Revision 6    HC900 Process & Safety Controller User and Installation Manual  ix 
21 April 2017 
Contents 
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1 
Purpose .................................................................................................................................................... 1 
Model Selection Guide ............................................................................................................................. 2 
Functional Description ............................................................................................................................. 9 
Feature Summary .................................................................................................................................. 13 
Components and Architecture ....................................................................................... 17 
Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 17 
Components ........................................................................................................................................... 17 
Redundant components ......................................................................................................................... 20 
Hardware Components .......................................................................................................................... 23 
I/O Network ............................................................................................................................................ 33 
I/O implementation requirements include: ............................................................................................. 35 
Ethernet Open Connectivity Network ..................................................................................................... 35 
Serial Ports ............................................................................................................................................. 42 
Network and Security Planning ..................................................................................... 44 
Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 44 
Pre-Installation Planning ............................................................................................... 45 
Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 45 
AC Power Supply Selection for racks with I/O ....................................................................................... 46 
DC Power Supply ................................................................................................................................... 48 
Rack Orientation and Mounting ............................................................................................................. 48 
Remote Termination Panels .................................................................................................................. 51 
Environment ........................................................................................................................................... 51 
Heat Rise De-rating................................................................................................................................ 52 
Cable/Wiring Distance Planning ............................................................................................................ 54 
Electrical Considerations ....................................................................................................................... 56 
Hardware and wiring requirements for safety configuration .................................................................. 62 
System Monitor Function Blocks ............................................................................................................ 64 
Rack Installation ............................................................................................................ 65 
Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 65 
Mount Racks .......................................................................................................................................... 68 
Assemble Controller Rack ..................................................................................................................... 70