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JAPANESE ENGLISH
JY997D48301G
FX3S SERIES PROGRAMMABLE
CONTROLLERS
HARDWARE MANUAL
Manual Number JY997D48301
Revision G
Date December 2017
This manual describes the part names, dimensions, mounting, cabling and
specifications for the product. This manual is extracted from FX
Manual - Hardware Edition. Refer to FX
Edition for more details. Before use, read this manual and manuals of relevant
products fully to acquire proficiency in the handling and operating the product.
Make sure to learn all the product information, safety information, and
precautions.
And, store this manual in a safe place so that you can take it out and read it
whenever necessary. Always forward it to the end user.
Registration: Phillips is a registered trademark of Phillips Screw Company.
The company name and the product name to be described in this manual are
the registered trademarks or trademarks of each company.
Effective December 2017
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Safety Precaution (Read these precautions before use.)
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
This manual classifies the safety precautions into two categories:
Depending on the circumstances, procedures indicated by may
also cause severe injury.
It is important to follow all precautions for personal safety.
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.
STARTUP AND
MAINTENANCE
PRECAUTIONS
• Do not touch any terminal while the PLC's power is on.
Doing so may cause electric shock or malfunctions.
• Before cleaning or retightening terminals, cut off all phases of the power
supply externally.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock.
• Before modifying or disrupting the program in operation or running the
PLC, carefully read through this manual and the associated manuals and
ensure the safety of the operation.
An operation error may damage the machinery or cause accidents.
3S Series User's Manual - Hardware
© 2013 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
3S Series User's
STARTUP AND
MAINTENANCE
PRECAUTIONS
• Turn off the power to the PLC before attaching or detaching the memory
cassette. If the memory cassette is attached or detached while the PLC's
power is on, the data in the memory may be destroyed, or the memory
cassette may be damaged.
• Do not disassemble or modify the PLC.
Doing so may cause fire, equipment failures, or malfunctions.
For repair, contact your local Mitsubishi Electric representative.
• Turn off the power to the PLC before connecting or disconnecting any
connection cable.
Failure to do so may cause equipment failures or malfunctions.
• Turn off the power to the PLC before attaching or detaching the following
devices.
Failure to do so may cause equipment failures or malfunctions.
- Peripheral d evices, display module, expansion boards, special adapters
and memory cassette
• Do not use the chemicals for cleaning.
• If there is the possibility of touching the PLC inside a control panel in
maintenance, make sure to discharge to avoid the influence of static
electricity.
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 PLC is a precision instrument. During transportation, avoid impacts
larger than those specified in section 2.1 by usi ng dedicated packaging
boxes and shock-absorbing palettes. Failure to do so may cause failures
in the PLC. After transportation, verify operation of the PLC and check for
damage of the mounting part, etc.
Associated manuals
For the necessary product manuals or documents, consult with your local
Mitsubishi Electric representative.
Associated manuals
FX
3S Series PLC (main unit) comes with this document (hardware manual).
For a detailed explanation of the FX
instructions for PLC programming, refer to the relevant documents.
Manual name Manual No. Description
3S Series
FX
User's Manual
- Hardware Edition
FX3S/FX3G/FX3GC/
3U/FX3UC Series
FX
Programming Manual
- Basic & Applied
Instruction Edition
MELSEC-Q/L/F
Stru ctur ed
Programming Manual
(Fundamentals)
FXCPU Structured
Programming Manual
[Device & Common]
FXCPU Structured
Programming Manual
[Basic & Applied
Instruction]
FXCPU Structured
Programming Manual
[Application Functions]
FX Series
User’s Manual
- Data Communication
Edition
How to obtain manuals
3S Series hardware and information on
JY997D48601
MODEL CODE:
09R535
JY997D16601
MODEL CODE:
09R517
SH-080782
MODEL CODE:
13JW06
JY997D26001
MODEL CODE:
09R925
JY997D34701
MODEL CODE:
09R926
JY997D34801
MODEL CODE:
09R927
JY997D16901
MODEL CODE:
09R715
Explains FX3S Series PLC
specification details for I/O, wiring,
installation, and maintenance.
Describes PLC programming for
basic/applied instructions STL/
SFC programming and devices.
Programming methods,
specifications, functions, etc.
required to create structured
programs.
Devices, parameters, etc.
provided in structured projects of
GX Works2.
Sequence instructions provided
in structured projects of GX
Works2.
Application functions provided in
structured projects of GX Works2.
Explains N:N link, parallel link,
computer link, no protocol
communication by RS
instructions/FX
2N-232IF.
Manual name Manual No. Description
FX
3S/FX3G/FX3GC/
3U/FX3UC Series
FX
User's Manual
- Analog Control Edition
FX
3S/FX3G/FX3GC/
3U/FX3UC Series
FX
User's Manual
- Positioning Control
Edition
JY997D16701
MODEL CODE:
09R619
JY997D16801
MODEL CODE:
09R620
Describes specifications for
analog control and programming
methods for FX
FX
Explains the specifications for
positioning control of FX
FX
programming procedures.
3S/FX3G/FX3GC/
3U/FX3UC Series PLC.
3GC/FX3U/FX3UC Series and
3S/FX3G/
Certification of UL, cUL standards
Please consult with Mitsubishi Electric for information on UL, cUL standard
practices and the corresponding types of equipment.
Compliance with EC directive (CE Marking)
This product complies with EC directive, however, this document does not
guarantee that a mechanical system including this product will comply with EC
directive.
Compliance to EMC directive and LVD directive of the entire mechanical
system should be checked by the user/manufacturer. For more details please
contact the local Mitsubishi Electric sales site.
Caution for compliance with EC Directive
• Please use the FX3S Series programmable controllers while installed in
conductive shielded control panels under a general industrial environment.
• Programmable controllers are open-type devices that must be installed and
used within conductive control panels. Please secure the control panel lid to
the control panel (for conduction). Installation within a control panel greatly
affects the safety of the system and aids in shielding noise from the
programmable controller.
• For the control panel, use the product having sufficient strength, fire
protectiveness and shielding property to an installation environment.
• 24 V DC of the power supply must be supplied from the circuit double/
reinforced insulated from the main power supply (MAINS).
Caution for compliance with the LVD directive (EN61010-2-201:2013)
• To an external connection port other than AC power supply terminal and AC
input/output terminal, connect the circuit separated from a dangerous
voltage by a double/reinforced insulation.
• Between the commons having the adjacent relay output terminals, if an
external power supply is higher than 120 V AC, the insulation is basic.
Therefore, when using 120 V AC or higher external power supply and 30 V
DC/AC or lower external power su pply between the adjacent com mons, do
not handle 30 V DC/AC or lower external power supply as a touchable part,
(When handling 30 V DC/AC or lower external power supply as a touchable
part, add a basic insulation.)
• Do not wire two or more crimp terminals to one terminal. (If the wiring with
two or more wires is needed, take an appropriate actio n such as adding an
external terminal.)
• For crimp terminals to be used for the wiring applied with 30 V AC or higher,
use the products with insulating sleeves.
• Cutoff device such as a breaker or a circuit protector should be installed in
accordance with the following precautions.
- Us e EN60947-1 or EN60947-3 standards.
- Us e CP30-BA 2P 1-MD 0.5A or the cutoff device having the cutoff
performance equivalent to CP30-BA 2P 1-MD 0.5A.
- P lace the cutoff device so that it can be operated easily.
- Specify that the cutoff device is for this equipment.
*1 For the time of compliance with the LVD directive (EN61010-2-201:2013),
refer to FX
3S Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition.
*1
Incorporated Items
Check if the following product and items are included in the package:
FX
3S-10M
3S-14M
FX
3S-20M
FX
FX
3S-30M
Product 1 unit
Dust proof protection sheet 1 sheet
Manuals [Japanese/English] 1 manual
Included Items
1. Outline
1.1 Part names
When the top covers are open
[3]
[2]
[1]
No. Name
[1] Top cover
Terminal names
[2]
shows a function grounding terminal.
[3] Terminal block covers
[4] Input display LEDs (red)
[5] Peripheral device connecting connector cover
Operation status display LEDs
POW Green On while power is on the PLC.
[6]
RUN Green On while the PLC is running.
Red Flashing when a program error occurs.
ERR
[7] Output display LEDs (red)
[8] The year and month of production
[9] Model name (abbreviation)
[10] DIN rail mounting hooks
No. Name
[1] Optional equipment connector
[2] Power supply terminal, Input (X) terminals
[3]
[4] RUN/STOP switch
[5] Peripheral device connecting connector (USB)
[6] Peripheral device connecting connector (RS-422)
[7]
[8] Terminal cover
[9] Optional equipment connecting screw holes
Red Lights when a CPU error occurs.
[1]
[8]
[9]
Variable analog potentiometers
Upper side: VR1, Lower side: VR2
Service power supply terminal (AC power type only),
Output (Y) terminals
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8][9][10]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]

Right side
FX3S Series
main unit
FX
3U
-4AD-ADP
FX
3S
-CNV-ADP
A
≥ 50 mm (1.97")
A
A
A
A
Genuine product certification label
*1
Nameplate
The authentication label for authorized products is affixed to the right side of the
product to avoid to be forged.
Products that do not have the genuine product certification label or nameplate
are not covered by the warranty.
*1 is a mark that instructs to use the cable with an appropriate
temperature rating (80°C or more) for wiring.
1.2 External dimensions and weight
2-4.5 mounting holes
82 (3.23″)
Unit: mm (inches)
90 (3.55″)
W1 (Mounting hole pitches)
W
Mounting hole pitches
Model
name
W:
mm
(inches)
W1:
mm (inches)
Direct mounting
hole pitches
FX3S-10M 60 (2.37”) 52 (2.05”)
3S-14M 60 (2.37”) 52 (2.05”)
FX
FX
3S-20M 75 (2.96”) 67 (2.64”)
FX
3S-30M 100 (3.94”) 92 (3.63”)
Installation
• 35-mm-wide DIN rail or Direct (screw) mounting (M4×2)
75 (2.96"): AC power type
49 (1.93"): DC power type
MASS (Weight):
AC power type DC power type
Approx. 0.30
(0.66 lbs)
Approx. 0.30
(0.66 lbs)
Approx. 0.40
(0.88 lbs)
Approx. 0.45
(0.99 lbs)
2. Installation (general specifications)
As for installation of the special adapters and expansion boards, refer to the
following manual.
INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS
•
Use the product within the generic environment speci fications described in
section 2.1 of this manual. Never use the product in areas with excessive
dust, oily smoke, conductive dusts, corrosive gas (salt air, Cl
NO
condensation, or rain and wind . If the product is used in su ch conditions,
electric shock, fire, malfunctions, deteriorati on or damage may occur.
• Do not touch the conductive parts of the product directly.
Doing so may cause device failure or malfunctions.
• Install the product securely using a DIN rail or mounting screws.
• Install the product on a flat surface.
If the mounting surface is rough, undue force will be applied to the PC
board, thereby causing nonconformities.
• When drilling screw holes or wiring, make sure cutting or wire debris do
not enter the ventilation slits.
Failure to do so may cause fire, equipment failures or malfunctions.
• Be sure to remove the dust proof sheet from the PLC's ventilation port
when installation work is completed. Failure to do so may cause fire,
equipment failures or malfunctions.
Connect the peripheral device cables securely to their designated connectors.
•
Loose connections may cause malfunctions.
→ Refer to FX
2
), flammable gas, vibration or impacts, or expose it to high temperatu re,
3S Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition.
8 (0.32″)
kg (lbs)
Approx. 0.22
(0.48 lbs)
Approx. 0.22
(0.48 lbs)
Approx. 0.30
(0.66 lbs)
Approx. 0.35
(0.77 lbs)
2
, H2S, SO2 or
INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS
• Turn off the power to the PLC before attaching or detaching the following
devices.
Failure to do so may cause device failures or malfunctions.
- Peripheral d evices, display module, expansion boards, special adapters
and memory cassette
Notes
• When a dust proof sheet is supplied with units, keep the sheet applied to
the ventilation slits during installation and wiring work.
• To prevent temperature rise, do not install the PLC on a floor, a ceiling or a
vertical surface.
Install it horizontally on a wall as shown in section 2.2.
• Keep a space of 50 mm (1.97”) or more between the unit main body and
another device or structure (part A). Install the unit as far away as possible
from high-voltage lines, high-voltage devices and power equipment.
Failure to do so may cause fire, equipment failures or malfunctions.
WIRING
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.
2.1 Generic specifications
Item Specification
Ambient
temperature
Ambient
humidity
Vibration
resistance
Shock
resistance
Noise
resistance
Dielectric
withstand
voltage
Insulation
resistance
Grounding
Working
atmosphere
Working
altitude
Installation
location
Overvoltage
category
Pollution
degree
*1 The criterion is shown in IEC61131-2.
*2 Dielectric withstand voltage and insulation resistance are shown in the
0 to 55 °C (32 to 131 °F) when operating and
-25 to 75 °C (-13 to 167 °F) when stored
5 to 95 %RH (no condensation) when operating
Frequency
When
installed
*1
on DIN
57 to 150 4.9 -
rail
When
installed
57 to 150 9.8 -
directly
147 m/s2 Acceleration, Action time: 11 ms, 3 times by half-
*1
sine pulse in each direction X, Y, and Z
By noise simulator at noise voltage of 1,000 Vp-p, noise width
of 1 μs, rise time of 1 ns and period of 30 to 100 Hz
Accele-
ration
(Hz)
(m/s
2
)
10 to 57 - 0.035
10 to 57 - 0.075
1.5 kV AC for 1 min
500 V AC for 1 min
5 MΩ or higher by
500 V DC insulation
resistance tester
Class D grounding (grounding resistance: 100 Ω or less)
<Common grounding with a heavy electrical system is not
*3
allowed.>
Free from corrosive or flammable gas and excessive
conductive dusts
*4
<2000 m
Inside a control panel
Between each terminals and ground
*2
terminal
*5
ΙΙ or less
2 or less
following table.
Half
amplitude
(mm)
Sweep Count
for X, Y, Z:
10 times
(80 min in
each
direction)
Terminal
Dielectric
strength
Insulation
resistance
Terminals of main units
Between power supply terminal
(AC power) and ground terminal
Between power supply terminal
(DC power) and ground terminal
Between input terminal (24 V DC)
and ground terminal
Between output terminal (relay)
and ground terminal
Between output terminal
(transistor) and ground terminal
1.5 kV AC for
1 min
500 V AC for
1 min
1.5 kV AC for
1 min
500 V AC for
1 min
5 MΩ or higher by
500 V DC
insulation
resistance tester
Terminals of expansion boards, special adapters
Between terminal of expansion
board (except FX
3G-2EYT-BD) and ground
FX
terminal
Between FX
terminal (24 V DC) and ground
terminal
Between FX
terminal (transistor) and ground
terminal
Between terminal of special
adapter and ground terminal
For dielectric with stand voltage test and insulation resistance test of each
product, refer to the following manual.
*3 For common grounding, refer to section 3.3.
*4 The PLC cannot be used at a pressure higher than the atmospheric
pressure to avoid damage.
*5 The programmable controller is assumed to be installed in an
environment equivalent to indoor.
2.2 Installation location
Install the PLC in an environment conforming to the generic specifications
(section 2.1), installation precautions and notes.
Installation location in enclosure
Space in enclosure
Special adapter can be connected on the left sides of the main unit.
If you intend to add special adapter in the future, keep necessary spaces on the
left sides.
3G-4EX-BD and
3G-4EX-BD input
3G-2EYT-BD output
→ Refer to FX
3S Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition.
Not allowed Not allowed
1 min
5 MΩ or higher by
500 V DC
insulation
resistance tester
500 V AC for
2.2.1 Affixing the dust proof sheet
The dust proof sheet should be affixed to the ventilation port before beginning
the installation and wiring work.
Be sure to remove the dust proof sheet when the installation and wiring work is
completed.
2.3 Procedures for installing to DIN rail
The products can be installed on a DIN46277 rail [35 mm (1.38”) wide].
This section explains the installations of the main units.
For the special adapters, refer to the following manual.
2.3.1 Installation
→ For the affixing procedure, refer to the instructions on the
→ Refer to FX
3S Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition.
1) Push out all DIN rail mounting hooks (below fig. A)
dust proof sheet.
B
1)
1)
A
2) Push out all DIN rail mounting hooks (below fig. A).
3) Fit the upper edge of the DIN rail
mounting groove (right fig. B) onto
the DIN rail.
4) Lock the DIN rail mounting hooks
(below fig. C) while pressing the PLC
against the DIN rail.
2.4 Procedures for installing directly (with M4 screws)
The product can be installed directly on the panel (with screws).
This section explains the installation of the main units.
For the special adapters, refer to the following manual.
2.4.1 Mounting hole pitches
Refer to the External Dimensions (section 1.2) for the product's mounting hole
pitch information.
2.4.2 Installation
1) Make mounting holes in the
mounting surface referring to the
external dimensions diagram.
2) Fit the main unit (A in the right
figure) based on the holes, and
secure it with M4 screws (B in the
right figure).
→ Refer to FX
3S Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition.
A