MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS

QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged

Edge Controller
Fast, functional, more flexible edge control

Key Features
+ Intel Quad Core 64-bit CPU with
32GB HDD and 8GB RAM
+ 64-bit Linux OS running Docker
container management
+ IEC 61131 3 programming with
Rockwell Automation ISaGRAF
Workbench
+ Embedded web browser
configuration tool
+ GPS Receiver
+ Optional 4G LTE & Wi-Fi
with Bluetooth
+ Embedded Analog and Digital I/O
+ -40°C to 75°C Operating temperature

Combining an edge computer, real-time processor,

industrial IO, GPS, cellular modem, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and
an ethernet switch into one rugged platform – the QRATE
HCC2 is capable of providing analysis and autonomous
control for remote equipment.
Delivering unrivalled data management performance, QRATE HCC2 offers premiere
software tools and applications. The HCC2 has been carefully designed to provide
improved configuration workflows compared to generic edge computers – allowing
end users to get up and running faster with less steep learning curve. HCC2 users
can also choose from flexible surveillance options, be that Cloud, On-Premise,
SCADA or even disconnected devices.

What is a Hyperconverged Edge Controller

The QRATE HCC2 Edge Controller is an RTU and Edge Gateway all in one
device. It uses Docker containers to provide virtualization of applications for
management, configuration, communication and control of the hardware.
Each application defines its own storage and network connections. This enables
maximum flexibility for users to run analytics in the field.
Custom Edge Applications can be added to enhance workflows, and optimize
processes beyond the capablility of a normal RTU. Custom applications can be
programmed using languages like C# or Python and deployed in Docker containers.
The applications run on a 64-bit Intel Quad Core Atom architecture that utilizes
TPM 2.0 hardware security. Secure Boot protects against malicious software
execution during system boot. The operating system is hardened for security
and implements a firewall, role based user security and signed applications for
additional layers of protection.
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RTU functionality is carried out by a dedicated ARM Modbus protocols supported are: Modbus RTU, Modbus
microcontroller. Users can program the RTU using IEC 61131-3 TCP, Modbus RTU over TCP. 32-bit registers are also
compatible languages and debug programs online. supported, commonly used by Enron Modbus.
Data from process control logic, remote communications, edge IO and Programming
applications and IO can be integrated through a web based Embedded I/O is configured by Unity Edge and can be used
configuration tool called Unity Edge that runs locally on the by HCC2 docker applications, ISaGRAF programs and Modbus
controller. This eliminates the need for users to maintain communications. The 26 I/O points are:
software on their PC and ensures that users will always have
the correct software. + Analog Inputs
Eight analog inputs can be wired as single ended or
In short, the QRATE HCC2 combines common Operations differential inputs. Four inputs are HART compatible
Technology with modern Information Technology. The result and two can be set for 0 to 100mV to accept signals from
is a hardware platform with better data integration, and more something like a load cell or accelerometer. Each input
powerful analytics capabilities. can be configured to accept voltage or current signals.
QRATE HCC2 applications Special functionality is available for Docker applications to
+ Data Log Manager receive 5kHz sample data from each input. This can be used
Time series data is logged in the Data Log Manager to perform functions like signal processing.
application. Users can store up to 1GB of data on the Internal + Analog Outputs
Storage. Data can be exported via micro SD card,USB or There are two sourcing outputs that can be configured for
from Unity Edge. voltage or current signal.
+ Event & Alarm Manager + Digital Input
Registered events and alarms have configurable attributes The eight optoisolated digital inputs provided can
based on the alarm type (analog or digital). The application accumulate pulses if required and can function with a
enables latching, bypassing and acknowledgement of alarms. maximum frequency of 10KHz.
Current status and history can be viewed through Unity.
+ Digital Input/Output
+ Unity Edge The remaining eight optoisolated channels can be configured
A web server hosted on the HCC2 that provides online user as inputs or outputs by the user. When programmed as an
interface to: input the channel maintains the pulse count functionality
• Configure and run applications up to 10KHz. When configured as an output it supports
• Manage system date & time 100mA loads.
• Configure communication ports
• Map ISaGRAF variables Software tools
In addition to the Unity Edge configuration tool that enables
• Configure Ethernet/IP devices device configuration, the HCC2 has the following software that
• Configure Modbus clients & servers enables custom programming and remote device
• Manage user security management.
• Export & Import Configuration backup + Light Update Tool
• Deploy configurations Users install this software on their Windows based PC to
• View online data and diagnostics update HCC2 Operating System images and firmware, over
Ethernet connection. SFTP and SSH protocols enable
• Edit online application data.
secure package transfer and communication with the device.
+ CP Gateway Each update is signed to ensure it is valid HCC2 software.
CP Gateway is the secure connection software that enables View local and device update logs as well as application
the HCC2 to communicate to an Avalon cloud hosted or versions and hardware information.
on-premise system. It utilises TLS for authentication and + ISaGRAF Workbench
encryption of MQTT data. CP Gateway automatically Rockwell Automation ISaGRAF enables IEC 61131 3
refreshes security tokens with Avalon to ensure that the HCC2 compatible programming. Users can write custom logic for
has rights to access it. CP Gateway enables the HCC2 to process control in four languages; Ladder, Function Block,
buffer data locally when communication is lost to Avalon. It Structured Text, and Sequential Function Chart. ISaGRAF
will automatically backfill data when Avalon connection is allows online editing and debugging of running programs.
restored.
The HCC2 supports four resources, this essentially lets
+ Modbus Client / Server
the user download four programs to run at one time. The
Provides highly configurable Modbus TCP/RTU client and
resources share I/O with the other applications running on
server functionality, enabling integration with legacy SCADA
the HCC2 and Unity Edge manages the mapping of ISaGRAF
or field devices. Editable map files act as templates for new
variables to I/O points. ISaGRAF licenses can be purchased
or custom mapping. Backup and restore Modbus maps
directly from Sensia. One license is required per PC.
easily through Unity Edge web based configuration tool.
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Communication
The controller has 6 serial ports: (1x) RS232 full-duplex, (1x) HCC2 Ethernet/IP device library supports FlexIO, Flex5000,
RS485 full-duplex, (4x) RS485 half-duplex. Each port will Powermonitor 5000 and Powerflex drives.
support Modbus client or server. (2x) Gigabit/s Ethernet ports Every HCC2 comes with an embedded GPS module. This can
enable communication with the edge controller for local and be used for location services or real-time clock synchronization.
remote surveillance, control, and configuration, additionally (2x)
10/100 Mb/s ports are designed to function as a two-port QRATE HCC2 is available in a hardware configuration that
Ethernet switch, this enables two functions. First, a Device includes a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radio as well as 4G LTE modem.
Level Ring (DLR) can be connected by adding other DLR The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth can be used for local site communication
compatible devices. Second, Ethernet/IP protocol is enabled and the 4G LTE modem will provide Internet connectivity for
so that Rockwell Automation I/O and VFDs can be connected. remote surveillance, including Avalon cloud systems.

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HCC2 Catalog Numbers

Part number QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller Model Number List
50365260-2001 Assembly, base model, QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller, Gen 02 RTU only
50365260-2002 Assembly, base model, QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller, Gen 02, RTU plus app enablement
50369741-2001 Assembly, QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller, wifi/bluetooth, LTE, Gen 02 RTU only
50369741-2002 Assembly. QRATE HCC2 Hyperconverged Edge Controller, wifi/bluetooth. LTE. Gen 02. RTU plus
app enablement
50384935 License, QRATE HCC2 upgrade to RTU plus app enablement

Environmental Specifications

Attribute Value
Operating Altitude + 0 to 2000 m (0 to 6600 ft)
Thermal Management + Cooled by natural convection and thermal conduction through the enclosure
Operating Temperature + -40°C to +75°C (-40°F to +167°F)
+ As per IEC 60068-2-2 (Test Db, Operating Dry Heat)
Storage Temperature + -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
Humidity Range + Up to 95% noncondensing
+ As per IEC 60068-2-30 (Test Db, Unpackaged Damp Heat)
EMC + EN 61326-1; Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC requirements – Part 1:
(Directive 2014/30/EU) General requirements
+ EN 301 489-1; ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1:
Common technical requirements; Harmonised Standard for ElectroMagnetic Compatibility
+ ICES-003; Information Technology Equipment (including Digital Apparatus)
+ FCC 47 CFR PART 15 SUBPART B
US/ CANADA + Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4
+ Suitable for Class I, Zone 2, Groups II C, T4
+ Ordinary Location (US and Canada)
ATEX + EN 60079-0; Explosive atmospheres – Part 0: Equipment – General requirements
(Directive 2014/34/EU) / IECEx + EN 60079-7; Explosive atmospheres – Part 7: Equipment protection by increased safety “e”
+ IECEx, Ex ec IIC T4 Gc
+ ATEX Marking: ξx II 3 G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc -40 °F < Ta < 167 °F (-40 °C < Ta < 75 °C)
+ Certificate Number: UL 22 ATEX 2730X
+ Certificate Number: IECEx UL 22.0023X
ROHS (Directive 2011/65/EU) + ROHS-EU
Electrical Safety + EN 61010-1; Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use
Radio Equipment Directive (RED) + Article 3.1(a) Safety Standards
(Directive 2014/53/EU) + Article 3.1(b) EMC Standards
+ Article 3.2 Radio Standards
PCS Type Certification Review + ETSI TS 102.230
Board (PTCRB) + ETSI TS 36.124
+ AT&T Approval
Mexico + Certificate Number: ULM-NOM-13900 for base model
+ NOM-208
+ NOM-221
+ IFETEL
UKCA + Certificate Number. UL23UKEX2880X for base model
China CCCEx + Certificate Number. (TB D) for base model
Certifications by Country + Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, Columbia, Ecuador, Egypt, EU, Kuwait, Libya, Mexico, Oman, Romania,
(Base Model, No. 503652601 Saudi Arabia, UAE, USA, Venezuela
Certifications by Country + Canada, Columbia, Ecuador, EU, Libya, Mexico, Oman, USA
(Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth and LTE Model,
No. 50389741)
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Mechanical Specifications

Attribute Value
Mount Style + Panel Mount
(See HCC2 Installation) + DIN Rail clips for: TS35 ‘Top Hat’ Section (EN 50022 - 35 x 7.5)
General Dimensions (WxDxH) + Panel Mount: 248.6 mm x 132.7 mm x 71.4 mm (9.8 in. x 5.2 in. x 2.8 in.)
(See HCC2 Dimension) + DIN Rail Mount 248.6 mm x 132.7 mm x 85.2 mm (9.8 in. x 5.2 in. x 3.4 in.)
Weight + Base unit: 1.59 kg (3.5 lb)
+ Unit including packaging: 2.94 kg (4.5 lb)
Enclosure Type Rating + Metal Enclosure meets IP20

Input/Output Specification

Attribute Value
Power Supply Input + Input Range 11 to 30 Vdc, 21W Class 2 or LPS
+ Dual redundant power feeds (each monitored with values available to the application logic)
Sensor Power + 11.1 Vdc @ 5 mA
Analog Inputs + Eight Analog Input Channels (either differential inputs or single-ended inputs)
+ HART Modem (Ch1 to Ch4)
+ Measurement resolution: 18-bit
+ Calibrated measurement accuracy: 0.1% FS @ 25 °C, 0.25% over full operating temperature range
+ Single-Ended Voltage Mode: 0 to 10 Vdc, 0 to 5 Vdc
+ Differential Voltage Mode: -10 to 10 Vdc
+ Low level Voltage Mode: (Ch7 & Ch8) 0 to 100 mVdc
+ Low-level voltage mode input calibrated accuracy: 0.1% FS @ 25 °C, 0.25% FS over
full operating temperature range
+ Current Mode: 0 to 20 mA, 4 to 20 mA
+ Transient Overvoltage Protection: 13.50 Vdc max
+ Overcurrent Protection: 90 mA Trip Current
+ Input Impedance in Current Mode: 280 Ω
+ Input Impedance in Voltage Mode: 1.9 MΩ
+ Input Impedance in Low Level Voltage Mode: 94 kΩ
Analog Outputs + Two Analog Output Channels
+ Output setting resolution: 12-bit
+ Calibrated output accuracy: 0.25% FS @ 25 °C, 0.3% FS over full operating temperature
+ Voltage Mode support mode: 0 to 10 Vdc, 0 to 5 Vdc
+ Current Mode output mode: 4 to 20 mA
+ Current Mode output type: Current Sourcing
+ Maximum load impedance in Current Mode: 500 Ω (Note: Output is short-circuit protected,
250 mA Trip Current)
+ Minimum load impedance in Voltage Mode: 2 kΩ (Note: Output is Short-Circuit protected, 90 mA Trip Current)
+ Transient Protection: 31.90 Vdc max current mode, 15.90 Vdc max. voltage mode
Digital Inputs + Eight opto-isolated Digital Input Channels
+ 10-30 Vdc input, 20 mA max.
+ Pulse Counter on all Digital Input Channels
+ Maximum Input Frequency 10 kHz
+ Over current protection: 60 mA Trip Current
+ Transient Overvoltage Protection: update to 44.20 Vdc max
+ IEC 61131-2 Type 1 Input
Digital Input / Outputs + Eight opto-isolated configurable Digital Input or Output channels
+ Overcurrent protection: 1.10 A Trip Current
+ Transient Overvoltage Protection: 44.20 Vdc max
Digital Inputs
+ 10-30 VDC, 10 mA
+ Input Minimum On Threshold: 10 V
+ Input Maximum Off Threshold: 7.5 V
+ Pulse Counter on all Digital Input Channels
+ Maximum Input Frequency: 10 kHz
Digital Outputs
+ 10-30 VDC, 100 mA Class 2 or LPS
+ Solid-state Relay type output
+ PWM output on all Digital Output Channels (500 Hz maximum frequency)
+ On Resistance: 2.4Ω max
+ Function: resistive, general purpose, pilot duty
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Process and Memory Specification

Attribute Value
CPU Board Processor Core + 1.5 GHz, Intel Atom® x6000E Series, Quad Core
CPU Board Processor Architecture + Intel Architecture, 64-bit, Multi-Chip Processor
I/O Processor Core + ARM Cortex-M7
I/O Processor Architecture + 32-bit RISC ARM Harvard
FLASH Memory (Non-Volatile) + 32GB (on CPU board) – eMMC
+ 2MB (I/O processor internal)
+ 128MB (on I/O board) – NAND flash
+ 32KB (on I/O board) – FRAM
Memory (Volatile) + 8GB DDR4 (on CPU board)
+ 384KB (I/O processor internal)
+ 8MB (on I/O board, arranged as 4M x16) – PSRAM
SD Card + Micro SD Form Factor
SIM Card + Micro SIM Form Factor
+ Supplied by Sensia

Real-time Clock Specifications

Attribute Value
Clock capabilities + Day, Month, Year, Hour, Minute, Second
Clock accuracy + ±20 ppm @ 25 °C (10.5 minutes/year)
+ GNSS time synchronization
Backup time (at 25 °C) + 2 years without primary power via lithium coin cell (not user-replaceable)

Communication Ports Specification

Attribute Value
Ethernet (Eth-1 to Eth-4) + RJ-45 Connector
+ Auto-negotiation to automatically select the highest available link-up speed
+ Speed:
• Eth-1 & Eth-2 10/100/1000 Mbps
• Eth-3 & Eth-4 10/100 Mbps
+ Auto half/full duplex modes
+ Auto MDI/MDI-X to detect straight-through and crossover cable connections
+ LED Speed and Activity indication on Eth-1 & Eth-2
+ LAN3 & LAN4 DLR capable
+ Ethernet/IP, CIP, Modbus Server (Eth-1, Eth-2) and Modbus Client (Eth-1, Eth-4) protocols supported
USB 1 & 2 + USB A Female Connector
+ Supports USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 MBit/s)
USB-C: Maintenance Port + USB-C female connector
(Not intended for normal use) + Unity access port
Micro USB-B: Console Port + Micro USB-B female connector
(Not intended for normal use) + BIOS console port
RS232 + Wire Terminal Connections
+ 4-wire full duplex (Tx, Rx, RTS, CTS & 0V)
+ Baud Rates: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 and 115200
+ Parity Modes: None, Even and Odd
+ Stop Bits: 1 or 2
+ Flow Control: Hardware, None
+ Default Data Format: 8 data bits and 1 stop bit hardware flow control
+ Supports Modbus RTU in Client and Server Modes
+ Transmit and Receive link activity status indicators
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RS485-1 + Wire Terminal Connections

+ 5-wire full duplex
+ Baud Rates: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 and 115200
+ Parity Modes: None, Even and Odd
+ Stop Bits: 1 or 2
+ Flow Control: None
+ Default Data Format: 8 data bits and 1 stop bit without flow control
+ Supports Modbus RTU in Client and Server Modes
+ Transmit and Receive link activity status indicators
RS485-2 & RS485-3 + Wire Terminal Connections
+ 3-wire half-duplex
+ Baud Rates: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 and 115200
+ Parity Modes: None, Even and Odd
+ Stop Bits: 1 or 2
+ Flow Control: None
+ Default Data Format: 8 data bits and 1 stop bit without flow control
+ Supports Modbus RTU in Client and Server Modes
+ Transmit and Receive link activity status indicators
RS485-4 & RS485-5 + Wire Terminal Connections
+ 3-wire half-duplex
+ Baud Rates: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 and 115200
+ Parity Modes: None, Even and Odd
+ Stop Bits: 1, 1.5 or 2
+ Flow Control: None
+ Default Data Format: 8 data bits and 1 stop bit without flow control
+ Software configurable 120 Ω End-of-Line Termination Resistor
+ Supports Modbus RTU Client and Server Modes
+ Transmit and Receive link activity status indicators
Display + HDMI 1.1 output
Resolution + 1920 x 1080P (max)

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