The **MITSUBISHI FX2N-2AD** is an **analog input module** designed for use with the **MELSEC FX2N PLC**. This module expands the **FX2N PLC’s** ability to interface with analog devices such as temperature sensors, pressure sensors, and other process variables. It provides two **analog input channels** for measuring voltage or current signals from external sensors or devices.
### Key Features and Specifications of **MITSUBISHI FX2N-2AD**:
1. **Module Type**:
- The **FX2N-2AD** is an **analog input expansion module** for the **MELSEC FX2N PLC**.
- It is designed to add two **analog input channels** to the existing FX2N PLC system, enabling the PLC to measure and process analog signals such as voltage and current from various sensors.
2. **Analog Inputs**:
- The module provides **2 analog input channels**, each capable of measuring a **voltage** or **current** input signal.
- Typical applications include interfacing with **voltage sensors** (e.g., 0-10 V) or **current sensors** (e.g., 4-20 mA), enabling real-time data acquisition and control.
3. **Input Range**:
- The **FX2N-2AD** supports **multiple input ranges**, typically including **0-10 VDC**, **4-20 mA**, and other standard ranges.
- Users can configure the module to match the output characteristics of the connected sensors, ensuring accurate and reliable signal conversion.
4. **Signal Conversion**:
- The **FX2N-2AD** module features **high-resolution** analog-to-digital conversion (ADC), which allows the PLC to process the analog signals with high accuracy.
- The module provides **12-bit** resolution for analog-to-digital conversion, enabling precise measurements and signal processing for control and monitoring tasks.
5. **Communication**:
- The **FX2N-2AD** module communicates with the **FX2N PLC** via the **PLC’s expansion bus**.
- The module’s data is sent to the PLC for processing, which can then make decisions based on the analog input readings, allowing for real-time control of processes and systems.
6. **Mounting and Installation**:
- The **FX2N-2AD** module is designed to be easily installed onto the **FX2N PLC** base unit or expansion rack.
- The module draws power from the **FX2N backplane**, so no external power supply is required for the module itself.
7. **LED Indicators**:
- The **FX2N-2AD** features **LED indicators** for each input channel. These indicators provide real-time feedback on the status of the input signals, helping with diagnostics and troubleshooting.
- The LED indicators show whether the input signal is within the expected range, assisting with easy monitoring during operation.
8. **Software Support**:
- The **FX2N-2AD** module is configured and programmed using **Mitsubishi GX Works2** or **GX Developer** software, which are used to program **FX Series PLCs**.
- The software allows users to assign input channels, configure input ranges, and define the logic required for processing the analog signals.
9. **Environmental Conditions**:
- The **FX2N-2AD** operates within typical industrial temperature ranges, usually from **0°C to 55°C**, making it suitable for a variety of factory and process control environments.
10. **Applications**:
- The **FX2N-2AD** is typically used in applications where analog signal processing is required, such as in temperature measurement (using RTDs or thermocouples), pressure sensing, and other industrial process controls that require analog-to-digital conversion for monitoring and regulation.
### Technical Specifications:
- **Type**: Analog Input Expansion Module for **FX2N PLC**
- **Number of Inputs**: 2 analog input channels
- **Input Signal**: Voltage (0-10 VDC) or current (4-20 mA)
- **Resolution**: 12-bit ADC for high precision
- **Input Range**: Configurable for standard ranges such as 0-10 VDC, 4-20 mA, etc.
- **Communication**: Connects to the **FX2N PLC** via the **expansion bus**
- **Power Supply**: Powered via the **FX2N backplane**
- **LED Indicators**: For input channel status and signal quality monitoring
- **Software Support**: Configured using **Mitsubishi GX Works2** or **GX Developer**
- **Mounting**: Mounted onto the **FX2N base unit** or **expansion rack**
- **Operating Environment**: **0°C to 55°C** temperature range
- **Dimensions**: Compact design for easy installation
### Applications:
- **Industrial Automation**: Used in manufacturing, process control, and other industrial environments where analog sensors (e.g., temperature, pressure, level) need to be interfaced with the **FX2N PLC**.
- **Machine Control**: Ideal for applications where the PLC needs to control machines based on analog sensor input, such as temperature-based control in ovens, cooling systems, or environmental chambers.
- **Process Control**: Used in applications that require the measurement and control of analog variables, such as in chemical processing, food and beverage industries, and HVAC systems.
### Summary:
The **MITSUBISHI FX2N-2AD** is an **analog input module** for the **MELSEC FX2N PLC** that expands the PLC's capability to process analog signals. With **2 input channels** supporting **voltage** and **current** signals (such as 0-10 VDC and 4-20 mA), the module provides **12-bit resolution** for accurate signal conversion and processing. It is ideal for **industrial automation**, **process control**, and **machine control** applications requiring real-time monitoring of analog devices like temperature and pressure sensors. The module is easy to install, integrates seamlessly with the **FX2N PLC**, and can be configured using **Mitsubishi GX Works2** or **GX Developer** software.
