Product Overview

The 8C-TCNTA1 (8C-TCNTA1) serves as the foundational Input Output Termination Assembly (IOTA) for the Honeywell C300 Controller within the Experion PKS ecosystem. This assembly manages the critical communication paths between the controller and the Series 8 I/O modules, facilitating Fault-Tolerant Ethernet (FTE) connectivity and dual I/O-Link interfaces. Engineered for high-availability industrial environments, the module features a G3-grade conformal coating to resist chemical corrosion and includes integrated FTE address switches for streamlined network configuration.

Technical Specifications

• Module Identifier 8C-TCNTA1

• Device Role C300 Controller Termination Assembly

• Network Connectivity Dual 100 Mbps Fault-Tolerant Ethernet (FTE) ports

• I/O Interface Dual redundant I/O-Link ports (supports up to 40 modules per link)

• Configuration Support Available in 6-inch (152 mm) Simplex or 12-inch (304 mm) Redundant footprints

• Operating Temperature 0°C to 60°C

• Storage Temperature -40°C to 85°C

• Humidity Limits 5% to 95% RH (Non-condensing)

• Power Source Driven by 24V I/O Link supplies via the controller

• Environmental Shielding G3 Conformal Coating (ANSI/ISA-S71.04-1985)

• Protection Logic Galvanic isolation integrated within the IOTA circuitry

• Maintenance Feature Supports hot-swap module replacement to minimize downtime

• Simplex Dimensions 220 mm (H) x 120 mm (W) approx.

Functional Interfacing

The 8C-TCNTA1 (8C-TCNTA1) is the physical backbone for the following system operations:

• Address Management Integrated switches for manual setting of FTE node addresses.

• Redundancy Control Dedicated hardware paths for private communication between redundant controller pairs.

• Field Termination Structured wiring interface for reliable I/O-Link cable management.

• System Scalability Direct integration with Experion C300 and Series 8 DCS architectures.