Description
The Honeywell 8C-PCNT02 is an advanced C300 Controller Processor Module manufactured by Honeywell Process Solutions for the Experion PKS (Process Knowledge System) C300 control platform.
Operating as the primary execution engine in Series 8 I/O configurations, the 8C-PCNT02 executes deterministic control algorithms, manages high-speed fieldbus communications (such as HART, Foundation Fieldbus, and Profibus), and coordinates real-time data flow to Experion server nodes and operator HMIs.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Manufacturer | Honeywell Process Solutions |
| System Platform | Experion PKS (Series 8 I/O & C300 Controllers) |
| Model / Part Number | 8C-PCNT02 |
| Device Type | C300 Controller Processor Module |
| Operating Supply Voltage | 24V DC (Redundant power supply inputs via I/O termination assembly) |
| Control Execution Environment | Deterministic Control Execution Environment (CEE) |
| Redundancy Support | Fully Redundant Controller Pairs with 1:1 Sync Cable |
| Network Interfaces | Dual Fault-Tolerant Ethernet (FTE) Ports |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F) |
| Form Factor | Series 8 Vertical Plastic Chassis Module (DIN-rail Mounted) |
Core Features & Operating Capabilities
- Deterministic CEE Execution: Runs Honeywell’s Control Execution Environment (CEE) to process complex regulatory, logic, sequential, and advanced process control loops at configurable execution rates (as fast as 50 ms).
- Fault-Tolerant Ethernet (FTE): Features dual FTE network ports providing seamless, self-healing network redundancy between controllers, I/O modules, and Experion PKS server nodes.
- 1:1 Hardware Redundancy: Supports dual-module redundant pairs running in active-standby configuration with automatic, state-synced, bumpfree failover upon primary controller fault.
- Series 8 Form Factor: Mounts directly on Series 8 Input-Output Termination Assemblies (IOTAs), offering a compact vertical profile, coated electronics (conformal coating), and toolless module latching.
- HART & Asset Management Pass-Through: Natively routes HART digital instrument signals and diagnostics directly to Honeywell Field Device Manager (FDM) software without affecting loop execution speeds.
Related Honeywell Experion C300 / Series 8 Components
- 8C-PAIH51 / 8C-PAOH51 — Series 8 Analog Input / Output Modules with HART.
- 8C-PDISA1 / 8C-PDOHA1 — Series 8 Digital Input / Output Modules.
- 8C-TCNT01 — C300 Controller Input-Output Termination Assembly (IOTA).
- 8C-FTEB01 — Fault-Tolerant Ethernet Bridge Module.
