Specifications

1. Program changeover method
1
Introduction
2
Replacement of FX2N series
3
Replacement of FX2NC
series
4
Program changeover method
A
Models affected by production termination
B
Related manuals
C
Frequently asked questions
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4.1.2 Programming tool
z Programming tool
Program conversion tool are available in two forms: personal computer software and handy
programming panel (HPP).
Tools with
marks in the table below are recommended for program changeover to the FX3 series.
Tools with marks indicate that FX3 series functions cannot be added and that it may not be possible
to changeover the program based on the connected device.
Model
Software HPP
GX Works2
GX Developer
Ver. 8
*
FX-PCS/WIN FX-30P FX-20P
FX2N, FX2NC
series
    
FX
3U, FX3UC
series

 
: Can only be programmed within the same functional range as the FX2N(C) series.
 Programming tools supporting the FX3 series
Type
Product names supporting the FX3
series
Programming software
GX Developer Ver. 8
*
Japanese (SW8D5C-GPPW-J)
English (SW8D5C-GPPW-E)
GX Works2
Japanese (SW1DNC-GXW2-J)
English (SW1DNC-GXW2-E)
Handy programming panel
FX-30P
Japanese, English, Chinese
(Simplied Chinese, Traditional Chinese)
* FX3U series requires Ver. 8.23Z or later, FX3UC series requires Ver. 8.13P or later.
z Connection method
For connecting the programming tool with the PLC, the following cables and interface are additionally
required.
 Personal computer connection
Personal computer
• Programming software
- GX Works2 (SW1DNC-GXW2)
- GX Developer(SWD5C-GPPW)
RS-232C cable
F2-232CAB-1
RS-422/RS-232C interface
FX-232AWC-H
RS-422 cable
FX-422CAB0
FX2N, FX2NC, FX3U, FX3UC series PLCs
(the diagram shows the FX
3U PLC).
RS-422/USB converter
FX-USB-AW
OR
Mini Din 8 pin
USB
Mini Din 8 pin
D-SUB 9 pin