The MELSEC MX Controller is a series of controllers that integrates three types of control, sequence, motion, and network.
The MELSEC MX Controller has two models: MX-R model and MX-F model.
A diversified and sophisticated system can be constructed by using the MX-R models with the MELSEC iQ-R Series modules.
Decades of expertise in programmable controller technology have been combined into a single controller. By integrating sequence control, motion control, and network control on the MELSEC MX Controller platform, faster and more accurate control is achieved.
Mitsubishi will continue to add functionality to this platform, making it adaptable to a wide range of applications.
Features
MELSEC MX Programmable Automation Controllers Features:
- Equipped with a high-performance multi-core MPU as standard, enabling high-speed control:
All functions of sequence, motion, and network are integrated. The motion control performance is about 10 times*1 higher than existing products of Mitsubishi Electric, achieving high-speed and highaccuracy motion control.
- One controller for various applications and roles:
- The MX Controller, equipped with a high-performance multi-core MPU, integrates sequence, motion, and network control, achieving high-speed and high-accuracy motion control and precise sequence control.
- Essential CC-Link IE TSN technology for large-scale equipment.
- With one controller, operation and communication cycles can be set.
- Optimizing control performance of entire system - With one MELSEC MX Controller, up to three different operation and communication cycles can be set for each axis and device station.
There is no need for multiple CPU modules. This greatly improves the cost efficiency of your equipment.
Even for multi-axis machines, the control performance at high-speed operation cycles can be partially secured, improving accuracy in processes such as cutting.
- Seamless connection to various devices:
- Built-in CC-Link IE TSN enables motion control for up to 256 axes. High-speed and high-accuracy synchronization control is achieved at 125 μs maximum.
- The OPC UA server function is included as standard. One MELSEC MX Controller can communicate with the IT system and with OPC UA-compatible programmable controllers in a production line.
- Protect equipment and assets:
- Prevent eavesdropping and unauthorized access with encrypted communication and user authentication for both OT and IT environments, safeguarding your assets and preventing machine malfunctions.
- The MELSEC MX Controller complies with IEC 62443-4-2, the security standard for protecting control systems from cyberattacks.
- The controller detects program tampering at startup, preventing the execution of unauthorized programs.
Specifications
MELSEC MX Programmable Automation Controllers Specifications:
| Item | MXR300-16 | MXR300-32 | MXR300-64 | MXR500-128 | MXR500-256 | MXF100-8-N32 MXF100-8-P32 | MXF100-16-N32 MXF100-16-P32 |
| Operation control method | Repetitive operation of stored programs | ||||||
| I/O control mode | Refresh mode (The direct access input/output is available by specifying the direct access input/output (DX, DY).) | ||||||
| Programming language |
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| Extended programming language |
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| Program execution type | Initial, scan, fixed scan, interrupt, and standby | ||||||
| Number of I/O points | 4K points (4096 points) | ||||||
| Memory Capacity: Program Memory | 100 MB | 150 MB | 30 MB | ||||
| Memory Capacity: Program Cache Memory | 40 MB | 80 MB | 12 MB | ||||
| Memory Capacity: Device/Label Memory | 128 MB | 256 MB | 8 MB | ||||
| Memory Capacity: Data Memory | 30 MB | 60 MB | 15 MB | ||||
| Processing Speed: Double-Precision Floating-Point Processing | 0.63 ns… | 0.46 ns… | 2.50 ns… | ||||
| Processing Speed: Instruction Processing Time - LD Instruction | 0.38 ns… | 0.28 ns… | 1.25 ns… | ||||
| Number of occupied I/O points | 64 points (CC-Link IE TSN function part: 32 points, motion function part: 32 points) | - | |||||
| Number of slots occupied by a module | 3 slots | - | |||||
| Peripheral Connection Port | |||||||
| USB port | USB 2.0 High Speed (Type-C) × 1 | ||||||
| Ethernet port | 100BASE-TX × 1 | -*1 | |||||
| CC-Link IE TSN port | 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX × 2 | 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX × 2*1 | |||||
| Memory Interface | |||||||
| SD memory card | SD/SDHC memory card | ||||||
| *1: One of the CC-Link IE TSN ports can be switched to the Ethernet port. | |||||||
Q & A
MELSEC MX Programmable Automation Controllers Q & A
+ What is the MELSEC MX Controller, and what models are available?
The MELSEC MX Controller is a programmable controller integrating sequence, motion, and network control. It comes in two models: MX-R model and MX-F model.
+ How does the integration of sequence, motion, and network control benefit users?
By consolidating these functions into one platform, the controller achieves faster and more accurate control, simplifies system architecture, and reduces the need for multiple controllers.
+ What kind of processing power does the MX-R model use?
The MX-R model is equipped with a high-performance multi-core MPU, enabling high-speed control across sequence, motion, and network functions.
+ How many axes and device stations does the controller support?
It supports motion control for up to 256 axes via built-in CC-Link IE TSN, and device stations supporting up to 253 connections are planned to be available in the future.
+ What are operation and communication cycles, and does the controller offer flexibility in this regard?
The controller allows setting up to three different operation and communication cycles for each axis and device station, enabling optimization per application and improving cost efficiency by eliminating the need for extra CPU modules.
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