Table 3: FX-PCG Terminal Blocks, Functions, Ratings, Requirements, and Cables
Determine Wire Size and
Maximum Cable Length
Function, Ratings, Requirements
Terminal
Label
Terminal Block
Label
See Guideline
A
in
Analog Output - Voltage Mode (0–10 VDC)
10 VDC maximum output voltage
10 mA maximum output current
Required an external load of 1,000 ohm or more.
OUTn
CONFIGURABLE
(Outputs)
See Guideline
C
in
Binary Output - 24 VAC Triac
(External Power Source
only)
Connects OUT
n
to OCOM
n
when activated.
External Power Source Requirements:
30 VAC maximum output voltage
0.5 A maximum output current
1.3 A at 25% duty cycle
40 mA minimum load current
Same as (Configurable)
OUTn
.
Analog Output Signal Common
All Configurable Outputs
(COs) defined as Analog Outputs (AOs) share a common,
which is isolated from all other commons except the Binary
Input common.
Binary Output Signal Common
All Configurable Outputs
(COs) defined as Binary Outputs are isolated from all other
commons, including other CO commons.
OCOMn
Cable and Wire Length
Guidelines
defines cable length guidelines for the various
wire sizes that may be used for wiring low-voltage (<30V)
input and outputs.
Table 4: Cable Length Guidelines for Recommended Wire Sizes for Low-Voltage (<30V) Inputs and Outputs
Assumptions
Maximum Cable
Length and Type
Wire Size/Gauge and Type
Guideline
100 mV maximum voltage drop
Depending on cable and the connected input
or output device, you may have to define an
offset in the setup software for the input or
output point.
457 m (1,500 ft) twisted
wire
1.5 mm
2
(18 AWG) stranded copper
A
297 m (975 ft) twisted wire
0.8 mm (20 AWG) stranded copper
183 m (600 ft) twisted wire
0.6 mm (22 AWG) stranded copper
107 m (350 ft) twisted wire
N/A (24 AWG) stranded copper
100 mV maximum voltage drop
Depending on cable and the connected input
or output device, you may have to define an
offset in the setup software for the input or
output point.
229 m (750 ft) twisted wire
1.5 mm
2
(18 AWG) stranded copper
B
137 m (450 ft) twisted wire
0.8 mm (20 AWG) stranded copper
91 m (300 ft) twisted wire
0.6 mm (22 AWG) stranded copper
61 m (200 ft) twisted wire
N/A (24 AWG) stranded copper
N/A
See
to determine
cable length. Use twisted
wire cable.
See
to select wire size/gauge.
Use stranded copper wire
C
15
FX-PCG16 General Purpose Programmable Controller Installation Instructions