Compact PLC – MELSEC FX2N

The automation standard


FX2N series highlights:

  • 16 to 256 inputs and outputs
  • High processing speed (0.08µs per log. instruction)
  • Ample program storage capacity (8,000 steps, expandable to 16,000 steps) and device ranges
  • Can be expanded with up to eight special-function modules for analog signal processing, temperature data acquisition, communications and positioning applications with up to 16 axes
  • Connection options for Profibus-DP, CC-Link, DeviceNet and AS-Interface
  • User-friendly programming with MS Windows-based programming software package or hand-held programming unit
  • Integrated positioning controller
 
Introduction


The FX2N has set the standards in the industrial automation sector and is one of the biggest-selling controllers worldwide. It has many features normally found in larger controllers like floating-point math, the ability to process 32-bit data words and a wide range of fully-configurable communications options.

With a processing speed of just 0.08µs per logical instruction the FX2N is one of the fastest compact PLC systems available. It has extensive communications capabilities and a wide range of expansion and special function modules are available for configuration of precisely customised systems.
Product range
Type FX2N-16 M FX2N-32 M FX2N-48 M FX2N-64 M FX2N-80 M FX2N-128 M
Power supply 100-240V AC, 24V DC
Inputs 8 16 24 32 40 64
Outputs 8 16 24 32 40 64
Digital outputs Relay, Transistor
Program cycle period per logical instruction 0.08µs
User memory 8000 steps PLC-Program (RAM internal), optional 16 k RAM/EEPROM
Dimensions in mm (WxHxD) 150x90x87 150x140x95 182x90x87 220x90x87 285x90x87 350x90x87