Product Details
The Honeywell 51304260-200, also cataloged as the 51304260-200 Filler Panel, operates as a dedicated hardware component for chassis slot airflow management and passive physical protection within Honeywell TPS (PM, APM, HPM) rack chassis assemblies.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 51304260-200 |
| Brand | Honeywell |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 177 mm x 25 mm x 200 mm |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 0 W (Passive structural component) |
| System Compatibility | Honeywell TPS Racks (PM, APM, HPM chassis) |
| Panel Material | Powder-coated aluminum / Cold-rolled steel |
| Panel Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Finish | Matte gray/black anti-corrosion powder coating |
| Mounting Type | Snap-in or screw-mounted (rack dependent) |
| Environmental Rating | Indoor industrial control cabinet deployment |
DCS Slot Airflow and EMC Integrity
In high-density Honeywell TPS racks, unpopulated I/O or processor slots compromise forced-air thermal circulation loops. Deploying the 51304260-200 blank plate seals open chassis faceplates, preventing short-circuit airflow patterns and directing differential cooling air across active process control hardware. Furthermore, its metallic structural frame maintains continuous faceplate continuity to enforce channel-to-channel isolation and passive electro-magnetic interference (EMI) containment across adjacent active card slots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the installation or removal of the 51304260-200 blank filler plate impact system backplane power distribution?
A: No. The 51304260-200 is an unpowered structural panel that has no electrical connections to the TPS rack backplane or system power buses.
Q: How does leaving empty I/O slots open without filler plates affect internal rack temperatures?
A: Open chassis slots bypass designed forced-convection channels, causing cooling air to escape before passing over adjacent active processor and I/O modules, which elevates localized module thermal stress.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Verify target chassis slot index within the Honeywell TPS (PM, APM, or HPM) rack assembly before installation.
- Align the top and bottom guide edges of the 51304260-200 panel with the card cage mounting rails.
- Push the filler plate firmly into the rack until the snap-in retainers engage or the mounting screw holes align with the chassis frame.
- Secure retaining screws to the recommended torque specification (0.5 to 0.6 Nm) if using screw-mounted chassis configurations.
- Ensure faceplate alignment creates a continuous metallic front shield to preserve passive EMC containment and proper forced-air thermal flow.
Additional Information
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