viii ControlEdge HC900 Process & Safety Controller User and Installation Manual Revision 10
May 2019
Contents
Notices and Trademarks .................................................................................................. ii
Symbol Definitions .................................................................................................................................. vi
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Purpose ..................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Model Selection Guide .............................................................................................................. 2
1.3. Functional Description ............................................................................................................... 8
1.4. Feature Summary .................................................................................................................... 12
2. Components and Architecture ....................................................................... 15
2.1. Overview .................................................................................................................................. 15
2.2. Components ............................................................................................................................ 15
2.3. Redundant components .......................................................................................................... 18
2.4. Hardware Components ............................................................................................................ 21
2.5. I/O Network .............................................................................................................................. 31
2.6. I/O implementation requirements include: ............................................................................... 32
2.7. Ethernet Open Connectivity Network ...................................................................................... 32
2.8. Serial Ports .............................................................................................................................. 38
3. Network and Security Planning ..................................................................... 40
3.1. Overview .................................................................................................................................. 40
3.2. Security Checklists .................................................................................................................. 40
3.3. Backup and Restore ................................................................................................................ 42
3.4. Physical and Environmental Considerations ........................................................................... 43
3.5. Security Updates ..................................................................................................................... 44
3.6. Network Security ..................................................................................................................... 44
3.7. ControlEdge HC900 Security Features ................................................................................... 48
3.8. Notices ..................................................................................................................................... 49
4. Pre-Installation Planning ............................................................................... 50
4.1. Overview .................................................................................................................................. 50
4.2. AC Power Supply Selection for racks with I/O ........................................................................ 50
4.3. DC Power Supply .................................................................................................................... 52
4.4. Rack Orientation and Mounting ............................................................................................... 52
4.5. Remote Termination Panels .................................................................................................... 55