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, Inc.

2 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., 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.

3 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: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a motor Control center, to alert people to potential Arc Flash.

4 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 .. 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).

5 20 Engineering Workstation Application Server (AppServ-EWS) .. 21 Operator Workstation (OWS) .. 21 Operator Workstation Application Server (AppServ-OWS) .. 22 Independent Workstation (IndWS) .. 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 .. 37 Task Configuration and CPU Utilization.

6 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.. 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.

7 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 .. 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.

8 81 DeviceNet Communication Options.. 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 .. 93 Tips and Best Practices .. 94 Architectural Best Practices .. 94 FactoryTalk VantagePoint Overview .. 94 Tips and Best Practices .. 946 Rockwell Automation Publication PROCES-RM001M-EN-P - June 2019 Table of ContentsChapter 9 Maintenance RecommendationsPlantPAx System Backup.

9 96 Host Machine .. 96 Virtual Image Disaster Recovery .. 96 Hypervisor Management Applications .. 97 Application Configuration .. 97 Controller Project File .. 98 FactoryTalk Directory .. 99 PASS Servers .. 99 Network Switches .. 99 Data Back up and Restore .. 100 Historian Configuration and Data .. 100 Batch Configuration and Data.. 101 AssetCentre Data .. 101 SQL Server Data .. 101 Backup Verification .. 102 Retention Considerations.. 102 System Storage Rates.. 104 Security Audit Logs .. 105 Microsoft Updates .. 105 Use Antivirus Software .. 106 Software Patches and Firmware Updates .. 106 Use Proactive Industrial Security Advisory Index .. 106 Verify Software Patches .. 106 Compare Latest Firmware Updates .. 107 Considerations for Software and Firmware Upgrades.

10 107 Rockwell Automation Services and Support .. 108 Appendix AVerify and Monitor Your System HealthAdditional Monitoring Resources.. 109 Appendix BSystem Software Components .. 111 Glossary .. 115 Index .. 119 Rockwell Automation Publication PROCES-RM001M-EN-P - June 20197 PrefaceThe PlantPAx System provides a modern approach to Distributed Control . The System shares common technolog y (Integrated Architecture System ) with all other automation disciplines in the plant. This approach creates a seamless information flow across the plant for optimization opportunities and enables a Connected scalable platform provides you with the flexibility to implement a System appropriate for your application. Figure 1 shows the documents (this Manual in the highlighted section) that are available to help design and implement your System 1 - PlantPAx System Implementation and Documentation Strategy Define and Procure - Helps you understand the elements of the PlantPAx System to make sure that you buy the proper components.