196C597
May 20, 2026

196C597

196C597 Brand: Emerson (Westinghouse) Model: 196C597 (196C597H01 / 196C597G01) Type: Digital Output Module (QBO) Alias: Ovation DO Module, WDPF Digital Output Card

Description

Basic Information

Manufacturer: Emerson Automation Solutions (formerly Westinghouse)
Series: Ovation / WDPF DCS
Country of Origin: United States
Function: Convert system digital signals to field actuator drive signals
Mounting: Standard Ovation/WDPF slot, hot swappable
Compatibility: Ovation DCS & WDPF system backplane
Status: Legacy in service; new/refurbished/repair available

Specifications

Channels: 16 isolated digital output channels
Output Voltage: 24VDC nominal
Output Current: 0.5A per channel (max)
On-State Resistance: ≤1Ω
Off-State Leakage: ≤1mA
Isolation: Channel-to-channel and channel-to-backplane isolation
Backplane Interface: WDPF Multibus / Ovation I/O bus
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C
Humidity: 5%–95% RH, non-condensing
Weight: ~1.42kg
Dimensions: Standard Ovation/WDPF I/O card size

Key Features

16-channel isolated digital output for 24VDC loads
Individual LED status indicator per channel
Built-in surge suppression, short-circuit and overcurrent protection
Hot-swap capable for online replacement
Robust construction for continuous industrial operation
Native compatibility with Ovation and WDPF system software

Application Fields

Power generation (thermal, combined cycle) DCS actuator control
Petrochemical and refining plant valve, motor and relay driving
Metallurgy, pulp & paper, water treatment I/O control systems
Legacy WDPF/Ovation DCS maintenance and spare parts


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