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Intrinsically Safe Modules
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35013379 02 October 2007
140DIO33000 Intrinsically Safe Discrete Output Module
Overview The Quantum 140DIO33000 Intrinsically Safe Discrete Output module switches 
intrinsically safe power to a variety of components such as solenoid valves, LEDs, 
etc., that are located in a hazardous area. This module is for use with sink devices 
only.
Specifications Specifications for the DIO33000 module are as follows.
Fixed Wiring 
System
The DIO33000 module is designed with a fixed wiring system where the field 
connections are made to a 40-pin, fixed position, blue terminal strip, which is 
plugged into the module.
Specifications
Number of Output Points  8 
LEDs Active-1 (Green)
1 ... 8 (Green) – Indicates point status
Output Voltage 24 V (open) 
Maximum Load Current
Each Point 45 mA
Per Module  360 mA
Off State Leakage/Point 0.4 mA
Response (Resistive Loads) 
OFF-ON 1 ms
ON-OFF 1 ms
Output Protection (Internal) Transient voltage suppression
Isolation 
Channel to Channel  None 
Channel to Bus  1780 Vac, 47-63 Hz or 2500 Vdc for 1 min. 
Fault Detection  None 
Bus Current Required 2.2 Amp (full load) 
Power Dissipation 5 W (full load)
External Power  Not required
Hot Swap Not allowed per intrinsic safety requirements
Fusing  Internal - not user accessible
Programming Software Modsoft Ver. 2.61 or higher 
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