MODEL: R8-FST4N

R8-FST4N SPECIFICATIONS

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Remote I/O R8 Series

DC VOLTAGE/CURRENT INPUT MODULE

(built-in excitation, 4 points, non-isolated)

Functions & Features

• DC current input and DC voltage input compact size

remote I/O module

• Switching between current input and voltage input with

PC configurator (model: R8CFG)

• Accepts direct input from power output as sensor power

and outputs from terminals

• Each channel is atachable/detachable independently with

separable tension clamp terminal.

12 (.47)

115 (4.53)

73 (2.87)

mm (inch)

MODEL: R8-FST4N[1]

ORDERING INFORMATION

• Code number: R8-FST4N[1]

Specify a code from below for [1].

(e.g. R8-FST4N/Q)

• Specify the specification for option code /Q

(e.g. /C01)

[1] OPTIONS

blank: none

/Q: With options (specify the specification)

SPECIFICATIONS OF OPTION: Q

COATING (For the detail, refer to M-System's web site.)

/C01: Silicone coating

/C02: Polyurethane coating

RELATED PRODUCTS

• PC configurator software (model: R8CFG)

The configurator software is downloadable at M-System’s

web site.

A dedicated cable is required to connect the module to the

PC. Please refer to the users manual for the PC configurator

for applicable cable types.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Connection

• Input: Tension clamp

• Excitation supply, internal bus:

Connected to internal bus connector

• Internal power: Via bus connector

Isolation: Input or exc. supply to internal bus or internal

power

Input type: Configuration mode that selectable between

current input and voltage input and available to configure

scaling individually for each 4 points with configurator

software (model: R8CFG) and fixed input mode that

selectable between 0 - 10 V DC and 4 - 20 mA DC

individually for each 4 points are available.

Module address: With rotary switch

Terminating resistor: Built-in (DIP Switch, default: disable)

Status indicator: Bi-color (red/green) LED; Refer to the

instruction manual.

Input status indicators: Red LED; Refer to the instruction

manual.

INPUT SPECIFICATIONS

■ DC Voltage:

• Configuration mode

Input range: -10 – +10 V DC

Input setting value: Available to set in the input range

Operational range: -5 - +105 % (% of input setting value)

Input resistance: ≥ 1 MΩ

• Fixed input mode

Input range: 0 – 10 V DC

Input setting value: Available to set in the input range

Operational range: -5 - +105 % (% of input setting value)

Input resistance: ≥ 1 MΩ

■ DC Current:

• Configuration mode

Input range: -20 – +20 mA DC

Input setting value: Available to set in the input range

Operational range: -5 - +105 % (% of input setting value)

Input resistance: 50 Ω (1/4 W)

• Fixed input mode

Input range: 4 – 20 mA DC

Input setting value: Available to set in the input range

Operational range: -5 - +105 % (% of input setting value)

Input resistance: 50 Ω (1/4 W)

Factory default (Input type and input setting value):

Voltage input, input range -10 - +10 V DC for all 4 points.