{"product_id":"digital-output-module-24vdc-protected-honeywell-tc-fod161","title":"Digital Output Module 24VDC Protected | Honeywell TC-FOD161","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTC-FOD161\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(also identified as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTC-FOD161\/A\u003c\/strong\u003e) is an authoritative high-density Digital Output module engineered for the Honeywell Experion PKS and TDC 3000 distributed control system (DCS) architectures. This module is a mechanical necessity for high-precision discrete control, providing 16 protected 24 VDC source channels to drive field equipment such as solenoids, relay coils, and contactors. Featuring robust galvanic isolation and fast response switching, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTC-FOD161\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eensures reliable actuation even in electrically noisy industrial environments. This component is trustworthy for mission-critical applications across refineries, power utilities, and chemical processing facilities where uptime is paramount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Technical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoneywell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTC-FOD161\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTC-FOD161\/A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigital Output Module (Protected Source)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoneywell Experion PKS, TDC 3000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Channels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 Digital Output Channels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 VDC Sourcing (Protected)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLogic Supply Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18–30 VDC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Current Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 0.5 A per channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Power Draw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 V DC, 60 mA (from FlexBus)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChannel-to-System Galvanic Isolation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 °C to +60 °C (32 °F to 140 °F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5% to 95% Non-condensing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.4–0.6 kg (0.49 lbs net)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCE, UL, CSA Compliance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation and Engineering Application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChassis Mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Align the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTC-FOD161\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith the guide rails in the Honeywell I\/O chassis. Press firmly until the module is fully seated against the backplane to ensure reliable FlexBus communication and 5VDC power distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource Power Wiring\u003c\/strong\u003e: Connect an external 24 VDC power supply to the field side of the module. This power is used to source the current for the 16 output channels, separate from the internal logic power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoad Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ensure the total current draw of connected solenoids or relays does not exceed the 0.5 A per channel limit. Exceeding this may trigger the onboard thermal or short-circuit protection circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundancy Management\u003c\/strong\u003e: In facilities requiring maximum availability, deploy\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTC-FOD161\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodules in redundant pairs. The Experion environment facilitates authoritative failover, ensuring that control of field actuators remains continuous during a hardware fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoise Mitigation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Utilize the galvanic isolation feature by properly grounding the field-side common. This mechanical necessity prevents high-voltage transients in the field from damaging the sensitive DCS backplane electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical FAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the benefit of a \"Protected\" Source output?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTC-FOD161\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeatures internal protection against overcurrent and short-circuits. If a field device fails or a cable is shorted, the module limits the current to prevent permanent hardware damage, making it a trustworthy choice for rugged industrial sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this module drive inductive loads like motor contactors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The 0.5 A capacity is specifically designed to handle the inrush and holding current of typical industrial relays and solenoids. 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