{"product_id":"yokogawa-f3ct04-0n-fa-m3-temperature-control-module","title":"Yokogawa F3CT04-0N FA-M3 Temperature Control Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYokogawa F3CT04-0N FA-M3 Temperature Control Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYokogawa F3CT04-0N\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eF3CT04-0N\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperature Control Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for multi-channel thermal signal processing and PID regulation within 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\u003eF3CT04-0N\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\u003e0.11 kg (0.24 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 x 120 x 90 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 55 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 VDC, 200 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Types Supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 thermocouple types, 2 DC voltage types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreater than or equal to 20 MOhm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSampling Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125 ms (1 ch), 250 ms (2 ch), 500 ms (4 ch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous PID, time-proportional, fuzzy logic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Tracking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBumpless auto\/manual switching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 to 75 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5% to 95% RH non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProcess Control \u0026amp; Cold Junction Compensation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F3CT04-0N processes up to four independent process loops using software-configurable thermocouple and low-level DC voltage sensor profiles. Internal cold junction compensation (CJC) circuits balance ambient thermal drift across the terminal block to maintain input measurement integrity. Each input channel isolated from the internal backplane bus uses continuous PID combined with fuzzy logic algorithms to suppress thermal overshoot in complex loop dynamics. Dedicated continuous sampling schedules deliver stable control output updates across standard 4-20 mA loop protocol interfacing devices or discrete time-proportional drive circuits without inducing backplane communication latency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the F3CT04-0N module support hot-swapping while the FA-M3 base unit is powered?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. Power off the main FA-M3 rack power supply before inserting or removing the F3CT04-0N module to prevent physical damage to the backplane connectors and signal lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How does channel count configuration impact overall loop sampling update speeds?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Input scan interval correlates directly to active channel count: 125 ms for 1 single active channel, 250 ms for 2 active channels, and 500 ms when fully utilizing all 4 input channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount the module into an available slot on the FA-M3 base unit using standard plug-in alignment. Verify that local power distribution delivers a clean 24 VDC source limited to the 200 mA rating. Strip all field wiring cleanly, routing low-voltage sensor lines in grounded, shielded twisted-pair cables separate from high-voltage AC motor or heater wiring to prevent electromagnetic interference. Ground cable shields at a single point near the panel enclosure ground bar. Maintain at least a 15-minute thermal stabilization warm-up period after powering on the system before attempting precision loop calibration or system verification.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yokogawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43912295710810,"sku":"F3CT04-0N","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5957\/0778\/files\/180.1_ff189861-31da-444d-9bae-e5d33b6ae879.jpg?v=1787709709","url":"https:\/\/www.spareoil.com\/products\/yokogawa-f3ct04-0n-fa-m3-temperature-control-module","provider":"SpareOil Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}