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 2^nd generation PLCs – and they are programmed via GX Works2

• Melsec FX – Compact Type
• Melsec L – Hybrid Type (Combination between Modular and Compact)
• Melsec Q – Modular Tyoe

The following are 3^rd generation PLCs – and they are programmed via GX Works3

• Melsec iQ-F – Compact
• Melsec iQ-R – Modular

GX Works3 contains GX Works2.

there are demo trial versions available for both GX Works2 and GX Works3.

These can be downloaded from the following sites:

• Controllers – Programmable Controllers MELSEC Software
• Mitsubishi FA EMEA Common Platform (requires registration – but is free, quick and easy)

As to  some features – the following are good summaries:

•                 GX Works2
•                 GX Works3

The following are useful Links for the purpose of this article: