by Regardt Voigt | Mar 31, 2020 | Communication, DNP3, ENET, Ethernet, FX3U, FX3U-4DA, FX5, FX5-4DA, GPRS, GX Works 2, GX Works 3, iQ-F, ME-RTU, Modbus, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, PLC, real-time clock, RS-232, RS-422, RTU, Serial
Introduction RTUs – being a Remote Terminal Unit – is an essential part of distributed PLC and IO systems.This is a concise discussion on the ME-RTU module, its application options, including specifications, features and functionalities. The following unit...
by Regardt Voigt | Mar 31, 2020 | Adroit SCADA, ENET, FX5, GX Works 3, iQ-F, PLC, Software
Introduction This article is intended to provide a short-summary of how to connect a Melsec iQ-F to Adroit SCADA via an Ethernet communication standard. GX Works3 Configuration In GX Works 3 on the left in the Navigation menu go to Ethernet Port Insert the IP Address...
by Regardt Voigt | Mar 30, 2020 | FX2N, FX3U, FX5, GX Works 2, GX Works 3, GX Works 3, i-QR, iQ-F, Melsec iQ-R, Melsec-Q, PLC, Q Series, Software
Introduction This is a short summary discussion on the Melsec PLC series engineering software, and which modules are compatible with whcih versions of engineering software. The following are 2nd generation PLCs – and they are programmed via GX Works2 Melsec FX –...
by Regardt Voigt | Mar 18, 2020 | FX5, FX5-20PG-D, FX5-20PG-P, High Speed I/O, iQ-F, MR-J2s, MR-J4s, PLC, Servo Systems, Servos
Introduction The interconnection of a PLC to a Servo amplifier or other front-end device, via a digital discrete pulse-train output – is catagory of High-speed outputs. In the case for Servo-amplifier control, this is known as positioning. This section will...
by Regardt Voigt | Mar 17, 2020 | Communication, ENET, FR-A7xx, FR-A8xx, FR-BR, FR-BU2, FR-CS8xx, FR-D7xx, FR-E7xx, FR-F7xx, FR-F8xx, GOT HMI, GOT SImple, GOT2000, GX Works 3, i-QR, Melsec iQ-R, Melsec-Q, PLC, Q Series, QSeries, Software, VSD
Introduction Network cable for Mitsubishi FA equipment is an important aspect to undersand for new users – in order to facility normal connection functions. This section is a short description in a FAQ style.of some basic (modern) communication connections and...
by Regardt Voigt | Mar 5, 2020 | Convert PLC Applications, ENET, Extensions, FX2N, FX3U, FX3U-4DA, FX5, FX5-4DA, GT Works 3, GX Developer, GX IEC, GX Works 2, GX Works 3, High Speed I/O, i-QR, Melsec iQ-R, Melsec-Q, PLC, Q Series, QSeries, Software
Introduction A squick set of pointers and hints for the Upgrade Migration from a compact Melsec PLC to a different Melsec PLC Options. Traditionally – the following migration paths are automatically accomodated (For the most part); Melsec-FX is being...
by Regardt Voigt | Dec 16, 2019 | FX5, GX Works 3, GX Works 3, High Speed I/O, Software
Mitsubishi iQ-F FX5U PLC Built-in High-Speed Counter Functionality & PLC interaction with encoder using pulse density. Introduction Just some additional information the Encoder interfacing to the Melsec iQ-FX5U PLC – please note that the following function blocks...
by Regardt Voigt | Dec 15, 2019 | FX5, GX Works 3, High Speed I/O
Melsec FX5 to Encoder Interconnection Introduction In connection to the application, which involves the interconnection between a Kuebler encoder and a Melsec iQ-F PLC – the following applies; There should be two methods in how to establish such a connection: Method...
by Tanya Sauerman | Nov 5, 2019 | High Speed I/O, MELIPC, QSeries
Remote I/O – MELSEC STlite MELSEC STlite – Optimized for real-life requirements Approved for a very wide range of applications, the STlite series features excellent module granularity and fieldbus-agnostic design, making it ideally suited for the requirements of...
by Regardt Voigt | Sep 30, 2019 | Extensions, FX2N, FX3U, PLC
Melsec-FX PLC – 2 Row Installation Option via Extension Hardware Introduction A short summary related to the 2-Row installation options for Melsec FX PLC Systems This type of configuration is achieved via extension hardware. There are two different scenarios...