10100/2/1 Honeywell Bus Driver Module

Description:

The Honeywell10100/2/ Horizontal Bus Driver is a compact module designed to provide stable communication and bus connectivity in Honeywell control systems, ensuring reliable performance and compliance with international standards.

It connects the central part of the system to the I/0 racks, ensuring efficient datatransmission.Reliable and versatile solution for industrial applications, providing a high-performance communicationinterface for connecting field devices and control systems.

Specifications:

Product No. : 10100/2/1
Product Type : Vertical Bus Driver
Space requirements : 4 TE, 3 HE (= 4 HP, 3U)
Power requirements : 5 Vdc 275 mA
Ripple content : < 50 mV p-p
Approvals : CE, TÜV, UL
Operating temperature range: -40°C to +80°C

Software Versions: Compatible with all versions

Ripple Content: Less than 50mV p-p

Features:

• Single-channel communication

Supports single-channel communication over the vertical bus,ensuring reliable data transfer between the CPU and connected modules.

• High-speed data transfer

Enables efficient communication with support for high-speed datatransfer rates, enhancing system responsiveness

• Configurable software

Features configurable software, allowing users to tailor its operation tospecific system requirements

• Scalable Design

Supports multiple 1/O racks for system expansion

• Redundancy Support

Enables fault-tolerant operation in distributed control systems

• Modular Construction

Electronic and wiring parts can be exchanged independently for easy maintenance

• Flexible Configuration

Jumper settings allow quick assignment of VBD and central rack numbers

• Industrial Durability

Built for continuous operation in demanding automation environments

Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1: What are the most common faults in this module?
A1: Electrolytic Capacitor Aging:This is the number one cause of failure. After 20-30 years of operation, the electrolytic capacitors inside the module will dry out, bulge, and leak, leading to increased power supply ripple and various instabilities.
Power Supply Failure:Damage to power supply components such as voltage regulators and diodes can result in no output or unstable voltage.
Connector Problems:Loose, oxidized, or damaged center pins on the rear coaxial cable connector.
Chip Aging: Logic chips, memory chips, or driver chips may fail over time due to aging.
Clock Failure:The internal clock circuit may stop oscillating, causing the RUN indicator to malfunction and the module to stop working.

Q2: What do the indicator lights (STA, ACK, RUN, etc.) on the front panel of the module represent?
PWR (Power):Lighting on indicates normal power supply (+5V, -5V, +12V, -12V). If off, the entire module is not working.

RUN (Run):Flashes during normal operation. If constantly lit or off, it indicates a logic or clock fault in the module.
STA (Status): Indicates the synchronization status of the module with the LCN. It should be steadily lit under normal conditions. Flashing or being off indicates synchronization loss and inability to communicate.
ACK (Acknowledgement): Flashes briefly when the module successfully receives or forwards a valid LCN data packet. Regular flashing will be seen under normal network activity. Prolonged periods without flashing may indicate network inactivity or module transceiver failure.
RTP (Repeater): Flashes when the module is operating as a repeater.
L (Local): Normally off. May be lit in some diagnostic modes.

Datasheet Link:

10100/2/1 Honeywell Bus Driver Module PDF Datasheet