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screen printing => Equipment => Topic started by: GaryG on January 30, 2026, 05:32:18 PM

Title: PLC Battery
Post by: GaryG on January 30, 2026, 05:32:18 PM

Been a long time.
Need to replace our FX3U CLP 3v battery on our Sportsman EX circa 2011. M&R has the one we have benn using all along, but see others that are a fraction of the cost. I want to make sure the much less expensive, similar looking ones have same volt / specs will work? Not too weak, not too hot, just right.

Any suggestion for a substitution?

Thanks Crew,
GG

Title: Re: PLC Battery
Post by: R8R on January 31, 2026, 12:56:11 PM

The designation of "FX3U-32BL" means it's a common 3 volt button battery with a terminal soldered to it to plug into PLC systems. Not exotic.

Cheap and convenient:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CY9798Q/ref=pe_386300_440135490_TE_item (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CY9798Q/ref=pe_386300_440135490_TE_item)

Even cheaper:
https://batteryguy.com/fx3u-32bl-plc-lithium-battery-3v-500mah.html (https://batteryguy.com/fx3u-32bl-plc-lithium-battery-3v-500mah.html)

Title: Re: PLC Battery
Post by: Admiral on February 02, 2026, 12:53:41 PM

I bought that exact Amazon one 2 years ago - in a 2 pack.  They have 2/3/5 packs for less per battery if you need multiple, less per battery.