Description
Key Technical Specifications
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Model Number: 5X00063G01
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Manufacturer: Emerson (formerly Westinghouse)
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Function: 32-channel digital output module – converts Ovation logic to 24 VDC field signals
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Output Type: Source-type (N-channel MOSFET open-drain pulled up to 24 VDC)
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Channels: 32 points, grouped as 4 banks of 8 (bank-isolated)
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Output Rating: 0.5 A per channel, 2 A total module limit
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Field Voltage: 19.2 – 28.8 VDC (24 V nominal)
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Response Time: <2 ms ON/OFF
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Isolation: 2 kV channel-to-bus; 500 V bank-to-bank
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Power Supply: 24 VDC from Ovation back-plane; <5 W typical
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Operating Temperature: –40…+70 °C
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Protection Degree: IP65 module rating; conformal-coated PCB
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Dimensions / Weight: 150 × 100 × 50 mm, 1.2 kg
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Mounting: Ovation I/O rack (5X00010G01 base) – hot-swap supported
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Status: Factory discontinued – new & tested spares available
WESTINGHOUSE 5X00063G01
Field Application & Problem Solved
In the field the biggest headache is driving thirty-two 24 VDC loads—relay coils, solenoid valves, PLC inputs—without stuffing multiple cards in the rack and still meeting SIL-rated response times. The 5X00063G01 solves that by giving you thirty-two source-type outputs in one base: it turns on a contactor coil in <2 ms, sources up to 0.5 A per point, and reports “output OK” over the 30 kHz carrier. You’ll typically find one per auxiliary pump skid on Frame-7/9 peakers—swap time is under two minutes with the unit on turning gear. Core value: it collapses thirty-two MOSFET drivers, surge clamps, and bank isolation into one 1.2 kg plug-in card you can hot-swap without losing a single output.
In the field the biggest headache is driving thirty-two 24 VDC loads—relay coils, solenoid valves, PLC inputs—without stuffing multiple cards in the rack and still meeting SIL-rated response times. The 5X00063G01 solves that by giving you thirty-two source-type outputs in one base: it turns on a contactor coil in <2 ms, sources up to 0.5 A per point, and reports “output OK” over the 30 kHz carrier. You’ll typically find one per auxiliary pump skid on Frame-7/9 peakers—swap time is under two minutes with the unit on turning gear. Core value: it collapses thirty-two MOSFET drivers, surge clamps, and bank isolation into one 1.2 kg plug-in card you can hot-swap without losing a single output.
Installation & Maintenance Pitfalls (Expert Tips)
Bank Current Limit Is 2 A – Don’t Over-Fuse
The module is rated 0.5 A per channel but only 2 A total. If you load eight 0.5 A contactors on the same bank the over-current circuit folds back and you’ll chase “output sag.” Spread high-current loads across banks or use interposing relays.
The module is rated 0.5 A per channel but only 2 A total. If you load eight 0.5 A contactors on the same bank the over-current circuit folds back and you’ll chase “output sag.” Spread high-current loads across banks or use interposing relays.
Hot-Swap Only with Field Power Off – Contacts Are Live
The module is hot-swappable but the MOSFETs carry 24 V. If you pull it while a coil is energized you’ll arc the stab pins. Open the field breaker first or you’ll weld the back-plane connector.
The module is hot-swappable but the MOSFETs carry 24 V. If you pull it while a coil is energized you’ll arc the stab pins. Open the field breaker first or you’ll weld the back-plane connector.
IP65 Doesn’t Mean Flood-Proof – Don’t Pressure-Wash
The module is sealed but the DIN-rail gasket can be displaced. If you blast the cabinet with a pressure washer water will wick into the connector and you’ll get intermittent “output fail.” Bag the module or use a low-pressure rinse.
The module is sealed but the DIN-rail gasket can be displaced. If you blast the cabinet with a pressure washer water will wick into the connector and you’ll get intermittent “output fail.” Bag the module or use a low-pressure rinse.
Spare Lead-Time Is 6-8 Weeks – Keep One on the Shelf
Factory stock is gone; new & tested spares are available but not overnight. If you crack a layer or burn a MOSFET you’ll be down until the part arrives—keep one in stores or you’ll discover the weakness during the next grid event.
Factory stock is gone; new & tested spares are available but not overnight. If you crack a layer or burn a MOSFET you’ll be down until the part arrives—keep one in stores or you’ll discover the weakness during the next grid event.
WESTINGHOUSE 5X00063G01
Technical Deep Dive & Overview
Internally the module is thirty-two N-channel MOSFETs bolted to a 2 kV isolation barrier. Each output is pulled up to field 24 V through a 10 kΩ resistor; the gate is driven by an opto-coupler that latches the command from the Ovation back-plane. The 30 kHz carrier clocks the data so the module appears as a transparent extension of the rack. Lose the 24 V rail and the outputs go low; lose a single channel and the CPU throws “DO FLT” for that point only. No firmware to reload—pure hardware—so you can hot-swap it: pull the old card, land the field leads exactly where they came from, snap the 96-pin connector in, and the DCS sees all thirty-two outputs again in under ten seconds .
Internally the module is thirty-two N-channel MOSFETs bolted to a 2 kV isolation barrier. Each output is pulled up to field 24 V through a 10 kΩ resistor; the gate is driven by an opto-coupler that latches the command from the Ovation back-plane. The 30 kHz carrier clocks the data so the module appears as a transparent extension of the rack. Lose the 24 V rail and the outputs go low; lose a single channel and the CPU throws “DO FLT” for that point only. No firmware to reload—pure hardware—so you can hot-swap it: pull the old card, land the field leads exactly where they came from, snap the 96-pin connector in, and the DCS sees all thirty-two outputs again in under ten seconds .
