Mitsubishi FX Series

(Modules 1-3)      $2285.00
Duration: 3 days
Audience: Anyone needing to maintain or program a Mitsubishi FX PLC
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills

Course Outline

Module 1

This module introduces students to the fundamental aspects of a Mitsubishi FX system. It begins with an overview of the architecture and migrates to an introduction to the GX Developer software, the programming environment for the processor. Students will receive a basic understanding of a program, including an introductory look at ladder logic, memory and addressing. An overview of GX Developer software and configuring communication drivers to allow the computer to communicate to the various processors will also be covered. At the end of this module students will be comfortable uploading and downloading programs.

Lessons

1. System Overview
2. GX Developer Overview
3. Communications
4. Memory Addressing
5. Monitoring

Module 2

This module starts with an introduction to ladder logic basics. Many of the core instructions for the FX processor are covered including contacts, coils, move, timers, and counters. By the end of the lesson the student should feel comfortable editing ladder logic.

Lessons

1. Ladder Logic Basics
2. Basic Instructions
3. Editing Logic
4. Move Instructions
5. Timers
6. Counters

Module 3

The module begins with an overview of the comparison and math instructions and then migrates into maintenance related topics such as searching, cross reference and troubleshooting.

Lessons

1. Comparison Instructions
2. Math Instructions
3. Search and Cross Reference
4. Troubleshooting