FX Positioning Family

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 FX3U + SSCNET III
FX3U + SSCNET III
High Speed, Plug-and-Play and Easy Programming

The Cost Effective Solution for High Speed Positioning 2 Axes for Advanced 3 Settings for Inching Operation
with High Precision Operation Control Zero Return Method A pulse string of ±1 (user unit) is output when the

High Precision, High Speed Control High precision control on 2 axes with synchronous
capability via SSCNET III optical wiring is available.
Various modes are available for setting a workpiece’s
mechanical zero return method including Dog type
forward/reverse rotation JOG activation time is less
than the user defined JOG command determination
time.
Positioning With the high resolution encoder on the MR-J3 servo
motor, pulses may be counted for rates up to 262,144
zero return, Data-type zero return, and Stopper type
zero return. Torque Limit Change Faster FX3U FROM/TO
pulses/rev. Performance is enhanced for stable 2 axes Linear or
Plug-and-Play fiber optic control in low speed regions where precision is a Circular Interpolation - DOG Type Zero Return
When a workpiece stops with a DOG type mechanical
The torque limit for stopping the servo motor when a
workpiece hits a mechanical stopper can be changed
Speeds
cabling reduces setup time and FX3U Series PLC FX3U-20SSC-H must.
zero return, the zero-point position is set. with a sequence program. Depending on the mass of The new FX3U PLC controllers offer improved
the device being controlled in a FROM/TO communication at speeds 4-5 times faster*
increases control distance for - Stopper Type Mechanical
goods processing application, for than before for quickly updating parameters and
Zero Return
Simultaneous example, the torque limit parameter buffer memory data in the FX3U-20SSC-H.
positioning operations in a wide X and Y-axis A workpiece stops at the
can be adjusted accordingly.
Start and Stop stopper position according
range of applications. Increased to the zero return torque
The operation speed and target position can change
Max. of limit value and a new
control is possible with real-time 8 units during positioning for more flexibility in positioning
zero-point is defined.
applications.
monitoring of servo amplifier - Data-set Type Mechanical
- Variable Speed Operation
Zero Return
parameters and with new Operation speeds change to user-specified speeds
For operations without a
according to arbitrary timing intervals.
positioning commands. mechanical zero-point or
- Override Function DOG return, the Data-set
To change the operation speed at an arbitrary timing Type Mechanical Zero Return MR-J3-B
Servo parameters and positioning SSCNet III fiber optic high during positioning, the override function may be procedure is convenient for servo amplifier
100 kHz Manual Pulsar Input
information for the FX3U -20SSC-H speed, Plug-and-Play used for amplifying the signal from 0.1% to 3000%. setting the zero-point of a
Connect to Up to 2 manual pulsar dials
are easily set up with an FX3U PLC wiring with improved workpiece.
RS-422, RS-232C, can be connected to generate - Target Address Change
USB* interface noise resistance and
and a personal computer. input pulses for simultaneous The target address may be changed to a new
long-distance capability
ratio operation. location during a positioning operation.
enhances positioning
control.
Fiber Optic Cable, Noise Reduction, Max. of 50m

With the new Table Operation feature,

The Easy Programming Software for Parameter Setting, Monitoring and Testing
program development time is reduced. Applications
FX Configurator-FP
FX Configurator-FP is beneficial for setting up table operation information, servo amplifier parameters, and
Control patterns from simple to complicated combinations of positioning commands can easily be configured
with new methods. (Communication is possible with the FX3U-20SSC-H buffer memory or with the
- Storage and Sorting
Independent 2 axes for
- Crane Assemblies
Simultaneous 2 axes Start for
- Conveyor Control
Long-distance, precision control for
balancing and synchronous wide load transportation equipment.
FX Configurator-FP software.) product placement.
GOT, positioning parameters for the FX3U-20SSC-H. Positioning operations and their associated parameters (speeds,
addresses, torque limits, etc.) can be monitored and tested with the Monitor and Test functions.
linear control.
Table operation to carry Servo
GX Developer out repetitive operations
Contents for Target address
Waiting time
m code
motor (1) PLC

Positioning parameters, servo positioning commands Operation speed specification

parameters, rotation speeds, etc. can Servo
Servo
Max. of 50m motor (2)
be monitored in real-time with buffer
motor (2)
memory
communication.
- Drilling and Sealing
Linear/Circular
interpolation for
table operations.
Max. of 50m
Servo parameter setup
Servo
motor (1)
Operation monitor Servo
Positioning parameter setup motor (1) 50m + 50m : Total Max. of 100m
Servo motor (2)

*1: USB connection is possible between the FX3U PLC and a personal computer via an interface converter. *When using FX2N special function blocks, the speed is limited respectively.
 FX3U + SSCNET III

FX3U + High Speed I/O

FX3U + High Speed I/O Built-in Functionality Dedicated Positioning Instruction Library Set

MR-J3-B
servo amplifier
SSCNET III Offers The FX3U is designed with six
FX3U-4HSX-ADP
New Counting Commands New Positioning Commands
Positioning control is easier than before with the use of the following
NEW Advantages high speed counter inputs that
•4 channel High Speed Input Adapter
HSCT High Speed Counter Table Compare
With the use of a data comparison table, high speed counters can
instructions: DSZR: Zero Point Return with Dog Search, DVIT: Interrupt
Positioning, and DTBL: Batch Data Positioning.
Smooth, high speed, high accuracy operations are now can simultaneously count pulses •200kHz High Speed Counter
simultaneously switch the state of multiple outputs (up to 16 points) for -NEW-
•Max. of 8 channels (1-phase) with 2 ADPs DSZR DOG Search Zero Return
attainable with the new generation SSCNET III synchronous up to 100kHz. advanced device control during high speed counting.
Additional control with a DOG search
•Differential line receiver Speed Zero-point return speed

communication network. This, combined with three •2-phase (A/B) at 100kHz, 4-edge counting HCMOV High Speed Counter Move
function enables a motor to safely
Creep speed
return to it's zero-point from any
100kHz pulse train outputs,
Plug-and-Play High Speed with The current value of a specified high speed counter can now be position. With new zero-phase signal
detection, a motor can be stopped at Zero-point DOG input ON Start
transmitted to a data register for immediate comparison. With faster
Fiber Optic Wiring High Accuracy means users can directly Clear signal
FX3U Main Unit current value update timing, counter values may be used in high priority the zero-point immediately.
Cabling setup time is reduced with direct, Smooth control with high speed serial configure simple 3-axis - Input input interrupt commands. Combined with general comparison
DVIT Interrupt positioning -NEW-
Plug-and-Play connectivity to servo communication cycle times up to 1.7ms instructions, the HCMOV provides improved comparison accuracy.
positioning systems without the •6 points, 100kHz A switch or sensor input interrupt Travel distance
equipment. Absolute system control improve positioning accuracy. •4-edge counting, 50kHz Speed
can be used to offset a machine's
eliminates the need for re-wiring, and Synchronous control on high-performance use of additional modules. Improved High Speed Comparison Capability target distance and move a
advanced synchronous control on devices is realized with 50 Mbps Up to 32 high speed comparison instructions may be used workpiece to a new location when
SSCNET III is achievable for distances up to communication speeds. 1 phase simultaneously with: DHSCS – Comparison Set, DHSCR – Comparison
Start Interrupt input
necessary.
50 m*. Additionally, fiber optic wiring 100kHz
Short communication cycle Reset, and DHSZ – Zone Comparison.
enhances data transfer reliability, improves
60kHz DTBL Batch Data Positioning Mode -NEW-
2 phase
noise resistance and simplifies wiring 50kHz This convenient new feature allows for a fast and easy setup of
Command
30kHz
4-Edge Counting (2-Phase Counter) positioning instructions for basic motor control applications. A simple
diagrams. position FX2N
It is now possible to change the edge count of a 2-phase 2-counting input table layout is used to enter machine pulses and frequencies to reduce
Communication cycle: 1.7ms counter from 1 to 4 with special auxiliary relays (M8388, M8198, M8199). program code and decrease engineering project time.
The new high speed counter and
Read/Write to FX3U-20SSC-H from a PLC pulse train ADPs provide the Old Positioning Commands
PLSV Variable Speed Pulse Output
PLC FX3U-20SSC-H SSCNET III Fiber optic cable FX3U with maximum positioning - Output A workpiece can be controlled in different directions at variable speeds
Max. of 100m performance. Each unit can •100kHz Output for built-in control from the main PLC.
•3 axes
process signal speeds of up to
High speed FROM/TO Real-time Communication 200kHz.
MR-J3-B MR-J3-B FX3U-2HSY-ADP
GOT
200kHz High Speed •2 channel High Speed Output Adapter
•200kHz pulse output

• Fiber Optic Cable • Fiber Optic Cable

Input/Output •Differential line driver
•Max. of 4 independent axes with 2 ADPs
• Noise Reduction • Noise Reduction
• Max. of 50m • Max. of 50m Adapter modules allow direct
Easy positioning programming with the “DTBL” instruction. -NEW-
processing of positioning
GX Developer
Limit switch Limit switch
Positioning operations are conveniently set up in a table format
DOG switch DOG switch
application data*. using GX Developer software. They are executed by specifying
Limit switch Limit switch
table numbers to use with the new DTBL instruction.
FX Configurator-FP The FX3U-4HSX-ADP provides GX Developer is the
standard Windows based
GX Developer high speed counter input up programming software for
-Example of controlling 3 types of positioning operations
on one axis (Y000).
- FX3U-20SSC-H positioning to 200kHz while the all MELSEC PLC series.
Input
parameters Sequence programs are FNC152 Y000 is positioned by the operation
Y0 K1
- MR-J3-B servo amplifier
FX3U-2HSY-ADP delivers 2 comfortably created in DTBL in table number 1
Input
parameters Ladder Logic or Instruction Y000 is positioned by the operation
Central Networking Management channels of pulse train List and several options
FNC152
DTBL Y0 K2
in table number 2
- Table operation information are available for Input
From one location, large volumes of data can be monitored and effectively managed in outputs up to 200kHz. FNC152
Y0 K3
Y000 is positioned by the operation Positioning Instructions
- Monitor/Control data real-time. Positioning addresses, speeds and servo amplifier parameters are displayed monitoring, debugging DTBL in table number 3 DRVI (FNC158) Relative positioning DVIT (FNC151) Interrupt positioning
for diagnostic monitoring and testing during data transfer between the controller and testing user code. Axis Table No. DRVA (FNC159) Absolute positioning PLSV (FNC157) Variable speed pulse output

(FX3U-20SSC-H) and servo amplifier.

*FX3U-20SSC-H to Servo Amplifier * The main unit terminals are rerouted to the special ADP unit.
 FX Positioning Family, Applications & Instructions
FX Positioning Family Complex Positioning Applications
Both the FX2N-10GM and FX2N-20GM units can be used as stand-alone
positioning units or connected to an FX3U/FX2N/FX2NC Series PLC.

Simple Positioning Controllers with Independent Control

+
positioning FX2N-20GM FX2N-10GM Features
- 2-axes, 1Hz to 200kHz*1 - 1-axis, 1Hz to 200kHz - Multi-speed operation and interrupt FX3U/FX2N/FX2NC PLC FX2N-10GM/20GM
solution - Stand-Alone Operation
- Linear/Circular Interpolation
- Stand-Alone Operation positioning Use it when required.
FX-PCS-VPS/WIN-E

Starting with the simplest

- Optional connection to PLC
FX-PCS-VPS/WIN-E
- Pulse trains of up to 200kHz max.
FX-PCS-VPS/WIN-E* offers an easy to use visual
- Equipped with absolute position
applications that require the detection
programming environment for positioning control
applications. The Windows based software is
positioning of a workpiece - Connection to a manual pulse convenient for creating Flow Charts, Function
generator is available
Blocks or Traditional Code and includes a
to the more advanced - FX-PCS-VPS/WIN-E software package Monitoring Window for additional operation
for creating positioning profiles
handling during the control.
- Electrical zero point return method *Only to be used with the stand-alone GM controllers.
interpolation of two axes, - Connection to FX3U/FX2N/FX2NC PLCs
the products offered in the
FX Positioning Family lineup
will meet the requirements Pulse Output Blocks for High-Speed Positioning
of most low-end
FX2N-10PG FX2N-1PG-E Features Easy Positioning Applications
applications. - 1-axis, 10Hz to 100kHz
- 1-axis, 1Hz to 1MHz - One unit dedicated to the control of A PLC is used to perform positioning operations via buffer
- Fast start up time, 1ms one axis memory exchanges with the FX2N-1PG-E and FX2N-10PG.
- Programs for positioning control are
driven by PLC program
- Positioning profile may be changed
on interrupt
- Built-in operation modes for easy
+
positioning control
- Connection to FX3U/FX2N/FX2NC PLCs
FX3U/FX2N/FX2NC PLC FX2N-1PG-E/10PG GX Developer

Programmable Logic Controllers for Simple Positioning

FX3U Series PLC FX1S/FX1N Series PLC Features Easy Positioning with PLCs
- 3-axes, 10Hz to 100kHz - 2-axes, 10Hz to 100kHz Special modules are not required when performing
- Excellent cost performance
- New program commands positioning operations with the FX3U/FX1S/FX1N PLCs.
- Requires no additional modules Dedicated instructions are provided in PLC programming.
- Equipped with absolute position
detection
- Options for expansion
- Additional simple I/O control

FX3U/FX1S/FX1N PLC GX Developer

*1: Max.100kHz during interpolation operation.

Applications and Instructions
Interrupt two speed positioning (1)
Using simple positioning Simple positioning solutions can be effectively Jog operation
Speed Jog speed Travel distance At START, the machine moves at the operation speed.
At START, the JOG operation begins. The machine Speed 1st-step speed
solutions can help increase the managed within a standard FX PLC. decelerates to STOP when the JOG command is
disabled.
2nd-step speed
When the interrupt input is received, the machine
decelerates to the second speed. When the second
accuracy of the work process, 20SSC-H FX3U*
interrupt input is received, the machine travels to the
target position, decelerates and stops.
The interpolation instruction can Start
Stop FX1S/FX1N* 10GM/20GM 1PG-E/10PG Start Interrupt input (1)Interrupt input (2)
reduce waste and rework as realize Continuous Pass Operations
Jog
command 20SSC-H 10GM/20GM 10PG
* Drive and stop the one-speed positioning
well as provide a higher quality When linear interpolation and circular
Start Stop instruction for this functionality.
Interrupt two speed positioning (2)
Zero return - Mechanical
of production. interpolation are consecutively used in a program, Zero point return speed The machine moves at return speed toward the zero
Speed Operation speed (1)
In the FX2N-1PG-E variation of this instructions, the
Speed Operation speed (2) machine will stop immediately at the second
a continuous pass (non-stop) operation is performed. point. When the DOG input is triggered, the machine interrupt. This operation is also known as External
Creep speed returns to the DOG position momentarily and
The machine maintains a constant speed over the Command Positioning Operation.
proceeds to zero at creep speed.

Typical
Start Deceleration command Stop command
workpiece while performing the positioning. One Zero point
20SSC-H FX3U*
(DOG input) (STOP input)
1PG-E
DOG input ON Start
FX1S/FX1N* 10GM/20GM 1PG-E/10PG
example in which this function is necessary is the Clear signal
*Use DSZR for FX3U and ZRN for FX1S/FX1N . Variable speed operation
application of a sealing material, where it must be spread
applications evenly over the surface of the workpiece. Zero return - Electrical
Speed
Maximum speed
The machine returns at the maximum speed to the
Speed
At START, this operation outputs pulses at a
designated frequency. The frequency can be
changed several times during the operation.
electrical zero point. Start Speed change Speed change
A painting 20SSC-H FX3U*1
10GM/20GM
Simple positioning application with Speed
FX1S/FX1N*1*2 1PG-E*2/10PG
*1 Use PLSV
applications typically involve Interrupt two-speed Electrical zero point Start
*2 Acceleration to different speeds is approximated
positioning One-speed positioning with the RAMP instruction
Start Speed change Speed change
independently controlled In painting applications it is Speed Operation speed
The axis is positioned at the specified operation
speed. Two independent axes are available for the DTBL(Batch Data Positioning Mode)
operational axes and can necessary to position the FX2N-20GM.
Input This convenient new feature allows for a fast and easy
workpiece precisely to 20SSC-H FX3U* FNC152
Y0 K1
sometimes have many Table Operation Start
Travel distance
Target position FX1S/FX1N* 10GM/20GM 1PG-E/10PG
DTBL
Y000 is positioned
setup of positioning instructions for basic motor
avoid painting on areas control applications. A simple table layout is used to
Input by the operation
requirements. In the example for drilling machines that do not require it. Such * Use DRVI or DRVA (Use One-speed positioning
instruction.)
FNC152
DTBL Y0 K2 in table number
1- 3
enter machine pulses and frequencies to reduce
program code and decrease engineering project
Input time.
of an X-Y table, a relative In high speed drilling applications can be Two-speed positioning FNC152
DTBL Y0 K3
FX3U
applications, it is necessary realized with interrupt Operation speed (1)
At START, the machine moves to position, X1, at
Axis Table No.
position is achieved by driving Speed
Operation speed (2)
Speed (1), then moves to position, X2, at Speed (2).
to adjust the approach two-speed positioning Linear interpolation
each axis until its target speed of the drill bit and a sensing 20SSC-H 10GM/20GM 1PG-E/10PG y coordinate Target position The machine moves to a specified target position at a
(x, y)
position is achieved, regardless when it is near a mechanism to provide Start Travel distance (x1) Travel distance (x2) y specified vector speed. Consecutive targets can be
reached without stopping (continuous pass
workpiece. The Table the interrupt signal. operation).
of what happens with the other Operation provides a
Multi-speed operation Start point x x coordinate
20SSC-H 20GM
P1 P2 P3
axis. There are two main convenient way of Speed At START, the machine moves to consecutively to
positions (P1/P2/P3) at the respective operation Circular interpolation
performing the speeds (V1/V2/V3) without stopping.
elements to achieve this type V1
V2 V3 CW
Target position(x, y) The machine moves to a specified target position at
positioning by listing the A one-speed constant 20SSC-H 10GM/20GM 10PG a specified peripheral speed. Consecutive targets
of positioning control. position/speed parameters feed application Start CCW Radius can be reached without stopping (continuous pass
operation).
Interrupt stop Radius–(r)
in concise tables. For basic requirements, like Start point
20SSC-H 20GM
Speed Operation speed If an interrupt is received during a positioning Target position(x, y)
a one-speed constant operation, the machine will decelerate and stop Radius(r)
immediately (x').
feed application, the Start point Continuous line : cw
Broken line : ccw
FX3U, FX1S and FX1N Start Interrupt Stopped Target
input position (x') position (x) 20SSC-H 10GM 10PG
provide excellent cost Manual Pulse Generator
performance.  Interrupt stop -Linear Interpolation A manual pulse generator can be connected to
Input pulses
Remaining distance is ignored.
generate pulses manually.
y coordinate Linear Interpolation is included for the FX2N-20GM.
A Simultaneous ratio operation using the manual pulse
Target position generator, encoder, etc. is possible.
(x, y) 20SSC-H 20GM manual pulse,
B Maximum frequency for input pilses:
Stopped position (x',y')
encoder, etc.
Interrupt input FX3U-20SSC-H: Max. 100kHz
Start point x coordinate Electric gear ratio FX2N-10PG: Max. 30kHz
FX2N-10GM: Max. 2kHz
Interrupt one-speed positioning FX2N-20GM: Max. 2kHz
Travel distance Servo motor/
Speed At START, the machine moves at the operation speed. 20SSC-H 10GM/20GM 10PG
Stepping motor
When the interrupt input is received the machine
moves to the specified position and stops.
Workpiece detection and Table Operation
placement with Interrupt one-speed 20SSC-H FX3U*
Start Interrupt input No. Position Speed .....
10GM/20GM 1PG-E/10PG Positions and speeds can be stored in a table format.
positioning 0 200 500 Max. points: 300/axis (FX3U-20SSC-H)
*Use DVIT 1 500 1000 Max. points: 200/axis (FX2N-10PG)
A sensor interrupt can be used to position a Absolute Position detection 2 1000 2000 Max. points: 100/axis (FX3U, FX2N-10GM)
workpiece at a target location for further This instruction reads the absolute position 20SSC-H*1 FX3U*2
20SSC-H*1 FX3U*2
manipulations. After receiving the interrupt, the machine from a servo amplifier equipped with 10GM 10PG
absolute position detection. Occupies 6 I/O
FX1S/FX1N*2 10GM/20GM 1PG-E/10PG*1*2
*1 Using FX Configurator-FP
will drive for a specified distance, decelerate and stop on the target. (hard-wired). *1: PLC is necessary *2 Using GX Developer DTBL instruction
*2 : Use ABS
Dimensions Unit : mm (inch)
FX3U-20SSC-H FX3U-2HSY-ADP 2-ø4.5(0.18) FX3U Main Units W FX1S, FX1N Main Unit
2-ø4.5(0.18) W1
W W1 Mass
Model
mm(inch) mm(inch) kg(lbs)
FX3U-16MT-* 130(5.12) 103(4.06) 0.6(1.32)
FX3U-32MT-* 150(5.91) 123(4.85) 0.65(1.43)

98(3.86)

90(3.55)

90 (3.55)
82 (3.23)
80(3.15)
106(4.18)
90(3.55)
90(3.55)
80(3.15)
FX3U-48MT-* 182(7.17) 155(6.11) 0.85(1.87)
FX3U-64MT-* 220(8.67) 193(7.6) 1.00(2.2)
FX3U-80MT-* 285(11.23) 258(10.16) 1.20(2.64)
FX3U-128MT-* 350(13.78) 323(12.72) 1.80(3.97)
4(0.16)
55(2.17) 87(3.43) * ES, ESS, DS or DSS *1 5(0.2) 9(0.36)
7(0.28) 15.5 15.1(0.6) *1: 16M/32M do not have an attachment hole. 2-ø4.5(0.18): 16M/32M 86(3.39)*2
74(2.92) 17.6(0.7) W-8 (0.32)
(0.62) *2: With FX3U-7DM attached: 88.5(3.49) 4-ø4.5(0.18): 48M/64M/80M/128 2–ø4.5(0.18) D
Mass : 0.3kg(0.66lbs) Mass : 0.08kg(0.18lbs) W

FX2N-10GM FX2N-20GM FX2N-1PG-E FX2N-10PG 43 (1.68) 87 (3.43) W D Mass

4 (0.16) 2-ø4.5 (ø0.18) Model
4 (0.16) mm (inch) mm (inch) kg (lbs)
FX1S-10MT-ESS/UL
60 (2.73) 0.30(0.66)
FX1S-14MT-ESS/UL
75 (2.96)
FX1S-20MT-ESS/UL 75 (2.96) 0.40(0.88)

90 (3.55)
FX1S-30MT-ESS/UL 100 (3.94) 0.45(0.99)

90(3.55)

90 (3.55)

90 (3.55)

80 (3.15)
80 (3.12)
FX1S-10MT-DSS
60 (2.73) 0.22(0.48)
FX1S-14MT-DSS
49 (1.93)
FX1S-20MT-DSS 75 (2.96) 0.30(0.66)
FX1S-30MT-DSS 100 (3.94) 0.35(0.77)
FX1N -14MT-*
90 (3.55) 0.45(0.99)
FX1N -24MT-*
75 (2.96)
Extension cable Extension cable 74(2.92) FX1N -40MT-* 130 (5.12) 0.65(1.43)
60 (2.36) 86 (3.43) 13(0.51) 74 (2.92) 4 (0.16) FX1N -60MT-* 175 (6.89) 0.80(1.76)
87 (3.43)
43 (1.68) 2-ø4.5 (ø0.18)
Mass : 0.3kg (0.66lbs) Mass : 0.4kg (0.88lbs) Mass : 0.2kg (0.44lbs) Mass : 0.2kg (0.44lbs) *: ESS/ UL or DSS

Specifications
Model FX1SFX1N FX3U FX3U -2HSY-ADP FX3U -20SSC-H FX2N -1PG-E FX2N -10PG FX2N -10GM FX2N -20GM
2 3 2 2 2
Number of controlled axes 1 1
(independent) (independent) (independent) (independent or interpolation) (independent or interpolation)
ESS/UL type: 100 - 240V AC ESS/UL type: 100 - 240V AC ES, ESS type: 100 - 240V AC 24V DC / 60mA
24V DC +20%-15%; 24V DC ±10%; 24V DC ±10%;
+10%-15% 50/60Hz +10%-15% 50/60Hz +10%-15% 50/60Hz from main unit
Power supply 5V DC / 100mA 5V DC / 55mA 5V DC / 120mA 24V DC +10%-15%
DSS type: 24V DC DSS type: 24V DC DS, DSS type: 24V DC 5V DC / 30mA
from main unit from main unit from main unit
+10%-15% +20% to 12V DC-15% +20%-30% from main unit
Up to 2 can be
Up to 8 can be connected Up to 8 can be connected to the FX 2N PLC Up to 8 can be connected to the FX 2N PLC
Number connected to PLCs - - connected to the
to the FX3U PLC Up to 4 can be connected to the FX 2NC PLC Up to 4 can be connected to the FX 2NC PLC
FX3U PLC
Number of occupied I/O points - - 0 8 points per unit 8 points per unit 8 points per unit
FX3U -16MT- * : 8 2 interrupt inputs
3 control input points
FX1S -10MT- * : 6 FX1N -14MT- * : 8 FX3U -32MT- * : 16 (INT0 and INT1) per axis 8 general-purpose inputs.
(START, DOG, PG0)
FX1S -14MT- * : 8 FX1N -24MT- * : 14 FX3U -48MT- * : 24 1 DOG input per axis 3 control input points Up to 48 I/O points can be extended
Number of input points - 2 interrupt points (X0, X1) 4 general-purpose inputs
FX1S -20MT- * : 12 FX1N -40MT- * : 24 FX3U -64MT- * : 32 1 START input per axis (START, DOG, PG0) using extension blocks
2-phase pulse input point
FX1S -30MT- * : 16 FX1N -60MT- * : 36 FX3U -80MT- * : 40 1 manual pulse generator (simultaneous ON ration should be 50% or less)
(øA, øB)
FX3U -128MT- * : 64 (A/B-phase) per axis
24V DC ±10% (Internal power supply), 7mA / 24V DC: 24V DC ±10% (Internal power supply), 7mA / 24V DC:
24V DC +20%-15%, START, STOP, FWD, RVS, ZRN, LSF, LSR, DOG START, STOP, FWD, RVS, ZRN, LSF, LSR, DOG
24V DC 7.0mA / 24V DC: 24V DC / 7mA: 24V DC ±10%, 6.5mA / 24V DC: 5 to 24V DC ±10%, 7mA / 24V DC: 5 to 24V DC ±10%, 7mA / 24V DC:
24V DC
6mA (24V DC X0 to X5) INT0, INT1, DOG, START STOP, DOG START, DOG, X0, X1 SVRDY, SVEND SVRDY, SVEND
Input signal 7mA (24V DC X0 to X7) -
7mA (24V DC X6, X7) 3 to 5.25V DC, 5 to 24V DC / 20mA or less: 3 to 5.5V DC / 20mA or less: 5 to 24V DC ±10%, 11.5mA / 24V DC: 5 to 24V DC ±10%, 11.5mA / 24V DC:
5mA (24V DC X10 or later)
5mA (24V DC X10 or later) 3.0 to 8.5mA: PG0 PG0, øA, øB PG0 PG0
øA, øB 24V DC ±10% (Internal power supply), 7mA / 24V DC: 24V DC ±10% (Internal power supply), 7mA / 24V DC:
X0 to X3 (general-purpose input / interruption input) X0 to X7 (general-purpose input / interruption input)
FX3U -16MT- * : 8
FX1S -10MT- * : 4 FX1N -14MT- * : 6 FX3U -32MT- * : 16 8 general-purpose outputs.
FX1S -14MT- * : 6 FX1N -24MT- * : 10 FX3U -48MT- * : 24 4 outputs Up to 48 I/O points can be extended
Number of output points - 3 outputs (FP, RP, CLR) 6 general-purpose outputs
FX1S -20MT- * : 8 FX1N -40MT- * : 16 FX3U -64MT- * : 32 (shared with FX3U) using extension blocks
FX1S -30MT- * : 14 FX1N -60MT- * : 24 FX3U -80MT- * : 40 (simultaneous ON ration should be 50% or less)
FX3U -128MT- * : 64
Transistor output Transistor output
Output system Transistor output (NPN open collector) Differential line driver Differential line driver Transistor output (NPN open collector)
(NPN open collector) (NPN open collector)
Pulse train + direction SSCNET III
Pulse train + direction Pulse train + direction
Output method Pulse train + direction Pulse train + direction Forward/reverse (Servo Bus)
Pulse output Forward/reverse rotation pulse train Forward/reverse rotation pulse train
rotation pulse train
format
Communication Speed: 5 to 24V DC / 25mA or less: 5 to 24V DC ±10% / 20mA or less: 5 to 24V DC ±10% / 20mA or less:
Y0, Y1: 5 to 24V DC / 10 to 100mA, Y0 to Y7: 50Mbps 5 to 24V DC / 20mA or less: FP, RP FP, RP, CLR FP, RP, CLR
Output spec. 5 to 30V DC / (0.5A / 1 point)
Others: 5 to 30V DC / (0.5A / 1 point) 25mA or less FP, RP, CLR 5 to 24V DC / 20mA or less: 5 to 24V DC ±10% / 50mA or less: 5 to 24V DC ±10% / 50mA or less:
CLR Y0 to Y5 Y0 to Y7
1.6 ms
Starting Time - - (+ 1.7 ms SSCNET III approx. 10 ms 1 to 3 ms approx. 10 to 20 ms approx. 20 to 30 ms*6
cycle time)
Pulse frequency 10Hz to 100kHz 10Hz to 100kHz 10 to 200kHz 1Hz to 50MHz 10Hz to 100kHz 1Hz to 1MHz 1Hz to 200kHz
Not available
Not available Not available
Standalone operation Available Available (connected to Available (connection to FX3U/FX2N/FX2NC PLC is also possible*5)
(connected to FX3U PLC*3) (connected to FX3U/FX2N/FX2NC PLC*5)
FX3U PLC*1)
Sequence program,
Sequence program Built-in positioning instructions or sequence program
Control method Sequence program Sequence program*2 (FROM/TO instruction),
(FROM/TO instruction) (FROM/TO instruction)
FX Configurator-FP*4

* : ESS/UL or DSS for FX1S/FX1N. ES, ESS, DS or DSS for FX3U. *1: Up to 2 adapters can be connected to FX3U series PLC. *4: FX Configurator-FP can be used for setting speeds, positions and positioning operations in table format.
*2: Positioning tables may be set up in GX Developer software for DVIT, DRVI, DRVA, and PLSV commands. *5: Up to 8 blocks can be connected to FX3U/FX2N series PLCs. Up to 4 blocks can be connected to FX 2NC series PLC. (FX2NC-CNV-IF required)
*3: Up to 8 blocks can be connected to FX3U series PLC. *6: Start-up time is longer when cirucular or linear interpolation is selected for operation.