SETUP MANUAL

GX Developer-FX Programming Software

FX Series Programmable Controllers

GX Developer-FX Programming Software

SETUP MANUAL

Manual number JY992D88301

Manual revision E
Date Feb. 2009

Foreword
This manual contains text, diagrams and explanations which will guide the reader in the correct installation
and operation of the GX Developer-FX software and should be read and understood before attempting to
install or use the software.
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 the contents noted in this manual.

© 2005 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION

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Outline Precautions
• This manual provides information for the use of the GX Developer-FX software. The manual has been
written to be used by trained and competent personnel. The definition of such a person or persons is as
follows;
a) 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 regards to automated equipment.
b) Any commissioning or service engineer must be of a competent nature, trained and qualified to the
local and national standards required to fulfill that job. These engineers should also be trained in the
use and maintenance of the completed product. This includes being completely familiar with all
associated documentation for the said product. All maintenance should be carried out in accordance
with established safety practices.
c) All operators of the completed equipment should be trained to use that product in a safe and
coordinated manner in compliance to established safety practices. The operators should also be
familiar with documentation which is connected with the actual operation of the completed equipment.
Note: the term 'completed equipment' refers to a third party constructed device which 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 in the system.
• When combining this product with other products, please confirm the standard and the code, or regulations
with which the user should follow. Moreover, please confirm the compatibility of this product to the system,
machine, and apparatus with which the user is using.
• If in doubt at any stage during the installation of the product, always consult a professional electrical
engineer who is qualified and trained to the local and national standards. If in doubt about the operation or
use, please consult the nearest Mitsubishi Electric distributor.
• Since the examples indicated by this manual, technical bulletin, catalog, etc. are used as a reference,
please use it after confirming the function and safety of the equipment and system. Mitsubishi Electric will
accept no responsibility for actual use of the product based on these illustrative examples.
• This manual content, specification etc. may be changed without a notice for improvement.
• The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, if you
have noticed a doubtful point, a doubtful error, etc., please contact the nearest Mitsubishi Electric
distributor.

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Notes on the Symbols Used in this Manual

At various times throughout out this manual certain symbols will be used to highlight points of information
which are intended to ensure the users personal safety and protect the integrity of equipment. Whenever any
of the following symbols are encountered its associated note must be read and understood. Each of the
symbols used will now be listed with a brief description of its meaning.
Hardware Warnings

1) Indicates that the identified danger WILL cause physical and property damage.

2) Indicates that the identified danger could POSSIBLY cause physical and property damage.

3) Indicates a point of further interest or further explanation.

Software Warnings

1) Indicates special care must be taken when using this element of software.

2) Indicates a special point which the user of the associate software element should be aware of.

3) Indicates a point of interest or further explanation.

Registration
• Microsoft® Windows®, Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows® Millennium Edition, Windows NT® 4.0
Workstation, Windows® 2000 and Windows® XP 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.

Abbreviations
The following definitions or abbreviations will be used throughout this manual.
• GX Developer-FX will be referred to as the GX Developer-FX or SW†D5C-FXGPPW-∗ .
• GX Developer will be referred to as the GX Developer or SW†D5C-GPPW-E.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ........................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 Main Software Features ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Associated Manuals ............................................................................................ 1-1

2. System Configuration............................................................................ 2-1

2.1 Contents of product package .............................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Operating environment........................................................................................ 2-1
2.3 System configuration........................................................................................... 2-2

3. Installation and Uninstallation ............................................................... 3-1

3.1 Installation ........................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 Installation procedure................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1.2 Notes on Installation.................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 Uninstallation....................................................................................................... 3-2

4. Orientation ............................................................................................ 4-1

4.1 Screen Identification............................................................................................ 4-1
4.2 Further operation instructions.............................................................................. 4-3

5. Functions .............................................................................................. 5-1

5.1 Supported Functions ........................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Functions available in GX Developer only........................................................... 5-2

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1. Introduction

This operating manual describes the concept of the software SW†D5C-FXGPPW-∗

(hereafter referred to as GX Developer-FX) and the construction of a hardware system.
In addition, this manual describes the differences between the standard GX Developer and GX
Developer-FX software packages. It is designed to be used in conjunction with the current GX
Developer manuals. See section 1.2
Please read this and corresponding manuals before installing the software.

1.1 Main Software Features

GX Developer-FX is a condensed version of the currently available SW†D5C-GPPW-E
(hereafter referred to as GX Developer) from Mitsubishi Electric, and has been designed as a
programming tool for the Mitsubishi programmable controller FX series.
GX Developer-FX includes all of the functionality offered by the full GX Developer software
package, but is limited to those required when using an FX series PLC

1.2 Associated Manuals

The following are related manuals to this software package, those marked as recommended
should be obtained and read before installation or use.

Manual name Manual Number Recommended

GX Developer Version 8 Operating Manual (startup) SH-080372E
GX Developer Version 8 Operating Manual SH-080373E
GX Developer Version 8 Operating Manual (SFC) SH-080374E
FX Programming Manual JY992D48301
FX Programming Manual II JY992D88101
FX3G/FX3U/FX3UC Series Programming Manual
JY997D16601
Basic & Applied Instruction Edition
FX3U Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition JY997D16501
FX3UC Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition JY997D28701
FX3G Series User's Manual - Hardware Edition JY997D31301
FX Series User's Manual - Data Communication Edition JY997D16901
FX2NC Hardware Manual (DSS/UL, DS/UL) JY992D76401
FX2NC Hardware Manual (D/UL) JY992D87201
FX2N Hardware Manual JY992D66301
FX1N Hardware Manual JY992D89301
FX1S Hardware Manual JY992D83901
FX Hardware Manual (FX/FX2C) JY992D47401
FX0/0N Hardware Manual JY992D47501
FX0S Hardware Manual JY992D55301

All of the manuals above are available in either paper or electronic format from your local
Mitsubishi distributor, sales representative or regional/national sales office.

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2. System Configuration
2.1 Contents of product package
The GX Developer-FX product package contains the following items;
1) Software CD
2) This set up manual (JY992D88301).

The cables connecting a computer to a programmable controller or an interface unit are

optional. Prepare such cables and interface units appropriate to the specific system
configuration shown on the following page.
2.2 Operating environment
Item Description
Microsoft® Windows®
95: CPU Pentium® 133MHz or better one
Microsoft® Windows® 98: CPU Pentium® 133MHz or better one
Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition: CPU Pentium® 150MHz or
better one
Computer main unit
Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0: CPU Pentium® 133MHz or better one
Microsoft® Windows® 2000: CPU Pentium® 133MHz or better one
Microsoft® Windows® XP: CPU Pentium® 300MHz or better one
Microsoft® Windows® Vista®: CPU Pentium® 1GHz or better one
Microsoft® Windows® 95 English version*1
Microsoft® Windows® 98 English version*1
Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition English version*2
Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 Workstation English version*1
Operating system
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional English version*2
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional or Home Edition English version*3
Microsoft® Windows® Vista® English version (Home Basic, Home
Pentium, Business, Ultimate or Enterprise)
Microsoft® Windows® 95: 32MB or more (recommended)
Microsoft® Windows® 98: 32MB or more (recommended)
Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition: 32MB or more (recommended)
Required memory Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0: 32MB or more (recommended)
Microsoft® Windows® 2000: 64MB or more (recommended)
Microsoft® Windows® XP: 128MB or more (recommended)
Microsoft® Windows® Vista®: 1GB or more (recommended)
Required hard For installation 80MB or more
disk space For operation 80MB or more
Disk drive CD-ROM drive
Monitor Resolution 800 x 600 or higher
Mouse Mouse or pointing device compatible with Windows
Printer Printer compatible with Windows
• RS-232C port (COM1 to COM63 shall be able to be changed over.)
Interface • USB port
Printer interface
*1 These operating system is supported version 5 or later.
*2 These operating system is supported version 7 or later.
*3 These operating system is supported version 8 or later.

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2.3 System configuration

For system configuration via display module (GOT, DU, Beijers E/MAC/MTA), please see the
respective display module manual.

➀ ➃

FX-232AWC-H,
FX-232AW(C) Programming port on the FX and FX2C Series PLC

➄
RD
SD
PW

FX-USB-AW
Programming port on the FX0, FX0S, FX0N, FX1S,
➁
MITSUBISHI

FX1N, FX2N, FX2NC, FX3G, FX3U and FX3UC Series

(RS-422)
FX

PLC

FX-USB-AW
Personal Computer
+
Optinal RS-422 port on the FX1S, FX1N, FX2N,
FX3G, FX3U and FX3UC Series PLC
FX3U, FX3UC(FX3UC-32MT-LT, FX3UC-32MT-LT-2):
FX3U-422-BD
Printer FX3G: FX3G-422-BD
FX2N: FX2N-422-BD
FX1N, FX1S: FX1N-422-BD

+
RD

➁ SD

Optinal RS-USB port on the FX3U Series PLC

FX3U: FX3U-USB-BD

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+
RD

SD

➂ Optinal RS-232C port on the FX1S, FX1N, FX2N,

FX3G, FX3U and FX3UC Series PLC
FX3U, FX3UC: FX3U-232-BD
FX3G: FX3G-232-BD
FX2N: FX2N-232-BD
FX1N, FX1S: FX1N-232-BD

+
Optinal RS-232C port on the FX1S, FX1N, FX2N,
Personal Computer FX2NC, FX3G, FX3U and FX3UC Series PLC
FX3U, FX3UC: FX3U-CNV-BD + FX3U-232ADP
FX3G: FX3G-CNV-ADP + FX3U-232ADP
FX2NC: FX2NC-232ADP or FX0N-232ADP
FX2N: "FX2N-CNV-BD + FX2NC-232ADP" or
"FX2N-CNV-BD + FX0N-232ADP"
FX1N, FX1S: "FX1N-CNV-BD + FX2NC-232ADP" or
"FX1N-CNV-BD + FX0N-232ADP "

USB port on the

FX3G Series PLC

No. Description
1 F2-232CAB-1
USB cable
2
[MINI B plug male (To FX-USB-AW), A plug male (To PC)]
Expansion Board, FX3U-232ADP, FX2NC-232ADP:
3 FX-232CAB-1
FX0N-232ADP: F2-232CAB-1
4 FX-422CAB
5 FX-422CAB0
For detailed explanation, refer to the FX3G Series
6
User’s Manual - Hardware Edition.

Additionally a Beijers SC09 communications cable can be used between computer and FX
series PLC.

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3. Installation and Uninstallation

For detailed explanation, refer to the GX Developer Version 8 Operating Manual (startup).

3.1 Installation
It is only possible to install either GX Developer OR GX Developer-FX, not both. Even if they
are of different version numbers
Trying to install both software packages may lead to the original files becoming corrupt.
3.1.1 Installation procedure
Before starting installation, confirm the following.

• Close all other applications running under Windows.

• If using NT4.0, log on with administrator attributes.

• Before installing GX Simulator, fully install GX Developer-FX.

To install the software, insert the GX Developer-FX disk into the appropriate drive. Execute
“setup.exe”.
Perform installation in accordance with the Wizard. The procedure is equivalent to that for
general windows applications.
3.1.2 Notes on Installation
If the text box shown right appears,
click ‘Cancel’, uninstall the software,
and then re-install it.

If the text box shown right appears,

you should be updating your current
version of the software with a new
one. If GX Developer-FX is not
already installed, click ‘Cancel’ and
install a full version.
During set-up the window shown right
will appear, If you want to import data
created in MELSEC MEDOC select
the relevant box(s) and click ‘Next’.

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3.2 Uninstallation
To uninstall the GX Developer-FX software, click the [install/Uninstall] option in the
“My Computer:\Control Panel:\Add/Remove Programs’
Perform uninstallation in accordance with the wizard, delete SW†D5-FXGPPW.
Follow the same process for uninstalling the Ladder logic testing software.

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4. Orientation

This section outlines basic screen identification information necessary to the proper operation
of the GX Developer-FX software. Please read and understand this section prior to using the
software for the first time.

4.1 Screen Identification

The screen below shows the major elements of the software window, for the users reference.
Following this are more details of each aspect.
(1) Title bar

(2) Menu bar

(4) Tool bar

(5) Project
Data list

(6) Edit screen

(7) Status bar

(3) Drop down menu

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(1) Title bar.

Indicates the name of the open project, and allows enlarging, reducing or minimizing of the
program window. It also offers an exit button in the far right corner.

(2) Menu bar.

Displays the names of the GX Developer-FX menus. When a desired menu is selected, a drop
down menu is displayed so that various functions can be utilized.
Please see the relavent sections in the GX Developer Operating manuals SH-080373E and
SH-080374E (SCF Operations) for specific details of each menu command.

(3) Drop down menu

Displays the names of GX Developer-FX functions.
If there is an arrow at the right most end of the menu item, there is a further drop down menu to
be displayed.
If there is a short dotted line displayed after the menu item, a set up window can be displayed
by selecting the item.

(4) Tool bar

Displays the buttons of frequently used functions assigned on the menu bar.

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(5) Project Data list

Lists project data by class, and aids
navigation through out the project.
Each aspect on the list can be
directly called.

(6) Edit Window

Displays various different types of windows for the creation, setting and monitoring of a PLC
program

(7) Status bar

Displays status information for the GX Developer-FX software, including, information
concerning the mouse or cursor position, project CPU type and destination CPU and current
mode.

4.2 Further operation instructions.

For further instructions regarding the functionality of the software, and guidance on
programming with GX Developer-FX, please refer to the GX Developer Operating manual.

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5. Functions

As stated earlier in this manual, GX Developer-FX software is a ‘cut-down’ version of the

standard GX Developer software, available for programming all series of Mitsubishi
Programmable controller.

5.1 Supported Functions

Function set Description
Supported CPU FX CPU
File Read/Write GX Developer, MEDOC, FXGP(Win) and FXGP(DOS) format.
Programming Language Ladder, Instruction list, SFC.
PLC type change FX0(S), FX0N, FX, FX2C, FX1S, FX1N, FX2N(C), FX3G, FX3U(C)
Ladder symbol input, Instruction input, Cut, Copy, Paste, Find, Replace,
Ladder edit Convert, Cross reference list, List of used devices, Comment display,
Comment edit on Ladder, Statement edit, Note edit, Change TC setting.
SFC symbol input, Cut, Copy, Paste, Find, Replace, Convert, Cross
SCF edit reference list, List of used devices, Comment display, Comment edit on
SFC, Change TC setting.
Instruction input, Cut, Copy, Paste, Find, Replace, Comment display,
Instruction edit
Statement display, Note display.
Documentation Cut, Copy, Paste, Find, Replace.
Device memory edit Edit, Find.
Parameter setting Parameter setting
Monitor Ladder monitor, Device batch monitor, Entry data monitor.
Test/Debug Sampling trace, Bit device force ON/OFF, Change setting value.
Step execution, Partial execution, Skip execution, Bit device force ON/
Ladder Logic test
OFF, Change setting value.
Diagnostics PLC diagnostics
Ladder, SFC, Instruction, Cross reference list, List of used devices,
Print Device memory data list, Comment list, Parameter setting data, TC
setting data.
Telephony AT command, Call book, Connection, Disconnection, TEL data.
Write to PLC, Read from PLC, Verify with PLC, Remote operation,
PLC Transfer
Keyword setup.
Merge data Program merge, Comment merge.
ROM Transfer to ROM writer.
Help CPU error, Special relay/register.

For further details on each of these functions, please refer to the GX Developer operating
manuals.

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5.2 Functions available in GX Developer only.

The following list of functions are not supported in GX Developer-FX, they are primarily
operations required for programming A, QnA or Q series PLC’s from Mitsubishi. All of these
functions are offered in the full version, GX Developer, but are unnecessary for use with the FX
series of programmable controller.
This table is designed to be used by those familiar with GX Developer and its functionality.
Function Function
Import from GPPQ format file Format PLC memory
Import from GPPA format file Arrange PLC memory
Export to GPPQ format file Network diagnostics
Export to GPPA format file CC-Link diagnostics
Write program memory to ROM card System monitor
Write to PLC (flash ROM) Read IC memory card
Delete PLC data Write IC memory card
Change PLC data attributes Intelligent function utility list
Read PLC user data Intelligent function utility session start
Write PLC user data Replace statement/note type (ladder edit)
Delete PLC user data Macro instruction format display (ladder edit)
Monitor condition setup Block START step (without END check) [SFC]
Monitor stop condition setup

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JY992D88301E Effective Feb. 2009

(MEE) Specification are subject to change without notice.