M9174C1025 HONEYWELL

M9174C1025 HONEYWELL communication module

Brand：HONEYWELL Model number：M9174C1025

Country of origin: United States Product weight：0.4kg

HS code：8517623990

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Honeywell Communication Modules are typically plug-in expansion boards or standalone communicators designed to add essential networking capabilities to host systems, such as fire alarm control panels, industrial controllers, or building management systems (BMS). Their primary function is to facilitate the secure and reliable transfer of data and control signals between the central system and external networks, remote devices, or monitoring stations. They often feature isolated communication ports to protect the main system from electrical interference or faults on the network line.

Product Specifications

Specifications vary significantly depending on the specific module type (e.g., Fire/Life Safety, BMS, Industrial). Common parameters include:

Communication Protocols: They support industry standard protocols such as RS-485, RS-232, Ethernet (IP), Modbus, and various proprietary protocols. For alarm communications, protocols like Contact ID and SIA are standard.
Networking Type: Can support wired (e.g., twisted pair, fiber) or wireless (e.g., Cellular LTE-M, GPRS, Wi-Fi) communication paths.
Physical Connectivity: Typically uses modular connectors, terminal blocks, or plug-in headers for connection to the host panel.
Data Rate/Speed: Varies based on the communication standard (e.g., up to 115.2 kbps for serial, 10/100 Mbps for Ethernet).
Power Requirements: Usually powered directly by the host control panel (e.g., 12-29V DC).
Environmental Ratings: Specifies operating temperature (e.g., $0^\circ\text{C}$ to $49^\circ\text{C}$ ) and humidity (e.g., 10% to 93% non-condensing).
Regulatory Compliance: Designed to meet standards like UL, ETL, FCC, and RoHS.

Product Advantages

Enhanced Connectivity: Provides the necessary bridge for the host system to connect to modern IP networks, cellular services, or industrial control buses.
System Expansion: Allows for easy and modular expansion of the control system's capabilities without replacing the entire panel.
Redundancy and Reliability: Many cellular or dual-path communicators offer dual-path technology (e.g., IP primary, Cellular secondary) and redundant cellular carriers (dual-SIM) to ensure reliable communication, especially critical in fire and life safety applications.
Remote Management: Enables remote monitoring, diagnostics, and management through cloud platforms like CLSS (Connected Life Safety Services), reducing the need for on-site visits.
Security: Supports advanced encryption standards for secure data transmission.
Wide Compatibility: Designed to be compatible with a broad range of Honeywell's control panels, and in some cases, panels from other manufacturers.

Precautions

Proper Installation: Must be installed in accordance with the product manual, local codes, and industry standards (e.g., UL864 for fire). This includes using the correct cable types (e.g., shielded twisted pair for RS-485) and adhering to maximum cable length specifications.
Firmware Compatibility: Ensure the module's firmware is compatible with the host control panel's operating system.
Power Management: Verify that the host panel can provide adequate current for the module, especially for cellular communicators which may have higher peak power consumption.
Antenna Placement: For wireless modules, the antenna must be mounted in a location that ensures strong and reliable signal reception.
Isolation: The isolation features of the communication ports should not be circumvented, as they are crucial for system protection.

Product Applications

Honeywell Communication Modules are integral components in various mission-critical systems:

Fire and Life Safety Systems: Used to transmit alarm, trouble, and supervisory signals to central monitoring stations using IP or cellular paths. They also enable networking multiple fire panels across a large facility.
Building Management Systems (BMS): Facilitate communication between various sub-systems (HVAC, lighting, access control) and a central supervisor or Building Management System over networks like Modbus or Ethernet.
Industrial Automation and Process Control: Employed in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) to connect field devices, remote I/O, and controllers to the centralized monitoring and control network.
Security and Access Control: Provide a communication path for intrusion systems to report events to monitoring centers and enable remote programming and control.
Smart Grid and Utilities: Used in smart energy meters (electricity, gas, water) to enable Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), allowing two-way communication over cellular or G3-PLC for billing and utility management.

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