{"product_id":"fs-mc8n-keyence-multi-output-unit-for-fs-n40-series-npn","title":"FS-MC8N Keyence Multi-Output Unit for FS-N40 Series NPN","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeyence FS-MC8N Multi-Output Unit for FS-N40 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Technical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keyence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFS-MC8N\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e FS-N40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-output unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput type:\u003c\/strong\u003e NPN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeparate control outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon input:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnit expansion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 8 expansion units; dual-output units count as 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllowable passing current:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,200 mA or less\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndicators:\u003c\/strong\u003e STATUS (green\/red), MEMORY (orange), LOCK (orange)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O and Signal Behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl output runs as NPN open-collector and handles 30 V max.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach output carries 20 mA max with residual voltage of \u003cspan style=\"color: #c0392b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.4 V for 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less\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e when the unit runs alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 24 V, current draw sits at 26 mA, excluding load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow draw helps you share one supply across several units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Durability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating temperature spans \u003cspan style=\"color: #c0392b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-20 to +55 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with no freezing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe housing resists vibration common on production equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe unit works reliably in tight cabinets and machine frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndicator LEDs stay visible for quick status checks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate weight is 110 g, so mounting panels face little 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