{"product_id":"honeywell-900c70-0460-controledge-hc900-cpu-module","title":"Honeywell 900C70-0460 ControlEdge HC900 CPU Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eExecuting process, logic, and sequential control loops within industrial thermal and process applications, the \u003cstrong\u003eHoneywell 900C70-0460\u003c\/strong\u003e serves as the central processing unit for the ControlEdge HC900 platform. This controller module is engineered for high-density analog processing, providing precise loop control and flexible integration options for both single and redundant system architectures. Leveraging advanced Ethernet capability, the device interfaces seamlessly with supervisory systems and remote HMI terminals to maintain deterministic communication across demanding plant networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Ethernet Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports redundant physical connections for robust supervisor\/host and peer-to-peer field communications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Capacity Process Loops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manages complex PID algorithms, setpoint programming, and multi-variable logic handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRedundancy Control Option:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easily integrates into dual-CPU chassis systems to prevent unexpected runtime downtime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlash Memory Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retains configuration settings and firmware parameters during power loss events without requiring battery backup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModular Rack Assembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Installs directly into standard HC900 series bases for rapid, secure backplane slot alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Process Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for industrial kilns, environmental chambers, and multi-zone heat treating systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater and Wastewater Treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oversees chemical dosing, filtration sequencing, and remote pump station monitoring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombustion Control Systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regulates boiler fuel-to-air ratios, burner management sequences, and stack gas monitoring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecialty Chemical Processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manages complex batch processing runs requiring highly repeatable timing and thermal cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a365d; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecification Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eHoneywell\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eControlEdge HC900\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e900C70-0460\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eCentral Processing Unit (CPU)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEthernet Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e2 x RJ-45 (10\/100 Base-T)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSerial Interfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eRS-485 \/ RS-232 Configuration Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e0 to 60 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e-40 to 85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHumidity Limits\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e5% to 95% RH, non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModule Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e0.4 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 1.2 kg;\"\u003e1.2 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions (H x W x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e137 mm x 38.1 mm x 127 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections and Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a365d; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConnector \/ Terminal\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFunction \/ Circuit Assignment\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEthernet Port 1 (Top RJ-45)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eNetwork Link \/ Modbus TCP Host Communication\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEthernet Port 2 (Bottom RJ-45)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003ePeer-to-Peer Controller Networking \/ HMI Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRS-485 Serial Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eModbus RTU Master\/Slave Multi-Drop Network\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRS-232 Serial Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eLocal Configuration PC (HCD Software Interface)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe 900C70-0460 is part of the upgraded ControlEdge HC900 C70 hardware family. It offers direct backwards program compatibility with older 900C71\/C72 chassis layouts, provided that the system configuration software (Hybrid Control Designer) is updated to support the targeted firmware version. Note that mixing older C50 CPU variants with C70 redundant sets in the same physical rack is not permitted and will trigger a backplane mismatch fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eWhen deploying the CPU in non-ventilated control panels, ensure that adequate vertical clearances are maintained. Thermal buildup around the CPU can limit processing stability and lead to self-protective watchdog timeouts. System power sizing must account for the primary backplane draw; the 900C70-0460 should always be paired with a fully rated 900P01 or 900P02 power supply to prevent transient brownouts under high I\/O configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eAlways route the Ethernet communication lines separately from high-voltage AC lines to prevent magnetic noise induction. For the serial RS-485 interfaces, a high-quality shielded twisted pair (STP) cable is required, with a 120-ohm terminating resistor installed at the physical ends of the trunk line. During physical address configuration, verify that IP addresses configured inside the HCD software do not conflict with existing SCADA or DCS nodes on the same plant subnet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; color: #9b2c2c;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eCRITICAL WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e De-energize all primary and auxiliary power supplies feeding the rack assembly before attempting installation or removal of the CPU module. Failure to isolate power can result in permanent module damage, backplane failure, or unintended actuation of physical process equipment.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eAlign the upper and lower plastic guides of the CPU module with the designated CPU slot on the main baseboard rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eGently slide the module straight into the slot until the backplane connector pin matrix is fully engaged and flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eSecure the module fastening screws on the top and bottom of the front plate to a torque of 0.5 Nm (approx. 4.4 in-lbs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eConnect the dedicated communication and ground cables, ensuring the shielding wires are terminated correctly at the ground bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honeywell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52705321320811,"sku":"900C70-0460","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/900c70-0460-q0pqml1u3pe_d2a4120d-7be9-4dc8-809a-1c1b613a9885.jpg?v=1766639773","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/de\/products\/honeywell-900c70-0460-controledge-hc900-cpu-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}