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How Does It Work?

ControlEdge provides an IIoT-ready open platform, enabling users to better leverage

data across their assets. Interoperable multi-level and multi-platform open

communication provides flexible and scalable design, enabling standardization with

less hardware.

A common HMI for PLC and Experion means fewer operator and engineering stations,

less hardware and wiring, reduced IT licensing, and less training with a common

operator interface.

Embedded cyber security helps improve compliance and availability and reduce risk.

Features include secure boot to prevent uploading of unauthorized software, a built-in

firewall, and a certified secure development lifecycle to ensure security is built in from

the start.

The PLC is part of the ControlEdge family of controllers providing unprecedented

connectivity through all levels of process and business operations. It is one of the

first controllers supporting Honeywell’s IIoT-ready initiative.

ControlEdge PLC Users benefit from an easier configuration, efficient operations,

and reduced maintenance as the PLC helps liberate plant personnel from manual

processes. Its use of OPC UA protocol and its built-in cyber security enable smooth

integration to a range of instruments, equipment, and software. By offering

Universal I/O, ControlEdge provides remote configuration and late design change

flexibility for improved project implementation as part of our LEAP™ project

execution methodology.

What Is It?

The PLC is part of the ControlEdge family of controllers providing unprecedented

connectivity through all levels of process and business operations. It is one of the

first controllers supporting Honeywell’s IIoT-ready initiative.

ControlEdge PLC Users benefit from an easier configuration, efficient operations,

and reduced maintenance as the PLC helps liberate plant personnel from manual

processes. Its use of OPC UA protocol and its built-in cyber security enable smooth

integration to a range of instruments, equipment, and software. By offering

Universal I/O, ControlEdge provides remote configuration and late design change

flexibility for improved project implementation as part of our LEAP™ project

execution methodology.

What Problems Does It Solve?

Honeywell can serve as your single vendor for all automation needs, including DCS,

PLC,SCADA, Field Device Manager for asset management, and an HMI panel PC –

all with seamless integration and support.

• Faster system setup, testing, and troubleshooting

• Flexible and scalable design

• Standardization with less hardware

• Investment protection and easier maintenance

• Built-in cyber security

• Seamless support

• Reduced cost over the lifecycle.

MULTI-PROTOCOL SUPPORT IN

ONE PLC CONTROLLER

Easy and seamless system integration of up to 14

communication interfaces. Users have full freedom to

combine various protocols via IP and serial ports – such as

OPC-UA, Modbus, and Profinet. Users can also integrate

custom specific protocols by the application program.

ENCRYPTION KEEPS YOUR DATA SAFE

Supports Micro SD cards up to 32GB, providing

large storage for user data such as trend logs, alarm

and event history, as well as any other information

generated during operation. The encrypted file system

protects the data against unauthorised access.

COMPATIBLE WITH PCD3 I/O SYSTEM

Full compatibility to PCD3 I/O system provides a robust

and reliable operation. PCD3 I/O modules come in cassette

form with more than 35 I/O modules available with

different functionalities supported in local and remote I/O

configuration via Ethernet network.

DESIGNED FOR CRITICAL APPLICATIONS

The Honeywell ControlEdge™ PCD provides redundancy,

cybersecurity and high-level language programming, and is

compatible with PCD3 I/O. Its operating system, which includes

all application and communication programmes, is signed and

encrypted, allowing operators to prevent unauthorised access to the

process-control system. The ControlEdge PCD is programmable

according to the IEC 61131-3 industrial standard for application

development and supports all languages outlined therein.

POWERFUL AND EFFICIENT ENGINEERING

High-level language programming in accordance with

IEC 61131-3 provides greater flexibility. It allows the

access to a large community of developers, whose

published solutions can be reused with greater ease.

REDUNDANCY

High system reliability and process availability enabled

by redundant PLC controller and communication

network. Redundant CPU configuration available

in separate chassis avoiding any single point failure

scenario, keeping the operation running continuously.

PLC FOR CYBER SECURE APPLICATIONS

Based on industrial automation standard ANSI ISA

62443. its built-in security features ensure a secure

connection to the Internet and Cloud, all while encrypting

the transfer and storage of data. Furthermore, it

relies on modern role-based user management.

Cartridge Globe Valve Actuators are small electric actuators for individual

room control that provide floating or modulating control of V5852. V5862

two-way or V5853. V5863 three-way valves.

Features & Benefits:

• Suitable for controllers providing floating or modulating signals.

• Magnetic coupling for torque limitation independent of voltage supply and

self-adjustment of the close-off port.

• No mounting tools required.

• Small size allows installation in limited space of fan coil units, induction units,

and small reheaters or recoolers.

• Visual position indication (red pin).

• M6410A1029 and M7410F1000 provide 40.5 lbf stem force for 1/2 and 3/4

inch V58 Cartridge Globe Valves.

• M6410A3017 and M7410F3006 provide 67.5 lbf stem force for 1 and 1-1/4

inch V58 Cartridge Globe Valves.

Certifications:

• Flammability Rating UL94V-5V

How Does It Work?

The modular, scalable ControlEdge HC900 process and safety controller

is available in three rack sizes and three CPU performance levels to

handle a wide range of automation requirements, providing users the

flexibility of starting with what they need, and then expanding as desired.

Its Windows-based designer software operates over Ethernet, making it

easy to configure the logic controller and operator interface.

The touchscreen operator interface and user-friendly custom displays

enable streamlined, intuitive operation, help eliminate errors, and provide

improved data access and process supervision. This logic controller includes

a selection of controller CPU modules, multiple I/O rack sizes and multiple

local or remote I/O racks per system that provide flexibility. The logic controller

also provides superior PID loop control and more robust analog processing

than most logic controllers without compromising on logic performance.

What Problems Does It Solve?

The scalable design of ControlEdge HC900 process and safety controller reduces

hardware and software costs, training and support needs, and the requirement

for spares, thereby bringing significant cost savings to users.

The ControlEdge HC900 SIL2 system is an ideal fit for applications where plant

and operations need to be quickly brought into safe state in case of adverse

operating conditions. When paired with Experion HS, it can meet FDA 21 CFR

Part 11 requirements for pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage industries that

require advanced controller security and protection, change management and

automated electronic record keeping capabilities

What Is It?

The ControlEdge HC900. belonging to the ControlEdge 900 Platform,

is an advanced process and logic controller with a modular, scalable

design that is built to work with a wide range of process equipment

in a cost-effective way. It comes with a touchscreen operator interface

that makes it very easy to operate. The process and safety controller

possesses a flexible architecture that can accommodate the most

demanding application.

With its advanced features and versatile connectivity, it is capable of

customized pinpoint control. The ControlEdge HC900 also simplifies

the documentation process and eliminates filing errors.

What Problems Does It Solve?

The scalable design of ControlEdge HC900 process and safety controller reduces

hardware and software costs, training and support needs, and the requirement

for spares, thereby bringing significant cost savings to users.

The ControlEdge HC900 SIL2 system is an ideal fit for applications where plant

and operations need to be quickly brought into safe state in case of adverse

operating conditions. When paired with Experion HS, it can meet FDA 21 CFR

Part 11 requirements for pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage industries that

require advanced controller security and protection, change management and

automated electronic record keeping capabilities

Applications 

• Mining and metals Furnaces, kilns, boilers 

• Chemicals, extruders Autoclaves 

• Pharmaceutical sterilisers, dryers 

• Railway/ Infrastructure Burner Mgmt, 

• HVAC/ data centres Combustion control 

• Pulp & Paper Emergency Shutdown 

• Cement and glass Pipeline monitoring 

• Power Leak Prevention

Easy-to-use Windows-based Designer software, which operates over

Ethernet or RS485 ports (isolated), simplifies controller configuration.

The software is available in English, Chinese, Russian and German.

It provides advanced monitoring capabilities for debugging, allows

process configuration changes in run mode while maintaining process

control, uploads complete graphical controller configurations with

comments, and provides a range of reports for enhanced documentation.

controlEdge HC900 controllers offer better PID cycling and more powerful

analogue processing than most logic controllers without compromising

logic performance. powerful analogue processing without compromising

logic performance. Individual fast scanning 

cycle performs a rich set of logic and calculation function blocks.

Logic function blocks can also be executed in the same scan cycle as

analogue function blocks to handle time critical events.

These function blocks can be fully integrated into combined analogue

and logic control strategies for unrivalled control performance.

The Honeywell ControlEdge HC900 controller is an advanced loop and

logic controller with a modular design that meets the control and data

management needs of a wide range of process equipment. Combined

with the optional 900 Control Station Operator Interface, which is highly

integrated with the controller database, configuration and setup time

can be minimised. This powerful combination, combined with Honeywell’s

proven control technology, provides users with an ideal process control

solution. An open Ethernet connection using Modbus TCP protocol also

allows network access using a variety of HMI/SCADA software.

An independent watchdog timer protects the programme execution

environment.

Easy-to-use Windows-based Designer software, which operates over

Ethernet or RS485 ports (isolated), simplifies controller configuration.

The software is available in English, Chinese, Russian and German.

It provides advanced monitoring capabilities for debugging, allows

process configuration changes in run mode while maintaining process

control, uploads complete graphical controller configurations with

comments, and provides a range of reports for enhanced documentation.

Functional Overview 

– Supports split-rack redundancy 

– Supports Honeywell FDM (Field Device Manager) with HART IP 

– Supports HART function blocks (Commands 3 and 48) 

Note: HART support requires a UIO module 

– Non-redundant and redundant architectures 

– Sequence of Events Support (SOE) 

Note: Supported only in non-redundant UIO configurations.

– Redundant and Non-Redundant Safe General Purpose IOs 

– PID control with advanced Accutune III auto-tuning 

– Secure peer-to-peer communication between ControlEdge HC900 controllers 

– External watchdog timer with independent clock to detect unexpected CPU lockups 

– Adjustable recipe pool memory allocates memory for recipes, SP profiles, sequences, and schedules to meet your needs 

– Up to 4608 points can be connected via remote I/O 

– Boolean logic programming. powerful combination of over 100 algorithms

– Advanced floating-point maths functions.

– Extensive alarm and event monitoring 

– Up to 2304 galvanically isolated analogue input points 

– Up to 1008 redundant UIO points 

– New I/O voting and output verification function blocks.

– Remote I/O racks with wires for extended distances.

– Star or ring topology on the IO network using recommended switches 

– Scanners and I/O plugged in and out while powered 

– LED on/off indicators on digital I/Os 

– Graphical Function Block Configuration 

– Open 10MB or 10/100MB Ethernet interface using Modbus/TCP. Point-to-point communication via Ethernet 

– Priority email alarm/event messages

– Ramp/soak setpoint programmer 

– Setpoint scheduler with multiple outputs 

– Sequencer with 16 outputs each 

– Modbus read/write parameters can be assigned to fixed or custom addresses for HMI or monitoring software access.

– Modbus TCP Initiator 

– Gas flow function block compliant with American Gas Association specifications. (Non-safety configurations only).

– Calendar module for triggering events 

– Non-intrusive process/safety worksheets to handle both process and safety configurations.

– Built-in version control 

– Quick update – 10 ms digital update and UIO (900U02-xxxx) 100 ms analogue update 

Note: Low level AI update time is 0.5 seconds.