Features:
- Deterministic ControlNet Communication
- Seamless Integration with Experion PKS
- Robust Redundancy Support
The Honeywell TC-PCIC02 utilizes the ControlNet protocol to provide time-critical data transfer. Unlike standard Ethernet, ControlNet ensures predictable update times for I/O and peer-to-peer messaging, making it ideal for real-time process control and logic synchronization.
Designed specifically for Honeywell architecture, the Honeywell TC-PCIC02 allows the Experion Control Builder software to directly access C200/C300 controllers. This direct PCI connection bypasses standard network layers, offering a dedicated path for controller configuration, online edits, and firmware upgrades.
The Honeywell TC-PCIC02 fully supports ControlNet media redundancy. It can manage active/standby communication channels, ensuring zero-downtime in the event of a cable break or adapter failure, thereby maintaining system availability for critical process operations.
The TC-PCIC02 Honeywell ControlNet Interface Module may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
Honeywell TC-PCIC02 ControlNet Interface Module, PCI bus Manuals,Datasheets,Link
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.
Honeywell TC-PCIC02 ControlNet Interface Module, PCI bus
General
- Manufacturer Honeywell
- Model TC-PCIC02
- Condition New Original ready stock
- Product Family TC-PPD011,TC-PRR021,TC-FTEB01
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.
- Legacy System Maintenance: Ideal for brownfield expansions where the Honeywell TC-PCIC02 connects engineering workstations to existing C200/C200E controllers during the "Legacy" and "Phase-out" support phases.
- High- Availability Process Control: Used in oil refineries and chemical plants where the Honeywell TC-PCIC02 supports redundant ControlNet media to ensure uninterrupted data flow between operators and field devices.
- Dedicated Engineering Access: Allows engineers to use the Honeywell TC-PCIC02 as a dedicated "heartbeat" monitoring link for troubleshooting network issues without disturbing production traffic on the main FTE (Fault Tolerant Ethernet) network.
- Migration Projects: Employed as an intermediate solution during the stepwise upgrade from TDC 3000 to Experion PKS, where the Honeywell TC-PCIC02 allows coexistence of legacy networks with new servers.
- Industrial Control Equipment: The Honeywell TC-PCIC02 meets standard UL and CE markings for industrial electrical equipment, ensuring safe installation in control cabinets.
- Hazardous Location Suitability: While the card itself is rated for general purpose, when installed in a properly rated workstation, the Honeywell TC-PCIC02 can be utilized in ATEX/IECEx Zone 2 environments (depending on the workstation certification).
- Network Security (Defense in Depth): The Honeywell TC-PCIC02 operates on the isolated ControlNet physical layer, which inherently provides "air gap" style security for control traffic, as it does not natively route TCP/IP packets.
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): Designed to comply with IEC 61000-6-2 (Immunity for industrial environments) and IEC 61000-6-4 (Emission standard), ensuring the Honeywell TC-PCIC02 does not interfere with sensitive analog instruments.
- Thermal Limits: The Honeywell TC-PCIC02 supports an operating range of 0°C to 60°C, suitable for temperature-controlled control rooms but requiring climate control in hotter climates.
- Humidity Resistance: Rated for 5-95% non-condensing humidity, the Honeywell TC-PCIC02 withstands humid environments typical of pulp and paper or wastewater facilities without corrosion damage.
- Physical Shock & Vibration: Designed to survive the low-level vibration of standard industrial enclosures (e.g., fan assemblies); however, the Honeywell TC-PCIC02 relies on the PCI slot for mechanical support and should be secured in mobile applications.
- Storage Durability: With a storage range of -40°C to 85°C, the Honeywell TC-PCIC02 can be safely kept in spare parts warehouses without climate control, ensuring long-term shelf life.