Description
System Role and Integration
The 1B30035H01 serves as the critical physical interface layer within the Ovation Distributed Control System architecture, functioning as a HART-enabled terminal base that bridges field wiring with the controller’s I/O modules. Unlike standard passive terminal blocks, this assembly integrates HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) communication capabilities directly into the base infrastructure, allowing maintenance personnel to access diagnostic information from smart transmitters without disturbing the 4-20mA control signal.
The module occupies a 2-slot configuration within the Ovation I/O chassis, providing standardized mounting for personality modules (PMODs) or electronic modules (EMODs) while managing all field-side terminations. This design separates the field wiring infrastructure from the sensitive electronics, enabling technicians to replace I/O cards or perform maintenance without disconnecting hundreds of field wires—a significant advantage in large power generation facilities where re-termination represents substantial outage risk.
Core Functionality and Signal Handling
This base assembly handles the physical connection of analog inputs, discrete inputs/outputs, and HART-enabled smart devices to the Ovation control system. The integrated HART modem circuitry allows bi-directional digital communication superimposed on the standard 4-20mA analog signals, supporting configuration, calibration, and diagnostics of HART-compliant pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, and valve positioners directly from the control room engineering workstation.
The module provides isolated termination points for field wiring, ensuring proper signal conditioning and noise immunity between harsh industrial environments and the controller backplane. It supports both locally powered and externally powered I/O configurations, accommodating diverse field device requirements while maintaining signal integrity across the specified operating temperature range.
Platform Heritage and Operational Benefits
As a fundamental component of the Westinghouse Ovation platform now maintained within Emerson’s automation portfolio, the 1B30035H01 reflects decades of field deployment in mission-critical power generation and heavy process industries. The 2-slot form factor optimizes cabinet space utilization while maintaining the modularity that allows hybrid I/O configurations—supporting high-density digital I/O alongside precision analog measurements within the same chassis.
The hot-swappable design philosophy enables base replacement (when properly configured) without requiring complete process shutdowns, reducing mean time to repair (MTTR) during hardware failures. Integration with the broader Ovation diagnostic ecosystem provides visibility into field device health, wiring integrity, and communication status, supporting predictive maintenance strategies that minimize unplanned outages in continuous-process applications.
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Part 4: Technical Specifications
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Model Number: 1B30035H01
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Manufacturer: Westinghouse Electric Corporation (Ovation product line)
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Product Type: HART Terminal Base Assembly / 2-Slot Standard I/O Base
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Mounting Configuration: 2-slot Ovation I/O chassis compatible
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HART Communication: Integrated HART modem support for smart device communication
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Supported I/O Types: Analog input/output, discrete input/output (depending on installed personality module)
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Field Termination: Screw terminals or cage-clamp terminals (configuration dependent)
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Operating Temperature: -10°C to +60°C (14°F to 140°F)
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Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
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Humidity: 0% to 95% RH (non-condensing)
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Dimensions: Approximately 285 mm × 125 mm × 63 mm (11.2 in × 4.9 in × 2.5 in)
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Weight: Approximately 0.4 kg (0.9 lbs)
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Certifications: UL 508 Listed, CE Mark compliant
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Power Supply: 24V DC (system-powered via backplane)
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Compatible Systems: Westinghouse Ovation, Emerson Ovation
Part 5: Core Features & Customer Value
Integrated HART Communication Infrastructure: Unlike traditional terminal blocks that pass only analog signals, this base incorporates HART modem capabilities that enable digital communication with smart field devices without requiring separate HART multiplexers or handheld communicators. For instrumentation technicians, this means remote access to transmitter diagnostics, range configuration, and loop verification from the control room—eliminating the need for field trips to access device information and reducing exposure to hazardous areas during troubleshooting.
Modular Separation of Field and Logic: The 2-slot base design physically isolates field wiring terminations from the electronic I/O modules, allowing maintenance personnel to replace failed electronics or upgrade firmware without disturbing field connections. In large-scale power plants where a single I/O cabinet may service critical turbine auxiliaries, this separation prevents accidental wire disconnection during card replacement—reducing the risk of spurious trips and eliminating the need for post-maintenance loop verification of every field device.
Space-Efficient High-Density Design: The compact 2-slot form factor maximizes I/O density within standard Ovation enclosures, allowing up to eight I/O points per slot in certain configurations. For retrofit projects in legacy control rooms with limited cabinet space, this density enables modernization without requiring additional enclosure real estate, reducing installation costs and minimizing disruption to existing plant infrastructure.
Hot-Swappable Maintenance Architecture: When paired with properly configured Ovation controllers, the base supports online replacement procedures that maintain process continuity during hardware failures. This capability proves particularly valuable in combined-cycle power plants and petrochemical facilities where unplanned outages carry significant economic penalties, allowing maintenance teams to respond to hardware diagnostics without scheduling costly unit shutdowns.
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Part 6: Typical Applications
Power Generation Balance-of-Plant Control: The 1B30035H01 is extensively deployed in coal-fired, gas-fired, and nuclear generating stations for HART-enabled analog input applications. In boiler control systems, the base interfaces with smart pressure transmitters monitoring steam drum level, combustion air flow, and feedwater pressure—providing operators with real-time device health diagnostics while maintaining the hardwired 4-20mA signals required for safety-critical control loops.
Turbine Auxiliary Systems: Within turbine lube oil, hydrogen seal oil, and cooling water systems, this module connects to HART-capable temperature and pressure transmitters. The integrated HART functionality allows predictive maintenance teams to monitor transmitter drift and response characteristics without interrupting the control signals, enabling calibration scheduling during planned outages rather than emergency responses to failed sensors.
Water Treatment and Demineralization: In demineralizer and reverse osmosis plants, the base provides termination for analytical transmitters monitoring pH, conductivity, and silica levels. The HART communication capability supports remote configuration of analyzer ranges and alarm setpoints, allowing central control room personnel to adjust water chemistry monitoring parameters without dispatching technicians to remote chemical analysis shelters.
Safety Instrumented Systems with Smart Diagnostics: While the base itself is not SIL-rated, it supports HART-enabled transmitters used in safety instrumented functions (SIF) where diagnostic coverage requirements mandate continuous device health monitoring. The ability to extract secondary process variables and device status information assists safety engineers in meeting IEC 61511 diagnostic coverage requirements without compromising the independence of the safety shutdown system.
