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G ENERAL I NFORMATION
FC5A MicroSmart PID Module User’s Manual FC9Y-B1283 1-1
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This chapter describes general information and specifications of the FC5A series PID modules. Make effective
use of the PID modules after reading and understanding thoroughly functions and characteristics.
About the PID Modules
The PID module performs control actions to eliminate the deviation between the set point (SP) and process
variable (PV). The PID module, which is an expansion module, is required to connect to the FC5A series CPU
for use. Depending on the difference of output specifications, the PID modules are categorized into two types,
and can be used by connecting to a FC5A slim type CPU, or 24-I/O all-in-one type CPU (except 12V DC CPU).
The input channel can accept voltage, current, thermocouple or resistance thermometer signals. The output
channel generates relay output, non-contact voltage (for SSR drive), or current signals.
To configure the PID modules, the Expansion Modules Configuration dialog box in WindLDR is used.
The following table shows the PID module type numbers.
PID Module Type Numbers
Module Type I/O Points I/O Signal Type No.
Relay Output 2 inputs Thermocouple [K, J, R, S, B, E, T, N, PL- II, C (W/Re5-26)]
Resistance thermometer (Pt100, JPt100)
Voltage (0 to 1V DC, 0 to 5V DC, 1 to 5V DC, 0 to 10V DC)
Current (0 to 20mA DC, 4 to 20mA DC)
FC5A-F2MR2
2 outputs Relay contact
Non-Contact Voltage
(for SSR drive)/
Current Output
2 inputs Thermocouple [K, J, R, S, B, E, T, N, PL- II, C (W/Re5-26)]
Resistance thermometer (Pt100, JPt100)
Voltage (0 to 1V DC, 0 to 5V DC, 1 to 5V DC, 0 to 10V DC)
Current (0 to 20mA DC, 4 to 20mA DC)
FC5A-F2M2
2 outputs Non-contact voltage(for SSR drive)/Current
Quantity of Applicable PID modules
The maximum number of PID modules that can be connected to the MicroSmart CPU differs depending on the
CPU type. The following table shows the maximum number of the PID modules.
Type All-in-One Type Slim Type
FC5A MicroSmart CPU
FC5A-C10R2
FC5A-C10R2C
FC5A-C10R2D
FC5A-C16R2
FC5A-C16R2C
FC5A-C16R2D
FC5A-C24R2D
FC5A-C24R2
FC5A-C24R2C
FC5A-D16RK1
FC5A-D16RS1
FC5A-D32K3
FC5A-D32S3
FC5A-D12K1E
FC5A-D12S1E
Number of PID Modules 4 7