{"product_id":"honeywell-fta-t-16-fail-safe-digital-input-fta","title":"Honeywell FTA-T-16 Fail-Safe Digital Input FTA","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Honeywell\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFTA-T-16 (42622268-002)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a fail-safe, active digital input Field Termination Assembly engineered for use with Honeywell Safety Manager and FSC safety control systems. It serves as the interface between field-level discrete devices and safety controllers, ensuring reliable signal acquisition under stringent safety integrity requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis FTA supports sixteen isolated digital input points and incorporates active signal conditioning to detect wiring faults, power anomalies, and abnormal input states. Its design aligns with SIL-rated safety systems where deterministic behavior and fault transparency are mandatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFTA-T-16 (42622268-002)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis designed to process discrete on\/off signals from safety-related field devices such as emergency stop buttons, limit switches, pressure switches, and interlock contacts. Each channel operates independently to maintain system integrity even in the event of partial failures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive circuitry within the FTA enables stable voltage supervision, helping the controller differentiate between valid signals, open circuits, and short conditions. This architecture significantly improves diagnostic coverage compared to passive termination solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Channel Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal input points: 16 fail-safe digital channels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported signal types: Dry contact or powered discrete inputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNominal input voltage: 24 VDC or 120 VAC (hardware variant dependent)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical input current: approximately 10 mA per channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput impedance: nominal 10 kΩ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal channel isolation: yes, channel-to-channel and field-to-system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor passive field devices, the FTA provides a supervised output supply of approximately 24 VDC. When interfaced with Honeywell safety input modules such as the 10105\/2\/1, signal levels are conditioned to a low-voltage range of approximately 0–3.5 VDC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExternal supply voltage: 30 VDC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum current consumption: approximately 150 mA with all inputs energized\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower distribution: internally regulated for all 16 channels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical and Physical Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 110 × 70 × 60 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.25 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact form factor allows direct mounting within safety system cabinets while maintaining proper wire separation and labeling clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating temperature range: –20 °C to +65 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage temperature range: –40 °C to +105 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for continuous duty in industrial safety environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFTA-T-16 (42622268-002)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis fully compatible with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoneywell Safety Manager systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoneywell FSC (Fail-Safe Controller) platforms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Honeywell safety input modules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is intended for use in safety instrumented systems requiring high availability and deterministic fault handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmergency shutdown (ESD) systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety interlock and permissive logic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurner management and critical equipment protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlantwide safety instrumented systems (SIS)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the FTA-T-16 interchangeable with passive digital input FTAs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The FTA-T-16 is an active, fail-safe termination assembly with internal supervision circuitry. Passive FTAs do not provide the same diagnostic coverage or fault detection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this FTA perform logic processing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The FTA only conditions and terminates field signals. Safety logic execution is performed by the associated Honeywell safety controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can it be used in SIL-rated applications?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. When installed as part of a certified Honeywell safety system and used according to system documentation, it supports SIL-rated architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HONEYWELL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42912755286106,"sku":"FTA-T-16","price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4601\/3530\/files\/FTA-T-162.jpg?v=1770795730","url":"https:\/\/www.plcmasters.com\/ms\/products\/honeywell-fta-t-16-fail-safe-digital-input-fta","provider":"PLC Masters Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}