Due to systems being more complex in todays automated world, the required wiring effort of individual components in these systems have become expensive. It is time consuming for engineers to have to wire multiple inputs and outputs on high density I/O cards and the chances of making errors are high. These issues are illuminated when using Phoenix Contacts […]
Read full post >FX5U (IQ-F) built in High Speed Counter Function. If you are having troubles setting up high speed counters, you can follow this Mitsubishi guide as the programming is somewhat different to an FX3 PLC. PLCs of the FX range have historically allowed high speed signals (faster than the scan time) to be connected […]
Read full post >New Technical Tip on GOT2000 Alarms using GT Designer 3. This is a great technical tip for creating your HMI projects in more detail. CLICK HERE to download your technical tip in PDF
Read full post >If you are finding it difficult to locate Device Registers for IQ-F or IQ-R to make them retentive. Here is a quick technical tip on where to find them! CLICK HERE for your technical tip
Read full post >Setting up FX5U on GX Works 3 to Allow more than one GOT2000 If you are struggling to communicate to multiple devices via the Ethernet port of the FX5 please click the link below for your technical tip. Connecting two GT2000s to FX5 via Ethernet.pdf
Read full post >So, you have finally managed to select the appropriate iQ-R output module for your application, but realise that it has a 40-pin connector on the front-face as opposed to the usual screw terminals. So what do you do? Do not worry, as the ‘FA Goods Product Selection Tool’ will take away endless amounts of […]
Read full post >Here is a great Technical Tip on how to update your Mitsubishi manuals for IQ Works 2 through GX Works3 all in one go! These manuals cover current Mitsubishi PLCs (IQ-F, IQ-R, Q Series) and Mitsubishi HMIs (All GOT2000 models). This is a great solution to find all of your Mitsubishi Manuals all in one […]
Read full post >Professional automation for your system: I/O systems from Phoenix Contact are the ideal solution for data transfer at input and output level. Whether in the field, in a control cabinet, as a customizable modular system or with a block design. Whichever network or protocol you prefer – we have the right I/Os for […]
Read full post >MELFA Robots On this year’s Drives and Control Stand Mitsubishi previewed a prototype of the new MELFA CoBOT. This arm will be aimed at the collaborative robot market offering increased rapidity and higher IP rating than the competition as well as easy to use software, direct teaching and collision detection. Mitsubishi showcased […]
Read full post >Mitsubishi Inverter analogue control with STF Start Command Here is a technical setup tip for a Mitsubishi FR-D700 series Inverter with an analogue control signal, whether its from PLC or a Potentiometer. In this example a 4-20mA signal is used and you can use this method through out the FR series […]
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