FX Configurator-EN-L

OPERATION MANUAL
FX Configurator-EN-L
Operation Manual

FX Configurator-EN-L
Operation Manual

Manual number JY997D38401

Manual revision F
Date 4/2015

Foreword
This manual describes FX Configurator-EN-L and should be read and understood before attempting
installation or operation of software.
Store this manual in a safe place so that you can take it out and read it whenever necessary. Always forward
it to the end user.

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.

© 2009 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION

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Outline Precautions
• This manual provides information for the use of the FX Configurator-EN-L. The manual has been written to
be used by trained and competent personnel. The definition of such a person or persons is as follows;
1) Any engineer who is responsible for the planning, design and construction of automatic equipment using
the product associated with this manual should be of a competent nature, trained and qualified to the
local and national standards required to fulfill that role. These engineers should be fully aware of all
aspects of safety with regards to automated equipment.
2) Any commissioning or service engineer must be of a competent nature, trained and qualified to the local
and national standards required to fulfill that job. These engineers should also be trained in the use and
maintenance of the completed product. This includes being completely familiar with all associated
documentation for the said product. All maintenance should be carried out in accordance with established
safety practices.
3) All operators of the completed equipment should be trained to use that product in a safe and coordinated
manner in compliance to established safety practices. The operators should also be familiar with
documentation which is connected with the actual operation of the completed equipment.
Note: the term 'completed equipment' refers to a third party constructed device which contains or uses
the product associated with this manual

• 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.
• When combining this product with other products, please confirm the standard and the code, or regulations
with which the user should follow. Moreover, please confirm the compatibility of this product to the system,
machine, and apparatus with which a user is using.
• If in doubt at any stage during the installation of the product, always consult a professional electrical
engineer who is qualified and trained to the local and national standards. If in doubt about the operation or
use, please consult the nearest Mitsubishi Electric distributor.
• Since the examples indicated by this manual, technical bulletin, catalog, etc. are used as a reference,
please use it after confirming the function and safety of the equipment and system. Mitsubishi Electric will
accept no responsibility for actual use of the product based on these illustrative examples.
• This manual content, specification etc. may be changed without a notice for improvement.
• The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, if you
have noticed a doubtful point, a doubtful error, etc., please contact the nearest Mitsubishi Electric
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Associated Manuals

Manual name Manual No. Description

JY997D38401
FX Configurator-EN-L
MODEL CODE: This manual
Operation Manual
09R929
F X 3 U - E N E T- L
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MANUAL
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FX3U-ENET-L
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User’s Manual
operation of FX3U-ENET-L.

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HARDWARE MANUAL Series HARDWARE MANUAL.
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- Hardware Edition 09R516 maintenance.

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JY997D28601 installation of FX3UC Series PLC from FX3UC
HARDWARE MANUAL Series HARDWARE MANUAL.
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FX3UC-32MT-LT-2 PLC main unit FX3UC-32MT-LT-2 extracted
JY997D31601
Hardware Manual from the FX3UC Series User's Manual
-Hardware Edition.
FX3UC Series JY997D28701 Explains FX3UC Series PLC specification
User’s Manual MODEL CODE: details for I/O, wiring, installation, and
- Hardware Edition 09R519 maintenance.
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FX3UC Series JY997D16601
Describes PLC programming for basic/applied
Programming Manual MODEL CODE: instructions and devices.
- Basic & Applied 09R517
Instruction Edition

SH-080902ENG Explains fundamental operation methods

iQ Works Beginner’s such as managing the system using
MODEL CODE:
Manual MELSOFT Navigator and using system labels
13JZ44 for users inexperienced with iQ Works.

How to obtain manuals

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

Names Used in Manuals

Names Used in Manuals Name

FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool FX Configurator-EN-L

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MEMO

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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION 7

1.1 Outline of Product....................................................................................................................... 7

1.2 Product Configuration................................................................................................................. 7
1.3 Function...................................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Compatible Model ...................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Operating System Requirements ............................................................................................... 8
1.6 Installation .................................................................................................................................. 9
1.7 Uninstallation............................................................................................................................ 10

2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 11

2.1 Connection from the USB and Serial Port................................................................................ 11

2.2 Connection from the Ethernet Port........................................................................................... 15

3. STARTING METHOD 16

3.1 Starting FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool ................................................................................ 16

3.1.1 Starting FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool from the start menu ................................................ 16
3.1.2 Starting MELSOFT Navigator from the module configuration diagram .................................... 17
3.1.3 Starting GX Developer from the tool menu............................................................................... 17
3.1.4 Starting from GX Works2.......................................................................................................... 18
3.2 Screen Transition ..................................................................................................................... 20
3.3 Loading or Saving the Files...................................................................................................... 20

4. SETTING THE ETHERNET PARAMETERS 21

4.1 Setting the Ethernet.................................................................................................................. 21

4.2 Operational Settings................................................................................................................. 23
4.3 Initial Settings ........................................................................................................................... 24
4.4 Open Setting ............................................................................................................................ 26
4.5 Router Relaying Parameter Setting.......................................................................................... 29
4.6 E-mail Setting ........................................................................................................................... 30
4.6.1 E-mail setting ............................................................................................................................ 30
4.6.2 SMTP authentication setting..................................................................................................... 31
4.6.3 Send mail address setting ........................................................................................................ 32

5. ONLINE FUNCTION 33

5.1 Designation of Destination to be Connected ............................................................................ 33

5.2 Remote Operation .................................................................................................................... 34
5.3 Reading or Writing Parameters ................................................................................................ 35
5.4 Verifying Parameters................................................................................................................ 36

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6. ETHERNET DIAGNOSTICS FUNCTION 37

6.1 Ethernet Diagnostics Function ................................................................................................. 37

6.2 Parameter Status ..................................................................................................................... 38
6.3 Error Log .................................................................................................................................. 39
6.4 Status of Each Connection....................................................................................................... 40
6.5 Status of Each Protocol............................................................................................................ 41
6.6 LED Status ............................................................................................................................... 42
6.7 Send E-mail Information........................................................................................................... 43
6.8 PING Test................................................................................................................................. 44

7. Appendix 52

7.1 Printing parameters .................................................................................................................. 52

7.1.1 Printing method......................................................................................................................... 52
7.1.2 Printing example ....................................................................................................................... 53
7.2 Connecting the Ethernet module compatible with MX Component .......................................... 55
7.2.1 System Configuration ............................................................................................................... 55
7.2.2 Communication setting wizard for Ethernet communication..................................................... 56
7.2.3 ATC control: ActFxENETTCP and ActMLFxENETTCP controls .............................................. 57
7.3 Connecting the Ethernet module compatible with GX Developer ............................................ 58

Revised History ....................................................................................................................... 60

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Operation Manual 1.1 Outline of Product

INTRODUCTION
1. INTRODUCTION
2
1.1 Outline of Product

CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM
This product is PC software for setting parameter diagnostics of the FX3U-ENET-L type Ethernet interface
block (hereinafter referred to as "Ethernet module").

1.2 Product Configuration 3

METHOD
STARTING
SW1D5-FXENETL-E
Manual: one copy (this manual)

1.3 Function 4

PARAMETERS
ETHERNET
SETTING THE
The main functions for FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool are as follows:
- Creation of parameters : Sets each parameter for the Ethernet module.
- Online function : Reads and writes parameters from/to the Ethernet
module. In addition, remotely operates the PLC.
- Ethernet diagnostics function : Checks various settings of the Ethernet module. 5

FUNCTION
ONLINE
1.4 Compatible Model
FX3U-ENET-L type Ethernet interface block
6

FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTICS
ETHERNET
7

APPENDIX

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Operation Manual 1.5 Operating System Requirements

1.5 Operating System Requirements

The FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool software is designed to be installed on a computer that meets or
exceeds the following specifications. Please check whether your personal computer meets these
requirements prior to the software installation.

Table: Personal Computer Requirements

Item Description
32 bit version
• Microsoft® Windows® 95 English version (Service Pack 1 or later)
• Microsoft® Windows® 98 English version
• Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition English version
• Microsoft® WindowsNT® 4.0 Workstation English version (Service Pack 3 or later)
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000 English version
• Microsoft® Windows® XP English version (Home Edition or Professional)
OS • Microsoft® Windows Vista® English version (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate or Enterprise)
• Microsoft® Windows® 7 English version (Ultimate, Enterprise, Professional, Home Premium or Starter)*1
• Microsoft® Windows® 8 English version (8, Pro, Enterprise)*2
• Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 English version (8.1, Pro, Enterprise)*2
64 bit version
• Microsoft® Windows® 7 English version (Ultimate, Enterprise, Professional or Home Premium)*1
• Microsoft® Windows® 8 English version (8, Pro, Enterprise)*2
• Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 English version (8.1, Pro, Enterprise)*2
• Microsoft® Windows® 95: CPU Pentium 133MHz or better one

• Microsoft® Windows® 98: CPU Pentium 133MHz or better one

• Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition: CPU Pentium 150MHz or better one

• Microsoft® WindowsNT® 4.0: CPU Pentium 133MHz or better one

• Microsoft® Windows® 2000: CPU Pentium 133MHz or better one

PC main body
• Microsoft® Windows® XP: CPU Pentium 300MHz or better one

• Microsoft® Windows Vista®: CPU Pentium 1GHz or better one

• Microsoft® Windows® 7: CPU Pentium 1GHz or better one

• Microsoft® Windows® 8: CPU Pentium 1GHz or better one

• Microsoft® Windows® 8.1: CPU Pentium 1GHz or better one

®
• Microsoft Windows® 95: 64MB or more

• Microsoft® Windows® 98: 64MB or more

®
• Microsoft Windows® Millennium Edition: 32MB or more

• Microsoft® WindowsNT® 4.0: 64MB or more

• Microsoft® Windows® 2000: 64MB or more

Required memory
®
• Microsoft Windows® XP: 128MB or more

• Microsoft® Windows Vista®: 1GB or more

• Microsoft® Windows® 7: 1GB or more

®
• Microsoft Windows® 8: 1GB or more

• Microsoft® Windows® 8.1: 1GB or more

Hard disk
Free space of 150MB or more
capacity
Display Video display adaptor whose resolution is SVGA (800 × 600) *3
Interface RS-232C port, USB port, Ethernet board

*1. This Operating System is supported in FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool Ver.1.30 or later.
*2. This Operating System is supported in FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool Ver.1.40 or later.
*3. When using Microsoft® Windows Vista®, Microsoft® Windows® 7, Microsoft® Windows® 8 or
Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 the recommended resolution is 1024 × 768 or more.

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Operation Manual 1.6 Installation

1
1.6 Installation

INTRODUCTION
1 Execute SETUP.EXE in the Installer file.

2 Follows the guidance on the PC display to complete the installation.

2

CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM
Caution
FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool requires the following version or later of MELSOFT iQ Works (SW1DN†-
IQWK-E), GX Developer (SW8D5C-GPPW-E) or GX Works2 (SW1DNC-GXW2-E).
• MELSOFT iQ Works (SW1DN†-IQWK-E)
"†" indicates "D" (DVD version) or "C" (CD version).
3

METHOD
STARTING
Operating System Version

Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows Vista®,

Ver. 1.15R or later
Windows® 7 32/64 bit version

Windows® 8 32/64 bit version Ver. 1.62Q or later

4
• GX Developer (SW8D5C-GPPW-E)

PARAMETERS
ETHERNET
SETTING THE
Operating System Version

Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows® Millennium Edition,

Ver. 8.88S or later
WindowsNT® 4.0, Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows Vista®

Windows® 7 32 bit version Ver. 8.91V or later

5
Windows® 7 64 bit version Ver. 8.98C or later

FUNCTION
ONLINE
Windows® 8 32/64 bit version Ver. 8.114U or later

• GX Works2 (SW1DNC-GXW2-E)
Operating System Version

Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows® Millennium Edition,

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Ver. 1.09K or later

FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTICS
ETHERNET
WindowsNT® 4.0, Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows Vista®

Windows® 7 32 bit version Ver. 1.40S or later

Windows® 7 64 bit version Ver. 1.62Q or later

Windows® 8 32/64 bit version Ver. 1.492N or later

®
Windows 8.1 32/64 bit version Ver. 1.570D or later 7

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Operation Manual 1.7 Uninstallation

1.7 Uninstallation

1 Click [Add or Remove Programs] in the control panel.

Note

- Double-click [Add/Remove Programs] on the control panel in Windows® 95,

Windows® 98, Windows® Millennium Edition, WindowsNT® 4.0, Windows® 2000.
- Click [Programs] on the control panel in Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8 or Windows® 8.1.

2 Select [Change or Remove Programs] in [Add or Remove Programs] window.

Note

- Click [Add/Remove] on [Add/Remove Programs] property in Windows® 95,

Windows® 98, Windows® Millennium Edition and WindowsNT® 4.0.
- Click [Change or Remove Programs] in [Add/Remove Programs] in window in Windows® 2000.
- Double click [Uninstall a program] of [Programs and Features] in Windows Vista®, Windows® 7,
Windows® 8 or Windows® 8.1.

3 Click [FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool] to uninstall.

Note

Double-click [FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool] and go to the step 5 in Windows Vista®, Windows® 7,
Windows® 8 or Windows® 8.1.

4 Click [Remove] button.

5 Follow the guidance on the PC display to complete the uninstallation.

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Operation Manual 2.1 Connection from the USB and Serial Port

INTRODUCTION
2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
2
2.1 Connection from the USB and Serial Port

CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM
The following system configurations illustrate the possible connections from the serial port or USB of a
personal computer to the FX3U/FX3UC.

PLC direct coupled 3

(USB communication) *1 RS-422

METHOD
STARTING
FXCPU
Converter/USB Cable
(FX 3U /FX 3UC )

*1 *4
RS-422 FXCPU
Converter/USB Cable (FX 3U /FX 3UC )
FX 3U -ENET-L
Configuration tool
(SW1D5-FXENETL-E)
*2 USB
*2 4
FXCPU

PARAMETERS
ETHERNET
SETTING THE
USB Cable
(FX 3U /FX 3UC )

*3
Converter/cable
RS-422
FXCPU
5
PLC direct coupled

FUNCTION
ONLINE
(FX 3U /FX 3UC )
(Serial port communication)
*4
*3 RS-422 FXCPU
Converter/cable (FX 3U /FX 3UC )

*5
*5 RS-232C

6
RD
FXCPU
Cable SD

(FX 3U /FX 3UC )

*6

FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTICS
ETHERNET
GOT
via GOT *7 *7
FXCPU
Cable Cable
(FX 3U /FX 3UC )

When the Ethernet parameters are written for the first time, they
(FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool data) are written using the programming port of the main unit PLC.
*1. About the converter / cable 7
1) System configuration

APPENDIX
FX-USB-AW USB cable (packed)
FX-USB-AW
(RS-422)
FX

PW

RD
SD

2) The converter / cable may be used if the driver on the CD-ROM that is packed with the FX-USB-
AW and FX3U-USB-BD has been installed. For the applicable Windows® Operating System, refer
to the respective manual.
3) On GX Developer, choose [Online] - [Transfer setup] and set the serial COM port number.
4) For precautions and restrictions on the use of the FX-USB-AW, refer to the manual packed with
the FX-USB-AW.

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Operation Manual 2.1 Connection from the USB and Serial Port

*2. USB cable and function expansion board

1) System configuration
FX3U-USB-BD USB cable (packed)

RD

SD

The FX3U-USB-BD can not be attached to the FX3UC-††MT/D and

FX3UC-††MT/DSS PLC.
2) If "Operate communication setting" is checked on the [PLC System (2)] tab in the [PLC Parameter]
dialog box within GX Developer, the corresponding port cannot be used for communication with
the PLC. In this case, clear the setting and download the updated information to the PLC via the
built-in RS-422 programming port on the PLC.

When the PLC type of the project is the FX3U(C), the channel specification (CH1/CH2) combo box
is displayed. Set to CH1 and check the settings.
3) The USB cable and function expansion board are available if the driver on the CD-ROM that is
packed with the FX-USB-AW and FX3U-USB-BD has been installed. For the applicable Windows®
Operating System, refer to the respective manual.
4) On GX Developer, set the serial COM port number by choosing [Online] - [Target setup].
5) For the precautions and restrictions on use of the FX3U-USB-BD, refer to the manual packed with
the FX3U-USB-BD.

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Operation Manual 2.1 Connection from the USB and Serial Port

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*3. About the converter / cable

INTRODUCTION
Personal computer Side RS-232C / RS-422 PLC CPU Side
(RS-232C cable) Converter (RS-422 cable)

CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM
F2-232CAB-1
(when Personal computer FX-422CAB0 (1.5m)
connector is D-sub, 9-pin)
FX-232AWC-H

*4. Expansion board 3

METHOD
STARTING
Series Expansion board
FX3U, FX3UC FX3U-422-BD

The FX3U-422-BD can not be attached to the FX3UC-††MT/D and FX3UC-††MT/DSS PLC.

If "Operate communication setting" is checked on the [PLC System (2)] tab in the [PLC Parameter] 4
dialog box within GX Developer, the corresponding port cannot be used for communication with the

PARAMETERS
ETHERNET
SETTING THE
PLC. In this case, clear the setting and download the updated information to the PLC via the built-in
RS-422 programming port on the PLC.

FUNCTION
ONLINE
6

FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTICS
ETHERNET
7

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When the PLC type of the project is the FX3U(C), the channel specification (CH1/CH2) combo box is
displayed.
Set to CH1 and check the settings.

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Operation Manual 2.1 Connection from the USB and Serial Port

*5. RS-232 cable and expansion board/special adapter

Serial port shape of
Series Required expansion board and special adaptor RS-232C cable
personal computer

FX3U FX3U-232-BD
D sub 9 pin FX-232CAB-1
FX3UC Function expansion board (FX3U-***-BD) + FX3U-232ADP

*** of the function expansion board (FX3U-***-BD) indicates 232, 485, 422, USB or CNV.
The FX3UC-††MT/D and FX3UC-††MT/DSS PLC can be attached to the FX3U-232ADP without an
expansion board (FX3U-***-BD).

If "Operate communication setting" is checked on the [PLC System (2)] tab in the [PLC Parameter]
dialog box within GX Developer, the corresponding port cannot be used for communication with the
PLC. In this case, clear the setting and download the updated information to the PLC via the built-in
RS-422 programming port on the PLC.

When the PLC type of the project is the FX3U(C), the channel specification (CH1/CH2) combo box is
displayed.
- FX3U/FX3UC Series
When using the first FX3U-232ADP connected to the FX3U -232-BD or FX3U-CNV-BD, set "CH1" and check the
settings.
When using the FX3U-232ADP connected to equipment other than the FX3U-CNV-BD or using the second FX3U-
232ADP connected to the FX3U-CNV-BD, set "CH2" and check the settings.

*6. The table below shows the connection type between the personal computer and the GOT.
GOT
GOT1000 Series GOT-A900 Series GOT-F900 Series
RS-232
O O O
Connection connection
method USB
O - -
connection

O : Connectable
*7. For the GOT connection cable, settings in the GOT, and precautions; refer to the manual of the
connected GOT.
1) GOT1000 Series Connection Manual
2) GOT-A900 Series User's Manual (Connection System Manual)
3) GOT-F900 Series HARDWARE Manual [connection]

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Operation Manual 2.2 Connection from the Ethernet Port

1
2.2 Connection from the Ethernet Port

INTRODUCTION
the following system configuration is made up by connection from the Ethernet port.

CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM
FX 3U -ENET-L
Configuration tool
(SW1D5-FXENETL-E)
Ethernet communication

METHOD
STARTING
FXCPU FX 3U -ENET-L
(FX 3U /FX 3UC )

When the Ethernet parameters are written for the first time, the Ethernet parameters
(FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool data) are written using the programming port of the main unit of PLC. 4

PARAMETERS
ETHERNET
SETTING THE
5

FUNCTION
ONLINE
6

FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTICS
ETHERNET
7

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Operation Manual 3.1 Starting FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool

3. STARTING METHOD

3.1 Starting FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool

To start FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool, the following methods are available:

3.1.1 Starting FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool from the start menu

1 Click on [Start]*1 and move the

cursor onto [All Programs]*2
then onto [MELSOFT
Application] menus.
*1 When Windows® 8 is used, click the
[Windows] key on the keyboard.
*2 [Programs] appears in Windows® OS
versions other than When Windows® XP,
Windows Vista®, Windows® 7,
Windows® 8 or Windows® 8.1.

2 Click on the [FX3U-ENET-L

Configuration tool] menu.

3 FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool

will start up.

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Operation Manual 3.1 Starting FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool

1
3.1.2 Starting MELSOFT Navigator from the module configuration diagram

INTRODUCTION
Refer to the MELSOFT iQ Works Manual for the module configuration diagram creation method.
Double-click the Ethernet module laid out in the module configuration diagram to start FX 3U -ENET-L
Configuration tool.
2

CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM
Double-click
3

METHOD
STARTING
4

PARAMETERS
ETHERNET
SETTING THE
5

FUNCTION
ONLINE
6

FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTICS
ETHERNET
POINT
The following functions are invalid when FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool is started from MELSOFT
7

APPENDIX
Navigator:
1) "New", "Open", "Save as" and "Opens recent file" in the "File" menu are displayed in the invalid status.
2) The [Default] and [Read] buttons are displayed in the invalid status.
3) "Setting IP address" in "Operational settings" is disabled.

3.1.3 Starting GX Developer from the tool menu

1 Select [Tools] → [FX special

function utility] → [FX3U-ENET-L
Configuration tool] of the GX
Developer to start FX3U-ENET-L
Configuration tool.

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Operation Manual 3.1 Starting FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool

3.1.4 Starting from GX Works2

1 Select [Project] → [Intelligent

Function Module] → [New
Module] of the GX Works2.

2 When the "New Module" dialog

box appears, set "Module Type",
"Module Name" and "Module
No."

3 Click the [OK] button.

The input module is added in
"Special Module (Intelligent
Function Module)" in the
"Project" view.
Added

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Operation Manual 3.1 Starting FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool

1
4

INTRODUCTION
Select [Special Module
(Intelligent Function Module)] in
the Project view, and
double-click [(Module)] to start
FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool. 2

CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM
3

METHOD
STARTING
POINT 4

PARAMETERS
ETHERNET
SETTING THE
1) The special module of FX series is displayed as an intelligent function module in GX Works2.
2) Starting FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool from GX Works2 is supported in GX Works2 Ver. 1.507D or
later and FX Configurator-EN Ver. 1.40 or later.
3) FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool cannot be started from GX Works2 which has been started from
MELSOFT Navigator.
4) Saving and loading the special function unit data 5
The FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool setting data of GX Works2 can be saved in the FX Configurator-

FUNCTION
ONLINE
EN format.
Files of FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool can be load as the setting data of GX Works2.
Refer to the following manuals for the details:
GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common)
GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Intelligent Function Module)
5) The following functions are invalid when FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool is started from GX Works2:
6

FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTICS
ETHERNET
- "New", "Open", "Save as" and "Opens recent file" in the "File" menu are displayed in the invalid
status.
- The "New" and "Open" icon buttons are displayed in the invalid status.
- The [Default] and [Transfer Setup] buttons are displayed in the invalid status.
- The file name on the Title bar is not displayed. 7

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Operation Manual 3.2 Screen Transition

3.2 Screen Transition

The screen transition of FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool is shown below.

Ethernet module parameters setting (See Chapter 4.)

Sets the parameters to operate the Ethernet module.

Ethernet diagnostics function (See Chapter 6.)

Various settings of the Ethernet module can be checked.

Online function (See Chapter 5.)

Reads or writes parameters from/to the Ethernet module,
specifies the PLC to be connected, or remotely operates the PLC.

3.3 Loading or Saving the Files

The settings of parameters specified by FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool can be saved in a file
(file form: [.fel]).

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Operation Manual 4.1 Setting the Ethernet

INTRODUCTION
4. SETTING THE ETHERNET PARAMETERS
2
4.1 Setting the Ethernet

CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM
[Purpose of setting]
This setting enables the Ethernet module to be used as a network module.
It also serves as the main screen where [Operational settings], [Initial settings] etc., are performed to use the 3
Ethernet module.

METHOD
STARTING
[Operating procedure]
Start FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool to display the setting screen.
Refer to Section 3.1 for the operating procedure.
4
[Setting screen]

PARAMETERS
ETHERNET
SETTING THE
5

FUNCTION
ONLINE
6

FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTICS
ETHERNET
7

APPENDIX

Item name Description of setting

Select the number of the Ethernet module to be set.
Module None No module designation *1 *2
Modules 0 to 7
Operational settings
Set the common items of the Ethernet module.
(Detailed description: Section 4.2)
Initial settings
Set the timer values for data communications.
(Detailed description: Section 4.3)
Open settings
Set the open process or the close process of connection.
(Detailed description: Section 4.4)
Router relay parameter
(routing information) Specify the setting for taking communications via the router.
(Detailed description: Section 4.5)
E-mail settings
Specify the setting for sending e-mail.
(Detailed description: Section 4.6.1)

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Operation Manual 4.1 Setting the Ethernet

Item name Description of setting

E-mail address setting
Set the sending destination mail address to send an e-mail.
(Detailed description: Section 4.6.3)

*1. The Ethernet module corresponding to the smallest module number among the PLCs connected is set
for FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool.
*2. Can be set only when remotely-operating the PLC or reading parameters.

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Operation Manual 4.2 Operational Settings

1
4.2 Operational Settings

INTRODUCTION
[Purpose of setting]
Set the common items of the modules to use the Ethernet module.
Ensure this setting is specified since it is necessary for initializing the Ethernet module. 2

CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM
[Operating procedure]

Select [Ethernet settings] of FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool Operational settings

[Setting screen]
3

METHOD
STARTING
4

PARAMETERS
ETHERNET
SETTING THE
5

FUNCTION
ONLINE
6

FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTICS
ETHERNET
Item name Description of setting
Select the communication data code with an external device when using a fixed buffer or MC
Communication data code
protocol for communications.
- Binary code communications: Communicate using a binary code.
7

APPENDIX
- ASCII code communications: Communicate using ASCII data.
Select the timing to open for connections for which TCP-Passive open or UDP open are selected
with the "Open settings" (See Section 4.4).
- Do not wait for OPEN
: Execute open/close processing using a sequence program.
When using an MC protocol for communications, communication can not be performed
Initial timing while the PLC is in the STOP status.
- Always wait for OPEN
: Passive open and UDP open connections always wait for open according to the parameter
settings (a sequence program for open/close processing is not required).
When using an MC protocol for communications, communication can be performed while
the PLC is in the STOP status.
Select the IP address input format.
Input format
IP address - Decimal - Hexadecimal
IP address Set the IP address of the local station.
Select the frame of the Ethernet header for the data link layer to be sent by the Ethernet module.
- Ethernet (V2.0)
Send frame setting : Transmits using an Ethernet frame.
- IEEE802.3
: Transmits using an IEEE802.3 frame.
Select the existence check method for TCP protocol communications.
- Use the KeepAlive
TCP Existence setting : Checks connection status with KeepAlive.
- Use the Ping
: Checks connection status with Ping.

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Operation Manual 4.3 Initial Settings

4.3 Initial Settings

[Purpose of setting]
Set the minimum parameters necessary for exchanging data to the Ethernet module, allowing data exchange
with external device.

[Operating procedure]

[Ethernet setting] of FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool Initial settings

[Setting screen]

Item name Description of setting

TCP ULP timer Set the time of packet existence (2 to 32767) at ICP data transmission.
Set the interval for checking the reception enabled status
TCP zero window timer
(2 to 32767).
TCP resend timer Set the time (2 to 32767) to resend at TCP data transmission.
TCP end timer Set the confirmation wait time (2 to 32767) at TCP close processing.
IP assembly timer Set the wait time (1 to 32766) for division data packets.
Timer
setting Response monitoring timer Set the response wait time (2 to 32767).
Destination existence Set the time (1 to 32767) to start confirming existence of a destination device after
confirmation starting interval communication with the device has terminated.
Destination existence
Set the time interval (1 to 32767) between confirming existence.
confirmation interval timer
Destination existence Set the number of times to reconfirm existence when a response to the existence
confirmation resend confirmation is not received.
Specify this setting for sending or receiving an e-mail.
Designate the IP address of the domain name server (DNS) specified by the Ethernet module.
Input format Select IP address input format (decimal/hexadecimal) of DNS server.
DNS IP address of DNS server 1 Set IP address of DNS server 1.
setting
IP address of DNS server 2 Set IP address of DNS server 2.
IP address of DNS server 3 Set IP address of DNS server 3.
IP address of DNS server 4 Set IP address of DNS server 4.

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Operation Manual 4.3 Initial Settings

INTRODUCTION
POINT
1) The DNS server controls the network.
DNS setting is necessary when the SMTP server and the POP3 server are searched for from the
domain name.
2) Use the DNS setting to specify the mail server name as a domain name.
2

CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM
(See Section 4.6.)
If the IP address is used to specify the mail server name, the setting is unnecessary.
3) To acquire the IP address from the domain name, search the DNS servers from the first one in order.

METHOD
STARTING
4

PARAMETERS
ETHERNET
SETTING THE
5

FUNCTION
ONLINE
6

FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTICS
ETHERNET
7

APPENDIX

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Operation Manual 4.4 Open Setting

4.4 Open Setting

[Purpose of setting]
Set the open processing or close processing for each connection.

IMPORTANT
If "Always wait for OPEN (Communication possible at STOP time" is selected on the Operational Settings
screen (see Section 4.2), be sure to set parameters on this screen for a connection for which Passive open
or UDP open is selected for communications.

[Operating procedure]

Select [Ethernet Settings] of FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool Open settings

[Setting Screen]

Connection No. 1 and No. 2 are dedicated to the Fixed buffer communication, and connection No.3 and No. 4
are dedicated to MC Protocol communication.

Item name Description of setting

Select a protocol for each connection.
Protocol - TCP/IP : Communicate using TCP/IP.
- UDP/IP : Communicate using UDP/IP.

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Operation Manual 4.4 Open Setting

1
Item name Description of setting

INTRODUCTION
Select the open system for each connection for which "TCP" is selected in "Protocol”.
(If "UDP" is selected, the specification of this item is not required.)
Active*5
: Perform active open processing to an external device that waits for a passive open (Full passive/
Unpassive) on the TCP connection.
Unpassive (When setting the Connection No.1 or Connection No.2.) / Unpassive(MC)( When setting 2
the Connection No.3 or Connection No4.)

CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM
: Perform passive open processing on the TCP connection addressing all the devices connected to
a network.
Open system
(The local station is placed in the wait status to wait for an Active open request to be sent.)
Fullpassive(When setting the Connection No.1 or Connection No.2.)/ Fullpassive(MC) (When setting
the Connection No.3 or Connection No.4.)
: Perform passive open processing on the TCP connection, only addressing specific devices.
(The local station is placed in the wait status to wait for an Active open request to be sent.) 3
MELSOFT connection *1*2*3

METHOD
STARTING
: Used to connect MELSOFT products via TCP/IP communication.
Perform passive open processing on the TCP connection, addressing all the MELSOFT products
connected to a network.
Select whether the fixed buffer corresponding to each applicable connection will be used for sending
or receiving.
Fixed buffer*5
- Send : For sending / fixed buffer communication is not used 4
- Receive : For receiving

PARAMETERS
ETHERNET
SETTING THE
Select the communication method when communicating using the fixed buffers.
- Procedure exist
: Data is communicated in 1:1 by handshaking with the external device.
Fixed buffer communication*5 - No procedure
: The No procedure fixed buffer communication uses dedicated connections.
The PLC and external devices communicate data in 1:1.
The handshaking with an external device must be performed using a sequence program. 5

FUNCTION
ONLINE
Select whether or not the Ethernet module's receiving and sending connections are made into one
pair and connected to one port of an external device (only when using fixed buffer communication).
Pairing open*5
- No pairs
- Pairs
Select whether or not to confirm the existence of the external device.
Existence confirmation *4 - No confirm
- Confirm 6
Set the local station port number

FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTICS
ETHERNET
Local station Port No.
(1025 to 5548 or 5552 to 65534) (in decimal).
Destination IP address Select the IP address of an external device (in decimal/hexadecimal).
Destination Port No. Set the port numbers of the external devices (1025 to 65535) (in decimal).

*1. Regardless of the initial timing setting in the operation setting (refer to Section 4.2), this connection will
always wait for the open status. 7
*2. The set connection is dedicated to data communication with the MELSOFT products.

APPENDIX
Can only be selected when using connection No. 3 or No. 4.
*3. When simultaneously connecting to multiple MELSOFT products, set the connections as many as the
number of MELSOFT products.
Up to two connections can be set.
*4. If the external device will be changed while a UDP/IP connection is open, select
"No confirm."
If "Confirm" is selected, the Ethernet module will confirm the existence of the first destination after the
UDP/IP connection is opened. Existence confirmation is not performed for the changed destination,
i.e. the newly selected external device.
*5. Can only be selected when using connection No. 3 or No. 4.

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Operation Manual 4.4 Open Setting

POINT
1) Set parameters according to the open method to be used for open connection.

Communication TCP
system UDP
Active Passive
open
ARP function of external ARP function of external
system
Parameter device Unpassive Fullpassive device
Yes No Yes No
Local station
O O O O O O
Port No.
Destination IP
O O X O O O
Communi address
cation Destination
O O X O O O
address Port No.
Destination
Ethernet O(*1) O X X O(*1) O
address (*2)

*1. Use the default value (FFFFFFFFFFFFH) or "0".

*2. When using the "Open settings" of FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool, the default value is
used.
2) Setting example for using pairing to communicate
The screen for pairing communication with FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool is shown below.

- Use connection No. 1 or No. 2.

(If connection No. 1 is set, connection No. 2 is automatically used.)
- The Ethernet module's port number is 1280.
- The open system is an Unpassive open system.

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Operation Manual 4.5 Router Relaying Parameter Setting

1
4.5 Router Relaying Parameter Setting

INTRODUCTION
[Purpose of setting]
Specify this setting for relaying the router to gain additional communication.
2

CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM
[Operating procedure]

Select [Ethernet settings] of FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool [Router relay parameter]

[Setting screen] 3

METHOD
STARTING
4

PARAMETERS
ETHERNET
SETTING THE
5

FUNCTION
ONLINE
Item name Description of setting
Set whether the router relay function will be used or not.
- Used
: The router relay function is used.
6

FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTICS
ETHERNET
Communications can be made with an external device on the other Ethernet module
Router relay function via a router or gateway.
- Not used
: The router relay function is not used.
To communicate with an external device on the same Ethernet module (same sub-
net address of IP address), the router relay function is unnecessary.
Sub-net mask pattern &
Select the input format (decimal or hexadecimal) for each setting item.
7
router IP address input format

APPENDIX
Subnet mask pattern *1 Set the subnet mask.
Set the IP address of the target router to be used.
Set the value that satisfies the following conditions.

Router IP address - Condition 1 : The IP address class is any of A, B or C.

- Condition 2 : The sub-net address of the default router is the same as that of the
local station Ethernet module.
- Condition 3 : The host address bits are not all "0" or all "1."

*1. When not using the subnet mask, set any of the following table values according to the class.
Class Mask value
Class A FF000000H
Class B FFFF0000H
Class C FFFFFF00H

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Operation Manual 4.6 E-mail Setting

4.6 E-mail Setting

4.6.1 E-mail setting

[Purpose of setting]
Use this setting for enabling e-mail functionality.

[Operating procedure]

Select [Ethernet settings] of FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool E-mail settings

[Setting screen]

Item name Discription of setting

General Password *1 Set the password to the mail server (16 characters or less).
setting Mail address Set the mail address for the Ethernet module(64 characters or less).
SMTP server
Specify the domain address (64 characters or less) or IP address of the server.
name
- Select the input format (decimal or hexadecimal) of the send mail
Input format
server's IP address.
Send mail
IP address Set the IP address (00000001H to FFFFFFFFH) of send mail server.
setting
SMTP Port No. Set the 25(Default) , Other(1 to 65535) or 587(Submission Port)
Click the [Setting] button to display the SMTP authentication setting screen.
Mail server SMTP
Refer to Subsection 4.6.2 for the contents of setting.
name authentication.
The selected authentication method is displayed on the right side of the [Setting] button.
POP server
Set the receive mail server name (64 characters or less).
name *1
Receive mail - Select the input format (decimal or hexadecimal) of the receive mail
Input format *1 server's IP address.
setting
IP address *1 Set the IP address (00000001H to FFFFFFFFH) of receive mail server.
*1 Set the 110(Default) or Other(1 to 65535).
POP Port No.

*1. Can only be set when "POP before SMTP" is selected in "SMTP authentication".

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Operation Manual 4.6 E-mail Setting

1
4.6.2 SMTP authentication setting

INTRODUCTION
[Purpose of setting]
Use this setting for SMTP authentication.
2
[Operating procedure]

CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM
Select [Ethernet settings] of FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool E-mail settings

SMTP authentication
3

METHOD
STARTING
[Setting screen]

PARAMETERS
ETHERNET
SETTING THE
Item name Description of setting
5

FUNCTION
ONLINE
Authentication method Set the None, SMTP-Auth or POP before SMTP.
*1 Set the user name of the SMTP server. (64 characters or less)
User name
*1 Set the password of the SMTP server. (64 characters or less)
Password
*1 Enter the password again.
Password(Confirm)

*1. Can be set, only when selecting "SMTP-Auth".

6

FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTICS
ETHERNET
7

APPENDIX

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Operation Manual 4.6 E-mail Setting

4.6.3 Send mail address setting

[Purpose of setting]
Register the e-mail address of the external devices where e-mail is to be sent.

[Operating procedure]
Select [Ethernet settings] of FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool

E-mail settings Send mail address setting

[Setting screen]

Item name Description of setting

Send mail address Set the mail address of the transmission destination (64 characters or less).

POINT
- Designate the mail addresses of up to 10 external devices to which mails are sent from the local
station's Ethernet module.
(Only one e-mail address can be specified for each area.)
- In the send e-mail address setting, set up e-mail addresses consecutively starting from No. 1.
To delete an e-mail address with a mid-setting number, specify dummy e-mail address in its place.
(If an e-mail address is preceded by an empty address area(s), it will be shifted to fill the lowest No.
unoccupied address. This will cause the setting numbers to change.)

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Operation Manual 5.1 Designation of Destination to be Connected

INTRODUCTION
5. ONLINE FUNCTION
2
5.1 Designation of Destination to be Connected

CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM
[Purpose of setting]
Designate the PLC to be connected using FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool.
3
[Operating procedure]

METHOD
STARTING
Select [Ethernet settings] of FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool

Transfer setup

[Setting screen] 4

PARAMETERS
ETHERNET
SETTING THE
5

FUNCTION
ONLINE
6

FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTICS
ETHERNET
Item name Description of setting
Select this setting when connecting the PLC using a RS232C/RS422 or USB
7
Serial port/USB

APPENDIX
cable.
• RS-232C
Select this setting when connecting the PLC using a RS232C/RS422 or USB
(include FX-USB-AW/FX3U-USB-BD)
cable.
• USB (GOT transparent mode)
Com port Select the port (COM1 to 10) for the PC being connected to the PLC.
1 Set the transmission speed of the PC and the PLC.
Transmission Speed *
Set according to the PC being used.
Ethernet Board Select this setting when connecting via the Ethernet module to the PLC.
Ip Address Set the IP address assigned to the PLC being connected.
Host Name Set the name specified in the host’s file (64 characters or less).
Check at
Time out Set the time out time with the PLC.
communication time
Click this button to confirm using the connection interface selected in "PC side I/F
Connection test *2 setting" whether communication has been established.

*1. At 115.2/57.6 kbps, high-speed communication is not possible unless the PC being used is
compatible with the baud rate of 115.2/57.6 kbps. If communication retry is causing a delay in
communication or a communication error results, lower the baud rate setting and perform
communication again.
*2. When communication is established, a message is displayed to notify the CPU model name and that
communication is established.
When communication is not established, an error message corresponding to the cause is displayed.

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Operation Manual 5.2 Remote Operation

5.2 Remote Operation

[Purpose of setting]
Control the PLC operation state using FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool.

[Operating procedure]

Select [Ethernet settings] of FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool PLC remote operation

[Setting screen]

Item name Description of setting

RUN : Run the PLC.
Operation
STOP : Stop the PLC.

Execute button Execute the remote operation.

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Operation Manual 5.3 Reading or Writing Parameters

1
5.3 Reading or Writing Parameters

INTRODUCTION
[Purpose of setting]
Read or write parameters from/to the PLC.
2

CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM
[Operating procedure]

Select [Ethernet settings] of FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool Read / Write

[Setting screen] 3

METHOD
STARTING
4

PARAMETERS
ETHERNET
SETTING THE
(When reading parameters)

FUNCTION
ONLINE
6

FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTICS
ETHERNET
(When writing parameters)
Item name Description of setting
Displays the connection destination from the connection destination designation screen
Connection interface
(refer to Section 5.1).
7
Read button Read parameter data.

APPENDIX
Write button Write parameter data.

Transfer setup button Displays the connection designation screen (refer to Section 5.1).

PLC remote operation button Displays the PLC remote operation screen (refer to Section 5.2).

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Operation Manual 5.4 Verifying Parameters

5.4 Verifying Parameters

[Purpose of setting]
Compare and verify parameters of the PLC with the FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool data.

[Operating procedure]

Select [Ethernet settings] of FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool Verify

[Setting screen]

Item name Description of setting

Displays the connection destination from the connection destination designation screen
Connection interface
(refer to Section 5.1).
Compare and verify parameters of the connected PLC with the FX3U-ENET-L
Verify button
Configuration tool data.

Transfer setup button Displays the connection designation screen (refer to Section 5.1).

PLC remote operation button Displays the PLC remote operation screen (refer to Section 5.2).

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FX Configurator-EN-L 6 ETHERNET DIAGNOSTICS FUNCTION
Operation Manual 6.1 Ethernet Diagnostics Function

INTRODUCTION
6. ETHERNET DIAGNOSTICS FUNCTION
2
6.1 Ethernet Diagnostics Function

CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM
[Purpose of setting]
You can check the parameter status, error log, status of each connection, status of each protocol, LED status
and sent e-mail information. 3

METHOD
STARTING
[Operating procedure]
Select [Ethernet settings] of FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool

Diagnostics Diagnostics
4
[Setting screen]

PARAMETERS
ETHERNET
SETTING THE
5

FUNCTION
ONLINE
6

FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTICS
ETHERNET
7

APPENDIX

Item name Description of setting

Target module setting Specify the Ethernet module to be monitored.
Change IP address display Change the IP address indication between decimal and hexadecimal.
Selection of various information Various information on the Ethernet module can be monitored.
monitors For details of various information, refer to Section 6.2 to 6.7.
Used to perform a PING test on the equipment on the other end.
PING test button
(Refer to Section 6.8.)

COM ERR off button Click this button to turn off the [COM ERR] LED.

Click this button to start Ethernet diagnostics.

Start monitor button
The display is updated during monitoring.
Click this button to stop Ethernet diagnostics.
Stop monitor button
The display is held during monitoring stop.

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Operation Manual 6.2 Parameter Status

6.2 Parameter Status

[Purpose of setting]
Monitors the parameter status of the Ethernet module.

[Operating procedure]
Select [Ethernet settings] of FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool Diagnostics Diagnostics
<Parameter status> tab

[Setting screen]

Item name Description of setting

Initial error code Displays the initial error code.
IP address Displays the station IP address.
Ethernet address Displays the station Ethernet address.

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Operation Manual 6.3 Error Log

1
6.3 Error Log

INTRODUCTION
[Purpose of setting]
Monitors the error log area.
2

CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM
[Operating procedure]
Select [Ethernet settings] of FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool Diagnostics Diagnostics
<Error log > tab

[Setting screen]
3

METHOD
STARTING
4

PARAMETERS
ETHERNET
SETTING THE
5

FUNCTION
ONLINE
6

FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTICS
ETHERNET
Item name
Number of error occurrences
Description of setting
Displays the number of error occurrences
7

APPENDIX
Error end code Displays the error/termination code.
Sub header Displays the sub header.
Command code Displays the command code.
Connection No. Displays the connection number.
Local Station port No. Displays the station port number.
Destination IP address Displays the IP address on the other end of communication.
Destination port No. Displays the port number on the other end of communication.
Clear history button Clears the error history.

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Operation Manual 6.4 Status of Each Connection

6.4 Status of Each Connection

[Purpose of setting]
Monitors the status of each connection.

[Operating procedure]
Select [Ethernet settings] of FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool Diagnostics Diagnostics
<Status of each connection> tab

[Setting screen]

Item name Description of setting

Local Station port No. Displays the own station port number.
Destination IP address Displays the IP address on the other end of communication.
Destination port No. Displays the port number on the other end of communication.
Open error code Displays the open error code.
Fixed buffer transfer/reception
Displays the fixed buffer send error code.
error code
Connection end code Displays the connection termination code.
Protocol Displays the UDP or TCP.
Open system Displays Active, Unpassive, Fullpassive or MELSOFT.
Pairing open Displays whether pairing is made or not.
Existence confirmation Displays whether check is made or not.

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Operation Manual 6.5 Status of Each Protocol

1
6.5 Status of Each Protocol

INTRODUCTION
[Purpose of setting]
Monitors the status of each protocol.
2

CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM
[Operating procedure]
Select [Ethernet settings] of FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool Diagnostics Diagnostics
<Status of each protocol> tab

[Setting screen]
3

METHOD
STARTING
4

PARAMETERS
ETHERNET
SETTING THE
5

FUNCTION
ONLINE
6

FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTICS
ETHERNET
Item name
Total number of receives
Description of setting
: Displays the total number of received IP packets.
7

APPENDIX
Total number of sends : Displays the total number of sent IP packets.
IP packet
Total number of cancels due to Sum : Displays the number of times the received IP packets were discarded
check error due to a Sum check error.
Total number of receives : Displays the total number of received ICMP packets.
Total number of sends : Displays the total number of sent ICMP packets.
Total number of cancels due to Sum : Displays the number of times the received ICMP packets were
check error discarded due to a sum check error.
ICMP packet
Total number of echo requests received : Displays the total number of received ICMP's echo requests.
Total number of echo reply sends : Displays the total number of sent ICMP's echo replies.
Total number of echo request sends : Displays the total number of sent ICMP's echo requests.
Total number of echo reply receives : Displays the total number of received ICMP's echo replies.
Total number of receives : Displays the total number of received TCP packets.
Total number of sends : Displays the total number of sent TCP packets.
TCP packet
Total number of cancels due to Sum : Displays the number of times when the received TCP packets were
check error discarded due to a sum check error.
Total number of receives : Displays the total number of received UDP packets.
Total number of sends : Displays the total number of sent UDP packets.
UDP packet
Total number of cancels due to Sum : Displays the number of times when the received UDP packets were
check error discarded due to a sum check error.

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Operation Manual 6.6 LED Status

6.6 LED Status

[Purpose of setting]
Monitors the LED light-up status on the Ethernet module front.

[Operating procedure]
Select [Ethernet settings] of FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool Diagnostics Diagnostics
<LED status> tab

[Setting screen]

Item name Description of setting

LED display status Displays the statuses of the INIT., ERR., COM. ERR and connection Nos. 1 to 4 LEDs.

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Operation Manual 6.7 Send E-mail Information

1
6.7 Send E-mail Information

INTRODUCTION
[Purpose of setting]
Monitors the send e-mail information.
2

CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM
[Operating procedure]
Select [Ethernet settings] of FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool Diagnostics Diagnostics
<Send e-mail information> tab

[Setting screen]
3

METHOD
STARTING
4

PARAMETERS
ETHERNET
SETTING THE
5

FUNCTION
ONLINE
6

FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTICS
ETHERNET
Item name
Number of mails with normal end
Description of setting
Displays the number of mails that were completed normally.
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Number of mails ending with errors Displays the number of mails that were completed abnormally.
File attachment frequency Displays the number of times attached files were sent.
Server send frequency Displays the number of server send times.
Displays the number of times the error log was written to.
The error log items are indicated below.
- Error code
Error log - Command code
- Send destination
- Sending date/hour
- Subject

Clear information button Clears the count to zero.

Clear history button Clears the error log write count to zero and clears all error history.

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6.8 PING Test

[Purpose of setting]
This test checks the Presence of the Ethernet module after it has completed initial processing on the Ethernet
line or the existence of the specified IP address.
A PING test can be conducted either via an Ethernet or in direct connection with the PLC.
The following can be checked by performing the PING test for the Ethernet module:
• Whether a line has been properly connected to the test target Ethernet module
• Whether the parameters for the Ethernet module have been correctly set
• Whether the initial processing for the Ethernet module has been completed normally
POINT
The PING test can be performed for an Ethernet module in the same Ethernet as the local station (same sub-net address. )

[Operating Procedure]
1) Executing the PING test via Ethernet
The example below explains how to execute the PING test for an Ethernet module in the same Ethernet
by using FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool.
Settings in FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool are explained on the following pages.

FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool

[192.168.0.100]

Ethernet

FX3U main Ethernet FX3U main Ethernet

unit module 2) unit module 1)
[192.168.0.102] [192.168.0.101]
(PING test target station)

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a) Setting the PING test target station

INTRODUCTION
1. Set the following Ethernet module parameters for the PING test target station through FX3U-ENET-
L Configuration tool.
Use default values for setting items other than the ones listed below.
Setting description
Setting screen Setting item
FX 1) FX 2) 2
Operational setting IP address [192.168.0.101] [192.168.0.102]

CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM
Open settings Open system - MELSOFT connection*1

*1. For 2) Open settings of Ethernet module settings, specify one or more connections having
"MELSOFT connection" as open settings without fail.
3

METHOD
STARTING
4

PARAMETERS
ETHERNET
SETTING THE
5

FUNCTION
ONLINE
2. Write the parameters to the applicable station
3. Turning off the power of the Ethernet module and then turning it on again or re-initializing the
processing will complete the initial processing. 6
(When the initial processing is completed normally, the [INIT.] LED of the Ethernet module lights

FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTICS
ETHERNET
up.)

b) FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool connection destination (connecting to FX 2)

Select [Ethernet setting] [Transfer setup] to display [PC side I/F setting] screen.
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c) Executing the PING test through FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool

1. Select the PING test on the Ethernet diagnostics screen.
Select [Ethernet settings] [Diagnostics] [PING test] to display [PING test] screen.
2. Perform the settings indicated below, then click the Execute button.
The execution results of the PING test are displayed.
(Example) The following shows the flow of the PING test when "4" is designated as the
transmission count.
Time of the communication time check: 1 s

Normal Normal Abnormal Normal

response response response response
FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool

Number of transmissions: 4 times

Ethernet line Success/transmissions = 3/4

Ethernet module

Normal response occurs when the PING test response is received

within the time of the communication time check.

[PING Test Screen]

(Example of normal completion) (Example of abnormal completion)

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[Display Contents]

INTRODUCTION
Item name Setting item Description of item setting Setting range/options
IP address Specify the IP address for the PING test target station. (Target station IP address)
Address
IP address input form Select the input format for the IP address. Decimal/hexadecimal
specification
Host name Display the 10 latest inputs. -

Display the host name

Results are displayed using the host name corresponding
-
2
to the IP address in the result display field.

CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM
Specify the size of the system data transmitted during the
Specify the data size PING test. 1 to 8192 bytes
Option (Specify 1460 bytes or less for the Ethernet module.)
specification Specify the time of the
Specify the completion wait time for the PING test. 1 to 30 s
communication time check

Specify the number of

- Specify the number of 3
Specify the transmission count. times.

METHOD
STARTING
transmissions
- Execute untill interruption.
Result Display results of the PING test. -
Display the total packet transmission count and the
Success/transmissions -
number of successes during the PING test.

PARAMETERS
ETHERNET
SETTING THE
(Address specification)
The PING test target station (external device subject to the PING test) is specified by the IP address or the
host name.
1. Specification using the IP address
• Select the input format for the IP address (select: Decimal or hexadecimal) 5
• Specify the IP address of the external device according to the input format (decimal or hexadecimal).

FUNCTION
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2. Specification using the host name
Specify the host name of the external device set in the DNS server or the HOSTS file for the personal
computer on which FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool is installed.
* The IP address can also be entered in the host name specification field.
6

FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTICS
ETHERNET
(Option specification)
Set the details for the PING test. (No setting required if the default is used.)
1. Display the host name.
Select this to display the host name instead of the IP address for the PING test destination device in the
result display field.
2. Specify the data size. 7
Specify the size of the system data to be transmitted during the PING test.

APPENDIX
Input range: 1 to 8192 bytes (default: 32 bytes)
* The Ethernet module will return a response of 1460 bytes if the PING test is performed when a data
size of 1460 bytes or greater for transmitting to the Ethernet module is specified.
3. Specify the time of the communication time check.
Specify the response wait time for the PING test.
Input range: 1 to 30 s (default: 1 s)
4. Specify the number of transmissions.
Specify the number of times the PING test is to be performed.
Selection item Description of item Remarks
The PING test is performed for the number of Transmission count : 1 to 50 times
Specify the number of times
specified times. (default : 4 times)
The PING test is performed until the interrupt button
Execute untill interruption -
is pressed.

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(Result)
Results of the PING test are displayed.

<When the test is completed abnormally>

Check the following, then perform the PING test again.
• How the Ethernet module is mounted.
• Status of the connection to the Ethernet.
• Contents of the parameters written to the PLC.
• Operating status of the PLC (whether any errors have occurred).
• IP addresses set in FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool and the PING test target station.
• Whether the external device has been reset when the Ethernet module was changed.

(Success / transmissions)
The number of successes and the total packet transmission count from the PING test are displayed.

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2) Executing the PING test via PLC

INTRODUCTION
The example below explains how to execute the PING test for another Ethernet module by using FX3U-
ENET-L Configuration tool (GX Developer) connected to the FX 3U . Settings in FX 3U -ENET-L
Configuration tool (GX Developer) are explained on the following pages.

FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool

2
(FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool connecting station)

CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM
FX3U main Ethernet
unit module 1) [192.168.0.101]
Ethernet

3
FX3U main Ethernet

METHOD
STARTING
unit module [192.168.0.102]
2)
(PING test target station)

a) Settings on each FX3U-ENET-L station side

1. Set the following Ethernet module parameters for each FX3U-ENET-L using FX3U-ENET-L 4
Configuration tool.

PARAMETERS
ETHERNET
SETTING THE
Use default values for setting items other than the ones listed below.
Setting description
Setting screen Setting item
FX 1) FX 2)
Operational setting IP address [192.168.0.101] [192.168.0.102]
5
2. Write the parameters to the applicable station.

FUNCTION
ONLINE
The initial processing is completed when the PLC CPU restarts.
(When the initial processing is completed normally, the [INIT. ] LED of the Ethernet module lights
up.)
3. The initial processing is completed when the PLC CPU restarts.
(When the initial processing is completed normally, the [INIT. ] LED of the Ethernet module lights
up.) 6

FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTICS
ETHERNET
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b) Executing the PING test through FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool

1. Select the PING test on the Ethernet diagnostics screen.
Select [Ethernet settings] [Diagnostics] [PING test] to display [PING test] screen.
2. Perform the settings indicated below, then click the Execute button.
The execution results of the PING test are displayed.
(Example) The following shows the flow of the PING test when "4" is designated as the
transmission count.
Time of the communication time check: 1 s
FX3U-ENET-L
Configuration tool Normal Normal Abnormal Normal
response response response response
FX-ENET-L

Number of transmissions: 4 times

Ethernet line Success/transmissions = 3/4

Ethernet module

Normal response occurs when the PING test response is received

within the time of the communication time check.

[PING test screen (via FX3U)]

(Example of normal completion) (Example of abnormal completion)

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[Display contents]

INTRODUCTION
Item name Description of item setting Setting range/option
Execute
station of Module No. Specify the Ethernet module to execute the PING. 0 to 7
PING
Target of IP address Specify the IP address of the PING test target station. 00000001H to FFFFFFFEH 2
PING IP address input form Select the input format of the IP address. Decimal/hexadecimal

CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM
Specify the time of the
Specify the response wait time for the PING test. 1 to 30 s
communication time
Option - Specify the number of
specification Specify the number of times.
Specify the transmission count.
transmissions - Execute untill
interruption. 3
Result Display the result of the PING test. -

METHOD
STARTING
Display the total packet transmission count and its success count
success/transmissions -
during the PING test execution.

(Connection Setup) 4
1. Station where PING is executed.

PARAMETERS
ETHERNET
SETTING THE
Specify the module No. of the Ethernet module to execute the PING test.
2. Target of PING
Specify the IP address of the PING test target station
(the External device subject to the PING test).
• Select the input format of the IP address (select decimal or hexadecimal). 5
• Specify the IP address of the PING test target station according to the input

FUNCTION
ONLINE
format (decimal or hexadecimal).

(Option specification, result, success/transmissions)

The information displayed is the same as that displayed when performing a PING test via the Ethernet. Refer
to (2) in this section.
6

FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTICS
ETHERNET
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7. Appendix

7.1 Printing parameters

7.1.1 Printing method

Print parameters set in FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool using a printer.
Any of the following methods may be used to print.
- "File" of FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool "Print"

- Click of FX Configurator-EN.
The following operation is available to display the printing image.

"File" of FX3U-ENET-L Configuration tool "Print" Print preview

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7.1.2 Printing example

INTRODUCTION
Shown below is a printing example.
• Ethernet setting, operation setting, initial setting

CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM
3

METHOD
STARTING
4

PARAMETERS
ETHERNET
SETTING THE
5

FUNCTION
ONLINE
6

FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTICS
ETHERNET
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• Open setting, router relaying parameter setting

• E-mail setting

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Operation Manual 7.2 Connecting the Ethernet module compatible with MX Component

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7.2 Connecting the Ethernet module compatible with MX Component

INTRODUCTION
This section describes the connection of the Ethernet module compatible with MX component.
For MX Component functions other than the ones described in this section, refer to the "MC Component
operating manual" and the "MX Component programming manual."
2
7.2.1 System Configuration

CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM
1) Ethernet modules and their compatible PLCs.
Ethernet module Compatible PLC Protocol Port No.
• FX3U
FX3U-ENET-L
• FX3UC (FX2NC-CNV-IF or FX3UC-1PS-5V is necessary.)
TCP No Setting
3

METHOD
STARTING
2) Connection of, FX3U or FX3UC PLC

FX 3U
FX 3U -ENET-L* 4

PARAMETERS
ETHERNET
SETTING THE
FX 3UC
FX 3U -ENET-L*
5

FUNCTION
ONLINE
FX 2NC -CNV-IF or FX 3UC -1PS-5V
* Select "MELSOFT connection" in the FX3U-ENET-L open system.
6

FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTICS
ETHERNET
7

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7.2.2 Communication setting wizard for Ethernet communication

1) I/F setting on PC side

"Ethernet board"

"FX-ENET"

2) I/F setting on PLC side

"FX-ENET"

3) When selecting "FX-E-NET-L"

Host name (IP address)

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7.2.3 ATC control: ActFxENETTCP and ActMLFxENETTCP controls

INTRODUCTION
The following table indicates the ActFxENETTCP, ActMLFxENETTCP and ActMLFxENETTCP control
properties along with their default values.
1) Configuration
2

CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM
Connected FX 3U -ENET-L Relayed
station CPU module
FX 3U ,
FX 3UC

METHOD
STARTING
Relayed network

Relayed Relayed
station CPU module
4
PC

PARAMETERS
ETHERNET
SETTING THE
2) Property patterns
Relayed Station CPU
5
Connected

FUNCTION
ONLINE
Relayed Network QCPU QCPU QnA A FX
Station CPU
(Q mode) (A mode) CPU CPU CPU
*1
MELSECNET/H
MELSECNET/10 X X X X X
FX3U
FX3UC
MELSECNET/(II)
Ethernet X X X X X
6

FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTICS
ETHERNET
Computer link X X X X X
CC-Link X X X X X

: Accessible (Property pattern within circle)

: Inaccessible
*1 : Including motion controller CPU 7

3) Property list APPENDIX

Property Default Value Property Patterns
CPU_FX2NCPU CPU type corresponding to target station FX3U(C)
ActCpuType
(0x205) Set the CPU_FX3UCCPU(0x208).
ActHostAddress 1.1.1.1 Host name or IP address of connected station side module
ActTimeOut 30000 Any value specified by user in units of ms

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7.3 Connecting the Ethernet module compatible with GX Developer

When designating the PLC to be connected via an Ethernet module using GX Developer, use the following
settings.
Refer to the GX Developer manual for serial port/USB connection.

[Operating procedure]
Select [Online] of GX Developer. Transfer setup

[Setting screen]

(PLC side I/F detailed setting of Ethernet module)

Item name*1 Description of setting

PC side I/F Ethernet board • Select this icon when connecting the PLC via an Ethernet module.
• Set details of the Ethernet module.
• Double-click this icon to display the "PLC side I/F detailed setting of Ethernet module"
PLC side I/F Ethernet module screen.
Set the model name, IP address and IP input type of the connected PLC (Ethernet
module).
Click this button to confirm that when using the connection interface selected and set in "PC
Connection test
side I/F" and "PLC side I/F" communication has been established.

*1. Refer to the GX Developer manual for any item not described here.

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CONFIGURATION METHOD ETHERNET FUNCTION DIAGNOSTICS

PARAMETERS FUNCTION
7 Appendix
7.3 Connecting the Ethernet module compatible with GX Developer

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FX Configurator-EN-L
Operation Manual Revised History

Revised History
Date Revision Description
9/2009 A First Edition
1/2010 B • Connecting the Ethernet module compatible with GX Developer (Section 7.3) was
added.
9/2010 C • Microsoft® Windows® 7 added to the applicable Operating System of the personal
computer.
• The start from module configuration diagram of MELSOFT Navigator was added in
the starting method.
7/2012 D • Microsoft® Windows® 7 64bit added to the applicable Operating System of the
personal computer.
2/2014 E • Microsoft® Windows® 8 and Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 were added to the applicable
Operating System of the personal computer.
• The start from GX Works2 was added in the starting method.
4/2015 F • A part of the cover design is changed.

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MODEL SW-FXENETL-O-E
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(MEE) Specifications are subject to change without notice.