Products details
The Honeywell 10018/E/1 and 10018/E/E are specialized communication modules engineered to enable seamless, high-reliability data exchange between the FSC (Fail-Safe Control) system and the Honeywell PlantScape distributed control system (DCS). Serving as a critical integration bridge, these modules are installed within the Central Part of the FSC system—leveraging a robust hardware architecture optimized for industrial-grade communication, data integrity, and compatibility with PlantScape’s control and monitoring protocols.
At the core of their design, the 10018/E/1 and 10018/E/E modules feature a comprehensive set of hardware components tailored to support mission-critical communication in harsh industrial environments:
Motorola 68EN360 Quad Integrated Communication Controller: A high-performance, dedicated communication processor operating at 25 MHz. This quad-channel controller is specifically designed to handle multi-protocol data transmission and reception, offloading communication tasks from the FSC’s main control processor to ensure optimal system responsiveness and prevent processing bottlenecks—even during high-volume data exchange.
4 Mbit Flsh Memory: Non-volatile flash storage preloaded with FSC firmware programs, providing stable and persistent execution of communication protocols, configuration logic, and system initialization routines. The flash memory’s non-volatile nature ensures firmware integrity through power cycles, eliminating the risk of data loss or corruption and enabling reliable module startup.
16 Mbit Battery-Backed Local RAM with Parity: Dedicated memory for storing application-specific data, including process variables, communication logs, configuration parameters, and temporary transaction data. Equipped with parity checking for real-time error detection and battery backup (sourced from the FSC system’s Diagnostic and Battery Module, DBM), this RAM ensures uninterrupted data retention during power outages or system disruptions—critical for maintaining communication continuity and process visibility.
2 Mbit Shared RAM: A dedicated memory buffer facilitating high-speed data exchange between the communication module and the FSC control processor. This shared memory acts as a low-latency interface for synchronizing control commands, process data, status updates, and alarm information, ensuring seamless coordination between the FSC’s fail-safe logic and PlantScape’s supervisory control functions.
Ethernet Serial Interfaces (1 or 2 channels, type 10018/E/.): One or two industry-standard Ethernet interfaces (depending on the specific model variant) designed to support PlantScape’s native communication protocols. These interfaces enable bidirectional data flow—transmitting FSC system status, process measurements, and alarm data to PlantScape for centralized monitoring and visualization, while receiving control commands, setpoint adjustments, and configuration updates from the DCS. The Ethernet design ensures compatibility with industrial network infrastructures, supporting long-distance communication with high noise immunity.
Engineered for ruggedness and reliability, these modules adhere to FSC system standards for environmental resilience, operating seamlessly in extreme temperatures, humidity, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) typical of oil & gas, chemical processing, and power generation facilities. Their integration into the FSC Central Part ensures modularity, allowing for easy installation, expansion, or replacement without disrupting core system operations. By enabling direct communication with PlantScape, the 10018/E/1 and 10018/E/E modules eliminate the need for intermediate gateways, reducing complexity, latency, and potential points of failure—ultimately enhancing the efficiency, visibility, and safety of integrated industrial control systems.
Technical data
Hardware Protection & Stability
Fuse Protection: No independent fuse is integrated into the module itself; however, the Ethernet
interface’s power supply circuit is protected by the FSC system’s central power protection (e.g., 5
Vdc power rail fuses in the Central Part).
Environmental Adaptability: Operates within the FSC system’s standard environmental parameters—
temperature range: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F), relative humidity: up to 95% (non-condensing)—and
is resistant to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) typical of
industrial sites
