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the many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation,
Rockwell Automation does not assume responsibility or reliability for actual use based
on the examples and diagrams.
No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, with respect to use of
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Disclaimer
It is not intended that the information in this publication covers every possible detail
about the construction, operation, or maintenance of a control system installation. You
should refer to your own (or supplied) system safety manual, installation instructions
and operator/maintenance manuals.
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This document is based on information available at the time of its publication; however,
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Notes and Symbols used in this manual
This symbol calls attention to items which "must" be considered and implemented
when designing and building an AADvance controller for use in a Safety
Instrumented Function (SIF). It appears extensively in the AADvance Safety Manual.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL ARCS AND EXPLOSION RISK IN HAZARDOUS
AREAS
If you connect or disconnect wiring, modules or communications cabling while
power is applied, an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in
hazardous location installations. Do not remove wiring, fuses, modules or
communications cabling while circuit is energized unless area is known to be
non hazardous.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance must be carried out only by qualified personnel.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
Most electronic equipment is influenced by Radio Frequency Interference.
Caution should be exercised with regard to the use of portable communications
equipment around such equipment. Signs should be posted in the vicinity of the
equipment cautioning against the use of portable communications equipment.
CAUTION
HEAT DISSIPATION AND ENCLOSURE POSITION
System and field power consumption by modules and termination assemblies is
dissipated as heat. You should consider this heat dissipation on the design and
positioning of your enclosure; e.g. enclosures exposed to continuous sunlight
will have a higher internal temperature that could affect the operating
temperature of the modules. Modules operating at the extremes of the
temperature band for a continuous period can have a reduced reliability.
Note: Notes are used extensively to provide important information about the
product.
Standard Warnings and Cautions
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Issue Record
Issue
Date
Comments
01
Dec 2008
First Issue
02
Feb 2009
03
Feb 2010
04
Mar 2010
Updates after peer review
05
June 2010
updates for release 1.1.1
06
Oct 2010
updates to meet UL requirements
07
Nov 2010
updates for ATEX and UL Certification and release 1.2
08
July 2012
Release 1.3 version
09
Aug 2013
Changes to TUV certification topic, add On-line update
feature and module specification data.
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Forward
This technical manual describes the features, performance and functionality of the
AADvance controller and systems. It sets out some guidelines on how to specify a
system to meet your application requirements.
Note: The AADvance controller is a logic solver. It uses processor modules and I/O
modules. An AADvance system is formed by one or more controllers, their power
sources, communications networks and workstations.
Who Should Use this Manual
This manual is intended primarily for system designers and technical sales people who
need to understand the capabilities of an AADvance controller. This manual will assist
you to design a suitable system.
The information contained in this manual is intended to be used in conjunction with
(and not as a substitute for) expertise and experience in safety-related systems. In
particular, it is expected that the reader has a thorough understanding of the intended
application and can understand the generic terms used within this manual and the
terminology specific to the integrator's or project's application area.
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Contents
Chapter 1 The AADvance System ........................................................................... 1-1
The AADvance Controller .............................................................................................................................. 1-1
Performance and Electrical Specifications .............................................................................................. 1-3
Scan Times ..................................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Main Components ........................................................................................................................................... 1-13
CIP over EtherNet/IP ................................................................................................................................ 1-16
The OPC Portal Server ............................................................................................................................ 1-24
Controller IP Address Setting ................................................................................................................. 1-25
Technical Features ........................................................................................................................................... 1-28
TUV Approved Operating System ......................................................................................................... 1-28
Physical Features .............................................................................................................................................. 1-32
Ethernet, Serial Data and Power Connections ................................................................................... 1-37
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Serial Communications ............................................................................................................................. 1-37
Field Wiring Connections ........................................................................................................................ 1-38
Corrective Maintenance and Module Replacement .......................................................................... 1-38
Chapter 2 AADvance System Architectures .......................................................... 2-1
Chapter 3 Building Architectures with TUV Approved Modules ......................... 3-1
Fundamental Architectures ............................................................................................................................. 3-1
Example Controllers ......................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Bus Connectors and Expansion Cable .......................................................................................................... 5-5
Redundancy and Fault Tolerance ................................................................................................................... 5-6
Expansion using Distributed Controllers ..................................................................................................... 5-6
Chapter 6 Specifying a New Controller .................................................................. 6-1
Information to Specify a New Controller .................................................................................................... 6-1
Define a New System ....................................................................................................................................... 6-2
Specify I/O Base Units....................................................................................................................................... 6-5
T9100 Processor Base Unit............................................................................................................................. 7-5
T9100 Base Unit Specification .................................................................................................................. 7-7
T9300 I/O Base Unit (3 way) .......................................................................................................................... 7-8
T9300 Base Unit Specification .................................................................................................................. 7-9
Chapter 8 Application (Resource) Development ................................................... 8-1
Programming Language Support ..................................................................................................................... 8-1
Program Management Facilities ...................................................................................................................... 8-1
Support for Variable Types ............................................................................................................................. 8-2
I/O Connection (Addressing of Physical I/O) ............................................................................................. 8-2
Off-line Simulation and Testing ...................................................................................................................... 8-2
Application (Resource) Program Security ................................................................................................... 8-2
Aids to Software Development ...................................................................................................................... 8-3
DIN Rails Fitting ................................................................................................................................................. 8-4
Chapter 9 System Build ............................................................................................ 9-1
Free Space Around the Controller ............................................................................................................... 9-1
Base Units, DIN Rail installations and Expansion Cables ......................................................................... 9-3
Assemblies of Base Units ................................................................................................................................. 9-3
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Power Supply Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 9-4
Technical Features ............................................................................................ 1-28
Physical Features ............................................................................................... 1-32
Chapter 1
The AADvance System
workstation, field connections, power sources and external network connections. The
flexibility of the design allows a system to be built to suit your own requirements from
a standard range of modules and assemblies.
This chapter describes the main components that can be used to build an AADvance
controller.
The AADvance Controller
The AADvance controller is specifically designed for functional safety and critical
control applications; it provides a flexible solution for your smaller scale requirements.
The system can be used for safety implement functions as well as applications that are
non-safety but still critical to a business process. This controller offers you the ability
to create a cost-effective system to suit any of the following applications:
Critical process control
Fire and gas protection systems
Rotating machinery control systems
Burner management
Boiler and furnace control
Distributed process monitoring and control
The AADvance controller is a logic solver and I/O processing device that consists of
processor modules, I/O modules and field termination assemblies that can easily be
assembled and configured. A system is built up from one or more controllers, a
combination of I/O modules, power sources, communications networks and user
workstations. How you configure the system determines the type of application it can
be used for.
An AADvance controller is particularly well suited to emergency shut down and fire
and gas detection protection applications by providing a system solution with
integrated and distributed fault tolerance. It is designed and validated to international
standards and is certified by TÜV for functional safety control installations.
A Frequency Input Module (not yet released) will provide the functionality to meet the
requirements of turbomachinary governor control and overspeed protection.
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The significant benefits of the AADvance controller are its performance and flexibility.
Being designed to IEC 61508 it meets both SIL2 and SIL3 application requirements
from the basic range of modules and mixed SIL rated applications can be covered by
this range of modules.
All of the configurations are readily achieved by combining modules and assemblies
without using special cables or interface units. System architectures are user
configurable and can be changed without major system modifications. Processor and
I/O redundancy is configurable so you can choose between fail safe and fault tolerant
solutions. This scalability is user configurable, therefore, there is no change to the
complexity of operations or programming if you choose to add redundant capacity to
create a fault tolerant solution.
A controller is built from a range of compact plug-in modules that are straightforward
to assemble into a system. They can be mounted onto DIN rails in a cabinet (see
photograph) or directly mounted onto a wall in a control room. They do not require
forced air cooling or special environmental control equipment. However, certain
consideration to the cabinet type must be applied when used in hazardous
environments.
A secure network communications protocol, developed by Rockwell Automation for
the AADvance system, permits distributed control using new or existing network
infrastructure while ensuring the security and integrity of the data. Individual sensors
and actuators can connect to a local controller, minimizing the lengths of dedicated
field cabling. There is no need for a large central equipment room; rather, the
complete distributed system can be administered from one or more PC workstations
placed at convenient locations.
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Single input modules are designed to meet SIL3 and in the most basic simplex
Attribute
Value
Functional Characteristics
Number of processor modules
1 (non-safety applications, SIL1 and SIL2 safety
applications)
2 (SIL3 applications)
3 (SIL3 fault tolerant and TMR applications)
Maximum number of I/O modules
48 modules (16 base units) - Two I/O busses each
holds 24 modules (8 I/O base units)
External interfaces
Network (10/100BASE-TX Ethernet)
Serial data communications (RS-485)
Inter-controller links
High integrity communications using Safety Network
Control Protocol (SNCP)
Application software support
All IEC 61131 languages
Displays
Status LEDs on each module
User controls
Fault Reset button on each processor module
Security
Plug-in "Program Enable" key for access to application
project and system configuration tools.
Mounting
DIN rail or flat panel
Performance Characteristics
Safety integrity level
IEC 61508 SIL2
IEC 61508 SIL3
(depending on processor and I/O module
configuration)
Sequence of Event
Processor Module (for internal
variables)
Event Resolution
Time Stamp Accuracy
Digital Input Module
Event Resolution
1ms
Application Scan
1ms
configuration they offer a fail-safe solution. The AADvance system has comprehensive
built-in diagnostics, while maintenance activities are straight forward operations which
maximize system availability.
The AADvance controller is developed and built for IEC 61131 compliance and
includes support for all five programming languages. Program access is secured by a
removable "Program Enable" key. Simulation software lets you prove a new application
before reprogramming and downloading, again maximizing system uptime.
Performance and Electrical Specifications
Table 1: Performance and Electrical Specifications
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Time Stamp Accuracy
10ms
Safety accuracy limit
200µA for Analogue Inputs and 1.0V dc for Digital
Inputs.
Electrical Characteristics
Supply voltage
Redundant 24V dc nominal, 18V dc to 32V dc range
Channel isolation (channel to channel
and channel to chassis)
Maximum withstanding
± 1.5kV dc withstand for one minute.
Module
Scan Time
T9401 Digital input module, 24V dc, 8 channel
Single
Dual
Triple
T9451 Digital output module, 24V dc, 8 channel
Single
Dual
1.43ms
2.44ms
AADvance Workbench Sleep Period
57.2ms
Scan overhead per module
0.09ms
Scan Times
Power consumption, heat dissipation and weight depend on the arrangement of the
controller. You can estimate these values when you specify the controller using the
tables provided in this manual.
A typical module surface temperature measured against a processor module is 43°C ±
2°C.
The following scan times were taken from a test system consisting of production
modules.
The tests did not measure the effect of logic complexity and communications loading.
The scan time is:
(Number of module groups x scan time shown above) + Sleep Period + (Total
modules x scan overhead)
The scan time will vary by up to +/- 5ms (not including the effect of logic and
communications).
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Throughput time is the time from input change to output action. Due to the discrete
Attribute
Value
Operating Temperature Range:
For use in Hazardous Environments (UL
Certification):
Processor Modules
I/O Modules and Assemblies
For use in Non-Hazardous Environments
(TUV Certification)
All Modules and Assemblies
–25 °C to 60 °C (–13 °F to 140 °F)
–25 °C to 70 °C (–13 °F to 158 °F)
–25 °C to 70 °C (–13 °F to 158 °F)
Storage and Transport Temperature
–40 °C to 70 °C (–40 °F to 158 °F)
Module Surface Temperature (during normal
operation)
43° C (109 °F) ± 2 °C
Humidity
Operating
10% to 95% RH, non-condensing
Storage and Transport
10% to 95% RH, non-condensing
Vibration
nature of the scan, the throughput time will vary between one and two scans.
Note: The AADvance application scan time is limited to a minimum of 64ms to allow
all processes to run. Small applications will report a scan time of approximately 57 61ms. Large applications may have longer scan times but each scan time will be
consistent to within approximately 5ms.
An example configuration scan time:
T9431 Analogue input simplex modules x 30
T9451 Digital output simplex modules x 18
Total I/O modules = 48
Estimated scan time = (30 x 1.23ms) + (18 x 1.43ms) + 57.2ms + (48 x 0.09ms)
= 125.1ms
Throughput time:
min = 125.1ms
Avg = 187.6ms
Max = 250.1ms
Environmental Specifications
The following environmental specification defines the minimum recommended
environmental conditions for an AADvance controller installation. Additional
conditions apply to installations in a Hazardous environment.
Table 2: Environmental Specification
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Functional Stress
5Hz to 9Hz
Continuous
1.7mm amplitude
Occasional
3.5mm amplitude
Withstand
10Hz to 150Hz
Acceleration
0.1g in 3 axes
Endurance
10Hz to 150Hz
Acceleration
0.5g in 3 axes
Shock
15g peak, 11ms duration, ½ sine
Altitude
Operating
0 to 2000m (0 to 6,600 ft.)
Storage and Transport
0 to 3000m (0 to 10,000 ft.)
This equipment must not be transported in
unpressurized aircraft flown above 10,000 ft.
Electromagnetic Interference
Tested to the following standards: EN 613261:2006, Class A; EN 61326-3-1:2008, EN 54-4:
1997, A1; EN 61131-2:2007; EN 62061:2005.
Hazardous Location Capability
Suitable for Class I Div 2 and Zone 2
Note:
Casing: Standard AADvance modules also have a plastic casing and are rated IP20:
Protected against solid objects over 12mm (1/2in.) for example "fingers". There is no
specific protection against liquids.
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IEC 61508, Part 1-7:1998-2000
EN 50178:1997
IEC 61511-1:2004
EN 50156-1:2004
EN 61131-2:2007
EN 54-2:1997, A1:2006 (†)
EN 61326-3-1:2008
NFPA 72:2007
EN 61000-6-2:2005
NFPA 85:2007
EN 61000-6-4:2007
NFPA 86:2007
Controller TUV Certification
TÜV Certification
TÜV is the safety certifying authority for an AADvance controller. The AADvance
system is certified to the following standard:
(†) The analogue output modules are not certified to EN 54-2.
You can download a copy of the TUV certificate from www.tuvasi.com.
The Euro Controller version of the AADvance product is also tested to Q1 Extended
Design levels of ISO 13628-6: 2006 Sub Sea Production Control System.
Certification for use in Hazardous Environments
The AADvance controller has been investigated and approved by UL (UL508) for use
as Industrial Control Equipment in a general industrial environment and for use in
hazardous locations, Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D. The UL file numbers
are: E341697 and E251761.
File No: E341697
The AADvance controller investigation and approval is contained in the following files:
NRAQ.E341697: Programmable Controllers investigated to ANSI/UL 508.
The products have been investigated using requirements contained in the following
standards:
UL508, Industrial Control Equipment, Seventeenth edition, with revisions through
and including April 15, 2010.
NRAQ7.E341697: Programmable Controllers Certified for Canada
The products have been investigated using requirements contained in the following
standards:
CSA C22.2 No 142-M1987, Process Control equipment, Edition 1 - Revision date
Listed Accessories for use with PLCs: 9100 Processor Backplane, 9300 I/O Backplane,
9801 Digital Input Termination Assembly, Simplex; 9802 Digital Input Termination
Assembly, Dual; 9803 Digital Input Termination Assembly, TMR; 9831 Analogue input
Termination Assembly, Simplex; 9832, Analogue Input Termination Assembly, Dual;
9833 Analogue Input Termination Assembly, TMR 9851 Digital Output Termination
Assembly, Simplex and 9852 Digital Output Termination Assembly, Dual; 9881
Analogue Output Termination Assembly, Simplex; 9882 Analogue Output Termination
Assembly, Dual.
File No: E251761
The AADvance controller investigation and approval is contained in the following file
certifications:
NRAG.E251761: Programmable Controllers for Use in Hazardous Locations Class I,
Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D.
The products have been investigated using requirements contained in the following
standards:
ANSI/ISA 12.12.01-20007, Nonincendive Electrical Equipment for use in Class I and
UL508, Industrial Control Equipment, Seventeenth edition, with revisions through
II, Division 2 and Class III, Division 1 and 2 Hazardous Locations.
and including April 15, 2010.
NRAG7.E251761: Programmable Controllers for Use in Hazardous Locations
Certified for Canada; Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D
The products have been investigated using requirements contained in the following
standards:
CSA C22.2 No 213-M1987, Nonincendive Control Equipment for Use in Class I,
CSA C22.2 No 142-M1987, Process Control equipment, Edition 1 - Revision date
Listed Accessories for use with PLCs: 9100 Processor Backplane, 9300 I/O Backplane,
9801 Digital Input Termination Assembly, Simplex; 9802 Digital Input Termination
Assembly, Dual; 9803 Digital Input Termination Assembly, TMR; 9831 Analogue input
Termination Assembly, Simplex; 9832, Analogue Input Termination Assembly, Dual;
9833 Analogue Input Termination Assembly, TMR 9851 Digital Output Termination
Assembly, Simplex and 9852 Digital Output Termination Assembly, Dual; 9881
Analogue Output Termination Assembly, Simplex; 9882 Analogue Output Termination
Assembly, Dual.
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Certificate
The AADvance controller modules have been evaluated to the requirements of EN
60079-0: 2009 and EN 60079-15: 2010 under Certificate Number: DEMKO 11 ATEX
1129711X .
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Module label
The AADvance controller has also been evaluated under certificate IECEx UL
12.0032X to the standards IEC 60079-0; (5th Edition) and IEC 60079-15 (4th Edition).
[ certificate to be supplied]
For a system that is located in a Zone 2 Hazardous environment where ATEX
certification is required, all modules should be installed in an ATEX and IECEx
Certified, tool accessible IP54 enclosure. The enclosure is to be marked with the
following: "Warning - Do not open when energized". After installation of the modules
into the enclosure, access to termination compartments shall be dimensioned so that
conductors can be readily connected. The modules and assemblies are for use in an
area of not more than pollution degree 2 in accordance with IEC 60664-1
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KCC-EMC Registration
KCC- EMC Registration
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Main Components
Hardware Components
Each controller is built from a standard range of modules and assemblies; it consists of
processor modules, a processor base unit, digital and analogue I/O modules, I/O base
units and termination assemblies all of which are assembled as follows:
A processor module is installed into a processor base unit that can hold up to 3
processor modules.
3-way I/O base units are connected to the processor base unit and to each other.
Each I/O base unit holds up to three I/O modules and termination assemblies. A
controller can have up to 8 I/O base units on each of two I/O busses, giving a total
capacity for up to 48 I/O modules.
I/O modules are connected to field devices through external connectors on the
termination assemblies.
The processor module and base units are designed for use as either single, dual or
triple redundant processor module arrangements. The base processor base unit
provides external connections for Serial and Ethernet networks and the dual
redundant system power inputs.
The I/O base unit plugs directly into the processor base unit and carries the redundant
system power for the modules, the processor commands across a command bus and
I/O data across individual data response busses.
I/O base units also directly plug into each other and are secured and held in place by a
clamping arm and retaining clips; hence, a controller becomes a complete mechanically
and electrically interconnected assembly without the need for additional wiring or
cabling. The I/O modules are also designed for use in single or dual or triple redundant
configurations.
Termination assemblies are matched to a specific type of I/O module and have terminal
blocks that provide 8 or 16 connections for the wiring to the field elements. The
termination assemblies for dual and triple arrangements have channel to channel
isolation. Termination assemblies for simplex input modules and termination
assemblies for simplex and dual output modules are single ended (non-isolated) with a
common return.
An expansion cable can be used to connect the processor base unit or an I/O base unit
to another I/O base unit. This is useful for to breaking long runs of interconnected
base units and provides some flexibility in the physical layout of a controller
installation, particularly if the controller is installed in a cabinet.
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AADvance Workstation Software and Application Development Environment
Workstation Software
The AADvance workstation uses software that enables you to design the complete
control strategy as one, then to target parts of the strategy at each controller.
Interaction between the resources is automatic, significantly reducing the complexity of
configuration in a multi-resource solution.
The workstation software, known as the Workbench is compliant with IEC61131
industrial standard and has the following powerful features:
the regulation of the flow of control decisions for an interacting distributed control
system
providing for the consistency of data
providing a means for synchronous operation between devices
eliminating the need to have separate synchronous schemes
easing the development and maintenance of robust systems
The Workbench lets you create local and distributed control applications using the
five languages of IEC 61131-3. Engineers can choose one language or a combination of
languages that best suits their knowledge and programming style and the nature of the
application.
It is also a secure development environment that requires a hardware (USB Dongle) or
software license to run on a PC. There is also a Program Enable key (not applicable
to a Euro Controller) that must be plugged into the processor base unit to allow the
user to modify and download the application resource or access the
AADvanceDiscover utility to check the status of the controller IP address. The
Program Enable key when it is removed protects the application from unauthorized
access.
The development environment includes:
tools for program development
program documentation
function block library management
application archiving
database configuration
import/export utilities
on-line monitoring
off-line simulation and controlled on-line changes.
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Programs can be simulated and tested and tested on the computer before downloading
CAUTION
WORKBENCH FOR USE IN SAFETY APPLICATIONS
If the Workbench is used for safety related applications then you must follow
the guidelines given in the AAdavnce Safety Manual (Doc No: 553630).
CAUTION
WORKBENCH OPERATING SYSTEM
Do not use XP Professional x64 edition.
to the controller hardware. Also provided is a set of configuration tools that enables
you to define the hardware architecture in the software; set up the processor
functionality; and connect application variables to the Workbench application
resource program that will monitor processor and I/O module status information and
report I/O channel data values to the Workbench. Resource Control applications can
be distributed across several hardware platforms, communicating with each other
through secure networks.
Operating System
The 9110 Processor Module must have an operating system with the following
specification:
Windows XP with Service Pack 3
Windows Vista, Windows 7 & Server 2003 in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions
Note: Work Bench Licensing –Windows 64-bit version will only work with the
USB Licensing option (dongle option).
Network port (10/100 Base T Ethernet)
Access to a CD-ROM drive, for software installation
Note: If the application adopts the USB (dongle) licensing option for the
Workbench software, the processor module will also require one free USB port.
AADvanceDiscover Utility
The AADvanceDiscover utility is installed when you install the
<DevelopmentSoftwareTools>, and appears on the Start menu of the computer. it
displays a list of the <ProductName> controllers on the broadcast network, and
reports a status for each one.
Importing and Exporting Data
The AADvance Workbench can import and export existing data in standard file
formats such as Microsoft Excel.
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Controller Functionality
SNTP
The AADvance controller supports the Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP)
service that can circulate an accurate time around the network. As an SNTP client the
controller will accept the current time from external Network Time Protocol
(NTP) and SNTP network time servers.
SNTP clients settings tell the controller the IP address of the external server; the
version of SNTP offered by the server; and the operating mode for the time
synchronization signal that the processors will use for their real time clock.
An AADvance controller can also fulfill the role of one or more SNTP servers (one for
each processor) to provide a network time signal throughout the network. To enable
server time on an interface it is necessary to specify the direct broadcast address for
that interface. This works for broadcast or unicast modes. This method of configuring
is derived from the NTP configuration command language.
CIP over EtherNet/IP
The Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) over EtherNet/IP protocol enables
AADvance controllers to exchange data with ControlLogix controllers programmed
by RSLogix 5000. The exchange of data uses the produce/consume tag method
currently used for sharing data between Logix-based controllers; this mechanism is
similar to the variable bindings mechanism used by the AADvance controller.
The AADvance controller supports produce and consume communications to
redundancy systems. The support for produce/consume variables is non-interfering; a
failure of the EtherNet/IP stack will not interfere with the safe operation of the
controller.
To use CIP over EtherNet/IP you have to first define a CIP network. Then you
configure the exchange of data by defining a produce variable (or structure) for
AADvance controller and a corresponding consume variable (or structure) for the
ControlLogix controller. At runtime, the controller with the consume variable pulls
data from the controller with the produce variable.
Note: The AADvance Controller will support the following number of connections
and variables:
Connections: Maximum 255
A maximum of 128 producer and 128 consumer variables can be defined.
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Note: The CIP Protocol is intended to allow AADvance users to exchange data
between AADvance controllers and the Allen Bradley Logix family controllers, using
produce/consume messaging. Produce/Consume messaging does not support
downloading to or for monitoring AADvance controllers. It is not recommended to
use the CIP network to exchange data between AADvance controllers unless this is
exclusively for non-safety data. The SNCP network should be used for Safety related
data exchange between AADvance Controllers (see SNCP and variable Bindings in this
publication).
HART
The AADvance controller supports utilizing dedicated HART modems on each
analogue input and output channel allowing HART field device status, diagnostics and
process data to be integrated into the application logic, thus increasing the level of SIF
diagnostics significantly.
The AADvance analogue input/output modules use HART commands #03 to collect
data from the field device as defined by Revision 5 of the HART specification. The
application can be configured to use HART information to monitor and respond to
device conditions. It may also be used to provide diagnostic information such as
comparison and error reporting.
An additional feature of the AADvance controller is that it also combines with the
AADvance DTM to enable asset management software (ASM) to communicate with
HART devices.
Note: The AADvance system does not alter the messages passed between the asset
management software and the field device and acts as a transport mechanism only.
AADvance HART Features
Provides passthru support for HART Standards 5, 6 and 7.
Variables can be configured for each Analogue input and output channel to
monitor HART device information.
HART support is available on each Analogue Input or Output channel.
AADvance uses a single dedicated Ethernet port for HART passthru
communication.
Supports the AADvance DTM provided by Rockwell Automation.
A typical HART set up is shown below:
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Figure 1: Example HART Pass-through System
SNCP Safety Networks
SNCP (Safety Network Control Protocol) is the Safety Protocol that allows
elements of an AADvance System to exchange data. AADvance SNCP is a SIL 3
certified protocol which provides a safety layer for the Ethernet network making it a
"Black Channel". Data is exchanged by creating a relationship between variables in
different AADvance controllers; this is called "Binding Variables". Once variables are
bound between controllers the SNCP protocol provides a transparent SIL 3 Certified
layer allowing safety related data to be passed between AADvance controllers.
The bindings are based on a producer/consumer model. The controller consuming the
data establishes a binding link with the Controller producing the data, and manages the
entire exchange of data, including scheduling the data exchange, providing the
diagnostics, managing the safety response in the event of faults and managing the
communications redundancy.
SNCP Networks can be configured as Simplex (Fail Safe) or Redundant (Fault tolerant),
the choice of network configuration is dependent on the applications safety and
availability requirements. The data exchange is independent of the physical; network
configuration as the connection between the controllers is treated as a logical
network.
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