Description
Emerson DeltaV VE4003S2B3 M-Series HART Analog Input Card
The Emerson DeltaV VE4003S2B3 (manufactured under internal part number KJ3222X1-BA1 or assembly number 12P2532X) is an 8-channel, 4–20 mA analog input card with Highway Addressable Remote Transducer (HART) capability designed for M-series controller sub-systems. This card conditions, digitizes, and routes analog process variables into the DeltaV Distributed Control System (DCS) architecture. It supports 4-wire field transmitter power configurations and utilizes specialized mechanical function keys to ensure correct physical mating onto its corresponding I/O interface carrier layout.
Commercial Availability & Procurement Terms
- Condition: New Original (Factory Sealed Surplus) or Refurbished (Tested)
- Warranty: 12-Month Functional Warranty
- Availability: In Stock
- Standard Lead Time: Ships within 1–3 business days via global couriers (DHL, FedEx, UPS)
- Pricing Policy: Indicative pricing only. Prices fluctuate based on market availability, component sourcing metrics, and active life-cycle demands. Contact our sales department for a formal, time-bound quote.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification / Value |
| Model Number | VE4003S2B3 |
| Part Number / MPN | KJ3222X1-BA1 (Alternate: 12P2532X series) |
| System Compatibility | DeltaV M-Series Traditional I/O Platform |
| Number of Channels | 8 isolated channels |
| Signal Range | 4 to 20 mA nominal (1.0 to 22.5 mA full range with over-range checking) |
| Protocol Support | Analog 4–20 mA + Digital HART pass-through |
| Wiring Configuration | 4-wire termination block (Requires external transmitter power mapping) |
| Channel Isolation | Optically isolated to 1500 V DC factory test baseline |
| LocalBus Current Draw | 120 mA typical (150 mA max) at 12 V DC |
| Field Circuit Current | 300 mA maximum at 24 V DC (+10%) |
| Resolution | 16-bit analog-to-digital (A/D) conversion |
| Accuracy Over Temp | 0.1% of span input baseline |
| Operating Temperature | −40 to +70 °C (−40 to +158 °F) |
| Environmental Protection | G3 Conformal Coating (ISA-S71.04-1985 Airborne Contaminants Class) |
Deployment Constraints & Engineering Notes
1. Power Topology Restrictions (4-Wire Matrix)
The VE4003S2B3 is explicitly configured for 4-wire field instruments where device power is sourced separate from the signal loop.
Field Warning: Do not directly loop 2-wire unpowered transmitters into the terminal blocks of this module without placing an external 24 V DC power distribution block in series with the input channel loop. Attempting to draw continuous field excitation current directly through the signal collection pins will result in low-current diagnostics and incomplete loop readings.
2. Physical Keying and Terminal Mating
The module uses the standard M-series traditional I/O form factor and slots into a 4-wide or 8-wide I/O interface carrier.
- Terminal Compatibility: This card is designed to pair with the standard 4-wire I/O termination block (such as the KJ4001X1-CC1 assembly).
- Mechanical Integrity: Ensure that the plastic molded position keys on the bottom of the module match the receiver slots on the carrier interface before locking the retention clips. Forcing a mismatched card into an improperly keyed slot can shear the connector pins.
3. HART Passthrough and Redundancy Architecture
The digital HART layer operates concurrently with the baseline 4–20 mA variable execution, feeding primary, secondary, and tertiary variables directly into DeltaV Explorer or asset management software (such as AMS Device Manager). If deploying this card in a 1:1 redundant framework, ensure that the companion slot is populated with an identical VE4003S2B3 module running the same hardware series prefix. A switchover between active and standby cards completes within two scans of the internal I/O bus, maintaining downstream PID control integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the VE4003S2B3 card be installed in an S-Series DeltaV carrier?
No. The VE4003S2B3 is physically formatted with the wider M-series housing profile. For S-series carriers which implement a narrow snap-in retention system and different faceplate labels, you must source the equivalent S-series traditional I/O part number (e.g., SE4003S2B3 variants) to match the terminal block dimensions.
What does a continuous flashing red LED on the card faceplate indicate?
A flashing red “Error” LED indicates an active internal hardware failure or a mismatch between the card type detected by the auto-sense subsystem and the module type defined in the DeltaV engineering database. Check the hardware diagnostics page inside DeltaV Diagnostics to verify if the fault is an internal RAM/EEPROM parity error or a field channel configuration conflict.
Does the module require separate calibration cycles before installation?
No. The VE4003S2B3 features factory-calibrated internal 16-bit analog-to-digital converters that hold an active accuracy tolerance of 0.1% of span across its complete operating temperature range (−40 to +70 °C). On-site reference adjustments can be logged through the software utility if loop tuning documentation dictates strict verification against a certified current source.
