Course T315 Chapter 2

System 800xA
Architecture

Extended Automation System 800xA

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 System
Architecture Overview

 Objectives
After this chapter you should be able to:
 Tell how 800xA fits into the IIT strategy
 Describe the network structure in an 800xA architecture
 Describe the functionality of the major components
 Explain the concept of Aspects and Objects
 Explain the Client/Server principles

 Reference Documentation
 3BSE038018 IndustrialIT 800xA – System
System Guide – Functional Description
 3BSE041434 IndustrialIT 800xA – System
System Guide – Technical Data and Configuration
 3BSE034463 IndustrialIT 800xA – System
Automation System Network – Design and
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Configuration
 3BSE036903 IndustrialIT 800xA – System
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Basic Operation
 System
Architecture System 800xA Architecture

 System Overview
 Aspect Object Concept
 Architecture with AC 800M
 Client / Server Principle
 Configuration Wizard
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 System
Overview IndustrialIT Extended Automation System 800xA
Offers more than a traditional Distributed Control System.
It gives you a single application to organize and access plant information.
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 System
Overview Options grouped in Functional Areas
Base System and a set of options, grouped in Functional Areas
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 System
Overview Controller Integration
 Simultaneous Connectivity
 AC 800M (default)
 Advant Master AC400 & AC100
 Symphony Harmony Infi-90
 Symphony Melody / AC 870P
 Freelance / AC 800F
 DCI System Six
 MOD 300
 Safeguard
 PLC Connect

 Controller Integration
 Predefined faceplates
 Link to Controller database
 Access to real time and historical data
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 System
Overview Use of Standards
 Windows 2003 / XP
 Internet Explorer
 Visual Basic
 ActiveX Controls
 OPC - OLE for Process Control
 Microsoft Component Object
Model (COM)
 PROFIBUS
 Fieldbus Foundation
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 System
Architecture System 800xA Architecture

 System Overview
 Aspect Object Concept
 Architecture with AC 800M
 Client / Server Principle
 Configuration Wizard
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 Aspect Objects
Concept Aspects and Objects
Aspects Aspect
Applications
Systems

Control
Control
Builder M

Real Model
Faceplate
Object Object
Process
Portal

Graphics

MS Excel

Report

Auto CAD

Drawings
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 Aspect Objects
Concept Example of a Control Valve

Maintenance Record Control Logic

Process Graphics
P & I Diagram

Product Description
Control Dialog

Simulation Model Operator Notes

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 Aspect Objects
Concept Intuitive Navigation
Right click on the
object in the Graphic

Right click on the object

in the Alarm List

Available Aspects
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 Aspect Objects
Concept Aspect Framework (afw)
 One common platform for all software products
 Many Aspect Systems to enter and view data
 Connectivity to several Controllers

Batch Information Asset Field Device

Management Management Optimization Integration Other Aspect Systems

Aspect Framework / System 800xA Platform

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AC800M Advant Harmony Melody Other OPC

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 System
Architecture System 800xA Architecture

 System Overview
 Aspect Object Concept
 Architecture with AC 800M
 Client / Server Principle
 Configuration Wizard
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 Architecture
with AC 800M System Topology

Domain Application Workplaces

Server(s) Server(s)

Client/Server Network

Aspect Connectivity
Server(s) Server(s)

- Single - Single
- 1oo2 - 1oo2
- 2oo3

Control Network

Controllers

Fieldbus

Field devices
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 Architecture
with AC 800M Single Node System

Aspect Server
Connectivity Server
Workplace (Client)

Automation Network

Controllers

Fieldbus

Field devices
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 Architecture
with AC 800M AC 800M Redundancy

Connectivity Server(s)
Control Network

Upper CPU Lower CPU

CEX-Bus CEX-Bus

ProfiBus DP
RCU Link

ProfiBus
DP-V1 ModuleBus
Optic Cable

Redundant ModuleBus
Solution

Redundant I/O Module

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 Architecture
with AC 800M Remote (Thin) Client
Thin Clients
Internet

Firewall
Thin Clients

Plant Network

Router
Citrix Application Workplaces
Firewall
Server(s) Server(s)

Client/Server Network

Aspect Connectivity
Server(s) Server(s)

Control Network

Controllers
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Fieldbus
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Field devices
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Architecture System 800xA Architecture

 System Overview
 Aspect Object Concept
 Architecture with AC 800M
 Client / Server Principle
 Configuration Wizard
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 Client/Server
Principle Aspect Directory

 Aspect Systems interact through the Aspect Framework

 The Aspect Directory keeps track of
 Aspect Systems and their capabilities
 Aspect Objects and what Aspects they have

Client
Application 1
2 3 4 5
Aspect Process
Framework Control Reports etc.
Graphics
Aspect
Directory Aspect Systems
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 Client/Server
Principle Example: Graphic Display

Client Operator Aspect System

Workplace(s)
Graphic
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Server(s) Server(s) Directory

Control Network
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 Client/Server
Principle Distributed Engineering

Flexible work groups:

1. On-site Engineering
 In Production Environment
(on-line)
 In Engineering Environment
(off-line)
 Consistent export/import of
Engineering Environment
application data

Data
Exchange 2. Off-site Engineering
 Integrate result from distant co-
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Production Environment
workers for isolated tasks
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 Client/Server
Principle Multi-System Integration

 Multi-System integration makes it possible to view and operate

objects configured in one 800xA System from another 800xA
System.

Central
Control Room Subscriber

System D

Local
Control Rooms

System A System B System C 1…10

Provider Provider Provider

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Note: Only AC 800M controllers are supported in Provider System(s) with SV5.0
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SP1
 System
Architecture System 800xA Architecture

 System Overview
 Aspect Object Concept
 Architecture with AC 800M
 Client / Server Principle
 Configuration Wizard
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 Configuration
Wizard Connect / Disconnect Clients
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