Description

Product Description:

The 8851-LC-MT GE Safety Control Module is a high-integrity device designed for safety-critical applications in industrial automation systems. It ensures the reliable execution of safety-related control functions, preventing accidents and minimizing downtime.

8851-LC-MT GE Safety Control Module

Product Parameters and Specifications:

Interface Type: LC (typically refers to a fiber optic connector type)

Transmission Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps

Operating Wavelength: 1310 nm

Transmit Power: -9.5 dBm to 0 dBm

Receive Sensitivity: -20 dBm

Maximum Transmission Distance: 10 km

Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to 85°C

Dimensions: 57 mm x 14.5 mm x 13.4 mm

Material: Aluminum alloy housing

Power Supply: 3.3 V

Compliance: IEEE 802.3z standard

Series:

The 8851-LC-MT belongs to the GE Fanuc SafetyNet series, which offers a range of safety-related control modules and systems for industrial automation.

8851-LC-MT GE Safety Control Module

Features:

Safety Certification: Certified according to IEC 61508 for SIL 2 safety applications.

Internal Diagnostics: Provides comprehensive internal diagnostics for safe architecture 1oo1D.

Redundancy Options: Optional redundancy for non-disruptive transmission, enhancing availability.

Dual Redundant High-Speed Ethernet LAN: Supports two redundant high-speed Ethernet LAN connections.

Connectivity: Provides connections to both serial devices and other SafetyNet and standard controllers.

Configurable: Can be configured and reconfigured online, allowing flexibility in system design and updates.

Communication Capability: Supports communication with up to 64 I/O modules and peer-to-peer communication with other SafetyNet controllers.

Maintenance: Hot-swappable and maintainable even during operation in hazardous areas (e.g., Zone 1, Zone 2).

Process Variable Monitoring: Supports HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) process and status variable transmission.

Event Logging: Can record up to 8000 events for fault diagnosis and analysis.

Functions:

The 8851-LC-MT Safety Control Module serves as a crucial component in industrial automation systems, responsible for safety-related control functions. It ensures the reliable execution of safety-critical tasks, preventing accidents, minimizing downtime, and protecting personnel and equipment. The module provides comprehensive internal diagnostics, supports optional redundancy, and allows for online configuration and reconfiguration, ensuring high availability and system reliability.

Applications and Uses:

The 8851-LC-MT GE Safety Control Module finds applications in various safety-critical industrial automation systems. It can be used in power plants, grids, and distribution systems to monitor and control safety-related processes. It is also suitable for use in building automation systems, traffic signal control, railway systems, and other transportation equipment. Additionally, it can be integrated into water and wastewater treatment facilities, chemical processing plants, and other process industries to ensure the safe and efficient operation of these facilities.

Application Domains:

In summary, the 8851-LC-MT GE Safety Control Module offers a robust and reliable solution for safety-critical industrial automation systems. Its features, including safety certification, redundancy options, comprehensive internal diagnostics, and hot-swappability, make it suitable for a wide range of safety-related applications across different industrial sectors. By ensuring the reliable execution of safety-related control functions, it helps to prevent accidents, minimize downtime, and protect personnel and equipment.