{"product_id":"westinghouse-4256a01g01-add-on-boards","title":"Westinghouse 4256A01G01 Add-On Boards","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWestinghouse 4256A01G01\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003e4256A01G01\u003c\/strong\u003e PC Add-On Board, operates as a dedicated hardware component for backplane bus interface and auxiliary signal routing within WDPF platforms. Installed directly into a designated subrack position, this circuit board conditions physical loop signals and executes real-time data transfers to the primary system controller.\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\u003e4256A01G01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWestinghouse\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\u003e1.94 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard WDPF Subrack Slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 deg C to 60 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Backplane Draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWDPF DCS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoard Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePC Add-On Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-20 mA HART loop protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel-to-channel isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDCS Interface \u0026amp; Signal Isolation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for integration into WDPF processing chassis, the board features integrated channel-to-channel isolation to decouple sensitive internal logic from field-side voltage spikes and potential ground loops. Signal conditioning circuitry supports standard 4-20 mA HART loop protocol data paths, ensuring stable analog signal acquisition. Thermal compensation routines, incorporating cold junction compensation (CJC) hardware references, maintain analog loop conversion accuracy across the entire ambient operating thermal profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Is live insertion or extraction (hot-swapping) permitted for the 4256A01G01 board?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No, backplane power to the subrack slot must be fully isolated before inserting or removing the board to prevent voltage transients and potential hardware damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How does channel-to-channel isolation protect the board logic?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Galvanic isolation barriers physically isolate individual I\/O channels, stopping common-mode electrical noise and high-voltage field faults from propagating to adjacent backplane buses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure main power to the WDPF card cage is fully de-energized and locked out prior to physical installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear an ESD grounding wrist strap attached to the cabinet ground stud while unboxing and inserting the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect backplane card-edge connectors for bent pins, oxidation, or dirt before inserting the assembly into the slot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlign the PC board edges with the chassis slot guide rails and push firmly until the card fully seats into the backplane connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFasten all panel retaining screws to 0.5 Nm torque to ensure continuous chassis frame grounding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminate all field wiring shield drain wires to a single cabinet earth ground point to maintain noise immunity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Westinghouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66726573932659,"sku":"4256A01G01","price":233.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4348\/2227\/files\/9690A38G53_Cocoai_a3958757-38bb-4c9c-af84-b39cbb053dd9.jpg?v=1790559859","url":"https:\/\/www.dcssupplier.com\/products\/westinghouse-4256a01g01-add-on-boards","provider":"DcsSupplier Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}