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5.2
Connecting MELSEC iQ-F series with the inverter
This document describes the procedure to establish a peer-to-peer connection with the Mitsubishi general-
purpose inverter FR-E700 series and the Mitsubishi programmable controller FX5U CPU module. Refer to
specic manuals for information on connecting other inverters and programmable controllers.
5.2.1 Function overview
Inverter communication function can be used to connect FX5 programmable controllers and inverters to monitor,
send commands to, and read/write parameters for up to 16 devices via RS-485 communication.
• Inverters can be monitored, commands can be sent, and parameters can be read/written.
• The total maximum distance is 1200m. (only with congurations including FX5-485ADP)
Station no. nMaster station Station no. 1
InverterInverterFX5 programmable
controller
1200m (50m when including the built-in RS-485 port or FX5-485-BD)
Max. 16 units
System
Built-in
RS-485 port, etc.
RS-485
Built-in PU port, etc.
RS-485
Built-in PU port, etc.