FC6A
Digital I/O Cartridge

Flexible
I/O Expansion/FC6A

Series/Series FT1A Touch
14-point transitor output typeSeries

FC6A Digital I/O CartridgeFeatures• Wiring can be easily completed by installing the cartridge in the existing system, providing aspace-saving, wire-saving, quick and simple solution.
• Three types of cartridges available to combine a maximum of 8 digital I/Os to suit your needs.
• Approval pending for various standards.
• Supported by FC6A system software Ver. 1.30 or later included in Automation Organizer Ver. 3.60
or later, and FT1A Touch system software Ver. 4.05 or later included in Automation Organizer Ver.
3.50 or later..

Ratings/Specifications
TypeI/O Points

Digital InputTransistor Output

Part No.

4-point digital input (4/1 common)

FC6A-PN4

4-point transistor sink output (4/1 common)

FC6A-PTK4

4-point transistor source output (4/1 common)

FC6A-PTS4

Specifications

Specifications

Input Cartridge Specifications

Output Cartridge Specifications
FC6A-PN4Part No.
Input Points
Rated Input Voltage
Input Voltage Range
Rated Input Current
Input Impedance
ON/OFFLevel

OFF Voltage
ON Voltage
OFF CurrentON Current

Input Delay Time (24V DC)
Isolation
External Load for I/OInterconnection
Signal Determination Method

Part No.

4 (4/1 common)
12/24V DC sink/source input signal
0 to 28.8V DC
2.5mA/point (12V DC)
5mA/point (24V DC)
4.4kΩ
5V maximum
8.5V minimum
0.9mA maximum
1.7mA minimum (at 8.5V DC)
Turn ON: 0.5ms
Turn OFF: 0.5ms
Between input terminals: Not isolatedInternal circuit: Photocoupler-isolated
Not needed

StaticBoth sink and source input signals canEffect of Improper Input
be connected. If any input exceeding theConnection
rated value is applied, permanent damage may be caused.
3m in compliance with electromagnetic
Cable Lengthimmunity
Applicable Ferrule
1-wire: AI 0.5-6 (Phoenix Contact)
Internal Current All Inputs ON 30mA (3.3V DC) 0mA (5V DC)
Draw
All Inputs OFF 25mA (3.3V DC) 0mA (5V DC)
Internal Power Consumption
0.10W(at 24V DC while all inputs ON)
Weight (approx.)15g

Output Points

Output Internal Circuit

FC6A-PN4

FC6A-PTK4

2

Internal Circuit

COMInternalCircuit

FC6A-PTS4
4 transistor source output(4/1 common)

Rated Load Voltage
Operating Load Voltage
10.2 to 28.8V DC
Range
1 point
0.1A per pointMaximum
Load Current 1 common 0.4A per common
1V maximum (voltage between COM and output termiVoltage Drop (ON Voltage)
nals when output is on)
Inrush Current
1A maximum
Leakage Current
0.1mA maximum
Clamping Voltage
Approx. 50V
Maximum Lamp Load
2.4W
Inductive Load
L/R = 10ms (28.8V DC 1Hz)
100 mA maximum, 24V DC 100 mA maximum, 24V DC
External Current Draw(power voltage at the +V (power voltage at the -Vterminal)terminal)
Overcurrent Protection
No
Turn ON Time 450 μs maximum
Output Delay
Turn OFF Time 450 μs maximum
Between output terminals: Not isolated
Isolation
Between output terminal and internal circuit:
Photocoupler-isolated
Applicable Ferrule
1-wire: AI 0.5-6 (Phoenix Contact)
All Outputs 35mA (3.3V DC)
35mA (3.3V DC)
ON
0mA (5V DC)
0mA (5V DC)
Internal
Current Draw All Outputs 30mA (3.3V DC)
30mA (3.3V DC)
OFF0mA (5V DC)
0mA (5V DC)
Internal Power Consumption (at 24V DC while all
0.10W
0.10W
outputs ON)
Weight (approx.)
15g
15g

Input Internal Circuit
Input

FC6A-PTK4
4 transistor sink output(4/1 common)
12/24V DC

FC6A-PTS4V (+)

InternalCircuit

COM (+)

OutputOutputCOM (−)V (−)

FC6A Digital I/O Cartridge

Temperature Derating Curves
Temperature derating curves when a digital I/O cartridge is installed
All-in-One FC6A CPU Modules
Input (with cartridge)
FC6A-C16K1CE
FC6A-C24K1CE
FC6A-C40K1CE
FC6A-C40K1DE
FC6A-C40K1CEJ
FC6A-C40K1DEJ

Output (with cartridge)

0Input Voltage (V)
28.8(18.0)(16.0)
24.0(12.0)

0070 80 100
I/O Simultaneous ON Ratio (%)

Input (with cartridge)
FC6A-C24P1CE
FC6A-C40P1CE
FC6A-C40P1DE
FC6A-C40P1CEJ
FC6A-C40P1DEJ

FC6A-C16K1CE
FC6A-C24K1CE
FC6A-C40K1CE
FC6A-C40K1DE
FC6A-C40K1CEJ
FC6A-C40K1DEJ

Ambient Temperature
45˚CAmbient Temperature
55˚C

Input Voltage (V)
28.8(18.0)
24.0(12.0)

Ambient Temperature
45˚CAmbient Temperature
55˚C

070 80 100
I/O Simultaneous ON Ratio (%)

Output (with cartridge)
Input Voltage (V)
28.8(18.0)
24.0(12.0)

0Ambient Temperature
45˚CAmbient
Temperature
55˚C

040 50100
I/O Simultaneous ON Ratio (%)

FC6A-C24P1CE
FC6A-C40P1CE
FC6A-C40P1DE
FC6A-C40P1CEJ
FC6A-C40P1DEJ

Input Voltage (V)
28.8(18.0)(16.0)
24.0(12.0)

0Ambient Temperature
45˚CAmbient
Temperature
55˚C

040 50100
I/O Simultaneous ON Ratio (%)• Values in ( ) are for 12V DC model.
• Values shown in *( ) are for CAN J1939 all-in-one model.

FT1A Touch (FT1A-*14KA/FT1A-*14SA)
Temperature derating curve is the same with or without digital I/O cartridge.

44.6

Dimensions

34.8

12.5
17.8

All dimensions in mm.

3

FC6A Digital I/O Cartridge

FC6A Micro Programmable Logic Controller/

FC6A Micro Programmable Logic Controller contributes to IoT in your production sites with its characteristics such as highperformance, remote monitoring with Web Server Function, automatic E-mail notification, and user-friendly debug function to reduce designing
processes.

Series• System configuration with a maximum of 528 I/Os is possible.
40 I/O-point type CPU module+ expansion interface module+ 32-point digital I/O modules (15 units)+ 4-point digital cartridges (2 units)• Cannot be expanded on FC6A-PH1 HMI module.
• Supported by FC6A system software Ver. 1.30 included in Automation
Organizer Ver. 3.60 or later.
• See appendix B-1975 of FC6A All-in-One Type User’s Manual (FC9YB1722) for details. Latest FC6A MicroSmart manuals can be downloaded
from http://www.idec.com/language/.

See catalogs for details:
FC6A Micro Programmable Controller (features)(Cat No. EP1574)
FC6A Micro Programmable Controller (datasheet)(Cat No. EP1575)

Series FT1A Controller/FT1A Touch provides space-saving, wire-saving, and user-friendliness with the 3.8-inch LCD display that features integrated
control function, visibility and display function.

Series• Rear mount adapter available as an optional part for flexible system design
FT9Z-1A01
Rear mount adapter(optional)(Installation example)

See catalogs for details:
FT1A Controller (Cat No. EP1527)• Expansion is possible on 14-point transistor output type.
• A maximum of 22-I/O system configuration possible.
(when using one 14-I/O Touch + two 4-point digital cartridges)• Supported by FT1A Touch system software Ver. 4.05 or later included inAutomation Organizer Ver. 3.50 or later.
• See appendix B-1975 of FT1A Touch User’s Manual FT9Y-B1390 for details.
Latest FT1A Controller manuals can be downloaded fromhttp://www.idec.com/language/.

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