Product Overview
The Honeywell FC-RUSIO-3224 SM RIO (Remote I/O) Module is designed for industrial automation systems that require flexible and reliable input/output (I/O) operations. This module provides a wide range of I/O capabilities, offering both digital and analog input/output channels with safety features and high load capacities. It is a universal solution that supports diverse field devices in various applications across industrial environments.

This SM RIO module supports both line monitoring and open-loop detection for digital and analog signals, respectively, ensuring safe operation and high reliability in critical process environments. It can be used in distributed control systems where remote I/O connectivity is required to extend the reach of a central control system, facilitating smooth integration into complex process networks.

The FC-RUSIO-3224 module also offers robust environmental performance, with an operating temperature range from -40°C to +70°C and support for a wide range of field devices, from simple digital sensors to complex analog transmitters. The module is CE, UL, and TÜV certified, ensuring compliance with industry safety standards.

Key Features

1. Universal Safe Channels: The FC-RUSIO-3224 module supports up to 32 channels of universal safe I/O, which can be configured via software to handle various types of signals.
2. High Load Capacity: It can handle up to 9A of combined load across digital outputs, ensuring it is suitable for controlling high-power devices.
3. Flexible Channel Configurations: The module supports digital and analog inputs and outputs, including line monitoring for digital inputs and open-loop detection for analog outputs.
4. Wide Environmental Range: Designed to operate in harsh environments, the module has a wide operating temperature range and high humidity tolerance.
5. Field Load Management: The I/O module can manage various field loads, with specific capacitance limits for analog and digital channels.
6. Certified Safety Standards: The module meets CE, UL, and TÜV approvals for reliable and safe operation.

Technical Specifications

Table 1: Dimensions & Weight

Table 2: General Information

Table 3: Input/Output Specifications

Table 4: Environmental Specifications

Industry Applications
The Honeywell FC-RUSIO-3224 SM RIO Module is designed for demanding industrial automation environments where reliable and flexible I/O is critical. It is suitable for the following applications:

1. Process Control: Widely used in distributed control systems (DCS) for integrating remote I/O in process control applications in industries like chemical manufacturing, oil & gas, and power generation.
2. Machine Automation: Ideal for controlling machines in manufacturing lines, supporting a wide range of I/O devices such as sensors, actuators, and controllers.
3. Safety Systems: Used in safety-critical applications where high levels of reliability and compliance with industry safety standards (CE, UL, TÜV) are required.
4. Energy Management: Suitable for monitoring and controlling power distribution and usage in industrial plants, providing accurate and reliable feedback to central control systems.

Environmental Monitoring: Commonly deployed in systems that monitor environmental conditions, where accurate and real-time data collection is required.