Description
Engineered for high-integrity safety systems, the Honeywell FTA-T-08 is a 4-channel fail-safe digital output relay Field Termination Assembly (FTA). Designed to interface directly with safety-critical control modules such as the 10201/2/1, this unit provides robust galvanic isolation and contact multiplication for critical process shutdown and safety interlock loops. Each of the four channels features a redundant, diverse relay configuration utilizing devices from different manufacturers to mitigate common-cause failures and comply with rigorous functional safety requirements.
The FTA-T-08 incorporates an integrated 3.15 AT slow-acting fuse on each normally open (NO) field contact, protecting field-side wiring and devices from unexpected overcurrent conditions. Local status diagnostics are indicated through on-board LEDs, facilitating prompt field troubleshooting. Connection to the primary controller rack is accomplished using specialized SIC-C-02 cables, maintaining optimal signal integrity across the termination assembly.
Features
- Four independent fail-safe digital output relay channels.
- Redundant contact architecture featuring diverse relays from separate manufacturers to prevent common-mode failures.
- Individual channel protection via 3.15 AT slow-acting fuses on the output contacts.
- Integrated diagnostic LEDs for real-time channel status monitoring.
- Silver alloy contacts designed for reliable and durable switching.
- Direct integration compatibility with Honeywell 10201/2/1 modules using SIC-C-02 cable assemblies.
Applications
- Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD) in petrochemical and refinery environments.
- Burner Management Systems (BMS) in power utility plants.
- Fire and Gas (F&G) mitigation control networks.
- Critical safety interlock loops in chemical processing.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer |
Honeywell |
| Part Number/Model |
FTA-T-08 (3410713) |
| Module Compatibility |
10201/2/1 |
| Number of Channels |
4 |
| Nominal Input Voltage |
24 Vdc |
| Maximum Input Voltage |
31 Vdc |
| Relay Cut-in Voltage |
19 Vdc |
| Typical Input Current |
50 mA at 24 Vdc |
| Maximum Output Current |
3.15 A |
| Minimum Output Current |
400 mA at 24 Vdc |
| Maximum Switched Voltage |
250 Vac / 150 Vdc |
| Maximum Switched Load |
1250 VA / 150 W |
| Maximum Switched Frequency |
20 Hz |
| Contact Material |
Silver alloy |
| Fuse Rating |
3.15 AT (slow-acting), 5 x 20 mm or 5 x 25 mm |
| Electrical Lifecycles |
80,000 operations |
| Mechanical Lifecycles |
5,000,000 operations |
| Operating Ambient Temperature |
-40 degC to +60 degC (-40 degF to +140 degF) |
| Shipping Weight |
1.5 kg |
Connections and Interfaces
| Connection Interface |
Specification |
| Termination Type |
T10 terminal connection |
| FTA Connector |
1 x 4F connector layout |
| System Interface Cable |
SIC-C-02 |
| Signals per Cable |
4/4 channels |
Installation Guidelines
- De-energize all power sources before handling, mounting, or wiring the Field Termination Assembly.
- Mount the module securely on a standard DIN rail or enclosure backplate inside a dust-free, dry industrial cabinet.
- Isolate and route the high-voltage relay wiring separately from low-voltage logic signal cables.
- Confirm that the field load does not exceed the maximum rated capacity of the 3.15 AT internal fuses.
- Maintain sufficient spacing between adjacent modules to ensure continuous convection cooling within the specified ambient temperature limits.
Compliance and Certifications
- CE Compliant
- TUV Safety Certified
- UL Listed