====== MPS-16A8R ======

MPS-16A8R is a all-in-one industrial PLC with 16 digital inputs and 8 relay outputs. Provides 4 analog inputs, 1 encoder/high-speed counter channel shared with I²C, and 3 serial communication channels.

Program with ladder logic using MP STUDIO.

{{ :en-us_products:mps-16a8r-connectors.svg?nolink |MPS-16A8R connector guide }}

===== Product Specifications =====

^  Category  ^  Quantity  ^  Terminal / Item  ^  Specifications  ^
|  Programming method  |  -  |  -  | MP STUDIO \\ MP STUDIO2 \\ (Ladder logic program)  |
|  Power  |  -  |  +5V, +12V, GND  | DC 9~12V (1A or more when using DC 12V) \\ +5V output: up to 100mA  |
|  Digital inputs  |  16 points \\ (Solid-state, isolated)  |  P0~P15  | DC 0~40V; HIGH detection at DC 5V or higher \\ COM0: P0~P7, COM1: P8~P15 \\ NPN/PNP input support  |
|  Relay outputs  |  8 points \\ (Mechanical contacts, isolated)  |  P32~P39  | AC 250V or DC 30V \\ Max. 5A/1 points, 15A/1COM \\ 4 points/1COM  |
|  Analog inputs  |  4 points \\ (Non-isolated)  |  AI0~AI3  | Factory default: DC 0~5V \\ 10bit \\ Input range or NTC option can be changed when ordering  |
|  High-Speed Counter / Encoder  |  1 channel \\ (Non-isolated)  |  SDA(A), SCL(B)  | DC 5V, Max. 50kHz \\ Shared with I²C  |
|  Pulse outputs  |  0 points  |  -  | Not supported  |
|  Communication Channels  |  1 channel \\ (Non-isolated)  |  I²C  | I²C Master  |
|  Communication Channels  |  1 channel each \\ (Non-isolated)  |  RS-232, RS-485, UART  | Modbus RTU Slave \\ LS Industrial Systems Cnet(XGK) Slave \\ User-defined protocol  |
|  Memory  |  -  |  Flash  | 256KB (32KB used by system)  |
| ::: | ::: |  Data Memory  | 8KB (1KB used by system)  |

===== Digital inputs =====

[[:en-us_guide:wiring#digital_input_one_channel_check|See the one-channel digital-input check before wiring for the first time. →]]
^ Contact ^ COM ^ Input type ^ Connector / Wiring example ^
| P0~P7 | COM0 | NPN/PNP inputs |  {{:en-us_products:mps-16a8r-digital-input-wiring.svg?628|MPS-16A8R digital-input}}  |
| P8~P15 | COM1 | NPN/PNP inputs | ::: |

===== Relay outputs =====

[[:en-us_guide:wiring#relay_output_one_channel_check|See the one-channel relay-output check before wiring for the first time. →]]
^ COM ^ Contact ^ Contact ratings ^ Connector / Wiring example ^
| COM2 | P32~P35 | AC 250V or DC 30V, Max. 5A/ points |  {{:en-us_products:mps-16a8r-relay-output-wiring.svg?740|MPS-16A8R relay-output}}  |
| COM3 | P36~P39 | AC 250V or DC 30V, Max. 5A/ points | ::: |

===== Analog / Temperature inputs =====

^ channel ^ Factory default ^ How to change ^ Connector / Wiring example ^
| AI0~AI3 | DC 0~5V | Change input range by replacing resistors; select NTC input as an order option |  {{:en-us_products:mps-16a8r-analog-input-wiring.svg?400|MPS-16A8R analog-input}}  |

===== PWM and High-Speed Inputs =====

^ Function ^ Contacts / Channels ^ Points ^ Connector / Wiring example ^
| I²C / Encoder / High-speed counter | SDA(A), SCL(B) | 1 channel | {{:en-us_products:mps-16a8r-counter-encoder-wiring.svg?296|MPS-16A8R counter-encoder}} |
| PWM outputs | - | Not supported | — |

===== Communication and Upload =====

^ Function ^ Terminals / Cables ^ Usage ^ Connector / Wiring example ^
| Program download | Direct USB cable connection | CP210x USB to UART Bridge, MP STUDIO download / monitoring |  {{:en-us_products:mps-16a8r-communication-wiring.svg?780|MPS-16A8R communication}}  |
| I²C·RS-232·RS-485·UART | 1 channel each | I²C Master, Modbus RTU Slave, LS Industrial Systems Cnet(XGK) Slave | ::: |
| Power terminals | +5V, +12V, GND | DC 9~12V input | ::: |

===== Basic I/O example =====

<code>
0000   [ P0:Run button ]────────────────( P32:Relay )
</code>

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