Product Details
The Honeywell FTA-T-15, also cataloged as the FTA-T-15 Field Termination Assembly, operates as a dedicated hardware component for safe and structured field signal termination within Honeywell distributed control system networks.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | FTA-T-15 |
| Brand | Honeywell |
| Origin | USA / As indicated on product label |
| Weight | 0.26 kg |
| Dimensions | 14.6 cm x 7 cm x 6.8 cm |
| Operating Temp | -40 to +70 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 24 VDC to 30 VDC operating supply voltage |
| Output Current | Maximum 1 A (Load capacity up to 5 A) |
| Isolation Voltage | 2000 VAC (input to output) |
| Communication Interface | Multi-point screw terminal blocks |
4-20 mA HART Loop & Channel-to-Channel Isolation Characteristics
Designed to provide high electrical isolation across field wiring boundaries, the termination module maintains 2000 VAC input-to-output isolation to prevent high-voltage surges from damaging central DCS processors. The internal printed circuit board trace topology preserves channel-to-channel isolation and prevents capacitive cross-talk on 4-20 mA HART analog loop connections. Integrated diagnostic circuits actively monitor field supply levels, triggering built-in overvoltage and undervoltage detection LED indicators when voltage thresholds deviate from operational limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can this field termination assembly be mounted on standard DIN rails inside control cabinets?
A: Yes, the physical enclosure supports both standard DIN rail attachment and direct panel mounting.
Q: How does the built-in diagnostic detection signal overvoltage or undervoltage faults?
A: Integrated overvoltage and undervoltage monitoring circuits evaluate line levels and illuminate onboard LED indicators directly when supply voltage strays outside the 24 VDC to 30 VDC operating window.
Q: What is the dielectric isolation limit between field input terminals and control system outputs?
A: The internal barrier provides a rated isolation strength of 2000 VAC between input and output circuits.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Mount the assembly onto a 35 mm DIN rail or fasten securely to a panel plate using the designated mounting holes.
- Strip field conductor insulation to specified terminal length (typically 6 mm to 8 mm) before inserting wires into multi-point screw terminal blocks.
- Tighten terminal block screws to a torque rating of 0.5 Nm to ensure stable electrical contact without stripping threads.
- Route field 4-20 mA HART signal cables in dedicated raceways separated from high-voltage AC power lines.
- Ground the cable shield wire to the cabinet shield grounding bus bar at a single point to prevent ground loop currents.
Additional Information
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