FX Rules

Use FX Rules to configure data collection from Mitsubishi FX series PLCs.

Go to Sensor Data > Devices and Rules > FX Rules to view and configure FX rules.

1. Preview the current value collected from the southbound device for this rule.
2. Edit the added rule.
3. Delete the added rule.
4. Add a new rule.
5. Export or import the rules configuration as a CSV template file. This is useful for configuration backups and batch operations.

Add an FX Rule

Click Add to create a new FX rule.

1. Set the FX rule order.

2. Specify the slave device name.

3. Configure the interface to which the rule applies.

   note

   Select the FX protocol in Interface > Serial Port Settings or TCP Server Settings before configuring an FX communication rule.

4. Configure the Tag Name for data returned from the slave device.

5. Configure the FX PLC register type. Options are X, Y, M, S, and D.

6. Configure the register address.

7. Configure the register quantity.

8. Configure the register data type. Options are:

   • Bit
   • Byte
   • Word
   • DWord
   • Real

9. Specify the reporting center to which the collected data is reported. The number corresponds to Servers > Reporting Server (1-5).

10. Configure the operator and operand.

11. Configure the accuracy of the calculated value.

12. Enable or disable SMS and email reporting. A report is sent to the specified phone number and email address when the value changes or falls outside the configured range.

13. Enable or disable the rule.