What it does and why you need it - Enables transferring programs and data between a PC and Mitsubishi PLCs (FX3U, FX3G, FX3UC, 3SA Series) - Serves as a replacement for the FX-USB-AW cable - Facilitates quick, reliable PLC programming and data update from a standard PC Converter cable features - USB A to MD8 adapter with Male-to-Male connectors - Power supplied by the PC USB port (no external power supply required) - Adaptive baud rate from 300 bps to 1 Mbps - LED indicators provide real-time communication status - Fully compatible with USB 1.1 and USB CDC V1.1 System compatibility - Supported operating systems: Windows 98 / XP / Vista / 200 / 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 Software compatibility and installation - One key installation driver for easy setup - Works with programming software: FXGP / WINV1.0, GPP V4.0, GX Developer V7.0 and above Practical use scenarios - On-site PLC programming and data transfer for Mitsubishi FX3U/FX3G/FX3UC in factory automation - Maintenance and service tasks requiring replacement FX-USB-AW functionality to reprogram PLCs from a PC - Training labs or development environments where quick PC-to-PLC connections are needed for FX series software Key benefits and performance highlights - Simple USB-powered operation with clear LED status indicators - Broad OS support ensures compatibility with legacy and modern systems - Flexible baud rate supports reliable communication across different PLC setups - Wide software compatibility with commonly used Mitsubishi programming tools - Compact solution designed to replace FX-USB-AW and streamline PLC programming workflows