Product Overview

The Honeywell TC-CCN013, part number 97197873, is a high-availability communication processor specifically engineered for the Experion LS and PKS automation platforms. This module acts as the primary gateway for ControlNet networking, providing a high-speed, deterministic protocol for time-critical I/O and peer-to-peer data exchange. By implementing dual-media redundancy, the TC-CCN013 eliminates communication bottlenecks and protects the control layer against cable breaks or port failures. It is a vital component for distributed control architectures that require absolute synchronization between controllers and remote I/O chassis, ensuring that process variables are transmitted with millisecond precision.

Essential Hardware Specifications

• Model Number: TC-CCN013

• Part Number: 97197873

• Network Protocol: ControlNet (Dual-Media Redundant)

• System Environment: Honeywell Experion LS / DCS

• Mass: 0.49 kg

• Module Dimensions: 18.8 cm x 9.1 cm x 4.1 cm

• Communication Features: Real-time scheduled and unscheduled messaging

• Status Monitoring: On-board LED indicators for module and network health

• Country of Manufacture: USA

• Customs Code: 8537101190

Industrial Deployment Environments

The TC-CCN013 is strategically utilized in high-performance sectors where network downtime directly impacts safety and production yield. In Automated Manufacturing, it synchronizes high-speed drive systems and machinery coordination across the factory floor. Within Energy Management facilities, the module provides a fault-tolerant link for monitoring power distribution and substation telemetry. It is also extensively used in Process Control for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, where it bridges the gap between supervisory controllers and distributed field instrumentation racks. Its hot-swappable design and seamless integration with Honeywell’s engineering software allow for rapid system expansion and maintenance without halting active control loops.