Product Description
Product Overview
The Honeywell 8C-PCNT03 51454238-175 Series 8 C300 Controller is a high-performance control module within Honeywell’s Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS). Designed for industrial automation, this controller offers robust processing capabilities with a single-core processor (8C-PCNT03) or dual-core option (8C-PCNT05), supporting Series 8 I/O and Fault Tolerant Ethernet (FTE) communication. It features redundancy, conformal coating for harsh environments, and extensive third-party protocol support, making it a versatile solution for complex control applications.
Technical Information
| Specification | 8C-PCNT03 | 8C-PCNT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honeywell | |
| Model/Part Number | 8C-PCNT03 51454238-175 | 8C-PCNT05 |
| Description | Series 8 C300 Controller | |
| Power Requirement | 24 V (provided through cables by the Series 8 power system) | |
| IOTA Dimension (HxW) | 220 mm (9 in) height, 120 mm (4.75 in) width | |
| Program Memory | 16 MB | 32 MB |
| Processor Core | Single | Dual |
| Supported Releases | Experion R110, R120, R500, R51x, R520 | Experion R520 and onwards |
| Features | ||
| Module Removal and Insertion Under Power | Supported | |
| Conformal Coated | Yes, G3 level of Harsh Environment (ANSI/ISA S71.04-1985 corrosion standard) | |
| Redundancy | IOTA-based design, no single point of failure for IOM, Termination, and Communication links (Downlink and Uplink) | |
| RAM Retention | 50 hours through rechargeable battery backup pack (Optional) | |
| Switchover | Bumpless, internal parameters, variables, and outputs maintained during transition | |
| Programming Language | Function Block Design (FBD) via Experion Control Builder | |
| Supported I/Os and Uplink Communication | ||
| Supported I/O Type | Series 8 | |
| Supported I/O Links | 2 I/O Links, each configurable for Series 8 I/Os | |
| Supported I/O Link Speed | 750 kbps | |
| Supported Number of I/O Modules per Controller | 80 I/O Units (Redundant or Non-Redundant IOMs) | |
| Supported Number of I/O Modules per I/O Link | 40 I/O Units (Redundant or Non-Redundant IOMs) | |
| Maximum Number of I/Os per Controller | 2560 (*1) | Not specified (assumed similar to 8C-PCNT03) |
| Number of Uplink (FTE) Connections | Dual uplink FTE ports, 100 Mbps speed | |
| Control Capacity | ||
| Execution Units | 5500 Execution Units (single or redundant) | 9000 Execution Units (single or redundant) |
| Tagged Objects | 4095 objects | Not specified (assumed similar to 8C-PCNT03) |
| Memory Units | 16384 Memory Units | 32768 Memory Units |
| Execution Period | 50 ms – 60000 ms (adjustable per control strategy, configurable) | |
| Minimum Reserved CPU to be Maintained During Runtime | 20% for each CPU | |
| Controller Communication | ||
| CEE-based Platforms | Native peer-to-peer with other Series 8 C300s, C200, and ControlEdge UOC controllers (*2) | |
| Supervisory Control Network | Fault Tolerant Ethernet (FTE) | |
| Third-Party Devices | ||
| Modbus Master | Supported | |
| Modbus TCP Devices | PCDI function block | |
| Modbus RTU or ASCII | Via Modbus TCP/IP conversion gateway | |
| Ethernet/IP | Native peer-to-peer | |
| Foundation Fieldbus | Via Fieldbus Interface Module (FIM) gateway | |
| Profibus DP | Via Profibus Gateway Module (PGM) | |
| Max Number of PGM Connections per C300 | 4 | 8 |
| Optional C300 Memory Backup | ||
| RAM Charger Module (*3) | 51454475-100 | |
| Cable, Battery RAM Charger | 30 inches, 51202330-300 84 inches, 51202330-200 |
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Specific Configuration
- Model/Part Number: 8C-PCNT03 51454238-175
- Configuration Details:
- No additional suffix or option codes specified beyond model number, indicating a standard configuration