{"product_id":"fc-ro-1024-honeywell-safety-manager-output-board","title":"FC-RO-1024 Honeywell Safety Manager Output Board","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1a365d; font-size: 14pt; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eThe Honeywell \u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a365d;\"\u003eFC-RO-1024\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-density relay output module engineered for Honeywell Safety Manager and FSC control architectures. It features ten independent, potential-free relay contact channels designed to drive non-safety critical field loads up to 70 W. This versatile module reliably switches both resistive and inductive equipment across industrial environments. By safely offloading auxiliary signaling and non-hazardous switching tasks from the primary safety loops, it helps optimize system resources without losing central oversight. For complete fail-safe predictability, all ten outputs are hardwired to the system's central watchdog control, ensuring instant and deterministic de-energization during any automatic processor shutdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 0; line-height: 0;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1a365d; font-size: 14pt; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eCore Technical Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c5282; font-size: 11pt; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003ePotential-Free Contacts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eThe module provides ten completely isolated, dry relay contacts. This potential-free architecture gives engineers maximum field wiring flexibility, allowing the system to switch independent external voltage sources without risking cross-channel electrical interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c5282; font-size: 11pt; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003ePremium Contact Material\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eEvery internal relay is engineered with high-grade gold flash over silver alloy contacts. This advanced metallurgical plating provides excellent low-resistance performance and resists oxidation, ensuring long-term signal integrity even in low-current switching applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c5282; font-size: 11pt; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eFail-Safe Watchdog Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eAll relay channels are linked directly to the primary hardware watchdog circuit. If the control system detects a processor halt, diagnostic failure, or power disruption, the watchdog automatically forces all ten relays to open immediately to keep your system safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 0; line-height: 0;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1a365d; font-size: 14pt; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 500px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f7fafc; border-bottom: 2px solid #cbd5e0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #2d3748; font-size: 10pt; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #2d3748; font-size: 10pt; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; width: 35%;\"\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eNon-Safe Relay Output Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8fafc;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eModel Variants\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eFC-RO-1024 (Coated) \/ FS-RO-1024 (Uncoated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eChannel Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e10 Channels (Potential-free contacts)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8fafc;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eMaximum Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e2 A per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eMaximum Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e30 V AC \/ 36 V DC (Compliant with IEC 61010-1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8fafc;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eMaximum Switched Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e100 W \/ 1000 VA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eInternal Power Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e5V DC: 25 mA \/ 24V DC: 120 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8fafc;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e4 TE width, 3 HE height (4 HP x 3U rack space)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eCE, TUV, UL, CSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 0; line-height: 0;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1a365d; font-size: 14pt; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eInstallation and Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c5282; font-size: 11pt; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eSlot Placement \u0026amp; Mechanical Alignment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eSlide the FC-RO-1024 smoothly into its designated slot along the card guides within a standard 3U Safety Manager chassis. Push firmly to securely engage the heavy-duty rear connectors with the backplane, then lock the front retaining screws to establish grounding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c5282; font-size: 11pt; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eExternal Suppression Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eWhen controlling inductive equipment like solenoids, heavy relays, or contactor coils, you must mount an external suppression diode across the load. This external component absorbs voltage transients, protecting the internal relay contacts from premature wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c5282; font-size: 11pt; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eContact Lifecycle Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eTrack operations to maximize the relays' physical life. Under typical resistive limits, the contacts achieve roughly 1,000,000 cycles, dropping to 100,000 cycles for inductive heavy AC configurations. Plan regular inspection loops around these cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 0; line-height: 0;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1a365d; font-size: 14pt; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c5282; font-size: 11pt; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eHigh-Density 4 HP Footprint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eOccupying just 4 horizontal pitches (4 HP) of rack space, this module provides ten standalone relay paths in an ultra-slim form factor. It helps system integrators optimize spatial usage within high-density marshalling cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c5282; font-size: 11pt; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eRobust Low-Voltage Switching\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eOperating safely up to 30 V AC or 36 V DC, the module is optimized for safe, low-voltage control circuits. It provides reliable switching isolation while remaining strictly within safe low-voltage thresholds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c5282; font-size: 11pt; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eSeamless Safety Manager Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eThe module is fully native to Honeywell’s Safety Manager hardware lineup. It shares standard system power diagnostics, termination layouts, and configuration rules, reducing engineering overhead and component testing cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 0; line-height: 0;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1a365d; font-size: 14pt; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eTechnical FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: bold; color: #2d3748;\"\u003eQ1: What is the mechanical difference between FC-RO-1024 and FS-RO-1024 models?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003eA1: The FC-RO-1024 version comes with an industrial conformal coating over its printed circuit boards to defend against dust, humidity, and atmospheric corrosion. The FS-RO-1024 model features an uncoated board built for clean control rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: bold; color: #2d3748;\"\u003eQ2: Why must I install an external suppression diode for inductive field loads?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003eA2: Inductive loads release high-voltage spikes when de-energized. Because this module lacks built-in suppression, an external diode or snubber is required to clamp the voltage and prevent arcing that could damage the gold-flash contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: bold; color: #2d3748;\"\u003eQ3: Can this \"Non-Safe\" module be integrated into a SIL safety system enclosure?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003eA3: Yes, it is fully approved for installation inside safety racks. \"Non-Safe\" simply means these relay channels are intended for auxiliary signaling or data mirroring rather than executing high-integrity emergency shutdowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 0; line-height: 0;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eCommercial Contact Email: \u003ca href=\"mailto:sale@etowonauto.com\" style=\"color: #1a365d; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003esale@etowonauto.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honeywell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51864138743940,"sku":"FC-RO-1024","price":268.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/7454\/7844\/files\/FC-RO-1024.jpg?v=1778997661","url":"https:\/\/www.etowonauto.com\/products\/fc-ro-1024-honeywell-safety-manager-output-board","provider":"Etowon Auto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}