Honeywell 900C52-0124-00 HC900 Controller

The Honeywell 900C52-0124-00 HC900 Controller is a high-performance, hybrid control solution specifically designed for process automation and safety applications. It belongs to Honeywell’s HC900 series, which combines process control, logic, and monitoring functions into one flexible platform.

The controller is capable of handling both continuous process control and discrete sequencing within a single system, making it highly versatile for industries that demand precision, reliability, and integrated safety. With its modular design, powerful networking capabilities, and compatibility with a wide range of I/O modules, the HC900 ensures scalability and adaptability to various industrial environments.

This model is particularly well-suited for medium to large-scale process plants, offering advanced features such as high-speed processing, redundancy options, and integration with supervisory control systems.

Product Specifications

Product Applications

The 900C52-0124-00 HC900 Controller is used across industries where both process and safety control must be managed in an integrated manner. Some key application areas include:

• Power Generation: Turbine auxiliary systems, burner management, and balance-of-plant operations.

• Petrochemical and Refining: Distillation columns, reactor sequencing, and emergency shutdown systems.

• Pharmaceutical Industry: Batch process automation with strict compliance requirements.

• Food and Beverage: Recipe management, batch controls, and sterilization processes.

• Water and Wastewater: Pump control, filtration sequencing, and chemical dosing systems.

• Manufacturing: Continuous production lines requiring hybrid process and logic control.

Product Advantages

• Integrated Hybrid Control – Combines process control, logic, and safety in one platform.

• Scalable Architecture – Supports small to very large systems with flexible I/O expansion.

• High Reliability – Optional redundancy for CPU, power, and networks ensures system availability.

• Fast Scan Rates – Enables quick response to time-critical events.

• Advanced Networking – Multiple communication options for seamless integration with plant systems.

• User-Friendly Engineering Tools – Graphical configuration software reduces engineering time.

• Robust Security – Password protection and access levels safeguard control strategies.

• Industrial Durability – Designed for demanding industrial environments with extended temperature range.

FAQ

1. What is the maximum number of I/O points supported by the 900C52-0124-00?

   It supports up to 4,000 I/O points, depending on the system configuration.

2. Does the controller support redundancy?

   Yes, it supports redundancy for CPU, power supply, and network to ensure system availability.

3. What is the minimum scan rate of this controller?

   The scan rate can be as low as 10 milliseconds.

4. Which communication protocols are supported?

   Supported protocols include Modbus TCP/IP, OPC, Peer-to-Peer, and EtherNet/IP.

5. What is the memory capacity of the controller?

   It comes with 16 MB RAM and 8 MB Flash memory.

6. Can this controller be integrated with SCADA systems?

   Yes, it integrates seamlessly with SCADA and Honeywell Experion® PKS systems.

7. Does the controller support batch process control?

   Yes, it supports batch processing and recipe management for industries like food and pharma.

8. What diagnostic features are included?

   It provides self-diagnostics, communication status, and I/O health monitoring.

9. What kind of power supply does the controller require?

   It operates on a 24 V DC power supply (18–32 V DC range).

10. Can the HC900 controller handle safety instrumented functions?

    Yes, with the appropriate safety modules, it can be applied in SIL-rated safety instrumented systems.