Honeywell MU-TAOX52 51304335-200 Analog Output Redundancy Module

The Honeywell MU-TAOX52 51304335-200 Analog Output Redundancy Module is a high-reliability module designed for redundant analog output configurations in Honeywell’s process automation systems. Developed specifically for use within the Experion PKS and TDC 3000 environments, this module ensures uninterrupted analog signal delivery by providing automatic switchover between primary and secondary output paths in the event of a failure.

By maintaining output signal integrity and continuity, the MU-TAOX52 plays a critical role in process safety and availability. It is engineered to meet the demanding needs of industries that cannot tolerate output interruptions, such as power generation, chemical processing, oil refining, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Product Specifications

Product Applications

• Power Generation: Provides reliable output to control valves in turbine and boiler systems.

• Chemical & Petrochemical Plants: Maintains uninterrupted dosing or flow control in hazardous processes.

• Oil & Gas Refineries: Ensures critical analog control signal availability for safety instrumented systems.

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Delivers precise outputs to maintain environmental conditions or reactant flows.

• Water Treatment Facilities: Controls pump speed and chemical injection with guaranteed output continuity.

• Heavy Industry & Metallurgy: Regulates furnaces, mixers, or material feeders with high reliability.

Product Advantages

• Automatic Output Redundancy: Ensures no disruption in analog output by automatically switching to the redundant path.

• Minimal Switchover Delay: Less than 10 ms switchover time guarantees smooth transitions without signal loss.

• Built-in Diagnostics: Onboard diagnostics continuously monitor health and status, enabling proactive maintenance.

• Enhanced Safety: Ideal for use in SIL-rated safety instrumented systems requiring fault tolerance.

• Hot Swappable Design: Facilitates maintenance and replacement without stopping the process.

• System Integration: Fully compatible with Honeywell Experion and TDC systems for unified system engineering.

• Versatile Signal Support: Accommodates multiple standard output signal types (4–20 mA, 0–20 mA).

• Durable Industrial Design: Built for harsh industrial environments, with wide temperature and humidity tolerances.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How does the MU-TAOX52 handle redundancy switching?

   It automatically detects a fault in the primary output and switches to the backup channel in under 10 milliseconds.

2. Does the module support diagnostics for each channel?

   Yes, each channel includes diagnostics to detect signal degradation, faults, and output failure.

3. Is the module hot-swappable?

   Yes, the MU-TAOX52 can be replaced or inserted without shutting down the entire system.

4. What analog output signals does this module support?

   It supports both 4–20 mA and 0–20 mA current loop signals.

5. Can this module be used in safety instrumented systems (SIS)?

   Yes, it is suitable for use in SIL-rated systems where redundancy and reliability are critical.

6. How is communication with the controller handled?

   Communication occurs via the system backplane through the I/O bus.

7. What happens during a power failure?

   The module’s state is preserved, and upon power restoration, it automatically restores redundancy functionality.

8. Is channel-to-channel isolation provided?

   The MU-TAOX52 provides isolation from ground and other modules but does not offer per-channel isolation internally.

9. How many analog outputs can be supported by this redundancy module?

   It typically supports redundancy management for 8 to 16 analog output channels.

10. Does the module support active-active or hot standby redundancy?

    It supports both active/passive and hot standby configurations depending on the application design.