{"product_id":"1c31179g01-ovation-westinghouse-remote-i-o-master-attachment-unit","title":"1C31179G01 | Ovation\/Westinghouse Remote I\/O Master Attachment Unit","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEmerson 1C31179G01\u003c\/strong\u003e appears in Ovation™ system documentation with conflicting primary classifications across verified industrial suppliers. It is variously described as a \u003cstrong\u003eRemote I\/O Master Unit\u003c\/strong\u003e and as a \u003cstrong\u003eController Communication Processor\u003c\/strong\u003e with dual Ethernet ports. The specifications below consolidate all verified data points with conflict annotations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Conflict Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e AutoModuleExpert lists this as a \u003cstrong\u003eRemote I\/O Master Unit\u003c\/strong\u003e managing communication to remote I\/O drops. CSDN\/Chinese industrial sources describe it as a \u003cstrong\u003eController Communication Processor\u003c\/strong\u003e with dual 10\/100 Mbps redundant Ethernet, supporting up to 64 concurrent clients. Both classifications agree it is a communication-intensive module within the Ovation architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerson (Westinghouse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1C31179G01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType (per AutoModuleExpert):\u003c\/strong\u003e Remote I\/O Master Unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType (per CSDN source):\u003c\/strong\u003e Controller Communication Processor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Interface (per CSDN):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × RJ45 10\/100 Mbps Ethernet ports (redundant RLAN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Connections (per CSDN):\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 64 concurrent clients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtocols (per CSDN):\u003c\/strong\u003e Ovation Proprietary, Modbus TCP\/RTU, IEC 60870-5-104, OPC DA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~0.50 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed communication bridge for Ovation distributed architectures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Ethernet redundancy for high-availability networks (per communication processor classification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote I\/O management for distributed physical locations (per MAU classification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeterministic data transfer optimized for power and process industries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this a remote I\/O module or an Ethernet processor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: \u003cstrong\u003eVerified suppliers conflict.\u003c\/strong\u003e Some classify 1C31179G01 as a Remote I\/O Master Unit; others as a dual-Ethernet Controller Communication Processor. Verify your exact part number and system BOM before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the failover time for redundant Ethernet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Per the communication processor classification, failover is \u0026lt;500 ms with real-time state synchronization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I replace this without shutting down the controller?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: In redundant configurations, yes. Single-module replacement requires scheduled downtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify the exact function of 1C31179G01 in your system architecture before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall in the appropriate Ovation controller rack or remote I\/O chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf using Ethernet functionality, connect redundant RLAN cables to independent switches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigure IP addresses and protocol settings via Ovation Workbench.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSelection Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not order blindly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm whether your system requires 1C31179G01 as a remote I\/O master or as a communication processor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor remote I\/O applications, verify distance and fiber\/copper media requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Ethernet processor applications, confirm RLAN VLAN isolation and firmware version compatibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Emerson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53857852981432,"sku":"1C31179G01","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/6132\/3704\/files\/1C31179G01.png?v=1785815295","url":"https:\/\/www.globalpetroparts.com\/products\/1c31179g01-ovation-westinghouse-remote-i-o-master-attachment-unit","provider":"Global Petro Parts Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}