Product Details
The Honeywell 51108088-100, also cataloged as the 51108088 Input/Output Paddle Board, operates as a dedicated hardware component for signal routing and interface connection within Honeywell TDC 3000 Data Hiway Interface (DHI) platforms.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 51108088-100 (51108088) |
| Brand | Honeywell |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.36 kg (0.80 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 280 mm x 280 mm x 60 mm |
| Operating Temp | -20 deg C to +60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Passive signal distribution media (0 W) |
| Connector Type | Paddle board edge interface with screw terminals |
| Mounting | DCS rack-mounted assembly |
| System Compatibility | Honeywell TDC 3000 Data Hiway Interface (DHI) |
4-20 mA HART Loop Protocol & Channel-to-Channel Isolation
The 51108088-100 paddle board provides physical wiring termination to connect Data Hiway Interface bus lines with field-side signaling pathways, facilitating pass-through for 4-20 mA HART loop protocol transmitters and discrete process signals. Channel-to-channel isolation on associated I/O modules prevents differential ground loop potential shifts and suppresses high-frequency noise induced across extended field cable runs. High-density screw terminal tracks maintain consistent contact pressure to minimize series loop resistance variations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the 51108088-100 paddle board be installed or replaced while the TDC 3000 rack is powered?
A: Field signal connections should be isolated prior to removing or seating the board assembly to avoid inadvertent signal short-circuiting or transient tripping of active control loops.
Q: What mechanism prevents field wiring noise from cross-coupling into the DHI backplane?
A: Earth grounding tracks integrated across the paddle board substrate route high-frequency common-mode noise directly to the rack frame ground, bypassing sensitive logic lines.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Rack Insertion: Align the board edges with the DCS enclosure card guides and slide the assembly back until the paddle interface seats firmly in the mating backplane connector.
- Terminal Tightening: Secure field conductors into the screw terminal blocks using calibrated hand tools to prevent wire loosening from ambient cabinet vibration.
- Shield Grounding: Connect field cable shield drain wires directly to the designated cabinet earth grounding bus to preserve single-point earthing specifications.
- Wiring Routing: Maintain clean wire dress and separate high-voltage AC power wiring from sensitive analog loop leads by at least 300 mm.
Additional Information
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