EXPERION PKS

RELEASE 516

Getting Started with Experion Software Guide

EPDOC-X112-en-516A
August 2020
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Contents 3
Chapter 1 - About this guide 5
1.1 Revision history 6
1.2 Intended audience 6
1.3 About HPS Support Website 6
1.3.1 To access the Honeywell Process Solutions website 6

Chapter 2 - About Experion PKS documentation and media 8

2.1 Experion documentation 8
2.1.1 Experion R511 User Assistance 8
2.1.2 Experion PKS Upgrade Tool Components media 9

2.2 Experion PKS media 9

Chapter 3 - Getting started with an Experion PKS installation or migration 11
3.1 Starting an Experion installation 11
3.1.1 Installing Experion using an Experion Software Installation Server (ESIS) 12
3.1.2 Installing Experion using the Experion PKS System Initialization media 14
3.1.3 Experion installation without the Experion PKS System Initialization media 18

3.1.4 Experion installation using Installation Builder 19

3.2 Starting an Experion migration 20

Chapter 4 - Configuring Experion nodes after factory installation 22
4.1 To configure Experion nodes after factory installation 22
Chapter 5 - Additional information 24
5.1 Overview of Experion Process Control Network (PCN) 24
5.2 Experion PKS installation feature bundles 25
5.2.1 Server (ESV) 25

5.2.2 Server TPN Connected (ESVT) 26

5.2.3 eServer 26
5.2.4 Application Control Environment (ACE) 26
5.2.5 Application Control Environment TPN Connected (ACE-T) 26
5.2.6 Simulation Environments 26

5.2.7 Console Station (ES-C) 26

5.2.8 Console Station TPN Connected (ES-T) 26
5.2.9 Console Extension Station (ES-CE) / Flex Station (ES-F) 26
5.2.10 Collaboration Station 27
5.2.11 Experion Hiway Gateway (EHG) 27
5.2.12 APP Node (E-APP) 27

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5.2.14 PC Universal Station (PCUS) 27
5.2.15 ELCN History Module 27
5.2.16 Optional Features 27

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1 ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This document provides an overview of the installation and migration tasks for Experion PKS
software. It describes the supported installation scenarios and how to get started with each
scenario. In addition, it mentions the tasks that must be performed for migrating to Experion PKS.
The following table describes the possible scenarios, and the action to be performed for
installing/migrating to Experion PKS.

What do you want to do? Action

Installation 1. Gather the required documents, which can be
accessed or printed from the User Assistance
Media.
2. Perform the preparation tasks mentioned in
the Starting Experion PKS installation section.
3. Understand the installation scenarios
mentioned in the Understanding the different
installation methods section.
4. Complete the appropriate installation
procedure mentioned in the Software
Installation User's Guide (SIUG).

Complete a factory Complete the configuration procedures mentioned

installation in the Configuring Experion PKS nodes after factory
mode installation section.

Migration 1. Gather the required documents, which can be

accessed or printed from the User Assistance
Media and identify the supported migration
scenarios.
2. Understand the migration scenarios and the
supported migration paths mentioned in the
Migration Planning Guide.
3. Refer to the appropriate set of migration
documents.

Depending on the migration path, the migration

guides are classified into Scenario-specific and
Site-specific migration guides.

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1.1 Revision history

Revision Date Description

A August 2020 Initial release of document.

l Intended audience
l About HPS Support Website
1.2 Intended audience

This guide is for people who are responsible for the installation or migration of Experion PKS
software.
Prerequisite skills
Ensure that you have.
l An understanding of Microsoft Windows folder and file structures.
l An experience in installing software programs using standard installation applications.
l An understanding of system topology where this Experion PKS software is used.
l Access to Experion PKS software license keys, as they are required during an Experion PKS
software installation.

1.3 About HPS Support Website

Download Honeywell software updates, documentation, and recommended antivirus updates from
the Honeywell Process Solutions website(http://www.honeywellprocess.com).

ATTENTION
l You must access the Honeywell Process Solutions website from a secured
computer, rather than from a node within your Experion PKS system.
l To access zip file, save the file in the local drive and then open.

1.3.1 To access the Honeywell Process Solutions website

1. In a web browser, type the following URL.
https://www.honeywellprocess.com/support
The SUPPORT page appears, and the Search Knowledge Base tab is selected by default.
2. Select Click Here to Login in the top-right corner of the page.
The home page appears.
3. If you are a new user, register at this website. Click Register, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
4. If you are already registered, type your Account Login user name and password, and click
Login.
Your account name appears in the top-right of the page.

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2 ABOUT EXPERION PKS DOCUMENTATION AND MEDIA

l Experion PKS documentation

l Experion PKS media

2.1 Experion documentation

Prior to R511.1, PDF collections of the Experion PKS System Documentation and the PKS SCN,
Installation, and Migration documentation were provided.
In R511, the User Assistance, a browser-based documentation interface, replaces the PDF
Collections to enhance the user experience on PCs and smart devices, such as tablets.

2.1.1 Experion R511 User Assistance

The R511.1 Experion User Assistance offers the following features:
l Experion User Assistance is installed as part of the Experion installation and can also be
installed on non-Experion nodes.
l Responsive Design technology enables the User Assistance to be viewed on either a PC or a
smart device, such as a tablet or a phone. Depending on the screen real estate available, the
navigation model changes automatically to optimize the user experience.
l The Experion User Assistance uses the file access protocol to launch in the default browser
for the node, or in an integrated browser-like window from within the engineering tools.
l Adobe Acrobat is no longer required, unless you want to download PDF versions of the
documentation provided within the User Assistance.
l Experion PKS System Documentation and Experion PKS SCN, Installation and Migration PDF
collection documents are merged in this new interface.
l New features of the release are listed on the home page of the User Assistance, with links to
more detail within the SCN.
l Search filters provide targeted search results based on the task you are performing.
l Sample videos are provided and will play on your device of choice without requiring internet
access.
l A list of the most popular guides from the documentation set provides each access to online
or PDF versions of each guide.

The Experion User Assistance has been qualified with the following browsers:
l Internet Explorer 8 or later
l Firefox 10 or later
l Google Chrome 13 or later
l Safari 5 or later

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Experion User Assistance is integrated into the Engineering tools and can be accessed via the
User Assistance browser through product menus and shortcut keys.

2.1.2 Experion PKS Upgrade Tool Components media

For information on the Experion PKS Upgrade Tool Components media, refer to the General
Release Software Change Notice (SCN).
For information on planning the migration of your Experion system, refer to the Migration
Planning Guide .
2.2 Experion PKS media
To install Experion PKS, you may require one or more of the following media.

Media name Media Contents

type
Experion DVD This media contains all of the Experion software.
PKS
Installation
media 1

Experion DVD l Required drivers for system hardware component

PKS System and different software packages
Initialization l System performance tools
media

Experion DVD Windows operating system updates

PKS System
Initialization
Updates
media

Experion DVD Updates for the Experion installation. The latest point
PKS release Experion Support Software is available as an ISO
Installation image on Honeywell Process Solutions website
media 2 (https://www.honeywellprocess.com/support). Use the
ISO image content to create a DVD/media for installing
the latest Experion point release. For extracting contents
to a media, use ISO extraction software. For example, you
can use Virtual Clone Drive software for extracting the
contents to a media.

Microsoft DVD Updates for SQL Server

SQL Server
2014 SP2
media

Microsoft DVD Updates for Microsoft Visual Studio

Visual Studio
CAB media

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Media name Media Contents

type
Experion DVD Experion support and maintenance
Support and
Maintenance
media

Experion DVD This media contains the User Assistance media, a

R511.1 browser-based documentation interface.
software
The Experion R511.1 software media kit (EP-PKS511)
media kit
consists of following two DVD kits and Experion Read Me
First Instructions.
l Experion R511 Multi DVD Kit-1 (Part number 51156634)
l Experion R511 Multi DVD Kit-2 (Part number 51156635)
l Experion Read Me First Instructions (Part Number 51154497)

In addition to the above media , you may also require the following media during Experion
migration.

Media Name Type Contents

Experion PKS PKS LIOM Software media CD LIOM software

ATTENTION
Ensure that you take the following precautions while using the media.
l Do not scratch the surface of the media.
l Do not place the media on any surface other than the media drive or its original
package.
l Avoid finger prints on the media by not touching the recorded surface.
l Hold the media by the edges only.
l Place the media back in its packaging when not in the CD/DVD ROM drive.

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3 GETTING STARTED WITH AN EXPERION PKS

INSTALLATION OR MIGRATION

l Starting an Experion PKS installation

l Starting an Experion PKS migration

3.1 Starting an Experion installation

You must have the following documentation before you begin Experion installation.
l Domain Controller set of guides: If you are installing a Domain Controller, you must install the
Domain Controller before you start installing any Experion nodes. Refer to the Windows
Domain and Workgroup Implementation Guide . For planning information, refer to Windows
Domain and Workgroup Planning Guide . For operation system migration information, refer
the appropriate operating system-specific implementation guide Windows Domain
Implementation Guide for Windows Server 2008 R2/Windows Domain Implementation Guide
for Windows Server 2012. The Domian Controller set of guides is available in the User
Assistance media.
l Software Change Notices (SCN): The Software Change Notice provides information about
new features, problems resolved, known issues, software component versions, and firmware
revisions for a release/point release. In addition, the document also contains important
changes from previous release, special considerations in installation or migration, and any
last-minute documentation updates. Although the SCN is provided in printed form, you must
always download the latest version of the SCN from the Honeywell Process Solutions website
(https://www.honeywellprocess.com/support). The following are the three types of SCNs.
o Experion General Release Software Change Notice
o Experion Support Software - Software Change Notice
o Experion Point Release Software Change Notice

l Getting Started with Experion Software Guide : This document details the prerequisites and
specific tasks required to set up the Experion system. You can also use the document as a
reference when you add new components to your system.
l Experion Software Installation User's Guide (SIUG): This document guides you through the
standard Experion software installation. The SIUG is available in the User Assistance media.
Refer to the Software Installation User's Guide in the following scenarios.
o Install the hardware or set up the ESIS repository before installing Experion.
o Use the Experion Software Installation Server (ESIS) to perform an installation.
o Install the optional features.
o Install Experion

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o With operating system reinstall using ESIS

o On a node on which the operating system does not exist (bare metal) using ESIS.
o Using DVD media.

o Install/configure operating system only using Experion PKS System Initialization

media.
o Purchased your computer from a vendor other than Honeywell.

l Experion Supplementary Installation Tasks Guide (SITG): This document describes the
additional tasks to be performed once you have completed an initial installation or upgrade of
Experion. This document is available in the User Assistance media.
l Experion Virtualization Planning and Implementation Guide : This document provides
information about planning, installing, and configuring VMWare and Experion components in
a virtualized Experion environment.

l Installing Experion using an Experion Software Installation Server (ESIS)

l Installing Experion using the Experion PKS System Initialization media
l Experion installation without the Experion PKS System Initialization media
l Experion installation using Installation Builder

3.1.1 Installing Experion using an Experion Software Installation

Server (ESIS)

ATTENTION
l You can create an ESIS repository on a local hard disk that can be accessed using a
network share.
l For setting up an ESIS repository, the minimum space required on the ESIS server
is 33 GB.

TIP
Depending upon your preferences for ESIS setup, the minimum size
required for ESIS setup varies.

l You must have .Net Framework 2.0 or higher version installed on your computer for
creating an ESIS repository.
l You can
o
create the ESIS repository on the following operating systems.

o Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

o Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (64-bit)
o Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Standard (x64) (64–bit)

l The ESIS and Experion Migration Storage Node (EMSN) can be hosted on the same
server. When hosted on the same node, while connecting to EMSN or ESIS, ensure
to use the same account (with same permission) during migration.

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Workflow for installing Experion using ESIS

l Required media
o Experion PKS System Initialization media
o Experion PKS System Initialization Updates media
o Experion PKS Installation media 1
o Experion PKS Support Software media
o If you have license for CAB Developer, you require the following Experion media.
o Microsoft Visual Studio CAB Developer media (optional, required only if CAB is
selected)
o Microsoft Visual Studio CAB Developer Professional MSDN Library media
(optional, required only if CAB is selected)

l Optional media
o Experion Support and Maintenance media

l Required manuals
o Software Installation User’s Guide (SIUG)
o If you are installing integrated Experion TPS nodes, you require the Integrated
Experion-TPS User's Guide

Set up an Experion Software Installation

Software Installation User’s Guide
Server ( ESIS )

Software Installation
User’s Guide

Install additional hardware “Preparing for an Experion

installation”

Integrated Experion
ES -T , ESVT , & ACE - T TPS Nodes User’s
nodes only Guide
Complete the Integrated “Prepare TPN /LCN for
Experion TPS pre - installation Integrated Experion /TPS
tasks . Nodes”

Do you want to
No Do you want to No Do you want to
install Experion on
install Experion install Experion on
Install Experion a computer with a
and reinstalled the a "bare metal "
pre -installed
? operating system computer ?
operating system

Yes Yes Yes

Software Installation Software Installation Software Installation

User’s Guide User’s Guide User’s Guide
Installing Experion on a
Installing Experion with
“Installing Experion using node on which operating
operating system reinstall
ESIS system does not exist (bare
metal )

ES -T , ESVT , & ACE - T

nodes only Integrated Experion
TPS Nodes User’s
Complete the Integrated
- Guide
Experion TPS post
.
installation and configuration
tasks

Repeat for each

Experion node

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When to use ESIS

Use ESIS when:

l You want an unattended software installation/migration.
l You have multiple nodes that needs to be installed/migrated at the same time.
l You want a baseline/backup of Experion DVDs.

3.1.2 Installing Experion using the Experion PKS System

Initialization media

Workflow for installing Experion using the Experion PKS System

Initialization media

l Required media
o Experion PKS Installation media 1
o Experion PKS System Initialization media
o Experion PKS System Initialization Updates media
o Experion PKS Support Software media
o If you are licensed for CAB Developer, you require the following Experion media:
o Microsoft Visual Studio CAB Developer media (optional, required only if CAB is
selected)
o Microsoft Visual Studio CAB Developer Professional MSDN Library media
(optional, required only if CAB is selected)

l Optional media
o Experion Support and Maintenance media

l Required manuals
o Software Installation User’s Guide (SIUG)
o If you are installing integrated Experion TPS nodes, you require the Integrated
Experion-TPS User's Guide

Software Installation
User’s Guide
Install additional hardware “Preparing for an Experion
installation”

Integrated Experion
ES-T , ESVT , & ACE - T TPS Nodes User’s
nodes only Guide
“Prepare TPN /LCN for
Complete the Integrated Integrated Experion TPS
Experion /TPS. pre - Nodes”
installation tasks

Do you want to
Software Installation No Do you want to No Do you want to
install Experion on
install Experion install Experion on
User’s Guide a computer with a
and reinstalled the a "bare metal "
pre -installed
operating system computer ?
Install Experion “Alternative scenarios” operating system

Yes Yes Yes

Software Installation Software Installation

User’s Guide User’s Guide
ES-T , ESVT , & ACE - T User’s Guide Installing Experion on a
Installing Experion with
nodes only Integrated Experion operating system reinstall node on which operating
“Installing Experion using system does not exist (bare
TPS Nodes User’s
Complete the Integrated ESIS metal )
- Guide
Experion TPS post
.
installation and configuration
tasks

Repeat for each

Experion node

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Advantages of using Experion PKS System Initialization media

The advantages of using Experion PKS System Initialization media are.

l Prepares the system for Experion installation without mandatory operating system reload, if
operating system and hardware platforms are compatible (Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise
2016 LTSB (x64)/Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard).
l Helps install qualified operating system, if necessary.
l Installs Experion software.
l Creates configuration files for operating system and Experion. These configuration files are
created and saved on the node being initialized or on external media such as USB drive or
floppy drive.
l Stores configuration files for different nodes in different folders on the external media.

Workflow for installing Experion on Honeywell-qualified Dell platforms

l Required media
o Experion PKS Installation media 1
o Experion PKS System Initialization Updates media
o Experion PKS System Initialization media
o Experion Support and Maintenance media
o If you have license for CAB Developer, you require the following Experion media:
o Microsoft Visual Studio CAB Developer media (optional, required only if CAB is
selected)
o Microsoft Visual Studio CAB Developer Professional MSDN Library media
(optional, required only if CAB is selected)

l Required manuals
o Software Installation User’s Guide (SIUG)
o If you are installing integrated Experion TPS nodes, you require the Integrated
Experion-TPS User's Guide

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Software Installation
Set up an Experion User’s Guide
Software Installation “Setting up the ESIS
Server (ESIS ) repository”

Software Installation
User’s Guide
Install additional hardware “Preparing for an Experion
installation”

ES -T , ESVT , & ACE -T
nodes only
Complete the Integrated
Experion TPS pre -installation
tasks .
Integrated Experion
TPS Nodes User’s
Guide
“Prepare TPN /LCN for
Integrated Experion -TPS
Nodes”

Do you want to
No
install Experion on Do you want to
Install Experion a computer with a pre - install Experion where
installed operating operating system exists ?
system ?

Yes Yes

Software Installation Software Installation

User’s Guide User’s Guide
“Installing Experion on “Installing Experion on
Honeywell -qualified Honeywell -qualified
platforms – Installing platforms – Continuing with
Experion on a pre -installed Experion installation where
operating system” operating system exists”

Yes Yes

Software Installation
User’s Guide
“Installing Experion on
Honeywell -qualified
platforms – Proceeding with
Experion installation using
ESIS”

ES -T , ESVT , & ACE -T Integrated Experion

nodes only TPS Nodes User’s
Complete the Integrated Guide
Experion TPS post -installation
and configuration tasks .

Repeat for each

Experion node

Workflow for installing Experion on non-Honeywell-qualified Dell

platforms

l Required media
o Experion PKS Installation media 1
o Experion PKS System Initialization media
o Experion PKS System Initialization Updates media
o Experion Support and Maintenance media
o If you have license for CAB Developer, you require the following Experion media:

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o Microsoft Visual Studio CAB Developer media (optional, required only if CAB is
selected)
o Microsoft Visual Studio CAB Developer Professional MSDN Library media
(optional, required only if CAB is selected)

l Required manuals
o Software Installation User’s Guide (SIUG)
o If you are installing integrated Experion TPS nodes, you require the Integrated
Experion-TPS User's Guide

Software Installation
User’s Guide
Install additional hardware “Preparing for an Experion
installation”

Software Installation
User’s Guide
“Installing Experion on non -
Prepare for Experion
Honeywell -qualified Dell
installation
platforms – Preparing for
an Experion installation”

No No
Do you want to Do you want to
Do you want to
Install Experion install Experion from a install Experion from a
install Experion using DVD
ESIS -based USB -drive ESIS -based network share

Yes Yes Yes

Software Installation Software Installation

User’s Guide User’s Guide Software Installation
“To start installation for “To start installation for User’s Guide
ESIS -based installations ESIS -based installation “To start installation from
from a USB drive ” from network share” DVD”

Software Installation
User’s Guide
Experion post -installation
“Post -installation tasks”
tasks

Repeat for each

Experion node

About embedded operating system

Embedded operating system refers to the operating system pre-installed on Dell computers
ordered through Honeywell. The operating system settings are controlled by Honeywell and
contain drivers qualified for Experion only. Honeywell recommends you to use embedded
operating system for all new installation and migration.
The following are some of the advantages of using an embedded operating system.
l Operating system features are under Honeywell control and allow customization for Experion.
l Embedded operating system eliminates the need to reinstall operating system before
installing Experion.
l Allows longer support cycle.
l An embedded operating system recovery media is shipped along with Experion PKS System
Initialization media for Dell computer purchased through Honeywell.

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3.1.3 Experion installation without the Experion PKS System

Initialization media

Workflow for installing Experion without the Experion PKS System

Initialization media

l Required media
o Experion PKS System Initialization media
o If you are licensed for CAB Developer, you will also need the following Experion
media:
o Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 SP1 CAB Developer media (optional, required only if
CAB is selected)
o Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 SP1 CAB Developer Professional MSDN Library
media (optional, required only if CAB is selected)

l Required manuals
o Software Installation User’s Guide (SIUG)

Software Installation
User’s Guide
Install additional hardware
“Preparing for an Experion
installation

Integrated Experion
ES -T , ESVT , & ACE - T TPS Nodes User’s
nodes only Guide
“Prepare TPN / LCN for
Complete the Integrated Integrated Experion - TPS
Experion TPS pre .-installation Nodes”
tasks

Software Installation
User’s Guide

Install Experion “Installing Experion on

non -Honeywell -qualified
Dell platforms”

ES -T , ESVT , & ACE - T Integrated Experion

nodes only TPS Nodes User’s
Complete the Integrated Guide
-
Experion TPS post
installation and configuration .
tasks

Repeat for each

Experion node

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When to use a manual installation process

There is no specific scenario when not to use Experion PKS System Initialization media for
installation. It is an option provided, though not the recommended option.

3.1.4 Experion installation using Installation Builder

Workflow for installing Experion using Installation Builder

l Required media
o Experion PKS Installation media 1
o Experion PKS System Initialization media
o Experion PKS System Initialization Updates media
o Experion PKS Support Software media

l Optional media
o Experion Support and Maintenance media

l Required manuals
o Software Installation User’s Guide (SIUG)
o Installation Builder User’s Guide

Installation Builder
User’s Guide
Set up a Network
“Create site network
Definition
definition”

Installation Builder
User’s Guide
Create Installation files “Creating installation files”

No Do you want to
Do you want to install Experion using
Install Experion install Experion from ESIS Experion PKS System
Initialization media ?

Yes Yes

Browse to the
Start ESIS installation
configuration files , and
wizard . Run Setup .exe
select UIInfo .xml

Yes Yes

Software Installation Software Installation

User’s Guide User’s Guide
“Proceeding with Experion “Installing Experion using
installation using ESIS .” DVD media”
Repeat for each
Experion node

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When to use Installation Builder

Honeywell's Installation Builder streamlines the process of installing, configuring, and deploying
nodes for your Experion system. It enables you to define, save, and reuse node configuration
information as node definitions, which you can then use when performing the following tasks.
l Validating node configuration values.
l Performing unattended installations of Experion software.
l Deploying nodes into an existing system.

The Installation Builder user interface enables you to enter node configuration data and manage
node definitions. Node Definitions are maintained in an Installation Database (IDB). The IDB
contains all data needed for automated node configuration, installation, and management
(ANCIM). This includes.
l Node configuration data
l Node configuration user interface definition data.
l Configuration template data.
l Site network and computer tree structure data.
l Site-wide data.
l System-wide data.
l Installation checklists.
l Commission

3.2 Starting an Experion migration

Following is a list of documentation that you must have during Experion migration.
l Software Change Notices (SCN): The Software Change Notice provides information about new
features, problems resolved, known issues, software component versions, and firmware
revisions for a release/point release. In addition, the document also contains important
changes from previous release, special considerations in installation or migration, and any
last-minute documentation updates. Although the SCN is provided in printed form, you must
always download the latest version of the SCN from the Honeywell Process Solutions website
(https://www.honeywellprocess.com/support). The following are the three types of SCNs.
o Experion General Release Software Change Notice
o Experion Support Software - Software Change Notice
o Experion Point Release Software Change Notice

l Getting Started with Experion Software Guide : This document details the prerequisites and
specific tasks required to set up the Experion system. You can also use the document as a
reference when you add new components to your system.
l Experion Migration Planning Guide : This document assists in understanding and planning
the migration of your Experion system. Specifically, this guide provides information and
guidance for migrating Experion systems from R410.x, R430.x, R431.x, R432.x, R500.x, R501.x,
and R510.x system software to Experion release R511.x software.
Depending on the migration path, the migration guides are classified into Scenario-specific
and Site-specific migration guides.
o : Each document describes a single supported migration scenario.
o Site-specific migration guides ( R410.x, R430.x, R431.x, R432.x, R500.x, R501.x and
R510.x to R511.x): For migrations from R410.x onwards, you can generate a site-
specific migration guide using the Upgrade Tool. As per the site configuration, the

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Upgrade Tool combines the migration guides available on the Experion PKS Upgrade
Tool components media for the nodes/modules in the Experion cluster. This
document is automatically generated by the Upgrade Tool.

l Experion Supplementary Installation Tasks Guide (SITG): This document describes the
additional tasks to be performed once you have completed an initial installation or upgrade of
Experion. This document is available in the User Assistance media.

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4 CONFIGURING EXPERION NODES AFTER FACTORY

INSTALLATION

Perform this procedure on Honeywell-qualified platforms, with operating system installed and
Experion software installed from Honeywell factory mode.

ATTENTION
You must configure the Experion nodes when you receive the machines from the factory
and before using the Experion software.

4.1 To configure Experion nodes after factory installation

1. Log on to the system where Experion server/Console node is installed in factory mode.
The Welcome to System Preparation Tool dialog box is displayed.
2. Click Next.
The Experion PKS End User License Agreement (EULA) dialog box is displayed.
3. Select I accept the terms in the License agreement and click Next.
The Enter Details dialog box is displayed.
4. Specify the Computer Name, Customer Name, Company Name, Server Name, User Name
and Password.
l In the User Name field, specify the user name to log in to the machine after
configuration.
l In the Password and Confirm Password fields, specify the password to log in to the
machine after configuration.
l Computer Name field appears for the following Experion nodes.
o Server (ESV)
o Application Control Environment (ACE)
o Simulation Environments Console Station (ES-C)
o Console Extension Station (ES-CE)
o Flex Station (ES-F)

l The Server Name field appears for the following Experion nodes.
o Application Control Environment (ACE)
o Simulation Environments Console Station (ES-C)
o Experion Hiway Gateway (EHG)

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ATTENTION
Ensure that you specify the same Computer Name in tools/procedures as specified
during the Experion node configuration (after factory mode installation).
For example, if you have specified the Computer Name as DEMOSystem during
Experion node configuration, use the same name in tools/procedures. If you give
demoSystem in any of the tools/procedures, they fail to execute.

5. Click Next.
The System Restore dialog box is displayed.
6. Click Start.
The system preparation process begins and system restarts automatically after sometime.
After restart, the System Restore dialog box is displayed, displaying the progress of the system
restore.
7. After the system preparation process is complete, the System Preparation Tool dialog box is
displayed with the message, System Restore has finished successfully. Click OK to reboot the
machine.
8. Click OK.
The system restarts automatically. The Experion server/Console node configuration is
complete.
9. Log on to the system using User Name provided in the Enter Details dialog box.
10. Set the Password Never expires option for user name by perform the following procedure.
a. Choose Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management.
The Computer Management window is displayed.
b. In the left pane, choose Local Users and Groups > Users.
The list of users are displayed in the right pane.
c. Select the user specified in the Enter Details dialog box.
d. Right-click the user and choose Properties.
The Properties dialog box is displayed.
e. In the General tab, select the Password never expires checkbox.
f. Click OK to exit the Properties dialog box.

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5 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

l Overview of Experion Process Control Network (PCN)

l Experion PKS installation feature bundles

5.1 Overview of Experion Process Control Network (PCN)

Process Control Network (PCN) is a communications network used for transmitting instructions
and data between the following:
l Control and measurement units.
l Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) equipment.

There are three levels of networks available on an Experion system.

Network type Network details

Experion Network communication for Level 1 controllers.
Process
l FTE – A single FTE network that supports Level 1 and Level 2
Network
communications. In this topology, Level 1 and Level 2 networks
(EPN)
are one physical network, but are logically separate by TCP/IP
Subnet masks. If FTE is selected at the EPN level, it is
automatically selected at the supervisory level.
l ControlNet (PCIC) – A network used by C200 controllers using a
PCIC card installed on a node with an RSLinx driver.
l ControlNet (Ethernet) – A network used by C200 controllers
using standard Ethernet and RSLinx driver.
l Ethernet – It enables a simulated EPN type setup over Ethernet
for usage of simulation environments without connecting to
real controllers.
l No communication required for real controller – This is
applicable only for ACE, PCUS, and Simulation environments.
This is useful when ACE does not communicate with other
controllers and is used for integrating with control data using
other means such as OPC. Use this option if there is no
interaction of the simulated controllers with real controllers.

Supervisory Network communication for Level 2 Experion nodes.

network
l FTE-S – It is an FTE network used only for Level 2
(supervisory)

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Network type Network details

communication. (Example: Experion Server to Experion Flex
stations). It is a single redundant Ethernet network topology
used as an alternative for deploying multiple Ethernet networks.
(Previously, deploying multiple Ethernet networks required the
coordination of more complicated station connection files and
server alias names).
l Ethernet - Provides support to the Level 2 communications if
FTE is not selected.

Auxiliary The extra network configurations used for integrating legacy

networks hardware with Experion such as RSLinx, DHEB, and so on. RSLinx
(optional) option is available only for server node and DHEB is available only
on EHG node. DHEB is selected by default and you cannot clear this
selection.
l RSLinx - Provides connection to other supported
interfaces/controllers such as PLC (Control Logix 5500) and so
on.
l LCNP4 - Provides connection to Classic T-Nodes for
communicating with LCN/TPS network.
l K4LCN - K4LCN-ETNI processor boards connects both Physical
and Virtual ETNs (Enhanced T-Nodes) through the FTE for
communicating with LCN/TPS network.
1. For Physical ETN, a physical server/workstation will be
connected to the K4LCN-ETNI processor boards through the
FTE.
2. For Virtual ETN, a virtual machine on a server will be
connected to the K4LCN-ETNI processor boards through the
FTE.

5.2 Experion PKS installation feature bundles

A node type is a bundling of Experion PKS features that are installed when a node is selected. This
bundling is an ease-of-use mechanism while choosing the software for installation.
The optional feature installs are available in addition, and are separate from the node type
bundled features.

5.2.1 Server (ESV)

The Experion PKS server is the core component of the Experion PKS Process Control System, and
runs the Experion PKS database, software and utilities. It provides direct communication links to
the control system (Level 1) and coordinates the service requests from users for control data. It is
the central point for communication, management, and distribution of data.
Key roles for an Experion PKS server

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l Enables inter-site coordination through DSA (Distributed Server Architecture).

l Contains the control system’s configuration data.
l Hosts environment for Flex station access.
l Contains the configuration information for Console station.
l Provides support for Alarm and Event Management.
l Provides support for Reporting and Trend Analysis.

5.2.2 Server TPN Connected (ESVT)

Experion server with an LCNP4 card that is integrated with the TPS network.

5.2.3 eServer
eServer provides access to displays and report data from Control System for users without
Administrator permissions. It provides access by communicating to the Experion PKS servers via
Distributed System Architecture.

5.2.4 Application Control Environment (ACE)

A Windows server based control execution environment that supports Level 2 control and allows
integration of third party components via standard interfaces like OPC (OLE for Process Control).

5.2.5 Application Control Environment TPN Connected (ACE-T)

ACE with an LCNP4 card integrated with the TPS network.

5.2.6 Simulation Environments

A software-based simulation of the C300, C200E, and ACE controllers. When combined with other
software, like Shadow Plant, it allows control strategies to be tested in a simulated environment
before running in production. Examples of Experion PKS Simulation Environment are SIM_ACE,
SimCx00, and so on.

5.2.7 Console Station (ES-C)

The Experion PKS Console Station (ES-C) is a high availability operator station option for critical
processes. It provides direct access to Level 1 for up to four Console Stations (ES-C), while hosting
an environment. It maintains the Control System accessibility when the server is unavailable. It
does not provide centralized Alarm and Event Management, Reporting and Trend Analysis, or the
ability to configure DSA connections.

5.2.8 Console Station TPN Connected (ES-T)

A console station with an LCNP4 card integrated with the TPS network.

5.2.9 Console Extension Station (ES-CE) / Flex Station (ES-F)

Fully functional Experion operator station that accesses controllers using the Experion server
supporting flexible deployment over any network and periodic access for a large number of users.

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l Provides user interface software and tool set for Experion

l Allows control data to be read, manipulated, and displayed.
l The Flex Stations (ES-F) communicate with Experion Servers for data access.
l The Console Extension Station (ES-CE) communicates with Console Stations for data access.

5.2.10 Collaboration Station

Collaboration Station is a type of Experion Station that can be used to gather a range of key
content so that it is easily accessible during a collaboration. This can include Experion displays,
documents, websites, and other common file types. Like eServer Premium access, Collaboration
Station provides read only access to Experion displays from the business network (level 4). Displays
can be viewed with live data and alarms but users do not have any control of the process and
cannot acknowledge alarms or update process data.

5.2.11 Experion Hiway Gateway (EHG)

Subject to limited availability, EHG allows Experion to access data from the TDC 2000 Data Hi-Way.
It provides a redundant interface between Experion’s FTE Control Network and the DHEB (Data
Highway Ethernet Bridge).

5.2.12 APP Node (E-APP)

Application Processing Platform (APP) node platform for supervisory control applications for the
Honeywell TPN with an LCNP4 card that is integrated with the TPS network.

5.2.13 Experion Application Server (EAS)

Platform for Honeywell applications providing connectivity to an Experion system.

5.2.14 PC Universal Station (PCUS)

The PCUS is a standalone non-Experion PKS node. On installing the Honeywell PC Universal
Station software in PCUS, it behaves as a Universal Station. If two LCNP4E boards are installed, it
behaves as a dual Universal Station.

5.2.15 ELCN History Module

It is a Software and Data repository on ELCN, that archives process history and Journals including
Alarms, Operator changes and System Maintenance information.

5.2.16 Optional Features

This feature is used for installing optional or add-on features of Experion PKS. For more
information about installing optional feature, see the Software Installation User’s Guide (SIUG).
Some features require pre-installed specific packages and may not install properly on systems
without the supporting features.

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Notices
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For the purpose of submission, a security vulnerability is defined as a software defect or weakness
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Honeywell investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Honeywell products and
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To report a potential security vulnerability against any Honeywell product, please follow the
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Support

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For support, contact your local Honeywell Process Solutions Customer Contact Center (CCC). To
find your local CCC visit the website, https://www.honeywellprocess.com/en-US/contact-
us/customer-support-contacts/Pages/default.aspx.

Training classes
Honeywell holds technical training classes that are taught by process control systems experts. For
more information about these classes, contact your Honeywell representative, or see
http://www.automationcollege.com.

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