Product Overview

The Honeywell 900H02-0202 is a high-performance 16-channel digital output module designed for the Honeywell ControlEdge HC900 and HC900 hybrid control systems. This discrete output interface card provides reliable switching of 24V DC signals to field devices, including actuators, relays, solenoids, pilot lights, and motor starters . As a core component of Honeywell’s distributed control platform, the 900H02-0202 delivers robust low-side (current sinking) switching architecture with built-in overload protection, ensuring dependable operation in demanding industrial automation environments.

The Honeywell 900H02-0202 is engineered for seamless integration into complex control strategies, bridging the gap between the controller’s logic decisions and real-world device actuation. The module’s 16 output channels are organized into two electrically isolated groups of 8, providing flexibility for power distribution and enhancing system reliability by containing faults within a group . Each channel is equipped with an intelligent power switch that offers comprehensive diagnostic capabilities, allowing the Honeywell 900H02-0202 to communicate fault conditions, such as overcurrent or short circuits, back to the host controller for rapid system response. The module’s hot-swappable design supports removal and insertion while under power, minimizing downtime during maintenance and expansion activities .

 

Technical Specifications

Parameter Name	Value
Product Model	900H02-0202
Manufacturer	Honeywell
Product Type	Digital Output Module / Discrete Output Interface
Platform Compatibility	Honeywell ControlEdge HC900, HC900 Hybrid Control System
Output Channels	16 channels (2 groups of 8 isolated outputs)
Operating Voltage	6.5 to 32 VDC (nominal 24 VDC)
Output Type	Low-side (current sinking) intelligent power switch
Peak Voltage	34 VDC
ON Voltage Drop	0.3 VDC @ 1A load
Maximum Leakage Current	0.15 mA @ 32 VDC
Maximum Inrush Current	4 A for 10 ms
Output Current per Channel	1A (continuous)
Total Module Current	8A maximum
OFF to ON Response Time	6 ms
ON to OFF Response Time	6 ms
Power Supply Loading	5V: 340 mA; 24V: 0 mA
Operating Temperature	-20°C to +60°C
Hazardous Area Rating	Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D T4; Class I, Zone 2, IIC T4
Weight	Approx. 0.5 kg
Installation	DIN rail mount or card rack insertion

 

Main Features and Advantages

The Honeywell 900H02-0202 offers a robust and reliable switching solution with its intelligent power switch design. Each channel incorporates built-in overload and short-circuit protection, safeguarding both the module and connected field devices from damage . The 6ms fast switching response time (both ON and OFF) ensures precise and timely control of actuators, critical for high-speed sequencing and safety interlock applications . Furthermore, the low ON-state voltage drop of just 0.3 VDC at 1A minimizes power dissipation and heat generation, contributing to system longevity and energy efficiency.

Flexibility and integration are key strengths of the Honeywell 900H02-0202. The module’s 16 channels are divided into two groups with galvanic isolation, allowing the use of separate field power supplies and reducing the risk of system-wide ground loops . The Honeywell 900H02-0202 is also designed for future-proof operation, supporting failsafe state configuration. If communication between the controller and the module is interrupted, the 900H02-0202 can be programmed to assume a predetermined safe output state, ensuring process stability during network faults . The ability to withstand high inrush currents of up to 4A for 10ms makes the Honeywell 900H02-0202 perfectly suited for driving incandescent lamps, capacitive loads, and solenoid valves that draw higher startup currents .