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SETUP MANUAL
GX Developer-FX Programming Software

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GX Developer-FX Programming Software
SETUP MANUAL

Manual number Manual revision Date

JY992D88301 D
July 2005

Foreword
This manual contains text, diagrams and explanations which will guide the reader in the correct installation and operation of the GX Developer-FX software and should be readand understood before attempting to install or use the software. Store this manual in a safe place so that you can take it out and read it whenever necessary. Always forward it to the end user.
This manual confers no industrial property rights or any rights of any other kind, nor does it confer any patent licenses. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation cannot be held responsible for any problemsinvolving industrial property rights which may occur as a result of using the contents noted in this manual.

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Outline Precautions
• This manual provides information for the use of the GX Developer-FX software. The manual has been written to be used by trained and competent personnel. The definition of such a person orpersons is as follows; a) Any engineer who is responsible for the planning, design and construction of automatic equipment using the product associated with this manual should be of a competent nature, trained and qualified to the local and national standards required to fulfill that role. These engineers should be fully aware of all aspects of safety with regards to automated equipment. b) Anycommissioning or service engineer must be of a competent nature, trained and qualified to the local and national standards required to fulfill that job. These engineers should also be trained in the use and maintenance of the completed product. This includes being completely familiar with all associated documentation for the said product. All maintenance should be carried out in accordance withestablished safety practices. c) All operators of the completed equipment should be trained to use that product in a safe and coordinated manner in compliance to established safety practices. The operators should also be familiar with documentation which is connected with the actual operation of the completed equipment. Note: the term 'completed equipment' refers to a third party constructed devicewhich contains or uses the product associated with this manual • This product has been manufactured as a general-purpose part for general industries, and has not been designed or manufactured to be incorporated in a device or system used in purposes related to human life. • Before using the product for special purposes such as nuclear power, electric power, aerospace, medicine or passenger movementvehicles, consult with Mitsubishi Electric. • This product has been manufactured under strict quality control. However when installing the product where major accidents or losses could occur if the product fails, install appropriate backup or failsafe functions in the system. • When combining this product with other products, please confirm the standard and the code, or regulations with which theuser should follow. Moreover, please confirm the compatibility of this product to the system, machine, and apparatus with which the user is using. • If in doubt at any stage during the installation of the product, always consult a professional electrical engineer who is qualified and trained to the local and national standards. If in doubt about the operation or use, please consult the nearestMitsubishi Electric distributor. • Since the examples indicated by this manual, technical bulletin, catalog, etc. are used as a reference, please use it after confirming the function and safety of the equipment and system. Mitsubishi Electric will accept no responsibility for actual use of the product based on these illustrative examples. • This manual content, specification etc. may be changed...