GEI-100727C

GE Energy
Mark* VIe Control
General-Purpose I/O Modules
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 Contents

Section Page
Introduction .................................................................................................... 3
Packaging ....................................................................................................... 4
Communications............................................................................................. 5
Diagnostics ..................................................................................................... 5
Specifications ................................................................................................. 6
Analog I/O Modules ....................................................................................... 7
Thermocouples .............................................................................................. 10
RTD ............................................................................................................... 11
Discrete Input Modules ................................................................................. 12
Discrete Output Modules................................................................................ 17
I/O Fieldbus Modules...................................................................................... 21

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 Introduction
The Mark* VIe application is applied in a wide variety of systems for turbine and
plant controls. Its I/O modules reflect this diversity with a wide range of types and
the flexibility to distribute them individually or in clusters. This document describes
the general-purpose I/O modules that are available for all applications. Other
modules are available for applications specific to turbine controls and safety
controllers.

Note Refer to GEH-6721_Vol_II, Mark VIe Control, Volume II System Hardware

Guide for more detailed information.

Typical I/O Modules Mounted in a Cabinet

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 Packaging
I/O modules consist of an I/O pack mounted on a terminal board. The I/O pack
contains a local processor with a QNX® operating system and a data acquisition
board. The terminal board contains a terminal block for field wiring and passive
circuits that connect the terminal block to the I/O pack. Terminal blocks can be
removed from the I/O module with field wiring attached in the unlikely event of a
failure of the passive circuits on the module.

There are two types of I/O modules: T-types and S-types. Most T-type modules
contain two 24 point, barrier type, pluggable, terminal blocks. Each point can accept
two 2.05 mm² (0.081 in²) #12 AWG wires with 300 V insulation per point with ring
type lugs. In addition, captive clamps are provided for terminating bare wires. Screw
spacing is 9.53 mm (0.375 in) minimum, center-to-center. T-type modules are
normally base mounted and support multiple I/O packs.

S-type modules have box type terminal blocks that accept one 2.05 mm² (0.081 in²)
#12 AWG wire, or two 1.63 mm² (0.064 in²) #14 AWG) wires with 300 V
insulation per point. Screw spacing is 5.08 mm (0.2 in) minimum, center-to-center.
S-type modules are DIN-rail and base mounted and support one I/O pack.

DIN Rail or Surface Mounted DIN Rail

I/O Pack
/
Diagnostic LEDs
/
Customer Wiring /
/
/
/
/
/
/ Function Name IONet (Ethernet Cat. 5)
/
H1 Fixed /
/ Second IONet Port
/
H2 Pluggable /
/
/
/
/
/ 24 V dc Power
/
/
/ IR PORT
Box Type Block /
/
/
/
/
/ /
/ Catalog Number
Shield Bar /
/
/
/
/ Infrared Transceiver
/
/ /

DIN Rail

Typical I/O Module with I/O Pack and Terminal Block

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 Communications
Each I/O pack has two RJ-45, 100 MB Ethernet ports for communication with the I/O
network switches and the controllers. These can be used for network redundancy,
such as dual redundant controllers communicating with a single I/O pack. If an I/O
module contains two or three I/O packs, then each pack can be configured to
communicate with one or two networks.

If an application requires exceptional speed, packs can be configured for peer-to-peer

communication on the I/O network for a quick response. Communication rules
conform to IEEE® 802.3 u for 100 MB Ethernet with a star topology and category 5
or fiber connectivity. Up to 199 I/O packs are supported on each network and can be
located up to 300 m (984 ft) from network switches with category 5 wire.

Diagnostics
Each I/O pack transmits diagnostic messages to the controllers and contains local
status LEDs. There are application-specific LEDs, such as those used for status
indication of discrete inputs and six generic LEDs, on all packs including:

• Power (PWR): green when power is applied (18-32 V dc)

• Attention (ATTN): red
− Off: no fault
− Solid: critical fault that prevents pack communication
− Fast flash: alarm connected to wrong module or software loading error
− Medium flash: pack is not online
− Slow flash: manual request to flash to identify pack location
• Link (LINK): green when I/O network communication established (quantity 2)
• Transmit / Receive (TxRx): yellow when transmitting/ receiving data (quantity
2)
In addition, each terminal board contains a read-only ID chip with the board serial
number, board type, revision number, and the connector location.

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 Specifications
The first two tables in this section contain specifications that are common to
all I/O modules, associated terminal boards, and terminal blocks. The tables
that follow contain specifications for the I/O packs and boards indicated in
each table.

Environmental Specifications for I/O Modules, Terminal Boards, and Terminal Blocks Meets EN50178 Section A.6.1.4
Table A.2 (m)
Universal building code (UBC) – Seismic code section 2312 Zone 4 with operation
Seismic
without trip
Vibration 1.0 g horizontal, 0.5 g vertical at 15 to 120 Hz

Storage Temperature -40 to 80ºC (-40 to 176 ºF)

Operating Temperature -30 to 65ºC (-22 to 149 ºF), local temperature sensor in I/O pack

Relative Humidity 5 to 95% non-condensing (exceeds EN50178)

Air Quality Pollution degree 2, free convection at the module

Control equipment can withstand the following concentrations of corrosive gasses at
50% relative humidity and 40ºC (104 ºF)
Sulfur dioxide (SO2) – 30 ppb
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) – 10 ppb

Airborne Contaminants (Gas) Nitrous fumes (NO) – 30 ppb

Chloride (Cl2) – 10 ppb
Hydrogen fluoride (HF) – 10 ppb
Ammonia (NH3) – 500 ppb
Ozone (O3) – 5 ppb
Control equipment can withstand the following concentrations of corrosive gasses at
50% relative humidity and 40ºC (104 ºF)
Sulfur dioxide (SO2) – 30 ppb
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) – 10 ppb

Airborne Contaminants (Gas) Nitrous fumes (NO) – 30 ppb

Chloride (Cl2) – 10 ppb
Hydrogen fluoride (HF) – 10 ppb
Ammonia (NH3) – 500 ppb
Ozone (O3) – 5 ppb

Class I, Division 2 Supported

Other Specifications for I/O Modules, Terminal Boards, and Terminal Blocks
I/O Pack Size 8.26 cm high x 4.19 cm wide x 12.1 cm deep (3.25 x 1.65 x 4.78 in)

Technology Surface mount

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 Analog I/O Modules
Type: 10AI (V/I Inputs) and 2AO (4-20/0-200 mA Outputs)

I/O Pack PAICH1A

Physical Specification
Group Isolated
Terminal board types TBAIH1C – Two 24 point, barrier type terminal blocks, removable, 1or 3 I/O packs per board
STAIH1A – One 48 point, box type terminal block, not removable, 1 I/O pack per
board STAIH2A – One 48 point, box type terminal block, removable, 1 I/O pack per
board Point Isolated Inputs and Group Isolated Outputs
SAIIH1A – One 48 point, box type terminal block, not removable, 1 I/O pack per board
SAIIH2A – One 48 point, box type terminal block, removable, 1 I/O pack per board
Terminal board sizes TBAIH1C – 10.16 cm wide x 33.02 cm high (4.0 x 13 in)
STAIH1A, 2A – 10.2 cm wide x 15.9 cm high (4.0 x 6.25 in)
SAIIH1A, 2A – 17.8 cm wide x 15.9 cm high (7.0 x 6.25 in)
Item Specification
Number of channels 12 channels per board (10 AI, 2 AO)
Analog I/O types 2, 3, and 4 wire transmitters. External and internal power 24 V dc
Input span 1 - 5 V dc, ±5 V dc, ±10 V dc, (Inputs 1 - 8)
0 - 20 mA or ±1 mA (Inputs 9 - 10)
Input converter resolution 16 bit analog-to-digital converter
Input burden resistance 250 Ω for 4 – 20 mA input, 5 kΩ for ±1 mA
Scan time Normal scan, 5 ms (200 Hz). Note that maximum controller frame rate is 100 Hz.
Measurement accuracy 0.1% of full scale over the full operating temperature range
Noise suppression on The 10 circuits have a hardware filter with single pole down break at 500 rad/sec. A
inputs software filter, using a two pole low pass filter, is configurable for: 0.75 Hz, 1.5 Hz, 3 Hz, 6
Hz, 12 Hz
Common mode rejection Ac common mode rejection 60 dB at 60 Hz, with up to ±5 V common mode voltage
Dc common mode rejection 80 dB with from -5 to 7 peak V common mode voltage
Common mode voltage ±5 V (±2 V CMR for the ±10 V inputs)
range
Output converter 14-bit D/A converter with ±0.5% accuracy
Output load 800 Ω for 4 – 20 mA output
Maximum lead 15 Ω maximum two-way cable resistance
resistance
Components can be located up to 300 m (984 ft) from module
Power Consumption PAICH1A – 5.00 W typical
TBAIH1C – 7 W typical
STAIH1A, 2A – 7 W typical
SAIIH1A, 2A – 7 W typical

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 Type: 10AI (V/I Inputs) and 2AO (4-20 mA Outputs) with
HART®

I/O Pack PHRAH1A

Physical Specification
Terminal board types SHRAH1A – One 48 point, box type terminal block, not removable, 1 I/O pack per board
SHRAH2A – One 48 point, box type terminal block, removable, 1 I/O pack per board
Terminal board sizes 15.9 cm high x 17.8 cm wide (6.25 x 7.0 in)
Item Specification
Number of channels 12 channels per board (10 AI, 2 AO)
Analog I/O types 2, 3, and 4 wire transmitters. External and internal power 24 V dc
Input span 4 – 20 mA dc, ±5 V dc, (Inputs 1– 8)
4 – 20 mA or ±1 mA (Inputs 9 – 10)
Input converter resolution 16-bit analog-to-digital converter
Scan time Normal scan 5 ms (200 Hz). Note that controller frame rate is 100 Hz
Measurement accuracy Better than 0.1% full scale over the full operating temperature range
Noise suppression on The 10 circuits have a hardware filter with two poles at 12.5 Hz and 48.3 Hz. A software
inputs filter, using a two-pole, low-pass filter, is configurable for: 0.75 Hz, 1.5 Hz, 3 Hz, 6 Hz, 12
Hz
Common mode rejection Ac common mode rejection 60 dB at 60 Hz, with up to ±5 V common mode voltage
Dc common mode rejection 80 dB with -5 to 7 peak V common mode voltage
Common mode voltage ±5 V
range
Output converter 14-bit D/A converter with ±0.5% accuracy
Output load 800 Ω for 4 - 20 mA output
Maximum lead resistance 15 Ω maximum two-way cable resistance
Components can be located up to 300 m (984 ft) from module Power
Consumption PHRAH1A – 5.30 W typical
SHRAH1A, 2A – 4.5 W typical

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 Type: 8 / 16 (4 - 20 mA Outputs)

I/O Pack PAOCH1A

Physical Specification
Terminal board types TBAOH1C – Two 24 point, barrier type terminal blocks, removable, 1 or 2 I/O packs per
board STAOH1A – One 36 point, box type terminal block, not removable, 1 I/O pack per
board STAOH2A – One 36 point, box type terminal block, removable, 1 I/O pack per board
Terminal board sizes TBAOH1C – 10.16 cm wide x 33.02 cm high (4.0 x 13 in)
STAOH1A, 2A – 15.9 cm high x 10.2 cm wide (6.25 x 4.0 in)
Item Specification
Number of channels TBAOH1C – 16 current output channels, single-ended (one side connected to common)
STAOH1A, 2A – 8 current output channels, single-ended (one side connected to common)
Output converter 16-bit
resolution
Measurement ±0.5% over the full operating temperature range and 0 to 900 Ω load impedance
accuracy
Frame rate 100 Hz on all eight outputs
D/A converter 16-bit resolution
resolution
Analog outputs 0 – 20 mA, up to 900 Ω burden (18 V compliance)
Output type 0 – 20 mA
Response Better than 50 rad/sec
Maximum load 900 Ω maximum two-way cable resistance
resistance
Components can be located up to 300 m (984 ft) from module
Power Consumption PAOCH1A – 4.82 W typical
TBAOH1C – no watts
STAOH1A, 2A – no watts

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 Thermocouples
Type: 12 / 24 Thermocouples

I/O Pack PTCCH1A

Physical Specification
Terminal board types TBTCH1B – Two 24 point, barrier type terminal blocks, removable, 1, 2, or 3 I/O packs per board
TBTCH1C – Two 24 point, barrier type terminal blocks, removable, 1 or 2 I/O packs per board
STTCH1A – One 42 point, box type terminal block, not removable, 1 I/O pack per board

STTCH2A – One 42 point, box type terminal block, removable, 1 I/O pack per board
Terminal board sizes TBTCH1B, 1C – 10.16 cm wide x 33.02 cm high (4.0 x 13 in)
STTCH1A, 2 A – 10.2 cm wide x 15.9 cm high (4.0 x 6.25 in)
Thermocouple types E, J, K, S, T thermocouples, and mV inputs for PTCCH1
Item Specification
Number of channels 12 channels per I/O pack (24 total when using 2 I/O packs)
Span -8 mV to 45 mV for PTCCH1
A/D Converter Sampling type 16-bit A/D converter
resolution
Scan time All inputs are sampled at up to 120 times per sec per input
Measurement PTCCH1 is 53 µV (excluding cold junction reading).
accuracy
Example: For type K, at 538ºC (1000 °F), including cold junction contribution,
RSS error is 1.7ºC (3 ºF)
Common mode AC common mode rejection 110 dB at 50/60 Hz, for balanced impedance input. Both hardware
rejection and firmware filtering
Common mode ±5 V
voltage
Cold junction Reference junction temperature is measured in each module
compensation
TMR board has three cold junction references
Cold junction Cold junction accuracy 1.1ºC (2 ºF) – A 0.6ºC (1 ºF) error in the CJ compensation will cause a
temperature 0.6ºC (1 ºF) error in the thermocouple reading, for a total of 1.2ºC (2 ºF).
accuracy
Conformity error Maximum software error 0.14ºC (0.25 ºF)
Normal mode 250 mV rms at 50/60 Hz, ±5%
rejection
Both hardware and firmware filtering provides a total of 80 dB NMRR
Fault detection High/low (hardware) limit check
High/low system (software) limit check
Monitor readings from all TCs, CJs, calibration voltages, and calibration zero readings
Maximum lead 450 Ω maximum two-way cable resistance
resistance
Thermocouples can be located up to 300 m (984 ft) from the module and can be grounded
or ungrounded.
Power Consumption PTCCH1A – 3.53 W typical
TBTCH1B, 1C – no watts
STTCH1A, 2A – no watts

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 RTD
Type: 8 / 16 RTD Inputs

I/O Pack PRTDH1A

Physical Specification
Terminal board types TRTDH1D – Two 24 point, barrier type terminal blocks, removable, 1 or 2 I/O packs
per board
TRTDH2D – Two 24 point, barrier type terminal blocks, removable, 1 or 2 I/O packs
per board
SRTDH1A – One 36 point, box type terminal block, not removable, 1 I/O pack per board
SRTDH2A – One 36 point, box type terminal block, removable, 1 I/O pack per board
Terminal board sizes TRTDH1D, 2D – 10.16 cm wide x 33.02 cm high (4.0 x 13 in)
SRTDH1A, 2 A – 10.2 cm wide x 15.9 cm high (4.0 x 6.25 in)
RTD types 10, 100, and 200 Ω platinum
10 Ω copper
120 Ω nickel
Item Specification
Number of channels 8 channels per I/O pack (16 channels per terminal board)
Span 0.3235 to 4.054 V
A/D converter resolution 14-bit resolution
Scan time Normal scan 250 ms (4 Hz)
Fast scan 40 ms (25 Hz)
Measurement accuracy RTD Type Group Gain Accuracy at 204 º C (400 º F)
120 Ω Nickel Normal – 1.0 1.1°C (2 °F)
200 Ω Platinum Normal – 1.0 1.1°C (2 °F)
100 Ω Platinum Normal – 1.0 2.22°C (4 °F)
100 Ω Platinum Normal – 2.0 1.11°C (2 °F)
-51 to ± 204ºC (-60 to 400 ºF)
10 Ω Copper Normal – 10 5.55°C (10 °F)
Common mode rejection Ac common mode rejection 60 dB at 50/60 Hz,
Dc common mode rejection 80 dB
Common mode voltage ±5 V
range
Normal mode rejection 250 mV rms is 60 dB at 50/60 Hz for normal scan
Maximum lead resistance 15 Ω maximum two-way cable resistance
RTDs can be located up to 300m (984 ft) from module and can be grounded or
ungrounded
Power Consumption PRTDH1A – 5.3 W
TRTDH1D, 2D – no watts
SRTDH1A, 2 A – no watts

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 Discrete Input Modules
Type: 24 DI Group Isolated (125, 24, 48 V dc) 1 ms
Sequence of Events (SOE)

I/O Pack PDIAH1A

Physical Specification
Terminal board types TBCIH1C, 2C, 3C – Two 24 point, barrier type terminal blocks, removable, 1, 2, or 3
I/O packs per board
STCIH1A – One 52 point, box type terminal block, not removable, 1 I/O pack per board
STCIH2A, 4B, 6B – One 52 point, box type terminal block, removable, 1 I/O pack
per board
Terminal board sizes TBCIH1C, 2 C, 3 C – 10.16 cm wide x 33.02 cm high (4.0 x 13 in)
TICIH1A, 2A – 10.16 cm wide x 33.02 cm high (4.0 ix 13 in)
STCIH1A, 2 A, 4 A, 6 A – 10.2 cm wide x 15.9 cm high (4.0 x 6.25 in)
Item Specification
Number of channels 24 dry contact voltage input channels
Input isolation in pack Optical isolation to 1500 V on all inputs
Input filter Hardware filter, 4 ms
Voltage ranges TBCIH1C – Nominal 125 V dc (100 - 145 V dc)
TBCIH2C – Nominal 24 V dc (18.5 - 32 V dc)
TBCIH3C – Nominal 48 V dc (32 - 64 V dc)
STCIH1A – Nominal 24 V dc (18.5 - 32 V dc)
STCIH2A – Nominal 24 V dc (18.5 - 32 V dc)
STCIH4B – Nominal 48 V dc (32 - 64 V dc)
STCIH6B –– Nominal 125 V dc (100 - 145 V dc)
Ac voltage rejection 60 V rms at 50/60 Hz at 125 V dc excitation
Current ranges Input circuits # 1 – 21 = 2.5 mA
Input circuits # 22 – 24 = 10 mA
Frame rate System dependent scan rate for control purposes
1,000 Hz scan rate for sequence of events monitoring
Fault detection Loss of contact input excitation voltage
Non-responding contact input in test mode
Incorrect terminal board
Power Consumption PDIAH1A – 5.00 W typical
TBCIH1C, 2C, 3C – no watts
STCIH1A, 2A, 4B, 6B – no watts

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 Type: 16 DI Point / Group isolated with Line-break
Detection (24, 48, 125, 250 V dc with 1ms SOE, 115/230 V
ac with 3ms SOE)

I/O Pack PDIIH1A

Physical Specification
Terminal board types SDIIH1 – One 16 point, box type terminal block, removable, 1 I/O pack per board
Terminal board sizes SDIIH1 – 17.8 cm wide x 15.9 cm high (7.0 x 6.25 in)
Item Specification
Number of channels 16
Input isolation in pack Optical isolation to 1500 V on all inputs
Input filter Hardware filter: 10, 20, 50, 100 ms, none
Voltage ranges SDIIH1 – 24, 48, 125, 250 V dc, 115, 230 V ac rms point isolated
SDIIH1 and WDIIH1 – Wetting voltages 24 V dc, 115, 230 V ac rms
SDIIH1 and WDIIH2 – Wetting voltages 48 V dc,
SDIIH1 and WDIIH3 – Wetting voltages 125 V dc, no option for point isolation
Voltage ranges for point isolated inputs:
Nominal 24 V dc (14 - 32 V dc) Nominal
48 V dc (19 - 64 V dc) Nominal 125 V
dc (50 - 156 V dc) Nominal 250 V dc
(100 - 264 V dc)
Nominal 115 V ac rms (90 - 143 V ac rms), 50/60 Hz ± 3 Hz
Nominal 230 V ac rms (90 - 265 V ac rms), 50/60 Hz ± 3 Hz
Frame rate System dependent scan rate for control purposes
1,000 Hz scan rate for sequence of events monitoring
Fault detection Loss of contact input excitation voltage
Incorrect terminal board
Fuse blown / open field wire (single and dual resistor configuration)
Line to line short in field (dual resistor configuration)
Power Consumption PDIIH1A – 5.00 W typical
SDIIH1A – 0.04 W typical

Refer to GEI-100739, Mark VIe Control Isolated Discrete Input (PDII)

Module Description for additional information.

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 Type: 24 DI Point Isolated (24, 125, 250 V dc with 1 ms SOE,
115/230 V ac with 3 ms SOE)

I/O Pack PDIAH1A

Physical Specification
Terminal board types TICIH1A, 2A – Two 24 point, box type terminal blocks, removable, 1, 2, or 3 I/O packs per board
Terminal board sizes TICIH1A, 2A – 17 cm high x 33.02 cm wide (7.0 x 13 in)
Item Specification
Number of channels 24 dry contact voltage input channels
Input isolation 1500 V optical isolation on all inputs (point isolated)
Input filter Hardware filter – 15 ms
Voltage ranges TICIH1A - Nominal 125 V dc (70 - 145 V dc)
TICIH1A - Nominal 250 V dc (200 - 300 V dc)
TICIH1A - Nominal 115 V rms (90 - 132 V rms), 47 - 63 Hz
TICIH1A - Nominal 230 V rms (190 - 264 V rms), 47 - 63 Hz
TICIH2A - Nominal 24 V dc (16 - 32 V dc)
AC voltage rejection 12 V rms at 24 V dc
24 V rms at 48 V dc
60 V rms at 125 V dc
Frame rate System dependent
Fault detection Non-responding contact input in test mode
Unplugged cable
Power Consumption PDIAH1A – 5.00 W typical
TICIH1A, 2A – 1.4 W typical

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 Type: 24 DI (24, 48, 125 V dc Group Isolated) 1ms SOE - 12
DO with Form C Relays

I/O Pack PDIOH1A

Physical Specification
Terminal board types TDBS – Two 48 point, box type terminal blocks, removable, 1 I/O pack per board
TDBT – Two 48 point, box type terminal blocks, removable, 3 I/O packs per board
Available daughter boards:
WROBH1A – adds solenoid interface to first 6 circuits
WROFH1A – adds fuse in COM leg of all 12 circuits
WROGH1A – adds fuse power distribution in COM leg of all 12 circuits
Terminal board sizes 17.8 cm wide x 33.02 cm high (7.0 x 13 in)
Item Specification
Number of channels 24 DI and 12 form C contact DO
Input isolation Optical isolation to 1500 V on all inputs (group isolation)
Input filter Hardware filter, 4 ms
Input voltage ranges TDBSH2A - Nominal 24 V dc (16 - 32 V dc)
TDBSH4A - Nominal 48 V dc (32 - 64 V dc)
TDBSH6A - Nominal 125 V dc (100 - 145 V dc)
TDBTH2A - Nominal 24 V dc (16 - 32 V dc)
TDBTH4A - Nominal 48 V dc (32 - 64 V dc)
TDBTH6A - Nominal 125 V dc (100 - 145 V dc)
AC voltage rejection 60 V rms at 50/60 Hz at 125 V dc wetting voltage
24 V rms at 48 V dc
60 V rns at 1125 V dc
Current ranges Input circuits #1 – 21 = 2.5 mA
Input circuits #22 – 24 = 10 mA
Frame rate System dependent scan rate for control purposes
1,000 Hz scan rate for sequence of events monitoring
Fault detection Loss of contact input wetting voltage
Non-responding contact input in test mode
Incorrect terminal board
Relay position feedback using contact pair separate from load contacts
Number of relay command 12 relays
channels
Relay contact current rating 0.4 A at 125 V dc, 1.2 A at 48 V dc, 3.15 A at 24 V dc, 3.15 A at 120/240 V ac, 50/60 Hz
Relay and coil monitoring 15 pack inputs. The selection of monitor feedbacks depends on the type of terminal
board used, based on ID chip
Relay max. response time 25 ms on and 25 ms off (typical) Relay
contact material Silver cad-oxide
Relay contact life Electrical operations – 100,000
Mechanical operations – 10,000,000
I/O pack response time From Ethernet command to output is typically 4 ms

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 I/O Pack PDIOH1A
Physical Specification
SOE reporting Each relay may be configured to report operation in the SOE record.

WROBH1 Option Board

Powered Output Circuits 6 fused, associated with relays 1 - 6, fed from parallel connectors JF1 and JF2. Both
sides of the power source are fused for each output. MOV suppression on NO contact.
1 unfused, associated with relay 12, fed from connector JG1. MOV suppression on NO
contact
WROFH1 Option Board
Fused Output Circuits 12 fused circuits, one per relay
WROGH1 Option Board
Powered Output Circuits 12 fused circuits, one associated with each relay. Single side fusing of the power is
associated with the power input on JF1 pin 1. Return power path through JF1pin 3 is not
fused.
Power Consumption PDIOH1A – 5.38 typical
TDBSH2A, H4A, H6A – 12.07 W typical
TDBTH2A, H4A, H6A – 11.1 W typical (33.1 W total with 3 I/O packs per board)

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 Discrete Output Modules
Type: 6 / 12 Mechanical Relays with Provision for Solenoid
Interface

I/O Pack PDOAH1A

Physical Specification
Terminal board types TRLYH1B, 1C, 2C – Two 24 point, barrier type terminal blocks, removable, 1 or 3 I/O
packs per board
TRLYH1D – One 24 point, barrier type terminal blocks, removable, 1 or 3 I/O packs
per board
SRLYH1A – One 48 point, box type terminal block, not removable, 1 I/O pack per board
SRLYH2A – One 48 point, box type terminal block, removable, 1 I/O pack per board
Available daughter boards for SRLYH2A:
WROBH1A – adds solenoid interface to first 6 circuits
WROFH1A – adds fuse in COM leg of all 12 circuits
WROGH1A – adds fuse power distribution in COM leg of all 12 circuits
Terminal board sizes TRLY – 17.8 cm wide x 33.02 cm high (7.0 x 13 in)
SRLY – 17.8 cm wide x 15.9 cm high (7.0 x 6.29 in)
Item Specification
Number of relays and TRLYH1B, 1C, 2C – 12 form C (6 configurable for solenoids)
contact configuration
TRLYH1D – 6 form C (for solenoids)
SRLYH1A, 2 A – 12 form C (6 configurable for solenoids)
Relay contact current rating 0.6 A at 125 V dc, 3.0 A at 24 V dc, 3.0 A at 120/240 V ac, 50/60 Hz
For solenoid drivers:
At 24 V dc < 2 A, L/R – 7 ms, without suppression
At 125 V dc < 0.2 A, L/R – 7 ms, without suppression
At 125 V dc < 0.65 A, L/R – 150 ms, with suppression
Relay and coil monitoring 15 pack inputs. The selection of monitor feedbacks depends on the type of terminal
board used, based on ID chip
Relay max. response time 25 ms on and 25 ms off (typical)
Relay contact material silver cad-oxide
Relay contact life Electrical operations – 100,000
Mechanical operations – 10,000,000
Relay diagnostics TRLYH1B – Relay coil diagnostics
TRLYH1C – Contact voltage (115/230 V ac, 125 V dc)
TRLYH2C – Contact voltage (24 V dc)
TRLYH1D – Solenoid impedance diagnostics (24/125 V dc)
SRLYH1A, 2A – Relay coil diagnostics
Blown fuse indication
I/O pack response time From Ethernet command to output is approximately 6 ms

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 I/O Pack PDOAH1A
Physical Specification
Fault detection TRLYH1B – Loss of relay solenoid excitation current
Coil current disagreement with command
Unplugged cable or loss of communication with I/O board (relays de-energize if
communication with associated I/O board is lost)
TRLYH1C, 2C – Loss of relay excitation current
NO contact voltage disagreement with command
Unplugged cable or loss of communication with I/O board (relays de-energize if
communication with associated I/O board is lost)
TRLYH1D – Loss of solenoid voltage supply (fuse monitor)
Solenoid resistance measured to detect open and short circuits
Unplugged cable or loss of communication with I/O board (relays de-energize if
communication with associated I/O board is lost)
SRLYH1A, 2A – Relay position feedback using contact pair separate from load contacts
WROBH1 Option Board
Powered Output Circuits 6 fused, associated with relays 1-6, fed from parallel connectors JF1 and JF2. Both
sides of the power source are fused for each output.
1 unfused, associated with relay 12, fed from connector JG1
WROFH1 Option Board
Fused Output Circuits 12 fused circuits, one per relay
WROGH1 Option Board
Powered Output Circuits 12 fused circuits, one associated with each relay. Single side fusing of the power is
associated with the power input on JF1 pin 1. Return power path through JF1pin 3 is
not fused.
Power Consumption PDOAH1A – 3.8 W typical
TRLYH1B – 14 W typical
TRLYH1C, 2C – 14.7 W typical
TRLYH1D – 11.5 W typical
SRLYH1A, 2A – 11 W typical
SRLYH2A + IS200WROB – 12 W typical
SRLYH2A + IS200WROF – 12.3 W typical
SRLYH2A + IS200WROG – 12.3 W typical

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 Type: 12 Form A Solid-state Relays (115/230 V ac, 24/125 V
dc)

I/O Pack PDOAH1A

Physical Specification
Terminal board types TRLYH1E, 2E, 3E – One 24 point, barrier type terminal blocks, removable,
1 or 3 I/O packs per board
Terminal board sizes 17.8 cm wide x 33.02 cm high (7.0 in x 13 in)
Item Specification
Number of relays & Contact configuration 12 relays with single, NO contacts
Relay diagnostics TRLYH1E – Isolated contact voltage (115/230 V ac)
TRLYH2E – Isolated contact voltage (24 V dc)
TRLYH3E – Isolated contact voltage feedback (125 V dc)
Contact V/I rating TRLYH1E – 250 V rms at 47 – 63 Hz, 10 A at 25ºC (77 ºF)
De-rate current linearity to 6 A at 65ºC (149 ºF)
TRLYH2E – 28 V dc, 10 A at 40ºC (104 ºF)
De-rate current linearity to 7 A at 65ºC (149 ºF)
TRLYH3E – 140 V dc, 3 A at 40ºC (104 ºF)
De-rate current linearity to 2 A at 65ºC (149 ºF)
Maximum load resistance TRLYH1E – 115 V ac is 2.5 k Ω
TRLYH2E – 24 V dc is 4.5 k Ω
TRLYH3E – 125 V dc is 25 k Ω
Maximum off-state leakage TRLYH1E – 3 mA rms
TRLYH2E – 3 mA dc at 55 V
TRLYH3E – 2.5 mA dc
Maximum response time - on 1 ms for dc relays, 1/2 cycle for ac relays
Maximum response time -off 0.3 ms for dc relays, 1/2 cycle for ac relays
Relay MTBF TRLYH1E – 50 years
TRLYH2E – 37 years
TRLYH3E – 47 years
Fault detection Relay current disagreement with command
Unplugged cable or loss of communication with I/O board; relays de-
energize if communication with associated I/O board is lost
Power Consumption PDOAH1A – 3.8 W typical
TRLYH1E, 2E, 3E – 9.4 W typical

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 Type: 36 Mechanical Relays, 12 for Form A and B Outputs
(option for fused branches)

I/O Pack PDOAH1A

Physical Specification
Terminal board types TRLYH1F, 2F – Two 24 point, barrier type terminal blocks, removable, 3 I/O
packs per board
WPDFH1A – Optional daughter board to TRLYH1F for 24/125 V dc, 115 V ac
source with fuses for field solenoid power
Terminal board sizes TRLY – 17.8 cm wide x 33.02 cm high (7.0 x 13 in)
WPDF – 10.16 cm wide x 33.02 cm high (4.0 x 13 in)
Item Specification
Number of relays & Contact TRLYH1F – 36 relays that vote to create 12 form A (NO) contact outputs
configuration
TRLYH2F – 36 relays that vote to create 12 form B (NC) contact outputs
Rated voltage on relays Nominal 100/125 V dc, 24 V dc, or 48 V dc
Nominal 115 V ac
Relay diagnostics Relay coil diagnostics and blown fuse indication
Relay contact current rating 0.5/0.3 A resistive for 110/125 V dc
5.0 A resistive for 24 V dc
5.0 A resistive for 115 V ac
Relay max. response time 25 ms on and 25 ms off (typical)
Relay contact life Electrical operations – 100,000
Fault detection PDOAH1A – Incorrect terminal board
TRLYH1F, 2F – Coil voltage disagreement with command
Blown fuse indication (with WPDF power daughterboard).
Unplugged cable or loss of communication with I/O board; relays de-energize if
communication with associated I/O board is lost.
WPDF Solenoid Power
Distribution Board
Number of Power Distribution Two each rated 10 A, nominal 115 V ac or 125 V dc
Circuits (PDC)
Number of Fused Branches Twelve, 6 for each PDC
Fuse rating 3.15 A at 25ºC (77 ºF)
2.36 A – recommended maximum usage at 65ºC (149 ºF)
Voltage monitor, maximum 60 ms typical
response delay
Voltage monitor, minimum 16 V dc
detection voltage
72 V ac
Voltage monitor, max current 3 mA
(leakage)
Power Consumption PDOAH1A – 3.8 W typical
TRLYH1F, 2F – 8.6 W typical (25.8 W total with 3 I/O packs per board)

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 I/O Fieldbus Modules
Type: FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus Linking Device

I/O Pack PFFAH1A Physical

Physical Specification
Mounting DIN rail mounted
Item Specification
Features 4 H1 ports with galvanic isolation (transformer)

16 field devices per segment

IEC-61158 compliant data link layer

Access to device data, function blocks, and configuration from HSE

Data republishing from H1 to HSE or between H1 links

Redundant and non-redundant configuration

Each H1 channel can be a Link Master or Time Manager

Registration Class 42c of the HSE profile

CE: EN 61000–6–2; EN 61000–6–4; EN 55022 Limit Class A

FCC: Part 15 Subpart B Class A

VCCI: Class 2 Information Technology Equipment 2002

Shock/Vibration: DIN IEC 68 — part 2

UL 508; CSA C22.2 No. 14–M95 Industrial Control Equipment

Characteristics Power Supply 24 V dc ±20%

Power Consumption 200 mA (nominal)

Dimensions 47 x 131 x 111 mm (1.9 x 5.2 x 4.4 in)

Protection IP-20

Operating Temperature 0 to 55°C (32 to 131 °F)

Storage temperature -20 to 70°C (-4 to 170 °F)

Ethernet Interface 10BaseT/100BaseTX, RJ-45

Ethernet Transfer Rate 10/100MB autosensing

H1 Interface 4 H1 3–pole screw terminals, transformer coupling

H1 Transfer Rate 31.25 kB

H1 Data Link Layer IEC-61158

Serial Interface 9–pole SubD RS-232C port

Serial transfer Rate 115.2 kB

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 Type: PROFIBUS® - DP Master Gateway

I/O Pack PPRFH1A

Physical Specification
Board types SPIDG1A
Item Specification
PROFIBUS master type DPV0 Class 1 master
PROFIBUS connection RS-485 interface through DE-9 D-sub receptacle
Redundancy The PPRF supports single I/O pack with single I/O Ethernet connection (no
redundancy), single I/O pack with dual I/O Ethernet connections, and hot-backup I/O
pack with dual I/O Ethernet connections (hot-backup redundancy is available with
two PPRFH1A I/O packs. One operates as the active master, and the second
operates as a backup master in standby mode)
Transmit time Can be as fast as Mark VIe frame rate (up to 100 Hz)
Receive time Inputs are asynchrounous and scanned at 100Hz. System receive time is determined
by:
• PROFIBUS network baud rate
• Number of slaves
• Amount of I/O
• Slave response time
Transmission speed 9.6 Kbaud to 12 Mbaud
Number of slaves 125 slaves with 255 bytes of I/O per slave
I/O throughput 500 inputs and 500 outputs, half Boolean and half analog, 40 ms frame rate
Note This is a requirement, not a hard limit.
Input event detection Available on input Booleans, 10 ms resolution
Power Consumption PPRFH1A – 4.25 W typical

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 Type: Modbus® Master Serial and Ethernet

I/O Pack PSCAH1A

Physical Specification
Terminal board types SSCAH1A – One 48 point, box type terminal block, not removable, 1 I/O pack per board
SSCAH2A – One 48 point, box type terminal block, removable, 1 I/O pack per board
Terminal board sizes 10.2 cm wide x 15.9 cm high (4.0 x 6.25 in)
Item Specification
Number of channels Six independently configurable serial channels
One Ethernet Modbus channel (simplex network)
Cable distance, rate, and drops RS-232 Mode: up to 50 ft, 19,200 baud max, 1 drop
RS-422 Mode: up to 1,000 ft, 375 kbps max, 8 drops
RS-485 Mode: up to 1,000 ft, 375 kbps max, 8 drops
Serial Modbus master service Service is configurable at the port level as follows:
Physical connections: RS-232, RS-422, RS-485
Baud Rate: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115000
Parity: none, odd, even
Data Bits: 7, 8
Stop Bits: 1, 2
Station Addresses
Multi-drop, 8 devices/port max, 18 devices/board maximum
RTU
Time-out (sec) per device
32-bit data format, (byte format)
Device response delay time
Service is configurable at the signal level as follows:
Signal type
Register number
Read/write
Transfer rate: 0.5, 1, 2, or 4 Hz

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 I/O Pack PSCAH1A
Ethernet Modbus master service Physical connection: RJ-45
Parameters defined for all stations on the Ethernet port:
TCP/IP address for the Ethernet port
TCP/IP subnet mask
TCP/IP gateway IP address of intermediate router (optional)
Parameters defined for each field device station
Field device TCP/IP address
Field device TCP/IP port (Modbus default is 502)
Modbus station address (optional)
TCP/IP connection timeout (default is 75 sec)
TCP/IP read/write timeout
32-bit data format (byte order) Open
Modbus TCP/IP protocol
Service is configurable at the signal level as follows:
Signal type
Register number
Read/write
Transfer rate: 0.5, 1, 2, or 4 Hz
Scaling, offset, gain
Power Consumption PSCAH1A – 7.8 W typical
SSCAH1A, 2A – no watts

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