Description
Engineered for high-performance industrial automation, the FX2N-64MT-ES/UL main unit serves as a core processing controller within the Mitsubishi Electric FX2N micro PLC family. This unit integrates 32 digital inputs and 32 transistor outputs, offering an on-board I/O configuration of 64 points that can be expanded up to 256 local and networked I/O points. Operating on a wide-range AC power supply, it features highly efficient processing speeds of 0.08 microseconds per basic instruction, a built-in real-time clock, and multi-axis pulse output capabilities for precise positioning applications.
Equipped with an 8,000-step built-in RAM backed by a lithium battery, the memory capacity can be scaled up to 16,000 steps via optional memory cassettes. The hardware layout incorporates removable M3 screw terminal blocks, allowing for straightforward field wiring and rapid module replacement during maintenance cycles. Designed to meet global safety standards, the "ES/UL" designation signifies compliance with European and North American industrial specifications.
Features
- High-speed processing reaching 0.08 microseconds per basic instruction for rapid machine cycle response.
- Integrated memory configuration supporting 8,000 program steps with battery backup, expandable up to 16,000 steps via flash memory cassettes.
- Built-in multi-channel high-speed counters supporting single-phase inputs up to 60 kHz and dual-phase inputs up to 30 kHz.
- Dual-axis independent pulse train output capabilities up to 20 kHz for positioning control of servo and stepper drives.
- Removable M3 screw terminal blocks to simplify physical wiring, installation, and field service operations.
- Robust runtime editing capabilities allowing online program modifications without interrupting controller operations.
Applications
- Material handling systems and multi-axis conveyor control.
- Packaging, wrapping, and labeling machinery.
- Specialized assembly machines and pick-and-place systems.
- HVAC and environmental control automation.
- Water and wastewater treatment processing equipment.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer |
Mitsubishi Electric |
| Part Number / Model |
FX2N-64MT-ES/UL |
| Controller Series |
FX2N Series |
| Rated Power Supply Voltage |
100 to 240 V AC |
| Allowable Voltage Range |
85 to 264 V AC |
| Power Frequency |
50 / 60 Hz |
| Power Consumption |
40 W |
| Internal DC24V Service Power |
460 mA (maximum) |
| Internal DC5V Power Supply |
290 mA |
| Number of Local Inputs |
32 points |
| Input Voltage / Impedance |
24 V DC (+/-10%) / 3.3 kilohms (X000 to X007), 4.3 kilohms (X010 and higher) |
| Input Signal Type |
Sink (NPN transistor or no-voltage contact) |
| Number of Local Outputs |
32 points |
| Output Type |
Transistor (Sink) |
| Output Voltage Rating |
5 to 30 V DC |
| Output Current Rating |
0.5 A per point (0.3 A per point for Y000 and Y001) |
| Response Time (Outputs) |
Less than 15 microseconds (Y000, Y001), less than 0.2 milliseconds (Y002 and higher) |
| Real-Time Clock |
Built-in (with leap year correction) |
| Connection Type |
Removable M3 screw terminal blocks |
| Operating Temperature |
0 to 55 degC |
Installation Guidelines
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Mounting: Mount the unit securely onto a standard 35mm DIN rail or utilize direct screw mounting in an enclosed control cabinet.
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Orientation: Maintain a vertical mounting orientation to facilitate optimum natural convection cooling across the internal heatsinks.
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Clearance: Ensure a minimum of 50mm of free space above, below, and to the sides of the controller unit for ventilation and cable routing.
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Grounding: Connect the ground terminal directly to a low-impedance functional ground system using a dedicated wire of 2 mm² or larger.
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Wiring: Isolate all AC power supply and high-voltage signal lines from DC input/output signals to prevent electromagnetic interference.
Compliance and Certifications
- UL Listed (US and Canadian standards)
- CE Mark (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and Low Voltage Directive)