FX-USB-AW/FX3U-USB-BD USER'S MANUALUSB Driver Installation EditionMEMO(2)FX-USB-AW/FX3U-USB-BD USER'S MANUALUSB Driver Installation EditionFX-USB-AW/FX3U-USB-BDUSER'S MANUAL[USB Driver Installation Edition]Manual numberJY997D32601Manual revisionEDate5/2013ForewordThis manual describes the installation procedure of the USB driver software for the FX-USB-AW and FX3U-USB-BD.Before use,read this manual and the manuals of all relevant products fully to acquire proficiency inhandling and operating the product.Make sure to learn all the product information,safety information,andprecautions.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 ary patent licenses.MitsubishiBlectric Corporation cannot be held responsible for any problems involving industrial property rights which may occur as a result ofusing the contents noted in this manual.2008 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATIONFX-USB-AW/FX3U-USB-BD USER'S MANUALUSB Driver Installation EditionOutline PrecautionsThis manual provides information for the use of the FX-USB-AW and FX3U-USB-BD.The manual has been written to be used by trained and petent personnel.The definition of such aperson or persons is as follows:1)Any engineer who is responsible for the planning,design and construction of automatic equipment usingthe product associated with this manual should be of a petent nature,trained and qualified to thelocal and national standards required to fulfill that role.These engineers should be fully aware of allaspects of safety with aspects regarding to automated equipment.2)Any missioning or maintenance engineer must be of a petent nature,trained and qualified to thelocal and national standards required to fulfill the job.These engineers should also be trained in the useand maintenance of the pleted product.This includes being familiar with all associated manuals anddocumentation for the product.All maintenance should be carried out in accordance with establishedsafety practices.3)All operators of the pleted equipment should be trained to use that product in a safe and coordinatedmanner in pliance with established safety practices.The operators should also be familiar withdocumentation that is connected with the actual operation of the pleted equipment.Note:the term'pleted equipment'refers to a third party constructed device that contains or uses theproduct associated with this manual.This product has been manufactured as a general-purpose part for general industries,and has not beendesigned or manufactured to be incorporated in a device or system used in purposes related to human lifeBefore using the product for special purposes such as nuclear power,electric power,aerospace.medicineor passenger movement vehicles,consult with Mitsubishi Electric.This product has been manufactured under strict quality control.However when installing the productwhere major accidents or losses could occur if the product fails,install appropriate backup or failsafefunctions into the system.When bining this product with other products,please confirm the standards and codes of regulation towhich the user should follow.Moreover,please confirm the patibility of this product with the system.machines,and apparatuses to be used.If there is doubt at any stage during installation of the product.always consult a professional electricalengineer who is qualified and trained in the local and national standards.If there is doubt about theoperation or use,please consult the nearest Mitsubishi Electric distributor.Since the examples within this manual,technical bulletin,catalog,etc.are used as reference;please use itafter confirming the function and safety of the equipment and system.Mitsubishi Electric will not acceptresponsibility for actual use of the product based on these illustrative examples.The content,specification etc.of this manual may be changed for improvement without notice.The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate;however,if younotice any doubtful point,error,etc.,please contact the nearest Mitsubishi Electric distributor.RegistrationMicrosoft,Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of MicrosoftCorporation in the United States and/or other countries.The pany name and the product name to be described in this manual are the registered trademarks ortrademarks of each pany.2FX-USB-AW/FX3U-USB-BD USER'S MANUALUSB Driver Installation EditionTable of ContentsTable of ContentsASS0 ciated Manuals…Generic Names and Abbreviations Used in the Manual...............................1.Outline and Specifications51.1 Outline........51.2 Specifications.....1.2.1 Performance Specifications.1.2.2 USB Cable Specifications............1.2.3 System Requirements.........62.System Configuration and Connecting Procedure>2.1 System Configuration72.1.2 FX3U-USB-BD........72.2 Connecting Procedure.82.2.1 Connecting Procedure ofthe FX-USB-AW.82.2.2 Connecting Procedure of the FX3U-USB-BD83.Driver Installation93.1 Windows 98/98SE/Millennium Edition/2000/XP3.2 Windows Vista143.3 Windows7....183.4 Windows8....254.Installation Confirmation of Driver345.Uninstalling Driver36.365.1.1 When the installation of the driver is performed normally....................365.1.2 When the installation of the driver is not performed normally..375.3 Windows 7.42466.Caution on Use527.Troubleshooting547.1 FX-USB-AW.547.2 FX3U-USB-BD.55Revised History...56FX-USB-AW/FX3U-USB-BD USER'S MANUALUSB Driver Installation EditionAssociated ManualsAssociated ManualsRefer to this manual for details of the installation procedure of the USB driver software for the FX-USB-AWand FX3U-USB-BD.For product manuals or documents,consult with the Mitsubishi Electric dealer from who you purchased yourproduct.Essential manualO Manuals necessary for some purposes△Manual with additional manual for detailed explanationManualModelnameManual nameContentsnumbercodeSuppliedFX-USB-AW User's ManualJY997D13201Explains the mounting and specifications of thewith productFX-USB-AW.Supplied△with productFX3U-USB-BD User's ManualJY997D13501Explains the mounting and specifications of theFX3U-USB-BD.FX Series User's Manual-Details of simple link between PCs,parallel link,JY997D1690109R715manualData Communicationputer link and no-protocol munication(RSEditioninstructions,FX2N-2321F)Generic Names and Abbreviations Used in the ManualAbbreviation/Namegeneric nameProgramming toolGeneric name of programming software and handy programming panelsProgramming softwareGeneric name of programming softwareGX Works2Generic name of programming software packages SWDNC-GXW2-J and SWODNC-GXW2-EGX DeveloperGeneric name of programming software packages SWD5C-GPPW-J and SWD5C-GPPW-EFX-PCS/IN(-E)Generic name of programming software packages FX-PCS/WIN and FX-PCS/IN-E4FX-USB-AW/FX3U-USB-BD USER'S MANUAL1 Outline and SpecificationsUSB Driver Installation Edition1.1 Outline1.Outline and Specifications21.1OutlineThis manual explains the installation method of the USB driver software for FX-USB-AW and FX3U-USB-BD.The FX-USB-AW and FX3U-USB-BD use the same USB driver software.For the mounting,hardware specification and applicable standard of the FX-USB-AW or FX3U-USB-BD,referto the each product user's manual.31.2SpecificationsFor the hardware specifications of the FX-USB-AW or FX3U-USB-BD,refer to the each product user's manual.1.2.1Performance Specifications1)FX-USB-AWItemSpecification15mA /5V DC (5V DC power is supplied from the internal power supply of PLC)30mA /5V DC (5V DC power is supplied from the USB connector of personal puter)5Bidirectional between RS-422 and USB (Between signals are isolated by photocoupler.)Baud Rate115200 bps,maximum (The baud rate is different in PLC.)Transmission standardUSB2.0 (For full speed)Signal nameToPLCRS-422 (MINI DIN 8Pin male)(Port)To a cableUSB (MIINI B plug female)2FX3U-USB-BD6SpecificationCurrent consumption15mA /5V DC (5V DC power is supplied from the internal power supply of PLC)30mA /5V DC (5V DC power is supplied from the USB connector of personal puter)Photocoupler isolation (Between munication line and CPU)Baud Rate9600192003840057600/115200bp57Transmission standardJSB2.0 (For full speed)Port1.2.2USB Cable SpecificationsItemSpecificationSignal nameTo FX-USB-AW or FX3U-USB-BDUSB (MINI B plug male)(Port)ToPCUSB (A plug male)Length of cable5m (196.9)at most (Included cable is 3m(118.1").)5FX-USB-AW/FX3U-USB-BD USER'S MANUAL1 Outline and SpecificationsUSB Driver Installation Edition1.2 Specifications1.2.3System RequirementsMicros oft Windows 98*1,Windows 98SEMicros oft Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me)1osGX Works2(SW▣DNC-GXW2-J,SW▣DNC-GXW2-E)SoftwareGX Developer(SW▣D5C-GPPW-J,SW▣D5C-GPPW-E)FX-PCS-VPS/WIN,FX-PCS-VPS/IN-E2000 included in the USB driver software Ver.1.50.This USB driver is the same driver as in softwareversions earlier than 1.50*2.Use the USB driver for Windows XP and Windows Vista included in the USB driver softwareVer.1.50.This USB driver is the same driver as the USB driver for Windows Vista for softwareversion Ver.1.10.This USB driver is the same driver as the USB driver for Windows XP andWindows Vista for software versions Ver.1.20 and Ver.1.30.*3.Only the 32-bit version of this operating system is supported.*4.USB driver Ver.1.30 or later is applicable to Windows7 32-bit version.USB driver Ver.1.40 or later is applicable to Windows7 64-bit version.Use the applicable USB driver for Windows 7 included in the USB driver software Ver.1.50.TheseUSB drivers are the same drivers as in software versions earlier than 1.50.*5.Use the USB driver for Windows 8 included in the USB driver software Ver.1.50.*6.FX-PCS/WIN for versions earlier than 4.30,the munication port setting can be selected fromC0M1-C0M4.For versions 4.30 or later,the munication port setting can be selected from COM1-COM9*7.FX-PCS/WIN-E for versions earlier than 3.30,the munication port setting can be selected fromCOM1-COM4.For versions 3.30 or later,the munication port setting can be selected from COM1-COM9.6FX-USB-AW/FX3U-USB-BD USER'S MANUAL2 System Configuration and Connecting ProcedureUSB Driver Installation Edition2.1 System Configuration2.System Configuration and Connecting Procedure2.1System ConfigurationFor details of the programming munication,refer to the following manual.>Refer to the FX Series User's Manual-Data Communication Editionem Conig2.1.1FX-USB-AW3-PLCUSB driver softwarePersonalPositioning unitputerProgrammable cam switchInstall月USBConnect to theUSB cable for personal puterportprogramming portconnection (included with the product)FX-USB-AW5Connected equipmentBaud rateCable for personal puter connection9.6 kbpsFX1N,FX1NC*119.2 kbps or less6FX2N (Earlier than Ver.3.00).Programmable controllerFX2NC(Earlier than Ver.3.00)9.6 kbpsUSB cable of 5m(196.9)at mostFX2N (Ver.3.00 or later).19.2 kbps or less(Included cable is 3m (118.1))FX2NC(Ver.3.00 or later)FX3U,FX3uc115.2 kbps or lessPositioning unitFX2N-10GM,FX2N-20GM9.6 kbps7Programmable cam switchFX2N-1RM-E-SET9.6 kbpsFX1NC Series PLC specification details for I/O,wiring,installation,and maintenance can only be foundin the Japanese Manual.Please refer to individual PLC manuals for PLCs not mentioned above.2.1.2 FX3U-USB-BDPLCUSB driver softwarePersonalFX3U-USB-BDputerInstallUSB cable for personal puterconnection (included with the product)USBportConnected equipmentBaud rateCable for personal puter connectionFX3UUSB cable of 5m(196.9)at mostProgrammable controller115.2 kbps or lessFX3Uc-32MT-LT(-2)(Included cable is 3m (118.1))FX-USB-AW/FX3U-USB-BD USER'S MANUAL2 System Configuration and Connecting ProcedureUSB Driver Installation Edition2.2 Connecting Procedure2.2Connecting Procedure2.2.1 Connecting Procedure of the FX-USB-AW1)Power off the PLC.2)Connect the USB (MINI B plug male)connector of the USB cable to the FX-USB-AW.3)Connect the RS-422(MINI DIN 8Pin male)connector of the FX-USB-AWto the PLC.4)Connect the USB(A plug male)connector of the USB cable to the personal puter.5)Power ON the PLC.6)Power ON the personal puter.7)Make sure the POWER lamp of the FX-USB-AW is lit.(The POWER lamp of FX-USB-AW lights up when power is supplied normally by the personal puter.)2.2.2Connecting Procedure of the FX3U-USB-BD1)Power off the PLC.2)Connect the USB(MINI B plug male)connector of the USB cable to the FX3U-USB-BD.3)Connect the USB(A plug male)connector of the USB cable to the personal puter.4)Turn ON the power supply of the PLC.5)Turn ON the power supply of the personal puter.8