Description

EMERSON 1C31203G01 Remote I/O Communication Module

This module serves as a critical bridge for data exchange in industrial automation setups. Engineers rely on it to maintain seamless communication between control systems and field devices like sensors or actuators, especially in environments where uptime matters—think power plants or chemical processing facilities.

Manufacturer:

EMERSON

Model Number:

1C31203G01

Series:

1C Series

Type:

Remote I/O Communication Module

Power Supply:

220 V AC

Protocol:

Remote Node Control

I/O Capacity:

Scalable multi-channel configurations

Operating Temp:

0°C to 60°C

Approvals:

CE, ISO 9001

Mounting:

Control room rack installation

Dimensions:

120 x 80 x 30 mm (approx.)

Weight:

450g (approx.)

Commonly found in systems like Emerson’s Ovation or Westinghouse’s WDPF, this module handles tasks like turbine monitoring in power stations or coordinating assembly lines in manufacturing. A technician from a Midwest power plant mentioned how it stabilized their legacy MAX1000 system during extreme temperature swings—a scenario where lesser modules might struggle. For systems requiring backward compatibility, it integrates neatly with older 1C31129G03 or 5X00063G01 components.

What stands out is its tolerance to electrical noise and vibration—key for facilities with heavy machinery. The design prioritizes serviceability; swapping a faulty unit mid-shift takes minutes, not hours. While not inherently redundant, pairing it with a secondary 1C31203G01 module in parallel setups provides failover capability. Users report fewer communication dropouts compared to generic Ethernet-based solutions, particularly in facilities with older cabling infrastructure.