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Mitsubishi Electric FX3U-4AD

MELSEC iQ-F Analogue input module, Analog input: 4ch

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Mitsubishi Electric FX3U-4AD is a MELSEC iQ-F analogue input module with analog input: 4ch.

Manufacturer part no.
FX3U-4AD
Type
Analog input module
Lifecycle
Phased out
OEM successor
Not stated
Technical datasheet
Data sheet

Technical specifications

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Electric
Manufacturer part no.
FX3U-4AD
Type
Analog input module
Application
I/O module
Used with
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 CPU modules
Applicable PLC
FX5U, FX5UC, FX3U (Ver.2.20 or later), FX3UC(FX3UC-32MT-LT is Ver.1.30 or later); ; [Connecting to the FX5U, FX5UC CPU module]; FX5-CNV-BUS or FX5-CNV-BUSC is required to connect to the FX5U/FX5UC CPU module. Select one of the modules according to the system configuration. ; ; [Connecting to the connector-type PLC]; The FX2NC-CNV-IF or FX3UC-1PS-5V is required to connect the FX3UC.
Number of occupied I/O points
8 points (Taken from either the input or output points of the PLC.)
Mass (weight)
0.2 kg
Analog input, Analog input range, Voltage input
-10 V to +10 V DC(Input resistance 200 kΩ)
Analog input, Analog input range, Current input
-20 mA to +20 mA DC, 4 mA to 20 mA DC (Input resistance 250 Ω)
Analog input, Number of input channels
4 channels
Analog input, Absolute maximum input, Voltage input
±15 V
Analog input, Absolute maximum input, Current input
±30 mA
Analog input, Input characteristics
The input mode (voltage/current input) can be set for each channel.
Analog input, Digital output, Voltage input
15 bits binary + sign 1 bit
Analog input, Digital output, Current input
15 bits binary + sign 1 bit
Analog input, Resolution, Voltage input
0.32 mV (20 V × 1/64000); 2.5 mV (20 V × 1/8000)
Analog input, Resolution, Current input
1.25 μA (40 mA × 1/32000); 5.00 μA (40 mA × 1/8000)
Analog input, Total accuracy, Voltage input
Ambient temperature: 25°C±5°C ±0.3% (±60 mV) for 20 V full scale; Ambient temperature: 0°C to 55°C ±0.5% (±100 mV) for 20 V full scale
Analog input, Total accuracy, Current input
Ambient temperature: 25°C±5°C ±0.5% (±200 μA) for 40 mA full scale, Same accuracy (±200 μA) for 4 mA to 20 mA input; Ambient temperature: 0°C to 55°C ±1% (±400 μA) for 40 mA full scale, Same accuracy for 4 mA to 20 mA input (±400 μA)
Analog input, A/D conversion time
500 μs x number of channels in use; (When using a digital filter on one or more channels, 5 ms x number of channels in use)
Analog input, Isolation method
・The photocoupler is used to insulate the analog input area from the PLC.; ・The DC/DC converter is used to insulate the analog input area from the power supply unit.; ・Channels are not insulated from each other.
Power supply,
5 V DC 110 mA (internal power supply from PLC main unit); 24 V DC ±10% 90 mA (External power supply)
Ambient temperature
0 to 55°C (32 to 131 °F) when operating and -25 to 75°C (-13 to 167 °F) when stored
Ambient humidity
5 to 95%RH (no condensation) when operating
Vibration resistance, Installed on DIN rail, Frequency: 10 to 57 Hz
Half amplitude: 0.035 mm Sweep Count for X, Y, Z: 10 times (80 min in each direction)
Vibration resistance, Installed on DIN rail, Frequency: 57 to 150 Hz
Acceleration: 4.9 m/s 2 Sweep Count for X, Y, Z: 10 times (80 min in each direction)
Vibration resistance, Direct installing, Frequency: 10 to 57 Hz
Half amplitude: 0.075 mm Sweep Count for X, Y, Z: 10 times (80 min in each direction)
Vibration resistance, Direct installing, Frequency: 57 to 150 Hz
Acceleration: 9.8 m/s 2 Sweep Count for X, Y, Z: 10 times (80 min in each direction)
Shock resistance
147 m/s 2 Acceleration, Action time: 11 ms, 3 times by half-sine pulse in each direction X, Y, and Z
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Noise resistance
By noise simulator at noise voltage of 1,000 Vp-p, noise width of 1 μs, rise time of 1 ns and period of 30 to 100 Hz
Dielectric withstand voltage
Between batch of all terminals and ground terminal: 500 V AC for 1 min
Insulation resistance
Between batch of all terminals and ground terminal: 5 MΩ or higher by 500 V DC insulation resistance tester
Grounding
Class D grounding (grounding resistance: 100 Ω or less); (Common grounding with a heavy electrical system is not allowed); Ground the PLC independently or jointly.
Working atmosphere
Free from corrosive or flammable gas and excessive conductive dusts
Working altitude
2000 m or less; Do not use the PLC under pressure higher than the atmospheric pressure. Doing so may damage the PLC.

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Key features

  • Analog input, Analog input range, Voltage input: -10 V to +10 V DC(Input resistance 200 kΩ)
  • Analog input, Number of input channels: 4 channels
  • Analog input, Absolute maximum input, Voltage input: ±15 V
  • Analog input, Absolute maximum input, Current input: ±30 mA
  • Analog input, Digital output, Voltage input: 15 bits binary + sign 1 bit

About the Mitsubishi Electric FX3U-4AD

The Mitsubishi Electric FX3U-4AD is a MELSEC iQ-F analogue input module. Mitsubishi Electric's overview: Analog input: 4ch.

What is the FX3U-4AD used for?

The FX3U-4AD connects to a MELSEC iQ-F FX5 CPU and adds analogue input channels the CPU reads or writes each cycle.

Lifecycle and successor

Phased out.

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