GX Works2 is the next generation configuration and programming software for Mitsubishi FX and Q Series controllers and it is available with a saving of £729 from 999Mitsubishi.  Its functionality has been inherited from both GX and IEC Developer, with improvements made throughout to increase productivity and drive down engineering costs. GX Works2 allows developers to mix and match between five different programming languages, each conforming to a different programming style.

It is left up to the developer to select the language most comfortable and best suited for the job. This environment conforms to IEC1131-3 standards, also allowing parts of projects to be saved in Libraries for use within future applications. That means once a function, function block, program, or structure is written, tested, and proven, and it can be integrated into new systems within minutes. Completely customisable environment layouts follow the installation and not the project, meaning tool selection and shortcuts are optimised following the user’s own intuition.

Built-in network and special function module configuration tools keep project files organised and easy to access. Special function module parameters are setup using prompts and pull-down menus, not through arbitrary bit and byte assignments. A built-in virtual PLC on the computer enables complete system simulation before hardware even arrives on site.

After the project is downloaded to the actual system, GX Works2 includes numerous monitor modes, trace functions, and online debugging capabilities to put the finishing touches on the application and speed it to commission status.

GX Works 2 is one of four parts of Mitsubishi Electric’s iQ Works intuitive software suite  for programming and setup of an iQ Platform system, including system/network configuration, Q and FX Series programming, Q Motion Controller and Servo setup, GOT1000 HMI screen design.

This next generation software provides a fully customisable user friendly environment with the developers in mind. Simulators and additional configuration software have been integrated into the base software, and Label programming across the entire system has been implemented. Now users can program their applications using logical names for devices, and reference those values from the GOT1000 HMI.

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