Description

The HONEYWELL TC-PCIC02 is a legacy PCI Communication Interface Card designed for Honeywell’s TDC 3000 and Experion® PKS distributed control systems (DCS), enabling high-speed data exchange between host computers and Honeywell’s proprietary control networks. This critical interface module provides deterministic connectivity to LCN (Local Control Network) and UCN (Universal Control Network) via dual-redundant coax ports, supporting real-time process data transfer, historian access, and operator console integration. The TC-PCIC02 serves as a bridge between Windows-based engineering stations and Honeywell’s fault-tolerant control layers, facilitating configuration, monitoring, and diagnostics for process industries requiring uninterrupted operations.

Engineered for 24/7 reliability, this PCI card features hardware-based error checking and automatic failover between redundant networks, minimizing data packet loss during network disturbances. With compatibility for legacy TDC 3000 AM/PM nodes and Experion® C300 controllers, the TC-PCIC02 extends the lifecycle of installed systems while enabling phased migration strategies. Its ruggedized design withstands industrial temperatures (0–60°C) and conforms to IEEE 802.3 standards, ensuring stable communication in refineries, chemical plants, and power generation facilities where network latency impacts operational integrity.

Technical Specifications

Main Features and Advantages

Deterministic Network Integration: The TC-PCIC02 employs dedicated ASICs to manage Honeywell’s proprietary LCN/UCN protocols, ensuring sub-100 ms data refresh rates for critical process variables. Hardware-level cyclic redundancy checks (CRC) detect and correct transmission errors without host CPU intervention, maintaining data integrity during network noise events.

Seamless Legacy System Support: This card enables modern Windows PCs to interface with TDC 3000 APM/PM nodes and Experion® C300 controllers, extending the usability of installed infrastructure. Dual-redundant ports automatically switch during cable faults, eliminating single points of failure in safety-critical environments like boiler control or reactor management.

Engineering Efficiency: Integrated drivers support Honeywell’s TPS and Experion® development tools, allowing online logic modifications and real-time trending without dedicated proprietary hardware. The card’s low-profile bracket fits industrial PCs in space-constrained cabinets, while LED indicators (activity/fault) simplify diagnostics during commissioning.

Application Field

The HONEYWELL TC-PCIC02 is deployed in:

Oil & Gas Refineries: Connecting operator workstations to TDC 3000-based FCCU (Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit) controllers for real-time optimization.

Chemical Processing: Bridging Experion® PKS historians to legacy UCN networks for batch report generation.

Power Plants: Integrating turbine control systems (TDC 3000) with Windows-based vibration monitoring platforms.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Facilitating data exchange between legacy AM nodes and FDA-compliant reporting systems.

Related Products

HONEYWELL TC-CCR01: Redundant LCN interface card for server-grade systems.

HONEYWELL TC-PCK01: PCIe replacement for TC-PCIC02 (modern OS support).

HONEYWELL 51401273-175: UCN network interface module.

HONEYWELL Experion® C300: Controller requiring TC-PCIC02 for host integration.

HONEYWELL TPS-LGME: Legacy gateway module for LCN connectivity.

HONEYWELL TC-EGD01: Ethernet Global Data gateway for third-party integration.

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