5.5
Connection Methods for CPU Module and
Extension Devices
This section explains the connection methods for extension devices.
Connection of extension devices
The connection method varies depending on the combination of products, i.e., the CPU module, expansion board, expansion
adapters, and extension modules.
The connection methods are explained with the following configuration example.
For connection method for FX5 extension power supply module (FX5-1PSU-5V), refer to MELSEC iQ-F FX5-1PSU-5V
HARDWARE MANUAL.
Expansion
Expansion
adapter
board
FX5U
CPU module
Connection
Connection
method B
method A
Connection method A - connection of an expansion board
This subsection explains how to connect the expansion board to the CPU module.
1.
Remove the expansion board connector cover from the
front face of the CPU module.
2.
Connect the expansion board to the expansion board
connector (C in the right figure).
3.
Fix the expansion board (E in the right figure) with
provided M3 tapping screws (D in the right figure) to the
CPU module.
• Tightening torque: 0.3 to 0.6Nm
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5.5 Connection Methods for CPU Module and Extension Devices
FX5
extension module
Extended
(extension
extension
cable type)
cable
Connection
Connection
method C
method D
FX5 extension
Connector
module
conversion
(extension
conversion
cable type)
adapter
Connection
Connection
method D
method E
C
2
FX5 extension
Connector
module
Bus
(extension
conversion
module
connector type)
module
extension module
Connection
Connection
method F
method G
Expansion board
connector cover
1
D
E
FX3
Connection
method D