Description
Product Description
Overview
The Emerson KL2101X1-BB1 is a CHARMs I/O Card 2 (CIOC2) designed for use in hazardous areas within the DeltaV Electronic Marshalling Digital Automation System. Engineered for extreme conditions, it delivers reliable digital signal acquisition and transmission with robust safety and environmental compliance. This module supports ATEX, IECEx, and FM certifications for hazardous atmosphere deployment.
Key Features
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Hazardous Area Rated: Compliant with II 3G Ex ec IIC Gc, Class I Div. 2, Zone 2 environments.
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High Reliability: Designed to operate continuously from -40°C to 70°C under vibration and shock conditions typical in industrial installations.
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Power Supply Flexibility: Accepts 24 VDC input at 2 A max and provides 6.3 VDC output at 3.25 A.
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Durable Construction: Resistant to airborne contaminants per ISA-S71.04 Class G3, with relative humidity tolerance from 5% to 95% non-condensing.
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Maintenance-Free: No user-serviceable parts; calibration is not required.
Applications
Ideal for process control and monitoring in chemical, oil & gas, and refining operations where hazardous conditions require ATEX/IECEx certified equipment. Integrates seamlessly with DeltaV S-Series and CHARMs hardware subsystems.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Model |
CHARMs I/O Card 2 (CIOC2) |
| Order/Part Number |
KL2101X1-BB1 |
| Input Power |
24 VDC at 2 A max |
| Output Power |
6.3 VDC at 3.25 A |
| Operating Temperature |
-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
| Shock Resistance |
10 g half-sine wave, 11 ms |
| Vibration Tolerance |
1 mm peak-to-peak (2–13.2 Hz); 0.7 g (13.2–150 Hz) |
| Airborne Contaminants |
ISA-S71.04 Class G3 |
| Relative Humidity |
5–95% non-condensing |
| Certifications |
ATEX: FM19ATEX0173U, IECEx: FMG 19.0019U, FM21UKEX0017U, FM17CA0145U, FM17US0286U |
| Hazardous Area Ratings |
Class I Div. 2, Groups A,B,C,D; Zone 2, Ex ec IIC Gc |
| Maintenance |
No user-serviceable parts; calibration not required |
| Installation |
Must follow DeltaV CHARMs Zone 2 installation guidelines; removal/insertion only in non-hazardous conditions |
Installation Notes
FAQ
Q: Can the KL2101X1-BB1 operate in Zone 1 hazardous areas?
A: This unit is certified for Zone 2 and Class I Div. 2 areas. Zone 1 use requires additional site-specific compliance verification.
Q: Is calibration required?
A: No calibration is needed; the module is factory-calibrated.
Q: Can this module be serviced by users?
A: No. The card contains no user-serviceable parts and should not be disassembled.
Q: Which DeltaV systems is it compatible with?
A: Fully compatible with DeltaV CHARMs and S-Series I/O subsystems.
