HONEYWELL CC-TAIN11

Description

Product Overview and Description

The HONEYWELL CC-TAIN11 is a high-density, multi-channel analog input module designed for the Honeywell Experion PKS and PlantScape distributed control system (DCS) families, specifically compatible with the ControlEdge and older C-series I/O chassis. This module serves as a precision interface, connecting a wide array of field transmitters and sensors to the control system by converting their analog current or voltage signals into high-resolution digital values for the controller. The HONEYWELL CC-TAIN11 is engineered for critical process measurement applications where accuracy, stability, and reliability are paramount. It supports versatile signal types across its multiple channels, making it a fundamental component for data acquisition in continuous process industries.

Product Parameters

• Module Type: High-Density Analog Input Module.
• Compatibility: Honeywell Experion PKS, PlantScape systems (ControlEdge / C-series I/O).
• Number of Channels: 16 single-ended or 8 differential channels (configurable per channel group).
• Input Signal Types: Configurable per channel for:
  • Current: 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA (with 24V DC loop power available on a per-channel basis).
  • Voltage: 0-5 V DC, 0-10 V DC, ±5 V DC, ±10 V DC.
  • Thermocouple (TC): Multiple types (J, K, T, E, etc.) with built-in cold junction compensation.
  • Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD): 2-wire, 3-wire, or 4-wire Pt100, Pt1000, Cu10, etc.
  • Millivolt (mV): Low-level voltage signals.
• Resolution: 16-bit (or higher) analog-to-digital conversion.
• Accuracy: High accuracy, typically ±0.05% of span or better for standard signals.
• Isolation: Channel-to-channel and channel-to-system isolation for noise immunity and safety.
• Communication: Interfaces via the I/O chassis backplane to the Honeywell controller (C300, C200, etc.).
• Diagnostics: Comprehensive diagnostics for open circuit, short circuit, over-range, and module health.

Advantages and Key Features

1. High Channel Density & Flexibility: The HONEYWELL CC-TAIN11 consolidates a large number of analog points into a single module slot, optimizing cabinet space and reducing cost per point. Its universal channel configurability eliminates the need for dedicated modules for different signal types.
2. Exceptional Accuracy and Stability: Designed for process control, it provides high-resolution conversion and excellent long-term drift performance, ensuring reliable and precise measurement for critical variables like temperature, pressure, and flow.
3. Integrated Signal Conditioning: The module provides built-in features such as 24V DC loop power for 2-wire transmitters, cold junction compensation for T/Cs, and lead resistance compensation for RTDs, simplifying field wiring and external hardware requirements.
4. Robust Diagnostics: Advanced diagnostic capabilities allow for predictive maintenance by detecting field wiring faults (opens, shorts) and sensor issues before they cause process upsets or shutdowns.
5. Seamless DCS Integration: As a native Honeywell component, the HONEYWELL CC-TAIN11 is fully recognized and managed within the Experion PKS engineering environment (Control Builder), enabling easy configuration, scaling, and alarming.

Application Cases in Various Fields

• Oil & Gas Refining: Measuring temperatures from hundreds of thermocouples on distillation columns and reactors, and pressures from 4-20 mA transmitters across a crude unit.
• Chemical Processing: Acquiring analog signals from pH sensors, conductivity analyzers, and pressure transmitters in a continuous batch reactor system to ensure precise reaction control.
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Monitoring critical temperatures in bioreactors and sterilizers using RTDs, and tank levels via 4-20 mA signals in a GMP facility, relying on the accuracy of the HONEYWELL CC-TAIN11.
• Power Generation: Measuring feedwater flow, steam pressure, and bearing temperatures across a turbine-generator set for performance monitoring and protection.

Comparison with Competing Products

The HONEYWELL CC-TAIN11 competes with high-density analog input modules from other major DCS vendors like Emerson (DeltaV CHARMs), Siemens (SIMATIC PCS 7 AI modules), and ABB (System 800xA AI units). Compared to standard PLC analog cards, it offers higher channel density, superior accuracy, broader signal type support (direct T/C/RTD), and deeper diagnostic integration within the DCS. Its primary advantage is its optimized performance and engineering workflow within the Honeywell Experion ecosystem. For a plant standardized on Experion PKS, it is the logical, fully supported choice. Competing DCS modules offer similar functionality, making the choice often dependent on the existing control system platform and engineering team expertise.

Selection Suggestions and Precautions

• Selection Advice:
  • Signal Inventory: Carefully audit all field instruments to determine the mix of signal types (4-20mA, T/C, RTD). The universal nature of the HONEYWELL CC-TAIN11 makes it ideal for mixed signal applications.
  • Chassis Compatibility: Verify compatibility with the specific I/O chassis (e.g., ControlEdge HC900, C-series) and controller in your system. Ensure firmware revisions are compatible.
  • Density vs. Separation: While high density is efficient, consider separating extremely critical or noisy signals onto different modules or channels as a risk mitigation practice.
• Important Precautions:
  • Grounding and Shielding: Proper field wiring practice is critical. Use shielded twisted-pair cables for analog signals and ground the shield at the HONEYWELL CC-TAIN11 end only to prevent ground loops and noise.
  • Intrinsic Safety (IS) Requirements: For hazardous areas, this standard module cannot be used directly. Signals must be routed through certified intrinsic safety barriers or isolators before connecting to the module.
  • Configuration is Key: Each channel group must be correctly configured in Control Builder for the specific signal type (e.g., 4-20mA, Type J T/C). An incorrect configuration will yield erroneous readings.
  • Fuse Protection: For modules providing loop power, ensure field wiring is sound to avoid short circuits that could damage the channel’s internal supply. Some designs may have self-protecting circuits.
  • Use Authorized Sources: Source the HONEYWELL CC-TAIN11 from Honeywell or authorized distributors to guarantee authenticity, receive the latest firmware, and ensure full system compatibility and warranty.

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