{"product_id":"honeywell-tc-0av081-logix-5000-series-analog-output-module","title":"Honeywell TC-0AV081 Logix 5000 Series Analog Output Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eProviding precise analog voltage distribution within integrated control systems, the \u003cstrong\u003eHoneywell TC-0AV081\u003c\/strong\u003e serves as a high-density, 8-channel analog output module designed specifically for the \u003cstrong\u003eLogix 5000\u003c\/strong\u003e platform. This Honeywell-badged module is fully compatible with standard chassis architectures, enabling seamless integration into DCS and industrial automation systems. It translates digital control variables from the controller memory into highly accurate analog voltage signals to drive control valves, actuators, and speed reference inputs on variable frequency drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 High-Resolution Channels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers eight independent analog voltage output channels for multiple field device connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLogix 5000 Backplane Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrates directly into Honeywell Experion and Allen-Bradley compatible chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoval and Insertion Under Power (RIUP):\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports hot-swapping to minimize process interruption and reduce maintenance downtime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced digital-to-analog conversion circuitry ensures precise tracking of process variables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Status Diagnostics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front-panel LED indicators provide real-time module status and fault diagnostics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl Valve Positioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sending voltage setpoint signals to proportional control valves and positioners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariable Speed Drives:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying speed reference signals to industrial motor controllers and VFDs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperion PKS Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serving as a distributed IO drop in Honeywell Experion DCS topologies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDampers and Actuators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modulating damper positioning in heavy-duty HVAC and combustion control systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748; text-align: left; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eHoneywell\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel \/ Article Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eTC-0AV081\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSeries Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eLogix 5000 \/ Experion\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eAnalog Output (Voltage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNumber of Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e8 Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOutput Voltage Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e-10 V to +10 V DC (Typical configuration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBackplane Slot Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eSingle slot (1 slot)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e1.8 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e2.8 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe Honeywell TC-0AV081 is functional-equivalent to standard Allen-Bradley ControlLogix 1756 voltage output modules. However, in Honeywell Experion PKS configurations, you must ensure the system's firmware package includes the correct Honeywell hardware definitions to recognize the TC-0AV081 identity code properly during chassis discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eWhen utilizing voltage outputs over long distances, line resistance drop can alter the signal level received at the actuator. If your wiring paths exceed 100 meters, monitor for voltage attenuation and compensate within your controller scaling or transition to isolated current loop converters where applicable to maintain precise positioning accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003eFor clean signals free of electromagnetic noise, use individually shielded twisted-pair cabling for each voltage channel. The shield must be connected to a clean instrument ground point strictly at the chassis end of the cable run; leaving the shield floating or grounding both ends can generate ground loops that distort your analog output values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #9b2c2c; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eEnsure that all external field-side voltage loops are completely de-energized and verified with a calibrated multimeter before attaching or removing the field wiring terminal block. Although the module support RIUP backplane communication, hot-wiring active high-energy analog loops can damage delicate on-board digital-to-analog converters (DACs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0; padding-top: 3px;\"\u003eAlign the module circuit board with the upper and lower guide rails of the designated slot in the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0; padding-top: 3px;\"\u003eSlide the module firmly into the chassis until the top and bottom locking tabs audibly click and lock into place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0; padding-top: 3px;\"\u003eAttach the pre-wired Removable Terminal Block (RTB) to the front interface, secure the housing screws, and apply field loop power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honeywell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52705558364523,"sku":"TC-0AV081","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/TC-0AV081-as5ffkorc2y_43f8e059-90bb-44a2-bd27-aaa0dd0bb3a5.jpg?v=1766649718","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/de\/products\/honeywell-tc-0av081-logix-5000-series-analog-output-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}