Control Network Module
Control Network Module
Product Information Note
Control Network Module (CNM) provides a network solution for integrating Honeywell control system
devices over Honeywell’s Fault Tolerant Ethernet (FTE) and Safety networks. CNM is a ruggedized network
device, delivering high-speed 1 Gigabit connectivity in a compact, modular form factor. It is designed to
operate in harsh industrial environments with a user-friendly experience for Operational Technology in
industrial automation and control systems.
Control Network Module provides next level lean project execution with Honeywell
LEAP™ philosophy for integrating Honeywell Level 1 devices in both process control
and safety systems. It is a flexible, standard network solution for varied installations,
whether in safe or hazardous locations with a zero configuration footprint.
Key Features
• Network device for Honeywell L1 device integration
• Ruggedized for -40 to +70 Deg C and HAZLOC installations
• CCA and DIN rail mounting options
• Used in HAZLOC and Safe Area cabinets
• 12 port module
o Uplink Port - 1 Gbps Uplink Combo Port
o Downlink ports - 8 Combo ports – 10/100/1000 Mbps + 4 ports – 10/100 Mbps
• Copper, Fiber Optic – Single Mode and Multi-Mode
• Single Mode – up to 15 Km and Multi-Mode – up to 2 Km
• Unmanaged network device
• ISA Secure Compliant
Control Network Module
Control Network Module
Control Network Module delivers a broad range of features to facilitate network integration of Honeywell Level 1 devices in varying
applications either in modular remote cabinets or centralized cabinets and across Honeywell process systems and emergency shutdown
systems. As the backbone for Level 1 device communications, Control Network Module is cyber secure, with enhanced encryption
technologies. It also provides the technology to accommodate future increases in the amount of sensed data, up to 1Gbps both in uplink
and downlinks. In Release 100, CNM is used to integrate Honeywell Level 1 devices only. CNM provides an easy and secure solution which
provides a direct out of the box user experience.
BENEFITS
• 1st party solution • Cyber secure with encryption technologies • Level 1 integration is within system cabinet
• Reduced cost – approximately 45% to 55% • Low-cost fiber optic SFPs – 60% cheaper • Single Model Number - reduces spares
• Reduced network engineering hours – 40% • Reduces network commissioning by 20% to 30% • Self-configuring, self-diagnosing module
• Zero configuration module • Eliminates need for 3rd party fiber optic extenders • Easy integration with Experion® system
CNM is comprised of a main module accommodating 4 combo
(Fiber – Copper) downlink ports @ 10/100/1000 Mbps and one
combo uplink port @ 1Gbps to communicate to the rest of the
network. In use cases requiring fewer ports, the main module
alone can be used as in the case of Universal Safety Cabinets. The
expansion module provides 8 additional ports, comprised of 4
combo ports @ 10/100/1000 Mbps and 4 ethernet ports @ 10/100
Mbps. Together with Main and Expansion modules, CNM can
provide 12 downlink ports and can be used for high port density
solutions as in SM-SC cabinet and Series–C process cabinets or
Control Network Module – Mode Selection Universal Process Cabinets. The single mode fiber small form-factor
pluggable transceiver (SFP), can be used for 2 - 15 Km while the
The mode selection switch provides the flexibility to integrate
multi-mode SFPs can be used to communicate 0.55 - 2 Km.
multiple Honeywell L1 devices with process and safety systems.
The various topologies in R100 are provided in Table 1. This
selection switch eliminates the user configuration works and limits
communication to permissible devices only in a selected mode.
Table 1: R100 Network Topologies
Mode Topology
1 Safety IO Link – SM-SC, PUIO, PDIO
2 SafeNet – SM-SC to SM-SC
3 IO HIVE & Process Control – CN100, C300v5
CNM has 6” (L) X 4.5” (W) compact format factor which can be
mounted on standard Honeywell Carrier Channel Assembly, CCA or
over DIN rail. This provides the flexibility to install with ease in DIN rail mount: Safety Manager–SC and USC
greenfield projects or space constrained brownfield projects.
CCA Mount DIN rail Mount
Table 2: Model Numbers
CCA mount Series-C cabinet and DIN rail mount UPC
Model Number Description
CC-TNWC01 Network Module IOTA Control Network Module Benefits
CC-NWD01 Network Module IOTA – DIN Rail
Zero Configuration
CC-INWM01 Network Module - Main
The pre-defined network integration topologies are assigned to
CC-INWE01 Network Module - Expansion CNM using the selector switch. This eliminates port configuration
50154761-001 SPF - Single Mode @ 100/100Mbps 15 Km and device management tasks – with no special hardware or cables
SPF - Multi Mode @ 100/100Mbps 2Km needed for configuration purposes. CNM is a self-configuring, self-
50154762-002
diagnosing, cyber secure device with zero configuration resulting in
50182312-001 SPF - Single Mode @ 1Gbps 10 Km
reduced engineering work in the project phase.
50182149-001 SPF - Multi Mode @ 1Gbps 550 mtrs
Control Network Module is Endures Tough Environments Standard Cabinet Design
a modular, compact, self- CNM is designed to withstand the toughest The reduced modular form factor with expansion
diagnosing, self- environments, with an operating temperature range of options enables standard cabinet design in the case of
configuring ruggedized -40 to 70°C in humidity of 10% to 90%. safe area or hazardous area locations and across
network device to integrate
Honeywell’s Level 1 Control process and safety systems. This eliminates exhaustive
and IO modules. engineering hours spent on network device selection
and configuration, enabling shorter delivery time, and
allowing for late procurement.
Demarcation between IT and OT
Commercial off the shelf (COTS) network devices are
CNM hardware has conformal coating to G3 and is used for information technology (IT) and operational
hazardous area certified to CSA Class I Division 2, IECEx technology (OT). In many process plants they are
Zone 2 and ATEX Zone 2. The device can be used both installed in proximity or in the same network cabinet,
in safe area cabinets and in hazardous locations. leading to confusion and mistaken downtime due to IT
intervention on OT devices. CNM form factor allows it
Longer Communication Distances at Lower Cost
to be used in system cabinets avoiding rack-mounted
CNM can communicate over single mode fiber covering
network cabinet designs. This reduces network cabinet
15km distance in R100 using Honeywell’s 1st party SFPs,
costs and clearly demarcates IT versus OT installations.
eliminating intermittent network connections and
hoops. Honeywell’s SFPs are cost competitive with 60%
Honeywell Lifecycle Support
cost reductions. Currently, various COTS network devices used are sold
by different 3rd party vendors. These COTS devices will
Cyber Security
be replaced with CNM. This eliminates non-standard
CNM is IEC 62443/ISA secure compliant, building upon
cabinet design, and lifecycle and lead time variations
Honeywell’s proven cyber controls inclusive of secure
due to COTS hardware. Honeywell is a single source
boot, signed firmware, and firewall capabilities. CNM
vendor, from field instruments to control system,
reduces overall attack surface by applying Honeywell
including Level 1 network integration.
recommended rate limits and port configurations
without the need for additional user interaction.
Operator Interface L1 Network Controller & IO Marshaling Field instrumentation
Reduced Spares
With CNM being a single device capable of integrating
safety IO link, SafeNet, Series–C C300 and IO HIVE,
across multiple systems, the number of spares required
is reduced by over 80%. This provides significant OPEX This follows Honeywell’s system lifecycle support
reduction. standards enabling shorter delivery time, late
procurement, and improving cash flow.
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