•This manual contains text, diagrams and explanations which will guide the reader in the
correct installation and operation of the FX
and understood before attempting to install or use the unit.
-10PG Pulse Output Block. It should be read
2N
•Further information can be found in the FX
Series HARDWARE MANUAL, FX
2N
2NC
HARDWARE MANUAL and THE FX SERIES OF PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER
PROGRAMMING MANUAL ΙΙ.
•If in doubt at any stage of the installation of FX
-10PG Pulse Output Block always consult
2N
a professional electrical engineer who is qualified and trained to the local and national
standards which apply to the installation site.
•If in doubt about the operation or use of FX
-10PG Pulse Output Block please consult the
2N
nearest Mitsubishi Electric distributor.
•This manual is subject to change without notice.
Series
Model FX2N-10PG Pulse Output Block
Model FX
2N
-10PG Pulse Output Block
USER’S MANUAL
Manual number : JY992D93401
Manual revision : D
Date: April 2003
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Guidelines for the Safety of the User and Protection of the FX2N-10PG Pulse
Output Block
This manual provides information for the use of the FX2N-10PG Pulse Output Block. The
manual has been written to be used by trained and competent personnel. The definition of
such a person or persons is as follows;
a) Any engineer who is responsible for the planning, design and construction of automatic
equipment using the product associated with this manual should be of a competent
nature, trained and qualified to the local and national standards required to fulfill that
role. These engineers should be fully aware of all aspects of safety with regards to
automated equipment.
b) Any commissioning or service engineer must be of a competent nature, trained and
qualified to the local and national standards required to fulfill that job. These engineers
should also be trained in the use and maintenance of the completed product. This
includes being completely familiar with all associated documentation for the said product.
All maintenance should be carried out in accordance with established safety practices.
c) All operators of the completed equipment (see Note) should be trained to use this
product in a safe manner in compliance to established safety practices. The operators
should also be familiar with documentation which is associated with the operation of the
completed equipment.
Note :
Note: the term ‘completed equipment’ refers to a third party constructed device which
contains or uses the product associated with this manual.
Notes on the Symbols Used in this Manual
At various times throughout this manual certain symbols will be used to highlight points of
information which are intended to ensure the users personal safety and protect the integrity of
equipment. Whenever any of the following symbols are encountered its associated note must
be read and understood. Each of the symbols used will now be listed with a brief description of
its meaning.
Hardware Warnings
1) Indicates that the identified danger
2) Indicates that the identified danger could
WILL
cause physical and property damage.
POSSIBLY
cause physical and property
damage.
3) Indicates a point of further interest or further explanation.
Software Warnings
4) Indicates special care must be taken when using this element of software.
5) Indicates a special point which the user of the associate software element should
be aware of.
6) Indicates a point of interest or further explanation.
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•Under no circumstances will Mitsubishi Electric be liable or responsible for any
consequential damage that may arise as a result of the installation or use of this equipment.
•All examples and diagrams shown in this manual are intended only as an aid to
understanding the text, not to guarantee operation. Mitsubishi Electric will accept no
responsibility for actual use of the product based on these illustrative examples.
•Please contact a Mitsubishi Electric distributor for more information concerning applications
in life critical situations or high reliability.
Trademark registration
The company names and product names described in this manual are the registered names
and trademarks of the relevant companies.
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Associated Manuals
This manual describes the handling and operation of MELSEC-FX Series FX
-10PG Pulse
2N
Output Block. For the configuration and commands of the system, also refer to the manuals of
the following PLC. Before operation, read this manual and the manuals of the PLC thoroughly
and be sure you sufficiently understand their specifications for proper operation.
Also, be sure that the manual is provided to the end user.
Manual nameManual No.Description
2N
-10PG
FX
USER'S MANUAL
(this manual)
2N
FX
-10PG
Installation Manual
(in same package)
2N
FX
HARDWARE MANUAL
(in same package)
2N
c (D/UL)
FX
HARDWARE MANUAL
(in same package)
2N
FX
c (DSS/DS)
HARDWARE MANUAL
(in same package)
THE FX SERIES OF
PROGRAMMABLE
CONTROLLER
PROGRAMMING
MANUAL
ΙΙ
JY992D93401
JY992D91901
JY992D66301
JY992D87201
JY992D76401
JY992D88101
The manual explains the details of the hardware regarding the
specifications, wiring, installation, etc. of the FX
2N
-10PG
Series PLC.
The manual explains the specifications, installation, etc. of the
2N
FX
-10PG Pulse Output Block.
The manual explains the details of the hardware regarding the
specifications, wiring, installation, etc. of the FX2N Series
PLC.
The manual explains the details of the hardware regarding the
specifications, wiring, installation, etc. of the FX
2NC
(D/UL)
Series PLC.
The manual explains the details of the hardware regarding the
specifications, wiring, installation, etc. of the FX
2NC
(DSS/DS)
Series PLC.
The manual explains the commands of FX
2N
and FX
2NC
Series.
Of the manuals listed above, THE FX SERIES OF PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER
PROGRAMMING MANUAL ΙΙ are not packed with the product.
If necessary, contact your dealer to request the desired manual.
FX
-10PG Installation Manual, FX2N Handy Manual and FX
FX2N-10PG Pulse Output Block (hereafter abbreviated as FX2N-10PG, Pulse Output Block or
PGU) is a special block to output a maximum 1MHz pulse array and drive a single-axis
stepping motor or servo motor.
Introduction 1
1) FX
-10PG controls the positioning operation of one single-axis stepping motor or servo
2N
motor per unit.
2) FX
or FX
2N
Series PLC is connected to read and write the data with FROM/TO
2NC
commands.
3) A pulse array of max. 1MHz can be output. (Differential line driver output)
Cautions regarding design
•To make sure the entire system operates safely even when problems such as a faulty
external power supply, PLC, or FX
circuits outside the PLC and FX
2N
Otherwise, improper operation or wrong output may cause an accident.
1) The emergency stop circuit, protective circuit, in terlock circ uit against machi ne breakage ,
etc. must be provided as circuits outside the PLC and FX
2) If the PLC or FX
-10PG Pulse Output Block detects any problem using the self-
2N
diagnosis function for the watchdog timer errors and input value errors, or if any trouble
occurs in the input/output control area, etc. which cannot be detected by the PLC CPU,
output control may sometimes become impossible .Be sure to design the ext ernal circu it s
and mechanisms to operate the machine safely in such cases.
-10PG Pulse Output Block occurs, provide safety
2N
-10PG Pulse Output Block.
-10PG.
2N
3) If any relay, transistor, triac, etc. in the output unit of the FX
-10PG Pulse Output Block
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or PLC malfunctions, the output may sometimes be kept on or off .
Design the external circuits and mechanisms to operate the machine safely regarding
output signals which may lead to a serious accident.
Cautions regarding disposal
•When disposing of the product, handle it as industrial waste.
a) Extension cable
b) Direct mounting hole (2 - φ4.5/0.18”)
c) Extension port
d) Input/output port
e) DIN rail mounting hook
f) DIN rail mounting groove (DIN rail: DIN46277 35mm (1.38”) wide)
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Model FX2N-10PG Pulse Output BlockOutside dimensions and component names 2
2.2LED display
LED nameStateDisplay content
5V DC is not supplied through the extension cable from the
PLC.
CLR signal is output (when the origin point return is
completed)
POWER
START
ERROR
FP
RP
CLR
DOG
PG0
φ
A
φ
B
X0,X1
Unlit
Lit5V DC is supplied through the extension cable from the PLC.
UnlitStart input off
LitStart input on
UnlitNormal operation
BlinkingError occurred
LitCPU error occurred
UnlitForward pulse or pulse array interrupted.
BlinkingForward pulses or pulse array is being output.
UnlitReverse pulse or directional output interrupted.
BlinkingReverse pulses or directional output is being output.
UnlitCLR signal is not output.
Lit
UnlitDOG input off
LitDOG input on
UnlitZero-point input off
LitZero-point input on
UnlitA-phase input of manual pulse generator off
LitA-phase input of manual pulse generator on
UnlitB-phase input of manual pulse generator off
LitB-phase input of manual pulse generator on
UnlitInterrupt input off
LitInterrupt input on
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2.3Pin layout and assignment
•The following pin layout is seen when looking at the I/O port in the FX2N-10PG from the
front face.
When an I/O cable and connecto r is prepare d by the user, the pin number mark an d
mark are different according to the connector used.
Wire correctly noting the position of notch and the direction of the connector.
I/O port in the FX2N-10P from the front face
POWER
FX2N-10PG
START
DOG
X0
X1
f
f
ERROR
PGO
FP
RP
A
CLR
B
VIN+
FP+
RP+
PG0+
CLR+
φ
A+
φ
B+
DOG
S/S
X0
VINFPRPPG0CLR-
φ
A-
φ
BSTART
S/S
X1
▲
Terminal nameContent
VIN+Power input terminal for pulse output 5V DC to 24V DC
Forward/reverse mode: Reverse pulse output termina l
Pulse/direction mode: Direction output terminal
PG0+Zero-point signal input terminal
CLR+Output terminal to clear the deviation counter of servo amplifier
φ
A+A-phase input terminal of 2-phase pulse
φ
B+B-phase input terminal of 2-phase pulse
DOG
S/S
Near-point DOG input terminal (Input terminal used for origin-point return
command)
Power input terminal (start, DOG, X0, X1) 24V DC
Pins (S/S) are internally short-circuited.
X0Interrupt input terminal
VIN-Common terminal of VIN+
FP-Common terminal of FP+
RP-Common terminal of RP+
PG0-Common terminal of PG0+
CLR-Common terminal of CLR+
φ
A-Common terminal of A-phase input of 2-phase pulse
φ
B-Common terminal of B-phase input of 2-phase pulse
STARTStart input terminal
X1Interrupt input terminal
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2.3.1Applicable connector and cable size
The connectors for the multi-wire cables are prepared as a set to allow the customer to
produce the input/output cables.
The cables and crimp tool should be prepared by the customer.
Model name and configuration of
input/output connector
Applicable cable and tool
Model nameCable size
FX
-I/O-CON-S
2C
For multi-wire cable: 5 sets
FX
-I/O-CON-SA
2C
For multi-wire cable: 5 sets
AWG22(0.3mm
AWG20(0.5mm
2
)
2
)
*1 Since it may be difficult to pass the random cable through the housing depending on the
variation of the sheath thickness, UL-1061 cable is recommended.
* Phoenix contact crimp tool.
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3.Installation
Install FX2N-10PG on the right side of the basic unit, extension unit or other extension block of
FX
and FX2Nc Series PLC.
2N
For installation, install the block with DIN rail (DIN46277, 35mm (1.38inches) wide) or directly
with M4 screws.
3.1DIN rail installation
Align the upper side of the DIN rail mounting groove with t he DIN rail 1), and press the block in
2).
To remove the main body, pull out the DIN rail mounting hook downward 3), and remove the
block 4).
InstallationRemoval
Installation 3
1)
3.2Direct installation
Pass M4 screws through the two mounting holes provided at the top and bottom on the left
side of FX
Provide a clearance of 1 to 2mm (0.08inches) between the units during installation.
-10PG, and install the block on the panel with the screws.
2N
2)
4)
3)
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Model FX2N-10PG Pulse Output BlockInstallation 3
Cautions regarding installation
1) Use the block under the envir onmental conditions specified in the manual.
Do not use the unit in a loca tion surrounded by dust, oil fumes, conductive dust, corrosive
gas or combustibl e gas, exposed to high temperature , condensation, wind or rai n, or subject
to vibration or impact.
Use in such a locati on may cause an electric shock, fire haza rd, mal functi on, or break age or
degradation of the product.
2) Before installation, wiring or similar work, be sure to switch off the external power supply to
isolate the block.
Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock or damage the product.
3) When tur ning on the power supply or operating the block after installation, wiring or similar
work, be sure to install the top cover.
4) When tapping a hole or routing a wire, prevent chips or wire chips from dropping into the
vent windows of FX
Such chips may cause a fire haza rd or malf unction.
-10PG.
2N
5) Securely fasten the extension cable to a specified connector.
If it is poorly connected, it will cause a malfunction.
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4.System configuration
4.1Connection with PLC
The PLC is connected to FX2N-10PG with the extension cable.
FX
-10PG is handled as a special unit of the PLC and is sequentially given the special unit
2N
number of 0 to 7 from the u nit which is the nearest to P LC. (The unit No. is instructed with
FROM/TO commands.)
For details of the input/output assignment of PLC, refer to the manual of FX
PLC.
System configuration 4
2N
, FX
2NC
Series
START
DOG
X0
X1
A
f
fB
FX2N -2 L C
POWER
ERROR
PGO
FP
RP
CLR
FX2N-2 L C
FX2N-3 2 E R
FX
Y7
FX2N-10 P G
POW ER
Special
2N -1 0 P G
START
DOG
X0
X1
A
f
fB
block
No.2
(X020 to X 037)
X0
X6 X0 X2 X4 X6
COMX4
POW ER
24V
OUT1
OUT2
Special
LX1X3X5X7
(Y020 to Y 037)
24+N
X3X2X1
FX2N-3 2 E R
X5
X7
IN
01234567
OUT
76543210
72456130
72456130
Y4Y5Y6
COM4COM2Y4Y5Y6Y7 COM3Y0Y1Y2Y3COM1Y0Y1Y2Y3
block
No. 1
Series PLC and a maximum of 4 units can
2N
-CNV-IF is required.
2NC
-65EC/FX0N-30EC extension cable and FX2N-
0N
POWER
ERROR
PGO
FP
RP
CLR
FX2N -3 2 M R
14 171510 12 13
1611
16111514 1710 12 13
Y14
Y15
72456130
POW ER
RUN
BATT.V
PROG .E
72456130
CPU.E
FX2N -1 0 P G
FX2N-10 P G
Special
(X000 to X 017)
24+N
FX2N-3 2M R
Y4Y5Y6
X10 X14 X16
X7
X3X2X1
IN
OUT
Y10
Y12
COM3
Y11
Y13Y1Y2Y3
COMX4
LX13X15
(Y000 to Y 017)
block
No. 0
•A maximum of 8 units can be connected to FX
be connected to FX
•When connected to FX
Series PLC.
2NC
Series PLC, FX
2NC
•For extension, the separately available FX
CNV-BC are used.
One extension cable can be used per system.
•The number of occupied I/O points of the FX
-10PG is 8. The total number of I/O points of
2N
the basic unit, extension unit and extension block and the occupied poin ts of the special
block must not exceed the max. number of the I/O points of the basic unit (256 points for
FX
and FX
2N
2NC
).
•The assignment of the I/O number of the PLC is shown in the parentheses. The I/O
connectors and occupied points of FX
-10PG are not included during assignment of I/O
2N
numbers of the PLC.
Turn OFF the power at first, then connect/disconnect the cab le such as an extension cable.
If you connect/disconnect a cable while the power is supplied, the unit may fail or malfunction.
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4.2Applicable PLC
Series nameApplicable version
2N
SeriesAll versions
FX
2NC
FX
SeriesAll versions
For connection to FX
2NC
, FX
2NC
-CNV-IF is necessary.
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5.Specifications
5.1Environmental specifications
ItemSpecifications
Withstand voltage
Items except above
5.2Power supply specifications
ItemSpecifications
Input
signal
Drive
power
supply
Inner
control
Output
signal
500V AC One minute (between all external terminals and ground terminal)
Same as the environmental specifications of the connected PLC
(Refer to the PLC manual.)
START, DOG, X0, X1 terminals: 24V DC+/-10%
Current consumption 32mA or less
PGO terminal: 3 to 5.5V DC Current consumption 20mA or less
VIN terminal: 5 to 24V DC Current consumption 100mA or less for 5V,
70mA or less for 24V
Each current can be supplied from the external power supply. (START, DOG,
X0, X1 terminals can be supplied from the service power supply (24+
terminal) of the PLC.)
5V DC Current consumption 120mA Power is supplied through the
extension cable from the PLC.
FP, RP terminals (Power supplied from VIN terminal 5 to 24V DC):
Set 25mA or less.
CLR: 5 to 24V DC Set 20mA or less.
Each is supplied from the servo amplifier or external power supply.
Specifications 5
5.3Performance specifications
ItemSpecifications
Number of control
axes
Speed command
Position command
Positioning program
Number of I/O
occupied points
Start time
•One axis per unit
(Max. 8 units and 4 units can be connected to FX
FX
2NC
•The operation speed is set with the buffer memory.
•It can be operated at the pulse frequency of 1Hz to 1MHz.
•Hz, cm/min, 10 deg/min and inch/min are selectable for the command
unit.
•The travel is set with the buffer memory.
•The pulse converted value is in the range of -2,147,483,648 to
2,147,483,647. Pulse, mm, mdeg and 10
•The absolute position instruction and relative position instruction are
selectable.
•The magnification rates of 10
position data.
•Positioning is done in the PLC program.
(Data read-/writing and operation mode selection are instructed with
FROM/TO commands.)
•8 points (Input or output.)
•1 to 3ms
Series PLC respectively.)
0
, 101, 102 and 103 are settable for the
Series PLC and
2N
-4
inch are usable for the unit.
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5.4Input specifications
φφφφ
φφφφ
A,
ItemSTART, DOG, X1
Number of input
points
Input signal
voltage
Signal format
Input signal
current
Input ON
sensitivity
Input OFF
sensitivity
Input receiving
speed
Circuit insulation
Operation
indication
Three control input points (START, DOG, PG0), two interrupt input points (X0, X1)
2-phase pulse input point (φA, φB)
24V DC ± 10%3.0 to 5.5V DC3.0 to 5.5V DC
Contact or open collector
transistor
6.5 ± 1mA6 to 20mA6 to 20mA
4.5mA or more6.0mA or more6.0mA or more
1.5mA or less1mA or less1mA or less
0.1ms or less
(1.0ms or less for DOG)
Photocoupler insulation
LED is lit when input is ON.
Differential line driver or
open collector transistor
2-phase pulse
30,000Hz or less
(Duty 50%)
B
Differential line driver or
open collector transisto r
Differential line driver outputNPN open collector transistor output
VIN 5 to 24V DCVIN 5 to 24V DC
25mA or less20mA or less
24V DC: 70mA 5V DC: 100mA
FP+, RP+ Max. 1MHz20 to 25ms
LED is lit when output is ON.
When zero return operation is
completed, it is turned on.
(Output pulse width: 20ms)
1.5V or less
0.1mA or less
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6.Wiring
6.1Input output circuit
Input terminalFX2N-10PG
Manual pulse
generator
7mA/24V DC
7mA/24V DC
7mA/24V DC
7mA/24V DC
24V DC
Shielded cable
A phase
START
DOG
X0
X1
S/S
φ
A+
3.3k
3.3k
3.3k
3.3k
120
Wiring 6
5 to
VIN+
VIN-
FP+
FP-
RP+
RP-
CLR+
24V DC
Shielded
cable
Servo amplifier
drive unit
Output terminal
Ω
Ω
Ω
Ω
AM26LS31 or equivalent
Differential line driver
Ω
5V
25mA or less
2-phase pulse
Frequency
30kHz or less
5V DC
20mA or less
B phase
A-
φ
B+
φ
B-
PG0+
PG0-
120
120
120
120
120
φ
•For the pin layout, refer to Section 2.3.
Ω
Ω
Ω
Ω
Ω
CLR-
5 to 24V DC
20mA or less
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Model FX2N-10PG Pulse Output BlockWiring 6
•Install a safety circuit outside the FX2N-10PG so that the entire system conservatively
operates even if an abnormality occurs in the external power supply or a failure occurs in
the FX
-10PG.
2N
1) Make sure to construct an emergency stop circuit, protection circuit, interlock circuit for
reverse operations such as normal rotation and reverse rotation and interlock circuit to
prevent damages of a machine for upper limit/lower limit, etc. outside the FX
-10PG.
2N
2) When the CPU in the detects an abnormality such as a watch dog timer error by the selfdiagnosis circuit, all outputs turn off. When an abnormality occurs in the I/O control area
which cannot be detected by the CPU in the FX
-10PG, output control may be disabled.
2N
Design external circuits and the structure so that the entire system conservatively
operates in such cases.
3) Do not lay signal cable near to high voltage power cable or house them in the same
trunking duct. Effects of noise or surge inductio n may occur. Keep signal cables a safe
distance of more than 100 mm (4”) from these power cables.
4) Where output signal lines are used over an extended distance consideration for voltage
drop and noise interference should be made.
5) Fix cables so that any stress is not directly applied on the terminal block or the cable
connection area.
6) When a failure occurs in a transistor etc. in the FX
-10PG, outputs may keep ON or
2N
OFF.
For output signals which may lead to severe accidents, design external circuits and the
structure so that the entire system conservatively operates.
•Make sure to shut down the power supplies of all phases on the outside before starting
installation or wiring.
If the power supplies are not shut down, you may get electrical shock or the unit may be
damaged.
•Never touch any terminals while the power is supplied.
If you touch a terminal while the power is supplied, you may get electrical shock or the
unit may malfuncti on.
•Turn off the power at first, then start cleaning or tighten terminals.
If you perform cleaning or tightening while the power is supplied, you may get electrical
shock.
•For pairs of inputs such as forward/reverse contacts which would pose a hazard if turned
ON simultaneously, provide external interlocks, in addition to interlocks in the program
inside the positioning unit, to ensure that they cannot be turned ON simultaneously.
Forward
lim it
Forward
Reverse
lim it
Reverse
O utput elem ent
6-2
Model FX2N-10PG Pulse Output BlockWiring 6
CE MEC Conformity
For compliance to EC EMC regulation it is necessary to add a Ferrite filter on the I/O cable of
the FX
-10PG.
2N
The filter should be attached below with the filter surrounding the I/O cable.
The recommended ferrite filter is the TOKIN ESD-SR-25 or equivalent. The filter should be
placesd as near to I/O port the FX
2N
-10PG
FX
POWER
ERROR
START
DOG
PGO
X0
FP
FX2N-10PG
X1
RP
fA
CLR
f
B
150mm (5.9") or less
-10PG as possible.
2N
Ferrite filter
TOKIN ESD-SR-25
TOKIN
I/O cable
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Model FX2N-10PG Pulse Output BlockWiring 6
6.2Input wiring
6.2.1START, DOG, X0, X1, S/S
External power supply (24V DC) is required for terminals START, DOG, X0, X1 and S/S.
Contact output type and open collector transistor output (NPN, PNP) types of external devices
are applicable.
1) When contacts are used
FX2N-10PG
Input terminal
7mA/24V DC
START
7mA/24V DC
DOG
7mA/24V DC
X0
7mA/24V DC
X1
24V DC
S/S
3.3k
3.3k
3.3k
3.3k
Ω
Ω
Ω
Ω
2) When NPN open collector transistors are used
FX2N-10PG
Input terminal
4-wire type
3-wire type
2-wire type
24V DC
Reread terminal as START, DOG, X0 or X1 according to the application.
IN
IN
IN
IN
S/S
3.3k
3.3k
3.3k
Ω
Ω
Ω
3) When PNP open collector transistors ar e used
FX2N-10PG
Input terminal
4-wire type
3-wire type
2-wire type
24V DC
IN
IN
IN
S/S
3.3k
3.3k
3.3k
Ω
Ω
Ω
Reread terminal as START, DOG, X0 or X1 according to the application.
IN
•For the pin layout, refer to Section 2.3.
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You can buy points or you can get point for every manual you upload.