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FX-USB-AW/FX3U-USB-BD USER`S MANUAL

1. e USB driver Ver 1 30 or later is applicable to Windows 7 32 bit version e USB driver Ver 1 40 or later is applicable to Windows 7 64 bit version Please install the driver with the following procedure The installation procedure is explained when connecting a personal computer with Windows 7 to the FX USB AW Caution e Two driver installations are necessary USB driver software and USB Serial Port are both required Communication is not possible with only one of the two Please perform both installations with reference to the following procedures 1 When the USB cable is connected to the personal computer the message Installing device driver software appears and then the message Device driver software was not successfully installed appears Clicking Click here for details does not enable installation Click X at the upper right corner to close this message 2 Click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt Device Manager to start up Device Manager and display the following screen ca Device Manager File Action View Help 9 HlOlEn ee as oe PC10886 gt gil Computer gt Sq Disk drives gt W Display adapters y amp DVD CD ROM drives gt yd Floppy disk drives gt E Floppy drive controllers y is Human Interface Devices 5 Ca IDE ATA ATAPI controllers gt IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers gt D Keyboards gt JA Mice and other pointing devices
2. Browse my computer for driver software Locate and install driver software manually Click Browse my computer for driver software 14 The following screen is displayed specify the location of the driver Browse for driver software on your computer Search for driver software in this location EN Include subfolders Add check mark Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer This list will show installed driver software compatible with the device and all driver software in the same category as the device Add a check mark to Include subfolders Insert the CD ROM that has the driver software into the personal computer Select the CD ROM drive and click Next 32 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3 4 Windows 8 8 1 15 The following screen is displayed depending on the settings of the personal computer DO Would you like to install this device software NO Name COM Driver Package VCP Driver sag Publisher MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION yro 208 295 CaS an O Always trust software from MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Don t Install BG CORPORATION if You should only install driver software from publishers you trust How can decide which device software is safe to install uol e e SUy JOAUq Click Install this driver software anyway J 16 The following screen is displayed aN JEAUQ JO UONEWI
3. may be displayed when the installation of the driver is not performed normally In that case select the item that has displayed next to it and uninstall with the following procedure 1 Connect the FX USB AW or FX3U USB BD to the personal computer via a USB cable Click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Device Manager and the window below will be displayed Device Manager File Action View Help e mE Hm NE c ai PLC PC call Computer H Disk drives cl Display adapters H 8 DVD CD ROM drives He Floppy disk drives Hgg Floppy drive controllers m ca IDE ATA ATAPI controllers H IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers p Jungo Keyboards H A Mice and other pointing devices cl Monitors iii Portable Devices G A Ports COM amp LPT 2 Ls y Communications Port COM Bed FX USB AW FX3U USB BD COM3 1 Printer Port LPT1 ae Processors ae Storage controllers ceil System devices e Uniwersal Serial Bus controllers ow FX USB AW FX3U USB BD M Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller 2402 Double click FX USB AW FX3U USB BD COM in the Ports COM amp LPT indicates the COM number used in the FX USB AW or FX3U USB BD When user account control is enabled Only when user account control is enabled will the user account control screen be displayed Click Continue when displayed 38 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL U
4. JO UONEWIIUOD uoe e SU Qi J NU Buryeysuiup sn uo uonen GD Buyoousejqnoy FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL USB Driver Installation Edition 3 Driver Installation 3 4 Windows 8 8 1 10 ia Install the USB serial port from Device Manager File Action View Help e mE mlS EAG IDE ATA ATAFI controllers Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices aa Monitors gt EP Network adapters i Mp 0 Other Portable Devices Ports COM amp LPT Print queues Processors gt Xi Sound video and game controllers gt lt gt Storage controllers p pl System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers FX USB AW FX3U USB BD 1 Intel R ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller Intel R ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller Intel R ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller Intel R ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller Intel R ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller 2830 2831 2835 Put the cursor on USB Serial Port in Other devices double click or right click it and select Properties Or put the cursor on USB Serial Port right click it and select Update Driver Software steps 11 and 12 and jump to step 13 to omit When the driver software is installed successfully by the procedure up to step 9 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD is displayed 30 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S
5. Software 1 Use the USB driver for Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Millennium Edition and Windows 2000 included in the USB driver software Ver 1 60 This USB driver is the same driver as in software versions earlier than 1 60 2 Use the USB driver for Windows XP and Windows Vista included in the USB driver software Ver 1 60 This USB driver is the same driver as the USB driver for Windows Vista for software version Ver 1 10 This USB driver is the same driver as the USB driver for Windows XP and Windows Vista for software versions Ver 1 20 and Ver 1 30 3 Only the 32 bit version of this operating system is supported 4 USB driver Ver 1 30 or later is applicable to Windows 7 32 bit version USB driver Ver 1 40 or later is applicable to Windows 7 64 bit version Use the applicable USB driver for Windows 7 included in the USB driver software Ver 1 60 These USB drivers are the same drivers as in software versions earlier than 1 60 5 Use the USB driver for Windows 8 included in the USB driver software Ver 1 60 6 Use the USB driver for Windows 8 1 included in the USB driver software Ver 1 60 7 FX PCS WIN for versions earlier than 4 30 the communication port setting can be selected from COM1 COM4 For versions 4 30 or later the communication port setting can be selected from COM1 COM9 8 FX PCS WIN E for versions earlier than 3 30 the communication port setting can be selected from COM
6. USB AW 2 e Installation methods for Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Millennium Edition and Windows DS 2000 will vary 898 1 When the USB cable is connected to the personal computer the following screen is displayed 3 z z Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard JOAUQ UOI e e SU This wizard helps you install oftware for Fes USB Ava A 9 If your hardware came with an installation CD o A aE or floppy disk insert it now T z8 What do pou want the wizard to do S Install the software automatically Recommended 5 Install from a list or specific location Advanced gc Click Nest to continue a Insert the included CD ROM into the personal computer s CD ROM drive Click Next gt Q The installation of the USB driver software will begin f using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE S A window to select the location of the installation files will appear a Specify the USB driver software version as follows Ver 1 20 or later 7 Please select Include this location in the search and install by specifying the Win2000 ME_98 3 directory in the CD ROM drive S Ver 1 10 ia Please select Include this location in the search and install by specifying the WinXP_2000_ME_98 3 directory in the CD ROM drive Versions earlier than 1 10 Please select the CD ROM drive f using Windows Millennium Edition or Windows 2000 A window to select the locatio
7. gt System and Security gt Device Manager to start up Device Manager and display the following screen File Action View Help i H m amp 4 oy user gt JE Computer gt g Disk drives b i Display adapters b e DVD CD ROM drives ia Human Interface Devices b Ca IDE ATA ATAPI controllers gt 5 Keyboards gt Mice and other pointing devices gt ike Monitors p EF Network adapters i Other devices ly FX USB AW b MB Portable Devices b 3 Ports COM amp LPT gt Print queues b gt oO Processors gt a Sound video and game controllers b lt Storage controllers p pli System devices gt Universal Serial Bus controllers Put the cursor on FX USB AW in Other devices double click or right click it and select Properties Or put the cursor on FX USB AW right click it and select Update Driver Software to omit steps 3 and 4 and jump to step 5 For the FX3U USB BD that model name is displayed 26 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3 4 Windows 8 8 1 3 The following screen is displayed DO a 3 wo o a General ia FX USB AW 2 PLY EEA Device type Other devices a S 5 a O Manufacturer Unknown Trg e 5 Location Port_ 0001 Hub_ 0002 ae Device status The drivers for this device are not installed Code 28 7 S T To find a driver for this device click Update
8. MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC GHEE S2 ety Precautions ED Read these precautions before use BEFORE installation operation maintenance or inspection of this product thoroughly read through and understand this manual and all of the associated manuals Also take care to handle the module properly and safely This manual classifies the safety precautions into two categories and A CAUTION WARN l NG Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions resulting in death or severe injury Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions resulting in medium or slight CAU TI O N personal injury or physical damage Depending on the circumstances procedures indicated by may also cause severe injury It is important to follow all precautions for personal safety Store this manual in a safe place so that it can be taken out and read whenever necessary Always forward it to the end user 1 STARTUP AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS e Before modifying or disrupting the program in operation or running the PLC carefully read through this manual and the associated manuals and ensure the safety of the operation 52 An operation error may damage the machinery or cause accidents e Do not disassemble or modify the PLC Doing so may cause fire equipment failures or malfunctions For repair contact your local Mitsubishi Electric representative 52 e Since the FX USB AW and FX3uU USB BD case is made of resin
9. SUOH eOIJINedS pue uino N Hiyjuog w S S uol e e SUy JeAuq A uoNe e SUI Qi JAU Burjyeysuiup asf uo uonnen GD Buyoousejqno FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3 3 Windows 7 14 The following screen is displayed specify the location of the driver Update Driver Software USB Serial Port Browse for driver software on your computer Search for driver software in this location Add check mark Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer This list will show installed driver software compatible with the device and all driver software in the same category as the device Add a check mark to Include subfolders Insert the CD ROM that has the driver software into the personal computer Select the CD ROM drive and click Next 15 The following screen is displayed E Windows Security x Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software Don t install this driver software You should check your manufacturer s website for updated driver software for your device Install this driver software anyway Only install driver software obtained from your manufacturer s website or disc Unsigned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal information vw See details Click Install this driver software anyway 24 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 3 Driv
10. gt E Monitors y EF Network adapters h Other devices B Portable Devices gt JF Ports COM amp LPT y E Processors N JE System devices y F Universal Serial Bus controllers Put the cursor on FX USB AW in Other devices double click or right click it and select Properties Or put the cursor on FX USB AW right click it and select Update Driver Software to omit steps 3 and 4 and jump to step 5 For the FX3U USB BD that model name is displayed 18 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3 3 Windows 7 3 The following screen is displayed DO T Sg FX USE AW Properties e 2 le FX USB AW UTV Y sag D OD Device type Other devices e za A 5j Manufacturer Unknown i 2 2 J Q Location Port_ 0002 Hub_ 0004 z Device status 50 The drivers for this device are not installed Code 23 BS There is no driver selected for the device information set or 3 element To find a diver for this device click Update Driver A Jos 925 g amp o O Q oE o S a Select Driver tab 4 The following screen is displayed FA USB AW Properties 6 O z 5j FX USB AW S D Driver Provider Unknown 7 Driver Date Not available Driver Version Not available D Digital Signer Not digitally signed 4 O a EEE EE E AT EE TORET To update the driver software for this device tl
11. 2 FX3u USB BD Item Specification e 15mMA 5V DC 5V DC power is supplied from the internal power supply of PLC Current consumption e 30mA 5V DC 5V DC power is supplied from the USB connector of personal computer Isolation Photocoupler isolation Between communication line and CPU Baud Rate 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 bps Transmission standard USB2 0 For full speed Port USB Mini B plug female 1 2 2 USB Cable Specifications Item Specification Signal name To FX USB AW or FX3U USB BD USB Mini B plug male Pan USB A plug male Length of cable 5m 196 9 at most Included cable is 3m 118 1 INp DOId uoauuo pue JOAuq JO UONEWIIUOD pue aullino suoeoyinads NO Byuod wajsks Oo uol e e SUy JeAuq aN uoNe e SUI Qi J AUA Buryeysuiup asp uo uonnen GD Buyoousejqno FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 1 Outline and Specifications USB Driver Installation Edition 1 2 Specifications 1 2 3 System Requirements Microsoft Windows 98 Windows 98SE Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Windows Me Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP 2 3 OS x2 3 Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows 7 4 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows 8 1 GX Works2 SW O DNC GXW2 J SW O DNC GXW2 E GX Developer SW O D5C GPPW J SW O D5C GPPW E FX PCS WIN FX PCS WIN E FX PCS VPS WIN FX PCS VPS WIN E
12. Next 20 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3 3 Windows 7 7 The following screen is displayed Windows Security amp Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software Don t install this driver software You should check your manufacturer s website for updated driver software for your device Install this driver software anyway Only install driver software obtained from your manufacturer s website or disc Unsigned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal information A See details Click Install this driver software anyway 8 The installation of the USB driver software is completed and the following screen is displayed 0 Update Driver Software FA USB AW FASU USB BD Windows has successfully updated your driver software Windows has finished installing the driver software for this device FA USB AW FASU USB BD Click Close 9 The message Device driver software was not successfully installed appears again Clicking Click here for details does not enable installation Click X at the upper right corner to close this message In order to close the screen of 4 and to install USB Serial Port please continue on to the following procedure 21 fav US oa O O 20 os D 2 JOAUq JO UONEWIIUOD pue uino suogeaoadg N Huong wazs S JOAUQ uOoI e
13. do not drop it or exert strong impact to it Doing so may cause damage 2 DISPOSAL PRECAUTIONS e Please contact a certified electronic waste disposal company for the environmentally safe recycling and disposal of your device 3 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS e The product is a precision instrument During transportation avoid any impacts Failure to do so may cause failures in the product 52 After transportation verify the operations of the product FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL USB Driver Installation Edition MEMO FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL USB Driver Installation Edition FX USB AW FX3uU USB BD USER S MANUAL USB Driver Installation Edition Foreword This manual describes the installation procedure of the USB driver software for the FX USB AW and FX3u USB BD Before use read this manual and the manuals of all relevant products fully to acquire proficiency in handling and operating the product Make sure to learn all the product information safety information and precautions Store this manual in a safe place so that you can take it out and read it whenever necessary Always forward it to the end user This manual confers no industrial property rights or any rights of any other kind nor does it confer any patent licenses Mitsubishi Electric Corporation cannot be held responsible for any problems involving industrial property rights which may occur as a result of using
14. e SU A uOoNe e SU Qi J AUA Buryyeysuiup asf uo uonnen GD Buyoousejqno FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL USB Driver Installation Edition 3 Driver Installation 3 3 Windows 7 10 Install the USB serial port from Device Manager ay Device Manager File Action View Help e m EHH S eRe gt a Floppy drive controllers gt pii Human Interface Devices gt 4g IDE ATA ATAPI controllers gt IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers gt a Keyboards pi A Mice and other pointing devices gt BR Monitors gt EY Network adapters J Other devices i iy USB Serial Port gt Ports COM amp LPT gt fi Processors gt JE System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers FX USB AW FX3U USB BD 1 Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller 2402 Intel R amp 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller 2404 Put the cursor on USB Serial Port in Other devices double click or right click it and select Properties Or put the cursor on USB Serial Port right click it and select Update Driver Software to omit steps 11 and 12 and jump to step 13 mis FX3U USB BD is displayed 11 The following screen is displayed USB Serial Port Properties n le USB Serial Port Device type Other devices Manufacturer Unknown Location on FX USB AWV FXSU USB BD Device status The drivers for this device are not installed Code 28 There is no d
15. BD to the personal computer via a USB cable Click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security Device Manager and the window below will be displayed ay Device Manager File Action View Help e 9 m E H e PRs il Floppy disk drives gt Floppy drive controllers y Ta Human Interface Devices 4g IDE ATA ATAPI controllers gt IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers gt D Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices gt i Monitors gt EF Network adapters gt ED Portable Devices a J Ports COM amp LPT 5 m Processors i System devices z Universal Serial Bus controllers Double FX USB AW FX3U USB BD p Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller 24D2 Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller 24D4 p Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller 24D7 Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller 24DE Intel R 82801EB USB Enhanced Host Controller 24DD g USB Mass Storage Device USB Root Hub click or right click FX USB AW FX3U USB BD COM in Ports COM amp LPT and select Properties indicates the COM number used in the FX USB AW or FX3U USB BD 42 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5 3 Windows 7 2 The following screen is displayed DO QS Sg FX USB AW FX3U USB BD COM3 Properties Bs NO FA USB AW FASU USB BD COM3
16. Back Dev F the device fails after updating the driver roll ie iced back to the previously installed driver Disables the selected device To uninstall the driver Advanced Click Update Driver 19 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3 3 Windows 7 5 The following screen is displayed K Update Driver Software FX USB AW How do you want to search for driver software Search automatically for updated driver software Windows will search your computer and the Internet for the latest driver software for your device unless you ve disabled this feature in your device installation settings Browse my computer for driver software Locate and install driver software manually Click Browse my computer for driver software 6 Since the following screen is displayed the location of the driver is specified CD Update Driver Software FX USB AW Browse for driver software on your computer Search for driver software in this location E W Include subfolders Add check mark gt Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer This list will show installed driwer software compatible with the device and all driver software in the same category as the device Cancel Add a check mark to Include subfolders Insert the CD ROM that has the driver software into the personal computer Select the CD ROM drive and click
17. D Other Connection channel list o station i S Time out Sec 10 Retry times Connection test a E a E Bi E E PLC type C24 CIE Cont NETI CC Link Ethernet NET 10 H EREN nme TEL FsCPU No specication Other station Single network Other station Co existence network PLC direct coupled setting wom C24 CCIE Cont NET CC Link Ethernet NET 10 H Accessing host station 35 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5 1 Windows 98 98SE Millennium Edition 2000 XP 5 Uninstalling Driver 5 1 Windows 98 98SE Millennium Edition 2000 XP 5 1 1 When the installation of the driver is performed normally Please uninstall the driver with the following procedure A Windows XP example follows 1 Detach the USB cable from the personal computer Click Start gt Control Panel gt Add or Remove Programs in the menu of the personal computer the window below will be displayed If using Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Millennium Edition or Windows 2000 A screen that is equivalent to the one below is displayed by clicking My Computer gt Control Panel Add Remove Programs in the menu of the personal computer gt Add or Remove Programs Si Currently installed programs C show updates Sort by Change or Remove Programs ee Te 1 To change this program or remo
18. Driver A Jos 33 2S o gt 9 UC zz Select Driver tab 2a 4 The following screen is displayed 2 i gt E m FX USB AW a O F Driver Provider Unknown Driver Date Not available 7 Driver Version Not available 4 S Digital Signer Not digitally signed S 4D To view details about the driver files 5 To update the driver software for this device F the device fails after updating the driver roll ae back to the previously installed driver Disables the sdeded device Uninstall To uninstall the driver Advanced Click Update Driver 27 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3 4 Windows 8 8 1 5 The following screen is displayed How do you want to search for driver software Search automatically for updated driver software Windows will search your computer and the Internet for the latest driver software for your device unless you ve disabled this feature in your device installation settings Browse my computer for driver software Locate and install driver software manually Click Browse my computer for driver software 6 Since the following screen is displayed the location of the driver is specified Browse for driver software on your computer Search for driver software in this location Ey Include subfolders Add check mark Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer Thi
19. MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3 4 Windows 8 8 1 11 The following screen is displayed DO NO hl USB Serial Port VVL Y E Device type Other devices 2 S gS Manufacturer Unknown D z e 5 Location on FX USB AW FXSU USB BD ae Device status The drivers for this device are not installed Code 28 7 S To find a driver for this device click Update Driver A wel 38 Qo o gt Q YS Select Driver tab P 12 The following screen is displayed a Events O hla USB Serial Port Gj O F Driver Provider Unknown ia Driver Date Not available 7 Driver Version Not available Digital Signer Not digitally signed S To view details about the driver files 2 Q To update the driver software for this device F the device fails after updating the driver roll ade dea back to the previously installed driver Disable Disables the selected device To uninstall the driver Advanced Click Update Driver 31 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3 4 Windows 8 8 1 13 The following screen is displayed How do you want to search for driver software Search automatically for updated driver software Windows will search your computer and the Internet for the latest driver software for your device unless you ve disabled this feature in your device installation settings
20. Windows will automatically search for the latest drivers and applications for your hardware and download them to your computer Yes search online this time only Windows will search for the latest drivers and applications for this device and download them to your computer Don t search online Your device may not function properly until you get the latest software Please read Microsoft s privacy statement Click Don t search online 14 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3 2 Windows Vista 4 The following screen is displayed BO 3 wo o Sa IM Found New Hardware FX USB AW NO Insert the disc that came with your FX USB AW U2 V J lt If you have the disc that came with your device insert it now Windows will automatically 9 a search the disc for driver software Ses ee Q po 2z SQ JOAUQ UOI e e SU A JOAUq JO UONEWIIUOD uoNe e SU Insert the included CD ROM into the personal computer s CD ROM drive The driver in CD ROM is searched for automatically and installation of the USB driver software will begin Qi ce If the included CD ROM was already inserted into the personal computer s CD ROM drive before 5 Ly displaying the above screen click Next 3 5 The following screen is displayed Wl Windows Security 6 D o Don t install this driver software T You sh
21. and maintenance can only be found z in the Japanese Manual B O ae O e Please refer to individual PLC manuals for PLCs not mentioned above 2 2 1 2 FX3u USB BD PLC USB driver software Personal FX3U USB BD computer Install USB cable for personal computer connection included with the product a US port Connected equipment Cable for personal computer connection FX3uU n Programmable controller Pe i 115 2 kbps or less A S ee auinet FX3UC 32MT LT 2 Included cable is 3m 118 1 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 2 System Configuration and Connecting Procedure USB Driver Installation Edition 2 2 Connecting Procedure 2 2 Connecting Procedure 2 2 1 Connecting Procedure of the FX USB AW 1 Power off the PLC 2 Connect the USB Mini B plug male connector of the USB cable to the FX USB AW 3 Connect the RS 422 Mini DIN 8Pin male connector of the FX USB AW to the PLC 4 Connect the USB A plug male connector of the USB cable to the personal computer 5 Power ON the PLC 6 Power ON the personal computer 7 Make sure the POWER lamp of the FX USB AW is lit The POWER lamp of FX USB AW lights up when power is supplied normally by the personal computer 2 2 2 Connecting Procedure of the FX3uU USB BD 1 Power off the PLC 2 Connect the USB Mini B plug male connector of the USB cable to the FX3U USB B
22. be installed used together with the FX3U USB BD e Ifa communication error message appears while operating the programming tool when executing Write to PLC Read from PLC or Monitor disconnect the USB cable once from either the PC or the FX USB AW FX3U USB BD and connect it again Then clear the error message and choose Write Read or Monitor again e The programming tool may not be operated properly due to a contact failure at connectors or wire breakage Make sure to save the program before transferring or changing it 52 6 Caution on Use FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL USB Driver Installation Edition w Outline and Specifications MEMO CNI System Config and Connecting Procedure c4 Driver Installation f Installation Confirmation of Driver LA Uninstalling Driver Caution on Use N Troubleshooting 53 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 7 Troubleshooting USB Driver Installation Edition 7 1 FX USB AW l Troubleshooting 7 1 FX USB AW e If communication cannot be established between the PLC as well as a positioning unit or a programmable cam switch and a PC using the FX USB AW confirm the following status by checking the POWER LED SD LED and RD LED in the FX USB AW State of the POWER LED Contents The 5V DC power supply from the personal computer is normally supplied In case of no communication check the status of SD LED and R
23. completed equipment Note the term completed equipment refers to a third party constructed device that contains or uses the product associated with this manual This product has been manufactured as a general purpose part for general industries and has not been designed or manufactured to be incorporated in a device or system used in purposes related to human life Before using the product for special purposes such as nuclear power electric power aerospace medicine or passenger movement vehicles consult with Mitsubishi Electric This product has been manufactured under strict quality control However when installing the product where major accidents or losses could occur if the product fails install appropriate backup or failsafe functions into the system When combining this product with other products please confirm the standards and codes of regulation to which the user should follow Moreover please confirm the compatibility of this product with the system machines and apparatuses to be used lf there is doubt at any stage during installation of the product always consult a professional electrical engineer who is qualified and trained in the local and national standards If there is doubt about the operation or use please consult your local Mitsubishi Electric representative Since the examples within this manual technical bulletin catalog etc are used as reference please use it after confirming the function and safety of th
24. lt Win7_64 gt The USB driver for Windows 7 64 bit version is stored Ver 1 30 lt CD ROM Drive gt lt Win2000_ME_98 gt The USB driver for Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Millennium Edition Me and Windows 2000 is stored lt WinVista_XP gt The USB driver for Windows XP and Windows Vista is stored lt Win gt The USB driver for Windows 7 32 bit version is stored Ver 1 20 lt CD ROM Drive gt lt Win2000_ ME_98 gt The USB driver for Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Millennium Edition Me and Windows 2000 is stored lt WinVista_XP gt The USB driver for Windows XP and Windows Vista is stored Ver 1 10 lt CD ROM Drive gt lt WinXP_2000 ME 98 gt The USB driver for Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Millennium Edition Me Windows 2000 and Windows XP is stored lt WinVista gt The USB driver for Windows Vista is stored Versions earlier than 1 10 The USB driver for software versions earlier than 1 10 does not have a folder structure The USB driver is stored in the main directory of the CD ROM drive 10 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3 1 Windows 98 98SE Millennium Edition 2000 XP 3 1 Windows 98 98SE Millennium Edition 2000 XP BE Please install the driver with the following procedure The installation procedure is explained when connecting a personal computer with Windows XP to the FX
25. the contents noted in this manual 2008 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL USB Driver Installation Edition Outline Precautions 1 This manual provides information for the use of the FX USB AW and FX3U USB BD The manual has been written to be used by trained and competent personnel The definition of such a person or persons is as follows Any engineer who is responsible for the planning design and construction of automatic equipment using the product associated with this manual should be of a competent nature trained and qualified to the local and national standards required to fulfill that role These engineers should be fully aware of all aspects of safety with aspects regarding to automated equipment Any commissioning or maintenance engineer must be of a competent nature trained and qualified to the local and national standards required to fulfill the job These engineers should also be trained in the use and maintenance of the completed product This includes being familiar with all associated manuals and documentation for the product All maintenance should be carried out in accordance with established safety practices All operators of the completed equipment should be trained to use that product in a safe and coordinated manner in compliance with established safety practices The operators should also be familiar with documentation that is connected with the actual operation of the
26. 1 COM4 For versions 3 30 or later the communication port setting can be selected from COM1 COM9 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 2 System Configuration and Connecting Procedure USB Driver Installation Edition 2 1 System Configuration 1 2 System Configuration and Connecting Procedure 2 1 System Configuration USD For details of the programming communication refer to the following manual B29 Refer to the FX Series User s Manual Data Communication Edition Ef OO 2 1 1 FX USB AW 29 ES PLC USB driver software Personal D Positioning unit computer 9S Programmable cam switch Install rt eee HE 9907 525 LS5 im 3 D ort 9 Connect to the P USB cable for personal computer P Pe ee connection included with the product 9S FX USB AW 5 FE EE j ZS 8 Connected equipment Cable for personal computer connection a FXo FXoS FXON FX1S 9 6 kbps FX1N FX1Nc 19 2 kbps or less 6 FX2N Earlier than Ver 3 00 9 6 kbos o Programmable controller FX2nc Earlier than Ver 3 00 l P EXN Ver 3 00 or later USB cable of 5m 196 9 at most 5 an Included cable is 3m 118 1 a FX2NC Ver 3 00 or later 19A a pees l l FX3uU FX3uc 115 2 kbps or less D Positioning unit FX2N 10GM FX2N 20GM 9 6 kbps 7 Programmable cam switch FX2N 1RM E SET 9 6 kbps 141 FX1NC Series PLC specification details for I O wiring installation
27. 46 6 Caution on Use 52 7 Troubleshooting 54 FA FXUSBAW eiee a e a baka enki st inant 54 TZ EK SUR SBD acsee a a en dicuanamta tse clts ce lar tell Seid sere 55 FREVISCCIIPIISCOMY Secs ete decree dade co eee r neta toca eee Sones r EAE 56 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL USB Driver Installation Edition Associated Manuals Associated Manuals Refer to this manual for details of the installation procedure of the USB driver software for the FX USB AW and FX3U USB BD For product manuals or documents consult with the Mitsubishi Electric dealer from who you purchased your product Essential manual Manuals necessary for some purposes A Manual with additional manual for detailed explanation Manual Model name Manual name Contents number code Supplied Explains the mounting and specifications of the with product FX USB AW User s Manual JY997D13201 FX USB AW Supplied Explains the mounting and specifications of the with product FX3U USB BD User s Manual JY997D13501 FX3u USB BD Sanaimic FX Series Users Manual Details of simple link between PCs parallel link p Data Communication JY997D16901 computer link and no protocol communication RS 09R715 manual Edition instructions FX2N 232IF Generic Names and Abbreviations Used in the Manual Abbreviation Name generic name Programming tool Generic name of programming software and handy programming panels Programming software Generic name o
28. 835 JO AUQ Buryyeysuiup Double click or right click FX USB AW FX3U USB BD COM in Ports COM amp LPT and select Properties indicates the COM number used in the FX USB AW or FX3U USB BD asf uo uonnen GD Buyoousejqno 47 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL USB Driver Installation Edition 5 Uninstalling Driver 5 4 Windows 8 8 1 2 The following screen is displayed FX LUSB AWYFXSU USB BD COM Device type Ports COM amp LPT Manufacturer FTDI Location on FX USB AWYFX3SU USB BD This device is working propery Select Driver tab 3 The following screen is displayed FA USB AW FASU USB BD COM3 Driver Provider FTDI Driver Date 1 18 2013 Driver Version 2 6 26 0 Digital Signer MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION To view details about the driver files To update the driver software for this device E f the device fails after updating the driver roll SoS dh back to the previously installed driver Disables the selected device To uninstall the driver Advanced Click Uninstall 48 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5 4 Windows 8 8 1 4 The following screen is displayed BO amp 3 wo o Sa FX USB AW FX3U USB BD COM3 N Waming You are about to uninstall this device from your system PLY Oad a gt OQ Add check mark gs aS Add a check mark t
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30. AW FX3U USB BD COM is displayed at B as part of the serial port list indicates the COM number used in the FX USB AW or FX3U USB BD 3 is not displayed NO VEL Identification result gos a gt OQ e If 1 through 3 are all confirmed installation is normal aS Select the programming software COM number as the COM number currently assigned on the screen ae above 3 e If any one of 1 through 3 is not satisfied installation is not normal If the USB serial port software is not installed or the installation procedure is canceled in process are possible causes eS In this case please start the installation procedure again from the beginning after uninstalling the driver For the installation procedure of the driver refer to Chapter 3 For the uninstallation procedure of the driver refer to Chapter 5 Setting GX Developer Double click Online gt Transfer setup gt Serial USB of the PC side I F OOS Select the same COM number as the COM number of the personal computer when the PC side I F serial 535 setting Dialog Box appears BS Click OK of Connection Setup screen to end 5 Transfer Setup Qi PC side F SS EE S z i CCIE Cont MET II CC Link Ethernet AF MET 10 H board board board board board COM 4 4 Transmission speed 1 2h bps 6 PLC side lF QO S p CCIE Cont MANET CC Link Ethernet C24 Bus S module MET 10 H module module module ee 2 module afal F 4 gt l O z
31. D 3 Connect the USB A plug male connector of the USB cable to the personal computer 4 Turn ON the power supply of the PLC 5 Turn ON the power supply of the personal computer oo FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 1 3 Driver Installation NO Caution SS 28 e Please confirm whether the installation is performed normally after the installation of the driver Regarding 808 confirmation refer to Chapter 4 z n e The driver is not installed properly when the process is canceled during installation To complete Ef installation uninstall the driver and install again For the uninstallation procedure of the driver refer to Chapter 5 e This product requires USB Driver Installation for each USB port to be used To use multiple USB ports 59 connect this product to each port and install the driver each time Soy The driver is not installed properly if the driver of a different version has already been installed To complete installation uninstall the driver and install again With Windows Vista Windows 7 and Windows 8 8 1 driver installation will occur automatically In other OS depending on the PC environment driver installation may occur automatically or the location for the file may be required to be specified A Jos USB driver software folder structure 5 E The folder structure is as follows according to the USB driver sof
32. D LED The 5V DC power supply from the personal computer is not supplied Check the items below POWER LED is not lit Confirm that the specified cable is used to connect the FX USB AW and the personal computer e Confirm whether the power supply is supplied to personal computer POWER LED is lit The status of the SD entente LED and RD LED Blinking Communicating correctly Confirm that the power is supplied to the personal computer SD Confirm the personal computer and the PLC are connected properly with the specified cable OFF e Confirm that the communication settings such as the COM number and connected PLC are correctly set in the software Refer to the software manual e Please check whether the driver can be installed normally Regarding confirmation refer to Chapter 4 Blinking Data receiving e Confirm that the power is supplied to PLC e The PLC will not operate when a configuration that exceeds the 5V DC or 24V DC capacity is used It will RD also be impossible to communicate normally OFF e Confirm that the specified cable is used to connect the personal computer and PLC e Confirm that the communication settings such as the COM number and connected PLC are correctly set in the software Refer to the software manual e Please check whether the driver can be installed normally Regarding confirmation refer to Chapter 4 e When driver installation is required after already establishing USB communication This product req
33. IUOD uoe e SU Windows has successfully updated your driver software Qi Windows has finished installing the driver software for this device JOAUQ Buryeysuiup FA USB AW FASU USB BD sn uo uonen GD Buyoousejqnoy Click Close The installation of the USB Serial Port software will finish The CD ROM USB driver software can be removed from the personal computer at this time Next please confirm whether the installation is performed normally Regarding confirmation refer to Chapter 4 33 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 4 Installation Confirmation of Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 4 Installation Confirmation of Driver Procedure for confirming the installation of the driver is described below Please perform the following procedure where the FX USB AW or FX3U USB BD is connected to the personal computer Windows XP example follows In Windows XP click Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt System gt Hardware gt Device Manager and the window below will be displayed Please confirm the COM number to which the driver is allocated COM and LPT e If using Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Millennium Edition or Windows 2000 A screen that is equivalent to the one below is displayed by clicking My Computer gt Control Panel gt System gt Device Manager in the menu of the personal computer If
34. RIC CORPORATION HEAD OFFICE TOKYO BUILDING 2 7 3 MARUNOUCHI CHIYODA KU TOKYO 100 8310 JAPAN HIMEJI WORKS 840 CHIYODA CHO HIMEJI JAPAN JY997D32601F Effective Mar 2014 MEE Specifications are subject to change without notice
35. SB Driver Installation Edition 5 Uninstalling Driver 5 2 Windows Vista 2 The following screen is displayed FX USB AW FASU USB BD COMS3 Properties FA USB AW FXSU USB BD COM3 Device type Ports COM amp LPT Manufacturer FTDI Location on FX USB AW FX3U USB BD Select Driver tab 3 The following screen is displayed FX USB AW FXSU USB BD COMS3 Properties Driver FX LUSB AWY FXSU USB BD COM Driver Provider FTOI Driver Date 3 13 2008 Driver Version 7460 Digital Signer Not digitally signed Driver Details To view details about the driver files To update the driver software for this device f the device fails after updating the driver roll back to the previously installed driver ikintal To uninstall the driver Advanced Click Uninstall 39 pue uino Suoeoijinads NO SINDS00Jd uoauuo pue Hiyjuog wa S S Oo uol e e SUy JOAuq aN g lt D O O jab O gt O uogejjesu J AUA Buryyeysuiup asf uo uonnen GD Buyoousejqno FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5 2 Windows Vista 4 The following screen is displayed Confirm Device Uninstall FX USB AW FX3U USB BD COM3 Waming You are about to uninstall this device from your system Add check mark Add a check mark to Delete the driver software for th
36. The installation of the USB driver software is completed 12 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3 1 Windows 98 98SE Millennium Edition 2000 XP 4 The following screen is displayed DO OD gt o5 Found New Hardware Wizard 2 o oa Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard NO This wizard helps you install software for F 32 P OT USB Serial Port a03 c 3 a gt OQ OM O an Sh J Q Q 9 If your hardware came with an installation CD lt o floppy disk insert it now JOAUQ what do you want the wizard ta do UOI e e SU Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced A Click Next to continue OOs SIO n O A Click Next gt The installation of the USB Serial Port software will begin 5 f using Windows 2000 a screen to select the location of the installation files is displayed J Please select the CD ROM drive a 5 The screen of 2 is displayed Only in Windows XP 2 Click Continue Anyway 6 The following screen is displayed 6 Found New Hardware Wizard o Completing the Found New S Hardware Wizard p The wizard has finished installing the software for 7 F Fs USB Aw FeoU USB BO 4 O i Click Finish to close the wizard Back Cancel Click Finish The installation of the USB Serial Port software will finish The CD ROM USB dri
37. b 002 7 The following screen is displayed FX USB AW FX3U USB BD Driver Provider Driver Date Driver Version Digital Signer Roll Back Driver Click Uninstall FTOI 1 18 2013 2 6 26 0 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION To view details about the driver files To update the driver software for this device F the device fails after updating the driver roll back to the previously installed driver Disables the selected device To uninstall the driver Advanced 50 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL USB Driver Installation Edition 5 Uninstalling Driver 5 4 Windows 8 8 1 8 The following screen is displayed FA USB AW FASU USB BD Fa all Waming You are about to uninstall this device from your system Add check mark Add a check mark to Delete the driver software for this device and click OK The USB driver is uninstalled 51 pue uino suoneayoadg N SINDS00Jd uoauuo pue Hiyjuog wa S S Oo uol e e SUy JOAuq aN g lt D O O jab O gt O uogejjesu J NU Buryyeysuiup asf uo uonnen GD Buyoousejqno FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 6 Caution on Use USB Driver Installation Edition 6 Caution on Use STARTUP AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS N WARN N G e Before modifying or disrupting the program in operation or running the PLC carefully read through thi
38. ble is used to connect the personal computer and PLC e Confirm that the communication settings such as the COM number and connected PLC are correctly set in the software Refer to the software manual 4 e Please check whether the driver can be installed normally Regarding confirmation refer to Chapter 4 o e When driver installation is required after already establishing USB communication 5 uogejjesu This product requires USB Driver Installation for each USB port to be connected Connect the product to a driver installed USB port or install the driver for the current port The driver is not installed properly if the driver of a different version has already been installed To complete installation uninstall the driver and install again JO uopewyuog Qi J AUA Buryeysuiup fas ee fe fe C D 55 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL USB Driver Installation Edition Revised History Revised History Date Description 4 2010 C e Paper size change A3 both sides gt B5 booklet e Front cover back cover inside cover and revised history was added ka e USB driver Ver 1 30 Windows 7 was added 5 2011 Oo USB driver Ver 1 40 Windows 7 64 bit version was added 5 2013 E USB driver Ver 1 50 Windows 8 was added 3 2014 F USB driver Ver 1 60 Windows 8 1 was added FX USB AW FX3uU USB BD USER S MANUAL USB Driver Installation Edition MITSUBISHI ELECT
39. e equipment and system Mitsubishi Electric will not accept responsibility for actual use of the product based on these illustrative examples The content specification etc of this manual may be changed for improvement without notice The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate however if you notice any doubtful point error etc please contact your local Mitsubishi Electric representative Registration Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries The company name and the product name to be described in this manual are the registered trademarks or trademarks of each company FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL USB Driver Installation Edition Table of Contents Table of Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS sci ecitestecececnisiecaccnsehersancnadetetaaeioadsdeuhactecsaiaagiaataceveetsivastuaueoaiataad 1 PASSOGCIATEC MAN Ul Siwsvasicccpecenetens tes a a clue E datas lwocs aes 4 Generic Names and Abbreviations Used in the Manual cccceceeesseeeeseeseeseseeeeseeeees 4 1 Outline and Specifications 5 We Vy Oul E annaa vst cle hs iain de ns a A nis OA 5 MZ SDC GIG ALOIS ieee eee ales N ad cha cee pase beatdesment ad nema ddecesetadeeendanceie Seanad ade 5 12 1 P MONnManGe SDECIIGCAONS wccssc eset a aes sd ek end een see ete hee a a es 5 1 2 2 USB Cable SPCCIIG
40. ejjesu Select Driver tab 7 The following screen is displayed GuiesuunN FX USB AW FX3U USB ED Properties 6 O S FX USB AW FX3U USB 8D gt E D Driver Provider FTOI Driver Date 10 22 2009 7 Driver Version 2 6 0 0 3 E og Digital Signer Not digitally signed D 3 E To Wew E E about the diver E To update the driver software for this device inl Back Diri F the device fails after updating the driver roll a back to the previously installed driver Dahi the selected device To uninstall the driver Advanced Click Uninstall 45 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5 4 Windows 8 8 1 8 The following screen is displayed Confirm Device Uninstall FA USB AW FASU USB BD Waming You are about to uninstall this device fram your system Add check mark Add a check mark to Delete the driver software for this device and click OK The USB driver is uninstalled 5 4 Windows 8 8 1 Please uninstall the driver with the following procedure Caution Driver software must be uninstalled starting with Ports COM amp LPT after which the Universal Serial Bus Controllers should be uninstalled If uninstalling directly from the Universal Serial Bus Controllers the driver software for the FX USB AW and FX3U USB BD will not uninstall correctly When uninstalling from Universal Serial Bus Controlle
41. er Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3 4 Windows 8 8 1 16 The following screen is displayed DO oS 5 4 o ied Sa n ko D Update Driver Software FA USB AW FASU USB BD COM3 Windows has successfully updated your driver software USD See Windows has finished installing the driver software for this device j z z SE Q FA USB AW FASU USB BD JOAUQ uOoI e e SU A gJo5S S 8 3 a S S eg Close 5 SS Click Close 3 The installation of the USB Serial Port software will finish a The CD ROM USB driver software can be removed from the personal computer at this time Next please confirm whether the installation is performed normally Regarding confirmation refer to Chapter 4 6 Y S 3 4 Windows 8 8 1 o S Please install the driver with the following procedure The installation procedure is explained when connecting a personal computer with Windows 8 to the FX l USB AW 3 Caution S e 3 e Two driver installations are necessary USB driver software and USB Serial Port are both required 5 Communication is not possible with only one of the two Please perform both installations with reference to the following procedures 25 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3 4 Windows 8 8 1 1 When the USB cable is connected to the personal computer 2 Click Start gt All apps gt Control Panel
42. f programming software GX Works2 Generic name of programming software packages SW O DNC GXW2 J and SW O DNC GXW2 E GX Developer Generic name of programming software packages SW O D5C GPPW J and SW O D5C GPPW E FX PCS WIN E Generic name of programming software packages FX PCS WIN and FX PCS WIN E FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 1 Outline and Specifications USB Driver Installation Edition 1 1 Outline 1 Outline and Specifications 1 1 Outline This manual explains the installation method of the USB driver software for FX USB AW and FX3U USB BD The FX USB AW and FX3U USB BD use the same USB driver software For the mounting hardware specification and applicable standard of the FX USB AW or FX3U USB BD refer to the each product user s manual 1 2 Specifications For the hardware specifications of the FX USB AW or FX3U USB BD refer to the each product user s manual 1 2 1 Performance Specifications 1 FX USB AW Item Specification e 15mA 5V DC 5V DC power is supplied from the internal power supply of PLC Cumont consumpta e 30mMA 5V DC 5V DC power is supplied from the USB connector of personal computer Level Conversion Bidirectional between RS 422 and USB Between signals are isolated by photocoupler Baud Rate 115200 bps maximum The baud rate is different in PLC Transmission standard USB2 0 For full speed Signal name To PLC RS 422 Mini DIN 8Pin male Port USB Mini B plug female
43. is device and click OK The USB Serial Port software is uninstalled Aftrerwards uninstall the USB driver following steps 5 to 8 5 Double click FX USB AW FX3U USB BD in the Universal Serial Bus controllers from device manager File Action View Help e mE Hm N eR E E R Mice and other pointing devices c M Monitors Portable Devices IF Ports COM amp LPT k Communications Port COM1 LS Printer Port LPT1 a Processors a e Storage controllers cell System devices e Universal Serial Bus controllers S BE X USB AW FX3U USB BD FA USB AW FASU USB BD Device type Universal Se al Bus controllers Select Driver tab 40 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5 2 Windows Vista 7 The following screen is displayed DO Os n oS FX USB AW FX3U USB BD Properties 2 o ora Driver D FX USB AW FX3U USB BD N UV Y Driver Provider FTDI Sag D QO Driver Date 3 13 2008 2o03 a gt OQ Driver Version 2 4 6 0 8S zo Digital Signer Not digitally signed Oo Driver Details To view details about the driver files so a ae Update Driver To update the driver software for this device a Z F the device fails after updating the driver roll a back to the previously installed driver Disables the selected device 4 To uninstall the driver Advanced SYE PES 38 go O Q Click Uninstall 8 The fol
44. lowing screen is displayed Confirm Device Uninstall GuiesuunN FA USB AW FASU USB BD Waming You are about to uninstall this device from your system Add check mark asf uo uonnen GD Add a check mark to Delete the driver software for this device and click OK The USB driver is uninstalled Buyoousejqno 41 FX USB AW FX3u USB BD USER S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5 3 Windows 7 5 3 Windows 7 e USB driver Ver 1 30 or later is applicable to Windows 7 32 bit version e USB driver Ver 1 40 or later is applicable to Windows 7 64 bit version Please uninstall the driver with the following procedure Caution Driver software must be uninstalled starting with Ports COM amp LPT after which the Universal Serial Bus Controllers should be uninstalled If uninstalling directly from the Universal Serial Bus Controllers the driver software for the FX USB AW and FX3U USB BD will not uninstall correctly When uninstalling from Universal Serial Bus Controllers uninstall USB driver software after re installation starting with Ports COM amp LPT after which the Universal Serial Bus Controllers should be uninstalled may be displayed when the installation of the driver is not performed normally In that case select the item that has displayed next to it and uninstall with the following procedure 1 Connect the FX USB AW or FX3U USB
45. n PLY er Device type Ports COM amp LPT 293 O Manufacturer FIDI i 2 S Location on FX USB AWFXSU USB BD ae Device status 3 This device is working property A fad S o 3 aN g lt D O O jab O gt O h uogejjesu Select Driver tab 3 The following screen is displayed GuiesuunN FX USE AW FX3U USB BD COMS Properties 6 O S FX USB AW FXSU USB BD COM o Cc D Driver Provider FTDI Driver Date 10 22 2009 r Driver Version 2 6 0 0 3 Digital Signer Not digitally signed D g 5 To view details about the driver files To update the driver software for this device Roll Back Driver F the device fails after updating the driver roll back to the previously installed driver Reais seek deve To uninstall the driver Advanced Click Uninstall 43 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5 3 Windows 7 4 The following screen is displayed Confirm Device Uninstall FX USB AW FX3U USB BD COM3 Waming You are about to uninstall this device from your system Add check mark Add a check mark to Delete the driver software for this device and click OK The USB Serial Port software is uninstalled Afterward uninstall the USB driver following steps of 5 to 8 5 Double click or right click FX USB AW FX3U USB BD in Universal Serial Bus controllers
46. n of the installation files will appear Please select the CD ROM drive 11 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3 1 Windows 98 98SE Millennium Edition 2000 XP 2 When the USB cable is connected to the personal computer the following screen is displayed Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware F US6 4W FsU USB BDo has not passed Windows Logo testing to very its compatibility with Windows amp P Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the corect operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOF Installation Click Continue Anyway 3 The following screen is displayed Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for Fes US6 AW FevsU USB6 BD Click Finish to close the wizard Back Cancel Click Finish If using Windows 2000 or Windows XP proceed to step 4 If Windows 98 Windows 98SE or Windows Millennium Edition is used installation of the USB Serial Port software begins and ends automatically The CD ROM can be removed from the personal computer at this time
47. o Delete the driver software for this device and click OK z The USB Serial Port software is uninstalled i Afterward uninstall the USB driver following steps of 5 to 8 5 Double click or right click FX USB AW FX3U USB BD in Universal Serial Bus controllers on the 4 displayed Device Manager screen and select Properties o 2 0 n S File Action View Help 5 e m E H m E P Re gt amp Keyboards p A Mice and other pointing dewices b Monitors b gt EP Network adapters b E Portable Devices a Ports COM amp LPT JOaAUQ Buryyeysuiup Communications Port COM1 6 ECP Printer Port LPT1 gt oo Print queues I b gt 0n Processors gt X Sound video and game controllers zi b Storage controllers D p JE System devices F Unversal Senal Eu T USB AW z RJ ICH niversal Host Controller 2830 S Intel R IC J USB Universal Host Controller 2831 P Intel R ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller 2832 3 Intel R CHS Family USB Universal Host Controller 2834 e Intel R mily USB Universal Host Controller 2835 49 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL USB Driver Installation Edition 5 Uninstalling Driver 5 4 Windows 8 8 1 6 The following screen is displayed FA USB AW FASU USB BD Device type Manufacturer Location Device status Select Driver tab Universal Se al Bus controllers FTDI Fort _ 0001 Hu
48. on USB Driver Installation Edition 3 2 Windows Vista 8 The following screen is displayed DO 3 2e mi Found New Hardware USB Serial Port Insert the disc that came with your USB Serial Port NO F you have the disc that came with your device insert it now Windows will automatically Us L search the disc for driver software Saw D QOD a0 3 BBY Q5 Sh 36 JOAUQ UOI e e SU I don t have the disc Show me other options A ED SOR Click Next S The installation of the USB Serial Port software will begin o 9 The screen of 5 is displayed Click Install this driver software anyway Qi Se il uc 10 The following screen is displayed a 5 DB 8 ee I Found New Hardware FX USB AW FX3U USB BD COM3 The software for this device has been successfully installed 6 Y Windows has finished installing the driver software for this device S FX USB AW FX3U USB BD z O og D n D Q 2 Q Click Close The installation of the USB Serial Port software will finish The CD ROM USB driver software can be removed from the personal computer at this time Next please confirm whether the installation is performed normally Regarding confirmation refer to Chapter 4 17 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3 3 Windows 7 3 3 Windows 7
49. on the displayed Device Manager screen and select Properties aa Device Manager File Action View Help H m amp p g Floppy disk drives gt Floppy drive controllers gt i Human Interface Devices gt 4g IDE ATA ATAPI controllers gt IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers gt ED Keyboards gt A Mice and other pointing devices E Monitors gt EF Network adapters y Portable Devices a Y Ports COM amp LPT gt Bp Processors gt JE System devices PE Universal Serial Bus controllers wo FX USB AW FX3U USB BD 2 Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller 2402 Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller 2404 2 Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller 24D7 Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller 24DE y Intel R 82801EB USB2 Enhanced Host Controller 2400 USB Mass Storage Device USB Root Hub 44 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5 3 Windows 7 6 The following screen is displayed DO amp 3 FA USB AW FASU USB BD Properties NO FA USB AW FASU USB BD yo san OT Device type Universal Serial Bus controllers 2 oO Manufacturer FTDI zi z J Q Location Port_ 0002 Hub_ 0004 Device status 3 50 This device is working propery D gt D D aN g lt D O O jab O gt O h uog
50. ould check your manufacturer s website for updated driwer software for your device 7 Install this driver software anyway 3 Only install driver software obtained from your manufacturer s website or disc Unsigned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal a information si 5 we See details Click Install this driver software anyway 15 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3 2 Windows Vista 6 The following screen is displayed The software for this device has been successfully installed Windows has fintshed installing the driver software for this device FX USB AW FX3U USB BD a Click Close 7 The following screen is displayed The following screen may be displayed when connected to a Network Allow Windows to search online for driver software for your USB Serial Port Yes always search online recommended Windows will automatically search for the latest drivers and applications for your hardware and download them to your computer Yes search online this time only Windows will search for the latest drivers and applications for this device and download them to your computer Don t search online Your device may not function properly until you get the latest software Please read Microsoft s privacy statement Click Don t search online 16 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 3 Driver Installati
51. rams screen as shown in Subsection 5 1 1 If FX USB AW FX3U USB BD Drivers V is displayed uninstall it with the procedure described in Subsection 5 1 1 If FX USB AW FX3U USB BD Drivers V is not displayed please open Device Manager and choose the model name of FX USB AW or FX3U USB BD Then right click on the name and select Delete Please refer to Chapter 4 regarding the location of the drivers in Device Manager 37 pue uino Suoeoijinads NO SINDS00Jd uoauuo pue Hiyjuog wa S S Oo uol e e SUy JOAuq aN g lt D O O jab O gt O h uogejjesu J AUA Buryyeysuiup asf uo uonnen GD Buyoousejqno FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5 2 Windows Vista 5 2 Windows Vista Please uninstall the driver with the following procedure Caution Driver software must be uninstalled starting with Ports COM amp LPT after which the Universal Serial Bus Controllers should be uninstalled If uninstalling directly from the Universal Serial Bus Controllers the driver software for the FX USB AW and FX3U USB BD will not uninstall correctly When uninstalling from Universal Serial Bus Controllers uninstall USB driver software after re installation starting with Ports COM amp LPT after which the Universal Serial Bus Controllers should be uninstalled
52. river selected for the device information set or To find a driver for this device click Update Driver Select Driver tab 22 When the driver software is installed successfully by the procedure up to step 9 FX USB AW FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL USB Driver Installation Edition 3 Driver Installation 3 3 Windows 7 12 The following screen is displayed USB Serial Port Properties USB Serial Port Driver Provider Driver Date Driver Version Roll Back Driver Unknown Not available Not available Not digitally signed To view details about the driver files To update the driver software for this device F the device fails after updating the driver roll back to the previously installed driver Disables the selected device To uninstall the driver Advanced Click Update Driver 13 The following screen is displayed Update Driver Software USB Serial Port How do you want to search for driver software Search automatically for updated driver software Windows will search your computer and the Internet for the latest driver software for your device unless you ve disabled this feature in your device installation settings Browse my computer for driver software Locate and install driver software manually Click Browse my computer for driver software 23 fav US oa O O 20 os D 2 JOAUq JO UONEWIIUOD
53. rs uninstall USB driver software after re installation starting with Ports COM amp LPT after which the Universal Serial Bus Controllers should be uninstalled may be displayed when the installation of the driver is not performed normally In that case select the item that has displayed next to it and uninstall with the following procedure 46 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 5 Uninstalling Driver USB Driver Installation Edition 5 4 Windows 8 8 1 1 Connect the FX USB AW or FX3U USB BD to the personal computer via a USB cable DO Click Start gt All apps gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt Device Manager and the 2 5 window below will be displayed ae File Action View Help NO se ATE IE das PEL 2 OD FE gt A Mice and other pointing devices 2 z b Monitors ae gt EP Network adapters b i Portable Devices 3 a Y Ports COM amp LPT a ba Communications Port a Print queues gt Processors 4 b gt a Sound video and game controllers gt lt gt Storage controllers o A p JE System devices S as Universal Serial Bus controllers S FX USB AW FX3U USB BD o Intel R ICHS Family USB Universal Host Controller 2830 Intel R ICHS Family USB Universal Host Controller 2831 Intel R ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller 2832 Intel R ICH Family USB Universal Host Controller 2834 Intel R ICH Family USB Universal Host Controller 2
54. s list will show installed driver software compatible with the device and all driver software in the same category as the device Add a check mark to Include subfolders Insert the CD ROM that has the driver software into the personal computer Select the CD ROM drive and click Next 28 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3 4 Windows 8 8 1 7 The following screen is displayed depending on the settings of the personal computer Would you like to install this device software Name CDM Driver Package Bus D244 Driver T Publisher MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION O Always trust software from MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Don t Install CORPORATION if You should only install driver software from publishers you trust How can decide which device software is safe to install Click Install this driver software anyway J 8 The installation of the USB driver software is completed and the following screen is displayed Windows has successfully updated your driver software Windows has finished installing the driver software for this device FA USB AW FASU USB BD ce Click Close 9 In order to close the screen of 4 and to install USB Serial Port please continue on to the following procedure 29 pue uino SUOH eOIJINedS NO fav US oa O O 20 53 D Buo wajshs uol e e SUy JOAUq aN JEAUQ
55. s manual and the associated manuals and ensure the safety of the operation An operation error may damage the machinery or cause accidents STARTUP AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS NCAUTION e Do not disassemble or modify the PLC Doing so may cause fire equipment failures or malfunctions For repair contact your local Mitsubishi Electric representative e Since the FX USB AW and FX3U USB BD case is made of resin do not drop it or exert strong impact to it Doing so may cause damage DISPOSAL PRECAUTIONS C AUTION e Please contact a certified electronic waste disposal company for the environmentally safe recycling and disposal of your device TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS CAUTION e The product is a precision instrument During transportation avoid any impacts Failure to do so may cause failures in the product After transportation verify the operations of the product e The FX USB AW or FX3U USB BD is connected to a personal computer and the PLC is turned on and then operations such as write read and monitor are tried for the first time using a programming tool a communication error message may be displayed In such a case clear the message and try the operations again e The expansion board cannot be connected to any FX3uc Series PLC other than FX3Uc 32MT LT 2 e Only one expansion board can be used per main unit Additional expansion boards such as the FX3U 232 BD FX3U 422 BD or FX3U 485 BD cannot
56. tware version a S O Ver 1 60 or later 2 lt CD ROM Drive gt 5 lt Win2000_ME_98 gt Jg The USB driver for Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Millennium Edition Me Ba and Windows 2000 is stored lt WinVista_XP gt The USB driver for Windows XP and Windows Vista is stored 6 lt Win7 gt O The USB driver for Windows 7 32 bit version is stored S O lt Win7_64 gt The USB driver for Windows 7 64 bit version is stored j lt Win8 gt 7 O The USB driver for Windows 8 is stored 3 lt Win8_1 gt 3 The USB driver for Windows 8 1 is stored Ver 1 50 lt CD ROM Drive gt lt Win2000_ME_98 gt The USB driver for Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Millennium Edition Me and Windows 2000 is stored lt WinVista_XP gt The USB driver for Windows XP and Windows Vista is stored lt Win gt The USB driver for Windows 7 32 bit version is stored lt Win7_64 gt The USB driver for Windows 7 64 bit version is stored lt Win8 gt The USB driver for Windows 8 is stored FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition Ver 1 40 lt CD ROM Drive gt lt Win2000_ME_98 gt The USB driver for Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Millennium Edition Me and Windows 2000 is stored lt WinVista_XP gt The USB driver for Windows XP and Windows Vista is stored lt Win gt The USB driver for Windows 7 32 bit version is stored
57. uires USB Driver Installation for each USB port to be connected Connect the product to a driver installed USB port or install the driver for the current port The driver is not installed properly if the driver of a different version has already been installed To complete installation uninstall the driver and install again FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 7 Troubleshooting USB Driver Installation Edition 7 2 FX3U USB BD 7 2 FX3U USB BD ve e If communication cannot be established between the PLC and a personal computer using the FX3U USB FJa BD confirm the following status by checking the SD LED and RD LED in the FX3U USB BD The status of the SD LED and RD LED contents 2 ae us D Blinking Communicating correctly 9 29 D OOD Confirm that the power is supplied to the personal computer Z e a SD e Confirm the personal computer and the PLC are connected properly with the specified cable 2 OFF e Confirm that the communication settings such as the COM number and connected PLC are correctly set se in the software Refer to the software manual e Please check whether the driver can be installed normally Regarding confirmation refer to Chapter 4 3 Blinking Data receiving 22 j e Confirm that the power is supplied to PLC S lt e The PLC will not operate when a configuration that exceeds the 5V DC or 24V DC capacity is used It will D RD also be impossible to communicate normally S OFF e Confirm that the specified ca
58. using Windows Vista A screen that is equivalent to the one below is displayed by clicking Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Device Manager in the menu of the personal computer When user account control is enabled Only when user account control is enabled will the user account control screen be displayed Click Continue when displayed e If using Windows 7 A screen that is equivalent to the one below is displayed by clicking Start Control Panel gt System and Security Device Manager in the menu of the personal computer e If using Windows 8 8 1 A screen that is equivalent to the one below is displayed by clicking Start gt All apps gt Control Panel System and Security Device Manager in the menu of the personal computer E Device Manager File Action View Help Hee P A zmag Ports COM amp LPT E Communications Port COML B if Printer Port LPT1 ae Processors Sound video and game controllers z Storage volumes System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Fis LSB 4 FX SLU USB BD A ee CA on ee PO Ol oe en lo ece 34 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 4 Installation Confirmation of Driver USB Driver Installation Edition Check following BO 1 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD is displayed at A as part of the list of the Universal Serial Bus n controllers S 2 2 FX USB
59. ve it From your computer click Change Remove Change Remoave a Odd Hew Programs m Add Rernove Windows jig FX USB AW FX3U USB BD Drivers 1 30 Components Set Program Access and Defaults Select FX USB AW FX3U USB BD Drivers V and click Change Remove If a driver version earlier than 1 20 was installed FX USB AW FX3U USB BD Drivers V and FX USB AW FX3U USB BD Drivers may be displayed In this case both drivers should be uninstalled by clicking Change Remove When FX USB AW FX3U USB BD Drivers V is not displayed as shown on the screen above please uninstall with the procedure of Subsection 5 1 2 36 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL USB Driver Installation Edition 5 Uninstalling Driver 5 1 Windows 98 98SE Millennium Edition 2000 XP 2 The following screen is displayed FTDI Uninstaller v3 0 If pour USB device ts connected please unplug it now Press Continue to uninstall the divers or Cancel to quit Cancel Click Continue 3 The following screen is displayed FTDI Uninstaller 3_0 Uninstalling ID_OBDS amp PID_0234 Deleting registry entries Deleting files Uninstall complete press Finish to exit Click Finish 5 1 2 When the installation of the driver is not performed normally Confirm whether FX USB AW FX3U USB BD Drivers V is displayed in the Add Remove Prog
60. ver software can be removed from the personal computer at this time Next please confirm whether the installation is performed normally Regarding confirmation refer to Chapter 4 13 FX USB AW FX3U USB BD USER S MANUAL 3 Driver Installation USB Driver Installation Edition 3 2 Windows Vista 3 2 Windows Vista Please install the driver with the following procedure The installation procedure is explained when connecting a personal computer with Windows Vista to the FX USB AW 1 When the USB cable is connected to the personal computer the following screen is displayed Windows needs to install driver software for your FX USB AW Locate and install driver software recommended Windows will guide you through the process of installing driver software for your device Ask me again later Windows will ask again the next time you plug in your device or log on Don t show this message again for this device Your device will not function until you install driver software Cancel Click Located and install driver software recommended 2 Only when user account control is enabled the user account control screen is displayed Click Continue when displayed 3 The following screen is displayed The following screen may be displayed when connected to a Network Allow Windows to search online for driver software for your FX USB AW Yes always search online recommended

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