Mitsubishi FX3U-422-BD User Manual

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FX3U-422-BD

INSTALLATION MANUAL

Manual Number JY 997D13101

Revision H

Date June 2018

This manual describes the part names, dimensions, mounting, and specifications
of the product. Before use, read this manual and the manuals of all relevant
products fully to acquire proficiency in handling and operating the product. Make
sure to learn all the product information, safety information, and precautions.
Store this manual in a safe place so that it can be taken out and read whenever
necessary. Always forward it to the end user.
Registration:
The company and product names described in this manual are registered
trademarks or the trademarks of their respective companies.

Effective June 2018
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Safety Precautions

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.

Associated Manuals

How to obtain manuals

For product manuals or documents, consult with the Mitsubishi Electric dealer
from who you purchased your product.

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.

Manual name Manual No. Description

FX3U Series
User’s Manual

- Hardware Edi tion

FX

3UC Series

User’s Manual

- Hardware Edi tion

FX

3S/FX3G/FX3GC/FX3U/

FX

3UC Series

Programming Manual ­Basic & Applied Instruction
Edition

FX Series
User’s Manual ­Data Communication
Edition

This manual describes the spec ifications and installation details for the
422-BD.
For wiring with communication equipment, system configuration,
communication settings, and program examples, refer to the "FX Series User's
Manual - Data Communication Edition".

© 2005 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

(Read these precautions before use.)

JY997D16501

MODEL CODE:

09R516

JY997D28701

MODEL CODE:

09R519

JY997D16601

MODEL CODE:

09R517

JY997D16901

MODEL CODE:

09R715

Explains the FX3U Series PLC
specifications for I/O, wiring,
installation, and maintenance.

Explains the FX
specifications for I/O, wiring,
installation, and maintenance.

Describes PLC programming for
basic/applied instructions and
devices.

Describes N:N network, Parallel
Link, Computer Link, Non­Protocol communication by RS
and RS2 instructi ons/FX
232IF.

3UC Series PLC

2N-

FX3U-

Applicable standards

FX3U-422-BD units made in June, 2005 or later comply with the EC Directive (EMC

Directive). Further information can be found in the following manual. However, the
FX

3UC-32MT-LT does not comply with the EC Directive (EMC Directive).

Attention

This product is designed for use in industrial applications.

1. Outline

FX3U-422-BD is an expansion board with a port for connecting a programmin g tool,
GOT, or ET Series.

→ FX

3U Series Hardware Manual (Manual No. JY997D50301)

→ FX

3UC-32MT-LT-2 Hardware Manual (Manual No. JY997D31601)

1.1 Incorporated Items

Product RS-422 communication expansion board FX3U-422-BD

Accessories

M3 tapping screws for installation: 2 pcs.
Installation Manual (This manual)

1.2 External Dimensions and Part Names

[1]

[4]

46.1 (1.82")

53.5 (2.11")

[1]Mounting holes (2-φ3.2)
[2]Port for connecting RS-422 equipment
[3]Main unit connector
[4]Special adapter connector cover
[5]Special adapter connector

(0.78")

[2]

19.6

MASS (Weight): Approx. 20g (0.05lbs)

Unit:mm (inches)

Special adapter connector
cover is removed

[5]

[3]

2. Installation

INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS

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

INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS

• Use the product within the generic environment specifications described in PLC
main unit manual (Hardware Edition).
Never use the product in areas with excessive dust, oily smoke, conductive dusts,
corrosive gas (salt air, Cl
impacts, or expose it to high temperature, condensation, or rain and wind.
If the product is used in such conditions, electric shock, fire, malfunctions,
deterioration or damage may occur.

• Use screwdrivers carefully when performing installation work, thus avoiding
accident or product damage.

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

• Do not touch the conductive parts of the product directly.
Doing so may cause device failures or malfunctions.

• Connect the expansion board securely to their designated connectors.
Loose connections may cause malfunctions.

For the installation and removal, refer to the PLC main unit manual.

2, H2S, SO2 , or NO2), flammable gas, vibration or

→ FX

3U Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition

→ FX

3UC Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition

3. Specifications

STARTUP AND
MAINTENANCE
PRECAUTIONS

• Do not disassemble or modify the PLC.
Doing so may cause fire, equipment failures, or malfunctions.
* For repair, contact your local Mitsubishi Electric representative.

• Do not drop the product or exert strong impact to it.
Doing so may cause damage.

DISPOSAL
PRECAUTIONS

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

TRANSPORT AND
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

• The product is a precision instrument. During transportation, avoid impacts larger
than those speci fied in the general sp ecifications by using d edicated packaging
boxes and shock-absorbing palettes. Failure to do so may cause failures in the
product. After transportation, verify operation of the product and check for damage
of the mounting part, etc.

3.1 Applicable PLC

Model name Applicability

3U Series PLC Ver.2.20 or later (from first production)

FX

FX

3UC-32MT-LT Ver.1.00 or later (from first production)

FX

3UC-32MT-LT-2 Ver.2.53 or later (from first production)

•

The expansion board cannot be connected to FX
FX

3UC

-32MT-LT(-2).

• Only one expansion board can be used per main unit.
Additional expansion boards such as the FX
485-BD cannot be installed/used together with the FX

For details on the system configuration, refer to the following manual.

3.2 General Specifications

The general specifications are equivalent to the PLC main unit. For general
specifications, refer to the following manuals.
However, since the product is not isolated between communication lines and the CPU
of main unit, please do not perform any dielectric withstand voltage tests or insulation
resistance tests to this product.

3.3 Power supply specifications

5V DC, 20 mA is supplied from the internal power supply of the main unit. However,
current consumption becomes higher depending on the connected peripheral
equipment. For details, refer to the manual of the connected unit.
For the capacity of 5V DC power of main unit, refer to the following manual.

→ FX

3U Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition

→ FX

3UC Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition

→ FX

3U Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition

→ FX

3UC Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition

→ FX

3U Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition

→ FX

3UC Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition

3.4 Communicat ion specifications

Item Specification

Transmission
standard

Maximum
transmission distance

Connection method 8-pin MINI DIN (female)

Communication
method

Communication
format

Insulation Not insulated (Between communication line and CPU)

In conformance to RS-422

50 m (164ft) maximum

Half-duplex

Programming communication

3UC

Series PLCs other than the

3U-232-BD, FX3U-422-BD or FX3U-

3U-422-BD.

「电器电子产品有害物质限制使用标识要求」的表示方式

Note: This symbol mark is for China only.

含有有害6物质的名称，含有量，含有部品

本产品中所含有的有害 6物质的名称，含有量，含有部品如下表
所示。

产品中有害物质的名称及含量

有害物质

(PBB)

多溴
二苯醚
(PBDE)

可编程
控制器

部件名称

外壳

印刷基板

铅

(Pb)汞(Hg)镉(Cd)

○○

○○ ○ ○ ○

×

六价铬

多溴联苯

(Cr(VI))

○○ ○ ○

本表格依据SJ/T 11364的规定编制。

:表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在GB/T 26572

○

规定的限量要求以下。
×:表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出GB/T
26572规定的限量要求。

基于中国标准法的参考规格:GB/T15969.2

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nor does it confer any patent licenses. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation cannot be
held responsible for any problems involving industrial property rights which may
occur as a result of using the contents noted in this manual.

Warranty

Exclusion of loss in opportunity and secondary loss from warranty liability
Regardless of the grat is warranty term, Mitsubishi shall not be liable for c ompensation to:
(1) Damages caused by any cause found not to be the responsibility of Mitsubishi.

Loss in opport unity, lost profits incurred to the user by F ailures of Mitsubishi pr oducts.

(2)
(3)

Special damages and secondary damages w hether foreseeable or not, compensation for

accidents, and compensation for damages to products other than Mitsubishi products.

(4) Replacement by the user, maintenance of on-site equipment, start-up test run

and other tasks.

For safe use

This product has been manufactured as a general-purpose part for general

•

industries, and has not been designed or manufactured to be incorporated in
a device or system used in purposes related to human life.
Before using the product for special purposes such as nuclear power, electric

•

power, aerospace, medicine or passenger movement vehicles, consult with
Mitsubishi Electric.

•

This product has been manufactured under strict quality control. However
when installing the product where major accidents or losses could occur if the
product fails, install appropriate backup or failsafe functions in the system.

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