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FX3UC Series Programmable Controllers
User’s Manual - Hardware Edition
3 Generic Specifications/Installation Work
3.11 Connection to Input/Output Connector
3.11 Connection to Input/Output Connector
3.11.1 Input/output connector [FX3UC Main unit, FX2NC Extension block]
1. Connection to input/output connector
The input and output connectors of the FX3UC main unit and extension blocks for FX2NC conform to the MIL-
C-83503. (Note: Some of extension blocks for FX
2NC are the European terminal block type.)
Procure the input/output cables in reference to the table below and the next page.
→ For the terminal arrangement, refer to Section 2.2.
Example : FX
3UC-32MT/D Main unit
2. Preparation of the I/O connection connector
1) Compliant connectors (commercially available connectors)
Use a 20-pin (1-key) socket connector conforming to MIL-C-83503.
Confirm in advance that the connectors do not interfere with other parts including connector covers.
2) Input/output cables (available from Mitsubishi)
Input/output cables with attached connectors are available.
Model names Length Description Shape
FX-16E-500CAB-S
5m
(16’4”)
General-purpose input/output cable
A 20-pin connector is fitted only to
one end of bulk wire. (Wire color:
red)
FX-16E-150CAB
1.5m
(4’11”)
Cables for connecting the FX Series
terminal block with input/
output connectors.
For the connection with FX Series terminal
block, refer to "Chapter 8 Terminal Block
Specifications and External Wiring ".
Flat cables (with tube) with a 20-pin
connector at both ends
FX-16E-300CAB
3m
(9’10”)
FX-16E-500CAB
5m
(16’4”)
FX-16E-150CAB-R
1.5m
(4’11”)
Round multicore cables with a 20-
pin connector at both ends
FX-16E-300CAB-R
3m
(9’10”)
FX-16E-500CAB-R
5m
(16’4”)
FX-A32E-150CAB
1.5m
(4’11”)
Cables for connecting the A Series Model
A6TBXY36
connector/terminal block conversion unit
and input/output connector type
Flat cables (with tube) that have two
20-pin connectors in 16-point units
on the PLC side and a dedicated
connector on the terminal block side.
One common terminal covers 32
input/output terminals.
FX-A32E-300CAB
3m
(9’10”)
FX-A32E-500CAB
5m
(16’4”)
Input
X
Output
Y