51304159-100 HONEYWELL I/O Card

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The HONEYWELL 51304159-100 is an HMI/OIT board, acting as a crucial interface module within Honeywell's venerable TDC 3000 DCS system. This board serves as a vital link, specifically designed to connect operator stations and their associated input/output devices (like keyboards and cursors) to the central control system. It ensures the seamless and efficient flow of data, enabling operators to monitor processes, receive alarms, and send commands to the plant, making it a critical connection component for effective human-machine interaction in industrial automation environments. As a legacy part, it's essential for maintaining existing TDC 3000 installations.

Feature

Dedicated HMI/OIT Interface: Its core purpose is to provide the necessary interface for Human-Machine Interface (HMI) or Operator Interface Terminal (OIT) equipment. This includes connecting operator consoles, keyboards, cursor control devices (e.g., trackballs, mice), and potentially other peripheral devices that enable operators to view and control the industrial process.

Facilitates Data Flow: The 51304159-100 ensures efficient and reliable data exchange between the operator station and the main control processing units within the TDC 3000 system. This real-time data flow is essential for operators to make informed decisions and respond quickly to changing process conditions

Compatibility

Operator Consoles/Workstations: It provides the necessary electrical and communication pathways for the display units where process graphics and data are presented.

Input Devices: It facilitates the connection and communication of input devices like industrial keyboards and cursor control devices (e.g., trackballs, mice) used by operators to interact with the system.

Printers: In some configurations, it might also support the connection of printers for alarm logs or reports generated from the operator station.