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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.

Warranty

Exclusion of loss in opportunity and secondary loss from warranty liability
Regardless of the gratis warranty term, Mitsubishi shall not be liable for compensation to:
(1) Damages caused by any cause found not to be the responsibility of Mitsubishi.
(2) Loss in opportunity, lost profits incurred to the user by Failures of Mitsubishi products.
(3) Special damages and secondary damages whether foreseeable or not, compensation for 

accidents, and compensation for damages to products other than Mitsubishi products.

(4) Replacement by the user, maintenance of on-site equipment, start-up test run 

and other tasks.

For safe use

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.

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Safety Precautions

 

(Read these precautions before use.)

This manual classifies the safety precautions into two categories: 

 and 

.

Depending on the circumstances, procedures indicated by 

 may

also cause severe injury.
It is important to follow all precautions for personal safety.

Associated Manuals

Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous
conditions, resulting in death or severe injury.

Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous
conditions, resulting in medium or slight personal injury
or physical damage.

Manual name

Manual No.

Description

FX

3U

 Series 

User’s Manual 
- Hardware Edition

JY997D16501

MODEL CODE: 

09R516

Explains the FX

3U

 Series PLC

specifications for I/O, wiring,
installation, and maintenance.

FX

3UC

 Series 

User’s Manual 
- Hardware Edition

JY997D28701

MODEL CODE: 

09R519

Explains the FX

3UC

 Series PLC

specifications for I/O, wiring,
installation, and maintenance.

FX

3G

 Series 

User’s Manual 
- Hardware Edition

JY997D31301

MODEL CODE: 

09R521

Explains the FX

3G

 Series PLC

specifications for I/O, wiring,
installation, and maintenance. 

FX

3GC

 Series 

User’s Manual 
- Hardware Edition

JY997D45401

MODEL CODE: 

09R533

Explains the FX

3GC

 Series PLC

specifications for I/O, wiring,
installation, and maintenance. 

FX

3S

 Series 

User’s Manual 
- Hardware Edition

JY997D48601

MODEL CODE: 

09R535

Explains the FX

3S

 Series PLC

specifications for I/O, wiring,
installation, and maintenance. 

FX

2N

HARDWARE MANUAL

JY992D66301

MODEL CODE:

09R508

This manual contains hardware
e x p l a n a t i o n s   f o r   w i r i n g ,
installation and specification for
FX

2N

 series PLC

FX

2NC

 (D/UL)

HARDWARE MANUAL

JY992D87201

This manual contains hardware
e x p l a n a t i o n s   f o r   w i r i n g ,
installation and specification for
FX

2NC

 (D/UL) series PLC

FX

2NC

 (DSS/DS)

HARDWARE MANUAL

JY992D76401

MODEL CODE:

09R509

This manual contains hardware
e x p l a n a t i o n s   f o r   w i r i n g ,
installation and specification for
FX

2NC

 (DSS/DS) series PLC

How to obtain manuals

For product manuals or documents, contact the Mitsubishi Electric dealer from whom
you purchased your product.

Certification of UL, cUL standards

FX-30P units comply with the UL standards (UL, cUL).

UL, cUL File Number: E95239

Regarding the standards that comply with the main unit, please refer to either the FX
series product catalog or consult with your nearest Mitsubishi product provider.

Compliance with EC directive (CE Marking)

This note does not guarantee that an entire mechanical module produced in
accordance with the contents of this note will comply with the following standards.
Compliance to EMC directive and LVD directive for the entire mechanical module
should be checked by the user/manufacturer. For more information please consult with
your nearest Mitsubishi product provider.
Regarding the standards that comply with the main unit, please refer to either the FX
series product catalog or consult with your nearest Mitsubishi product provider.

Requirement for Compliance with EMC directive

The following products have shown compliance through direct testing (of the identified
standards below) and design analysis (through the creation of a technical construction
file) to the European Directive for Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU) when
used as directed by the appropriate documentation.

Attention

This product is designed for use in industrial applications.

FX

1N

HARDWARE MANUAL

JY992D89301

MODEL CODE:

09R511

This manual contains hardware
e x p l a n a t i o n s   f o r   w i r i n g ,
installation and specification for
FX

1N

 series PLC

FX

1S

HARDWARE MANUAL

JY992D83901

MODEL CODE:

09R510

This manual contains hardware
e x p l a n a t i o n s   f o r   w i r i n g ,
installation and specification for
FX

1S

 series PLC

FX

0

/FX

0N

HARDWARE MANUAL

JY992D47501

This manual contains hardware
e x p l a n a t i o n s   f o r   w i r i n g ,
installation and specification for
FX

0

/FX

0N

 series PLC

FX

0S

HARDWARE MANUAL

JY992D55301

This manual contains hardware
e x p l a n a t i o n s   f o r   w i r i n g ,
installation and specification for
FX

0S

 series PLC

FX-SERIES
HARDWARE MANUAL

JY992D47401

This manual contains hardware
e x p l a n a t i o n s   f o r   w i r i n g ,
installation and specification for
FX series PLC

FX

0

/FX

0S

/FX

0N

/FX/FX

2C

/

F X

2 N

/ F X

2 N C

P R O G R A M M I N G
MANUAL

JY992D48301

This manual contains instruction
explanations for the FX series
PLC

FX

1S

/FX

1N

/FX

2N

/FX

2NC

P R O G R A M M I N G
MANUAL 

ΙΙ

JY992D88101

MODEL CODE: 

09R512

This manual contains instruction
explanations for the FX series
PLC

FX

3S

/FX

3G

/FX

3U

/FX

3GC

/

FX

3UC

 Series 

Programming Manual 
- Basic & Applied 
Instruction Edition

JY997D16601

MODEL CODE: 

09R517

Describes PLC programming for
basic/applied instructions and
devices.

FX-30P 
Operation Manual

JY997D34401

MODEL CODE: 

09R924

Describes FX-30P type Handy
programming panel details.

Manual name

Manual No.

Description

Type:

Programmable Controller (Open Type Equipment)

Models:

MELSEC FX series manufactured from December 1st, 2008
FX-30P

Caution for EC Directive

Attach the ferrite core to the communication cables (PLC side). 
Attach the ferrite core in approximately 100 mm (3.93”) or less from connector on the
PLC side. 
For the ferrite core use the following product or one with equivalent specifications.
Model name: ZCAT2035-0930 (Manufactured by TDK co., Ltd.)

1. Introduction

Mitsubishi Handy Programming Panel FX-30P (hereafter abbreviated as "FX-30P") is a
handheld unit to edit programs, monitor and test devices, etc. for a connected FX
Series PLC.

→ 

For system configuration, refer to the FX-30P Operation Manual.

1.1 Major Features of the FX-30P

The FX-30P is a compact, handheld program monitor.

The FX-30P displays the program/PLC operation status (monitor), operation
guidance and error messages on the LC display of 21 half-width characters by 8
lines.

The FX-30P offers online mode and offline mode. 
The FX-30P directly accesses the memory of the connected PLC in online mode,
and accesses the built-in RAM in offline mode.

The FX-30P can back up programs written in offline mode using the built-in battery.

The FX-30P has a built-in flash memory to save up to 15 programs.
The program management function can read out programs saved in the flash
memory to the built-in RAM, write programs from the built-in RAM to the flash
memory, and delete programs.

The FX-30P offers list format for writing and reading programs and displaying
monitored devices.

1.2 Incorporated Items

Check to ensure the following product and items are included in the package:

Standard

Remark

EN61131-2:2007
Programmable controllers

- Equipment

r e q u i r e m e n t s   a n d
tests

Compliance with all relevant aspects of the standard.
EMI
• Radiated Emission
• Conducted Emission
EMS
• Radiated electromagnetic field
• Fast transient burst
• Electrostatic discharge
• High-energy surge
• Voltage drops and interruptions
• Conducted RF
• Power frequency magnetic field

Included Items

FX-30P

1 unit

FX-20P-CAB0 (cable)

1 cable

Manuals [Japanese version, English version]

1 manual each

FX-30P

100 mm

(3.93")
or less

Ferrite core

Communication
cable

FX Series PLC

1.3 External Dimensions and Part Names 

Unit: mm (inches)

MASS (Weight): Approx. 0.3 kg (0.66 lbs)

1.4 Key layout

(1) Function keys (read/write, insert/delete, monitor/test and other/help): Each

key operates alternately.

(2) Instruction keys, device symbol keys and numeric keys: Instruction keys are

provided in the upper position of each key, and numeric and device number
keys are provided in the lower position of each key.

(3) [Clear] key: Use this key to cancel the key input before pressing the [GO]

key (before confirmation), clear an error message, or return to the previous
screen.

(4) This key is provided to aid device symbol input. 

Use this key to directly specify a buffer memory or specify a device bit.

(5) [Space] key: Use this key to enter space in the entry column, specify a

device or specify a constant.

(6) [Step] key: Use this key to specify the step number.
(7) Cursor control keys: Use these keys to move the line cursor and prompt,

specify a device before or after the currently specified device, or scroll lines.
Press and hold a cursor control key for 1 second or more to achieve
continuous input.

(8) [GO] key: Use this key to confirm or execute a command, scroll the screen

after display, or perform a search again.

[1] LCD display (With backlight)
[2] PLC communication port
[3] USB cover
[4] USB communication port
[5] Slide hook
[6] Battery cover
[7] Screw for battery cover anchoring
[8] FX

3U

-32BL type battery (standard accessory)

[9] Key

87

 

(3.43")

30

[6]

[2]

[1]

[5]

[4]

[3]

[9]

[8]

[7]

170 (6.7")

(1.19")

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

2. Installation

For details on the installation, refer to the following manual.

→ 

Refer to the FX-30P Operation Manual.

2.1 Connection to a PLC

The FX-30P can be connected to the programming port of the main unit.
Refer to the manual of the connected PLC and the FX-30P Operation Manual for
details.

2.2 Connection to a personal computer

The FX-30P can be connected to the USB port of the personal computer.
For details, refer to the FX-30P Operation Manual.

3. Specification

For details on specifications, refer to the following manual.

→ 

Refer to the FX-30P Operation Manual.

  

INSTALLATION 
PRECAUTIONS

Use the product within the generic environment specifications described in
section 3.2 of this manual. 
Never use the product in areas with excessive dust, oily smoke, conductive
dusts, corrosive gas (salt air, Cl

2

, H

2

S, SO

2

 or NO

2

), flammable gas, vibration

or impacts, or expose it to high temperature, condensation, or rain and wind. 
If the product is used in such conditions, electric shock, fire, malfunctions,
deterioration or damage may occur.

Do not touch the conductive parts of the product directly. 
Doing so may cause device failures or malfunctions.

Connect cables securely to their designated connectors. 
Loose connections may cause malfunctions.

Do not connect a PLC and a personal computer at the same time to the FX-30P.
Failure to do so may cause equipment failures or malfunctions.

DESIGN
PRECAUTIONS

When executing control (data changes) to an operating PLC, construct an
interlock circuit in the sequence program so that the entire system operates
conservatively. 
Additionally, when executing control such as program changes and operation
status changes (status control) to an operating PLC, thoroughly read the
manual and sufficiently confirm safety in advance. 

Make sure to have the following safety circuits outside of the PLC to ensure
safe system operation even during external power supply problems or PLC
failure.
Otherwise, malfunctions may cause serious accidents.
1) Most importantly, have the following: an emergency stop circuit, a

protection circuit, an interlock circuit for opposite movements (such as
normal vs. reverse rotation), and an interlock circuit (to prevent damage
to the equipment at the upper and lower positioning limits).

2) Note that when the PLC CPU detects an error, such as a watchdog timer

error, during self-diagnosis, all outputs are turned off. Also, when an error
that cannot be detected by the PLC CPU occurs in an input/output control
block, output control may be disabled.
External circuits and mechanisms should be designed to ensure safe
machinery operation in such cases.

DESIGN
PRECAUTIONS

Make sure to observe the following precautions in order to prevent any
damage to the machinery or accidents due to abnormal data written to the
PLC under the influence of noise:
1) Do not bundle the control line together with or lay it close to the main

circuit or power line. As a guideline, lay the control line at least 100 mm
(3.94") or more away from the main circuit or power line.
Noise may cause malfunctions.

2) Ground the shield wire or shield of a shielded cable. Do not use common

grounding with heavy electrical systems.

Install module so that excessive force will not be applied to the power
connector.
Failure to do so may result in wire damage/breakage or PLC failure.

3.1 Applicable PLC

*1 An FX-20P-CAB is necessary to connect the FX-30P with the FX

1

/FX

2

(FX)/FX

2C

Series PLC.

STARTUP AND 
MAINTENANCE 
PRECAUTIONS

Turn off the power to the PLC before attaching or detaching the battery.
Doing so may cause equipment failures, or malfunctions.

Use the battery for memory backup correctly in conformance to the manual of
each product.

- Use the battery only for the specified purpose.
- Connect the battery correctly.
- Do not charge, disassemble, heat, put in fire, short-circuit, connect reversely, 

weld, swallow or burn the battery, or apply excessive forces (vibration, impact, 
drop, etc.) to the battery.

- Do not store or use the battery at high temperatures or expose to direct 

sunlight.

- Do not expose to water, bring near fire or touch liquid leakage or other contents 

directly.

- Incorrect handling of the battery may cause heat excessive generation, 

bursting, ignition, liquid leakage or deformation, and lead to injury, fire or 
failures and malfunctions of facilities and other equipment.

Before modifying or disrupting the program in operation or running the PLC,
carefully read through this manual and the associated manuals and ensure the
safety of the operation. 
An operation error may damage the machinery or cause accidents.

Do not change the program in the PLC from two or more peripheral equipment
devices at the same time. (i.e. from a programming tool and a GOT) 
Doing so may cause destruction or malfunction of the PLC program.

STARTUP AND 
MAINTENANCE 
PRECAUTIONS

Do not disassemble or modify the PLC. Doing so may cause fire, equipment
failures, or malfunctions. 
* For repair, contact your local Mitsubishi Electric representative.

Turn off the power to the PLC before connecting or disconnecting cable. 
Failure to do so may cause equipment failures or malfunctions.

DISPOSAL 
PRECAUTIONS

Please contact a certified electronic waste disposal company for the 
environmentally safe recycling and disposal of your device. When disposing of
batteries, separate them from other waste according to local regulations.
(For details of the Battery Directive in EU countries, refer to FX-30P Operation
Manual.)

TRANSPORTATION AND 
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

The FX-30P is a precision instrument. During transportation, avoid impacts larger
than those specified in the general specifications (refer to Section 3.2) by using
dedicated packaging boxes and shock-absorbing palettes. 
Failure to do so may cause failures in the FX-30P. 
After transportation, verify operation of the FX-30P and check for damage of the
mounting part, etc.

Before transporting the FX-30P, make sure to turn on the power of the FX-30P,
and confirm that an HPP battery voltage low error does not occur (or confirm that
the HPP battery voltage is 2.7 V or more). 
If the FX-30P is transported when the battery voltage is low and the battery life is
expired, the battery-backed data may not be held correctly during transportation.

When transporting lithium batteries, follow required transportation regulations.
(For details of the regulated products, refer to FX-30P Operation Manual.)

Model name

FX

1

/FX

2

(FX)/FX

2C

/FX

0

/FX

0S

/FX

0N

/FX

1S

/FX

1N

/FX

1NC

/FX

2N

/FX

2NC

/FX

3S

/FX

3G

/

FX

3GC

/FX

3U

/FX

3UC

 Series PLC

*1

3.2 General Specifications

*1 The criterion is shown in IEC61131-2.
*2 The PLC cannot be used at a pressure higher than the atmospheric pressure to

avoid damage.

3.3 Power Supply Specification

*1 Power supply by bus power

3.4 Performance Specification

Item

Specification

Ambient temperature

0 to 40

°

C (32 to 104

°

F) 

Ambient humidity

5 to 95%RH (no condensation) when operating

Storage ambient temperature -25 to 75

°

C (-13 to 167

°

F) 

Storage ambient humidity

5 to 95%RH (no condensation)

Vibration resistance

*1

Frequency

(Hz)

Acceleration

(m/s

2

)

Half 

amplitude

(mm)

Sweep Count
for X, Y, Z: 
10 times 
( 8 0   m i n   i n
each direction)

5 to 9

-

3.5

9 to 150

9.8

-

Shock resistance

*1

147 m/s

2

 Acceleration, Action time: 11 ms, 3 times by

half-sine pulse in each direction X, Y, and Z

Noise resistance

By noise simulator at noise voltage of 1,000 Vp-p, noise
width of 1 ms, rise time of 1ns and period of 30 to 100 Hz

Working atmosphere

Free from corrosive or flammable gas and excessive
conductive dust

Working altitude

<2000 m

*2

Item

Specification

E x t e r n a l
power supply

Power supply voltage

5   V   D C  

±

5 %   ( P o w e r   s u p p l y   i s

s up p li e d  f ro m  P LC   o r  p er so n al
computer.*

1

)

Current
consumption

supplied from
PLC

155 mA (When the intensity of LCD
backlight is set at the maximum value 8)
115 mA (When the intensity of LCD
backlight is set at the initial value 4)

supplied from
p e r s o n a l
computer.

165 mA (When the intensity of LCD
backlight is set at the maximum value 8)
125 mA (When the intensity of LCD
backlight is set at the initial value 4)

Item

Specification

Display
unit

Type

STN monochrome (white/black) liquid crystal

Resolution

128 

× 

64 dots

Display size

W66.54 (2.62) 

×

 H33.26 (1.31) [mm] (inch)

F ore grou nd
color

Monochrome (white/black)

Backlight

White

Buzzer

9-level adjustment (including the buzzer OFF level)

Contrast adjustment

8-level adjustment

Intensity of LCD

9-level adjustment (including the backlight OFF level)

Key figure

35 pieces

Memory

P r o g r a m
capacity

Built-in RAM: 64 K step 
RAM retention (for about five years, ambient temperature
25

°

C (77

°

F)) by battery.

Built-in flash memory: Up to 15 programs can be stored in
the built-in flash memory.
Allowable number of writes: 100000 times

FX-30P
held data

Language display setting (Japanese/English/Chinese),
contrast, buzzer volume, intensity control, screen save,
HPP protect key (saved in the flash memory)

3.5 Communication specification

Item

Specification

For PLC 
communication

Communications
standard

S e r i a l   R S - 4 2 2   s ta n d a r d   p r a c t i c e
compliant 1ch

Tr a n s m i s s i o n
speed

115.2/57.6/38.4/19.2/9.6 kbps

Connector  shape 
configuration

RS-422 Mini-DIN 8 pin female

For personal 
computer 
communication

Communications
standard

U S B   2 . 0 / 1 . 1   s t a n d a r d   p r a c t i c e
compliant 1ch

Tr a n s m i s s i o n
speed

115.2 kbps after serial conversion.

Connector  shape 
configuration

USB Mini-B plug female

Note: This symbol mark is for China only.

含有有害6物质的名称,含有量,含有部品

 本产品中所含有的有害6 物质的名称,含有量,含有部品如下表

所示。

产品中有害物质的名称及含量

本表格依据SJ/T 11364的规定编制。

○:表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在GB/T 26572

 规定的限量要求以下。 

×:表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出GB/T 
    26572规定的限量要求。

部件名称

有害物质

(Pb)

(Hg)

(Cd)

六价铬

(Cr(VI))

多溴联苯

(PBB)

多溴

二苯醚
(PBDE)

可编程
控制器

外壳

印刷基板

×

「电器电子产品有害物质限制使用标识要求」的表示方式

FX-30P

INSTALLATION MANUAL

This manual describes the part names, dimensions, and specifications of the
product. Before use, read this manual and manuals of relevant products fully to
acquire proficiency in handling and operating the product. Make sure to learn all
the product information, safety information, and precautions.
Store this manual in a safe place so that it can be taken out and read whenever
necessary. Always forward it to the end user.
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Effective August 2017
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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 2008 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Manual Number

JY997D34201

Revision

G

Date

August 2017

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