PlantPAx Distributed Control System Reference Manual

1 PlantPAx Distributed Control System System Release ManualOriginal InstructionsIMPORTANTThis Manual applies to PlantPAx System Release PlantPAx System Release , see User InformationRead this document and the documents listed in the additional resources section about installation, configuration, and operation of this equipment before you install, configure, operate, or maintain this product. Users are required to familiarize themselves with installation and wiring instructions in addition to requirements of all applicable codes, laws, and including installation, adjustments, putting into service, use, assembly, disassembly, and maintenance are required to be carried out by suitably trained personnel in accordance with applicable code of this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be no event will Rockwell Automation.

2 Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this examples and diagrams in this Manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples and patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of information, circuits, equipment, or software described in this of the contents of this Manual , in whole or in part, without written permission of Rockwell Automation, Inc.

3 , is prohibitedThroughout this Manual , when necessary, we use notes to make you aware of safety may also be on or inside the equipment to provide specific precautions. WARNING: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause an explosion in a hazardous environment, which may lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic : Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss. Attentions help you identify a hazard, avoid a hazard, and recognize the information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that dangerous voltage may be HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that surfaces may reach dangerous FLASH HAZARD.

4 Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a motor Control center, to alert people to potential Arc Flash. Arc Flash will cause severe injury or death. Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Follow ALL Regulatory requirements for safe work practices and for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).Rockwell Automation Publication PROCES-RM001M-EN-P - June 20193 Table of ContentsPrefacePurpose of the Reference Manual .. 7 Summary of Changes .. 8 Additional Resources .. 8 Chapter 1 System Architecture OverviewArchitecture Classes.

5 14 System Elements .. 14 Critical System Attributes .. 15 System Procurement Tools.. 16 Chapter 2 System Element RecommendationsPlantPAx Software Components .. 17 Process Automation System Server (PASS) .. 18 PASS Server Redundancy .. 19 Configure the FactoryTalk Directory .. 20 Engineering Workstation (EWS) .. 20 Engineering Workstation Application Server (AppServ-EWS) .. 21 Operator Workstation (OWS) .. 21 Operator Workstation Application Server (AppServ-OWS) .. 22 Independent Workstation (IndWS).

6 23 AppServ-Info (Historian) .. 24 AppServ-Info (VantagePoint) .. 24 AppServ-Info (SQL) .. 25 Asset Management Server (AppServ-Asset).. 25 Batch Management Server (AppServ-Batch) .. 26 Domain Controller.. 27 Controller Characteristics .. 28 Simplex Controller .. 28 Redundant Controllers .. 29 Skid-based Controller.. 30 Determining I/O Count .. 31 Sizing Control Strategies .. 324 Rockwell Automation Publication PROCES-RM001M-EN-P - June 2019 Table of ContentsChapter 3 System Application RecommendationsController Recommendations.

7 37 Task Configuration and CPU Utilization .. 38 Estimate Controller CPU Utilization .. 40 Use of Program Parameters .. 43 Tag and Memory Allocation.. 44 Controller-to-Controller Communication .. 47 Controller I/O Considerations .. 48 Using Add-On Instructions .. 51 FactoryTalk View Recommendations .. 52 Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects .. 53 Additional Application Resources .. 54 Chapter 4 Alarm System RecommendationsFactoryTalk Alarm and Event Software .. 55 Using the Library of Process Objects for Alarms.

8 59 Alarm State Model .. 60 Monitoring Your Alarm System .. 63 Chapter 5 Infrastructure RecommendationsPhysical Access Control .. 65 Infrastructure Types .. 66 Traditional .. 66 Virtual.. 66 Virtual PlantPAx Configuration Recommendations .. 67 Servers.. 67 Storage .. 68 Virtual Networks .. 68 Resource Pool Allocation .. 69 Operating System Recommendations .. 72 Domains and Workgroups .. 72 Domain Recommendations .. 72 Windows Workgroup Recommendations .. 73 Server and Workstation Time Synchronization.

9 73 Operating System Optimization .. 74 Network Recommendations .. 75 Ethernet Switches .. 76 Rockwell Automation Publication PROCES-RM001M-EN-P - June 20195 Table of ContentsChapter 6 Field Device Integration RecommendationsDevice Configuration Options .. 78 FactoryTalk AssetCentre for Enterprise Solution .. 78 EtherNet/IP Recommendations .. 78 EtherNet/IP I/O Communication Options .. 79 ControlNet Recommendations .. 80 ControlNet I/O Communication Options .. 80 DeviceNet Recommendations .. 81 DeviceNet Communication Options.

10 81 HART Recommendations .. 82 HART Communication Options .. 82 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Recommendations .. 83 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Communication Options .. 83 PROFIBUS PA Recommendations .. 85 PROFIBUS PA Communication Options .. 85 Motor Control Recommendations .. 87 Chapter 7 Batch Management and Control RecommendationsFactoryTalk Batch Critical System Attributes .. 90 Batch Guidelines for Logix .. 90 Using a Redundant System with a FactoryTalk Batch Server .. 91 Chapter 8 Information Management RecommendationsFactoryTalk Historian Overview.