Mitsubishi Electric FX3G-8AV-BD Installation Manual

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ProgrammableControllersInstallation Manual for ExpansionBoard FX 3G -8AV-BDArt. no.: 228427 ENG, Version B, 29072013Safety InformationFor qualified staff onlyThis manual is only intended for use by properly trained and qualified electricaltechnicians who are fully acquainted with automation technology safety stan-dards. All work with the hardware described, including system design, installa-tion, setup, maintenance, service and testing, may only be performed bytrained electrical technicians with approved qualifications who are fullyacquainted with the applicable automation technology safety standards andregulations.Proper use of equipmentThe programmable controllers (PLC) of the MELSEC FX3G series are onlyintended for the specific applications explicitly described in this manual or themanuals listed below. Please take care to observe all the installation and oper-ating parameters specified in the manual. All products are designed, manufac-tured, tested and documented in agreement with the safety regulations. Anymodification of the hardware or software or disregarding of the safety warn-ings given in this manual or printed on the product can cause injury to personsor damage to equipment or other property. Only accessories and peripheralsspecifically approved by MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC may be used. Any other use orapplication of the products is deemed to be improper.Relevant safety regulationsAll safety and accident prevention regulations relevant to your specific applica-tion must be observed in the system design, installation, setup, maintenance,servicing and testing of these products.In this manual special warnings that are important for the proper and safe useof the products are clearly identified as follows:Further InformationThe following manuals contain further information about the modules: User's Manuals (Hardware Edition) for the various base units of the MELSECFX 3 -Series FX 3G /FX 3GC /FX 3S /FX 3U /FX 3UC Series Programming ManualThese manuals are available free of charge through the internet(https://eu3a.MitsubishiElectric.com).If you have any questions concerning the programming and operation of theequipment described in this manual, please contact your relevant sales officeor department.External Dimensions and Part NamesPotentiometer ConfigurationTo read the set value of a potentiometer, a VRRD or VRSC instruction with thenumber of the corresponding potentiometer is used. A VRRD instruction converts the analog value of the potentiometer into anumeric value in the range from 0 to 255. A VRSC instruction converts the analog value of the potentiometer into anumeric value in the range from 0 to 10.For more information about the VRRD (FNC 85) and VRSC (FNC 86) instruction,refer to the FX 3G /FX3GC /FX3S /FX3U /FX3UC Series Programming Manual.InstallationApplicable PLCAn expansion board of the MELSEC FX 3G series can be combined with a PLC ofthe MELSEC FX3G , FX 3GE or FX 3S series.Only one FX 3G -8AV-BD can be used per base unit.Connection to the PLCShown below is the connection to a FX 3G base unit. The assembly to a FX 3GE orFX 3S base unit is analogously carried out. Turn off the power. Make sure the expansion board is in parallel with the base unit and fix it tothe connector of the base unit. Fix the expansion board to the base unit using the 3 mm tapping screwsprovided with the board . The tightening torque is 0.3 to 0.6 Nm.MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Remove the cover (right fig. "A") asshown in the right figure.A FX 3G -8AV-BD cannot attachedin place of the left top cover (rightf i g . " B " ) o f t h e b a s e u n i t sFX 3G -40M/ and FX 3G -60M/. Attach the provided side cover(right fig. "C").ABCE CAUTION Use the product in the environment within the general specificationsdescribed in the Hardware manual. Never use the product in areaswith dust, oily smoke, conductive dusts, corrosive or flammable gas,vibrations or impacts, or expose it to high temperature, condensa-tion, 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 . When drilling screw holes or wiring, cutting chips or wire chips shouldnot enter ventilation slits. Such an accident may cause fire, failure ormalfunction. Do not touch the conductive parts of the product directly. Fix the expansion board securely to the specified connector. Incorrectconnection may cause malfunction.DANGER:Personnel health and injury warnings.Failure to observe the precautions described here canresult in serious health and injury hazards.PE CAUTION:Equipment and property damage warnings.Failure to observe the precautions described here canresult in serious damage to the equipment orother property.P DANGERCut off all phases of the power source externally before starting theinstallation or wiring work, thus avoiding electric shock or damages tothe product Connector coverremoved12 3551.2All dimensions are in "mm". Weight: 20 gNo. Description Base unit connector:Used to connect the board to a PLC base unitConnector cover:Remove this cover for connecting a memory cassette or a displaymodule FX3G -5DM.Direct mounting hole:2 holes of 3.2 mm diameter (Two 3 mm tapping screws are sup-plied with the expansion board)Eight potentiometers:These potentiometers can be used to adjust analog set points.Connector:Used to connect a memory cassette or a display module FX3G -5DM.Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. /// FA - European Business Group ///Germany /// Tel.: +49(0)2102-4860 /// Fax: +49(0)2102-4861120 ///https://eu3a.MitsubishiElectric.com0 3214 7650 to 7: No. of the potentiometer