Description:

The Mitsubishi FX3U‑16MR/ES is a programmable logic controller (PLC) module used for industrial automation to provide dependable logic control and mixed input/output operations. Commonly installed in conveyor systems, production machinery, packaging lines, and automated control panels, it delivers reliable performance with essential I/O handling for small to medium‑scale automation tasks. Maintenance teams, system integrators, and OEMs use this PLC module for system control, upgrades, and replacements in automation environments requiring dependable logic execution and flexible I/O support.

Applications:

This Mitsubishi PLC module is used in industrial automation environments requiring reliable control of machinery and processes with mixed digital I/O. Typical applications include manufacturing automation, conveyor and material handling systems, packaging equipment, process control machinery, and automated assembly lines where dependable logic processing and I/O flexibility are essential for operational efficiency and reduced downtime.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): FX3U‑16MR/ES
• Product Type: Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Module
• Total I/O Points: 16 (mixed digital inputs and outputs)
• Input Type: Digital DC
• Output Type: Relay and transistor outputs
• Power Supply: 24 VDC
• Program Memory: Moderate capacity for small to mid‑scale control
• Communication Ports: RS‑232C, RS‑485 (model dependent)
• Expansion Capability: Supports FX3U expansion modules
• CPU Speed: Fast instruction processing for reliable control
• Mounting Type: DIN rail mount
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 55 °C
• Storage Temperature: ‑25 °C to 75 °C
• Protection Class: IP20
• Certification: CE, UL

Common Replacements:

• Mitsubishi FX3G‑16MR/ES‑A
• Siemens S7‑1200 6ES7212‑1BB23‑0XB0
• Allen‑Bradley MicroLogix 1400 1766‑LB16