The Yokogawa FCA4 B, also cataloged as the FCA4 Universal Input/Output Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for signal distribution and isolated loop power provisioning within CENTUM VP and CS 3000 platforms. Configured for analog and discrete signal handling, the module interfaces with field instrumentation, executing loop power stabilization and signal duplication directly to the system backplane interface.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | FCA4 B |
| Brand | Yokogawa |
| Origin | Japan |
| Weight | 0.13 kg |
| Dimensions | 72.0 mm x 24.0 mm x 127.0 mm |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 50 deg C |
| Power Consumption | ~65 mA at 24 VDC |
| Input Signal | 4-20 mA DC from two-wire transmitter |
| Output Signal Options | 4-20 mA DC or 1-5 V DC |
| Transmitter Power Supply | 26.5 plus or minus 1.5 VDC (current limited 25-35 mA) |
| Maximum Input Current | 40 mA DC |
| Load Resistance (Current) | Less than or equal to 750 ohm |
| Load Resistance (Voltage) | Greater than or equal to 250 kohm |
| Accuracy | plus or minus 0.1% of span |
| Withstand Voltage | 500 VAC for 1 min (input/output vs. power supply) |
| Insulation Resistance | Greater than or equal to 100 Mohm at 500 VDC |
| Housing Material | ABS resin |
The interface module delivers an isolated current-limited excitation voltage between 25 mA and 35 mA to regulate external two-wire loops. The onboard circuit extracts the 4-20 mA DC process variable and executes linear conversion into a proportional 1-5 VDC or 4-20 mA DC output rail. Galvanic isolation barriers rated up to 500 VAC stand between the field loop inputs, outputs, and internal system power blocks. This structural segmentation keeps common-mode noise, field grounding loops, and transient surges from entering the main distributed control system processors, preventing control degradation.
Q: How does the internal current-limiting circuit respond if a dead short occurs on the field transmitter wiring?
A: The module activates its current-limiting mechanism instantly, capping the maximum output current between 25 mA and 35 mA. This hardware action prevents overcurrent down the module line, protects the internal transformer components, and allows the module to resume regular loops as soon as the field short is cleared.
Q: Can this unit drive both a current output and a voltage output simultaneously from a single input?
A: No. The internal output routing must be configured exclusively for either a 4-20 mA DC current loop or a 1-5 VDC voltage signal path. Running both outputs at the same time shifts impedance matching boundaries outside the specified plus or minus 0.1% accuracy span.
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