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MELSEC Series Special Adapter for Communication

MELSEC Series Special Adapter for Communication

A MELSEC-F Series special adapter for RS-232C communication.

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FX5-232ADP

MELSEC Special Adapter for Communication Specifications

RS-232C Special Adapter for Communication (MODBUS compatible)

Overview: RS-232C communication (MODBUS compatible)
Compliant standards: CE (EMC), UL/cUL, KC, ABS, DNV, GL, LR, BV, RINA, NK, KR
When connected to an FX3 series unit, this adapter lets it function as a MODBUS communication master station or slave station to connect to various MODBUS communication device.
It can also be used as a nonprocedural communication, computer link or programming communication device.

MELSEC-F RS-232C Special Adapter for Communication: related image

FX3U-232ADP-MB external appearance

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FX3U-232ADP-MB drawing
Unit: mm

RS-485 Special Adapter for Communication (MODBUS compatible)

Overview: RS-485 communication (MODBUS compatible)
Compliant standards: CE (EMC), UL/cUL, KC, ABS, DNV, GL, LR, BV, RINA, NK, KR
When connected to an FX3 series unit, this adapter lets it function as a MODBUS communication master station or slave station to connect to various MODBUS communication device.
It can also be used as a nonprocedural communication, computer link, parallel link, simple PC-PC link or inverter communication device.

MELSEC-F RS-232C Special Adapter for Communication: related image

FX3U-485ADP-MB external appearance

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FX3U-485ADP-MB drawing
Unit: mm

RS-232C Communication Expansion Adapter

Overview: D-Sub 9-pin type, RS-232C communication
Compliant standards: CE (EMC), UL/cUL, KC, ABS, DNV, GL, LR, BV, RINA, NK, KR
RS-232C communication expansion adapter with D-sub 9-pin connector.
Insulated signal exchange unit that communicates serial data with RS-232C devices via the RS232C protocol.

MELSEC-F RS-232C Special Adapter for Communication: related image

FX5-232ADP external appearance

MELSEC-F RS-232C Special Adapter for Communication: related image

FX5-232ADP drawing
Unit: mm

RS-485 Communication Expansion Adapter

Overview: European terminal block type, RS-485 communication
Compliant standards: CE (EMC), UL/cUL, KC, ABS, DNV, GL, LR, BV, RINA, NK, KR
RS-485 communication expansion adapter having a European terminal block.
Insulated signal exchange unit for connecting devices having an RS-485 interface.

MELSEC-F RS-232C Special Adapter for Communication: related image

FX5-485ADP external appearance

MELSEC-F RS-232C Special Adapter for Communication: related image

FX5-485ADP drawing
Unit: mm

Process CPU unit R16PCPU

Overview:
Number of input/output points: 4,096 points
Program Capacity: 160 K steps
Basic command processing time (LDX0): 0.98 ns
Program memory capacity: 640 K bytes
Peripheral connection port: USB, Ethernet
Compliant standards: UL/cUL, CE (EMC), KC

MELSEC-F RS-232C Special Adapter for Communication: related image

R16PCPU external appearance

MELSEC-F RS-232C Special Adapter for Communication: related image

R16PCPU drawing
Unit: mm

MELSEC-F Performance Specifications

FX3U-232ADP-MB

Transmission StandardsRS-232C compliant
Insulation MethodOpto-isolator insulation
Transmitting DistanceMaximum 15 m
External Device Connection MethodD-SUB 9-pin connector (male)
Communication MethodBi-directional full-duplex
Communication Procedure· MODBUS communication (master or slave)
· Nonprocedural communication
· Computer link (dedicated protocol type 1, dedicated protocol type 4)
· Programming communication
Communication SpeedMODBUS Communication300/600/1,200/2,400/4,800/9,600/19,200/38,400/57,600/115,200 (bps)
38,400/57,600/115,200 bps are supported by products manufactured in or after July 2012. (Serial number: 127**** or later)
Nonprocedural Communication, Computer Link300/600/1,200/2,400/4,800/9,600/19,200/38,400 (bps)
The FX3U and FX3UC Series support 38,400 bps effective from Ver. 2.41.
Programming Communication9,600/19,200/38,400/57,600/115,200 (bps)
Display (LED)RD, SD, POWER
Number of Occupied Inputs/Outputs0 point (This has nothing to do with the maximum number of input/output points of the sequencer)
Applicable Sequencers[FX3S]
V1.00 or later: All communication functions are supported
[FX3G]
V1.00 or later: Communication functions other than MODBUS communication are supported
V1.30 or later: MODBUS communication function is supported
[FX3U]
V2.20 or later: Communication functions other than MODBUS communication are supported
V2.40 or later: MODBUS communication function is supported
[FX3GC]
V1.40 or later: All communication functions are supported
[FX3UC]
V1.00 or later: Communication functions other than MODBUS communication are supported
V2.40 or later: MODBUS communication function is supported
The FX3S-CNV-ADP is needed to connect to an FX3S.
FX3G-CNV-ADP is required to connect to the FX3G.
A function expansion board is required to connect to an FX3U or FX3UC-32MT-LT (-2).
Weight0.08 kg
Power Supply Specifications
Power Supply5 V DC, 30 mA (internal power supply from sequencer)

FX3U-485ADP-MB

Transmission StandardsCompliant with the RS-485 standard and RS-422 standard
Insulation MethodOpto-isolator insulation
Transmitting DistanceTotal extension length 500 m or less
(If the device to be connected includes FX2N-485-BD, FX1N-485-BD, FX3U-485-BD or FX3G-485-BD, the total extension length is 50 ms or less)
External Device Connection MethodEuropean Terminal Block
Communication MethodBidirectional half-duplex
Communication Procedure· MODBUS (master or slave)
· Nonprocedural communication
· Computer link (dedicated protocol type 1, dedicated protocol type 4)
· Parallel link
· Simple PC-PC link
· Inverter communication
Communication SpeedMODBUS Communication300/600/1,200/2,400/4,800/9,600/19,200/38,400/57,600/115,200 (bps)
38,400/57,600/115,200 bps are supported by products manufactured in or after July 2012. (Serial number: 127**** or later)
Nonprocedural, Computer Link300/600/1,200/2,400/4,800/9,600/19,200/38,400 (bps)
The FX3U and FX3UC Series support 38,400 bps effective from Ver. 2.41.
Parallel Link115,200 (bps)
Simple PC to PC Link38,400 (bps)
Inverter Communication4,800/9,600/19,200/38,400 (bps)
The FX3U and FX3UC Series support 38,400 bps effective from Ver. 2.41.
Display (LED)RD, SD, POWER
Number of Occupied Inputs/Outputs0 point (This has nothing to do with the maximum number of input/output points of the sequencer)
Applicable Sequencers[FX3S]
V1.00 or later: All communication functions are supported
[FX3G]
V1.00 or later: Communication functions other than MODBUS and inverter communications are supported
V1.10 or later: Inverter communication function is supported
V1.30 or later: MODBUS communication function is supported
[FX3U]
V2.20 or later: Communication functions other than MODBUS communication are supported
V2.40 or later: MODBUS communication function is supported
[FX3GC]
V1.40 or later: All communication functions are supported
[FX3UC]
V1.00 or later: Communication functions other than MODBUS communication are supported
V2.40 or later: MODBUS communication function is supported
FX3S-CNV-ADP is needed to connect to FX3S.
FX3G-CNV-ADP is required to connect to the FX3G.
A function expansion board is required to connect to an FX3U or FX3UC-32MT-LT (-2).
Weight0.08 kg
Power Supply Specifications
Power Supply5 V DC, 20 mA (internal power supply from sequencer)

FX5-232ADP

Transmission StandardsRS-232C standard-compliant
External Device Connection MethodD-sub 9-pin (male)
InsulationOpto-isolator insulation (between the communication line and the CPU)
Communication FunctionMC Protocol FunctionMaximum Total Extension Distance15 m or less
Protocol FormatMC protocol (dedicated protocol), 3C/4C frame
Type 1 / type 4 / type 5 are available.
Communication MethodBidirectional half-duplex
Baud Rate300/600/1,200/2,400/4,800/9,600/19,200/38,400/57,600/115,200 (bps)
Nonprocedural Communication FunctionMaximum Total Extension Distance15 m or less
Control ProcedureNonprocedural Communication
Communication MethodBidirectional half-duplex / Bidirectional full-duplex
Baud Rate300/600/1,200/2,400/4,800/9,600/19,200/38,400/57,600/115,200 (bps)
Communication Protocol Support FunctionMaximum Total Extension Distance15 m or less
Protocol FormatCommunication Protocol Support
Communication MethodBidirectional half-duplex
Baud Rate9,600/19,200/38,400/57,600/115,200 (bps)
MODBUS Communication FunctionTransmitting Distance15 m or less
Communication ProtocolRTU
Baud Rate300/600/1,200/2,400/4,800/9,600/19,200/38,400/57,600/115,200 (bps)
Compatible CPU UnitsFX5U CPU unit: Ver. 1.000 onward (from the first unit)
FX5UC CPU unit: Ver. 1.010 onward (from the first unit)
WeightApprox. 80 g
Power Supply Specifications
Rated Voltage (Internal Power Supply)5 V DC
24 V DC
Current Consumption (Internal Power Supply)30 mA / 5 V DC
30 mA / 24 V DC

FX5-485ADP

Transmission StandardsCompliant with the RS-485 and RS-422 standards
External Device Connection MethodEuropean Terminal Block
Terminating ResistorBuilt-in (OPEN / 110Ω/ 330Ω)
InsulationOpto-isolator insulation (between the communication line and the CPU)
Communication FunctionSimple PC-PC Link FunctionMaximum Total Extension Distance1,200 m or less when the system consists only of FX5-485ADP units
500 m or less when the system consists of FX5-485ADP and FX3U-485ADP units
50 m or less in other cases
Protocol FormatSimple PC to PC link
Communication MethodBidirectional half-duplex
Baud Rate38,400 (bps)
MC Protocol FunctionMaximum Total Extension DistanceFX5-485ADP is used: 1,200 m or less
Built-in RS-485 port or FX5-485-BD is used: 50 m or less
Protocol FormatMC protocol (dedicated protocol), 3C/4C frame
Type 1 / type 4 / type 5 are available.
Communication MethodBidirectional half-duplex
Baud Rate300/600/1,200/2,400/4,800/9,600/19,200/38,400/57,600/115,200 (bps)
Inverter Communication FunctionMaximum Total Extension Distance1,200 m or less
Protocol FormatInverter computer link
Control ProcedureAsynchronous
Communication MethodBidirectional half-duplex
Baud Rate4,800/9,600/19,200/38,400/57,600/115,200 (bps)
57,600 (bps) and higher rates are supported only by the FREQROL-A800
Nonprocedural Communication FunctionMaximum Total Extension Distance1,200 m or less
Control ProcedureNonprocedural Communication
Communication MethodBidirectional half-duplex / Bidirectional full-duplex
Baud Rate300/600/1,200/2,400/4,800/9,600/19,200/38,400/57,600/115,200 (bps)
Communication Protocol Support FunctionMaximum Total Extension Distance1,200 m or less
Protocol FormatCommunication Protocol Support
Communication MethodBidirectional half-duplex
Baud Rate9,600/19,200/38,400/57,600/115,200 (bps)
MODBUS Communication FunctionTransmitting Distance1,200 m or less when the system consists only of FX5-485ADP units
50 m or less in other cases
Communication ProtocolRTU
Baud Rate300/600/1,200/2,400/4,800/9,600/19,200/38,400/57,600/115,200 (bps)
Compatible CPU UnitsFX5U CPU unit: Ver. 1.000 onward (from the first unit)
FX5UC CPU unit: Ver. 1.010 onward (from the first unit)
WeightApprox. 80 g
Power Supply Specifications
Rated Voltage (Internal Power Supply)5 V DC
24 V DC
Current Consumption (Internal Power Supply)20 mA / 5 V DC
30 mA / 24 V DC
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Part Number
FX5-232ADP
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