{"product_id":"experion-pks-communication-card-fc-dcom-232-485-honeywell","title":"Experion PKS Communication Card | FC-DCOM-232\/485 Honeywell","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoneywell FC-DCOM-232\/485\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eacts as a high-integrity serial communication bridge for Honeywell Safety Manager and Experion PKS systems. This module provides essential connectivity between safety-critical controllers and external subsystems, third-party PLCs, or field instrumentation. By supporting both RS-232 and RS-485 standards, it facilitates seamless data exchange across diverse industrial protocols. We supply this module as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New and Original\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring your safety system maintains laboratory-grade communication stability in the most demanding process environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\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\u003eFC-DCOM-232\/485\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Communication Interface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x RS232 Port; 2 x RS485 Ports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 VDC \/ 24 VDC (Internal\/External Logic)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Draw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Standards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRS-232 and RS-485\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\u003e-40°C to +70°C\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\u003eSIL-rated, UL, CE, CSA\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 Safety Manager \u0026amp; Experion PKS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 × 140 × 60 mm\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\u003e0.99 lbs (0.45 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Protocol Versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe FC-DCOM-232\/485 eliminates the need for multiple converter modules by integrating one RS-232 port and two RS-485 ports into a single unit. This allows for simultaneous communication with different device classes, such as HMIs and long-distance sensor networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeterministic Data Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEngineered for safety-critical integration, the module executes precise data packet management. It ensures that critical diagnostic information from third-party equipment reaches the Safety Manager CPU without latency or signal degradation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRugged Thermal Endurance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module withstands extreme temperatures ranging from -40°C to +70°C. This durability makes it ideal for remote instrument enclosures (RIE) located in harsh climates, ensuring the communication link remains active even during environmental spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundancy-Ready Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDesigned to support high-availability systems, the module integrates into redundant communication paths. This architecture prevents a single serial cable fault from blinding the Safety Manager to its external subsystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Modular Footprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe lightweight, 0.99 lb design snaps into standard Honeywell Safety Manager racks. Its efficient use of space allows for increased I\/O and communication density within the control cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the FC-DCOM-232\/485 support simultaneous RS-232 and RS-485 operation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The module provides one RS-232 port and two RS-485 ports that operate independently, allowing you to bridge different physical layers within a single communication node.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this module for SIL-rated safety functions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FC-DCOM-232\/485 carries SIL-rated certification, making it suitable for use within a Safety Instrumented System (SIS). It maintains the integrity required for transmitting data between the safety controller and external devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the required input voltage for the module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module operates on a 5 VDC internal logic bus but is compatible with standard 24 VDC Honeywell power distribution systems within the rack. It draws approximately 500mA during full communication load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this unit a refurbished or \"surplus\" part?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. We guarantee that this unit is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New and Original\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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