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FX2N-32ASI-M AS-interface Master Block
FX
2N
-32ASI-M AS-interface
Master Block
User’s Manual
Manual number: JY992D76901
Manual revision: F
Date: October 2006
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.
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Guidelines for the safety of the user and protection of the FX2N-32ASI-M
AS-interface Master Block.
This manual provides information for the use of the FX2N-32ASI-M AS-interface Master 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 said product. All
maintenance should be carried out in accordance with established safety practices.
c) All operators of the completed equipment should be trained to use that product in a safe
and co-ordinated manner in compliance to established safety practices. The operators
should also be familiar with documentation which is connected with the actual operation
of the completed equipment.
Note :
The term ‘completed equipment’ refers to a third party constructed device which
contains or uses the product associated with this manual.
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Note’s on the symbols used in this manual
At various times through out 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 WILL cause physical and property damage.
2) Indicates that the identified danger could POSSIBLY cause physical and property
damage.
3) Indicates a point of further interest or further explanation.
Software warning
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.
6) Indicates a point of interest or further explanation.
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•Under no circumstances will Mitsubishi Electric be liable 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.
•Owing to the very great variety in possible application of this equipment, you must satisfy
yourself as to its suitability for your specific application.
8.2.2Check the display message for the 32ASI-M ............................................................ 8-5
8.2.3Check BFM #29 error status of the 32ASI-M ............................................................8-7
Appendix A:
Further Information Manual Lists.............................................................. A-1
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1.Introduction
The FX2N-32ASI-M (hereinafter referred to “32ASI-M”) is master block in AS-interface
(Actuator-Sensor-Interface) system for FX
1) Automatic Address Assignment for AS-interface Slave Units
When a slave breaks down (one of the configured slaves is not recognized), 32ASI-M can
automatically allocate the slave at address 0 to the failed address.
If the non-functioning slave is replaced, the system will revert to the original slave address
numbering.
2) Control Slave Units
The 32ASI-M can control a maximum of 31 slave units (up to 4 inputs and 4 outputs per
address) on an AS-interface system. However, the maximum number of controllable slaves
may be limited according to programmable controller connected. (refer to subsection 1.3.2.)
3U
, FX2N, FX1N and FX0N series PLCs.
Introduction 1.
3) The Maximum Total Extension Distance
The maximum total extension distance is usually 100m (328' 1"). Using 2 repeaters, the
maximum total extension distance is 300 m (984' 3").
4) I/O Refresh Time
I/O refresh time is about 5ms using maximum I/O points.
However, the maximum number of controllable slaves may be limited according to the
programmable controller connected.
For this limitation, refer to subsection 1.3.2.
Total extension distance is for 32ASI-M is 100 m (328.1')
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(Up to 2 repeaters can be used on the system. A repeater may extend the total distance an additional
100 m (328.1
32ASI-M can be connected to FX3U, FX2N, FX1N, or FX0N Series PLCs. The I/O control points
of both the 32ASI-M and PLC CPU must not exceed the host PLC’s maximum I/O point
capacity.
Therefore, there is a limitation in the number of units (number of slaves) which can be
controlled according to the I/O points recognized by the with PLC's CPU (occupation)
follows.
*1
as
*1 To use FX
2N
, FX1N, or FX0N Series PLCs, each AS-i slave station occupies 4 CPU I/O
points.
To u s e F X
3U
Series PLC, each AS-i slave station occupies 8 CPU I/O points.
Note;
An 32ASI-M module cannot be attached to an FX series PLC that is using an FX2N-16CCLM module.
Only one 32ASI-M module can be connected to the PLC.
1.3.1Controlled Maximum I/O Points of Each PLC
Table 1.1:Controlled Maximum I/O Points of Each PLC
The 32ASI-M can connect up to 31 slaves. However, there is a limit to the maximum number of
controllable slaves according to the PLC connected.
32ASI-M calculates the number of active slaves which can be operated, and sets a limit which
cannot be exceeded.
Note:
There is a possibility that an active slave may not operate, even if it is within the system
limits.
1) Calculation for the number of active slaves which can be operated
The number of active slaves which can be operated by each PLC type is calculated as
follows.
a) FX
0N
, FX1N, FX
Maximum I/O points
( ) ( )
2N
*1
-
Controlled I/O points
<include occupied points>
4
= Number of active slave ≤ 31 Slaves
*1 Maximum I/O points, as shown in table 1.1.
b) FX
3U
The value of A in Formula M is obtained from Formula N below. Note that when the Formula
result is larger than 248, a value of 248 must be assigned to A.
2) Active slaves fall into 2 limitation categories.
a) Limitation 1
A slave which can operate is allocated the lowest available active slave address.
A slave which exceeds the number of allowable active slaves cannot operate.
b) Limitation 2
One slave requires 4 bits in either the upper or lower areas of a byte. If an active in an
upper or lower byte area cannot operate (through limitation 1) then any other active
slaves located in the remaining 4 bits of the upper or lower byte area cannot operate
either.
: This area represents an operative
active slave address.
: This area represents an inoperative
active slave address refering to
limitation 1
As these active slaves correspond only to limitation 1 in this example; The active slaves which
can be operated are 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25.
(The active slaves which cannot be operated are 26 and 27 by limitation 1.)
: This area represents an operative
active slave address.
: This area represents an inoperative
active slave address refering to
limitation 1
: This area represents an inoperative
active slave address refering to
limitation 2
As these active slaves correspond to limitation 1 and 2 in this example; The active slaves
which can be operated are 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 as these active slaves correspond to
limitation 1 and limitation 2 in this example. (The active slaves which cannot be operated are
13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 by limitation 1. The active slave which cannot
be operated is 12 by limitation 2.)
In this example, the maximum capacity is 10 active slaves. If the 10th active slave is
changed by either of the two following methods, it can be made operative.
•When the slave allocated to address 13 is reallocated in an empty address
of 14 or more, active slave address 12 can operate.
•.When the slave allocated to address 12 is re-allocated in an empty address, lower than
its current address, the active slave can operate (from its new location) for example,
relocation to position 5.
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2.Wiring
2.1Caution for Wiring
1) Do not lay signal cable near high voltage power cables or put them in the same trunking
duct. Otherwise, the effects of noise or surge induction are likely to take place. Keep a safe
distance of more than 100 mm (3.94") from these wires.
2) Connect the ground terminal on 32ASI-M with the ground terminal on the main unit of the
programmable controller. Use class D (100Ω or less) grounding on the main unit.
3) The terminal screws for the terminal of the 32ASI-M are M3 (0.12") screws and therefore
the crimp style terminal (see drawing) suitable for use with these screws should be fitted to
the cable for wiring.
Wiring 2.
For M3 (0.12")
6.2 mm (0.24" )
or less
4) The terminal tightening torque is 0.5 to 0.8 N
6.2 mm (0.24")
or less
·
m (5 to 8 kgf·cm). Tighten securely to avoid
For M3 (0.12")
malfunction.
5) Cut off all phases of power source externally before installation or wiring work in order to
avoid electric shock or damage to the product.
6) Replace the provided terminal cover before supplying power and operating the unit after
installation or wiring work in order to avoid electric shock.
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2.2Wiring
To connect the 32ASI-M to slave units or AS-interface power supply use the AS-interface flat
cable (yellow). For slaves, refer to relevant manuals.
f
d
ASI+ASI-ASI+ASI-
*1
c
e
Table 2.1:Wiring
No.Item Description
c
d
e
f
g
Main unit of FX
Grounding resistance of 100 Ω or less (Class D)
32ASI-M
AS-interface flat cable (yellow)
AS-interface power supply
, FX1N, FX2N or FX
0N
Series programmable controller
3U
ASI+ASI-
g
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3.Specifications
3.1Environmental Specifications
Table 3.1:Environmental Specifications
ItemDescription
Environmental specifications
excluding dielectric withstand
voltage and complies with
Dielectric Withstand Voltage500 V AC > 1 min, tested between all points, terminals and ground