Configured for high-speed current signal acquisition in FA-M3 PLC platforms, the Yokogawa F3AD08-4W (F3AD08-4W Analog Input Module) provides direct physical/electrical execution. The module accepts 8 differential analog current loops (0–20 mA DC or 4–20 mA DC) across an 18-point terminal block, whereupon internal A/D converters execute 12-bit digitization at selectable speed rates. Integrated photocoupler isolation barriers block field-induced common-mode noise, while internal bus interfaces route digital process values across the central controller backplane without transmission delay.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | F3AD08-4W |
| Brand | Yokogawa |
| Origin | Japan |
| Product Family | FA-M3 / FA-M3V |
| Module Type | Analog Input Module |
| Number of Channels | 8 differential inputs |
| Input Signal Range | 0–20 mA DC, 4–20 mA DC (-1.0 to 21.0 mA DC) |
| Absolute Maximum Input | ±25 mA DC or ±18 V DC |
| Input Resistance | 250 Ω |
| A/D Conversion Resolution | 12-bit (up to 1.6 µA) |
| Conversion Speed | Selectable: 50 µs to 100 ms per channel |
| Overall Accuracy | ±0.1% FS at 23 deg C, ±0.2% FS at 0 to 55 deg C |
| Electrical Isolation | Photocoupler isolation (input terminals to internal circuits) |
| Withstanding Voltage | 500 V DC for 1 minute |
| Common-mode Voltage | ±6 V DC max |
| Power Consumption | 210 mA at 5 V DC |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 deg C |
| Physical Dimensions | 28.9 x 100 x 106.2 mm |
| Unit Weight | 0.20 kg |
| External Terminal | 18-point detachable terminal block (M3.5 screws) |
The module processes standard 4-20 mA DC analog transmitter loops while internal photocoupler barriers provide robust isolation between field terminals and internal CPU logic. Onboard hardware execution units manage per-channel digital filtering (first-order lag or moving average) and zero/span offsets, whereupon scaled digital values pass to the system backplane without CPU overhead. Galvanic separation suppresses ground loop currents across field loops, while internal self-diagnostic routines actively audit over-range current levels and hardware circuit health during operational execution.
Q: Can the F3AD08-4W module process 0-10 V voltage input signals directly on its channels?
A: No. The internal circuitry utilizes an integrated 250 Ω shunt resistor scaled specifically for current loops (0–20 mA and 4–20 mA). Connecting raw voltage sources directly can exceed maximum current ratings and damage internal shunt components.
Q: Does the module support live removal or terminal block replacement while the FA-M3 rack remains powered?
A: Technicians can safely disconnect the 18-point external terminal block for loop maintenance, but extracting the module itself from the base rack requires de-energizing the main 5 V DC backplane supply to prevent system bus lockup.
Q: How does the module handle signal values outside the normal 4-20 mA range?
A: The onboard converter measures Extended ranges (-1.0 to 21.0 mA DC), whereupon internal firmware triggers an over-range flag and holds process registers according to pre-configured fail-safe parameters.
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