Presenter

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Mark VIe Control System
Introducing Networked I/O
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Mark I Mark II Mark IV Mark V Mark VI Mark VI e
Introduced 1966 1973 1982 1991 1997 2004
Shipments 850 2181 1080 3513 1210 58
Application Gas Turbine Gas Turbine Gas Turbine Gas / Steam Turbine / BOP Governor / BOP
Technology
Relays for
Sequencing &
Discrete Solid-state
for Control
Discrete Solid-state
for Sequencing. IC's
& Microprocessor for
Control
Complete
Microprocessor
Based. 8086/80286.
Proprietary Backplane
Distributed
Processors 186/196.
Proprietary Backplane
Upgradable CPUs.
VME Backplane.
Distributed
Controllers
Upgradable CPUs.
cPCI Backplane.
Networked I/O.
Local/Remote
Redundancy Single Single Single / Triple Single / Triple Single / Triple Single / Dual / Triple
Operator
Interface
Meters, PBs,
Switches, Relay
Annuniciator
Meters, PBs,
Switches, Solid-state
Annuniciator
Black & White
Monitor with
Membrane PBs
PC. Initially
Proprietary. Later
Windows, Cimplicity
Windows PC with
Cimplicity GUI
Windows PC with
Cimplicity GUI
Third Party
Interface Hardwired Hardwired Serial & Proprietary
Modbus & Ethernet
TCP-IP GSM
Modbus, Ethernet
GSM, OPC, DNP 3.0
Modbus, Ethernet
GSM, OPC, DNP 3.0
Networks NA NA NA Arcnet
10MB Ethernet, Peer-
to-Peer
Communications
100MB Ethernet,
Peer-to-Peer
Communications
Maintenance
Interface
Analog Cablibration,
Pots, Timers
Analog Cablibration,
Pots, Timers Software Calibration Software Calibration
Software Calibration,
Windows Based
Software Calibration,
Windows Based
Turbine Controls History
Pre-Electronic Gas Turbine Controls (1948-1968) =1,043
Factory & Field Service Trained on Mark I - VIe
Steam Turbine Controls Prior to 1988
Small Steam Turbines =1,000
Medium Steam Turbines =4,000
Large Steam Turbines = 350
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Application Range
Structured Design
7FA Gas Turbine
Industrial Steam
9H Combined Cycle
Expandable Design Networked I/O
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Mark VI e
Turbine Control
1991
Turbine & Plant
1999
Governor to Plant
2004
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Flexible Architecture
Mark VI Enhanced
Simplex
Processors
Dual
Triple
Simplex
Switches &
I/O Net
Dual
Triple
Dual
Triple
I/O Packs
Simplex
1 Pack
Redundancy
Dual (Process Runs if Controller Fails)
Triple (Process Runs if Controller has
Partial or Complete Failure)
Distributed / Remote I/O
Less Installation & Maintenance Cost
More Flexible Application
On-line Repair / I/O Packs
Hot Swap in Redundant Systems
Improved MTTR / Availability
Flexible Redundancy
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1 Control vs. Integrated Controls
Speed Vibration Servos Flame
Combustion
/ DLE
Turbine
Auxiliaries
Driven Load
Generator
Compressor
Pump
Remaining Process
Power Island
Balance of Plant
I/O Network - 100MB Ethernet
Unit Data Highway
Plant Data Highway
Controller(s)
Operator &
Maintenance
Stations
Ethernet
Ethernet
1 Control with Distributed I/O for:
Turbine & Process Sensors
10, 20, 40ms System Frame Rates
Simplex, Dual, Triple Redundancy
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Controller

Control, Protection, Monitoring
Backup Protection

Backup Protection

Backup Protection

Backup Protection
- Overspeed with Accel/Decel
- Backup Synch Check
- Manual Trip
3 I/O Nets
(Ethernets)
- Speed Difference Detection
- Watchdog Diagnostics
- Cross-tripping
System Architecture
2/3
Relay
Vote
-Vdc
2/3
Relay
Vote
+Vdc
Trip Solenoids
Controller

Dual
Controller

Triple
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The Building Blocks
The I/O
The Software
The Networks
The Controllers
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Mark VIe Controller Rack
Power Supply

Whats Not New?
Same Control & Protection Strategy
Same Proven Software Blocks
Same Maintenance Tools & Diagnostics
Same QNX Based Operating System
Operation: 0C to 60C
NFPA Class 1, Division 2
Processor 650MHz
Cache 256k bytes
Ram 128M bytes
Flash 128M bytes
Communication Dual 10/100 Full Duplex Ethernet
Power 18 to 32Vdc
Redundant Controllers
Main Processor Board
Compact PCI
QNX Operating System
Unit Data Highway, Ethernet
IONet 100MB Ethernet
Optional Second Processor
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Mark VIe I/O Packs

I/O Packs Plug into Mk VI
Termination Boards
Barrier & Box Type TBs
Features
Dual 100MB Ethernet Ports
Low I/O Density
On-line Repair per I/O Block
Operation -30C to 65C
Accuracy -30C to 65C
6W Heat Dissipation / pack (approx.)
NFPA Class 1, Div 2 with Local Temp Sensor
Infrared Transceiver for Low Level Diagnostics
- Monitor I/O Values, Set I/O Pack Host/
Function Names, Error Status
- Requires Windows Based Diagnostic Tools
on Laptop or Handheld PC
- Ethernet TSM Support
Processor 32 Bit RISC CPU 266MHz
Cache 32k bytes
Ram 32M bytes
Flash 16M bytes
Communication Dual 10/100 Full Duplex Ethernet
Power 28Vdc
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I/O Pack Status LEDs
Power (PWR): Green
- Power is present
Attention (ATTN): Red
- Off: no fault
- Solid: critical fault that prevents Pack operation
- Fast flash: alarm (connected to wrong TB, no TB, SW loading error)
- Medium flash: Pack is not on line
- Slow flash: manual request to flash to identify Pack location
Link (LINK): Green
- Ethernet connection is established for IONet (2 per Pack)
Transmit / Receive (TxRx): Yellow
- Transmitting or receiving data on IONet (2 per Pack)
Application Specific LEDs
- Example: LED for each Contact Input and Relay Output
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Terminal Boards
Barrier Terminal Blocks
& 1, 2, or 3 I/O Packs
Box Type Terminal Blocks
1 I/O Pack, but Dual Networks

Barrier Type
- Derived from Mark VI
- Full Set of Functionality
- Simplex, Dual, Triple Redundant
Box Type
- Subset of Barrier Type Functionality
- Simplex or Dual Redundant
New I/O Types vs. Mark VI (Ex: Solid-State Relays)
- New I/O Types Backwardly Compatible to Mark VI
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Centralized I/O
Controllers
Power Supplies
IONet Switches
Field Wiring
Vertical Channels
Top & Bottom
Cabinet Access
Barrier Blocks
Pluggable
(2) 3.0mm
2
(#12AWG) wires/pt
Triple Redundant Cabinet Nuclear BOP
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Remote I/O
Signal Quality
Processing at TB
Processing in
Main Cabinet

Fiber Eliminates Ground Faults
& Provides Lightning Immunity
Fewer Field Wires Reduces Long-Term Maintenance
Skid Mounted I/O Improves Signal Quality
& Reduces Commissioning Time
MS5001N at GEAE Plant in Lynn, Mass.
Thermocouple TB
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Remote I/O Panel with S Type Boards
Dual IONet Switches
Terminal Boards
Dual Power Supplies
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Environmental Validation
Highly Accelerated Life Test (HALT)
Stress
Destruct Limit
Upper
Operating Limit
Upper
Upper
Lower
Lower
Lower
Destruct Limit
Operating Limit
Specification
Specification
Increase Stress to:
Discover Operating Limits
Discover Destruct Limits
Stress Tests:
Incremental Thermal Change: -100 to 200C in 10C Steps
Rapid Thermal Change: -60 to 90C
6-Axis Random Vibration: 10 to 50Grms in 10Grms Steps
Combined Environment: -60 to 100C Rapid Change
& 10Grms Steps
Purpose: Increase Design Reliability
Applied During Design Cycle to Identify Limiting
Design Factors
Improve Design Margins
Result: Increased Reliability
Thermal Imaging
Validation of GE & Vendor Equipment
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I/O Types

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Turbine I/O

Core Control


Their Turbine Control
Contacts
4-20ma
Interposing
Instrumentation
Unique Turbine Sensors
General Purpose I/O
Benefits
Fewer Single Point Failures
- Big Deal in Redundant Systems
Less Equipment to Maintain
Better Diagnostics (Can Directly See the Sensor)
Fewer Spare Parts
Types
Servos
LVDT
Vibration
Flame
Shaft V/I
Synch (Auto & Backup)
PLU / EVA
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General Purpose I/O
I/O Type - General Purpose Board
Redundancy
Packs/Board
24 DI (125Vdc, group isolated) 1ms SOE TBCIH1 1 or 2 or 3
24 DI (24Vdc, group isolated) 1ms SOE TBCIH2 1 or 2 or 3
24 DI (48Vdc, group isolated) 1ms SOE TBCIH3 1 or 2 or 3
24 DI (115/230Vac, 125Vdc, point isolated) 1ms SOE on 125Vdc TICIH1 1 or 2 or 3
24 DI (24Vdc, point isolated) 1ms SOE TICIH2 1 or 2 or 3
24 DI (24Vdc, group isolated) 1ms SOE STCIH1 1
12 "C" mech. relays w/6 solenoids, coil diagn. (115/230Vac, 24/125Vdc) TRLYH1B 1 or 3
12 "C" mech. relays w/6 solenoids, voltage diagn. (115/230Vac, 125Vdc) TRLYH1C 1 or 3
12 "C" mech. relays w/6 solenoids, voltage diagn. (24Vdc) TRLYH2C
6 "A" mech. relays for solenoids, solenoid impedance diagn. (24/125Vdc) TRLYH1D 1 or 3
12 "A" solid-state relays/inputs (115/230Vac) TRLYH1E 1 or 3
12 "A" solid-state relays/inputs (125Vdc) TRLYH2E 1 or 3
12 "A" solid-state relays/inputs (24Vdc) TRLYH3E 1 or 3
36 mech. relays, 12 voted form "A" outputs TRLYH1F 3
12 fused branches WPDFH1A
36 mech. relays, 12 voted form "B" outputs TRLYH2F 3
12 fused branches WPDFH3A
10AI (V/I inputs) & 2AO (4-20/0-200ma outputs) TBAIH1C 1 or 2 or 3
10AI (V/I inputs) & 2AO (4-20/0-200ma outputs) STAIH1A 1
16 AO (4-20ma outputs) 8 per I/O Pack TBAOH1C 1 or 2
8 AO (4-20ma outputs) STAOH1A 1
12 Thermocouples TBTCH1B 1 or 2 or 3
24 Thermocouples (12 per I/O Pack) TBTCH1C 1 or 2
12 Thermocouples STTCH1A 1
16 RTDs 3 wires /RTD (8 per I/O Pack) TRTDH1C 1 or 2
8 RTDs 3 wires /RTD SRTDH1A 1
6 Serial ports for I/O drivers RS232, RS422, RS485 PSCAH1A 1
Specifications
Operation: -30 to +65C
Accuracy: -30 to +65C
I/O Filtering in Firmware
(Not Application Software)
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Dual Redundant Input Options
Sensor
Switch Controller
IONet
Switch Controller
IONet
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Switch Controller
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Single Sensor & Dual Controllers
Sensor - A
Switch Controller
IONet
Switch Controller
IONet
Sensor - B
Two Sensors on Two TBs & Dual Controllers
Single Sensor with Two I/O Packs & Dual Controllers
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Switch
Switch
IONet IONet
Dual Outputs to a Single I/O Pack
TB
Process Output
Controller
Controller
Switch
Switch
IONet IONet
Dual Outputs to Three I/O Packs
TB
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Triple Redundant Input Options
Sensor - A
Switch Controller
IONet
Switch Controller
Switch Controller
IONet
Sensor - B
Sensor - C
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Fanned Inputs to Three Controllers
Non-Fanned Inputs to Three Controllers
Sensor - A
Switch Controller
IONet
Switch Controller
Switch Controller
IONet
Sensor - B
Sensor - C
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Triple Redundant Output Options
1 of 3 Servo Coils
Controller
Controller
Controller
Switch
Switch
Switch
IONet IONet
1 of 3 Servo Coils
1 of 3 Servo Coils
Outputs Driven
from Common TB
Controller
Controller
Controller
Switch
Switch
Switch
IONet IONet
Voting at Termination Board
Extended Voting at Field Device (3 Coil Servo Valve Actuator)
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IONet

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IONet Switches
Features
Operating Temp: -40 to 85C
Operating Humidity: 10 to 95% Non-Condensing
Shock: 200g @ 10ms
Vibration / Seismic: 50g, 5-200Hz, Tri-axial
MTBF: >2M hours
Auto-sensing 10/100 Base TX, Duplex, and MDIX
Up to 2.6Gb/s, High Speed Backplane
Steel Enclosure, Prevents EFI and RFI
DIN-Rail or Rack Mounted
Redundant Power Inputs 10-30Vdc,
- 200ma (w/o fiber) 400ma (w fiber) at 24Vdc
Bi-color LEDs for Link, Speed, Activity, and Duplex Status
Switch Types
N-TRON 500 Series
508TX 8 10/100 BaseTX RJ -45 Ports
516TX 16 10/100 BaseTX RJ -45 Ports
509FX 8 10/100 BaseTX RJ -45 Ports
1 100 BaseFX Fiber Port
517FX 16 10/100 BaseTX RJ -45 Ports
1 100 BaseFX Fiber Port
Emissions and Safety Approvals
FCC Part 15 Class A
UL Listed (US & Canada)
Class 1, Div 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4A
CE: EN55011, EN61000-6-2 and 6-4
EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,11, EN61010-1 Class III,
Pollution Degree 2
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IONet Specifications
Controller
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Switch
IONet - Cat. 5
100m / 328'
IONet - Cat. 5
100m / 328'
Pack
Field Wire
300m / 984'
Field
Device
Controller
U
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C
A
Switch
IONet - Cat. 5
100m / 328'
IONet - Cat. 5
100m / 328'
or
100FX Fiber
2,000m / 6,600'
Switch
IONet - Cat. 5
100m / 328'
Pack
Field Wire
300m / 984'
Field
Device
Local I/O
Distributed I/O
TB
TB
100Base TX 100Base FX
IEEE Specification 802.3u 802.3u
Wire Speed 100Mbps 100Mbps
Cable Type UTP Cat. 5 Fiber (multi-mode)
Connector Type RJ -45 SC
Max I/O Packs / Network 199 199
Topology Star Star
Time Synch Protocol PTP PTP per IEEE-1588
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ToolboxST
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1 Tool for The Entire System
Tree View
displays a list of
all components
in the system.
Property Editor
allows you to edit
settings for the
selected
component.
Summary View
displays a graphic
representation of all
system components
and their network
connectivity.
Click the +and
- symbols to
expand and
collapse groups.
Network
Configuration
Module & I/O
Configuration
Controllers Controllers
Turbine Controls
Generator Controls
Compressor Controls
Boiler Controls
Balance of Plant
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Configuring Controllers
Tree View lists the items
that can be configured
on the General Tab .
The list of items changes
when a different tab is
selected.
Property Editor
provides a consistent
way to edit the item
currently selected in the
Tree View .
Component InfoView
displays feedback
information about the
currently selected item.
Summary View provides a
graphic overview of the controller.
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Adding I/O Modules
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I/O Configuration & Diagnostic Tools
View I/O Data
I/O Calibration
Diagnostic Messages
Active Pictorial of Equipment
Terminal Board
I/O Packs w/Diagnostic LEDs
I/O Network Status
Toolbar
Select Category
Select
Device
Hardware ID
Activity / Status Log
View I/O Data
I/O Calibration
Diagnostic Messages
Active Pictorial of Equipment
Terminal Board
I/O Packs w/Diagnostic LEDs
I/O Network Status
Toolbar
Select Category
Select
Device
Hardware ID
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Detailed Diagnostic Messages
Manually retrieves the
latest diagnostic
messages.
If checked, inactive
faults are temporarily
hidden.
Permanently removes
inactive faults from
the list.
Description of the fault
that occurred.
1 - active
0 - inactive
Timestamp when
the message
occurred.
Fault code from
the controller.
Select the desired
redundant controller
in a dual or TMR
configuration.
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Application Software Tools
Features
Field Programmable
Floating Point
Dynamic Data Display
Drag & Drop Points
Math Blocks
Macros (User Blocks)
Function & Ladder Blocks
Multiple Block Libraries
Editors For:
- Application Software
- I/O Assignments
- Tuning Constants
Password Protection
Boolean & Analog Forcing
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Trending Tools
Trender Toolbar
contains commands
for commonly used
tasks in the Trender
window.
Graph View
contains the trend
graphs, which
display the values
represented by
each trace.
Property Editor
allows you to change
settings that affect the
capture and display of
data.
Auxiliary View
contains tabs that
display
information about
the current data.
Data Toolbar
contains commands
that manipulate the
current data.
Events tab lists
all events that
have occurred
during the
current Chapter.
Mode Indicator
displays the
current mode
(Live or Replay).
Traces tab
displays traces
currently being
monitored by the
Trender window.
Sources tab
displays sources
where data is
collected.
User Note tab
allows you to save
comments,
instructions, and
notes about the
current Chapter.
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Trending Tools
Upload from
capture buffer
Record data from
live source
Add traces
Remove
selected traces
Zoom In &
Zoom Out
Time Axis Reverse
& Forward
Auto-range
selected traces
Pause
Features
Automatic Upload of Capture Blocks
Micro-second Resolution
Drag & Drop of Variables to Trender
Browser for Variables Selection
100s of Signals per Trend
- Mask & Unmask of Selected Variables
Video Type Forward-Reverse
Left-Right Drag of Time Axis
Dual Cursor (Delta, Min, Max, Average)
Stacked Traces
Alarm Messages on Trip Trend
Events Log Linked to Trend
Export to .CSV
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Watch Windows
Easiest way to view & organize live variables
Customized Watch Windows can be created & saved
Then, exported to XML and CSV files
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Finder (Search Tool)
Enter the text to
search for in this
box.
Select this box to
distinguish between
upper and lower case
characters while
searching.
Select to include
variable descriptions
in the search.
Select to include libraries
in the search if the scope
is set to Entire system or
Open Components and
a library editor is open.
Select to include items
in block diagrams (the
as text comments) in
the search.
Searches inside the currently
selected item (for example, a
software program.) If no
searchable item is selected when
the Finder is opened, this option
is disabled.
Searches inside the
current component. (The
name of the component
will display next to the
option button.)
Searches all
components from
the System Editor
with open
component editors.
Searches every
component from the
System Editor, even
those without open
component editors.
Click to display
added options for
replacing text.
Click to begin the
search process.
Displays a shortcut
menu of available
wildcards.
Selects a type of search to
perform. (Refer to the
section, Find Methods)
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Displays the current
value of the
variable.
Select an option to
change the current
value.
Check this box to
prevent programs from
overwriting your selected
value.
Click here to send the Next
Value to the controller and
close the dialog box.
Click here to invert the current
value and immediately send it
to the controller without closing
the dialog box.
Modifying Variables (Forcing)
Displays the
current value
of the variable.
Enter a new value
for the variable.
Check this box to
prevent programs
from overwriting your
selected value.
Click here to send the
Next value to the
controller and close the
dialog box.
Click here to send the Next
value to the controller
without closing the dialog
box.
Enter a value to be
added to or subtracted
from the variable.
Click to increase or
decrease the variable by the
delta value and send the
result to the controller.
Numerical Values
Boolean Values
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Download Capability
Boot Loader
- Software that starts the operating system
- Similar to BIOS on desktop PC
- Changes to Boat Loader are extremely rare
Base Load
- Operating system software for Controllers & I/O Modules
- Changes to Base Load are extremely rare
Firmware
- Functional software for Controllers & I/O Modules
- Periodic updates available over lifetime of product with enhancements
Application Software
- Application-specific configuration
- Usually on-line downloads between frames of software
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Power
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Power Sources, Converters, Supplies
24Vdc

Field Power Sources
1 Source
2 Sources
3 Sources
125Vdc

115/230Vac

Internal Power Converters
Create 28Vdc for:
Compact PCI

Controller(s)
IONet Switches
I/O Packs
Controllers

Switches

I/O Packs

28Vdc
24Vdc

Field Power Sources
1 Source
2 Sources
3 Sources
48Vdc

125Vdc

Contact Ins.

Solenoid Dr.

Wetting V.
115/230vac

Wetting V.
Can be Fed Directly from
Field Power Source
Power for Field Devices
Power for Electronics
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Power Sources and Supplies
Controller
Power Supply 175W
Typically: 24Vdc or
115/230Vac
Second Power Supply
Incoming Power Sources
24Vdc
125Vdc
115/230Vac
Any Redundant Combination
Controller Power Supplies
Switches
(2) Supply Inputs
10-30Vdc, 260ma @ 24V
Industrial Grade
I/O
Pack
Termination Boards
Power requirements vary according
to the application needs. Example:
125Vdc field solenoids
Most power for transducers comes
through the I/O Packs, is current
limited per point, and fed to the
transducers.
I/O Packs
Single 16-32Vdc from Local Supply
Exception: Servo I/O Pack is 26-32Vdc
Local Supply(s): 24Vdc, 115/230Vac, 125Vdc
Hot-swap with Solid-state Breaker & Soft-start
Power Options
Power Source Voltage Local & Remote
Power Source Voltage Redundancy
Redundant Power Supplies
- Local: Controller & Local Switches
- Remote: I/O Packs & Remote Switches
UPS Options for Control & Operator Stations
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Mark VI vs. Mark VIe
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Power Supply
VME Rack: 13 or 21 Slots
Cables to Termination Boards
Industry Standard VME Rack
Expandable / Shrinkable
QNX Operating System
Processors on Every Card
Passive Termination Boards
Latching D Type Connectors
ID Chip on Each Board
Mark VI e
I/O Processing Moved
to Termination Boards
Mark VI VME Control Module
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Mark VI vs. Mark VIe Architectures
Mark VI
Control Module
Termination
Board
37 Pin
Cable
IONet - 10MB Ethernet
"Internal" IO Bus
I/O Processor
VME Backplane Communication
Bus
Master
Main
Processor
Bus
Master
Main
Processor
Power
Supply
Compact PCI
Switch
IONet - 100MB Ethernet
"Internal" IO Bus
Termination
Board
I/O Pack
Processor &
Conditioning
Local or
Remote
Mounting
Cat 5 / Fiber
Mark VI e
Control Module
Unit Data Highway (UDH) - Ethernet
Plant Data Highway (PDH) - Ethernet
Operator Stations
Maintenance Stations
Historian
Peer-to-Peer Communications
with GE Controls
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Mark VI & Mark VIe Comparison
Mark VI
VME Architecture
No Remote I/O
Speed - Electronics
- 20MHz Backplane, Rated
- 300MHz CPU, 16MB Flash
- 50Mhz I/O Card Processor
- 10MB Ethernet I/O
Speed System
10ms Simpl, 20ms some TMR
Simplex & TMR Redundancy
Separate Main/Comm. Cards
On-line Repair per Card Rack
1 Link to Each I/O Card
12 bit Analog Outputs
No LEDs at TBs for DI & DO
No Temp Sensor at TBs
125Vdc Electronics Power
LAN Based Diagnostics
Limited Third Party Interfaces
NTP Time Synch 1-10ms
Mark VI Enhanced
Compact PCI

Architecture
Remote I/O
Speed - Electronics
- 160MHz Backplane, Rated
- 650MHz CPU, 32MB Flash
- 266Mhz I/O Pack Processor
- 100MB Ethernet I/O
Speed System
10ms Any Configuration
Simplex, Dual, and TMR
Common Main/Comm Card
On-line Repair per I/O Pack
2 Links to Each I/O Pack
14 bit Analog Outputs
LEDs on I/O Packs for DI&DO
Temp Sensor on I/O Packs
28/24Vdc Electronics Power
LAN & Wireless Diagnostics
Expanded Third Party Interf.
PTP Time Synch 1 micro-sec.
Benefit
Change from Backplane to Network Based I/O
Lower Installed Cost & Long Term Maintenance
Speed - Electronics
- Improved Performance
- Improved Performance
- Improved I/O Performance (10ms to 1.8ms)
- Improved I/O Performance
Speed System
- Improved Performance in Redundant Applica.
Flexible Redundancy & Cost Competitiveness
Improved Control Performance & Reliability
Better Maintainability, MTTR, Reliability
Improved Communications Reliability
Improved Accuracy
Better Maintainability
Better Maintainability
Improved Conformance to Industry Standards
Remote Access for Ease of Maintainability
Better Systems Integration & More Versatile I/O
NTSB-Class Root Cause Analysis & Global SOE
Coordination
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Factory Acceptance Test
& Training
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Facilities
Factory Acceptance Test
Assembly & Test Design & Manufacturing
Loveland,
Colorado
Salem,
Virginia
Schenectady,
New York
Engineering
Software
FAT
Manufacture
Engineering
Software
FAT
Engineering
Software
Global Service & Training
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Factory Acceptance Test
Software Test
Hardware Test
System Integration Test
- Operator / Maintenance Stations
- Networks
Simulations Available
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Training
Locations:
Loveland, Colorado
Salem, Virginia
Site & Global Training
50% class time
50% hands-on time
Controls: turbine, generator, power delivery

Instructors are experts in their fields

Experience includes engineering and field service
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Third Party Interfaces
& Time Synch
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Third Party Interfaces
HMI
Ethernet TCP/IP
Plant Data Highway
Ethernet EGD, NTP, etc.
Unit Data Highway
Controller(s)
HMI Interfaces
Modbus Serial/Ethernet Client/Server
GSM Ethernet TCP-IP Server
OPC Ethernet Client / Server
DNP 3.0 Serial/Ethernet Server
PI Server Interface
Triple
Dual
I/O Packs
IONet 100MB Ethernet / Fiber
Third Party Interfaces at I/O Level
Modbus Master RS232, 422, 485
Ethernet EGD
HART (2004)
Dedicated I/O Drivers
GE Control Systems
Links
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Third Party Interfaces
HMI Client to PI Server Interface Available
Ethernet (PDH) Physical Layer
PI Server Requires PI API Node Buffering
500 Points, 1 Hz, No Local Time Tags
Feature Modbus GSM OPC DNP 3.0
Physical Layer Serial / Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet Serial / Ethernet
Client / Server Client / Server Server Server Server
Time Tags
Alarm Queue & Commands
Alarm / Event Excep. Reports
Time Synchronization
Synchronization Time Reference HMI Accuracy Coherence
None None Drift Drift
Low Resolution HMI CPU Clock No Server or Client 30ms 30 to 200ms
High Resolution bc635pci Clock NTP Client Tracking +/-1ms +/-1ms w/ source
or Customer Ref. a NTP Server +/-2ms w/controls
High Resolution Global Position. bc635pci & NTP +/-1ms +/-1ms w/source
GPS Receiver Satellite (GPS) Server +/-2ms w/controls
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Time Synch Between Controllers
Switch
I/O Packs
Mark VI e
Unit Data Highway (UDH) - Ethernet
Plant Data Highway (PDH) - Ethernet
HMI
Server
+/-2ms Time Coherence between Controls
Network Time Protocol (NTP)
Switch
I/O Packs
"R"
Controller
Switch
I/O Packs
U
C
C
A
"S"
Controller
U
C
C
A
"T"
Controller
U
C
C
A
Master
Clock
Wall Clock
Time Reference
IRIG-B
Time
Card
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+/-1ms Time Accuracy & Time
Coherence to Time Reference
IONet IONet
Controller Coordination
- UDH Communicator
- Generates Process Alarms
- Designated Controller
- Supplies Initialization Data
- Keeps Master Clock
- Master for Control Data
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Backup
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Relative Reliability & Cost
Causes of Forced Outages
Field Devices & Wiring 57% Electronics 31%
Survey Diff.
12%
Relative MTBFO of Electronics Only
1
Dual Redundant
1.3 13 15
Full
Triple
Redundancy
Dual Main Processors,
Supplies, Switches
Simplex, Non-redundant
Dual with
Redundant I/O
Relative Cost of Electronics Only
1.00
Dual Redundant
1.18 1.89
Full
Triple
Redundancy
Dual Main Processors,
Supplies, Switches
Simplex, Non-redundant
Dual with
Redundant I/O
1.69
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Architecture
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PS
HMI
100MB Ethernet
Unit Data Highway
Operator &
Maint. Station

Controller
Switch
Ethernet TCP/IP
Plant Data Highway
I/O
Pack
Term. Board
Terminal
Block
Terminal
Block
IONet 100MB Ethernet
I/O CPU
Supply
Processor
2 Ethernet
Data
Acquisition
Card
I/O Pack
General Purpose I/O
Discrete I/O
Analog I/O
Thermocouples
RTDs
Communications

Turbine-Specific I/O
Speed & Overspeed
Servo Control
Vibration & Position
Synchronizing
Combustion Monitor
PLU and EVA
GE Control Systems
ToolboxST
TM
PS
Opt.
Controller
Dual
Option
Controller
Triple
Option