{"product_id":"f3xd16-3h-yokogawa-fa-m3-quick-response-24v-dc-input-module","title":"F3XD16-3H Yokogawa FA-M3 Quick-Response 24V DC Input Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYokogawa F3XD16-3H | Fast Digital Signal Acquisition for FA-M3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c0392b;\"\u003eYokogawa F3XD16-3H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 16-point DC input module for the \u003cstrong\u003eYokogawa FA-M3 programmable controller system\u003c\/strong\u003e. It receives 24 V DC field signals and transfers their states to the controller for logic processing, sequencing, and equipment monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis quick-response input module uses photocoupler isolation to separate field input circuits from internal logic circuits. Its configurable input sampling time supports applications that require different response characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineers can select sampling settings from 0 μs, 62.5 μs, 250 μs, 1 ms, and 16 ms. The module also supports point-specific interrupt configuration, helping controllers respond to selected input events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e01 | Product Identity and Core Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yokogawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #c0392b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eF3XD16-3H\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct family:\u003c\/strong\u003e FA-M3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModule type:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC digital input module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sink input, positive common\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated input voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of input points:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photocoupler isolation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResponse class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick-response type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-point M3.5 screw terminal block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e02 | Electrical Specifications at a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated input voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating voltage range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.4–26.4 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated input current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.7 mA per point at 24 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eON threshold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 V DC minimum; 3.2 mA minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOFF threshold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.8 V DC maximum; 0.9 mA maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum simultaneous ON ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 input points per common\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65 mA at 5 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 160 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal compatibility note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check both voltage and current thresholds when selecting field sensors. A nominal 24 V signal alone does not guarantee reliable switching if the sensor has excessive leakage current or insufficient ON-state current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e03 | Input Timing and Event Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eF3XD16-3H\u003c\/strong\u003e provides five selectable input sampling settings. The same choices apply to OFF-to-ON and ON-to-OFF transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSampling Setting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngineering Consideration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlways (0 μs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse where the application requires the fastest available sampling behavior.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62.5 μs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable for applications requiring rapid input updates.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 μs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProvides an intermediate sampling option.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable for many conventional machine-control signals.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCan help reject short disturbances in slower applications.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese values describe selectable input sampling settings. They do not necessarily represent the complete end-to-end response time of the PLC program and output device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActual system response also depends on controller scan execution, interrupt configuration, field wiring, and the connected equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e04 | Installation and Commissioning Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect installation begins with confirming the module suffix, input polarity, and field supply arrangement. The \u003cstrong\u003eF3XD16-3H\u003c\/strong\u003e uses a sink-input configuration with positive common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm the system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verify that the target controller rack or base supports this FA-M3 module.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsolate power:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow the controller manufacturer's procedures before inserting or removing modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck polarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm the positive-common arrangement against the official wiring diagram.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify field voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the input supply within 20.4–26.4 V DC during normal operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspect terminals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check terminal identification, conductor condition, and screw tightness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet sampling time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the required input sampling option in accordance with the application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest each channel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm the PLC status changes when the corresponding field device switches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValidate event handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test interrupt behavior where the application uses point-specific interrupts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not assume that a terminal assignment matches another module in the same product family. Confirm the exact model's wiring information before connecting field signals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e05 | Compatible Equipment and Typical Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis module suits FA-M3 control systems that need isolated, 24 V DC discrete signal acquisition. Typical applications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging machinery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detect product presence, guard states, and machine sequence conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConveyor systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Read photoelectric sensors, proximity switches, and position switches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monitor cylinder end positions, fixture confirmation, and part detection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collect limit-switch and equipment-ready signals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess auxiliaries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monitor pump status, valve limit switches, and local equipment interlocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachine safety interfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Read auxiliary status contacts where the overall safety design permits. This standard input module must not replace a certified safety input system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomated inspection equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acquire trigger and presence signals for sequence control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatibility depends on the installed FA-M3 platform, module configuration, and application requirements. Confirm the controller hardware manual before ordering a replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e06 | Field Diagnostics and Troubleshooting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a field signal does not appear correctly in the PLC program, check the complete signal path rather than replacing the module immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eObserved Symptom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Checks\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput remains OFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeasure voltage at the input terminal. Check common wiring, sensor output, polarity, and input current.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput remains ON\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck for a short circuit, incorrect common wiring, sensor leakage, or a permanently active field device.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput changes intermittently\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInspect loose terminals, unstable 24 V DC supply, grounding, and electrical interference.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrief pulses are missed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReview the selected sampling time and pulse duration. Check the controller scan and event-handling logic.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeveral points fail together\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInspect shared common wiring and the field supply before investigating individual input channels.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterrupt event is not processed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVerify the relevant point's interrupt configuration and the controller program's event handling.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical commissioning example:\u003c\/strong\u003e A proximity sensor switches correctly at the machine but its PLC input remains OFF. Measure the voltage between the input terminal and its designated common while the sensor is ON. Then verify the positive-common wiring and the sensor's output type before suspecting an internal module fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e07 | Global PLC Spare HUB's Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c0392b;\"\u003eF3XD16-3H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the most important selection detail is the combination of input polarity and response configuration. Matching only the channel count and nominal voltage can lead to wiring or timing problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a fast indexing machine, an engineer may select a short sampling interval to capture brief sensor transitions. The engineer must also verify that the pulse lasts long enough for the complete controller application to process it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor equipment with long field cables, check the actual voltage at the module terminal during switching. Voltage drops, poor connections, and electrical noise can produce symptoms that resemble module failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen replacing an installed module, record the existing sampling settings and interrupt assignments first. After installation, test both ON and OFF transitions across representative channels before returning the machine to production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e08 | Five Engineering FAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1. Can the F3XD16-3H reliably detect a 24 V DC signal from a three-wire proximity sensor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can work when the sensor's output type, polarity, ON-state current, and common arrangement match the module requirements. Check the sensor wiring diagram and confirm the voltage at the input terminal under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2. What should engineers consider when using the 0 μs sampling setting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe setting identifies the module's specified sampling mode, not zero total system latency. Controller execution, pulse duration, and application logic still affect whether an event is detected and processed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3. Is the F3XD16-3H suitable for direct connection to a two-wire sensor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not assume compatibility from the rated voltage alone. Two-wire sensors can have OFF-state leakage current that affects digital input behavior. Check the sensor's leakage specification against the module's OFF threshold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4. How should a technician investigate a group of inputs that fail simultaneously?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the shared common connection and field supply. Measure the supply under operating conditions and inspect terminal continuity. If the supply and wiring are correct, test individual signals before concluding that the module has failed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5. What information should buyers provide when sourcing a replacement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide the complete model number, controller family, existing wiring details, required quantity, and operating environment. Photos of the module label and terminal arrangement can help confirm the requested configuration before shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9 | Packaging, Shipping, and Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yokogawa F3XD16-3H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e One module per unit unless the quotation specifies otherwise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping options:\u003c\/strong\u003e FedEx, UPS, and DHL, subject to destination and service availability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDispatch lead time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 24–48 hours after order confirmation for available stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months under the supplier's written warranty terms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrder support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Model verification, compatibility review, and shipping coordination are available upon request.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12-month warranty follows the supplier's stated terms. Manufacturer warranty coverage applies only when explicitly confirmed in writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequest a Quote for Yokogawa F3XD16-3H\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a \u003cstrong\u003eYokogawa FA-M3 16-point DC input module\u003c\/strong\u003e for maintenance, replacement, or a new control project?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact Global PLC Spare HUB with the model number, required quantity, destination country, and controller details. 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