Product Overview
The Honeywell 8C-TAOX61 51306981-175 is a high-performance analog output (AO) module engineered for the Experion PKS (Process Knowledge System) Series 8 and C300 distributed control platforms. This module serves as a critical interface between the digital control domain and the analog process world, converting digital command signals from the C300 controller into precise, standardized analog signals that drive field-mounted final control elements. The Honeywell 8C-TAOX61 51306981-175 is designed to meet the stringent demands of continuous process industries, delivering reliable and accurate signal transmission for applications ranging from valve positioning to variable frequency drive control.
The Honeywell 8C-TAOX61 51306981-175 belongs to Honeywell’s Series 8 I/O family, a modular and scalable architecture that integrates seamlessly with the Experion PKS and PlantCruise systems. The module typically offers 8 or 16 individually isolated 4-20 mA output channels, with some variants supporting 0-10 VDC voltage outputs. A defining feature of the Honeywell 8C-TAOX61 51306981-175 is its advanced diagnostic and safety capabilities. It incorporates per-channel fail-safe (FAILOPT) configuration, open-wire detection, and built-in self-diagnostics, allowing it to detect faults and transition outputs to a safe, predefined state to prevent process upsets. The Honeywell 8C-TAOX61 51306981-175 supports 1:1 hardware redundancy and hot-swap functionality, ensuring high system availability and minimal downtime in critical processes.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | Honeywell 8C-TAOX61 51306981-175 |
| Manufacturer | Honeywell |
| Product Type | Analog Output Module (AO) |
| System Compatibility | Experion PKS Series 8, C300 Controller, PlantCruise |
| Output Channels | 8 or 16 channels (isolated) |
| Output Signal Type | 4-20 mA (standard), 0-10 VDC (optional) |
| Resolution | 16-bit DAC |
| Calibrated Accuracy | ±0.1% to ±0.35% of Full Scale |
| Maximum Load Resistance | 750 Ω to 800 Ω |
| Isolation Voltage | 1500 VDC (channel-to-channel and channel-to-system) |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC (±10%) |
| Power Consumption | ≤ 15 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +60°C (or -20°C to +70°C depending on configuration) |
| Redundancy Support | 1:1 hardware redundancy, hot-swap capable |
| Diagnostics | Open-wire detection, overcurrent/short-circuit protection, self-diagnostics |
| Safety / Certification | SIL 2, CE, UL, CSA, Class I Div 2 / Zone 2 |
