{"product_id":"honeywell-cc-tcf901-series-c-9-port-control-firewall-iota","title":"Honeywell CC-TCF901 Series C 9-Port Control Firewall IOTA","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eDesigned to facilitate secure physical termination and robust fault-tolerant routing within Experion C300 control networks, the \u003cstrong\u003eHoneywell CC-TCF901\u003c\/strong\u003e serves as a high-integrity 9-port Control Firewall Input Output Termination Assembly (IOTA). This unit provides the foundational backplane interface for the active CC-PCF901 Control Firewall module, segregating in-cabinet traffic from the wider supervisory control network. By integrating dedicated physical terminal connections for \u003cstrong\u003eFault Tolerant Ethernet (FTE)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this assembly protects local controller communication loops against broadcast storms and unauthorized network access. The hardware architecture features built-in \u003cstrong\u003e24 VDC power distribution routing\u003c\/strong\u003e to supply connected modules directly through the backplane connections, eliminating the need for redundant external terminal blocks inside the cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eProvides eight dedicated, high-speed RJ-45 connection points for routing FTE cabling from in-cabinet controllers and Series C Fieldbus Interface Modules (FIMs).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eFeatures a designated 9th port serving as a secure uplink path to the FTE supervisory and control network layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eBuilt-in power routing pathways distribute continuous 24 VDC to the active control firewall module.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCompatible with optional plug-in media converter modules, allowing integration of single-mode (Ca-FSMx01) and multi-mode (Ca-FMMx01) fiber-optic runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eRobust mechanical footprint designed for direct mounting on standard Honeywell Series C channel assemblies or DIN-rail environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eHoneywell Experion PKS C300 Controller Cabinet Integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eSeries C Fieldbus Interface Module (FIM) Network Segregation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCritical Ethernet Network Path Redundancy \u0026amp; Segment Isolation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eIn-Cabinet Control Node Fireproofing and Noise Shielding\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 #cbd5e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eSpecification Parameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eValue \/ Detail\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: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eHoneywell\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eModel \/ Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eCC-TCF901\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eExperion Series C\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e9-Port Control Firewall IOTA (Input Output Termination Assembly)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eRJ-45 Ethernet Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e9 Ports Total (8 Controller\/FIM FTE Ports, 1 Uplink FTE Port)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eNominal Operating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eMaximum Current Supply Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e0.30 A (300 mA) @ 24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eSupported Fiber Modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eCa-FSMx01 (Single Mode), Ca-FMMx01 (Multi-Mode)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eCompatible Firewall Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eCC-PCF901 Control Firewall Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e0 to 60 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e2.0 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003ePackage Dimensions (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e16.5 cm x 14.5 cm x 10.0 cm\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 #cbd5e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eConnector \/ Terminal\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFunctional 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: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003ePorts 1 through 8 (RJ-45)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eDownstream nodes (C300 Controllers and Fieldbus Interface Modules)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003ePort 9 (RJ-45)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eDedicated FTE Uplink to supervisory plant LAN \/ network switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e24V DC Terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003ePrimary \u0026amp; Redundant internal power rail input to drive the firewall active card\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eChassis Ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eLow-impedance grounding connection to main cabinet copper ground busbar\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\u003ch4 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe CC-TCF901 is mechanically key-coded to only accept the CC-PCF901 active control firewall module. Always verify that your active module firmware (experion system release) matches the specific hardware revisions of the baseplate to prevent initialization failures during hot-replacement operations. Do not attempt to mount standard non-firewall Honeywell Series C I\/O modules on this assembly, as internal keying pins prevent incorrect mating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eTo maintain full Fault Tolerant Ethernet (FTE) functionality, verify that the yellow and green STP\/UTP cables are connected to the designated redundant paths. Standardizing connection patterns (e.g., using Ports 1-4 for Yellow segment and Ports 5-8 for Green segment) simplifies cabinet topology audits. Keep cabling neat and avoid physical proximity to high-current AC motor starter lines, which can induce noise on unshielded RJ-45 jumpers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eWhen connecting fiber media converter modules to the CC-TCF901, always ensure clean optical fiber connections. Dust contamination is the leading cause of packet drop errors on the supervisory uplink (Port 9). Use a fiber cleaning kit to wipe optical faces prior to inserting into the Ca-FSMx01 or Ca-FMMx01 receiver slots.\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;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;\"\u003eCRITICAL SAFETY WARNING\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0;\"\u003eIsolate and completely de-energize all primary and redundant 24 VDC power sources supplying the cabinet backplane before attempting installation, removal, or terminal routing changes of the CC-TCF901 base IOTA. Failure to isolate power can result in transient arcs, potentially causing system lockups on adjacent C300 controllers or damaging sensitive active communication modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 28px; height: 28px; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eMount the CC-TCF901 IOTA carrier securely onto the cabinet mounting channel or DIN rail. Ensure proper grounding through the carrier surface to the cabinet backplate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 28px; height: 28px; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eVerify grounding continuity. Connect a heavy-gauge copper grounding wire from the designated ground stud on the IOTA to the common enclosure ground busbar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 28px; height: 28px; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eTerminate the primary and auxiliary 24 VDC power supply lines directly to the power inputs on the carrier plate, maintaining strict polarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 28px; height: 28px; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003ePlug standard RJ-45 Ethernet cables from the in-cabinet C300 controllers or FIM units into Ports 1 through 8. Connect the supervisory FTE uplink cable to Port 9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 28px; height: 28px; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e5\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eCarefully align and mate the active CC-PCF901 Control Firewall module with the multi-pin connector on this CC-TCF901 base, then tighten mounting fasteners securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honeywell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52705343144299,"sku":"CC-TCF901","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/cc-tcf901-pbpd2apnl2y_f6aa17e6-f656-4600-9a12-7cb8f09ded39.jpg?v=1766641068","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/fa\/products\/honeywell-cc-tcf901-series-c-9-port-control-firewall-iota","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}