{"product_id":"emerson-kl4104x1-ba1-i-o-card-carrier","title":"Emerson KL4104X1-BA1 I\/O Card Carrier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEmerson KL4101X1-BA1\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eKL4101X1-BA1\u003c\/strong\u003e CHARM I\/O Card Carrier, serves as the primary \u003cstrong\u003eKL4101X1-BA1\u003c\/strong\u003e PLC Module\/Rack utilized to execute structural hosting, localized voltage step-down, and parallel bus routing tasks across Emerson DeltaV electronic marshalling platforms.\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 \/ Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKL4101X1-BA1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmerson Automation Solutions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Family \/ Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeltaV Electronic Marshalling \/ CHARM Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifecycle Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscontinued by Manufacturer (Legacy Spares Support Available)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunctional Category\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharacterization Module (CHARM) I\/O Card Carrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Power Redundancy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual redundant 24 VDC feeder inputs rated at 12 A maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput to CHARM Modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulated 6.3 VDC at 3.25 A logic power distribution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard din-rail mount backplane framework\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Net Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.35 kg (0.77 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 to +70 deg C standard structural ambient limits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProcess Control and DCS Instrument Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CHARM I\/O card carrier acts as the physical and electrical foundation for Emerson's electronic marshalling infrastructure. It accommodates individual plug-in Characterization Modules (CHARMs), providing the mechanical tracks and multi-layer trace paths required to link field instrumentation directly to the primary DeltaV Control I\/O Characterization Block (CIOC). The carrier incorporates internal power conditioning circuits that accept redundant 24 VDC input lines and step them down to a highly regulated 6.3 VDC logic supply, distributing it safely across the active CHARM slots without introducing localized propagation delays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBus health tracking and diagnostic data route over Profinet, EtherNet\/IP, or native DeltaV deterministic networks via the linked CIOC head. This design supports rapid, modular I\/O density scaling routines and firmware flash compatibility while ensuring continuous connection tracking and signal isolation across the entire distributed control system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How does the redundant input power circuitry operate on the KL4101X1-BA1 carrier?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The carrier features onboard diode-ORing auctioneering circuits that accept two independent 24 VDC power feeds. If one input line experiences a voltage drop or total power loss, the internal auctioneer shifts the full 12 A load to the secondary feed instantly, preventing data disruption or loss of connection tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can CHARM modules be inserted or removed from the carrier while the assembly is powered?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. The electronic marshalling architecture fully supports hot-swapping individual characterization modules. The passive backplane channels isolate row communications and power paths, ensuring that exchanging a single CHARM does not interrupt active process loops on adjacent slots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emerson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45064406663283,"sku":"KL4104X1-BA1","price":233.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4348\/2227\/files\/screenshot_2026-06-03_15-26-23_7036262b-1690-4a11-866e-252ad935d769.png?v=1780474122","url":"https:\/\/www.dcssupplier.com\/products\/emerson-kl4104x1-ba1-i-o-card-carrier","provider":"DcsSupplier Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}