Honeywell 900C70-0460 CPU Module ControlEdge HC900 Controller

The Honeywell 900C70-0460 is a high-performance Central Processing Unit (CPU) module designed for the ControlEdge™ HC900 hybrid control system. This advanced controller combines robust process control capabilities with logic execution, making it an ideal solution for demanding industrial automation applications including chemical processing, power generation, oil and gas, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and water treatment systems.

As the "brain" of the HC900 system, the C70 CPU module delivers exceptional processing power for loop control, logic execution, and data acquisition, supporting complex control strategies such as PID, cascade, ratio, and feedforward control.

Key Features

Feature Description

High-Performance Processing 32-bit ARM Cortex-A9 multi-core processor or 32-bit RISC architecture for fast, reliable execution

Large Control Capacity Supports up to 300 control loops with PID, cascade, ratio, and feedforward strategies

Redundancy Ready Compatible with redundant configurations for high-availability applications requiring 99.99% uptime

Flexible Connectivity Dual Ethernet ports supporting Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET; plus RS-485 Modbus serial communication

Hot-Swappable Design I/O modules can be replaced without system shutdown (CPU replacement requires controlled shutdown)

Built-in Diagnostics Real-time monitoring and fault detection with LED status indicators for power, system status, network activity, and faults

Wide Operating Range Operates from 0°C to 60°C (extended temperature versions available), 5% to 95% humidity non-condensing

Industrial Certifications CE, UL, CSA, ATEX certified for global industrial deployment

Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification

Model Number 900C70-0460 / 900C70-0460-00

Product Series ControlEdge HC900 C70

Processor Type 32-bit ARM Cortex-A9 multi-core / 32-bit RISC

Memory 1 GB DDR3 RAM + 4 GB Flash / 4 MB RAM + 4 MB Flash (varies by source)

Control Loop Capacity Up to 300 PID loops

I/O Capacity Supports up to 1,000+ I/O points with distributed expansion modules

Communication Protocols Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, OPC DA/UA

Communication Ports Dual Ethernet 10/100 Mbps, RS-485

Power Supply 24V DC ±10% to ±20%

Power Consumption 12W to 15W typical

Operating Temperature 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)

Storage Temperature -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)

Dimensions 140 × 100 × 75 mm / 9.5 × 5.7 × 2.2 inches

Weight 0.4 kg to 0.5 kg (approx. 0.9-1.1 lbs)

Mounting DIN rail or panel mount

Certifications CE, UL, CSA, ATEX, TUV