Honeywell 900C30‑0460 ControlEdge HC900 Controller Base Module for Industrial Automation PLC Systems
Honeywell 900C30‑0460 ControlEdge HC900 Controller Base Module for Industrial Automation PLC Systems
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Brand:Honeywell DCS Item No.:Honeywell 900C30‑0460 Product Origin:USA Product Dimensions:137 × 38.1 × 128 mm Product Weight:0.35 kg Payment:T/T, Western Union, Credit Card Goods_stock:15 Shipping Port:Xiamen, China Lead Time:1-3 Days Condition:Brand New And Original Warranty:1 Year Certificate:COO
The Honeywell 900C30‑0460 is a core ControlEdge HC900 controller base (CPU module) designed for industrial automation and process control applications. As the central processing unit within the HC900 modular PLC architecture, this controller provides the computational power and communication interfaces necessary to manage complex control strategies, data acquisition, and logic execution. Its robust design, extensive I/O support, and industry‑standard protocols make it ideal for process industries, manufacturing automation, and critical systems where reliability and scalability are essential.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Details
Model
900C30‑0460
Module Type
ControlEdge HC900 Controller Base (CPU)
Function
Central PLC processor and control hub
Controller Family
Honeywell ControlEdge HC900
Supply Voltage
5 V DC (system supply)
Memory
Approx. 64 MB RAM (typical)
Programming
Ladder Logic / Structured Text support for HC900 systems
Communication Protocols
Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, Ethernet/IP, PROFIBUS, RS‑485 (depending on configuration)
Max Analog Inputs
Up to ~192 (platform dependent)
Max Analog Outputs
Up to ~40 (expandable with external power)
Max Digital I/O
Up to ~384 points (expandable)
Operating Temp.
–20 °C to +60 °C (typical)
Mounting
Backplane / modular rack mount
Dimensions (H × W × D)
137 × 38.1 × 128 mm (approx.; standard ControlEdge module form)
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These modules are commonly used together to build tailored control systems for process automation and factory control environments.
Popular Honeywell Control Platforms
Honeywell ControlEdge HC900 distributed PLC system
Industrial I/O racks for process and machine control
Automation systems in water/wastewater, power generation, and manufacturing
Modular PLC solutions for scalable control expansion
Applications
The 900C30‑0460 serves as the central controller in applications such as:
Process regulation in petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and utility plants
Manufacturing automation requiring mixed analog and digital control
Distributed loop control with high point counts
Data acquisition and monitoring systems with networked control
Retrofitting legacy systems with scalable PLC architectures
By acting as the CPU backbone, it enables programmable control logic, system monitoring, and intelligent decision‑making across a wide breadth of industrial automation tasks.
Advantages
Centralized Control Performance – Integrates logic, data processing, and communication in one module
High I/O Capacity – Supports large numbers of analog and digital points via expansion
Industrial‑Grade Design – Built for reliability in demanding environments
Broad Connectivity – Ethernet, Modbus, PROFIBUS, and serial interfaces enhance integration
Modular Extensibility – Easily expands through HC900 I/O racks for tailored systems
Standard Programming Compatibility – Compatible with ladder logic and structured text programming for flexible control strategies
Technical FAQs
1. What is the primary role of the 900C30‑0460?
It is the central CPU controller base for Honeywell’s ControlEdge HC900 PLC system, processing control logic and managing I/O communication.
2. What power supply does it use?
It uses a 5 V DC system supply typical of HC900 controller modules.
3. What communication protocols are supported?
It supports Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, Ethernet/IP, PROFIBUS, and RS‑485 depending on configuration.
4. What kind of programming languages are supported?
Standard PLC languages like Ladder Logic and Structured Text are supported within the HC900 environment.
5. How many I/O points can it support?
With expansion modules, it can handle hundreds of analog and digital I/O points.
6. Where is it mounted?
It mounts on the backplane of an HC900 modular rack.
7. What are the physical dimensions?
Approximately 137 × 38.1 × 128 mm.
8. How much does it weigh?
Around 0.35 kg.
9. What environments is it suitable for?
Industrial automation and process control applications where reliability and flexibility are required.
10. Can it integrate with other HC900 modules?
Yes—it's designed to expand with other HC900 analog and digital I/O modules.
