Mitsubishi Electric FX3U-128ASL-M User Manual

This product was jointly developed and manufactured by Mitsubishi and Anywire Corporation. *Note that the warranty on this product differs from that on other

programmable controller products. (Refer to “WARRANTY” in this manual.)

FX3U-128ASL-M

USER'S MANUAL

AnyWireASLINK

Safety Precautions

(Read these precautions before use.)

PRECAUTIONS REGARDING WARRANTY AND

SPECIFICATIONS

The FX3U-128ASL-M are jointly developed and manufactured by Mitsubishi and Anywire Corporation. Note that there are some precautions regarding warranty and specifications of this product.

Other programmable controller

Item FX3U-128ASL-M

Repair term after discontinuation

of production

Item FX3U-128ASL-M

Applicable EMC standard EN61131-2 (Zone A) EN61131-2

1 year 7 years

Other programmable controller

products

(e.g. MELSEC-F series)

products

(e.g. MELSEC-F series)

Other programmable controller

Item FX3U-128ASL-M

Applicable UL standard/

cUL standard

*1. December 2014 and later. The UL/cUL mark is indicated on the nameplate of the applicable product.

UL508

products

(e.g. MELSEC-F series)

UL508

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Safety Precautions

(Read these precautions before use.)

Before installation, operation, maintenance or inspection of this product, thoroughly read through and understand this manual and all of the associated manuals. Also, take care to handle the module properly and safely.

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 may also cause severe injury. It is important to follow all precautions for personal safety. 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.

1. DESIGN PRECAUTIONS

Reference

• An AnyWireASLINK system has no control function for ensuring safety.

• When a communication failure occurs in the network, data in the master block are held. Check the communication status information and configure an interlock circuit in the sequence program to ensure that the entire system will operate safely.

• Make sure to have the following safety circuits outside of the PLC to ensure safe system operation even during external power supply problems or PLC failure. Otherwise, malfunctions may cause serious accidents.

1) Most importantly, have the following: an emergency stop circuit, a protection circuit, an interlock circuit for

opposite movements (such as normal vs. reverse rotation), and an interlock circuit (to prevent damage to the equipment at the upper and lower positioning limits).

2) Note that when the PLC CPU detects an error, such as a watchdog timer error, during self-diagnosis, all outputs

are turned off. Also, when an error that cannot be detected by the PLC CPU occurs in an input/output control block, output control may be disabled. External circuits and mechanisms should be designed to ensure safe machinery operation in such a case.

• Configure safety circuits, such as an emergency stop circuit and interlock circuit, external to the AnyWireASLINK system.

• Install module so that excessive force will not be applied to the terminal blocks. Failure to do so may result in wire damage/breakage or PLC failure.

• When executing control (data changes) to an operating PLC, construct an interlock circuit in the sequence program so that the entire system operates conservatively. Additionally, when executing control such as program changes and operation status changes (status control) to an operating PLC, thoroughly read the manual and sufficiently confirm safety in advance.

2. INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

• Make sure to cut off all phases of the power supply externally before attempting installation work. Failure to do so may cause electric shock.

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Safety Precautions

(Read these precautions before use.)

• 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, Cl2, H2S, SO2 or NO2), 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.

• Do not touch the conductive parts of the product directly. Doing so may cause device failures 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 that cutting and wiring 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 slits when installation work is completed. Failure to do so may cause fire, equipment failures or malfunctions.

• Make sure to attach the top cover, offered as an accessory, before turning on the power or initiating operation after installation or wiring work. Failure to do so may cause electric shock.

• Connect extension cables securely to their designated connectors. Loose connections may cause malfunctions.

3. WIRING PRECAUTIONS

Reference

• Make sure to cut off all phases of the power supply externally before attempting wiring work. Failure to do so may cause electric shock or damage to the product.

• Connect the DC power supply wiring to the dedicated terminals described in this manual. If an AC power supply is connected to a DC input/output terminal or DC power supply terminal, the PLC will burn out.

• Make sure to attach the top cover, offered as an accessory, before turning on the power or initiating operation after installation or wiring work. Failure to do so may cause electric shock.

• When drilling screw holes or wiring, make sure that cutting and wiring debris do not enter the ventilation slits. Failure to do so may cause fire, equipment failures or malfunctions.

• Make sure to properly wire to the terminal block (European type) in accordance with the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause electric shock, equipment failures, a short-circuit, wire breakage, malfunctions, or damage to the product.

- The disposal size of the cable end should follow the dimensions described in the manual.

- Tightening torque should follow the specifications in the manual.

- Twist the end of strand wire and make sure that there are no loose wires.

- Do not solder-plate the electric wire ends.

- Do not connect more than the specified number of wires or electric wires of unspecified size.

- Affix the electric wires so that neither the terminal block nor the connected parts are directly stressed.

• Do not apply the 24 V DC power before wiring the entire AnyWireASLINK system.

• Connect a 24 V DC external power supply to FX3U-128ASL-M for the AnyWireASLINK system.

• Make sure to observe the following precautions in order to prevent any damage to the machinery or accidents due to abnormal data written to the PLC under the influence of noise:

1) Do not bundle the main circuit line together with or lay it close to the main circuit, high-voltage line or load line.

Otherwise, noise disturbance and/or surge induction are likely to take place. As a guideline, lay the control line at least 100mm (3.94") or more away from the main circuit or high-voltage lines.

2) Ground the shield wire or shield of the shielded cable at one point on the PLC. However, do not use common

grounding with heavy electrical systems.

• Place the cables in a duct or clamp them. If not, dangling cable may swing or inadvertently be pulled, resulting in damage to the module or cables or malfunction due to poor contact.

• When disconnecting the cable from the module, do not pull the cable by the cable part. For the cable connected to the terminal block, loosen the terminal screw. Pulling the cable connected to the module may result in malfunction or damage to the module or cable.

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Safety Precautions

(Read these precautions before use.)

4. 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.

• 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 extension 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 devices, display module, expansion boards, and special adapters

- Input/output extension units/blocks, FX Series terminal blocks, and the special function units/blocks

- Battery and memory cassette

5. DISPOSAL PRECAUTIONS

Reference

• Please contact a certified electronic waste disposal company for the environmentally safe recycling and disposal of your device.

6. TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

• The PLC is a precision instrument. During transportation, avoid impacts larger than those specified in the general specifications of the PLC main unit manual by using 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.

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FX3U-128ASL-M User's Manual

FX3U-128ASL-M

User’s Manual

Manual number JY997D52101

Manual revision E

Date 3/2018

Foreword

This manual describes the FX3U-128ASL-M AnyWireASLINK system master block and should be read and understood before attempting to install or operate the hardware. 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.

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.

FX3U-128ASL-M User's Manual

Outline Precautions

• This manual provides information for the use of the FX3U-128ASL-M type AnyWireASLINK system 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;

1) 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 aspects regarding to automated equipment.

2) Any commissioning or maintenance engineer must be of a competent nature, trained and qualified to the

local and national standards required to fulfill the job. These engineers should also be trained in the use and maintenance of the completed product. This includes being familiar with all associated manuals and documentation for the product. All maintenance should be carried out in accordance with established safety practices.

3) All operators of the completed equipment should be trained to use that product in a safe and coordinated

manner in compliance with established safety practices. The operators should also be familiar with documentation that is connected with the actual operation of the completed equipment.

Note: the term 'completed equipment' refers to a third party constructed device that contains or uses the

product associated with this manual.

• 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 into the system.

• When combining this product with other products, please confirm the standards and codes of regulation to which the user should follow. Moreover, please confirm the compatibility of this product with the system, machines, and apparatuses to be used.

• If there is doubt at any stage during installation of the product, always consult a professional electrical engineer who is qualified and trained in the local and national standards. If there is doubt about the operation or use, please consult your local Mitsubishi Electric representative.

• Since the examples within this manual, technical bulletin, catalog, etc. are used as reference; please use it after confirming the function and safety of the equipment and system. Mitsubishi Electric will not accept responsibility for actual use of the product based on these illustrative examples.

• The content, specification etc. of this manual may be changed for improvement without notice.

• The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, if you notice any doubtful point, error, etc., please contact your local Mitsubishi Electric representative.

Registration

• Anywire and ANYWIREASLINK is a trademark of Anywire Corporation.

• The company name and the product name to be described in this manual are the registered trademarks or trademarks of each company.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................................(1)

Standards................................................................................................................................... 6

Certification of UL, cUL standards ....................................................................................................... 6

Compliance with EC directive (CE Marking) ........................................................................................ 6

Associated Manuals.................................................................................................................. 8

Generic Names and Abbreviations Used in the Manual ...................................................... 10

Reading the Manual ................................................................................................................ 11

1. Introduction 12

1.1 Outline........................................................................................................................................... 12

1.1.1 Outline and features of AnyWireASLINK system .......................................................................... 12

1.2 External Dimensions and Part Names .......................................................................................... 13

1.3 Indications of LEDs ....................................................................................................................... 13

1.4 Terminal Layout ............................................................................................................................14

2. Specification 15

Table of Contents

2.1 General Specifications .................................................................................................................. 16

2.2 Power Supply Specification........................................................................................................... 16

2.3 Performance Specifications .......................................................................................................... 17

2.4 Communication Specifications ...................................................................................................... 18

2.4.1 Transmission cycle time ................................................................................................................ 18

2.4.2 Double check................................................................................................................................. 20

2.4.3 Response delay time .....................................................................................................................21

2.4.4 Connection of slave modules ........................................................................................................ 23

3. System Configuration 24

3.1 General Configuration ................................................................................................................... 24

3.2 Applicable PLC.............................................................................................................................. 25

3.3 Connection with PLC..................................................................................................................... 25

3.4 About allocation of system-wide remote I/O.................................................................................. 26

3.5 Number of transmission points setting .......................................................................................... 27

3.6 Automatic address detection......................................................................................................... 28

3.7 Start-up procedure of the system.................................................................................................. 29

4. Installation 30

4.1 DIN rail mounting .......................................................................................................................... 31

4.2 Direct mounting ............................................................................................................................. 32

5. Wiring, Power-ON/OFF Timing 33

5.1 AnyWireASLINK connection terminal block .................................................................................. 34

5.2 Cable treatment............................................................................................................................. 34

5.3 Wiring precautions ........................................................................................................................34

5.4 Power supply and grounding wiring .............................................................................................. 35

5.4.1 Power supply and grounding wiring...............................................................................................35

5.4.2 Grounding...................................................................................................................................... 35

5.5 Power supply details to the AnyWireASLINK system ................................................................... 36

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5.6 Power-ON/OFF timing................................................................................................................... 39

6. Introduction of Functions 40

6.1 Functions List ................................................................................................................................ 40

6.2 Details of functions........................................................................................................................ 40

6.2.1 Bit transmission function................................................................................................................ 40

6.2.2 Parameter reading/writing function................................................................................................ 41

6.2.3 Automatic address detection function............................................................................................ 44

6.2.4 Automatic Reading of the System Configuration........................................................................... 45

6.2.5 Transmission cable short detection function .................................................................................46

6.2.6 Disconnected transmission cable location detection function ....................................................... 47

6.2.7 Transmission cable voltage drop detection function...................................................................... 48

6.2.8 Parameter access error detection function.................................................................................... 49

6.2.9 Same ID used detection function................................................................................................... 51

6.2.10 Module with no ID setting detection function ............................................................................... 52

7. Buffer Memory 53

7.1 How to Read/Write from/to Buffer Memory ................................................................................... 53

7.1.1 Direct specification of buffer memory ............................................................................................ 53

7.1.2 FROM/TO instructions...................................................................................................................53

7.2 Buffer Memory List ........................................................................................................................ 54

7.3 Details of buffer memory ............................................................................................................... 56

7.3.1 [BFM#0 to #7] Input information area............................................................................................ 56

7.3.2 [BFM#27] Data access command ................................................................................................. 56

7.3.3 [BFM#28] Status information.........................................................................................................57

7.3.4 [BFM#29] Error code .....................................................................................................................57

7.3.5 [BFM#30] Model code ................................................................................................................... 59

7.3.6 [BFM#32, #33] Number of I/O points setting value........................................................................ 59

7.3.7 [BFM#34, #35] Number of I/O points whose use is allowed by main unit ..................................... 59

7.3.8 [BFM#4096 to #4103] Output information area ............................................................................. 60

7.3.9 [BFM#8192] Number of the error IDs ............................................................................................ 60

7.3.10 [BFM#8193 to #8320] Error ID information storage areas........................................................... 60

7.3.11 [BFM#8960] Number of the connected modules.........................................................................61

7.3.12 [BFM#9216] Number of IDs of connected modules..................................................................... 61

7.3.13 [BFM#9217 to #9344] Connected module ID information storage areas .................................... 61

7.3.14 [BFM#9984] Number of the alarm IDs......................................................................................... 61

7.3.15 [BFM#9985 to #10112] Alarm ID information storage areas ....................................................... 61

7.3.16 [BFM#10257] Latest error ID storage area.................................................................................. 62

7.3.17 [BFM#10320] Parameter access method setting ........................................................................ 62

7.3.18 [BFM#10321] Parameter access target module ID specification................................................. 62

7.3.19 [BFM#10496 to #10623, #11008 to #11135] Parameter storage location memory number........ 63

7.3.20 [BFM#12288 to #18431] Parameter storage areas ..................................................................... 64

Table of Contents

8. Program Examples 67

8.1 Basic Program Example................................................................................................................ 67

8.2 Error Flag Clear Command Output Program Example .................................................................69

8.3 Automatic Address Detection Command Output Program Example............................................. 70

9. Troubleshooting 71

9.1 LED Diagnosis of 128ASL-M ........................................................................................................ 72

9.2 Error Codes................................................................................................................................... 74

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9.3 Diagnostics on the PLC Main Unit ................................................................................................ 76

9.3.1 POWER (POW) LED [ON/Flicker/OFF].........................................................................................76

9.3.2 ALM LED, BATT (BAT) LED [ON/OFF].........................................................................................76

9.3.3 ERROR (ERR) LED [ON/Flicker/OFF] .......................................................................................... 77

9.4 Diagnostics by GX Works2 ........................................................................................................... 77

Appendix A: Version Information 79

Appendix A-1 Version check method.......................................................................................... 79

Appendix A-2 Version upgrade history ....................................................................................... 79

Warranty................................................................................................................................... 81

Revised History ....................................................................................................................... 82

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Standards

Certification of UL, cUL standards

FX3U-128ASL-M units comply with the UL standards (UL, cUL). (December 2014 and later)

UL, cUL File number :E95239

Regarding the standards that comply with the main unit, please refer to either the FX series product catalog or consult with your nearest Mitsubishi product provider.

Compliance with EC directive (CE Marking)

This document does not guarantee that a mechanical system including this product will comply with the following standards. Compliance to EMC directive and LVD directive for the entire mechanical module should be checked by the user/manufacturer. For more information please consult with your nearest Mitsubishi product provider. Regarding the standards that comply with the main unit, please refer to either the FX series product catalog or consult with your nearest Mitsubishi product provider. Regarding the standards that comply with the AnyWireASLINK slave module, please consult with Anywire Corporation.

Standards

Requirement for Compliance with EMC directive

The following products have shown compliance through direct testing (of the identified standards below) and design analysis (through the creation of a technical construction file) to the European Directive for Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU) when used as directed by the appropriate documentation.

Attention

This product is designed for use in industrial applications.

Type: Programmable Controller (Open Type Equipment) Models: MELSEC FX from October 1st, 2013 FX

EN61131-2: 2007 Programmable controllers

- Equipment requirements and tests

3U series manufactured

3U-128ASL-M

Standard Remark

Compliance with all relevant aspects of the standard.

EMI

• Radiated Emission

• Conducted Emission

EMS

• Radiated electromagnetic field

• Fast transient burst

• Electrostatic discharge

• High-energy surge

• Voltage drops and interruptions

• Conducted RF

• Power frequency magnetic field

FX3U-128ASL-M User's Manual

Shielding cover

Shielded cable

Wires

EMI gasket

Caution to conform with EC Directives

• Installation in Enclosure Programmable logic controllers are open-type devices that must be installed and used within conductive control cabinets. Please use the programmable logic controller while installed within a conductive shielded control cabinet. Please secure the cabinet door to the control cabinet (for conduction). Installation within a control cabinet greatly affects the safety of the system and aids in shielding noise from the programmable logic controller.

• Control cabinet

- The control cabinet must be conductive.

- Ground the control cabinet with the thickest possible grounding cable.

- To ensure that there is electrical contact between the control cabinet and its door, connect the cabinet

and its doors with thick wires.

- In order to suppress the leakage of radio waves, the control cabinet structure must have minimal

openings. Also, wrap the cable holes with a shielding cover or other shielding devices.

- The gap between the control cabinet and its door must be as small as possible by attaching EMI gaskets

between them.

Standards

*1. These wires are used to improve the conductivity between the door and control cabinet.

• Use the FX

3U-128ASL-M in Zone A

as defined in EN61131-2.

*2. Zone defined in EN61131-2.

Separation defined in EN61131-2 for EMC LVD regulation decided depending on condition in industrial setting. Zone C = Factory mains which is isolated from public mains by dedicated transformers. Zone B = Dedicated power distribution which is protected by secondary surge protection. (300 V or

less in the rated voltage is assumed.)

Zone A = Local power distribution which is isolated from dedicated power distribution by AC/DC

converters, isolation transformers, etc. (120 V or less in the rated voltage is assumed.)

• Please attach a ferrite core less than 200 mm from the FX

3U-128ASL-M side terminal block to the DP and

DN signal wires. The wire should be wound twice around the ferrite core. The ferrite core should be a product equivalent to ZCAT3035-1330 by TDK Corporation.

• Please attach a noise filter to the 0 V and 24 V power cables. The noise filter should be a product equivalent to SNR-10-223 by COSEL CO., LTD.

FX3U-128ASL-M User's Manual

Associated Manuals

Only the installation manual is packed together with the FX3U-128ASL-M type AnyWireASLINK system master block. For a detailed explanation of the FX manual. For the hardware information and instructions on the PLC main unit, refer to the respective manuals.

Title of manual

Manual for the Main Module

FX3G Series PLCs Main Unit

Supplied



Manual

Additional



Manual

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

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FX3U Series PLCs Main Unit

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FX3UC Series PLCs Main Unit

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

Manual

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

Manual

Additional



Manual

FX3G Series Hardware Manual

FX3G Series User’s Manual

- Hardware Edition

FX3GC Series Hardware Manual

FX3GC Series User’s Manual

- Hardware Edition

FX3U Series Hardware Manual

3U Series

FX User’s Manual

- Hardware Edition

FX3UC (D, DS, DSS) Series Hardware Manual

FX3UC-32MT-LT-2 Hardware Manual

FX3UC-32MT-LT Hardware Manual (Only Japanese document)

3UC Series

User’s Manual

- Hardware Edition

Associated Manuals

3U-128ASL-M type AnyWireASLINK system master block., refer to this

 Refer to these manuals

 Refer to the appropriate equipment manual

 For a detailed explanation, refer to an additional manual

Document

number

JY997D46001

JY997D31301

JY997D45201

JY997D45401

JY997D50301

JY997D16501

JY997D50501

JY997D31601

JY997D12701

JY997D28701

Description

Describes FX3G Series PLC specification for I/O, wiring and installation extracted from the FX3G User’s Manual - Hardware Edition. For details, refer to FX3G Series User’s Manual Hardware Edition.

Describes FX3G Series PLC specification details for I/O, wiring, installation and maintenance.

Describes FX3GC Series PLC specification for I/O, wiring and installation extracted from the FX3GC User’s Manual - Hardware Edition. For details, refer to FX3GC Series User’s Manual Hardware Edition.

Describes FX3GC Series PLC specification details for I/O, wiring, installation and maintenance.

Describes FX3U Series PLC specification for I/O, wiring and installation extracted from the FX3U User’s Manual - Hardware Edition. For details, refer to FX3U Series User’s Manual Hardware Edition.

Describes FX I/O, wiring, installation and maintenance.

Describes FX3UC (D, DS, DSS) Series PLC specification for I/O, wiring and installation extracted from the FX For details, refer to FX Hardware Edition.

Describes FX3UC-32MT-LT-2 specification for I/O, wiring and installation extracted from the FX3UC User’s Manual - Hardware Edition. For details, refer to FX3UC Series User’s Manual Hardware Edition.

Describes FX3UC-32MT-LT specification for I/O, wiring and installation extracted from the FX3UC User’s Manual - Hardware Edition. For details, refer to FX Hardware Edition.

Describes FX I/O, wiring, installation and maintenance.

3U Series PLC specification details for

3UC User’s Manual - Hardware Edition.

3UC Series User’s Manual -

3UC Series PLC specification details for

Model

code

09R521

09R533

09R516

09R519

FX3U-128ASL-M User's Manual

Associated Manuals

Title of manual

Programming

FX3S/FX3G/FX3GC/FX3U/

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

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

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

Manual

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Manual

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- Basic & Applied Instruction Edition

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FX3U-128ASL-M Installation Manual

FX3U-128ASL-M User’s Manual (This Manual)

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number

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SH-080782

JY997D26001

JY997D34701

JY997D34801

SH-080779ENG

SH-080921ENG

JY997D51901

JY997D52101

Describes FX3S/FX3G/FX3GC/FX3U/FX3UC Series PLC programming for basic/applied instructions 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 the system configuration of GX Works2 and the functions common to Simple project and Structured project such as parameter setting, operation method for the online function.

Explains operation methods of intelligent function module such as parameter setting, monitoring programs, and predefined protocol support function in GX Works2.

Describes FX3U-128ASL-M type AnyWireASLINK system master block extracted from the FX3U-128ASL- M User's Manual. For details, refer to FX3U-128ASL-M User’s Manual.

Describes FX3U-128ASL-M type AnyWireASLINK system master block details.

Description

Model

code

09R517

13JW06

09R925

09R926

09R927

13JU63

13JU69

09R521

FX3U-128ASL-M User's Manual

Generic Names and Abbreviations Used in the Manual

Generic name or abbreviation Description

PLC

FX3G series Generic name for FX3G Series PLC

FX3G PLC or main unit Generic name for FX3G Series PLC main unit

FX3GC series Generic name for FX3GC Series PLC

FX3GC PLC or main unit Generic name for FX3GC Series PLC main unit

FX3U series Generic name for FX3U Series PLC

FX3U PLC or main unit Generic name for FX3U Series PLC main unit

FX3UC series Generic name for FX3UC Series PLC

FX3UC PLC or main unit Generic name for FX3UC Series PLC main unit

Generic name for expansion board

Expansion board

Special adapter

I/O extension unit/block

Special function unit/block or Special extension unit

Special function unit Generic name for special function unit

Special function block Generic name for special function block

128ASL-M Abbreviated name for FX3U-128ASL-M

Memory cassette

FX Series terminal block

Slave module Generic name for AnyWireASLINK slave module

Peripheral unit

Peripheral unit Generic name for programming software, handy programming panel, and indicator

Programming tool

Programming tool Generic name for programming software and handy programming panel

Programming software Generic name for programming software

GX Works2 Abbreviation of programming software packages SWDNC-GXW2-E

Handy programming panel (HPP) Generic name for FX-30P and FX-20P(-E)

Indicators

GOT1000 Series Generic name for GT16, GT15, GT14, GT11 and GT10

Manual

FX3G Hardware Edition Abbreviation of FX3G Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition

FX3GC Hardware Edition Abbreviation of FX3GC Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition

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FX3U-128ASL-M User's Manual

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FX3U-128ASL-M User's Manual

1. Introduction

1.1 Outline

The FX3U-128ASL-M type AnyWireASLINK system master block (hereinafter referred to as 128ASL-M) is a special function block for building an AnyWireASLINK system with FX The 128ASL-M is jointly developed and manufactured by Mitsubishi and Anywire Corporation. The AnyWireASLINK system is a sensor network system.

1.1.1 Outline and features of AnyWireASLINK system

AnyWireASLINK is a high-speed and highly reliable system which relieves the work site from complicated and incorrect wiring. In this network, sensors at the end of a control system are connected to a programmable controller in the optimum form.

1) Flexible wiring

The AnyWireASLINK allows flexible connections if the overall cable distance of transmission cables is within 200m. There is no restriction about, for example, the main line length, station-to-station distance, and number of branches.

2) Single-touch cable connection and disconnection

Using a dedicated connector enables cables to be connected and disconnected with a single operation and eases module addition and replacement. For writing with the dedicated connectors, contact Anywire Corporation.

3) Space saving

The system needs much less space because of a wide selection of small-type slave modules (manufactured by Anywire Corporation).

4) RAS improvement

The system start-up time can be reduced by checking whether a slave module is connected or by detecting an ID setting error.

1 Introduction

1.1 Outline

3G/FX3GC/FX3U/FX3UC PLC.

FX3U-128ASL-M User's Manual

[Without top cover]

Unit: mm (inches) MASS (Weight): Approx. 0.2 kg (0.44 lbs)

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[11]

[5] [8]

[6]

[7]

95.5 (3.76")

87 (3.43")

9 (0.36")

43 (1.7")

4 (0.16")

90 (3.55")

[9]

2-4.5 mounting holes

80 (3.15")(mounting hole pitch)

[10]

1.2 External Dimensions and Part Names

[1] Extension cable [7] DIN rail mounting hook

[2] Direct mounting hole

2 holes of φ4.5 (0.18") (mounting screw: M4 screw)

[4] Status LEDs (green, red)

→ Refer to Section 1.3.

[6] DIN rail mounting groove (DIN rail: DIN46277,

35 mm (1.38") width)

[8] SET switch

(Automatic address setting switch)

[9] Transmission points number setting switch

(Rotary switch)[3] Power LED (green)

[10] Extension connector

[11] AnyWireASLINK connection terminal block

1 Introduction

1.2 External Dimensions and Part Names

→ Refer to Section 1.4.[5] Nameplate

Configuration

ON/OFF Timing

Introduction

Specification

System

Installation

Wiring, Power-

1.3 Indications of LEDs

LED

display

POWER

LINK

SET

ALM

Name

Module operation

display

Transmission

display

Address detection

in progress

display

Transmission alarm display

LED

color

Green

Red

Status Description

ON 5 V DC is being supplied from the PLC.

OFF 5 V DC is not being supplied from the PLC, or they are the units failure.

ON units failure

Flicker Operating normally

OFF 5 V DC power OFF or the units failure.

ON Automatic address detection in progress.

Flicker Writing in the EEPROM

OFF Operating normally

ON DP/DN disconnection

Slow flicker

(one-second intervals)

Fast flicker

(0.2-second intervals)

OFF Operating normally

DP/DN short

24 V DC is not being supplied or the voltage is low.

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24 V

0 V

1.4 Terminal Layout

Terminal name Description

• AnyWireASLINK connection terminal block specifications Type: MSTB2,5/5-STF-5,08AU (Phoenix Contact Co., Ltd.)

Electric wire size: 0.2 to 2.5 mm Tightening torque: 0.5 to 0.6 N•m (For both connector fixing screw and transmission cable connection

screw)

Do not tighten terminal screws with a torque outside the above-mentioned range. Failure to do so may cause equipment failures or malfunctions.

24 V 24 V terminal for sensor power and communication.

0 V 0 V terminal for sensor power and communication.

Transmission signal (+) terminal. It connects with DP of the slave module and the Terminator.

Transmission signal (-) terminal. It connects with DN of the slave module and the Terminator.

Functional earth terminal. The one point is grounded with the grounding terminal and functional earth terminal of the PLC (FG terminal).

(AWG24 to 12)

→ For transmission cable treatment, refer to Section 5.2.

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1.4 Terminal Layout

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2. Specification

DESIGN PRECAUTIONS

• An AnyWireASLINK system has no control function for ensuring safety.

1) Most importantly, have the following: an emergency stop circuit, a protection circuit, an interlock circuit for opposite movements

(such as normal vs. reverse rotation), and an interlock circuit (to prevent damage to the equipment at the upper and lower positioning limits).

2) Note that when the PLC CPU detects an error, such as a watchdog timer error, during self-diagnosis, all outputs are turned off.

Also, when an error that cannot be detected by the PLC CPU occurs in an input/output control block, output control may be disabled. External circuits and mechanisms should be designed to ensure safe machinery operation in such a case.

2 Specification

Introduction

Specification

System

Configuration

Installation

DESIGN PRECAUTIONS

• Configure safety circuits, such as an emergency stop circuit and interlock circuit, external to the AnyWireASLINK system.

• Install module so that excessive force will not be applied to the terminal blocks. Failure to do so may result in wire damage/breakage or PLC failure.

DISPOSAL PRECAUTIONS

• Please contact a certified electronic waste disposal company for the environmentally safe recycling and disposal of your device.

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

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2.1 General Specifications

Items other than the following are equivalent to those of the PLC main unit. For general specifications, refer to the Hardware Edition manual of the connected PLC.

Item Specification

Ambient temperature 0 to 55 °C (32 to 131 °F) when operating and -25 to 75 °C (-13 to 167 °F) when stored

Dielectric withstand voltage 500 V AC for one minute

Insulation resistance 5 MΩ or more by 500 V DC Megger

Pollution degree 2 or less

2.2 Power Supply Specification

Item Specification

Driving power supply

External power supply for ASLINK communication

*1. The 128ASL-M supplies the internal power supply of slave modules and the connection load power

supply of non-isolated slave modules from transmission signals. The following expression shows the rough value of the transmission cable supply current (A):

Transmission cable supply current = Internal current consumption of slave modules + Maximum

On some slave modules with cables, the cross-sectional area of the integrated transmission cables (DP, DN) is 0.75mm

sectional area of normal transmission cables (DP, DN) meets the following requirements. For slave modules with integrated transmission cables (DP, DN), the length of the transmission cables (DP, DN) is included in the total length.

- Relationship between the total length of the AnyWireASLINK system, the cross-sectional area of connection cables and transmission cable supply current

Cross-sectional area

of transmission

cables

1.25 mm

0.75 mm

130 mA / 5 V DC 5 V DC power is supplied internally from the main unit.

Voltage: 21.6 to 27.6 V DC (24 V DC -10% to +15%), ripple voltage 0.5 Vp-p or lower Rated voltage: 24 V DC * Please use a UL Class 2 power supply. Module current consumption: 0.1 A

Transmission cable supply current*1: Up to 2 A

or less. However, they can be used without any problem, provided that the cross-

Total length of 50 m or less Total length of 50 m to 100 m Total length of 100 m to 200 m

Up to 2 A Up to 1 A Up to 0.5 A

Up to 1.2 A Up to 0.6 A Up to 0.3 A

2 Specification

2.1 General Specifications

Between PLC all terminals and ground terminal

current consumption of sensors and actuators connected to non-isolated slave modules

Transmission cable supply current

- Quick reference chart of total length (m) and transmission cable supply current (A) (1.25 mm

1.0

0.6

0.5

0.4

Transmission cable supply current (A)

Total length (m)

20010050 60100 170

)

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- Quick reference chart of total length (m) and transmission cable supply current (A) (0.75 mm2)

1.2

0.96

0.6

0.48

Transmission cable supply current (A)

0.3

0.24

2 Specification

2.3 Performance Specifications

Introduction

Specification

System

Configuration

Installation

20010080400 50 160

Total length (m)

2.3 Performance Specifications

Item Specification

Transmission clock 27.0 kHz

Maximum transmission distance (total length)

Transmission system DC power supply transmission total frame cyclic system

Connection type Bus topology (multidrop system, T-branch system, tree branch system)

Transmission protocol Dedicated protocol (AnyWireASLINK)

Error control Double-check system, checksum

Number of connected I/O points Up to 128 points

Number of connectable modules Up to 128 (varies depending on the current consumption of each slave module)

Maximum number of I/O points per system

RAS function

AnyWireASLINK transmission cable

Power cable

Communication with PLC

Number of I/O occupied points 8 points (taken from either the input or output points of the PLC)

Number of connectable units to the main unit

200 m

Number of input points of the slave module + number of output points of the slave module ≤ 128

points

• Disconnected transmission cable location detection function

• Transmission cable short detection function

• Transmission cable voltage drop detection function

• UL-listed general-purpose 2-wire cable (VCTF, VCT 1.25 mm 70 °C or higher)

• UL-listed general-purpose wire (1.25 mm2, 0.75 mm2, rated temperature 70 °C or higher)

• Dedicated flat cable (1.25 mm

• UL-listed general-purpose 2-wire cable (VCTF, VCT 0.75 mm2 to 2.0 mm2, rated temperature 70 °C or higher)

• UL-listed general-purpose wire (0.75 mm2 to 2.0 mm2, rated temperature 70 °C or higher)

• Dedicated flat cable (1.25 mm2, 0.75 mm2, rated temperature 90 °C)

By FROM and TO instructions or direct specification of buffer memory (FX3U/FX3UC) via the buffer memory.

One unit

, 0.75 mm2, rated temperature

, 0.75 mm2, rated temperature 90 °C)

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*1. For details on the transmission distance, refer to Section 2.2. *2. Input points and output points are occupied from the number of remote I/O points available in the

system. If the number of input points and output points surpasses the number of remote I/O points available in the system, input points are assigned first to remote I/O points, and then the output points are assigned to the remaining available remote I/O points. For the assignment of remote I/O points in the whole system, refer to Section 3.4.

*3. Cables FK4-UL125-100, FK4-UL075-100

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2.4 Communication Specifications

2.4.1 Transmission cycle time

The transmission cycle time is the time required for the 128ASL-M and all the slave modules to update I/O data. The transmission cycle time of the 128ASL-M is listed in the table below. However, "Number of input point settings" and "Number of output point settings" shown in the table below indicate the number of input points and number of output points assigned to 128ASL-M by the main unit (, so not set by the rotary switches of the 128ASL-M).

2 Specification

2.4 Communication Specifications

Transmission cycle time

(Rough value)

2.4 ms

3.6 ms

Number of input

point settings

16 0

16 8

16 16

816

016

24 0

24 8

24 16

24 24

16 24

824

024

32 0

32 8

32 16

32 24

32 32

24 32

16 32

832

032

48 0

48 8

48 16

48 24

48 32

48 48

32 48

24 48

16 48

848

048

64 0

64 8

64 16

64 24

64 32

64 48

Number of output

point settings

Condition, remarks

When the larger one between the number of assigned input points and the number of assigned output points meets the following expression, the transmission cycle time becomes the value shown on the left:

Number of input or output points ≤ 32

32 < Number of input or output points ≤ 64

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Transmission cycle time

(Rough value)

3.6 ms

4.8 ms

6.0 ms

Number of input

point settings

64 64

48 64

32 64

24 64

16 64

864

064

80 0

80 8

80 16

80 24

80 32

80 48

48 80

32 80

24 80

16 80

880

080

96 0

96 8

96 16

96 24

96 32

32 96

24 96

16 96

896

096

112 0

112 8

112 16

16 112

8112

0112

128 0

0128

Number of output

point settings

2 Specification

2.4 Communication Specifications

Condition, remarks

32 < Number of input or output points ≤ 64

64 < Number of input or output points ≤ 96

96 < Number of input or output points ≤ 128

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Caution on the transmission cycle time

• The transmission delay time is a value between one and two transmission cycle times due to the double check (described later).

• To ensure the response, provide an input signal that is longer than two transmission cycle times.

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Sampling timing

Single sample best case response time

Single sample worst case response time

Input data change Input data update

Input data change

Minimum one transmission

cycle time

Maximum two transmission

cycle times

Input data update

Sampling timing

Sampling timing Sampling timing Sampling timing

2.4.2 Double check

The 128ASL-M performs double check as the error control method. By double check, the 128ASL-M does not update the data in the input area until it receives the same input data twice consecutively so that noise errors and other transmission errors can be avoided. Accordingly, data is updated as described below.

1) Input

In the best case, one transmission cycle time and in the worst case, two transmission cycle times are required as the input data response time to sample once. Thus, signals of two transmission cycle times or less may not be sampled twice depending on the timing. Therefore, to ensure response, provide an input signal that is longer than two transmission cycle times.

2 Specification

2.4 Communication Specifications

2) Output

As double check is performed on the output slave module side, the time required to sample once is the same as that for input, namely one transmission cycle time in the best case and two transmission cycle times in the worst case. Thus, signals of two transmission cycle times or less may not be sampled twice depending on the timing. Therefore, to ensure response, provide an input signal that is longer than two transmission cycle times.

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Input

Slave module

AnyWireASLINK

system

PLC

[1] Input response time on the slave module

[2] Processing time on the slave module

[4] Processing time on the 128ASL-M

[3] Transmission time =

Transmission cycle time × 2

[5] Processing time on the PLC

= Sequence scan time

2.4.3 Response delay time

The following shows the response delay time of input and output.

1) Input response delay time

The figure below shows the time between a signal input to the slave module and the main unit device turning ON/OFF.

2 Specification

2.4 Communication Specifications

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[Calculation formula] Input response delay time =

[1] Input response time on the slave module + [2] Processing time on the slave module + [3] Transmission cycle time × 2 + [4] Processing time on the 128ASL-M + [5] Sequence scan time

No. Description Required time

[1] Input response time on the slave module

[2] Processing time on the slave module 1 [ms] maximum (common to all AnyWireASLINK slave modules)

[3] Transmission time (Maximum delay time)

[4] Processing time on the 128ASL-M 0.6 [ms]

[5] Processing time on the PLC Sequence scan time

Refer to the manual for the slave module connected to the system or the device connected to the slave module.

Transmission cycle time × 2 The transmission cycle time differs depending on the transmission I/O points setting.

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Table of Contents

Standards

Certification of UL, cUL standards

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Associated Manuals

Generic Names and Abbreviations Used in the Manual

Reading the Manual

1. Introduction

1.1.1 Outline and features of AnyWireASLINK system

1.1 Outline

1.2 External Dimensions and Part Names

1.3 Indications of LEDs

1.4 Terminal Layout

2. Specification

2.2 Power Supply Specification

2.1 General Specifications

2.3 Performance Specifications

2.4.1 Transmission cycle time

2.4 Communication Specifications

2.4.2 Double check

2.4.3 Response delay time