Technical Specifications
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | VE4060C1 |
| Manufacturer | Emerson (DeltaV DCS) |
| Product Type | 8-Wide CHARM I/O Carrier (Backplane Assembly) |
| Product Family | DeltaV Electronic Marshalling / CHARMs |
| Baseplate Ports | 8 per carrier |
| CHARMs per Baseplate | 12 |
| Maximum Channel Capacity | 96 channels (8 × 12) |
| CIOC Capacity | 2 (redundant primary/standby pair) |
| Input Power (Redundant) | +24 VDC ±10%, 12 A maximum |
| Ethernet Communication | Redundant 10/100BASE-TX (RJ45) or 100BASE-FX fiber |
| I/O Update Rates | 50 ms, 100 ms, 250 ms, 500 ms |
| Controllers per CIOC | 4 (up to 8 for PK controller) |
| Mounting | DIN rail (vertical T-type) or cabinet mount |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +60°C (carrier); CIOC rated −40°C to +70°C |
| Storage Temperature | −40°C to +85°C |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95%, non-condensing |
| Protection Rating | IP20 (cabinet required) |
| Hazardous Area Rating | Class I, Div 2 / Zone 2 (system-level) |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | Approx. 336 × 31 × 165 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 0.56 kg (boxed with extension cable) |
Note: Published carrier operating temperature varies across sources; the carrier itself is listed at 0°C to +60°C, while the CIOC installed on it carries a wider −40°C to +70°C rating . Some reseller listings provide conflicting dimensions and weight figures; the values above reflect the most detailed and internally consistent sources.
Main Features and Advantages
Late-Binding I/O Architecture Reduces Project Risk: The core value of VE4060C1 lies in decoupling physical wiring from signal type definition. Construction crews can land field wiring on universal baseplate terminals before the I/O list is finalized, and the specific signal type is determined later by inserting the appropriate CHARM. This eliminates the traditional dependency where wiring must wait for card selection and terminal assignment. For brownfield expansions and revamps where the I/O list inevitably changes during execution, VE4060C1 allows procurement and installation to proceed in parallel with engineering, reducing schedule risk and change-order costs .
Redundancy at Every Critical Layer: VE4060C1 supports redundant CIOCs (one active, one standby), dual 24 VDC power feeds, and redundant Ethernet connections to DeltaV controllers. No single point of failure within the carrier’s scope—power path, network link, or I/O card—causes silent signal loss. The system alarms on any path degradation rather than operating in an unnoticed non-redundant state. This layered redundancy design is particularly relevant for continuous-process industries where unplanned I/O outages translate directly into production loss .
Hot-Swap Maintainability Minimizes Process Disruption: CHARM modules and CIOCs mounted on VE4060C1 support online replacement. A failed CHARM can be removed and a replacement seated without shutting down the process, and the controller automatically re-identifies the new module. Mean time to repair for I/O faults drops from hours—requiring loop isolation, cabinet access, and wiring verification—to minutes. The carrier’s extension cable further improves maintainability by allowing the bay/connector footprint to be positioned for convenient access in tight enclosures .
Extension Cable Included for Layout Flexibility: The C1 variant’s defining feature is the carrier extension cable, which separates the carrier body from the mounting footprint. In marshalling cabinets already dense with terminals, relays, and wiring ducts, this flexibility allows VE4060C1 to be positioned where DIN-rail space exists while keeping field terminations accessible. The extension cable is included in the order identity, distinguishing it from the C0 variant at procurement .