FX3U-USB-BD USER`S MANUAL
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1. USB cable for personal computer connection included with the product USB port For details of the programming communication refer to the following manual Refer to the FX Series User s Manual Data Communication Edition 5 Connecting Procedure 1 Power off the PLC 2 Connect the USB Mini B plug male connector of the USB cable to the FX3U USB BD 3 Connect the USB A plug male connector of the USB cable to the personal computer 4 Turn ON the power supply of the PLC 5 Turn ON the power supply of the personal computer 6 Driver Installation Please connect the USB cable to the personal computer Install USB driver software from the included CD ROM Caution e Please confirm whether the installation is performed normally after the installation of the driver Regarding confirmation refer to Chapter 7 e The driver is not installed properly when the process is canceled during installation To complete installation uninstall the driver and install again For the uninstallation procedure of the driver refer to the following manual FX USB AW FX3uU USB BD User s Manual USB Driver Installation Edition e This product requires USB Driver Installation for each USB port to be used To use multiple USB ports connect this product to each port and install the driver each time The driver is not installed properly if the driver of a different version has already been installed To complete installat2. Refer to the FX3U Series Hardware Manual Manual No JY997D18801 Refer to the FX3UC 32MT LT 2 Hardware Manual Manual No JY997D31601 Attention This product is designed for use in industrial applications Note 1 Authorized Representative in the European Community Mitsubishi Electric Europe B V Gothaer Str 8 40880 Ratingen Germany Outline The FX3U USB BD hereinafter called USB BD is an expansion board equipped with an USB port Mini B plug female for USB communication By connecting the USB BD and a personal computer with USB ports program transfer to a PLC main unit and monitoring can be performed 1 1 Incorporated Items Verify that the following product and items are included in the package Product Included items USB communication expansion board FX3U USB BD M3 tapping screws USB driver software CD ROM USB cable 3m 118 1 User s Manual this manual 1 2 External Dimensions and Part Names 1 Mounting holes 2 03 2 2 RD LED Lighting while receiving data 3 SD LED Lighting while sending data 4 USB Connector 46 1 1 81 53 5 2 11 Special adapter connector cover is removed le 7 MASS Weight 20g 0 05lbs USB cable included with the product 0 6 Special adapter connector cover 7 Special adapter connector 8 USB Connector To FX3U USB BD Mini B plug male LED color red LED color red 9 USB Connector
3. MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION HEAD OFFICE TOKYO BUILDING 2 7 3 MARUNOUCHI CHIYODA KU TOKYO 100 8310 JAPAN JY997D13501M MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS MELSEGIP JAPANESE ENGLISH FX3u USB BD USER S MANUAL F X 3u Manual Number JY997D13501 This manual describes the part names dimensions mounting and specifications of the product Before use read this manual and the manuals of all relevant products fully to acquire proficiency in handling and operating the product Make sure to learn all the product information safety information and precautions Store this manual in a safe place so that it can be taken out and read whenever necessary Always forward it to the end user Registration Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries The company and product names described in this manual are registered trademarks or the trademarks of their respective companies Effective April 2015 Specifications are subject to change without notice 2005 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Safety Precaution Read these precautions before use This manual classifies the safety precautions into two categories and Z CAUTION Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous Z WARNING conditions resulting in death or severe injury Indicates that incorrect handling may
4. If your hardware came with an installation CD lt 6 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Insert the included CD ROM into the personal computer s CD ROM drive Click Next gt The installation of the USB driver software will begin If using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE A window to select the location of the installation files will appear Specify the USB driver software version as follows Ver 1 20 or later Please select Include this location in the search and install by specifying the Win2000_ME_98 directory in the CD ROM drive Ver 1 10 Please select Include this location in the search and install by specifying the WinXP_2000_ME_98 directory in the CD ROM drive Versions previous to Ver 1 10 Please select the CD ROM drive If using Windows Millennium Edition or Windows 2000 A window to select the location of the installation files will appear Please select the CD ROM drive 2 The following screen is displayed Only in Windows XP Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware FX USB AW FX3U USB BD has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows xP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize th
5. The driver is not installed properly if the driver of a different version has already been installed To complete installation uninstall the driver and install again 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 Warranty Mitsubishi will not be held liable for damage caused by factors found not to be the cause of Mitsubishi opportunity loss or lost profits caused by faults in the Mitsubishi products damage secondary damage accident compensation caused by special factors unpredictable by Mitsubishi damages to products other than Mitsubishi products and to other duties e This product has been manufactured as a general purpose part for general industries and has not been designed or manufactured to be incorporated in a device or system used in purposes related to human life e Before using the product for special purposes such as nuclear power electric power aerospace medicine or passenger movement vehicles consult with Mitsubishi Electric e This product has been manufactured under strict quality control However when installing the product where major accidents or losses could occur if the product fails install appropriate backup or failsafe functions in the system
6. To personal Mini B plug female computer A plug male 5 Main unit connector 2 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS Installation WARNING e Make sure to cut off all phases of the power supply externally before attempting INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS installation or wiring work Failure to do so may cause electric shock or damage to the product CAUTION e Use the product within the generic environment specifications described in PLC main unit manual Hardware Edition Never use the product in areas with excessive dust oily smoke conductive dusts corrosive gas salt air Cl2 H2S SO2 or NO2 flammable gas vibration or impacts or expose it to high temperature condensation or rain and wind If the product is used in such conditions electric shock fire malfunctions deterioration or damage may occur Use screwdrivers carefully when performing installation work thus avoiding accident or product damage When drilling screw holes or wiring make sure cutting or wire debris does not enter the ventilation slits Failure to do so may cause fire equipment failures or malfunctions Do not touch the conductive parts of the product directly Doing so may cause device failures or malfunctions Connect expansion board securely to their designated connectors Loose connections may cause malfunctions The following section describes the installation method for the FX3U FX3UC 32MT LT 2 Series PLC FX3U Series PLC is use
7. Manual Hardware Edition Refer to the FX3UC Series User s Manual Hardware Edition 2 1 Installation Method 1 Power off the PLC Disconnect all the cables connected to the PLC Demount the PLC from the DIN rail 2 Using a flat head screwdriver as shown in the figure on the right lift the dummy expansion board cover fig A making sure not to damage the circuit board or electronic parts 3 Remove the dummy expansion board cover fig A perpendicularly away from the main unit 4 Make sure the expansion board fig B is in parallel with the main unit fig C and attach it to the expansion board connector 5 Fix the expansion board fig B to the main unit using the provided M3 tapping screws fig D Tighten to a torque of 0 3 to 0 6 N m 3 Specifications 3 1 Applicable PLC Model name FX3U Series PLC Applicability Ver 2 20 or later from first production FX3UC 32MT LT 2 Ver 1 00 or later from first production e The expansion board cannot be connected to FX3UC Series PLCs other than the FX3UC 32MT LT 2 e Only one expansion board can be used per main unit additional expansion boards such as the FX3U 232 BD FX3U 422 BD or FX3U 485 BD cannot be installed used together with the FX3U USB BD For details on the system configuration refer to the following manual Refer to the FX Series User s Manual Data Communication Edition 3 2 General Specifications The general specifications are equ
8. a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Insert the included CD ROM into the personal computer s CD ROM drive Click Next gt The installation of the USB driver software will begin If using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE A window to select the location of the installation files will appear Specify the USB driver software version as follows Ver 1 20 or later Please select Include this location in the search and install by specifying the Win2000_ME_98 directory in the CD ROM drive Ver 1 10 Please select Include this location in the search and install by specifying the WinXP_2000_ME_98 directory in the CD ROM drive Versions previous to Ver 1 10 Please select the CD ROM drive If using Windows Millennium Edition or Windows 2000 A window to select the location of the installation files will appear Please select the CD ROM drive 2 The following screen is displayed Only in Windows XP Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware FX USB AW FX3U USB BD has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has pas
9. the following status by checking the SD LED and RD LED in the FX3U USB BD The status of SD LED and RD RED The status of the SD LED and RD LED Contents Blinking Communicating correctly e Confirm that the power is supplied to the personal computer e Confirm the personal computer and the PLC are connected properly with the specified cable Confirm that the communication settings such as the COM number and connected PLC are correctly set in the software Refer to the software manual e Please check whether the driver can be installed normally Regarding confirmation refer to Chapter 6 SD OFF Blinking Data receiving e Confirm that the power is supplied to PLC e The PLC will not operate when a configuration that exceeds the 5V DC or 24V DC capacity is used It will also be impossible to communicate normally e Confirm that the specified cable is used to connect the personal computer and PLC e Confirm that the communication settings such as the COM number and connected PLC are correctly set in the software Refer to the software manual e Please check whether the driver can be installed normally Regarding confirmation refer to Chapter 6 RD OFF e When driver installation is required after already establishing USB communication This product requires USB Driver Installation for each USB port to be connected Connect the product to a driver installed USB port or install the driver for the current port
10. under strict quality control However when installing the product where major accidents or losses could occur if the product fails install appropriate backup or failsafe functions in the system MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION HEAD OFFICE TOKYO BUILDING 2 7 3 MARUNOUCHI CHIYODA KU TOKYO 100 8310 JAPAN
11. when user account control is enabled will the user account control screen be displayed Click Continue when displayed If using Windows 7 A screen that is equivalent to the one below is displayed by clicking Start Control Panel gt System and Security Device Manager in the menu of the personal computer If using Windows 8 8 1 A screen that is equivalent to the one below is displayed by clicking Start gt All apps gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt Device Manager in the menu of the personal computer Device Manager File Action Yiew Help amp XXRga Y Ports COM amp LPT Communications Port COM1 wv B aF Printer Port LPT1 B Processors Sound video and game controllers Storage volumes System devices 2 Universal Serial Bus controllers FX USB AW FX3U USB BD z A Tebel Mi AAO Fem thet cee E Check following 1 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD is displayed at A as part of the list of the Universal Serial Bus controllers 2 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD COM is displayed at B as part of the serial port list indicates the COM number used in FX3U USB BD 3 is not displayed Identification result 8 If 1 through 3 are all confirmed installation is normal Select the programming software COM number as the COM number currently assigned on the screen above If any one of 1 through 3 is not satisfied installa
12. B communication This product requires USB Driver Installation for each USB port to be connected Connect the product to a driver installed USB port or install the driver for the current port The driver is not installed properly if the driver of a different version has already been installed To complete installation uninstall the driver and install again 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 Warranty Mitsubishi will not be held liable for damage caused by factors found not to be the cause of Mitsubishi opportunity loss or lost profits caused by faults in the Mitsubishi products damage secondary damage accident compensation caused by special factors unpredictable by Mitsubishi damages to products other than Mitsubishi products and to other duties e This product has been manufactured as a general purpose part for general industries and has not been designed or manufactured to be incorporated in a device or system used in purposes related to human life e Before using the product for special purposes such as nuclear power electric power aerospace medicine or passenger movement vehicles consult with Mitsubishi Electric e This product has been manufactured
13. JY997D13501M MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS MELSEGIP JAPANESE ENGLISH FX3u USB BD USER S MANUAL F X 3u Manual Number JY997D13501 This manual describes the part names dimensions mounting and specifications of the product Before use read this manual and the manuals of all relevant products fully to acquire proficiency in handling and operating the product Make sure to learn all the product information safety information and precautions Store this manual in a safe place so that it can be taken out and read whenever necessary Always forward it to the end user Registration Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries The company and product names described in this manual are registered trademarks or the trademarks of their respective companies Effective April 2015 Specifications are subject to change without notice 2005 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Safety Precaution Read these precautions before use This manual classifies the safety precautions into two categories and A CAUTION Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous Z WARNING 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 the circumsta
14. NS WARN ING e Make sure to cut off all phases of the power supply externally before attempting installation or wiring work Failure to do so may cause electric shock or damage to the product INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS CAUTION e Use the product within the generic environment specifications described in PLC main unit manual Hardware Edition Never use the product in areas with excessive dust oily smoke conductive dusts corrosive gas salt air Cl2 H2S SO2 or NO2 flammable gas vibration or impacts or expose it to high temperature condensation or rain and wind If the product is used in such conditions electric shock fire malfunctions deterioration or damage may occur Use screwdrivers carefully when performing installation work thus avoiding accident or product damage When drilling screw holes or wiring make sure cutting or wire debris does not enter the ventilation slits Failure to do so may cause fire equipment failures or malfunctions Do not touch the conductive parts of the product directly Doing so may cause device failures or malfunctions Connect expansion board securely to their designated connectors Loose connections may cause malfunctions The following section describes the installation method for the FX3U FX3UC 32MT LT 2 Series PLC FX3U Series PLC is used for the following example For more details on installation and removal refer to the PLC main unit manual Refer to the FX3U Series User s
15. TIONS e Please contact a certified electronic waste disposal TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Doing so may cause damage CAUTION company for the environmentally safe recycling and disposal of your device CAUTION e The product is a precision instrument During transportation avoid any impacts Failure to do so may cause failures in the product After transportation verify the operations of the product The expansion board cannot be connected to any FX3UC Series PLC other than FX3UC 32MT LT 2 Only one expansion board can be used per main unit Additional expansion boards such as the FX3U 232 BD FX3U 422 BD or FX3U 485 BD cannot be installed used together with the FX3U USB BD FX3U USB BD and a personal computer are connected and the PLC is turned on and then operations such as write read and monitor are tried for the first time using a programming tool a communication error message may be displayed In such a case clear the message and try the operations again If a communication error message appears while operating the programming tool when executing Write to PLC Read from PLC or Monitor disconnect the USB cable once from either the personal computer or the FX3U USB BD and connect it again Then clear the error message and choose Write Read or Monitor again The programming tool may not be operated properly due to a contact failure at connectors or wire breakage Make sur
16. W E FX PCS WIN E OS 7 Software 1 Use the USB driver for Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Millennium Edition and Windows 2000 included in the USB driver software Ver 1 60 2 Use the USB driver for Windows XP and Windows Vista included in the USB driver software Ver 1 60 3 Only the 32 bit version of this operating system is supported 4 USB driver Ver 1 30 or later is applicable to Windows 7 32 bit version USB driver Ver 1 40 or later is applicable to Windows 7 64 bit version Use the applicable USB driver for Windows 7 included in the USB driver software Ver 1 60 5 Use the USB driver for Windows 8 included in the USB driver software Ver 1 60 6 Use the USB driver for Windows 8 1 included in the USB driver software Ver 1 60 7 GX Developer Ver 8 23Z or later is applicable to the FX3U Series PLC Its Ver 8 13P or later is applicable to the FX3UC 32MT LT Series PLC Its Ver 8 68W or later is applicable to the FX3UC 32MT LT 2 Series PLC For further details concerning alternative inapplicable programming tool setting refer to the following manual Refer to the FX3U Series User s Manual Hardware Edition Refer to the FX3UC Series User s Manual Hardware Edition 4 System Configuration Connected equipment and connected cable PLC FX3U USB BD Personal computer USB driver software Install gt
17. anual No JY997D31601 Attention e This product is designed for use in industrial applications Note e Authorized Representative in the European Community Mitsubishi Electric Europe B V Gothaer Str 8 40880 Ratingen Germany 1 Outline The FX3U USB BD hereinafter called USB BD is an expansion board equipped with an USB port Mini B plug female for USB communication By connecting the USB BD and a personal computer with USB ports program transfer to a PLC main unit and monitoring can be performed 1 1 Incorporated Items Verify that the following product and items are included in the package Product USB communication expansion board FX3U USB BD M3 tapping screws Included items USB driver software CD ROM USB cable 3m 118 1 User s Manual this manual 1 2 External Dimensions and Part Names 46 1 1 81 53 5 2 11 Special adapter connector cover is removed le 7 MASS Weight 20g 0 05lbs USB cable included with the product 0 6 Special adapter connector cover 7 Special adapter connector 8 USB Connector To FX3U USB BD Mini B plug male 1 Mounting holes 2 03 2 2 RD LED Lighting while receiving data LED color red 3 SD LED Lighting while sending data LED color red 4 USB Connector 5 Main unit connector 9 USB Connector To personal Mini B plug female computer A plug male 2 Installation INSTALLATION PRECAUTIO
18. below is displayed by clicking Start Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Device Manager in the menu of the personal computer When user account control is enabled Only when user account control is enabled will the user account control screen be displayed Click Continue when displayed If using Windows 7 A screen that is equivalent to the one below is displayed by clicking Start Control Panel gt System and Security gt Device Manager in the menu of the personal computer If using Windows 8 8 1 A screen that is equivalent to the one below is displayed by clicking Start gt All apps gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt Device Manager in the menu of the personal computer Device Manager File Action View Help amp R RA Y Ports COM amp LPT F Communications Port COM1 wv B OY Printer Port LPT1 SB Processors Sound video and game controllers Se Storage volumes System devices 2 Universal Serial Bus controllers FX USB AW FX3U USB BD A Tebel Mi MAMMA Ee Ete eel tt Check following 1 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD is displayed at A as part of the list of the Universal Serial Bus controllers 2 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD COM is displayed at B as part of the serial port list indicates the COM number used in FX3U USB BD 3 is not displayed Identification result 8 If 1 through 3 are al
19. cause hazardous conditions resulting in medium or slight personal injury or physical damage Depending on the circumstances procedures indicated by CAUTION may also cause severe injury It is important to follow all precautions for personal safety Associated Manuals JY997D16501 MODEL CODE 09R516 JY997D28701 MODEL CODE 09R519 Manual name Description Explains FX3U Series PLC specifications for I O wiring installation and maintenance FX3U Series User s Manual Hardware Edition FX3UC Series User s Manual Hardware Edition FX USB AW FX3U USB BD User s Manual USB Driver Installation Edition Explains FX3UC Series PLC specifications for I O wiring installation and maintenance Explains procedures for installing the USB driver software for the FX USB AW or FX3U USB BD JY997D32601 FX Series User s Manual Data Communication Edition Explains N N network Parallel Link Computer Link Non Protocol communication by RS and RS2 instructions FX2N 232IF JY997D16901 MODEL CODE 09R715 How to obtain manuals For product manuals or documents consult with the Mitsubishi Electric dealer from who you purchased your product Applicable standards FX3U USB BD units made in June 2005 or later comply with the EC Directive EMC Directive Further information can be found in the following manual However the FX3UC 32MT LT does not comply with the EC Directive EMC Directive
20. d for the following example For more details on installation and removal refer to the PLC main unit manual Refer to the FX3U Series User s Manual Hardware Edition Refer to the FX3UC Series User s Manual Hardware Edition 2 1 Installation Method 1 Power off the PLC 2 Using a flat head screwdriver as shown in the 3 Remove the dummy expansion board cover fig 4 Make sure the expansion board fig B is in 5 Fix the expansion board fig B to the main unit 3 Disconnect all the cables connected to the PLC Demount the PLC from the DIN rail figure on the right lift the dummy expansion board cover fig A making sure not to damage the circuit board or electronic parts A perpendicularly away from the main unit parallel with the main unit fig C and attach it to the expansion board connector using the provided M3 tapping screws fig D Tighten to a torque of 0 3 to 0 6 N m Specifications 3 1 Applicable PLC FX3U Series PLC FX3UC 32MT LT 2 Model name Applicability Ver 2 20 or later from first production Ver 1 00 or later from first production The expansion board cannot be connected to FX3UC Series PLCs other than the FX3UC 32MT LT 2 Only one expansion board can be used per main unit additional expansion boards such as the FX3U 232 BD FX3U 422 BD or FX3U 485 BD cannot be installed used together with the FX3U USB BD For details on the system configuration re
21. e USB driver software Ver 1 60 2 Use the USB driver for Windows XP and Windows Vista included in the USB driver software Ver 1 60 3 Only the 32 bit version of this operating system is supported 4 USB driver Ver 1 30 or later is applicable to Windows 7 32 bit version USB driver Ver 1 40 or later is applicable to Windows 7 64 bit version Use the applicable USB driver for Windows 7 included in the USB driver software Ver 1 60 5 Use the USB driver for Windows 8 included in the USB driver software Ver 1 60 6 Use the USB driver for Windows 8 1 included in the USB driver software Ver 1 60 7 GX Developer Ver 8 23Z or later is applicable to the FX3U Series PLC Its Ver 8 13P or later is applicable to the FX3UC 32MT LT Series PLC Its Ver 8 68W or later is applicable to the FX3UC 32MT LT 2 Series PLC For further details concerning alternative inapplicable programming tool setting refer to the following manual Refer to the FX3U Series User s Manual Hardware Edition Refer to the FX3UC Series User s Manual Hardware Edition 4 System Configuration Connected equipment and connected cable PLC FX3U USB BD Personal computer USB driver software Install USB cable for personal computer connection included with the product USB port For details of the programming communication refer to the following manual Refe
22. e correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation Click Continue Anyway 3 The completion screen is displayed Click Finish If using Windows 2000 or Windows XP proceed to step 4 If Windows 98 Windows 98SE or Windows Millennium Edition is used installation of the USB Serial Port software begins and ends automatically The CD ROM can be removed from the personal computer at this time The installation of the USB driver software is completed Next please confirm whether the installation is performed normally Regarding confirmation refer to Chapter 7 4 The following screen is displayed Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for USB Serial Port e If your hardware came with an installation CD aP or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Click Next gt The installation of the USB Serial Port software will begin If using Windows 2000 a screen to select the location of the installation files is displayed Please select the CD ROM drive 5 The sc
23. e to save the program before transferring or changing it 10 Troubleshooting e If communication cannot be established between the PLC and a personal computer using the FX3U USB BD confirm the following status by checking the SD LED and RD LED in the FX3U USB BD The status of SD LED and RD RED The status of the SD LED and RD LED Contents Blinking Communicating correctly e Confirm that the power is supplied to the personal computer Confirm the personal computer and the PLC are connected properly with the specified cable Confirm that the communication settings such as the COM number and connected PLC are correctly set in the software Refer to the software manual e Please check whether the driver can be installed normally Regarding confirmation refer to Chapter 6 SD OFF Blinking Data receiving e Confirm that the power is supplied to PLC e The PLC will not operate when a configuration that exceeds the 5V DC or 24V DC capacity is used It will also be impossible to communicate normally Confirm that the specified cable is used to connect the personal computer and PLC Confirm that the communication settings such as the COM number and connected PLC are correctly set in the software Refer to the software manual e Please check whether the driver can be installed normally Regarding confirmation refer to Chapter 6 RD OFF e When driver installation is required after already establishing US
24. ecycling and disposal of your device CAUTION e The product is a precision instrument During transportation avoid any impacts Failure to do so may cause failures in the product After transportation verify the operations of the product The expansion board cannot be connected to any FX3UC Series PLC other than FX3UC 32MT LT 2 Only one expansion board can be used per main unit Additional expansion boards such as the FX3U 232 BD FX3U 422 BD or FX3U 485 BD cannot be installed used together with the FX3U USB BD FX3U USB BD and a personal computer are connected and the PLC is turned on and then operations such as write read and monitor are tried for the first time using a programming tool a communication error message may be displayed In such a case clear the message and try the operations again If a communication error message appears while operating the programming tool when executing Write to PLC Read from PLC or Monitor disconnect the USB cable once from either the personal computer or the FX3U USB BD and connect it again Then clear the error message and choose Write Read or Monitor again The programming tool may not be operated properly due to a contact failure at connectors or wire breakage Make sure to save the program before transferring or changing it 10 Troubleshooting e If communication cannot be established between the PLC and a personal computer using the FX3U USB BD confirm
25. ent driver installation may occur automatically or the location for the file may be required to be specified USB driver software Ver 1 60 folder structure lt CD ROM Drive gt lt Win2000_ME_98 gt The USB driver for Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Millennium Edition Me and Windows 2000 is stored lt WinVista_XP gt The USB driver for Windows XP and Windows Vista is stored lt Win7 gt The USB driver for Windows 7 32 bit version is stored lt Win7_64 gt The USB driver for Windows 7 64 bit version is stored lt Win8 gt The USB driver for Windows 8 is stored lt Win8_1 gt The USB driver for Windows 8 1 is stored 6 1 Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Millennium Edition Windows 2000 and Windows XP Please install the driver with the following procedure The installation procedure is explained when connecting to a personal computer with Windows XP e Installation methods for Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Millennium Edition and Windows 2000 will vary 1 When the USB cable is connected to the personal computer the following screen is displayed Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for FX3U USB BD If your hardware came with an installation CD lt 6 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from
26. fer to the following manual Refer to the FX Series User s Manual Data Communication Edition 3 2 General Specifications The general specifications are equivalent to the PLC main unit For general specifications refer to the following manuals However please do not perform any dielectric withstand voltage tests or insulation resistance tests to this product Refer to the FX3U Series User s Manual Hardware Edition Refer to the FX3UC Series User s Manual Hardware Edition 3 3 Power Supply Specification Current consumption Item Specification e 15mA 5V DC 5V DC power is supplied from the main unit e 30mA 5V DC 5V DC power is supplied from the USB connector of personal computer 3 4 Communication Specifications Item Specification Transmission USB2 0 For full speed standard Isolation Photocoupler isolation Between communication line and CPU Maximum transmission distance Baud Rate Port 5m 196 9 at most Included cable is 3m 118 1 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 bps USB Mini B plug female 3 5 System Requirements Item Specification Microsoft Windows 98 Windows 98SE 1 Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Windows Me Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP 2 Microsoft Windows Vista 3 Microsoft Windows 74 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows 8 1 GX Works2 SWODNC GXW2 E GX Developer SWOID5C GPP
27. ion uninstall the driver and install again With Windows Vista Windows 7 or Windows 8 8 1 driver installation will occur automatically In other OS depending on the PC environment driver installation may occur automatically or the location for the file may be required to be specified USB driver software Ver 1 60 folder structure lt CD ROM Drive gt lt Win2000_ME_98 gt The USB driver for Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Millennium Edition Me and Windows 2000 is stored lt WinVista_XP gt The USB driver for Windows XP and Windows Vista is stored lt Win7 gt The USB driver for Windows 7 32 bit version is stored lt Win7_64 gt The USB driver for Windows 7 64 bit version is stored lt Win8 gt The USB driver for Windows 8 is stored lt Win8_1 gt The USB driver for Windows 8 1 is stored 6 1 Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Millennium Edition Windows 2000 and Windows XP Please install the driver with the following procedure The installation procedure is explained when connecting to a personal computer with Windows XP e Installation methods for Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Millennium Edition and Windows 2000 will vary 1 When the USB cable is connected to the personal computer the following screen is displayed Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for FX3U USB BD ue
28. ivalent to the PLC main unit For general specifications refer to the following manuals However please do not perform any dielectric withstand voltage tests or insulation resistance tests to this product Refer to the FX3U Series User s Manual Hardware Edition Refer to the FX3UC Series User s Manual Hardware Edition 3 3 Power Supply Specification Item Specification e 15mA 5V DC 5V DC power is supplied from the main unit e 30mA 5V DC 5V DC power is supplied from the USB connector of personal computer Current consumption 3 4 Communication Specifications Item Specification Transmission USB2 0 For full speed standard isolation Photocoupler isolation Between communication line and CPU Maximum T 5m 196 9 at most Included cable is 3m 118 1 transmission distance Baud Rate 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 bps Port USB Mini B plug female 3 5 System Requirements Item Specification Microsoft Windows 98 Windows 98SE Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Windows Me Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP 2 Microsoft Windows Vista 3 Microsoft Windows 74 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows 8 1 GX Works2 SWODNC GXW2 E GX Developer SWOID5C GPPW E FX PCS WIN E OS 7 Software 1 Use the USB driver for Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Millennium Edition and Windows 2000 included in th
29. l confirmed installation is normal Select the programming software COM number as the COM number currently assigned on the screen above If any one of 1 through 3 is not satisfied installation is not normal If the USB serial port software is not installed or the installation procedure is canceled in process are possible causes In this case please start the installation procedure again from the beginning after uninstalling the driver For the installation procedure of the driver refer to Chapter 6 For the uninstallation procedure of the driver refer to the following manual FX USB AW FX3U USB BD User s Manual USB Driver Installation Edition Uninstalling Driver For the uninstallation procedure of the driver refer to the following manual 9 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD User s Manual USB Driver Installation Edition Caution on use STARTUP AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS WARNING e Before modifying or disrupting the program in operation or running the PLC carefully read through this manual and the associated manuals and ensure the safety of the operation An operation error may damage the machinery or cause accidents STARTUP AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS CAUTION e Do not disassemble or modify the PLC Doing so may cause fire equipment failures or malfunctions For repair contact your local Mitsubishi Electric representative e Do not drop the product or exert strong impact to it DISPOSAL PRECAU
30. nces procedures indicated by CAUTION may also cause severe injury It is important to follow all precautions for personal safety Associated Manuals JY997D16501 MODEL CODE 09R516 JY997D28701 MODEL CODE 09R519 Manual name Description Explains FX3U Series PLC specifications for I O wiring installation and maintenance FX3U Series User s Manual Hardware Edition FX3UC Series User s Manual Hardware Edition FX USB AW FX3U USB BD User s Manual USB Driver Installation Edition Explains FX3UC Series PLC specifications for I O wiring installation and maintenance Explains procedures for installing the USB driver software for the FX USB AW or FX3U USB BD JY997D32601 FX Series User s Manual Data Communication Edition Explains N N network Parallel Link Computer Link Non Protocol communication by RS and RS2 instructions FX2N 232IF JY997D16901 MODEL CODE 09R715 How to obtain manuals For product manuals or documents consult with the Mitsubishi Electric dealer from who you purchased your product Applicable standards FX3U USB BD units made in June 2005 or later comply with the EC Directive EMC Directive Further information can be found in the following manual However the FX3UC 32MT LT does not comply with the EC Directive EMC Directive Refer to the FX3U Series Hardware Manual Manual No JY997D18801 Refer to the FX3UC 32MT LT 2 Hardware Manual M
31. nish The CD ROM USB driver software can be removed from the personal computer at this time Next please confirm whether the installation is performed normally Regarding confirmation refer to Chapter 7 6 2 Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 8 1 For the installation procedure of the driver refer to the following manual 7 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD User s Manual USB Driver Installation Edition Installation Confirmation of Driver Procedure for confirming the installation of the driver is described below Please perform the following procedure where the FX3U USB BD is connected to the personal computer Windows XP example follows In Windows XP click Start Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance System gt Hardware gt Device Manager and the window below will be displayed Please confirm the COM number to which the driver is allocated COM and LPT If using Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Millennium Edition or Windows 2000 A screen that is equivalent to the one below is displayed by clicking My Computer Control Panel gt System gt Device Manager in the menu of the personal computer If using Windows Vista A screen that is equivalent to the one below is displayed by clicking Start Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Device Manager in the menu of the personal computer When user account control is enabled Only
32. r to the FX Series User s Manual Data Communication Edition 5 Connecting Procedure 1 Power off the PLC 2 Connect the USB Mini B plug male connector of the USB cable to the FX3U USB BD 3 Connect the USB A plug male connector of the USB cable to the personal computer 4 Turn ON the power supply of the PLC 5 Turn ON the power supply of the personal computer 6 Driver Installation Please connect the USB cable to the personal computer Install USB driver software from the included CD ROM Caution e Please confirm whether the installation is performed normally after the installation of the driver Regarding confirmation refer to Chapter 7 e The driver is not installed properly when the process is canceled during installation To complete installation uninstall the driver and install again For the uninstallation procedure of the driver refer to the following manual FX USB AW FX3uU USB BD User s Manual USB Driver Installation Edition e This product requires USB Driver Installation for each USB port to be used To use multiple USB ports connect this product to each port and install the driver each time The driver is not installed properly if the driver of a different version has already been installed To complete installation uninstall the driver and install again With Windows Vista Windows 7 or Windows 8 8 1 driver installation will occur automatically In other OS depending on the PC environm
33. reen of 2 is displayed Only in Windows XP Click Continue Anyway 6 The completion screen is displayed Click Finish The installation of the USB Serial Port software will finish The CD ROM USB driver software can be removed from the personal computer at this time Next please confirm whether the installation is performed normally Regarding confirmation refer to Chapter 7 6 2 Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 8 1 For the installation procedure of the driver refer to the following manual 7 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD User s Manual USB Driver Installation Edition Installation Confirmation of Driver Procedure for confirming the installation of the driver is described below Please perform the following procedure where the FX3U USB BD is connected to the personal computer Windows XP example follows In Windows XP click Start Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance System gt Hardware gt Device Manager and the window below will be displayed Please confirm the COM number to which the driver is allocated COM and LPT If using Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Millennium Edition or Windows 2000 A screen that is equivalent to the one below is displayed by clicking My Computer Control Panel gt System gt Device Manager in the menu of the personal computer If using Windows Vista A screen that is equivalent to the one
34. sed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation Click Continue Anyway 3 The completion screen is displayed Click Finish If using Windows 2000 or Windows XP proceed to step 4 If Windows 98 Windows 98SE or Windows Millennium Edition is used installation of the USB Serial Port software begins and ends automatically The CD ROM can be removed from the personal computer at this time The installation of the USB driver software is completed Next please confirm whether the installation is performed normally Regarding confirmation refer to Chapter 7 4 The following screen is displayed Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for USB Serial Port If your hardware came with an installation CD lt 6 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Click Next gt The installation of the USB Serial Port software will begin If using Windows 2000 a screen to select the location of the installation files is displayed Please select the CD ROM drive 5 The screen of 2 is displayed Only in Windows XP Click Continue Anyway 6 The completion screen is displayed Click Finish The installation of the USB Serial Port software will fi
35. tion is not normal If the USB serial port software is not installed or the installation procedure is canceled in process are possible causes In this case please start the installation procedure again from the beginning after uninstalling the driver For the installation procedure of the driver refer to Chapter 6 For the uninstallation procedure of the driver refer to the following manual FX USB AW FX3U USB BD User s Manual USB Driver Installation Edition Uninstalling Driver For the uninstallation procedure of the driver refer to the following manual 9 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD User s Manual USB Driver Installation Edition Caution on use STARTUP AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS WARNING e Before modifying or disrupting the program in operation or running the PLC carefully read through this manual and the associated manuals and ensure the safety of the operation An operation error may damage the machinery or cause accidents STARTUP AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS CAUTION e Do not disassemble or modify the PLC Doing so may cause fire equipment failures or malfunctions For repair contact your local Mitsubishi Electric representative e Do not drop the product or exert strong impact to it DISPOSAL PRECAUTIONS e Please contact a certified electronic waste disposal TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Doing so may cause damage CAUTION company for the environmentally safe r
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