Buy Mitsubishi FX3U-485-BD – Product Overview
The Mitsubishi FX3U-485-BD is a professional-grade RS-485 communication expansion board designed for the MELSEC-F Series PLC platform. This interface adapter enables seamless data exchange with RS-485 devices across industrial automation networks, supporting multiple communication protocols including N:N network, Parallel Link, and Computer Link formats. Built for reliability in demanding factory environments, it features a European terminal block connector and integrated terminating resistor for simplified wiring. Whether you're integrating legacy industrial equipment or expanding PLC capabilities, this module delivers robust half-duplex communication up to 50 meters with no insulation between communication lines.
Mitsubishi FX3U-485-BD Features & Benefits
- RS-485/RS-422 standard-compliant communication interface
- European 5-pole terminal block for secure device connections
- Supports multiple communication protocols: Non-Protocol, Computer Link (formats 1 & 4), Parallel Link, and N:N network
- Baud rates from 300 to 115,200 bps depending on communication type
- Integrated switchable terminating resistor (330Ω / 110Ω)
- Compact design: 19.6mm width, 46.1mm height, 69mm depth
- Low power consumption: 40mA @ 5V DC, no I/O occupation
- RD and SD LED indicators for real-time communication monitoring
Mitsubishi FX3U-485-BD Specifications & Datasheet
| Specification |
Details |
| Transmission Standard |
RS-485/RS-422 compliant |
| Maximum Transmission Distance |
50 meters (164 feet) |
| Communication Method |
Bidirectional half-duplex |
| Baud Rate (Non-Protocol) |
300 to 19,200 bps |
| Baud Rate (Parallel Link) |
115,200 bps |
| Weight |
20g (0.05 lbs) |
| Power Supply |
5V DC, 40mA from sequencer |
| Insulation |
Not insulated |
Mitsubishi FX3U-485-BD Applications in Industrial Automation
This RS-485 expansion board is commonly deployed across manufacturing facilities, process control systems, and production line networks worldwide. Industries rely on the FX3U-485-BD to link multiple PLC units in N:N network configurations, integrate serial communication devices, establish master-slave control relationships, and connect industrial equipment without protocol overhead. It's ideal for retrofitting legacy systems, expanding existing automation networks, and building scalable multi-node communication architectures in factories, assembly plants, and automated production environments across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions.
Mitsubishi FX3U-485-BD Price & Worldwide Availability
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