Factory Automation

MELSEC-F series Positioning Control

The FX series offers low cost PLCs with built-in positioning instructions and pulse output blocks that can perform wide-ranging positioning control.
Additionally, dedicated positioning modules for complex control and multi-axis, interpolation control are also available.

High-speed output special adapter

Model Number of
controlled axis
Maximum
frequency
Applicable FX PLC
FX
3S
FX
3G
FX
3U
FX
3GC
FX
3UC
FX3U-2HSY-ADP

Order acceptance:
March, 2028
Production discontinuation:
September, 2028

Independent two axes 200 kHz × × *

Max.
2 units
× ×
  • * When used together with analog or communication adapters, function expansion board is required.

Pulse output block

Model Number of
controlled axis
Maximum
frequency
Applicable FX PLC
FX
3S
FX
3G
FX
3U
FX
3GC
FX
3UC
FX3U-1PG

Order acceptance:
March, 2028
Production discontinuation:
September, 2028

Independent one axis 200 kHz × × *3

Max.
8 units
× *1*3

Max.
6 units
FX2N-10PG

Order acceptance:
September, 2023
Production discontinuation:
December, 2023

Independent one axis 1 MHz(1 Hz to 1 MHz
differential line driver output)
× ×
Max.
8 units
× *1*2

Max.
8 units
  • *1 When connecting to FX3UC, FX2NC-CNV-IF or FX3UC-1PS-5V is required.
  • *2 FX3UC-32MT-LT(-2): 7 units. FX3UC-**MT/D, FX3UC-**MT/DSS, FX3UC-16MR/D(S)-T: 8 units.
  • *3 FX3U, FX3UC supported from version 2.20 or later.

SSCNET

Model Number of
controlled axis
Maximum
frequency
Applicable FX PLC
FX
3S
FX
3G
FX
3U
FX
3GC
FX
3UC
FX3U-20SSC-H

Order acceptance:
March, 2028
Production discontinuation:
September, 2028

Two axes
(Independent/Simultaneous)
- × ×
Max.
8 units
× *1 *2

Max.
8 units
  • *1 When connecting to FX3UC, FX2NC-CNV-IF or FX3UC-1PS-5V is required.
  • *2 FX3UC-32MT-LT(-2): 7 units. FX3UC-**MT/D, FX3UC-**MT/DSS, FX3UC-16MR/D(S)-T: 8 units.

PLC built-in pulse output functions and positioning functions

Items FX3S FX3G, FX3GC FX3U, FX3UC
Number of axis Two axes [FX3G]
Two axes (14/24 points)
Three axes (40/60 points)
[FX3GC]
Two axes
Three axes
Number of controlled axis Independent two axes [FX3G]
Independent two axes (14/24 points)
Independent three axes (40/60 points)
[FX3GC]
Independent two axes
Independent three axes
Maximum frequency 100 kHz 100 kHz 100 kHz
Programming languages Sequence programs Sequence programs Sequence programs
Compatible main unit Transistor
output type
main unit
Transistor
output type
main unit
Transistor
output type
main unit
Pulse
output instruction
Pulse Y Output
(PLSY)
Acceleration/Deceleration Setup
Pulse Y Output
(PLSR)
Pulse output type Pulse train
(Direction is controlled
by PLC program)
Pulse train
(Direction is controlled
by PLC program)
Pulse train
(Direction is controlled
by PLC program)
Positioning
instruction
Absolute Current Value Read
([D]ABS)
Dog Search
Zero Return
(DSZR)
Zero Return
(ZRN)
*1 *1 *1
Variable Speed Pulse Output
(PLSV)
Drive to Increment
(DRVI)
Drive to Absolute
(DRVA)
Interrupt Positioning
(DVIT)
× ×
Batch Data Positioning Mode
([D]TBL)
× *2
Pulse output type Pulse train + direction Pulse train + direction Pulse train + direction
 

Details

Details

Details

  • *1 No DOG search function Decelerate when near point DOG turns ON, and stop when near point DOG turns OFF (Different from zero return operation with zero signal count).
  • *2 FX3UC-32MT-LT supported from version 2.20 or later.

Optional parts and spare parts

Connector for self-manufactured I/O cable (an electric wire or a crimp tool is not enclosed.)

Model Description
FX2C-I/O-CON [Flat Cable Connector]
AWG28 (0.1 mm 2 ): A set of 10 pcs

Crimp connector: FRC2-A020-3OS 1.27-pitch 20 cores

Crimp tool: Separately arrange the tool manufactured by DDK Ltd.
357J-4674D Main Unit
357J-4664N Attachment
FX2C-I/O-CON-S [Connector for bared wire]
AWG22 (0.3 mm 2 ): 5 sets

Housing: HU-200S2-001
Crimp contact: HU-411S

Crimp tool: A product manufactured by DDK Ltd. is separately required.
357J-5538
FX2C-I/O-CON-SA [Connector for bared wire]
AWG20 (0.5 mm 2 ): 5 sets

Housing: HU-200S2-001
Crimp contact: HU-411SA
Crimp tool: A product manufactured by DDK Ltd. is separately required.
357J-13963