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C300 Controller Architecture
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Topics
• Series C Deliverables
• Key features of Series C hardware
• R300 performance targets
C300 Controller Architecture
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R300 Series C Deliverables
• Products and Functions delivered under
the Series C Umbrella:
– Includes
• Series C I/O
• Series C FIM
• C300
• Control Firewall
• Related Deliverables:
– Includes
• New FTE Bridge firmware that supports
C300 to selected Series A I/O
– Allow FTE Bridge firmware to be
upgraded from a R300 system
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R300 Series C Deliverables, contd.
• Products delivered in R300 Series C
Release
– C300 Controller
– HART (HLAI) Analog Input
– HART Analog Output
– Discrete Input
– Discrete Output
– Low Level Mux Input
– Fieldbus Interface Module (FIM)
– Control Firewall
– Power System
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Question 1: Series C Deliverables
Which of these statements about the Series C deliverables is false?
A) It includes Series C I/O, C300, Series C FIM and
Control Firewall
B) It includes a new Power System
C) New FTE Bridge firmware is required but cannot
be upgraded from a R300 system
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Topics
• Series C Deliverables
• Key features of Series C hardware
• R300 performance targets
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Packaging - Overview
• “Series C” term is for the new styling for family
of Controller and I/O
• Space-efficient design
– “Designed Vertical”
– No electronic card files
– “Zero Footprint” power system does not impact
module space
– >30% reductions compared to equivalent HPM
• Combines I/O Processor and Field Terminations
into one Assembly
– Fewer components providing higher MTBF
and Availability
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Key Attributes
• Environmental ratings equivalent to HPM
– Temperature, corrosives, EMI/RFI, Vibration, other equal to HPM
– Class 1 Div 2/Zone 2 interface & mounting support
• Approvals Support (CE, FM, CSA, ATEX, and so on)
– No plans for UL certification of complete system
• Corrosion protected models
• All Series C components can be mixed and matched in cabinet
• Electronics mounted to IOTA
– Module Removal and Insertion Under Power (RIUP)
– Reduces footprint
• Packaged cabinet solution
– Similar to TPS Process Manager today
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Key Attributes, contd.
• “Designed Vertical”
– More Uniform Heat Management
• Reduces “hot spots”
– More Efficient Field Wiring
• Top/Bottom Wiring Entry
• More Natural Terminations
• No Severe Wire Bends
• Space Efficient Design
– Comparable to highest density current
competitive offerings
• Modular Approach
– Removable Terminal Blocks
– Integral Shields Termination
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Mechanical Keying
• Modules will have “Key” to prevent insertion into
invalid IOTA
Keys
• Intended to prevent inadvertent insertion
of Module
– “Average” Use
Key Slots
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New Terminology
IOTA Support
IOTA Carrier
IOTA (Input/Output
Termination Assembly)
IOM (Input/Output Module)
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I/O Options for C300
• Series C I/O
– New form Factor
– AI, AO, DI, DO, LLMUX
• Series C Fieldbus Interface
• PMIO
– As supported by C200
• FTEB connected Series A I/O
– Serial Interface, Profibus
Interface, DeviceNet Interface,
and Pulse Input
– NOT regular chassis I/O
• FTEB connections to AB PLCs
– Using a bridge chassis with a
FTEB and downlink CNI
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Main Components
• Mounting concept:
– Single cabinet side for electronics
and terminations
– Cable tray mounted carrier/IOTA with:
• Replaceable Module
• Power and Communication
Connectors
• Field Wiring Connections
• Vertical stacking of elements
– Natural flow of field wiring
• Channel mount
– Channel is like PM FTA channel
– Channel is not the same as FTA and
cannot be used for Series C mounting
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New Cabinet Design
Power
Supply
Area
I/O Rail
Area
Batteries/
Battery
Charger
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Question 2: Packaging
Why is Series C a more space efficient design?
A) Designed Vertical
B) No electronic card files
C) Power system does not occupy footprint
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Question 3: Terminology
Which of the following is not a Series C hardware terminology?
A) IOTA Support
B) IOTA Carrier
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Topics
• Series C Deliverables
• Key features of Series C hardware
• R300 performance targets
C300 Controller Architecture
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R300 Performance “Targets”
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FEATURE
R210
R300
FTE Nodes per Community
200
330 (200)
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Fault-Tolerant Ethernet
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No. ACE per Server
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No. Controllers per Server (C200 or C300)
Latency
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Digital
250 ms
100 ms
1: 330 nodes per community if no FTEBs are present; 200 nodes per community with FTEBs.
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Limitations
• The following is not supported with C300:
– Peer-to-Peer communications with FTEB-based IOLIMs
– Series C I/O and PM I/O cannot be mixed on the same I/O Link
• The following will not be tested and therefore not supported in R300:
– C200 Peer-to-Peer communications with Series C FIM modules
– C300 Peer-to-Peer communications with FTEB-based (Series A)
FIM modules
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Question 4: Rules
Which of the following statements is true about the Series C system?
A) Peer-to-peer communication with FTEB based
IOLIMs is not supported
B) Series C I/O and PM I/O cannot be mixed on the
same I/O Link
C) C200 Peer-to-peer communications with Series C
FIM modules is not supported
D) C300 Peer-to-peer communications with FTEBbased (Series A) FIM modules is not supported
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Summary
C hardware includes
• Series
– Series C I/O (HART AI, AO, DI, DO, LLMUX)
– Series C FIM
– C300 Controller
– Control Firewall
C is a space efficient design that combines I/O processor and
• Series
field termination into one assembly
C electronics are mounted to IOTAs reducing footprint and
• Series
supporting module removal and insertion under power (RIUP)
• C300 controller supports Series C, Series A, and PM I/O, Series C
Fieldbus interface and FTEB connections to AB PLCs via Downlink CNI
• 16 C300 controllers are supported per server
Peer-to-Peer communications with FTEB-based IOLIMs is not
• C300
supported
• Series C and PM I/O cannot be mixed on the same I/O link
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Conclusion
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C300 Controller Architecture
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C300 Controller Architecture
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Experion Platform Architecture
Advanced Enterprise Wide
Applications
Business FLEX
Workcenter
POMS, OptiVISION
Firewall
Casual User
Secure Read Only
Process Display
Web Server
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Plant Wide
Data
Warehouse
PHD
Integrated
Physical
Security
Enterprise
Building
Integrator
Desktop
Access
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Applications
Web Browsers
Business Network
Plant Asset
Management
Asset Manager
Remote Operations
Experion Station
Multivariable Control Video as a Process Sensor
Digital Video Manager
and Optimization
Profit Suite
Plant Simulation
UniSim
Video Ethernet
Advanced Applications Network
Integrated
Supervisory Control
ACE
Precision Measurement
Redundant
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Global Database & Historian
Quality Control System
Experion Server
Web-based Human Interface
Experion Station
ASM Operator Effectiveness
Ergonomic
Operator Consoles
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Supervisory Control Network
Regulatory, Logic
Sequential & Model
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C300/C200 & Profit Loop
Wireless
Access
Field Mobility
Mobile PKS
Field Rounds
Automation
IntelaTrac PKS
Local Control Network
SIL 3 Safety System
Safety Manager
Redundant and/or
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Wireless
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Series C Architecture
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Question 1: Architecture
Which of the following statements is not true about the Series C Architecture?
A) Series C FIM is connected to L1 or L2 switch
B) Serial Interface, Pulse Input, Device Net Interface,
and Profibus Interface Series A I/Os are connected
to Control Firewall using FTEB
C) Allen Bradely PLCs can also be connected to a rack,
and then to the Control Firewall using an FTEB
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Summary
• Control Firewalls are connected to Level 1 or Level 2 switches
• The C300 Controller is connected to the Control Firewall using FTE
Series C FIM is the Fieldbus interface. This module also connects
• The
to the Control Firewall via FTE
A Rack IO connects to the C300 through the Control Firewall
• Series
using an FTEB
– This IO is currently limited to Serial Interface, Pulse Input, DeviceNet
Interface and Profibus Interface modules only. This rack is connected to the
Control Firewall using an FTEB and via FTE
Bradley PLCs can also be connected to a Rack and then to the
• Allen
Control Firewall using an FTEB
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Conclusion
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Describe Series C Input-Output Modules and
Options
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C300 Controller Supported I/O
• Flexible I/O support:
– Adaptable to fit range of I/O interface
requirements mix and match
– Can be any mix of
• PMIO
• Series C I/O
• Series A Chassis I/O (supported modules
only) through FTE Bridge module
• FIMs
– 64 primary I/O units per C300
– Support 2 on board IOLINK interfaces
• Each IOL can support 40 I/O units
IOL
Connection
IOL
Connection
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Types of Series C I/O Modules
• HART Analog Input (AI) – 16 Channels
• HART Analog Output (AO) – 16 Channels
• Digital Input (DI)– 32 Channels – 2 physical types
– 24VDC Input – Common Ground (Non-Isolated)
– 100VAC/120VAC/125VDC/240VAC (Isolated)
• Digital Output (DO) – 32 Channels
– Relay Extension Board
• Low Level Analog Input (LL) – 64 channels
– Thermocouple and RTD
• AI, AO, DI and DO are optionally redundant
• LL Inputs are not available in redundant configuration
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Non-Redundant Series C I/O Module
• IOM is physically placed on
an IOTA
I/O Module
I/O Link
Connection
• The IOTA has all the wiring
and power connections
• The IOM has the
electronics and diagnostics
Field
Termination
• AI, AO, and LL modules
mount on a 6” IOTA
• DI/DO modules mount on a
9” IOTA
Calibration
Resistors /
Jumpers
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Question 1: Series C I/O Support
Which of the following statements is true about C300 I/O Support?
A) Supports 2 I/O Link interfaces
B) Supports mix and match of I/O types
C) 64 primary IO units per C300, 40 per I/O Link
D) HLAI, HLAO, DI, DO and LL type Series C I/O's
E) All of the above
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Redundant Series C I/O Module
• Same IO module as non redundant
I/O Module
I/O Link
Connection
• AI, AO, DI, DO modules mount on a
12” IOTA
• Modular Redundancy
Field
Termination
• Modular Connection
System
– No Common Backplane
– No Single Point of Failure
I/O Termination
Assembly
Redundant IOM
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Diagnostic LEDs
• Power and Status LEDs on the module itself
• Provides display of any failure conditions
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HART Analog Input
• 16 Analog Channels
• Supports Integrated HART
Communications
• 4 Analog Channels support
Voltage mode
• Optionally Redundant
• 50msec Scan for 4-20ma input
• 4 configurable modems
• 250ms Loop Latency
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HART Analog Input – Non Redundant
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I/O Link
Connections
Differential
Voltage Input
Channels 13-16
Analog Input
I/O Module
I/O Link
Address
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Question 2: Series C I/O Support
Which of the these statements explains an IOTA?
A) IOTA has all wiring and power connections
B) Power and Status LEDs are located on the IOTA
C) Same IOTA is used for non-redundant and
redundant IOM
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IOM Addressing and IOLINK
I/O Link
Connections
IOM Address
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HART Analog Input Wiring Options
Channels 1-12
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Channels 13-16
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HART Analog Input – Redundant
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Module Fuse
I/O Link
Connections
I/O Link
Address
Analog Input
I/O Module primary and
redundant
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HART Analog Output
• 16 Analog Channels
• Supports Integrated HART
Communications
• Optionally Redundant
• 4 configurable modems
• 250ms Loop Latency when
used with Series C HLAI
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HART Analog Output, contd.
Calibration
Voltage
Reference
I/O Link
Connections
I/O Link
Address
Analog Output
I/O Module
Standby Manual
(Future)
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Low Level Inputs
• 64 Channel Low Level Multiplexer Analog Input
– Thermocouple (T/C) and RTD
• Initially, the Series C LLMUX will only use the New Solid State FTAs
– Support for FTAs requiring the Power Adapter FTA will be provided in a
subsequent release
• With the new Solid State FTAs:
– OTD before propagation of PV every 1 sec
– Does not require Power Adapter FTA
– Can be used with existing UCN/xPM installations
• With the existing FTAs:
– OTD propagates every 30 sec
• FTAs will require standard FTA Channel and cannot be mounted on
IOTA Carrier
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LLMUX Solutions
R300 Solution
Power Adapter Solution (Future)
LL REMOTE CONFIGURATION
LL IN-CABINET CONFIGURATION
A-Size
FTA Cable
Power
Status
51304465-xxx Internal Cabinet Cable
PMIO LLMUX
VL/BS
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CC-PAIM01
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Model MU-KFTAxxx Internal FTA Cabinet Cable
or
Model KFTSxxx External FTA Cabinet Cable
[50 meters (164 feet) MAximum Length]
CU/CC-TAIM01
CU/CC-TAIM11
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LLMUX Models
MU/MC-TAMT03
MU/MC-TAMR03
MU/MC-TAMT13
MU/MC-TAMT04
MU/MC-TAMR04
MU/MC-TAMT14
FTA Assemblies must be
installed in a cabinet.
LLMUX Models
MU/MC-TAMT04
MU/MC-TAMR04
MU/MC-TAMT14
New FTAs Only (no Power Adapter)
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FTA Assemblies must be
installed in a cabinet or a
NEMA 12 mounting box.
New or Existing FTAs(Requires Power Adapter)
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LLMUX Solutions, contd.
R300 Solution
Power Adapter Solution (Future)
I/O Link
Connections
IOLINK
addressing
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Digital Input
•
•
32 Channels
Two (2) Physical IOM Types
1. 24VDC Input – Common
Ground (Non-Isolated)
2. 100VAC/120VAC/125VDC
/240VAC
(Isolated)
•
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1. 24VDC
2. 120VAC/125VDC
3. 240VAC
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Optionally Redundant
100ms Loop Latency
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Digital Input, contd.
I/O Link
Connections
Digital Input
I/O Module
I/O Link
Address
Internal
Used with Honeywell’s 24v power
supply
Pin 1 – external return
Pin 2 – external 24v
Pin 3 – internal return
Pin 4 – internal 24v
External
Used with customer’s provided 24v
power supply
Pin 1 – external return
Pin 2 – external 24v
Pin 3 – internal return
Pin 4 – internal 24v
C300 Controller Architecture
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Digital Input – New Detail Displays
C300 Controller Architecture
Describe Series C Input-Output Modules and Options
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Digital Output
• 32 Channels
• 24VDC Bussed Output
• Relay Output
– 100VAC / 120VAC / 240VAC /
125VDC / 48VDC
– Utilizes Relay Extension Board
• Optionally Redundant
• 100ms Loop Latency
C300 Controller Architecture
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Digital Output, contd.
I/O Link
Connections
I/O Link
Address
Used with Honeywell’s 24v power
supply
Internal
Digital Output
I/O Module
Pin 1 – external return
Pin 2 – external 24v
Pin 3 – internal return
Pin 4 – internal 24v
Used with customer’s provided 24v
power supply
External
Pin 1 – external return
Pin 2 – external 24v
Pin 3 – internal return
Pin 4 – internal 24v
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Digital Output Module – with Relay Extender
Honeywell
Relay Extension Panel
Digital Output IOTA
C300 Controller Architecture
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Digital Output – New Detail Displays
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Series C I/O in Hazardous Areas
• Honeywell will initially work
with MTL to manufacturer an
IOTA for use wiring into hazardous
locations (C1D1 / Zone 1)
• The IOTA will be larger than a
standard IOTA (approximately
9” wide)
• 1-, 2- and 4-channel options will be available
C300 Controller Architecture
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Series C I/O in Hazardous Areas, contd.
Non-Redundant
IOTA + IOM
Honeywell
Standard
IOTA Footprint
6.00”
Redundant
IOTA + IOM
“Extended”
IOTA Footprint
for IS
C300 Controller Architecture
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Series C I/O in Hazardous Areas, contd.
Honeywell
Cabinet Layout – Wide Channel
• Supports mixture of IS and general
purpose signals within same cabinet
• Cables are segregated using hazardousarea trunking
• High vertical packing density
C300 Controller Architecture
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Process Manager I/O
• No separate IOLIM needed, connects directly to
IOLink
• PM I/O includes AI, AO, DI, DO, RTD, T/C, DI
SOE
• PM I/O can be redundant
• FTA for I/O
Direct connection
to C300 IOLINK
• Remote I/O using Fiber Optic
PM I/O
C300 Controller Architecture
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Honeywell DE Transmitters and C300
Honeywell
• Support is provided for Honeywell DE-based smart transmitters in C300
via existing PMIO modules:
– Smart Transmitter Interface (STI)
– Smart Transmitter Interface – Multivariable (STI-MV)
• The Experion Platform provides full integration of all DE information
(diagnostics, configuration, etc.) within the standard system displays
• No additional Asset Management software (e.g., Asset Manager PKS or
Field Device Manager) is required to access the DE data
C300 Controller Architecture
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FTE Bridge in Series C
• FTE Bridge, as part of a Series C
system allows:
– A C300 Controller to use selected
Series A chassis I/O (Serial,
DeviceNet, Profibus, and Pulse Input
modules) without the need for a C200
– A C300 to communicate (Exchange
Block peer-to-peer) with Rockwell
devices like PLC5 and CL5550 using
a bridge chassis with a FTEB and
downlink CNI
• The FTEB continues to operate at
10Mbps after updating firmware to
support C300 communication with
Series A Chassis I/O
• C200 with FTEB can be used for
Peer to Peer with a C300 Controller
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Question 3: Series C I/O
Which of the following I/Os are available in
a Series C type?
A) HLAI, HLAO, Profibus I/O, LL Inputs
B) DI, DO, HLAI, HLAO, LL Inputs
C) HLAI, HLAO, LL Inputs, Serial Interface
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Question 4: FTEB in Series C
Which of the following scenarios are available for a FTEB to publish I/O
data to a C300?
A) FTEB in redundant chassis connected to C300
B) FTEB in a non-redundant chassis connected to
C300 via Control Firewall
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HLAI
HLAI w/ HART
LLAI
LLMUX
RHMUX
STI
STI-MV
AO8
AO16
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Serial Device
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Pulse
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PMIO
C300 I/O Compatibility
HLAI16
HLAI6
HLAI8 w/ HART
LLAI-TC6
LLAI-RTD6
AO6V
AO6MA
AO8
AO8 w/ HART
Pulse (6I2O)
DI120A16I
DI220A16I
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C300 I/O Compatibility, contd.
RAIL SERIES A
I/O
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I/O Type
C300
Support
xPM
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Conclusion
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Completion
Certificate
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C300 Controller Architecture
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Describe the IO Topology Rules for the Series
C System
C300 Controller Architecture
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Series C IO Topology Rules
• I/O topology rules
– 2 IOLINKS
– PMIO and Series C I/O on same C300
– Connect select series A I/O using FTEB
– Connect Allen Bradley PLCs using FTEB
C300 Controller Architecture
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C300 Topology Rules – IO Capacity
Honeywell
A C300 can support a maximum of 64 IO Units (IOU)
Series C IO and PM IO count as 1 IOU each
Series C IO and PMIO are connected to C300 using
IO LINKS
Series A I/O also consume IOUs, shown later
C300 Controller Architecture
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C300 Topology Rules – IO Capacity, contd.
Honeywell
Each IO Link can support a maximum of 40 IOUs
A C300 controller supports 2 IOLINKs
An IOLINK can be configured for either Series C IO
(at 750 kb link speed) or PMIO (at 375 kb link speed)
An IOLINK cannot support both Series C IO and
PMIO on the same link
C300 Controller Architecture
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Series C IO and PMIO mix
#1: Series C I/O
TOTAL 64 IOUs
Link 1
750 kbps
40 PRI
Series C IOMs
40 RED
Series C IOMs
#2: PMIO
TOTAL 64 IOUs
Link 2
750 kbps
Link 1
375 kbps
24 PRI
Series C IOMs
24 RED
Series C IOMs
24 PRI
PM - IOPs
24 RED
PM - IOPs
#3: Series C +PMIO
TOTAL 64 IOUs
Link 1
750 kbps
40 PRI
Series C IOMs
40 RED
Series C IOMs
40 PRI
PM - IOPs
40 RED
PM - IOPs
#4: Series C +PMIO
TOTAL 64 IOUs
Link 2
375 kbps
Link 1
375 kbps
24 PRI
PM - IOPs
24 RED
PM - IOPs
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Link 2
375 kbps
40 PRI
PM - IOPs
40 RED
PM - IOPs
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750 kbps
24 PRI
Series C IOMs
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C300 Topology Rules – IO Capacity
Honeywell
A C300 can support up to 8 FTEBs for interfacing with
supported Chassis I/O or AB PLC interface
FTEBs must be connected to the same Control Firewall
as the C300
This limits the FTEBs to 6 per redundant C300
controller
C300 Controller Architecture
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C300 Topology Rules – IO Capacity, contd.
Honeywell
Each FTEB used to connect Series A IO can support
up to 16 IOUs. The IOU count per module is
Serial Interface
4
DeviceNet Interface
2
Profibus Interface
2
Pulse Input
1
The FTEB used for Series A cannot be in a
redundant configuration
C300 Controller Architecture
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C300 Controller I/O Link Configurations
#5: Series C + PMIO + Series A
TOTAL 64 IOUs
C300
Capacity 3 – MIX #3
Link 1
Link 2
750 kbps
375 kbps
24 PRI
Series C IOMs
Pulse Input,
Serial, DeviceNet,
and ProfiBus
IOMs only
24 PRI
PM-IOPs
24 RED
PM-IOPs
24 RED
Series C IOMs
C300 Controller Architecture
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FTE
16 Series A IO
Units w/FTEB
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C300 Topology Rules – IO Capacity
Honeywell
Important limitations:
An FTEB connected chassis can allow connections
to only 1 C300 controller
You cannot have any other C200, IO or CNI
downlink modules in the FTEB chassis to connect to
other IO chassis
C300 Controller Architecture
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C300 Topology Rules – IO Capacity, contd.
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CNI, ENET or DHRIO only
FTEBs can be used to connect AB PLCs for Peer to
Peer, using Exchange Blocks.
A maximum of 32 exchange blocks, and a maximum
of 8 PLCs can be connected
The interface uses Control Net to the AB PLCs and
allows only the CNI, ENET or DHRIO
C300 Controller Architecture
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C300 Topology Rules – IO Capacity, contd.
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A Series C FIM can be used with or without the C300
controller
A FIM needs to connect to a C300 controller if a
combined control strategy is needed
A FIM counts as 4 IOUs
A C300 controller can support 15 FIMs
C300 Controller Architecture
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C300 Topology Rules – IO Capacity, contd.
Honeywell
An Experion Server can support upto 125 FIMs
A FIM supports 4 H1 links, with 16 devices per link
Do the math: An Experion server can support 500
links, with a total of 8000 FieldBus devices!
C300 Controller Architecture
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Question 1: IO Topology Rules
Which of the following statements is not true for Series C IO Topology
Rules?
A) Series C, PM and Series C A IO on the same
IO Link
B) Series C and PM IO cannot be on the same IO Link
C) FTEB connected chassis can allow connections to
only 1 C300 controller
D) Each FTEB used to connect Series A IO can support
up to 16 IOUs
Incorrect. Series C, PM and Series A IO on the same
Correct! Series C, PM and Series A IO on the same IOLINK
IOLINK is not true for a Series C IO Topology. An IOLINK
is not true for a Series C IO Topology. An IOLINK cannot
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Question 2: Topology Rules
For a project it is required to use Fieldbus only control strategy for 1500 FF
devices. How many C300 controllers are required?
A) 2 C300 Controllers + 24 FIM Modules
B) 1 C300 Controller + 48 FIM Modules
C) No C300 Controllers are required, only 24 Series C
FIM Modules
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Question 3: Topology Rules
FTEBs can be used in the Series C topology under specific scenarios.
Which of the these is true?
A) FTEB connected to AB PLC via Downlink CNI
B) FTEBs must be connected to the same Control
Firewall as the C300
C) An FTEB connected chassis can allow connections
to only 1 C300 controller
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Summary
• There are 2 IOLINKS per C300 System

– Mix and match of Series C I/O and PMIO is an option
– Specific Series A I/O and AB PLC can be connected using FTEB
– Same IOLINK cannot support both Series C and PM IO
• A C300 can support a maximum of 64 IO Units (IOU)

– Each IO Link can support a maximum of 40 IOUs
– A C300 can support up to 8 FTEBs for interfacing with supported Chassis I/O or AB
PLC interface
– FTEBs must be connected to the same Control Firewall as the C300
– Each FTEB used to connect Series A IO can support up to 16 IOUs
– The FTEB used for Series A cannot be in a redundant configuration
• A Series C FIM can be used with or without the C300 controller

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• An Experion Server can support up to 125 FIMs
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Conclusion
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Describe Fiber Optic Extender and its
Connection Rules
C300 Controller Architecture
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Topics
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Overview
Series C I/O Link Fiber Optic Extender Module
Topology – Series C IOM, PM IOP
Topology Type – Daisy Chain, Star, Tree
Distance Limitation
Cabinet Layout
Specifications
C300 Controller Architecture
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Overview
• C300 controller can now be connected remotely to Series C I/O or PMIO
through the use of an I/O Link Fiber Optic Extender (FOE) module
• Same FOE cannot be used for Series C and PMIO connections,
concurrently
• Each FOE can connect to two remote sites
– Two fiber optic ports sets, FO1 and FO2
– Ports have both receive (Rx) and transmit (Tx)
• Mounting options
– IOTA
– Din Rail
– Stand Alone
• Two types of IOLINK cables
– PMIO
– Series C
C300 Controller Architecture
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Series C I/O Link Fiber Optic Extender Module
24V DC
Honeywell
IOLINK cable
COMMON
Carrier
Mounting
Screws
Fiber Optic
Extender IOTA
Fuse
LED Indicators
FOE to IOTA
Mounting Screw
FOE to IOTA
power
connection
Fiber Optic
ports
I/O Link
Connector
C300 Controller Architecture
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Topology – Series C IOM
Honeywell
IO Link
Cable
IOM
C300
1.5 Km
Max.
Remote
Site A
1.5 Km Max.
Remote
Site B
Fiber Optic
Cable
4 KM Max. (requires
IOLE every 1.5 km)
• Configuration possible are
Star
IOM
C300 Controller Architecture
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Series C IOM
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Series C IOM
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Topology – PM IOP
IO Link
Cable
Honeywell
1.5 Km Max.
C300
1.5 Km
Max.
Fiber Optic
Cable
10 Km Max.
(requires
IOLE every
1.5 Km)
PM IOP
With IOLink Extender IOP
PM IOP
With IOLink Extender IOP
Remote Site A
C300 Controller Architecture
Describe Fiber Optic Extender and its Connection Rules
1.5 Km
Max.
IOLink Extender
pair MC-IOLX02
90
Remote Site B
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Topology Type – Daisy Chain
Honeywell
IOM
C300
IO Link
Cable
Main
Location
Remote
Site 1
FOE
C300 Controller Architecture
Describe Fiber Optic Extender and its Connection Rules
Remote
Site 2
Fiber Optic
Cable
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Topology Type – Star
Honeywell
IO Link
Cable
FOE
Main
Location
Fiber Optic
Cable
Remote
Site 3
Remote
Site 1
IOM
Remote
Site 4
Remote
Site 2
•
It is possible to have multiple fiber-optic extenders in any location, provided
distance limitations are observed and no more than 40 IOMs on a single I/O Link
C300 Controller Architecture
Describe Fiber Optic Extender and its Connection Rules
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Topology Type – Tree
Honeywell
IO Link
Cable
C300
FOE
Fiber1
Fiber2
Fiber3
Fiber1
IOM
Fiber2
IOM
Fiber3
Main
Location
Remote
Site 1
Remote
Site 2
Fiber Optic
Cable
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Distance Limitations
Main
Location
Remote
Site#1
d1
C300
IOM
IOM
d2
Remote
Site#3
Remote
Site#2
d4
Remote
Site#4
d3
IOM
•
IOM
IOM
Maximum distance of any single fiber-optic segment must be less than 1.5 km
▪ d1, d2, d3, d4 <= 1.5 km
•
Maximum distance of any single “leg” must be less than 4.0 km. In above figure,
▪ 0.25 + d1 + 0.25 <= 4.0 km
▪ 0.25 + d2 + 0.25 + d3 + 0.25 + d4 + 0.25 <= 4.0 km
C300 Controller Architecture
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Distance Limitations (Example)
Main
Location
Remote
Site#1
d1 = 1.5 km
C300
IOM
IOM
d2 = 1.0 km
Remote
Site#2
Remote
Site#3
d3 =
1.0 km
IOM
d4 =
1 km
IOM
Remote
Site#4
IOM
• The connections shown in figure above will work because,
– d1(1.5), d2(1.0), d3 (1.0), d4(1.0) <= 1.5 km
– 0.25 + d1(1.5) + 0.25 = 2.0 <= 4.0 km
0.25 + d2(1.0) + 0.25 + d3(1.0) + 0.25 + d4(1.0) + 0.25 = 4.0 <= 4.0 km
C300 Controller Architecture
Describe Fiber Optic Extender and its Connection Rules
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Distance Limitations (Example), contd.
Main
Location
Remote
Site#1
d1 = 2.0 km
C300
IOM
IOM
d2 = 1.5 km
Remote
Site#2
Remote
Site#3
d3 =
1.5 km
IOM
d4 =
1 km
Remote
Site#4
IOM
IOM
• The connections shown in above figure will not work because,
– d1(2.0) which is not <= 1.5 km
– 0.25 + d2(1.5) + 0.25 + d3(1.5) + 0.25 + d4(1.0) + 0.25 = 5.0 km
which is not <= 4.0 km
C300 Controller Architecture
Describe Fiber Optic Extender and its Connection Rules
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Cabinet Layout
C300
Controller
FOE can use
either Violet
or Grey IOL
Control
Firewall
FOE – A
I/O Link
Extender for
Link A
Digital Input
Card
FOE – B
I/O Link
Extender for
Link B
C300 Controller Architecture
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Specifications
• Power Supply Options
– 20 to 30V @ 200mA
• Distance
– Segment distance: 1.5 Km
– Total maximum IOLink length
• Series C IO: 4 Km
• PM IO: 10 Km
– Propagation delay: each IOLE fiber optic converter subtracts a certain value
from the total IOLink length
• Series C IO: 0.25 Km per FOE
• PM IO: 0.5 Km per FOE
• Fiber-Optic
– Fiber type: Multimode
– Fiber core diameter: 62.5 mm
– Fiber cladding diameter: 125 mm
– Fiber connectors: ST type
– Power budget: 8 db min, 15 db typical
C300 Controller Architecture
Describe Fiber Optic Extender and its Connection Rules
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Describe the Control Firewall Connections in
the Series C System
C300 Controller Architecture
Describe the Control Firewall Connections in the Series C System
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Overview
• Topology rules pertaining to the Control Firewall
• Overview of FTE limits
C300 Controller Architecture
Describe the Control Firewall Connections in the Series C System
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C300 Topology Rules – Control Firewall
Honeywell
C300, Series C FIMs must be connected to the
Control Firewall.
The C300 and any FTEBs assigned to it must be on
the same control firewall
No other device, such as FTEB for C200, Ethernet
PLCs, Stations or Servers, can connect to the Control
Firewall
C300 Controller Architecture
Describe the Control Firewall Connections in the Series C System
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C300 Topology Rules – Control Firewall, contd.
Honeywell
The Control Firewall is connected by uplink to a L1 or
L2 switch. Connections can be Fiber Optic or STP
Cable.
Fiber Optic: 2 KM multi mode or 15 KM single mode.
STP cable: CAT 5 up to 100 M
Control Firewalls cannot be cascaded
C300 Controller Architecture
Describe the Control Firewall Connections in the Series C System
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How Many FTE Nodes Do You Have?
• An FTE Community can have no more than 330 FTE Nodes calculated
as follows:
– Max. 125 Redundant FIMs per Server = 125 x 2 = 250
– Max. 16 Redundant C300s per Server = 16 x 2 = 32
– Max. 40 Stations = 40
– Max. 1 Redundant Server = 2
– Max. 5 ACE = 5
– GRAND TOTAL: 329
• If any FTEBs are present in the Community, the limit is 200 FTE Nodes
• Embedded FTE used in C300 and Series C FIM is at the MAC level, and
therefore “yellow” and “green” have same IP address
• Servers and Workstations require one IP address per NIC port
C300 Controller Architecture
Describe the Control Firewall Connections in the Series C System
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Question 1: Control Firewall
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A) Series C FIM
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C300 Controller Architecture
Describe the Control Firewall Connections in the Series C System
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Summary
• C300 and Series C FIM must be connected to the Control Firewall

– No other device, such as FTEB for C200, Ethernet PLCs, Stations or
Servers, can connect to the Control Firewall
• C300 and FTEB (for specific Series A IO and AB devices) associated to

it must be on the same Control Firewall
• The Control Firewall is connected by uplink to a L1 or L2 switch

• Control Firewalls cannot be cascaded

C300 Controller Architecture
Describe the Control Firewall Connections in the Series C System
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Describe the Control Firewall connections in the
Series C System
Completion
Certificate
Proceed to the next lesson in your course material
C300 Controller Architecture
Describe the Control Firewall Connections in the Series C System
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Define a Typical Series C Configuration
C300 Controller Architecture
Define a Typical Series C Configuration
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Putting the Pieces Together
C300 Controller Architecture
Define a Typical Series C Configuration
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Question 1: Connectivity
A C300 Controller has PM IO connected to both IOLINKs. Some of the data
is obtained from a remote monitoring system 5 km from the C300 cabinet.
Which of the following is the correct option?
A) Extend the PM IO using IO Link Extender
B) Series C FIM
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C300 Controller Architecture
Define a Typical Series C Configuration
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Summary
• C300 controllers, Series C FIM, and FTEB for Series A IO are connected

to the Control Firewall
• Series C and PM IO are connected to the C300 controller by the two

IOLINKs on C300 Controller IOTA
– Series C and PM IO cannot be mixed on the same IOLINK
• Remote PMIO is implemented using the PM IO Link Extender

• C300 can be associated to Series A IO directly via FTEB only when

Profibus, DeviceNet, Serial Interface and Pulse Input modules are
required
C300 Controller Architecture
Define a Typical Series C Configuration
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Conclusion
Define a Typical Series C Configuration
Completion
Certificate
Proceed to the next lesson in your course material
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Define a Typical Series C Configuration
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