Name: Panasonic AFPX-E30TD PLC Digital IO Expansion Module - INOSAKI
SKU: Pananonic-AFPX-E30TD
Price: 226.08 USD
Availability: InStock

Technical Overview

Digital I/O expansion module with 16x 24VDC inputs and 14x 0.5A NPN transistor outputs, DIN rail mount, 0-55°C operation.

Key Features

Adds 16 digital inputs (24V DC) for sensor and switch integration.
Provides 14 NPN transistor outputs rated at 0.5A for controlling various devices.
Designed for DIN rail mounting, facilitating easy and secure installation.
Utilizes screw terminals for robust and reliable wiring connections.
Operates within an industrial temperature range of 0 to 55 °C.
Seamlessly integrates with the Panasonic FP-X series of programmable logic controllers for system expansion.

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Product Type	Expansion I/O Unit
Number of Digital Inputs	16
Digital Input Voltage	24 V DC
Number of Digital Outputs	14
Digital Output Type	Transistor (NPN)
Digital Output Current	0.5 A
Supply Voltage	100 to 240 V AC
Mounting Type	DIN Rail
Connection Type	Screw Terminal
Operational Temperature	0 to 55 °C
Physical Weight (kg)	0.41
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)	13 x 6 x 9

Industrial Applications

1. Industrial Packaging Machine Control

This expansion unit is ideal for augmenting the I/O capacity of a Panasonic FP-X PLC in a packaging machine. The 16 digital 24V DC inputs precisely connect to sensors detecting product presence, position, and machine status, while the 14 NPN transistor outputs, rated at 0.5A, reliably drive small relays, indicator lamps, or low-power solenoid valves for various packaging operations.

Problem Solved

Addresses the limitation of base PLC I/O points for complex, sensor-rich packaging lines, providing a scalable and integrated solution with fast-switching transistor outputs for precise control.

Packaging machineryConveyor controlSensor integrationSolenoid valve actuationDigital I/O expansionNPN outputPLC system

2. Automated Material Handling Systems

Perfect for expanding control in automated warehouses and material handling setups. The 24V DC inputs are compatible with standard industrial sensors monitoring product flow, object detection on conveyors, or rack positioning. The 0.5A NPN outputs can control small DC motors for diverting mechanisms, pneumatic actuators, or signaling devices within the system. DIN rail mounting ensures straightforward integration into control cabinets, operating effectively within the 0-55°C industrial temperature range.

Problem Solved

Provides flexible and scalable I/O for modular automation systems where distributed control points are essential, ensuring robust operation and efficient management of material flow.

Automated warehousingMaterial flow controlProximity sensorsPhotoelectric sensorsPneumatic controlDC motor driverDIN rail mountIndustrial automation

3. Small-Scale Process Monitoring and Alarm

Suitable for local control panels in process monitoring applications, such as water treatment or HVAC systems. The 16 digital 24V DC inputs monitor alarm contacts from level switches, flow sensors, pressure transducers, or pump operational status. The 14 NPN outputs (0.5A) activate local alarms like buzzers, stack lights, or send discrete status signals to a centralized supervisory system. Its operating temperature (0-55°C) is suitable for typical industrial control room environments.

Problem Solved

Enables the integration of diverse field devices into a PLC-based monitoring system, ensuring timely detection of process anomalies and rapid activation of local alerts or status updates through reliable digital signal handling.

Process controlAlarm managementWater treatmentHVAC controlLevel sensingFlow measurementPump monitoringNPN outputIndustrial control panel