Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi PLCs: Brief History and Hardware Overview
If you are looking at a PAC or a PLC, chances are you already have a good idea of what features you are looking for and what hardware and programming you hope to use.
As...
The Future Of Automation: Special Extended Episode of The Automation Podcast (P100)
Welcome to a very special edition of The Automation Podcast!
To celebrate our 100th Episode, I reached out to five of our previous guests from Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Phoenix Contact and the ISA to interview...
Mitsubishi PLCs: FX5 vs iQ-R
Mitsubishi’s lines of programmable controllers include the iQ-F and iQ-R PLCs which in my option are both powerhouses of flexibility, compact size, and reliability.
In today's article I introduce you to the newer models of the...
How To Register and Use a Device Profile in GX Works3
When you're working with Mitsubishi PLCs and GX Works3, from time to time you may find it necessary to add profiles for components (like networked devices) so they can be added into the communications...
Replacing A Mitsubishi J4 Servo Drive
In today's article I'll walk you through how to change out a Mitsubishi J4 Drive which an MR-D30 Safety Module Attached.
Note that these instructions are specifically for changing a J4 Servo Drive in the...
Mitsubishi Basic HMI Project Setup
In today's article I walk through the initial steps of setting up a new Mitsubishi HMI project, including creating a project, importing the PLC symbol database, and more.
Focusing on the same principle that you...
Timers and Counters Used In Mitsubishi PLCs
Like most programmable logic controllers on the market, Mitsubishi has its versions of both timers and counters.
These are similar but not necessarily set up the same as the other manufacturers.
There are two critical pieces...
Common Data Types Used In Mitsubishi PLCs
As a PLC programmer or troubleshooter, you're already be aware of certain things such as data types.
Sometimes they may be referred to differently depending on the platform, such as in one platform a floating...
First Look: GS21 HMI from Mitsubishi
We take a first look at the GS21 HMI from Mitsubishi in this episode of The Automation Minute.
The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 16 Show Notes:
Special thanks to Mitsubishi for sending us a sample...
Mitsubishi VFD Product Overview (P51)
In this episode of The Automation Podcast, Jeff Brown from Mitsubishi returns to give us an overview of the Mitsubishi line of Variable Frequency Drives:
For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below...
How to Download and Upload Mitsubishi PLC Programs using GX Works3
In this walk-thru we'll look at downloading and uploading to Mitsubishi FX5 and iQ-R controllers.
The same setup was used in the previous Mitsubishi PLC series which includes the preceding (pre-requisite) document with step-by-step on...
First Mitsubishi FX-5 PLC Program using GX Works 3 (Video S28B)
In part 2 of this episode of The Automation Show, I create and test my first program for a Mitsubishi FX-5 PLC:
For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.
The Automation...
Mitsubishi FX-5 PLC Unboxing, GX Works 3 Download, Installation (Video S28A)
In part 1 of this episode of The Automation Show, I unbox a Mitsubishi FX-5 PLC, then register, download, and install the programming software, GX Works 3:
For more information, check out the "Show Notes"...
Connect GX Works 3 To A Mitsubishi FX5 Or iQ-R PLC
As with any popular PLC programming software, GX Works 3 not only allows you to upload and download programs, but also supports program compare and verify as well as viewing ladder differences graphically.
But before...
Mitsubishi HMI Overview: GOT2000 (P49)
In this week's episode of The Automation Podcast, Jeff Brown from Mitsubishi provides us with an overview of the GOT2000 line of HMIs:
For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.
Watch...
Mitsubishi GX Works Communications Setup
In today's article I'll explain how you setup communications in the Mitsubishi Programming Software, GX Works.
For those coming to GX Works 3 from GX Works 2 (or earlier,) finding the right area to modify...
Mitsubishi iQ-R PLC Overview (P48B)
In part two of this week's episode of The Automation Podcast, Jeff Brown from Mitsubishi provides us with an overview of the iQ-R line of PLCs:
For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located...
Mitsubishi iQ-F FX-5 PLC Overview (P48A)
In part one of this week's episode of The Automation Podcast, Jeff Brown from Mitsubishi provides us with an overview of the iQ-F line of small PLCs:
For more information, check out the "Show Notes"...
