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Mitsubishi FX with GX Works2

The Mitsubishi FX family instruction by instruction: devices, contacts, timers, counters, data, analog and high-speed counting in GX Works2, with a look ahead to GX Works3.

  • 17 modules
  • 7h 27m of video
  • Beginner
  • English
  • ₹0, free
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Overview

About Mitsubishi FX with GX Works2

The Mitsubishi FX family instruction by instruction: devices, contacts, timers, counters, data, analog and high-speed counting in GX Works2, with a look ahead to GX Works3.

Mitsubishi FX with GX Works2 is a free, self-paced online course from EDWartens for engineering students, ITI and diploma holders, and working engineers in automation, electrical and instrumentation. It has 17 modules and 7h 27m of video lessons by Tech Talk Lalitesh, Learn Engineering With Amirul, The Tech Guy, with written notes and worked problems, a practical project with a document pack and a 15-question final assessment (pass mark 60%). Learning is free with an account; an optional certificate with a public verification code is issued when you pass. Last updated 27 September 2026.

Who it is for: Engineering students, ITI and diploma holders, and working engineers in automation, electrical and instrumentation

This course includes

  • 7h 27m of video lessons
  • 17 modules with written notes and diagrams
  • One final assessment: 15 questions, pass mark 60%
  • Ask-an-engineer support from practising engineers
  • Lifetime access, the course does not expire
  • Optional verifiable certificate when you finish
  1. Step 1 of 3

    Learn the 17 modules

    7h 27m of video lessons, written notes and a practice task per module, at your own pace.

  2. Step 2 of 3

    Pass the final assessment

    15 questions drawn from every module, pass mark 60%, 3 attempts.

  3. Step 3 of 3

    Take the certificate, if you want it

    Optional, paid once, only if you choose it. The course stays free either way.

    See the certificate and its price

A look inside

Mitsubishi FX with GX Works2: Syllabus at a glance
Syllabus at a glance
Mitsubishi FX with GX Works2: What you will be able to do
What you will be able to do
Mitsubishi FX with GX Works2: Tools and credits
Tools and credits

From the lessons

  • Mitsubishi Gx Works 3 - Software Comparison

    The FX Family and GX Works2

    by The Tech Guy

  • NO,NC and OUTPUT COIL in GX WORKS2 Programming Software PART-1

    Contacts, Coils, Inversion and Comments

    by Tech Talk Lalitesh

  • MC (MASTER CONTROL) and MCR (MASTER RESET) in GX WORKS2 Programming Software PART-6

    Program Flow: MC/MCR, CJ, CALL, FEND and SRET

    by Tech Talk Lalitesh

  • CTU (GENERAL/LATCHED COUNTERS) in GX WORKS2 Programming Software PART-13

    Counters: 16-bit, 32-bit, Latched and Bi-directional

    by Tech Talk Lalitesh

  • = (EQUAL COMPARE) in GX WORKS2 Programming Software PART-18

    Comparison Contacts: =, <>, <=, >= and Limits

    by Tech Talk Lalitesh

  • FLOATING ADD,SUB,MUL,DIV (ARITHMETIC) in GX WORKS2 Programming Software PART-30

    Floating Point and Type Conversion

    by Tech Talk Lalitesh

Lesson frames belong to the creators named in the Credits and are shown from YouTube.

What you learn

What you will be able to do

Create and download a GX Works2 project, use X, Y, M, D, T and C devices correctly, write ladder with LD, LDI, OUT, SET, RST, PLS, PLF and pulse contacts, control flow with MC/MCR, CJ and CALL, use timers, counters, MOV, CMP and comparison contacts, do integer and floating-point arithmetic and word logic, scale analog I/O, count an encoder, upload and download, and read a GX Works3 project.

  • Use X, Y, M, D, T and C correctly, including octal numbering and what survives a power cut
  • Write ladder with SET, RST, PLS, PLF and the pulse contacts
  • Control flow with MC/MCR, CJ, CALL, FEND and SRET
  • Pick the right timer and counter number for the resolution and retention you need
  • Move, compare and calculate in 16-bit, 32-bit and floating point
  • Scale an analog input and drive an analog output on an FX3U
  • Count an encoder with the high-speed counter and compute RPM
  • Open a GX Works3 project and find your way around

Syllabus

Course content, module by module

In order, at whatever pace suits you. Each module ends with a practice task that builds on the last.

Modules
17
Video lessons
72
Of video
7h 27m
Final questions
15
  1. 01

    The FX Family and GX Works2

    4 lessons · 15m
  2. 02

    Devices: X, Y, M, D, T, C and the Special Relays

    5 lessons · 25m
  3. 03

    Contacts, Coils, Inversion and Comments

    2 lessons · 24m
  4. 04

    SET, RST, Pulses and Edge Contacts

    5 lessons · 25m
  5. 05

    Program Flow: MC/MCR, CJ, CALL, FEND and SRET

    4 lessons · 30m
  6. 06

    Timers: 100 ms, 10 ms, 1 ms and Retentive

    5 lessons · 44m
  7. 07

    Counters: 16-bit, 32-bit, Latched and Bi-directional

    4 lessons · 36m
  8. 08

    MOV, CMP and ZCP

    5 lessons · 30m

  9. Final assessment · 15 questions, pass mark 60%

Project

The course project

Optional practice that ends in the kind of job the course prepares you for, with the documents that go with it.

About 16 hours

Bag-making machine BM-2: sequence, seal temperature and a witnessed FAT on an FX3U

Design, program, test and document the control retrofit of a bottom-seal bag making machine: encoder-measured index feed, a timed heat seal and cut, seal-bar temperature from a 4-20 mA transmitter through an FX3U-4AD, bag and batch counters, guard and E-stop safety through a safety relay, and a GOT2000 screen. You deliver the GX Works2 project, your own I/O list and FAT record, and the operator note. The sample pack shows what a system integrator hands over for the same machine.

Sample document pack, 8 documents, filled in for the scenario

  • Control narrativeSequence of Operations: Bag Making Machine BM-2 Control Retrofit
  • I/O listI/O List: Panel CP-BM2
  • SRSSafety Requirements Specification: BM-2 Safety Functions
  • BOMBill of Materials: Panel CP-BM2 and Machine-Mounted Devices
  • Tag listPLC Device List and Naming Convention
  • Alarm listAlarm List: BM-2
  • FATFactory Acceptance Test Record: Panel CP-BM2
  • O&M manualOperation and Maintenance Manual: BM-2 (Operation section)

Read inside the course and download as a workbook. The project is optional practice, marked when you submit it; the certificate needs only the modules and the final assessment.

Tools

Software, hardware and lessons

Software

MELSOFT GX Works2 (trial on request from Mitsubishi Electric) with its built-in simulator; GX Works3 optional, for the final study module

Hardware

None. The GX Works2 simulator runs every exercise.

Who it is for

Beginner. No Mitsubishi experience assumed.

Video lessons by

  • Tech Talk Lalitesh
  • Learn Engineering With Amirul
  • The Tech Guy

Independent creators, credited in full under Credits.

Software you need

What to download, where from, what it costs and how to install it. Every link goes to the maker's own site, never a mirror.

GX Works3 is only for the final module.

Required

  1. 01

    MELSOFT GX Works2

    Mitsubishi Electric

    Trial on request
    Runs on
    Windows PC (check the operating environment in the vendor catalogue)
    Account
    A free Mitsubishi Electric FA website account for your region, plus a trial licence from Mitsubishi Electric or its local distributor

    GX Works2 is paid software and the installer asks for a product ID. Mitsubishi Electric does not publish a self-service trial on its global pages; a time-limited trial licence is given on request by Mitsubishi Electric or its distributor, so check with your regional office.

    Official download pagemitsubishielectric.com

    Alternatives

Optional

Useful, not needed to finish the course.

  1. 02

    MELSOFT GX Works3 (with GT Works3 / GT Designer3)

    Mitsubishi Electric

    Trial on request
    Runs on
    Windows PC (check the operating environment in the vendor catalogue)
    Account
    A free Mitsubishi Electric FA website account for your region, plus a trial licence from Mitsubishi Electric or its local distributor

    GX Works3 is paid software and the installer asks for a product ID. Mitsubishi Electric Americas says a free 30-day trial can be provided for its GX Works3 training classes; otherwise ask your regional Mitsubishi office or distributor for a trial licence.

    Official download pagemitsubishielectric.com

    Alternatives

Checked against each maker's own page on 27 September 2026. Trial lengths and editions change; the maker's page is the final word.

What you walk away with

Your certificate for Mitsubishi FX with GX Works2

Finish the course, pass the final, and this is the document with your name on it.

Sample Wartens Certificate of Completion for Mitsubishi FX with GX Works2, issued through the EDWartens training portal
Sample. The issued certificate carries your name, your final score, a unique certificate ID and its own QR code.

  • Verifiable by anyone

  • Adds to LinkedIn in one click

  • QR code on the certificate

  • Names what you can do

  • A permanent link

  • Earned, not attended

Learning is free. The certificate is optional.

Add it now and pay only when you have finished the course, or come back for it later. One-off, US$23.99, with a receipt.

Issued by Wartens Ltd (England and Wales, company no. 15262249) through the EDWartens training portal, as a Certificate of Completion for this self-paced course. Sold in India by Wartens Automation Private Limited. It is not a vendor certification, a university award or a CPD-accredited activity, and it does not certify competence on live equipment. Delivered electronically; see the refund policy.

FAQ

Common questions

Do I need GX Works2?

For the exercises, yes. Mitsubishi Electric gives trials on request through its regional offices, and many colleges hold licences. The simulator built into GX Works2 runs every exercise without a PLC.

GX Works2 or GX Works3?

GX Works2 programs the FX3 generation and earlier, which is most of the installed base in India. GX Works3 programs the FX5 and iQ-R. The course is GX Works2 throughout, with a final module on what changes in GX Works3.

Do I need an FX PLC?

No. The simulator runs everything. The analog and encoder modules show an FX3U so you know the wiring.

Why are X and Y numbered in octal?

Mitsubishi numbers inputs and outputs in base eight: X0 to X7, then X10. It trips everyone once; the course makes sure it only trips you once.

What computer do I need for the Mitsubishi FX with GX Works2 course?

A 64-bit Windows 10 machine with 8 GB of RAM. GX Works is Windows-only.

Is the Mitsubishi FX with GX Works2 course really free?

Yes. Every module, practice task and assessment. You create an account so your progress is saved and the assessments can be marked. The certificate is the only paid item, and only if you want it.

What certificate do I get, and is it a Mitsubishi qualification?

An EDWartens Certificate of Completion, issued when you pass the final assessment, with a verification code anyone can check. It is not a Mitsubishi Electric credential and is never described as one.

Who made the video lessons in the Mitsubishi FX with GX Works2 course?

The creators named in the Credits block at the foot of this page, on their own YouTube channels. EDWartens did not make the videos and the creators are not affiliated with EDWartens. What EDWartens wrote is the study plan, the notes, the practice tasks and the assessments.

Is the Mitsubishi FX with GX Works2 course free in India, and what does the certificate cost?

Yes. Learning costs ₹0 in India: every module, the written notes, the practice tasks and the final assessment, with no card and no trial period. The only paid item is the optional EDWartens Certificate of Completion, ₹499 including GST for this beginner course, paid in rupees through Razorpay, and only if you want it after passing the final assessment.

Is there classroom PLC training in India as well?

Yes. EDWartens India runs the Automation Engineer Program (AEP), a classroom programme at its Electronic City centre in Bangalore. The Automation Engineer Program (AEP) teaches Mitsubishi PLC programming in person at our Electronic City centre, alongside the other PLC brands it covers. This free course is separate and fully online; it is a good way to try the subject before deciding on classroom training. Details are at edwartens.co.in/mitsubishi-plc-training-bangalore, and the programme itself at edwartens.co.in/courses/aep.

All course facts
Price
₹0, free for good. No trial, no card. Comparable classroom training of this length costs about ₹4,499.
Who it is for
Engineering students, ITI and diploma holders, and working engineers in automation, electrical and instrumentation
Format
17 self-paced modules, 7h 27m of video, written notes, a practice task per module and one final assessment.
Level
Beginner. Beginner. No Mitsubishi experience assumed.
Brand
Mitsubishi Electric
Software
MELSOFT GX Works2 (trial on request from Mitsubishi Electric) with its built-in simulator; GX Works3 optional, for the final study module
Hardware
None. The GX Works2 simulator runs every exercise.
Certificate
Optional EDWartens Certificate of Completion, ₹499 inclusive of GST for learners in India, verifiable by code. Not a vendor credential.
Video lessons by
Tech Talk Lalitesh, Learn Engineering With Amirul, The Tech Guy (independent creators, credited below)
Language
English
Last updated
27 September 2026

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Credits

Who made the video lessons

The video lessons in this course were created by the people below, not by EDWartens. Every lesson streams from its creator's own YouTube channel; EDWartens neither hosts nor sells that footage, and the creators are not affiliated with EDWartens and do not endorse this course. What EDWartens wrote is the study plan, the notes, the practice tasks and the assessments.

If you are one of these creators and would like a lesson removed or credited differently, write to info@wartens.com.