Honeywell CC-IP0101 C300 Control Firewall / Gateway Module

Technical Functionality

The Honeywell CC-IP0101 functions as a high-performance Control Firewall (CF9) and gateway module designed specifically for the Experion PKS Series C architecture. This module acts as the critical security and communication gatekeeper between the FTE (Fault Tolerant Ethernet) community and the C300 controllers. By managing network traffic and filtering out non-essential data packets, the CC-IP0101 ensures that the control network remains dedicated to time-critical process data. Consequently, it protects the control environment from broadcast storms, unauthorized access, and network congestion that could otherwise jeopardize process stability.

Operational Performance

This gateway module delivers superior network resilience by providing an isolated communication path for up to eight C300 controllers or specialized I/O modules. Because the CC-IP0101 supports redundant configurations, it maintains seamless network connectivity even if a primary hardware fault occurs. Furthermore, the module executes high-speed packet inspection and routing with minimal latency, ensuring that the Series C controllers receive synchronized data across the fault-tolerant infrastructure. Its vertical “slice” design promotes natural convection cooling, allowing the module to operate at peak performance levels in high-density industrial control cabinets without the need for active fan cooling.

Key Technical Characteristics

• FTE Integration: Provides a secure interface for connecting Series C hardware to the Fault Tolerant Ethernet (FTE) network.
• Traffic Management: Actively filters and throttles network traffic to prevent controller CPU overloads during network disturbances.
• 8-Port Capacity: Manages communication for up to eight downstream control devices per firewall pair.
• Cyber Security: Functions as a hardware-based firewall to isolate the process control level from supervisory network risks.
• Redundancy Support: Pairs with a secondary CC-IP0101 module to ensure 100% communication availability.
• Diagnostic Transparency: Reports detailed network health and port status directly to the Experion PKS diagnostic suite.
• Ruggedized Form Factor: Utilizes the Series C modular design for secure mounting on the Input Output Termination Assembly (IOTA).

Primary Industrial Applications

• DCS Network Security: Protecting C300 controllers in oil and gas refineries from external network interference.
• Critical Process Isolation: Separating safety-instrumented functions from standard plant-wide Ethernet traffic.
• Large-Scale Automation: Coordinating high-volume data exchange in utility-scale power generation and chemical processing.
• Network Expansion: Serving as the primary node for adding new C300 controller clusters to an existing Experion PKS system.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Honeywell
• Model Number: CC-IP0101
• Module Type: Control Firewall / High-Performance Gateway
• Series: Experion PKS Series C
• Power Consumption: 5.0 W (Typical)
• Connectivity: FTE (Dual-homed Ethernet)
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +60°C
• Weight: 0.48 kg