{"product_id":"mitsubishi-fx2n-20gm-fx-series-positioning-unit","title":"Mitsubishi FX2N-20GM FX Series Positioning Unit","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for highly precise motion control tasks, the \u003cstrong\u003eMitsubishi FX2N-20GM\u003c\/strong\u003e is an advanced, standalone two-axis positioning module designed to interface seamlessly with FX2N, FX3U, FX2NC, and FX3UC PLCs. This unit delivers independent or simultaneous dual-axis control, utilizing both two-axis linear interpolation and two-axis circular interpolation to manage complex mechanical pathways. Operating with an open collector pulse output format, it reaches a maximum frequency of 200 kHz (100 kHz during interpolation sequences), making it an excellent drive interface for high-performance stepper and servo systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFX2N-20GM\u003c\/strong\u003e module houses 7.8 k steps of internal RAM program memory backed by a battery system, accommodating up to 100 motion profile blocks. Standard safety and sequence functions are natively integrated, with dedicated terminals for hardware limits, manual pulsars, home position dogs, and servo status feedback. This ensures robust axes protection and real-time synchronization in heavy-duty mechanical environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndependent or simultaneous two-axis positioning control with linear and circular interpolation capability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-speed pulse train output up to 200 kHz (100 kHz in interpolation mode).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlexible pulse format options: Forward\/Reverse pulse trains or Pulse Train plus Direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOnboard 7.8 k step RAM program memory with integrated battery backup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlexible control units including pulses, millimeters, inches, and degrees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOptocoupler-isolated digital inputs for superior noise immunity and signal integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect status monitoring via onboard LED indicators for inputs, outputs, and power lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMulti-axis CNC machinery and precision metalworking equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomated pick-and-place gantry robots and material handling lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-speed packaging, labeling, and rotary indexing tables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrecision assembly lines requiring synchronized dual-axis positioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMitsubishi Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\/Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFX2N-20GM\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ctd\u003eControl Axes\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 Axes (Independent or simultaneous)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInterpolation\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2-Axis Linear, 2-Axis Circular\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMax Pulse Output Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e200 kHz (100 kHz during interpolation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePulse Output Type\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOpen Collector Transistor\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ctd\u003eControl Units\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003epulse, mm, 10^-1 inch, deg\u003c\/td\u003e\n    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to 24 VDC +\/- 10% (servo inputs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInput Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eContact or NPN Open Collector\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOutput Voltage Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5 to 24 VDC (drive and general-purpose outputs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0 to 55 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-20 to 70 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e35 to 85% RH (non-condensing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.4 kg (net weight)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections and Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSignal Designation\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSignal Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eFunctional Description\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSTART \/ STOP\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eControl Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSequence execution control inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFWD \/ RVS\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eControl Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eManual forward and reverse jog inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eZRN\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eControl Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eZero-point return sequence initialization\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDOG \/ PG 0\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSensor Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNear-point homing dog and encoder zero-phase inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLSF \/ LSR\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLimit Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eForward and reverse hardware overtravel safety limits\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFP \/ RP\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePulse Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eForward and reverse pulse outputs (or Pulse\/Direction)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    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