by Regardt Voigt | Aug 21, 2022 | Adroit SCADA, ENET, FX3U
Introduction The interconnection between a Melsec FX3 PLC and Adroit SCADA using Ethernet-based communication protocol.Since, unlike the FX5 series, the FX3 series does not have a built-in ethernet communication port, an Ethernet communication adaptor (FX3U-ENET-ADP),...
by Regardt Voigt | May 31, 2021 | FX2N, FX3U, FX5, FX5-20PG-D, FX5U, FX5UC, FX5UJ, GX IEC, GX Works 2, GX Works 3, iQ-F
Introduction This article is intended to provide some information on the utilization of the FX-USB-AW Programming interface for the Melsec-FX PLC series. Installation of Drivers All the FX-USB-AW drivers and other can be downloaded from the link below; HERE....
by Regardt Voigt | Apr 12, 2021 | FX2N, FX3U, GX Developer, Melsec-Q, PLC
Introduction A short discussion on how to utilize the GX Developer Global variables in PLC programming. GX Developer – Global label variables To access the Global label variables for a Melsec-Q series PLC Global label variables for Melsec-Q series PLC can be accessed...
by Regardt Voigt | Feb 1, 2021 | FX2N, FX3U, GX Developer, Software
Introduction A short description indicating GX Developer – Transfer Setup & Change PLC Type. it must be pointed out that Medoc, GX Developer, and GX IEC are all discontinued. That means that these are not supplied nor supported anymore. The replacement options are...
by Regardt Voigt | Feb 1, 2021 | FX-USB-AW, FX2N, FX3U, GX Developer, SC-09, Software
Introduction A short discussion on how to interconnect a Melsec-FX PLC to GX Developer (PC, Laptop). It must be pointed out that the SC-09 red cable has been discontinued, and that it has been replaced with an FX-USB-AW Interface cable. This interface is simple...
by Regardt Voigt | Feb 1, 2021 | FX-USB-AW, FX2N, FX3U, GX Developer, GX Works 2, GX Works 3, PLC, SC-09, Software
Introduction A short discussion on how to interconnect a Melsec FX PLC to a PC with GX Works 2 PLC Engineering Software for programmative purposes. Some Considerations to take into account: This interconnection is achieved via the FX-USB-AW interface. There is another...
by Regardt Voigt | Oct 2, 2020 | FX2N, FX3U, GX Works 2, GX Works 3, Melsec-FX, PLC
Introduction Melsec FX PLCs require the FX-USB-AW Interface to connect with, via GX Works2, via a PC or Laptop.However, this interface requires the correct drivers. Different Operating Systems require different drivers. This article will assist the users in attaining...
by Regardt Voigt | Apr 14, 2020 | FX3U, FX5, GX Developer, GX Works 2, GX Works 3, iQ-F, iQR-Series, Melsec iQ-R, Melsec-FX, Melsec-Q, Mitsubishi EMEA FA Common Platform, Qseries
Introduction Some essential information regarding the GX Works3 – Engineering Software Package; This software is not freeware but commercial. Upon purchase You get two licenses. (However, a five license version is also available) The licenses are not annual but...
by Regardt Voigt | Apr 2, 2020 | Convert PLC Applications, FX2N, FX3U, FX5, GX Works 2, GX Works 3, iQ-F, iQR-Series, Melsec iQ-R, Melsec-A, Melsec-FX, Melsec-Q, PID Control, PLC, Qseries, QSeries, Software, VSD
DATATYPES In the digital world, logic is the dictating force in order for performance to exist. The language at which data is being put in transit is being done so via the values being stored into the relevant datatypes. In general, the following datatypes are...
by Regardt Voigt | Apr 1, 2020 | FX2N, FX3U, FX3U-4AD-ADP, GX Works 2, Melsec-FX, PLC, Software
Introduction A short discussion on how to utilize teh FX3U-4AD-ADP Analog input card with Melsec-FX CPUs. The System The following is a breakdown of the System applicable; PLC CPU version compatility The PLC CPU versions for compatibility of analog inputt card...
