Mitsubishi Electric's FX3S creates new PLC category

With Mitsubishi Electric’s philosophy of "why compromise?”, even at the micro level, 
the new FX3S incorporates many of the features and functions of its larger FX3 siblings. 
For example, one of the most popular functions of the FX3 range is the built-in "Freqrol” driver that enables users to set up a simple, low cost network of PLC and up to 8 Mitsubishi inverters allowing the FX3S to tackle tasks as diverse as materials handling to heating and cooling applications.

The FX3S comes in 10, 14, 20 and 30 I/O variants like its predecessor the FX1S and it also has the same footprint, making it easy for users to upgrade to the newer PLC without a major redesign and associated engineering costs.

There is also a new version of the 30 I/O FX3S CPU which includes built-in analogues and is ideal for simple temperature or flow control systems.

Besides increased memory capacity and processor speed, the new FX3S can be expanded by using the existing, slim FX3 ADP modules, offering a choice of analogue and communication options including Ethernet and RS422/485 serial. Adding Ethernet connectivity at this level means that FX3S is not just a PLC but should also be considered an intelligent data logger or even distributed I/O. 
When used in conjunction with Mitsubishi’s respected MAPS SCADA and MX4 Energy management software solutions, plant-wide data collection can be achieved with minimal cost and effort by deploying FX3S PLCs close to where they are needed.