HONEYWELL Experion Local Control Network

2 Ethernet ports (FTE A and FTE B)

2 isolated RS-232 field ports (for PLC serial communication)

1 non isolated RS-232 port (for protocol selection)

1 RS-422 port (for redundant communication)

System capacity and node limitations

The ELCN system takes into account both the node limitations of classical LCN and the scalability of FTE networks in capacity design. The specific restrictions are as follows:

Parameter limitation explanation

The number of ELCN bridge redundancy pairs for each LCN/ELCN must be 1 redundancy pair

The maximum number of nodes per LCN/ELCN (without LCN extenders) is 64 ELCN bridges, not included in the total count

The maximum number of nodes per LCN/ELCN (with LCN extenders) is 96 ELCN bridges, not included in the total count

The maximum number of nodes per coaxial LCN segment is 40 ELCN bridges included in the total count (+2)

The maximum ES-T quantity for each ESVT cluster is 30 * and specific conditions must be met (see below for details)

The maximum number of ES-T+ES-CE per ESVT cluster is 30-

The maximum number of ES-T+ES-CE+ES-F per ESVT cluster is 40-

The maximum number of NG per LCN is 2, with one primary and one backup

The maximum NG quantity per PIN is 63-

Regarding the support conditions for 30 ES-T models (starting from Expert R501.6/TPN R688.3):

The system must not include a C300 controller (i.e. no EHB or ELMM based on C300)

It is necessary to ensure that the load of data owners (such as ENIM, AM) does not exceed the limit

When migrating GUS/US to ES-T, no additional display load should be added

If configuring the ELCN System Management Dashboard, it is recommended that the number of ES-T not exceed 20 to avoid excessive PARSEC load

System software requirements

The software environment of the ELCN system must meet the following minimum version requirements:

Minimum version of software components

Honeywell Expert R501.4 (or higher)

Honeywell TPN/LCN R688.1 (or higher)

ES-T operating system Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016

ESVT/ACE-T/E-APP/HM operating system Windows Server 2016

In addition, the following preparations must be completed before deploying the ELCN bridge:

Configure the basic IP address for Expert ion

Enable BOOTP Server service on ESVT server

Configure NCF clock on ESVT server

Migration Strategy and Functional Features

1. Migration process

Deploy redundant ELCN bridges: Configure a pair of UEAs as bridges to connect the classic LCN coaxial network with the FTE network.

Gradually migrate nodes: Convert each type of node (Windows node, K4LCN node) on the LCN to an ELCN node one by one. Windows nodes can choose virtualization or bare metal upgrade; K4LCN nodes (such as ENIM, AM, EHB, NG) are replaced with UEA hardware or virtual machines.

Final removal of bridge: After all LCN nodes have completed migration, remove the ELCN bridge and its hardware can be reused as spare parts.

2. Functional characteristics

Protocol Transparent Transmission: The ELCN bridge transparently transmits LCN protocol traffic between LCN and FTE, supporting physical address filtering and rate limiting to prevent network congestion.

Node seamless switching: During the migration process, the logical node number of the node remains unchanged, and the LCN data objects created by the original user (such as checkpoints, display objects, CL/AM objects) can run on the new platform without recompiling or refactoring.

Redundant design: ELCN bridges are deployed in the form of redundant pairs, and any bridge can take over the role of the main device; Redundant UEAs are connected through dedicated redundant port cables.

Security control: The UEA platform provides key switch and password protection to prevent unauthorized configuration modifications.

Model and spare parts

1. New system model

Model Description

EH-LCN1001 1 ELCN bridge (including 1 pair of MAUs and 1 rack)

EH-LCN2002 2 ELCN bridges (including 2 pairs of MAUs and 1 rack)

EH-LCN1101 1 ELCN node and 1 rack

EH-LCN2102 2 2 ELCN nodes and 1 rack

EP-LCN001/005/010 ELCN Usage License (Nodes 1, 5, 10)

EP-LCNV01/V05/V10 ELCN Virtual Device Usage License

TC-LNIM10/20 ENIM Single/Redundant Usage License

TC-LHM010 HM Usage License

TC-LAM010/020 AM Single/Redundant Usage License

TC-LHB010 EHB Usage License

TC-LNG010 NG Usage License

TC-LPLG10/20 EPLCG Single/Redundant Usage License

2. Upgrade kit

Model Description

EH-ZLCN11 upgraded to 1 ELCN bridge (including 1 pair of MAUs and 1 rack)

EH-ZLCN21 upgraded to 2 ELCN bridges (including 2 pairs of MAUs and 1 rack)

EH-ZLCN12 upgraded to 1 ELCN node and 1 rack

EH-ZLCN22 upgraded to 2 ELCN nodes and 1 rack

EP-ZLCN01/05/10 Upgrade to ELCN License

EP-ZLCV01/V05/V10 upgraded to ELCN virtual device usage license

3. On site replaceable spare parts

Component part number description

UEA processor module 51454832-100 core computing unit

UEA terminal component (bridge/ENIM/AM/EHB/NG) 51454833-100 provides communication interface

UEA Terminal Component (EPLCG) 51454991-100 provides PLC communication interface

MAU cable (yellow/green) 51307692-100/-200 LCN coaxial signal conversion

UEA 19 inch rack 51454831-100 dual slot mounting bracket

UEA processor key 51307732-200 three position key switch

Summary of Technical Specifications