{"product_id":"f3ct04-0n-temperature-control-module-yokogawa","title":"F3CT04-0N Temperature Control Module Yokogawa","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F3CT04-0N is a specialized high-speed temperature control module developed for the Yokogawa Electric Corporation\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFA-M3 “Range-free” controller series\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis module integrates\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efour independent PID control loops\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling precise and autonomous thermal regulation without increasing the main PLC CPU load. It directly processes temperature inputs from thermocouples and RTDs, converting analog thermal signals into high-speed digital control outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for applications requiring high stability and rapid thermal response, the F3CT04-0N maintains consistent temperature control even during PLC scan time fluctuations. Its independent loop execution ensures reliable operation in demanding industrial processes such as plastics manufacturing, semiconductor production, and fine chemical processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Identifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF3CT04-0N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl Loops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 independent PID loops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 channels (input-to-system isolated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRTD Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePt100, JPt100 (3-wire)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeasurement Accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±(0.3% of span + 1 digit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSampling Cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 ms to 500 ms (per channel configurable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransistor output (PWM for SSR drive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature Resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1°C or 1°C (sensor dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransformer \u0026amp; photocoupler isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.9 mm (W) × 100 mm (H) × 83.2 mm (D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication Scenarios\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F3CT04-0N is widely used in processes where thermal precision directly affects product quality and consistency:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic Injection \u0026amp; Extrusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMaintaining stable barrel and die temperatures to prevent polymer degradation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging Machinery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAccurate heat-sealing bar control for high-speed film systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSemiconductor Processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTight temperature uniformity in wafer handling equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaboratory Furnaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eImplementing ramp-and-soak temperature profiles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental \u0026amp; Climate Chambers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMulti-zone temperature synchronization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module’s built-in PID execution and fast sampling cycle enable smooth thermal transitions and minimized overshoot during setpoint changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this module require an external power supply for sensors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe F3CT04-0N provides internal excitation for RTD sensors. However, the transistor outputs used to drive external Solid State Relays (SSRs) require an external 24 V DC power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan different thermocouple types be mixed on one module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Each of the four channels can be independently configured for a different thermocouple or RTD type using FA-M3 configuration software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the “Super” function in the PID settings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe “Super” function is Yokogawa’s proprietary overshoot suppression algorithm. 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