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2001-01/SPIDER MR 9
Process
Communication Unit
PCU400
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PCU 400 Product Presentation
PCU 400 Presentation Agenda
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Presentation by Mattias Gustin for Market Release 9:
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History
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Protocols
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PCU 400 concept and configuration
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Documentation
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Data flows
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Tools
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Ordering
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H/W
PCU 400 Requirements for the product
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Flexible enough to build systems solutions
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Possible to work standalone
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Suitable also for non-SCADA systems
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Minimal configuration
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Component thinking
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Support of open interfaces
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Modern development tools
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Easy to adapt new protocols
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Easy debugging and fault tracing
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Windows NT based
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Standard PC type Hardware
SPIDER Front-End History
1988
...
SPIDER rel.
1
1997
SPIDER rel. 7
1999
2000
SPIDER rel. 8
2001 Time axis
SPIDER rel. 9
Front-End 200
RCS210
RCS300
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DCU
PCU400
Release 1
used with SPIDER in BKK
Release 3
Introduced in SPIDER
SPIDER rel.
10
Technology steps
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Function
1986
1992
2000
Operating system
CX
VxWorks
Windows NT
Development tool
Offline debug
Full symbolic
Pentium >333
commercial
TCP/IP,RSP,
DDE,XML,
IEC
Language
Pascal,asm
Online nonsymbolic
C, asm
CPU
Hardware
Interface
68020,12 Mhz
ABB design
GCOM
Alpha, 100Mhz
DEC+ABB
TCP/IP,RSP
C, C++
Commercial open interfaces
Gives flexibility!
PCU 400, Schematic picture Interfaces
Control Center System
XML
RSP
XML
Engineering
Tool
(Excel Based)
Slave
Plug-in Protocols
Communication
Gateway
Software
Master
RTU
Protocols
NT Server
DDE client
Field
Buses
Plugin
Slave Protocols
• IEC870-5-101
• DNP 3.0
• ADLP80/180
• RP570
Master Protocols
• IEC870-5-101
• ADLP80
• ADLP180
• RP570/571
• Indactic 33/41A, 2033
• SINAUT 8, ST1
• MODBUS RTU
Field Buses
• LON
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Interfaces
Used for standalone configuration
LON
Process Equipment
•RSP
•DDE client
•XML
•OPC (future API)
PCU 400 IEC870-5-101 profile
PCU400 implementation:
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ABB Norwegian User Convention
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Configurable link address and Common address
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Handling of Integrated Totals considered spontaneous transmission from
the RTU (i.e. ASDU 101 not used)
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File transfer is still not supported but will be developed
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Experiences from projects:
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RTU232 and RTU560 is tested
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Siemens RTU
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AKER Elektro RTU
PCU 400 Connection to SPIDER
Main Computer A (Unix)
Main Computer B (Unix)
Rest of SPIDER
Rest of SPIDER
RCS Application
RCS Application
LAN or WAN
RSP Links
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PCU400 A
PCU400 B
RTU lines
PCU 400 as Front-End
Application
Servers
Functions:
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• Front-End for SPIDER or SCADA
• RSP protocol to SPIDER
• Downline loading of DB from SPIDER
• 1–24 multi-drop lines to RTUs
Can be distributed
over WAN
• Protocol configurable per line
• Various communication media
• Replaces RCS300 (not all protocols supported)
• Distributed configuration is supported
Router
WAN
Router
RSP protocol over
Ethernet or RS-232
PCU 400
Available RTU protocols
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RTU or
SCS system
PCU 400 as Concentrator for SA and SCADA
Remote Master Systems
Functions:
• Data concentrator
• Multiple multi-drop lines to RTUs / IEDs
• Multiple lines (1-24) to Master systems
• Protocol configurable per line
• Media converter
• Local configuration
• Allow connection to old systems
F.ex. IEC870-5-101
Configuration Tool
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RTU or
Protection relay
PCU 400 as Converter
Remote
Master System
Functions:
• Connection of new RTU to old Master System
• Connection of old RTUs to new Master System
• One line to RTUs / Protection relays
• One line to the Master system
• Media converter (dial-up to leased line)
• Local configuration
F.ex. IEC870-5-101
Configuration Tool
F.ex. Indactic 2033
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RTU or
SA system
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PCU 400 Functionality
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IEC870-5-101
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Redundant lines individually configurable
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Dial-up is supported and separated from the protocol
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Dual-LAN
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External minute pulse
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Bit-protocol support
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FTAB-loading RP570/571
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Remote diagnostics via Telnet
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File transfer is not supported in PCU400 and RCS300
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DNP 3.0 is not supported yet
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Aftersales opportunities
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Flexible solutions both for SCADA, Substation Automation
and Standalone protocol converting
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Add new functionality to old systems
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Extend old systems with more lines and new protocols
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Selling communication solutions to other competitors
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Integrate new functionality in old systems
PCU 400 Ordering
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A checklist and a spreadsheet is used for
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Price calculation
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Ordering
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Information about number of PCUs, lines, redundancy and mounting is
required
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The 19” box PCU 400 is delivered mounted in a cubicle or as a standalone box.
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The production of the cubicles is handled by ASY/NSP
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SEASY has produced documents for production of mounted cubicles
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This information can be transferred to local unit if local production is
considered
Order-form (EXCEL spreadsheet)
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The order form is divided in the following sections:
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A - PC-equipment
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B - Connection Unit
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C - Front End switch
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D - Power switch
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E - Clock unit
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F - Power supply
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G - Cubicle
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H - Installation and test
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K - Additional equipment
PCU 400 Documentation
Ordering:
Project Engineer Handbook:
• Configuration Guidelines
• Calculation spreadsheet
• Check-list
• Notes
• User’s Guide
• Installation Manual
• Configuration Manual
• Product Sheet
• CPU Motherboard specification
• TeamCom FE-switch specification
Production documents:
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• Calculation spreadsheet
• Drawings
• Assembly
• Part lists
Development:
• Release plan
• Agreement NOINA & SEASY
• Development & Maintenance guide
• Functional specifications
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Training
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SEASY has developed a PCU 400 course called F96. The
training is handled by ABB University (contact Lars
Garpemyr). The course is useful both for customers and ABB
personnel for learning the functions and the tools of PCU
400.
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We plan to make a special marketing tour for DEUTA and
USTRA for promoting the PCU 400 product. The seminar
includes:
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Sales training
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Technical description
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DEMO of the product.
PCU 400 Data flow - SCADA
Customer data
Data Engineering
Tool (DE400)
SCADA servers
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Loading over LAN/WAN using RSP protocol
Parameter loading to RTU if
supported
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PCU 400 Data flow - Gateway
Customer data
XML-files
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LON
Configuration Tool
Excel based
REC 561
REL 5x1
PCU 400 Host www-server
Current value
The PCU400 also supports webinterface for some protocols for
remote debugging
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Event list
Device status
Logging
PCU 400 Development tool
•Standard software
•Microsoft Development Studio 6.0
•Language C and C++
•Visual Source Safe
•PC based
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•portable for site assistance
PCU 400 Hardware
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Standard PC type
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Communication cards
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Standard COM-ports for asynchronous byte protocols. Speeds up to
56kbps/line
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OCC-card 8ch for bit and byte protocols (used in standard config.)
Speeds up to 9.6kbps/line.
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Qualifying card is the RCS320 BCOM56-PCI Speeds up to 56kbps
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1-24 lines i.e. 3 OCC cards in one PC
SEASY offers a tested and proved set-up.
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Find your own H/W set-up by choosing parts from the local dealer!
PCU 400 Protocol Development
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Developed as “eXternal”-modules.
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No interference with other system components
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Private database structures
Template as a base for new protocols available for:
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RSP interface
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API for internal functions
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Media and Low level drivers available
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Or use DDE protocol interface. This will gain access to many
already developed protocols.
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Customer benefits
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PCU400 is flexible
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Different configurations are supported
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Standard non-ABB hardware is used
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Standard Windows NT 4.0
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Open interfaces available e.g. DDE, XML
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Protocols can be bought as 3rd part products e.g. LON
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Protocols are run as separate processes in NT
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Remote diagnostics via LAN or Modem
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Adds functionality as new protocols to old systems
Customer benefits (cont.)
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PCU400 replaces RCS3xx
PCU400 covers SCADA, SA and standalone configurations
PCU 400 is a component in the SPIDER system
PCU400 has potential to grow as Gateway
Reduced maintenance cost
New markets gives bigger volumes
PCU 400 References and Availability
On-site:
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BKK project in Norway
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22 pcs PCU 400 in operation since 14th of June 1999
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Operational hours per PCU is  8800 hours
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Total operational hours is 190 000 hours with no H/W failure
Tussa Kraft, Oppland Energi, Nord Trondelag 1999
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Current Projects:
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SCECO (Saudi) 8 pcs PCU400 with Indactic 33 & RP570
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ABB SWG in Untra, Panama & Kolsva IEC870,DNP+LON
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Schneider-Electro, Sweden ADLP180-MODBUS