Mitsubishi Electric FX-USB-AW User Manual

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FX-USB-AW
USER'S MANUAL
Manual Number JY997D13201
Revision C
Date June 2005
This manual describes the part names, dimensions, mounting, and
specifications of the product. Before use, read this manual and manuals of
relevant products fully to acquire proficiency in 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.
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Effective June 2005
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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2004 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
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(Read these precautions before use.)
This manual classify 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 circumstances, procedures indicated by
linked to serious results.
In any case, it is important to follow the directions for usage.
Associated Manuals
Manual name Manual No. Description
FX Series User's
Explains N:N link, parallel link,
Manual - Data JY997D16901 computer link, no protocol
Communication MODEL CODE: 09R715 communication by RS
instructions/FX -232IF.
Edition 2N
How to obtain manuals
For the necessary product manuals or documents, consult with the Mitsubishi
Electric dealer from where you purchase your product.
1. Outline
The FX-USB-AW is a RS-422/USB conversion interface unit to connect the FX
series PLC to a personal computer.
1.1 Incorporated Items
Check if the following product and items are included in the package:
Product FX-USB-AW type interface unit
USB driver software (CD-ROM)
Included items USB cable (3m (118.1"))
User's Manual (this manual)
1.2 External Dimensions and Part Names
[2]
FX-USB-AW
17(0.67")
45(1.78")
[1]
[3] [4] [5]
USB cable
(included with the product) [7]
[6]
2. Specification
INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS
• Use the product in the environment within the general specifications described in
PLC main unit manual (Hardware Edition).
Never use the product in areas with dust, oily smoke, conductive dusts, corrosive
gas (salt air, Cl , H S, NH , SO , or NO ), flammable gas, vibrations or impacts, or
2 2 3 2 2
expose it to high temperature, condensation, or wind and rain.
If the product is used in such a place described above, electrical shock, fire,
malfunction, damage, or deterioration may be caused.
2.1 General Specifications
General specifications are the same as the PLC main unit.
For general specifications, refer to the PLC main unit manual.
2.2 Performance Specifications of FX-USB-AW
15mA / DC 5V (supplied by DC 5V power of
programmable controller)
Current consumption
30mA / DC 5V (supplied by USB connector of
personal computer)
Level Conversion Bidirectional between RS-422 and USB
may also be
115200 bits per second, maximum
Baud Rate
(The baud rate is different in PLC.)
Conforming standard USB2.0 (For full speed)
To PLC RS-422 (MINI DIN 8Pin male)
Signal name
(Port)
To a cable USB (MINI B plug female)
2.3 USB Cable Specifications
To FX-USB-AW USB (MINI B plug male)
Signal name
(Port)
To PC
USB (A plug male)
Length of cable 5m (196.9") at most (Included cable is 3m(118.1").)
2.4 System Requirements
 
Microsoft Windows 98, Windows
 
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Windows
OS
 
Microsoft Windows 2000
 
Microsoft Windows XP
GX Developer (SW D5C-GPPW-J, SW D5C-GPPW-E)
Software FX-PCS/WIN* 1 , FX-PCS/WIN-E*
FX-PCS-VPS/WIN, FX-PCS-VPS/WIN-E
Programmable FX , FX , FX , FX , FX , FX
0 0S 0N 1S 1N
controller 3,
FX 3UC * FX 2N -10GM, FX 2N -20GM, FX
*1 For versions earlier than 4.30, the communication port setting can be selected
from COM1-COM4.
For versions 4.30 or later, the communication port setting can be selected from
COM1-COM9.
*2 For versions earlier than 3.30, the communication port setting can be selected
from COM1-COM4.
For versions 3.30 or later, the communication port setting can be selected from
COM1-COM9.
*3 Manual of FX FX Series PLC specification details for I/O, wiring,
1NC / 3UC
installation, and maintenance can only be formal in the Japanese Manual.
3. System Configuration
Connected equipment and connected cable
Unit: mm (inches)
[1]RS-422 Connector
- PLC
MINI DIN 8Pin male
- Positioning unit
[2]USB Connector
- Programmable cam switch
MINI B plug female
[3]POWER LED:
Lighting while power is
correctly supplied.
(LED color: green)
[4]SD LED:
Lighting while sending data.
Connect to the
(LED color: red) programming port.
[5]RD LED:
FX-USB-AW
Lighting while receiving data.
(LED color: red)
[6]USB Connector
(To FX-USB-AW)
MINI B plug male
[7]USB Connector (To PC)
Connected equipment
A plug male
MASS(Weight): 20g (0.05lbs)
FX 0 , FX 0S , FX
FX 1N , FX 1NC
FX (Earlier than Ver.3.00),
2N
Programmable
FX (Earlier than Ver.3.00)
2NC
controller
FX 2N (Ver.3.00 or later),
FX (Ver.3.00 or later)
2NC
FX , FX
3U 3UC
FX -10GM, FX
2N
Positioning
unit
FX-10GM,FX-20GM
Programmable
FX 2N -1RM-E-SET
cam switch
*1 FX FX Series PLC specification details for I/O, wiring,
1NC / 3UC
installation, and maintenance can only be found in the Japanese Manual.
• Please refer to the specific PLC manual for a PLC not mentioned above.
4. Connecting Procedure
1) Power off the PLC.
2) Connect the USB (MINI B plug male) connector of the USB cable to the FX-USB-
AW.
3) Connect the RS-422 (MINI DIN 8Pin male) connector of the FX-USB-AW to the
PLC.
4) Connect the USB (A plug male) connector of the USB cable to the Personal
computer.
5) Turn ON the power supply of the PLC.
6) Turn ON the power supply of the Personal computer.
7) Make sure the POWER lamp of the FX-USB-AW is lit.
(The POWER lamp of FX-USB-AW lights when power is supplied normally by the
personal computer.)
5. Driver Installation
Procedure for installing the driver is explained below.

Windows XP installation follows.
• Windows  
98, Windows

98SE 2000, the installation method will vary.

Me) Installation of the driver is canceled during the following process, the installation is not
carried out correctly.
If the installation is canceled, uninstall the driver and install again.
Please refer to Chapter 7 for instructions on uninstalling the driver.
2
, FX , FX * 3 , FX ,
2N 3U 1NC 2NC
2N -1RM(-E)-SET
Please install the driver with the following procedure.
1) When the USB cable is connected to the personal computer, the following
screen is displayed. (Installation of the software for FX-USB-AW)
Personal
Driver for communication
computer
Install.
USB
port
USB cable for PC connection
(included with the product)
+
Cable for
personal
Baud rate
computer
connection
0N , FX 1S 9.6 kbps
Insert the included CD-ROM into the personal computer's CD-ROM drive.
1 19.2 kbps or less
*
Click [ Next > ].
The installation of the FX-USB-AW software will begin.
9.6 kbps
- If using Windows
Windows
USB cable of 5m
19.2 kbps or less Please select the CD-ROM drive.
(196.9") at most
(Included cable
2) The following screen is displayed. (Only in Windows
* 1 115.2 kbps or less
is 3m (118.1"))
-20GM 9.6 kbps
2N
9.6 kbps
9.6 kbps
Click [ Continue Anyway ].
3) The following screen is displayed.
 
98SE, Windows Millennium Edition, and Windows
Click [ Finish ].
The installation of the FX-USB-AW software will finish.
- If Windows
installation of the USB Serial Port software begins, and ends automatically.
The CD-ROM can be removed from the personal computer at this time.
- If using Windows
  
98, Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium Edition, and

2000, A window to select the location of the installation files.

XP)
  
98, Windows 98SE or Windows Millennium Edition is used,
 
2000 or Windows XP , proceed to step 4).