Mitsubishi FX3U-232-BD RS232 Board

Introduction to Mitsubishi FX3U-232-BD

FX3U-232-BD is a expansion board equipped with a 9-pin D-Sub for RS-232C communication. FX3U-232-BD exchanges data RS-232C devices.
 

1.1 Incorporated Items of Mitsubishi FX3U-232-BD

Product	RS-232C communication expansion board FX3U-232-BD
Included items	M3 tapping screws for installation: 2 pcs. Installation Manual (This manual)

 

1.2 Communication Function of Mitsubishi FX3U-232-BD

Communication type	Function
Computer link	Data transfer via dedicated protocol between PLC and computer (specified as the master station).
Non-protocol communication	Serial communication via non-protocol between PLC and RS-232C device.
Programming communication	Programming communication via port of 232BD installed in PLC.
Remote maintenance	Program transfer or monitoring enabled via modem and phone line connected to serial port of PLC.

 

1.3 External Dimensions and Part Names of Mitsubishi FX3U-232-BD

The communication port of the 232BD is 9-Pin D-Sub male type.

The table below shows the pin arrangement.

 

Installation of Mitsubishi FX3U-232-BD

INSTALLATION  PRECAUTIONS of Mitsubishi FX3U-232-BD

• Cut off all phases of the power source externally before starting the installation or wiring work, thus avoiding electric shock or damages to the product.

• Use the product in the environment within the general specifications described in PLC main unit manual (Hardware Edition).
Never use the product in areas with dust, oily smoke, conductive dusts, corrosive gas (salt air, Cl2, H2S, NH3, SO2, or NO2), flammable gas, vibrations or impacts, or expose it to high temperature, condensation, or wind and rain.If the product is used in such a place described above, electrical shock, fire,malfunction, damage, or deterioration may be caused.
• Use screwdrivers carefully when performing installation work, thus avoiding accident or product damage.
• When drilling screw holes or wiring, cutting chips or wire chips should not enter ventilation slits.Such an accident may cause fire, failure or malfunction.
• Do not touch the conductive parts of the product directly, thus avoiding failure or malfunction.
• Fix the expansion board securely to the specified connector. Incorrect connection may cause malfunction.

 

The following explains the installation method to FX3U/FX3UC Series PLC (FX3U Series PLC is used for the following example).
For removing and installing details, refer to the PLC main unit manual. However, FX3UC Series PLC manual is only available in Japanese.

 

2.1 Installation Method of Mitsubishi FX3U-232-BD

• Refer to the procedure 2) for configuring a new system.
• Refer to the procedure 1) for adding product to an existing system.
1) Power off the PLC.
Disconnect all the cables connected to the PLC.
Dismount the PLC from the DIN rail.
2) Using a flat blade screwdriver as shown in the right figure, lift the little dummy expansion board cover (right fig. A). Do not damage the circuit board or electronic parts.
3) Remove the dummy expansion board cover (right fig. A) in a parallel motion away from the main unit.
4) Make sure the expansion board (right fig. B) is in parallel with the main unit (right fig. C) and fix it to the expansion board connector.
5) Fix the expansion board (right fig. B) to the main unit using the M3 tapping screws of the provided (right fig. D).
Tighten to a torque: 0.3 to 0.6 N⋅m

 

Specification of Mitsubishi FX3U-232-BD

STARTUP AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS of Mitsubishi FX3U-232-BD

• Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
  Doing so may cause failure, malfunction or fire.
  * For repair, contact your local Mitsubishi Electric distributor.
• Do not drop the product or do not exert strong impact, doing so may cause damage.

 

DISPOSAL PRECAUTIONS of Mitsubishi FX3U-232-BD

• Please contact a company certified in the disposal of electronic waste for environmentally safe recycling and disposal of the product.

 

TRANSPORT AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS of Mitsubishi FX3U-232-BD

• During transportation avoid any impact as the product is a precision instrument.
  Check the operation of the product after transportation.

 

3.1 Applicable PLC of Mitsubishi FX3U-232-BD

Model name	Applicability
FX3U Series PLC	Ver.2.00 or later (from the first product)
FX3UC Series PLC	Ver.1.00 or later

Only one function expansion board can be used for one main unit.Two or more FX3U-232-BD cannot be used, or other expansion boards such as FX3U-422-BD or FX3U-485-BD cannot be installed/used together with FX3U-232-BD.

 

3.2 General Specifications of Mitsubishi FX3U-232-BD
General specifications are equivalent to the PLC main unit. For general specifications, refer to the following manual.
However, since the product is not isolated between communication lines and the CPU of main unit, please don't perform any dielectric withstand voltage test and insulation resistance test to this product.

 

3.3 Power supply specifications of Mitsubishi FX3U-232-BD
5V DC, 20 mA is supplied from the internal power supply in main unit.

 

3.4 Communication specifications of Mitsubishi FX3U-232-BD

Item	Specification
Transmission standard	In conformance to RS-232C
Maximum transmission distance	15 m (49ft) maximum
Connection method	9-pin D-Sub type (male)
Indication (LED)	RD, SD
Communication method	Full-duplex
Communication format	Non-protocol communication, computer link (dedicated protocol format 1 and 4), and programming communication
Baud rate	Following baud rate can be specified when using computer link or non-protocol communication: 300/600/ 1200/2400/4800/9600/19200 bps
Insulation	Not insulated (Between communication line and CPU)

 

 

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USER'S MUNUAL PDF of communication board FX3U-232-BD:

RS-232 COMMUNICATION BOARD FX3U-232-BD 

 

Specification of communication board FX3U-232-BD:

Product Name	Communication Board
Fit	for Mitsubishi FX3U PLC
Model NO.	FX3U-232-BD
External Connector Type	RS-232C DB9 Male Plug
Voltage	DC 5V
Current	20mA
Max.Transmission Distance	15M
D-sub 9-pin Layout	1:CD;2:RD(RXD);3:SD(TXD);4:ER(DTR);5:SG(GND);6:DR(DSR);7,8,9:NC(not used)
Material	Plastic, Metal
Net Weight	20g
Package Content	1 x Communication Board 1 x Top Cover 2 x Install Screw

 

Description of communication board FX3U-232-BD:

• The communication modules for use with FX3U PLCs. The ADP modules fit on to the left hand side of the base unit while the BD modules clip into the front left corner of the base unit.
• Port to connect a programming tool.
• RS232C interface boards for Mitsubishi FX3U, anti-static and anti-surge.
• This is OEM product, not Mitsubishi original part.

 

More communication boards, please click below links:

FX2N-485-BD+

FX2N-485-BD

FX2N-422-BD

FX2N-232-BD

FX1N-485-BD

FX1N-422-BD

FX3U-485-BD

FX3U-422-BD

FX3U-232-BD

FX3U-USB-BD

FX2N-4DA

 

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Mitsubishi FX2N-232-BD RS232 interface Board

Introduction to Mitsubishi FX2N-232-BD

 

The communication board FX2N-232-BD for RS232C (hereinafter referred to as “232BD”) can be connected to the main unit of the FX2N Series programmable controller, and used as the port for the following applications.
(1) To perform data transfer between RS232C devices such as personal computers, bar code readers and printers.
(2) To perform data transfer using the dedicated protocol between RS232C devices. For details of the dedicated protocol, refer to the users manual of the FX-485PC-IF.
(3) To connect a programming tool.
And when the 232BD is used for the application (1) or (2) above, the communication format including the baud rate, the parity and the data length is specified by the parameters or the contents of the special data register D8120 of the FX2N programmable controller.
Only one 232BD can be connected to one base unit. Accordingly, the 232BD cannot be used together with the FX2N-485-BD or the FX2N-422-BD. When two or more RS232C units are required to be connected for the application, use the special block for RS232C communication.

 

1.1 EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS of Mitsubishi FX2N-232-BD
Dimensions : mm (inches) Accessory : M3 self-tapping screws ´ 2, mounting bracket ´ 2

 

TERMINAL LAYOUTS of Mitsubishi FX2N-232-BD

The connector is a 9-pin D-SUB type, and the pin configuration is as shown below.

Pin No.	Signal	Meaning	Function
1	CD(DCD)	CD(DCD)	ON when carrier is detected for data reception
2	RD(RXD)	Receive data	Receive data (RS232C device to 232BD)
3	SD(TXD)	Send data	Send data (232BD to RS232C device)
4	ER(DTR)	Send request	Signal requesting preparation for data sending to RS232C device
5	SG(GND)	Signal ground	Signal ground
6	DR(DSR)	Send enable	Shows RS232C device is ready to receive
7,8,9	NC	No connection

 

SPECIFICATION of Mitsubishi FX2N-232-BD

3.1 General specification of RS232 interface PLC comunication Board
General specifications is same as those for the FX2N series programmable controller.

3.2 Power supply specification of RS232 interface PLC comunication Board
5 V DC, 60 mA is required from the programmable controller.

3.3 Specification of RS232 interface PLC comunication Board

Transmission standard	Conforming to RS232C
Transmission distance	Max. 15m
Connector	9-pin D-SUB type
Pin layout of connector	1:CD(DCD) 2:RD(RXD) 3:SD(TXD) 4:ER(DTR) 5:SG(GND) 6:DR(DSR) 7,8,9:NC(No connection)
LED indicators	RXD, TXD
Communication method	Half-duplex communication system
Protocol	Programming protocol, dedicated protocol (format 1 or 4), non protocol
Isolation	No isolation

 

3.4 Related flag and data registers of RS232 interface PLC comunication Board

Diagnostic	devices Operation
M8121	Data transmission delayed (RS instruction)
M8122	Data transmission flag (RS instruction)
M8123	Finished receiving data (RS instruction)
M8124	Carrier detection flag (RS instruction)
M8126	Global flag (dedicated protocol)
M8127	On demand handshake flag (dedicated protocol)
M8128	On demand error flag (dedicated protocol)
M8129	On demand Byte/Word flag (dedicated protocol)
M8161	Selection of 8 bit operations for applied instructions ASC, RS, ASCI, HEX, CCD (RS instruction)
Diagnostic	devices Operation
D8120	Communications format (RS instruction, dedicated protocol)
D8121	Local station number (dedicated protocol)
D8122	Amount of data to be transmitted (RS instruction)
D8123	Amount of remaining data already received (RS instruction)
D8124	Data header <default STX (02H)> (RS instruction)
D8125	Data terminator <default ETX (03H)> (RS instruction)
D8127	On demand head device register (dedicated protocol)
D8128	On demand data length register (dedicated protocol)
D8129	Data network ‘time-out’ timer value (dedicated protocol)

 

3.5 Communication format D8120  of Mitsubishi FX2N-232-BD
To send and receive the data between the RS232C unit using the 232BD, the communication format including the
transmission speed (baud rate) and the parity must be consistent between the 232BD and the RS232C unit.
The communication format can be set using parameters or the contents of special data register D8120 of the FX2N programmable controller. Make sure to set appropriately the communication format in accordance with the RS232C unit used. For the setting method using the parameters of the FX2N programmable controller, refer to the manual of the peripheral unit used.
Make sure to turn off the power of the programmable controller and turn it on again after modifying the setting.

*1 Set to “0" when using the dedicated protocol.
*2 Effective only when no protocol (RS instruction) is selected, and has an initial value of STX (02H: Can be modified by
the user).
*3 Effective only when no protocol (RS instruction) is selected, and has an initial value of ETX (03H: Can be modified by
the user).
*4 Set to (b11, b12) = (1, 0) when using the dedicated protocol.
*5 Set to “0" when using no protocol. 

 

3.5.1 Example program of setting of Mitsubishi FX2N-232-BD

The control line is set by b12.
b12 = 0 : No hardware hand shaking. Send and receive are controlled by software protocol.
b12 = 1 : Hardware hand shaking. Signal lines ER(DTR)and DR(DSR)are used to control send and receive of data.

 

WIRING of Mitsubishi FX2N-232-BD

To connect the 232BD to RS232C device use an RS232C cable. Make sure that the shield of cables is connected to
ground (100 W or less).
The connector of the 232BD is 9-pin D-SUB (see Section 1.2 and Chapter 2). The connections of RS232C devices
varies with each device being used. Check the specification of the device, and connect.
4.1 Connection examples
4.1.1 Terminal specification device of RS232 interface PLC comunication Board

 

4.1.2 Modem specification device of RS232 interface PLC comunication Board

 

4.1.3 When programming or monitoring of Mitsubishi FX2N-232-BD
Use F2-232CAB-1 and 25-pin D-SUB to 9-pin D-SUB adapter or make a suitable cable.

 

CAUTION for using Mitsubishi FX2N-232-BD

1) When programming tool is connected the 232BD, do not use any other communication format or parameters. If communication format or parameters is set, programming is not possible.
2) Only one programming tool (such as FX-10P, FX-20P, etc.) should be connected to either the programming port or the port provided on the 232BD. If a programming tool is connected to both connectors, the following may occur.
a) The program inside the programmable controller may not be consistent with the program inside the programming tool. If the program is modified or the set value for the timer or the counter is modified, a part of the program may be damaged and the programmable controller may malfunction.
b) When the sampling trace function of the programmable controller is used from both ports, the correct sampling trace result cannot be obtained.

 

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USER'S MUNUAL PDF of Mitsubishi communication board FX2N-232-BD:

FX2N-232-BD-USER'S MANUAL

 

 

Specification of communication board FX2N-232-BD:

Product Name	Communication Board
Fit for	for Mitsubishi FX1N PLC
Transmission Stanndard	Comforing to RS232C
Connector Type	Male 9 pin D-SUB
Voltage	DC 5V
Current	60mA
Max.Transmission Distance	15M
D-sub 9-pin Layout	1:CD;2:RD(RXD);3:SD(TXD);4:ER(DTR);5:SG(GND);6:DR(DSR);7,8,9:NC(not used)
Material	Metal, Plastic

 

Description of communication board FX2N-232-BD:

 

• Port to transfer the data using the non-procedure method between diversified RS-232C equipment such as personal computer, bar code reader and printer.
• Port to transfer the data using a dedicated protocol between an RS-232C equipment.
• Port to connect a programming tool.
• RS232C interface boards for Mitsubishi FX1N, anti-static and anti-surge.
• This is OEM product, not Mitsubishi original part.

 

More communication boards, please click below links:

FX2N-485-BD+

FX2N-485-BD

FX2N-422-BD

FX2N-232-BD

FX1N-485-BD

FX1N-422-BD

FX3U-485-BD

FX3U-422-BD

FX3U-232-BD

FX3U-USB-BD

FX2N-4DA

 

 

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Mitsubishi FX1N-232-BD RS232 interface Board

Introduction to Mitsubishi FX1N-232-BD

The RS-232C communication board FX1N-232-BD (hereafter referred to as "232BD") is connected to the FX1S/FX1N Series PLC basic unit, and available for the applications described below.

1.1 Features of Mitsubishi FX1N-232-BD
1) Port to transfer the data using the non-procedure method between diversified RS-232C equipment.such as personal computer, bar code reader and printer
2) Port to transfer the data using a dedicated protocol between an RS-232C equipment
3) Port to connect a programming tool

1.2 Outside dimensions and name of each part to Mitsubishi FX1N-232-BD
 

The communication connector of the 232BD is the D-sub, 9-pin socket type. The table below shows the pin arrangement.

Pin No.	Signal	Meaning	Function
1	CD	Receive carrier detection	Turns ON when carrier for data receive is detected.
2	RD	Receive data input	Receive data (RS-232C equipment to 232BD)
3	SD	Send data input	Send data (232BD to RS232C equipment)
4	ER	Send request	Turns ON when RS-232C equipment becomes ready for receive.
5	SG	Signal ground	Signal ground
6	DR	Send enable	Turns ON when send request is given to RS-232C equipment

 

1.3 System configuration of Mitsubishi FX1N-232-BD

For the system configuration, refer to the FX Series Communication User’s Manual offered separately.

 

Installation of Mitsubishi FX1N-232-BD

 

2.1 Installation procedure of Mitsubishi FX1N-232-BD
Make sure to turn off the power before installing the 232BD.
A) Communication board 232BD (function expansion board)
B) Connector for optional equipment
C)M3 screw to fix board (2 pieces) (offered as accessories of board)
D) Top cover for board (offered as an accessory of board)
E) M3 screw to fix top cover (offered as an accessory of board)
Note: This screw cannot be removed.
• Plug the communication board A) in to the connector B).
• Fix the board to the basic unit with two M3 screws C). (Tightening torque: 0.3 to 0.6 Nxm)
• Remove the top cover of the basic unit, and attach the top cover for board D) instead.
During attachment, remove D)’ with a nipper, etc. so that the connector of the board is exposed.
• Fix the top cover with an M3 screw E). (Tightening torque: 0.3 to 0.6 Nxm)
• When the FX1N-5DM is used also, refer to the handy manual offered with the FX1S/FX1N Series PLC main unit.
• Only one function expansion board is available for one FX1S/FX1N Series PLC basic unit. Never stack up two or more function expansion boards. (Even if they are stacked up, they do not function at all.) 

 

Specifications of Mitsubishi FX1N-232-BD

3.1 Environmental specifications of Mitsubishi FX1N-232-BD
The environmental specifications are equivalent to those of the PLC main unit. (Refer to the manual of the PLC main unit.)
 

3.2 Power supply specifications of Mitsubishi FX1N-232-BD
5V DC, 20 mA is supplied as the power from the PLC.

3.3 Performance specifications of Mitsubishi FX1N-232-BD

Transmission standard	In conformance to RS-232C
Maximum transmission distance	15 m maximum
External equipment connection method	D-sub, 9-pin type (pin socket: manufactured by JST Mfg.) with JES-9P-2A3A lock metal (inch screw thread type)
D-sub 9-pin Layout	1: CD 2: RD(RXD) 3: SD(TXD) 4: ER(DTR) 5: SG(GND) 6: DR(DSR) 7, 8, 9: NC (not used)
LED indicators
Communication method	Half duplex, bi-directional
Protocol	Non-procedure, dedicated protocol 1 procedure, dedicated protocol 4 procedure, protocol for programming tool
Isolation	No insulated

 

Our company (Kollewin Technology CO., Limited) have a new product,

named FX1N-232-BD.

It is 100% compatible with Mitsubishi original FX1N-232-BD.

 

Part#: FX1N-232-BD

The unit price is USD35.00/pc 

 

USER'S MUNUAL PDF of Mitsubishi communication board FX1N-232-BD:

FX1N-232-BD-USER'S MANUAL

 

 

Specification of Mitsubishi communication board FX1N-232-BD:

Product Name	Communication Board
Fit	for Mitsubishi FX1N PLC
Model NO.	FX1N-232-BD
Connector Type	RS232C DB9 Male Plug
Voltage	DC 5V
Current	20mA
Max.Transmission Distance	15M
D-sub 9-pin Layout	1:CD;2:RD(RXD);3:SD(TXD);4:ER(DTR);5:SG(GND);6:DR(DSR);7,8,9:NC(not used)
Material	Plastic, Metal

 

Description of Mitsubishi communication board FX1N-232-BD:

• Port to transfer the data using the non-procedure method between diversified RS-232C equipment such as personal computer, bar code reader and printer.
• Port to transfer the data using a dedicated protocol between an RS-232C equipment.
• Port to connect a programming tool.
• RS232C interface boards for Mitsubishi FX1N, anti-static and anti-surge.
• This is OEM product, not Mitsubishi original part.

 

More communication boards, please click below links:

FX2N-485-BD+

FX2N-485-BD

FX2N-422-BD

FX2N-232-BD

FX1N-485-BD

FX1N-422-BD

FX3U-485-BD

FX3U-422-BD

FX3U-232-BD

FX3U-USB-BD

FX2N-4DA

 

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