Honeywell Experion PKS Software Media Kit (14 DVD)

Honeywell Experion PKS Software Media Kit (14 DVD)

The Honeywell Experion® Process Knowledge System (PKS) multi-release 14-DVD installation media package provides standard engineering, server, controller runtime, and migration media for offshore process facilities, LNG cargo control systems (CCS), marine power management (PMS), and heavy industrial automation plants.

Designed for systems running legacy to current generation Honeywell C200, C200E, C300, and ControlEdge PLCs, this complete software repository enables greenfield engineering configurations, major release roll-ups, disaster recovery deployments, and virtualized node installations (Honeywell Premium Platform / ESV) without dependency on live network repository downloads.

Model Details:

• Manufacturer / Brand: Honeywell Process Solutions
• Product Series: Experion® PKS (Process Knowledge System)
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): EP-SMEDIA-14DVD-MULTI
• Software Release Versions Included: R911.1, R910.1, R511.1, R510.1, R500.1, R321, R253.1
• Condition: New / Unused Surplus (Original Physical Media in Factory Sleeve)
• Availability / Lead Time: In Stock

Key Features

1. Multi-Generation Compatibility: Provides offline base install images and cumulative patch roll-ups spanning Experion legacy release R253.1 up to release R911.1.
2. Redundant Server & FTE Configuration: Includes full system drivers for Fault Tolerant Ethernet (FTE), redundant server synchronization engines, and real-time database failover configurations.
3. Integrated Controller Firmware Repositories: Contains official factory image files for C300 Execution Environments (CEE), Control Firewall (CF9), Series 8, and Series C Field Interface Modules.
4. Control Builder & Quick Builder Engines: Equips engineers with complete function block toolsets, custom algorithm blocks (CAB), display builders (HMIWeb Studio), and qualification tools.
5. Disaster Recovery & Bare-Metal Utility: Essential for cold-start restores, station replacements on marine vessels, and offshore SCADA migrations where cloud licensing/download portals are inaccessible.

Applications

• Marine Vessel Automation: Engine room monitoring, IAS (Integrated Automation Systems), LNG/LPG cargo handling systems, ballast water automation, and main propulsion control.
• Offshore Oil & Gas Platforms: FPSO topside process control, ESD/F&G Safety Manager integration, wellhead monitoring, and seawater injection control.
• Power Generation & Co-generation: Turbine monitoring, boiler draft control, marine auxiliary genset synchronization, and electrical SCADA networks.
• Refining & Petrochemicals: Continuous catalytic reforming, distillation columns, tank farm inventory automation, and blending units.

Compatible Hardware Modules & Systems

• Controllers: CC-PCNT01, CC-PCNT02, 900C71-0100-00, 900C72-0100-00
• Firewalls & Network: 51305482-100 (CF9 Control Firewall), 51305482-200, Cisco FTE Industrial Switches
• Series C I/O Modules: CC-TAIX01, CC-TAOX01, CC-TDIL01, CC-TDOB01, CC-GAIX11, CC-PAIH01
• Communication Interfaces: CC-IP0101 (Profibus Gateway), CC-PFB401 (Fieldbus Interface Module)

Part Number Cross-References

• EP-SMEDIA-R511
• EP-SMEDIA-R510
• EP-SMEDIA-R500
• EP-SMEDIA-R321
• 51154000-Series Installation Distribution Kits

Guide for Experion Deployment

1. FTE Dual-NIC Alignment: When installing FTE drivers on redundant server hardware, ensure NIC A (Yellow) and NIC B (Green) are bound to dedicated, physically isolated switch fabrics. Never bridge these adapters within Windows OS networking.
2. Controller Firmware Flashing: Before downloading databases compiled in R510/R511 Control Builder to a C300 controller, ensure the C300 non-volatile flash memory and CF9 Control Firewall have been upgraded via the Honeywell System Upgrade Tool (SUT) with matching patch levels to prevent communication disconnect errors.
3. Database Migration Sequence: When stepping legacy versions (e.g., R321 to R511.1), avoid direct binary imports. Export your configuration to .xml using Control Builder Exchange, execute standard intermediate database roll-ups, and verify tag references before commissioning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this 14-DVD kit include software authorization licenses?

No. This media kit includes the complete operating system runtime packages, engineering tools, database builders, controller firmwares, and cumulative patch sets. Software runtime execution requires standard Honeywell engineering license keys (Hardware Dongle or Software License file) issued for your specific system tag structure.

Can I use this kit to replace a single damaged station on an existing Experion domain?

Yes. You can install individual client console nodes (ES-C), engineering stations (ES-T), or Flex Stations matching the exact release revision (e.g., R510.1 or R500.1) running across your operational network.

Are virtual disk images (.OVA / .OVF) included for VMware deployments?

This media kit contains standard ISO/installation repositories along with Honeywell Virtual Platform utilities needed to generate and configure virtual machines according to Experion platform release notes.