Pepperl+Fuchs FC-GPCS-RIO16-PF | Termination Board for Honeywell Safety Manager | 16-Channel
- Product Name:Pepperl+Fuchs FC-GPCS-RIO16-PF | Termination Board for Honeywell Safety Manager | 16-Channel
- Product Number:FC-GPCS-RIO16-PF
- Brand:Pepperl Fuchs
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Pepperl+Fuchs FC-GPCS-RIO16-PF | Termination Board for Honeywell Safety Manager | 16-Channel
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Pepperl+Fuchs FC-GPCS-RIO16-PF termination board. Designed for Honeywell Safety Manager and Universal I/O cards, this 16-channel board supports multiple signal types with 24V DC supply and blue screw terminals for hazardous areas.
Pepperl+Fuchs FC-GPCS-RIO16-PF Termination Board (Part No.: FC-GPCS-RIO16-PF / 232114)
The Pepperl+Fuchs FC-GPCS-RIO16-PF is a high-density termination board engineered to provide a seamless interface between field devices in hazardous areas and Honeywell control and safety systems . Designed specifically for the Honeywell Safety Manager and Universal I/O platforms, this system board accommodates up to 16 isolated barrier modules and connects directly to 32-channel universal I/O cards such as the RUSIO-3224 . This makes it an essential component for intrinsic safety (IS) applications in process automation.
Key Features and Product Highlights
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Designed for Honeywell Systems: Specifically configured for seamless integration with Honeywell Safety Manager and Universal Process I/O systems, connecting directly to 32-channel cards like the RUSIO-3224 .
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Supports Universal I/O Technology: Fully compatible with the HiC2441 Universal Barrier, which automatically adapts to any signal type (AI, AO, DI, DO) without configuration, extending Honeywell's Universal Channel Technology to the field .
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16-Channel Capacity: Supports up to 16 single-channel isolated barriers, providing a high-density I/O solution for space-constrained cabinets while maintaining signal integrity .
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Integrated Power Distribution and Redundancy: Features a 24V DC supply with reverse polarity protection. The supply to the modules is decoupled, monitored, and fused, and it supports redundant power connections for increased system availability .
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Comprehensive Diagnostics: Equipped with a fault indication relay output (volt-free contact) and LED status indicators on the board.
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Supply LEDs (Green): Two LEDs monitor the status of power supply I and power supply II.
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Fault LED (Red): Provides a visual alert for power supply faults .
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Hazardous Area Interface: The field side utilizes blue pluggable screw terminals for connecting field devices located in hazardous areas, ensuring secure and reliable terminations with safe electrical isolation up to 375V peak .
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Wide Module Compatibility: Supports a comprehensive range of Pepperl+Fuchs modules including HiC2025(A) (AI), HiC2031 (AO), HiC2441 (UIO), HiC2831R2 (DI), HiC2853R2 (DI), HiC2871 (DO), HiC5861 (DO), and HiC5863 (DO) .
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Manufacturer | Pepperl+Fuchs |
| Part Number | FC-GPCS-RIO16-PF |
| Alternate Part Number | 232114 |
| Product Type | Termination Board / System Board |
| System Compatibility | Honeywell Safety Manager, Universal I/O (for RUSIO-3224 card) |
| Number of Module Slots | 16 |
| Signal Types Supported | AI, AO, DI, DO, Universal (via HiC2441) |
| Recommended System Cable | CAB-HON-**-S37C32-MX-01000 |
| Supply Connection | TB3: terminals 2, 4 (+); 1, 3 (-) |
| Nominal Voltage | 24 V DC |
| Fusing | 4 A per 16 modules |
| Fault Indication Output | Volt-free relay contact, TB4: terminals 1, 2 (30 V DC, 1 A) |
| Display Elements | LEDs for Supply 1 (green), Supply 2 (green), and Error Status (red) |
| Field Side Connection | Pluggable screw terminals (blue), for hazardous area |
| Control Side Connection | 37-pin Sub-D connector (male) |
| Supply/Fault Connection | Pluggable screw terminals (black) |
| Wire Size (Field) | 0.25 ... 2.5 mm² (24 ... 12 AWG) |
| Ambient Temperature | -20 ... 60 °C (-4 ... 140 °F) |
| Protection Rating | IP20 |
| Mounting | 35 mm DIN mounting rail acc. to EN 60715 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 273 x 155 x 153 mm (10.7 x 6.1 x 6.0 inch) |
| Approvals / Certificates | ATEX, IECEx, UL (for associated IS applications) |
Applications
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Honeywell DCS and Safety Systems: Ideal for integrating field sensors and actuators from hazardous areas into Honeywell Safety Manager and Experion PKS platforms .
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Universal Marshalling Solutions: Serves as the foundation for the HiC2441 Universal Barrier, enabling "one device fits all" signal types and simplifying cabinet design for Honeywell's LEAP project methodology .
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Intrinsic Safety Interfaces: Functions as the backbone for mounting isolated barriers, ensuring safe and organized wiring for intrinsic safety circuits in chemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical plants .
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High-Density Cabinet Design: The 16-channel capacity optimizes I/O density within control panels, reducing overall cabinet footprint and wiring complexity.
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Greenfield and Brownfield Projects: Equally suited for new DCS installations or for upgrading existing analog marshalling cabinets to modern, high-density digital I/O architectures.