Honeywell 51304584-100 EPDGP I/O Board

Honeywell 51304584-100 is an EPDGP I/O board designed for Honeywell TDC 3000 Universal Station environments. The board functions as a peripheral interface module that manages communication between the operator station and connected external devices. As an updated EPDG/EPDG2 interface solution, it provides centralized connectivity for display, input, printing, and storage peripherals within the TDC 3000 architecture.

Universal Station Peripheral Interface

The 51304584-100 is intended for use within the Honeywell TDC 3000 Distributed Control System and is associated with the Universal Station platform.

Its primary role is to provide communication and interface services between the operator workstation and connected peripheral equipment. The board acts as an intermediary layer that allows external devices to exchange information with the operator station environment.

Supported Peripheral Devices

The EPDGP I/O Board supports multiple operator-station peripherals through integrated interface connections.

Supported devices include:

• Video displays

• Cursor control devices

• Trackballs

• Mice

• Operator keyboards

• Printers

• Zip drives

• Bernoulli storage drives

This peripheral integration capability enables the Universal Station to support operator interaction, display functions, reporting, and removable media operations.

Hardware Architecture

The board is described as a newer-generation interface card derived from the EPDG and EPDG2 peripheral interface architecture.

Its design supports installation within Honeywell TDC system hardware while providing the connectivity functions required by operator workstation peripherals.

Communication and Processing Resources

According to the supplied information, the board includes processing and memory resources to support peripheral communication functions.

Available hardware resources include:

• 128 MHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor

• 64 MB Flash memory

• 32 MB SDRAM

These resources support data handling and interface management between the Universal Station and connected devices.

Communication Interfaces

The board is reported to support several communication interface standards depending on the overall system topology.

Available interfaces include:

• RS-485

• CAN

• Ethernet

Actual interface utilization depends on the installed system configuration and associated control platform requirements.

Technical Specifications

System Integration Considerations

The 51304584-100 is intended for operator-station peripheral communication rather than process I/O acquisition. When replacing an existing board, the installed Universal Station configuration and connected peripheral devices should be verified to ensure compatibility.

Because the board serves as an interface component within the TDC 3000 workstation environment, peripheral connectivity requirements should be assessed before installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the primary function of the 51304584-100 EPDGP I/O Board?

A: The board provides peripheral interface functionality for Honeywell TDC 3000 Universal Stations, enabling communication between the operator station and connected external devices.

Q: Which peripherals can be connected through this board?

A: The supplied information identifies support for video displays, keyboards, cursor-control devices, printers, and removable storage devices such as Zip and Bernoulli drives.

Q: Is the 51304584-100 a process I/O module?

A: No. The board is described as a Universal Station peripheral interface card intended for workstation and operator-interface communications rather than direct field signal acquisition.