Mitsubishi Replaces FX1N PLC With FX3G
Mitsubishi Electric has expanded its MELSEC FX3 series of PLCs with the FX3G, a compact controller for mechanical handling and plant engineering automation. The FX3G offers 128 I/O (expandable to 256 I/O with a serial network), a powerful CPU and easy configuration through clip-on application modules. The FX3 features a second system-expansion bus. It offers full migration and compatibility with the existing MELSEC FX series, so can be dropped into existing control systems. The FX3G replaces the popular FX1N, resetting the cost-performance expectation with a larger program memory, faster instruction execution, additional programming instructions and improved functions and expansion options. Particular advances have been made in communication and positioning functions, the seamless integration of other control devices and networking options. The FX3G is based on the space-saving technology used by the more powerful FX3U and FX3UC, which are designed for high level and demanding automat...