Factory Automation

MELSEC-F series I/O Extension

FX series I/O extension devices are divided into "extension blocks" and "powered extension units".
"Powered extension units" have built-in power supply and also extend I/O at the same time.
"Extension blocks" adjust the I/O of the main unit or powered extension units in 8 point or 16 point units.

Extension units

Powered extension units are I/O extension devices with built-in power supply.
Like with the main unit, various I/O devices and special devices can be connected after a powered extension unit.

Model Total number
of points
Number of input/output points
Input/output type
Applicable FX PLC
Input Output FX
3S
FX
3G
FX
3U
FX
3GC
FX
3UC
AC Power Type
FX2N-32ER 32 points 16 points 24 V DC
(sink)
16 points Relay × × ×
FX2N-32ER-ES/UL 24 V DC
(sink/
source)
FX2N-32ES 24 V DC
(sink)
Triac
FX2N-32ET 24 V DC
(sink)
Transistor
(sink)
FX2N-32ET-ESS/UL 24 V DC
(sink/
source)
Transistor
(source)
FX2N-48ER 48 points 24 points 24 V DC
(sink)
24 points Relay × × ×
FX2N-48ER-ES/UL 24V DC
(sink/
source)
FX2N-48ET 24 V DC
(sink)
Transistor
(sink)
FX2N-48ET-ESS/UL 24 V DC
(sink/
source)
Transistor
(source)
FX2N-48ER-UA1/UL 48 points 24 points 100 V AC 24 points Relay × × ×
DC Power Type
FX2N-48ER-D 48 points 24 points 24 V DC
(sink)
24 points Relay × × ×
FX2N-48ER-DS 24 V DC
(sink/
source)
FX2N-48ET-D 24 V DC
(sink)
Transistor
(sink)
FX2N-48ET-DSS 24 V DC
(sink/
source)
Transistor
(source)

Regarding connection cable
A connection cable (length: 55 mm), used to connect to the the right side of the device in front of the powered extension unit, is included with the powered extension unit. To extend the distance of the connection, please use the optional "extension cable".

Function expansion board

The expansion board is designed to add the input and output terminal whose points are small to FX3S or FX3G PLCs. The board can be built in the PLC.

Model Total
number
of
points
Number of input/output points
Input/output type
Applicable FX PLC
Input Output FX
3S
FX
3G
FX
3U
FX
3GC
FX
3UC
FX3G-4EX-BD 4 points 4 points 24 V DC
(sink/
source)
- - *1

Max.
1 unit
*2

Max.
1 unit
× × ×
FX3G-2EYT-BD 2 points - - 2 points Transistor
(sink/
source)
*1

Max.
1 unit
*2

Max.
1 unit
× × ×
  • *1Supported by FX3S ver. 1.10 and later.
  • *2Supported by FX3G ver. 2.20 and later.

Extension blocks

Extension block is an I/O extension device that receives power from the main unit or powered extension unit.
It can be connected in 8 point or 16 point units. The connectable number of points is determined by each main unit or powered extension unit.

Model Total number
of points
Number of input/output points
Input/output type
Applicable FX PLC
Input Output FX
3S
FX
3G
FX
3U
FX
3GC
FX
3UC
Input/output extension blocks
FX2N-8ER 8 points 4 points
(8 devices
are occupied.)
24 V DC
(sink)
4 points
(8 devices
are occupied.)
Relay × *1
*2

*1
*2

FX2N-8ER-ES/UL 24V DC
(sink/
source)
FX2N-8EX 8 points 24 V DC
(sink)
- -
FX2N-8EX-ES/UL 24V DC
(sink/
source)
FX2N-8EX-UA1/UL 100 V AC
FX2N-16EX 16 points 16 points 24 V DC
(sink)
× *1
*2

*1
*2

FX2N-16EX-ES/UL 24 V DC
(sink/
source)
FX2N-16EX-C
Connector input
24 V DC
(sink)
FX2N-16EXL-C
Connector input
5 V DC
Output extension blocks
FX2N-8EYR 8 points - - 8 points Relay × *1
*2

*1
*2

FX2N-8EYR-ES/UL
FX2N-8EYR-S-ES/UL Relay
(8 points/common)
FX2N-8EYT Transistor
(sink)
FX2N-8EYT-H
FX2N-8EYT-ESS/UL Transistor
(source)
FX2N-16EYR 16 points 16 points Relay × *1
*2

*1
*2

FX2N-16EYR-ES/UL
FX2N-16EYS Triac
FX2N-16EYT Transistor
(sink)
FX2N-16EYT-ESS/UL Transistor
(source)
FX2N-16EYT-C
Connector output
Transistor
(sink)
  • *1For connection to FX3GC or FX3UC, FX2NC-CNV-IF or FX3UC-1PS-5V is required.
  • *2Depending on the model name of the main unit, I/O extension device connection may or may not be allowed. For details, refer to the manual of the main unit.

Regarding connection cable
A connection cable, used to connect to the right side of the device in front of the extension block, is included with the extension block.
To extend the distance of the connection, please use the optional "extension cable (FX0N-30EC/FX0N-65EC)" and "connector conversion adapter (FX2N-CNV-BD)".

Extension block for connector type main unit (FX3GC, FX3UC)

These I/O extension devices can be directly connected to FX1NC, FX3GC, FX2NC, FX3UC PLCs.
They can be compactly extended because connection cables are not needed.

Model Total number
of points
Number of input/output points
Input/output type
Applicable FX PLC
Input Output FX
3S
FX
3G
FX
3U
FX
3GC
FX
3UC
Input extension blocks
FX2NC-16EX-T
Terminal block input
16 points 16 points 24 V DC
(sink)
- - × × × *
*
FX2NC-16EX-T-DS
Terminal block input
24V DC
(sink/
source)
FX2NC-16EX 24V DC
(sink)
FX2NC-16EX-DS 24V DC
(sink/
source)
FX2NC-16EX-D/UL 24V DC
(sink)
FX2NC-32EX 32 points 32 points 24 V DC
(sink)
FX2NC-32EX-DS 24V DC
(sink/
source)
FX2NC-32EX-D/UL 24V DC
(sink)
Output extension blocks
FX2NC-16EYR-T
Terminal block Output
16 points - - 16 points Relay × × × *
*
FX2NC-16EYR-T-DS
Terminal block output
FX2NC-16EYT Transistor
(sink)
FX2NC-16EYT-DSS Transistor
(source)
FX2NC-16EYT-D/UL Transistor
(sink)
FX2NC-32EYT 32 points 32 points Transistor
(sink)
FX2NC-32EYT-DSS Transistor
(source)
FX2NC-32EYT-D/UL Transistor
(sink)
Input/output extension blocks
FX2NC-64ET 64 points 32 points 24 V DC
(sink)
32 points Transistor
(sink)
× × × *
*
  • *Depending on the model name of the main unit, I/O extension device connection may or may not be allowed. For details, refer to the manual of the main unit.