{"product_id":"westinghouse-7380a18g01-interface-control-board","title":"Westinghouse 7380A18G01 Interface Control Board","description":"\u003cp\u003eConfigured for high-speed signal conditioning and system bus communication in Westinghouse WDPF and Ovation control architectures, the \u003cstrong\u003eWestinghouse 7380A18G01\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003e7380A18G01\u003c\/strong\u003e Interface Control Board) provides direct physical\/electrical execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuffix Breakdown \u0026amp; Model Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 7380A18 board series uses drawing group numbers to define specific hardware sub-assembly revisions and interface capabilities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7380A18\u003c\/strong\u003e: Base multi-channel interface control printed circuit board structure utilized across Westinghouse process control drop subracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eG01\u003c\/strong\u003e: Specific group suffix designating component population, backplane bus pinout configuration, and signal voltage scaling levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003e7380A18G01\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\u003e1.10 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Ovation \/ WDPF printed circuit board form factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 60 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowered via subrack backplane (+5 VDC \/ +12 VDC \/ -12 VDC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoard Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface Control Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-channel parallel\/serial backplane bus interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect rack slot insertion with retention levers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4-20 mA HART Loop Protocol \u0026amp; Channel-to-Channel Isolation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWestinghouse 7380A18G01\u003c\/strong\u003e processes process-critical data lines interfacing with field transmitters using the 4-20 mA HART loop protocol. Dynamic field variables are passed through onboard conditioning paths to the system controller, maintaining parallel support for pass-through HART digital configuration commands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maintain continuous system operation in severe electrical environments, the card integrates channel-to-channel isolation on input\/output logic paths. Galvanic opto-isolation prevents stray ground loop currents between field devices and the backplane, protecting internal bus logic from potential high-voltage transient surges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What precautions are required during handling and slot installation of the 7380A18G01 board?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Standard ESD grounding procedures must be observed. The host subrack segment must be powered off prior to card insertion to avoid backplane pin arcing or logic latch-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How is physical circuit board retention assured within the card cage?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The card features top and bottom front-panel locking levers that mechanically engage the rack frame, ensuring solid backplane connector seating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect main power to the I\/O rack cage before inserting or removing the interface control board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlign the board edges with the top and bottom card guides of the assigned slot, pushing gently until the backplane connectors begin engagement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock the card firmly in place using the front-panel ejector\/retaining latches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify that field wiring terminal blocks are correctly keyed and wired with single-point grounded shield drains to prevent ground loops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Westinghouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48939964301427,"sku":"7380A18G01","price":233.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4348\/2227\/files\/7380A18G012_Cocoai.jpg?v=1790131714","url":"https:\/\/www.dcssupplier.com\/products\/westinghouse-7380a18g01-interface-control-board","provider":"DcsSupplier Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}