Honeywell 51305378-100 IKB12 Printer Interface Board

Description

The Honeywell 51305378-100 (IKB12) is a specialized communication interface board designed for use within the Honeywell TDC 3000 Distributed Control System (DCS). It acts as the hardware bridge between the Integrated Keyboard (IKB) assembly and local printing peripherals, ensuring that critical alarm logs, reports, and screen captures are transmitted reliably from the operator station to the hardcopy output device.

Specifications

• Part Number: 51305378-100
• Model Designation: IKB12 Printer Interface
• System Series: TDC 3000 / Experion PKS (Legacy integration)
• Interface Ports: Specialized serial and parallel connections for printer data transfer
• Bus Connectivity: Standard backplane connector for Universal Station (US) or GUS architectures
• Power Input: +5VDC and +12VDC typically supplied through the console backplane
• Mounting Type: Plug-in circuit board module

Features

• Synchronous Communication: Manages high-speed data flow between the operator console and the printer to prevent data buffer overflows.
• Dual-Functionality: Serves as both a controller for keyboard input processing and a dedicated printer driver interface.
• Hot-Swap Support: Designed for replacement in many configurations with minimal disruption to the overall station operation.
• Industrial Durability: Features heavy-duty circuit traces and high-quality soldering to withstand the thermal cycles of continuous 24/7 control room use.
• Error Detection: Includes hardware-level status monitoring to alert the system if the printer is offline or the paper is out.