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DC Input Module Specifications

Type No.
Input Points and Common Lines
Terminal Arrangement
Rated Input Voltage
Input Voltage Range
Rated Input Current
Input Impedance
Turn ON Time (24V DC)
Turn OFF Time (24V DC)
Isolation
External Load for I/O Interconnection
Signal Determination Method
Effect of Improper Input Connection
Cable Length
Connector on Mother Board
Connector Insertion/Removal Durability
All Inputs ON
Internal Current Draw
All Inputs OFF
Weight

FC4A-N08B1
FC4A-N16B1
FC4A-N16B3
FC4A-N32B3
8 points in 1 
16 points in 1 com16 points in 1
32 points in 2
common line
mon line
common line
common lines
See Input Module Terminal Arrangement on pages 2-38 through 2-40.
24V DC sink/source input signal
20.4 to 28.8V DC
7 mA/point (24V DC)
5 mA/point (24V DC)
3.4 k:
4.4 k:
4 ms
4 ms
Between input terminals:
Not isolated
Internal circuit:
Photocoupler isolated
Not needed
Static
Both sinking and sourcing input signals can be connected. If any input exceeding
the rated value is applied, permanent damage may be caused.
3m (9.84 ft.) in compliance with electromagnetic immunity
MC1.5/10-G-3.81BK (Phoenix Contact)
FL20A2MA (Oki Electric Cable)
100 times minimum
25 mA (5V DC)
40 mA (5V DC)
35 mA (5V DC)
65 mA (5V DC)
0 mA (24V DC)
0 mA (24V DC)
0 mA (24V DC)
0 mA (24V DC)
5 mA (5V DC)
5 mA (5V DC)
10 mA (5V DC)
5 mA (5V DC)
0 mA (24V DC)
0 mA (24V DC)
0 mA (24V DC)
0 mA (24V DC)
85g
100g
65g
100g

Input Operating Range

Input Internal Circuit

The input operating range of the Type 1

(IEC 61131-2) input module is shown
below:

FC4A-N08B1 and FC4A-N16B1

3.3 k:
Internal Circuit

Input

FC4A-N08B1 and FC4A-N16B1

COM
ON Area

4.3 k:
Input

15
Transition
Area
5

COM

OFF Area

Input Usage Limits

0
1.2

4.2
7.0
Input Current (mA)

8.4

FC4A-N16B3 and FC4A-N32B3

28.8
24

ON Area

When using the FC4A-N16B1 at 55C in the normal mounting direction, limit the
inputs which turn on simultaneously along line (1). At 45C, all inputs can be
turned on simultaneously at 28.8V DC as indicated with line (2).
When using the FC4A-N16B3 or -N32B3 at 55C, limit the inputs which turn on
simultaneously on each connector along line (3). At 30C, all inputs can be turned
on simultaneously at 28.8V DC as indicated with line (4).
When using the FC4A-N08B1, all inputs can be turned on simultaneously at 55C,
input voltage 28.8V DC.

15

(2) 45C
Transition
Area

OFF Area

0
3.2
5.3 6.4
0.9
Input Current (mA)

28.8
26.4
24.0

(1) 55C

(3) 55C

0
0

2-36

(4) 30C

28.8
26.4
Input Voltage (V DC)

Input Voltage (V DC)

FC4A-N16B3 and FC4A-N32B3

Internal Circuit

24

Input Voltage (V DC)

Input Voltage (V DC)

28.8

100
70
Input Simultaneous ON Ratio (%)

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70
90 100
Input Simultaneous ON Ratio (%)

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AC Input Module Specifications
Type No.

FC4A-N08A11

Input Points and Common Lines

8 points in 2 common lines

Terminal Arrangement

See Input Module Terminal Arrangement on page 2-41.

Rated Input Voltage

100 to 120V AC (50/60 Hz)

Input Voltage Range

85 to 132V AC

Rated Input Current

17 mA/point (120V AC, 60 Hz)

Input Type

AC input; Type 1, 2 (IEC 61131)

Input Impedance

0.8 k: (60 Hz)

Turn ON Time

25 ms

Turn OFF Time

30 ms

Isolation

Between input terminals in the same common:

Between input terminals in different commons:
Between input terminals and internal circuits:

External Load for I/O Interconnection

Not needed

Signal Determination Method

Static

Effect of Improper Input Connection

If any input exceeding the rated value is applied, permanent damage may be
caused.

Connector on Mother Board

MC1.5/11-G-3.81BK (Phoenix Contact)

Connector Insertion/Removal Durability

100 times minimum

All Inputs ON

60 mA (5V DC)
0 mA (24V DC)

All Inputs OFF

30 mA (5V DC)
0 mA (24V DC)

Internal Current Draw

Weight

Not isolated
Isolated
Photocoupler isolated

80g

Input Operating Range

Input Internal Circuit

The input operating range of the Type 1 and 2 (IEC 61131-2) input
module is shown below:

FC4A-N08A11
480 k:
220:

FC4A-N08A11

Internal Circuit

Input
0.33 F

132

100

COM

Input Usage Limits

79
74
Transition
Area

When using the FC4A-N08A11, all inputs can be turned

on simultaneously at 55C, input voltage 132V AC.
55C
132
120

OFF Area

20
0
1 2

4 5

13
Input Current (mA)

17

Input Voltage (V AC)

Input Voltage (V AC)

ON Area

102

0
0

100
50
Input Simultaneous ON Ratio (%)

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DC Input Module Terminal Arrangement and Wiring Diagrams
FC4A-N08B1 (8-point DC Input Module) Screw Terminal Type
Applicable Terminal Block:
FC4A-PMT10P (supplied with the input module)
DC.IN

Source Input Wiring

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

2-wire Sensor

NPN

24V DC
+

Sink Input Wiring

0
1

Terminal No.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
COM
COM

Input
I0
I1
I2
I3
I4
I5
I6
I7
COM
COM

2-wire Sensor

PNP

+
24V DC

Input
I0
I1
I2
I3
I4
I5
I6
I7
COM
COM

Terminal No.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
COM
COM

Input
I0
I1
I2
I3
I4
I5
I6
I7
COM
COM

10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
COM
COM

I10
I11
I12
I13
I14
I15
I16
I17
COM
COM

Terminal No.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
COM
COM

3
4

Two COM terminals are interconnected.

For input wiring precautions, see page 3-15.

5
6
7
COM COM

FC4A-N16B1 (16-point DC Input Module) Screw Terminal Type

Applicable Terminal Block:
FC4A-PMT10P (supplied with the input module)
DC.IN

Source Input Wiring

0
1
2
3
4
5
6

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

2-wire Sensor

NPN

7 COM COM
10
11
12
13

14
15
16
17 COM COM

NPN

24V DC
+

Sink Input Wiring

Terminal No.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
COM
COM

Input
I0
I1
I2
I3
I4
I5
I6
I7
COM
COM

2-wire Sensor

10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
COM
COM

I10
I11
I12
I13
I14
I15
I16
I17
COM
COM

Four COM terminals are interconnected.

For input wiring precautions, see page 3-15.

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PNP

PNP

+ 24V DC

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FC4A-N16B3 (16-point DC Input Module) Connector Type
Applicable Connector:
FC4A-PMC20P (not supplied with the input module)

Source Input Wiring

2-wire Sensor

NPN

24V DC
+

Terminal No.
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2

Input
I0
I1
I2
I3
I4
I5
I6
I7
COM
NC

Terminal No.
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

Input
I10
I11
I12
I13
I14
I15
I16
I17
COM
NC

2-wire Sensor

Terminal No.
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2

Input
I0
I1
I2
I3
I4
I5
I6
I7
COM
NC

Terminal No.
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

Input
I10
I11
I12
I13
I14
I15
I16
I17
COM
NC

2-wire Sensor

NPN
24V DC

Sink Input Wiring

2-wire Sensor

PNP

+ 24V DC

PNP
24V DC

Two COM terminals are interconnected.

For input wiring precautions, see page 3-15.

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FC4A-N32B3 (32-point DC Input Module) Connector Type
Applicable Connector:
FC4A-PMC20P (not supplied with the input module)

COM0 terminals are interconnected.

COM1 terminals are interconnected.
COM0 and COM1 terminals are not interconnected.
For input wiring precautions, see page 3-15.

Source Input Wiring

2-wire Sensor

NPN

24V DC
+

CN1
No.
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2

Input
I0
I1
I2
I3
I4
I5
I6
I7
COM0
NC

No.
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

Input
I10
I11
I12
I13
I14
I15
I16
I17
COM0
NC

Input
I0
I1
I2
I3
I4
I5
I6
I7
COM0
NC

No.
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

Input
I10
I11
I12
I13
I14
I15
I16
I17
COM0
NC

CN2
No.
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2

Input
I20
I21
I22
I23
I24
I25
I26
I27
COM1
NC

No.
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

Input
I30
I31
I32
I33
I34
I35
I36
I37
COM1
NC

2-wire Sensor

CN2
No.
2-wire Sensor
+
20
18
16
14
12
PNP
10
+
24V DC
8

6
4
2

Input
I20
I21
I22
I23
I24
I25
I26
I27
COM1
NC

No.
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

Input
I30
I31
I32
I33
I34
I35
I36
I37
COM1
NC

2-wire Sensor

2-wire Sensor

2-wire Sensor

NPN

24V DC
+

NPN

24V DC
+

NPN
24V DC

Sink Input Wiring

CN1
No.
2-wire Sensor
+
20
18
16
14
12
PNP
10
+
24V DC
8

6
4
2

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2-wire Sensor

PNP

+
24V DC

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24V DC

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AC Input Module Terminal Arrangement and Wiring Diagrams
FC4A-N08A11 (8-point AC Input Module) Screw Terminal Type
Applicable Terminal Block:
FC4A-PMT11P (supplied with the input module)

AC.IN

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

AC

0
1
2

Terminal No.
0
1
2
3
COM0
NC
4
5
6
7
COM1

Output
I0
I1
I2
I3
COM0
NC
I4
I5
I6
I7
COM1

3 COM0 NC

AC

4
5

Two COM terminals are not interconnected.

For input wiring precautions, see page 3-15.
Do not connect an external load to the input terminals.

6
7
COM1

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