OVATION 2840A79G01 QBO Digital Output Card

FAQ

Q1: What is the Westinghouse Ovation 2840A79G01 used for?
A: The 2840A79G01 is a QBO digital output card used in the Ovation Q-Line control system to provide discrete output signals to field devices.

Q2: What type of module is the 2840A79G01?
A: It is a QBO G01 Digital Output Card. It is designed for switching and controlling discrete field loads rather than measuring analog process signals.

Q3: What is the maximum output voltage of the 2840A79G01?
A: The G01 version is specified for outputs up to 60 VDC.

Q4: What is the maximum output current?
A: The published specification indicates a maximum output current of 300 mA. The actual allowable load should be checked against the specific system configuration and application requirements.

Q5: Is 2840A79G01 compatible with Emerson Ovation systems?
A: Yes. The part belongs to the Westinghouse/Emerson Ovation Q-Line family and is used as a QBO digital output card within the Ovation architecture.

Q6: Is 3A99162G01 an alternative number for 2840A79G01?
A: Yes. Supplier and parts references identify 3A99162G01 as an Ovation QBO G01 digital output card and list 2840A79G01 as an alternate part number.

Q7: Is the 2840A79G01 still manufactured?
A: It is generally treated as a legacy/discontinued Westinghouse product. Current availability is mainly through existing inventory, surplus stock, refurbished units or specialist industrial automation suppliers.

Q8: What are the dimensions and weight of the 2840A79G01?
A: The commonly referenced weight is approximately 1.00 lb (0.45 kg). An approximate overall size is 330 × 30 × 270 mm, but the dimensional value should be treated as a reference only when exact installation clearance is required.