Description

The Honeywell CC-PCNTOX is a high-performance ControlNet Communication Module designed for Honeywell’s Experion® PKS (Process Knowledge System) and ControlEdge PLC platforms. This module serves as a critical interface between controllers and industrial networks, enabling deterministic, real-time data exchange for mission-critical automation systems. The Honeywell CC-PCNTOX supports high-speed I/O scanning and peer-to-peer messaging at speeds up to 5 Mbps, ensuring synchronized control across distributed assets like motors, valves, and sensors. Engineered for harsh environments, it features dual-ported redundancy with automatic failover to eliminate single points of failure. As part of Honeywell’s integrated control architecture, the CC-PCNTOX seamlessly bridges legacy ControlNet systems with modern Ethernet/IP networks, facilitating brownfield upgrades without operational disruption. Its value lies in maximizing plant uptime through <1ms jitter performance, embedded diagnostics for predictive maintenance, and compliance with global safety standards. For industries demanding uncompromising network reliability, the Honeywell CC-PCNTOX delivers robust connectivity for real-time supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA).

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Technical Specifications

Parameter Name	Parameter Value
Product Model	CC-PCNTOX
Manufacturer	Honeywell
Product Type	ControlNet Communication Module
Network Protocol	ControlNet (Conformance to ControlNet International Spec)
Data Rate	5 Mbps (configurable to 2.5/1.25 Mbps)
Max Nodes per Segment	99 addressable devices
Connections	2x BNC (redundant trunk ports), 1x RJ45 (configuration)
Backplane Interface	Honeywell Experion C-Series/ControlEdge BUS
Power Consumption	1.2A @ 5VDC
Isolation	1500V AC channel-to-backplane isolation
Operating Temperature	-40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
Certifications	ATEX Zone 2, UL Class I Div 2, CE, RoHS
Redundancy	Dual-ported with <50ms switchover
Dimensions	45 x 130 x 150 mm (HxWxD)

Main Features and Advantages

Deterministic Network Performance: The Honeywell CC-PCNTOX guarantees time-critical data delivery via scheduled ControlNet NUT (Network Update Time) cycles, configurable from 2-100ms. This precision prevents data collisions in high-node-count installations like refinery units.

Seamless System Integration: Native integration with Experion C300 controllers and ControlEdge PLCs allows plug-and-play installation. The module auto-discovers ControlNet devices using RSNetWorx®-compatible tools, reducing commissioning time by 60%.

Fault Tolerance: Dual independent communication processors monitor network health continuously. If a trunk line fails, the CC-PCNTOX switches paths within 50ms without dropping connections—critical for safety interlocks.

Advanced Diagnostics: Embedded web server provides real-time metrics: bandwidth utilization, packet error rates, and node status. Honeywell’s ControlNet Manager software generates predictive alerts for cable degradation or signal attenuation.

Cybersecurity Hardened: Implements Rockwell’s CIP Security™ protocol with role-based access control and encrypted firmware updates, meeting IEC 62443-3-3 SL2 requirements.

Application Field

The Honeywell CC-PCNTOX excels in heavy process industries requiring deterministic control networks. In oil and gas, it synchronizes offshore platform drilling controls and subsea valve trees, where redundant communication prevents catastrophic failures. Power plants deploy it for turbine governor systems, leveraging millisecond-level synchronization for grid stability.

Manufacturing facilities utilize the CC-PCNTOX for automotive paint shop robots and pharmaceutical filling lines, ensuring motion coordination across 100+ axes. Mining operations rely on its vibration resistance (5g RMS) for conveyor belt speed matching in crushing circuits. Water treatment plants implement it for pump station cascade control, using ControlNet’s intrinsic noise immunity in electrically noisy environments. For hybrid DCS/PLC architectures, the module bridges Honeywell Experion with third-party PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley) via ControlNet, enabling unified batch process management.

Related Products

CC-PCNT02: Non-redundant ControlNet module for cost-sensitive applications

Experion C300 Controller: Host platform for CC-PCNTOX integration

CC-PAOX01: ControlEdge PLC processor for networked I/O control

CNBR/D: ControlNet fiber-optic repeater for long-distance links

1784-KTCX15: ControlNet configuration toolkit (RSNetWorx compatible)

CC-COMM01: Profinet/EtherNet/IP gateway for multi-protocol environments

FF-SM-22: Fieldbus segment protector for hybrid network deployments

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Installation and Maintenance

Pre-installation preparation: Verify chassis compatibility (C-series/ControlEdge) and install ControlNet terminators (75Ω) at both trunk ends. Use Belden 9463 or equivalent RG-6 coaxial cable with impedance-matched connectors. Configure node addresses offline before power-up.

Maintenance recommendations: Quarterly inspect BNC connectors for corrosion; clean with electronic-grade contact spray. Monitor signal quality via Honeywell’s ControlNet Manager (SNR >22dB required). Replace CC-PCNTOX modules using hot-swap procedure: Insert new module before extracting old unit in redundant setups. Annually validate network configuration backups and firmware revisions.