1. Introduction
This document provides technical information for the Honeywell ControlEdge PLC. Further product descriptions can be found in the Product Information Note. Detailed planning, installation and configuration information is available in the product user guides.
1.1. ControlEdge PLC Overview
Honeywell’s advanced Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) technology improves control performance while offering greater flexibility and lower costs. The new ControlEdge™ PLC improves integration with Experion® , HMIs and third-party devices, and reduces configuration efforts by utilizing the industry-accepted IEC 61131-3 programming languages, as well as remote configuration and firmware updates..
The key features of the ControlEdge PLC include:
First PLC with HART enabled Universal I/O for greater configuration flexibility
Designed and developed by Honeywell, a global leader in process automation for more than 40 years
Tightly integrated with Experion, Honeywell’s best-in-class Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, and safety system
Tight integration with Honeywell’s market leading Field Device Manager - FDM and FDM Express
Tight integration with Honeywell’s new Panel PC – Experion Panel PC
Native controller redundancy
Optionally redundant power supplies
Two variants of power supplies: 58W 24VDC and 110/240VAC
Leverages Honeywell’s LEAP project methodology and Universal I/O for greater configuration flexibility
I/O racks of various sizes
Integration with third-party systems and devices such as motors, drivers, and compressors
Connects to Human-Machine Interface (HMI) through Modbus and OPC UA protocols
Compatible with leading open network standards such as Modbus and OPC UA
Powerful IEC 61131-3 programming environment
Best-in-class cyber security capabilities like built in Control Firewall, Secure boot, Secure Communication to ensure the safety of the system, personnel and critical information
This document provides specifications for the following components:
ControlEdge PLC Controller
ControlEdge PLC Power Status Modules
ControlEdge PLC IO Modules
ControlEdge PLC Racks
ControlEdge PLC Expansion Processor Module
Remote Termination Panel
ControlEdge PLC Power Supplies
ControlEdge Builder