maxDNA ACN/MIO System Overview 278733

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Overview of maxACN/MIO ......................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................. 1-2
maxACN ............................................................................................................................................................... 1-3
MIO ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1-4
System Documentation ............................................................................................................................................. 1-8
maxDNA Manuals ................................................................................................................................................ 1-8
metsoDNA CR Manuals ....................................................................................................................................... 1-9

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Overview of maxACN/MIO

Introduction
The maxDNA system has been enhanced by offering some portions of the
metsoDNA CR system as an alternative to maxPAC and maxDPU4F.
Specifically, we have added the C20 ACN process controller and the ACN
I/O subsystem (hereinafter, called MIO). Standard maxDNA workstations,
maxVUE graphics, maxDNA utilities and even DPUs may be used together
with the ACN and MIO. This combined system is known as maxDNA CR.
The benefits of this to you, the user, are many.
• Easy and well-integrated upgrade path
• Many configuration options available to best fit your requirements
• Small form factor – ideal for low cost remote I/O
• Flexible DIN-rail mounting
• Ethernet connections to I/O Groups
• Local and Remote I/O options
• Many levels of redundancy available
• Local and remote termination options
• Status LED for every I/O point aids in quick troubleshooting

The purpose of this manual is to describe the use of the ACN and MIO
within the maxDNA CR system. It is assumed that the reader is already
familiar with the terminology, hardware, software and tools of the maxDNA
system.

Detailed documentation on the ACN and MIO already exists in other

manuals. Those manuals (listed later in this document) go into great detail
on how to install, use and maintain the ACN and MIO. Where necessary,
the reader will be referred to those manuals.

In contrast, the focus of this manual is to provide a high level overview of

the usage of the C20 ACN and MIO within the maxDNA CR system. It is
strongly recommended that the user read this manual first to get the “big
picture”. Then, refer to the more detailed ACN and MIO manuals only
when further information is required.

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Another function of this manual is to provide detailed information on those
components (e.g., the System Power Supply) that are not described in other
documents.

maxACN
The maxACN is a process controller similar in function to the maxDPU4F.
In fact, it runs software that is very similar to that of the DPU. Software
buffers (MIO versions of the AIB, DOB, etc.) are used to communicate with
I/O modules. The same types of function blocks that are used on the DPU
provide for easy design and configuration of control schemes running in the
ACN.

If you are familiar with the maxDPU4F, you will have a very easy transition
to the ACN. The same tools (Point Browser, maxVUE, maxDPUTOOLs,
etc.) are used with both. The concept of accessing data by means of the
Point_Identifier.attribute still applies.

Pictures of the model C20 ACN are shown below. Duplicate LEDs are
located on both the front and top sides of the unit to permit mounting the
ACN in different orientations.

The C20 ACN – Front and Top views

The ACN connects to maxDNA workstations, remote I/O modules, other

ACNs and DPUs just like a maxDPU4F. Two Ethernet ports provide
connections to maxNET A and maxNET B, the redundant full-duplex
100Mbps communications links.

Also, like a maxDPU4F, the ACN has a third 100Mbps full duplex Ethernet
port (maxNET C) that is used to provide a link to a redundant ACN process
controller. But, unlike a maxDPU4F, the ACN’s Net C port is also used to
connect to I/O modules.

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MIO
MIO is a modular and highly compact I/O subsystem. It is available in both
isolated and non-isolated versions. Normally, the isolated MIO is used in
maxDNA systems. However, non-isolated modules are available for those
applications where isolation is not required and the user desires even smaller
and lower cost I/O. The non-isolated modules are known as M80 modules
due to their size (approximately 80mm high). The isolated modules are
known as M120 modules because they are approximately 120mm high.

The I/O modules plug into a mounting base that attaches to a DIN-rail. The
M120 mounting base supports up to 8 I/O modules. Two mounting bases
may be linked together to hold up to 16 I/O modules. Each I/O module has a
receptacle that accepts a pluggable, hooded, connector for the field I/O wires.
The hood provides mechanical protection for the wires and safety protection
for the user.

The following photograph shows a portion of an I/O mounting base with

three M120 modules. The middle module has a hooded I/O connector
plugged into it. To the right of the third module is a blank slot into which
another module may be installed.

M120 I/O Modules

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Another module, called an IBC, is plugged in to a mounting base that is
attached to the left side of the I/O module mounting base. The IBC provides
an interface between the Ethernet connection on the ACN (or DPU in a
future release) and the I/O modules. A second IBC, and its mounting base,
may be attached to the first IBC mounting base to provide redundant
communications. When redundant IBCs are used, the first one is called the
Master IBC and its backup is called the Reserve IBC.

The collection of modules and mounting bases is called an I/O Group. An

ACN (or DPU) can access many I/O Groups. Refer to the section on
Configuration Rules for details.

Operating voltage for the I/O Group is provided by a power supply module
called an IPS. The IPS is powered by the system 24VDC logic supply and it
plugs into the IBC mounting base. A second IPS (known as the Reserve)
may be added to the second IBC mounting base for redundancy. In that case,
either of the IPS modules can power the entire I/O Group.

The following photograph shows redundant IBC modules and an IPS module
installed on their mounting bases. An empty mounting position is visible to
the left of the Reserve IBC. A second IPS may be installed there.

Redundant IBC modules + IPS on Mounting Bases

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Each I/O Group must have a bus terminator (called an IT) plugged into the
right hand side of the group. The following picture shows a top view of the
terminator installed in an I/O mounting base. Do not be confused by the
position of the terminator in the picture. The picture has been rotated 90
degrees to better fit the page.

Terminator Installed in an I/O Group Mounting Base

A picture of a typical I/O Group is shown below. This I/O Group contains
redundant IBC and IPS modules as well as 16 I/O modules. The IT (I/O bus
terminator) is just visible on the right hand side of the mounting base.

IPS IBC IPS IBC I/O Modules

Reserve IBC Master IBC 8-wide I/O 8-wide I/O

Mounting Base Mounting Base Mounting Base Mounting Base

16-Wide I/O Group with Redundant IPS and IBC

A set of up to sixteen I/O Groups is known as a Collection.

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The following picture shows a cabinet containing redundant ACNs, three I/O
Groups and some support equipment (all of which is explained later in this
manual). The power supply is not visible in the photograph because it was
mounted in the rear of the cabinet along with some additional I/O Groups.

Redundant ACNs

Net C Ethernet Switches

Net A & B Switches

AC Power Distribution
And Circuit Breakers

NTP Server
(Time Server)

M120 I/O Groups with

redundant IBC and IPS

Ducts for Wire

Management

Cabinet with Redundant ACNs, M120 I/O and Support Equipment

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System Documentation
The main intent of this manual is to provide an overview of the ACN and
MIO components of the maxDNA CR system. Where more detailed
information is required, the reader is referred to other documents.

Some of those documents are new or existing maxDNA manuals that have
been updated to include the new material. This section lists the appropriate
maxDNA manuals.

The rest of those documents are from the metsoDNA CR system. Detailed
information on all metsoDNA CR hardware is available in the metsoDNA
CR manuals. However, only a subset of the metsoDNA hardware is used in
the maxDNA system. Thus, the metsoDNA CR manuals also describe
components and features that are not applicable to the maxDNA CR system.
To avoid confusion, this section lists which parts of which manuals are
important to users of the maxDNA system. Manuals and portions of manuals
that are not listed below can be ignored by the reader.

It is strongly recommended that the user read and understand the material in
this manual before reading the metsoDNA manuals. This is because the
metsoDNA CR manuals include a lot of information that does not pertain to
the maxDNA CR system. Reading this overview manual first will help the
user keep the big picture in mind and help focus attention only where it is
required.

maxDNA Manuals
• #278609, System Resources User’s Guide

o This manual update includes a chapter on Time

Synchronization for ACN and DPU4F systems.

o It is located in volume 2 of the maxDNA documentation set.

• #278732, MIO Buffers Function Blocks Programmers Reference

and User’s Guide

o This new manual contains information on the buffers and

function blocks needed to configure systems containing
ACNs and MIO.

o It is located in volume 6 of the maxDNA documentation set.

• #278599, maxSTATION Operator’s Guide

o This manual has been updated to include information on

using standard maxVUE displays that have been added or
enhanced to support the ACN and MIO.

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o It is located in volume 1 of the maxDNA documentation set.

• #278597, maxDPUTools User’s Guide

o This manual has been updated to document maxDPUTools

enhancements for creating configurations containing ACN
and MIO hardware.

o It is located in volume 2 of the maxDNA documentation set.

metsoDNA CR Manuals
o #ACN_G2023, metsoACN Technical Guide

 This manual covers several different models of

ACN. The C20 is the only one used in the maxDNA
system.

Furthermore, we use the C20 as follows.

• All of the C20 applications software is

stored on a CompactFlash card housed
within the ACN.

 Ignore the following sections:

• All references to ACNs other than the model
C20.
• The description of the C20 LEDs
• PMM Personality Module
• PMC Connector Module
• EFFc and EFCf Ethernet to Field Bus
Converters
• EFC6c and EFC6f Ethernet to Field Bus
Converters
• Profibus Interface Card
• Serial Interface Cards
• metsoACN Data Communications
Equipment
• metsoACN Power Supply Units
 It is located in volume 6 of the maxDNA
documentation set.

o #M120_IO, M120 I/O Modules

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 This manual describes the M120 I/O modules. It
includes sections that cover module specifications,
input/output structures and field connections.

 It is located in volume 6 of the maxDNA

documentation set.

o #G2022_EN_01, Metso ACN I/O Technical Manual

 Refer to this manual for information about M80 I/O

modules, the IBC and the IPS.

 It is located in the M80_IO folder in volume 6 of the

maxDNA documentation set.

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