Product Description

Overview

The Honeywell 05701-A-0361 Engineering Card is a dedicated communication and control module designed for integration within the Honeywell Series 5700 gas detection system. It serves as a central interface for configuring, commissioning, and maintaining connected gas detector modules. The front panel features tactile pushbuttons for real-time status checks, calibration verification, and operational testing, while an onboard clock tracks calibration history and maintenance reminders.

Key Features and Functions

• Front Panel Display: Multi-segment LEDs provide instantaneous gas readings.

• Status Indicators: Separate LEDs indicate “Power On,” “Unlocked,” and channel alarm status.

• Push-Button Controls: Up/Down navigation, Accept/Reject for commands, and combined buttons for printing or exporting data.

• Alarm and Signal Management: Supports multiple alarm levels with relay logic for both normally energized and de-energized configurations.

• Self-Diagnostics: Continuous internal testing ensures module reliability and detects sensor or hardware faults.

• Inhibit Mode: Enables calibration and maintenance without triggering system-wide alarms.

• Environmental Protection: RFI/EMI immunity suitable for harsh industrial environments.

Technical Specifications

Applications

This module is ideal for chemical plants, refineries, and other hazardous industrial sites requiring continuous gas monitoring. It ensures fail-safe operation and reliable data acquisition for toxic, flammable, or oxygen gas sensors.

FAQ

Q: Can the 05701-A-0361 be hot-swapped?
A: Only if firmware and hardware revisions match the existing rack configuration to avoid system errors.

Q: What alarm levels does it support?
A: It supports three programmable alarm setpoints (A1, A2, A3) with configurable relay logic.

Q: Does it require external calibration devices?
A: Calibration can be performed via onboard controls; external devices are optional for advanced calibration verification.

Similar Models: The 05701-A-0362 offers dual-channel monitoring, while 05701-A-0360 supports older Series 5700 legacy sensor types.