Product Details
Configured for access control verification and physical credential processing in Pro-Watch PW-5000 Series networks, the Honeywell PW5K1R2 (PW5K1R2 Dual-Reader Interface Module) provides direct physical/electrical execution. The board processes signal data from up to two card readers while driving 2 discrete inputs and 2 relay outputs.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | PW5K1R2 |
| Brand | Honeywell |
| Origin | Industrial Standard Assembly |
| Weight | 0.51 lbs (0.23 kg) |
| Dimensions | Standard Panel-Mount Module Dimensions |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 70 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Board Logic Power via Cabinet Distribution Bus |
| Reader Capacity | 2 Card Reader Interfaces |
| Discrete I/O | 2 Inputs / 2 Relay Outputs |
| Subsystem Series | Pro-Watch PW-5000 Series |
| Protection Rating | Open Frame / Cabinet Chassis Mount |
4-20 mA HART Loop Protocol & Channel-to-Channel Isolation
The PW5K1R2 board utilizes channel-to-channel isolation barriers across reader input channels and field relay contact outputs to decouple noise interference from host processing units. This electrical isolation prevents ground potential shifts and voltage spikes from propagating through RS-485 serial communication buses linked to central controller nodes. Concurrently, onboard signal conditioning guarantees interference-free data transfer when deployed alongside field instrumentation loops and 4-20 mA HART loop protocol monitoring modules sharing the same power distribution architecture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How are reader signals and field contact inputs isolated on the PW5K1R2 module?
A: The board features dedicated channel-to-channel isolation circuits to suppress ground loop currents and transient voltage spikes originating from external field wiring runs.
Q: What power supply parameters apply when integrating the PW5K1R2 into a PW-5000 rack assembly?
A: The board operates off the standardized DC bus voltage supplied by the main PW-5000 enclosure backplane or localized power distribution unit.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Disconnect all DC and field power sources prior to inserting or wiring the PW5K1R2 module in the enclosure chassis.
- Secure the open-frame board onto standoffs inside the cabinet to maintain required electrical creepage distances.
- Terminate reader communication conductors and input/output field wiring strictly according to the terminal block silkscreen diagram.
- Connect all shielded signal cable drain wires directly to the designated cabinet earth ground bar to ensure EMI mitigation.
Additional Information
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Tech & Buying Guide
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