1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction of Manuals
13
FX3S Series Programmable Controllers
User's Manual - Hardware Edition
1
Introduction
2
Features and
Part Names
3
Product
Introduction
4
Specifications
5
Version and
Peripheral
Devices
6
System
Configuration
7
Installation
8
Preparation and
Power Supply
Wiring
9
Input Wiring
10
High-Speed
Counters
1. Introduction
This manual explains the procedures for selecting the system components, main unit specifications and
procedures for installing the main unit, and procedures for operating the display module etc. FX
3S PLCs can
make various kinds of control in combination with the main unit functions and many extension devices
(expansion board and special adapters).
The detailed explanation of the sequence instructions, communication control, analog control and positioning
control are given in separate manuals.
For information on manual organization, refer to Subsection 1.1.2.
1.1 Introduction of Manuals
1.1.1 Classification of major components in this manual
1) Main unit (Chapter 1 to Chapter 14)
2) Extension devices (Chapter 15)
3) Optional products (Chapter 16 to Chapter17)
4) Others (Appendix A to Appendix C)
Division Outline Reference
Introduction of manuals
This chapter contains explanations of the procedures for obtaining the manuals and
the abbreviations.
Chapter 1
Features and part names This chapter contains explanations of the product features and the names of the parts. Chapter 2
Introduction of product
This chapter contains explanations of the structures for model names, extension
products.
Chapter 3
Specifications
This chapter contains explanations of the specifications for power supply and input/
output, performance specifications, external dimensions and terminal block layout.
Chapter 4
Version information
This chapter contains explanation for upgrading of FX3S PLCs and information for the
application of programming tools.
Chapter 5
System configuration Procedure for determining whether or not a system configuration is possible. Chapter 6
Installation
This chapter contains explanations for the panel layout and the procedures for
installing with DIN rail or screws.
Chapter 7
Power supply wiring
This chapter contains explanations of the procedures for preparing for wiring, power
supply wiring and wiring precautions.
Chapter 8
Input wiring This chapter contains explanations of the input wiring and wiring precautions. Chapter 9
High-speed counter
This chapter contains explanations of the procedures for using the high-speed counter
examples of programming.
Chapter 10
Built-in analog
This chapter contains explanations of the procedures for using the built-in variable
analog potentiometer and the built-in analog input and programming examples.
Chapter 11
Output wiring This chapter contains explanations for the output wiring and wiring precautions. Chapter 12
Examples of wiring for each use
This chapter contains explanations of the procedures for wiring input/output devices
for main uses.
Chapter 13
Test operation, adjustment,
maintenance and error check
This chapter contains explanations of the procedures for test operation and
adjustment, maintenance and error check items and measures to be taken upon
occurrence of error.
Chapter 14
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Extension products for special
functions, such as communication
control and analog.
This chapter contains explanations for the external dimensions and terminal layout
(For details, refer to the manual for each extension device).
Chapter 15
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Display module
This chapter contains explanation of the specifications, external dimensions, mounting
procedures and operating procedures for display modules (FX3S-5DM).
Chapter 16
Memory cassette
This chapter contains explanations of the specifications for the memory cassette and
the installation procedures.
Chapter 17
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List of special devices
This chapter contains an explanation list of the special auxiliary relays (M8000 to
M8511) and special data registers (D8000 to D8511).
(For details, refer to the programming manual.)
Appendix A
List of instructions
This chapter contains an explanation list of the basic instructions and applied
instructions. (For details, refer to the programming manual.)
Appendix B
List of discontinued models
The discontinued MELSEC-F Series PLC models and programming tools described in
this manual.
Appendix C