Mitsubishi FX5-8EX/ES Digital Input Expansion Module 8 Points, Sink/Source Type

Description:

The Mitsubishi FX5-8EX/ES is a digital input expansion module from the MELSEC iQ-F series, designed to extend PLC input capacity with reliable 24 V DC signal acquisition. Commonly installed alongside FX5U and FX5UC PLCs in control panels and automation systems, it provides additional input points for sensors and switches. Maintenance teams, system integrators, and OEMs use this module for system expansion, upgrades, and integration of additional field devices in applications requiring flexible and scalable I/O architecture.

Applications:

This Mitsubishi digital input module is used in industrial automation environments requiring additional input channels for monitoring field signals. Typical applications include conveyor systems, packaging machinery, assembly lines, material handling equipment, and process automation systems where multiple sensors, limit switches, and input devices must be monitored reliably through a PLC.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): FX5-8EX/ES
• Product Type: PLC Digital Input Expansion Module
• Series: MELSEC iQ-F
• Number of Input Points: 8
• Input Type: Sink/Source (NPN/PNP compatible)
• Rated Input Voltage: 24 V DC (+20% / −15%)
• Input Current: Approx. 4.0 mA per point
• Input Impedance: ~5.6 kΩ
• Input Response Time: ON ≤ 50 µs, OFF ≤ 150 µs
• Input Signal Type: No-voltage contact / transistor input
• Isolation: Photocoupler isolation
• Power Supply: 5 V DC (from PLC) / 24 V DC (external or service supply)
• Current Consumption: ~75 mA (5 V), ~50 mA (24 V)
• Connection Type: Screw terminal (M3)
• Occupied I/O Points: 8
• Mounting Type: DIN rail / panel mount
• Dimensions: Approx. 40 × 90 × 83 mm
• Weight: ~0.16–0.2 kg
• Compatible CPUs: FX5U, FX5UC, FX5UJ

Common Replacements:

• Mitsubishi FX5-16EX/ES
• Mitsubishi FX3U-16EX (previous generation)
• Allen-Bradley 1769-IQ8