Mitsubishi Electric Automation: All-in-One Micro Programmable Logic Controller
July 25, 2013
The FX3GE Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) has embedded within it two of the most commonly used expansion functions for micro programmable logic controllers: Ethernet communications and analog I/O.
The result, according to the company, is an all-in-one PLC that costs less than a comparably equipped standard micro PLC. Key features of the FX3GE include: an embedded Ethernet communications port, embedded analog I/O (2 inputs, 1 output), a dual bus architecture with 32K steps of internal program memory, an integrated real-time clock, easy programming via a large instruction set and table positioning configuration, built-in USB port to program communication, and two built-in variable analog potentiometers for set-time adjustment. Programming is done with GX Works2, the company’s configuration and programming software for its FX, L, and Q Series controllers. The built-in Ethernet port supports remote monitoring and maintenance on high-speed 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX communication. Users can read PLC information from any networked device with a standard web browser. For security, optional PLC keyword protections prohibit unauthorized access.
