Introduction 
Revision 6    HC900 Process & Safety Controller User and Installation Manual  9 
21 April 2017 
Functional Description 
All Controllers 
The Honeywell HC900 Process Controller is an integrated loop and logic controller that is designed specifically for 
small-and medium-scale unit operations 
It comprises a set of hardware and software modules that can be assembled to satisfy any of a broad range of process 
control applications.  The HC900 Process Controller can consist of a single rack, as indicated in Figure 1, or can be 
can be networked with other controllers via Ethernet links to expand the dimensions of control over a wider range of 
unit processes, as indicated in Figure 2. 
Although the HC900 E1/E2 ports provide protection against Cyber-security/DOS type attacks, additional protection 
is required for safety applications using a firewall device configured to prevent uncontrolled messages into the 
controller.  Please refer to Ethernet Devices/Considerations Section in this manual for further information.  The 
figures in this manual assume the firewall is installed properly above the controller's Ethernet connection(s) E1 and 
E2. 
 
 
 
Figure 1 – Small HC900 Controller Configuration