1. Basic Product Information

• Part Number: 5X00170G01

• Manufacturer: Emerson Automation Solutions (Former Westinghouse)

• Product Type: AO HART personality configuration module

• Matching master module: 5X00167G01 8-channel isolated HART analog output module

• Applicable System: Ovation Distributed Control System

• Installation Method: Plug into the dedicated front slot of the AO main module

• Power Mode: Passive hardware, powered by the matched AO main module with zero independent power consumption

• Origin: United States

• Protection Grade: IP20, installed only inside indoor control cabinets

• Maintenance Feature: Hot swappable; replacement without shutting down the I/O rack

2. Core Technical Specifications & Features

2.1 Hardware Parameter Definition Function

1. Hardware locking of output signal mode: defines sourcing/sinking 4–20mA current output mode, loop power supply mode and external actuator wiring specification;

2. Pre-configures HART communication enabling switch, supports HART 5/7 protocol multiplex transmission on the same current loop;

3. Sets fault safety output logic for each channel: configurable to hold last output value, fixed high limit or fixed low limit when communication loss or module failure occurs;

4. Defines loop open-circuit detection threshold, overcurrent protection trigger point and output saturation judgment parameters at hardware level.

2.2 Engineering Compatibility & Convenience

• After plugging in, the AO main module automatically identifies all configuration data upon power-on; no firmware upgrade, software re-download or on-site calibration required;

• Standard FRU field replaceable unit design, same model modules support universal interchange; greatly simplifies spare parts management for power plants and chemical enterprises;

• Compatible with new cabinet assembly, system expansion, old equipment renovation and loop reconstruction projects of Ovation DCS.

2. Environmental & Reliability Indicators

• Operating temperature range: 0℃ ~ +60℃

• Storage temperature range: -40℃ ~ +85℃

• Relative humidity: 5%–95% RH, non-condensing

• Complies with IEC 61000 series industrial EMC anti-electromagnetic interference standards, shockproof and vibration-resistant, suitable for long-term continuous operation inside DCS control cabinets;

• Delivers consistent service life cycle matching Ovation full set control equipment.

2.3 Diagnosis Matching Performance

• Cooperates with the AO main module to support channel loop fault detection, HART device offline alarm and output overload diagnosis; fault information can be uploaded to the upper controller for remote troubleshooting;

• Does not occupy backplane bus resources, will not affect real-time control refresh rate of closed-loop regulation loops.

3. Application Fields