HONEYWELL TC-CCN014 ControlNet Interface Module

HONEYWELL TC-CCN014, as a redundant network interface module built for the C200 series control systems, shoulders the important task of constructing a stable communication link and occupies a key position in the field of industrial automation. Its elaborate design aims to meet the strict requirements for network reliability in complex industrial environments. Through advanced technical means, it ensures the stability and accuracy of data transmission, providing solid support for the smooth implementation of various industrial control tasks.

It adopts 24V DC power supply, which is widely used in industrial environments. It has the characteristics of high stability and strong anti-interference ability, and can provide reliable power support for the stable operation of the module. At the same time, the power consumption of the module is low, less than 5W. The low-power design not only helps to reduce energy consumption and operating costs, but also effectively reduces the heat generation of the module itself, prolongs its service life, and makes it perform more stably and reliably in industrial scenarios with long-term continuous work.

It is equipped with 2 RJ-45 Ethernet interfaces. This type of interface is the most commonly used form in current industrial Ethernet communication, with high-speed and stable data transmission performance. The two interfaces support 10/100Mbps adaptive rate, which can automatically adjust the transmission rate according to the network environment, ensuring efficient data communication under different network bandwidth conditions. It can easily handle data interaction with upper computers, as well as network communication with other control modules and intelligent devices, meeting the needs for high-speed and reliable network communication in industrial automation systems.

The overall dimensions are 144mm x 96mm x 22mm. The compact design allows it to be flexibly installed in various control cabinets or equipment with limited space, without occupying too much space, facilitating system integration. The module weighs about 0.5kg. The light weight is convenient for installation and transportation, and at the same time, on the premise of ensuring performance, it reduces the load of the entire equipment, which is beneficial to the layout and movement of the equipment.

The operating temperature range covers -40°C to 85°C. This wide temperature adaptation range enables it to operate stably in extremely cold outdoor industrial facilities, such as oil and gas extraction equipment in polar regions, and high-temperature industrial production workshops, such as iron and steel smelting, chemical refining and other environments. The relative humidity adaptation range is 5% - 95% (non-condensing), which means that the module can work normally without being affected by humidity in humid places such as food processing workshops and water treatment plants. It has an IP67 protection rating, with excellent dustproof and waterproof performance. Even in harsh industrial sites with much dust and water, it can effectively protect the internal circuits from external environmental erosion, ensuring the reliable operation of the module.

Redundant design is one of the core advantages of TC-CCN014. Through the configuration of dual network interfaces, the two network interfaces work independently. When one of the network interfaces fails, such as damaged network cables or hardware faults of the interface, the system can automatically and quickly switch to the other normal network interface to continue communication. The entire switching process is completed in an extremely short time, almost without any impact on the data transmission and control of the system. This redundant mechanism greatly improves the reliability of network communication, effectively avoids system shutdown or data transmission interruption caused by single-point network faults, ensures the continuous and stable operation of industrial automation systems, and is of vital significance to industries with extremely high requirements for production continuity, such as automobile manufacturing and semiconductor production.

This module supports multiple mainstream industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, EtherNet/IP, as well as common serial communication protocols such as RS-485 and CAN. This rich protocol support capability enables it to seamlessly communicate and connect with industrial equipment of different brands and types. In a complex industrial automation system, there may be PLCs, sensors, actuators and other equipment from multiple manufacturers, each adopting different communication protocols. TC-CCN014, with its powerful protocol conversion capability, can connect these devices with different protocols into an organic whole, realizing data interconnection and interoperability and collaborative work, providing great convenience for the integration and expansion of industrial automation systems, and greatly improving the compatibility and flexibility of the system.

In addition to the hardware-level backup guarantee brought by the redundant design, TC-CCN014 also has an advanced automatic fault switching function. The module integrates intelligent monitoring circuits and software algorithms, which can real-time monitor the working status of the two network interfaces, including whether the network connection is normal, whether there is packet loss or errors in data transmission, etc. Once a fault is detected in the main network interface, the system will immediately trigger the automatic switching mechanism, seamlessly transferring the communication task to the standby network interface to ensure the continuity and stability of data transmission. At the same time, the module will record fault information for maintenance personnel to conduct subsequent fault detection and analysis, providing all-round guarantee for the stable operation of the system.