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Mitsubishi <3> A Series (AnA, AnU, AnUS, AnUSH) CPU

Mitsubishi <3> Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

A Series (AnA/AnU/AnUS/AnUSH) CPU Direct Connection

System Structure

Connecting
Directly

Using 2-Port To
Adapter Terminal Block

To GPP or
Computer Port

Using
Internal GPW-CB02
2-Port
Feature

GP

Machine
Model Remark

GP GP70 Series Excepting for handy types.

GP77/77R Series
The internal 2-Port feature is
GP2000 Series
supported by only GP77/77R
Series and GP2000 Series.
GLC GLC2000 Series 2-Port Adapter and the internal
2-Port feature are not supported.

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[Connecting Directly]
CPU Connection Cable
Communication
GP
Method

A2A, A3A, A3U, A4U, RS-422

Connection Method
A2U-S1, A2US,
[1]
A2US-S1, A2USH-S1 RS-232C

[Using 2-Port Adapter

CPU Adapter Connection Cable
Communication
GP
Method

A2A, A3A, A4U,

Connection Method
A2U-S1, A2US, GP070-MD11 RS-422
[2]
A2USH-S1

[Using Internal 2-Port Feature]

CPU Connection Cable
Communication GP
Method

A2A, A3A, A2U-S1, RS-232C GP77/77R Series

Connection Method
A2US, A2USH-S1 GP2000 Series
[1]
RS-422

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Procedure to Connect PLC

Refer to
Select PLC Type on GP-PRO/PB
Selecting PLC Type
-Package.

Set the GP and PLC settings as the Refer to

communication setting sample. Communication

Setting Sample

Set GP communication.
There are 2 ways. Refer to
Setting on GP-PRO/PB C-Package and Communication
transfer the data Settings [GP]
Setting on the Offline of the GP main unit.

Set PLC communication. Refer to

Communication
Settings [PLC]

Connect PLC to GP.

Refer to
Please check the connection method
Connection Method &
according to the connection type, or
Recommended Products
distance.

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Selecting PLC Type

Start up GP-PRO /PBIII.

Select the following PLC Type when creating the project file.

MITSUBISHI MELSEC AnA (CPU)

Communication Setting Sample

*1 For Communication Format, select RS-232C when using GP430-IP10-O, or select

4-wire type cable when using another cable.

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Communication Settings [GP]

[GP-PRO/PB C-Package Setting]
Select [GP Setup] on Project Manager.
1) Communication Settings 1) Communication Settings

Transmission Speed : 9600bps

Data Length : 8 Bits
Stop Bit: 1 Bit
Parity Bit: Odd
Busy Ready Control : DTR / ER
RS-232C/ RS-422 :
Using GP430-IP10-O : RS-232C
Using Other Cable: 4 Line

* Select one in .

2) Mode Settings 2) Mode Settings

System Start Address: Arbitrary Address

Select [Option…].

3) 2-Port Mode/Direct Mode Settings 3) 2-Port Mode/Direct Mode Settings

Using GP430-IP10-O or User-Created Cable:

Direct
Using 2-Port Adapter : 2-Port Adapter
Using Internal 2-Port Feature:
Internal 2-Port

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Select [Transfer] --> [Setup] --> [Transfer Settings].

4) Transfer Settings

4) Transfer Settings GP System Settings: Checked

Transfer to GP after settings completed.

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2 [GP Settings]

Displaying Setting Screen

Touch the left top of the screen within 10 second after powering on.
Or touch the right top and the right bottom of the screen at the same time. Keep 2 points
touched and touch the left bottom. The menu bar will display on the bottom of the screen. Then
touch [Offline].

1) Checking GP Type 1) Checking GP Type

If you have selected Mitsubishi MELSEC-AnA

(CPU), the following will be shown.

“MELSEC-AnA_CPU”

2) Communication Settings 2) Communication Settings

[MAIN MENU]
↓
[INITIALIZE]
↓
[SET UP I/O]
↓
[SET UP SIO]

Communication Rate: 9600bps

Data Length: 8 Bits
Stop Bit: 1 Bit
Parity: Odd
Control: ER Cntrl
Communication Format
Using GP430-IP10-O: RS-232C
Using other cable: 4 Line

* Select one in .

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3) Setting up Operation Surroundings 3) Setting up Operation Surroundings

[MAIN MENU]
↓
[INITIALIZE]
↓
[PLC SETUP]
↓
[PLC SETUP]

Starting Address of System Data Area:

Arbitrary Address
Unit No.: 0
Use 2-Port Mode/CPU Direct Mode
GP430-IP11-O Cable/User-Created Cable:
CPU
2-Port Adapter : Adapter
Internal 2-Port Adapter: Inside

* Select one in . .

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3 [2-Port Adapter Settings]

1) PLC Type Settings 1) PLC Type Settings
→ ON
SW 6: OFF
SW 5: OFF
SW 4: OFF
SW 3: OFF
SW 2: OFF
SW 1: ON
→ To PLC

2) Device/PLC Settings 2) Device/PLC Settings

SW 1: Connecting Peripheral Device

RS-422 Cable: Right (GPP)
RS-232C Cable : Left (COMPUTER)
↓ SW 2: Setting to connect any peripheral
To devices
PLC GP Only (No Peripheral Device):
Right (GP ONLY)
GP and Peripheral Device:
Left (2-Port )

<Reference> 2-Port Adapter

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Communication Settings [PLC]

There are no items to set on the PLC.

Connection Method

[Connecting Directly / Connecting with Internal 2-Port Feature]

Type Connection Method Distance

Using
GP430-IP10-O 5

Creating Cable
To GP (25p Male) To PLC (25p Male)
1.FG 3.SDA
7.SG 16.SDB Within 5
9.TRMX 7.SG
10.RDA 2.RDA
Supporting
11.SDA 15.RDB
15.SDB 4.CSA Models:
16.RDB 17.CSB GP2000 /
18.CSB 5.ERA
GLC2000
19.ERB 18.ERB
20 Series
21.CSA
22.ERA 21
Shield

This wiring is available for only GP2000 Series / GLC2000 Series.

Recommended Products

Connecter/Cover D-sub 25 pin Plug XM2A-2501 <OMRON Co.>

for GP
Cover for D-sub 25 pin XM2S-2511 <OMRON Co.>
Jack Screw XM2Z-0071 <OMRON Co.>
Cable CO-MA-VV-SB5P 28AWG <Hitachi Cable Ltd.>
Setscrew Metric Coarse Screw Tread : M2.6 0.45

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[Connecting via 2-Port Adapter ]

Type Connection Method Distance

Using Cable with Adapter with
GP070-MDCB11 5 wires 5 contacts

RDA SDA
RDB SDB
SDA RDA
5
SDB RDB
SG SG

Cross the signal names of wires and ones of terminal

block contacts.

Creating Cable
To GP (25p Male) Adapter Terminal Block

10.RDA SDA
16.RDB SDB
11.SDA RDA
Termination 15.SDB RDB
Resistance 7.SG SG Within
1/4W 330 21.CSA
14.VCC 600
18.CSB
1.FG
SHELL

RS-422 Connecter Terminal Adapter (GP070-CN10-O)

cannot be used on the GP.

Recommended Products

Connecter/Cover D-sub 25 pin Plug XM2A-2501 <OMRON Co.>

for GP
Cover for D-sub 25 pin XM2S-2511 <OMRON Co.>
Jack Screw XM2Z-0071 <OMRON Co.>
Terminal on Adapter Equivalent to V1.25-MS3 <J.S.T. Mfg. Co., Ltd.>
Cable CO-SPEV-SB (A) 3PX0.5SQ <Hitachi Cable Ltd.>
Setscrew Metric Coarse Screw Tread : M2.6 0.45

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