Honeywell TC-CCR014 97197975-A01 Controller Module – Redundant C300 CPU for Experion PKS Process Control

Description

The Honeywell TC-CCR014 97197975-A01 is a redundant controller module serving as the central processing unit (CPU) for the C300 Controller within Honeywell’s Experion® Process Knowledge System (PKS)—a leading distributed control system (DCS) used globally in continuous and batch process industries. Designed for high availability and fault tolerance, the Honeywell TC-CCR014 97197975-A01 operates in a 1:1 redundant pair, where a primary and secondary unit continuously synchronize application logic and I/O states, enabling seamless failover in under 50 milliseconds during hardware or power anomalies.

As the computational heart of the C300 platform, the TC-CCR014 executes regulatory control strategies, sequence logic, safety interlocks, and advanced process algorithms while interfacing with local I/O modules (via C300 I/O assemblies) and enterprise-level systems over Honeywell’s Fault Tolerant Ethernet (FTE) network. Its dual-processor architecture ensures deterministic scan times even under heavy load, making it ideal for applications where process continuity is non-negotiable—such as reactor temperature control in pharmaceuticals or compressor surge protection in gas pipelines. Despite being part of a mature product line, the Honeywell TC-CCR014 97197975-A01 remains widely deployed due to its proven reliability and long lifecycle support from Honeywell.

Honeywell TC-CCR014 97197975-A01

Technical Specifications

Main Features and Advantages

Uninterrupted process control through true redundancy: The Honeywell TC-CCR014 97197975-A01 employs synchronized state mirroring between primary and secondary units, ensuring zero loss of control execution during switchover. This eliminates costly unplanned shutdowns in critical operations like distillation columns or boiler feedwater systems, where even a brief controller hiccup could trigger safety trips or product loss.

Seamless integration into Experion PKS ecosystem: As a native C300 component, the TC-CCR014 leverages Honeywell’s unified engineering environment for configuration, diagnostics, and asset management. Engineers can deploy complex control strategies using function block diagrams (FBD), structured text (ST), or ladder logic—all validated against rigorous cybersecurity and safety standards. The module also supports embedded historian functionality for local data buffering during network outages.

Robust design for harsh industrial environments: Enclosed in a metal-shielded carrier with conformal-coated circuitry, the Honeywell TC-CCR014 97197975-A01 withstands electrical noise, humidity, and temperature swings common in offshore platforms or petrochemical plants. Its hot-swappable design allows replacement without powering down the entire controller chassis—minimizing maintenance windows and maximizing plant availability.

Application Field

In oil refineries, the Honeywell TC-CCR014 97197975-A01 governs crude unit fractionation, managing reflux flows, reboiler steam valves, and pressure relief logic with millisecond precision. Within natural gas processing facilities, it coordinates amine sweetening skids and NGL recovery trains, integrating fieldbus devices and safety shutdown systems into a single control narrative. Power generation plants rely on the TC-CCR014 for boiler combustion optimization and turbine bypass control, where redundancy prevents grid instability during transient events. In the pharmaceutical sector, the Honeywell TC-CCR014 97197975-A01 executes validated batch recipes under 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, logging every setpoint change and operator action. Even in water reclamation centers, this controller manages membrane filtration cycles and chemical dosing with high repeatability—proving its versatility across regulated and continuous-process domains.

Honeywell TC-CCR014 97197975-A01

Related Products

TC-CCS014: Non-redundant (single) version of the C300 controller CPU
C300 I/O Assemblies (e.g., TC-TDIX01, TC-AIH01): Local I/O modules that connect directly to the TC-CCR014
FTE Network Switches (e.g., HC-FTE900): Fault Tolerant Ethernet infrastructure for C300 communication
Experion PKS Server (e.g., ACE Station): Engineering and operator workstation for C300 configuration
Honeywell Safety Manager (SM): SIL 3-capable safety system that can coexist with C300 via shared FTE
C300 Power Supply Modules (e.g., TC-PWS01): Redundant power units for the C300 controller chassis
Honeywell Asset Manager (AM): Predictive maintenance software integrated with C300 diagnostics

Installation and Maintenance

Pre-installation preparation: Before installing the Honeywell TC-CCR014 97197975-A01, confirm compatibility with your C300 chassis firmware version and ensure the FTE network is properly configured with dual-ring topology. Verify that both primary and secondary slots are clean and that backplane connectors show no signs of corrosion. Load the correct control strategy using Experion PKS Configuration Studio, and perform a full synchronization test before placing the system in service.

Maintenance recommendations: Monitor controller status LEDs—green for active, amber for standby, red for fault—and review diagnostic logs in Experion for memory usage or communication errors. Clean chassis vents quarterly to prevent overheating. If replacing a failed unit, use the “Controller Swap” utility in Experion to preserve IP settings and application context. Store spare Honeywell TC-CCR014 97197975-A01 modules in anti-static bags at 10–30°C with relative humidity below 60% to preserve capacitor integrity and firmware retention.