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Mitsubishi GX Works3: MELSEC iQ-R and iQ-F

The current Mitsubishi platform: GX Works3, iQ-R and FX5U hardware, communication and setup, I/O and CC-Link cards, the ladder editor with labels, sequence basics with the GOT simulator, timers, counters, data moves, index registers, arithmetic, CC-Link IE Field, built-in functions, MELSOFT Navigator and Mitsubishi's e-learning.

  • 14 modules
  • 8h 47m of video
  • Beginner
  • English
  • ₹0, free
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Overview

About Mitsubishi GX Works3: MELSEC iQ-R and iQ-F

The current Mitsubishi platform: GX Works3, iQ-R and FX5U hardware, communication and setup, I/O and CC-Link cards, the ladder editor with labels, sequence basics with the GOT simulator, timers, counters, data moves, index registers, arithmetic, CC-Link IE Field, built-in functions, MELSOFT Navigator and Mitsubishi's e-learning.

Mitsubishi GX Works3: MELSEC iQ-R and iQ-F 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 14 modules and 8h 47m of video lessons by The Tech Guy, Automationliker, Automation Training and others, 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

  • 8h 47m of video lessons
  • 14 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 14 modules

    8h 47m 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 GX Works3: MELSEC iQ-R and iQ-F: Syllabus at a glance
Syllabus at a glance
Mitsubishi GX Works3: MELSEC iQ-R and iQ-F: What you will be able to do
What you will be able to do
Mitsubishi GX Works3: MELSEC iQ-R and iQ-F: Tools and credits
Tools and credits

From the lessons

  • Mitsubishi Gx Works 3 - Introduction

    GX Works3 and the iQ Platform

    by The Tech Guy

  • Mitsubishi Gx Works 3 - Digital Input and Output

    Digital and Analog I/O and CC-Link Cards

    by The Tech Guy

  • 02 of 19 Your First PLC What is Sequence Control

    Sequence Basics with the RCPU and GOT Simulator

    by Automation Training

  • Mitsubishi Gx Works 3 - MOV BMOV FMOV DMOV EMOV

    Data: MOV, BMOV, FMOV, Index Registers and Comparisons

    by The Tech Guy

  • Mitsubishi Gx Works 3 - CCLink IE Field and IO

    CC-Link IE Field and Networking

    by The Tech Guy

  • 01 of 11 MELSOFT Navigator - Creating a new workspace

    MELSOFT Navigator and System Design

    by Automation Training

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 GX Works3 projects for iQ-R and iQ-F, configure modules and communication, program ladder with labels and comments, use timers, counters, MOV, BMOV, FMOV, index registers, comparisons and arithmetic, simulate with a GOT, set up CC-Link IE Field, use the high-speed counter and temperature control, and design systems in MELSOFT Navigator.

  • Create and configure GX Works3 projects for iQ-R and FX5
  • Communicate with, write to and diagnose a CPU
  • Program ladder with labels, comments and the parts library
  • Use timers, counters, data moves, index registers and arithmetic
  • Set up CC-Link IE Field, the high-speed counter and temperature control
  • Design systems in MELSOFT Navigator and program the GOT

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
14
Video lessons
105
Of video
8h 47m
Final questions
15
  1. 01

    GX Works3 and the iQ Platform

    6 lessons · 18m
  2. 02

    Working Environment, Communication and PLC Setup

    5 lessons · 37m
  3. 03

    Digital and Analog I/O and CC-Link Cards

    5 lessons · 23m
  4. 04

    Ladder Editing, Comments, Labels and the Parts Library

    7 lessons · 21m
  5. 05

    Sequence Basics with the RCPU and GOT Simulator

    8 lessons · 1h 4m
  6. 06

    Timers and Counters

    5 lessons · 1h 0m
  7. 07

    Data: MOV, BMOV, FMOV, Index Registers and Comparisons

    8 lessons · 1h 30m
  8. 08

    Arithmetic, Conversions, Strings, ST and Program Calls

    11 lessons · 51m

  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 18 hours

Dyeing jigger JG-3: recipe steps, temperature PID and labels on an FX5U

Design, program, test and document the control system for a fabric dyeing jigger: two reversing roller drives on FR-D740 inverters, an 8-step dye recipe engine written in structured text, trough temperature from a PT100 adapter with a PID loop on the steam valve, fill and drain, safety through a safety relay, and a GOT2000 screen. You deliver the GX Works3 project with labels, your own I/O list and FAT record, a loop tuning record and the operator note. The sample pack shows what an integrator hands over for the same jigger.

Sample document pack, 9 documents, filled in for the scenario

  • Control narrativeControl Narrative: Dyeing Jigger JG-3
  • Recipe / phase specRecipe and Step Logic Specification: JG-3
  • I/O listI/O List: Panel CP-JG3
  • Tag listGlobal Label List and Naming Convention
  • BOMBill of Materials: Panel CP-JG3 and Field Devices
  • Alarm listAlarm List: JG-3
  • Loop tuning recordLoop Tuning Record: TIC-301 Trough Temperature
  • FATFactory Acceptance Test Record: Panel CP-JG3
  • O&M manualOperation and Maintenance Manual: JG-3 (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

GX Works3 and GT Designer3 (trial or licensed) with the built-in simulators

Hardware

None required. An FX5U or iQ-R rack makes the hardware modules real.

Who it is for

Beginner to intermediate. GX Works2 experience helps but is not needed.

Video lessons by

  • The Tech Guy
  • Automationliker
  • Automation Training
  • Adroit Technologies

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.

Required

  1. 01

    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 GX Works3: MELSEC iQ-R and iQ-F

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

Sample Wartens Certificate of Completion for Mitsubishi GX Works3: MELSEC iQ-R and iQ-F, 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

GX Works2 or GX Works3?

GX Works3 for iQ-R and FX5; GX Works2 for Q, L and FX3. Both have free courses here.

Do I need a GOT?

No. GT Simulator3 runs the GOT screens on the PC linked to the PLC simulator.

Is the FX5U covered?

Yes: connection, built-in analog, high-speed counter, positioning, security and the quick-start programming series.

Is the Mitsubishi GX Works3: MELSEC iQ-R and iQ-F 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 vendor qualification?

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

Who made the video lessons in the Mitsubishi GX Works3: MELSEC iQ-R and iQ-F 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.

How long does the Mitsubishi GX Works3: MELSEC iQ-R and iQ-F course take?

Plan on about 16 hours in all, including the video lessons, notes and practice tasks. It is self-paced, so you work through the fourteen modules at your own speed.

Is the Mitsubishi GX Works3: MELSEC iQ-R and iQ-F 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 ₹4,999.
Who it is for
Engineering students, ITI and diploma holders, and working engineers in automation, electrical and instrumentation
Format
14 self-paced modules, 8h 47m of video, written notes, a practice task per module and one final assessment.
Level
Beginner. Beginner to intermediate. GX Works2 experience helps but is not needed.
Brand
Mitsubishi Electric
Software
GX Works3 and GT Designer3 (trial or licensed) with the built-in simulators
Hardware
None required. An FX5U or iQ-R rack makes the hardware modules real.
Certificate
Optional EDWartens Certificate of Completion, ₹499 inclusive of GST for learners in India, verifiable by code. Not a vendor credential.
Video lessons by
The Tech Guy, Automationliker, Automation Training, Adroit Technologies (independent creators, credited below)
Language
English
Last updated
27 September 2026

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The Automation Engineer Program (AEP) teaches Mitsubishi PLC programming in person at our Electronic City centre, alongside the other PLC brands it covers.

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.