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Mitsubishi Electric FX3U-4AD is a MELSEC iQ-F analogue input module with analog input: 4ch.
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Electric
- Manufacturer part no.
- FX3U-4AD
- Type
- Analog input module
- Category
- I/O modules › Analogue input and output modules
- 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.
Technical documents (1)
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.
Before you order
What to photograph or confirm so the right unit is quoted.
Check the model name FX3U-4AD on the rating plate, with the serial number and function version. Send us a photo of the rating plate and we will confirm the details before quoting.
Alternatives for FX3U-4AD
The manufacturer’s named successor and other parts in the same family. None is a drop-in replacement without checking wiring, I/O and configuration for your installation.
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