Name: Panasonic AFPX-E16R PLC Expansion IO Unit - INOSAKI
SKU: Pananonic-AFPX-E16R
Price: 111.12 USD
Availability: InStock

Technical Overview

8-point 24VDC digital inputs and 8-point 2A relay outputs, modular expansion unit for FP-XH series PLCs, powered via main control unit.

Key Features

8-point 24 V DC digital inputs for process monitoring.
8-point relay outputs, each rated at 2 A, for switching various loads.
Designed for seamless integration and expansion of Panasonic FP-XH series PLCs.
Modular, terminal block type design for flexible system configuration.
Power supplied directly from the adjacent main control unit, no separate power supply required.
Enhances system I/O capabilities for increased control and monitoring points.

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Product Type	Expansion I/O Unit
Input Points	8 points
Input Voltage	24 V DC
Output Points	8 points
Output Type	Relay
Output Current	2 A per point
Power Supply	Supplied from the left-side unit (no built-in power supply circuit)
Operating Ambient Temperature	0 to +55 °C
Storage Ambient Temperature	-40 to +70 °C
Operating Ambient Humidity	10 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Isolation Resistance	100 MΩ or more (500 V DC)
Breakdown Voltage (Relay Output)	1,500 V AC for 1 minute (between power supply terminal and earth terminal, input terminal and earth terminal, output terminal and earth terminal)
Vibration Resistance	5 to 8.4 Hz, 3.5 mm single amplitude; 8.4 to 150 Hz, Acceleration 9.8 m/s² (10 min. each in X, Y and Z directions)
Shock Resistance	147 m/s², 4 times each in X, Y and Z directions
Noise Resistance	1,000 V [P-P] with pulse widths of 50 ns and 1 µs (using a noise simulator)
Physical Weight (kg)	0
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)	0 x 0 x 0

Industrial Applications

1. Industrial Lighting and Alarm System Control

The AFPX-E16R expansion unit provides eight 2A relay outputs, making it ideal for controlling industrial loads such as factory lighting, indicator lamps, and audible alarms within manufacturing facilities or automated building systems.

Problem Solved

Enables precise and isolated switching of multiple discrete loads with varying voltage requirements, expanding the FP-XH PLC's control capabilities without needing separate power supplies for the I/O module.

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2. Small Motor and Solenoid Valve Actuation

With 8 relay outputs rated at 2A, the AFPX-E16R can reliably switch power to small motors for conveyors or indexing tables, or actuate solenoid valves in pneumatic/hydraulic systems often found in automated assembly lines and material handling applications.

Problem Solved

Provides robust, isolated control for moderate current loads like small motors or valves, extending the PLC's ability to automate mechanical and fluid processes efficiently.

Solenoid valve controlsmall motor controlpneumatic systemshydraulic systemsmaterial handlingrelay switching

3. Advanced Process Monitoring and Ancillary Equipment Control

The 8 digital 24 V DC inputs allow for comprehensive sensor feedback (e.g., limit switches, proximity sensors) to the FP-XH PLC, while the 8 relay outputs can control auxiliary equipment like small heaters, fans, or status indicators in complex industrial processes.

Problem Solved

Expands the PLC's capacity to monitor more process variables and control a greater number of auxiliary devices, improving overall automation coverage and system responsiveness in applications like packaging machinery or test stands.

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