Honeywell Enhanced Micro TDC 3000 Control System

Product Infrastructure

Core positioning: Enhanced Micro TDC 3000 is a compact industrial control system of the TDC 3000X family, designed specifically for small and medium-sized process industries, supporting centralized and distributed control, balancing control accuracy and deployment flexibility.

hardware architecture

Cabinet design: Dual cabinets (Tower # 1 and Tower # 2), each cabinet is a 4-node multinode module, supporting up to 8 nodes for expansion

Cabinet size: Single cabinet 72cm (height) x 32cm (width) x 58cm (depth), weight 45kg/unit

Core processor: The entire node is equipped with K2LCN processor, which supports hardware level fault diagnosis

Environment and Certification

|Category | Parameter Specifications|

|Working temperature | 0 ℃~45 ℃ (Class C office environment)|

|Storage temperature | -10 ℃~70 ℃|

|Humidity range | 10%~80% (no condensation), temperature change rate<6%/hour|

|Vibration/impact | 5-22Hz 0.254mm displacement; 22-500Hz 0.25g acceleration|

|Certification Standards | CE (89/366/EEC EMC Directive), UL 508, Class I Div 2 Hazardous Areas|

Core Component Details

1. Four core modules

Module type, core configuration, key parameters, functional positioning

Universal Station (US) 6MW memory, dual 150MB Bernoulli cartridge drives support operator/engineer keyboards, optional touch screen/trackball human-machine interaction, system configuration, process monitoring

Application module (AM) 4/8MW memory, supports CL language control strategy execution, custom calculation, data processing core control unit

Network interface (NIM) UCN address 1 (primary)/2 (redundant), RS-485 interface connected to APM controller, supporting UCN A/B dual bus process bus communication gateway

History module (HM) 875MB hard drive, 3MW memory storage system software, configuration data, historical trend data storage, and log management

2. Expansion modules and peripherals

extension module

EPLCG (Enhanced PLC Gateway): connects one or more PLCs and supports RS-232 communication

CG (Computer Gateway): connects to the host and supports redundant communication paths

Redundant NIM: Provides backup communication paths to improve reliability

LCN Upgrade Kit: Connect the system to a standard LCN network and support multi cabinet expansion

Peripheral support

Display: 20 inches (weight 29kg), 21 inches IDEK/HITACHI (weight 33-34kg), supporting VGA/MACII signals

Printer: ASPI-41, supports self checking and diagnostic printing, powered by 120/240VAC

Input devices: Operator membrane keyboard (chemically resistant), Engineer keyboard (hot swappable), Touch screen/trackball

Communication and Integration

1. Bus system

Bus type communication specifications, application scenarios, topology limitations

TPLCN RS-485，5Mbit/s， Token Transfer Protocol Cabinet Node Communication Standard Cable 1.5 meters, optional 10 meter long cable

UCN coaxial cable, connected to APM controller process control signal transmission drop cable with a maximum length of 15 meters, requires terminal resistance

Expansion bus RS-232/485, PROFIBUS, DeviceNet third-party device integration is achieved through gateway modules, supporting multiple master stations

2. Network configuration restrictions

Each C200 controller supports a maximum of 64 I/O units

Each downlink CNI can connect up to 8 uplink devices (CNI/gateway)

RIOM-A gateway supports a maximum of 8 I/O modules

DeviceNet network has a maximum of 64 devices with speeds of 125/250/500KBps

PROFIBUS network has a maximum of 126 slave stations, with speeds ranging from 9.6K to 12Mbps

Power supply and physical specifications

Power supply parameters

|Equipment | Input voltage | Typical power consumption | Maximum current|

|Tower # 1 (including US/AM/NIM) | 120VAC | 266W | 10A (peak)|

|Tower # 2 (including HM) | 120VAC | 185W | 6.5A (peak)|

|20 inch monitor | 120VAC | 79W | 1.14A|

|21 inch monitor | 120VAC | 83W | 1.5A|

|ASPI-41 printer | 120VAC | 210W | 1.75A|

Power supply tolerance: 120VAC ± 15%, 240VAC ± 10%, frequency 47-63Hz

Redundant power supply: supports dual power hot backup and uninterrupted switching

Physical installation requirements

Installation space: minimum 4m x 4m, with 1 meter of maintenance space reserved around the cabinet

Cabinet spacing: Standard cables up to 33 inches (84cm), long cables can be selected up to 10 meters

Grounding requirements: protective grounding (PE) ≥ 10AWG, EMC grounding 4AWG, grounding resistance ≤ 4 Ω

Environmental restrictions: Outdoor installation is prohibited, hazardous areas must comply with Class I Div 2 wiring specifications

Functional characteristics

Control and Data Processing

Control Algorithm: Supports PID regulation, logic control, sequence control, and custom CL language programs

Data acquisition: analog quantity (4-20mA/± 10V), digital quantity (24VDC/120/220V AC), temperature (thermocouple/RTD)

Storage capacity: HM supports 875MB of historical data storage, including event logs, alarm records, and operation records

Custom features: Free Format Logs reports, graphical screen editing, button configuration

Operation and Safety

Permission classification: Operator (basic monitoring), Administrator (parameter modification), Engineer (system configuration)

Password protection: default password “TDC3000 SUPV” (administrator), “TDC3000 ENGR” (engineer), supports custom modification

Display functions: trend analysis, alarm summary, detailed point display, system status monitoring

Safety protection: intrinsic safety wiring isolation, short circuit protection, overvoltage protection, ESD anti-static measures

Maintenance and Diagnosis

Fault indication: LED status light (power OK, error, fan alarm), 7-segment digital tube node address display

Removable Units (ORUs): power module, I/O board, communication module, air filter (51201201-600), printer print head/ribbon

Hot swappable support: Non hazardous areas can plug and unplug modules with power on, and the system automatically recognizes them

Diagnostic tools: HVTS hardware verification testing system, IOTOOL calibration tool, NTOOL network monitoring

Deployment and operation process

Installation process: Site preparation → Cabinet positioning → Cable connection (power/communication/process) → Grounding → Power on testing → System configuration

System startup: HM automatic boot → US loading operating system → configuring network parameters → loading control strategy → startup process monitoring

Daily operation: Call the display screen through the operator keyboard → Monitor process parameters → Handle alarms → Generate reports

Maintenance cycle: Air filter cleaning (30-180 days, depending on the environment), cartridge driver cleaning, printer maintenance