Product Details
The Honeywell FS-TSGAS-1624, also cataloged as the FS-TSGAS-1624 Fail-Safe Gas-Flame Detector Input Field Termination Assembly, operates as a dedicated hardware component for gas-flame detector signal conversion and routing within safety instrumented systems.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | FS-TSGAS-1624 |
| Brand | Honeywell |
| Origin | OEM Standard |
| Weight | 3.0 kg |
| Dimensions | Standard FTA Form Factor |
| Operating Temp | 0 deg C to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 24 VDC external, 3 mA (without field loads) |
| Input Channels | 16 analog inputs (0-20 mA) with common 0 V reference |
| Input Resistance | 500 Ohm (+/- 5%) |
| Output Signal | 0-4 VDC to SAI-1620m module (0.1% accuracy) |
Channel-to-Channel Isolation and Loop Protocol
The termination assembly conditions 16-channel 0-20 mA analog inputs and provides precise 0-4 VDC scaling to the downstream SAI-1620m module with 0.1% accuracy. Channel-to-channel isolation and galvanic decoupling protect internal logic circuits from common-mode electrical noise. Integration with 4-20 mA HART loop protocol compatibility layers ensures simultaneous analog process variable monitoring and digital communication without signal attenuation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the input resistance specification for the analog input channels?
A: Each input channel features an input resistance of 500 Ohm (+/- 5%) to properly match 0-20 mA field loop transmitters.
Q: How does the module interface with the central controller hardware?
A: The unit processes 16 analog input channels and outputs a scaled 0-4 VDC signal with 0.1% accuracy directly to the SAI-1620m module.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Ensure all external 24 VDC power supplies and field signal loops are fully de-energized before handling the termination assembly.
- Mount the unit securely onto the designated panel or DIN rail within the system cabinet, establishing a solid earth ground connection.
- Terminate incoming 0-20 mA field transmitter wires to the appropriate screw terminals, maintaining proper shielding to prevent electromagnetic interference.
- Verify input supply voltage and 0-4 VDC output scaling levels prior to energizing the safety instrumented loops.
Additional Information
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