Mitsubishi Electric FX3U-32MR/ES-A
Plant PA · Line 2 · Atlas Copco GA 37
Health
72/100 · medium confidenceReplace soon
Remaining life: 1.4–2.6 years
Based on: Plant records (part install date) · Thermal snapshot (walkthrough) simulated sensor data
Life used since install (2004)
145%
Expected end of life: 2028 (middle of the typical life range)
end of life MELSEC FX3U
Recommended action
Covered: a spare is on this plant's own shelf. Swap it in when needed and restock one by Mar 2028. Plan migration to FX5U-32MR/ES.
Order by: Covered by a spare on this plant's shelf
Fastest delivery: ~1 days + 14-day safety buffer before expected end of life
Financial view
Not a line stopper: no downtime exposure counted.
Money model says: use shelf spare
spare PA-S005 on the shelf at this plant
Part value (real listings): $430–$770
Where to get one (5 options)
| Source | Seller | Condition | Price | Delivery | Warranty | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelf, another plant Recommended | Fort Wayne · qty 2 “FX3U-32MR/ES” | on the shelf | already owned | 7 days | - | 100 |
| Refurbisher | Industrial refurbisher C not authorized: counterfeit risk, test on arrival | refurbished | $430 +$45 ship | 10 days | 24 mo | 85 sample listing |
| Surplus dealer | Surplus dealer D not authorized: counterfeit risk, test on arrival | new surplus | $480 +$45 ship | 12 days | 3 mo | 76 sample listing |
| Authorized distributor | Authorized distributor A | new | $770 +$80 ship | 5 days | 12 mo | 97 sample listing |
| Marketplace | eBay seller (99.4% positive, 998 sales) not authorized: counterfeit risk, test on arrival | for repair | $90 | 5 days | 0 mo | 54 sample listing |
Recommended order: a spare already on a shelf, then the manufacturer or your usual authorized distributor (for discontinued parts, the official successor), then other sources. Sample listings are illustrative until real marketplace data is connected.
Evidence
PA-IMG0022 · rendered photo · quality: ok
Image recognition read: FX3U-32MR/ES-A
Read confidence 0.96 · overall 0.96 · reviewer not yet reviewed
Lifecycle source and alternatives
FX3U main unit 32 I/O relay
Official successor: FX5U-32MR/ES
Source (official): https://no.mitsubishielectric.com/fa/support/Product-Life-Cycle-Inform…
- FX5U-32MR/ES · successor · migration: new firmware/program conversion, wiring and mounting check