Mitsubishi FX2N Specifications

PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERSFX(FX2N,FX2NC)→FX3 series Replacement GuidanceFX CPU

4Table of ContentsGeneric names and abbreviations used in this manual ...31. Introduction ...

5Table of ContentsAppendix A. Models affected by production termination ...45Appendix B. Related manuals ...

61. Introduction1. Introduction1.1 OutlineThank you very much for your continued use of Mitsubishi PLCs. It may be time to renew your PLCs due to ag

71. Introduction1Introduction2Replacement of FX2N series3Replacement of FX2NC series4Program changeover methodAModels affected by production terminati

82. Replacement of FX2N series2. Replacement of FX2N series2.1 OutlineThe production of the FX2N series main units and certain expansion equipment w

92. Replacement of FX2N series1Introduction2Replacement of FX2N series3Replacement of FX2NC series4Program changeover methodAModels affected by produc

102. Replacement of FX2N series2.3 Selection of replacement models2.3.1 Recommended replacement models(1) Main unit recommended replacement modelsF

112. Replacement of FX2N series1Introduction2Replacement of FX2N series3Replacement of FX2NC series4Program changeover methodAModels affected by produ

122. Replacement of FX2N series(2) Expansion equipment recommended replacement modelsWhen changing from FX2N to FX3U series main units, the following

132. Replacement of FX2N series1Introduction2Replacement of FX2N series3Replacement of FX2NC series4Program changeover methodAModels affected by produ

142. Replacement of FX2N series(4) Expansion equipment newly available with the FX3U seriesWhen main units are changed from FX2N series to FX3U serie

152. Replacement of FX2N series1Introduction2Replacement of FX2N series3Replacement of FX2NC series4Program changeover methodAModels affected by produ

162. Replacement of FX2N seriesFig. 1. Outline drawing.The FX2N series and FX3U series main units have slightly different dimensions.Take into account

172. Replacement of FX2N series1Introduction2Replacement of FX2N series3Replacement of FX2NC series4Program changeover methodAModels affected by produ

182. Replacement of FX2N series2.4 Program conversion2.4.1 Cautions for program change z Operational difference of FX2N series and FX3U seriesThe FX

192. Replacement of FX2N series1Introduction2Replacement of FX2N series3Replacement of FX2NC series4Program changeover methodAModels affected by produ

202. Replacement of FX2N seriesItemOperational differenceCautionFX2N series FX3U seriesHigh-speed processingFNC53/54/55When the same comparison value

212. Replacement of FX2N series1Introduction2Replacement of FX2N series3Replacement of FX2NC series4Program changeover methodAModels affected by produ

222. Replacement of FX2N series2.4.2 Device comparison z Comparison of FX2N series and FX3U series devicesThe devices used in FX2N series can be used

232. Replacement of FX2N series1Introduction2Replacement of FX2N series3Replacement of FX2NC series4Program changeover methodAModels affected by produ

Safety Precautions(Read these precautions before using.)(1)Before installation, operation, maintenance or inspection of this product, thoroughly read

243. Replacement of FX2NC series3. Replacement of FX2NC series3.1 OutlineThe production of the FX2NC series main unit and certain expansion equipmen

253. Replacement of FX2NC series1Introduction2Replacement of FX2N series3Replacement of FX2NC series4Program changeover methodAModels affected by prod

263. Replacement of FX2NC series3.3 Selection of replacement models3.3.1 Recommended replacement models(1) Main unit recommended replacement models

273. Replacement of FX2NC series1Introduction2Replacement of FX2N series3Replacement of FX2NC series4Program changeover methodAModels affected by prod

283. Replacement of FX2NC series(3) FX2NC expansion equipment usable when the main unit is changed to FX3UC seriesWhen main units are changed from FX

293. Replacement of FX2NC series1Introduction2Replacement of FX2N series3Replacement of FX2NC series4Program changeover methodAModels affected by prod

303. Replacement of FX2NC series3.3.2 Cautions about hardware z Comparison of FX2N series and FX3U series and cautions for replacementThis is a list

313. Replacement of FX2NC series1Introduction2Replacement of FX2N series3Replacement of FX2NC series4Program changeover methodAModels affected by prod

323. Replacement of FX2NC series3.4 Program conversion3.4.1 Cautions for program change z Operational difference of FX2NC series and FX3UC seriesThe

333. Replacement of FX2NC series1Introduction2Replacement of FX2N series3Replacement of FX2NC series4Program changeover methodAModels affected by prod

Safety Precautions(Read these precautions before using.)(2)2. INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS• Make sure to shut down all phases of the power supply externa

343. Replacement of FX2NC seriesItemOperational differenceCautionFX2NC series FX3UC seriesHigh-speed processingFNC53/54/55When the same comparison val

353. Replacement of FX2NC series1Introduction2Replacement of FX2N series3Replacement of FX2NC series4Program changeover methodAModels affected by prod

363. Replacement of FX2NC series3.4.2 Device comparison z Comparison of FX2NC series and FX3UC series devicesThe devices used in FX2NC series can be

373. Replacement of FX2NC series1Introduction2Replacement of FX2N series3Replacement of FX2NC series4Program changeover methodAModels affected by prod

381. Program changeover method4. Program changeover method4.1 Preparation for program changeoverTo changeover the program to FX3 series, use an appr

1. Program changeover method1Introduction2Replacement of FX2N series3Replacement of FX2NC series4Program changeover methodAModels affected by producti

401. Program changeover method  Handy programming panel connectionMini Din 8 pinRS-422 cableFX-20P-CAB0(packaged together with FX-30P)FX-30PFX2N, FX2

1. Program changeover method1Introduction2Replacement of FX2N series3Replacement of FX2NC series4Program changeover methodAModels affected by producti

421. Program changeover method z Reading source program from saved project data(1) Locate the saved data for the source program.(2) Start GX Works2.

1. Program changeover method1Introduction2Replacement of FX2N series3Replacement of FX2NC series4Program changeover methodAModels affected by producti

Safety Precautions(Read these precautions before using.)(3)• Connect the AC power supply to the dedicated terminals specied in this manual. If an AC

441. Program changeover method4.3 Correction of program and checking of operation4.3.1 Checking and correction of program z After changing the PLC t

45Appendix A. Models affected by production termination1Introduction2Replacement of FX2N series3Replacement of FX2NC series4Program changeover methodA

46Appendix A. Models affected by production terminationModels to be discontinued z FX2N seriesProduction discontinued by the end of September 2012 Rep

47Appendix A. Models affected by production termination1Introduction2Replacement of FX2N series3Replacement of FX2NC series4Program changeover methodA

48Appendix B. Related manualsAppendix B. Related manualsBefore use, please read this document, together with the user’s manual of the PLC main unit, a

49Appendix B. Related manuals1Introduction2Replacement of FX2N series3Replacement of FX2NC series4Program changeover methodAModels affected by product

50Appendix B. Related manuals FX2NC series relatedReference documentContentsTypeManual name (manual number)Main bodyFX2NC series hardware manual (ma

51Appendix B. Related manuals1Introduction2Replacement of FX2N series3Replacement of FX2NC series4Program changeover methodAModels affected by product

52Appendix B. Related manualsReference documentContentsTypeManual name (manual number)CommunicationFX series user’s manual [communication control edi

53Appendix B. Related manuals1Introduction2Replacement of FX2N series3Replacement of FX2NC series4Program changeover methodAModels affected by product

Safety Precautions(Read these precautions before using.)(4)5. DISPOSAL PRECAUTION• Pleasecontactacertiedelectronicwastedisposalcompanyforth

54Appendix C. Frequently asked questionsAppendix C. Frequently asked questions PLCQuestion AnswerIs there a difference in memory capacity for the FX3

55Appendix C. Frequently asked questions1Introduction2Replacement of FX2N series3Replacement of FX2NC series4Program changeover methodAModels affected

56Appendix C. Frequently asked questionsMEMO

57Revision historyRevision historyDate compiled Sub-number ContentsSep. 2012 A First edition

Effective Sep. 2012Specications are subject to change without notice.JY997D48001A(MEE)FX(FX2N,FX2NC)→FX3 series Replacement GuidanceHEAD OFFICE : TOK

1PrefaceThis manual is not intended to guarantee the execution of industrial properties and other right, or permit execution rights. The company is no

2Text taken from the FX analog control manual • This manual provides information for the use of the FX3 Series Programmable Controllers. The manual ha

3Generic names and abbreviations used in this manualGeneric names and abbreviations used in this manualGeneric name, abbreviation DescriptionProgramma