Honeywell 05704-A-0146 System 57 5704F Fire Control Card

Only 7 item(s) left in stock

Manufacturer: Honeywell
Product No.: 05704-A-0146
Country of origin:United States
Product Type: Fire Control Cards
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 160g
Dimensions: 13.2 cm x 2.5 cm x 17.2 cm
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months

Description

Processing conventional fire detection inputs within the System 57 rack architecture, the Honeywell 05704-A-0146 serves as a high-density, four-channel conventional fire control card designed for heavy industrial hazard monitoring. This module integrates directly into standard System 57 cabinets, interfacing with heat, smoke, or flame detectors to provide reliable zone-based alarm signaling. Engineered for safety-critical environments, the card provides continuous line supervision alongside localized signaling controls, ensuring system integrity and rapid fault isolation in petrochemical, power generation, and manufacturing facilities.

Features

Four Independent Fire Zones: Supports up to four conventional detector circuits, each independently supervised for open-circuit, short-circuit, and detector-removed faults.
Monitored DC Outputs: Equipped with two supervised, switched DC outputs to drive local notification appliances or sounders directly from the card.
Multi-Function Remote Input: Single remote input configurable for three distinct operations, including remote reset, mute, and test functions.
Auxiliary Relay Mapping: Supports integration with auxiliary relay cards to map inputs to up to 16 freely configurable relay outputs for complex interlocking logic.
LED Status Indicators: Front-panel LEDs provide immediate visual diagnostics for fire, fault, and system status across all four zones.

Applications

Refinery and petrochemical plant hazard mitigation systems.
Offshore oil and gas platforms requiring dense zone coverage.
Turbine enclosures and electrical substation fire protection.
Industrial manufacturing facilities utilizing conventional detector networks.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Manufacturer	Honeywell
Model Number	05704-A-0146 (5704F)
System Series	System 57
Fire Zone Inputs	4 conventional circuits
Switched DC Outputs	2 monitored (for sounders/beacons)
Remote Input Control	Single, 3-function (Reset, Mute, Test)
Auxiliary Relay Capacity	Up to 16 configurable relays (via expansion)
Form Factor	Standard System 57 Single-Width Card
Dimensions (H x W x D)	13.2 cm x 2.5 cm x 17.2 cm
Net Weight	0.16 kg
Shipping Weight (Calculated)	1.50 kg

Empirical Engineering Insights

Alternative Models & Compatibility

The 05704-A-0146 (5704F) is a dedicated fire control card and is not interchangeable with the 5704G gas control cards, despite utilizing similar card-edge connector formats. Mixing gas and fire cards on incompatible backplane terminal blocks will result in severe system faults. This card maintains full backward compatibility with older legacy System 57 racks originally configured under the Zellweger Analytics brand name.

Application Pitfalls & Engineering Notes

When deploying fully populated 16-channel System 57 racks, internal heat accumulation can affect performance. It is recommended to leave a 1U ventilation gap above the rack enclosure if the average ambient operating environment continuously exceeds 40 degC. Ensure that end-of-line (EOL) monitoring resistors match the exact electrical profile specified by the field detectors to prevent persistent, false open-circuit fault codes on the active channels.

Commissioning & Wiring Tips

To minimize high-frequency noise interference from nearby variable frequency drives (VFDs) or heavy electrical switchgear, always route conventional zone loops using shielded, twisted-pair cabling. Ground the shield exclusively at the system rack end. When commissioning the 3-function remote input, verify that the total loop resistance of the control switch does not exceed 50 ohms, ensuring rapid signal execution without attenuation.

Installation Guidelines

CRITICAL WARNING

Disconnect all primary AC and DC power supplies before inserting or extracting the 5704F module. Hot-swapping cards under active field conditions can generate electrical transients that risk damaging the internal logic of adjacent modules or triggering inadvertent activation of clean-agent suppression systems.

Ensure the specific card slot in the System 57 rack is configured with the correct 5704F fire field terminal block.

Align the card edge with the upper and lower guide rails of the sub-rack chassis.

Slide the card firmly backward into the slot until the rear connector is completely seated into the backplane.

Secure the front-panel captive retention screws to ensure continuous chassis grounding and mechanical stability.

Key Features:

#Fire Control Cards #System 57

Does the 05704-A-0146 support gas detection inputs?

No, this module is specifically configured as a fire control card (5704F) with conventional fire zone circuit parameters. It does not support the 4-20mA current loop inputs typically required for gas detectors.

What functions does the single remote input control on the 5704F card?

The remote input is a multi-function connection that can be wired to trigger system-wide or card-level reset, alarm mute (silence), and diagnostic self-test routines.

Is the Honeywell 5704F card compatible with older Zellweger units?

Yes, this card is fully backward compatible with legacy Zellweger Analytics System 57 sub-racks and associated field backplane terminal blocks.

How are the output relays configured for the four individual zones?

While the card features two on-board switched DC outputs, it interfaces with System 57 auxiliary relay cards to map inputs across up to 16 configurable, dry-contact relays for external shutoffs or suppression.

Global Express Shipping

Standard Delivery: 4-6 Business Days via DHL, FedEx, and UPS.
Express Dispatch: Same-day dispatch for in-stock orders placed before 2:00 PM (GMT+8).
Worldwide Coverage: Serving over 150 countries, including rapid delivery to Saudi Arabia and UAE.

Returns & Warranty

30-Day Guarantee: Returns accepted for in-stock products in original, factory-sealed packaging.
12-Month Warranty: Every industrial component is backed by our professional technical warranty.

Orders are processed and delivered Monday-Friday (excluding public holidays).

For full eligibility, restocking fees, and international return details, please view our official Refund & Return Policy .

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Country of origin

Honeywell 05704-A-0146 System 57 5704F Fire Control Card