FC-QPP-0001 Honeywell DCS core quad-processor module

• Brand
  Honeywell
• Model
  FC-QPP-0001
• Product Name
  Quad Processor Pack (QPP) Module
• Country of Origin
  USA
• HS Code
  8517623990
• Dimensions
  124mm×126mm×22mm
• Weight
  1.3 kg
• Operating Temperature
  −20°C to +70°C
• Storage Temperature
  −40°C to +85°C
• Power Supply
  24 VDC (18–30 VDC)
• Warranty
  12 month
• Product Status
  New and original

Honeywell FC-QPP-0001 Quad Processor Pack Module

Technical Specifications

Processor:Quad-core redundant architecture
Safety Level: IEC 61508 SIL 3 certified (1oo2D fault-tolerant design)

Power Supply: 24 VDC (18–30 VDC), max 25 mA, redundant input supported

Memory: Flash memory for system/application programs; battery-backed RAM (via BKM-0001)

Operating Temperature: −20°C to +70°C

Storage Temperature: −40°C to +85°C

Humidity: 5%–95% non-condensing

Communication Interfaces: Redundant Ethernet (FTE/ControlNet), backplane I/O bus, peer-to-peer network ports

Diagnostics: Comprehensive self-monitoring, fault logging, and LED status indicators (power, run, fault, comms)

Certifications: CE, UL, IEC 61508, IEC 61511 compliant

Product Advantages

Unmatched reliability: Redundant quad-core architecture ensures zero downtime for safety-critical operations.

Regulatory compliance: SIL 3 certification simplifies adherence to industry safety standards (e.g., IEC 61511).

Minimized risk: Fast fault detection and safe-state response prevent accidents and environmental damage.

Seamless integration: Native compatibility with Honeywell SMS/FSC, Experion PKS, and third-party I/O devices.

Low maintenance: Solid-state design with no moving parts reduces upkeep and unplanned outages.

Scalable performance: Supports small to plant-wide SIS deployments with consistent safety integrity.

Main Functions

Safety logic execution: Runs complex user-defined safety sequences for process shutdown and interlock control.

Real-time cross-checking: Compares outputs from four internal processors to validate logic integrity.

System diagnostics & alarming: Monitors hardware, communication, and I/O health; logs faults and triggers alarms.

Network coordination: Manages high-speed communication between backplane I/O, HMIs, and supervisory systems.

Redundancy management: Supports hot-swap and redundant CPU configurations for high availability.

Safe state enforcement: Initiates shutdowns, valve closures, or fuel cutoffs to mitigate hazards during faults.

Application Cases

Oil & Gas: Refinery process heater interlocks, offshore platform safety systems, pipeline compressor station SIS.

Chemical & Petrochemical: Reactor safety shutdowns, furnace interlocks, and hazardous area process protection.

Power Generation: Boiler and gas turbine safety systems, BMS (Burner Management Systems), and auxiliary plant interlocks.

Pharmaceutical: High-purity process safety, reactor interlocks, and compliance with cGMP safety standards.

Water & Wastewater: Critical pump and valve interlocks, chemical feed safety, and plant-wide emergency shutdowns.

Key Features

Quad-processor redundancy: Four internal cores execute and cross-check logic, eliminating single points of failure.

SIL 3 safety compliance: Meets strict functional safety standards for high-hazard industrial environments.

Real-time fault detection: Instantly identifies transient errors, hardware degradation, or signal mismatches.

Fail-safe response: Automatically transitions processes to a safe state upon critical faults.

Integrated diagnostics: Onboard display and LEDs provide clear system status and fault codes.

Compact rugged design: Fanless, industrial-grade construction for long MTBF in harsh conditions.