Positioning Control | MELSEC-F series | MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC FA (2024)

The FX series offers low cost PLCs with built-in positioning instructions and pulse output blocks that can perform wide-ranging positioning control.
Additionally, dedicated positioning modules for complex control and multi-axis, interpolation control are also available.

High-speed output special adapter

Model		Number of controlled axis	Maximum frequency	Applicable FX PLC
Model		Number of controlled axis	Maximum frequency	FX 3S	FX 3G	FX 3U	FX 3GC	FX 3UC
	FX3U-2HSY-ADP	Independent two axes	200 kHz	×	×	* ○ Max. 2 units	×	×

*When used together with analog or communication adapters, function expansion board is required.

Pulse output block

Model		Number of controlled axis	Maximum frequency	Applicable FX PLC
Model		Number of controlled axis	Maximum frequency	FX 3S	FX 3G	FX 3U	FX 3GC	FX 3UC
	FX3U-1PG	Independent one axis	200 kHz	×	×	*3 ○ Max. 8 units	×	13 ○ Max. 6 units
	FX2N-10PG Discontinued	Independent one axis	1 MHz(1 Hz to 1 MHz differential line driver output)	×	×	○ Max. 8 units	×	12 ○ Max. 8 units

SSCNET

Model		Number of controlled axis	Maximum frequency	Applicable FX PLC
Model		Number of controlled axis	Maximum frequency	FX 3S	FX 3G	FX 3U	FX 3GC	FX 3UC
	FX3U-20SSC-H	Two axes (Independent/Simultaneous)	-	×	×	○ Max. 8 units	×	12 ○ Max. 8 units

*1When connecting to FX3UC, FX2NC-CNV-IF or FX3UC-1PS-5V is required.
*2FX3UC-32MT-LT(-2): 7 units. FX3UC-**MT/D, FX3UC-**MT/DSS, FX3UC-16MR/D(S)-T: 8 units.

Positioning dedicated unit

Model		Number of controlled axis	Maximum requency	Applicable FX PLC
Model		Number of controlled axis	Maximum requency	FX 3S	FX 3G	FX 3U	FX 3GC	FX 3UC
	FX2N-10GM	Independent one axis	200 kHz	×	×	○ Max. 8 units	×	12 ○ Max. 8 units
	FX2N-20GM	Two axes (Independent/Simultaneous)	200 kHz	×	×	○ Max. 8 units	×	12 ○ Max. 8 units

*1When connecting to FX3UC, FX2NC-CNV-IF or FX3UC-1PS-5V is required.
*2FX3UC-32MT-LT(-2): 7 units. FX3UC-**MT/D, FX3UC-**MT/DSS, FX3UC-16MR/D(S)-T: 8 units.

For FX2N-10GM/FX2N-20GM positioning teaching panel

Model	Product
E-20TP-SET0 (with E-20TP-CAB0)	FX2N-10GM, FX2N-20GM
E-20TP-E-SET0 (with E-20TP-CAB0)	FX2N-10GM, FX2N-20GM

Angle control unit

Model		Number of controlled axis	Maximum frequency	Applicable FX PLC
Model		Number of controlled axis	Maximum frequency	FX 3S	FX 3G	FX 3U	FX 3GC	FX 3UC
	FX2N-1RM-SET*1	One axis	720 divisions/rotation (0.5 degree) or 360 divisions/rotation (1 degree)	×	×	○ Max. 3 units	×	23 ○ Max. 3 units
	FX2N-1RM-E-SET*1	One axis		×	×	○ Max. 3 units	×	23 ○ Max. 3 units

*1FX2N-1RM-SET is a Japanese domestic only product. For use overseas, please select FX2N-1RM-E-SET, which supports overseas standards.
*2Extension cable cannot be used.
*3When connecting to FX3UC, FX2NC-CNV-IF or FX3UC-1PS-5V is required.

PLC built-in pulse output functions and positioning functions

Items		FX3S	FX3G, FX3GC	FX3U, FX3UC
Number of axis		Two axes	[FX3G] 　Two axes (14/24 points) 　Three axes (40/60 points) [FX3GC] 　Two axes	Three axes
Number of controlled axis		Independent two axes	[FX3G] 　Independent two axes (14/24 points) 　Independent three axes (40/60 points) [FX3GC] 　Independent two axes	Independent three axes
Maximum frequency		100 kHz	100 kHz	100 kHz
Programming languages		Sequence programs	Sequence programs	Sequence programs
Compatible main unit		Transistor output type main unit	Transistor output type main unit	Transistor output type main unit
Pulse output instruction	Pulse Y Output (PLSY)	○	○	○
	Acceleration/Deceleration Setup Pulse Y Output (PLSR)	○	○	○
	Pulse output type	Pulse train (Direction is controlled by PLC program)	Pulse train (Direction is controlled by PLC program)	Pulse train (Direction is controlled by PLC program)
Positioning instruction	Absolute Current Value Read ([D]ABS)	○	○	○
	Dog Search Zero Return (DSZR)	○	○	○
	Zero Return (ZRN)	○*1	○*1	○*1
	Variable Speed Pulse Output (PLSV)	○	○	○
	Drive to Increment (DRVI)	○	○	○
	Drive to Absolute (DRVA)	○	○	○
	Interrupt Positioning (DVIT)	×	×	○
	Batch Data Positioning Mode ([D]TBL)	×	○	○*2
	Pulse output type	Pulse train + direction	Pulse train + direction	Pulse train + direction
		Details	Details	Details

*1No DOG search function Decelerate when near point DOG turns ON, and stop when near point DOG turns OFF (Different from zero return operation with zero signal count).
*2FX3UC-32MT-LT supported from version 2.20 or later.

Optional parts and spare parts

Servo motor connection cable

	Length	Description
E-GMH-200CAB	2 m	[MR-H series servo amplifer connection cable] Can direcly connect FX2N-10GM/FX2N-20GM and servo amplifer. I/O operation signal part has 20-pin connector for connection to Mtisubishi terminal block.
E-GMJ-200CAB	2 m	[MR-J series servo amplifer connection cable] Can direcly connect FX2N-10GM/FX2N-20GM and servo amplifer. I/O operation signal part has 20-pin connector for connection to Mtisubishi terminal block.
E-GMJ2-200CAB1A	2 m	[MR-J2, MR-J2-Super series servo amplifer connection cable] Can direcly connect FX2N-10GM/FX2N-20GM and servo amplifer.
E-GMC-200CAB	2 m	[MR-C series servo amplifer connection cable] Can direcly connect FX2N-10GM/FX2N-20GM and servo amplifer. I/O operation signal part has 20-pin connector for connection to Mtisubishi terminal block.
E-GM-200CAB	2 m	[General purpose connection cable] Has connector on both sides. Can connect to general purpose drive unit via Mitsubishi terminal block.

Connector for self-manufactured I/O cable (an electric wire or a crimp tool is not enclosed.)

Model	Description
	FX2C-I/O-CON	[Flat Cable Connector] AWG28 (0.1 mm²): A set of 10 pcs Crimp connector: FRC2-A020-3OS 1.27-pitch 20 cores Crimp tool: Separately arrange the tool manufactured by DDK Ltd. 357J-4674D Main Unit 357J-4664N Attachment
	FX2C-I/O-CON-S	[Connector for bared wire] AWG22 (0.3 mm²): 5 sets Housing: HU-200S2-001 Crimp contact: HU-411S Crimp tool: A product manufactured by DDK Ltd. is separately required. 357J-5538
FX2C-I/O-CON-SA	[Connector for bared wire] AWG20 (0.5 mm²): 5 sets Housing: HU-200S2-001 Crimp contact: HU-411SA Crimp tool: A product manufactured by DDK Ltd. is separately required. 357J-13963

Model

Description

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FX2C-I/O-CON

[Flat Cable Connector]
AWG28 (0.1 mm²): A set of 10 pcs

Crimp connector: FRC2-A020-3OS 1.27-pitch 20 cores

Crimp tool: Separately arrange the tool manufactured by DDK Ltd.
357J-4674D Main Unit
357J-4664N Attachment

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FX2C-I/O-CON-S

[Connector for bared wire]
AWG22 (0.3 mm²): 5 sets

Housing: HU-200S2-001
Crimp contact: HU-411S

Crimp tool: A product manufactured by DDK Ltd. is separately required.
357J-5538

FX2C-I/O-CON-SA

[Connector for bared wire]
AWG20 (0.5 mm²): 5 sets

Housing: HU-200S2-001
Crimp contact: HU-411SA
Crimp tool: A product manufactured by DDK Ltd. is separately required.
357J-13963

Extension connection cable

Model		Length	Description
	FX2N-GM-65EC	65 cm	[Connection extension cable between PLC and FX2N-10GM/FX2N-20GM] One cable can be used in a system. Standard connection cable (55 mm) is included with FX2N-10GM/FX2N-20GM.
F2-RS-5CAB		5 m	[Resolver extension cable for FX2N-1RM] Resolver can be extended up to 100 m extension by linking multiple cables.

Connection cable for peripheral devices

Model		Length	Description
	(1) E-20TP-CAB0	3 m	[E-20TP connection cable] FX2N-10GM/FX2N-20GM (MINI DIN 8-pin) ⇔ E-20TP (MINI DIN 8-pin) Cable length is different between (1) and (2). (1) E-20TP-CAB0 (3 m) is included with E-20TP-SET0.
	(2) FX-20P-CAB0	1.5 m

Spare parts

Model	Length	Description
FX2N-GM-5EC	55 mm	[Connection cable between PLC and FX2N-10GM/20GM] One cable is included with FX2N-10GM/20GM.