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Mitsubishi FX5-16EX/ES
by Mitsubishi Electric
Read verified buyer reviews ↓OverviewElevate your industrial automation capabilities with the Mitsubishi Electric FX5-16EX/ES, a high-performance 16-point digital input expansion unit. Meticulously designed for seamless integration with the MELSEC iQ-F FX5U and FX5UC PLC series, this module ensures precise and dependable operation. It functions flawlessly on a 24V DC power source, offering exceptional versatility with its support for both sink and source input options. This adaptability guarantees effortless compatibility with diverse industrial input devices, streamlining your system’s architecture. Its intelligent, compact design features an integrated terminal block, significantly simplifying wiring and reducing installation time, making it an optimal choice for contemporary control systems that demand efficiency and flexibility.Key Features 16 Digital Inputs: Offers significant capacity for thorough data acquisition from numerous sources. 24V DC Input Voltage: Standardized voltage ensures wide compatibility with existing industrial sensors and equipment. Sink/Source Selectable Input Type: Provides ultimate flexibility for connecting various input devices without requiring additional converters. Screw Terminal Block: Guarantees secure, dependable, and straightforward wiring, minimizing operational delays. LED Indicators: Intuitive visual feedback for each input signal facilitates rapid diagnostics and proactive maintenance. DIN Rail Mountable: Allows for quick, secure, and standardized installation within control cabinets, optimizing space and access. Fast Response Time: Captures critical operational data in real-time, ensuring accurate and responsive system command. Technical Specifications Model: FX5-16EX/ES Series Compatibility: Specifically engineered for MELSEC iQ-F FX5U and FX5UC PLC platforms. Input Signal Voltage Range: Operates within a robust range of 20.4–26.4V DC, ensuring stable performance in varied conditions. Input Current: Efficient power consumption at approximately 5 mA per point. Common Terminal: Features 4 points per common, improving wiring convenience and system design. Operating Temperature: Built for reliability within a 0°C to 55°C environment, suitable for various industrial settings. Weight: Lightweight design at approximately 0.25 kg (0.55 lbs) contributes to overall system portability and ease of handling. Mounting Method: Standard DIN rail mounting for universal integration. Certifications: Complies with international standards, including CE and UL, affirming its quality and safety. ApplicationsThe Mitsubishi Electric FX5-16EX/ES is a highly adaptable module ideal for numerous industrial applications: Sensor Input Monitoring: Precisely reads data from various industrial sensors for process management. Machine Status Feedback: Delivers real-time insights into machinery operation, enabling predictive maintenance and performance optimization. Switch and Pushbutton Detection: Reliably registers operator inputs for interactive machine control. Factory Automation Systems: Serves as a vital component of automated production lines, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Process and Safety Interlocks: Crucial for implementing essential safety protocols and interlocking mechanisms in hazardous environments. Why Choose This Model?The Mitsubishi Electric FX5-16EX/ES stands out as an excellent choice for your automation requirements due to several compelling reasons: Unmatched Flexibility: Its sink/source capability provides unparalleled adaptability to a wide array of input devices, simplifying system design and reducing component inventory. Superior Compatibility: Engineered for perfect integration with the MELSEC iQ-F FX5U and FX5UC PLC platforms, guaranteeing optimal performance and seamless communication. Compact and Efficient Design: Maximize your control cabinet’s space without sacrificing functionality, making it ideal for expanding input capacity even in the most confined spaces. Enhanced Diagnostics: Integrated LED indicators provide immediate visual feedback for each input, allowing for rapid issue identification and simplified troubleshooting. Order NowUpgrade your industrial control system with the Mitsubishi Electric FX5-16EX/ES digital input module. Experience enhanced performance, reliability, and ease of integration. Contact us today to place your order or learn more about how this module can benefit your operations.FAQWhat PLC series is the FX5-16EX/ES compatible with?The FX5-16EX/ES is exclusively designed for the MELSEC iQ-F FX5U and FX5UC PLC series.What type of input voltage does this module require?This module operates on a 24V DC input voltage, compatible with standard industrial sensors and devices.Can this module support both sink and source input types?Yes, the FX5-16EX/ES offers selectable sink/source input capabilities for maximum flexibility with various input devices.How does the FX5-16EX/ES simplify wiring?It features a built-in screw terminal block, which simplifies wiring, ensures secure connections, and reduces installation time.Does this module provide diagnostic indicators?Yes, it includes LED indicators for each input signal, facilitating quick diagnostics and proactive maintenance.
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Mitsubishi FX5-16EX/ES
Overview
This is a genuine Mitsubishi Electric component from the MELSEC PLCs family. PalmPartsSolution stocks it in new, refurbished, and surplus condition with tested warranty and same-day shipping on in-stock units.
Whether you are sourcing a like-for-like replacement for an existing installation, an emergency spare to keep a line running, or a qualified part for a new build, our team can confirm availability, revision, and lead time before you order.
Key Features
- Genuine Mitsubishi Electric catalog part
- Tested before shipment
- Backed by PalmPartsSolution warranty
- Cross-reference and revision assistance available
- Compatible with the broader Mitsubishi Electric automation ecosystem
- Engineered to integrate inside MELSEC PLCs installations
Compatibility
When ordering, match the full catalog/part number, hardware revision, and firmware revision called out by your Mitsubishi Electric equipment. Where applicable, confirm:
- Input/output voltage and current rating
- Communication protocol and network role
- Mounting form factor and footprint
- Operating temperature, humidity, and IP rating
- Required certifications (UL, CE, ATEX, marine, etc.)
Not sure which revision you need? Send us the catalog number on the nameplate and we will confirm the correct match.
Replacement Information
Three ways to source this part through PalmPartsSolution:
- Exact replacement — same Mitsubishi Electric catalog number, new or refurbished, tested and warrantied
- Form-fit-function equivalent — alternate revision or build that drops in without code changes
- Engineered migration — current-generation Mitsubishi Electric platform with documented conversion notes for the MELSEC PLCs family
Contact our engineering team if you need help choosing between these tracks.
Technical Specifications
- Model: FX5-16EX/ES
- Series Compatibility: Specifically engineered for MELSEC iQ-F FX5U and FX5UC PLC platforms.
- Input Signal Voltage Range: Operates within a robust range of 20.4–26.4V DC, ensuring stable performance in varied conditions.
- Input Current: Efficient power consumption at approximately 5 mA per point.
- Common Terminal: Features 4 points per common, improving wiring convenience and system design.
- Operating Temperature: Built for reliability within a 0°C to 55°C environment, suitable for various industrial settings.
- Weight: Lightweight design at approximately 0.25 kg (0.55 lbs) contributes to overall system portability and ease of handling.
- Mounting Method: Standard DIN rail mounting for universal integration.
- Certifications: Complies with international standards, including CE and UL, affirming its quality and safety.
Applications
The Mitsubishi Electric FX5-16EX/ES is a highly adaptable module ideal for numerous industrial applications:
- Sensor Input Monitoring: Precisely reads data from various industrial sensors for process management.
- Machine Status Feedback: Delivers real-time insights into machinery operation, enabling predictive maintenance and performance optimization.
- Switch and Pushbutton Detection: Reliably registers operator inputs for interactive machine control.
- Factory Automation Systems: Serves as a vital component of automated production lines, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
- Process and Safety Interlocks: Crucial for implementing essential safety protocols and interlocking mechanisms in hazardous environments.
Why Choose the FX5-16EX/ES?
The Mitsubishi Electric FX5-16EX/ES stands out as an excellent choice for your automation requirements due to several compelling reasons:
- Unmatched Flexibility: Its sink/source capability provides unparalleled adaptability to a wide array of input devices, simplifying system design and reducing component inventory.
- Superior Compatibility: Engineered for perfect integration with the MELSEC iQ-F FX5U and FX5UC PLC platforms, guaranteeing optimal performance and seamless communication.
- Compact and Efficient Design: Maximize your control cabinet’s space without sacrificing functionality, making it ideal for expanding input capacity even in the most confined spaces.
- Enhanced Diagnostics: Integrated LED indicators provide immediate visual feedback for each input, allowing for rapid issue identification and simplified troubleshooting.
Availability & Shipping
- ▸In stock: FX5-16EX/ES ready for immediate dispatch from our Florida warehouse.
- ▸Free USA shipping: FedEx Priority (2–5 business days) and UPS Ground (3–5 business days). Expedited options available at checkout.
- ▸Worldwide delivery: FedEx International Priority (1–5 days), UPS International Priority (3–5 days), and USPS International (5–10 days) — rates calculated at checkout.
- ▸Bulk pricing: Volume discounts on request — contact our sales team for quantity quotes.
- ▸Buy with confidence: Every FX5-16EX/ES ships with a 1-Year PALM Parts warranty and a 30-day return window.
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