MELSEC-F Analog Input

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Product Description
Analog input/output unit.
[Features]
· Analog input board: Can be used for both voltage input and current input. The sequencer is built in, so it doesn't need space for mounting.
· Analog input block / analog input adapter: Each channel can be designated either voltage or current input.
· Analog input adapter: Programless (no dedicated commands), so forwarding of data is possible.
[Applications]
· Convenient for conversion of analog input signal to digital values, and for conversion of digital values to analog output signal.
FX3G-2AD-BD

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- A two-channel analog input board that can be fitted inside the FX3S or FX3G (V1.10 or later) sequencer.
- The sequencer is built in, so doesn't need space for mounting.
- Can be used for both voltage input and current input.
Specifications
| Analog Input | Analog Input Range | Voltage Input | 0 V To 10 V DC(Input Resistance 198.7 kΩ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Input | 4 mA To 20 mA DC (Input Resistance 250 Ω) | ||
| Number Of Input Channels | 2 Channel | ||
| Absolute Maximum Input | Voltage Input | -0.5 V, +15 V | |
| Current Input | -2 mA, +30 mA | ||
| Input Characteristics | · Voltage Input And Current Input Can Be Used Together. · Input Characteristics Cannot Be Adjusted. | ||
| Digital Output | Voltage Input | 12-bit Binary | |
| Current Input | 11-bit Binary | ||
| Resolution | Voltage Input | 2.5 mV (10 V × 1/4,000) | |
| Current Input | 8 μA (16 mA × 1/2,000) | ||
| Overall Precision | Voltage Input | Ambient Temperature 25°C ±5°C: For Full-scale 10 V ±0.5% (±50 mV) Ambient Temperature 0°C To 55°C: For Full-scale 10 V ±1.0% (±100 mV) | |
| Current Input | Ambient Temperature 25°C ±5°C: For Full-scale 16 mA ±0.5% (±80 μA) Ambient Temperature 0°C To 55°C: For Full-scale 16 mA ±1.0%(±160 μA) | ||
| A/D Conversion Time | 180 μs (Data Is Updated Each Calculation Cycle) | ||
| Insulation Method | No Insulation Between The Analog Input Part And Sequencer Or Between Each Channel | ||
| Number Of Occupied Inputs/Outputs | 0 Points (Maximum Number Of Input/Output Points Is Unrelated) | ||
| Applicable Sequencers | When Connecting A FX3S, FX3G (V1.10 or later) Or FX3S, Expansion Boards Cannot Be Used With The FX3S-CNV-ADP. | ||
| Ambient Temperature | 0 To 55°C - When Operating -20 To 70°C - When Saving | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Relative Humidity | 5% To 95% RH (No Condensation) - When Operating | ||
| Vibration-resistant | When Mounting To DIN Rail | Frequency: 10 To 57 Hz | Single Amplitude: 0.035 mm 10 times In Each Direction X, Y, Z (Total 80 Minutes Each) |
| Frequency: 57 To 150 Hz | Acceleration: 4.9 m/s2 10 Times In Each Direction X, Y, Z (Total 80 Minutes Each) | ||
| When Mounting Directly | Frequency: 10 To 57 Hz | Single Amplitude: 0.075 mm 10 Times In Each Direction X, Y, Z (Total 80 Minutes Each) | |
| Frequency: 57 To 150 Hz | Acceleration: 9.8 m/s2 10 Times In Each Direction X, Y, Z (Total 80 Minutes Each) | ||
| Shock-resistant | 147 m/s2, For A Half-sine Pulse Three Times In Directions X, Y, and Z For a Duration of 11 ms | ||
| Noise Resistant | Achieved Through A Noise Simulator With A Noise Voltage Of 1,000 Vp-p, Noise Width Of 1 μs, Rise Time Of 1 ns, And Frequency Of 30 To 100 Hz | ||
| Voltage Resistance | The Area Between The Analog Input Part And The Sequencer Main Body Is Not Insulated (Do Not Perform Voltage Resistance Tests) | ||
| Insulation Resistance | The Area Between The Analog Input Part And The Sequencer Main Body Is Not Insulated (Do Not Perform Insulation Resistance Tests) | ||
| Circumstances Of Use | When There Is Not A Large Amount Of Conductive Dust, And No Corrosion Or Flammable Gas | ||
| Frequency Of Use | Cannot Be Used In Pressurized Environments Below 2,000 m. Doing So May Cause Failures. | ||
FX3U-4AD

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- 15-bit binary resolution + signed 1-bit (voltage), 14-bit binary + signed 1-bit (voltage) high precision analog input block.
- A 4-channel voltage input (-10 V to 10 V DC), or a current input (-20 mA to +20 mA, 4 mA DC to 20 mA DC) can be used.
- Each channel can be designated either voltage or current input.
- BFM data transfer rate specifications are a maximum of 4 to 5 times faster than standard.
- 500 μs/ch high speed AD conversion.
- Equipped with an array of digital filter and peak value hold functions.
Specifications
| Analog Input | Analog Input Range | Voltage Input | -10 V To +10 V DC (Input Resistance 200 kΩ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Input | -20 mA To 20 mA DC, 4 mA To 20 mA DC (Input Resistance 250 Ω) | ||
| Number Of Input Channels | 4 Channels | ||
| Absolute Maximum Input | Voltage Input | ±15 V | |
| Current Input | ±30 mA | ||
| Input Characteristics | Input Mode (Voltage/Current Input) Can Be Set For Each Channel. | ||
| Digital Output | Voltage Input | 15-bit Binary + Signed 1-bit | |
| Current Input | 14-Bit Binary + Signed 1-bit | ||
| Resolution | Voltage Input | 0.32 mV (20 V × 1/64,000) 2.5 mV (20 V × 1/8,000) | |
| Current Input | 1.25 μA (40 mA × 1/32,000) 5.00 μA (40 mA × 1/8,000) | ||
| Overall Precision | Voltage Input | Ambient Temperature 25°C ±5°C: For Full-scale 20 V ±0.3% (±60 mV) Ambient Temperature 0°C To 55°C: For Full-scale 20 V ±0.5% (±100 mV) | |
| Current Input | Ambient Temperature 25°C ±5°C: For Full-scale 40 mA ±0.5% (±200 μA), 4 mA To 20 mA Input Is The Same (±200 μA) Ambient Temperature 0°C To 55°C: For Full-scale 40 mA ±1% (±400 μA), 40 mA To 20 mA Is The Same (±400 μA) | ||
| A/D Conversion Time | 500 μs × Number Of Channels Used (Number Of Channels Used × 5 ms When Using Digital Filters For One Or More Channels) | ||
| Insulation Method | · The Area Between The Analog Input Part And The Sequencer Is Insulated By A Photocoupler · The Area Between The Analog Input Part And The Power Supply Is Insulated By A DC/DC Converter · The Area Between Each Channel Is Uninsulated | ||
| Number Of Occupied Inputs/Outputs | 8 Points (Counted Using Either Input Or Output) | ||
| Applicable Sequencers | FX5U, FX5UC, FX3U (Ver. 2.20 Or Later), FX3UC (Ver 1.30 Or Later For FX3UC-32MT-LT) <Connecting To A FX5U CPU Unit> Connecting To A FX5U CPU Unit Requires FX5-CNV-BUS. <Connecting To A FX5UC CPU Unit> Connecting To A FX5UC CPU Unit Requires FX5-CNV-BUS Or FX5-CNV-BUSC. <Connecting To A Connector-type Sequencer> Connecting To A FX3UC Requires A FX2NC-CNV-IF Or FX3UC-1PS-5V. | ||
| Mass | 0.2 kg | ||
| Power Supply | 5 V DC/110 mA (Internal Power Supply From Sequencer) 24 V DC ±10% 90 mA (External Power Supply) | ||
| Ambient Temperature | 0 To 55°C - When Operating -25 To 75°C - When Saving | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Relative Humidity | 5 To 95% RH (No Condensation) - When Operating | ||
| Vibration-resistant | When Mounting To DIN Rail | Frequency: 10 To 57 Hz | Single Amplitude: 0.035 mm 10 times In Each Direction X, Y, Z (Total 80 Minutes Each) |
| Frequency: 57 To 150 Hz | Acceleration: 4.9 m/s2 10 Times In Each Direction X, Y, Z (Total 80 Minutes Each) | ||
| When Mounting Directly | Frequency: 10 To 57 Hz | Single Amplitude: 0.075 mm 10 Times In Each Direction X, Y, Z (Total 80 Minutes Each) | |
| Frequency: 57 To 150 Hz | Acceleration: 9.8 m/s2 10 Times In Each Direction X, Y, Z (Total 80 Minutes Each) | ||
| Shock-resistant | 147 m/s2, For A Half-sine Pulse Three Times In Directions X, Y, and Z For a Duration of 11 ms | ||
| Noise Resistant | Achieved Through A Noise Simulator With A Noise Voltage Of 1,000 Vp-p, Noise Width Of 1 μs, Rise Time Of 1 ns, And Frequency Of 30 To 100 Hz | ||
| Voltage Resistance | Between All Terminals At Once And Earth Terminal: 500 V AC For One Minute | ||
| Insulation Resistance | Between All Terminals At Once And Earth Terminal: 5 MΩ Or More At 500 V DC On An Insulation Resistance Meter | ||
| Grounding | D-type Grounding (Grounding Resistance: 100 Ω Or Less) <No Common Grounding With Power Systems Required> Use Dedicated Or Shared Grounding. | ||
| Circumstances Of Use | When There Is Not A Large Amount Of Conductive Dust, And No Corrosion Or Flammable Gas | ||
| Frequency Of Use | Cannot Be Used In Pressurized Environments Below 2,000 m. Doing So May Cause Failures. | ||
FX3U-4AD-ADP

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- 12-bit binary resolution (voltage), 11-bit binary (current) high precision analog input adapter.
- A 4-channel voltage input (0 V to 10 V DC), or a current input (4 to 20 mA DC) can be used.
- Each channel can be designated either voltage or current input.
- Programless (no dedicated commands), so forwarding of data is possible.
Specifications
| Analog Input | Analog Input Range | Voltage Input | 0 V To 10 V DC (Input Resistance 194 kΩ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Input | 4 mA To 20 mA DC (Input Resistance 250 Ω) | ||
| Number Of Input Channels | 4 Channels | ||
| Absolute Maximum Input | Voltage Input | -0.5 V, +15 V | |
| Current Input | -2 mA, +30 mA | ||
| Input Characteristics | Input Mode (Voltage/Current Input) Can Be Set For Each Channel. | ||
| Digital Output | Voltage Input | 12-bit Binary | |
| Current Input | 11-bit Binary | ||
| Resolution | Voltage Input | 2.5 mV (10 V × 1/4,000) | |
| Current Input | 10 μA (16 mA × 1/1,600) | ||
| Overall Precision | Voltage Input | Ambient Temperature 25°C ±5°C: For Full-scale 10 V ±0.5% (±50 mV) Ambient Temperature 0°C To 55°C: For Full-scale 10 V ±1.0% (±100 mV) | |
| Current Input | Ambient Temperature 25°C ±5°C: For Full-scale 16 mA ±0.5% (±80 μA) Ambient Temperature 0°C To 55°C: For Full-scale 16 mA ±1.0%(±160 μA) | ||
| A/D Conversion Time | FX3U/FX3UC Sequencer | 200 μs (Data Is Updated Each Calculation Cycle) | |
| FX3S/FX3G/FX3GC Sequencer | 250 μs (Data Is Updated Each Calculation Cycle) | ||
| Insulation Method | · The Area Between The Analog Input Part And The Sequencer Is Insulated By A Photocoupler · The Area Between The Analog Input Part And The Power Supply Is Insulated By A DC/DC Converter · The Area Between Each Channel Is Uninsulated | ||
| Number Of Occupied Inputs/Outputs | 0 Points (Maximum Number Of Input/Output Points Is Unrelated) | ||
| Applicable Sequencers | FX3S, FX3G, FX3U, FX3GC, FX3UC(Ver 1.20 Or Later For FX3UC-32MT-LT) Connection To FX3S Requires FX3S-CNV-ADP. Connection To FX3G Requires FX3G-CNV-ADP. Connection To FX3U Or FX3UC-32MT-LT (-2) Requires A Function Expansion Board. | ||
| Mass | 0.1 kg | ||
| Power Supply | 5 V DC 15 mA (Internal Power Supply From Sequencer) 24 V DC +20% -15% 40 mA (External Power Supply) | ||
| Ambient Temperature | 0 To 55°C - When Operating -25 To 75°C - When Saving | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Relative Humidity | 5 To 95% RH (No Condensation) - When Operating | ||
| Vibration-resistant | When Mounting To DIN Rail | Frequency: 10 To 57 Hz | Single Amplitude: 0.035 mm 10 times In Each Direction X, Y, Z (Total 80 Minutes Each) |
| Frequency: 57 To 150 Hz | Acceleration: 4.9 m/s2 10 Times In Each Direction X, Y, Z (Total 80 Minutes Each) | ||
| When Mounting Directly | Frequency: 10 To 57 Hz | Single Amplitude: 0.075 mm 10 Times In Each Direction X, Y, Z (Total 80 Minutes Each) | |
| Frequency: 57 To 150 Hz | Acceleration: 9.8 m/s2 10 Times In Each Direction X, Y, Z (Total 80 Minutes Each) | ||
| Shock-resistant | 147 m/s2, For A Half-sine Pulse Three Times In Directions X, Y, and Z For a Duration of 11 ms | ||
| Noise Resistant | Achieved Through A Noise Simulator With A Noise Voltage Of 1,000 Vp-p, Noise Width Of 1 μs, Rise Time Of 1 ns, And Frequency Of 30 To 100 Hz | ||
| Voltage Resistance | Between All Terminals At Once And Earth Terminal: 500 V AC For One Minute | ||
| Insulation Resistance | Between All Terminals At Once And Earth Terminal: 5 MΩ Or More At 500 V DC On An Insulation Resistance Meter | ||
| Grounding | D-type Grounding (Grounding Resistance: 100 Ω Or Less) <No Common Grounding With Power Systems Required> Use Dedicated Or Shared Grounding. | ||
| Circumstances Of Use | When There Is Not A Large Amount Of Conductive Dust, And No Corrosion Or Flammable Gas | ||
| Frequency Of Use | Cannot Be Used In Pressurized Environments Below 2,000 m. Doing So May Cause Failures. | ||
FX3UC-4AD

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- 15-bit binary resolution + signed 1-bit (voltage), 14-bit binary + signed 1-bit (voltage) high precision analog input block.
- A 4-channel voltage input (-10 V to 10 V DC), or a current input (-20 to 20 mA DC, 4 to 20 mA DC) can be used.
- Each channel can be designated either voltage or current input.
- BFM data transfer rate specifications are a maximum of 9 times faster than standard.
- 500 μs/ch high speed AD conversion.
- Equipped with an array of digital filter and peak value hold functions.
Specifications
| Analog Input | Analog Input Range | Voltage Input | -10 V To +10 V DC (Input Resistance 200 kΩ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Input | -20 mA To +20 mA, 4 mA To 20 mA DC (Input Resistance 250 Ω) | ||
| Number Of Input Channels | 4 Channels | ||
| Absolute Maximum Input | Voltage Input | ±15 V | |
| Current Input | ±30 mA | ||
| Input Characteristics | Input Mode (Voltage/Current Input) Can Be Set For Each Channel. | ||
| Digital Output | Voltage Input | 15-bit Binary + Signed 1-bit | |
| Current Input | 14-Bit Binary + Signed 1-bit | ||
| Resolution | Voltage Input | 0.32 mV (20 V × 1/64,000) 2.5 mV (20 V × 1/8,000) | |
| Current Input | 1.25 μA (40 mA × 1/32,000) 5.00 μA (40 mA × 1/8,000) | ||
| Overall Precision | Voltage Input | Ambient Temperature 25°C ±5°C: For Full-scale 20 V ±0.3% (±60 mV) Ambient Temperature 0°C To 55°C: For Full-scale 20 V ±0.5% (±100 mV) | |
| Current Input | Ambient Temperature 25°C ±5°C: For Full-scale 40 mA ±0.5% (±200 μA), 4 mA To 20 mA Input Is The Same (±200 μA) Ambient Temperature 0°C To 55°C: For Full-scale 40 mA ±1% (±400 μA), 40 mA To 20 mA Is The Same (±400 μA) | ||
| A/D Conversion Time | 500 μs × Number Of Channels Used (Number Of Channels Used × 5 ms When Using Digital Filters For One Or More Channels) | ||
| Insulation Method | · The Area Between The Analog Input Part And The Sequencer Is Insulated By A Photocoupler · The Area Between The Analog Input Part And The Power Supply Is Insulated By A Transformer · The Area Between Each Channel Is Uninsulated | ||
| Number Of Occupied Inputs/Outputs | 8 Points (Counted Using Either Input Or Output) | ||
| Applicable Sequencers | FX3UC (Ver.1.30 Or Later For FX3UC-32MT-LT) | ||
| Mass | 0.13 kg | ||
| Power Supply | 5 V DC 100 mA (Internal Power Supply From Sequencer) 24 V DC ±10% 80 mA (External Power Supply) | ||
| Ambient Temperature | 0 To 55°C - When Operating -25 To 75°C - When Saving | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Relative Humidity | 5 To 95% RH (No Condensation) - When Operating | ||
| Vibration-resistant | When Mounting To DIN Rail | Frequency: 10 To 57 Hz | Single Amplitude: 0.035 mm 10 times In Each Direction X, Y, Z (Total 80 Minutes Each) |
| Frequency: 57 To 150 Hz | Acceleration: 4.9 m/s2 10 Times In Each Direction X, Y, Z (Total 80 Minutes Each) | ||
| Shock-resistant | 147 m/s2, For A Half-sine Pulse Three Times In Directions X, Y, and Z For a Duration of 11 ms | ||
| Noise Resistant | Achieved Through A Noise Simulator With A Noise Voltage Of 1,000 Vp-p, Noise Width Of 1 μs, Rise Time Of 1 ns, And Frequency Of 30 To 100 Hz | ||
| Voltage Resistance | Between All Terminals At Once And Earth Terminal: 500 V AC For One Minute | ||
| Insulation Resistance | Between All Terminals At Once And Earth Terminal: 5 MΩ Or More At 500 V DC On An Insulation Resistance Meter | ||
| Grounding | D-type Grounding (Grounding Resistance: 100 Ω Or Less) <No Common Grounding With Power Systems Required> Use Dedicated Or Shared Grounding. | ||
| Circumstances Of Use | When There Is Not A Large Amount Of Conductive Dust, And No Corrosion Or Flammable Gas | ||
| Frequency Of Use | Cannot Be Used In Pressurized Environments Below 2,000 m. Doing So May Cause Failures. | ||