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Extended Automation System 800xA
Chapter 2
System 800xA
Architecture
System
Architecture
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Overview
Objectives
After this chapter you should be able to:
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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
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3BSE038018
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3BSE041434
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3BSE034463
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3BSE036903
IndustrialIT 800xA – System
System Guide – Functional Description
IndustrialIT 800xA – System
System Guide – Technical Data and Configuration
IndustrialIT 800xA – System
Automation System Network – Design and Configuration
IndustrialIT 800xA – System
Basic Operation
System
Architecture
System 800xA Architecture
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System Overview
Aspect Object Concept
Architecture with AC 800M
Client / Server Principle
Configuration Wizard
System
Overview
IndustrialIT Extended Automation System 800xA
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Offers more than a traditional Distributed Control System.
It gives you a single application to organize and access plant information.
System
Overview
Options grouped in Functional Areas
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Base System and a set of options, grouped in Functional Areas
System
Overview
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Simultaneous Connectivity
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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
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Controller Integration
Predefined faceplates
 Link to Controller database
 Access to real time and historical data
System
Overview
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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
System
Architecture
System 800xA Architecture
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System Overview
Aspect Object Concept
Architecture with AC 800M
Client / Server Principle
Configuration Wizard
Aspect Objects
Concept
Aspects and Objects
Aspects
Aspect
Applications
Systems
Control
Real
Object
Model
Object
Control
Builder M
Faceplate
Process
Portal
Graphics
MS Excel
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Report
Auto CAD
Drawings
Aspect Objects
Concept
Example of a Control Valve
Maintenance Record
P & I Diagram
Control Logic
Process Graphics
Product Description
Control Dialog
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Simulation Model
Operator Notes
Aspect Objects
Concept
Intuitive Navigation
Right click on the
object in the Graphic
Right click on the object
in the Alarm List
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Available Aspects
Aspect Objects
Concept
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Aspect Framework (afw)
One common platform for all software products
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Many Aspect Systems to enter and view data
Connectivity to several Controllers
Batch
Information Asset
Field Device
Management Management Optimization Integration
Other Aspect Systems
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Aspect Framework / System 800xA Platform
AC800M
Advant
Harmony
Melody
Other OPC
System
Architecture
System 800xA Architecture
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System Overview
Aspect Object Concept
Architecture with AC 800M
Client / Server Principle
Configuration Wizard
Architecture
with AC 800M
System Topology
Domain
Server(s)
Application
Server(s)
Workplaces
Client/Server Network
Aspect
Server(s)
Connectivity
Server(s)
- Single
- 1oo2
- 2oo3
- Single
- 1oo2
Control Network
Controllers
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Fieldbus
Field devices
Architecture
with AC 800M
Single Node System
Aspect Server
Connectivity Server
Workplace (Client)
Automation Network
Controllers
Fieldbus
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Field devices
Architecture
with AC 800M
AC 800M Redundancy
Connectivity Server(s)
Control Network
Upper CPU
CEX-Bus
Lower CPU
CEX-Bus
ProfiBus DP
RCU Link
ProfiBus
DP-V1
ModuleBus
Optic Cable
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Redundant ModuleBus
Solution
Redundant I/O Module
Architecture
with AC 800M
Remote (Thin) Client
Internet
Thin Clients
Firewall
Thin Clients
Plant Network
Router
Firewall
Citrix
Server(s)
Application
Server(s)
Workplaces
Client/Server Network
Aspect
Server(s)
Connectivity
Server(s)
Control Network
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Controllers
Fieldbus
Field devices
System
Architecture
System 800xA Architecture
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Architecture with AC 800M
Client / Server Principle
Configuration Wizard
Client/Server
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Aspect Directory
Aspect Systems interact through the Aspect Framework
The Aspect Directory keeps track of
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Aspect Systems and their capabilities
Aspect Objects and what Aspects they have
Client
Application
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2
Aspect
Framework
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Aspect
Directory
Control
3
Process
Graphics
4
Reports
Aspect Systems
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etc.
Client/Server
Principle
Example: Graphic Display
Aspect System
Client Operator
Workplace(s)
Graphic
Display
Client/Server
Network
Connectivity
Server(s)
Aspect
Server(s)
Aspect
Directory
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Control Network
Client/Server
Principle
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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
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Local
Control Rooms
System A
System B
System C
Provider
Provider
Provider
1…10
Note: Only AC 800M controllers are supported in Provider System(s) with SV5.0 SP1
System
Architecture
System 800xA Architecture
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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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