Description
Product Overview
The Honeywell 05701-A-0361 is a dedicated engineering card for the Honeywell System 57 rack platform. It serves as a local operator interface for commissioning, calibration, parameter setup and fault checking of System 57 control cards. This front-panel plug-in card enables technicians to perform zero/span calibration, alarm configuration, signal monitoring and event inhibit operations directly at the rack without external programming tools. Widely used in petrochemical plants and gas detection control systems, it is a legacy spare for maintenance and retrofit of existing System 57 installations.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 05701-A-0361 |
| Brand | Honeywell |
| Type | Engineering Card |
| Compatible Platform | Honeywell System 57 Rack |
| Supply Voltage | 18 ~ 32V DC |
| Typical Power Consumption | 1.5W |
| Front Panel Indicators | Green LED (Power On), Red LED (Unlocked) |
| Keypad Buttons | Up, Down, Reject, Accept, Print (Up+Down combined) |
| Core Functions | Zero adjustment, Span calibration, mA alarm setup, signal monitor, inhibit, clock setting |
| Dimensions | 132 mm × 25 mm × 170 mm |
| Net Weight | 152 g |
| Operating Temperature | -5°C ~ +55°C |
| Storage Temperature | -25°C ~ +70°C |
| Humidity | 5~95% RH, non-condensing |
| Certifications | CE |
| Product Status | OEM discontinued, aftermarket spare only |
Key Features
- Local human interface for System 57 control card calibration and configuration
- Simple front-panel pushbuttons for zero, span and alarm parameter adjustment
- Dual LED status indicators to show power status and edit/unlock mode
- Supports signal monitoring and alarm inhibit for gas detection and process control loops
- Compact narrow-width rack-mount design for System 57 chassis slots
- No separate laptop software required for basic commissioning tasks
- Rugged PCB construction for continuous plant operation
Installation & Testing Notes
- Insert the engineering card into the dedicated slot on Honeywell System 57 rack
- Confirm backplane DC supply is within 18–32V DC before power-up
- Verify green power LED illuminates after energizing the rack
- Activate unlock mode (red LED ON) to modify calibration and alarm parameters
- Perform zero and span calibration against connected control modules and field transmitters
- This card does NOT support hot swap. Rack slot power must be isolated before removal
- After configuration, lock parameters and save settings; test alarm response for validation
FAQ
Q: Which system is 05701-A-0361 designed for? A: Honeywell System 57 rack platform, used for process control and gas detection systems.
Q: What is the main purpose of this engineering card? A: Local on-rack calibration, zero/span adjustment, alarm setup and signal monitoring for System 57 control cards.
Q: Can it be hot swapped? A: No, isolate rack backplane power before removing or installing the card.
Q: What power supply does it use? A: 18V to 32V DC, fed from the System 57 rack backplane.


