Product Short Description
Product Name
Honeywell MC-GOAX02 Analog Output I/O Module (TDC 3000 / Experion LS Series)
Product Brief
Industrial rack-mounted analog output control module dedicated to Honeywell Experion Process Control System, serves as signal conversion interface between system controller and field analog actuators.
Description
Model Series
Honeywell MC Series Discrete & Analog I/O Modules for Distributed Control System (DCS)
Technical Specifications
- Channel Quantity: 8 isolated analog output channels
- Output Signal Type: 4–20mA DC standard industrial current loop
- Load Resistance Max Rating: 750 Ω per channel
- Operating Supply Voltage: 24 VDC nominal, tolerance range 21.6 VDC – 26.4 VDC
- Resolution: 16-bit digital-to-analog conversion
- Update Cycle Rate: 100 ms per full channel scan
- Isolation Voltage: 1500 VAC channel-to-backplane isolation
- Operating Temperature Range: 0 °C to +60 °C
- Storage Temperature Range: -40 °C to +85 °C
- Humidity Rating: 5% – 95% non-condensing
Functional Features
- Supports fault detection for open circuit, short circuit and over-load on each output channel
- Independent channel calibration function via system workstation software
- Configurable fail-safe output state (hold last value / preset low / preset high)
- Backplane hot-swappable compatible with Honeywell standard I/O rack chassis
- Digital backplane communication via proprietary Honeywell LCN control bus
Performance Parameters
- Output linearity error: ≤ ±0.05% full scale
- Temperature drift: ≤ ±0.002% full scale per °C
- Channel crosstalk attenuation: > 60 dB at 50 Hz industrial frequency
- Response settling time: ≤ 200 μs to full output swing
Material Composition
- Front panel: Flame-retardant black ABS plastic, UL94 V-0 fire rating
- Circuit substrate: FR4 fiberglass PCB with tin-plated copper traces
- Terminal block: Nickel-plated brass conductive terminals, PA66 insulating housing
- Rack mounting bracket: Cold-rolled steel with anti-corrosion zinc plating
Structural Characteristics
- Standard half-width single-slot rack module form factor
- Front-mounted detachable screw terminal block for field wiring
- Integrated red LED channel fault indicator + green power running indicator
- Keyed backplane connector to prevent misinsertion into incompatible module slots
Working Principle
Receives digital setpoint data from DCS controller through LCN backplane bus; internal 16-bit DAC converts digital signals to calibrated analog 4–20mA current signals; isolated drive circuits transmit analog signals to field control valves, variable frequency drives and proportional actuators; built-in diagnostic circuit continuously monitors loop impedance and short/open faults to feed status signals back to central control workstation.
Advantage Highlights
- Full galvanic channel isolation eliminates ground loop interference in multi-device field layouts
- High precision 16-bit DAC ensures stable fine-tuning of analog process regulation
- Built-in per-channel fault diagnosis reduces field troubleshooting downtime
- Hot-swap design allows module replacement without full system shutdown
- Wide operating temperature range adapts to unconditioned industrial cabinet environments
Applicable Industries
Oil & gas refining, chemical processing, power generation (thermal & combined cycle), pulp & paper manufacturing, water & wastewater treatment, pharmaceutical batch production, food & beverage continuous processing
Installation Requirements
- Install exclusively into Honeywell standard 8-slot / 16-slot DCS I/O rack chassis
- Maintain minimum 10 mm vertical clearance between adjacent modules for heat dissipation
- Field wiring must use shielded twisted-pair cables; cable shield single-point grounded at cabinet side only
- Torque terminal block screws to 0.8 N·m standardized tightening torque
- Rack power supply must provide filtered 24 VDC with maximum ripple voltage ≤ 120 mV peak-to-peak
Usage Precautions
- Strictly prohibit connection of voltage source signals directly to analog output terminals
- Do not exceed 750 Ω load resistance per single channel to avoid output saturation
- Avoid mechanical impact on front panel LED and terminal block during hot-swap replacement
- Disconnect all field wiring before module removal for maintenance
- Store spare modules in anti-static sealed packaging to prevent PCB electrostatic damage




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