Honeywell HC900 control system

Honeywell has announced new features for its 900 Control Station touch screen operator interface, part of the HC900 control system, used in industrial facilities to control stand-alone processes and SCADA applications. The control station now includes features that allow engineers to more quickly configure the system and operators to monitor their processes more efficiently and reduce data-entry error.

The HC900 Control System includes hybrid control solutions used in processes such as thermal control in boilers, furnaces, kilns and dryers. It is also suitable for small-unit processing in pharmaceutical, chemical, biofuel and pilot-plant applications. Its enhanced features include thermal batch management and reporting, expanded remote access, improved alarm monitoring and security for stand-alone and small process-control applications.

Process alarming from the controller is now integrated into the operator interface, which means plants save installation time by not having to set up separate display alarming. Additionally, the system features automated bar-code data entry, which allows operators to quickly enter required batch identification data and reduces chances for human error. Operators can also access data from the interface via cell phone to remotely monitor the system.