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What’s new - What is FX2N?

Where does FX2N fit in the FX Family Portfolio?

Features - Leaps & bounds ahead!

Comparative products….

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What Is NEW about FX2N?

It is NOT an Upgrade!!!Same footprint as FX0N (can share same I/O as FX0N).FX2N is completely compatible with FX0N special function blocks: FX0N-32NT-DP, FX0N-3A

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What Is NEW about FX2N? (2)

It has increased memory capacity - Program steps, data registers, internal flags are all increasedIt has increased functionality through new modules and new instructions.

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Where does FX2N fit?FX2N is the top range FX productFX2N bridges the gap between stand alone and system control

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IncreaseProgram steps

Standard 800 2000 2000 8000 400%Maximum after expansion 8000 16000 200%

Data registersNormal registers 32 256 1000 8000 800%

Auxiliary coilsBit devices - M coils 512 1024 1536 3072 200%

Index registersNumber of pointers 2 2 2 16 800%

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The FX2N - Application power6 new, basic instructions with built in pulse functionsDedicated Floating PointTrig Functions - SIN, COS, TANAdditional new “In-line” comparisonsAuto tune PIDBuilt in Real Time Clock6 dedicated instructions to handle time scheduled events

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IncreaseBasic processing power

Basic instruction 3.4sec 3.4sec 0.48sec 0.08sec 600%High speed counters

Single phase 7kHz 5kHz 10kHz 60kHz 600%2 phase 2kHz 2kHz 10kHz 30kHz 300%A-B phase 2kHz 2kHz 2kHz 5kHz 250%

Pulse train outputsDigital pulse train 2kHz 2kHz 1kHz 20kHz 2000%PWM (pulse w idth modulation) 1 point 1 point 1 point 1 point -

High speed response - InterruptsHardware input trigger 4 4 6 6 -Time trigger 0 0 3 3 -High speed counter trigger 0 0 6 6 -

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FX2N - Communications revolution

Built in dual comms ports - 1 programming- 1 optional board

Board options include:# 422 - use as 2nd MMI port etc.# 485 - use for networking# 232 - use for 1000’s of peripherals!Optional 232 comm’s special function block - up to 8 can be used (FX2N-232IF)FX2N can directly use theFX0N-32NT-DP Profibus special function block.

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FX2N- Flexible operationTrue remote RUN/STOP control

- ideal for modem access/maintenanceBuilt in modem initialization strings to aid FX2N dial outFX2N can use the FX0N standard I/O blocks and special function blocks - directly, i.e. Profibus DP, MELSEC Net MINI, 3A analogue etc.FX2N can use FX Special function blocks with special adapter FX2N-CNV-IF

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Comparative productsIt sometimes helps to see where the manufacturer places the product in relationship to what is already available on the market.Mitsubishi see the FX2N fitting in to the area of stand alone PLC’s through to small systems. Typically such systems would be represented by:Allen Bradley - SLC500.Omron - CQM1, C200H.Siemens - S7 - 200 and S7 - 300 series.

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Cost comparisons

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Where does FX2N pricing fit?

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FX2N Programming SupportThe FX family of PLC’s can be Programmed in various ways using a range of tools.

These include:– Traditional, hand held programmers.

(FX-20P-E, FX-10P-E etc)

– PC based programming software such as…….

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FX-PCS-WIN

A new windows based programming package. High functionality, low cost, low learn time and program portability are hallmarks of this package

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Melsec Medoc Plus

Melsec Medoc Plus (MM+) provides users with a tool to program ALL Mitsubishi PLCs from FX0 through to A series and the top end ‘Q’ process controllers

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FX2N - 5 Key pointsIn summary - if there were 5 things to remember about FX2N……

CompatibilityHigh SpeedHuge program and device memoriesHigh functionalityExtensive communications

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QUESTIONS?

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