Honeywell Enraf Tank Gauging Communication Interface Unit (CIU888)
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Product Highlights
- Full Ethernet Connectivity: First fully Ethernet enabled CIU with multiple ports and internal firewalls for secure segregation.
- Robust Industrial Design: Tropicalized boards and heat-pipe cooling ensure a ruggedized, all-solid-state, non-moving parts solution.
- High Capacity Data Processing: Supports up to 5000 strapping tables per tank and 400,000 straps total for accurate inventory calculations.
- Comprehensive Protocol Support: Compatible with Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP, Enraf BPM, and TRL/2 fieldbus protocols.
- Advanced Diagnostic Interface: Features a color LCD display and a color-coded LED ring for at-a-glance system health monitoring.
- Redundancy for Reliability: Hot standby redundancy and redundant Ethernet ports ensure uninterrupted data availability.
- Wide Gauge Compatibility: Supports all GPU enabled tank gauges including models 811, 813, 866, 854, 872, 873, 877, 894, 990, 954.
Product Attributes
- Customization
- Available
- Certification
- JIS, DIN, ANS, GB, CE, RoHS, ISO
- Condition
- Original New
- Intended Use
- Control room equipment
- Inventory Calculations
- Conform API MPMS Ch. 12.1
- Tank Capacity Tables (strapping tables)
- Up to 5000 straps per tank, 400000 straps total
- Serial Ports
- 2x modbus serial (+4 additional ports by using op)
- Galvanic Isolation
- 1500 V
- Supported Protocol(s)
- Modbus RTU
- Typical No. Field Devices
- 8
- Baud Rate
- 4800 Baud
- Transport Package
- Carton
- Trademark
- Honeywell
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Product Description
port on the front provide technicians easy access to configure the unit locally and to communicate with the field equipment. Also here the layered security model (LCSM), with user and access profiles, helps to promote safety and security.
The CIU 888 robustness is based on strict industrial design rules. All boards are tropcalized (acc. ISA 71.04), and the CAE thermal design using heat-pipes instead of conventional fans results in a full ruggedized, all-solid-state, non-moving parts solution, built to last. Unique redundancy features will ensure uninterrupted data availability to all users. Redundant Ethernet ports complete the redundancy concept, simplifies implementation further reducing costs and ensure uninterrupted availability of data.

GENERAL | |||||||
Description | Field scanning and communication interface for tank inventory applications with optional embedded tank inventory calculation functionality. | ||||||
Application | For all applications requiring accurate and reliable process and inventory data, such as refineries, tank farms and terminals. Data is suitable for custody transfer, safe product transfer and tank farm operation. | ||||||
Intended Use | Control room equipment | ||||||
Legal Metrology and Custody Transfer | Compliant to API-standards as stated by approval and certification by notified bodies as NMI. | ||||||
FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATION | |||||||
Tank Database | 80 tanks (one gauge per tank) 40 tanks (two gauges per tank) | ||||||
Redundancy | Hot standby, real-time synchronization (redundancy controlled by Entis Pro or modbus host) | ||||||
Supported Gauge Models | All GPU enabled tank gauges (such as 811, 813, 866, 854, 872, 873, 877, 894 , 990, 954) & Emerson TRL/2 | ||||||
Gauge Commands | •Lock test | •Unlock | •Block | ||||
•Freeze | •Calibrate (854, 894) | •Density dip | |||||
• Alarm test (SmartRadar) | • Water dip | ||||||
Tank Scanning | 6 field ports sequential and/or parallel, refresh rate 2-4 sec.1 | ||||||
Inventory Calculations | Conform API MPMS Ch. 12.1 | ||||||
Tank Capacity Tables (strapping tables) | Up to 5000 straps per tank, 400000 straps total | ||||||
Support API/ASTM Product Calculations | • ASTM D1250-80; conform Vol. X—Tables, 5, 6, 23, 24, 53, 54, 59, 60 and 59, 60 Commodities Product groups A, B, C & D • API MPMS Ch. 11.1 (2007; adj. to ASTM D1250-04 and IP-200)—Tables, 5, 6, 23, 24, 53, 54, 59, 60 and 59, 60; Product groups A, B, C, D • API MPMS Ch. 11.2.4 (GPATP-27)—Tables, 5, 6, 23, 24, 53, 54, 59, 60 and 59, 60; Product group E • ASTM D4311-83—Tables 1 and 2 • ASTM D4311-96—Table 1 • ASTM D4311-04—Tables 1 and 2 | ||||||
Available Gauge Data2 | •Product level | •Gauge status and alarms | |||||
•Product temperature | • Vapor temperature | ||||||
• Vapor pressure | • Ambient temperature | ||||||
• Water level | •Observed density (Servo, HTG, HIMS) | ||||||
• Temperature Profiles | •Density Profiles | ||||||
•Product pressure | |||||||
Available (Calculated) Inventory Data | • Volume (TOV, GOV, GSV, NSV) | •Mass (Liquid, vapor, total) | |||||
• Reference density | • Volume correction factor (VCF, CTL) | ||||||
• S&W, Vapor (4 types), DCF, TCF, manual CTL | • Volume derived flow | ||||||
FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATION (CONT.) | |||||||
Clock & Time Synchronization | External using Entis Pro or Modbus host systems such as DCS | ||||||
Supported Engineering Units | Level | m, mm, ft, in, in/16 and ft-in-16 (fis) | |||||
Temperature | °C, °F | ||||||
Density | kg/m3, °API, lb/ft3, RD60/60, lb/USgal | ||||||
Pressure | kgf/cm2, kPa, psi(g), Pa | ||||||
Volume | m3, USgal, bbl, l(L) | ||||||
Mass/Weight | kg, lb, metric ton, long ton, US ton | ||||||
Flow | m3/min, m3/h, l/min, bbl/min, bbl/h, USgal/min, USgal/h, UKgal/h | ||||||
Available Tank Correction Methods | •CTSh3 •Floating Roof Weight | ||||||
Temperature and Density Profiles | • Temperature profiles - Periodic scanning of temperature profiles data up to 16 points from BPM and TRL/2 gauges and presentation in Modbus output (RTU and TCP/IP) based on configuration. • Density profiles - Density profiles data collection up to 10 density points from Honeywell Servo gauges and presentation in Modbus output (RTU and TCP/IP) based on user command. | ||||||
HOST CONNECTIVITY | |||||||
Serial Ports | 2x modbus serial (+ 4 additional ports by using optional slots) | ||||||
Supported Host Protocols | • Serial modbus (Slave) •CIU 858 emulation •CIU 880 Prime/Plus emulation (serial modbus) | ||||||
Ethernet/LAN | 3x Modbus TCP/IP ethernet (FTEA, FTEB and Office LAN) | ||||||
FIELD CONNECTIVITY | |||||||
Field Ports | 6x option slots (of which 4 ports can be used for serial host connectivity) | ||||||
Wireless Connectivity | ISA 100 via Honeywell WDM through TCP/IP to serial converters | ||||||
Available Option Boards | Enraf BPM fieldbus, Serial modbus (master) and Serial GPU input and TRL/2 Fieldbus | ||||||
COMPLIANCE & CERTIFICATIONS | |||||||
Electrical Safety | •IEC 61010-1:2010 (3rd edition) •EN 61010-1:2010 | ||||||
European Directives | CE: •2006/95/EC (Low voltage directive) •2004/108/EC (EMC) •CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-12 •UL Std. No. 61010-1 (3rd Edition) | ||||||
Self Monitoring & Diagnostics | Designed for compliance with NAMUR NE 107 | ||||||
Legal Metrology (Weight & Measures) | •NMI – Netherlands | ||||||
CIU 888 OPTION BOARD SPECIFICATIONS | |||
ENRAF BPM FIELD BUS CARD (POS 8 TO 13 = B) | |||
Physical Layer | 2-wire Bi-phase mark modulated (MIL-STD-1553) | ||
Supported Protocol(s) | Enraf BPM | ||
Typical No. Field Devices | 10-15, depending on cable spec and length | ||
Baud Rate | 1200/2400/4800 Baud | ||
Distance | 10 km or more depending on cable characteristics | ||
Cable Characteristics | 1 uF/200 Ohm max. | ||
Type of Galvanic Isolation | Transformer coupled with ground shield | ||
Galvanic Isolation | 1500 V | ||
TRL/2 FIELD BUS CARD | |||
Physical layer | Emerson TRL/2 Protocol | ||
Supported Protocol(s) | Modbus RTU | ||
Typical No. Field Devices | 8 | ||
Baud Rate | 4800 Baud | ||
Distance | 4 km | ||
Cable Characteristics | 18 AWG (minimum) with shielded twisted pair, max 4 kms with max 8 multi drop Gauge connections | ||
Type of Galvanic Isolation | Transformer coupled with ground shield | ||
Galvanic Isolation | 1500 V | ||
ENRAF SERIAL COMMUNICATION CARD (GPU MASTER (INPUT), MODBUS MASTER (INPUT) AND MODBUS SLAVE (HOST)) | |
Physical layer | 2-4 wire RS-485 or RS-232C |
Protocol(s) | •GPU Master (Field communication) •Modbus Master (Field communication) •Modbus Slave (Host communication) |
Baud Rate | 1200 up to 38400 Baud |
Type of Galvanic Isolation | Opto isolation |
Galvanic Isolation | 1500 V |
Number of Modbus Slave Devices (for modbus master field communications) | •32 modbus field devices (RS 485) multi-dropped. •1 modbus field device (RS232) •50 devices can be configured (If connected through a converter/concentrator) |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS—HARDWARE | |
ELECTRICAL | |
Power Supply | 100-240 Vac, auto ranging (-15% to +10%), 45-65 Hz |
Power Rating | Max. 60 VA (35 VA nominal) |
Nominal Start-Up Current | 60 mA (Fuse: 2A Slow Blow); Start up current is (inrush): 60mA @230V |
Over Voltage Category | II (EN60664-1 : 2007) |
Cooling System | 2 heat sinks with heat pipe design (no moving parts) |
Battery | Type 3V, 225mAh (for back-up system clock only—10 yrs. estimated life time) |
OPERATING SYSTEM | |
O/S | Linux Arch |
Memory | 4 GB Flash memory (upgradable) |
USER INTERFACE AND I/O | |
Front Panel Display | Backlight LCD color display (50 x 38 mm; 320 x 240 pixels) for status and diagnostics |
User Input | 6 switches with LED (ring of light) status indication |
Key Lock Switches | 2x (for configuration, resp. W&M sealing) |
Serial Ports | 2x non-isolated RS-232C |
Ethernet Ports | 5x 10/100 Mb on back side (future use) |
Service Ethernet Port | 1x behind front panel—DHCP enabled, auto sensing, 10/100 Mb |
ENVIRONMENTAL | |
Ambient Temperature | 0 °C to + 60 °C (32 °F to 140 °F) |
Storage Temperature | -20 °C to 85 °C (-4 °F to 185 °F) |
Enclosure Classification | Against mechanical impact IP 30 (NEMA 1) |
Humidity | 0 to 90% non-condensing |
EMC Class | CLASS A according to IEC61326 & OIML R85: 2008 |
MECHANICAL | |
Materials | •Enclosure: Acryl painted steel •Heat sinks (left and right side): Black anodized aluminum •Front panel: ABS/PPE |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 400 x 93 x 283 mm (15¾ x 3¾ x 11¼ in.) |
Weight | ~ 7.5 kg (16.5 lb) (excluding option cards) |
Installation | Wall mounting, 19” rack or table top (see Accessoiries) |
Max. Load on Top (Table Top Use) | 10 kg (22.0 lb) |
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES | |||
19" installation bracket | Part no. A0888904 | ||
Wall mounting bracket | Part no. A0888903 | ||
Set Ethernet Cables | Part no. A0888911 | ||
Set Ethernet cables | Part no. A0888911 | ||
1 SYNC link | Orange | 1 meter | |
2 FTE | Yellow/Green | 3 meter | |
1 LAN | Blue | 2 meter | |
1 Remote Access | Red | 3 meter | |
1 Service Port | Grey | 3 meter | |


- Convenient lid automatically covers access to Service- and USB-port and keys for Configuration lock and W&M sealing
- Navigation keys and ring of light showing CIU status
- VGA & Audio (future use)
- 5 dedicated Ethernet ports, segregated by Firewall
- 6 flexible field and Host communication ports




Since its inception, the company has been based on the technical accumulation and management standards of American sensor giants. It is composed of senior engineers and managers who have served in multinational companies for many years, and has rapidly developed various pressure sensors, transmitters, liquid level, flow meters, pressure switches, digital meters, current sensors, proximity switches and other products. After years of unremitting efforts, it has become one of the leading suppliers in the domestic automation industry. Our pressure transmitters can achieve an accuracy of more than 3/10,000. The products have been widely used in oil, natural gas, electricity, chemical industry, metallurgy, building materials, food, light industry, environmental protection, aerospace, tap water, municipal and other industries.
It is a sensor science and technology innovation company that masters the core technology of MEMS chips. The company has a research and development center in Minnesota, USA. The leader is Dr. Pan Hanjin, a famous scientist in the sensor industry. Dr. Pan Hanjin has been deeply involved in the sensor industry for more than 20 years and is an expert in the sensor industry.
BNSENS (Nanjing) Sensing Technology Co., Ltd. is a strategic partner of Honeywell in China. The two parties proposed a plan of East serving East and jointly developed several sensors specifically for the Chinese market. These sensors will be widely used in intelligent manufacturing, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and smart home fields. These sensors include: magnetic sensors, temperature sensors, humidity sensors, force sensors, fire water pressure sensors, equipment vibration sensors, human body status monitoring sensors, motion sensors, etc.
1999: The company's first pressure sensor was launched, mainly for the petroleum and petrochemical industries.
2002: The company expanded its product line and launched temperature sensors
2005: Started producing high-precision pressure sensors for the test and measurement market
2006: Became an official authorized agent of Honeywell
2009: Introduced the Six Sigma management system, and the product qualification rate was greatly improved
2010: Became a supplier of Emerson
2011: We started selling SICK sensors
2014: Introduced the sensor production line from Germany, developed more industrial control sensors, and cooperated with TSMC
2015: Cooperated with Siemens in Vietnam
2017: The factory moved to Nanjing High-tech Zone
2019: Became a national high-tech enterprise in China
2023: We started selling products from Infineon and Rohm



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BNSENS (Nanjing) Sensor Technology Co., Ltd. is located in Nanjing, China. It is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the development, manufacturing and trade of sensor products. The company has brought together a group of outstanding technical experts in various fields such as automation, electronics, machinery and computers. All employees of the company have college degrees or above. It adopts the world-class management and operation model and 6 sigma quality system. At present, the company's main products are pressure, liquid level, flow, current, switches, etc. The company's users are all over the country, and some products have been exported to Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia.
Since its inception, the company has been based on the technical accumulation and management standards of American sensor giants. It is composed of senior engineers and managers who have served in multinational companies for many years, and has rapidly developed various pressure sensors, transmitters, liquid level, flow meters, pressure switches, digital meters, current sensors, proximity switches and other products. After years of unremitting efforts, it has become one of the leading suppliers in the domestic automation industry. Our pressure transmitters can achieve an accuracy of more than 3/10, 000. The products have been widely used in oil, natural gas, electricity, chemical industry, metallurgy, building materials, food, light industry, environmental protection, aerospace, tap water, municipal and other industries.
It is a sensor science and technology innovation company that masters the core technology of MEMS chips. The company has a research and development center in Minnesota, USA. The leader is Dr. Pan Hanjin, a famous scientist in the sensor industry. Dr. Pan Hanjin has been deeply involved in the sensor industry for more than 20 years and is an expert in the sensor industry.
The company has a number of ASIC chips independently developed, which are widely used in industrial, automotive, home appliance and other markets.
BNSENS (Nanjing) Sensing Technology Co., Ltd. is a strategic partner of Honeywell in China. The two parties proposed a plan of East serving East and jointly developed several sensors specifically for the Chinese market. These sensors will be widely used in intelligent manufacturing, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and smart home fields. These sensors include: Magnetic sensors, temperature sensors, humidity sensors, force sensors, fire water pressure sensors, equipment vibration sensors, human body status monitoring sensors, motion sensors, etc.
History of BNSENS Company:
BNSENS is a company focusing on sensors, instruments, and electronic components. We are a young company, founded in 1999, just 25 years old, and we are still growing.
1999: The company's first pressure sensor was launched, mainly for the petroleum and petrochemical industries.
2002: The company expanded its product line and launched temperature sensors
2005: Started producing high-precision pressure sensors for the test and measurement market
2006: Became an official authorized agent of Honeywell
2009: Introduced the Six Sigma management system, and the product qualification rate was greatly improved
2010: Became a supplier of Emerson
2011: We started selling SICK sensors
2014: Introduced the sensor production line from Germany, developed more industrial control sensors, and cooperated with TSMC
2015: Cooperated with Siemens in Vietnam
2017: The factory moved to Nanjing High-tech Zone
2019: Became a national high-tech enterprise in China
2023: We started selling products from Infineon and Rohm
BNSENS, The Future Starts Here.
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FAQ
- What is the maximum number of strapping tables supported?
- The CIU 888 supports up to 5000 strapping tables per tank, with a total capacity of 400,000 straps.
- Does the CIU 888 support Ethernet connectivity?
- Yes, it is the first fully Ethernet enabled CIU, offering multiple Ethernet ports with internal firewalls for secure connections.
- What cooling system is used in the CIU 888?
- It uses a cooling system with heat sinks and heat pipes, resulting in a ruggedized, all-solid-state solution with no moving parts.
- Which protocols are supported by the CIU 888?
- It supports Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP, Enraf BPM fieldbus, and TRL/2 fieldbus protocols.
- What are the power supply requirements?
- The unit requires 100-240 Vac, auto ranging (-15% to +10%), 45-65 Hz, with a max power rating of 60 VA.
- What diagnostic features are available?
- It features an easy-to-read color LCD display and a ring of light (color-coded LED) for unambiguous system health indication.
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