Product Details
Configured for high-density field signal termination in ControlEdge HC900 I/O assemblies, the Honeywell 900TCK-0200 (900TCK Terminal Block Housing) provides direct physical/electrical execution.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 900TCK-0200 |
| Brand | Honeywell |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.39 kg (0.85 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 9.7 x 8.7 x 6.7 cm |
| Operating Temp | -40 to +85 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Passive field termination assembly (no active power draw) |
| Voltage Rating | 24 VDC / up to 300 VAC |
| Current Rating | 10 A to 15 A |
| Channel Capacity | 36 positions (Euro-style) |
| Wire Size Supported | AWG 14-26 solid / AWG 12 stranded |
| Insulation Resistance | GE 100 Mohm at 500 VDC |
| Dielectric Strength | 2.5 kV AC for 1 minute |
| Product Category | PLCs/Machine Control / Terminal Block Housings |
Channel-to-Channel Isolation & DCS Field Wiring Architecture
The 900TCK-0200 36-position Euro-style terminal block establishes field-side conductor connections for high-density HC900 I/O modules. Designed to route low-level process inputs—including 4-20 mA HART loop protocol transmitters and discrete voltage signals—the unit features a dielectric withstand strength of 2.5 kV AC for 1 minute and insulation resistance exceeding 100 Mohms at 500 VDC. This galvanic barrier isolates individual field wiring circuits, suppressing common-mode electrical interference and crosstalk across adjacent process control loops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What wire gauge capacity does the 900TCK-0200 Euro-style terminal block accept?
A: The screw terminals accommodate AWG 14-26 solid conductors or AWG 12 stranded wires.
Q: Is external power required to operate the terminal housing?
A: No, the 900TCK-0200 is a passive mechanical/electrical termination assembly that routes field signals directly to the matching I/O card connector.
Q: What dielectric isolation rating is supported across the housing block terminals?
A: The assembly provides a dielectric strength of 2.5 kV AC for 1 minute and insulation resistance of at least 100 Mohms at 500 VDC.
Field Installation Guidelines
- De-energize all field loops and backplane power prior to attaching or wiring the terminal block.
- Strip conductor ends to the specified length and torque terminal screws within standard limits to avoid damaging wire threads.
- Keep high-voltage AC lines separated from 4-20 mA instrumentation pair wiring within panel wiring ducts.
- Ensure the black terminal block assembly locks completely onto the I/O module faceplate or mounting track to maintain firm pin connector contact.
Additional Information
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