Honeywell 4204
Intelligent Relay Board for Wired Security Systems
The Honeywell 4204 is a relay module that provides up to four Form C relay outputs to compatible alarm panels. The module connects directly with the keypad bus for easy installation. It fits nicely inside the metal cabinet enclosure. Buy the Honeywell 4204 Four SPDT Relay Module here.
Description
The Honeywell 4204 Intelligent Relay Board adds between one and four Form C relay outputs to compatible alarm control panels. The module connects directly with the keypad bus for easy wiring. It can be placed inside the metal cabinet or mounted in a separate enclosure for protection.
If the 4204 is mounted away from the panel, a built-in tamper switch will let the system know if it is ever opened up for any reason. Please note that all communication to the 4204 module is supervised. This means that it cannot be disconnected from the keypad bus without detection. When setting up the 4204, its DIP switches must be configured to determine which relay outputs will be active. The devices measures 4.25"L x 6.44"W x 1.25"D.
Brand: Honeywell
We aren't sure why Honeywell didn't list that detail on any of their documents. They do list it on their internal site designed for alarm dealers and we added it to the 4229 page but failed to add it to the 4204 page. We're glad to hear you found the information you needed on our site and let us know if you need anything else.
Thank you, your reply addressed my primary question regarding the contact rating on the 4204. I asked because the contact rating is listed for on the product page for the 4229, but it wasn't listed on this page for the 4204.
My last question that you didn't "follow" was based on my assumption (as it turns out an incorrect assumption) that the 4204 contacts were rated as marked on the relay and the 4229 contacts were rated lower at 2A (as indicated on that 4229 product page). Your response clarifies that the contacts on both, the 4204 and the 4229, are rated 2A each relay.
Unfortunately, this information doesn't appear anywhere I could find by reading the data/cut sheet, the installation instructions, the schematic for either module, or by searching Honeywell's web pages or elsewhere online. AlarmGrid is the only vendor I found that provides this crucial information.
Anyway, 2A for LV is quite adequate for accessories. An 8A power supply with DC output and a stand-by battery to power 4 active, 2A accessories/circuits, is quite substantial. Thanks again and hopefully this information helps others considering to add a 4204 (or a 4229).
Both the 4204 and 4229 relays will handle 2A @ 28VAC or DC (Resistive or Inductive loads). I'm not sure I'm following your last question though. Can you clarify?
What is the contact rating for each relay on the 4204? Is it different from the 4229? I noticed the two expansion modules utilize the same relays, but the contact terminal/connection types are different on each of these modules. Is the contact rating de-rated on the 4229 because of the pin connector/wiring harness type connection? Thanks.