MITSUBISHI FX3GE MELSEC Compact PLC

MITSUBISHI FX3GE MELSEC Compact PLC

Product positioning

FX3GE is a compact PLC from the Mitsubishi MELSEC family, which integrates Ethernet and analog signals on the basis of FX3G to create a cost-effective integrated controller. It is designed for small automation equipment and meets the needs of control, simulation, communication, and monitoring.

Model and core specifications

Project FX3GE-24MR/ES FX3GE-40MR/ES

The maximum number of total I/O points is 256

Local digital I/O 14 in/10 out 24 in/16 out

Built in analog quantity 2AI/1AO 2AI/1AO

Program memory 32000 steps EEPROM 32000 steps EEPROM

Instruction speed 0.21 μ s/Basic instruction 0.21 μ s/Basic instruction

Power supply 100-240V AC 50/60Hz 100-240V AC 50/60Hz

Size 130mm 175mm

Built in communication (core highlight)

Ethernet (100M/10M)

Support programming, monitoring, and online modification

Connect GOT touch screen

Web browser monitoring (no software required)

Multi level password permission management

USB: High speed program upload/download

RS422: Standard serial communication, supports MODBUS/RTU

Extended support: CC Link, CANopen, Profibus DP

Built in analog quantity

2-channel analog input: 0-10V/4-20mA, 12 bits (0-4000)

1 analog output: 0-10V/4-20mA, 12 bits

Resolution: Voltage 2.5mV, Current 4 μ A

No additional modules required, directly processing temperature, pressure, and flow signals

High speed counting

21 highway counters in total

16 channels, 1 phase (C235-C250)

5-way 2-phase (C251-C255)

Counting range: -2147483648~2147483647 (32-bit)

Digital I/O characteristics

Input: 24V DC, source/drain type optional

Output: Relay type

Single channel: 2A

Each group: maximum 8A

Voltage resistance: AC 240V/DC 30V

Expansion capability

Maximum expansion: 256 point I/O

Local direct: 128 points

Remote (CC Link): 128 points

Compatible modules: FX3G/FX3U/FX2N all expandable

Expansion position: Insert module on the right side, add adapter on the left side

Environment and Certification

Working temperature: 0-55 ℃

Humidity: 5-95% RH

Certification: CE, ISO9001

Typical applications

Food processing and packaging machinery

Injection molding machine, pump control, refrigeration system

Woodworking cutting and labeling machine

Key issues

Question 1: What is the most essential upgrade of FX3GE compared to regular FX3G, and what actual value does it bring to users?

Answer: The most essential upgrade is the standard configuration of 100M Ethernet+2AI/1AO analog. Value: No need to purchase additional communication and simulation modules, reducing costs, saving space, simplifying wiring, and supporting web monitoring for remote maintenance.

Question 2: What is the analog resolution of FX3GE? What signals can be directly supported and which scenarios are suitable?

Answer: Analog quantity 12 digits (0-4000); Supports 0-10V voltage and 4-20mA current signals; Suitable for simulating closed-loop control scenarios such as pressure, temperature, flow rate, liquid level, and speed regulation.

Question 3: What are the I/O expansion rules for FX3GE and how many points can it carry at most? Which old series modules are compatible?

Answer: Maximum 256 points (local 128 points+remote 128 points); Fully compatible with FX3G, FX3U, and FX2N digital, analog, and communication expansion modules, protecting existing equipment investments.