Honeywell TC-PGCN11 ControlNet Gateway Redundant

Overview

The Honeywell TC-PGCN11 ControlNet Gateway Redundant Media module ensures reliable communication in industrial automation environments. Designed for seamless integration, it supports redundant ControlNet media connections with high-speed communication, intrinsically safe features, and robust environmental tolerances, making it an ideal choice for critical applications.

Features

• Supports ControlNet International Version 1.5 protocol with 5 Mbps communication rate.
• Designed for redundant media to ensure continuous operation in case of failures.
• Intrinsically safe design for enhanced safety in hazardous areas.
• Compact and lightweight design with robust build quality.
• High tolerance for environmental conditions, including wide temperature ranges and pollution resistance.
• Galvanic isolation between Backplane Bus, Power Supply, and ControlNet interfaces.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Honeywell
• Model: TC-PGCN11
• Suffix Meaning: “11” indicates the redundant media support for ControlNet.
• I/O Capacity: Up to 8 modules
• Input Voltage (Intrinsically Safe): Ui ≤ 9.5Vdc, Ii ≤ 1A
• Intrinsic Safety Parameters: Ci ≤ 120nF; Li = Negligible
• Power: Consumption – One unit load; Dissipation – 8W
• Internal Bus: Vendor-Specific; Uo ≤ 5.4Vdc; Io ≤ 400mA; Po ≤ 2.16W
• External Bus: ControlNet A and B; Uo ≤ 5.4Vdc; Io ≤ 160mA; ac-coupled with high-pass filter (f ≥ 500kHz)
• Environmental Conditions:
  • Operating Temp: –20°C to 70°C
  • Storage Temp: –20°C to 100°C
  • Humidity: Max 95%, non-condensing
  • Shock Resistance: 15g peak (11ms duration)
  • Vibration Resistance: 2g (10Hz to 500Hz, per IEC 68-2-6)
  • Pollution Gas Test: Level G3 (ISA-S71.04-1985)
• Protection Class: IP20 (requires additional housing for IP54 or better in the field)
• Dimensions: 92 x 94 x 87 mm (3.6 x 3.7 x 3.4 inches)
• Weight: 0.347 kg (0.77 lb)

For more detailed information, please check official datasheet: C200-introduction