Product Description

Overview

The 216DB61 is a specialized Binary Input and Tripping Module designed for the REG 216 generator protection platform and UNITROL 6000 excitation systems (Procontrol P13). It acts as a high-reliability interface that monitors critical digital signals from the field and executes high-speed tripping commands to protect equipment during fault conditions.

Key Features

• High-Speed Tripping Output: Optimized driver stages enable rapid actuation of circuit breakers or lockout relays with minimal delay, essential for generator safety.

• Balanced I/O Configuration: Equipped with 16 binary input channels for status monitoring and 8 binary output channels for tripping and signaling.

• Fault Detection & Diagnostics: Continuous self-monitoring ensures output register integrity; internal failures trigger alarms or fail-safe states.

• Electromagnetic & Signal Conditioning: Includes optocoupler isolation and hardware filters to prevent false tripping from electrical noise or contact bounce.

• Redundant Power Support: Compatible with dual 24 V DC feeds and cyclic self-tests to guarantee operational reliability in mission-critical applications.

Technical Specifications

Applications

The 216DB61 is used in generator protection and excitation systems to monitor field status signals and deliver rapid trip commands to ensure equipment safety. It interfaces with modules such as 216GA62 relays and 216GE61 analog/voltage units, forming a high-speed protective network.

FAQ

Q: Can this module operate under noisy electrical conditions?
A: Yes, the 216DB61 includes optocoupler isolation and hardware filtering to maintain reliable operation in high-EMI environments.

Q: How do I confirm compatibility with my control system?
A: Verify the part number HESG324063R100 and ensure the system is REG 216 or UNITROL 6000 with Procontrol P13 backplane.

Q: What differentiates 216DB61 from standard I/O modules?
A: Its integrated high-speed tripping logic and redundant self-monitoring ensure rapid and safe response during faults, unlike standard digital input modules.