Product Overview

The Honeywell FC-TSGASH-1624 V1.0 is a specialized Field Termination Assembly (FTA) engineered for high-integrity Fire and Gas (F&G) safety systems. Functioning as a Safe Gas Flame Detector Input interface, this module bridges the gap between field-mounted detection instruments and the central safety logic solver. It is designed to process 16 independent channels of 0 to 20 mA signals, providing critical monitoring for hazardous environments. By integrating a dedicated HART interface, the FC-TSGASH-1624 allows for sophisticated digital communication, enabling operators to perform remote configuration and health checks on smart flame detectors without manual field intervention.

Hardware Parameters and Technical Characteristics

The FC-TSGASH-1624 is built to withstand the rigors of industrial process environments while maintaining the strict signal fidelity required for safety-rated applications.

• Channel Capacity: 16 Isolated Input Channels

• Input Signal Range: 0 to 20 mA (DC)

• Communication Protocol: Integrated HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) support

• Environmental Protection: Full conformal coating on all internal circuitry for resistance to humidity and chemical corrosion

• System Integration: Compatible with Honeywell Safety Manager and distributed safety architectures

• Diagnostic Features: Real-time channel monitoring and remote sensor calibration capabilities

• Physical Weight: 0.82 kg

• Dimensions: 36.7 x 36.3 x 1.5 cm

• Manufacturing Origin: USA

Industrial Applications and Operational Safety

This Field Termination Assembly is a vital component in safety-instrumented systems where the rapid detection of fire or gas leaks is essential to personnel and asset protection.

• Refinery Fire & Gas Systems: Monitoring wide-area flame detectors across processing units to trigger emergency suppression systems.

• Chemical Production Facilities: Interfacing with gas detectors in corrosive atmospheres, where the module’s conformal coating ensures long-term reliability.

• Offshore Platforms: Managing high-density safety inputs in space-constrained control rooms where remote HART diagnostics reduce the need for hazardous area maintenance.

• Critical Safety Loops: Providing the necessary hardware layer for SIL-rated safety functions, ensuring that flame detection signals are processed with the highest level of availability and accuracy.