Product Overview
The Emerson VE4060C1 is an 8-Wide I/O Carrier Baseplate, forming the mechanical and electrical backbone of the DeltaV Electronic Marshalling architecture with CHARMs (CHARacterization Modules). Manufactured by Emerson Automation Solutions, the Emerson VE4060C1 is not an I/O module itself but rather the critical infrastructure component that hosts and interconnects up to eight individual CHARM Baseplates, each capable of supporting 12 single-channel CHARMs. This means a single Emerson VE4060C1 can support up to 96 independently configurable I/O channels—a remarkable density that dramatically reduces cabinet footprint and wiring complexity.
The Emerson VE4060C1 is designed to mount on a vertical DIN rail at the top of a DeltaV CHARMs assembly, providing redundant 24 V DC power distribution and redundant Ethernet communication pathways to all connected baseplates. Each baseplate snaps securely onto the DIN rail and connects electrically to the adjacent units, creating a continuous backplane that links every CHARM to the CHARM I/O Card (CIOC). The CIOC, in turn, communicates with up to four DeltaV controllers, delivering a fully redundant architecture from the field device all the way to the control system. This design eliminates traditional marshalling cabinets, cross-wiring, and loop drawings—fundamentally simplifying how industrial automation projects are engineered, installed, and maintained.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | VE4060C1 |
| Manufacturer | Emerson Automation Solutions |
| Product Type | 8-Wide I/O Carrier Baseplate |
| Series | DeltaV Electronic Marshalling / CHARMs |
| Slot Capacity | 8 CHARM Baseplate ports |
| Max Channels | 96 (8 baseplates × 12 CHARMs each) |
| Power Supply | Redundant 24 V DC dual input |
| Communication | Redundant Ethernet I/O bus |
| Mounting | DIN rail (vertical) or cabinet mount |
| Included Accessory | Carrier Extension Cable |
| Carrier-to-Carrier Link | Self-connecting bus connector between adjacent carriers |
| Update Rate | 50 ms (per CIOC to controller) |
| CIOC Support | Up to 4 controllers per CIOC |
| Hazardous Area Rating | Class 1, Division 2 / Zone 2, Group A, B, C, D |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +70°C (CIOC); 0°C to +60°C (carrier) |
| Vibration Resistance | 1 mm peak-to-peak (5–13.2 Hz), 0.7 g (13.2–150 Hz) |
| Shock Resistance | 10 g half-sine, 11 ms |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 336 × 31 × 165 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 0.56 kg |
| Protection Rating | IP20 (cabinet installation) |
Main Features and Advantages
The Emerson VE4060C1 is engineered around a deceptively simple but revolutionary concept: instead of grouping I/O channels by type in fixed terminal blocks, each signal gets its own intelligent single-channel CHARM. The carrier then becomes the aggregation point that brings all these distributed channels together into the DeltaV architecture. This approach delivers flexibility that traditional I/O systems simply cannot match.
Effortless System Expansion: The Emerson VE4060C1 supports hot-swappable module replacement, allowing maintenance personnel to replace a failed CHARM or baseplate without shutting down the entire system. The carrier extension cable included with the C1 variant provides additional installation flexibility, enabling the carrier to be positioned away from the CIOC in tight cabinet layouts. This is particularly valuable during retrofits or when working within space-constrained existing enclosures.
Full Redundancy for Mission-Critical Reliability: Both power distribution and communication pathways on the Emerson VE4060C1 are fully redundant. Dual 24 V DC inputs ensure that a single power supply failure will not compromise the I/O. Similarly, redundant Ethernet connections mean that a network cable break or switch port failure will not interrupt data flow to the DeltaV controllers. The CIOC continuously monitors both power supplies and its own internal temperature, proactively alerting operators to developing issues before they cause process disruptions.
Dramatic Reduction in Wiring and Engineering: By eliminating the need for marshalling cabinets and cross-wiring, the Emerson VE4060C1 architecture reduces total installation costs by up to 30%. Field wiring is terminated directly at the CHARM location—whether that is in a central cabinet or a remote field enclosure—and signal types are assigned in software rather than determined by physical wiring. Late project changes that would traditionally require expensive rewiring and cabinet redesign can be accommodated with a simple configuration change.
