Mitsubishi Electric FX Series Replacement Manual

Mitsubishi Electric FX Series Replacement Manual

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FX Series Micro Programmable Controller
F(F
, F
, F
)→FX3 series Replacement Guidance
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1J
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Program Conversion Tool
FX-20P-E
FX-20P-E-FKIT

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  • Page 1 FX Series Micro Programmable Controller )→FX3 series Replacement Guidance Program Conversion Tool FX-20P-E FX-20P-E-FKIT...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 Mitsubishi Electric representative. • Mitsubishi Electric will not accept responsibility for actual use of the product based on these illustrative examples. Please use it after confirming the function and safety of the equipment and system.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ABBREVIATIONS, GENERIC TERMS, AND TERMINOLOGIES USED IN THIS MANUAL ... 4 1. OVERVIEW OF TRANSITION FROM F SERIES (F , AND F ) TO FX3 SERIES ..6 1.1 Discontinued Models and Alternative Models ..............6 1.2 External Dimensions ......................11 1.3 Program Conversion Overview ..................
  • Page 6: Abbreviations, Generic Terms, And Terminologies Used In This Manual

    ABBREVIATIONS, GENERIC TERMS, AND TERMINOLOGIES USED IN THIS MANUAL ABBREVIATIONS, GENERIC TERMS, AND TERMINOLOGIES USED IN THIS MANUAL The following table lists the abbreviations, generic terms, and terminologies used in this manual. Abbreviation and Name generic term Programmable controller programmable Generic term for F , and F series programmable controllers...
  • Page 7 ABBREVIATIONS, GENERIC TERMS, AND TERMINOLOGIES USED IN THIS MANUAL Abbreviation and Name generic term Special adapter Communication special adapter or communica- Generic term for communication special adapter tion adapter 232ADP -232ADP 485ADP -485ADP Program conversion tool and software FX-20P-E Generic term for handy programming panel "FX-20P-E-SET0" Generic term for the conversion module to connect the F series (F , and FX-20P-E-FKIT...
  • Page 8: Overview Of Transition From F Series (F , F 1J And F ) To Fx3 Series

    1. OVERVIEW OF TRANSITION FROM F SERIES (F , AND F ) TO FX3 SERIES OVERVIEW OF TRANSITION FROM F SERIES (F AND F ) TO FX3 SERIES FX-20P-E is a program conversion tool, but before considering program conversion, check the pro- gramming tool on hand, the availability of the target program data, and the saved data format (cre- ation tool).
  • Page 9 1. OVERVIEW OF TRANSITION FROM F SERIES (F , AND F ) TO FX3 SERIES series (1/2) Recommended alternative Discontinued model model Special note Device name Model Model When the main module is used as a Main module -12MR -14MR/ES standalone, it can be replaced with FX 14MR.
  • Page 10 1. OVERVIEW OF TRANSITION FROM F SERIES (F , AND F ) TO FX3 SERIES series Recommended Discontinued model alternative model Special note Device name Model Model Main module -12MR -14MR/ES Main module -32MR -40MR/ES Main module -60MR -60MR/ES -60MR/ES + Main module -80MR -32ER...
  • Page 11 1. OVERVIEW OF TRANSITION FROM F SERIES (F , AND F ) TO FX3 SERIES Recommended Discontinued model alternative model Special note Device name Model Model Main module -48MR/DS + -60MR-D (24VDC power supply) -16EX Main module -20MR-A1 FX -32MR/UA1 (100VAC input) Main module -20MS-A1 No alternative model...
  • Page 12 (optical fiber) Interface adapter for Consider using the built-in high- -40AC No alternative model high-speed counters speed counters of the FX series. Interface adapter for Consider using the built-in high- -40AC2 No alternative model high-speed counters speed counters of the FX series.
  • Page 13: External Dimensions

    1. OVERVIEW OF TRANSITION FROM F SERIES (F , AND F ) TO FX3 SERIES Recommended Discontinued model alternative model Special note Device name Model Model For NET/MINI optical Consider a system that has used F-16NP No alternative model fiber CC-Link.
  • Page 14 1. OVERVIEW OF TRANSITION FROM F SERIES (F , AND F ) TO FX3 SERIES ■ Main module of the F series 4-Φ5.5 (mounting hole) External color: Munsell 5Y7/1 Unit: mm FUSE Model W W1 V V1 Weight (kg) -12M -32M -60M -80M...
  • Page 15: Program Conversion Overview

    1. OVERVIEW OF TRANSITION FROM F SERIES (F , AND F ) TO FX3 SERIES ■ Main module of the FX series External color: Munsell 0.08GY/7.64/0.81 Unit: mm Top cover: Munsell N1.5 Model Weight (kg) -16M 0.60 -32M 0.65 -48M 0.85 -64M 1.00...
  • Page 16: Connecting With Programmable Controllers

    1. OVERVIEW OF TRANSITION FROM F SERIES (F , AND F ) TO FX3 SERIES Connecting with Programmable Controllers Before connecting to a programming tool, refer to the safety precautions written in the manual of the programmable controller. 1.5.1 Connecting FX-20P-E and programmable controllers (1) Connecting with F , and F programmable controllers...
  • Page 17: Overview Of Program Conversion Using Fx-20P-E

    · Read the program to be converted from F and F programmable controllers. (Refer to Chapter 2.3.2.) · Convert the target program for the FX series. Converting programs (Refer to Chapter 2.3.3.) For information on program conversion rules, refer to Chapter 3.
  • Page 18: Program Conversion Operation

    Module connector Locking screw FX-20P-E (2) Replace the system memory cassette of FX-20P-E for the FX series with FX-20P-MFA-E (sys- tem memory cassette for the MELSEC-F series). (a) Push down the anti-slip of the system memory cassette from the back of FX-20P-E.
  • Page 19: Reading The Program To Be Converted From F , And F Programmable Controllers

    2. OVERVIEW OF PROGRAM CONVERSION USING FX-20P-E (3) With the power of the programmable controller turned off, connect FX-20P-FIM to the target programmable controller (F , or F FX-20P-FIM Connector to connect to a programmable controller FX-20P-FIM P - F - 2 0 Connector cover FX-20P-E...
  • Page 20: Converting Programs

    2. OVERVIEW OF PROGRAM CONVERSION USING FX-20P-E (3) On the "2.HPP↔PC" window, use the [↑] and [↓] keys to select 2. HPP "HPP←PC" and press the [GO] key. The window shown on the right is HPP PC displayed. [GO] [CLEAR] CAUTION The display and creation of programs using FX-20P-E + FX-20P-E- FKIT are done offline.
  • Page 21: Writing Programs Into Fx3 Series Programmable Controllers

    This section describes the steps to remove the FX-20P-FIM and FX-20P-MFA-E attached to FX-20P-E and launch FX-20P-E. If the system memory cassette is replaced to that for the FX series while connected to an F or F programmable controller, the converted program can be checked and modified on FX-20P-E.
  • Page 22 2. OVERVIEW OF PROGRAM CONVERSION USING FX-20P-E (5) Connect FX-20P-E with the FX3 series programmable controller using the FX-20P-CAB0 cable. <<Connecting with FX , FX , and FX programmable controllers>> Programmable controller Connector to connect to HPP FX-20P-CAB0 type 1.5-m program cable If the programmable controller has a connector cover to connect to HPP, open the cover and attach...
  • Page 23 2. OVERVIEW OF PROGRAM CONVERSION USING FX-20P-E (10) On the function menu window, use the "↑" and "↓" keys to select 3. HPP "3.HPP↔FX", HPP FX-RAM and press the [GO] key. The "HPP↔FX" window is displayed. HPP FX-RAM HPP : FX-RAM The window on the right is displayed if the memory cassette is not installed in the programmable controller.
  • Page 24: Editing Programs

    2. OVERVIEW OF PROGRAM CONVERSION USING FX-20P-E Editing Programs After converting F programs to FX programs and writing them into FX3 series programmable con- trollers, check and modify them. The GX Works2 programming software is recommended to edit programs. It is compatible with the FX3 series, and device replacement and other functions can be performed easily.
  • Page 25: Conversion Rules For The Program Conversion Function

    3. CONVERSION RULES FOR THE PROGRAM CONVERSION FUNCTION CONVERSION RULES FOR THE PROGRAM CONVER- SION FUNCTION This chapter describes program conversion rules. Precautions When Converting Programs After executing the F-to-FX program conversion function, check and edit the following points. For information on how to operate programming tools, refer to the manual for the relevant tool. For information on device range and instructions, refer to the manual for the relevant tool.
  • Page 26: Device Conversion

    The element numbers of input relay (X) and output relay (Y) of the main module and extension module are assigned to the input relay (X) and output relay (Y) of the FX series sequentially in the following order. Element numbers are assigned even if they are not used.
  • Page 27: Auxiliary Relay (M) [Excluding Special Auxiliary Relay (M)]

    T50 timer is set to 0.1 sec, the T0 timer will be set to 1 after converting to FX, according to the table above. Integer values are entered for FX, but K1 is equal to 0.1 sec in the FX series, so the same timer value of 0.1 sec is set.
  • Page 28: Counter (C)

    The special device is changed according to the number as shown in the table below. ■ CAUTION Special devices marked with an asterisk (*) have no alternative device in the FX series. They are changed to temporary devices as shown in the table below, so change the program according to the operation of the device.
  • Page 29 Change to the special auxiliary relay for specifying the count direction of the built-in 1-phase-input high-speed counter of the FX series to be changed. The count direction goes in reverse when the device is turned on and off, so change the...
  • Page 30: Converting Basic Instructions

    Start state shift M8041 Convert All processes com- * M576 M576 pleted flag For the FX series, change to a program that uses the incremental drum sequencer (INCD) instruction. C666 and C667 pur- * M577 M577 pose specification Converting Basic Instructions 3.3.1...
  • Page 31 3. CONVERSION RULES FOR THE PROGRAM CONVERSION FUNCTION Remarks Instruction Target device Instruction Device after conversion Converted according to For information on device conver- Y, M, T, C, S device conversion rules. sion rules, refer to Section 3.2. Application instructions for F , and F pro-...
  • Page 32: Additional Information On Converting Master Control Instructions

    ■ Differences in master control instruction expressions between F programmable con- 1J, and trollers and FX series programmable controllers The table shows the differences in the instruction structure of master control instructions in F programmable controllers and FX series programmable controllers. Programmable Instruction Remarks controller structure •...
  • Page 33 3. CONVERSION RULES FOR THE PROGRAM CONVERSION FUNCTION ■ Program conversion example (when the main module is not specified for the I/O device number) · Program before conversion (F , and F · Program after conversion (FX) <Circuit program> <Circuit program> Convert X400 X030...
  • Page 34: Additional Information On Converting Shift Instructions

    3. CONVERSION RULES FOR THE PROGRAM CONVERSION FUNCTION 3.3.3 Additional information on converting shift instructions Shift instructions are converted to SFTLP (FNC 35) instructions as shown in the following example. SFTLP instructions are used to execute pulses for SFTL instructions. ■...
  • Page 35: Additional Information On Converting Jump Instructions

    3. CONVERSION RULES FOR THE PROGRAM CONVERSION FUNCTION 3.3.4 Additional information on converting jump instructions CJP and EJP instructions are converted to CJ (FNC 00) instructions and pointer (P) as shown in the following example. ■ About CJP 777 and EJP 777 Use a CJ instruction other than P63 (END jump) to change the program to an unused pointer.
  • Page 36: Converting Application Instructions

    Refer to the programming manuals in the list of relevant manuals in Appendix 2 and convert the instructions to the FX series. If you need a programming manual, consult the store where you pur- chased the product.
  • Page 37 3. CONVERSION RULES FOR THE PROGRAM CONVERSION FUNCTION *1 Generic term for F series running on versions earlier than V2.1 *2 Generic term for F series running on version V2.1 or later Application instructions for F , and F programmable controllers Application instruction (FNC number) and Applicable model Instruction...
  • Page 38 (3-digit BCD) Data register increment INC (FNC 24) (6-digit BCD) INC (FNC 24) The corresponding FX series instruction is Data register increment a binary operation, so the numerical control (3-digit OCT) for the relevant program needs to be changed from octal to binary (decimal).
  • Page 39 The FX series has no corresponding instruction. External pair counter 1-phase speci- The specifications for the built-in high- fication speed counter of the FX series are deter- mined according to the counter number. External pair counter 2-phase speci- fication Internal signal count pair counter Use a 32-bit counter.
  • Page 40 3. CONVERSION RULES FOR THE PROGRAM CONVERSION FUNCTION *1 Generic term for F series running on versions earlier than V2.1 *2 Generic term for F series running on version V2.1 or later Application instructions for F , and F programmable controllers Application instruction (FNC number) and Applicable model Instruction...
  • Page 41 K149 BIN subtraction of 8-bit data SUB (FNC 21) INC (FNC 24) The corresponding FX series instruction is K150 8-bit data increment a binary operation, so the numerical control for the relevant program needs to be changed from octal to binary (decimal).
  • Page 42 3. CONVERSION RULES FOR THE PROGRAM CONVERSION FUNCTION *1 Generic term for F series running on versions earlier than V2.1 *2 Generic term for F series running on version V2.1 or later Application instructions for F , and F programmable controllers Application instruction (FNC number) and Applicable model Instruction...
  • Page 43: Appendix 1. Discontinued Models [Programmable Controller]

    Appendix 1. Discontinued Models [Programmable Controller] Appendix 1. Discontinued Models [Programmable Controller] MELSEC-F series programmable controller models described in this document which have already been discontinued as of March 31, 2010 are the following. Repair acceptance Discontinued model Production stop date period series September 30, 2000...
  • Page 44 Appendix 1. Discontinued Models [Programmable Controller] MEMO...
  • Page 45: Appendix 2. Relevant Manuals

    - Hardware Edition Programming Manual Model Manual name Description number code THE FX SERIES OF PRO- Description of basic instruction, application GRAMMABLE CONTROL- JY992D48301J instruction, and each device in the sequence LER(FX , FX , FX , FX,...
  • Page 46: Appendix 3. Frequently Asked Questions

    Appendix 3. Frequently Asked Questions Appendix 3. Frequently Asked Questions System configuration Some special extension devices controlled by FROM/TO instruc- tions have eight occupied points. These eight points do not occupy What is the meaning of the num- eight actual I/O numbers of connection positions. Subtract the ber of occupied points in special number from the maximum control points of the programmable extension devices?
  • Page 47 " terminal of the programmable controller. Can the power of the 24VDC input (sink input) of the program- In the FX series, only DC power supply type programmable con- mable controller be supplied from trollers can use an external power supply.
  • Page 48 Appendix 3. Frequently Asked Questions The LED will not turn on even after short circuiting COM and the The extension module must be connected to the main module for input with just the extension mod- the input to turn on. ule.
  • Page 49 Appendix 3. Frequently Asked Questions I was monitoring operations using In the monitor display of GX Works2, the scan time is the maximum GX Works2, but the operation value. time was not what I had expected. Check D8010 to confirm the current scan time. Can the ladder diagram created Select [Project Menu] and [Read other file format], and specify the using FX-PCS/WIN-E be read on...
  • Page 50 Appendix 3. Frequently Asked Questions The M8029 operation completed flag is shared by multiple instruc- tions. To obtain results indicating that the execution of a specific instruc- How do I use the operation com- tion has been completed, write the M8029 contact directly under pleted flag? that instruction followed by the necessary program.
  • Page 51 Old models Use FX-20P-E-FKIT in FX-20P-E to read programs of F and F programmable controllers and convert them for the FX series. After the conversion, modify unconvertible instructions and pro- How are programs of F grams for which temporary numbers have been set according to...
  • Page 52: Revisions

    REVISIONS REVISIONS Revision date Version Description April 2022 First edition Japanese manual number: JY997D40601-B...
  • Page 54 FX Series Micro Programmable Controller )→FX3 series Replacement Guidance SH-082484ENG-A New publication, effective April 2022. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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