{"product_id":"honeywell-experion-pks-8c-pcnt02-c300-control-processor","title":"Honeywell Experion PKS 8C-PCNT02 C300 Control Processor","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-486\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8C-PCNT02 (8CPCNT02)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-486 citation-end-486\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the high-performance centerpiece of the Honeywell Experion PKS (Process Knowledge System) Series 8 hardware platform.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-485\"\u003eAs an advanced\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC300 Control Processor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-485 citation-end-485\"\u003e, this unit is engineered to execute complex control strategies, batch operations, and fast-logic requirements with absolute determinism.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-484\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8C-PCNT02\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-484 citation-end-484\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis distinguished by its factory-applied conformal coating, providing superior protection against corrosive G3-level environments.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDesigned for vertical mounting to maximize cabinet space and enhance thermal convection, this controller manages thousands of I\/O points while maintaining high-speed communication with the human-machine interface (HMI) and other peer controllers. It is the definitive choice for global industries—including LNG terminals, large-scale refineries, and pharmaceutical plants—where a single second of downtime translates to significant financial loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-483\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8C-PCNT02\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-483 citation-end-483\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earchitecture leverages a modular and robust design focused on system-wide reliability and data integrity.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-482\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeterministic Execution Environment (CEE)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-482 citation-end-482\"\u003e: Supports the execution of complex Function Block Diagrams (FBD) and Sequential Function Charts (SFC) at selectable sub-second intervals.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundancy by Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: When paired with a second module and a redundancy cable, the 8C-PCNT02 provides seamless, \"bumpless\" failover, ensuring that control remains uninterrupted during a hardware fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Features dual-redundant I\/O Link ports for communication with Series 8 I\/O modules and dual FTE (Fault Tolerant Ethernet) ports for high-security network integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG3 Conformal Coating\u003c\/strong\u003e: Specifically treated to withstand harsh chemical atmospheres (H2S, Cl2, SO2), extending the lifespan of the processor in corrosive industrial zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-481\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVertical Form Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-481 citation-end-481\"\u003e: Part of the Series 8 \"Slim\" profile, it mounts onto a dedicated C300 IOTA (Input Output Termination Assembly) for simplified wiring and module replacement.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8C-PCNT02\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoneywell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperion PKS Series 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC300 Controller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG3 Conformal Coated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-volatile flash memory for strategy storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-40 to +70 Celsius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 VDC nominal (via IOTA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundancy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupported (Hardware \u0026amp; Software)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.85 kg (Net) \/ 3.0 kg (Shipping)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCE, UL, FM Class I Div 2, ATEX Zone 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the primary difference between the 8C-PCNT01 and the 8C-PCNT02?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8C-PCNT02 is the modernized hardware revision, typically featuring optimized memory handling and enhanced processing speed to support larger control strategies and higher-version Experion PKS software releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this processor require a battery for program backup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-480 citation-end-480\"\u003eThe 8C-PCNT02 utilizes high-speed non-volatile RAM and flash memory.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhile a battery-backed RAM module was used in older iterations, modern C300 units are designed to retain the control strategy in flash memory during total power loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix coated and non-coated modules in the same rack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile technically possible, it is not recommended for environments requiring G3 protection. If the processor is coated (8C-PCNT02), the associated IOTA and I\/O modules should also be coated to ensure the entire control loop remains protected against corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering \u0026amp; Installation Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIOTA Mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 8C-PCNT02 must be installed on a C300 IOTA (e.g., 8C-TCNTA1). Ensure the grounding lugs on the IOTA are securely bonded to the plant's instrument earth. Poor grounding can lead to FTE communication errors and \"bad quality\" status on I\/O points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFTE Network Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen connecting the Fault Tolerant Ethernet (FTE) cables, ensure that \"Yellow\" and \"Green\" cables are not swapped. The C300 utilizes specific port logic to determine network paths; crossing these can result in a \"Secondary Network Failure\" alarm in the Experion System Status Display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeries 8 controllers rely on natural vertical convection for cooling. Ensure there is at least 150 mm of clearance above and below the controller row. In high-density cabinets, the use of a cabinet fan is recommended to keep the internal ambient temperature below 70 Celsius to prevent processor throttling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Honeywell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52679341932907,"sku":"8C-PCNT02","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/8c-pcnt02-mzbnuuokt4d_95e66450-a71c-4412-a9e9-8ba4b8f2b1d1.jpg?v=1765958219","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/honeywell-experion-pks-8c-pcnt02-c300-control-processor","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}