Product Details
The Honeywell FC-IOCHAS-0002R, also cataloged as the FC-IOCHAS-0002R A.R.T. Chassis for Redundant I/O, operates as a dedicated hardware component for housing and interconnecting redundant Safety Manager I/O modules within Honeywell Safety Manager platforms.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | FC-IOCHAS-0002R |
| Brand | Honeywell |
| Origin | Netherlands |
| Weight | 4.5 kg |
| Dimensions | Standard 19-inch rack-mount chassis |
| Operating Temp | -0 to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Passive chassis backplane bus assembly |
| Chassis Architecture | Advanced Redundant Technology (A.R.T.) |
| Redundancy Support | Dual redundant I/O module configuration |
| Backplane Bus | High-speed redundant safety backplane |
| Enclosure Mounting | Standard cabinet frame or 19-inch subrack |
Channel-to-Channel Isolation and Redundant Backplane Execution
The FC-IOCHAS-0002R Advanced Redundant Technology (A.R.T.) chassis provides physical housing, backplane power routing, and dual-bus communication interfaces for redundant I/O modules. Integrated channel-to-channel isolation barriers eliminate ground loops and prevent field-side electrical fault propagation across redundant safety channels. Designed to support 4-20 mA HART loop protocol field signals alongside discrete safety I/O, the backplane traces maintain signal integrity and cross-talk suppression during high-speed parallel data scanning by the central safety controllers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the FC-IOCHAS-0002R backplane support hot-swapping of redundant I/O modules?
A: Yes, the A.R.T. chassis architecture permits live hot-swapping of a faulty I/O module while the paired redundant module continues uninterrupted safety execution.
Q: How does the chassis handle electrical isolation between primary and secondary I/O buses?
A: The backplane features galvanically isolated power and communication traces, preventing a short circuit on bus A from impacting bus B operation.
Q: What grounding procedure must be followed when mounting the chassis into an enclosure frame?
A: The chassis subrack must be bonded to the cabinet protective earth (PE) bus using a dedicated, low-impedance ground strap attached to the rear earth stud.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Mount the FC-IOCHAS-0002R chassis into a standard 19-inch rack or IP54-rated industrial cabinet using all four corner mounting screws.
- Connect the central cabinet ground strap directly to the protective earth (PE) terminal stud on the chassis rear frame.
- Ensure backplane redundant power cable connections are securely latched before sliding I/O modules into their respective card slots.
- Keep field signal wiring physically segregated from high-voltage AC mains and drive wiring inside the cabinet wire trunks.
- Inspect all card guide rails and backplane edge-connector sockets for dust or physical obstruction prior to module insertion.
Additional Information
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