Product Details
Configured for 16-channel digital signal termination in Safety Manager and Experion PKS architectures, the Honeywell FS-GIMTLDI-1624 (FS-GIMTLDI-1624 Safety Type 16-Channel Digital Input FTA Field Terminal Board) provides direct physical/electrical execution.
Suffix Breakdown & Model Matrix
The FS-GIMTLDI-1624 catalog designation represents a specialized safety-instrumented digital input field terminal assembly variant, fully interchangeable with equivalent hardware units such as the FS-TSDI-1624. It interfaces directly with FS-SDI-1624 and FC-SDI-1624 16-channel safety digital input control cards.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | FS-GIMTLDI-1624 |
| Brand | Honeywell |
| Origin | OEM Standard |
| Weight | Standard FTA Module Weight |
| Dimensions | Standard DIN Rail Form Factor |
| Operating Temp | -40 deg C to +70 deg C |
| Power Consumption | <= 30 mA (Powered via I/O card side) |
| Channel Configuration | 16 isolated 24 VDC digital input channels |
| Conduction / Disconnection Threshold | >= 15 VDC / <= 5 VDC |
| Insulation Withstand Voltage | 1500 VAC (Optical channel isolation) |
| Protection Level | IP20 (DIN rail mounting) |
Channel-to-Channel Isolation and Loop Protocol
The terminal board incorporates optical isolation between channel groups with a 1500 VAC insulation withstand voltage to suppress industrial electromagnetic interference and prevent ground loop propagation. It supports 4-20 mA HART loop protocol compatibility layers alongside dry contact and source-type 24 VDC wiring configurations. Each channel features PTC self-recovery overcurrent protection to isolate single-circuit short conditions and safeguard backplane safety controllers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What voltage thresholds define the logic states on the FS-GIMTLDI-1624 terminal board?
A: The conduction threshold requires 15 VDC or higher, while the disconnection threshold is recognized at 5 VDC or lower across the 24 VDC input channels.
Q: How is the terminal board connected to the central safety input card?
A: The inner side utilizes a 34-pin flat high-density connector linked to the SDI safety digital input card via a dedicated SICC flat cable.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Ensure all external power feeds and field signal loops are fully de-energized prior to handling or wiring.
- Mount the terminal board securely onto standard DIN rails within the system cabinet, confirming proper mechanical locking and enclosure grounding.
- Connect the 34-pin high-density flat cable from the safety I/O card to the inner-side interface port.
- Terminate external field sensor wiring into the double-row screw terminal blocks, ensuring proper strip length and torque limits before restoring system power.
Additional Information
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