405A893H01
June 08, 2026

405A893H01

The 405A893H01 is an industrial 5.25-inch floppy disk drive developed by Westinghouse (Emerson), specially designed for legacy WDPF Distributed Control System. It serves as a key storage and boot component for old-generation DCS equipment, mainly used for system booting, firmware upgrading, configuration file management and data backup. This model is a fully compatible upgraded version of 405A893G01, with optimized circuit design and firmware for higher stability and longer service life.

Description

1. Product Overview

The 405A893H01 is an industrial 5.25-inch floppy disk drive developed by Westinghouse (Emerson), specially designed for legacy WDPF Distributed Control System. It serves as a key storage and boot component for old-generation DCS equipment, mainly used for system booting, firmware upgrading, configuration file management and data backup. This model is a fully compatible upgraded version of 405A893G01, with optimized circuit design and firmware for higher stability and longer service life.

2. Basic Information

  • Model Number: 405A893H01

  • Brand: Westinghouse / Emerson

  • Device Type: 5.25" Half-Height Industrial Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)

  • Applicable System: WDPF DCS

  • Mounting Type: Chassis embedded installation, standard WDPF slot

  • Interface: 34-pin standard floppy ribbon cable + dedicated power connector

  • Input Voltage: 110 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz

  • Net Weight: Approx. 1.2 kg

  • Warranty Period: 12 months for original and refurbished units

3. Main Functions

  1. System startup and initialization via 5.25-inch system floppy disks.

  2. Loading operating system and control firmware for WDPF controllers.

  3. Reading and writing system configurations, control logic and operating parameters.

  4. Backing up and restoring process data, alarm records and historical logs.

  5. Supporting offline hardware diagnosis with professional diagnostic floppy disks.

  6. Compatible with standard 360KB double-density 5.25-inch floppy disks.

4. Technical Specifications

4.1 Drive & Media Parameters

  • Form Factor: 5.25 inch, half height

  • Supported Disk: 5.25" Double Density (DD)

  • Formatted Capacity: 360 KB

  • Recording Mode: MFM (Modified Frequency Modulation)

  • Rotational Speed: 300 RPM

  • Data Transfer Rate: 250 Kbps

  • Track Quantity: 40 tracks (0 ~ 39)

  • Sectors per Track: 9 sectors

4.2 Electrical & Mechanical Parameters

  • Operating Power Consumption: Approximately 15 W

  • Standby Power Consumption: Approximately 8 W

  • Overall Dimensions (W × H × D): 152 mm × 41 mm × 203 mm

  • Connection: 34-pin signal interface + 4-pin power interface

4.3 Environmental Specifications

  • Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +50 °C

  • Storage Temperature: -20 °C to +70 °C

  • Relative Humidity: 10% ~ 80%, non-condensing

  • Vibration & Shock: Industrial grade, compliant with WDPF system environmental standards

5. Comparison with 405A893G01

  • 405A893G01: Early generation model, partial components have been phased out.

  • 405A893H01: Pin-to-pin and function compatible replacement. Adopts updated circuits and firmware, featuring lower failure rate and extended service life. It is the recommended substitute for 405A893G01.

6. Application Fields

  • Power industry: Thermal power plants, hydropower plants and nuclear power plants equipped with WDPF DCS.

  • Petrochemical industry: Refineries and chemical plants using legacy Westinghouse automation systems.

  • Heavy industry: Pulp and paper mills, mining and cement production facilities with WDPF process control systems.

7. Installation & Safety Instructions

  1. Cut off the total power supply of the WDPF system before installation or removal.

  2. Take ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protection measures, wear anti-static wristband during operation.

  3. Connect the 34-pin ribbon cable correctly: align the red stripe with Pin 1 of the drive interface, and fasten the power connector tightly.

  4. Fix the drive into the chassis with standard screws, and ensure reliable grounding.

  5. Use only qualified 360KB 5.25" double-density floppy disks. Keep disks clean and dry to avoid read/write errors.

8. Ordering Information

  • Part Number: 405A893H01

  • Product Category: Legacy DCS Spare Parts > WDPF Series > Storage Devices

  • Stock Status: Limited new old stock and fully tested refurbished products

  • Lead Time: 1 - 3 working days for in-stock items; 2 - 4 weeks for customized procurement


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