FX COMMUNICATION (RS-232C, RS-485, RS-422) USER S …

1 USER S MANUALFX COMMUNICATION (RS- 232c , RS-485, RS-422) RS-232 CFX-232 ADPFX0N-232 ADPFX2NC-232 ADPFX1N-232-BDFX2N-232-BDFX2N-232 IFRS-485FX-485 ADPFX0N-485 ADPFX2NC-485 ADPFX1N-485-BDFX2N-485-BDFX-485PC-IFRS-4 22FX1N-422-BDFX2N-422-BDForeword This manual contains text, diagrams and explanations which will guide the reader in thecorrect installation and operation of the COMMUNICATION facilities of FX series. It should beread and understood before attempting to install or use the unit. Further information can be found in the respective manual of each programmable controller.

2 If in doubt at any stage of the installation of the COMMUNICATION facilities of FX series alwaysconsult a professional electrical engineer who is qualified and trained to the local andnational standards that applies to the installation site. If in doubt about the operation or use of the COMMUNICATION facilities of FX series pleaseconsult the nearest Mitsubishi Electric distributor. This manual is subject to change without notice. FX communicationiFX COMMUNICATION (RS- 232c , RS-485, RS-422) USER S MANUALB rand and product names described by/in this manual are trademarks or registeredtrademarks of the irrespective number : JY992D69901 Manual revision : EDate: April 2003FX communicationFX communicationiiFAX BACKM itsubishi has a world wide reputation for its efforts in continually developing and pushing backthe frontiers of industrial automation.

3 What is sometimes overlooked by the user is the careand attention to detail that is taken with the documentation. However, to continue this processof improvement, the comments of the Mitsubishi users are always welcomed. This page hasbeen designed for you, the reader, to fill in your comments and fax them back to us. We lookforward to hearing from numbers: Your name: ..Mitsubishi (01) 847-478-2253 Your company: ..Australia(02) (0 21 02) 4 86-1 12 Your location:..Spain(34) Kingdom(01707) 278-695 Please tick the box of your choiceWhat condition did the manual arrive in?

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5 Do you have any comments in general about the Mitsubishi manuals? ..Thank you for taking the time to fill out this questionnaire. We hope you found both the productand this manual easy to communicationiiiFX communicationivFX communicationvGuidelines for the Safety of the User and Protection of the programmable controllersThis manual provides information for the use of the FX series COMMUNICATION unit. The manualhas been written to be used by trained and competent personnel. The definition of such aperson or persons is as follows;a) Any engineer who is responsible for the planning, design and construction of automaticequipment using the product associated with this manual should be of a competentnature, trained and qualified to the local and national standards required to fulfill thatrole.

6 These engineers should be fully aware of all aspects of safety with regards toautomated ) Any commissioning or service engineer must be of a competent nature, trained andqualified to the local and national standards required to fulfill that job. These engineersshould also be trained in the use and maintenance of the completed product. Thisincludes being completely familiar with all associated documentation for the said maintenance should be carried out in accordance with established safety ) All operators of the completed equipment (see Note) should be trained to use thisproduct in a safe manner in compliance to established safety practices.

7 The operatorsshould also be familiar with documentation which is associated with the operation of thecompleted equipment. Note :Note: the term completed equipment refers to a third party constructed device whichcontains or uses the product associated with this on the Symbols Used in this ManualAt various times throughout this manual certain symbols will be used to highlight points ofinformation which are intended to ensure the users personal safety and protect the integrity ofequipment. Whenever any of the following symbols are encountered its associated note mustbe read and understood.

8 Each of the symbols used will now be listed with a brief description ofits Warnings1) Indicates that the identified danger WILL cause physical and property ) Indicates that the identified danger could POSSIBLY cause physical and ) Indicates a point of further interest or further Warnings4) Indicates special care must be taken when using this element of ) Indicates a special point which the user of the associate software element shouldbe aware ) Indicates a point of interest or further communicationvi Under no circumstances will Mitsubishi Electric be liable responsible for any consequentialdamage that may arise as a result of the installation or use of this equipment.

9 All examples and diagrams shown in this manual are intended only as an aid tounderstanding the text, not to guarantee operation. Mitsubishi Electric will accept noresponsibility for actual use of the product based on these illustrative examples. Please contact a Mitsubishi Electric distributor for more information concerning applicationsin life critical situations or high communicationviiFurther Information Manual ListTable 1:Further Information Manual ListManual nameManual Hardware ManualJY992D83901 This manual contains written hardware explanation of wiring, installation and specification, etc.

10 Regarding the FX1S Series programmable / FX0N Hardware ManualJY992D47501 This manual contains written hardware explanation of wiring, installation and specification, etc. regarding the FX0 and FX0N Series programmable Hardware ManualJY992D47401 This manual contains written hardware explanation of wiring, installation and specification, etc. regarding the FX Series programmable Supplementary ManualJY992D50201 This manual contains supplementary data regarding the FX Series programmable controller Hardware ManualFX1N Hardware ManualJY992D88201 This manual contains written hardware explanation of wiring, installation and specification, etc.