

4.2.1 Example: Carousel Indexer
The following application program will be used to illustrate the creation of a simple program
using the tools of GX IEC Developer.
Operational Sequence
Momentarily operate foot switch to index carousel.
Carousel rotates In-Position sensor turns OFF as carousel begins rotating.
In-Position sensor turns ON when carousel reaches index position.
Assemble product
Repeat process (Go back to .)
Drive Motor
Drive Motor
Y10
Y0
Proximity Switch
Proximity Switch
InPosition"
"In Position M
X1
X1
Foot
Foot Switch
Switch
Index
"Index Carousel"
Carousel
X0X0
Product
Product
Assembly
Assembly
MELSEC
MELSEC PLC
PLC I/OI/O List:
List: Station
Station
X0: Foot Switch
X1: In Position
Y0: Motor Drive
There are a number of issues that must be addressed when designing a PLC program for the
above application. Using a standard Start / Stop circuit is not possible without modification due
to the following difficulties:
The foot switch may be operated at random. Once activated, it may be possible for the
operator to forget to release the switch which may cause the table to continue to rotate past
its index position.
Once In-Position X1 operates, it remains on, thus the table is prevented from re-indexing.
The design must therefore contain interlocks to prevent miss-operation as described above. An
alternative approach to the design would suggest the use of Pulse Transition Logic by means of
the IEC or MELSEC Edge Triggered configurations.

Building a Project Application Program
The most appropriate command to use in this application is the MELSEC PLS (Rising edge
Pulse). It has been adopted here instead of the IEC instruction R_TRIG (Rising edge Trigger)
instruction, which would also be suitable.
The following diagram illustrates the order of sequencing of the carousel control. Note that the
rising edge of the foot switch triggers the motor ON, irrespective of the In Position sensor being
ON.
When the table begins rotating, the In position sensor turns OFF a little later. The motor contin-
ues to drive the carousel conveyer until the rising edge of the In Position sensor is detected;
this turns the motor OFF. Note that the foot switch continues to be held on.
The Motor can only start rotation when the foot switch is released and subsequently reactivated.
Hence the motor starts again on the rising edge of the Foot Switch being operated.
Timing Diagram of Carousel Control Logic:
Foot Switch
Foot switch
Motor
Motor
In Position
In position

4.2.2 Creating a New Project
From the Project menu, select New.
Choose the appropriate PLC type from the selection:
Provide a name for the project in the project path field. In this case use \GXIEC
DATA\CAROUSEL and click on Create as in the following illustration:

The Wizard
The Project Startup Wizard will be displayed:
The Wizard provides a quick way to begin projects. It will thus create the basic starting structures
for simple projects.
Select the Option, Empty Project and click OK.
This effectively inhibits the Wizard from creating any project elements. Of course, the Wizard
may be used if desired, but in order to fully explore the primary functions of GX IEC Developer,
for training purposes we will use manual operations to create a program.
The project display screen is shown as illustrated below:

This is the primary display of the project.
The project navigation window on the left hand side of the screen enables the user to rapidly
access any portion of the project by double clicking on the selection.
4.2.3 Creating a new POU
Click on the New POU button (or Right Click on POU Pool) on the tool bar. The new
POU specifications are to be entered as follows:
The name of the POU will be MAIN and it should be specified as a Ladder Diagram of type
PRG (Program).
Click OK and note the addition to the POU Pool in the Project navigation window:
Double click on MAIN program icon or click the symbol on the POU Pool in order to expand
the directory branch and display the Header and Body entries:

4.2.4 Assigning the Global Variables
Before any program code can be created, it is necessary to specify and assign all pre-allocated
physical PLC inputs and outputs including any shared variables that are to be used in the pro-
ject.
Double Click the mouse pointer on Global_Vars to open the Editor for the Global Variables. This
is called the Global Variable List - GVL.
Global Variables are the link to the physical PLC devices.
As discussed previously, if IEC conventions are to be applied, then symbolic identifiers (names)
must be used instead of discreet addresses in our program. These addresses must therefore be
declared in the Global Variable List (GVL). The identifier must be filled in, using its PLC address
(either using Mitsubishi or IEC notation) and its type, for example; whether it is a bit or word
device. Once completed, this list can be used by all of the POUs that will be created.

Declaring Variables
As can be seen from the GVL field list, each variable has a set of elements as follows:
Class
The class keyboard assigns the variable a specific property that defines how it is to be
used in the project
Identifier
Each variable is given a symbolic address, i.e. a name. This is referred to as the identifier. It
consists of a string of alphanumeric characters and underscore characters. The identifier
must always begin with a letter or an underscore character. Spaces and mathematical op-
erator characters (e.g. +,-,*) are not permitted.
MIT-Addr
This is the absolute address referenced in the PLC.
IEC-Addr
The IEC syntax of the address.
Type
Referrers to the data type, i.e. BOOL, INT, REAL, WORD etc.
Initial
The initial values are set automatically by the system and cannot be changed by the user.
Comment
Comments up to 64 characters may be added for each variable
If symbolic identifiers are not to be used in the program but only Mitsubishi addresses, then there
is no need to fill out the Global Variable List (GVL). However the program will no longer be truly
IEC61131-3 compliant.
Fill out the table as shown in the following illustration. The variable Type Selection is automati-
cally recognised and placed by GX IEC Developer upon entry of the Address but can be input
manually or modified by clicking on the type select arrow in the Type field area. When the
Mitsubishi address is entered, the system automatically converts and enters the IEC equivalent.
These are the Global Variables specified for the project.
Find unused variables

By using the function Extra -> Find Unused Variables
you can find and delete all unused global and local vari-
ables that are declared but not used in a project. Unused
global and local variables will be detected in the whole
project, excluding the user libraries.
NOTE Finding unused variables can only be performed if the project has been built and was not
changed since then. Otherwise a warning message will be displayed.

NOTES The Global Variable List incorporates an Increment new declarations feature. If the GVL
contains entries i.e. for a number of valves, Valve_1 to Valve_n then if the first entry is
made for Valve_1 and new rows are declared either via the tool bar icons or Shift+Enter
then both the identifier and address fields are incremented. This feature is enabled by
default. If this is not required it can disabled via the Extras menu ( Extras\Options\Editing),
to be described later. All or selected POUs can be selected and all or selected variables can
be deleted. When invoked, all unused Global Variables in POUs are deleted. This feature
will be explored later when appropriate.
For all FX2N, FX3G, FX3U, FX3UC, System Q and AnA(S) type CPUs IEC Type REAL (Float-
ing Point) values are fully supported.
When the data entry in the GVL has been completed, click the Check button as shown:
Opening the POU Header

From the Project Navigation window, double click on the Header on the POU MAIN.
The following screen will be displayed:
Close this POU Header display.

4.2.5 Programming the POU Body
To open the Ladder diagram editor, double click on the Body selection under the POU pool
in the project navigation window:
The following window is displayed:
With the pointer over the window boundary, click and drag downwards to increase the ver-
tical size of the network:
Using the Toolbar Ladder Symbol Selection

With the editor in Selection Mode, select the Normally Open contact from the toolbar:
Move the mouse pointer over the work area and click to fix the drop position on the window:

Selecting variables from the POU Header
Press the F2 button on the keyboard or click on the button on the tool bar to call up
the variables selection window and the display will be as shown below:
Note that the current Header should be selected under the Scope dialogue area.
Click Foot_Switch to highlight that variable and click the Apply button. Then close the
Variable Selection box.
Alternative Variable Specification Method: Editing in Split Screen

Split screen viewing of POU Ladder diagram and Header is possible by opening both the header
and the ladder and selecting Tile Horizontally.
Continue editing Project Carousel

Enter the normally open contact of the In_Position_Sensor" in the position shown on the current
screen in the same manner, as shown below:

Entering a Function Block command into the Ladder program

Before continuing, it is recommended for the remainder of this course, that the Automatic
input/output variables facility be Disabled by de-selecting this option. This facility is found
under the Extras menu using the Options selection and selecting Editing, as shown below:
The MELSEC Function Block command, PLS_M will be added to the program as the output
function.
Click on the Function / Function block selection button on the tool bar. On the Opera-
tor type click Functions and type "PLS_M" into the Operators prompt box thus:
Assigning a Variable to an Instruction

Click on the output variable prompt from the toolbar. Click on the d destination, output
function from the PLS_M to drop the variable prompt field.
Enter the variable name Ft_Sw_Trig into the empty ? box.
The following prompt is displayed if the variable does not exist in the Local Variable List LVL
(Local Header) or the Global Variable List GVL:
Click on Define Local to define a new Local Variable LVL. The Variable Selection win-
dow is displayed, prompting a new variable to be defined:
Click Define to enter the new variable into the LVL (Local Header).

NOTE To confirm the above operation, check the local header!!
The display should be as follows:
Finally, the ladder network must be finalised by connecting up the elements as follows.
Right click the mouse anywhere in the edit window

area and de-select the Auto connect function.
In the same manner, click to select Interconnect

Mode.
Note that the Pointer now changes to a small pencil icon.

On the Ladder diagram click on the left point on the ladder diagram and Click Drag
across the diagram and release on the EN input on the PLS_M function as shown below:
The circuit is now complete.
Changing the cursor mode

Before continuing with the worked example, it is necessary to understand the operation of the
cursor control and the various edit modes that are available.
The following text is for illustration purposes only:
While in the ladder edit screen, Right clicking the mouse button pops up a small selection win-
dow as shown below. Clicking on Auto Connect toggles this feature on/off; it is also the method
for switching between pen and arrow, other than via toolbar icons.
Precautions when using the Ladder Editor

As can be seen from the screen below, because Auto Connect connects between two points,
for a row of contacts the line tries to connect as shown. With Auto Connect on, the only way to
connect these contacts is to connect between each individual pair:
The pen can then strike through all contacts, from the bus bar, to the coil. In the Ladder Editor the
suggestion is to invoke the Auto Connect feature when dropping elements onto the POU body
or connecting parallel elements. It should however be disabled when connecting a row of con-
tacts as shown in the following screen, or inserting a contact into an existing network.
When using multi-legged or pinned functions such as MUL, the number of input parameter
legs, can be incremented/decremented by using the special toolbar, icons shown. This can also
be achieved by placing the cursor at the bottom edge of the function, holding down the left hand
mouse button and then dragging away as shown below:

Creating a new Program Network
To create a network below the current one, click the insert after button. A blank net-
work space will appear:
Enter the second network in the same format as previously described with the following
attributes:
Finally, enter the following network as shown:
Checking the entered Program
When the three networks have been entered, complete click the Check button and if all is
well, the following dialogue is displayed:
Adding new POUs Counters and Timers

Continuing with the Carousel example; Additional routines will now be added to illustrate the use
of timing and counting functions.
Counting number of operations (Product Batch Counter)

Create an additional POU to provide a batch counting function.
Task:
An additional POU will now be added to the project in order to count the number of times the
motor is activated, i.e. product batch counter.
When ten products have been counted, the PLC will flash an output at a 1 Second time-base
until a button is operated to reset the batch counter.
Enter the following POU ladder routine, using the free-form editors as shown:
Create a new POU by clicking on the button.

Select the Body of the new POU by opening

the newly created entry in the Project Navi-
gation Window.
As discussed previously, the ladder network may be re-sized by moving the mouse pointer to
the lower boundary of the network header and click-hold dragging downward to increase the
vertical size:
Counting function
Using the editor in select mode, enter the instruction CTU (Count Up) into the ladder network:
Drop the IEC Function Block onto the empty Ladder network:
Instances of Function Blocks

Function Blocks can only be called as Instances. The process of Instancing, or making a
copy of a function block, is performed in the header of the POU in which the instance is to be
used. In this header the function block will be declared as a variable and the resulting instance is
given a name. It is possible to declare multiple instances with different names from one and the
same function block within the same POU. The instances are then called in the body of the POU
and the Actual parameters are passed to the Formal parameters. Each instance can be used
more than once.
Entering IEC Function Block CTU

To create a new name for this instance of the CTU Function Block in this POU, click on the
variable name Instance above the CTU function block. And press F2 to bring up the Vari-
able selection dialogue. Fill in the resulting window as shown on the next page.

Click on Apply, then Update and the variable name will change as
shown on the left.
Continue to enter the program as previously described so that the following display is
achieved:
When entering the PV and CV values, use the variable buttons respectively.
Adding entries to the GVL

Note, in particular: Reset_In (Global) - is a new Input mapped from the MELSEC boolean
address X02 or IEC %IX2. This requires a new entry into the GVL as follows:
When all new entries are complete, click the check button then the Rebuild All button
to check and assemble the project.
Timing Function
Create the following Ladder Networks below the batch counting routine in the Batch_Count
POU as shown:
When the editing task has been completed, the GVL should appear thus:
The header (LVL) for the above program Batch_Count should now appear as shown:

When all new entries are complete, click the check button then the Rebuild All button
to check and assemble the project.
For the POU, Batch_Count header
For the POU, MAIN header:
4.2.6 Creating a new Task
In order for the POUs MAIN and "Batch_Count" to be assembled and executed in the PLC,
they must be specified as valid tasks in the Task Pool.
Click once to highlight the TASK_Pool icon in the Project

Navigation area.
Then click on the Task button on the Toolbar. Alternatively, Right Click the task pool
icon in the Project navigation window and select the New Task option from the menu.
Enter the name of the new task ("Control1") in the prompt window.
Click OK and the Project Navigation window now shows the newly created task called
Control1:

Assigning the POU to Task

The newly created task Control1 must now reference a POU.
Double click the Control1 Task icon in the Project Navigation Window; the task event list
window will be displayed:
Click on the centre choice browse ellipsis as shown above. The following prompt dialogue
is displayed:
Choose MAIN and click OK to complete the assignment operation.
Task Properties
The properties for the task can be displayed by right clicking the mouse on the required task pool
entry (i.e. Control1) and selecting Properties from the menu. The following task settings win-
dow is displayed:
Task Attributes
Event = TRUE: Always execute
Interval = 0: Set to zero because Event is always true.
Priority = 31: 31 is lowest priority i.e. is scanned last.
Before continuing, it is a good idea to SAVE the project; click on the Save Button.
Creation of a new task for the POU "Batch-Count"

The POU "Batch-Count" needs also to be referenced (called) by a task in the Task Pool.
To create a new task, Right Click on the Task_Pool icon on the Project Navigation Window
(PNW) and select New Task from the presented menu. Alternatively, follow the previous
procedure, clicking once on the Task_PooI Icon to highlight it on the PNW and click the
New Task icon on the toolbar.
Enter the name "Count1" into the prompt window as illustrated:

The new task will appear under the previous Task Control1 in the task Pool:
Double click on the new task icon, Count1 in the PNW.
Assign the remaining POU to this task:
When complete, click the check button then the Rebuild All button to check and
assemble the project.
Save the project using the save button. The project is now complete and must therefore be
transferred to the PLC.
4.2.7 Program Documentation
Network Header
Titling the network header is optional and provides a means to identify the program network with
a descriptive title of up to 22 characters. This can assist handling projects where large numbers
of networks are present.
With Network 1 selected, click the Network Header button or double click the mouse
pointer over the network header area and enter the following data into the Title field ONLY
leave the Label field Blank as this has another function:
Click OK and the network header will be displayed on the left hand side of the screen:
Note that the title may require pre-formatting (Padding with spaces), depending on the screen
resolution set, to read correctly as the text auto wraps to fit into the horizontal space available (22
characters max).
Network Comments
Comments enable virtually freehand text descriptors to be added anywhere inside the ladder
network area. This is vital to provide descriptions of the operation of the program.
To create a comment, press the Comment Button on the toolbar.
The mouse pointer changes to , click the left mouse button wherever the comment is
to be placed and type the required text and press <Enter>:

Continue to complete the program documentation as follows:
Moving the position of a comment

With the cursor in Select Mode, it is possible to grab and move the comments around the ladder
network area. To achieve this, click and hold on the left part of the comment dialogue area. Drag
the comment anywhere on the screen and release the mouse button.
Deleting a comment
Click once on the comment to highlight and press the <Delete> key on the keyboard.
Cutting / Copying a comment

Duplication of comments is achieved by clicking on the left hand end of the source comment to
highlight it. Use windows cut/copy paste procedure and click the mouse once again to set posi-
tion of destination comment in another network.
4.2.8 Checking and Building the Project Code
When the Ladder Diagram is complete and task has been specified in the Task Pool, once
again press the Check button on the tool bar to check the program for errors; the fol-
lowing dialogue should be displayed:
Click either the Build button or the Rebuild All button on the toolbar and if all is
well, the following compiler messages are reported:
Click Close to exit this display.

4.2.9 Illustration: Guided Ladder Entry Mode
In addition to the freehand ladder entry methods, GX IEC Developer Version 6 onward features
a Guided Ladder Entry Monitor method which may be used to aid Ladder program entry. This
entry method may prove to be helpful to those wishing to make the transition to GX-IEC Devel-
oper who have had previous familiarity with Mitsubishis MEDOC package and GX-Developer.
Enter the Guided Entry Monitor mode by pressing the button on the tool bar. The
following matrix is placed into the edit area:
Use the following buttons on the toolbar to select the ladder symbols. The corresponding
number may be pressed to select the appropriate symbol from the keyboard, thus eliminat-
ing the need to use the mouse:
Select the Normally Open Contact symbol 1 and the following will be displayed:
The program may continue to be entered using the F2 button on the keyboard or click on the
button on the tool bar to call up the variables selection window as previously described.
Building a Project Project Download Procedures
4.3 Project Download Procedures

4.3.1 Connection with Peripheral Devices
The following notes describe how the project is downloaded to a FX PLC. To connect a controller
of the FX family and a PC, the SC 09 converter is used to convert the RS232 common mode
serial signals to and from the computer to the RS 422 serial-differential format required by the
PLC.
SC 09 cable
4.3.2 Communications Port Setup
Before the project can be downloaded into the PLC CPU for the first time, the communication
and download settings must be configured.
From the Online menu, select Transfer Setup and then Ports:
The Connection Setup window shown on the next page will be displayed.

Project Download Procedures Building a Project
Double click the mouse on the yellow PC side I/F Serial button and the following dia-
logue window is displayed:
Select RS232C as shown above and click OK.
Click on the Connection Test button to check PC-PLC communications are ok:
The following message should be displayed:
Click OK to close this message.
If an error message is displayed, check connections and settings with the PLC.

Connection Setup Route

To obtain a pictorial view of the Connection setup route, select the System Image button
Click OK to clear the display.
NOTE When using a standard RS232 Serial Port to communicate with the PLC, if another device is
already connected to the selected COM (n) interface, for example a serial mouse; Select
another free serial port.
Select OK to close the System image display and return to the Connection setup dis-
play. Than click the OK button to close the Connection Setup window. If you leave the
Connection Setup window using the Close button, the settings are not saved.
4.3.3 Downloading the project
Once the setting up procedures is complete, click on the Download Project icon on
the toolbar.
Transfer Setup
Click the Configure button to setup the Transfer parameters for the project.
Click on PLC-Parameter and Program
Click on OK to confirm the selection.

To send the project to the PLC, click the OK button to execute the transfer.
Building a Project Monitoring the Project
4.4 Monitoring the Project

Ensure that the PLC is switched to RUN and no errors are present.
Display the body of the MAIN ladder program.
Click on the Monitor Mode Icon on the toolbar and observe the ladder display:
NOTE Depending on the colour attributes set, monitored variables will be displayed with a coloured
surround (Default: Yellow). Values of any analogue variable will be displayed on the moni-
tored networks as appropriate.

Monitoring the Project Building a Project
4.4.1 Split / Multi Window Monitoring
To monitor both of the project POUs simultaneously, open both POU bodies and select Tile
Horizontally from the Window menu.
NOTE
Important: It should be noted that when initially entering monitor mode with , only the
screen in focus will be monitored. This is to avoid unneeded communication traffic occurring
from other screens that have been opened but are not necessarily in the focus (i.e. opened
but behind).
To begin monitoring the content of additional windows, click inside that window and select Start
Monitoring from the Online Menu:
NOTE Due to the serial communications handshake, be prepared to wait a few seconds for the
monitor information to be registered between GX IEC Developer and the PLC.
Building a Project Monitoring the Project
The rate of communication polling from GX IEC Developer to the PLC may be increased by
adjusting the poll rate setting. Select Monitor Mode from the Extras/Options menu and enter a
new value for the Poll rate.

Monitoring the Project Building a Project
4.4.2 Adjusting Monitor Visibility
To adjust the visibility of the monitor mode, select Extras/Options/Monitor Indication and a
flashing message can be enabled, to appear where chosen. The blink rate of the Monitoring
banner can be set by the User:
Building a Project Cross Reference List
4.5 Cross Reference List

To generate a Cross Reference List:
Open the Extras/Options Menu and select Cross Reference
Check both options shown and re-compile the project.
Then select Make Cross Reference from the

Project Menu and the list is generated.

Cross Reference List Building a Project
Open the Browser, either from the Project

menu, or via the toolbar icon .
Click on the Search button and the full list will be displayed.
Specific variables etc. can be searched by using the query selection boxes. Individual details of
the highlighted entry are then shown on the right hand side of the window.
Building a Project Cross Reference List
The Show in Editor button opens the header of the highlighted right hand list element, for
example:
or
Object highlighted
The Cross Reference List may be printed out, using the print facility within GX IEC Developer.

PLC Diagnostics Building a Project
4.6 PLC Diagnostics

In GX IEC Developer various diagnostic functions are available.The functions in the Debug
menu allow to perform precise troubleshooting and error analysis of your application.
Click on PLC Diagnostics to open the window shown below.
Clear Text Error Message

The error data registers of the PLC are evaluated with clear text and respective help texts.
The most important hardware errors such as Fuse blown are displayed in a window and evalu-
ated.
User errors can be determined. These user errors are stored with a self-created text file
(USER_ERR.TXT) and allow a quick error correction. The last eight user errors are stored into a
FIFO register and only be removed when they no longer occur.
Building a Project Project Documentation
4.7 Project Documentation

Project documentation can be set up using the Print Option facility from the Project Menu:
The Change Configuration dialogue box can then be seen. Previous project profiles can be
retrieved here, or work with the default profile. Either select the Project Tree for all elements, or
Selected Items for specific highlighted items, open Properties:

Project Documentation Building a Project
The Document Configuration folder is shown below. Select the tabs to configure the docu-
ment as required. In this example, only the COUNTER_FB_CE will be printed, as the Selected
Items option was chosen:
User defined logos and information can be assigned, in the Cover Page tab, for the front sheet
and for the frame from the Frame Logos tab:
Building a Project Project Documentation
Detailed information can be assigned, to the left and right footers. The field labels in the Left
Footer dialogue can be renamed, by clicking on the name buttons, as required:
Specification for POU appearance and general project specifications are available from the
POUs and General/Project Tree tabs.

Project Documentation Building a Project
Specification for SFC appearance and cross reference specifications, are available from the
SFC and Cross Reference tabs:
The configured profile can be saved, by simply naming the Current Profile field and then click-
ing the Save button. It can then be recalled at any time using the selection box:
Program Example An Alarm System
5 Program Example
5.1 An Alarm System

Task description
The objective is to create an alarm system with several alarm circuits and a delay function for
arming and disarming the system.
The system will be armed after a delay between turning the switch and activation. This pro-
vides time for the user to leave the house without tripping the alarm.
An n alarm is activated after a delay to make it possible to disarm the system after entering
the house.
The siren will only be sounded for 30 seconds, but the alarm lamp will remain activated un-
til the system is disarmed.
Operation and function of the alarm system

The system will be armed with a key switch, with a 20-second delay.
When an alarm is triggered a siren and a blinking alarm lamp are activated after a delay of
10 seconds.
The key-operated switch will also be used to deactivate the alarm system.
I/O List
The following table contains an overview of the used inputs, outputs, and timer.The inputs
are used to read the status of the alarm circuits. The siren and a blinking alarm lamp are
connected to outputs. The timer are used for the required delays.
Function Adress Remarks
Arm system X1 Make contact (key-operated switch)
Alarm circuit 1 X2
Input Break contacts (an alarm is triggered when the input
Alarm circuit 2 X3
has the signal state 0)
Alarm circuit 3 X4
Display system armed Y0
Acoustic alarm (siren) Y1
Optical alarm (rotating beacon) Y2 The outputs functions are activated when the corre-
Output sponding outputs are switched on (set). For exam-
Alarm circuit 1 display Y3 ple, if Y1 is set the acoustic alarm will sound.
Alarm circuit 2 display Y4
Alarm circuit 3 display Y5
Arming delay T0 Time: 20 seconds
Timer Alarm triggering delay T1 Time: 10 seconds
Siren activation duration T2 Time: 30 seconds

An Alarm System Program Example
5.1.1 Method
Create a new project and name it Alarm_System.
Enter the following data into the Global Variables List:
Create a new POU of Class PRG (Program Type) and Language Ladder Diagram.
Enter the following code into the POU.
To be continued on the next page

Program Example An Alarm System
The finalised header of the Main_PRG_LD POU should read as follows

An Alarm System Program Example
5.1.2 Checking the Example Program "Alarm_System"
Enter and comment the project. Check the program using the function provided in the tool
bar. Build and save the project.
Download the project to the FX series PLC.
Activate the monitor mode to observe the function of the program.
Ensure the project is working correctly by monitoring the operation while operating the
inputs according to the I/O list shown at the start of this section.

Functions and Function Blocks Functions
6 Functions and Function Blocks
Below is a table illustrating the comparison between Functions and Function Blocks:
Item Function Block Function

Internal variable storage Storage No storage
Instancing Required Not required
No output
Outputs One output One output
Multiple outputs
Repeated execution with same input Does not always deliver the same Always delivers the same output
values output value. value.
Functions are part of the instruction set.

Functions are included in the standard and manufacturers libraries. i.e. TIMER_M is a
function, as is MOV_M, PLUS_M etc. from the Mitsubishi Instruction Set in the Manufactur-
ers Library.
User defined functions can easily be created out of tested program parts.
This means that functions can be created i.e. for system/process calculations, and can be
stored in libraries and reused many times, with different variable declarations. This would
be in the same way that i.e. a MOV instruction would be used but with the advantage of be-
ing user specific.
6.1 Functions
Most control programs have some form of maths within them, i.e. for analogue signal condition-
ing, displaying engineering units etc. These are frequently reused within the program structure.
By using user defined functions, program design time can be dramatically reduced.
6.1.1 Example: Creating a Function
Objective:
Build a Function to change Fahrenheit to Centigrade.
Formula is:
(Fahrenheit - 32) 5
Centigrade =
9
The Function will be named Centigrade and the input variable will be named Fahrenheit.

Functions Functions and Function Blocks
Procedure
Select a new POU and name it Centigrade.
This time click the FUN option, instead of PRG.

Select Function Block Diagram as the editor.
The Result Type of FUN should be left as INT
(Integer type).
Centigrade will now have appeared on the POU tree:
Double click on the FBD body icon, to open the body network:

Selecting the Function:
Select the function block icon from the toolbar and select SUB from the operators list:
Using Apply or double clicking on the selection object, place it on the screen:
Repeat the above process so that the following is visible:

Declaring the Variables

There are a variety of methods available to declare variables. The following procedure illus-
trates how to declare variables from the body of the FBD:
Place input and output variables by right clicking the mouse in the work area. From the fol-
lowing popup menu, select and place input and output variable tags onto the FBD as
shown below:
Alternatively, click on the toolbar button .
Declare the variable Fahrenheit by simply typing it into

the variable area:
Because this variable name has not yet been

defined in the header (LVL), a prompt dialogue
will be presented to choose Global or Local vari-
able, click Define Local.
Fill out the properties of the variable thus: Class: VAR_INPUT, Type: INT, as shown below:

NOTES The Class VAR_INPUT is required as this variable enables values to be input into the func-
tion when it is connected as part of a program. It will produce a left hand pointing input con-
nection point on the function symbol.
Notice also that the variable CENTIGRADE is automatically listed. This is because the out-
put variable name must be the same as the Function name.
Click Define and the variable will be written to the header of the Function CENTIGRADE.
You can check it by opening the header.
Declaring Constants
Declare constant 32 by simply typing the number into the variable box:
Complete the circuit of the Function CENTIGRADE as follows:
Hint: When entering the CENTIGRADE variable, it is not

necessary to type it, simply right click on the variable box
(or press F2).
In the Variable Selection window, Double click on CENTIGRADE or click to select and
press Apply.

CENTIGRADE is automatically placed in the header variable list as it is the name of the function,
it must therefore also be specified as the output argument.
If desired, to clarify correct check the Header of the Function CENTIGRADE; it should appear
as follows:
NOTE Alternatively, the Variable Fahrenheit may be entered directly into the Header (as above)
and selected (F2 or right click on variable box) at point of entry in the body.
Checking Network Integrity

Check the Network; you should have no errors and no warnings!
Close down all work windows and any dialogues that may be open.
Creating a New Program POU

Create a new POU called Process of Class PRG with a language of Function Block
Diagram FBD:

Open up (Double Click) the body of Ladder POU Process in

the project POU pool.
Placing a user Function
Click on the Function Block icon again, but this time select Functions and select the
Project Library. Notice the newly created function Centigrade is now filtered down into
the operators list:
Select CENTIGRADE and click Apply.
NOTE Depending on preference, it is possible to minimise the Function Block selection window
following Apply by ticking the selection box as above.
The following will be displayed:

Assigning the Global Variables

Once the function is placed on the new network assign variables to it.
Assign Variable names in the Global Variable List as shown:
The Body of the POU Process" should read:
Create a new task in the Task Pool named

Main.
Bind the POU Process to the Task Main:
Compiling the Program

Compile the project using the Rebuild All operation from the tool bar:

Following compilation the following should be displayed:
If there are errors, click on the error detail and resolve the problem(s).
Monitoring the program
Transfer the project to the PLC and monitor this network using the Monitor button on
the toolbar:
Using the on screen variable forcing feature, input numbers into the Deg_F variable as fol-
lows:
Double Click on the input variable and enter a value into the Modify variable value dia-
logue as shown:
For reference, 100 deg F = 37 deg C (actual 37.7 deg C)

6.1.2 Processing Real (Floating Point) Numbers
The existing CENTIGRADE function currently can only process 16 Bit Integer Whole Number
(-32768 to +32767) values which is the numeric system default when creating Functions. The
following example will utilise the Function CENTIGRADE, modifying it to process REAL
floating point values*.
* Only valid on base units supporting this feature.
Duplicating a Function
Make a duplicate copy of the function CENTIGRADE and rename it CENTIGRADE1 as fol-
lows:
Right Click on the CENTIGRADE Icon in the POU Pool of the project and select Copy.
Right Click on the POU pool icon of the project and select Paste.
The system will automatically paste a duplicate copy of CENTIGRADE and rename it to
CENTIGRADE1:
Changing the Result type of a Function

Right click on the newly created Function CENTIGRADE1 and click on Properties.
On displaying the Function Information window, set the result type to REAL.
The type should now displayed as Real in the Project Navigation Window:
Modify the Header of CENTIGRADE1 so that the Fahrenheit variable is of type REAL:

Function and Function Blocks Functions
Modifying Constants to type REAL

Open the Body of CENTIGRADE1 and modify the constants to Floating Point types (i.e.
32.0) and the output variable name to read as follows:
NB: Remember to alter CENTIGRADE to CENTIGRADE1.

Close editors and save all changes.
Placing the REALnumber Function CENTIGRADE1onto the working POU Process

In the GVL editor, create two new variables thus:
Open the Body of POU Process and place the Function CENTIGRADE1 into it as shown
below:
NOTE REAL numbers use 2 consecutive Registers (32 Bits) and are stored in a special portable
IEE format, hence the allocation in the above GVL example.
Complete the POU Process to read as follows:
Save the Project, Close all open dialogues and rebuild the project.
Transfer the project to the PLC and monitor this network using the Monitor button on the
toolbar:
Modify the value of the input variable Deg_F_Real and observe the output result on the dis-
play. Note the 7 Digit floating point accuracy.

Functions and Function Blocks Creating a Function Block
6.2 Creating a Function Block

Objective:
Build a Function Block to act as a Star/Delta Starter. Declare the following variables:
Start Pushbutton: START
Stop Pushbutton: STOP
Overload Contact: OVERLOAD
Switchover Time: TIMEBASE
Time Register: TIME_COIL
Star Contactor Output: STAR_COIL
Delta Contactor Output: DELTA_COIL
Name the Function Block STAR_DELTA.
Procedure:
Start a new Empty project in GX IEC Developer called Motor Control with no POUs.
Create a new POU named STAR_DELTA

of Class "Function Block" (FB) with a language
Body type Ladder Diagram.
STAR_DELTA will now have appeared on the POU tree.

Click once to open the Header and Body branches.
Double click, to open the Header.
Declaring Local Variables

Declare variables as shown below.
Check, save and then close the Header window.
Creating a Function Block Functions and Function Blocks
Open the body and build the ladder networks as shown below:
Check the Body, there should be no errors and no warnings!

Creating New Program POU Motor Control

Close down all work windows and any dialogues that may be open.
Create a new POU MOTOR_CONTROL of Class

PRG and FBD (Function Block Diagram) as the
language of the body.
Creating new Global Variables List

Open the GVL and enter the following I/O details:
Assigning Instance Names

Open the Body of MOTOR_CONTROL and enter create two networks. Place a Instance of
the Function Block STAR_DELTA into each network as shown in the following figure:
Assign instance names to both

i n s t a n c e s o f t h e F u n c t i o n B l o ck ,
STAR_DELTA by typing MCC1 and
MCC2 into the Instance names above
each Instance of the FB. At the system
prompt, click Define Local.
Create entries for the instance names in the header for MCC1 and MCC2 as follows:
An Instance is the copy of the function block for this POU. For this example simply type MCC1
and MCC2. Notice that once entered, the instances are listed in the variable selection window as
+MCC1 and +MCC2 as Type: STAR_DELTA.
The Instances must be declared in the POU Header. As can be seen from the previous figures,
Instance names are added in the same way as adding any other new variable from the POU
body.

Assigning Variables to a Function Block

Now complete the POU by assigning variables to your Function Blocks as shown below:
NOTES Mitsubishi addresses or symbolic declarations may be used. However, if Mitsubishi

MELSEC direct addresses are used then the program will no longer adhere to the IEC con-
ventions.
Designating the variable TRUE as above, automatically assigns a normally on contact

(Special relay M8000 in MELSEC FX series) which is neater and conforms to IEC
conventions.
The STAR_DELTA FB can be used many times in the project and must use different Instance
names.
Creating a New Task:

Create a new Task MAIN in the task pool:
Double click on the task and bind the POU MOTOR_CONTROL to the task MAIN:
Save the Program, close all windows and dialogues.
Find unused Variables

By using the function Extras Find unused Variables
you can find and delete all unused global and local vari-
ables that are declared but not used in a project.
Unused global and local variables will be detected in the
whole project, excluding the user libraries.
NOTE Finding unused variables can only be performed if the project has been build and was not
changed since them. Otherwise a warning message will be displayed.
Each unused variable is listed under the container of its declaration: the Global Variable List for
global variables, or the corresponding POU for local variables. Only those containers are listed
where unused variables exist. For example, if there is no global variable, the Global Variable List
location will not be enlisted. Containers are written in bold text and appear at a higher level than
their contained items.

NOTE This can produce large reductions in the size of the source
code. This is important particularly if the option to send all
Symbolic (Source) Code to the PLC has been selected for
download:
Compile the program in the normal manner, using the Rebuild All button on the toolbar:
Open the MOTOR_CONTROL POU and monitor the program for correct operation.
Execution Options of Function Blocks Functions and Function Blocks
6.3 Execution Options of Function Blocks

Function blocks can be executed in different ways:
Macrocode execution
MC MCR execution
Use with EN/ENO
The execution mode is selected in the Function Information dialogue box:
How to set the execution option:

Select the function block in the Project Navigator window.
Display the Function Information dialogue box by right clicking and select Properties.
Activate the check box. The use of MC-MCR option can only be activated when the other
two options have already been activated.
This does not make any changes to instantiation and the programming of instances in the vari-
ous programming languages.
6.3.1 Macrocode execution
Standard execution: The function block is called via a system label.

Macrocode execution: The function block is expanded internally.

Functions and Function Blocks Execution Options of Function Blocks
6.3.2 Enable / EnableOutput (EN/ENO)
The EN input makes the function (or FB, see later), conditional (Switch On/Off)
The ENO reflects the status of the EN line.
Only instructions with or without EN should be used in a network, do not mix both types.
The EN/ENO chain should have all its pre-conditions at the beginning:
Function Definitions
All devices suffixed _E have EN / ENO lines, otherwise they do not.
All devices suffixed _M are manufacturers instructions, i.e. in this case from the relevant
Mitsubishi instruction set.
Exercise (Gated Operation)

Edit the Function Block STAR_DELTA to have an EN/ENO input/output feature. Drive the EN
(enable) input with external MELSEC X07 contact:
Advanced Monitoring Functions Entry Data Monitoring
7 Advanced Monitoring Functions
The following diagrams are used for illustration purposes only; use the STAR_DELTA project
and its relevant devices with the following procedures.
7.1 Entry Data Monitoring

Whilst in Monitor Mode, select Entry Data Monitor from the
Online Menu:
The following table will be displayed:

Entry Data Monitoring Advanced Monitoring Functions
Click in the Mitsubishi Address left hand column and type in the required device, any identi-
fier name will be automatically shown together with the current value. Column widths can
be altered. In the head of the table, move the cursor over the left border of the column you
want to alter. Then press the left mouse button and move the border to the left or right.
Release the left mouse button at the desired position.
7.1.1 Customising the EDM
Right Clicking the mouse button, displays the following window. Select Setup.

The Setup window allows the EDM to be user

configurable; clicking the right mouse button, dis-
plays the configurator window. In this procedure
Columns will be added to the EDM table for IEC
Address and Hex Value Monitor.
Highlight or right click on the Name field and

select Insert Row as shown.
A second window appears, showing options for this

row, select Value (hex), Value (bin). Repeat for
Address (IEC) and Type.
Double click on the empty field or press F2 and

select Address (IEC) from the list as shown.

Entry Data Monitoring Advanced Monitoring Functions
Click OK and the item will be added to the EDM

layout. Add Value (hex) to the Pos 5 field in the
table.
Click to close the setup box and observe altered EDM layout:
In this way, the EDM table can be used to display multiple data on one table.
Try adjusting the column widths and the zoom facility from the View menu, to display complete
picture. The display size is much dependent on the screen resolution set on the computer being
used.
From here values can be entered to any object displayed, i.e. the value of D100 may be altered
by entering a number into the respective field.
7.1.2 Monitor Limitations
NOTE Remember, the behaviour of the monitor facility is dependant on the code being run in the
PLC; if the PLC code is writing a constant to this address, the value entered will be overwrit-
ten by the program. This situation is prevalent here as the values of D0 and D1 are being con-
tinuously written to by the PLC code.

7.1.3 Toggling Boolean Variables
Providing the physical input to the PLC is not active, it is possible to toggle the input image in the
CPU on and off by double clicking on the value field for that Boolean addresses as shown:

Monitoring Headers Advanced Monitoring Functions
7.2 Monitoring Headers

Another facility available, whilst in Monitor Mode and with
the POU body highlighted, is the Monitor Header function
in the Online menu. It is also available from the Online
Toolbar
All elements of the Header identifiers of the highlighted POU are now displayed and monitored:
Note that the Boolean variables in the EDM are shown highlighted, when monitoring.

Advanced Monitoring Functions Monitor Mode Essentials
7.3 Monitor Mode Essentials

Multiple Windows may be monitored simultaneously by first opening them separately and using
Tile Windows feature in the Window Menu. It is important to realise when first entering Monitor
mode, only the target window in view will be monitored.
Further windows may be monitored by first bringing them

into the target view and clicking individually on the Start
Monitoring (Ctrl+F8) selection from the Online menu:
NOTE This monitor initialisation method is to prevent all open windows from being monitored simul-
taneously even if they are open but not in view. This would have the effect of potentially sig-
nificantly increasing the communications traffic between the PLC and the Computer. This
would ultimately result in very slow monitor response times on the GX IEC Developer dis-
plays, particularly on FX PLCs.

Monitor Mode Essentials Advanced Monitoring Functions
Simultaneous Monitoring of Header and Body

Here is an example of Monitoring a POU and its header simultaneously:

Advanced Monitoring Functions Monitoring Mitsubishi Transfer Form Objects
7.4 Monitoring Mitsubishi Transfer Form Objects

It is also possible to monitor using the Mitsubishi Kn (Official Transfer Form) notation for
Boolean objects. For example K1X0 monitors X0 - X3 as shown in the following example:
Setup Options
Dont Search Variables in GVL - if a direct Mitsubishi address is entered into the Entry Data
Monitor (EDM), for example M0 the system automatically searches the GVL for the identifier.
This can take a long time in large projects. By checking the box as shown, this automatic search
is disabled.
Monitor only Visible Objects in Window - generally all elements in the EDM are monitored,
even if they are not visible. By checking the box as shown, only objects in the active window are
monitored. This speeds up response for large headers.

Modifying Variable Values from the POU Body Advanced Monitoring Functions
7.5 Modifying Variable Values from the POU Body

It is possible to change the value of a variable from the POU body, in Monitor Mode. This can be
a toggle of a Boolean or writing a value to an Integer/Real value etc. To invoke this, double click
on the variable label, i.e. ENABLE. This dialogue will appear, click OK to toggle on, click OK
again to toggle off. If there is PLC code writing to this variable, then this will overwrite this action.
The dialogue box can be disabled, so that operation is simply by the mouse.
For Integer/Real variables, use the same procedure, i.e. double click on the variable name,
whilst in monitor mode. The new value can be entered either as decimal or as a hexadecimal
value.
Again, if there is PLC code writing to this variable, then this will overwrite this action.
NOTE Both operations also operate on direct MELSEC addresses (For further illustrations, see
previous section: Functions).
IMPORTANT TIP
When using the Ladder editor, hold down the CTRL key and double click on the variable name.
The actual address of the selected GV will then be displayed, as shown below. Repeating the
operation will toggle back to the identifier.
If Monitor Mode is stopped, then started again, identifiers are displayed.
Advanced Monitoring Functions Monitoring Instances of Function Blocks
7.6 Monitoring Instances of Function Blocks

Individual Instances of Function Blocks may be monitored independently.
To monitor an instance of the POU FB STAR_DELTA in the current project, open the POU
Body and click on the Monitor mode button. The following dialogue choice window will
be displayed:
Select the instance of the Function Block MOTOR_CONTROL.MCC1 and observe the
monitored page:
In this manner every instance of any Function Block may be monitored autonomously.

Monitoring Instances of Function Blocks Advanced Monitoring Functions
Device Edit
8 Device Edit
The Device Edit function is used to edit batch devices.

Select Device Edit from the Debug menu.
Highlight the cell in the top left hand corner. Click the right mouse button and then select
Insert Devices:

Device Edit
Select a device type, from the Device

selection box. If you want all devices of this
type, then just click OK. Its more likely
though; you will want to enter a range by
clicking on the address field and entering
your range, then click OK.
The device table can be configured as you wish and can be stored, as a file or written to the PLC.
Information can also be uploaded from the PLC and displayed as below.
The right mouse button supports many editing functions, find and replace, copy / paste, etc.

Device Edit
Highlight a row by clicking on the left hand box, i.e. D0 Select Display Mode:
This window allows the display format to be changed - try HEX.
It should be noticed that the selected row now displays values in hexadecimal, the other values
remain unchanged. In fact, individual cells can have different display formats, making this fea-
ture extremely flexible.

Device Edit

Online Mode Online Change Mode
9 Online Mode
There are two methods for evoking online editing; via the online menu or the toolbar icon. Use
Save as in the Project menu to create a copy of the current project. Rename the Copy to
Motor_Control_Mod. The following operations will apply to this modified program.
Rebuild the project and download it to the PLC.
9.1 Online Change Mode

Open the body of the MOTOR_CONTROL POU and select Online change mode:
Add an additional network as shown below:

Online Change Mode Online Mode
Then with the mouse, click away from this network or click on the check button and the
changes are compiled and sent to the PLC automatically following a prompt to carry out or
abort the action:
NOTE Online editing is only allowed if the code is identical in the resident project and PLC.
Enter Monitor mode and observe the operation of the modified block:

Online Mode Online Program Change
9.2 Online Program Change

Where complete networks are to be added or removed, the Online Program Change operation
must be used. This method is the preferred method of making changes to the program whilst
on-line. For example: If the recently added counter network is to be removed from the program,
carry out the following procedure (Remember the PLC and GX IEC Developer programs must
be identical before proceeding).
Highlight network 3 on the POU body MOTOR_CONTROL and press "Delete" on the key-
board.
Invoke the Online Program Change feature from the Project

Menu. GX IEC Developer will compile and write the online change
automatically.

Online Program Change Online Mode
The system will prompt to continue or abort the process at this point.
Click Yes and wait for the download synchronisation process to complete:
Confirm correct operation by entering Monitor mode in the active POU.

Data Unit Types (DUT)
10 Data Unit Types (DUT)
The following example illustrates the operation of DUT (Data Unit Types).
The previous Motor Control example will be used to illustrate the procedures for creating and
using DUTs.
User defined Data Unit Types (DUT), can be created. This can be useful for programs which
contain common parts, for example; the control of a number of identical Star Delta motor start-
ers. Therefore a Data Unit Type, called SD can be created, composing patterns of different ele-
ments, i.e. INT, BOOL etc.
When completing a global variable list, identifiers of type SD can be used. This means that the
predefined group called SD can be used with the elements defined as required for each Motor
Control, thus reducing design time and allowing re-use of the DUT together with Function
Blocks.
If an element called START exists in type SD, then it can be reused for each Star Delta Motor
Control instance when declared in the GVL; STAR_DELTA1.START, STAR_DELTA2.START
etc.
This means for one declaration, many derivatives can be used. One particular use for this proce-
dure is in the interface to Tag Groups in SCADA systems. This can keep communication cycles
fast and efficient by utilising shorter and sequential data transactions, instead of multiple frag-
mented data requests to and from the PLC.

Example use of a DUT Data Unit Types (DUT)
10.1 Example use of a DUT

The following example illustrates the use of a DUT.
Create a new project called Motor Control DUT:
Ceate a new Program POU called MOTOR_CONTROL
Create a new Task in the task pool called MAIN and bind the Program MOTOR_CONTROL
to it.
Create a new Function Block STAR_DELTA and re-enter the following program code.
Alternatively, Copy-Paste the original function block, Body and Header, from the project
Motor Control as follows:
Body: STAR_DELTA
Header: STAR_DELTA
The Header contains the definitions (Mask) of the data types that will be used when creating the
DUT SD.
Data Unit Types (DUT) Example use of a DUT
Create a new DUT by right clicking on the DUT Pool icon in

the Program navigation window
or from the DUT icon on the toolbar.
Enter the new DUT name as SD at the prompt.
The new DUT will now be displayed under the DUT Pool in
the project.
Open the DUT by clicking on the Icon and the following will be displayed:
Enter the following data into the DUT SD.

Example use of a DUT Data Unit Types (DUT)
Close the DUT and save the program.

Open the GVL and create 2 new entries STAR_DELTA1 and STAR_DELTA2.
Click the ellipsis to specify the Type as Data Unit Types SD for both entries:
Next, click on the MIT-Addr. cell for STAR_DELTA1 to enter the variable data for the
selected DUT entry:
Click to select
Resulting window:
Data Unit Types (DUT) Automatic Filling, Variables
10.2 Automatic Filling, Variables

Deselect All types as this operation is illegal when using mixed variable types.
Enter Y00 in the MIT-Addr. position for the variable: DELTA:
The system will try to sequentially Auto Fill the variables of type BOOL. Although in many situa-
tions this is recommended, in this case it is only partially successful.
Therefore overtype START and STOP variables with X00 and X01 thus:

Automatic Filling, Variables Data Unit Types (DUT)
Finally, enter the two remaining Integer Variables TB and TV using MELSEC addresses
D0 and D1 using the Auto Fill feature:
Click OK to save the current configuration.
Repeat this series of operations for STAR_DELTA2 entering the next sequential head
address for each variable TYPE:
Examine the GVL, it should read as follows:
Data Unit Types (DUT) Automatic Filling, Variables
Open the MOTOR_CONTROL program POU and place 2 instances of the user created Func-
tion Block STAR_DELTA as shown:

Assigning DUT Variables to Function Blocks Data Unit Types (DUT)
10.3 Assigning DUT Variables to Function Blocks

To assign variables to the Function blocks...
...right Click on a variable (or F2). The following variable selection window appears:
Set the Scope to Header, Type Class to Data Unit Types and Type to ANY_DUT.
Double Click on +STAR_DELTA1 and the following expanded DUT variable list appears:
Data Unit Types (DUT) Assigning DUT Variables to Function Blocks
Pick and assign the variables to the two STAR_DELTA Function Blocks on the
MOTOR_CONTROL Program POU as shown:
Save the project and Rebuild All to compile the code:
Download and monitor the project. Before the Function Blocks can operate, it is necessary to
write values into the TIMEBASE inputs: STAR_DELTA1.TB and STAR_DELTA2.TB. This is
carried out by using the online variable modification technique described in an earlier section.
Simulate the operation of both Function Blocks as shown on the next page in order to confirm
that everything functions as expected:

Assigning DUT Variables to Function Blocks Data Unit Types (DUT)
Arrays Overview
11 Arrays
11.1 Overview
An array is a field or matrix of variables, of a particular type.
For example, an ARRAY [0..2] OF INT, is a one dimensional array of three integer elements
(0,1,2). If the start address of the array is D0, then the array consists of D0, D1 and D2.
Identifier Address Type Length

Motor_Volts D0 ARRAY [0...2] OF INT
In software, program elements can use: Motor_Volts[1] and Motor_Volts[2], as declarations,
which in this example mean that D1 and D2 are addressed.
Arrays can have up to three dimensions, for example: ARRAY [0...2, 0...4] has three elements in
the first dimension and five in the second. Arrays can provide a convenient way of indexing tag
names, i.e. one declaration in the Local or Global Variable Table can access many elements.
The following diagrams illustrate graphical representation of the three array types.
Single Dimensional Array
Two Dimensional Array
Identifier Type
Motor_Volt ARRAY [0..3, 0...3] OF INT
= Motor_Volt [2, 3]

Overview Arrays
Three Dimensional Array
Identifier Type
Motor_Current ARRAY [0..3, 0...2, 0..2] OF INT
= Motor_Current [1, 2, 1]
Arrays Array Example: Single Dimension Array
11.2 Array Example: Single Dimension Array

The following example is used to illustrate a single dimension array. The array is 10 words long
and uses Global MELSEC addresses D100 to D109. This example uses only Standard IEC
Operators, Functions and Function Blocks.
Create a new project and define one new POU of class Program using a body of lan-
guage FBD and named Data_Lookup1
Create a new Task in the task pool named Main and bind the program POU
Data_Lookup1 to it:
Open the Global Variables list and create the following entries:
NOTE The variable type Array in entered as follows:

Array Example: Single Dimension Array Arrays
Note that when the array entry first appears, it will be dimensioned to the default value of ARRAY
[0..3] OF INT. It is necessary to re dimension it to [0..9] of INT for this example, as shown below:
Open the Program POU Data_Lookup1 and enter the following Function Block Diagram:
NOTE Define the R_Trig Function block with instance name Trigger.
Check the Header reads as shown below:
Save the program and use Rebuild All to compile the program.
Transfer the program to the PLC.
Monitor the POU body (see next page).
Before the program is able to function as intended it is necessary to input data into the physical
MELSEC addresses occupied by the array variables. There are two ways in which this may be
achieved:
Use the Device Edit feature from the Debug menu as previously described, using Insert
Devices in the range D100 to D109, and enter any 10 random integer values between
-32768 to +32767 and write them to the PLC.
Open the Entry Data Monitor feature from the Online menu.
Right Click on the Address or Name column headers and select Insert Objects from
the menu list as shown:

From the resulting window select the Data_Store variable name and click Add:
Because the variable name Data_Store is an array, the system presents the entry with
a + prefix. Clicking on the variable name expands the array details into the table as
shown:
Clicking on the - Prefix collapses the array details.
While monitoring the variable values, enter any 10 random integer values between
-32768 to +32767 as shown below:
Switch back to monitor the body of the POU Data_Lookup1 and observe the operation
of the program, noting how the value alters on the output variable Data_Lookup as the
data pointer increases:
The program is designed to reset the pointer to zero on the 10th element and thus will
repeat scan the table with an upward increment (Index 0-9).

Working with Libraries User Defined Libraries
12 Working with Libraries
12.1 User Defined Libraries

All Functions and Function Blocks, created so far, have been resident in the current project and
only available to that project.
User defined libraries, allow the creation of libraries containing user created POUs, Functions,
Function Blocks etc. These libraries are available globally, i.e. can be accessed by other pro-
jects.
Therefore, engineers working with separate projects can have access to common libraries of
standard circuit parts.
As already seen, when called program functions, the Standard Library contains IEC functions.
The Manufacturer Library contains Mitsubishi functions (denoted by *_M) M meaning manu-
facturer, not Mitsubishi!
Any user defined libraries will also appear on this list.
12.1.1 Example Creating a new Library
Assign the function block STAR_DELTA to a new library.
Right Click the Library Pool, in the Project Navigator window and from the displayed menu
select User Library and Install/Create Library.

User Defined Libraries Working with Libraries
Click on Browse Lib and enter a file name MCC_Programs into the window below. The
directory path can be changed if desired. In this case it is suggested that the default path is
used. This being: C:\MELSEC\GX IEC DEVELOPER 7.00\Userlib.
Click Open when done:
Notice the new Library MCC_Programs that is now present in the project Library Pool.
12.1.2 Opening the Library
Open the Library by right clicking on the icon MCC_Programs and click on Open from the
menu:
The Library is now open and may be accessed and edited:

12.1.3 Moving a POU Function Block to an open Library
The Function Block STAR_DELTA will now be moved into the Library MCC_Programs.
Right click on the STAR_DELTA icon in the Project

navigation window and click on Cut:
The following dialogue will be displayed:
Select Yes
Right Click on the User Library icon and select Paste from the menu:
Click on the + on the new entry in the Library POU Pool to expand the STAR_DELTA
Function Block:
The Function Block POU, STAR_DELTA is now present in the Library MCC_Programs and
no longer in the Project POU Pool.
Any POU, Function, Function Block, PRG or DUT can be added to the library in this way.

When editing of the library is complete, click

Update Library. This will update and close the
library.
The following message will be displayed:
Click Yes and the library will be updated, saved and closed.
The library is now stored in the default location of C:\MELSEC\GX IEC DEVELOPER
7.00\Userlib as set when creating the library.
Working with Libraries Special Note about Libraries
12.2 Special Note about Libraries

Importing Libraries into Projects Working with Libraries
12.3 Importing Libraries into Projects

Once User Libraries have been created, it is possible to re-use routines by importing them into
other applications. Mitsubishi Electric has produced many Libraries of commonly used routines.
For example, Intelligent Module interfaces such as A/D and D/A Function Blocks containing all
the code to facilitate a working interface for these and many more modules. These Function
Blocks are available free on many of the Mitsubishi web sites and some are provided on the
GX IEC Developer Master Disk.
The following two examples describe the methods used to import libraries into working applica-
tions.
12.3.1 Import of an User Library
The previously saved library MCC_Programs will be imported into the current project and the
Function Block contained therein will be re-used.
Create a new empty project with no POUs called Library Import.
Enter the following details into the prompt:
Working with Libraries Importing Libraries into Projects
Next click OK to accept the entries.
NOTE The help path is used for user help files that can be created in order to describe the operation
of routines held in the library. These files can be created in MS-Word, for example in HTML
format and manually saved with the reserved extension *.CHM. These files can be bound to
the library by clicking Browse Help in the same manner as the Library Name selection illus-
trated above.
The new imported library is now installed into the application and can now be used within the
project as shown:
Items stored in libraries can be easily recalled and selected into a project, as shown in the follow-
ing illustrations:
Create a new POU, type: FBD and named Test:

Open the new POU and select the Function Block as shown:
As can be seen the new library appears in the domain and may be selected as shown:
12.3.2 Importing a Mitsubishi Library Function Block
The following illustrations demonstrate the procedures required to import a Mitsubishi function
block for analogue input using a module FX3U-4AD.
This function block is provided by Mitsubishi. In order for the following example to function cor-
rectly, it is necessary to install the library "AnalogFX" into the project. The library is to be found on
the Mitsubishi website (www.mitsubishi-automation.com). After the installation the library can
be accessed from the Userlib directory.
Create a new empty project with no POUs called Analogue_Demo.
Create a new POU (Type: FBD, Class: PRG) and name it Analogue_Input
Right click on the Library_Pool icon and then on Install/Create User Library. This opens
a new dialogue window. Select Browse Lib. Select the AnalogFX_V310.SUL library file
and click Open.
You may also select the accompanying library help file by clicking on Browse Help.
Click OK on the Install/Create User Library prompt:

Note the new AnalogFX_V310 library in the Project Navigation Window.
Create a new task in the task pool: MAIN and bind the POU Analogue_Input to it.
Place the FX3U_4AD_ADP function block into the POU as shown below:
The function block will appear thus:
Define all variables as below:
The outputs were registered as Global Variables.
The instance name "ReadAverageValues" was assigned and defined as local variable.
Compile and download the program to the PLC.

Monitor and test for correct operation. Observe the behaviour of the analogue outputs due
to the average settings.

12.3.3 Library Function Block Help
Providing the accompanying Library Help file has been imported, for a full explanation with
examples of all function blocks, click to highlight the function block and press the F1 key.
For example, the help screen for the FX3U_4AD_ADP function block looks as follows:
The help files cover every aspect from the setup of the FX family analogue hardware modules to
use of the library function blocks.
Security Password
13 Security
13.1 Password
You can protect all or parts of the program with a password. You can protect against editing of
program parts and also protect circuits from being viewed by others. This is particularly relevant
for user defined function blocks. In addition, the PLC password (Keyword) is also available.
13.1.1 Setting the Password
Passwords can be entered and security levels can be

changed, using these windows, via the Project menu.
To illustrate the operation of passwords, select Security

Level 7 and enter a new password for this level (For
simplicity here, press 7). Re-enter the password and
click Change.

Password Security
13.1.2 Changing the Security Level
Select Change Security Level from the Project menu:
Enter the password for Level 7 and if accepted, the user will be logged on at this level.
Once logged on, the security attributes for many items may be altered. For example one of the
most common security options is to change access to POUs, i.e. User Functions and Function
Blocks.
Security Password
13.1.3 Modifying POU Password Access
In order to protect the content or control access to User POUs the security attributes may be
adjusted, whilst being logged into the security current level, as follows:
Setting Security Level

Open the project Motor Control and open the header of the Function Block
STAR_DELTA:

Password Security
Adjust the Security to Level 7 and click Allow Read Access for lower Levels. This will
allow subordinate users Read access only to the Header and body of the function Block:
Change the security level to Level 0 and access the header and body of the Function
Block STAR_DELTA. Read access will be allowed for monitoring purposes but any alter-
ation to the code is not possible.
Log in again to Level 7 and alter the security attributes of the Function Block
STAR_DELTA so that read access is NOT allowed for lower levels.
Change the security level to 0 and try to access the body of the Function Block
STAR_DELTA. The Header and Body of the POU will be greyed out with access to the
POU completely blocked:
Access attributes for any individual object or complete folder in the Project Navigation Window
above can be individually set, allowing higher degrees of flexibility in the program security
settings.
Sequential Function Chart - SFC What is SFC?
14 Sequential Function Chart - SFC
14.1 What is SFC?
The Sequential Function Chart editor is a guided editor.

Graphical Flowchart representation.
Based on the French Grafcet (IEC 848)
SFC is a structural language which divides the process into steps and transitions.
The steps hide actions ( no POUs ) and / or directly switched bit operands.
Transitions always contain one link/network which activates the progression instruction
(name of the transition).
(It is also possible to use a discrete address instead of a name.)
Actions can be created in every editor, except SFC.

Transitions can be created in every editor, except SFC.
The SFC code resides in the Micro-computer area of the plc, so allocate memory space in
PLC Parameters (A series only).

SFC Elements Sequential Function Chart - SFC
14.2 SFC Elements

14.2.1 SFC Transitions
Transitions represent a link which starts progression.

They can be created in every IEC editor.
Except in SFC.
It is also possible to use a bit directly instead of the name READY.
14.2.2 Initial Step
SFC programs begin with an Initial Step function which indicates the start of a sequence:
14.2.3 Termination Step
All Sequences finish with a Termination Step:
Sequential Function Chart - SFC SFC Elements

SFC configuration examples Sequential Function Chart - SFC
14.3 SFC configuration examples
Sequential Function Chart - SFC SFC Actions
14.4 SFC Actions

Each step has associated actions. An action is simply a program, as for a POU. Each action has
associated logic written in either, IEC LD, IL, FBD or ST:
New Actions are created by clicking on the ACT button on the toolbar. Select the required editor,
as for POUs:

SFC Actions Sequential Function Chart - SFC
Actions can be programs within their own right. Action_1 may be a complete ladder interlocking
routine, consisting of many networks
Each Transition can be a simple device i.e. Mitsubishi address X0, or an identifier name, or more
complex, as a single network program written in either IEC, IL, LD, Structured Text or FBD:
Sequential Function Chart - SFC Complex Transitions
14.5 Complex Transitions

To program a complex transition, input a Transition name and hit the enter key. Choose the
required editor, as for Actions:
The transition could be a complex expression but it only consists of one network:

Complex Transitions Sequential Function Chart - SFC
For A(ns) Series PLCs, SFCs reside in the micro computer area of the memory cassette. This
area must be allocated from PLC Parameters / Memory, as shown below:
This is not the case for Q series, as the MELSEC System Q supports SFCs in the program area.
Also for FX range, SFCs actually compile to STL code in the program area.
One popular feature of SFCs, is that in monitor mode, the current step is highlighted. This
means for fault finding purposes, engineers can see exactly how far the sequence has pro-
gressed and can investigate accordingly:
IEC Instruction List Example of IEC Instruction List (IL)
15 IEC Instruction List
The Instruction List editor is a free text editor.

No line addresses are released.
Functions and function blocks can be called.
In addition to the IEC networks MELSEC networks can be included.
Comments can be included within (* *)
By means of the Windows functionality a program can be written for example in WinWord
and then be copied via the clip board into GX IEC Developer.
15.1 Example of IEC Instruction List (IL)

LD X4 (* Interrogation X4 *)
ANDN M5 (* ANDN M5 *)
ST Y20 (* Assignment OUT to Y20 *)
LD TEST (* Load TEST into accu *)

BCD_TO_INT (* Convert accu *)
ST RESULT (* Write accu to RESULT *)
15.1.1 Some useful tips
To Perform : + D0 D1 D2 in IEC IL, becomes:
LD D0
ADD D1
ST D2
To Perform : + D0 D1 D2 and then + D2 K50 D3 becomes:
LD D0
ADD D1,D2,50
ST D3
Use of an _E function can simplify still further. To Perform : + D0 D1 D2 and then + D2

K50 D3 from a conditional input X0 becomes:
LD X0
ADD_E D0,D1,D2,50,D3
This is because the ADD_E function has an Enable Output (ENO) feature.

Mixing IEC IL and Melsec IL in POUs IEC Instruction List
15.2 Mixing IEC IL and Melsec IL in POUs

Both IEC IL and Melsec IL networks can be incorporated into the same POU. This is achieved,
by highlighting the current network, selecting from the Edit Menu, New Network then Melsec
Before from the Options list:
IEC Structured Text Structured Text Operators
16 IEC Structured Text
ST is a high level textual editor, which has the appearance of PASCAL but is a dedicated lan-
guage for industrial control applications.
POUs, Functions and Function Blocks can be created using ST.
IEC Structured Text example:
IF ..THEN .. ELSE conditions

CASE ...ELSE .... END_CASE structures
REPEAT
RETURN
Expression Evaluation
Variable Declaration etc
Complex mathematical expressions can be realised using these operators, in a few lines of text.
16.1 Structured Text Operators
Operator Description Precedence

(.) Parenthesised expression Highest
Function(.) Parameter list of a function, function evaluation
** Exponentiation, ie raising to a power
- Negation
NOT Boolean compliment
* Multiplication
/ Division
MOD Modulus operation
+ Addition
- Subtraction
<,>,<=,>= Comparison operators
= Equality
<> Non equality
AND, & Boolean AND
XOR Boolean exclusive OR
OR Boolean OR Lowest

Structured Text Program Example IEC Structured Text
16.2 Structured Text Program Example

A new Function Block will be constructed to perform a simple Centigrade to Fahrenheit conver-
sion similar to that used in a previous example, in order to illustrate the use of the Structured
Text language editor.
The formula used is as follows:

Celsius 9
Fahrenheit = + 32
5
The input and result variables will be in Floating Point (REAL) format.
NOTE For the FX range of PLCs, floating point calculation is only possible with the main units of the
FX2N, FX2NC, FX3G, FX3U, and FX3UC series.
Create a new project called "Structured_Text".
Create a new POU named "Fahrenheit", of Class: FUN, Result Type: REAL, with a lan-
guage of ST (Structured Text):
Create an entry in the header (LVL) of the Function Fahrenheit:
Open the Body of the Function Fahrenheit and enter the following simple ST program:
Fahrenheit := (Centigrade*9.0/5.0+32.0);
Create a new POU with a name Temp_Conv,

Class: PRG, Language: Function Block Diagram
IEC Structured Text Structured Text Program Example
Open the body of the program POU Temp_Conv and enter the following program
example:
Edit the LVL (Header) of the POU Temp_Conv to include 2 local variables as shown
below:
Close all open editors, compile the project using Rebuild All. Save and download to the
PLC.
Monitor the program body of Temp_Conv and observe the values on screen.
Force new values into the input variable DegC of the equation by double clicking on the
variable Tag Name.
NOTE In this example, Local Variables are used to directly enter values via the GX IEC Developer
programming / monitoring interface; normally values are entered via Global Variables.

Structured Text Program Example IEC Structured Text
PROFIBUS/DP Communication Configuring the PROFIBUS/DP Network
17 PROFIBUS/DP Communication
The open PROFIBUS/DP network enables extremely fast data exchange with a very wide vari-
ety of slave devices, including remote digital I/Os, remote analog I/Os, frequency inverters and a
range of other devices from third-party manufacturers. Of course, PROFIBUS/DP slaves from
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC can also be connected to master devices from other manufacturers.
The installation of remote digital or analog I/Os helps to reduce costs for wiring.
Structure
The maximum coverage of a bus segment is 1200 m (at a maximum of 93.75 kbit/s). Up to 3
repeaters are allowed. Thus the maximum distance between 2 stations is calculated with
4800 m.
Cable types
To help reduce costs PROFIBUS/DP uses RS 485 technology with shielded 2-wire cabling.
17.1 Configuring the PROFIBUS/DP Network

In combination with the software GX Configurator DP the FX3U-64DP-M master unit as well as
master modules from the A series or the MELSEC System Q give you user-friendly
plug-and-play technology. The configuration software is self-explanatory, using a graphical
model for setting up the network. You simply select the slave unit, assign the station numbers
and specify where the information is stored in the master station.
In this chapter the configuration of a PROFIBUS/ DP master module FX3U-64DP-M installed in a

FX3U base unit is shown. Connected to the master module is a slave station consisting of digital
and analog modules of the MELSEC ST series. For more information of the ST series please
refer to the Technical Catalogue Networks, art.-no. 136730.
Start GX Configurator DP and open a new project.

Configuring the PROFIBUS/DP Network PROFIBUS/DP Communication
In the dialog Network Setup select FX. As MELSEC Device FX3U-64DP-M is automati-
cally entered.
Insert DP-Slave in empty project.
Right mouse click
Define the head address of the master module.
Enter the head address of the

PROFIBUS/DP master module in this field.
In this example the module is the 2nd
special function module.
Therefore it has the adress "1".
Configure the slave station. In this example it is a head module of the MELSEC ST series
(ST1H-PB).
First select the PROFIBUS

address of the slave station
Then select the mounted modules

of the ST system (see next page).

Select modules
Make PLC settings for input and output devices.
Select Slave Specific Transfer
Slave Specific Transfer
I/O mapping

Before download please select Transfer Setup
Transfer configuration to PROFIBUS/DP master module.
POU for GX IEC Developer

The created POU can be exported to the GX IEC Developer project. This POU will initialize
the PROFIBUS/DP master module in the PLC program.
Import of the POU in the GX IEC Developer project.

(A new project with the correct CPU has already been created and saved.)

The POUs Copy_Pou and

Profibus_init were generated
automatically.
Rebuild the GX IEC Developer project and transfer it to the FX3U. After restarting the PLC
the PROFIBUS communication will start.
Ethernet Communications
18 Ethernet Communications
This section provides a step-by-step guide to setting up a Ethernet module FX3U-ENET using
FX Configurator-EN.
As an example, this section will show how to set up a module for allowing TCP/IP communica-
tions between a FX3U, a SCADA PC and a GT15 HMI*. Also shown is how the programming
software can be configured to communicate with the FX3U via Ethernet once the settings have
been made.
The diagram below shows the layout of the example Ethernet network. Proposed IP addresses
are shown next to the Ethernet nodes.
Please note that more attention is given to the set up of the PLC than the PC or HMI, as the user
may require more specific settings than this section covers.
PC with SCADA software GT SoftGOT1000

and PLC programming software
(Connected via MX components or direct GT1575 HMI with optional Ethernet interface
Ethernet driver) GT15-J71E71-100
POWER
IP address: 192.168.1.2
IP address: 192.168.1.1
IP address: 192.168.1.101
USB/RS232 ->RS422
FX3U FX3U-ENET
PC with PLC programming software,

FX Configurator-EN (for configuration of
the Ethernet module) and GT Designer2
(for configuration of the GOT)
* For the case that a HMI of the E1000 series is used instead of a GOT, the settings in the software E-Designer are
shown in section 18.5.

Configuring the PC on the Ethernet Ethernet Communications
18.1 Configuring the PC on the Ethernet

Open the Network properties of Windows, and assign an IP address and subnet mask in the
TCP/IP properties dialogue for the Ethernet network adapter to be used in the PC.
Please note that after changing IP address, the PC may require a restart.
Ethernet Communications Configuring the FX3U-ENET by FX Configurator-EN
18.2 Configuring the FX3U-ENET by FX Configurator-EN

Open the FX Configurator-EN and start the setting of the ETHERNET module FX3U-ENET.
Now select the special function module address of the FX3U-ENET. Special function mod-
ules connected to the right side of the base unit are counted from left to right. If the
FX3U-ENET is the first special function module select Module 0.

Configuring the FX3U-ENET by FX Configurator-EN Ethernet Communications
Open the Operational Settings and take over the settings shown below in red frames. The
IP address 192.168.1.101 of the FX3U-ENET corresponds to the requirements of your net-
work if your network IP is 192.168.1.1.
Next, open the Open Settings and take over the following settings.
Ethernet Communications Configuring the FX3U-ENET by FX Configurator-EN
In the Ethernet Module settings, click on Transfer Setup and take over the settings
shown below in the red frame.
Click on Write in the Ethernet Module settings. As you see, the transfer speed for COM1
is set to 115.2 Kbps.
In the dialogue window Write to Ethernet Module click on Write and transfer your settings
to the PLC. Confirm displayed messages with YES resp. OK.

Configuring the FX3U-ENET by FX Configurator-EN Ethernet Communications
Now you can confirm the completion of the initial processing by issuing a PING command to the
FX3U-ENET. The ping command is provided by Microsoft Windows. Shown below is an exam-
ple for normal completion.
C:\>ping 192.0.1.254Remark: Execute the ping command

Pinging 192.168.1.101 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 192.168.1.101: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=250
Ping statistics for 192.168.1.101:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss)
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 1ms, Maximum = 1ms, Average = 1ms
Ethernet Communications Configuring GX IEC Developer to access the PLC on Ethernet
18.3 Configuring GX IEC Developer to access the PLC

on Ethernet
Please make the following settings in order to access the PLC via an Ethernet network and an
Ethernet interface module.
From the Online menu, select Transfer Setup and then Ports:
The default connection is for the PC Side I/F to use serial connection to the PLC CPU mod-
ule. Change the PC Side I/F to Ethernet board by clicking on it as shown above, and say-
ing Yes to the question about present setting will be lost (i.e. the setting of serial to CPU).

Configuring GX IEC Developer to access the PLC on Ethernet Ethernet Communications
Next, double click on Ethernet module under PLC side I/F as shown above. This will open
up the dialogue to allow the settings for the Ethernet interface module used.
NOTE There is no need to specify a port number, as the programming software will use a
MELSOFT Protocol dedicated port by default.
Click OK when done.
Ethernet Communications Configuring GX IEC Developer to access the PLC on Ethernet
This will complete the setting, making the dialogue look as shown below.
Click Connection test to confirm the settings are correct. Then click OK when finished.
NOTE The IP address can be entered also in hexadecimal format. This option is shown in the fol-
lowing two figures.

Configuring GX IEC Developer to access the PLC on Ethernet Ethernet Communications
Ethernet Communications Setting up a HMI of the GOT1000 Series (GT12, GT15 or GT16)
18.4 Setting up a HMI of the GOT1000 Series (GT12,

GT15 or GT16)
Please start GT-Designer2 and open a new project. In the Project Navigator window, dou-
ble click on System Settings and make the settings shown below.
In the System Enviroment, double click on Communication Settings and make the set-
tings shown below.
Then, in the Communication Settings window, click on Detail Setting.

Setting up a HMI of the GOT1000 Series (GT12, GT15 or GT16) Ethernet Communications
As shown on the right,

enter the details of the net-
work in use and the IP
address of the GOT.
In the Project Navigator, select:

Common Settings -> Ethernet
to set up the connected PLC and the asso-
ciated IP address.
Ethernet Communications Setting up a HMI of the GOT1000 Series (GT12, GT15 or GT16)
The following dialogue window will be displayed. Click on Add.
Click on the Type column and select the type of PLC.
When selecting the PLC, certain settings (e.g. the Port No.) are taken over as defaults.
Please make the remaining settings.

Setting up a HMI of the E1000 series Ethernet Communications
18.5 Setting up a HMI of the E1000 series

The settings shown in this section are only necessary when a HMI of the E1000 series is con-
nected to the network instead of a GOT series HMI.
Please open a new E-Designer project.
Next, a dialogue window allowing the settings for the HMI used and the connected PLC is
opened.
Ethernet Communications Setting up a HMI of the E1000 series
Select the operator terminal.
Select the PLC
Click OK to confirm the selection.

Setting up a HMI of the E1000 series Ethernet Communications
Open the properties of the peripherals. (Right click on peripherals, than click on
properties.)
Open the properties of the TCP/IP connection.
Ethernet Communications Setting up a HMI of the E1000 series
Please enter a name for the connection and

the IP address of the FX3U-ENET used for
the connection.
When a HMI of the E1000 series is connected to the network, the following setting is required for
the FX3U-ENET (refer to section 18.2, step ):

Communication via MX Component Ethernet Communications
18.6 Communication via MX Component

MX Component is a tool designed to implement communication from a Personal Computer to
the PLC without any knowledge of communication protocols and modules. MX Component is a
powerful, user-friendly tools that make it very easy to connect your Mitsubishi PLC with the PC
world.
MX Component supports serial CPU port connection, serial computer links (RS232C, RS422)
and networks (Ethernet, CC-Link, MELSEC).
The following figures show the easy way for creating of communication between a PC and a PLC
via MX Component.
Start the Communication Setting Utility and select the Wizard.
Ethernet Communications Communication via MX Component
First you must define the Logical station number.
Next, configure the Communication Settings on the PC side. (Select the Ethernet
board.)

Select the FX-ENET(-ADP).
Enter the IP address of the Ethernet interface module.
Ethernet Communications Communication via MX Component
Select the correct CPU type.
For the conclusion of the configuration define a name and press the Finish button.

Now the definition of communication is finished. Under the folder Connection test the connec-
tion can be examined.
The message Communication test is successful indicates that your configuration is correct.
After configuring the communication paths you can access all controller devices (read/write)
with Microsoft programming languages like MS Visual Basic, MS C++ etc.
Appendix Special Relays
A Appendix
A.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 start-
ing with M8000. Some contain information on system status and others can be used to influence
program execution. Special relays cannot be used like other internal relays in a sequence pro-
gram. However, some of them can be set ON or OFF in order to control the CPU. Represented
here are some of the most commonly used devices.
Special relays can be divided in two groups:
Special relays whose signal state can only be read by the program (for instance using a LD
or LDI instruction).
Special relays whose signal state can be read and written (set or reset) by the program.
The following tables feature a "Read" and a "Write" column. If the symbol "" is shown in one of
these columns, the corresponding action is possible. The symbol "" means that the corre-
sponding action is not allowed.
There are also special registers for word information in a FX CPU. They are descriped in the next
section.
Training Manual GX IEC Developer A-1

Special Relays Appendix
A.1.1 PLC Status Diagnostic Information (M8000 to M8009)
Special Relay Read Write CPU Function
RUN state
RUN monitor
M8000
(NO contact)
M8004
RUN monitor M8000

M8001 FX1S
(NC contact)
FX1N M8001
FX2N
FX2NC
FX3G
FX3U
FX3UC Initial pulse
M8002 M8002
(NO contact)
M8003
Initial pulse
M8003
(NC contact) 1 scan time
M8004 Error occurrence

FX2N Battery voltage low (ON when battery voltage is below the
M8005
FX2NC value set in D8006)
FX3G
FX3U Battery error latch (M8006 is set when battery voltage low is
M8006
FX3UC detected)
M8007 FX2N Momentary power failure
FX2NC
M8008 FX3U Power failure detected
FX3UC
FX2N
FX2NC
M8009 FX3G 24V DC down (service power supply)
FX3U
FX3UC
A.1.2 Clock Devices and Real Time Clock (M8011 to M8019)
Special Relay Read Write CPU Function

M8010 Not used
10 ms clock pulse
M8011
ON and OFF in 10 ms cycle (ON: 5 ms, OFF: 5 ms)
100 ms clock pulse
M8012
ON and OFF in 100 ms cycle (ON: 50 ms, OFF: 50 ms)
1 s clock pulse
M8013
ON and OFF in 1 s cycle (ON: 500 ms, OFF: 500 ms)
FX1S
1 min clock pulse
M8014 FX1N
ON and OFF in 1 min cycle (ON: 30 s, OFF: 30 s)
FX2N
M8015 FX2NC Clock stop and preset (For real time clock)
FX3G
Time read display is stopped (For real time clock)
FX3U
M8016 The contents of D8013 to D8019 is frozen, but the clock is
FX3UC
still running.
M8017 30 seconds correction (For real time clock)
Real time clock installation detection (Always ON)
M8018 For an FX2NC a memory card with integrated RTC must be
installed.
M8019 Real time clock (RTC) setting error
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A.1.3 PLC Operation Mode (M8030 to M8039)
Special relay Read Write CPU Function

FX2N
FX2NC Battery LED OFF
M8030 FX3G When M8030 set to ON, LED on PLC is not lit even if battery
FX3U voltage low is detected.
FX3UC
Non-latch memory If this special auxiliary relays are acti-
M8031
all clear vated, the ON/OFF image memory of Y,
M, S, T, and C, and present values of T,
C, D, special data registers and R are
Latch memory all cleared to zero. However, file registers
M8032 (D) in program memory, and extension
clear
FX1S file registers (ER) in the memory cas-
FX1N sette are not cleared.
FX2N Memory hold STOP
M8033 FX2NC, When PLC is switched from RUN to STOP, image memory
FX3G and data memory are retained.
FX3U
FX3UC All outputs disable
M8034 All external output contacts of the PLC are turned OFF. The
program however is still executed.
M8035 Forced RUN mode
M8036 Forced RUN signal
M8037 Forced STOP signal
FX1S
FX1N
FX2N (V2.0
or later) Communication parameter setting flag
M8038
FX2NC (for N:N network setting)
FX3G
FX3U
FX3UC
FX1S
FX1N
FX2N Constant scan mode
M8039 FX2NC When M8039 is ON, PLC waits until scan time specified in
FX3G, D8039 and then executes cyclic operation.
FX3U
FX3UC

Special Relays Appendix
A.1.4 Error Detection (M8060 to M8069)

FX2N
FX2NC
M8060 FX3G I/O configuration error
FX3U
FX3UC
FX1S
FX1N
FX2N
M8061 FX2NC PLC hardware error
FX3G
FX3U
FX3UC
FX2N
PLC/Programming device communication error
M8062 FX2NC
FX3G Serial communication error [ch0]
M8063 Serial communication error 1 [ch1]
FX1S
M8064 FX1N Parameter error
M8065 FX2N Syntax error
FX2NC
M8066 FX3G Ladder error
M8067 FX3U Operation error
FX3UC
M8068 Operation error latch
FX2N
FX2NC
M8069 FX3G I/O bus check
FX3U
FX3UC

The operation varies according to a PLC: Cleared in an FX1S, FX1N, FX2N, FX1NC, or FX2NC when PLC switches
from STOP to RUN. Cleared in an FX3G, FX3U, and FX3UC PLC when the power supply is switched on
Serial communication error 2 [ch2] in FX3G, FX3U, and FX3UC PLCs is detected by M8438.

Cleared when PLC switches from STOP to RUN.

When M8069 is ON, I/O bus check is executed.If an error is detected, the error code 6130 is written to special reg-
ister D8069 and the special relay M8061 is set.
A.1.5 Extension Boards (Dedicated to FX1S and FX1N)

Extension board FX1N-4EX-BD: Input BX0
M8112 Extension board FX1N-2AD-BD: ch1 input mode change
Extension board FX1N-1DA-BD: output mode change
Extension board FX1N-4EX-BD: Input BX1
M8113 FX1S
Extension board FX1N-2AD-BD: ch2 input mode change
FX1N
M8114 Extension board FX1N-4EX-BD: Input BX2
M8115 Extension board FX1N-4EX-BD: Input BX3
M8116 Extension board FX1N-2EYT-BD: Output BY0
M8117 Extension board FX1N-2EYT-BD: Output BY1

A.1.6 Analog Special Adapter and Adapter Boards for FX3G

FX3U
Special relays for the 1st analog special adapter
M8260 to M8269 FX3UC
FX3G Special relays for the 1st analog adapter board
FX3U
Special relays for the 2nd analog special adapter
FX3G Special relays for the 2nd analog adapter board

FX3U
Special relays for the 3rd analog special adapter
FX3G Special relays for the 1st analog special adapter
FX3U,
Special relays for the 4th analog special adapter
FX3UC
M8290 to M8299
Special relays for the 2nd analog special adapter
FX3G
(FX3G-40M/ and FX3G-60M/) only

The unit number of the analog special adapter is counted from the base units side.

Mounted to the expansion board connector of the base units FX3G-14M/ or FX3G-24M/ or to the left expan-
sion board connector (BD1) of the base units FX3G-40/ or FX3G-60M/.

Mounted to the right expansion board connector (BD2) of the base units FX3G-40/ or FX3G-60M/.

Available in Version 2.00 or later


Special Registers Appendix
A.2 Special Registers

Just like the special relays (section A.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 con-
nection 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 tables shows a small selection of the available
special registers as examples.
Special registers can be divided in two groups:

Special registers whose value can only be read by the program
Special relays whose value can be read and written by the program.
The following tables feature a "Read" and a "Write" column. If the symbol "" is shown in a one of
these columns, the corresponding action is possible. The symbol "" means that the corre-
sponding action is not allowed.
A.2.1 PLC Status Diagnostic Information (D8000 to D8009)
Special Register Read Write CPU Function

Watchdog timer setting (in 1ms steps). (Writes from system
ROM at power ON) Value overwritten by program is valid
D8000 after END or WDT instruction execution. The setting must be
larger than the maximum scan time (stored in D8012).
Default value is 200 ms.
PLC type and system version
FX1S: 22VVV
D8001 FX1N/FX3G: 26VVV
FX2N/FX2NC/FX3U/FX3UC: 24VVV
(e. g. FX1N Version 1.00 26100)
FX1S Memory capacity
FX1N 0002 2k steps (FX1S only)
FX2N 0004 4k steps (FX2N/FX2NC only)
D8002 FX2NC 0008 8k steps or more (not for FX1S)
FX3G
FX3U If 16K steps or more "K8" is written to D8002 and "16", "32"
FX3UC or "64" is written to D8102.
Memory typ:
00H RAM (Memory cassette)
01H EPROM (Memory cassette)
D8003 02H EEPROM (Memory cassette or flash memory)
0AH EEPROM (Memory cassette or flash memory,
write-protected)
10H Built-in memory in PLC
Error number (M)
D8004 If D8004 contains e.g. the value 8060, special relay M8060 is
set.
D8005 FX2N Battery voltage (Example: "36" -> 3.6 V)
FX2NC Low battery voltage detection level.
FX3G Default settings:
D8006 FX3U FX2N/FX2NC: 3.0 V ("30")
FX3UC FX3G/FX3U/FX3UC: 2.7 V ("27")
FX2N
Momentary power failure count
FX2NC
D8007 Operation frequency of M8007 is stored. Cleared at
FX3U
power-off.
FX3UC
FX2N Power failure detection
FX2NC Default settings:
D8008
FX3U FX2N/FX3U: 10 ms (AC power supply)
FX3UC FX2NC/FX3UC: 5 ms (DC power supply)
FX2N
24V DC failed device
FX2NC
D8009 Minimum input device number of extension units and exten-
FX3G FX3U
sion power units in which 24V DC has failed.
FX3UC

Appendix Special Registers
A.2.2 Scan Information and Real Time Clock (D8010 to D8019)

D8010 FX1S Present scan time (in units of 0.1 ms)
FX1N
D8011 Minimum value of scan time (in units of 0.1 ms)
FX2N
FX2NC
FX3G
D8012 Maximum value of scan time (in units of 0.1 ms)
FX3U
FX3UC
D8013 Real time clock: Seconds (0 to 59)
D8014 Real time clock: Minutes (0 to 59)

FX1S
D8015 FX1N Real time clock: Hours (0 to 23)
FX2N
D8016 FX2NC* Real time clock: Date (Day, 1 to 31)
FX3G
D8017 FX3U Real time clock: Date (Month, 1 to 12)
FX3UC
D8018 Real time clock: Date (Year, 0 to 99)
D8019 Real time clock: Day of the week (0 (Sunday) to 6 (Saturday))
* For an FX2NC a memory card with integrated RTC must be installed.
A.2.3 PLC Operation Mode (D8030 to D8039)

D8030 FX1S Value of analog volume VR1 (Integer from 0 to 255)
FX1N
D8031 FX3G Value of analog volume VR2 (Integer from 0 to 255)
D8032 D8038 Not used
FX1S
FX1N Constant scan duration
FX2N Default: 0 ms (in 1 ms steps)
D8039 FX2NC
FX3G (Writes from system ROM at power ON)
FX3U Can be overwritten by program
FX3UC

Special Registers Appendix
A.2.4 Error Codes (D8060 to D8069)

If the unit or block corresponding to a programmed I/O number
FX2N is not actually loaded, M8060 is set to ON and the first device
FX2NC number of the erroneous block is written to D8060
D8060 FX3G
FX3U Meaning of the four digit code:
FX3UC 1st digit: 0 = Output, 1 = Input
2nd to 4th digit: First device number of the erroneous block
FX1S
FX1N
FX2N
D8061 FX2NC Error code for PLC hardware error
FX3G
FX3U
FX3UC
FX2N,
FX2NC
FX3G Error code for PLC/PP communication error
D8062 FX3U
FX3UC
FX3G Error code for serial communication error [ch0]
D8063 Error code for serial communication error 1 [ch1]
D8064 Error code for parameter error
D8065 Error code for syntax error
FX1S
D8066 FX1N Error code for ladder error
D8067 FX2N Error code for operation error
FX2NC
FX3G Operation error step number latched
D8068* FX3U In case of 32K steps or more, the step number is stored in
FX3UC [D8313, D8312].
Error step number of M8065 to M8067
D8069* In case of 32K steps or more, the step number is stored in
[D8315, D8314].
* Cleared when PLC switches from STOP to RUN.
A.2.5 Extension Boards (Dedicated to FX1S and FX1N)

D8112 Adapter FX1N-2AD-BD: Digital input value ch.1
FX1S
D8113 Adapter FX1N-2AD-BD: Digital input value ch.2
FX1N
D8114 Adapter FX1N-1DA-BD: Digital output value ch.1

Appendix Special Registers
A.2.6 Analog Special Adapter and Adapter Boards for FX3G

FX3U
Special registers for the 1st analog special adapter
D8260 to D8269 FX3UC
FX3G Special registers for the 1st analog adapter board
FX3U
Special registers for the 2nd analog special adapter
FX3G Special registers for the 2nd analog adapter board

FX3U
Special registers for the 3rd analog special adapter
FX3G Special registers for the 1st analog special adapter
FX3U,
Special registers for the 4th analog special adapter
FX3UC
D8290 to D8299
Special registers for the 2nd analog special adapter
FX3G
(FX3G-40M/ and FX3G-60M/) only

The unit number of the analog special adapter is counted from the base units side.

Mounted to the expansion board connector of the base units FX3G-14M/ or FX3G-24M/ or to the left expan-
sion board connector (BD1) of the base units FX3G-40/ or FX3G-60M/.

Mounted to the right expansion board connector (BD2) of the base units FX3G-40/ or FX3G-60M/.



Error Code List Appendix
A.3 Error Code List

When an error has been detected in the PLC, the error code is stored in special registers D8060
to D8067 and D8438. The following actions should be followed for diagnostic errors.
Represented here are some of the most common error codes.
A.3.1 Error codes 6101 to 6409
Special Error
Error Description Corrective Action
Register Code
0000 No error
6101 RAM error
6102 Operation circuit error
6103 I/O bus error (M8069 = ON)
Check for the correct con-
Powered extension unit 24 V failure nection of extension cables.
6104
(M8069 = ON)
Check user program. The
6105 Watchdog timer error scan time exceeds the value
stored in D8000.
PLC
D8061 I/O table creation error (CPU error)
hardware error
When turning the power ON to the
baseunit, a 24V power failure occurs in Check the power supply for
6106 a powered extension unit. (The error the powered extension
occurs if the 24V power is not supplied units.
for 10 seconds or more after main
power turn ON.)
Check the number of the
connected special function
6107 System configuration error units/blocks. A few special
function units/blocks are lim-
ited the number to connect.
0000 No error
Communication 6201 Parity, overrun or framing error Check the cable connection
error between between the programming
PLC and program- 6202 Communication character error
D8062 device and the PLC. This
ming device 6203 Communication data sum check error error may occur when a
(FX2N and FX2NC cable is disconnected and
6204 Data format error
only) reconnected during PLC
6205 Command error monitoring.
0000 No error
6301 Parity, overrun or framing error Inverter communication,
computer link and pro-
6302 Communication character error
gramming: Ensure the
6303 Communication data sum check error communication parame-
6304 Communication data format error ters are correctly set ac-
cording to their applica-
6305 Command error tions.
6306 Communication time-out detected N:N network, parallel
Serial
communication D8063 6307 Modem initialization error link, etc.: Check pro-
error grams according to
6308 N:N network parameter error applications.
6312 Parallel link character error Remote maintenance:
6313 Parallel link sum error Ensure modem power is
ON and check the set-
6314 Parallel link format error tings of the AT
commands.
Wiring: Check the com-
6320 Inverter communication error
munication cables for
correct wiring.
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Appendix Error Code List
Special Error
Register Code
0000 No error
6401 Program sum check error
6402 Memory capacity setting error
6403 Latched device area setting error
6404 Comment area setting error
Parameter error D8064 6405 File register area setting error STOP the PLC, and cor-
Special unit (BFM) initial value setting, rectly set the parameters.
6406 positioning instruction setting sum
check error
Special unit (BFM) initial value setting,
6407
positioning instruction setting error
6409 Other setting error
Special Error
Register Code
0000 Kein Fehler
Incorrect combination of instruction,
6501
device symbol and device number
No OUT T or OUT C before setting
6502
value
No OUT T or OUT C before setting
value
6503
Insufficient number of operands for
an applied instruction
During programming, each
Same label number is used more
instruction is checked. If a
than once.
Syntax error D8065 syntax error is detected,
6504 Same interrupt input or high speed modify the instruction
counter input is used more than correctly.
once.
Device number is out of allowable
6505
range.
6506 Invalid instruction
6507 Invalid label number [P]
6508 Invalid interrupt input [I]
6509 Other error
6510 MC nesting number error
Training Manual GX IEC Developer A - 11

Error Code List Appendix
Special Error
Register Code
0000 No error
LD, LDI is continuously used 9 times or
6610
more.
More ANB/ORB instructions than
6611
LD/LDI instructions
Less ANB/ORB instructions than
6612
LD/LDI instructions
MPS is continuously used 12 times or
6613
more.
6614 No MPS instruction
6615 No MPP instruction
No coil between MPS, MRD and MPP,
6616
or incorrect combination
Instruction below is not connected to
bus line: STL, RET, MCR, P, I, DI, EI,
6617
FOR, NEXT, SRET, IRET, FEND or
END
STL, MC or MCR can be used only in
6618 main program, but it is used elsewhere
This error occurs when a
(e.g. in interrupt routine or subroutine).
combination of instructions
Invalid instruction is used in is incorrect in the entire cir-
6619 FOR-NEXT loop: STL, RET, MC, MCR, cuit block or when the rela-
Circuit error D8066 tionship between a pair of
I (interrupt pointer) or IRET.
instructions is incorrect.
FOR-NEXT instruction nesting level
6620 Modify the instructions in
exceeded
the program mode so that
Numbers of FOR and NEXT instruc- their mutual relationship
6621
tions do not match. becomes correct.
6622 No NEXT instruction
6623 No MC instruction
6624 No MCR instruction
STL instruction is continuously used 9
6625
times or more.
Invalid instruction is programmed
6626 within STL-RET loop: MC, MCR, I
(interrupt pointer), SRET or IRET.
6627 No RET instruction
Invalid instruction is used in main pro-
6628 gram: I (interrupt pointer), SRET or
IRET
6629 No P or I (interrupt pointer)
6630 No SRET or IRET instruction
6631 SRET programmed in invalid location
6632 FEND programmed in invalid location
Appendix Error Code List
Special Error
Register Code
0000 No error
No jump destination (pointer) for CJ
or CALL instruction
Label is undefined or out of P0 to
P4095 due to indexing
6701
Label P63 is executed in CALL
instruction; cannot be used in CALL
instruction as P63 is for jumping to
END instruction.
CALL instruction nesting level is 6 or This error occurs in the exe-
6702
more cution of operation. Review
the program, or check the
6703 Interrupt nesting level is 3 or more
contents of the operands
FOR-NEXT instruction nesting level is 6 used in the applied
6704 instructions.*
or more.
Operand of applied instruction is inap-
6705
plicable device.
Device number range or data value for
6706 operand of applied instruction exceeds
limit.
Operation error D8067 File register is accessed without para-
6707
meter setting of file register.
This error occurs in the exe-
cution of operation. Review
contents of the operands
used in the applied instruc-
6708 FROM/TO instruction error tions. Check whether the
specified buffer memories
exist in the equipment.
Check whether the extension
cables are correctly
connected.
This error occurs in the exe-
cution of operation. Review
6709 Other (e.g. improper branching) contents of the operands
used in the applied
instructions.*
This error occurs when the
same device is used within
6710 Mismatch among parameters
the source and destination in
a shift instruction, etc.
* Even if the syntax or circuit design is correct, an operation error may still occur. For example: "T200Z" itself is not an
error. But if Z had a value of 400, the timer T600 would be attempted to be accessed. This would cause an operation
error since there is no T600 device available.

Number of Occupied Input/Output Points and Current Consumption Appendix
A.4 Number of Occupied Input/Output Points and

Current Consumption
The following tables show how many input/output points are occupied in a base unit by a certain
unit, along with the power supply type and current consumption values needed for selecting a
product.
The current consumption is determined differently in the following cases.
5V DC and internal 24V DC are supplied to the products through an extension cable, and the
current consumption must be calculated
Subtract the current consumption at the internal 24V DC as follows.
For the AC power type base unit, subtract the current consumption at the internal 24V DC
from the 24V DC service power supply.
For the DC power type base unit, subtract the current consumption at the internal 24V DC
from the power supply for the internal 24V DC.
Some special function modules need "external 24 V DC". Include this current in the calcu-
lation of current consumption when the current is supplied by the 24V DC service power
supply. When the current is supplied by an external power supply, the current is not in-
cluded in the calculation of current consumption.
A.4.1 Interface Adapter Boards and Communication Adapter Boards
Number of occupied Current consumption [mA]

Type
I/O points 5 V DC 24 V DC (internal) 24 V DC (external)
FX1N-232-BD
20
FX2N-232-BD

FX3G-232-BD
FX3U-232-BD 20
FX1N-422-BD
60*
FX2N-422-BD

FX3G-422-BD
FX3U-422-BD 20*
FX1N-485-BD
60
FX2N-485-BD

FX3G-485-BD
FX3U-485-BD 40
FX3U-USB-BD 15
FX1N-CNV-BD
FX2N-CNV-BD

FX3G-CNV-BD
FX3U-CNV-BD
FX3G-2AD-BD
FX3G-1DA-BD
FX3G-8AV-BD
* When a programming tool or GOT is connected, add the current consumed by this unit (see next page)
Appendix Number of Occupied Input/Output Points and Current Consumption
Programming Tool, Interface Converter, Display Module and GOT

Type
FX-20P(-E) 150
FX-232AWC-H 120
FX-USB-AW 15
FX3U-7DM 20
FX10DM-E 220
F920GOT-BBD5-K-E 220
A.4.2 Special Adapters
Number of Current consumption [mA]

Type occupied
I/O points 5 V DC 24 V DC (internal) 24 V DC (external) At start up
FX3U-4HSX-ADP 30 30 0 30*
FX3U-2HSY-ADP 30 60 0 120*
FX3U-4AD-ADP 15 0 40
FX3U-4DA-ADP 15 0 150
FX3U-4AD-PNK-ADP 15 0 50
FX3U-4AD-PT-ADP 15 0 50
FX3U-4AD-PTW-ADP 15 0 50
FX3U-4AD-TC-ADP 15 0 45
FX3U-3A-ADP 20 0 90
FX2NC-232ADP 100 0 0
FX3U-232ADP 30 0 0
FX3U-485ADP 20 0 0
* The current consumption at start up must be considered when connected to a DC powered base unit.
A.4.3 Extension Blocks

Type
FX2N-8ER-ES/UL 16 125 0
FX2N-8EX-ES/UL 8 50 0
FX2N-16EX-ES/UL 16 100 0
FX2N-8EYR-ES/UL 8 75 0
FX2N-8EYT-ESS/UL 8 75 0
FX2N-16EYR-ES/UL 16 150 0
FX2N-16EYT-ESS/UL 16 150 0

Number of Occupied Input/Output Points and Current Consumption Appendix
A.4.4 Special Function Modules
Number of Current consumption [mA]

Type occupied
I/O points 5 V DC 24 V DC (internal) 24 V DC (external) At start up
FX3U-2HC 8 245 0 0
FX3U-4AD 8 110 0 90
FX3U-4DA 8 120 0 160
FX3U-4LC 8 160 0 50
FX3U-20SSC-H 8 100 0 220

FX2N-2AD 8 20 50 0 170
FX2N-2DA 8 30 85 0 190
FX2N-4AD 8 30 0 55
FX2N-4DA 8 30 0 200
FX2N-4AD-TC 8 30 0 50
FX2N-4AD-PT 8 30 0 50
FX2N-8AD 8 50 0 80
FX2N-5A 8 70 0 90
FX2N-2LC 8 70 0 55
FX2N-1HC 8 90 0 0
FX2N-1PG-E 8 55 0 40

FX2N-10PG 8 120 0 70
FX2N-232IF 8 40 0 80
FX2N-16CCL-M 8 0 0 150
FX2N-32CCL-M 8 130 0 50

FX2N-32ASI-M 8 150 0 70

FX0N-3A 8 30 90 0 165
FX2N-10GM 8 5
FX2N-20GM 8 10

When analog special function blocks (FX0N-3A, FX2N-2AD and FX2N-2DA) are connected to an input/ output po-
wered extension unit (FX2N-32E or FX2N-48E ), the following limitation must be taken into consideration.
(When the blocks are connected to the base unit, this limitation is not applied.)
The total current consumption of the analog special function blocks (FX0N-3A, FX2N-2AD and FX2N-2DA) should
be less than the following current values.
- When connected to FX2N-32E: 190 mA or less
- When connected to FX2N-48E: 300 mA or less.

When the voltage of the external DC power supply is 5 V DC, the current is 100 mA.

A FX2N-16CCL-M cannot be used together with a FX2N-32ASI-M. The following number of points is added accord-
ing to the products connected to the network: (Number of remote I/O stations) x 32 points.

A FX2N-32ASI-M cannot be used together with a FX2N-16CCL-M. Only one unit can be added to the whole sys-
tem. The following number of points is added according to the products connected to the network:
(Number of active slaves) x 8 points.
NOTE When applying a DC power type base unit, calculate the current consumption at startup.
Appendix PLC Components Glossary
A.5 PLC Components Glossary

The following table describes the meaning and functionality of the single components und parts
of a Mitsubishi PLC.
Component Description
Optional expansion adapter boards can be connected to this interface. A variety of differ-
Connection for
ent adapters are available for all FX lines (except the FX2NC). These adapters extend the
expansion
capabilities of the controllers with additional functions or communications interfaces. The
adapter boards
adapter boards are plugged directly into the slot.
Connection for pro- This connection can be used for connecting the FX-20P-E hand-held programming unit or
gramming units an external PC or notebook with a programming software package (e.g. GX Developer).
Read/write memory in which the PLC program can be stored and read with the program-
EEPROM 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.
Slot for optional memory cassettes. Inserting a memory cassette disables the controllers
Memory cassette slot
internal memory the controller will then only execute the program stored in the cassette.
Both additional I/O expansion modules and special function modules that add additional
Extension bus capabilities to the PLC system can be connected here. See Chapter 6 for an overview of
the available modules.
Analog The analog potentiometers are used for setting analog setpoint values. The setting can be
potentiometers polled by the PLC program and used for timers, pulse outputs and other functions.
The service power supply (not for FX2NC ans FX3UC) provides a regulated 24V DC power
supply source for the input signals and the sensors. The capacity of this power supply
Service power supply
depends on the controller model (e.g. FX1S, FX1N and FX3G: 400mA; FX2N-16M-
through FX2N-32M-: 250 mA, FX2N-48M- through FX2N-64M-: 460 mA)
The digital inputs are used for inputting control signals from the connected switches, but-
Digital inputs tons or sensors. These inputs can read the values ON (power signal on) and OFF (no
power signal).
You can connect a variety of different actuators and other devices to these outputs,
Digital outputs
depending on the nature of your application and the output type.
These LEDs show which inputs are currently connected to a power signal, i.e. a defined
LEDs for indicating
voltage. When a signal is applied to an input the corresponding LED lights up, indicating
the input status
that the state of the input is ON.
These LEDs show the current ON/OFF states of the digital outputs. These outputs can
LEDs for indicating
switch a variety of different voltages and currents depending on the model and output
the output status
type.
The LEDs RUN, POWER and ERROR show the current status of the controller. POWER
LEDs for indicating
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.
The battery protects the contents of the MELSEC PLCs volatile RAM memory in the
event of a power failure (FX2N, FX2NC and FX3U only). It protects the latched ranges for
Memory battery
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.
MELSEC PLCs have two operating modes, RUN and STOP.
RUN/STOP switch 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 execu-
tion is stopped and it is possible to program the controller.

PLC Components Glossary Appendix
Index
Index
A Data types 3 - 15
AS interface 2 - 30 Debug Menu
Adapter boards 2 - 19 Device Edit 8 - 1
Analog modules 2 - 20 Device Edit (function in Debug menu) 8 - 1
Arrays DeviceNet
Overview 3 - 15 Network modules 2 - 29
programming 11 - 1 Display Mode 8 - 3
Auto connect 4 - 20 Documentation
Network Comments 4 - 33
B Network Header 4 - 33
Base unit Print options 4 - 51
FX1N 2 - 10 Download of programs 4 - 41
FX1S 2 - 9
FX2N 2 - 10 E
FX2NC 2 - 11 E-Designer 18 - 14
FX3G 2 - 11 EEPROM A - 17
FX3U 2 - 12 EN-Input 6 - 22
FX3UC 2 - 12 ENO-Output 6 - 22
Overview 2 - 6 ETHERNET
Power supply 2 - 13 Configuration 18 - 1
S/S terminal 2 - 14 FX Configurator-EN 18 - 3
Network modules 2 - 25
C Entry Data Monitor
CANopen customising 7 - 2
Network module 2 - 29 selection 7 - 1
CC-Link Error codes A - 10
Network modules 2 - 28 Extension
Comment blocks 2 - 18
copying 4 - 34 boards 2 - 17
deleting 4 - 34 units 2 - 17
for program networks 4 - 33
Communication adapters 2 - 32 F
Connection Setup 4 - 37 FX Configurator-EN 18 - 3
Connection Test 4 - 39 FX family
Counter Current consumption A - 14
Device addresses 3 - 20 Overview 2 - 6
programming 4 - 25 Power supply 2 - 13
Counter modules 2 - 23 occupied I/O points A - 14
Cross Reference 4 - 47 FX0N-32NT-DP 2 - 26
FX1N-8AV-BD 2 - 33
D FX1N-CNV-BD 2 - 32
DUT 3 - 17 FX2N-10PG 2 - 24
Data Unit Types FX2N-16CCL-M 2 - 28
Description 3 - 17 FX2N-1HC 2 - 23
Example 10 - 1 FX2N-1PG-E 2 - 24
Training Manual GX IEC Developer I

Index
FX2N-232IF 2 - 31 G
FX2N-32ASI-M 2 - 30
GT-Designer2 18 - 11
FX2N-32CAN 2 - 29
GVL
FX2N-32CCL 2 - 28
see Global Variable List
FX2N-32DP-IF 2 - 27
GX Configurator DP 17 - 1
FX2N-64DNET 2 - 29
Global Variables
FX2N-8AV-BD 2 - 33
Definition 3 - 6
FX2N-CNV-BD 2 - 32
List 3 - 6
FX2N-CNV-IF 2 - 32
assigning 4 - 9
FX2NC-1HC 2 - 23
Global Variables List
FX2NC-CNV-IF 2 - 32
adding entries 4 - 26
FX2NC-ENET-ADP 2 - 25
assigning of variables 4 - 9
FX3G-8AV-BD 2 - 33
checking 4 - 12
FX3G-CNV-ADP 2 - 32
Glossary A - 17
FX3U-20SSC-H 2 - 24
Grounding 2 - 13
FX3U-2HC 2 - 23
Guided Ladder Entry Mode 4 - 36
FX3U-2HSY-ADP 2 - 23
FX3U-32DP 2 - 26 H
FX3U-4HSX-ADP 2 - 23 HMI
FX3U-64CCL 2 - 28 Ethernet communication 18 - 1
FX3U-64DP-M 2 - 27 Overview 2 - 2
FX3U-CNV-BD 2 - 32
FX3U-ENET 2 - 25 I
Configuration 18 - 3 IEC61131-3 3 - 1
Floating point values Inputs
see REAL Numbers Assignment 2 - 41
Function wiring 2 - 14
Result type 6 - 11 Instance (for function blocks) 6 - 16
comparison with Function Blocks 6 - 1 Instruction List 3 - 11
creation 6 - 2 Interconnect Mode 4 - 20
duplicating 6 - 10 Interface
Function Block adapters 2 - 31
Instances 4 - 25 modules 2 - 31
assigning instance names 6 - 16
assigning of DUT variables 10 - 8
L
assigning variables 6 - 18 LVL
comparison with Funktion 6 - 1 see Local Variable List
creation 6 - 14 Labels 3 - 10
entering into Ladder program 4 - 18 Ladder Diagram
execution options 6 - 21 Guided Ladder Entry Mode 4 - 36
monitoring instances 7 - 11 Overview 3 - 12
Function Block Diagram 3 - 13 Precautions 4 - 21
entering a Function Block 4 - 18
programming 4 - 14
Local Variables
Definition 3 - 6
List 3 - 6
define new 4 - 19
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Index
M Positioning modules 2 - 24
Process image processing 2 - 4
MELSEC 2 - 6
Program
Macrocode execution 6 - 21
check 4 - 23
Memory battery A - 17
cross reference 4 - 47
Monitor headers (function in Monitor Mode) 7 - 6
download to PLC 4 - 37
N monitoring 4 - 44
Network Comments 4 - 33 Programmable Logic Controller
Network Header 4 - 33 see PLC
Network modules Project
AS interface 2 - 30 I/O Assignment 2 - 41
CANopen 2 - 29 Project Menu
CC-Link 2 - 28 Change Passwords 13 - 1
DeviceNet 2 - 29 Change Security Level 13 - 2
ETHERNET 2 - 25 Online Programm Change 9 - 3
PROFIBUS 2 - 26 Properties (of a Task) 4 - 31
O R
Online Menu RUN/STOP switch A - 17
Entry Data Monitor 7 - 1 Real variables
Monitor Header 7 - 6 modifying in monitor mode 7 - 10
Start Monitoring 7 - 7 Relay
Online Program Change (function in Project Menu) 9 - comparison with PLC systems 2 - 1
3 Result type
Online menu for function 6 - 11
Transfer Setup 4 - 37
Optical couplers 2 - 9 S
Outputs SCADA 2 - 2
Assignment 2 - 41 SFC
wiring 2 - 15 Initial step 14 - 2
Overview 3 - 14
P Termination step 14 - 2
PLC Transitions 14 - 2
Diagnostics 4 - 50 Sequential Function Chart
History 2 - 1 Overview 3 - 14
comparison with relay systems 2 - 1 Service power supply A - 17
PLCopen 3 - 1 Sink
POU inputs 2 - 14
Definition 3 - 2 outputs 2 - 16
Header 4 - 13 Source
assigning to Task 4 - 30 inputs 2 - 14
creation of new 4 - 8 outputs 2 - 16
programming 4 - 14 Special Register
POU Pool Diagnostic information A - 7
Definition 3 - 4 Error codes A - 8
PROFIBUS/DP PLC operation mode A - 7
Network module 2 - 26 Real time clock A - 7
configuration 17 - 1 descriped A - 6
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Index
Special Relays V
Diagnostic information A - 2
Variables
Error detection A - 4
Global (Definition) 3-6
PLC operation mode A - 3
see also Global Variables
Real time clock A - 2
Local (Definition) 3-6
descriped A - 1
see also Local Variables
Special adapter
assigning to a instruction 4 - 19
connection 2 - 36
selection from POU Header 4 - 16
descriped 2 - 19
address 2 - 42
descriped 2 - 19
Start Monitoring (function in Online menu) 7 - 7
Structured Text 3 - 12
System Image 4 - 40
T
Task
Attributes 4 - 31
Definition 3 - 3
Pool 3 - 7
Properties 4 - 31
assigning a POU 4 - 30
create new 4 - 29
Task Pool
Definition 3 - 7
Temperature
acquisition modules 2 - 21
control modules 2 - 22
Timer
Device addresses 3 - 20
programming 4 - 27
Trouble shooting
Error codes A - 10
Special registers A - 8
Special relays A - 4
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MITSUBISHI

Programmable Logic Controllers

The texts, illustrations and examples in this manual only

If you have questions about the programming and operation

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC EUROPE B.V. reserves the

Version Changes / Additions / Corrections

For qualified staff only

Proper use of equipment

Relevant safety regulations

Fire prevention regulations

Training Manual GX IEC Developer I

Training Manual GX IEC Developer III

1 Course Overview and Requirements

1.1 Modular PLC Training Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

2.1 General Introduction to PLCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Training Manual GX IEC Developer V

2.9.6 Network Modules for CC-Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28

3.1 Concepts of the IEC61131-3 Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

4.1 Starting GX IEC Developer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

4.2.8 Checking and Building the Project Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34

5.1 An Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

6 Functions and Function Blocks

6.1 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

7 Advanced Monitoring Functions

7.1 Entry Data Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1

Training Manual GX IEC Developer VII

8 Device Edit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1

9.1 Online Change Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1

10 Data Unit Types (DUT)

10.1 Example use of a DUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2

11.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-1

12 Working with Libraries

12.1 User Defined Libraries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1

13.1 Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-1

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14 Sequential Function Chart - SFC

14.1 What is SFC?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-1

15 IEC Instruction List

15.1 Example of IEC Instruction List (IL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-1

16 IEC Structured Text

16.1 Structured Text Operators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-1

17.1 Configuring the PROFIBUS/DP Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-1

18.1 Configuring the PC on the Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-2

Training Manual GX IEC Developer IX

A.1 Special Relays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

A.2 Special Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-6

1 Course Overview and Requirements

1.1 Modular PLC Training Hardware

6 Digital input simulator switches: X0X5

Training Manual GX IEC Developer 1-1

1-2 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

2.1 General Introduction to PLCs

2.1.2 The initial specification for the PLC

Easily programmed and reprogrammed in plant to enable its sequence of operations, to be

2.1.3 Comparison of PLC and Relay Systems

Characteristic PLC Relay

Training Manual GX IEC Developer 2-1

2.1.5 Human Machine Interfaces

It is now commonplace to find HMIs inte-