{"product_id":"8617-ft-ni-01-emerson-deltav-field-terminal-module","title":"8617-FT-NI-01 Emerson DeltaV Field Terminal Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEmerson 8617-FT-NI-01\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003e8617-FT-NI\u003c\/strong\u003e Field Terminal Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for field signal termination and wiring interface execution within Emerson DeltaV systems. It directly terminates up to 16 non-incendive field input channels to interface with corresponding DeltaV I\/O modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8617-FT-NI-01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmerson\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8617-FT-NI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.25 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard DeltaV Carrier Interface Footprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 to 70 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive Base Component (Loop Current Dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 Input Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Incendive (NI) Field Wiring Terminations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmerson DeltaV I\/O Carrier Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass I, Div 2 \/ Zone 2 Hazardous Environments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4-20 mA HART Loop Protocol and Channel Isolation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8617-FT-NI-01 field terminal provides high-integrity trace routing that supports transparent 4-20 mA HART loop protocol pass-through between field transmitters and active DeltaV I\/O cards. Built for Non-Incendive (NI) circuit compliance, the terminal card maintains high channel-to-channel isolation parameters and continuous grounding paths. This prevents field ground loops and localized electrical noise from interfering with digital HART communications or compromising primary analog signal conversion across adjacent channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What is the primary function of the non-incendive (NI) rating on the 8617-FT-NI-01?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The non-incendive terminal design prevents electrical sparking or thermal energy release capable of igniting hazardous gas mixtures during normal operating conditions in Class I, Division 2 \/ Zone 2 environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the 8617-FT-NI-01 require a separate power supply feed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. The terminal block is a passive field interface component that routes loop power directly from the connected DeltaV I\/O card and field power distribution rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can an I\/O module attached to the 8617-FT-NI-01 terminal block be hot-swapped?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. The field terminal block remains permanently wired on the DeltaV carrier, allowing the mating 16-channel I\/O module to be removed and replaced without disconnecting field wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the terminal block securely onto the standard DeltaV 2-slot or 8-slot carrier rail until the locking tabs click fully into position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrip individual field conductors to 6 mm and secure them into the 16-channel screw or spring-clamp terminals using a 0.5 Nm torque limit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure cable shield drain wires are connected to the dedicated shield grounding bar on the carrier chassis to establish a low-impedance path to earth ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute field signal cables separately from high-voltage AC cables and motor power lines to prevent inductive noise coupling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify that field devices connected to the non-incendive terminal comply with Class I, Div 2 entity parameters before applying loop power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"EMERSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53328142500149,"sku":"8617-FT-NI-01","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/7630\/5461\/files\/8617-FT-NI-012.png?v=1787106824","url":"https:\/\/www.5gplc.com\/products\/8617-ft-ni-01-emerson-deltav-field-terminal-module","provider":"High Five PLC Solution Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}