4. CONNECTION WITH PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER 6.

ALLOCATION OF BUFFER MEMORY (BFM)

1) The FX2N-2DA and main unit are connected by a cable on the right of the main unit.
6.1 Buffer memory
2) Up to 4 FX2N-2DA units can connect to the FX0N series PLC, up to 5 for FX1N, up to 8 for FX2N or, up to
4 for the FX2NC series PLC, all with powered extension units. BFM
FX2N-2DA SPECIAL FUNCTIONBLOCK b15 to b8 b7 to b3 b2 b1 b0
However the following limitation exists when the undermentioned special function blocks are connected. number

USER’S GUIDE FX2N: Main unit and powered extension units of 32 points I/O or less. Consumption current available #0 to #15 Reserved
for undermentioned special function blocks ≤ 190mA #16 Reserved Digital source data for output (8 bit)
JY992D74901D FX2N: Main unit and powered extension units of I/O 48 points or more. Consumption current available CH1 D/A CH2 D/A
for undermentioned special function blocks ≤ 300mA #17 Reserved
Lower data holding
conversion conversion
bit
This manual contains text, diagrams and explanations which will guide the reader in the correct installation FX2NC: Up to 4 undermentioned special function blocks can be connected regardless of the system I/O. beginning beginning
and operation of the FX 2N -2DA special function block and should be read and understood before FX0N/1N: Main unit and powered extension units. Up to 2 undermentioned special function blocks can be #18 or more Reserved
attempting to install or use the unit. connected regardless of the system I/O.
Further information can be found in the FX SERIES PROGRAMMING MANUAL(ΙΙ), FX 0N/FX 1N/FX2N/ BFM#16: The D/A conversion data of the channel specified with BFM#17 (digital value) is written.
FX2NC SERIES HARDWARE MANUAL of each PLC. FX2N-2DA FX2N-2AD FX0N-3A The D/A data is written in binary in order of the lower 8bit and higher 4bit and divided into two
Consumption current of 24V DC for one unit 85mA 50mA 90mA portions.

The consumption of the above units is to be subtracted from the service power supply of the host BFM#17: b0•••The D/A conversion of CH2 begins by changing of 1→0.
PLC. b1•••The D/A conversion of CH1 begins by changing of 1→0.
b2•••The lower eight bit data for the D/A conversion is held by changing of 1→0.
1. INTRODUCTION 3) The blocks occupies 8 I/O points (the 8 points can be allocated from either inputs or outputs).
4) FX 2N-2DA consumes 5V DC 30mA.
The FX 2N-2DA type analog output block (hereafter referred to as the FX 2N-2DA) is used to convert a Write data in the above-mentioned buffer memory by "8. Program example".
The total 5V consumption of all special function blocks connected to either an FX2N, FX2NC main unit
digital value of 12 bits into an analog output of two points (voltage and current output), and to forward the
values to the Programmable Controller (hereafter referred to as a PLC). or an FX2N extension unit must not exceed the 5V source capacity of the system.
FX2N-2DA can connected to the FX0N, FX1N, FX 2N, and the FX2NC series Programmable Controllers.
1) The analog output is selected from the voltage or current output by the method of connecting wires.
5. SPECIFICATIONS
At this time, assume setting to be two channels common analog output.
5.1 Environmental specification
2) The two analog output channels can accept outputs of 0 to 10V DC, 0 to 5V DC, or 4 to 20mA.
(A mixture of voltage/current output is possible.) Item Content
3) Resolution is 2.5mV (0 to 10V DC) and 4µA(4 to 20mA). Directric Withstand
500V AC 1min (between analog output terminals and case)
voltage
4) The digital to analog conversion characteristics can be adjusted.
5) The block occupies 8 I/O points which can be allocated from either the inputs or outputs. Environmental specifications other than the above are the same as the main unit of the
Programmable Controller. (Refer to the Hardware manual of the Programmable controller)
6) The data transfer with the PLC uses the FROM/TO instructions.
5.2 Power supply specification and others
Item Content
2. EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS AND PARTS Analog circuits 24V DC ±10% 85mA (Internal power supplied from the main unit)
Dimensions: mm (inches) Digital circuits 5V DC 30mA (Internal power supplied from the main unit)
M 3 (0 .1 2 ) Photo-coupler isolation between analog and digital circuits.
te r m in a l s c r e w s Isolation
(No isolation between analog channels.)
E x te n s io n
V O U T 1 IO U T 1 C O M 1

c a b le Number of occupied The blocks occupies either 8 input or output points.

V O U T 2 IO U T 2 C O M 2
V O U T 1 IO U T 1 C O M 1
V O U T 2 IO U T 2 C O M 2

D IN r a il
m o u n tin g I/O points (Can be either inputs or outputs)
s lo t F X -2 D A
9 0 (3 .5 4 )

2 N
8 0 (3 .1 5 )

C H 1

3 5 m m (1 .3 8 ) P O W E R
O F F S E T

5.3 Defining gain and offset

P O W E R

M o u n tin g
C H 1
G A IN
C H 2
O F F S E T
Item Voltage output Current output
C O M 2

C H 2

h o le s G A IN

2 h o le s 4 .5 C H 1
O F F S E T At shipping, the unit is adjusted to a digital range of 0 to 4000 for an analog
( 0 .1 8 ) d ia voltage output of 0 to 10V DC. When using an FX2N-2DA for current or
P O W E R

9 (0 .3 5 ) 4 (0 .1 6 ) differing voltage output except 0 to 10V DC, it is necessary to adjust the

8 7 (3 .4 3 ) 4 3 (1 .6 9 ) C H 1 Range of analog output offset and gain.
G A IN
C H 2
O F F S E T
C H 2
G A IN 0 to 10V DC, 0 to 5V DC 4 to 20mA
Mass (Weight):0.2kg (0.44lbs) (External load resistance 2K to (External load resistance 400Ω or
O F F S E T /G A IN
Accessories: Special Function block number label v o lu m e 1MΩ) less)
Digital input 12bit
3. WIRING 2.5mV: 10V/4000(At shipment) 4µA: (20-4)A/4000
Resolution Change depending on the output Change depending on the output
characteristic. characteristic.
Voltage output
Integrated accuracy ± 0.1V ± 0.16mA
VOUT Inverter
+15V *1 etc Processing time 4ms/1 channel (synchronized to be sequence program)
IOUT
DC/DC COM
PLC AG *2 Analog value :0 to 10V at Analog value :4 to 20mA
converter Digital value :0 to 4000
Digital value :0 to 4000 shipment
-15V VOUT Current output 10.238V 20.380mA
Extension
cable IOUT Recorder 10V 20mA
COM etc

4095
4095

Analog
Analog

value

*3
value

FX2N-2DA
Output characteristics
4mA
*1 Connect a 0.1 to 0.47 µF 25V DC capacitor respective to position *1 when there is voltage 0 4000 0 4000
ripple in the voltage output or there is a lot of noise. Digital value Digital value

*2 For voltage output please short circuit IOUT and COM as shown in the diagram. If a digital source data of greater than 12 bits is used, only the lower 12 bits
*3 Channel number enter { . will be valid. Additional (upper) bits will be ignored
Use a digital value within the range from 0 to 4095.
The output characteristic can be set to each of the two channels.
7. ADJUSTMENT OF OFFSET AND GAIN 8. PROGRAM EXAMPLE 9. NOTES IN DRIVE
7.1 Change in output characteristic The following program examples (8.1 and 8.2) are formula circuits. 1) Confirm whether the output wiring of FX2N-2DA and the connection of the extension cable are
The device numbers that have been underlined can be assigned by the user during programming. correctly done.
At shipment, 0 to 4000 range is selected for 0 to 10V DC output. 8.1 At connection to FX0N series PLC
When using an FX2N-2DA for current or differing voltage output except 0 to 10V DC, it is necessary to 2) Confirm whether the "4. Connection with programmable controller" condition is satisfied.
readjust the offset and gain. X000 a)Digital data (D100) is progressed to 3) When shipped from the factory, the output characteristic is adjusted to 0 to 10V DC.
The output characteristic can be set for each of the two channels. 0 [M0V D100 K4M100 ] a supplementary relay (M100-M115). If a different output characteristic is desired, please adjust as required.
Set analog values within the range specified in the table below when changing the output characteristic.
[M0V K2M100 K2M116 ] b b)The lower 8 bit data is moved. 4) The mixture use for the voltage output/the current output is possible.
Range of output characteristic
[T0 K0 K16 K4M116 K1 ] c c) The lower 8 bit data is written to the
Voltage output Current output FX2N-2DA.
[T0 K0 K17 H0004 K1 ]
Analog value when digital value is 0 0 to 1V 4mA d d)The lower 8 bit data is held.
10. ERROR CHECK
[T0 K0 K17 H0000 K1 ]
Analog value when digital value is 4000 5 to 10V 20mA e)The higher 4 bit data is moved. Confirm the following items when it seems that the FX2N-2DA does not operate correctly.
[M0V K2M108 K2M116 ] e
Resolution changes depending on the set value when the output characteristic changes accordingly. f) The higher 4 bit data is written to the 1) Confirm the state of POWER LED.
Example: Resolution becomes (5 - 0V)/4000=1.25mV at voltage output 0 to 5V/0 to 4000. [T0 K0 K16 K4M116 K1 ] f FX2N-2DA. Lit :The extension cable is correctly connected.
Integrated accuracy does not change. (Voltage output: ± 0.1V, Current output: ± 0.16mA) Turn off or blinks :Confirm the proper connection of the extension cable.
[T0 K0 K17 H0002 K1 ] g)The D/A conversion of CH1 is
g 2) Confirm external wiring per section “3. WIRING”
executed.
[T0 K0 K17 H0000 K1 ]
The adjustment of the offset and gain values sets a digital equivalent to the analog data. X001 h)Digital data (D101) is progressed to 3) Confirm whether the load resistance of the connected equipment corresponds to the specification of
(The “POT” requires 18 revolutions to move between MIN and MAX setting.) 61 [M0V D101 K4M100 ] h
supplementary relay (M100-M115). the FX 2N-2DA.
Voltage output Current output Volume *1 [M0V K2M100 K2M116 ] i 4) Confirm the Voltage and Current Output values with a voltmeter and an ammeter. Confirm the digital
i) The lower 8 bit data is moved.
to analog conversion from the output characteristic. Readjust the offset and gain per "7.
[T0 K0 K16 K4M116 K1 ] j j) The lower 8 bit data is written to the ADJUSTMENT OF OFFSET AND GAIN". The output characteristic when shipped from the factory is

OUT2 COM2
FX2N-2DA FX2N-2DA

VOUT1 IOUT1 COM1

VOUT CH1

VOUT2 IOUT2 COM2

VOUT FX2N-2DA.
+ CH1
OFFSET
Offset volume
[T0 K0 K17 H0004 K1 ] k
0 to 10V DC.
Voltmeter IOUT + CH1
IOUT V CH1
OFFSET
Gain volume
- A Ammeter POWER
POWER
k) The lower 8 bit data is held.
COM COM CH2 [T0 K0 K17 H0000 K1 ]
- CH1 Offset volume
GAIN
CH2
OFFSET
CH2
CH1
GAIN
CH2
l l) The higher 4 bit data is moved.
GAIN
OFFSET
CH2
CH2
GAIN Gain volume [M0V K2M108 K2M116 ]
m)The higher 4 bit data is written to the
[T0 K0 K16 K4M116 K1 ] m
FX2N-2DA.
*1 The analog value increases if the volume is turned clockwise.
[T0 K0 K17 H0001 K1 ]
n n)The D/A conversion of CH2 is
7.1.1 Adjustment of gain [T0 K0 K17 H0000 K1 ] executed.
The gain value can be set to an arbitrary digital value.
However, using the maximum of 12bit resolution provides the user with a full scale analog value.
Digital to analog conversion execution input of CH1 :X000
Voltage output Voltage output Voltage output Digital to analog conversion execution input of CH2 :X001
characteristic (0 to 10V) characteristic (0 to 5V) characteristic (4 to 20mA)
At the same time X000 and X001 can be turned ON.
10V 5V 20m
A D/A output data CH1:D100 (Replace with auxiliary relay M100 to M131. Assign these numbers only once)
D/A output data CH2:D101 (Replace with auxiliary relay M100 to M131. Assign these numbers only once)
Analog

Analog
Analog

Processing time: 4ms / 1 channel

value

value
value

(Time until FX2N-2DA outputs analog value after turning on X000 and X001.)
4mA 8.2 At connection to FX1N, FX2N or FX2N series PLC Guidelines for the safety of the user and protection of the FX2N-2DA SPECIAL
FUNCTION BLOCK
0 4000 0 4000 0 4000 X000 a)Digital data (D100) is progressed to
Digital value Digital value Digital value 0 [M 0V D 100 K 4M 100 ] a supplementary relay (M100-M115). • This manual has been written to be used by trained and competent personnel. This is defined
[T 0 K0 K 16 K 2M 100 K 1 ]
by the European directives for machinery, low voltage and EMC.
b b)The lower 8 bit data is written to the
7.1.2 Adjustment of offset [T 0 K0 K 17 H 0004 K1 ] FX2N-2DA. • If in doubt at any stage during the installation of the FX2N-2DA always consult a professional
c electrical engineer who is qualified and trained to the local and national standards. If in doubt
The offset value in the case of voltage output is 0V. The offset value in the case of current output is 4mA. [T 0 K0 K 17 H 0000 K1 ]
c) The lower 8 bit data is held. about the operation or use of the FX2N-2DA please consult the nearest Mitsubishi Electric
However, the offset value can be minutely adjusted if necessary. Set the following when minute [T 0 K0 K 16 K 1M 108 K 1 ] d
d)The higher 4 bit data is written to distributor.
adjustments are necessary. [T 0 K0 K 17 H 0002 K1 ]
the FX2N-2DA.
e • Under no circumstances will Mitsubishi Electric be liable or responsible for any consequential
Voltage output [T 0 K0 K 17 H 0000 K1 ]
V oltage output V oltage output e )The D/A conversion of CH1 is
characteristic (0 to 10V) characteristic (0 to 5V ) characteristic (4 to 20m A ) damage that may arise as a result of the installation or use of this equipment.
at shipment executed.
• All examples and diagrams shown in this manual are intended only as an aid to
Analogue

Analogue

Analogue

X001 f) Digital data (D101) is progressed to

51 [M 0V D 101 K 4M 100 ] f understanding the text, not to guarantee operation. Mitsubishi Electric will accept no
value

value

value

supplementary relay (M100-M115). responsibility for actual use of the product based on these illustrative examples.
[T 0 K0 K 16 K 2M 100 K 1 ] g
[T 0 K0 K 17 H 0004 K1 ]
g)The lower 8 bit data is written to the • Owing to the very great variety in possible application of this equipment, you must satisfy
100mV 100m V
h FX2N-2DA. yourself as to its suitability for your specific application.
4m A [T 0 K0 K 17 H 0000 K1 ]
[T 0 K0 K 16 K 1M 108 K 1 ] i
h)The lower 8 bit data is held.
[T 0 K0 K 17 H 0001 K1 ] i) The higher 4 bit data is written to
0 40 0 80 0 j the FX2N-2DA.
[T 0 K0 K 17 H 0000 K1 ]
Digital value D igital value D igital value
j) The D/A conversion of CH2 is
executed.
For instance, when a digital range of 0 to 4000 is used with the analog range of 0 to 10V, a digital value of
40 is equal to an analog output of 100mV, (40 × 10V/4000 digital points). When a digital range of 0 to 4000 Digital to analog conversion execution input of CH1 :X000
is used with the analog range of 4 to 20mA, a digital value of 0 is equal to an analog output of 4mA.
Manual number : JY992D74901
Digital to analog conversion execution input of CH2 :X001
1) Adjust the offset and gain respectively for CH1 and CH2. At the same time X000 and X001 can be turned ON. Manual revision : D
D/A output data CH1:D100 (Replace with auxiliary relay M100 to M115. Assign these numbers only once)
2) Repeat offset and gain adjustments until a stable value is obtained. D/A output data CH2 :D101 (Replace with auxiliary relay M100 to M115. Assign these numbers only Date : SEPTEMBER 2002
3) Adjust the gain before the offset. once)
Processing time:4ms / 1 channel
(Time until FX2N-2DA outputs analog value after turning on X000 and X001.)

8.3 Connection to FX2N (V3.00 or later) or FX2N (V3.00 or later) series PLC
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Refer to FX series Programming Manual ΙΙ.

Effective Sep. 2002
JY992D74901D Specifications are subject to
change without notice