viii ControlEdge HC900 Process & Safety Controller User and Installation Manual Revision 10
May 2019
Contents
Notices and Trademarks..................................................................................................ii
Symbol Definitions .................................................................................................................................. vi
1. Introduction .....................................................................................................1
1.1. Purpose .....................................................................................................................................1
1.2. Model Selection Guide ..............................................................................................................2
1.3. Functional Description...............................................................................................................8
1.4. Feature Summary....................................................................................................................12
2. Components and Architecture.......................................................................15
2.1. Overview..................................................................................................................................15
2.2. Components ............................................................................................................................15
2.3. Redundant components ..........................................................................................................18
2.4. Hardware Components............................................................................................................21
2.5. I/O Network..............................................................................................................................31
2.6. I/O implementation requirements include:...............................................................................32
2.7. Ethernet Open Connectivity Network ......................................................................................32
2.8. Serial Ports..............................................................................................................................38
3. Network and Security Planning.....................................................................40
3.1. Overview..................................................................................................................................40
3.2. Security Checklists ..................................................................................................................40
3.3. Backup and Restore................................................................................................................42
3.4. Physical and Environmental Considerations...........................................................................43
3.5. Security Updates .....................................................................................................................44
3.6. Network Security .....................................................................................................................44
3.7. ControlEdge HC900 Security Features...................................................................................48
3.8. Notices.....................................................................................................................................49
4. Pre-Installation Planning ...............................................................................50
4.1. Overview..................................................................................................................................50
4.2. AC Power Supply Selection for racks with I/O ........................................................................50
4.3. DC Power Supply ....................................................................................................................52
4.4. Rack Orientation and Mounting...............................................................................................52
4.5. Remote Termination Panels....................................................................................................55
