TM 1703
TM 1703
Document Label:
SICRTUS-DSTM1703ACP-ENG_V2.05
Release date:
2014.02.26
Requirements
It is the purpose of automation devices to support us in the cost-effective and safe manage-
ment of technical processes.
In conventional concepts, processes were monitored and controlled via remote terminal units
while non-communicating local automatic controllers (e.g. relay controllers, programmable
controllers, analog controllers) would handle automation. As a result, there was a multitude of
different interfaces, making global monitoring nearly impossible.
Meanwhile conditions have changed from a commercial, IT-related and technological view-
point. Cost-effectiveness has become a crucial factor of competitiveness. Consequently, this
calls in almost all processes for the improved utilization of existing resources, that is, moving
closer and closer toward tapping their full performance capacities. To avoid neglecting reliabil-
ity requirements in this process, a greater amount of information is necessary. By that we
mean more information about the process (utilization rate, state) and about the automation
system itself.
Due to the technological progress, automation devices consequently have become more
powerful and intelligent. All of a sudden, they are now able to assume many additional func-
tions - starting with preprocessing tasks and up to the complete networking of all automation
devices.
Thus, it was only a question of time until this intelligence could be functionally decentralized
and at the same time be put to local distributed use, directly at the process. The aim of func-
tional decentralization is the creation of
· a better clarity
· autonomous functional units, and thus
· higher availability.
The aim of local distribution and the resulting reduced number of cabling routes is the
achievement of
· the reduction or avoidance of parallel interfaces between the various automation levels,
and
· the improved adaptation to the process with its specific signals and functions to be ac-
complished through closer bonding to the primary process
· means of communication adapted to the application and linked with consistent integral so-
lutions
─ LAN communication via TCP/IP with intensive networking possibilities,
─ local serial couplings and remote communication options
─ high interoperability also with regard to other devices by using default communications
to IEC 60870-5
─ system-consistent service functions such as real-time acquisition, test and diagnostic
functions, as well as
Following the principle of our product development, SICAM TM has high functionality and flex-
ibility, through the implementation of innovative and reliable technologies, on the stable basis
of a reliable product platform.
For this, the system concept (Automation, Control and Protection) creates the technological
preconditions. Balanced functionality permits the flexible combination of automation,
telecontrol and communication tasks. Complemented with the scalable performance and vari-
ous redundancy configurations, an optimal adaptation to the respective requirements of the
process is achieved.
SICAM TM is thus perfectly suitable for automation with integrated telecontrol technology as
· Versatile communication
─ up to 4 serial interfaces according to IEC 60870-5-101/103
─ LAN/WAN communication according to IEC 60870-5-104
─ various third-party protocols possible
· Easy engineering
─ SICAM TOOLBOX II
─ Object-orientation
─ Creation of open- and closed-loop control application programs according to
IEC 61131-3
─ all engineering tasks can also be carried out remotely
· Mechanical design
─ Assembly on 35 mm DIN rail
─ Simplified connection system in the form of the "intelligent terminal"
─ LEDs for process and operating states
Our philosophy: we provide basic products that can be used as is in several market sectors,
and market-sector products developed out of the basic products by specific engineering, how-
ever, standardized for respective market sectors.
Advantages:
· If a customer has applications in several market sectors and fields of use, he may rest as-
sured that the products will be able to communicate with one another and behave identi-
cally within an automation network and in relation to the user (system behavior, engineer-
ing, maintenance). Example: turbine governor and hydro process control.
· Within the application, it is possible to choose the most cost-effective product, depending
on data volume and the number of communication interfaces.
· Using the same product in several market sectors also means less product diversity (no
more "dedicated systems") and consequently greater versatility in use and thus enhanced
product stability.
With SICAM TM, a variety of media can be utilized for local and remote communication. (wire
connections, FO, radio, dial-up traffic, GSM, GPRS, WAN, LAN, field bus etc.)
Through the simple installation of serial interface modules, in total up to 4 communication in-
terfaces are possible in one SICAM TM, whereby a different individual protocol can be used
for each interface.
Besides the previously mentioned standard protocols, there are also a variety of third-party
protocols available (DNP 3.0, Modbus etc.). Through this, the seamless integration into exist-
ing automation networks is enabled, whereby a long-term safeguarding of already effected in-
vestments is ensured.
An essential aspect in the overall economical consideration are the costs that occur for the
creation, maintenance and service. For this, the reliable SICAM TOOLBOX II is used.
· Object-orientation
The object-orientation makes it possible to also utilize the same characteristics of same-
type primary-technology units and operational equipment (e.g. disconnectors, circuit
breakers, feeders etc.) for the configuration. The close coupling with the design tool en-
sures the consistent, uniform documentation of the entire plant through to circuit diagram.
Through this, considerable rationalization results with engineering.
With the replacement of spare parts, Plug & Play becomes a reality: one needs no special tool
for this, even loading is no longer necessary. Thereby, work during a service operation is re-
duced to a minimum.
The basis for this automation concept is a modular, open and consequently technology-
independent system architecture for processing, communication and peripherals (multi-
processor system, firmware).
Standardized interfaces between the individual elements again permit, even with further de-
velopments, the latest state of technology to be implemented, without having to modify the ex-
isting elements. In this way, a longevity of the product and consequently investment security
and continuity can be ensured.
Every board and every module on which a firmware can run, forms together with the function-
determining firmware a system element.
The adaptation to the specific requirements of the application is achieved through the individ-
ual configuration and through the loading of standard firmware and parameters. Within their
defined limits, the parameters thereby not only influence the behavior of the firmware func-
tions, but also that of the hardware functions.
With that, for all module types, all mechanical parameter settings are omitted, such as for in-
stance the changing of jumpers or loads and thus enables not only the online change, but also
a consistent documentation of the set parameters by the SICAM TOOLBOX II as well as a
simplified storage.
Generally, when developing the mechanical design, we focused on achieving highest ease in
handling. As a result, all components of SICAM TM were adapted to be mounted on a DIN
rail.
An essential feature of SICAM TM is its efficient and simple way of interfacing to the process
signals. This is accomplished by so-called I/O modules standing out for a robust housing, reli-
able contacting, and sound electronics.
The I/O modules are arranged side by side on a DIN rail. Contact between them is established
as soon as they engage with one another, without requiring any further manual intervention.
Even so, it is still possible to replace every single module separately.
A clearly structured connection front featuring status indicator LEDs makes sure that things at
the site remain clear and transparent. The structure of the terminals permits direct sen-
sor/actuator wiring without requiring the use of intermediate terminals with wire cross-sections
up to 2.5 mm2. Modules for binary inputs and outputs up to 220 VDC open further saving po-
tentials at the interface level.
The I/O modules may, depending on the requirements, be equipped with either an electrical or
an optical bus, whereby the peripheral signals can be acquired very close to their point of
origin. Consequently, wide cabling can be reduced to a minimum.
Introduction
In principle, for this all necessary functionalities are available. The actual application is defined
simply through the corresponding configuration and parameterization.
IEC 60870-5-104
Front End,
Gateway
process control
applications,
turbine controller
IEC 60870-5-104
IEC 60870-5-104
IEC 60870-5-101
dial-up traffic
RTU
sub node,
station
control SICAM 230
device
IEC 61850
RTU
integrated bay control unit +protection
Front End
Due to the number of interfaces and the variety of protocols available, SICAM TM is perfectly
suitable for the use as front end for a process control system.
All telecontrol substations – regardless of which manufacturer and over which protocol – are
connected to SICAM TM. In the front end, the signal processing and adaptation takes place
for the respective control system. From the perspective of the control system, there is no dif-
ference which protocol and which system behavior the substation actually has.
Open- and closed-loop control application programs are created by means of CAEx plus ac-
cording to IEC 61131-3, a standard that is generally accepted and recognized in the market.
In SICAM TM, at every slot a system element can be fitted with open-/closed-loop control func-
tion. Through this and due to the modularity, SICAM TM is suitable for many applications: from
smaller automation applications through turbine governor up to complex process control appli-
cations. Naturally, all applications can also be combined.
The functionality of a station control device can be simply regarded as a combination of the
functionality of a front end (interfacing of diverse bay devices, protective devices, processing
of the data for the power system control) and the functionality of process control applications
(open- and closed loop control application programs), and is therefore perfectly suited for this
application. In addition, further telecontrol peripherals could also be installed in the station
control device, through which telecontrol station and station control device could be united in
one device.
Telecontrol Substation
For telecontrol applications there is a modular, versatile periphery available for the process
data interfacing.
Especially due to the possibility of being able to remotely locate SICAM RTUs peripherals,
SICAM TM supports peripheral elements installed centrally and decentralized. Flexible com-
munication functions also permit redundant communication and communication over stand-by
transmission lines.
Naturally, arbitrary open- and closed-loop control application programs can be realized in
SICAM TM with CAEx plus, through which, at the same time and to the same degree,
SICAM TM can become a remote terminal unit and an automation unit in one.
System Architecture
Structure
SICAM TM is an automation unit of the system family SICAM RTUs and is structured from the
following elements:
· Up to 16 peripheral elements
─ modular expandable and detachable
· Up to 4 businterface modules
Master control element Bus interface module (electrical) Bus interface module (optical)
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element.
Further configuration examples can be found in the manual SICAM RTUs Platforms,
Configuration Automation Units and Automation Networks (refer to Literature).
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A system element is a functional unit and consists of hardware and firmware. The firmware
gives the hardware the necessary functionality.
Detailed information on a system element can be found in the relevant data sheet (refer to Lit-
erature).
The master control element forms the heart of the SICAM TM automation module. Process in-
put and output is connected externally via peripheral elements. The communication interfaces
can be fitted directly onto the master control element.
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· Communication with installed peripheral elements via the serial Ax 1703 peripheral bus
· Execution of parameterizable telecontrol functions
· Execution of programmable open-/closed-loop control functions
· Communication with other automation units via protocol elements installable on the master
control element (node function)
Product Overview
Protocol Element
A protocol element is used for the exchange of data – and thereby for the transmission of
messages – over a communication interface to other SICAM RTUs automation units or to de-
vices of other manufacturers, as for instance control centre systems.
· Change of the communication protocol, for instance from serial to LAN, without retroactive
effect to the application tasks of an automation unit
· Each automation unit can be equipped with various protocols, this allows easy implemen-
tation of data nodes and frontends.
A SIM has up to 2 communication interfaces. On every interface provided by the SIM, a com-
munication protocol available for this interface can be loaded with the SICAM TOOLBOX II.
On a master control element, up to 4 communication interfaces can be used. This way, a mul-
titude of communication options is available, as for instance:
· 4 serial interfaces
· 3 serial interfaces and 1 Ethernet interface (LAN/WAN)
· 2 serial interfaces and 1 Profibus DP interface (master)
· 2 serial, 1 Ethernet interface (LAN) and 1 Ethernet interface (WAN)
The possible configuration variants can be found in the System Element Manual
CP-6014/CPCX65 (refer to Literature).
Product Overview
Type Designation
SM-x551/BPPA0 Standard protocol for point-to-point traffic optional
SM-x551/UMPMA0 Standard protocol for multi-point traffic (Master) optional
SM-x551/UMPSA0 Standard protocol for multi-point traffic (Slave) optional
SM-x551/SFBMA1 Standard protocol for field bus (Master) optional
SM-x551/SFBSA1 Standard protocol for field bus (Slave) optional
SM-x551/DIAMA0 Standard protocol for dial-up traffic (Master) optional
SM-x551/DIASA0 Standard protocol for dial-up traffic (Slave) optional
SM-x551/103MA0 Standard protocol for interfacing of protective devices (Master) optional
SM-2545/DPM00 Standard protocol for Profibus DP optional
SM-2558/ETA5 Standard protocol for Ethernet TCP/IP IEC 61850 Edition 2 optional
SM-2558/ETA4 Standard protocol for Ethernet TCP/IP IEC 104 optional
SM-2558/ETA3 Standard protocol for Ethernet TCP/IP IEC 61850 optional
SM-2557/ETA2 Standard protocol for Ethernet TCP/IP IEC 104 optional
SM-2557/ET03 Standard protocol for Ethernet TCP/IP IEC 61850 optional
· Point-to-point traffic
· Multi-point traffic, optionally with relay operation
· Dial-up traffic
Naturally, all standard protocols are fully based on the interoperable standard to
IEC 60870-5-101/103, including
LAN/WAN Communication
Today, modern automation systems are generally distributed and thus require networks to
connect the various components with one another. In its systems, Siemens has for many
years provided networks solutions, which link the various components with one another.
From the very beginning, great attention was paid to ensuring full integration as well as opti-
mum availability and operational reliability. As network technology continued to become ever
more refined, the product family SICAM RTUs as well has continuously been updated and up-
graded to reflect the latest state of the art, without neglecting the criteria of ensuring a long
system lifecycle and highest availability.
If SICAM TM is used as a station control device, then the communication with the devices of
the bay level (bay control units, protective devices) can also be established according to
IEC 61850.
IEC 61850 is the standardized communication standard for substation automation which inter-
connects devices of the bay level and the station control level, based on Ethernet TCP/IP.
A bus interface module serves for the connection of peripheral elements with a master control
element. At each bus interface module – type dependent optical or electrical – up to
4 peripheral elements can be connected.
At a master control element, up to 4 bus interface modules can be connected via standard
patch cables.
Product Overview
Peripheral Element
A peripheral element serves for acquisition or output of process information and performs pro-
cess-oriented adaption, monitoring and processing of the process signals at each point where
the signals enter or leave an automation unit.
Processing is performed by
and receive
Peripheral elements are linked with the master control element via the Ax 1703 peripheral
bus. Up to 2 peripheral elements can be connected directly (via USB interfaces), up to
16 peripheral elements can be connected with usage of bus interface modules.
A power supply module ensures the supply for the peripheral element. There are 2 types with
enhanced electromagnetic compatibility available.
Product Overview
The peripheral control module is linked with the master control element or with the bus inter-
face module by means of simple, standardized cable, thereby reducing the assembly effort
required for their connection to a minimum.
The communication between the I/O modules and the peripheral control module takes place
via the TM bus according to the master/slave method, the I/O modules being the slaves.
Product Overview
I/O Modules
The I/O modules are added side by side to the peripheral control module. As soon as they en-
gage with one another, contact will be established automatically throughout the TM bus so
that no additional wiring is required. Even so, every single I/O module can still be exchanged
separately. The installation may be horizontally or vertically.
Removable terminals (I/O connectors) are used for the simple handling of modules when they
are to be mounted or exchanged. Since the terminals carry the wiring, no connections need to
be disconnected when devices are exchanged.
How many I/O modules may actually be used per peripheral element and in what order they
can be used, is described in the respective data sheets.
SICAM TM provides additional TM modules for direct transformer input. These system ele-
ments do not require a peripheral control module.
Product Overview
The Ax 1703 peripheral bus permits the secured (hamming distance 4), serial in-system
communication between the master control element and the peripheral elements.
The Ax 1703 peripheral bus may be accessible via external connectors (optical or electrical).
Serial communication also makes it possible to locally detach individual or all peripheral ele-
ments via optical links by up to 200 m without sacrificing any of the full system functionality.
Where electric links are used, standardized USB cables up to a maximum length of 3 m are
used.
The communication at the Ax 1703 peripheral bus takes place according to the master/slave
method, the peripheral elements being the slave and the master control element the master.
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process
· function
· data volume
· processing
Addressing of the bus participants is handled for all peripheral elements via a logical peripher-
al board address (PBA) that can be set on the peripheral control module.
The interfaces between the system elements are memories whose contents are transmitted
periodically (every 10 ms) by the Ax 1703 peripheral bus. It is defined for each system ele-
ment which and how much information is transmitted.
The spontaneous channel permits the data exchange between the master control element
and the peripheral elements. This way, the messages with process information and the mes-
sages with system information are transmitted in the acknowledged mode in a spontaneous
time window within the acquisition and output grid.
Firmware Architecture
The specific firmwares for the individual system elements are stored within the
SICAM TOOLBOX II. Firmware updates can be loaded, if necessary, easily into the respective
system elements by means of the firmware loader of the SICAM TOOLBOX II.
TOOLBOX II
CPCX65
Telecontrol Automation
(spontaneous) (periodical)
Open-/closed-loop
Protocol control function
Communication
Application
programm
Telecontrol
interface
Internal
communication
USIO66 (TCIO66)
The costs for the creation and maintenance of automation technology plants are determined
to an increasing degree by the costs for the creation and updating of the engineering data.
The engineering data therefore represent major capital goods of the company, the creation
and updating of which by means of a high-quality engineering system results in a considerable
reduction of the indirect costs.
For this reason, Siemens places great importance on the engineering systems in its product
range, and with the SICAM TOOLBOX II, thus consequently continues its policy of always
providing high-quality, ergonomic products based on innovative system technology, also in the
field of engineering systems.
The high demands on the easy and intuitive operability as well as on the overall ergonomics of
an engineering system are satisfied by the SICAM TOOLBOX II through an operating and dis-
play technology based on the latest state of technology.
· Fully graphical user interface with easy operation and uniform "Look and Feel" (Window
technology, Menus, Icons, Help System)
During the entire lifecycle of the plant, the SICAM TOOLBOX II comprehensively supports all
phases of the plant configuration and maintenance for the entire SICAM RTUs system family.
The engineering with the SICAM TOOLBOX II therefore goes far beyond conventional device
parameterization and comprises the following areas:
For same type primary technology units and resources (objects), types can be modeled, which
contain the characteristics of the objects. During engineering, such objects can be created
identically many times very easily (one speaks of instantiation). As a result considerable sav-
ings can be achieved.
The advantages outweigh not only with the creation but also with the updating of the data for
expansions and with consistent change of all same-type objects as well as with the achievable
quality with regard to consistency of the engineering data.
User programs for the open-/closed-loop control function are created according to IEC 61131-3
using CAEx plus, a tool of the SICAM TOOLBOX II. This standard is generally accepted in the
market and is recognized. Engineering according to this standard generally only requires short
training periods.
· Logical links
· Sum commands, sum alarms
· Limit monitoring
· Bay- and station-related interlocks
· Synchronous comparison with analog of busbar
· Switchover automation, switching sequences (busbars, transformers etc.)
· Step-by-step controls
· Closed loop control (tap changer controller, turbine governor, etc.)
Test Functions
There are various test function available, both offline as well as online. Consequently, test and
commissioning periods can be kept very short.
Online test
Overview
Due to the different requirements in terms of functionality, also different data flow concepts are
produced.
For telecontrol tasks and the distribution of user data in networked plants ("Telecontrol"), the
use of spontaneous transmission proves advantageous for optimizing the utilization of the in
many cases limited communication bandwidth. This helps avoid constant burdening of the da-
ta sinks with unnecessary data.
While in classical programmable controller devices, the design is primarily adapted for the
open-/closed-loop control functions - that is, for a periodical traffic - classical telecontrol devic-
es in turn only prove advantageous in spontaneous data exchange. By way of the integration
of both functional packages in one system, both requirements are accomplished equally well,
for high-load cases they can even be mutually prioritized.
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function
Process periphery
Peripheral element
TM bus TM bus
Ax PE bus
periodical information
Open-/closed loop
control function
Messages
Communication function
Priority control
Protocol element
Protocol Protocol
Transmission link
A detailed description of the function packages can be found in the document SICAM RTUs
Common Functions System and Basic System Elements.
· Protocol elements
· Redundant communication routes
· Communication within the automation unit
· Protocol element control and return information
· Decentralized archive
The communication function controls the transmission of messages via protocol elements to
other automation units or control systems.
A protocol element is based on a serial interface module (SIM) that can be installed on a basic
system element for serial, LAN/WAN and field bus communication. It supports standard proto-
cols according to the standards IEC 60870-5-101/103/104 and a large number of protocols for
the communication with third-party systems.
For the automatic data flow routing, a routing of individual process information items is not
necessary. Simply only the direction (monitor direction, control direction, both directions), in
which the messages are to be transmitted, is to be parameterized.
The type identification of each message provides information about the class (refer to Mes-
sages with Process Information) to which a message belongs and with which methods it is to
be distributed:
Data Storage
Messages that are intended for transmission over communication interfaces, are in principle
stored chronologically in rings. There is a process image both before and after a ring. The ar-
rangement, consisting of one ring and two process images, is called a priority channel (priority
channels for transparent data do not have any process images).
Depending on the data communication mode of the protocol element over which the commu-
nication is processed, priority channels are provided for every priority of the messages to be
transmitted and for every station that can be reached via the protocol element:
· Time synchronization
· System information
· Process information in control direction
· Process information in monitor direction Priority HIGH with class 1 data
· Process information in monitor direction Priority MEDIUM with class 2 data
· Process information in monitor direction Priority LOW with class 2 data
· Transparent information
Priority Control
The priority controller has the task of selecting messages recorded in the data memories in-
dependently and individually for each interface and station and to direct the transmission of
the messages via the protocol elements in accordance with their priority. This ensures, that
with several information items queued at the same time, the higher-priority, highly important
information is transmitted first.
The prioritization, however, does not represent an absolute priority status, but rather a meas-
ure for the distribution of the channel capacity. This ensures, that even with continuously
available higher-priority data, those of lower priority can also be transmitted.
Within an automation unit, the function package Telecontrol communicates with the function
package Automation via its Telecontrol Interface. The functions are described there.
This function is used for the user-specific influencing of the functions of the protocol elements.
The main application lies with protocol elements with multi point data communication mode
and especially for dial-up traffic configurations.
Decentralized Archive
During a communication failure, in the master control element data are stored in the decentral-
ized archive (DEAR). After the communication fault has been rectified, the control system can
read out the decentralized archive of the master control element. Through this function, a pos-
sible loss of data is prevented.
Features of DEAR:
The detailed description of these functions can be found in the document SICAM RTUs Com-
mon Functions Peripheral Elements according to IEC 60870-5-101/104 (refer to Literature).
The open-/closed-loop control function is used for the management of automation tasks with the
help of an application program.
The creation of the application program is carried out by the SICAM TOOLBOX II with the tool
CAEx plus predominantly in function diagram technology according to IEC 61131-3.
The application program processes process information (so-called signals) from the peripheral
elements connected to the basic system element and / or from other system elements in the
automation network of the specific process-technical plant.
Process images form the interface of the application program to the outside world. We distin-
guish between input process images and output process images.
The open-/closed-loop control function manages the application programs in 3 tasks running pe-
riodically:
· "Fast Task"
· "Task"
· „Slow Task“
The open-/closed-loop control function supports 32 programs (type instances) per task. In total,
64 programs are possible over all 3 tasks.
By means of assignment of a program to a task, fast controls can be optimally combined with
slower background processings.
The management of these three periodical tasks (Task Management) corresponds with the
standard IEC 61131-3. Spontaneous tasks are not supported.
Variables, signals (input process images for spontaneous information objects) and function
blocks can be saved non-volatile. That means, that after a power failure these variables and
signals are immediately available again with their values before the power failure.
Telecontrol Interface
Reception of messages with process information and transfer to the open-/closed-loop control
function for the purpose of further processing.
· Single-point information
· Double-point information
· Step position information
· Measured values
· Integrated totals
· Bitstring of 32 bit
· Single commands
· Double commands
· Regulating step commands
· Setpoint commands
· Bitstring of 32 bit
The data transfer of the spontaneous information objects to the application program of the
open-/closed-loop control function for further processing is dependent on the result of the
checks.
The activation of the element or function to be controlled is the task of the application program
of the open-/closed-loop control function.
For the proper operation of this function, information is required by the application program of
the open-/closed-loop control function (e.g. from an interlocking logic) for the choice of a posi-
tive or negative confirmation.
The treatment for commands can be activated individually for each command via a parameter.
The treatment for pulse command comprises the following processing functions:
For the generation of messages with process information, the signals in the output process
images that are assigned to an element of a spontaneous information object, are monitored
for change.
The change monitoring takes place in a grid of the cycle time of each task, in which the signal
is assigned to a spontaneous information object.
If a spontaneous information object has been activated for transmission due to a change, a
message with process information is generated. The time tag represents either the current time
synchronous with the cycle (resolution 10 ms or multiples of 10 ms) or the time information
from an assigned spontaneous information object.
The open-/closed-loop control function manages the application programs in 3 tasks running pe-
riodically:
· "Fast Task"
· "Task"
· "Slow Task"
Cycle time
· Within the cycle time, all programs assigned to a task (type instances) must process the
input handling and the output handling for this task
· The cycle time can be set in the tool CAEx plus for each task.
· The cycle times of the three tasks must be different and ascending from the "Fast Task" to
the "Slow Task".
Watchdog timer
This function monitors the proper sequence of each task within its set cycle time. If a task is
not finished with its input handling, program processing and its output handling within this
time, the next cycle for this task is omitted and a time-out is signaled.
With serious time-outs, for example due to a malfunction, the reliability of the application pro-
gram becomes questionable. A time scale can be defined for such cases, the exceeding of
which leads to an error message and a controlled shutdown of parts or the entire application
program as well as all peripheral elements connected.
Initial loading
The initial loading of an application program is always associated with a startup.
In the case of a loading operation that does not necessitate any interruption to operation, all
tasks of the open-/closed-loop control function continue to run unaffected. After successful load-
ing, a switchover to the newly loaded application program takes place synchronous with the
cycle.
· If after change, the function corresponds completely with that before change, in other
words a change has been performed that is not noticeable from "outside"
· If only new functional parts were added, that do not affect those that already existed
· If parameters of a controller are adapted
Fundamentally however, the fault-free operation and consequently the availability of every
control or controller depends on the quality of the program – in other words the measure of
how free they are of formal and logical errors. The loading of error-burdened changes can al-
ways lead to interruptions to operation.
Online Test
While in the tool "CAEx plus Online Test", all functions of the man-machine-interface can be
found, the open-/closed-loop control function provides functions for the execution of the operator
inputs.
If for example a value is to be displayed, then the selection of the value and its display takes
place in the tool "CAEx plus Online Test". For this purpose, the open-/closed-loop control func-
tion is given the task of reading out the selected value and transmit it to the
SICAM TOOLBOX II.
In the following, those functions are listed that the online test function of the open-/closed-loop
control function provides.
Blocking and enabling of messages with process information and periodical infor-
mation
The copy operation in the input-side or from the output-side process images of
can be blocked and enabled. This can take place with the following granularity:
· Per message
· All messages
· Per periodical information
· Each peripheral element
Test means
The available test means are:
For each of the functions (a) and (c) a trigger condition is defined in the tool "CAEx plus
Online Test". A trigger conditions consists of up to conditions. The conditions of a trigger con-
dition are combined equal-ranking with AND or OR.
· The function Halt the execution due to a trigger condition halts the task or resource, if
the trigger condition is satisfied
· The function Real Time Archive switches over from Recording the Pre-History to Record-
ing the Post-History, if the trigger condition is satisfied
The trigger condition is evaluated at the end of that task, to which it has been assigned; or at
the end of every task, if it has been assigned to the resource.
For the recording of the variables there is a memory of 100,000 bytes available for each re-
source.
Which variables are to be recorded and at which periodicity, is determined in the "CAEx plus
Online Test". The periodicity is determined by assigning the recording to a task. From its cycle
time and the setting of how many cycles are to be omitted between the recordings, the record-
ing times are produced and consequently the resolution of the display in the oscilloscope func-
tion:
Resolution[ms] = cycle time[ms] of the selected task * (number of cycles to be omitted +1)
The time period for the pre- and post-history is dependent on the number of variables to be
recorded (# of Var) and the aforementioned resolution:
Period[ms] = (100000 * resolution[ms]) / (# of Var BOOL) + 2*(# of Var INT) + 4*(# of Var REAL)
During the course of the interrogation, the current run time and the number of time-outs can
be optionally reset.
System Services is a function package, that provides general functions and basic services in
an automation unit, that other function packages require:
For the communication between the SICAM TOOLBOX II and the automation unit, in two re-
spects there are different variants:
· Logical connection of the SICAM TOOLBOX II with that automation unit, that is the subject
of the engineering task:
─ Local automation unit
(that is that one, to which the physical connection exists, regardless in which of the
above mentioned forms)
─ Remote automation unit
(automation unit that can be reached via the local automation unit; consistent remote
communication according to IEC 60870-5-101 or -104 is required)
With the exception of the very first initialization procedures, all tasks are possible in each of
the above mentioned variants, including for example:
· Parameter setting
· Diagnostic
· Test (for example online test of an application program of the open-/closed-loop control
function)
· Load firmware, load parameters
The data flow control is that system function which co-ordinates the communication of mes-
sages within the automation unit.
For the tracking of messages within an automation unit the following test functions are availa-
ble:
IEC 60870-5 distinguishes between the following classes of messages. The type identification
of each message provides information about the class to which a message belongs and with
which methods it is to be distributed:
The distribution of messages with process information takes place by way of routing (telecontrol)
or assignment (open- / closed-loop control function) based on the message address and type
identification in the message.
Messages with process information, that are to be transmitted to other automation units via pro-
tocol elements, are distributed with the help of the function Automatic Data Flow Routing.
For messages with process information that are to reach sinks within the automation unit - such
as for instance peripheral elements or the open-/closed-loop control function - the routing infor-
mation or assignments are automatically derived from parameters from OPM-inputs (datapoint
address).
Predominantly used are message formats according to IEC 60870-5-101 / 104 in the public
range with the exception of user data containers. Therefore, for their part the messages are
compatible and interoperable with many other manufacturers.
Within the SICAM RTUs family, when using standard protocols the messages are compatible
with the system families Ax 1703 (AK 1703, AM 1703, AMC 1703, BC 1703) and SICAM
RTUs (SICAM AK, SICAM TM, SICAM BC).
Messages with process information have a 5-stage message address. Message addresses must
be parameterized at the sources, such as for instance peripheral elements or the open-/closed-
loop control function.
Each data point is addressed in the automation network according to IEC 60870-5-101/104 by
means of:
Messages with process information in monitor direction are source-addressed, messages with pro-
cess information in control direction are destination-addressed.
Within an automation unit, system elements are addressed by means of numbers for:
It is an integral element of the time management, that each automation unit and each system
element, that has a time-dependent function to fulfill, can manage a clock with corresponding
accuracy and resolution. Each automation unit has a central clock, the so-called time server.
Clock
In error-free operation the clocks are set once with the time setting operation and then run
completely autonomous without any further time setting mechanisms. Afterwards the time syn-
chronization ensures, that all time servers in all automation units run synchronously.
All clocks within an automation unit are operated and synchronized by a central 10 ms clock
pulse, that is generated by the time server of the automation unit with an accuracy of < 1 ms.
With power-up, all clocks begin to run unsynchronized with the date/time 2001-01-01
00:00:00.000. Therefore, until the first time setting they have only a relative time, that is
flagged with "invalid".
During a reset the time server keeps running, thereby all clocks remain synchronous.
There are many options available for time setting and time synchronization:
The system itself can provide further automation units with time over communication lines,
and can perform the time synchronization with serial standard protocols.
If the external time synchronization fails, the system continues to operate with an accuracy of
3.5 ppm, based on the internal clock (free run).
At every point in the system where messages with process information are generated, these
messages can be provided with a time tag. Resolution and accuracy of the time tag are de-
pendent on
The transfer of the data with standard protocols takes place with 7 octet time (in other words
including date, with 1ms resolution) and priority-controlled.
On startup and after faults in the system (communication faults, FIFO overflows), the partici-
pating automation units ensure, that the operation is resumed automatically in a coordinated
manner.
This means, that the internal and external communication connections are set up (again). Un-
der consideration of a multi-hierarchical network, all affected data and relevant system infor-
mation are transmitted throughout the system from their sources though to their sinks for the
purpose of updating the process images. This takes place with the initiation of a general inter-
rogation to the corresponding part of the automation network, in which the error occurred.
Self Test
The self-test is used for the protection against inadmissible operating states. Through a series
of monitoring operations, defects of the hardware used or faulty behavior of the firmware are
detected.
Failure
The system concept of failure management realized in SICAM RTUs ensures the individual
marking of the data of failed parts of the system and the correct system and process behavior
in the event of a fault.
· A system function for the failure detection (for instance for modules/system elements,
communication)
· Derived from this the marking of the data points affected by the failure in the spontaneous
communication with all data sinks such as
─ other automation units
─ the open-/closed-loop control function
─ the peripheral elements
· Periodical information that inform the open-/closed-loop control function which peripheral el-
ements - and thereby which periodical information - are affected by the failure
· A parameter-settable behavior of peripheral elements with output function.
Consequently, for all data sinks (peripheral outputs, open-/closed-loop control function, control
system) the state is available for every process information and - depending on requirements
and functionality - corresponding measures can be initiated.
The diagnostic function manages the system states and error information detected by the in-
dividual functions and their monitoring operations.
It enables the display of process states, the internal system and fault information on the front
panel of the modules and the local or remote diagnostic by means of the SICAM TOOLBOX II.
Each system element delivers its detected system- and error states to the master control ele-
ment with supplementary information (for instance cause of error, originator description).
There they are saved in tables as current and stored information. These information items can
be read out and displayed in detail locally or remotely with the help of the
SICAM TOOLBOX II. The stored information can be acknowledged and can thus be updated
again. For the purpose of better clarity, these tables are divided into classes:
A sum information about the detailed errors is transmitted from each automation unit via the
communication to the next automation units and is additionally managed there.
A SICAM TM provides up to 2 relay outputs – each with normally open and normally closed
contact – for signaling.
Important detail or sum information is displayed by means of LEDs on the front panels of the
system elements.
Autonomy
Autonomy means, that an autonomous basic system element and its supplementary system
elements (protocol and peripheral elements) continue to function unaffected during the failure
of the master control unit. This behavior can be set for the basic system element by means of
a parameter.
On failure of the master control unit, data points are flagged with "not topical", which
· are acquired by other system elements in the automation unit and not over the particular
peripheral or protocol elements
· are acquired by other automation units that are not connected over the particular protocol
elements.
After startup of the master control unit, the autonomous basic system element is synchronized
without interruption to operation. Due to a general interrogation, the data points flagged with
“not topical” on failure of the master control unit are updated.
Existing plants with Ax 1703 automation units (AK 1703 (Ax-Mode), AM 1703 (Ax-Mode),
AMC 1703 (Ax-Mode)) can be networked without problems with automation units described in
this document, either over the serial standard communication according to IEC 69870-5-101
or via Ethernet TCP/IP according to IEC 69870-5-104.
Networking of automation units described in this document with other automation units of the
SICAM RTUs platforms is a standard feature and therefore supported.
General Data
Performance Characteristics
· Multi-processor solution
· Modular
· Spontaneous telecontrol function
· Combined open-/closed-loop control function (periodical)
· Online parameter-settable
· Loadable firmware
· Storage of application data and firmware on replaceable flash card
· Connection to engineering system SICAM TOOLBOX II via fiber optics
· Standard protocols according to
─ IEC 60870-5-101 (end-end, multi-point traffic, dial-up traffic)
─ IEC 60870-5-103 (protection device connection)
─ IEC 60870-5-104 (Ethernet TCP/IP)
· Third-party protocols DNP 3.0 and Modbus
· Transmission rate 50 to 38400 bps (standard baud rates)
· Spontaneous (acknowledged) transmission
· LED-signalling on the front panel of the modules
Mechanics
Structure Assembly system for mounting on 35 mm DIN rail
· 1 Master control element
− up to 2 Serial interface modules (SIM) for the communication
· up to 2 Bus interface modules for connecting peripheral elements
· up to 16 Peripheral elements
− detached up to 3 m via USB cable, or
− up to 200 m via fiber optic links
Dimensions (H x W x D) · Master control element 155 x 306 x 75 mm
· Bus interface module CM-0842 133.5 x 141 x 43 mm
· Bus interface module CM-0843 131 x 63 x 73 mm
· Peripheral elements PE-641x
− per module 131 x 63 x 73 mm
− fully equipped 131 x 630 x 73 mm
· Peripheral elements AI-6303/-6304 131 x 252 x 73 mm
Weight · Master control element approx. 1100 g
· Bus interface module CM-0842 ca. 420 g
· Bus interface module CM-0843 ca. 150 g
· Peripheral elements PE-641x
− peripheral control modules approx. 130…160 g 1)
− I/O modules approx. 225…300 g 1)
· Peripheral elements AI-6303, AI-6304
Connectors
Connection system for periph- Plug-connectable screw terminal strips, wire cross section up to
eral signals and power supply 2.5 mm²
Ax 1703 peripheral bus (TTL) D-SUB 9-pin, female (DIN 41652)
Ax 1703 peripheral bus (TTL) RJ45 8-pin, for connecting Cat.5 cables with up to 3 m length
Ax 1703 peripheral bus USB (A series) 4-pin, for connecting USB cables with up to 3 m
(EIA-485) length
SICAM TOOLBOX II (TB) D-SUB 9-pin, female (DIN 41652)
Fieldbus (FB): Profibus DP D-SUB 9-pin, female (DIN 41652)
Connector(s) for serial inter- 5x RJ45 8-pin
faces (LOC 2), SI0, SI1/ET0,
SI2/FB, SI3)
Connector for modem power D-SUB 9-pin, female (DIN 41652) (left side of the device)
supply or synchronization
Protection against contact, foreign objects and water
Protection type according to · Terminal modules IP40
IEC 60529 − for the belonging terminals IP20
· CP-6014 from the front IP40
− for the belonging terminals from behind IP20
Protection against electric shock
Protection class according to Class II
IEC 61140
1)
dependent on type
2)
currently not implemented
System Properties
The characteristics required according to the standards IEC 61000-6-2 and IEC 61000-6-4 are
covered by the values listed above.
Impulse voltage 1.2/50 ms 4.0 kVs IEC 61000-4-5 IEC 60870-2-1 >4
normal
*)
directly connected
Usage of TE-6420
If sensor and TE-6420 reside within a cabinet, the signal lines to the sensor must be carried
out shielded and massed both ways (cabinet feeding, potential equalization of sensor).
With usage of third-party supplied sensors, the signal lines as well as the power supply of the
sensor must be directed in shielded cables. The power supply may be directed max. 1 m un-
shielded between power supply module and terminal. The corresponding power supply mod-
ule may be used exclusively for the sensor feeding, a usage for other plant parts is not al-
lowed.
The listed values are valid for screened and twisted-pair cables.
Impulse voltage 1.2/50 ms 2.5 kVs IEC 60255-5 IEC 60870-2-1 >VW2
common
IEC 60255-5
Impulse voltage 1.2/50 ms 2.5 kVs IEC 60255-5 IEC 60870-2-1 >VW2
normal
IEC 60255-5
Oscillatory waves 1.0 kVs IEC 61000-4-12 IEC 60870-2-1 2
common
IEC 60255-22-1 3
Fast transient burst 2.0 kV IEC 61000-4-4 IEC 60870-2-1 3
common
IEC 60255-22-4 4
Surge voltage 10/700 ms 2.5 kVs IEC 60950-1 IEC 60950-1
common
The listed values are valid for a distance £ 100 m for screened twisted-pair cables.
The listed values are valid for a distance £ 30 m for screened lines.
The listed values are valid for a distance £ 100 m for Cat.5 cables.
The above listed values cover or exceed the required seismic loading according to
IEC 60870-2-2 Cl.S3 and IEC 60255-21-3 Cl.1. The values apply in operation and for storage.
Attention
The master control element CP-6014 must be mounted with the shock proved mounting part TC6-213--,
MLFB-Nr. 6MF13130GC130AA1 on the DIN rail, if the above listed values must be observed.
Transport
· The permitted mechanical stress during transport depends on the transport packaging.
· The device packaging is not a transport packaging.
This class is intended for indoor locations with temperature control and a wide range of rela-
tive humidity. The humidity is not controlled.
The devices can be exposed to sun and heat. They can be exposed as well to air flow caused
by draught in buildings, e.g. by open windows or influences of technical processes. Conden-
sation water, precipitations, water and icing do not occur.
Bedewing is possible for a short time (e.g. during the course of maintenance tasks).
Heating and cooling is used to maintain the necessary conditions, especially in case of great
differences between indoor and outdoor climate.
The conditions of this class normally occur in living and working areas, e.g. in production
rooms for electronic and electrotechnical products, telecontrol rooms, storage rooms for valu-
able and sensible devices.
*)
If SICAM TM is operated under ambient conditions up to +65°C, it is allowed to equipp two SM-2558.
If an operation under ambient conditions from +65°C to +70°C is intended, then only one slot may be
equipped with SM-2558 to avoid an exceeding of the permitted operating temperature of the modules
and to ensure a normal operation.
In this case SIEMENS recommends the use of slot SIM0. SIM0
SIM1
TM Modules
The terminal modules of the system SICAM TM are provide a compact housing for the mount-
ing on a TS35 rail (DIN rail) according to european standard EN 50022.
RE S
LO C
TM 1703 A CP CP-6014
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SI0
SI1
SI2
SI3
CPY
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/L K
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/PK
/PK
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P US H TO
R EL EA SE
installation in a cabi-
SICAM
X15
X16
SICAM
1 703
net, rack or on the
X14
X5
X10
X11
X12
X3
X6
X7
X8
X9
X4
WD
ER
SIM0
FB
TB
SI1 ( ET O)
PU S H T O
RE LE A SE
M -PRE/0
M -PRE/1
M -PRE/2
M -PRE/3
SI2 ( FB)
SI0
SI3
NC
24-6 0VDC
X2
X13
wall. The mounting is
PWR
possible horizontally
or vertically.
horizontal installation
vertical installation
306 63 141
RY
S I0
S I1
S I2
S I3
CPY
ERx RX T X
/L K
/L K
X1
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/P K
/P K
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RELEASE
PUSH TO
TM 1703 ACP
SICAM
X15
X16
SICAM
1703
position.
X14
X10
X11
X12
X5
WD
X3
X6
X7
X8
X9
X4
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SIM0
FB
20 or
TB
SI 1(ETO)
PUSH T O
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M-PRE/0
M-PRE/1
M-PRE/2
M-PRE/3
SI 2(FB)
PUSH TO UN LOCK
1 2 3 4 5 6
SI 0
SI 3
NC
30
24-60VD C
X2
X13
20 or
from the module size, 30
the size of the cable
HÖHE
WIDTH (mm)
Interface Modules
SM-0551 BC0-551
Serial Interface Processor 1 Interface 6MF10130AF510AA0
(can be equipped on SM-2558)
SM-2558 BC2-558
Ethernet-Interf. 1x100TX, 6MF10130CF580AA0
+1 serial interface optional
PS-6632 GC6-632
Power Supply 110…220 VDC EMC+ 6MF11130GG320AA0
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