Product Overview

The Honeywell TC-CCN013 establishes high-availability network routing across deterministic control architectures. This industrial communication gateway links primary programmable controllers with remote, distributed I/O chassis assemblies over a dedicated ControlNet network loop. The hardware slots directly into standard ControlLogix backplanes, managing deterministic data packets without introducing execution jitter into complex automated machinery lines. To safeguard chemical processing facilities, power stations, and manufacturing plants from unverified hardware failures, this global shipment provides exclusively 100% brand new, original factory-sealed network modules.

Technical Specifications

Engineering Advantages

The TC-CCN013 eliminates single-point network failures by utilizing dual-media redundant cabling across its front-facing BNC ports. When a physical trunk line sustains structural damage or experiences severe electrical degradation, the internal routing logic switches communication to the secondary backup path within microseconds, preventing emergency safety shutdowns or loss of control updates. The hardware slots cleanly into any open space on the ControlLogix backplane, drawing its operating voltage straight from the system rails without requiring external power blocks or auxiliary terminal connections.

The module bypasses electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues through an isolated transceiver design that provides a 30V continuous basic insulation barrier between the copper ControlNet coaxial network and the central controller backplane. This electrical separation blocks high-voltage ground loops and noise from high-frequency variable frequency drives (VFDs) from penetrating the main processor registers. Furthermore, the front panel incorporates a dedicated array of physical LED indicators, allowing maintenance engineers to diagnose network link activity, trunk errors, and card health directly at the cabinet door without opening an engineering laptop.

FAQs

• How does the TC-CCN013 execute media switching if a network cable fails?

  The internal firmware monitors both Trunk A and Trunk B paths simultaneously. If a physical break or severe signal attenuation compromises the active coaxial trunk line, the module transfers the entire data transmission stream to the alternate redundant link automatically. This instantaneous handoff preserves I/O updates and ladder logic routines without alerting or interrupting the master processor program.

• Can you mix standard ControlNet and Enhanced ControlNet nodes on this module?

  Yes. The TC-CCN013 contains dual-protocol compatibility that handles both standard and enhanced ControlNet architectures across the 5 Mbps field network. This flexibility allows facilities to introduce modern distributed I/O racks into legacy automation architectures without requiring complete network rebuilds or separate communication cards.

• What steps must you take to configure the physical network addresses for this module?

  You establish the unique network node address by setting the physical rotary switches located on the side of the card body before sliding the module into the chassis. Ensure that this hardware number matches the exact slot and node configuration assigned inside your RSLogix 5000 or Studio 5000 software network configuration tool.