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2001-01/SPIDER MR 9

PCU400
Process
Communication Unit
 PCU 400 Product Presentation
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 PCU 400 Presentation Agenda

Presentation by Mattias Gustin for Market Release 9:

History
Protocols
PCU 400 concept and configuration
Documentation
Data flows
Tools
Ordering
H/W
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 PCU 400 Requirements for the product

Flexible enough to build systems solutions

Possible to work standalone
Suitable also for non-SCADA systems
Minimal configuration
Component thinking
Support of open interfaces
Modern development tools
Easy to adapt new protocols
Easy debugging and fault tracing
Windows NT based
Standard PC type Hardware
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 SPIDER Front-End History

1988 ... 1997 1999 2000 2001 Time axis

SPIDER rel. SPIDER rel. 7 SPIDER rel. 8 SPIDER rel. 9 SPIDER rel.
1 10

Front-End 200

RCS210

RCS300

DCU PCU400

Release 1 Release 3
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used with SPIDER in BKK Introduced in SPIDER

 Technology steps

Function 1986 1992 2000

Operating system CX VxWorks Windows NT
Development tool Offline debug Online non- Full symbolic
symbolic
Language Pascal,asm C, asm C, C++
CPU 68020,12 Mhz Alpha, 100Mhz Pentium >333
Hardware ABB design DEC+ABB commercial
Interface GCOM TCP/IP,RSP TCP/IP,RSP,
DDE,XML,
IEC

Commercial open interfaces

Gives flexibility!
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 PCU 400, Schematic picture Interfaces
Slave Protocols
Control Center System IEC870-5-101
DNP 3.0
ADLP80/180
RP570

XML RSP Plug-in Slave Master Protocols

Protocols IEC870-5-101
ADLP80
XML ADLP180
Communication RP570/571
Gateway Indactic 33/41A, 2033
Software
Engineering
SINAUT 8, ST1
Tool MODBUS RTU
DDE client
(Excel Based) Master
RTU
Field Buses
NT Server Protocols Field Plug- LON
Buses in
Interfaces
LON RSP
Used for standalone configuration
DDE client
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Process Equipment XML

OPC (future API)
 PCU 400 IEC870-5-101 profile

PCU400 implementation:
ABB Norwegian User Convention
Configurable link address and Common address
Handling of Integrated Totals considered spontaneous transmission from
the RTU (i.e. ASDU 101 not used)
File transfer is still not supported but will be developed

Experiences from projects:

RTU232 and RTU560 is tested
Siemens RTU
AKER Elektro RTU
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 PCU 400 Connection to SPIDER
Main Computer A (Unix) Main Computer B (Unix)

Rest of SPIDER Rest of SPIDER

RCS Application RCS Application

LAN or WAN

RSP Links
PCU400 A PCU400 B
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RTU lines
 PCU 400 as Front-End

Application
Servers
Functions:
Front-End for SPIDER or SCADA Router
RSP protocol to SPIDER
WAN
Downline loading of DB from SPIDER
Router
124 multi-drop lines to RTUs Can be distributed
RSP protocol over
Ethernet or RS-232
Protocol configurable per line over WAN
PCU 400
Various communication media
Replaces RCS300 (not all protocols supported)
Available RTU protocols
Distributed configuration is supported
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RTU or
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SCS system
 PCU 400 as Concentrator for SA and SCADA
Remote Master Systems

Functions:
Data concentrator
Multiple multi-drop lines to RTUs / IEDs F.ex. IEC870-5-101
Multiple lines (1-24) to Master systems
Protocol configurable per line
Media converter
Local configuration
Allow connection to old systems
Configuration Tool

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Protection relay
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 PCU 400 as Converter

Remote
Functions: Master System

Connection of new RTU to old Master System

Connection of old RTUs to new Master System F.ex. IEC870-5-101
One line to RTUs / Protection relays
One line to the Master system
Media converter (dial-up to leased line)
Local configuration

Configuration Tool
F.ex. Indactic 2033

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 PCU 400 Functionality

IEC870-5-101
Redundant lines individually configurable
Dial-up is supported and separated from the protocol
Dual-LAN
External minute pulse
Bit-protocol support
FTAB-loading RP570/571
Remote diagnostics via Telnet
File transfer is not supported in PCU400 and RCS300
DNP 3.0 is not supported yet
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 Aftersales opportunities

Flexible solutions both for SCADA, Substation Automation

and Standalone protocol converting
Add new functionality to old systems
Extend old systems with more lines and new protocols
Selling communication solutions to other competitors
Integrate new functionality in old systems
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 PCU 400 Ordering

A checklist and a spreadsheet is used for

Price calculation
Ordering
Information about number of PCUs, lines, redundancy and mounting is
required
The 19 box PCU 400 is delivered mounted in a cubicle or as a stand-
alone box.
The production of the cubicles is handled by ASY/NSP
SEASY has produced documents for production of mounted cubicles
This information can be transferred to local unit if local production is
considered
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 Order-form (EXCEL spreadsheet)

The order form is divided in the following sections:

A - PC-equipment
B - Connection Unit
C - Front End switch
D - Power switch
E - Clock unit
F - Power supply
G - Cubicle
H - Installation and test
K - Additional equipment
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 PCU 400 Documentation

Ordering: Project Engineer Handbook:

Configuration Guidelines
Calculation spreadsheet
Check-list
Notes
Users Guide
Installation Manual
Configuration Manual
Product Sheet
CPU Motherboard specification
TeamCom FE-switch specification

Production documents: Development:

Release plan
Calculation spreadsheet
Agreement NOINA & SEASY
Drawings
Development & Maintenance guide
Assembly
Functional specifications
Part lists
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 Training

SEASY has developed a PCU 400 course called F96. The

training is handled by ABB University (contact Lars
Garpemyr). The course is useful both for customers and ABB
personnel for learning the functions and the tools of PCU 400.
We plan to make a special marketing tour for DEUTA and
USTRA for promoting the PCU 400 product. The seminar
includes:
Sales training
Technical description
DEMO of the product.
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 PCU 400 Data flow - SCADA
Customer data

Data Engineering SCADA servers

Tool (DE400)
Loading over LAN/WAN using RSP protocol

Parameter loading to RTU if

supported
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 PCU 400 Data flow - Gateway
Customer data

XML-files

LON

Configuration Tool
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Excel based

REC 561 REL 5x1

 PCU 400 Host www-server
The PCU400 also supports web-
Current value interface for some protocols for
remote debugging

Event list

Logging
Device status
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 PCU 400 Development tool

Standard software
Microsoft Development Studio 6.0
Language C and C++
Visual Source Safe
PC based
portable for site assistance
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 PCU 400 Hardware

Standard PC type
Communication cards
Standard COM-ports for asynchronous byte protocols. Speeds up to
56kbps/line
OCC-card 8ch for bit and byte protocols (used in standard config.)
Speeds up to 9.6kbps/line.
Qualifying card is the RCS320 BCOM56-PCI Speeds up to 56kbps
1-24 lines i.e. 3 OCC cards in one PC

SEASY offers a tested and proved set-up.

Find your own H/W set-up by choosing parts from the local dealer!
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 PCU 400 Protocol Development

Developed as eXternal-modules.
No interference with other system components
Private database structures
Template as a base for new protocols available for:
RSP interface
API for internal functions
Media and Low level drivers available
Or use DDE protocol interface. This will gain access to many
already developed protocols.
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 Customer benefits

PCU400 is flexible
Different configurations are supported
Standard non-ABB hardware is used
Standard Windows NT 4.0
Open interfaces available e.g. DDE, XML
Protocols can be bought as 3rd part products e.g. LON
Protocols are run as separate processes in NT
Remote diagnostics via LAN or Modem
Adds functionality as new protocols to old systems
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 Customer benefits (cont.)

PCU400 replaces RCS3xx

PCU400 covers SCADA, SA and standalone configurations
PCU 400 is a component in the SPIDER system
PCU400 has potential to grow as Gateway
Reduced maintenance cost
New markets gives bigger volumes
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 PCU 400 References and Availability

On-site:
BKK project in Norway
22 pcs PCU 400 in operation since 14th of June 1999
Operational hours per PCU is 8800 hours
Total operational hours is 190 000 hours with no H/W failure
Tussa Kraft, Oppland Energi, Nord Trondelag 1999
Current Projects:
SCECO (Saudi) 8 pcs PCU400 with Indactic 33 & RP570
ABB SWG in Untra, Panama & Kolsva IEC870,DNP+LON
Schneider-Electro, Sweden ADLP180-MODBUS
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