Programming instructions

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Mitsubishi FX-Series Programmable Logic Controller.
Before using the equipment, please read this manual carefully to develop full familiarity
with the functions and performance of the control you have purchased, so as to ensure
correct use.
Table of Contents
LESSON 1 – Introduction and Overview
1.1 Course Objectives ..................................................................................... 1
1.2 Course Prerequisites ................................................................................. 1
1.3 Course Duration......................................................................................... 1
1.4 Course Description .................................................................................... 2
1.5 Product Line Overview............................................................................... 3
LESSON 2 – FX-Series Hardware Review
2.1 What is a dedicated PLC? ......................................................................... 5
2.2 FX Line of PLCs......................................................................................... 6
2.3 Hardware Components.............................................................................. 8
2.4 Inputs....................................................................................................... 10
2.5 Outputs .................................................................................................... 12
2.6 Special Function Modules........................................................................ 14
2.7 High Speed Counter & Positioning Modules............................................ 15
2.8 Communication Modules and Option Boards........................................... 17
2.9 Network Modules & Option Boards.......................................................... 19
2.10 Miscellaneous.......................................................................................... 21
2.11 Power Supplies........................................................................................ 21
2.12 Exercise – Power Supply Calculation ...................................................... 29
2.13 Memory Types......................................................................................... 30
LESSON 3 – Programming Equipment
3.1 Hand-Held Programming Units ................................................................ 33
3.2 Programming Software ............................................................................ 33
3.3 GX-Developer Overview ................................................................................... 34
3.4 File Format ..........................................................................................................37
3.5 Hardware Connection........................................................................................37
LESSON 4 – Number Systems
4.1 Binary Numbers....................................................................................... 39
4.2 Hexadecimal Numbers............................................................................. 40
4.3 Octal Numbers......................................................................................... 41
4.4 Binary Coded Decimal ............................................................................. 42
4.5 Exercise – Number Systems Conversion................................................. 43