Description
Honeywell CPCNT01
Technical Specifications
- Main Processor: 32-bit industrial high speed RISC processor
- Internal Memory: 512MB RAM, 256MB non-volatile flash memory
- Communication Interface: FTE Fault Tolerant Ethernet, Series C I/O backplane bus
- Control Logic Scan Speed: Minimum 10ms scan cycle
- Working Temperature: 0°C to +60°C
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
- Relative Humidity: 5% to 90% RH non-condensing
- Isolation Rating: 1500VAC network isolation
- Power Consumption: 8.5 W maximum
- Mounting: Plug-in installation on Series C controller rack
- Certification: UL, C-UL, CE, ISA G3 coating, SIL2 capable
Functional Features Supports primary and redundant controller hot standby pairing. Automatic bumpless switchover when primary controller fails. It executes PID, ratio, cascade, feedforward control algorithms. It supports sequence of events SOE recording with millisecond time stamp. It supports alarm generation and event publishing to Experion server. It supports online logic download and online modification without stopping control. It supports hot swap of redundant controller. It has built-in hardware watchdog for fault self-reset. It supports FTE redundant network communication.
Application Scenarios Petrochemical plant reactor main control loop Refinery distillation column process control Natural gas pipeline pressure regulation control Power plant boiler and turbine auxiliary control Chemical plant batch reaction process control Offshore platform critical process control system
Performance Parameters
- Logic Switchover Time for Redundant Pair: less than 10ms
- Insulation Resistance: greater than 1000 MΩ
- Mean Time Between Failures: 580000 hours
- SOE Time Stamp Accuracy: 1ms
- Maximum Control Point Capacity: 4000 control points per controller
Material Composition FR4 flame retardant PCB with conformal acrylic coating 32-bit RISC processor chip Flash memory and RAM memory chips FTE network isolation transformers Watchdog monitoring circuit TVS surge protection components ABS flame retardant front panel Multi-color LED indicators for status, network, fault and redundancy Metal rack locking buckle
Structural Features Standard Series C plug-in controller module form factor. Front panel integrates multiple LED indicators for power, run, fault, redundancy and FTE link status. Side anti-misalignment notch prevents reverse insertion. Rear gold finger contacts connect to rack backplane bus. Two FTE RJ45 ports are arranged on front panel for redundant network connection. Lock clip fixes module firmly on controller rack slot.
Working Principle Engineering workstation downloads control logic, PID parameters and alarm configuration into flash memory of CPCNT01. The processor runs logic program in fixed scan cycle. It reads field process data from I/O modules via backplane bus, executes control calculation, and sends output command to I/O modules. It synchronizes all logic data and real-time variable with redundant partner controller. When primary controller fails, redundant controller takes over control automatically without bumping process. It sends alarm, SOE and process data to Experion server via FTE network.
Installation Requirements Power off controller rack before inserting module. Align anti-misalignment notch and insert into controller slot, lock buckle. Connect FTE A and FTE B Ethernet cable to two RJ45 ports. Configure controller address and redundant pair in Experion Control Builder. Download control logic and parameter set. Power on rack and verify run status, redundancy synchronization status. Use shielded CAT5e industrial Ethernet cable for FTE network.
Usage Notes Redundant pair must use two identical CPCNT01 modules. Do not disconnect FTE cable during normal running. Static protection must be applied during module replacement. Backup control logic file before firmware upgrade. Do not use this module outside Experion PKS C300 system architecture.




