Product Details
Configured for secure digital output signal termination in safety control architectures, the Honeywell FS-TSDO-0824, also cataloged as the FS-TSDO-0824 (or FC-TSDO-0824) Safe Digital Output Field Termination Assembly, provides direct physical/electrical execution.
Suffix Breakdown & Model Matrix
The FS-TSDO-0824 and FC-TSDO-0824 designations represent identical 8-channel safe digital output field termination hardware variants, differing only in factory inventory tracking codes. The unit interfaces directly with redundant pairs of SDO-0824 output modules via SICC-0001/Lx system interconnection cables.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | FS-TSDO-0824 / FC-TSDO-0824 |
| Brand | Honeywell |
| Origin | OEM Standard |
| Weight | Standard FTA Module Weight |
| Dimensions | 60 mm x 70 mm x 58 mm (2.36 in x 2.76 in x 2.28 in) |
| Operating Temp | 0 deg C to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Powered via Field Loop Rails |
| Number of Channels | 8 channels |
| Maximum Voltage Rating | 36 VDC (IEC 1010, Overvoltage Category 3) |
| Max Continuous Current per Channel | 1.5 A (governed by connected output module) |
| DIN Rail Compatibility | TS32 / TS35 x 7.5 (Rail Length: 61 mm / 2.40 in) |
| Terminal Wire Specifications | Max 2.5 mm squared (AWG 14), Strip: 7 mm, Torque: 0.5 Nm |
Channel-to-Channel Isolation and Loop Protocol
The termination assembly incorporates galvanic channel-to-channel isolation and surge protection to prevent common-mode electrical transients from propagating into control backplane logic. It maintains compatibility with 4-20 mA HART loop protocol standards and discrete safety switching, ensuring precise state execution across all 8 output channels while isolating field wiring faults from central processing nodes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What system interface cables are required to connect this FTA to the controller?
A: The module connects to a redundant pair of SDO-0824 output modules utilizing SICC-0001/Lx system interconnection cables.
Q: What are the wire sizing and tightening torque limits for the screw terminals?
A: The terminals accept a maximum wire diameter of 2.5 mm squared (AWG 14) with a 7 mm strip length, and must be tightened to a torque of 0.5 Nm (0.37 ft-lb).
Field Installation Guidelines
- Ensure all external power distribution feeds and field load supplies are fully de-energized prior to handling or wiring.
- Snap the module securely onto a standard TS32 or TS35 x 7.5 DIN rail, ensuring a minimum used rail length clearance of 61 mm.
- Plug the SICC-0001/Lx system interconnection cable firmly into the designated interface connector.
- Terminate external field actuator wiring into the screw terminals, adhering strictly to the 0.5 Nm tightening torque limit.
Additional Information
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