Introduction
All Maple Systems HMIs programmed with EBPro (EasyBuilder Pro), including every cMT X Series and cMT Series model, are compatible with a Mitsubishi FX5U — Binary Mode (Ethernet). Configure your Controller and HMI/cMT with the following parameters to establish reliable communication.
Supported Series: Mitsubishi FX5U ethernet module
Website: http://www.mitsubishi-automation.com
HMI Setting
| Parameters | Recommended | Options | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLC type | Mitsubishi FX5U – Binary Mode (Ethernet) | ||
| PLC I/F | Ethernet | ||
| Port no. | Set identically to the PLC setting | Advised to set port no. to 4999 | |
| PLC sta. no. | 255 | ||
| Network number | 0 | 0~999 | |
| Online simulator | YES |
Remote Password Setting
Set a remote password and a target connection in the engineering tool, and write the data to the CPU module.
Navigation Window => [Parameter] => [Remote Password] => [Remote Password Setting] Screen
PLC Setting
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Communication Data Code | Binary |
Ethernet Configuration
To connect PLC with multiple HMIs, Port No. must be set. In GX Works3, the setting steps are: Project → Parameter → FX5UCPU → Module Parameter → Ethernet Port → Setting Item → External Device Configuration → Detailed Setting
Device Address
| Bit/Word | Device type | Format | Range | Memo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | LCS | DDDD | 0 ~ 1023 | Long counter Contact |
| B | LCC | DDDD | 0 ~ 1023 | Long counter Coil |
| B | SM | DDDD | 0 ~ 9999 | Special Relay |
| B | X | OOOO | 0 ~ 1777 | Input Relay |
| B | Y | OOOO | 0 ~ 1777 | Output Relay |
| B | M | DDDDD | 0 ~ 32767 | Internal Relay |
| B | L | DDDDD | 0 ~ 32767 | Latch Relay |
| B | F | DDDDD | 0 ~ 32767 | Annunciator |
| B | B | HHHH | 0 ~ 7FFF | Link Relay |
| B | TS | DDDD | 0 ~ 1023 | Timer Contact |
| B | TC | DDDD | 0 ~ 1023 | Timer Coil |
| B | SS | DDDD | 0 ~ 1023 | Retentive Timer Contact |
| B | SC | DDDD | 0 ~ 1023 | Retentive Timer Coil |
| B | CS | DDDD | 0 ~ 1023 | Counter Contact |
| B | CC | DDDD | 0 ~ 1023 | Counter Coil |
| B | SB | HHHH | 0 ~ 7FFF | Special Link Relay |
| B | S | DDDD | 0 ~ 4095 | Step relay |
| B | D_Bit | DDDDh | 0 ~ 7999F | Data Register bit |
| B | SD_bit | DDDDDh | 0 ~ 11999F | Special register Bit |
| B | R_bit | DDDDDh | 0 ~ 32767F | File Register Bit |
| B | SW_bit | HHHHh | 0 ~ 7FFFF | Special Link Register Bit |
| B | W_bit | HHHHh | 0 ~ 7FFFF | Link Register Bit |
| DW | LCN | DDDD | 0 ~ 1023 | Long counter Current Value |
| DW | LZ | D | 0 ~ 1 | Long Index Register |
| W | SD | DDDDD | 0 ~ 11999 | Special register |
| W | D | DDDD | 0 ~ 7999 | Data Register |
| W | R | DDDDD | 0 ~ 32767 | File Register |
| W | W | HHHH | 0 ~ 7FFF | Link Register |
| W | TN | DDDD | 0 ~ 1023 | Timer Current value |
| W | SN | DDDD | 0 ~ 1023 | Retentive Timer Current value |
| W | CN | DDDD | 0 ~ 1023 | Counter Current value |
| W | SW | HHHH | 0 ~ 7FFF | Special Link Register |
| W | Z | DD | 0 ~ 19 | Index Register |
Import Tags
GX Works3 Export Tags
Add Global Label and Structure Data
Add new data to [Global Label] and [Structure Data Types].
Assign Global Label to Device
Assign Global label to device address.
Enable Extended Display Show Always
Display Setting → Extended Display Setting → Display Area → Show Always
Assign Address to Structure Data Type
The structure data type can assign address after Extended display is set to Show Always.
Convert and Write to PLC
Convert → Write to PLC
Export Global Label to File
Right-click the data created by [Global Label] and [Structured Data Types], and then select [Export to File].
Export to XML File
Select Export to XML File, then click Execute.
EBPro (EasyBuilder Pro) Import Tags
Click Import Tags in System Parameters
After setting the [System Parameters] and creating the driver, click [Import Tags].
Select Structure and Tag Files
Select the Global Label and Structure File to be imported (multiple selections possible), and then click Import.
Select All or Selective Tags
Select All or selectively import tags from the Add Tags dialog.
Confirm Successful Import
Imported tag information successfully.
Limitations
- Structure in structure and array in structure are not supported.
- If
TN,CN,LCN,SNand other addresses are used in the structure, three members of Contact, Coil, and Current Value will be automatically generated. - The String type will end with
0x00. If the length is set to 16 words, then a complete string will be 17 words in length. -
Support data type list:
Data Type Support Bit Yes Word [Unsigned] / Bit String [16-bit] Yes Double Word [Unsigned] / Bit String [32-bit] Yes Word [Signed] Yes Double Word [Signed] Yes FLOAT [Single Precision] Yes Time Yes String(32) Yes Pointer No Timer Yes Counter Yes Long Counter Yes Retentive Timer Yes
Wiring Diagram
The diagram below shows the Ethernet cable wiring.
