Honeywell 51403988-150 (HPM Communication Controller)
June 01, 2026

Honeywell 51403988-150 (HPM Communication Controller)

Product Overview The 51403988-150 is a high-performance communication and control processor for the Honeywell High-Performance Process Manager (HPM) in TDC3000/TPS DCS. It acts as the UCN (Universal Control Network) interface for HPM, handling real-time data exchange, control logic execution, and peer-to-peer communication between controllers and nodes。

Description

Model Number Explanation

51403988-150

5140: Honeywell DCS Core Hardware Series

39: HPM (High-Performance Process Manager) Subseries

88: Enhanced UCN Communication Processor

150: Standard revision, dual-port UCN support

Technical Specifications

Function: UCN communication, HPM control logic, real-time data exchange, peer-to-peer messaging

Processor: High-speed 32-bit RISC, dual-core redundancy capable

Communication: UCN (Universal Control Network), 2 Mbps, dual-port (primary/backup)

Power: 5 VDC, ≤ 3 A (typical)

Dimensions (mm): 365 × 128 × 20 (standard TDC3000 full-height card)

Weight: Approx. 0.39 kg

Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ +60°C

Compatibility: TDC3000 R550–R610, TPS R110–R120, Experion PKS (legacy HPM mode)

Interfaces & Configuration

Backplane: HPM rack dedicated slot, hot-swappable

Front Panel: UCN status LEDs (PWR, RUN, UCN-A, UCN-B, FAULT), diagnostic port

Configuration: TPS/Experion System Software; UCN addressing, redundancy setup, baud rate

Key Features

UCN Master Interface: Connects HPM to the UCN, enabling communication with other controllers, GUS, and history nodes

High-Speed Data Handling: 2 Mbps UCN bandwidth for real-time control and data acquisition

Dual-Port Redundancy: Supports primary/backup UCN ports for fault-tolerant communication

Integrated Control Logic: Executes HPM regulatory/sequential control locally, reducing network load

System Diagnostics: Real-time monitoring of UCN, processor, and power faults with alarm reporting

Seamless Integration: Works with HPM I/O modules, LCN nodes, and Experion PKS servers

Applications

Systems: Honeywell TDC3000, TPS, Experion PKS (HPM-based DCS)

Typical Setup: HPM rack + 51403988-150 + HPM I/O cards + UCN network

Industries: Oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, pulp & paper, pharmaceuticals

Use Case: Plant-wide real-time control, inter-controller communication, process data exchange

Compatibility & Replacement

Related Modules: HPM I/O cards (5140 series), UCN cables, LCN interface modules, GUS stations

Replacement Model:

51403988-150: Standard HPM UCN communication controller

51403989-150: Enhanced version with extended temperature range


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