Product Overview

The 8C-PAONA1 (8C-PAONA1) is a versatile analog output component within the Honeywell Series 8 I/O family, engineered specifically for seamless integration with Experion LX and PlantCruise by Experion automation platforms. This module features eight universal channels, each independently configurable to meet the diverse signaling requirements of modern field instrumentation. By consolidating current, voltage, and pulse output capabilities into a single hardware footprint, the 8C-PAONA1 reduces spare parts inventory and simplifies system design for complex industrial processes.

Technical Specifications

• Module Identification 8C-PAONA1

• Output Type Universal Analog Output

• Channel Density 8 Isolated Channels

• Signal Support 4-20 mA current, 0-10 V voltage, and Pulse outputs

• System Architecture Series 8 I/O (Experion LX / PlantCruise)

• Signal Integrity Channel-to-system bus galvanic isolation

• Monitoring Integrated proactive health diagnostics and fault detection

• Installation DIN rail or rack-mount compatible

• Environmental Protection Optimized for high-noise industrial electrical environments

• Control Precision High-resolution digital-to-analog conversion for stable field commands

Industrial Applications

The 8C-PAONA1 (8C-PAONA1) is widely deployed across pharmaceutical, chemical, and energy sectors for high-precision tasks:

• Actuator Control Modulating control valve positions in closed-loop process systems.

• Speed Regulation Providing frequency setpoints to Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).

• Data Visualization Driving analog recorders and panel indicators for real-time pressure or flow monitoring.

• Process Dosing Precise current output for managing dosing pump stroke rates in batch production.

• Utility Management Controlling power distribution and HVAC dampers in large-scale facilities.