KJ4001X1-BE1 Emerson CHARM I/O Card | New & Original Stock
Manufacturer: GE Fanuc
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Part Number: VE4050E1C0
Condition:New with Original Package
Product Type: I/O Communication Modules
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Country of Origin: USA
Payment:T/T, Western Union
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
Emerson KJ4001X1-BE1 DeltaV Electronic Marshalling Module
The Emerson KJ4001X1-BE1, also cataloged as the VE4050E1C0 CHARM I/O Card, operates as a dedicated hardware component for network interface, power distribution, and CHARM carrier control within DeltaV S-Series Electronic Marshalling platforms.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Model | KJ4001X1-BE1 (Equivalent to VE4050E1C0) |
| Brand | Emerson (DeltaV) |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.45 kg (Net module); 2.0 kg (Shipping standard) |
| Dimensions | 140 x 130 x 40 mm |
| Operating Temp | -40 to +70 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 10 W typical under fully loaded operational states |
| Input Voltage Range | 18 to 30 VDC (24 VDC nominal) |
| I/O Channel Capacity | Controls up to 96 individually characterized channels |
| Networking Protocols | Dual redundant Ethernet running DeltaV CHARM I/O protocol |
| Mechanical Shock | 10 g, 11 ms half-sine wave profile |
| Vibration Boundaries | 1 mm peak-to-peak (2 to 13.2 Hz); 0.7 g (13.2 to 150 Hz) |
| Airborne Contamination | ISA-S71.04 Class G3 harsh environment rating |
| Cooling Specification | Natural convection thermal dissipation |
4-20 mA HART Loop Protocol and Channel-to-Channel Isolation
The module supports Electronic Marshalling by routing process variables from up to 96 CHARM modules across a redundant Ethernet network. When paired with analog components, the hardware translates the 4-20 mA HART loop protocol layer into deterministic digital packets for the DeltaV backbone. Galvanic isolation is enforced between the field-side terminations and the internal system-side processing architecture. Channel-to-channel isolation is executed at the baseplate interface through individual CHARM modules, preventing ground loops or voltage transients from shifting adjacent analog loops or interrupting field communication links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the network redundancy framework behave during an active communication link failure?
A: The module contains dual independent Ethernet ports operating in a primary/secondary configuration. If a connection fault or packet timeout occurs on the active port, internal switching logic executes an immediate switchover to the redundant channel without interrupting backplane data synchronization.
Q: What are the physical hardware constraints regarding hot-swap actions for this component?
A: The card supports live hot-swapping directly on the powered CHARM baseplate. Redundant module configurations enable continuous operation, allowing an individual card to be extracted or inserted without interrupting power distribution or signaling on the adjacent online hardware.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Mount the module securely onto the matching CHARM baseplate slot, ensuring the locking industrial connectors are fully engaged with the backplane grid.
- Wire all external networks using shielded industrial Ethernet cables terminated at the dual redundant ports.
- Track individual channel states via the integrated diagnostic LEDs to verify network synchronization before finalizing installation.
- Ground the baseplate structure and associated carrier shield bar directly to the structural instrumentation earth bus bar.
- Maintain clear spaces around the enclosure to facilitate natural convection cooling across the housing profiles.