{"product_id":"honeywell-experion-pks-8c-pcnt03-c300-control-processor","title":"Honeywell Experion PKS 8C-PCNT03 C300 Control Processor","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-539\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoneywell 8C-PCNT03 (8CPCNT03)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-539\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the modern standard Control Processor for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperion PKS (Process Knowledge System) Series 8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-539 citation-end-539\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplatform.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt serves as the successor to the 8C-PCNT02, offering enhanced processing power and expanded memory while maintaining full backward compatibility with all previous Experion LX and PlantCruise releases.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-538\"\u003eAs the \"brain\" of the Series 8 system, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8C-PCNT03\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-538 citation-end-538\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexecutes the deterministic Control Execution Environment (CEE), managing complex regulatory control, batch sequences, and fast-logic strategies.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-537\"\u003eThis version is factory-shipped with a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG3 conformal coating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-537 citation-end-537\"\u003e, providing the highest level of protection against corrosive atmospheric contaminants (such as Hydrogen Sulfide and Chlorine), making it the primary choice for global chemical, oil, and gas operations.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-536\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8C-PCNT03\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-536 citation-end-536\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earchitecture is designed for extreme reliability and high-speed data processing.\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-535\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Processor Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-535 citation-end-535\"\u003e: Utilizes a high-performance multi-processor design (typically Dual ARM Cortex-A9) to ensure fast execution times and deterministic scheduling.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-534\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpanded Memory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-534 citation-end-534\"\u003e: Equipped with 512MB RAM and 1GB Flash memory, providing ample space for large-scale control strategies and extensive diagnostic logging.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-533\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG3 Conformal Coating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-533 citation-end-533\"\u003e: Specifically treated to meet ISA S71.04 Class G3 standards for protection against corrosive environments.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-532\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundancy Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-532 citation-end-532\"\u003e: Supports 1-to-1 hardware redundancy.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen paired with a second 8C-PCNT03 on a redundant IOTA, it provides \"bumpless\" failover in the event of a primary processor fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-531\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Communication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-531 citation-end-531\"\u003e: Features dual FTE (Fault Tolerant Ethernet) ports for high-security network integration and dual I\/O Link ports for controlling up to 1024 I\/O points.\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-PCNT03\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 Control Processor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtection\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\u003e512MB RAM \/ 1GB Flash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExecution Period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 ms to 2000 ms (Configurable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-40°C to 70°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVertical Series 8 IOTA (8C-TCNTA1)\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.0 kg (Net) \/ 3.0 kg (Shipping)\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\u003eIs the 8C-PCNT03 compatible with my existing 8C-PCNT02 configuration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The 8C-PCNT03 is the direct replacement for the 8C-PCNT02. It can be installed on the same IOTA and is compatible with all current and previous Experion software releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between 8C-PCNT03 and 8C-PCNT05?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8C-PCNT03\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupports both new and legacy Experion releases, making it ideal for maintenance and upgrades of existing systems. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8C-PCNT05\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the newest version (V5) and only supports Experion R520 and later; notably, the 03 and 05 versions are not interoperable in a redundant pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this controller support peer-to-peer communication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The C300 CEE supports high-speed peer-to-peer communication with other C300 controllers over the FTE network, as well as communication with specialty modules like Foundation Fieldbus and Profibus.\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\u003eUpgrade Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen replacing an older 8C-PCNT02 with an 8C-PCNT03 in a redundant pair, it is recommended to eventually replace both units to the same hardware revision to ensure identical execution timing and memory handling, although they can operate together during the migration period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Wiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUse only Honeywell-certified shielded Ethernet cables for FTE connections. Ensure that the \"Yellow\" and \"Green\" cables are connected to their respective ports on the IOTA to maintain the integrity of the Fault Tolerant Ethernet logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 8C-PCNT03 relies on the Series 8 vertical design for natural convection. Ensure the cabinet has sufficient ventilation and that the 150 mm clearance rule is observed above and below the IOTA row to prevent the processor from overheating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Honeywell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52668027240811,"sku":"8C-PCNT03","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/honeywell-8c-pcnt03-series-8-c300-controller-gcrri2ue45p_ed94f917-8724-426a-8306-1db1b7d64423.jpg?v=1765505290","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/honeywell-experion-pks-8c-pcnt03-c300-control-processor","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}