Product Short Description
Product Brief
Rack-mount discrete relay output module for Honeywell Experion DCS control system, delivers isolated dry contact switching signals to field solenoid valves, motor starter coils, alarm horns and remote interlock relays.
Model Series
Honeywell MC Series Discrete Relay Output I/O Module Range for Process Automation DCS
Description
Technical Specifications
- Output Relay Channel Quantity: 8 isolated single-pole dry relay contact channels
- Relay Contact Rating: 240 VAC / 2 A resistive maximum per channel
- Contact Mechanical Lifespan: ≥ 10,000,000 switching cycles under rated light load
- Contact Electrical Lifespan: ≥ 100,000 cycles at full 2 A resistive load
- Channel-to-backplane isolation voltage: 1500 VAC reinforced isolation
- Operating Supply Voltage: 24 VDC backplane power (21.6 VDC – 26.4 VDC tolerance)
- Operating Temperature Range: 0 °C to +60 °C
- Storage Temperature Range: -40 °C to +85 °C
Functional Features
- Independent channel relay on/off status LED visual indication
- Software configurable channel interlock logic for safety interlock sequence control
- Hot-swappable backplane interface compatible with Honeywell standard DCS rack
- Built-in relay coil overcurrent protection circuit for each discrete channel
- Fault reporting for relay coil drive circuit failure transmitted to central control workstation
Performance Parameters
- Relay contact open resistance: ≥ 100 MΩ
- Relay contact closed resistance: ≤ 0.05 Ω
- Relay switching response time: ≤ 12 ms actuation delay
- Channel leakage current in off-state: ≤ 0.02 mA
- Backplane digital signal communication cycle: 100 ms full channel refresh
Material Composition
- Front panel housing: UL94 V-0 flame retardant ABS plastic
- PCB substrate: High-temperature FR4 fiberglass printed circuit board
- Internal signal relays: Silver alloy contact electromagnetic miniature relays
- Terminal block assembly: Nickel-plated brass conductive terminals, PA66 insulation
- Rack mounting hardware: Zinc-coated cold rolled steel anti-corrosion brackets
Structural Characteristics
- Half-width single-slot standard DCS rack module footprint
- Removable front screw terminal block for field load wiring connection
- Individual channel bi-color LED indicators for relay energized and fault state
- Polarized keyed backplane connector preventing reverse slot insertion
Working Principle
Receives digital on/off command data packets from DCS controller via LCN backplane bus; internal logic circuit energizes isolated miniature electromagnetic relays corresponding to target channels; dry relay contact terminals provide isolated switching path for external AC/DC field load equipment; internal monitoring circuit detects coil drive circuit failure and uploads fault diagnostic data to control workstation.
Advantage Highlights
- Reinforced galvanic isolation separates high-voltage field load circuits from low-voltage DCS control logic
- Dry contact relay output supports both AC and DC external load voltage types without polarity restriction
- Long mechanical relay service life minimizes module replacement frequency under light-duty switching applications
- Per-channel fault diagnosis locates drive circuit failure without full rack inspection
- Hot-swap compatible to reduce production downtime during maintenance operations
Applicable Industries
Chemical safety interlock valve control, thermal power boiler auxiliary equipment actuation, wastewater treatment pump solenoid control, petrochemical emergency shutdown interlock systems, food processing packaging equipment discrete actuation
Installation Requirements
- Install exclusively in Honeywell certified DCS I/O rack chassis slots
- External load wiring must incorporate external overcurrent fuse protection per individual channel
- Use insulated stranded copper wiring for field load circuits; minimum wire gauge 0.75 mm²
- Maintain 10 mm vertical clearance between adjacent modules for passive heat dissipation
- Cabinet ambient temperature must not exceed maximum rated 60 °C continuous operation
Usage Precautions
- Do not exceed maximum 2 A resistive contact load rating to avoid premature relay contact ablation
- Inductive loads (solenoids, motor coils) must install freewheeling suppression diodes or RC snubbers across load terminals
- Disconnect all external field load wiring before removing module from rack
- Avoid repetitive rapid relay cycling at maximum rated electrical load to extend relay service life
- Prevent metal shavings or conductive dust accumulation on front terminal block contact surfaces




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