Honeywell ControlEdge HC900 – Intelligent Modular Control for Process and Safety Applications

Honeywell ControlEdge HC900 – Intelligent Modular Control for Process and Safety Applications

The Honeywell ControlEdge HC900 series is a versatile and powerful hybrid control solution designed for process control, safety, and data acquisition in industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, metals, and water treatment. Built with modularity and scalability at its core, the Honeywell ControlEdge HC900 offers flexibility for both small systems and complex, high-availability applications.

1. Product Overview

The Honeywell ControlEdge HC900 is a modular, rack-based controller that combines process automation, safety control, and data acquisition in one platform.

Designed for critical process environments, the Honeywell ControlEdge HC900 ensures high reliability with redundant CPUs and power supplies as optional configurations.

Supports both control and safety applications in a single, integrated architecture.

2. Key Features

Hybrid Control Capability: Integrates discrete, process, and safety functions into one system.

Scalable Modular Design: The Honeywell ControlEdge HC900 offers multiple I/O modules (analog, digital, high-speed) for custom configurations.

Advanced Communication: Supports Ethernet, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC, and peer-to-peer networking for seamless integration.

High Availability Options: Redundant CPU and I/O to minimize downtime.

Built-in Data Logging: Local data storage for historical process records without requiring an external historian.

3. Hardware Specifications

CPU Models: Standard and high-performance CPUs for different application sizes.

Rack Sizes: Multiple rack options with expansion capability.

I/O Capacity: Up to thousands of I/O points depending on configuration.

Power Supply: 24 VDC or redundant PSU options.

Processing Speed: High scan rate for time-critical applications.

4. I/O Modules

The Honeywell ControlEdge HC900 supports a wide range of I/O modules:

Analog Input Modules: For temperature, pressure, and other sensor measurements.

Analog Output Modules: For controlling actuators, valves, and drives.

Digital Input Modules: For detecting switch and sensor status.

Digital Output Modules: For controlling relays, solenoids, and indicators.

Specialty Modules: High-speed counters, pulse output, and safety-rated I/O.

5. Software & Configuration

Configuration Tool: HC Designer software for intuitive drag-and-drop programming.

Logic Types: Supports ladder logic, function block diagrams, and SAMA control symbols.

Simulation Mode: Test and validate logic before deployment.

Web-based Access: Remote monitoring and configuration via secure browser connection.

6. Typical Applications

Honeywell ControlEdge HC900 in Batch Process Control: Ideal for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Honeywell ControlEdge HC900 in Thermal Control: Furnace, kiln, and oven temperature regulation.

Honeywell ControlEdge HC900 in Water/Wastewater Plants: SCADA integration and process safety.

Honeywell ControlEdge HC900 in Safety Systems: Burner management and emergency shutdown systems.

7. Certifications & Compliance

UL, CSA, CE, ATEX, IECEx certifications for global deployment.

SIL-rated configurations for safety applications.

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