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SIS-OW351 - 47 - Ovation SIS User Guide
SIS-OW351 - 47 - Ovation SIS User Guide
Ovation 3.5.1
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Version 1
March 2014
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Contents
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Table of Contents
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S E C T I O N 1
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A Safety Instrumented System (SIS) is a set of components that includes sensors, Logic Solvers,
and final control elements whose purpose is to respond to dangerous plant conditions, which may
be hazardous. The Safety Instrumented System must generate the correct outputs to prevent the
hazard or reduce the consequences of the hazard.
A Safety Instrumented System (SIS) is a form of process control typically used in industrial
processes, such as those of Power Generation and Waste Water. The SIS performs specified
functions in order to maintain a safe state of a control process when any unacceptable process
conditions are detected.
A safe state is a state of the process operation where the hazardous event cannot occur. The
safe state should be achieved within one-half of the process safety time.
International standard IEC 61508 is a standard of rules applied to all types of industry. This
standard covers the complete safety life cycle, and has its origins in the process control industry
sector.
International standard IEC 61511 was published in 2003 to provide guidance to end-users on the
application of Safety Instrumented Systems in the process industries.
Note: Throughout this manual, IP addresses are shown with "127" as the first octet. These IP
addresses are for example purposes only and should not be used in an actual SIS system.
Contact your Emerson project representative for assistance in obtaining the IP addresses for
your system.
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1.2 Functions of Ovation SIS
SIS Algorithms SIS Algorithms are self-contained software modules that reside
in the Logic Solvers.
Backplane Backplane is the electronic bus that is part of an SIS carrier.
Backplane carries signals between the Logic Solvers and the SIS
Data Server.
SIS Interface Ovation Controller configured to handle the communication of
Controller (CIS) SIS process data between the SIS network and the Ovation
network.
Control Module When a Logic Server is added to the Studio, four control modules
are automatically created and appear under the Logic Solver in
the Studio tree. The control sheets are stored in the control
modules. All the control sheets stored in a control module are
scanned at the same frequency.
CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) is a mathematical function
designed to detect changes to computer data, and is commonly
used in digital communications and data storage. A CRC-
enabled device calculates CRC code for each block of data.
When a new block is received, the device repeats the calculation;
if the new CRC code does not match the old CRC code, this
indicates that there is a difference between the two blocks of
data. This means there is either a data error or a change in the
configuration of the data.
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network
application protocol used by devices to obtain configuration
information for operation in an Internet Protocol network. This
allows networks to add devices with little or no manual
intervention.
HAZOP Hazard and Operational Studies. Requirements for SIS projects.
IP Address Unique number consisting of four parts separated by dots. An
example of an IP address is 127.228.36.38. Every computer that
is on the Internet has a unique IP address.
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Local bus Communications between Logic Solvers and one SIS Data
Server. Achieved via backplanes and extender cables.
Local SISNet Communications of safety data among Logic Solvers connected
(Local peer bus) to one SIS Data Server. Achieved via carrier backplanes and
coaxial extender cables.
LOPA Layers of Protection Analysis. Requirements for SIS projects.
Netmask The netmask (also known as an address mask) is a number that
identifies the range of IP addresses that are on a local network.
The netmask serves as a filter that enables a computer to
determine whether it can transfer data directly to another
machine on the local network or if the computer must use a
router to transfer data.
NAMUR NAMUR is an international association of automation technology
in process control industries. NAMUR alarming can be performed
on I/O channels. The NAMUR limits are 106.25% top limit and -
2.5% bottom limit.
NTP task Network Time Protocol. Synchronizes time between the Ovation
Controller, SIS Data Servers, and its attached Logic Solvers and
SIS switches.
Remote SISNet Communications among Logic Solvers connected to different SIS
(Remote peer bus) Data Servers. Achieved via SISNet Repeaters and a fiber optic
loop
Shadow algorithm Term used to describe SIS algorithms when they are loaded into
the Ovation Controller. The algorithms are not actually used by
the Controller for control, but serve as a visual representation to
the user of the algorithms in the Logic Solver.
SIF Safety Instrumented Function (see page 6).
SIL Safety Integrity Level (see page 6).
SIS Force Force operation (see page 205) occurs when a value and quality
for an algorithm input parameter (pin) is manually changed,
typically for testing purposes.
SIS hardware Refer to Hardware components (see page 41).
SIS LAN Segment of the SIS Network that exists between the SIS
Interface Controller and the SIS Data Servers assigned to that
SIS Interface Controller. It covers the network redundancy. The
SIS Routers can be shared between multiple SIS LANs.
SIS point An Ovation point that has been used on an SIS control sheet.
After the sheet is saved and loaded to a Logic Solver, the point
can then be used in SIS control schemes. SIS points can be
analog or digital points.
SISNet Ring Fiber optic based ring topology network made between SIS
Network Repeaters. SISNet Ring is used for Global Secure
Parameters communication. The SISNet Ring can exist between
different SIS Interface Controller's SIS Data Servers.
SIS Write SIS Write provides for the validation of messages between
Ovation Operator Stations and the Logic Solvers. This function
greatly reduces the risk of sending an invalid message to the
safety system from the Ovation system.
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2.1 SIS aspects to consider
You can verify functional requirements by design reviews, such as failure modes, effects,
and diagnostic analysis (FMEDA). You can also use various types of testing, such as
factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and regular functional testing.
You can verify safety integrity requirements by reliability analysis. For SIS that operates
on demand, it is often the probability of failure on demand (PFD) that is calculated. In the
design phase, the PFD may be calculated using generic reliability data. Later on, the
initial PFD estimates may be updated with field experience from the specific plant in
question.
Since it is not possible to address all factors that affect SIS reliability through reliability
calculations, you should also have adequate measures in place (for example, processes,
procedures, and individual training and certification) to avoid, reveal, and correct SIS
related failures
Safety Instrumented Systems are applied to a process to substantially reduce the risk from costly
or dangerous failures in industrial processes. The magnitude of risk reduction needed is
determined from an analysis of the severity of hazardous process events and their probability of
occurrence.
Safety Instrumented Systems are typically comprised of multiple Safety Instrumented Functions
(SIFs). Each SIF can be considered a control loop, defining:
Measurements (sensors) to use.
Actions to take (control elements to drive).
When to apply the actions (logic linking the measurements to the actions).
How fast to measure and react.
Every SIF has a Safety Integrity Level (SIL (see page 6)) assigned to it.
Every SIF has a Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assigned to it. SIL is a measure of the risk reduction
provided by a SIF based on four discrete levels, each representing an order of magnitude of risk
reduction. The factors considered in determining a SIL include:
Device integrity
Diagnostics
Failures
Testing
Operation
Maintenance
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2.3 SIS env ironmental sp ecific ations for Ov ation SIS dev ic es
The following table provides the environmental specification for normal operation of Ovation SIS
devices.
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Ovation 3.5.1 supports up to four (4) redundant SIS Switches (Cisco IE 3000) in the network.
Each switch has eight (8) ports and can be extended up to 24 ports. This configuration supports
the maximum considered number of the SIS Interface Controllers and the SIS Data Servers. The
number of the SIS Switches in the network is always an even number, and they are always used
in a redundant configuration.
Note: Network is designed to handle single link or single device failure only.
There are many different ways to design an SIS network. Each system has the unique
requirements that must be considered when planning the SIS network.
The following SIS network design examples illustrate the different design types:
SIS Network with four (4) SIS Switches (see page 8).
SIS Network with three (3) SIS Switches (see page 17).
SIS Network with two (2) SIS Switches (see page 23).
SIS Network with one (1) SIS Switches (see page 27).
The SIS Network with four (4) SIS Switches architecture supports one (1) redundant SIS Router,
four (4) redundant SIS Switches, eight (8) redundant SIS Interface Controllers, and 32 redundant
SIS Data Servers.
The procedure for connecting SIS components in this SIS network architecture is as follows:
1. Make the connection between the SIS Router and the Ovation Switch using port Fast
Ethernet 0/0 on the SIS Router and port 24 on the Ovation Switch.
2. Repeat Step 1 for the Backup SIS Router and the Ovation Switch.
3. Make the connection between the SIS Router and the SIS Switch using Fast Ethernet 0/1 on
the SIS Router and Fast Ethernet port 1/1 on the SIS Switch.
4. Repeat Step 3 for the Backup SIS Router and SIS Switch.
5. The SIS Router should be connected to any SIS Switch available in the network. Make sure
Primary Router is connected to the Primary SIS Switch and the Backup Router is connected
to the Backup SIS Switch.
6. The Backup SIS Switch does not need to be the Partner of the first SIS Switch used for the
SIS Router connection.
7. All the SIS Switches available in the network should be connected in to the ring topology
through the Gigabit Ethernet or SFPs. Connecting all SIS Switches together allows you to
have one redundant pair of SIS Routers.
8. All the redundancy connections between switches should be made by using cross-over
cables.
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9. Do not use the SIS Switch Fast Ethernet port 1/2 if the SIS Switch is configured to be
connected with a SIS Router.
10. Use the Fast Ethernet ports 1/3, 1/ 4, 1/ 5 and 1/6 on the Primary SIS Switch for connecting
the SIS Interface Controller N1 interface.
11. Use the Fast Ethernet ports 1/3,1/ 4,1/ 5 and 1/6 on the Backup SIS Switch for connecting the
SIS Interface Controller N4 interface.
12. SIS Data Servers must be connected to the SIS Switches starting from the Fast Ethernet port
1/7.
13. All of the SIS Data Servers must be connected to the same SIS Switch where the SIS
Interface Controller is connected.
14. Maintain the redundancy between the Ovation Switches using ports 2 and 3.
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Note: Cisco IE 3000 switches have two pairs of Dual Purpose ports. A Dual Purpose port can
be configured as either a 10/100/1000 port or a SFP module port.
Using SFPs and fiber optics allow connecting the switches over greater distances than using the
copper connections. When SIS Switches are separated by distance greater than copper
standards allow, fiber optics connections can be used without additional external converters.
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The SIS network with three (3) SIS Switches architecture supports one (1) redundant SIS Router,
three (3) SIS Switches, six (6) redundant SIS Interface Controllers, and 24 redundant SIS Data
Servers.
The procedure for connecting the SIS components in this SIS network architecture is same as the
procedure for connecting the SIS components in the SIS network with four (4) SIS Switches (see
page 8).
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The SIS network with two (2) SIS Switches architecture supports one (1) redundant SIS Router,
two (2) redundant SIS Switches, four (4) redundant SIS Interface Controllers, and 16 redundant
SIS Data Servers.
The procedure for connecting the SIS components in this SIS network architecture is same as the
procedure for connecting the SIS components in the SIS network with four (4) SIS Switches (see
page 8).
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SIS network with one (1) SIS Switch architecture supports one (1) redundant SIS Router, one (1)
redundant SIS Switch, two (2) redundant SIS Interface Controllers, and eight (8) redundant SIS
Data Servers.
The procedure for connecting the SIS components in this SIS network architecture is same as the
procedure for connecting the SIS components in the SIS network with four (4) SIS Switches (see
page 8).
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Fa1/3 N1 of Controller 1
Fa1/4 N1 of Controller 1_B
Fa1/5 N1 of Controller 2
Fa1/6 N1 of Controller 2_B
Fa1/7 Pri of SDS 01
Fa1/8 Pri of SDS 01_B
Fa2/1 Pri of SDS 02
Fa2/2 Pri of SDS 02_B
Fa2/3 Pri of SDS 03
Fa2/4 Pri of SDS 03_B
Fa2/5 Pri of SDS 04
Fa2/6 Pri of SDS 04_B
Fa2/7 Pri of SDS 05
Fa2/8 Pri of SDS 05_B
Fa3/1 Pri of SDS 06
Fa3/2 Pri of SDS 06_B
Fa3/3 Pri of SDS 07
Fa3/4 Pri of SDS 07_B
Fa3/5 Pri of SDS 08
Fa3/6 Pri of SDS 08_B
Fa3/7 Not used
Fa3/8 Not used
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Ovation SIS cabinets are metal enclosures that contain the SIS Interface Controller, power
supplies, SIS Data Server, and Logic Solvers in different combinations.
Example 1:
Horizontal Installation
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2.5 Planning the hardware installation
1. Install appropriate carriers (see page 43) on the DIN rails in a hardware cabinet.
2. Install terminal blocks (see page 54) onto a carrier.
3. Install the SIS Data Servers (see page 57) onto a carrier.
4. Install Logic Solvers (see page 64) onto the terminal block.
5. Connect the field wiring.
6. Install the SISNet Repeaters (see page 73).
7. Install extender cables (see page 55).
8. Terminate the local bus.
9. Provide power to (see page 77):
SIS Data Servers
SIS Logic Solvers.
SISNet Repeaters.
SISNet Extenders.
10. If desired, install auxiliary equipment (see page 82).
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S E C T I O N 3
IN THIS SECTION
The SIS System contains various hardware components that are described in the following table.
Note: For information about installing switches and routers in your SIS System, refer to the
manufacturer's installation instructions.
Hardware components
H ARD W A RE C O M P O NE NT D E S C RIP T IO N
SIS Carriers (see page 43) Vertical or horizontal brackets that mount on the DIN rails in a
cabinet and hold the Logic Solvers and terminal blocks.
Simplex terminal block (see Interfaces between I/O devices and one Logic Solver that acts in a
page 53) simplex configuration.
Redundant terminal block Interfaces between I/O devices and two Logic Solvers that act in a
(see page 53) redundant configuration.
SIS Interface Controller Provides interface between Ovation and SIS Data Server.
(see page 56)
SIS Data Server (see page Provides the interface between the SIS Interface Controller and
56) Logic Solvers and SISNet Repeaters. The SIS Data Server can
manage up to 32 simplex or 16 redundant Logic Solvers.
SIS Logic Solvers (see Hardware modules that contain logic solving capability and
page 61) provide an interface to a maximum of 16 user configurable I/O
channels.
SISNet Repeaters (see Provides secure communication between Logic Solvers that are
page 72) connected to different SIS Data Servers.
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H ARD W A RE C O M P O NE NT D E S C RIP T IO N
Fiber optic cable/ring (see SISNet Repeaters connected to an SIS Data Server communicate
page 77) with another SISNet Repeater connected to a different SIS Data
Server.
Carrier Extender cables Connects power and signals between 8-wide carriers.
(see page 54)
SISNet Distance Extender Permits SISNet Repeaters to communicate over greater
(see page 74) distances.
Power Supply (see page Provides power to the SIS Data Server.
77)
The following graphic illustrates the SIS hardware components in a typical system.
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3.2 SIS Carriers
Note: The LocalBus, including all cabling, cannot be longer than 6.5 m (21.3 ft).
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Note: The LocalBus, including all cabling, cannot be longer than 6.5 m (21.3 ft).
The vertical carriers are mounted properly when the lettering is in the upright position.
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3.2 SIS Carriers
There are two separate cable lengths for connecting the 8-wide I/O interface carriers (8-wide
carrier can hold up to four simplex/two redundant Logic Solvers):
1 meter bottom cable extender.
2 meter top cable extender.
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3.2 SIS Carriers
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KJ4003X1-BA1-PW 8-Wide Vertical - I/O SIS Compatible, Left Side (Can hold up to four simplex
and two redundant Logic Solvers)
KJ4003X1-BB1-PW 8-Wide Vertical - I/O SIS Compatible, Right Side (Can hold up to four simplex
and two redundant Logic Solvers)
KJ4003X1-BE1-PW Extender, Right 1-Wide Vertical
KJ4003X1-BF1-PW Extender, Left 1 -Wide Vertical
The following figure illustrates suggested spacing for vertical DIN rail installation.
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3.2.3 To install the 1-wide Horizontal carrier (dual left-right extender cables)
The 1-wide carrier is used to extend the local peer bus through the use of extender cables (see
page 55) or to terminate the Local peer bus.
See To install carrier extender cables (see page 55) for directions on using 1-wide carriers as
extenders.
Note: The local peer bus is terminated by 120 ohms BNC terminators on the right one-wide
carrier connected to the last 8-wide carrier.
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Note: Make sure that you are using the 2-wide power/SIS Data Server carrier numbered
KJ4001X1- BA3-PW or higher for any SIS installation.
5. Install the 2-wide SISNet Repeater carriers on the DIN rails if remote communication is
required. (SISNet Repeater carriers can be installed anywhere between the 2-wide
power/SDS carrier and the terminated one-wide carrier.)
6. Connect the carriers to any adjacent carriers by sliding together the 48 pin connectors on the
sides of the carriers.
7. If you are installing carriers on separate DIN rails, you will need to connect two (left and right)
one-wide carriers and then connect cables to extend the LocalBus and Local Peer Bus.
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3.2.6 To install the Vertical Controller (4-wide Power/SIS Data Server) carrier
Use the 4-wide power/SIS Data Server carrier to install two power supplies and two redundant
SIS Data Servers.
The 4-wide power/SIS Data Server carriers supply power and communications connections for
vertically mounted SIS Data Servers.
Top 4-wide power/controller carriers connect to the left 8-wide I/O interface carrier. The 96 pin
connector is at the bottom of this carrier. (The left 8-wide I/O interface carrier holds cards 1-8
from top to bottom.)
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3.2.7 To install the 8-wide Horizontal I/O interface carrier (can hold up to four
simplex/two redundant Logic Solvers)
Use the 8-wide carrier to install eight I/O cards with terminal blocks.
1. Install the 8-wide I/O interface carrier on the DIN rail in the cabinet next to the 2-wide carrier.
2. Install Logic Solver terminal blocks on the 8-wide carrier.
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3.2.8 To install the Vertical (8-wide left/right side) carrier (can hold up to four
simplex/two redundant Logic Solvers)
Use the 8-wide Vertical carrier to install up to four Logic Solvers with terminal blocks.
Note: The middle two screws are for G-rail mounting and the outer screws are for T-rail
mounting.
4. If you are mounting 8-wide carriers on separate rails, use the bottom cable extender for a left-
to-right bridge and the top cable extender for a right-to-left bridge.
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3.3 SLS Simplex and Redundant terminal blocks
5. Install ground wiring. For a good connection, use a signal ground cable and a block spade
terminal, sized for AC/DC system power.
3.3 SLS Simplex and Red undant ter minal blo cks
Terminal blocks connect the wires from the devices in the plant to the SIS Logic Solvers. The
terminal blocks are mounted on the SIS 8-wide I/O carriers in the Ovation cabinets. SIS terminal
blocks are yellow.
The Carrier can hold four Simplex or two Redundant Terminal blocks. The Simplex Terminal
Block takes up two slots and can be mounted in slots starting with 1, 3, 5, or 7.
The Redundant Terminal Block takes four slots and can be mounted in slots starting with 1, 5, or
9.
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3.4 Carrier extender cables
The following figure illustrates the installation of an SIS terminal block on a horizontal 8-wide
carrier:
Carrier extender cables extend power and signals between 8-wide carriers (can hold up to four
simplex/two redundant Logic Solvers). Local peer bus extender cables extend the local peer bus
between Logic Solvers on different carriers. One-wide carriers with terminators terminate the local
peer bus at the final carrier.
When carriers are installed on separate DIN rails, carrier extender cables and local peer bus
extender cables are used to extend the LocalBus and local peer bus. Extender cables connect to
one-wide carriers on the left and right sides of the 8-wide carriers.
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Carrier extender cables extend power and signals between 8-wide carriers.
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C AB L E E XT E ND E R P A RT NUM B E RS D E S C RIP T IO N
(V E RT IC AL )
A standard installation uses one carrier extender cable; however, dual carrier extender cables can
also be used. The following procedure is for a standard installation that uses one carrier extender
cable.
1. Install the right and left-side one-wide carriers by sliding together the 48-pin connectors on the
sides of the carriers.
2. Connect the 44-pin D-shell (male) connector on the carrier extender cable to the top D-shell
connector labeled A on the right-side carrier and fasten the retainer screws.
3. Connect the 44-pin D-shell connector on the other end of the cable to the top D-shell
connector labeled A on the left-side carrier and fasten the retainer screws.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for dual connection.
5. Notice that the local peer bus extender cable has black and white boots. The cables connect
black-to-black (D) and white-to-white (C).
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6. Place the cable end onto the BNC connector on the carrier and push and turn to lock the
cable into place.
An SIS Data Server provides the interface between the Ovation Controller and Logic Solvers and
SISNet Repeaters.
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3.6 SIS Data Server
Prerequisites:
Install (see page 57) the SIS Data Server into a 2-wide carrier.
Make sure that the system power supply is connected to the SIS Data Server and the power
is off.
Make sure that the Ovation network is set up in such a way that the SIS Data Server is able to
communicate (once it is powered up) with a DHCP server.
Procedure
1. Power up the SIS Data Server power supply.
2. Refer to the flashing LEDs (see page 59) on the SIS Data Server:
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The SIS Data Server attempts to contact the DHCP server and obtain its runtime
configuration. Until the DHCP transaction is complete, the SIS Data Server continues to
flash its LEDs.
The SIS Data Server initializes in the ACTIVE mode. The ACTIVE LED switches to the
constant ON state. The Pri CN and Sec CN LEDs flash to indicate network activity.
Note: If the DHCP server does not contain a valid configuration for the SIS Data Server, the SIS
Data Server remains in the ‘obtaining runtime configuration’ state until a valid configuration can
be provided by the DHCP server.
Prerequisites:
Install (see page 57) the SIS Data Server into a 2-wide carrier.
Make sure that the system power supply is connected to the SIS Data Servers and the power
is off.
Make sure that the Ovation network is set up in such a way that the SIS Data Servers are
able to communicate (once it is powered up) with a DHCP server.
Make sure that the SIS Data Server's redundant partner is running.
Procedure
1. Power up the SIS Data Server's power supply.
2. Refer to the flashing LEDs (see page 59) on the SIS Data Server:
The SIS Data Servers attempt to contact the DHCP server and obtain its runtime
configuration. Until the DHCP transaction is complete, the SIS Data Servers continue to
flash its LEDs.
The SIS Data Server communicates with its partner over the redundancy link. It detects
the ACTIVE state of the two SDSs. The ACTIVE LED switches to the constant ON state.
The partner SDS initializes in the STANDBY state. The STANDBY LED switches to the
constant ON state. The Pri CN and Sec CN LEDs flash to indicate network activity.
Note that if the redundancy configuration obtained from the DHCP server by the two SIS
Data Servers does not match, the two SIS Data Servers cannot communicate over the
redundancy link. The SIS Data Server reboots while the redundant partner continues to
operate in the ACTIVE mode. This cycle will repeat itself until the redundancy
configuration is the same for both SIS Data Servers.
Prerequisites:
1. Make sure both SIS Data Servers in a redundant pair are running and both have active
connections to the Ovation network.
Procedure
1. Remove the ACTIVE redundant SIS Data Server from its slot on the carrier.
2. Refer to the flashing LEDs (see page 59) on the SIS Data Server:
The partner SIS Data Server in the redundant pair detects the failure of its partner and
switches to ACTIVE mode.
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The STANDBY LED switches to the constant OFF state. The ACTIVE LED switches to
the constant ON state. The Pri CN and Sec CN LEDs flash as per network activity. The
Pri CN and Sec CN LEDs flash to indicate network activity.
Note: If the standby SIS Data Server is removed from its slot on the carrier, the active partner
remains unaffected and continues to run in the ACTIVE state.
LED L E D S T AT U S D A T A S E R V E R S T AT U S
When you install an Ovation SIS Data Server, the LEDs flash a pattern that reveals the state of
the SIS Data Server.
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Initialization state
When you install (see page 57) an SIS Data Server in an Ovation carrier, the LEDs perform the
following sequence, with one second between each phase, until the SIS Data Server is fully
activated:
Initialization phases
Power ON ON ON ON ON
Error OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Active OFF ON ON ON ON
Standby OFF OFF ON ON ON
Pri CN OFF OFF OFF ON ON
Sec CN OFF OFF OFF OFF ON
After the SIS Data Server has been initialized, the LEDs perform the following sequence to
indicate that the basic SIS firmware is loaded on the SIS Data Server:
LED states
LED ST AT E
Power Constant ON
Error Constant OFF
Active If this is the active SIS Data Server, constant ON.
If this is not the active SIS Data Server, constant OFF.
Standby If this is the standby SIS Data Server, constant ON.
If this is not the standby SIS Data Server, constant OFF.
Pri CN Dependent on network activity.
Sec CN Dependent on network activity.
After the SIS Data Server has been upgraded, the LEDs perform the following sequence only
once to indicate that upgraded SIS firmware is now loaded on the SIS Data Server:
LED states
LED ST AT E
Power Constant ON
Error Constant OFF
Active Blinks every two seconds.
Standby Blinks every 0.5 seconds.
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LED ST AT E
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Logic Solvers are hardware modules that contain logic solving capability. There are simplex and
redundant Logic Solvers.
Each Logic Solver can provide an interface to a maximum of 16 user configurable I/O channels.
The following table lists the available types of SIS I/O.
Analog input Reports the analog value present at Used with LSAI algorithms as
the channel. input references.
HART analog Reports the analog value present at Used with LSAI algorithms as
input the channel and up to four digital input I/O references. Used with
values from a HART field device. LSAI algorithms as read back
references to read a 4 to 20 mA
signal.
HART two- Drives a digital valve controller Used with LSDVC algorithm to
state output output device. drive DVC6000ESD digital valve
On value is 20 mA. controllers.
Off value is configurable: either 0
mA or 4 mA (to allow for HART
communications).
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Digital Input Reports the digital value present at Used with LSDI algorithms as
the channel. input references when reading a
digital (On/Off) signal. Used with
LSDO algorithms as a read back
I/O reference for a digital signal.
Digital Output Drives the output to a digital value Used with LSDO algorithms as
and holds the output at that value. output references when driving a
Outputs immediately reflect the digital signal.
output value that was received.
Upon receiving a configuration that
indicates a change from one type of
output to another, the outputs
switch to the off state
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Logic servers can be mounted on the 8-slot carriers. Each 8-slot carrier has slot numbers 1-8
painted on it. Up to eight 8-slot carriers can be daisy chained together for a total of 64 slots. In the
SIS system the 8-slot carriers will only handle Logic Solvers. Logic Solvers take up two slots for a
standard (simplex) module and four slots for a redundant Logic Solver.
When mounting a Logic Solver module in a carrier, the first slot must be an odd numbered slot 1,
3, 5, and 7 for Standard (simplex) and 1, 5, 9 and 13 for Redundant Logic Solvers. The electronic
slot numbering must be unique, so each slot is numbered according to its place in the daisy chain.
Since the even numbers are not counted, the First carrier has four slots. For the First carrier, Slot
1 = 1, Slot 3 = 2, Slot 5 = 3, and Slot 7 = 4. For carrier #8 1 = 29, 3 = 30, 5 = 31 and 7 = 32. The
slot layout for an 8 carrier setup looks like the following:
#1 1 - 3- 5 -7
1 - 2- 3- 4
#2 1 - 3- 5 -7
5 - 6- 7- 8
#3 1 - 3- 5 -7
9 - 10 - 11 - 12
#4 1 - 3- 5 -7
13 - 14 - 15 - 16
#5 1 - 3- 5 -7
17 - 18 - 19 - 20
#6 1 - 3- 5 -7
21 - 22 - 23 - 24
#7 1 - 3- 5 -7
25 - 26 - 27 - 28
#8 1 - 3- 5 -7
29 - 30 - 31 - 32
Placing a Logic solver module in a specific carrier slot, Slot #5 (painted number) in Carrier #4 for
instance, requires counting the number of slots starting from the first carrier to get the electronic
slot number.
Or use the chart above. For the example above, Carrier #4, Slot #5, using the chart above, the
electronic number for that slot is 15.
Or, the following formula will help figure out the electronic slot.
For the example above Carrier #4, Slot #5, using the formula above will also give the correct
electronic number..
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{[(4 - 1) X 8 + (5 - 1)] / 2} +1 =
{[(3 X 8) + (4)] / 2} +1 =
{[24 + 4] / 2} +1 =
{28 / 2} +1 =
14 + 1 =
15
Logic Solvers are hardware modules that contain logic solving capability.
Logic Solvers are hardware modules that contain logic solving capability. These modules
communicate with each other through the SIS carriers.
1. Install an 8-wide I/O carrier (can hold up to four simplex/two redundant Logic Solvers) onto a
DIN rail.
2. Install a Logic Solver terminal block on the I/O interface carrier.
3. Install a Logic Solver on the terminal block.
4. Use odd numbered slots (1, 3, 5, and 7) on an 8-wide carrier.
5. Use two slots for Simplex Logic Solvers and four slots for redundant Logic Solvers (see page
65).
6. Align the connectors on the back of the Logic Solver with the connectors on the front of the
terminal block and push to attach.
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A redundant Logic Solver configuration consists of a pair of Logic Solvers mounted in adjacent
carrier slots with a common terminal block. Each Logic Solver is powered separately. The
redundant Ovation SIS Logic Solver modules are connected to the field at the redundant terminal
block.
No control sheet configuration is required to take advantage of Logic Solver redundancy, as the
system automatically recognizes the redundant pair of cards. An integrity error alarm in a
redundant Logic Solver pair will notify the operator if a Logic Solver fails.
When an Ovation SIS System uses redundant Logic Solvers, this means that any two redundant
Logic Solvers run in parallel at all times. Both Logic Solvers read the inputs from the I/O terminals,
both execute the logic and both drive the outputs at the I/O terminals.
There is no concept of primary and backup or master and slave. The only difference between the
two is that the Active Logic Solver communicates with both the Ovation Developer Studio and the
Ovation Operator Station, and the dedicated safety network (SISNet). The Standby Logic Solver
is communicating only on the SISNet.
If a failure is detected in one of the Logic Solvers, it automatically goes to a failed state. In this
condition all its output channels are de-energized. This has no impact on the other Logic Solver or
the physical outputs because the other module continues to read inputs, execute logic, and drive
outputs. The transition from the active to the standby Logic Solver is therefore completely
bumpless.
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P O WE R L E D E RRO R LE D A C T I V E L ED ST AND B Y LE D S L S S T AT U S
(GRE E N ) (RED) (Y E L L O W) (Y E L L O W)
On On On On Power-up tests in
Flashing in sync Flashing in sync Flashing in sync Flashing in sync progress
with Standby with Active with Error with Power
Alternating with Alternating with Alternating with Alternating with
Error and Active Power and Power and Error and Active
Standby Standby
On On On Off Non-Redundant
Solid Flashing in sync Flashing in sync Setup
with Active with Error Not initialized
On On On Off Redundant pair
Solid Flashing in sync Flashing in sync (Active)
with Active with Error Not initialized
On On Off On Redundant pair
Solid Flashing in sync Flashing in sync (Standby)
with Standby with Error Not initialized
On Off On Off Non-Redundant
Solid Flashing Setup
Initialized, not
configured
On Off On Off Redundant pair
Solid Flashing (Active)
Initialized, not
configured
On Off Off On Redundant pair
Solid Flashing (Standby)
Initialized, not
configured or
configuration in
progress
On Off On Off Non-Redundant
Solid Solid Setup
Configured
On Off On Off Redundant pair
Solid Solid (Active)
Configured
On Off Off On Redundant pair
Solid Solid (Standby)
Configured
On On On On Card is not fully
Solid Solid Flashing Flashing operational
(Contact technical
support)
On On Off Off Error detected during
Solid Solid power-up tests
(Contact technical
support)
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Note: it is recommended that the Logic Solver and SIS Data Server use
separate power supplies
Field power 4 A maximum (actual value depends upon channel type and field device type)
Isolation Each channel is optically isolated from the system and factory-tested to 1500
VDC. No channel-to channel isolation.
LocalBus current None
Mounting In SIS terminal blocks in odd-numbered slots (1,3,5,7) on the 8-wide carrier.
Simplex logic solvers take two slots and redundant Logic Solvers take four slots
Dimensions Height 105.5 mm (4.1 in.)
Width 83.8 mm (3.3 in.)
Depth 110.0 mm (4.3 in.)
A Logic Solver provides 16 channels of flexible I/O. This means that each channel can be used as
one of the following:
Analog Input and HART Analog Input Channel Specifications and Wiring (see page 68).
HART Two-state Output Channel Specifications and Wiring (see page 68).
Digital Input Channel Specifications and Wiring (see page 69).
Digital Output Channel Specifications and Wiring (see page 71).
Note: To configure an SIS I/O channel (see page 168) provides information on configuring the
SIS I/O channels.
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Analog Input and HART Analog Input Channel Specifications and Wiring
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Number of channels 16
Isolation Each channel is optically isolated from the system and factory
tested to 1500 VDC. No channel-to-channel isolation.
Nominal signal range (span) 4 to 20 mA
Full signal range 1 to 24 mA
Field circuit power per channel 24 mA
2-wire transmitter power 15.0 V minimum terminal to terminal @ 20 mA; current limited to 24
mA max.
Input Measurement Accuracy 0.1% of Span
Safety/diagnostic accuracy 2.0% of span
Resolution 16 bits, 2-pole filter, corner frequency 5.68 Hz
Filtering -3 db at 5.68 Hz
-20.0 db at 40 Hz (half the sample rate)
Figure 23: Wiring diagram and terminations for Analog Input and HART Analog Input
channels
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Number of channels 16
Isolation Each channel is optically isolated from the system and factory tested to
1500 VDC. No channel-to-channel isolation.
Nominal signal range On state - 20 mA
(span) Off state - 0 to 4 mA (configurable (see page 174))
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Figure 24: Wiring diagram and terminations for HART Two-state output channels
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Number of channels 16
Isolation Each channel is optically isolated from the system and factory tested to 1500
VDC. No channel-to-channel isolation.
Detection level for ON 2 mA
Detection level for < 1.65 mA
OFF
Input impedance ~ 1790 Inputs compatible with NAMUR sensors (12 V)
Input compatibility Dry contact with end of line resistance
<100 for guaranteed short circuit detection
1 >6 mA (simplex)
Line fault detection
Short circuit (optional) >11 mA (redundant)
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1
Digital Input channels have line fault detection for detecting open or short circuits in field wiring. To us e
this capability you must:
Enable line fault detection in your configuration. Enable line fault detection on a channel -by-channel
basis when you configure the channels.
Connect the dry contact to external resistors. Connect the dry contact to a 12 K resistor in parallel
(allows the open circuit detection) and a 2.4 Kresistor in series (allows short circuit detection).
Emerson's End of Line Resistance Module (KJ2231X1-EC1) provides this function. This module
connects to the Digital Input channel and to a field contact.
Line fault detection is built into NAMUR sensors (see page 2). Do not use external resistors with NAMUR
sensors; however, you must enable line fault detection in your configuration when using NAMUR sensors.
Figure 25: Wiring diagram and terminations for digital input channels (with line fault
detection options)
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Figure 26: Wiring diagram and terminations for digital input channels (without line fault
detection options)
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Number of channels 16
Isolation Each channel is optically isolated from the system and factory tested to
1500 VDC. No channel-to-channel isolation.
Output voltage Field power minus 2 V
Field power 0.5 A continuous per channel; 4.0 A max. per card
Output loading 56 to 3500
Open loop test off. 4.5 A typical; 10 A max.
Off-state leakage Optional pulse test will apply 24 VDC pulse on line for 1.0 mS every 50
mS.
Short circuit Outputs current limited to 2.0 A typical
protection
Line fault detection < 3.5 k for guaranteed no open loop detection.
Open circuit (with +24
VDC field power)
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1
Digital Output channels have line fault detection for detecting open or short circuits in field wiring.
To use this capability you must:
Enable line fault detection in your configuration. Enable line fault detection on a channel -by-
channel basis when you configure the channels.
When driving inductive loads greater than or equal to 0.8 Henry in simplex or 0.3 Henry in
redundant, an RC compensator may be required. Size the RC compensator at 3.3 k and 0.47 f
for simplex and 2.7 k and 0.22 f for redundant as shown in the following figure. Emerson's RC
compensator module (KJ2231X1-ED1) provides this function. This module can be used for
simplex and for redundant applications.
Pulse testing is recommended; however, it can be disabled for field devices such as solid state
relays or active electronics that cannot support it. With redundant Logic Solvers, pulse testing
requires partner synchronization and stops if the redundant partner becomes unavailable.
Figure 27: Wiring diagram and terminations for digital output channels
SISNet Repeaters are hardware modules that provide communication beyond the local Logic
Solvers that are connected to one SIS Data Server.
The Repeaters broadcast global messages to remote Logic Solvers that are attached to another
SIS Data Server. This communication is done through the use of a fiber-optic network.
Global messages refer to messages that are intended for all Logic Solvers.
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SISNet Distance Extenders convert multimode fiber-optic signals to single mode fiber-optic
signals to allow SISNet Repeaters to communicate over greater distances. Depending upon the
installation, the remote peer ring can be extended by an additional 20 km when single mode fiber-
optic cable is used.
LED L E D S T AT U S S I S N E T R E P E A T E R S T AT U S
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LED L E D S T AT U S S I S N E T R E P E A T E R S T AT U S
Remote Peer On Normal operation, the SISNet Repeater is receiving global data.
Rx
(Yellow) Off Hardware error.
Flashing Fiber-optic cable is disconnected, broken, or crossed; More than 5%
of received messages have errors.
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A local SISNet Repeater collects locally generated global messages into a single message and
sends it to the next SISNet Repeater in the ring. Upon receipt of a message, the receiving SISNet
Repeater broadcasts it to its local peer bus and forwards the message to the next SISNet
Repeater in the ring.
The primary SISNet Repeaters form one fiber-optic ring and the secondary form a separate,
independent ring.
SISNet Distance Extenders (see page 74) that convert multimode fiber-optic signals to single
mode fiber-optic signals can be used to extend the remote peer ring
Logic Solvers, SISNet Repeaters, and SISNet Distance Extenders are powered separately from
SIS Data Servers. This ensures that a loss of power to the SIS Data Server does not affect the
operation of Logic Solvers, SISNet Repeaters, and SISNet Distance Extenders. In most
installations, redundant 24 VDC power is used for both simplex and redundant SIS applications.
When redundant 24 VDC power is used, both power supplies must be referenced to a common
connection to ground
The SDS power supply takes line power or power from a bulk power supply and converts it to 12
VDC power to drive the SIS Data Server. The SDS power supply mounts on first slot of the 2-wide
power/SDS carrier. Power supply for Logic Solvers, SISNet Repeaters, and SISNet Distance
Extenders needs to be designed using the third party components (typically, Phoenix Contact)
and customized to match the project requirements (for example, total power consumption).
CAUTION! Although the screw terminal connector on the Logic Solver, SISNet Repeater, and
SISNet Distance Extender has two positive and two negative connectors, it is recommended
that they NOT be used to daisy-chain power. Daisy-chaining could result in a loss of power to
downstream Logic Solvers if power is removed or lost at an upstream Logic Solver.
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P O WE R S UP P L Y P AR AM ET E R V AL UE
Input power rating 24V DC, +/-20% (5.4A) OR 12V DC, -4%+5% (14.8A)
Output power rating -40 to 60 C 12V DC, 8.0A OR 12V DC, 13.0A
(-40 to 140 F)
Output power rating 70 C (158F) 12V DC, 6.0A OR 12V DC, 10.0A
WARNING! Always remove input power to the supply before connecting or disconnecting the
input power connection. The connector should not interrupt current flow and could be
damaged if actuated under a load condition.
4. Align the system power supply with the connector on the 2-wide or 4-wide power/SIS Data
Server carrier and push to attach.
5. Tighten the mounting screw.
Note: 24 V DC power to the Logic solvers must be provided by the independent feed cables
from the bus bar. Also, the daisy chaining must be avoided.
1. Locate the removable 24 VDC screw terminal connectors on the top of the Logic Solver.
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2. Connect power supply positive (+) to the positive (+) connector on the Logic Solver and power
supply negative (-) to the negative (-) connector on the Logic Solver.
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2. Connect power supply positive (+) to the positive (+) connector on the SISNet Repeater and
power supply negative (-) to the negative (-) connector on the SISNet Repeater.
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2. Connect power supply positive (+) to the positive (+) connector on the SISNet Distance
Extender and power supply negative (-) to the negative (-) connector on the SISNet Distance
Extender.
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LED LED P O W E R S U P P L Y S T AT U S
ST AT US
For information on installing switches and routers in SIS system, refer to the manufacturer's
installation instructions.
SIL3 applications that require higher voltage or current than the Logic Solver natively supplies
may employ the SIS Relay module. The Voltage Monitor may be used to verify the correct state of
the relay. For applications where the current to the final device needs to be limited for
nonincendive ratings, there is the current limiter module.
For other applications that simply need high current, Ovation offers the Auxiliary Relay Energize
to Actuate (ETA Direct) module. For applications where the current to the final device needs to be
switched on when the system trips, there is the Auxiliary Relay De-energize to Actuate (Inverting),
or DTA-Inverting relay. Either of these relay modules, when paired with the Auxiliary Relay Diode
module, allows Ovation SIS to meet higher-current digital output requirements while maintaining
its field wiring monitoring and ensuring that the relay changes states correctly.
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The SIS Relay module is suitable for use in both high and low de-energize-to-trip safety critical
applications. This module can extend the voltage and current capability of the Ovation SIS Logic
Solver or any other safety PLC 24VDC digital output without compromising safety integrity. It is
capable of switching up to 2.5A at 250 VAC or 2.5A at 24 VDC for safety applications following
the de-energize-to-trip conventions by disconnecting field power when de-energized.
Two sets of output switches that are controlled by one common input are provided. The DC mode
of operation is configured to provide two independent sets of DC input power while the AC mode
of operation is configured to switch both sides of the AC input power.
The SIS Relay module contains three relays from different manufacturers. A relay coil is
energized for all three relays in normal operation. If a demand occurs, the Logic Solver removes
the power from the coil for all three relays at the same time. Each relay can be proof tested in the
field. Refer to the Proof Testing the SIS Relay for AC Wiring for AC input source and Proof
Testing the SIS Relay for DC Wiring for DC input source.
AC Field Wiring
Refer to the following figure for AC field wiring connections for the SIS Relay module:
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Two-pin digital input connection for input from a Logic Solver or generic safety PLC 24VDC
Digital Output channel.
Two-pin connection for input from an AC power source.
Two-pin connection for the switched AC output to an AC field device.
DC Field Wiring
Refer to the following figure for DC field wiring connections for the SIS Relay module:
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Two-pin digital input connection for input from a Logic Solver or generic safety PLC 24VDC
Digital Output channel.
Four-pin connection for input from two DC power sources.
Four-pin connection for the switched outputs to two DC field devices.
The SIS Relay module's LED shows the state of the relay coil if the digital input is correctly
connected to the Logic Solver output. The LED is illuminated when the relays are energized and
supplying power through the switched power outputs.
Refer to the following figures for the SIS Relay Terminal details and the SIS Relay Connection
details:
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The following table shows the specifications for the SIS Relay module:
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The dimensions for the SIS Relay module are similar to the Voltage Monitor Module (see page
88).
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The Voltage Monitor provides two independent sets of voltage monitoring circuitry in a single
device. Each circuit is suitable for use in both high and low de-energize-to-trip applications. As a
result, this helps to extend the voltage input monitoring capability of the Ovation SIS Logic Solver
or any other safety PLC digital input compatible with its specified output states. The Voltage
Monitor also supplies a secondary output for non-safety critical monitoring for each input. Refer to
Proof Testing the Voltage Monitor for information on proof testing the Voltage Monitor.
The state of both outputs for an associated input is controlled by the voltage level of the input with
the outputs going to the de-energized state when the input goes below a specified value.
The Voltage Monitor is designed to be used with the Ovation SIS Logic Solver to drive the Logic
Solver's Digital Input channel or an Ovation Digital Input channel (auxiliary) based on the output of
the SIS Relay module. Refer to the following figures:
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Two four-pin connection blocks, one for each voltage monitoring channel for connection to DC
or AC power source being monitored.
Two four-pin connection blocks, one for each voltage monitoring channel for connecting the
output to a Logic Solver or other safety PLC monitored Digital Input (DI) channel and an
Ovation Digital Input channel (auxiliary).
Refer to the following figure for the Voltage Monitor Terminal details and the Voltage Monitor
Connection details:
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The following table shows the specifications for the Voltage Monitor module:
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The SIS Current Limiter module limits the current from the Logic Solver Digital Output channels to
levels below the ignition curves for Class 1 Division 2 and Zone 2 installations. Field wiring from
the Current Limiter output to the field can be removed and reconnected under power.
IT EM S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Input power (from Logic Solver Digital Output channels) 17 to 29 VDC; 22 VDC nominal
Output power 28.8 VDC (max)
Output current range 0-100 mA (max)
Output current limit threshold 100 mA (min); 120 mA (max)
Mounting Horizontal DIN rail
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Two field terminals are then used to connect to the Auxiliary Relay Diode module (see page 100)
that is located next to the field actuator as shown in the following figure.
The Auxiliary Relay DTA-Inverting module energizes the field when Digital Output is turned Off.
The Auxiliary Relay DTA-Inverting module is paired with the Auxiliary Relay Diode module to
enable monitoring of the field wiring and the status of the relay. A switch on the Auxiliary Relay
Diode module is used to change between Energize to Actuate (ETA) and De-Energize to Actuate
(DTA). The Auxiliary Relay DTA-Inverting module's LED shows if power is correctly installed and
the state of the relay coil.
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Figure 43: SIS Auxiliary Relay DTA Inverting top view and dimensions
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Figure 44: SIS Auxiliary Relay DTA Inverting module bottom view and connections
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Input field power 24 VDC ± 20% 5A maximum (actual current depends upon actuator
used)
Contains integrated OR-ing diodes for redundant 24 V inputs.
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IT EM S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
P RO C E S S DO R E L AY R E L AY R E L AY DI 1
LINE F A UL T D ET E CT IO N
ST AT E C HA N NE L ST AT E LED OUT P UT C HA N NE L
(R E L AY
ST AT US )
DO DI Relay
Output
Normal On (1) On On Off On (1) Open/ Open/ Open/
(Alarm Short Short Short
Off)
Tripped Off (10 Off Off On Off (0) Open/ Open/ N/A
(Alarm Short Short
On)
1
Only applies when Line Fault Detection is enabled. When Line Fault Detection is not enabled, the On
states detect opens only and the Off states detect shorts only.
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The Auxiliary Relay ETA-Direct (Energize to Actuate) module is connected to a Logic Solver's
digital input and digital output channels and is then connected to a dual 24 VDC power supply.
Two field terminals are then used to connect to the Auxiliary Relay Diode module that is located
next to the field actuator in a similar manner as that shown in the graphic in the Auxiliary Relay
DTA-Inverting module (see page 95) topic.
Note: The dimensions and connections for the Auxiliary Relay ETA-Direct module are the same
as those for the Auxiliary Relay DTA-Inverting module (see page 95).)
The Auxiliary Relay ETA-Direct module energizes the field when Digital Out is turned On.
The Auxiliary Relay ETA-Direct module is paired with the Auxiliary Relay Diode module to enable
monitoring of the field wiring and the status of the relay. A switch on the Auxiliary Relay Diode
module is used to change between Energize to Actuate (ETA) and De-Energize to Actuate (DTA).
The Auxiliary Relay ETA-Direct module's LED shows if power is correctly installed and the state of
the relay coil.
This module is not intended for SIL-certified applications but may be useful in lock-out or deluge
applications where an unintended trip caused by a Logic Solver fault or operator error could be
hazardous to personnel and equipment.
IT EM S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Input field power 24 VDC ± 20% 5A maximum l (actual current depends upon
actuator used)
Contains integrated OR-ing diodes for redundant 24 V inputs.
Relay current rating 5 A @ 24 VDC nominal
Isolation Power input and Logic Solvers must be connected to a common
ground.
Coil input voltage 17-28.8 VDC to energize
Coil input impedance 430 Ohms
Mounting Horizontal DIN rail
P RO C E S S DO R E L AY R E L AY R E L AY DI LINE F A UL T
ST AT E C HA N NE L ST AT E LED OUT P UT C HA N NE L 1
D ET E CT IO N
(R E L AY
ST AT US )
DO DI Relay
Output
Normal Off (0) Off Off Off On (1) Open/ Open/ Open/
(Alarm Short Short Short
Off)
Tripped On (1) On On On Off (0) Open/ Open/ N/A
(Alarm Short Short
On)
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P RO C E S S DO R E L AY R E L AY R E L AY DI LINE F A UL T
ST AT E C HA N NE L ST AT E LED OUT P UT C HA N NE L 1
D ET E CT IO N
(R E L AY
ST AT US )
1
Only applies when Line Fault Detection is enabled. When Line Fault Detection is not enabled, the On
states detect opens only and the Off states detect shorts only.
The Auxiliary Relay Diode module is paired with either the Auxiliary Relay ETA-Direct module
(see page 99) or the Auxiliary Relay DTA Inverting modules (see page 95) to extend the Logic
Solver's automatic testing of field wiring past these relays to the digital end device.
A switch on the Auxiliary Relay Diode module is used to change between Energize to Actuate and
De-Energize to Actuate operation.
IT EM S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Mode selection Switch selectable between ETA and DTA operation. Incorrect switch position will
cause bad quality on Logic Solver Digital Input.
Diode rating 24 VDC ± 20% 5 A maximum (actual current depends upon actuator used)
Mounting Per DIN 43729
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The following figure shows the dimensions, connections, and switch positions on the Auxiliary
Relay Diode module.
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When driving inductive loads greater than or equal to 0.8 Henry in simplex or 0.3 Henry in
redundant, an RC compensator may be required. The RC Compensator module is sized at 3.3 kΩ
and 0.47 μf for simplex and 2.7 kΩ and 0.22 μf for redundant. This module can be used for
simplex and redundant applications. The dimensions of the RC Compensator module are as
follows
Height 2.31 cm (0.91 in.)
Width 3.48 cm (1.37 in.)
Depth 1.7 cm (0.67 in.)
Figure 46: Wiring diagram and terminations for digital output channels with RC
compensator
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The Digital Input channels have line fault detection for detecting open or short circuits in field
wiring. The End of Line Resistance module provides a 12 KΩ resistor in parallel (allows the open
circuit detection) and a 2.4 KΩ resistor in series (allows short circuit detection) to provide the
appropriate resistance for line fault detection. This module connects to the digital input channel
and to a field contact. The dimensions of the RC Compensator module are as follows
Height 2.31 cm (0.91 in.)
Width 3.48 cm (1.37 in.)
Depth 1.7 cm (0.67 in.)
Figure 47: Wiring diagram and terminations for digital input channels (with line fault
detection options)
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S E C T I O N 4
IN THIS SECTION
SIS Data Server SIS Data Server pSOS operating system Logic Solver (external)
Net Repeater
(external)
CIS
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The following figure illustrates an example of an SIS configuration hierarchy in the Ovation
Developer Studio.
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4.3 Using the Ovation Developer Studio to configure SIS components
Information on adding and configuring the various software components of Ovation SIS can be
found in the following sections. Adding networks, devices and points usually require using the
Insert New function initiated by right-clicking menu of an item in the Ovation Developer Studio
hierarchy. For a better understanding of the other right-click functions, see the Ovation Developer
Studio User Guide.
Note: An SIS point must be in the SIS Data Server and not in the SIS Logic Solver, have any
references removed and moved using drag- and-drop operation to the parent Controller before it
can be deleted (See Deleting an SIS Point.)
SIS can only be enabled if SIS licenses are installed on the Ovation system. Before starting SIS
configuration, verify the availability of the SIS licenses. The SIS licenses are accessed through
the Developer Studio. Refer to the Ovation Developer Studio User Guide.
For the Ovation 3.5.1 release, the SIS Network node will not be available in the SIS hierarchy;
instead a new node, SIS-System, will be available in the SIS hierarchy. This will be a virtual
node (no properties) added in to the hierarchy by the system.
The SIS Switches, SISNet Rings, SIS Interface Controllers, and the corresponding SDSs are
defined under SIS System.
Prerequisites
Make sure that the Ovation network server is up and running.
Procedure
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SIS System
3. Right-click SIS System and select Insert New. The Insert New window appears.
Note: You can add only one SIS-System in the Ovation Developer Studio hierarchy .
4. Name of the SIS System should always be SIS-System. This is a system generated name.
5. Click Ok. The new SIS-System with two virtual nodes (SISNet Rings and SIS Networks)
appears in the Ovation Developer Studio hierarchy.
Prerequisites
Make sure an SIS-System is added in Ovation Developer Studio hierarchy (see page 108).
Procedure
1. Access the Ovation Developer Studio.
2. Use the system tree to navigate through the following nodes and their sub nodes to the
SISNet Rings:
Hardware Root
Systems
[System name]
Networks
[Network name]
SIS-System
SISNet Rings
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3. Right-click SISNet Rings and select Insert New. The Insert New Wizard appears.
4. Enter a unique SISNet Rings Name (Maximum 17 characters) that is not used anywhere else
in system.
Note: The name can contain alphanumeric characters, underscore (_), hyphen (-), or may be a
combination of all these, but no spaces or special characters are allowed. The SISNet Rings
name will be converted to uppercase character by the system automatically.
5. Enter a valid and unique SISNet Rings identifier number. The valid numbers are between 0-
31. Negative numbers and blank identifiers are not allowed.
Note: The SISNet Rings name and identifier can be renamed after it has been created. Also, no
more than 32 SISNet Rings per system are allowed.
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7. Select the Ok button. The new SISNet Rings appears in SIS-System hierarchy under the
SISNet Rings node.
Note: If a duplicate SISNet Rings name or identifier is found, system will not allow inserting the
new SISNet Rings.
Make sure SISNet Rings are added in the SIS-System hierarchy (see page 109).
Procedure
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3. Right-click SIS Network Data Servers and select Insert New. The New SIS Network Data
Servers Wizard appears.
4. Enter a unique SIS Data Server name (maximum of 14 characters) that is not used anywhere
else in the system. The Data Server name must have at least one (1) alphanumeric character
and may contain the dollar symbol ($), underscore (_) or hyphen (-). Spaces, special
characters, and _B suffix are not allowed. The _B suffix is used for secondary Data server
only.
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Note: The SIS Data Server name can be renamed before assigning it to an SIS IO device. It
cannot be renamed once it is assigned to an SIS IO device.
5. Click the Finish button. The new SIS Networks Data Servers configuration window appears.
6. Enter the following attributes for the new SIS Data Server:
AT T RI B UT E D E S C RIP T IO N
Data Server Name The name that entered when the new SIS Data Server (Step 3) is inserted
(maximum of 14 characters). At least one (1) alphanumeric must be used, and it
can include $, -, and _. The Suffix _B is not allowed.
SIS Identifier This is set by the system. The valid range is 1-254.
SISNet Ring This is set by the system. It takes the value of SISNet Ring under which this SIS
identifier Data Server is added. The valid range is 0-31.
Assigned Drop This will be grayed-out. It is automatically populated when the SIS Data Server is
assigned to an SIS Interface Controller.
Virtual Data Server Indicates if SIS Data Server is a Virtual Server. Refer to Virtual Safety
Instrumented System (SIS) User Guide for information about Virtual SIS and
Virtual SIS Data Servers.
Redundant Data When this check box is selected, the SIS Data Server works in the redundant
Server mode (if partner is present).
Data Server This is automatically generated based on the SIS Data Server Name field and
Partner Name additional ‘_B’ letter.
Maximum Raw I/O SIS Data Server receives I/O data from Logic Solvers. It can either send that data
Delay (msec) to the SIS Interface Controller immediately or buffer it for 10-100 minutes. This
mechanism prevents network packets fragmentation. However, it slightly
increases the time needed to update point value on the Ovation network.
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AT T RI B UT E D E S C RIP T IO N
Primary
Data Server IP IP address of the Primary SIS Data Server (must be a valid IP address in the SIS
Address network). If this is a redundant configuration, the Primary IP address must be
lower than the Partner IP address.
Data Server Ethers Enter the Ethers (MAC) address of the Primary SIS Data Server using the format
Address xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx (insert colons between every two characters).
The address is located on the SIS Data Server module.
Partner
Data Server IP IP address of the Partner SIS Data Server (available if there is a SIS Data Server
Address Partner). If this is a redundant configuration, the Partner IP address must be
higher than the Primary IP address.
Data Server Ethers Enter the Ethers (MAC) address of Partner SIS Data Server (available if there is
Address a SIS Data Server Partner) (using the format xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx (insert colons
between every two characters)).
The address is located on the SIS Data Server module.
7. Click Apply.
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3. Right-click SIS Networks and select Insert New. The Insert New SIS Networks Wizard
appears.
4. Enter a unique SIS router name (maximum of 14 characters) that is not used anywhere else
in system. Only lowercase alphanumeric character, and hyphen (-) are permitted. Spaces,
special characters, and underscore (_) are not permitted. Also -b suffix is prohibited. This
suffix is used for the secondary router only.
Note: SIS router name can be renamed after it has been created.
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5. Click the Finish button. The new SIS Networks configuration window appears.
AT T RI B UT E D E S C RIP T IO N
SIS Router Name The name that was entered when the new SIS Network (Step 3) is inserted
(maximum of 14 characters). Only lowercase alphanumeric character and
hyphens (-) are permitted. Spaces, special characters, and underscores (_) are
not permitted. Also -b suffix is not allowed. This suffix is used for secondary router
only.
Backup SIS Router This is automatically generated based on the SIS Router Name field and
Name additional ‘-b’ letter
Ovation Highway Interface
Active Router IP Must be filled in. IP address of Ovation Interface-A. Must be a valid IP address in
Address Ovation network in regards to netmask and must be unique across system.
Backup Router IP Must be filled in. IP address of Ovation Interface-B. Must be a valid IP address in
Address Ovation network in regards to netmask and must be unique across system.
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AT T RI B UT E D E S C RIP T IO N
Router A IP Must be filled in. IP address of Ovation HSRP-A. Must be a valid IP address in
Address Ovation network in regards to netmask and must be unique across system.
Router B IP Must be filled in. IP address of Ovation HSRP-B. Must be a valid IP address in
Address Ovation network in regards to netmask and must be unique across system.
Netmask Must be filled in. Must be a valid mask.
SNMP TrapHost IP Optional. Must be a valid IP address if filled in.
Address
SIS Network Interface
Active Router IP Must be filled in. IP address of SIS Interface-A. Must be a valid IP address in SIS
Address network in regards to SIS netmask and must be unique across system.
Backup Router IP Must be filled in. IP address of SIS Interface-B. Must be a valid IP address in SIS
Address network in regards to SIS netmask and must be unique across system.
Router A IP Must be filled in. IP address of SIS HSRP-A. Must be a valid IP address in SIS
Address network in regards to netmask and must be unique across system.
Router B IP Must be filled in. IP address of SIS HSRP-B. Must be a valid IP address in SIS
Address network in regards to netmask and must be unique across system.
SIS Netmask Must be filled in. Must be a valid Network mask.
Time Zone
Name Set by system.
UTC offset Set by system.
DST Timezone Set by system.
7. Select Apply/OK. The new SIS Router node appears in SIS hierarchy.
Prerequisites
Make sure an SIS Router is added in Ovation Developer Studio hierarchy (see page 114).
Procedure
1. Access the Ovation Developer Studio.
2. Use the system tree to navigate through the following nodes and their sub nodes to the SIS
Networks Switches:
Hardware Root
Systems
[System name]
Networks
[Network name]
SIS System
SISNet Rings
[SISNet Rings name]
SIS Networks
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4. Enter a unique Switch name (maximum of 40 characters) that is not used anywhere else in
the system. Alphanumeric character, underscore (_) and hyphen (-) are permitted. Spaces
and special characters are not permitted. Also, _B suffix is prohibited. This suffix is used for
the secondary switch only.
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5. Click the Finish button. The new SIS Networks Switches configuration window appears.
6. Enter the following attributes for the new SIS Networks Switches:
AT T RI B UT E D E S C RIP T IO N
Switch Name The name that was entered when the new SIS Network Switch (Step 3) is
inserted (maximum of 40 characters). Alphanumeric character, underscore (_),
and hyphen (-) are permitted. Spaces and special characters are not permitted.
Number of Ports The only valid numbers are: 10, 18, and 26.
Is Router This has to be checked if SIS router is connected to the SIS Switch.
Connected
Switch IP Address IP address of primary switch. Must be a valid IP address and must be unique
across system.
Partner
Name This is automatically generated based on the SIS Network Switch field and
additional ‘_B’ letter.
IP Address IP address of secondary switch. Must be a valid IP address and must be unique
across system.
7. Click Apply/OK. The new SIS Network Switch appears in the Ovation Studio WorkPad.
The procedure for adding an SIS Interface Controller (SIS drop) is similar to adding an Ovation
drop. For adding an Ovation drop, refer the Ovation Developer Studio User Guide.
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4.11 T o add an IOIC d ev ice and a n SIS I/ O dev ice nu mber ( Dev ice
driv er)
Prerequisites
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS System (see page 108).
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS Data Server (see page 111).
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS Interface Controller (SIS Drop) (see page
119).
Procedure
Note: After adding and configuring the SIS-System, SIS Data Server, and SIS Drop, the next
step is to add a device and an SIS I/O device number (device driver). However, before
performing this, a device number (driver) for the device needs to be added.
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3. Select Insert New from the pop-up menu. The Insert New Device Numbers Wizard appears.
Note: If you need to change a driver on a previously configured device, or anytime a new device
is added, perform a clear/load function on the Controller. The Device Number represents the
physical devices that can communicate with the Controller.
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6. Select I/O Driver Type as OVATION for IOIC device and select I/O Driver Type as Ovation
SIS for SIS device as shown in the following figures:
Note: The failover occurs in SIS Interface Controller, if the following settings are made:
In Developer Studio navigate to: SIS Controller > Configuration > Controller > Devices >
Device Numbers.
Find SIS Device (usually ‘Device 2’), open the device and set the Fail Controller On
Error option to True.
Ovation Controller network cables are unplugged (or broken), then the controller will failover
after ‘timeout’. If the connection needs to be restored before timeout, then the controller will not
failover. By default, the Timeout is set to 10000 msec.
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Prerequisites
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS System (see page 108).
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS Data Server (see page 111).
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS Interface Controller (SIS Drop (see page
119)).
Make sure you have added an SIS I/O device number (see page 120).
Procedure
After you have added and configured an SIS Data Server for your Ovation system, you need to
assign this Data Server to an Ovation SIS Interface Controller drop (SIS Drop). In order to
perform this, you must add a new I/O device to the Controller and then assign the Data Server to
this I/O device.
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3. Right-click I/O Devices and select Insert New. The Insert New I/O Device Wizard appears.
4. Select an I/O Device Number sequentially, starting at 5 to a maximum of 11. Select Ovation
SIS for the I/O Device Type.
Note: Configuration with more than one SIS I/O device on the SIS Interface Controller is not
supported.
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5. Select the Finish button. The configuration window for the new SIS I/O device appears.
(Notice that the field for the Node Record Point Name is blank.)
AT T RI B UT E D E S C RIP T IO N
I/O Device Number Number of the SIS I/O device. This is displayed by the system.
I/O Device Type Should be Ovation SIS. This is displayed by the system.
Node Record Point Comes from the Node point (RN record type). Refer to: To associate a
Name Node point with an SIS I/O device (see page 127) for instructions on
creating the Node point.
SIS identifier This is displayed by the system.
Enable SIS I/O Indicate whether Virtual SIS I/O simulation should be enabled. Refer to
Simulation Virtual Safety Instrumented System (SIS) User Guide for information
about Virtual SIS and Virtual SIS I/O simulation.
Network Interface
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AT T RI B UT E D E S C RIP T IO N
Message Port UDP port used for communication between the SIS Data Server and the
SIS Interface Controller. This is a socket number. The recommended
value is 2080, DO NOT change this number.
Alarm Handler Port Transfers alarm messages between the SIS Data Server and the SIS
Interface Controller. This is a UDP port number. The recommended value
is 3051, DO NOT change this number.
Network Interface This can be a single or dual network connection.
Connection
Network Interface Primary SIS Network Interface Select N1 from the drop-down list.
Backup Network Backup SIS Network Interface Select N4 from the drop-down list. This
Interface option is applicable only to hardware controller when Network Interface
Connection is set to Dual.
Primary Network Interface
IP Address IP Address of primary SIS network interface (typically provided by the
System Administrator).
Interface Mode Ethernet connection speed and duplex mode. Should be always
100mbps/full duplex.
Backup Interface Ethernet connection speed and duplex mode. Should be always
Mode 100mbps/full duplex.
Partner Network Interface
IP Address IP Address of partner network interface (typically provided by the System
Administrator).
Interface Mode Ethernet connection speed and duplex mode. Should be always
100mbps/duplex.
Backup Interface Ethernet connection speed and duplex mode. Should be always
Mode 100mbps/duplex.
Network Device
Switch Select one of the defined switches. Ideally the switch where the SIS
Interface Controller network interface is connected.
SIS Netmask Set by the system.
Multicast IP Multicast IP addressing should be calculated by the system and should be
Address in the 127.51.5.XXX format, where xxx is drop ID.
SIS Active Router Set by the system.
IP
7. Click the Apply button and the new SIS I/O Device appears in the Ovation Studio hierarchy
tree.
Note: For a better understanding of the other right-click functions, see the Ovation Developer
Studio User Guide.
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Prerequisites
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS System (see page 108).
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS Data Server. (see page 109)
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS Interface Controller (SIS Drop) (see page
119).
Make sure you have added an SIS I/O device number (see page 120).
Make sure you have added an SIS I/O device (see page 123).
Procedure
Note: After you have added an SIS I/O device, you need to create a Node point and assign it to
the new I/O device.
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3. Right-click Node Points and select Insert New. The Insert New Node Points Wizard appears.
4. Enter a point name and select the desired frequency for the point.
5. Click Finish. The configuration window for the Node point appears.
6. Select the Hardware tab.
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7. Select the SIS I/O device you want to associate with the Node point. Select the I/O task
index as 2.
8. After the Node point is created, select the Refresh button and the name of the Node point
appears in the Node Record Point Name field in the New I/O devices window.
Prerequisites
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS System (see page 108).
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS Data Server (see page 109).
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS Interface Controller Drop (see page 119).
Make sure you have added an SIS I/O device number (see page 120).
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS I/O device (see page 123).
Procedure
After you have added and configured an SIS Data Server, an SIS I/O device, and SIS Drop to
your Ovation system, you need to assign this Data Server to an SIS Interface Controller.
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[Unit name]
Drops
[Drop name]
I/O Devices
I/O Device 5 Ovation SIS
SIS Data Servers
3. Right-click SIS Data Servers and select Insert New. The Insert New SIS Data Server Wizard
appears.
4. Enter the following attributes for the new I/O Data Server Device.
AT T RI B UT E D E S C RIP T IO N
Data Server Name This is a pull-down list of the SIS Data Servers that is defined under the SIS
System node.
SIS Data Server ID Sequential number assigned to the Data Server.
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5. Click Finish. The configuration window for the new SIS I/O Data Server appears.
6. Enter the following attributes for the new I/O Data Server.
AT T RI B UT E D E S C RIP T IO N
Data Server Name This is a pull-down list of the SIS Data Servers that you defined under the
SIS System node.
SIS Net Ring SISNet Ring identifier number. This is read-only field.
Identifier
SIS Data Server ID Sequential number assigned to the Data Server.
Diagnostic/Status
Suppress SIS Should be selected if Repeaters are not used in system.
Network Repeater
Alarm
Ovation Point Name Ovation point that holds diagnostic status of the SIS Data Server. Enter the
point name in the Ovation Point Name field that determines the quality of
the Data Server. Point will be created under Node point and hardware
assignment will be made automatically. This is the preferred way to assign
points to SIS hardware. Otherwise, the description of bits will not be filled
properly.
7. Click Apply and the new SIS I/O Device appears in the Ovation Studio hierarchy tree.
Note: For a better understanding of the other right-click functions, see the Ovation Developer
Studio User Guide.
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4.15 To configure SIS LAN Network Switches
Note: The information to check firmware version and to upgrade the firmware can be found on
the CISCO Website:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/cisco_ie3000/software/release/12.2_50_se/relea
se/notes/ol19166.html#wp39570
This procedure should be followed each time when one of the below situations occurs:
New SDS is added to system.
SDS IP changes.
SIS IO Device IP changes.
One of SDSs is replaced (MAC address changes).
IP address of SIS Switch, SDS, or SIS Interface Controller changes.
NTP server changes.
Any of the SIS System properties changes.
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(Ethernet option): Generate & Configure Source Type
Note: The Ethernet method for uploading configuration is only possible if the switch has an IP
address assigned to it.
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(Ethernet option): Generate & Configure Source Type
3. Right-click the desired SIS Network and select the Run SIS Configuration option. The
Ovation SIS Configuration Tool Select mode window appears.
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4. Select the Configure SIS Switch option. The Ovation SIS Switch Configuration Tool Select
configuration source type window appears.
5. Click the Generate & Configure option to configure an SIS Network Switch.
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(Ethernet option): Generate & Configure Source Type
6. After clicking the Generate & Configure option, the Developer Studio creates an XML file with
all the required information. The name of the file is same as the name of the SIS System.
7. The Configuration Tool will validate the XML that was selected. You will be informed, if any
required property is missing or the file is corrupted. You can proceed only if the file is
successfully validated.
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(Ethernet option): Generate & Configure Source Type
8. Click Next to proceed. The Ovation SIS Switch Configuration Tool configure network
connection window appears. The list of the available switches is displayed on the left side of
the window. Select the switch/switches from the available switches and move to the right
side of the window (Apply new configuration).
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The Verify SIS Switches connection properties window appears for every switch to verify the
connection properties. The new properties for every switch are available under the
Configuration properties.
9. Select the Reboot check box to allow the tool to reboot the switch after configuration.
Otherwise, the new configuration will be merged into the running configuration and the switch
will not be rebooted.
10. Click Next to proceed. The Configuration settings summary window appears.
WARNING! Merging a new configuration into a running configuration may have unexpected
results. Therefore, the preferred method of applying a new configuration is to copy the startup
configuration and reboot the switch.
Note: The switch reboot procedure can take a few minutes to execute. During that time, the
switch is unavailable.
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11. Review the configuration setting summary of the selected switches. Click the Configure
button to start the upload process.
12. The Tool will configure and reboot the devices. During this process, some messages will be
displayed on the configuration tool window.
Note: If multiple switches are selected, the Tool configures and reboots the switches one by
one.
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4.17 To generate SIS Switch configuration files for manual configuration: Generate & Save Source Type
Note: The Generate & Save source type option does not configure a SIS Switch; it only creates
configuration files. Use the To upload configuration files to SIS Switch from non-Ovation drop
using serial connection (Serial option): Configure via Serial Source Type (see page 151) to
configure the SIS Switch by using the files generated by this source type option.
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3. Right-click the desired SIS Networks and select the Run SIS Configuration option. The
Ovation SIS Configuration Tool window appears.
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5. Select the Generate & Save option to create a new configuration file.
6. After clicking the Generate & Save option, the Developer Studio creates an XML file with all
the required information. The name of the file is same as the name of the SIS system.
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7. The Tool will validate the XML that was selected. If any required property is missing or the file
is corrupted, the Tool will provide the information about the problem. Proceed only if the file is
successfully validated. Click Next to proceed.
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8. The Select destination path for new configuration file window appears. Specify the path to
save the configuration files on the disk. Click the Save button.
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option): Configure via Serial Source Type
9. The Saving configuration files status window appears. Verify the path displayed on the
window.
10. To configure the SIS Switch using the files created in Step 9, see To upload configuration files
to SIS Switch from non-Ovation drop using serial connection (Serial option): Configure via
Serial Source Type (see page 151).
11. After saving files on the disk, click the Close button to close the application.
Note: Initially, the IP address is not assigned to the SIS Switch. Therefore, it is not possible to
upload the configuration file using the Ethernet option method. To upload a new configuration
file, use the Serial option method.
1. This source type does not create configuration files. To use this source type, you need to
generate and save switch configuration files by using the Generate & Save source type (see
To generate SIS Switch configuration files for manual configuration: Generate & Save Source
Type (see page 146).)
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option): Configure via Serial Source Type
2. Copy the configuration files that were created in Step 1 and the Switch Configuration Tool
executable (Ovation\OvationBase\OvSisSwitchTool.exe) and the library
(Ovation\OvationBase\OvSisXmlConfig.dll) to the machine that is connected to an SIS Switch
with a serial cable.
3. Run the Switch Configuration Tool application. The Ovation SIS Configuration Tool Select
configuration source type mode window appears.
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option): Configure via Serial Source Type
5. Select the appropriate configuration file. Only text configuration files are valid. Click Next to
proceed.
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6. Enter the appropriate serial port connection details. Click Next to proceed.
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option): Configure via Serial Source Type
7. Review the summary of the selected options. Click the Configure button to start the upload
process. The new configuration is merged into the running configuration on the switch. If the
Reboot switch after configuration check box is selected, the Switch reboots after
configuration.
8. The Tool configures and reboots the switch. During this process some messages are
displayed on the Configuration Tool window.
Note: The Configuration Tool configures and reboots only one switch at a time. Repeat this
procedure for configuring multiple switches.
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9. After configuring the SIS switch, click the Close button to close the application.
10. Click the Run again option for configuring the other switches.
4.19 T o add and configure SIS Logic Solv ers in th e Ov ation Sy stem
Prerequisites
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS System (see page 108).
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS Data Server. (see page 111)
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS Network Switch (see page 117).
Make sure you have added an SIS I/O device number (see page 120).
Make sure you have added an SIS Interface Controller (SIS Drop) (see page 119).
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS I/O device (see page 123).
Procedure
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[System name]
Networks
[Network name]
Unit
[Unit name]
Drops
[Drop name]
I/O Devices
I/O Device 5 Ovation SIS
SIS Data Servers
[SIS Data Server name]
SIS Logic Solvers
3. Right-click Logic Solvers and select Insert New. The Insert New Logic Solver Wizard
appears.
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SIS Logic Solver Enter a unique Logic Solver name that is not used anywhere else in your system.
Name
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Redundant SIS Select this checkbox to enable the Logic Solver to work in redundant mode (if a
Logic Solver partner is present).
You cannot change the redundancy mode after you have added in the hierarchy.
SIS Logic Solver This is the slot used by the Logic Solver. Slot numbers range from 1 to 32 and
Slot Number must be unique within the SIS Data Server.
You cannot change the slot number after configuring it.
5. Click Finish button. The configuration window for the new Logic Solver appears. Enter the
appropriate values for the attributes in each tab and then select OK.
Config tab (see page 163).
General tab (see page 165).
Proof Testing tab (see page 167).
6. The new Logic Solver appears in the Ovation Studio hierarchy tree.
Notes: When a Logic Solver is added to the Studio, four Control Modules (see page 185) are
automatically created and appear under the Logic Solver in the Studio tree.
Sixteen I/O channels are also included under each Logic Solver and they appear in the Studio
WorkPad area.
For a better understanding of the other right-click functions, see the Ovation Developer Studio
User Guide.
After you have added an SIS Logic Solver, use the following Config tab to configure the Logic
Solver.
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SIS Logic Solver Name Enter a unique Logic Solver name that is not used anywhere else in a
system.
Redundant SIS Logic Select this check box to enable Logic Solver to work in redundant mode (if a
Solver partner is present).
You cannot change the redundancy mode after you have added in the
hierarchy.
SIS Logic Solver Slot This is the slot used by the Logic Solver. Slot numbers range from 1 to 32
Number and must be unique within the SIS Data Server.
You cannot change the slot number after configuring it.
Overall CRC for the CRC code which reflects the configuration of the entire Logic Solver as
device calculated by the Ovation Developer Studio and is compared with the code
that is calculated by the Logic Solver at load time.
SIS Data Server SIS Data Server to which this Logic Solver is directly connected through
backplane connections. Name is entered by the system.
GSLOT Identifier Logic Solver global identifier. This is set by the system and is used as an
identifier for Logic Solvers configured to publish secure parameters globally
in the SISNet.
Combined CRC for all CRC code which reflects the configuration of all I/O channels as calculated
I/O channels by the Ovation Developer Studio and is compared with the code that is
calculated by the Logic Solver at load time. This code is the latest database
CRC value.
Diagnostic/Status
Ovation Point Name Enter the point name in the Ovation Point Name field. That point will hold
Logic Solver status information. Point will be created under Node Point and
Hardware assignment will be performed automatically.
This is the preferred way to assign points to the SIS hardware. Otherwise, the
description of the bits is not filled properly.
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After you have added an SIS Logic Solver, use the following General tab to configure the Logic
Solver.
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Scan Rate This is the Logic Solver loop time. The available scan rates are 50ms, 100m s,
150ms, and 200 ms per period. The default rate (see page 228) is 50 ms.
Since the SIS Data Server sends control module information to the Controller
every second, scan rate is not related to update time.
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I/O Data Update Determines interval of sending I/O channels’ values and qualities to SIS Data
Time Server. Logic Solver scans I/O channels in 50 ms loop. This parameter affects
only update rate of Ovation points.
Shadow block Refers to a specific Controller area where all the control sheets that contain
Control Task shadow algorithms are scanned at the same frequency.
Points are grouped by control tasks so they can be updated (scanned) at
different rates. The rate is set in the applicable Ovation configuration tool
during configuration for a Controller drop. Real update time is limited by SDS
update frequency. Assigning point to high frequency control task will not make
it faster.
Secure parameters
Publish secure Select this checkbox to enable this Logic Solver to publish secure parameters
params globally globally over the SIS Network.
Enable high-density This checkbox is currently enabled, but is disabled for editing. This option
secure parameters activates 16 secure parameters for each Logic Solver.
Nonsecure parameters
Nonsecure Identifies nonsecure parameters associated with this Logic Solver. Non-secure
parameters parameter reference per logic solver is 24.
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After you have added an SIS Logic Solver, use the Proof Testing tab to configure the Logic
Solver.
Ovation SIS performs an automatic diagnostic whenever a Logic Solver reboots. You can use the
parameters in the Proof Testing tab to set the desired configuration for diagnostics:
You can configure the Proof test timer period so that when the timer period expires, there will
be an automatic transfer to the backup Logic Solver. This forces a reboot and diagnostics are
performed (only available for redundant Logic Solvers).
You can configure the Proof test timer to generate an SIS Event before the Proof Test timer
will expire.
If a Logic Solver fails the power diagnostic during boot up, it will try again. If it fails a second
time, the Logic Solver will enter a "reduced mode." This mode will be indicated through the
Logic Solver RN record.
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Prerequisites
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS System (see page 108).
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS Data Server (see page 111).
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS I/O device (see page 123).
Make sure you have assigned an SIS Data Server (see page 129) to the SIS I/O device.
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS Logic Solver (see page 161).
Procedure
1. Access the Ovation Developer Studio.
2. Use the system tree to navigate through the following nodes and their sub nodes to the I/O
Channels node:
Hardware Root
Systems
[System name]
Networks
[Network name]
Unit
[Unit name]
Drops
[Drop name]
I/O Devices
SIS I/O Device
SIS Data Servers
[SIS Data Servers name]
SIS Logic Solvers
SIS I/O Channels
Note: 16 I/O channels are also included under each Logic Solver and they appear in the Studio
WorkPad area.
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3. Right-click on any I/O Channels in the WorkPad area and select Open. The I/O Channel
window appears.
4. Enter the following attributes for the I/O Channel in the Config tab. Each channel type has the
same attributes in the Config tab .
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Figure 99: I/O Channel window (Attributes tab for digital input channel)
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Detect open and When this box is checked, this enables the card to detect open and short
short circuit circuits in field wiring.
Inverted When this box is checked, the value reported by the LSDI algorithm will be the
opposite value of that on the physical input channel.
2. Enter the applicable Attributes and select OK.
Once the Input channel is defined, a corresponding Ovation raw input point needs to be
created.
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Figure 100: I/O Channel window (Attributes tab for digital output channel)
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Detect open and When this checkbox is checked, this enables the card to detect open and
short circuit short circuits.
2. Enter the applicable Attributes and select OK.
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Figure 101: I/O Channel window (Attributes tab for HART analog input channel)
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Enable NAMUR alarming When this checkbox is checked, NAMUR alarming is performed on
the channel. If enabled and if the transmitter supports it, any analog
value that is outside the NAMUR limits (106.25% top limit and -2.5%
bottom limit) for four seconds has its quality set to BAD. (NAMUR is
an international association of automation technology in process
control industries.)
Analog over range pct The percent value at which the analog value is considered
overrange. Should be used in conjunction with Bad if limited.
Analog under range pct The percent value at which the analog value is considered
underrange. Should be used in conjunction with Bad if limited.
Conversion Type Raw data is converted to point values. Indirect is the only type of
conversion currently in use.
Bottom of Scale The low scale value, engineering units code, and number of digits to
the right of the decimal point associated with OUT.
Top of Scale The high scale value, engineering units code, and number of digits to
the right of the decimal point associated with OUT.
Bad if Limited When this box is checked, the LSAI algorithm assigned to given
channel propagates BAD quality to downstream algorithm if point is
outside the configured over/under range. The quality of point
associated with the input channel is not set to BAD.
Analog under range pct The percent value at which the analog value is considered
underrange. If the signal is below this limit, its status indicates the
value is limited low.
Loop current mismatch detection When checked, you can enable the detection of a loop current
mismatch between the analog and digital current values from the
HART device.
HART Errors
Ignore PV Out Limits Primary Variable (PV) values that are higher or lower than the
configured limits are ignored when determining PV quality.
Ignore Analog-Digital Mismatch Ignores discrepancy between the current on channel and its digital
equivalent. A mismatch can indicate that current is leaking to ground
even though the circuit appears healthy.
Ignore PV Output Saturated PV values that are output saturated are ignored when determining
PV quality.
Ignore PV Output Fixed PV values that have a fixed output are ignored when determining PV
quality.
Ignore Loss of Digital Comms Ignores loss of digital communication with HART device (loss is
detected after three retries).
Ignore Field Device Malfunction Values determined during a field device malfunction are ignored
when determining quality.
2. Enter the applicable Attributes and select OK.
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Figure 102: I/O Channel window (Attributes tab for HART two-state output channel)
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Loop current mismatch detection When checked, you can enable the detection of a loop current
mismatch between the analog and digital current values from the
HART device.
The slot 0 device code from the The slot 0 device variable code sent digitally from the Analog Output
AO card card. Defines the HART variable whose data is reported by
HART_VAL0.
The slot 1 device code from the The slot 1 device variable code sent digitally from the Analog Output
AO card card. Defines the HART variable whose data is reported by
HART_VAL1.
The slot 2 device code from the The slot 1 device variable code sent digitally from the Analog Output
AO card card. Defines the HART variable whose data is reported by
HART_VAL2.
The slot 3 device code from the The slot 1 device variable code sent digitally from the Analog Output
AO card card. Defines the HART variable whose data is reported by
HART_VAL3.
Enabled HART slot 0 When checked, HART slot 0 is enabled and can be used.
Enabled HART slot 1 When checked, HART slot 1 is enabled and can be used.
Enabled HART slot 2 When checked, HART slot 2 is enabled and can be used.
Enabled HART slot 3 When checked, HART slot 3 is enabled and can be used.
4th Variable Point Name Variable returned by HART transmitter, in Engineering Units. Read
digitally.
Primary Variable Point Name Variable returned by HART transmitter, in Engineering Units. Read
digitally.
Second Variable Point Name Variable returned by HART transmitter, in Engineering Units. Read
digitally.
Tertiary Variable Point Name Variable returned by HART transmitter, in Engineering Units. Read
digitally.
HART Errors
Ignore PV Out out Limits Primary Variable (PV) values that are higher or lower than the
configured limits are ignored when determining PV quality.
Ignore Analog-Digital Mismatch Ignores discrepancy between the current on channel and its digital
equivalent. A mismatch can indicate that current is leaking to ground
even though the circuit appears healthy.
Ignore PV Output Saturated PV values that are output saturated are ignored when determining
PV quality.
Ignore PV Output Fixed PV values that have a fixed output are ignored when determining
PV quality.
Ignore Loss of Digital Comms Ignores loss of digital communication with HART device (loss is
detected after three retries).
Ignore Field Device Malfunction Values determined during a field device malfunction are ignored
when determining quality.
2. Enter the applicable Attributes and select OK.
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Figure 103: I/O Channel window (Attributes tab for analog input channel)
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NAMUR alarming When this box is checked, NAMUR alarming is performed on the channel. If enabled
and if the transmitter supports it, any analog value that is outside the NAMUR limits
(106.25% top limit and -2.5% bottom limit) for four seconds has its quality set to BAD.
(NAMUR is an international association of automation technology in process control
industries.)
Analog over range The percent value at which the analog value is considered overrange. Should be used
pct in conjunction with Bad if limited.
Analog under The percent value at which the analog value is considered underrange. Should be
range pct used in conjunction with Bad if limited.
Conversion type Raw data is converted to point values. Indirect is the only type of conversion currently
in use.
Bottom of Scale The low scale value, engineering units code, and number of digits to the right of the
decimal point associated with OUT.
Top of Scale The high scale value, engineering units code, and number of digits to the right of the
decimal point associated with OUT.
Bad if limited When this box is checked, the LSAI algorithm assigned to a given channel propagates
the BAD quality to downstream algorithm if point is outside the configured over/under
range. The quality of point associated with the input channel is not set to BAD.
2. Enter the applicable Attributes and select OK.
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4.21 Ov ation Point for SIS Hardware Inputs ( An alog/ Digital I nputs)
Once the SIS hardware channel is defined, (Refer to: To configure an SIS I/O channel (see page
168)), a corresponding Ovation point needs to be created.
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8. Select appropriate tab and enter all required information. (Refer to Ovation Developer Studio
User Guide for information about creating points).
9. Make sure that you have selected the suitable hardware in the Hardware tab.
10. Select Apply or Ok button to add the point to the database. If all the required fields have
been completed, the point is added to the database. The point is not available on the Ovation
network until it is loaded.
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11. After the SIS Interface Controller (SIS drop) is loaded, the point will be available on the
Ovation network under SIS drop. The points also appear in the SIS I/O channels WorkPad
area, as shown in the following figure:
Note: Ovation point with SIS hardware assignment can be used by the LSAI/LSDI algorithms on
the SIS control sheets. Though the Ovation points are used by LSAI/LSDI algorithms, they
cannot be treated as SIS point; these points always considered as Ovation points because they
reside under an SIS drop.
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Refer to the following procedure to assign the OUT parameter to CASND of the LSDO algorithm.
1. Select an appropriate Logic Solver and define the SIS digital output channel (Refer to
Configuring a Digital Output Channel (see page 171))
2. Drag an LSDO algorithm on a control sheet, select the Discrete IO Output Channel field
from the property window of LSDO algorithm, and assign the appropriate SIS hardware
output channel.
3. Connect output from the upstream algorithm to the CASND input of the LSDO algorithm.
Typically, the upstream algorithm is LSCEM and its output is connected to the LSDO CASND
input is EFFx.
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4. Enter a suitable point name (you can provide a digital output tag name here) in the output
parameter of the upstream algorithm.
5. Create the point using the Create User Points option of the Control Builder or create the point
manually in the Developer Studio in the Digital Points container under the associated Ovation
Controller.
6. When the SIS control sheet is saved, the point appears in the Developer Studio hierarchy or
will be moved to the SIS Points container under the associated SIS Data Servers.
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7. The sheet title reference will be reflected for the enabled channel (Digital Output Channel) in
the Workpad area under the SIS I/O Channels folder.
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8. When the SIS Control Sheet is loaded to the Logic Solver, the point appears in the SIS Points
folder under the SIS Logic Solvers folder.
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Note that the point in the SIS Points under the Logic Solvers folder does not have any hardware
assignment.
Note: Another way to assign an Ovation point to an LSDO algorithm is to create an Ovation
point without hardware assignment in the SIS drop. Assign the Ovation point to algorithm. Put a
pin where the LSDO CASIN_D parameter is connected. After the Control Sheet is saved, the
point appears in the Developer Studio hierarchy in the SIS Points folder under the SIS Data
Servers folder. When the SIS Control Sheet is loaded to the Logic Solver, the point moves to the
SIS Point folder under the Logic Solvers folder.
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Prerequisites
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS System (see page 108).
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS Data Server (see page 111).
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS Network switch (see page 117).
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS Interface Controller (SIS Drop) (see page
119).
Make sure you have added an I/O device number (see page 120).
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS I/O device (see page 123).
Make sure you have assigned an SIS Data Server (see page 129) to the SIS I/O device.
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS Logic Solver (see page 161).
Procedure
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Control Module CRC CRC code which reflects the configuration of this control module as calculated by
the Ovation Developer Studio and is compared with the code that is calculated by
the Logic Solver at load time.
User Documentation
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Module Name Name of the control module which is contained in the Logic Solver.
Module Number Number of the control module which is contained in the Logic Solver.
Module Revision Revision of the control module which is contained in the Logic Solver.
Diagnostic/Status
Ovation Point Name Enter the point name in the Ovation Point Name field. This point will hold the
status information. Point will be created under the Node Point automatically.
Note: SIF Errors & SIF Alerts are generated only if RN point is assigned to that Control Module.
Figure 112: Control Module window (SIS tab reserved for Emerson use only)
Note: When you attempt to load an SIS Logic Solver (see page 199), a Confirm window
appears that lists all the SIS devices for that Logic Solver that may be affected by the load. The
previous CRC value for each device is listed and the Current CRC value is also listed. The
Current value is the CRC value that the device will change to if you continue with the load
process.
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Prerequisites
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS System (see page 108).
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS Data Server (see page 111).
Make sure you have added and configured a SIS Network switch (see page 117).
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS Interface Controller (SIS Drop) (see page
119).
Make sure you have added an I/O device number (see page 120).
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS I/O device (see page 123).
Make sure you have assigned a Data Server (see page 129) to the SIS I/O device.
Make sure you have added and configured an SIS Logic Solver (see page 161).
Procedure
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3. Right-click Control Sheets and select Insert New. The Insert New Control Sheets window
appears.
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Sheet Name Defines how the sheet is described in the system. This name (up to 30 characters)
appears in the Control Sheets section of the Studio hierarchy.
Sheet Number Short reference number (maximum of three characters). This number is used to
identify the sheet to the user, but is not the unique internal .svg file number that is
assigned by the Control Builder.
Sheet Component Defines the sheet component code. Component codes are text strings that are
assigned to each sheet or supplemental document that represent the sheet's or
document's location in the hierarchy.
5. Select OK. The Ovation Control Builder opens.
6. Draw the desired control scheme and save the sheet. (Refer to the Ovation Control Builder
User Guide for more information.)
The following sections describe how to configure SIS digital points for alarming with Logic Solver
timestamps.
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Note: Point Processing configuration from lower level overrides configuration from higher levels
(for example, Unit configuration takes precedence over System configuration).
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Note: Point alarm will be displayed in Alarm Application only when the point’s characteristics
field is set; otherwise, Point alarm will not be displayed in the Alarm Application. (Refer to
Ovation Developer Studio User Guide for information about Building Points).
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4. To make a new point an SIS point, open the Control Builder and use the point on an SIS
Control Sheet. Save the control sheet. (Refer to the Ovation Control Builder User Guide for
more information.)
5. Access the Ovation Developer Studio hierarchy tree. The point now appears in the SIS Points
folder under the SIS Data Servers folder.
6. Load the Control Sheet to the Logic Solver.
7. The point now appears in the SIS Points folder under the Logic Solvers folder.
Logic Solver Sensor Alarms provide sensor alarms functionality for Digital input, Analog input, and
HART analog input channels of the Logic Solver. Those alarms have timestamps originated on
the Logic Solver.
Sensor alarms functionality is enabled per the Logic Solver. Perform the following steps to enable
it:
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2. Insert a new control sheet. Use ALRM as the sheet number. Its name can be custom.
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b) For analog inputs, the Bad if limited check box can be checked optionally. This setting
determines when sensor alarm should be generated. If it is set, the sensor alarm is
generated when the value of the channel is underrange/overrange. Otherwise, exceeding
the limits by -20% at bottom of the scale and 116.6% at top of the scale causes sensor
alarm.
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c) For HART analog inputs, the Bad if limited check box can be selected optionally. Setting
this option has the same effect as for the analog channels. Additionally, the sensor alarm
can be generated when a HART error condition occurs (HART transmitter needs to
support this functionality). This behavior can be changed by selecting the check boxes in
the HART Errors section (for example, Ignore PV Out of Limits).
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5. Load the Logic Solver and SIS Controller. The ALRM sheet will be automatically filled with
logic required for the sensor alarms generation.
Note: Do not manually modify the ALRM sheet. It is regenerated on each Logic Solver load;
therefore, any changes made on it are discarded. However, you have to remove the previously
configured input channel. The LSDI or LSAI algorithm that references the input channel that is
being removed has to be deleted manually from the ALRM sheet.
To disable sensor alarms, the ALRM sheet should be removed. On the next load, it will not be
regenerated.
Logic for sensor alarms generation consists of one input algorithm (LSDI or LSAI) per configured
input channel and one LSCALC algorithm. The number of algorithms per Control Module is limited
to 127; therefore, using the sensor alarms functionality decreases the maximum number of
algorithms available for you.
Bad Quality is set for the channels that are in the Sensor Alarm.
Note: After removing the ALRM sheet, clear the SIS Interface Controller.
SIS points will appear in the WorkPad section of the Studio interface after the applicable Logic
Solver has been successfully loaded. When the Logic Solver is loaded, the points will move from
the parent SIS Data Server to the Logic Solver.
Procedure
1. Use the system tree to navigate to the SIS Points:
Hardware Root
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Systems
[System name]
Networks
[Network name]
Drops
[Drop name]
I/O Devices
I/O Device 5 Ovation SIS
SIS Data Servers
[SIS Data Server name]
SIS Points
2. Click on the applicable point’s icon (Analog, Digital, or Algorithm) and any points that have
been loaded into the parent Logic Solver display in the WorkPad section.
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1. Remove the SIS Point from the Control Sheet (see page 197).
2. Delete the SIS Point (see page 197).
If you want to remove an SIS point from its SIS Control status, you can perform this through the
Ovation Control Builder:
1. Access the Ovation Control Builder (refer to Ovation Control Builder User Guide for details).
2. Open the control sheet that contains the SIS Point that you want to remove.
3. Remove the desired SIS points and save the sheet.
4. Load the Logic Solver that contains the sheet. The point will move from the SIS points folder
under the Logic Solver to the SIS Points folder under the SIS Data Server folder. This
indicates that the Point is no longer used as a SIS point in the SIS control scheme.
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IN THIS SECTION
Prerequisites
Make sure you have SIS load privileges.
Procedure
All loads to Logic Solvers are total loads. Incremental loads are not allowed and you cannot load
multiple Logic Solvers at the same time.
Note: After loading the Logic Solver, the SIS Interface Controller updates the information from
the SIS Data Server. This results in a delay of a few seconds, which keeps nonsecure
parameters in bad quality.
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2. Use the system tree to navigate through the following nodes and their sub nodes to the Logic
Solvers:
Hardware Root
Systems
[System name]
Networks
[Network name]
Units
[Unit name]
Drops
[Drop name]
I/O Devices
I/O Device 5 Ovation SIS
SIS Data Servers
[SDS name]
SIS Logic Solvers
3. Select the Logic Solver you want to load.
4. If the Logic Solver is locked, right-click and select Unlock. A confirmation dialog window
appears.
5. On the confirmation dialog, click Confirm to unlock the Logic Solver.
Note: Locking or unlocking a Logic Solver generates a SIS event that is sent to Ovation
Historian.
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Notice in the following Confirm window that there are asterisks in front of the I/O Channels
that have changed after the Logic Solver was loaded.
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The fully qualified name is of the format “name. unit@network.” The (.) and @ are
reserved characters for point names.
The description, point value, quality, and engineering units for analog points display below
the point name.
The point attributes display by selecting the applicable tabs.
The point record field that corresponds to the parameter name is listed beside the
parameter. A point record stores the information which defines the attributes of a point. Point
records are used within each drop, and to communicate over the Ovation network to other
drops.
The Ovation system has 11 record or point types. (Refer to the Ovation Record Types
Reference Manual for additional information about point records.)
The point information displayed in the lower portion of the window displays using a folder
format. The tabs are labeled and the information related to the tab label displays below when
the tab is selected. When a valid point name is entered, information for the point displays for
the first tab, the Point tab.
The SIS Indication (KC) field identifies if a point is a SIS point.
The action buttons Cancel and Apply are active only when a tab with modifiable data is
selected.
Last Active Instance (LAI) - displays in the right bottom corner of the window. This identifies
the Point Information window that is currently active.
Note: Value and status fields update once every second. The remaining point attributes update
once every three seconds. Point Information requests a one-shot every three seconds to make
sure it has the latest static data.
Prerequisites
Make sure that the Ovation point exists and is in the database.
Procedure
1. Open the Ovation Applications folder at the Operator Station and double-click on the Point
Information icon.
OR
If the Point Information application is already running, double click on the PI icon located on
the system tray.
OR
Select Start -> Ovation -> Ovation Applications -> Point Information.
The Point Information window appears.
2. If you know the name of the desired point, type in the name and press Enter. The Point
Information window appears for that point.
3. If you do not know the name of the desired point, click the Search button in the Point
Information window or select from the File pull-down menu. The Find Points window appears.
4. Select the appropriate network, unit, and drop. A scrolling list of all the points for that drop
appears. To discontinue or change the search, click the Abort Search button.
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5. Double click on the desired point name in the list or select the point and click the Apply
button. The Point Information window appears for that point.
6. Select the Configuration tab.
7. Check the SIS Indication field at the bottom of the window. If the point is a SIS point, the
value will be 1 or greater. If the point is not a SIS point, the value will be zero (0).
SIS algorithms can be viewed and tuned through an SIS Tuning window in the Signal Diagram
application.
All of the SIS algorithms have SIS Tuning windows. If the SIS algorithm has tunable parameters,
they are tuned through the SIS Tuning window -- not through the Property Summary window. If
the SIS algorithm does not have tunable parameters, the tunable column in the SIS Tuning
window appears blank.
For certain SIS algorithms, the SIS Tuning window has an extra tab. The information in this tab is
read-only, and contains the information that was entered in the advanced editing window in the
Control Builder. The algorithm that has the extra tab is:
LSCEM (see page 204).
Note: For more information on the SIS algorithms, refer to Ovation Algorithms Reference
Manual.
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To access the SIS Tuning window for SIS algorithms, follow the steps below:
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Figure 125: LSCEM SIS Tuning window (Cause and Effect Table tab)
An SIS Force operation occurs when an SIS algorithm input parameter value or quality is
changed manually. This means the input is "forced."
For example, you might want to see the behavior of an SIS algorithm when it has a certain input
value or quality; however, the SIS algorithm might not currently have the input value or quality you
need. You can use a Signal Diagram (see page 206) to temporarily force the input value or quality
of the SIS algorithm in order to observe the behavior.
You cannot force the output of an SIS algorithm to a particular value or quality; you can only force
the input to a particular value or quality. Before you can force an input value or quality for an SIS
algorithm, you must turn on the Control Module Debug mode.
Debug mode is where you can perform functional testing of safety logic by forcing input values for
algorithms (see page 206).
After you have forced an input value or quality, a blocking icon will appear at the end of the forced
input pin of the algorithm in the Signal Diagram. This icon also appears next to the current value
in the Algorithm Summary window. This icon illustrates that the value or quality for the input signal
is currently forced and cannot be updated by the system.
Note: Remember to remove the forced input value when you want the SIS algorithm to execute
normally.
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WARNING! Be sure to turn OFF the Debug mode before closing the signal diagram. Failure to
do so may result in unsafe conditions.
Prerequisites
Make sure that the applicable Control Sheet has been successfully loaded into the SIS
Interface Controller and the Logic Solver.
Procedure
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5. Click the Force button. The Force application window for the selected algorithm appears. The
following window displays when the Control Module with selected algorithm is not in Debug
mode
6. If Control Module is in Normal mode, click the Debug ON button and continue to Step 7. If the
Control Module is in Debug mode, skip to Step 9.
Notes: When you turn on the Debug mode, you set the Debug mode for the entire Control
module and all of the SIS Control Sheets in that module.
If bit 9 of the Logic Solver RN point is set, it indicates that Debug mode is ON for any Control
module of that Logic Solver. Control module RN point bit 1 will also indicate that the Control
Module Debug mode is ON.
Turing ON the Debug mode will generate a SIS Event that is sent to Ovation Historian.
7. A window appears asking you to confirm Debug mode selection. Select Confirm. (The SIS
Write function checks to verify that the process is valid.)
Note: If you do not confirm SIS secure write selection for a few seconds, the command confirm
timeout dialog box appears.
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8. The Force application window now displays that the Control module for the selected algorithm
is in Debug mode.
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9. Once in Debug mode, select the input pin you want to force from the list on the left side of
the Force application window and click the Set button. See the following figure.
FIELD D E S C RIP T IO N
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FIELD D E S C RIP T IO N
Set button Sets a new forced value for the pin (appears only when one of the algorithm input pins
is selected).
Clear button Clears or removes the forced value from the pin (appears only when one of the
algorithm input pins is selected).
Change value to Enter the value to which you want to force the pin (appears only when one of the
entry field algorithm input pins is selected).
Change quality to Select quality to force the pin (appears only when one of the algorithm input pins is
entry field selected).
Force button Use this button to change the value and quality of the algorithm input.
Dismiss Use this button to close the current force window.
10. A window appears asking you to confirm that you want to confirm the selected pin. Click
Confirm. (The SIS Write function checks to verify that the process is valid.)
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11. The Force application window now shows the forced pin with the warning icon in the
Algorithm Input Pins list.
Figure 132: Force application window showing forced pin and warning icon
Note: A blocking icon appears at the end of the forced input pin of the SIS algorithm in the
Signal Diagram application. This icon also appears next to the current value in the Algorithm
Summary window. This icon illustrates that the value and quality for the input signal is currently
forced and cannot be updated by the system.
12. After you have forced the pin value, do one of the following:
Set a new forced value and quality for the pin (see page 212).
Clear the forced value and leave Debug Mode (see page 215).
Refer to Ovation Safety Instrumented System (SIS) User Guide for information on setting and
clearing forced values.
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5.4.2 To set a new forced SIS algorithm input value and quality
1. To set a new forced value and quality for a pin whose value is already forced, perform the
following in the Force application window:
a) Select one of the forced pins from the Algorithm Input Pins list.
b) For analog inputs, enter the value manually in the "Change value to" field. However, for
digital inputs, you will have to select either a TRUE or FALSE value. The "i" icon, which
appears between the Change quality to field and the Force button, shows that the entered
value is a valid floating point number.
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2. A window appears asking you to confirm that you want to force the value and quality of the
selected pin. Click Confirm. (The SIS Write function checks to verify that the process is valid.)
3. The Force application window now appears showing the new forced value in the Algorithm
Input Pin list.
A BAD forced quality is indicated by letter "B" with the value. However, there will be no
indication if the forced quality is GOOD. Now, clear the force (see page 215) or set a new
forced value again.
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Figure 136: Force application window updated with new forced value and quality
Note: In the LSDI and LSAI algorithms, the quality force feature is not applicable.
Note: If Debug Mode is OFF, all forced inputs from the sheets under that Control module will be
cleared.
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2. A window appears to confirm the clear of the forced input of the selected pin. Click Confirm.
(SIS Write function checks to verify that the process is valid.)
3. Emerson recommends that you leave Debug mode when you are finished with the forcing
tasks. To perform this:
a) Click the Debug OFF button in the Force application window.
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b) A window appears asking you to confirm that you want the Debug mode switch OFF.
Click Confirm. (The SIS Write function checks to verify that the process if valid.)
c) The Force application window shows that the Control module is in Normal mode.
It is often necessary to maintain an output value during plant startup to prevent a trip caused by
inputs that have not yet stabilized to their normal operating values. You may also want to bypass
inputs to allow for sensor maintenance.
Ovation SIS has built-in capability for creating applications that follow guidelines set forth in the
IEC 61511 standards. Ovation SIS does not limit you to using its built-in bypass capability. You
are free to create Custom logic and interfaces for this purpose.
The following subsections describe the built-in bypass capability in Ovation SIS.
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Maintenance bypass
Startup bypass
While a process is starting up, a startup bypass temporarily overrides a process value to allow
time for it to reach a value that does not initiate a trip. The Analog Voter and Digital Voter
algorithms provide the built-in startup bypass capability. The algorithm output maintains the
normal operating value while the startup bypass is active. A startup bypass is initiated by an
operator using an SIS Write operation or by the voter algorithm detecting a process startup
condition. The startup bypass is cleared after a configurable time period or optionally when the
voter algorithm detects a process condition.
Parameter force
This override uses Control Module Debug mode to force an input parameter on an algorithm
diagram to have a value other than the source value. The use of parameter forces is intended for
functional testing, not when the SIF is providing its protection function unsupervised.
The configurer of SIS module logic uses the BOPn (Bypass Opt n) parameters in the voter
algorithms to determine which maintenance and startup bypass options apply for the algorithm
usage. Refer to the Analog Voter and Digital Voter algorithms topics for details on the available
bypass options.
The configurer must provide a means to annunciate to the operator when a maintenance bypass
condition is active. There is no built-in capability is available in Ovation SIS to annunciate to the
operator when a maintenance bypass condition is active. This type of annunciation can be done
by creating RN point for Control Module. If bypass is active, the bit 12 of RN point will be set and
point will be alarmed. Several other conditions can cause this bit to be set. To check if alarm was
caused by active bypass look for SIF Alert events in Ovation Process Historian.
The ability to set and clear maintenance bypasses in voter algorithms at runtime can be
configured using macros for the voter algorithms and can be used in Ovation Graphics.
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2. A failure occurs in a transmitter, the field wiring, or the input circuitry of the Logic Solver
during normal operation. A maintenance bypass is used to prevent BAD quality from causing
a trip in the output algorithm (if the failure itself did not already cause a trip).
The bypass is set from Ovation Graphics, for example, by clicking on an input check box of the
voter algorithm macro and then confirming the selection. A set bypass is cleared using the same
procedure. While the bypass is set.
Operators should be aware of all alarms visible on this display. The handoff at shift change should
include a review of the Alarms. You can create other alarms related to bypasses by referencing
alarm conditions determined in the voter algorithms. These alarms include a reminder that the
expiration of a bypass is imminent and whether a bypassed input is voting to trip.
The history of bypass activity is available in the historian. An entry is also created whenever the
algorithm removes a bypass due to timeout.
The Failure
A HART transmitter fails, resulting in a Field Device Malfunction HART error and a down-scale
output value as configured in the device.
Bad quality enters the Control Module logic in the Logic Solver because the input channel was
configured to not ignore the Field Device Malfunction error. The Analog Voter algorithm in the
Control Module sheets has a “Greater Than” input detection type (DTYPE) and a 1oo1 voting
arrangement. Bad quality propagates through the voter algorithm, but the down-scale value does
not cause a trip value on the output of the algorithm. Bad quality continues to propagate through
the LSCEM algorithm and causes the fault state timer to start in the Digital Output algorithm, but
no trip occurs on the output.
BAD quality has caused an Input bad alarm in the Control module logic to become active and
appear on the alarm application. The operator opens the respective display. The operator
assesses the impact of the failure by looking at the display, which was created with algorithm
macros. It is clear that a trip has not occurred, but the operator sees on the DO algorithm macro
that the fault state timer value is incrementing and sees the time value at which the output
algorithm initiates a trip.
The operator clicks the bypass check box for the transmitter and confirms the “set bypass.” The
fault state timer stops incrementing and retains its value. The operator initiates the repair activity
for the transmitter, knowing that manual supervision of the SIF is necessary while t he bypass is
active because the Logic Solver is not able to respond to a demand if one occurs. Manual
supervision implies that a local measurement is available for the process value and the operator
can be notified if a demand occurs and has a means to manually initiate a trip.
1. Suppose the voting arrangement is 1oo2. In this case the BAD quality does not propagate.
Manual supervision is not necessary. The SIF is still able to respond to a demand based on
the other transmitter. The operator bypasses the BAD input so a trip does not occur when the
transmitter is replaced.
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2. Suppose the voting is 2oo3. In this case the operator merely follows up on repair for the
transmitter. No maintenance bypass is needed. The other two transmitters are providing the
protection and there is no concern that a trip might occur when the transmitter is replaced.
3. Suppose the transmitter failure results in an up-scale output value. With a 1oo1 or 1oo2
voting arrangement, a false trip occurs. A 2oo3 voting arrangement has the same result as a
down-scale output value. But, 2oo2 voting starts the fault state timer in the output algorithm
because there are not enough good inputs to ensure a proper response to a potential
demand.
Whenever BAD quality enters a Control Module and a determination is made that a repair is
required, the repair should be completed within the allowed repair time for the SIF. This helps to
prevent the PFDavg or PFH from exceeding the SIL verification value.
The scaling is set using the Top of Scale and Bottom of Scale attributes of HART Analog Input
Channel of the Logic Solver. Loading the Logic Solver or changing the scaling in the HART
analog input channel attributes at runtime does not affect scaling in the HART device. To change
the scaling in the HART device, you must use AMS or a HART Communicator. Similarly,
changing the upper or lower range value in the HART device does not cause a change to Top of
Scale and Bottom of Scale attributes of HART analog input channels of the Logic Solver.
If an online scaling change is made in the HART device, there is a step change in the OUT
parameter of the associated LSAI algorithm, and the value is incorrect until an equivalent manual
change is made to the scaling parameters of the HART analog input channel. When making
online scaling changes, a standard procedure should be followed to prevent spurious trips and to
ensure that matching scaling is achieved. The recommended procedure is as follows:
1. Bypass the LSAVTR algorithm input wired from the OUT parameter of the LSAI algorithm
assigned to the HART device’s channel using the LSAVTR macro on the display. If the
TRSTS parameter of the LSAVTR algorithm becomes “Trip Inhibited” as a result of the
bypass, manually monitor the SIF while the input is bypassed.
2. Make the scaling change in the HART transmitter using AMS.
3. Change the Top of Scale and Bottom of Scale attributes of Logic Solver analog input channel
and load the associated Logic Solver.
4. Check to see that the OUT parameter of the LSAI algorithm has the expected online
engineering unit value.
5. Remove the bypass.
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If you have a redundant Logic Solver configuration, you might need to do one of the following
actions to a redundant Logic Solver:
Restart the active Logic Solver.
Restart the standby Logic Solver.
Switch the active Logic Solver to the standby mode, and the standby Logic Solver to the
active mode.
Note: If you must restart a simplex Logic Solver online, such as for proof testing, you need to
temporarily bypass or block final elements and provide manual supervision.
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3. Right-click on the Logic Solver you want to restart and select Reboot. A Restart Wizard
appears.
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It is generally desirable to require an operator reset of the Logic Solver before the equipment
under control is allowed to go from a shutdown or tripped state to the normal operating state.
However, in some cases, the output channels should be allowed to change from de-energized to
energized based on input channel values without operator intervention, for example, as soon as
an interlock condition clears.
Ovation SIS algorithms provide an easy way to configure Control Module logic to either require or
not require an operator reset before applicable output channels can become energized.
There are certain situations where a powered Logic Solver keeps output channels de-energized
independent of Control Module logic. When the Logic Solver is going through power-up testing
following a reset or restart, has detected a persistent fatal error, or is in an unconfigured state,
output channels remain de-energized. Otherwise, Control Module logic determines the output
channel state.
The recommended technique for requiring an operator reset is to use the Cause Effect Matrix
(LSCEM) algorithm. It has an RRSn (required reset) parameter for each extensible EFFn (output
effect) output of the algorithm. Each EFFn output is connected to one or more output algorithms,
which are bound to output channels. When RRSn is True (the default value), the EFFn output
cannot transition from 0 to 1 unless STAn (current state) is “Ready to Reset” and RSTn (reset)
has been changed to True, typically by an SIS Write from an Ovation Operator station. When
RRSn is False, EFFn can transition from 0 to 1 when associated CSn (input cause) have become
inactive and other permissives are satisfied, without a reset.
The “require reset” option is also available in the two output algorithms (for example, LSDO &
LSDVC); however, it should be used only if there is no LSCEM algorithm in upstream Control
Module logic.
5.9 Configuring the Logi c Solv er's respons e to dete cted fa ults
It is important to consider the quality of the input and output channels of the Logic Solver, as BAD
quality may indicate a problem that must be addressed. The following topics are described below:
Detecting faults on input channels (see page 224).
Detecting faults on output channels (see page 227).
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Faults detected by the Logic Solver on input channels can originate in field devices, field wiring, or
in the Logic Solver input circuitry.
The Logic Solver responds to faults detected on input channels by integrating BAD quality with
the channel value and annunciating the fault.
The Logic Solver does not automatically de-energize output channels when faults are detected on
input channels. Control Module logic must be configured to take action based on the requirements
of the application. For example, you may want to prevent a trip from occurring in the presence of
a fault on an input channel, or cause a trip immediately when a fault is detected, or initially
prevent a trip yet cause a trip some time later if the fault persists. SIS algorithms contain
parameters to facilitate the configuration of these options.
An analog input channel (see page 176) always has BAD status when the measured current is
outside the sensor failure limits, 0.78 mA (-20.12%) and 22.66 mA (116.6%). The limits can be
exceeded due to faults in the transmitter, field wiring, or the Logic Solver. You can also cause the
channel to have BAD quality when the current reaches a value inside the sensor failure limits.
Changing the "Enable NAMUR alarming" channel parameter to True enables NAMUR limit
detection, which results in BAD quality being applied when the current is greater than 21.0 mA
(106.25%) or less than 3.6 mA (-2.5%) for four consecutive seconds.
When the channel value exceeds the channel’s configured "Analog over range pct" or "Analog
under range pct," and "BAD if Limited" option is set for analog channel, the LSAI algorithm that
references the given channel applies BAD status to its PV and OUT parameters.
The HART Analog Input channel’s (see page 172) HART related error parameters allow you to
select which HART diagnostic conditions detected in the HART transmitter or by the Logic Solver
cause BAD quality to be integrated with the analog value on the channel (the "BAD if Limited"
channel parameter). The default value of these parameters is to ignore all HART diagnostic
errors, meaning the presence of an error condition does not cause BAD quality on the channel. If
you deselect “Ignore Field Device Malfunction,” for example, the channel has BAD quality if the
transmitter reports a device malfunction, allowing this HART diagnostic to be integrated with your
Control Module logic.
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Faults detected on digital input channels (see page 170) by the Logic Solver result in BAD quality
on the channel. The Logic Solver detects open and short circuits in field wiring if line fault
detection has been enabled on the channel using the "Detect open and short circuit" parameter.
When line fault detection is enabled, you must use a NAMUR sensor or install end of line resistors
in series and parallel. An open or short detected through line fault detection results in BAD quality
on the channel.
Line fault detection is required when the field switch is normally open, that is, when the channel is
On to indicate a demand.
Line fault detection is recommended when the field switch is normally closed, that is, when the
channel is Off to indicate a demand. If an open circuit occurs in the field wiring, it is a safe failure
whether or not line fault detection has been enabled. But a short in the field can be a dangerous
failure and be undetected, unless line fault is enabled, in which case the channel has BAD status.
Two algorithms are available in Control Modules to manipulate output channels: the Digital Output
(LSDO) algorithm and the Digital Valve Controller (LSDVC) algorithm. Each has a CASND input
parameter whose value is the commanded state for the output channel, which is connected from
upstream logic in the Control Module. When the quality of CASND changes to BAD, the algorithm
starts a timer whose value is stored in the FTMR (fault detection timer) parameter. If and when
the timer reaches the configured FTIM (fault detection delay) value, the algorithm enters the fault
state if theFOP2 (Enable detection based on CASND status) option is enabled. The algorithm
drives the output channel Off when it is in the fault state.
SIS algorithms have a predetermined way of propagating the quality of input parameters to output
parameters. Faults detected on input channels cause BAD quality to reach output algorithms in
Control Modules depending on the configuration of other algorithms in the Control Module.
The configured value of FTIM in output algorithms determines how long quality can be BAD
before the output algorithm initiates a trip. The default value is 300 seconds, which gives enough
time for operators to bypass a BAD input and take corrective action before a trip is initiated. Use
an appropriate value for FTIM in each output algorithm. Some SIFs (see page 6) can tolerate a
high number corresponding to your allowed repair time, while other SIFs may require a low
number of just a few seconds.
The following figure illustrates the use of common SIS algorithms to create shutdown logic in a
Control Module. The quality on the output parameter of the input algorithms, LSAI and LSDI, is
the quality of the referenced input channel. The Analog Voter (LSAVTR) and Digital Voter
(LSDVTR) algorithms propagate BAD quality on input parameters selectively. For example, if a
single input of a 1oo2 (1 out of 2) or 2oo3 (2 out of 3) voter algorithm has BAD quality, OUT
continues to have GOOD quality status because there are enough good inputs for a real process
demand to cause a trip. However, if a single input of a 1oo1 or 2oo2 voter algorithm has BAD
status, its OUT has BAD status. If a CSn (input Cause n) input of a Cause and Effect Matrix
(LSCEM) algorithm has BAD status, all EFFn (output Effect n) outputs associated with that input
have BAD status.
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LSAVTR, LSDVTR, and LSCEM algorithms have a configurable SOPT parameter, which impacts
how the algorithms determine the value of their output parameter(s) based on the quality of their
inputs. These algorithms determine the quality of their output parameter(s) by fixed status
propagation logic unique to the algorithm and independent of the SOPT parameter. This assures
that if BAD quality is capable of preventing a process demand from causing a trip, BAD quality
propagates to the output algorithm(s). Refer to the LSAVTR, LSDVTR, and LSCEM algorithm
documentation for more detail on the impact of the SOPT parameter in these algorithms.
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Faults detected by the Logic Solver on output channels (see page 171) can originate in field
devices, field wiring, or the Logic Solver output circuitry. As with input channels, the Logic Solver
responds to faults on output channels by integrating BAD quality with the channel value and
annunciating the fault.
A fault on an output channel does not prevent the output from being de-energized if there is a
demand to trip on that channel. Suppose a Digital Output channel is stuck "On" due to a fault in
the output circuitry. When Control Module logic detects a process demand to trip and the LSDO
algorithm drives the channel "Off", power remains "On" as a result of the fault. However, the Logic
Solver reads back the output as still being "On" and initiates a reset, which opens the master
power switch and de-energizes all output channels on the Logic Solver.
When the "Detect open and short circuit" parameter on Digital Output channels is True (the
default value), the Logic Solver detects and annunciates stuck "On" conditions by means of
periodic pulse testing. In this way a failed unit can be replaced before a demand occurs, thereby
avoiding a trip on all output channels. The "Detect open and short circuit" parameter should
remain configured as True unless the final element cannot tolerate the 1 millisecond Off pulse
during each 50 millisecond period.
If the Logic Solver detects an open or short in field wiring or the output circuitry, and the FOP3
parameter of the LSDO algorithm associated with that channel is set, the algorithm enters the
fault state and drives the channel Off immediately upon detection. The FTIM value is not used in
this case.
An open or short in field wiring implies the final element is in the de-energized state. Therefore the
default value for the FOP3 parameter drives the channel "Off" when an open or short is detected.
In order to keep the channel "Off" after it is driven "Off", an operator reset must be required
somewhere. The reset can be on the final element itself, in the output algorithm, or in the
upstream LSCEM algorithm.
The following figure shows an example of using an LSCEM algorithm for latching an output "Off".
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The CS3 input of the LSCEM algorithm has a value of 1 when neither output algorithm is in the
fault state. FSTAT is normally an internal parameter, but in this example, it is exposed as an
output parameter on the LSDO and LSDVC algorithms and connected to an LSNOR algorithm. If
either output algorithm detects an open or short on its referenced channel, a trip occurs on EFF1
of the LSCEM algorithm and both output algorithms drive their outputs Off (because CASND
becomes 0). The algorithm that detected the open or short had already driven its output Off. The
outputs remain Off until an operator reset is done on EFF1 by changing RST1 of the LSCEM
algorithm to True. The fault state condition clears when a Digital Output channel is driven Off
because the diagnostic no longer detects the condition. The same is true for a HART Two-state
Output channel when OFCUR is “0 milliamps.”
This technique applies to the case where a coordinated trip of multiple final elements is required
when any of the final elements involved in an interlock becomes de-energized due to an open or
short. If you want to drive Off only the output with the open or short, use a separate LSCEM Effect
output for each output algorithm and connect FSTAT into a separate Cause input.
In some applications it may not be desirable to drive an output Off when an open or short is
detected. For example, you may want the final element to become energized without operator
intervention whenever an intermittent short clears. In this case, disable the FOP3 parameter in the
output algorithm.
The default scan rate (see page 165) for Control Module execution in the Logic Solver is 50
milliseconds. You can change the scan rate to 100, 150, or 200 milliseconds from the SLS
properties dialog in Ovation Explorer. Increasing the Logic Solver scan rate value impacts the
execution rate of Control Modules. But diagnostic cycle times in the Logic Solver remain constant,
with the exception of the main processor comparison diagnostic, which is a function of control
module scan rate.
The recommended scan rate to use whenever possible is 50 milliseconds. This scan rate
minimizes the input to output response time. The only reason to change the scan rate beyond the
default 50 milliseconds is if the Logic Solver is not able to execute the Control Module or modules
at the configured scan rate.
Locking a Logic Solver prevents it from being loaded. Locking also prevents a user-initiated Logic
Solver switchover. To be able to lock or unlock a Logic Solver you must enable the SIS-Allow full
access to Ovation SIS Configurations rule. A Logic Solver must be unlocked before you can load
to it (see page 199). If you attempt to load a locked Logic Solver, you are given the opportunity to
unlock the Logic Solver and continue.
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There are multiple functions that your System Administrator should perform. Some of these
functions are described below:
Backing up the database (see page 229).
Making configuration changes after startup (see page 229).
Reconciling parameter changes (see page 229).
It is valuable to always have a current backup of the database in case you need to replace
existing workstation for any reason. An automatic daily export is recommended beginning with the
engineering phase and continuing through the entire lifecycle. Use the Daily Export feature of
Ovation Database Administrator to configure automatic database exports.
It is valuable to always have a current backup of the database in case you need to replace the
database. Refer to Ovation Database User Guide for information on backing up your database.
After the process is running, it is useful to have an offline Ovation system available in case you
need to make and test configuration changes to Control Modules. If you make changes to Control
Modules in the configuration database of your production system, you should be prepared for a
potential need to load them at any time, for example, if a simplex Logic Solver needs to be
replaced. It is better to import tested changes into the production system just before you plan to
load them.
When you change a parameter value at runtime using an SIS Write from an Ovation Operator
Station or from the Control Builder, the change is recorded in the workstation so that you can
reconcile the change with the database later. Reconciling the change with the database keeps the
database value in sync with the runtime value.
However, if there is a need to load the Logic Solver, the new CRC value is different from the
existing value and a functional test is required. One Logic Solver of a redundant pair can be
replaced without a load. If you are using simplex Logic Solvers, you may want to forgo reconciling
parameter changes so that a load does not require a functional test. Instead, check to see if there
are any pending reconciles prior to loading. If so, record the changes, do the load, then manually
repeat the SIS Write operations.
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Immediately following successful power-up testing, there are no known dangerous faults present.
Choose the proof test interval for a Logic Solver based on the associated SIF requiring the
shortest proof test period to achieve the required probability of dangerous failure for its Logic
Solver subsystem.
The Logic Solver proof test timer automatically counts the number of days since the last reset
occurred. The Logic Solver configuration dialog in Ovation Developer Studio has a Proof Testing
tab for entering the required proof testing interval and a reminder time value. See Logic Solver
configuration for information about the fields in this tab (see page 167).
The Logic Solver provides a Proof Test Alert ("Proof Test is Overdue". Hardware Alert Condition
event is sent to Ovation Process Historian. Bit 12 is set in RN point of LS and point is alarmed.)
when the number of days since the last reset exceeds the configured time.
Also, a reminder alert ("Proof Test Reminder is Active". Hardware Alert Condition event is sent to
Ovation Process Historian. Bit 12 is set in RN point of LS and point is alarmed) occurs a
configured number of days before the “exceeds” alert to assist maintenance personnel in the
planning of manual tests.
The proof test timer for a redundant Logic Solver indicates the number of days since the last reset
of the Active unit, which always occurs earlier than the last reset of the Standby.
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Automatic proof testing is available for redundant Logic Solvers only. The Proof Testing tab of the
Logic Solver configuration dialog has an “Enable automatic proof test to run at reminder time”
check box (this check box is grayed-out for simplex Logic Solvers). When checked, the Logic
Solver performs the proof test when the number of days since the last reset reaches the
configured time. The test begins five minutes after the Logic Solver sets the reminder alert. In this
case the reminder alert informs the operator that a test will occur soon so that the "Partner Not
Available" alerts can be ignored after the test begins. At the time of automatic proof test:
The Active Logic Solver starts the test by initiating a switchover to the Standby Logic Solver. If
the Standby Logic Solver is not available, the Active Logic Solver tries again in five minutes.
After switchover, the Standby Logic Solver becomes Active and the new Standby Logic
Solver goes through reset and begins power-up testing. There is no adverse impact to the
running process.
The new Active Logic Solver still has a proof test due, so it waits for its partner to become
available then initiates a switchover. When the partner has become the Active Logic Solver,
the new Standby Logic Solver goes through reset and power-up testing.
The following procedure should be used for manual proof testing of the Logic Solver.
The procedure for a redundant Logic Solver allows the proof test to be done online without
adversely affecting the running process.
1. The Logic Solver must be unlocked to initiate a manual reset. Select the Logic Solver under
SIS Network in the Ovation Developer Studio. Right-click on the Logic Solver and select
Unlock. Click Confirm on the SIS Write confirmation dialog.
2. Right-click on the Logic Solver and select Reboot. The Restart Wizard appears. Select Force
Restart Standby from the options in the Restart Wizard window (see page 221). Clicking
Confirm on the confirmation dialog results in all outputs being de-energized.
3. Wait several minutes for the Standby Logic Solver to complete power-up tests and become
configured by the Active Logic Solver. The Partner Not Available maintenance alert goes
inactive when the Standby Logic Solver is fully configured.
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4. Right-click on the Logic Solver and select “Reboot.” The Restart wizard appears. Select the
Switchover option. Click confirm on the confirmation dialog box to make the previously reset
Standby Logic Solver Active.
5. Click Confirm on the confirmation dialog.
6. The previously reset Standby Logic Solver becomes the new Active Logic Solver and the new
Standby Logic Solver goes through power-up tests and is configured by the new Active Logic
Solver. The proof test timer is 0.
Every control function, control library, and control macro begins with a template or blueprint that
displays on the drawing canvas. This template, called the frame, contains a standard format that
can be used to enforce a consistent look for all the items in a project. The format also contains
information that identifies the item (sheet, library, and macro) to the system and to the user. By
placing this information in the frame, you do not have to enter it every time you create a new item.
The Control Builder provides an approved frame or template file, called the frame.svg file, which
is shipped with the standard release of the Ovation system. All of the elements of the frame are
defined in the frame.svg file.
You may want to customize a frame in order to more easily identify SIS control sheets. The SIS
Data Server, Logic Solver, and Control Module are available as Document Values under the Draw
menu.
Use the following procedure to create an SIS custom frame (Frame.svg) in the unit's Control
Functions directory.
1. Copy the default frame (C:\Ovation\CtrlBldr\Frame.svg) into the Control Functions Directory.
2. Add a [Document Value] for cb-sis-server in the custom frame (Frame.svg). You may wish to
add items for the Logic Solver and/or the Control Module at this time.
3. Recompile all the control sheets.
4. Load the Logic Solvers and control sheets. This document value will remain hidden on NON-
SIS Control Functions.
Refer to the Ovation Control Builder User Guide for more information about creating frames and
sheets, and adding document values.
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When an SIS Data Server is shipped, perform an initial load of the firmware. Subsequent loads of
the SIS Data Server are considered to be upgrades.
Emerson provides firmware for the SIS components in Ovation system. Firmware for the upgrade
to SIS Data Server consists of four Hex files and one UDF file. Use the following procedure to
initially load or upgrade your SIS Data Server.
1. Retrieve the new SIS Data Server firmware from the path:
Ovation\SIS\firmware\OvSisSDSFirmware.zip
2. Unzip the files and store the four Hex files and one UDF file in an area where they can be
easily accessed; (for example, C:\temp\sis)
3. Open a Command Prompt window and go to Ovation\OvationBase.
Enter the following command:
OvSisCtlUpgConsole <SDS> -n <path to files>
where:
<SDS> = name or IP address of SIS Data Server to be loaded or upgraded.
<path to files> = absolute path to Hex and UDF files.
(for example, OvSisCtlUpgConsole 127.168.1.1 -n
C:\temp\sis\InstallCtlR_MD.udf)
4. Press the Enter key.
The following text displays at the command prompt during the upgrade process:
Opening component ‘CTLPPCSTART’
Opening component ‘CTLPPCRECOVER’
Opening component ‘CTLPPCAPP’
Opening component ‘UPGRADE_SYS’
When the upgrade process is finished, the following message appears:
----------------------------------------------------------------
Upgrade Completion Summary: <Normal Completion>
-----------------------------------------------------------------
The SIS Data Server is now upgraded.
Note: If power is lost during a firmware upgrade, pull the SDS from Base and wait for a few
minutes. Restart the upgrade process.
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Emerson provides firmware for the SIS components in your Ovation system. Use the following
procedure to upgrade your SIS Logic Solver (SLS):
Note: The typical upgrade time for a single Logic Solver is about eight minutes.
If during the upgrade process there is a network failure, or the workstation which is hosting the
upgrade application fails, you can restart the upgrade. To do so, repeat the procedure starting at
Step 4.
Note: If Logic Solvers are in a redundant configuration, a confirmation to proceed message will
appear twice.
7. Wait for the application to terminate. The application will periodically output messages
regarding the progress of the upgrade process. In the final step, it will report the status of the
entire upgrade.
WARNING! Do not shutdown the computer or interrupt the upgrade process until it is
completed. Failure to comply may result in corrupting the Logic Solver's flash memory and
making the Logic Solver unusable.
You MUST perform a full function test of the Logic Solver after the firmware upgrade.
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Emerson provides firmware for the SIS components in your Ovation system. Use the following
procedure to upgrade your SIS Net Repeater (SNR):
WARNING! Do not shut down your computer or interrupt the upgrade process until it is
completed. Failure to comply may result in corrupting the SIS Net Repeater's flash memory
and making the SIS Net Repeater unusable.
You MUST perform a full function test of the SIS Net Repeater after the firmware upgrade.
Note: If power is lost during firmware upgrade, pull the SNR from the Base and wait for some
time. Restart the upgrade procedure.
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To research other fault codes generated by your system, access the Ovation fault information tool
at:
https://www.ovationusers.com/FIT/index.asp
You can find fault information on the System Status diagram and the Drop Details diagram. You
can find further information in your Error Log Viewer.
Fault Code = FC (displayed in decimal in the Drop Details diagram).
Fault ID = FK (displayed in hexadecimal in the Drop Details diagram).
Fault Parameter 1 = FS (displayed in hexadecimal in the Drop Details diagram).
Fault Parameter 2 = FO (displayed in hexadecimal in the Drop Details diagram).
Fault Parameter 3, 4, and 5 (displayed in hexadecimal in the Windows Error Log Viewer).
The SIS shadow algorithms have the following values:
Fault Code = 66 which indicates a Controller fault.
Fault ID = 0x0003 which indicates an algorithm fault.
Fault Parameter 1 =0x0008 which indicates a problem with an SIS shadow algorithm as it
appears in the Ovation Controller.
Fault codes
FA UL T P ARAM ET E R 2 D E S C RIP T IO N
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Note: For SIS I/O faults category, the Fault Parameter 2 in Ovation Error Log has the additional
bit 0x18000 instead of 0x8000.
Fault codes
FA UL T FA UL T D E S C RIP T IO N AC T I O N
P AR AM ET E R 1 P AR AM ET E R 2
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FA UL T FA UL T D E S C RIP T IO N AC T I O N
P AR AM ET E R 1 P AR AM ET E R 2
0x0005 0x8005 Failed to initialize XDB scheduler Verify that SIS I/O
task. Device has SIS
Identifier assigned.
Parameter 3 = SIS I/O Device index
Verify that IP
Parameter 4 = 0 address is assigned
Parameter 5 = 0 to SIS I/O device.
Verify that XDP port
number and XDB
broadcast address
are configured.
0x0005 0x8007 Failed to acquire XDB lock. Contact Emerson
Parameter 3 = SIS I/O Device index
Parameter 4 = Indicates when
problem occurred (1 – during SIS I/O
task initialization, 2 – after controller
load)
Parameter 5 = 0
0x0006 0x8008 Getting point failed in SIS Alarm Contact Emerson.
Handler.
Parameter 3 = Return status
Parameter 4 = Point SID
Parameter 5 = 0
0x0006 0x8009 Error initializing hash map in SIS Contact Emerson.
Alarm Handler.
Parameter 3 = Return status
Parameter 4 = 0
Parameter 5 = 0
0x0005 0x8010 Failed to initialize SIS Alarm Handler. Contact Emerson
Parameter 3 = Return status
Parameter 4 = SIS I/O Device index
Parameter 5 = 0
0x0006 0x8011 Missing or invalid SIS Alarm mapping Load Logic Solver
file. and SIS controller.
Parameter 3 = SIS I/O Device index
Parameter 4 = SIS identifier of SDS
Parameter 5 = LS slot number
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FA UL T FA UL T D E S C RIP T IO N AC T I O N
P AR AM ET E R 1 P AR AM ET E R 2
You can perform diagnostics on your SIS system by referring to the bit values of the Node (RN)
record of a point.
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2. Access Point Information from your Ovation Applications folder at the Operator Station to view
the node record (refer to the Ovation Operator Station User Guide for more information about
the Point Information function).
3. Navigate to the Value/Status tab in the node record (the value used for the node record is the
A2 field).
4. Review the collected bit information about the module or node.
6 Secondary In Control CTLR NCTLR The secondary SIS Data Server is in control.
7 Redundancy Lost RLOST OK There is no communication with one of the
SIS Data Servers from redundant pair.
8 Left Repeater COMERR OK There is no communication between SIS Data
Communication Server and left SIS Net Repeater or error
occurred in repeater’s Communication
subsystem.
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14 Register CtrlMod for UNREG NORMAL At least one of the Control Modules is not
SIF data configured for SIF data.
15 Logic Solver RLOST OK There is no communication with one of the
Logic Solvers from redundant pair.
Redundancy Lost
SDS RN Point bit 9 (bit 12 in case of secondary SISNet Repeater) is set if one of the following
conditions occurred:
The local peer bus is not terminated or improperly terminated.
The local peer bus receiver or transmitter hardware indicates an error.
SDS RN Point bit 10 (bit 13 in case of secondary SISNet Repeater) is set if one of the following
conditions occurred:
The remote fiber-optic ring is not connected to both the transmit and receive ports.
Another SISNet Repeater in the ring is powered down, causing a broken ring condition.
The fiber is crossed such that a primary SISNet Repeater is receiving messages from a
secondary SISNet Repeater.
Remote fiber-optic ring hardware indicating a transmitter or receiver error.
SDS RN Point bits 8 – 13 can be set if there is more than one SIS Data Server in the system.
In case of configuration with simplex SDS, bit 5 is set all the time.
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Before configuring SIS Loggers, make sure that the following prerequisites have been met::
Prerequisites
1. Access the Ovation Developer Studio. Use the system tree to navigate through the following
nodes and their sub nodes to the SIS Logger configuration item:
Hardware Root
System
[System Name]
Networks
[Network Name]
Configuration
SIS Logger
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2. Double-click the SIS Logger item in lower pane of the window. The SIS Logger window
appears.
3. In the SIS Logger 1 section, use the drop-down list to select the drop that is configured as the
Ovation Historian Operator events scanner. If scanners are configured as a redundant pair,
select primary scanner in the section SIS Logger 1 and backup in the SIS Logger 2 section.
4. Download and reboot drops selected as SIS Loggers. Use the system tree to navigate
through the following folders and their subfolders to the Controller configuration item of SIS
Interface Controller:
Hardware Root
System
[System Name]
Networks
[Network Name]
Units
[Unit Name]
Drops
[Drop name]
Configuration
Controller
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5. Right-click the Controller node and select Open from the context menu. The Controller
window appears.
6. In the SIS section, select the Use SIS Loggers check box.
7. Download new configuration to the Controllers and reboot them.
8. Generate a new configuration for SIS Switches and upload it (refer to: To configure SIS LAN
Network Switches (see page 132)).
9. Reboot all the SIS Data Servers.
1. Open the Historical Review application from Start ->All Programs -> Ovation -> Ovation
Applications.
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2. By default, the SIS view is not shown in the historical review. Click the Select View(s) tab and
add the SIS view to the list.
3. Select the SIS view, go to filters and select all drops. For SIS actions, there are many events
generated and can be observed in SIS view.
The following subsections describe several types of events that occur on the SIS system. These
are:
Hardware Alert Conditions (HAC)
Module Events
SIF Alerts and Errors
Logic Solver Events
SDS Events
Other Events
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This type of event indicates a problem with the Logic Solver hardware. The RN point for Logic
Solvers contain aggregated information if any of the HAC is active from each category. Their
timestamp is originated on the Logic Solver. The following are the subtypes of the HAC events:
Failed
Logic Solver is communicating; however, the important functions are not operable or there is
a loss of control functions. The table below lists the possible Failed Hardware Alert conditions:
C O ND IT IO N D E S C RIP T IO N
Control Subsystem Compare Error The main processors detected a mismatch in outputs or
secure parameter data.
Timeout on Inter-Processor Link Between Number of scans exceeded for a main processor to respond to
Main Processor 1 and Main Processor 2 the other.
Timeout Between Main Processor 2 and Number of scans exceeded for I/O Processor to respond to the
I/O Processor Main Processor 2. Fatal errors detected by I/O Processor are
revealed by this condition.
Main Processor 2 Compare of I/O The Main Processor 2 validates the calculations done by the
Processor Data Failed I/O Processor. A mismatch in the results of the calculations
causes this condition.
Main Processor 2 Compare of I/O The Main Processor 2 has detected that I/O Processor is
Processor Frequency Failed communicating at an improper rate.
Task Checkpoint Error A control or communications task did not have a timely or
proper completion.
Control Subsystem Scheduling Error The Main Processor 2 is unable to complete writing of output
values prior to beginning new control execution.
Dual Active Logic Solvers One Logic Solver of a pair has gone through reset because
both Logic Solvers were in the active role.
Hardware Watchdog Failure A power up test failed on a watchdog timer or a processor did
not arm its watchdog within the window during operation.
Both SIS Net Connections on Logic Neither of the main processors can communicate on the peer
Solver are Bad bus.
Unspecified hardware Error
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Maintenance
All functions are working; however, attention is required. The table below lists the possible
Maintenance Hardware Alert conditions:
C O ND IT IO N D E S C RIP T IO N
Calibration Data Questionable One or more calibration values are outside the valid range or
no manufacturing calibration data is present.
Modules Not Executing at Configured The Logic Solver has set the actual scan rate longer than the
Scan Rate configured scan rate based on the estimate of execution time
at download.
Non-Volatile Memory Battery or Chip Non-Volatile Memory battery or chip failure has been
Failure detected during periodic test, or unable to restore saved
parameter records after power up or reset, or a CRC error
occurred when writing a parameter record.
Card Not Fully Operational The same condition was present on back-to-back resets.
Advise
A single condition on the hardware is detected. Attention is required. The following table lists
the possible Advisory Hardware Alert conditions:
C O ND IT IO N D E S C RIP T IO N
SIS Net High Error Rate High peer bus error rate detected by the Main Processor 1 or the Main
Processor 2.
I/O Processor Communication The Main Processor 2 views a high percentage error rate in
Error communication with the I/O processor.
Non-Volatile Memory Alert Non-volatile memory availability for parameter change records is low
or exhausted.
High Railbus Error Rate The Main Processor 1 views a high percentage error rate in
communications with the controller.
High Redundancy Link Error The Main Processor 1 views a high percentage communications error
Rate rate on the redundancy link.
I/O Processor Integrity Error The I/O Processor is reporting a calibration or self-test error.
Self-Test Incomplete A periodic memory test did not complete in the allotted time.
Configuration Mismatch Between Controller sees mismatch between configured and reported CRC.
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C O ND IT IO N D E S C RIP T IO N
Logic Solver and Controller
Internal Communications Error There is a high percentage error rate in communications between the
main processors.
Non-Critical Mismatch Between The main processors have determined a mismatch in dynamic data
Main Processor Data other than outputs and secure parameter values.
Proof Test Reminder is Active The number of days since the last proof test is approaching the
required proof test interval.
Proof Test is Overdue The number of days since the last proof test has exceeded the
required proof test interval.
CPU Free Time Low <20 The idle time on one or both of the main processors is less than 20%
of the total task time.
Task Checkpoint Alarm A non-critical task has not completed properly in one of the
subsystems.
Communication
The following message is sent:
C O ND IT IO N D E S C RIP T IO N
Communication Alert Condition No communication with Logic Solver. No other conditions can be
<param1> detected.
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Module Events
The Module events indicate an occurrence of a task in the safety logic that is running in the
specific Control modules of the Logic Solver (for example, DVTR input is voting to trip). Their
timestamp is originated on the Logic Solver. The possible SIS module events are listed below:
Successful confirmation following a command to trip.
Failed to confirm following a command to trip.
Confirmed Off while commanded On.
Partial stroke test started.
Partial stroke test denied.
Partial stroke test failed.
Successful partial stroke test.
Partial stroke test past due.
Successful confirmation following a command to trip.
Failed to confirm following a command to trip.
Confirmed Off while commanded On.
Bypass removed on <param1>.
Maintenance bypass permitted.
Maintenance bypass permit removed.
Maintenance bypass on <param1>.
Maintenance bypass removed by block due to timeout.
<param1> voting not to trip.
<param1> voting to trip.
A bypassed input is voting to trip.
No bypassed input is voting to trip.
A bypassed input is voting to pretrip.
No bypassed input is voting to pretrip.
Trip, first out Cause <param1>.
FIRST_OUT cleared.
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SIF Alerts and Errors are created on the SIS Interface Controller. These alerts and errors
describe operational aspects of the Control module. Their timestamp is originated on the
Controller. The possible SIF Alerts and Errors are listed below:
SIF Errors
'Memory Failure' or 'Config Error' bit set in BLOCK_ERR in a Calc/Logic block.
An input block or parameter reference has Bad status on its output.
An output block or secure parameter has Bad status on its output.
'Failed to Confirm Following a Command to Trip' bit set in DO_ALERTS in an output block.
'Fault State Active' bit set in BLOCK_ERR in an output block.
A wired block input is not able to update due to write-check fail or error on source read.
'Output Failure' bit set in BLOCK_ERR in a Calc/Logic block.
A parameter path is unresolved.
Module not executing at configured scan rate.
The last partial stroke test failed.
SIF Alerts
A wired input to a block or secure parameter is being forced in Debug.
An AVTR or DVTR block has a bypassed input.
An AVTR or DVTR block has an active startup override.
A bypass or startup override is about to expire in an AVTR or DVTR block.
Trip consensus in an AVTR or DVTR block.
Pre-trip consensus in an AVTR block.
Deviation limit exceeded in an AVTR or MID block.
A CEM block has a non-zero FIRST_OUT.
A DO or DVC block is in an Off state.
Debug View Active.
Invalid SIF Alert Index.
Note: To get SIF Alerts and SIF Errors, you must define RN points for each Control module.
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The Logic Solver events inform you about the occurrence of switchovers, proof tests, and similar
incidents with Logic Solver cards. Their timestamp is originated on the Logic Solver. The possible
Logic Solver events are listed below:
REDIO: Switchover Occurred; card switch <param1>.
Param1 is the SLS slot number of the Logic Solver that indicates switchover direction by arrow.
Power Failure Occurred for <param1> seconds.
Param1 is a number representing seconds.
The fatal error that caused the most recent reset of the logic solver card.
Logic Solver Card Lost Event(s).
Logic solver proof test and power up successful.
SDS Events
The SDS events inform you about the incidents on the SIS Data Server (devices, modules
registration, and problems with XDB communication). Their timestamp is originated on the SIS
Data Server. The possible SDS events are listed below:
Deleting logic solver device.
Deleting SIF modules.
SIF module registered.
SIF module registration failed. Card failure.
SIF module registration failed. Timeout.
SIF module registration failed. No active card.
SIF module registration failed. Unknown error.
SIF module naming conflict.
XDB Packet deleted.
No SIS configuration packets.
SLS list update.
Tried to create Logic Solver but module already exists.
Failed to create Logic Solver.
PIO SIF data queue error.
Railbus raw I/O data is stale.
PIO RIO data queue error.
XDB: <param1>.
SIF data parse error.
Railbus connection lost. Standby SDS went into Unconfigured state.
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Other Events
These types of event inform you about the user initiated action (for example, Logic Solver load
and Log Solver lock/unlock) or incidents that do not fall into any of categories described in
previous paragraphs. Their timestamp is originated on the SIS Data Server. Those events are
listed below:
Completed controller reset initialization.
Controller experienced powerfail.
Controller free memory is now below 50K (%p1K).
Switchover Occurred.
Logic Solver Commission.
Logic Solver Decommission.
Logic Solver Lock.
Logic Solver Unlock.
Logic Solver Force restart on active.
Logic Solver Force restart on standby.
Logic Solver Switchover.
Enter debug.
Leave debug.
Force input.
Remove force input.
SIS Logic Solver Download: Success.
SIS Logic Solver Download: Failure <param1>.
Start SIS Logic Solver Download.
Logic solver proof test and power up successful.
SIS Logic Solver is not fully operational.
Configuration is invalid.
Undefined item while processing download script.
Invalid field in download script.
Conversion error while processing download script.
Download script too large to process.
SIS module execution exceeds time allowed for 200 ms scan rate.
Download rejected by Diag subsystem.
Write to program flash memory failed.
Unable to erase program flash memory.
Invalid reference in download script.
Required item is not found in download script.
No SIS Logic Solver card present.
SIS Logic Solver download did not complete due to timeout.
SIS Logic Solver is not commissioned.
Card is not in Active role.
Low Controller free time.
Low Controller free memory.
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To add an IOIC device and an SIS I/O Using Fault Codes for SIS • 236
device number (Device driver) • 120 Using Ovation SIS • 199
To add an SIS Interface Controller (SIS Using Point Information (PI) to identify SIS
Drop) • 119 points • 201
To add an SIS Router to the Ovation System Using Point Information to identify SIS points
• 114 • 202
To add an SIS System to the Ovation
System • 108 V
To add an SISNet Rings to the Ovation Verify SIS licenses • 108
System • 109 Vertical Carriers • 44
To assign an SIS Data Server to an SIS I/O Viewing Historical SIS Events • 247
Device • 129 Viewing SIS points • 195
To configure SIS Loggers • 243 Viewing SIS Tuning windows for SIS
To generate SIS Switch configuration files algorithms • 203
for manual configuration Voltage Monitor module • 88
Generate & Save Source Type • 146
To initially load or upgrade an SIS Data W
Server • 233
What is a Safety Instrumented System? • 1
To install an SIS Data Server • 57
To install SISNet Repeaters for horizontal
mounting • 73
To install the 1-wide Horizontal carrier (dual
left-right extender cables) • 47
To install the 8-wide Horizontal I/O interface
carrier (can hold up to four simplex/two
redundant Logic Solvers) • 51
To install the Vertical (8-wide left/right side)
carrier (can hold up to four simplex/two
redundant Logic Solvers) • 52
To install the Vertical Controller (4-wide
Power/SIS Data Server) carrier • 50
To power up an additional SIS Data Server
from a redundant pair • 58
To remove an Active SIS Data Server from a
redundant pair • 58
To remove an SIS Point from the SIS
Control Sheets • 197
To restart (reboot) a Logic Solver • 221
To set a new forced SIS algorithm input
value and quality • 212
To upgrade an SIS Logic Solver • 234
To upgrade an SIS Net Repeater • 235
To upload configuration files to SIS Switch
from non-Ovation drop using serial
connection (Serial option)
Configure via Serial Source Type • 151
To upload configuration files to SIS Switch
from Ovation drop using Ovation Network
Connection (Ethernet option)
Generate & Configure Source Type • 133
To use 1-wide carrier as a terminator • 47
To use the 2-wide Horizontal power/SIS
Data Server carriers • 48
U
Upgrading SIS firmware • 232
Using BAD quality in Control Modules • 225
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