{"product_id":"emerson-396897-02-9-controlwave-i-o-board","title":"Emerson 396897-02-9 ControlWave I\/O Board","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEmerson 396897-02-9\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003e396897-02-9\u003c\/strong\u003e Input\/Output Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for multi-channel field signal processing within Emerson ControlWave automation networks. This non-isolated add-on board interfaces directly with system backplanes to condition discrete and analog signals for local controller execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e396897-02-9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmerson\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.41 kg (0.91 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard ControlWave Add-On Board Form Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 deg C to +70 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46 mA at 3.3 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Isolated I\/O Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLogic Bus Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3 VDC Backplane Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePC Board PLC Add-On Card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmerson ControlWave Process Automation Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFOUNDATION Fieldbus \u0026amp; Channel Isolation Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEmerson 396897-02-9\u003c\/strong\u003e provides direct bus-level processing without onboard channel-to-channel isolation. To maintain noise immunity and field signal integrity across connected loop networks, the board relies on centralized power regulation and common-ground reference planes. This internal architecture allows low-power data exchange with upstream controller CPUs while supporting downstream integration with 4-20 mA HART loop protocol instruments and FOUNDATION Fieldbus field network topologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What is the backplane current draw for the 396897-02-9 I\/O module?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The module draws a nominal current load of 46 mA from the internal 3.3 VDC logic power bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the 396897-02-9 module feature internal channel-to-channel galvanic isolation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. The card is designed as a non-isolated I\/O board, requiring external signal isolators if field channels exhibit potential ground loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDe-energize system backplane power and verify that all field wiring loops are isolated before inserting the module.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlign the \u003cstrong\u003e396897-02-9\u003c\/strong\u003e card edge connector with the designated slot guide rails on the ControlWave base rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress the board firmly into the slot until the backplane connector fully seats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten top and bottom retention screws to ensure chassis earth ground contact and prevent physical movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute non-isolated signal cables through grounded metal wire ways, keeping low-voltage I\/O lines separated from high-voltage power wiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Emerson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45353338142835,"sku":"396897-02-9","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4348\/2227\/files\/396897-02-9_1200x1200_4cf06cdf-5774-41ab-8ecc-12e15d4a5817.jpg?v=1786599391","url":"https:\/\/www.dcssupplier.com\/products\/emerson-396897-02-9-controlwave-i-o-board","provider":"DcsSupplier Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}