Honeywell TK-FTEB01 FTE Bridge Module
Manufacturer: Honeywell Process Solutions
Model: TK-FTEB01 (P/N:51309408-175)
Series: Experion PKS FTE Fault Tolerant Ethernet Network System
Type: Dual redundant FTE bridge communication module
Function: Bridge between C300 cabinet local FTE network and plant global FTE backbone; realize dual redundant FTE A/B network switching, data forwarding, network fault detection, isolate cabinet local FTE broadcast storms, support Experion server, C300 controller and FTE switch interconnection
1. Overview
TK-FTEB01 is a dedicated FTE bridge module for Honeywell Experion PKS DCS FTE fault-tolerant Ethernet architecture, installed in C300 control cabinet backplane slot. It acts as a gateway bridge connecting cabinet internal FTE equipment (C300 controllers, I/O communication modules, CC-PCF901 firewalls) to the factory main FTE backbone switch. It adopts dual independent A/B FTE channel design to implement seamless redundant network switching with millisecond-level failover, eliminating single point of network failure. Built-in broadcast storm suppression logic prevents local cabinet broadcast flooding from spreading to the whole plant FTE network. It matches standard Series C rack, supports hot-swap maintenance, G3 conformal coating, and works with FTE switches, CF9 firewalls and redundant C300 controller systems, widely used in power, petrochemical, oil & gas and pharmaceutical critical DCS control network architecture.
2. Technical Specifications
• Power Input: 24 VDC ±10%, typical consumption 2.8W
• Network Ports: Dual independent 10/100Mbps FTE RJ45 ports (FTE A / FTE B)
• Network Protocol: Honeywell proprietary Fault Tolerant Ethernet (FTE) dual redundant protocol
• Failover Time: <10ms seamless redundant network switch
• Broadcast Suppression: Hardware broadcast/multicast storm limiting to isolate cabinet broadcast traffic
• Network Diagnosis: Port link fault, traffic overload, module hardware fault LED status indication
• Redundancy Mode: Active-active dual FTE channel operation
• Mounting: Standard C300 Series C backplane rack slot installation
• Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ +55°C standard; -40°C ~ +70°C coated extended version
• Storage Temperature: -40°C ~ +85°C
• Humidity: 5%~95% RH non-condensing
• Dimensions: 142 mm × 82 mm × 54 mm
• Weight: Approx. 0.32 kg
• Conformal Coating: G3 coating for damp, corrosive industrial cabinet environments
• Maintenance Feature: Hot-swappable without cabinet power off
• Compatible Devices: C300 Controller, CC-PCF901 CF9 Firewall, FTE Network Switches, Experion Server
• Certifications: CE, UL, CSA, Class 1 Div 2 hazardous area certified, IEC 62443 compliant
3. Key Features
• Dual Independent FTE A/B Redundant Channels Simultaneous dual-path data transmission, rapid failover less than 10ms to avoid network communication interruption
• Cabinet & Backbone FTE Network Isolation Bridge Separate local cabinet network traffic from plant-wide main FTE backbone to avoid cross-cabinet signal interference
• Hardware Broadcast Storm Suppression Limit broadcast data volume to prevent single cabinet fault from causing full plant network congestion
• Full FTE Protocol Compatibility Fully match Experion PKS FTE network architecture, support communication between controllers, firewalls and operation servers
• Comprehensive Visual Network Diagnostics Independent LED indicators for each port link, traffic and module fault for fast on-site troubleshooting
• Hot-Swap Online Maintenance Replace module without shutting down cabinet power or interrupting FTE control communication
• G3 Conformal Coating Protection Resist dust, moisture and corrosive gas in harsh industrial control cabinets
4. Applications
• Thermal & Combined Cycle Power Plant C300 cabinet FTE local network and main backbone interconnection gateway
• Refinery & Petrochemical plant redundant FTE network isolation and data forwarding for each control cabinet
• Oil & Gas pipeline and compressor station multi-cabinet FTE network redundant bridge deployment
• Pharmaceutical, metallurgy and water treatment critical DCS cabinet FTE network redundant communication gateway
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