1C31203G01 + 1C31204G01 Emerson Ovation Remote Node Controller

🌐 High-Performance Remote Node Controller for Ovation DCS

The 1C31203G01 + 1C31204G01 Remote Node Controller delivers enterprise-grade distributed I/O connectivity for Emerson Ovation control systems. Engineered to extend control network reach across plant facilities, this dual-module solution combines the 1C31203G01 controller base with the 1C31204G01 communication interface to enable reliable, high-speed data exchange over fiber-optic infrastructure.

⚡ Core Technical Features

• Network Architecture: Dual-redundant fiber-optic communication paths
• Data Throughput: Up to 100 Mbps sustained transfer rate
• I/O Capacity: Supports up to 2,000 I/O points per node
• Scan Rate: 10 ms minimum update cycle
• Distance Range: Fiber links up to 2 km (1.24 miles) between nodes
• Protocol Support: Ovation proprietary deterministic protocol
• Redundancy: Hot-swappable modules with bumpless transfer
• Diagnostic LEDs: Real-time status indicators for power, communication, and fault conditions
• Operating Environment: -20°C to +60°C, 5-95% RH non-condensing
• Certifications: UL, CE, CSA, FM approved for industrial environments

🏗️ Strategic Deployment Scenarios

Distributed Process Control: Deploy remote nodes in geographically dispersed production areas—refineries, chemical plants, or water treatment facilities—where centralized I/O is impractical. Fiber-optic links eliminate electrical noise interference and ground loop issues common in long copper runs.

Hazardous Area Integration: Position controllers in safe zones while extending I/O to Division 1/Zone 1 classified areas through intrinsically safe barriers, reducing explosion-proof enclosure costs and simplifying maintenance access.

Brownfield Expansion: Add new process units to existing Ovation systems without controller cabinet modifications. Remote nodes provide scalable I/O growth while preserving your original control architecture investment.

💼 Industry-Specific Applications

Power Generation: Monitor and control auxiliary systems—cooling towers, fuel handling, emissions control—from central control rooms while maintaining millisecond-level response times critical for grid stability.

Petrochemical Processing: Coordinate multi-unit operations across tank farms, loading racks, and blending facilities with deterministic communication that ensures batch integrity and regulatory compliance.

Pulp & Paper: Integrate remote digesters, recovery boilers, and finishing lines into unified control strategies, enabling cross-unit optimization and predictive quality control.

🔧 Advanced Configuration Capabilities

Flexible Topology: Configure star, ring, or linear network architectures to match your facility layout. Automatic path switching ensures continuous operation even during fiber cable damage or maintenance.

Integrated Diagnostics: Built-in self-test routines monitor communication health, signal quality, and module performance. SNMP traps alert operators to degradation before failures occur, supporting condition-based maintenance strategies.

Seamless Integration: Fully compatible with Ovation Developer Studio for unified configuration, trending, and alarming. No separate programming tools required—configure remote I/O using the same familiar interface as local modules.

📦 Complete Package Contents

• 1C31203G01 Remote Node Controller base module
• 1C31204G01 Fiber-optic communication interface
• Mounting hardware and DIN rail clips
• Fiber-optic cable termination kit
• Quick-start installation guide
• Factory calibration certificate

🛡️ Reliability & Support

Manufactured to Emerson's rigorous quality standards with extended burn-in testing and environmental stress screening. Each unit ships with full traceability documentation and is backed by Emerson's global service network offering 24/7 technical support, spare parts availability, and on-site commissioning assistance.