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Engineering & Operator Workstations The Engineering Workstation (EWS) is for project development, including configuration of graphics, logic, alarms, security, etc. Typically, the EWS is a PC running Windows 2000/XP. The Operator Workstation (OWS) provides the operator interface, including color graphics, faceplates, alarms, logging, trends, diagnostics, etc. The EWS includes an OWS for testing and troubleshooting. Typically, the OWS is a PC running Windows 2000/XP. Top Process Historical Archivers The Process Historical Archiver (PHA) stores and retrieves historical data collected by the FCU, microFCU, SDS, or any other intelligent device in the system. The PHA can run standalone or can share an OWS workstation. Typically, the PHA is a PC running Windows 2000/XP. Top Controllers The Field Control Unit (FCU) executes sequential and regulatory logic and directly scans I/O. Depending on the FCU's configuration, you can scan multiple brands of I/O from one unit. The FCU runs QNX, a real-time operating system, and is typically a PLC or a ruggedized industrial computer available in a variety of form factors. The I/O Subsystem supports I/O from all the standard industry suppliers. In a UCOS configuration, you don't necessarily need PLCs just PLC I/O. Top The SCADA Data Server (SDS) interfaces UCOS to PLCs, Fieldbus technologies, RTUs, PLC I/O, and other third-party devices. The SDS can execute sequential and regulatory logic and directly scan supported I/O. It can also act as a data gateway allowing UCOS to work with just about any device you can think of. Typically, an SDS is a ruggedized industrial computer running Windows 2000/XP, although direct I/O scanning is run under QNX, the leading real-time operating system. Top The UCOS microFCU is a small, low-powered PLC that executes sequential and regulatory logic and directly scans onboard I/O. It can replace RTUs at a significant reduction in cost and power consumption plus it can provide local intelligent control of devices, which RTUs can't do. Top

Networking and Communications UCOS supports redundant and non-redundant fiber optic and Ethernet local networksusing the TCP/IP networking protocol for standardized, advanced application connectivity. The LAN/WAN can be extended to other sites inside or outside the plant using suchremote communications technologies as satellite, radio, microwave, and dial-up running such standard protocols as TCP/IP, Modbus, OPC, DDE, etc. Top Facility or Process 1 This area illustrates a process that requires significant monitoring and control. A local operator uses the color graphic Operator Workstation (OWS) to monitor and control the process, and the Field Control Unit (FCU) executes sequential and regulatory control logic. Exception-based technology is used to transfer only data that needs to be archived or shared with other nodes, thus minimizing communications traffic. Local monitoring and control also helps insulate this site from failures elsewhere in the system. An optional redundant configuration makes even local shutdowns rare. Top Facility or Process 2 Here UCOS serves as a true data concentrator. The process at this site does not require a local operator, but does benefit from local control. The SCADA Data Server (SDS) interfaces UCOS to PLCs, Fieldbus technologies, RTUs, PLC I/O, and other third-party devices. The SDS can execute sequential and regulatory logic and directly scan supported I/O. It can also act as a data gateway allowing UCOS to work with just about any device you can think of. Just like facility or process 1, the configuration at this location minimizes communication traffic, isolates the location from failures elsewhere, and is available in a redundant configuration. Typically, an SDS is a ruggedized industrial computer running Windows 2000/XP, although direct I/O scanning is run under QNX, the leading real-time operating system. Top Facility or Process 3 This area requires local control but does not necessarily need an on site operator. The UCOS microFCU is a small PLC that executes sequential and regulatory logic and directly scans onboard I/O.

The UCOS microFCU can replace RTUs at a significant reduction in cost and power consumption plus it can provide local intelligent control of devices, which RTUs can't do. Top Now let's take a look at regulatory control concepts in UCOS. < Previous 1 2 3 Next >
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Developing regulatory control in UCOS is similar to using function blocks. But in UCOS, regulatory control schemes are easier to define and read.

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UCOS uses a graphical interface to drag and drop regulatory Master Station SCADA control objects into the project from a library of pre-defined Master/Remote Control regulatory objects. Architecture
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The underlying functional characteristics of regulatory devices are based on widely accepted industry standards and, therefore, do not need to be defined.

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Larger Image (20K) For example, rather than requiring you to program each PID loop controller's functionality, UCOS uses graphical techniques and fill-in-the-blank forms to configure each controller device. You enter a unique name for the new controller device, the FCU or controller where the logic for the device is solved, the point to which the controller device output is assigned, and a backup point (if applicable). You can also modify default tag names and definitions for alarms, set points, commands, and other defaulted parameters. Keep in mind that the reason you don't have to develop any logic for regulatory control devices is that the UCOS FCU or controller already has the logic programmed into it. Other regulatory devices are configured using a similar procedure. UCOS regulatory devices include: Switch Transmitter Controller High Signal Select Low Signal Select High Signal Limit Low Signal Limit A user-defined computing device that applies your formula to multiple input points and constants using a range of standard operators and functions

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