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JAPANESE
ENGLISH
-485-BD
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Manual Number
Revision
Date
JY997D32201
G
April 2015
This manual describes the part names, dimensions, mounting, and specifications of the product. Before use, read this manual and the manuals of all relevant products fully to acquire proficiency in handling and operating the product. Make sure to learn all the product information, safety information, and precautions.
Store this manual in a safe place so that it can be taken out and read whenever necessary. Always forward it to the end user.
Registration:
The company and product names described in this manual are registered trademarks or the trademarks of their respective companies.
Effective April 2015
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
© 2008 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Safety Precaution
(Read these precautions before use.)
This manual classifies the safety precautions into two categories:
and .
Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions, resulting in death or severe injury.
Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions, resulting in medium or slight personal injury or physical damage.
Depending on the circumstances, procedures indicated by also cause severe injury.
It is important to follow all precautions for personal safety.
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Associated Manuals
Manual name
FX 3S Series
User’s Manual
- Hardware Edition
FX 3G Series
User’s Manual
- Hardware Edition
FX 3S /FX 3G /FX 3GC /FX 3U /
FX 3UC Series
Programming Manual -
Basic & Applied Instruction
Edition
Manual No.
Description
JY997D48601
MODEL CODE:
09R535
JY997D31301
MODEL CODE:
09R521
Explains the FX 3S Series PLC specifications for I/O, wiring, installation, and maintenance.
Explains the FX 3G Series PLC specifications for I/O, wiring, installation, and maintenance.
JY997D16601
MODEL CODE:
09R517
Describes PLC programming for basic/applied instructions and devices.
FX Series User’s Manual -
Data Communication
Edition
JY997D16901
MODEL CODE:
09R715
Explains N:N network, Parallel
Link, Computer Link, Non-
Protocol communication by RS and RS2 instructions/FX 2N -232IF.
This manual describes the specifications and installation details for the FX 3G -
485-BD.
Fo r w iri ng wi th co mmuni ca tion e quip ment , s ys tem co nfi gurat ion, communication settings, and program examples, refer to the "FX Series User's
Manual - Data Communication Edition".
How to obtain manuals
For product manuals or documents, consult with the Mitsubishi Electric dealer from who you purchased your product.
Applicable standards
FX 3G -485-BD
units made in Novem
ber
,
2008 or later comply with the EC
Directive (EMC Directive). Further information can be found in the following manual.
→ FX 3S Series Hardware Manual (Manual No. JY997D48301)
→ FX
3G Series Hardware Manual (Manual No. JY997D46001)
Attention
• This product is designed for use in industrial applications.
Note
• Authorized Representative in the European Community:
Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V.
Gothaer Str. 8, 40880 Ratingen, Germany
1. Outline
FX 3G -485-BD is an expansion board equipped with an European terminal block for RS-
485 communication. The FX 3G -485-BD exchanges data with RS-485 devices. For wiring, specifications, settings, and program examples, refer to the following manual.
→ FX Series User's Manual - Data Communication Edition
1.1 Incorporated Items
Product
Included items
RS-485 communication expansion board FX 3G -485-BD
• M3×8 tapping screws for installation: 2 pcs.
• Station number labels for linking
• Side cover
• Installation Manual (This manual)
1.2 Communication Function
Communication type
N:N network
Parallel link
Computer link
Non-protocol communication
Inverter communication
*1
Function
Data transfer connecting up to eight FX Series PLCs.
Data transfer between two PLCs relationship specifying master/slave station.
Data transfer between PLC and computer (specified as the master station) via dedicated protocol.
Serial communication between PLC and RS-485 device via non-protocol.
Controlling Mitsubishi's FREQROL inverter using Inverter communication instructions.
*1 The FX 3G Series PLC Ver. 1.10 or later in applicable.
1.3 External Dimensions and Part Names
Unit: mm (inches)
[5]
[4]
[7] Connector cover is removed
[9]
[3]
[2]
[1]
[8]
35 (1.38")
Terminal Layout
[6]
MASS (Weight): 20 g (0.05 lbs)
15.1
14.1
(0.6") (0.56")
Setting terminal registor to 110 Ω
Setting no terminal registor
Setting terminal registor to 330 Ω
110 Ω
OPEN
330 Ω 110 Ω
OPEN
330 Ω 110 Ω
OPEN
330 Ω
Carefully operate the switch not to damage the circuit board or electronic parts.
Before changing over the switch, remove the upper side of the removable terminal.
For details, refer to the following manual.
→ FX Series User's Manual-Data Communication Edition
5 poles
[1]Terminal resistor changing-over switch
(110 Ω/OPEN/330Ω)
[2]Terminal block mounting screws
[3]SD LED: Lighting while sending data
[4]Mounting holes (2φ3.2)
[5]Connector cover
[6]RD LED: Lighting while receiving data
[7]Main unit connector
[8]Terminal block to connect RS-485 device
(European terminal block)
[9]Memory cassette/Display module connector
Recommended screwdriver to tighten terminal screws
0.4 mm
(0.01")
The end should be straight
2.5 mm
(0.09")
2. Installation
INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS
• Make sure to cut off all phases of the power supply externally before attempting installation or wiring work.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock or damage to the product.
INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS
• Use the product within the generic environment specifications described in PLC main unit manual (Hardware Edition).
Never use the product in areas with excessive dust, oily smoke, conductive dusts, corrosive gas (salt air, Cl
2
, H
2
S, SO
2
, or NO
2
), flammable gas, vibration or impacts, or expose it to high temperature, condensation, or rain and wind.
If the product is used in such conditions, electric shock, fire, malfunctions, deterioration or damage may occur.
• Use screwdrivers carefully when performing installation work, thus avoiding accident or product damage.
• When drilling screw holes or wiring, make sure cutting or wire debris does not enter the ventilation slits.
Failure to do so may cause fire, equipment failures or malfunctions.
• Do not touch the conductive parts of the product directly.
Doing so may cause device failures or malfunctions.
• Connect expansion board securely to their designated connectors.
Loose connections may cause malfunctions.
For the installation, refer to the following manual.
→ FX
→ FX
3S
3G
Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition
Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition
3. Specifications
STARTUP AND
MAINTENANCE
PRECAUTIONS
• Do not disassemble or modify the PLC.
Doing so may cause fire, equipment failures, or malfunctions.
* For repair, contact your local Mitsubishi Electric representative.
• Do not drop the product or exert strong impact to it.
Doing so may cause damage.
DISPOSAL
PRECAUTIONS
• Please contact a certified electronic waste disposal company for the environmentally safe recycling and disposal of your device.
TRANSPORTATION AND
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
• The product is a precision instrument. During transportation, avoid any impacts.
Failure to do so may cause failures in the product. After transportation, verify the operations of the product.
3.1 Applicable PLC
Model name
FX 3S Series PLC
FX 3G Series PLC
Applicability
Ver. 1.00 or later (from first production)
Ver. 1.00 or later (from first production)
• The number of connectable expansion boards varies depending on the main unit as follows:
FX 3S , FX 3G -14M
, FX 3G -24M
Main units : 1 unit
FX
3G
-40M
, FX
3G
-60M
Main units : 2 units
Never stack up two or more expansion boards.
For details on the system configuration, refer to the following manual.
→ FX Series User's Manual - Data Communication Edition
3.2 General Specifications
The general specifications are equivalent to the PLC main unit. For general specifications, refer to the following manuals.
However, since the product is not isolated between communication lines and the
CPU of main unit, please do not perform any dielectric withstand voltage tests or insulation resistance tests to this product.
→ FX
→ FX
3S
3G
Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition
Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition
3.3 Communication specifications
Item Specification
Transmission standard
Connection method
In conformance to RS-485/RS-422
Maximum transmission distance
50 m (164 ft) maximum
European terminal block
RD, SD Indication (LED)
Communication method
Half-duplex
Communication format
Non-Protocol Communication, Computer Link (dedicated protocol format 1 and 4), Parallel Link, N:N network, and
Inverter communication
*1
Baud rate
Insulation
Non-Protocol Communication, Computer Link
: 300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600/19200
/38400 bps
Parallel Link : 115200 bps
N:N network : 38400 bps
Inverter communication *1
: 4800/9600/19200/38400 bps
Not insulated (Between communication line and CPU)
*1 The FX 3G Series PLC Ver. 1.10 or later in applicable.
This manual confers no industrial property rights or any rights of any other kind, nor does it confer any patent licenses. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation cannot be held responsible for any problems involving industrial property rights which may occur as a result of using the contents noted in this manual.
Warranty
Mitsubishi will not be held liable for damage caused by factors found not to be the cause of Mitsubishi; opportunity loss or lost profits caused by faults in the
Mitsubishi products; damage, secondary damage, accident compensation caused by special factors unpredictable by Mitsubishi; damages to products other than Mitsubishi products; and to other duties.
For safe use
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•
•
This product has been manufactured as a general-purpose part for general industries, and has not been designed or manufactured to be incorporated in a device or system used in purposes related to human life.
Before using the product for special purposes such as nuclear power, electric power, aerospace, medicine or passenger movement vehicles, consult with
Mitsubishi Electric.
This product has been manufactured under strict quality control. However when installing the product where major accidents or losses could occur if the product fails, install appropriate backup or failsafe functions in the system.
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