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FX

0N

-3A SPECIAL FUNCTION BLOCK

USER’S GUIDE

JY992D49001F

This manual contains text, diagrams and explanations which will guide the user in the correct installation
and operation of the FX

0N

-3A special function block and should be read and understood before attempting

to install or use the unit. Further information can be found in the FX PROGRAMMING MANUAL(

ΙΙ

), FX

0N

/FX

1N

/FX

2N

/FX

2NC

 SERIES HARDWARE MANUAL.

1. Introduction

The FX

0N

-3A analog special function block has two input channels and one output channel. 

The input channels receive analog signals and convert them into digital values. 
The output channel takes a digital value and outputs an equivalent analog signal. 
The FX

0N

-3A has a maximum resolution of 8 bits.

The selection of voltage or current based input/output is decided by user wiring. 

An  FX

0N

-3A can connected to the FX

2N

, FX

2NC

, FX

1N

 or FX

0N

 series of Programmable Controllers 

(Hereafter referred to as a PLC).

All data transfers and parameter setups are adjusted through software control for the FX

0N

-3A, via 

TO/FROM applied instructions in the PLC. Communications between the PLC and FX

0N

-3A are 

protected by a photo-coupler.

An  FX

0N

-3A occupies 8 I/O points on the PLC’s expansion bus. The 8 I/O points can be allocated from 

either inputs or outputs.

1.1 External Dimensions

2. Terminal layouts and wiring

When a current input is used, ensure that the terminals marked [VIN*1] and [IIN*1] are linked. 
Do not connect the [VOUT] and [IOUT] terminals when the current output is used.
*1 terminal number 1 or 2 is identified here.

If any voltage ripple is experienced on the voltage inputs/outputs or if there is excessive electrical 
noise, connect a capacitor of 0.1 to 0.47

μ

F, approx

.

 25V rating at position *2.

P O W E R

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Mass: Approx. 0.2kg (0.44lbs)

 Dimensions: mm (inches)

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3. Connection with PLC

1) Up to 4 FX

0N

-3A units can connect to the FX

0N

 series PLC, up to 5 for FX

1N, 

up to 8 for FX

2N

 or, up to

4 for an FX

2NC

 series PLC, all with powered extension units. 

However the following limitation exists when the undermentioned special function blocks are con-
nected.

FX

2N

:

Main unit and powered extension units of 32 I/O points or less. Consumption current available for
undermentioned special function blocks 

≤ 

190mA

FX

2N

:

Main unit and powered extension units of 48 I/O points or more. Consumption current available
for undermentioned special function blocks 

≤ 

300mA

FX

2NC

: Up to 4 undermentioned special function blocks can be connected regardless of the system I/O.

FX

0N/1N

: Main unit and powered extension units. Up to 2 undermentioned special function blocks can be

connected regardless of the system I/O.  

The consumption current of the above units is to be subtracted from the service power supply of the host
PLC.

2) FX

0N

-3A consumes 5V DC by 30mA. The total 5V consumption of all special function blocks

connected to either the FX

2N 

or

 

FX

2NC

 main unit or an FX

2N

 extension unit must not exceed the 5V

voltage source capacity of the system.

3) The FX

0N

-3A and main unit are connected by a cable on the right of the main unit.

4. Installation notes and Usage

4.1 General and Environmental Specifications

4.2 Performance Specifications

FX

2N

-2AD

FX

2N

-2DA

FX

0N

-3A

Consumption current of 24V DC for one unit.

50mA

85mA

90mA

Item

Specification

General specifications
(ex. withstand voltage)

Same as those for the main unit

Withstand Voltage

500V AC for 1 minute (between ground and all other terminals)

Analog circuit power requirement

24V DC +/- 10%, 90mA (internal power supply from main unit)

Digital circuit power requirement

5V DC, 30mA (internal power supply from main unit)

Isolation

Photo-coupler isolation between analog and digital circuit.
No isolation between analog channels.

Number of occupied I/O points

8 I/O points from expansion bus. (either input or output)

Voltage input

Current input

Analog input range

At shipment, 0 to 250 range selected for 0 to 10V DC input.
When using an FX

0N

-3A for current input or differing voltage inputs except 0 to 

10V DC, it is necessary to readjust the offset and gain.
The module does not allow different input characteristics for two channels.

0 to 10V, 0 to 5V DC, resistance 
200k

Ω

. Warning: this unit may be 

damaged by input voltages in excess 
of -0.5V, +15V.

4 to 20mA, resistance 250

Ω

. Warning: 

this unit may be damaged by input 
currents in excess of -2mA, +60mA.

Digital resolution

8 bits

Smallest input sig-
nal resolution

40mV: 0 to 10V/0 to 250(At shipment)
Change depending on the input 
characteristic.

64

μ

A: 4 to 20mA /0 to 250

Change depending on the input 
characteristic.

Overall accuracy

± 0.1V

± 0.16mA

Processing time

TO instruction processing time x 2 + FROM instruction processing time

Input characteristics

The module does not allow different input characteristics for two channels.

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5. Allocation of Buffer Memories (BFM)

When FNC176(RD3A) and FNC177(WR3A) are used with FX

1N

,FX

2N

 (V3.00 or more) or FX

2NC

 (V3.00 or

more), the allocation of the buffer memory (BFM) need not be considered.  

BFM 17:
b0 = 0 analog input channel 1 is selected
b0 = 1 analog input channel 2 is selected
b1 = 0 

Ö

1, the A/D conversion process is started

b2 = 1 

Ö

 0, the D/A conversion process is started

Note: These buffer memory devices are stored/located within the FX

0N

-3A

6. Diagnostics

6.1 Preliminary Checks

a) Check whether the input/output wiring and/or expansion cables are properly connected.

b) Check that the system configuration rules for the host PLC have not been broken.

c)

Ensure that the correct operating range has been selected for the application.

d) As the status of the PLC changes (RUN 

Ö

 

STOP, STOP 

Ö

 

RUN, etc.), the analog output status will

operate in the following manner.

Status change of the host PLC:

-

RUN 

Ö

 

STOP: The last operational value used by the analog output channel during RUN 

operation is retained during STOP mode.

-

STOP 

Ö

 

RUN: Once the host PLC is switched back into RUN mode the analog output reacts as 

normal to the program controlled, digital values.
PLC power shutdown: The analog output signal ceases operation.

e) Remember that only 8 bit digital values (0 to 255) are valid for use with the analog output of the 

FX

0N

-3A

Voltage output

Current output

Analog output range

At shipment, 0 to 250 range selected for 0 to 10V DC output. 
When using an FX

0N

-3A for current output or differing voltage output except 0 to 

10V DC, it is necessary to readjust the offset and gain.

DC 0 to 10V, 0 to 5V external load: 
1k

Ω

 to 1M

Ω

4 to 20mA, external load: 500

Ω

 or less

Digital resolution

8 bits

Smallest output 
signal resolution

40mV: 0 to 10V/0 to 250(At shipment)
Change depending on the input 
characteristic.

64

μ

A: 4 to 20mA /0 to 250

Change depending on the input 
characteristic.

Overall accuracy

± 0.1V

± 0.16mA

Processing time

TO instruction processing time x 3

Output 
characteristics

If digital source data of greater than 8 bits is used, only the lower 8 bits will be 
valid. Additional (upper) bits will be ignored

BFM

No.

b15-b8

b7

b6

b5

b4

b3

b2

b1

b0

0

Reserved

Current value input data (stored in 8 bits) of the A/D channel selected by b0 of BFM#17

16

Current value output data on D/A channel (stored in 8 bits)

17

Reserved

D/A

start

A/D

start

A/D

channel

1-5,

18-31

Reserved

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Summary of Contents for MELSEC-F FX0N-3A

Page 1: ...ox 25V rating at position 2 P O W E R D A G A I N A D O F F S E T A D G A I N D A O F F S E T P O W E R V I N 2 C O M 2 C O M 1 I I N 1 I I N 2 V I N 1 V I N 2 C O M C O M I I N 1 I I N 2 V I N 1 C O M V O U T I O U T C O M V O U T I O U T 3 5 m m D I N r a i l g r o o v e 9 0 3 5 8 7 3 4 3 M o u n t i n g h o l e 2 h o l e s 4 5 0 1 8 d i a 4 3 1 6 9 4 0 1 6 8 0 3 1 5 9 0 3 5 4 M 3 0 1 2 t e r m ...

Page 2: ... power requirement 24V DC 10 90mA internal power supply from main unit Digital circuit power requirement 5V DC 30mA internal power supply from main unit Isolation Photo coupler isolation between analog and digital circuit No isolation between analog channels Number of occupied I O points 8 I O points from expansion bus either input or output Voltage input Current input Analog input range At shipme...

Page 3: ...t status will operate in the following manner Status change of the host PLC RUN Ö STOP The last operational value used by the analog output channel during RUN operation is retained during STOP mode STOP Ö RUN Once the host PLC is switched back into RUN mode the analog output reacts as normal to the program controlled digital values PLC power shutdown The analog output signal ceases operation e Rem...

Page 4: ...igital value used in the gain adjustment detailed above should be replaced with 255 This section has been written to demonstrate 250 full scale calibration Voltage input Current input Voltage output Current output Analog value when digital value is 0 0 to 1V 0 to 4mA 0V 4mA Analog value when digital value is 250 5 to 10V 20mA 5 to 10V 20mA Analog input range 0 10V DC 0 5V DC 4 20mA DC Offset calib...

Page 5: ...alog input data of channel 2 when M1 is ON H00 is written to BFM 17 selecting A D input channel 1 H02 is written to BFM 17 starting the A D conversion process for channel 1 BFM 0 is read storing the current value of channel 1 in register D00 H01 is written to BFM 17 now selecting A D input channel 2 H03 is written to BFM 17 to re start the A D conversion process but for channel 2 BFM 0 is read sto...

Page 6: ...tion block does not seem to operate normally check the following items Check the status of POWER LED Lit The extension cable is properly connected Otherwise Check the connection of the extension cable Check the external wiring Check whether the output load connected to the analog output terminal is within the following specified limits Voltage output 1kΩ to 1MΩ Current output 500Ω or less Check wh...

Page 7: ...terminals Analog circuit power requirement 24V DC 10 90mA internal power supply from main unit Digital circuit power requirement 5V DC 30mA internal power supply from main unit Isolation Photo coupler isolation between analog and digital circuit No isolation between analog channels Number of occupied I O points 8 I O points from expansion bus either input or output Voltage input Current input Anal...

Page 8: ... The pot requires 18 revolutions to move between the minimum and maximum settings Note 2 When it is necessary to maximize the 8 bit resolution the digital value used in the gain adjustment detailed above should be replaced with 255 This section has been written to demonstrate a 250 full scale calibration 8 Program example 8 1 Using Analog Inputs The buffer memories BFM of the FX0N 3A are written T...

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