Honeywell 8C-TAIX61 51306977-175 Analog Input Module

The Honeywell 8C-TAIX61 (51306977-175) is a precision analog input module designed for use in industrial automation and control systems, particularly within Honeywell’s Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS). This module is engineered to receive, condition, and convert analog signals from various field devices such as sensors and transmitters into digital signals suitable for real-time process monitoring and control.

Built to meet the demanding requirements of industrial environments, the 8C-TAIX61 supports multiple input ranges and provides high accuracy and stability over a wide operating temperature range. Its robust construction ensures resistance to electrical noise, vibration, and environmental stresses, making it reliable for continuous operation in complex automation systems.

Product Specifications

Applications

The Honeywell 8C-TAIX61 Analog Input Module is widely used across various industries and applications, such as:

• Process Industries: Continuous monitoring of temperature, pressure, flow, and level signals from analog sensors in oil & gas, petrochemical, and chemical plants.

• Power Generation: Integration of analog inputs from thermocouples, RTDs, and other transmitters in turbine control and boiler management systems.

• Water and Wastewater Treatment: Precise measurement of pH, turbidity, and flow rates for treatment process control.

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Accurate signal acquisition from environmental and process sensors to ensure compliance and quality.

• Food and Beverage Industry: Monitoring of analog signals in automated production lines for quality and safety control.

• Industrial Automation: General-purpose analog signal input for machinery monitoring, factory automation, and control.

Advantages

• High Accuracy: The module delivers precise analog signal conversion with ±0.05% accuracy, ensuring reliable data for critical process control.

• Wide Input Range Support: Compatible with multiple standard signal types including current, voltage, and resistance.

• Robust Design: Built to operate reliably in harsh environments with electrical isolation, vibration resistance, and wide temperature tolerance.

• Flexible Mounting: Supports both DIN rail and panel mounting for convenient installation in varied control cabinet setups.

• Fast Response: Low latency in analog-to-digital conversion allows timely system response to process changes.

• Electrical Isolation: Protects the control system from transient voltages and noise, improving overall system stability.

• User-Friendly Wiring: Screw terminals enable secure and easy wiring connections, minimizing maintenance downtime.

• System Compatibility: Seamless integration with Honeywell Experion PKS and other Honeywell DCS platforms.

• Compact Form Factor: Space-saving design suitable for dense control system installations.

• Industry Compliant: Certified to meet international standards for safety and electromagnetic compatibility.

FAQ

1. What input signals does the 8C-TAIX61 support?

   It supports analog signals including 4-20 mA current, 0-10 V voltage, and resistance inputs.

2. How many channels are available on this module?

   The module provides 8 analog input channels.

3. What is the accuracy of the analog input conversion?

   The accuracy is ±0.05% of the full scale.

4. What are the physical dimensions and weight of the module?

   Dimensions are 220 x 120 x 152.4 mm, weighing about 0.3 kg.

5. Is the module electrically isolated?

   Yes, it provides optical isolation to protect the control system from electrical noise.

6. What is the operating temperature range?

   It operates between -20°C and +70°C.

7. Can it be mounted on a DIN rail?

   Yes, it supports both DIN rail and panel mounting.

8. Is the 8C-TAIX61 compatible with Honeywell Experion PKS?

   Yes, it is fully compatible with Experion PKS and other Honeywell DCS systems.

9. What is the response time for input signal processing?

   The response time is less than 100 milliseconds.

10. Does this module comply with industry safety standards?

    Yes, it meets CE and UL certifications depending on configuration.