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The 16 inputs are sink/source configurable per the FP0R wiring standard; the pulse outputs handle open-collector stepper drives up to 100 kHz typical, so this CPU can manage a two-axis pick-and-place cell without an extra positioning module. ## I/O mix and expandability The output complement is what sets this apart from the smaller FP0R CPUs: four pulse outputs for stepper or servo step/direction, four PWM outputs for heater or lamp dimming control, and eight solid-state DC outputs for general-purpose solenoid or indicator loads. All 16 outputs are on one connector, so the wiring plan needs to separate the high-speed pulse lines from the DC commons. The CPU accepts up to three expansion modules — I/O, analog, or communication — via the side bus, giving a maximum system of 48 local points plus whatever the expansion cards add. The 32K-word memory leaves room for a few hundred ladder steps plus register-heavy recipes. ## Sourcing posture The 24 VDC supply and DIN-rail mount mean it drops into existing FP0R panels without a panel redesign. For a BOM freeze, this is a stable line item.","metaTitle":"Panasonic AFP0RC32T FP0R PLC CPU, 16 In 16 Out 24V","metaDescription":"Panasonic AFP0RC32T FP0R series PLC CPU. 16 digital inputs, 16 outputs (4 pulse, 4 PWM, 8 solid state). 32K words memory, expandable to 3 modules. CE, cULus approved. 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The AFP0RC32T doubles the input count to 16, adds 8 solid-state DC outputs alongside the pulse/PWM channels, and triples the memory to 32K words. Both use the same DIN-rail footprint, 24 VDC supply, and expansion bus, so the AFP0RC32T can replace an AFP0RC16T in a panel without rewiring the base module — but the I/O wiring plan must account for the extra 8 inputs and 8 DC outputs."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does the AFP0RC32T carry?","answer":"The AFP0RC32T is approved under CE and cULus. CE covers the European Low Voltage and EMC directives; cULus provides UL listing for North American installations. The manufacturer typically provides a Declaration of Conformity and UL file number upon request."},{"question":"What is the maximum system size with the AFP0RC32T?","answer":"The CPU supports up to three expansion modules via the side bus. With 16 built-in inputs and 16 outputs, the maximum local I/O count depends on the expansion cards chosen, but the CPU itself handles 32 points plus whatever the expansion adds."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/panasonic/AFP0RC32T","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/panasonic/AFP0RC32T when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","indexable":true}}