Emerson SE4601T07 KL4201X1-BA1 CHARM I/O Baseplate

Product Description

The Emerson SE4601T07 (KL4201X1‑BA1) is a CHARM I/O Carrier Baseplate designed for Emerson DeltaV distributed control systems (DCS). It provides a secure mechanical and electrical foundation for CHARM I/O modules, enabling organized wiring and reliable communication between controllers and field devices. Moreover, this baseplate supports Emerson’s Electronic Marshalling technology, eliminating traditional marshalling panels and allowing direct connection of field signals to CHARM modules. Its compact and rugged design ensures dependable operation in hazardous industrial environments.

Technical Specifications

• Model: KL4201X1‑BA1

• Assembly Code: SE4601T07

• Type: CHARM I/O Carrier / Baseplate

• System Compatibility: Emerson DeltaV DCS (CHARM subsystem)

• Supported Modules: Analog I/O, Digital I/O, specialty CHARM cards

• Bus Power Rating: +6.3 VDC @ 2 mA

• Dimensions (H × W × D): ~107 × 41 × 105 mm

• Weight: 0.5 kg

• Operating Temperature: –40 °C to +70 °C

• Humidity Range: 5% – 95% non‑condensing

• Shock Resistance: 10 g half‑sine wave for 11 ms

• Vibration Resistance: 1 mm peak‑to-peak (2–13.2 Hz), 0.7 g (13.2–150 Hz)

• Airborne Contaminants: ISA‑S71.04 Class G3

• Protection Class: IP20

• Certifications: CE, UL, ATEX, IECEx, FM, UKEX (Zone 2 / Class I Div. 2)

• Country of Origin: USA

• Application Areas: Process automation, power generation, oil & gas, chemical industry, steel mills, manufacturing systems

FAQ

1. What is the main function of the KL4201X1‑BA1 baseplate?
It serves as the mounting and electrical interface for CHARM I/O modules in DeltaV systems.

2. Which types of CHARM modules are supported?
It supports analog input/output, digital input/output, and specialty CHARM cards.

3. Is this baseplate suitable for hazardous areas?
Yes, it is certified for Zone 2 / Class I Div. 2 hazardous environments.

4. What is the operating temperature range?
It operates reliably between –40 °C and +70 °C.

5. Can it be installed in standard DeltaV racks?
Yes, its compact design allows seamless integration into DeltaV rack and backplane systems.