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Technical specifications for 8C-PCNT03
Manufacturer:
Honeywell
Part Number:
8C-PCNT03
Product Family:
Honeywell Experion PKS ( C200, C300 )
Product Type:
Series 8 C300 Controller Module
Stock:
1
Program Memory:
16 MB
Processor Core:
Single
Power Requirement:
24 V through the Series 8 power system
I/O Links:
2 at 750 kbaud
Supported I/O Units:
80 per controller; 40 per I/O link
Execution Units:
5500
Execution Period:
50 ms to 60000 ms
Tariff Code:
8537101190
Country of origin:
USA
Place of shipment:
Xiamen, Fujian, China
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Product overview:
Controller platform: Series 8 C300 for Experion LX and PlantCruise
Memory and links: 16 MB program memory and two 750 kbaud I/O links
Lifecycle: End of general sale since September 2025; spares remain available
Honeywell 8C-PCNT03 is a conformally coated Series 8 C300 controller for Experion LX and PlantCruise architectures.
Availability is subject to Apter Power's current inventory and configuration confirmation.
Controller total: Up to 80 redundant or nonredundant I/O units
Per I/O link: Up to 40 I/O units
Maximum points: 2560 when calculated with 32-channel digital I/O
Uplinks: Dual FTE connections are provided
Speed: Each uplink operates at 100 Mbps
Peers: Native peer communication includes CEE-based controllers
Successor: Honeywell designates 8C-PCNT05 as the replacement
IOTA retention: 8C-PCNT05 uses the existing 8C-TCNTA1 IOTA
Redundant pairing: PCNT03 and PCNT05 do not synchronize as a redundant pair
Description
Honeywell 8C-PCNT03 is a conformally coated Series 8 C300 controller for Experion LX and PlantCruise architectures.
The official specification lists 16 MB program memory, a single processor core, two 750 kbaud I/O links, dual 100 Mbps FTE uplinks, and support for redundant controller deployment.
Honeywell declared 8C-PCNT03 end of general sale from September 2025, retained spare and replacement availability, and designated 8C-PCNT05 as its successor using the same 8C-TCNTA1 IOTA.
8C-PCNT03: End-of-general-sale Series 8 C300 controller with 16 MB memory and dual I/O links; 8C-PCNT05 is the replacement. Confirm the exact Honeywell model and compatible hardware before ordering.
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