
Product Description
🔧 Advanced Digital Output Control for DeltaV Automation
The Emerson KJ3202X1-BK1 delivers precision 24VDC high-side switching across eight independent channels, engineered for mission-critical process control in DeltaV S-Series distributed control systems. This industrial-grade I/O card provides reliable discrete output management for solenoid valves, motor starters, indicator lights, and actuator control.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
- Output Channels: 8 independent high-side drivers
- Voltage Rating: 24 VDC nominal (18-30 VDC operating range)
- Current Capacity: 2A per channel, 8A total card maximum
- Isolation: Channel-to-backplane isolation 1500 VDC
- Response Time: <5ms typical switching speed
- Diagnostics: Per-channel short circuit and open load detection
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
- Compliance: CE, UL/cUL, ATEX/IECEx certified
💡 Application Scenarios
Process Manufacturing: Control pneumatic valve actuators in chemical batch reactors, manage pump motor contactors in water treatment facilities, and coordinate conveyor system interlocks in pharmaceutical packaging lines.
Energy & Utilities: Operate circuit breaker trip coils in power distribution substations, control burner management sequences in boiler systems, and manage emergency shutdown valve solenoids in oil & gas separation units.
Discrete Manufacturing: Drive robotic gripper actuators in automotive assembly, control paint booth ventilation dampers, and manage material handling gate mechanisms in logistics automation.
🎯 Solution Benefits
Predictive Maintenance Ready: Built-in diagnostics continuously monitor load current and detect wiring faults before they cause downtime, integrating seamlessly with DeltaV AMS Suite for condition-based maintenance strategies.
Hot-Swap Capability: Replace cards during operation without system shutdown, minimizing production interruptions and enabling proactive component rotation in high-availability applications.
Flexible Configuration: Software-configurable pulse width modulation (PWM) output mode supports proportional valve control and variable-speed fan drives without additional hardware.
📦 What's Included
- KJ3202X1-BK1 Digital Output Card
- Removable terminal block with screw terminals
- Card extraction tool
- Installation & wiring documentation
🔗 System Integration
Mounts directly into DeltaV S-Series I/O carriers (8-slot or 18-slot), communicating via redundant FieldBus H1 or FOUNDATION Fieldbus networks. Compatible with DeltaV v11.3 and later control software versions. Pair with KJ3001X1 analog input cards and KJ2005X1 communication interfaces for complete distributed I/O solutions.
Backed by Emerson's global support network and designed for 15+ year operational lifecycle in harsh industrial environments.