Using RS-422, USB, or RS-232C communication devices, the connection port for peripheral devices can be added.
Devices for sequence programming including a personal computer and display units (GOT) can be connected to the added port.
Model | Features/Communication method | Applicable FX PLC | |||||||||
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FX 3S |
FX 3G |
FX 3U |
FX 3GC |
FX 3UC |
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Function expansion board | |||||||||||
FX3G-422-BD |
Performs the same communication as the PLC's built-in RS-422 port for peripheral device connection. |
*3 ○ Max. 1 unit |
○ Max. 2 units *1 |
× | × | × | |||||
FX3U-422-BD | × | × | ○ Max. 1 unit |
× | *2 ○ Max. 1 unit |
*1: FX3G 14pt, 24pt models: 1 board. 40pt, 60pt models: 2 boards.
*2: Can be connected only to the FX3UC-32MT-LT(-2).
*3: Function expansion board and FX3S-CNV-ADP cannot be used together.
Model | Features/Communication method | Applicable FX PLC | |||||||||
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FX 3S |
FX 3G |
FX 3U |
FX 3GC |
FX 3UC |
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PLC built-in | |||||||||||
FX3S, FX3G, FX3GC USB port |
Connects to a PC having USB interface for programming or monitoring. 1)Number of channels: 1 2)Maximum transmission distance: Max. length 3 m 3)Control method: Programming communication |
○ Built-in |
○ Built-in |
- | ○ Built-in |
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Function expansion board | |||||||||||
FX3U-USB-BD |
Connects to a PC having USB interface for programming or monitoring. 1)Number of channels: 1 2)Insulation: insulate 3)Maximum transmission distance: Max. length 5 m (3 m Cable included) 4)Control method: Programming communication |
× | × | ○ Max. 1 unit |
× | * ○ Max. 1 unit |
*: Can be connected only to the FX3UC-32MT-LT(-2).
Model | Features/Communication method | Applicable FX PLC | |||||||||
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FX 3S |
FX 3G |
FX 3U |
FX 3GC |
FX 3UC |
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Function expansion board | |||||||||||
FX3G-232-BD |
Can directly connect to a PC or HMI having RS-232C interface. 1)Applicable peripheral devices ・PC programming software ・HMI RS-232C connection 2)Number of channels: 1 3)Insulation: Not insulate 4)Maximum transmission distance: 15 m 5)Control method: Programming communication |
*5 ○ Max. 1 unit |
○ Max. 2 units *1 |
× | × | × | |||||
FX3U-232-BD | × | × | ○ Max. 1 unit |
× | *2 ○ Max. 1 unit |
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Specific adapter | |||||||||||
FX3U-232ADP-MB |
Can directly connect to a PC or HMI having RS-232C interface. 1)Applicable peripheral devices ・PC programming software ・HMI RS-232C connection 2)Number of channels: 1 3)Insulation: insulate 4)Maximum transmission distance: 15 m 5)Control method: Programming communication |
*6 ○ Max. 1 unit |
*3 ○ Max. 2 units *1 |
*4 ○ Max. 2 units |
○ Max. 2 units |
*4 ○ Max. 2 units |
*1:FX3G 14pt, 24pt models: 1 board. 40pt, 60pt models: 2 boards.
*2:Can be connected only to the FX3UC-32MT-LT(-2).
*3:When connecting to FX3G, FX3G-CNV-ADP is required.
*4:When connecting to FX3U,FX3UC-32MT-LT(-2), function expansion board is required.
*5:Function expansion board and FX3S-CNV-ADP cannot be used together.
*6:When connecting to FX3S, FX3S-CNV-ADP is required.
*1:Can be connected only to the FX3UC-32MT-LT(-2).
<Connection cable>
Please use the designated RS-422 cable (MINI DIN 8-pin type on the PLC side) for each peripheral device.
*1:Can be connected only to the FX3UC-32MT-LT(-2).
*1:Can be connected only to the specific adapter.
*2:function expansion board can be connected only to the FX3UC-32MT-LT(-2).
<Connection cable>
The main connection cables for RS-232C communication devices and peripheral devices are listed below.
For other combinations, please refer to the FX Series User's Manual (Data Communication Edition).
Function expansion board (FX3G-232-BD/FX3U-232-BD) Specific adapter (FX3U-232ADP-MB) |
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DOS/V PC (9-pin D-SUB) | FX-232CAB-1 |
PC-9800 PC (25-pin D-SUB) | F2-232CAB-1 |
PC-9800 PC (14-pin Half-pitch) | FX-232CAB-2 |
GOT | Please connect with the designated cable or wiring for RS-232C connection of each HMI. |
Connect an programming tool such as PC software to either one of peripheral devices to avoid programs from being changed by multiple peripheral devices.