{"product_id":"mitsubishi-electric-fx5-4lc-melsec-iq-f-series-temperature-control-module","title":"Mitsubishi Electric FX5-4LC MELSEC iQ-F Series Temperature Control Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eDirectly executing loop control functions for the MELSEC iQ-F bus, the \u003cstrong\u003eMitsubishi Electric FX5-4LC\u003c\/strong\u003e acts as an autonomous multi-channel temperature processor. This module offloads processing overhead from the main CPU, executing high-precision PID and cascade algorithms directly on board to maintain strict temperature and process parameter tolerances. Supporting up to four independent channels, it accommodates a broad range of thermocouple and resistance temperature detector (RTD) inputs for heavy industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Loop Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports independent PID control, heating\/cooling PID control, cascade control, and standard two-position regulation across four loops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput Flexibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct interface compatibility with standard industrial thermocouples and RTD sensors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with four dedicated transistor outputs to drive solid-state relays or external actuator devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized Bus Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Occupies only 8 digital I\/O points on the MELSEC iQ-F CPU backplane, preserving physical PLC space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlastic extrusion and injection molding heating zones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndustrial baking, curing, and thermal treatment furnaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging equipment heat-seal bar control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnvironmental testing chambers and climate control units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; width: 35%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eMitsubishi Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eFX5-4LC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eControl Algorithms\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eTwo-position control, PID control, Heating\/cooling PID control, Cascade control\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNumber of Input Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e4 channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1 MOhm or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRTD Sensor Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e0.20 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNumber of Output Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e4 channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOccupied I\/O Points\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e8 points\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUnit Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e0.3 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe FX5-4LC is designed exclusively for the MELSEC iQ-F (FX5U \/ FX5UC) expansion bus. Unlike older FX3U analog modules, it cannot be directly integrated into legacy FX3U bases without an conversion adapter bus, and GX Works3 is required to configure its hardware profile parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eWhen using RTD sensor configurations, ensure that any cable resistance differences across leads do not exceed standard line limits. Unequal line impedances on the 3-wire RTD input will manifest as persistent temperature measurement offsets, degrading PID loop accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003eTo mitigate high-frequency electrical noise from nearby variable frequency drives (VFDs) or heater switching elements, shield all thermocouple and RTD signal cabling. Ground the shield at a single point on the control panel chassis, and keep low-voltage sensor lines physically segregated from high-current power conduits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0;\"\u003eIsolate and lock out all primary and auxiliary power sources feeding the PLC rack and output actuators prior to mounting or wiring the module. Working on energized components can cause equipment damage or severe electrical shock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0; padding-top: 0.25rem;\"\u003eAlign the extension connector of the module with the main PLC base unit or previous expansion module and seat it firmly on the DIN rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0; padding-top: 0.25rem;\"\u003eSecure the extension joints and lock the module's DIN rail clips to prevent slide-out from mechanical vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0; padding-top: 0.25rem;\"\u003eConnect sensor inputs and external transistor loop outputs using the specified torque requirements to avoid physical terminal damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53102145110379,"sku":"FX5-4LC","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/fx5-4lc-rcvksziwxes.png?v=1776137555","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/de\/products\/mitsubishi-electric-fx5-4lc-melsec-iq-f-series-temperature-control-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}