{"product_id":"f3cu04-1s-fa-m3-yokogawa-temperature-control-pid-module","title":"F3CU04-1S FA-M3 Yokogawa Temperature Control PID Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYokogawa F3CU04-1S FA-M3 Temperature PID Control Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYokogawa F3CU04-1S\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eF3CU04-1S\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperature PID Control Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for multi-loop temperature regulation and PID calculation within Yokogawa FA-M3 PLC platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF3CU04-1S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYokogawa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.12 kg (Shipping weight 3 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.9 x 100 x 83.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 to +55 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e470 mA at 5 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl Loops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 loops, independently controlled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUniversal Input Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermocouples, RTDs, DC voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl Output Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eON\/OFF, PID (auto\/manual tuning), ramp\/soak programming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlarm Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 alarm outputs per loop (2 input relays for alarms 1 and 2 per loop)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo 18-point terminal blocks with M3.5 screws\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChannel-to-Channel Isolation \u0026amp; Cold Junction Compensation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module incorporates dedicated signal isolation circuitry across all 4 independent loop channels to isolate low-level field inputs from internal backplane logic. For thermocouple processing, internal cold junction compensation (CJC) algorithms dynamically adjust ambient offset drift across the terminal interface. The CJC circuit maintains accurate conversion scaling under ambient thermal fluctuations up to 10 deg C per hour. High electrical isolation between field wiring terminals and the internal system bus mitigates common-mode noise, preventing ground loops across mixed RTD, thermocouple, and DC voltage field circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What input sensors does the F3CU04-1S support across its 4 independent channels?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The module features universal input hardware designed to process thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), and DC voltage signals directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How long is the recommended thermal warm-up period for accurate temperature regulation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The manufacturer mandates a minimum warm-up time of 30 minutes following power initialization to stabilize internal CJC references and thermal drift factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What are the field wiring interface requirements for this module?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Signal lines attach via two removable 18-point terminal blocks using M3.5 screw terminals to secure individual channel inputs and relay output contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount the module directly into a dedicated slot on the FA-M3 base rack, ensuring the backplane connector seats completely into the base unit. Verify that cabinet ambient temperature changes do not exceed 10 deg C per hour to maintain CJC measuring accuracy. Maintain standard passive airflow clearances above and below the module rack assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoute all low-level thermocouple, RTD, and DC voltage input cables through grounded, shielded twisted-pair conduits. Ground signal cable shields at a single chassis earth point on the rack frame to prevent ground potential differences from corrupting measurement channels. Torque all M3.5 terminal screws down firmly during wiring termination to prevent high-resistance connection points on temperature sensor circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yokogawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43866112000090,"sku":"F3CU04-1S","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5957\/0778\/files\/847..jpg?v=1787108367","url":"https:\/\/www.spareoil.com\/products\/f3cu04-1s-fa-m3-yokogawa-temperature-control-pid-module","provider":"SpareOil Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}