Product Overview
The Honeywell TK-FPCXX2 / 8C-IP0102 is a high-performance Profibus Gateway Module designed for Series 8 systems, enabling robust communication across industrial applications.
It supports redundancy through interconnected IOTA and PGM configurations, ensuring reliable operation during power fluctuations.
Moreover, this module integrates seamlessly with Experion LX systems, supporting alarms, events, and bulk build utilities for efficient process control.
The device also allows peer-to-peer communication between Profibus nodes, enhancing flexibility in complex industrial networks.
Functional Highlights
- Redundancy Support: Two IOTAs and PGMs can be synchronized for high system reliability.
- Cold Start Command: Provides reinitialization capability after power interruptions.
- PROFIBUS Compatibility: Supports DP V0, DP V1, and PA devices using 3rd-party converters.
- Asset Management: DTMs enable monitoring of DP slave devices through Honeywell FDM.
- Device Addressing: Rotary thumb switches allow easy setting of FTE index addresses.
- IOTA Integration: Standard six-inch IOTA carrier mounts directly into Series 8 cabinets.
- FTE Connections: Cat5e cables connect multiple nodes for communication redundancy.
Therefore, this module ensures high network reliability while supporting complex automation topologies.
Technical Data
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 8C-IP0102 (coated) / 8U-IP0102 (uncoated) |
| Power Supply Voltage | 24 VDC |
| Current Rating | 430 mA |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 60 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85 °C |
| PROFIBUS Protocols | DP V0, DP V1 (Master Class-2), PA devices via converters |
| Redundancy | Supported via 3rd-party RLM or Y-Link modules |
| Maximum PGMs per Server | 80 (redundant or non-redundant) |
| Maximum PGMs per C300 | 4 PGMs or redundant pairs |
| Maximum DP Networks per PGM | 2 |
| Address Range per Network | 0–125 |
| DSB Blocks per PGM | 250 |
| Supported Baud Rates | 9.6 Kbps to 12 Mbps |
These specifications provide clear guidance for engineers integrating the module into Series 8 automation systems.
System Integration
The TK-FPCXX2 / 8C-IP0102 integrates efficiently with Series 8 cabinets and Experion LX environments.
For instance, it manages alarms, events, and data exchange with multiple PROFIBUS nodes simultaneously.
Moreover, the module supports both primary and backup PGMs using synchronized IOTAs, enhancing redundancy without requiring complex wiring.
Its flexibility allows deployment in petrochemical, power generation, and process automation industries where reliable Profibus communication is critical.
FAQ
Q1: Is the Honeywell TK-FPCXX2 / 8C-IP0102 module original and in stock?
Yes, all units are brand-new, factory-original Honeywell products, available for immediate shipment.
Q2: What is the typical shipping timeframe and method?
Products usually ship within 3–14 days via DHL, FedEx, or UPS, depending on order quantity.
Q3: Can this module support redundancy and peer-to-peer communication?
Yes, it supports redundancy through synchronized IOTAs and PGMs and enables peer-to-peer communication for Profibus nodes.
Details
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
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