WebField ECS-100

System
Overview

SUPCON TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

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Table of Contents

Section 1 Overview....................................................................................................................1-1

1.1 System Architecture........................................................................................................1-2

1.2 System Features ............................................................................................................1-5

1.3 Operating Conditions......................................................................................................1-7

Section 2 Hardware ...................................................................................................................2-1

2.1 Control Station ................................................................................................................2-1

2.1.1 Controller..............................................................................................................2-1

2.1.2 Data transmission module ....................................................................................2-4

2.1.3 Communication module........................................................................................2-6

2.1.4 I/O module............................................................................................................2-8

2.1.5 Terminal board......................................................................................................2-8

2.2 Operation node...............................................................................................................2-8

2.2.1 Node Specification................................................................................................2-9

Section 3 System software .......................................................................................................3-1

3.1 Software Characteristics.................................................................................................3-1

3.2 Process information service ...........................................................................................3-2

3.3 System software composition .........................................................................................3-3

3.3.1 User Authority Management Software (SCReg) ...................................................3-6

3.3.2 System Configuration Software (SCKey)..............................................................3-7

3.3.3 Extended Configuration Software (SCTask) .........................................................3-8

3.3.4 Graphics Configuration Software (SCDrawEx).....................................................3-9

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3.3.5 Graphical Programming Software (SCControl)...................................................3-10

3.3.6 SCX Language Programming Software (SCLang) .............................................3-12

3.3.7 Report Configuration Software (SCFormEx) ......................................................3-13

3.3.8 Real-time Monitoring Software (AdvanTrol)........................................................3-14

3.3.9 System Diagnosis Software (SCDiagnose) ........................................................3-15

3.3.10 ModBus Data Link Software (AdvMBLink)........................................................3-16

3.3.11 OPC Server Software (AdvOPCServer) ...........................................................3-17

3.3.12 Historical Data Management ............................................................................3-18

3.3.13 Configuration Service Package ........................................................................3-18

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Section 1 OVERVIEW

The WebFieldTM ECS-100 is a large-scale united control system designed

to help user achieve production process automation. It adopts process
control experience and core technologies gained by SUPCON over the
years, and combine the latest large-scale networking technology, fieldbus
technology and information management technology. The ECS system is
characterized by powerful functionality and high reliability, which may
considerably enhance production efficiency of enterprise.

In 2001, the first set of ECS system was installed and put into operation in
industrial application. By the end of 2008, SUPCON has sold approximately
1000 sets of ECS system around the world for use in a variety of
applications such as petrochemical, chemical, power, metallurgical,
building material and food industries. Reliable operation performance over
the years demonstrates that the ECS system is one of most mature process
control systems.

As the core platform of SUPCON InPlantTM Solution, the WebFieldTM ECS

system has the integrated ability to manage a large-scale united plant. Its
integrated system architecture and series application software can facilitate
user to obtain decisions promptly and to coordinate personnel from different
departments, so as to save maintenance cost and improve production
efficiency. The system supports OPC/ODBC interfaces that can
communicate data with the upper-level information system so that it can
fully satisfy the demand of the enterprise information system (EIS). Besides,
the ECS system has flexible architecture and online expansion capability,
so as to minimize maintenance and revamping costs.

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1.1 SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

Figure 1-1 System Architecture of the ECS-100 system

As it is shown in Figure 1-1, ECS-100 is composed of control node (control

node is a general title for control station, communication gateway),
operation node (operation node is a general title for engineer station,
operator station, server station, data station) and communication network
(management information network, process information network, process
control network and I/O bus) etc.

The operator station is a Human-Machine Interface which consists of

industrial PC, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer etc. It is installed with
operation and monitoring software performs process operation and
monitoring. High-performance IPC, excellent graphics features and
multi-window display function can easily enable centralized display,
operation and management of plant process information.

The engineer station is designed for normal operation and system

configuration purpose, which has installed with engineering software as
well as operation and monitoring software. By engineer station, engineers
can develop applications according specified process requirements and
performing system maintenance such as simulation, troubleshooting etc.

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Meanwhile, the engineer station can also serves as the normal operator
station in real-time monitoring.

The server station includes History Data Gather Station, OPC Data Server
and Time Synchronization Server.

Historical data recording such as trends, alarms and operation records can
be performed by a dedicated History Data Gather Station or accomplished
by the normal operator station/engineer station as software configured. The
recorded historical data will be shared for all the operator station and
engineer station over the Process Information Network. As the functionality
of historical data recording, can be equipped or configured as redundancy.

OPC Data Server is working as an OPC interface, which links Management

Information Network and/or third-party system through OPC. By OPC Data
Server the system can share the process information with enterprise
management system (ERP or MIS), and exchanging data with Application
Station (such as APC) or other External Data Source. As the functionality of
OPC interface, it also can be performed by a dedicated OPC Data Server
or accomplished by the normal operator station/engineer station equipped
with OPC package.

The various control and automation systems used in the plant shall
reference to a common time base to avoid discrepancy in time while
comparing data across different system or different operation node within
one system. A Time Synchronization Server is used to receive a time
synchronization pulse from Global Positioning System and synchronize the
time base of all control node and operation node in the WebField ECS-100
system. As the functionality of time synchronization, it also can be
performed by a dedicated Time Synchronization Server or accomplished by
the normal operator station/engineer station equipped with time
synchronization package.

The control station is vital for the control and automation of the plant. Which
connects the field device directly and performing control functions – such
as continuous control, sequence control, logic and calculations (in
continuous and batch processes as relevant). Control station consists of

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controller, data transmission module, I/O module, I/O bus and power unit as
the major, each component in the control station can be configured as
dual-redundant to enhance the system reliability and availability.

As an important role of Control Node, the communication gateway has the

same position in system structure as control station, which is used for
connects the third-party intelligence device such as isomeric system, PLC
and instruments etc.

The Process Control Network - SCnet is an Ethernet-based control network

and can support of up to 1Gbps transmission speed. The SCnet integrates
all the Control Node and Operation Node in a Peer-To-Peer topological to
ensure system’s high reliability and quick response. It uses general
purpose Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) network equipments
compatible with the TCP/IP and UDP/IP protocols. SCnet fully conforms to
IEEE802.3 and UDP/IP standards, and configured dual redundant as
standard to enhance the system reliability and availability.

The Process Information Network - SOnet is an Ethernet-based control

network and can support of up to 1Gbps transmission speed. The SOnet
connects Operation Node in C/S mode, and share the historical data within
the network separate to SCnet, thus reduce the communication load in the
SCnet and ensures the system’s high reliability and quick response. It uses
general purpose Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) network equipments
compatible with the TCP/IP and UDP/IP protocols. SOnet fully conforms to
IEEE802.3 and UDP/IP standards,

SBUS is considered as the IO Bus within ECS-100 control station, it can be

clarified in two layers as SBUS-S1, SBUS-S2. SBUS-S2 is used to
communication between Controller and Data Transmission Module in each
IO cage, which supporting TCP/IP and RS485. SBUS-S1 is is used to
communication between Data Transmission Module and IO modules in
each IO cage, which supporting RS485 at a communication rate 2Mbps.

The Process Control Network - SCnet of ECS-100 supports up to 63

Control Node and 72 Operation Node with a maximum IO 38000 points.

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1.2 SYSTEM FEATURES

The features of WebField ECS-100 include software, hardware and

communication system which use the open standard.

‰ Openness: WebField ECS-100 integrates various industry

communication interfaces such as Modbus, Profibus, HART,
EPA and OPC etc. which make it easy to connecting third-party
system and various intelligence field instruments.

‰ Compatibility: WebField ECS-100 support the operation

system of Windows 2000 and Windows XP, it may exchange
information with the DCS system via open interfaces such as
Excel software, VBA language, OPC data communication
protocol and TCP/IP network protocol in different hierarchies.

‰ Equipment management: Assets Management System (AMS)

is designed to enable device management such as parameter
setting , calibration and maintenance for field transmitters,
realizing seamless integration of assets management and
process control.

‰ Security: WebField ECS-100 is designed in compliance with

European Community EMC Directive III, and special
anti-corrosion coating in compliance with ISA71.04 standard
G3. System has CE certificates.

‰ User-Friendly: Graphic operation and maintenance interface,

configuration and programming tool in compliance with
IEC61131-3, which enables system maintenance and various
control strategy implement easily.

‰ Fault diagnosis: Capable of diagnosing failures concerning

module, channel, and transmitter or transducer, failures such
as open-circuits of thermocouple can be eliminated easily.

‰ Power supply: Full redundancy design of power supply system

both in AC/DC, a failure on one power module will not affect the

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performance of the system. Power supply module supports

replace on-line.

‰ Remote service: Remote monitoring, fault diagnosis, system

maintenance, operation instruction and system upgrading can
be realized through remote communication medium.

‰ Realtime simulation: the system provides debugging and

simulation environment off-line, which can shortening
commissioning on site and reducing risk during production.

‰ System capacity: Flexible system capacity, allowing hundred IO

up to 38,000 I/O’s in one system as required.

‰ Running environment: cooling fans and dust proof design in

control cabinet and equipped with environment monitoring
module.

‰ Signal configuration: All kinds I/O modules are available for

various kinds of signals, optimizing the system configuration.

‰ High accuracy: I/O modules adopts the up to date

high-accuracy Analog-to-Digital Sampling technology (∑- A/D),
advanced signal isolation technology, strictly proven
hot-plugging technology, multi-layer board and surfaced
mounting technology, which make high-accuracy analog
signal measuring and more stable modules.

‰ Control: System control configuration using graphic control

language such as FBD, LD, SFC, ST and other configuring
tools that meet IEC61131-3 standard, which makes DCS and
PLC uniformed in control function and realizes sharing of
realtime process information within local control domain.

‰ Integration: ECS-100 is an open and extensible system,

which allows easy expansion and integration, and can realize
the interconnection with other systems through data station,
OPC Server or communication gateway.

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‰ Graphical interface: Integrated configuring tools for interface of

graphics are available, helping generate graphics conveniently
and fast. Provides multiple pre-defined gallery objects.

‰ Data management: data management includes data collection,

management and storing of history data and the transmitting of
which to public database. In addition, data can be reflected in
different reports to ensure an optimum operation of process.

‰ Alarm: Adopts the distributed alarm management system,

which can manage alarms in unlimited alarming area, events
alarm, alarm priority, alarm filtration and input and output of
remote alarm concerning equipments through dialing number.

‰ On-line download: The ECS-100 system allows engineers to

perform on-line downloading after the completion of
configuration modification compiling. A bumpless switchover
between old and new configuration is realized under SUPCON
patented technology.

1.3 OPERATING CONDITIONS

1. Ambient Conditions:

‰ Operating temperature: (0~50)

‰ Storage temperature: (-40~70)

‰ Operating humidity: 10%~90% RH, No condensate

‰ Storage humidity: 5%~95% RH, No condensate

‰ Atmospheric pressure: (62~108) kPa, equivalent to altitude

4000m.

‰ Vibration (operating): vibration frequency: (10~150) Hz,

acceleration 9.8m/s2 or less

‰ Displacement amplitude: 0.075mm

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2. Power supply

‰ Control station:

Voltage Range: 220 VAC±10% Frequency: 50 Hz±5%

Power Consumption: Max. 650W per cabinet

Factor Correction: Compliance to IEC61000-3-2

‰ Operation node:

Voltage Range: 220 VAC±10% Frequency: 50 Hz±5%

Power Consumption: Max. 400W

3. Grounding

‰ Independence grounding

Grounding resistance less than 4 ohm

It is not recommend to grounding the system to the same

ground as other systems.

‰ Equal potential grounding

It is recommend where ever possible, a certain distance shall

be kept from the other system’s connection points as per local
regulations.

Earth grounding must be bonded to Protective Earth at the source of

supply in accordance with national and local electrical code requirements
for safety of the operator and System

4. Controller index

‰ Scanning period: 50ms~5.0s

‰ Switchover time in redundancy: less than one scanning period.

‰ Synchronization speed of controller redundancy: 16.5Mbps.

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5. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

EMC conformity standards:

‰ IEC61000-3-2(GB/17625-1-198) Limit of Harmonic Current;

‰ IEC61000-3-3 Limit of Voltage Fluctuation and Flick;

‰ IEC61000-4-2(GB.T17626.2-1998) Electrostatic Discharge

Immunity;

‰ IEC61000-4-3(GB/T17626.3-1998) RF Electromagnetic Field

Immunity;

‰ IEC61000-4-4(GB/T17626.3-1998) Electrical Fast

Transient/Burst Immunity;

‰ IEC61000-4-5(GB/T17626.3-1998) Surge immunity;

‰ IEC61000-4-8(GB/T17626.8-1998) Power Frequency Magnetic

Field Immunity;

‰ IEC61000-4-9(GB/T17626.9-1998) Pulse magnetic field

immunity;

‰ IEC61000-4-11(GB/T17626.11) Voltage Dips, Short.

Interruptions and Voltage Variations Immunity

‰ EN50082-2(1995) Generic Standard-Immunity for industrial

environment.

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Section 2 HARDWARE

2.1 CONTROL STATION

2.1.1 CONTROLLER

As the core of control station, the Controller executing the configurable

control strategy which based on process application relevant, to accomplish
the control task such as continuous control, sequence control and logic
control. Meanwhile, the Controller also takes the responsibility of data
acquisition, algorithms, diagnosis and communication etc.

The Controller supports more than 200 regular function blocks which can
be used for continuous control, sequence control and logic control etc.
Even more, it has embedded advanced control algorithms such as
predictive functional control (PFC), fuzzy logic control, SMITH controller etc.
which will enhance the engineering efficiency greatly in user applications
developing.

The Controller can equip as dual redundant, each Controller has three CPU,
in which two are responsible for input/output data communication and one
for control algorithms. Both Controller executing the control algorithms
simultaneously and synchronously, meanwhile, a self-diagnostic check is
performing in each Controller every scan period, for continuously
monitoring the status of RAM, RTC, communication interface port and
health status each other. In case of active card failure, a seamless
switchover can be carried out without any interruption in the process
controlling.

The Controller has a fault-tolerant & fail-safe design, in case of input

channel failure, the input process value can be maintain or upper/lower
range values as configured, if the communications between the Controller
and output modules has been lost, the output value will be maintain or
switch to a preset value.

The ECS-100 system has two types of controllers which are FW243X and

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FW247.

1. Controller FW243X

Figure 2-1 FW243X

Specification

CPU 32bit, 182MHz ATMEL (Military Class), RISC

Main Memory Capacity 56Mbyte

Redundancy 1:1 Hot Redundancy

IO Capacity Maximum 8 IO Cages (Local + Remote)

AI: 512

AO: 192

DI: 2048

DO: 2048

Switchover Time Less Than 1 Scanning Period

Communication Interface Dual Redundant

SCnet RJ45 Connector, TCP/IP, 1Gbps/100Mbps

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SBUS RS485, 2.5Mbps

Power Supply 24VDC,

5VDC,

Memory Protection During Power Failure

Battery Backup Maximum 3 Months

Mounting Slots Installation in IO Cage

EMC Group Impulse 1000V

Surge 2000V

Electrostatic Air ± 8kV

Contact ± 6kV

2. Controller module FW247(B)

Figure 2-2 FW247(B)

Specification

CPU 32bit, 182MHz ATMEL (Military Class), RISC

Main Memory Capacity 56Mbyte

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Redundancy 1:1 Hot Redundancy

IO Capacity Maximum 8 IO Cages (Local + Remote)

AI: 512

AO: 192

DI: 2048

DO: 2048

Switchover Time Less Than 1 Scanning Period

Communication Interface Dual Redundant

SCnet RJ45 Connector, TCP/IP, 100Mbps

SBUS RJ45 Connector, TCP/IP, 100Mbps

Power Supply 24VDC,

5VDC,

Memory Protection During Power Failure

Battery Backup Maximum 3 Months

Mounting Slots Installation in Power Cage

EMC Group Impulse 1000V

Surge 2000V

Electrostatic Air ± 8kV

Contact ± 6kV

2.1.2 DATA TRANSMISSION MODULE

Data transmission module is the key component of communications

between IO modules and the Controller; it links the Controller and IO
modules through IO-BUS.

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Each IO cage shall be equipped with one or two (Redundant) Data

Transmission Module, communication between DTM and IO modules
through SBUS-S1 (IO-BUS, RS485).

SBUS-S2 is used to connect DTM and the Controller, which is RS485 or

TCP/IP incase of FW247(B).

Data Transmission Module has two types which are FW233 (for FW243X)
and FW235 (for FW247(B)).

The role of Data Transmission Module is shown in Figure 2-3 as below.

Figure 2-3 DTM in Network

1. Data transmission module FW233

‰ FW233 is matched with controller FW243X. It should be

mounted in the dedicated slot for I/O cage FW212.

‰ Support redundancy or non-redundancy condition.

‰ Support cold junction compensation of TC within the IO cage.

‰ SBUS-S2 bus adopts RS-485 communication mode.

‰ Support self diagnoses.

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‰ WDT Reset function, which enables CPU reset and keeps

normal operation of the system incase of module failure.

‰ Scanning period 50ms.

2. Data transmission module FW235

‰ FW235 is matched with controller FW247(B). It should be

mounted in the dedicated slot for IO cage FW214.

‰ Its SBUS-S2 interface adopts TCP/IP (10M/100M

self-adapting).

‰ Support redundancy or non-redundancy condition..

‰ Support self diagnoses.

‰ WDT Reset function, which enables CPU reset and keeps

normal operation of the system incase of module failure.

‰ Scanning period 20ms (In fast IO mode) and 50ms (Standard).

2.1.3 COMMUNICATION MODULE

The communication gateway is the interface which connecting Webfield

ECS-100 with third party intelligence device such as DCS, PLC, inverter,
instruments etc.

In the control network -SCnet, the communication gateway has the same
level with the Controller. And it supports the following communication
protocol:

‰ Modbus

‰ Profibus – DP

‰ HostLink or Free Protocol

The ECS-100 system provides FW244, FW248 and FW239 for specific
communication protocols, and each communication gateway also supports
in redundancy configuration

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1. FW244

‰ Protocol: Modbus – RTU, HostLink - ASCII and Free Protocol

‰ Communication Interface: RS-232/RS485

‰ Communication Port: Single Port

‰ Communication Distance: 1km/9600bps

‰ Baud Rate: 1200 bps, 2400 bps, 4800 bps, 9600 bps, 19200
bps

‰ Maximum Addressable Device: 16

2. FW248

‰ Protocol: Modbus - RTU/TCP, HostLink - ASCII and Free

Protocol

‰ Communication Interface: RS-232/RS485/RJ45

‰ Communication Port: 4

‰ Communication Distance: 1km/9600bps

‰ Baud Rate: 1200 bps, 2400 bps, 4800 bps, 9600 bps, 19200
bps, 38400bps, 57600bps

‰ Maximum Addressable Device Each Port: 16

‰ Support Redundancy

3. FW239-DP

‰ Protocol: Profibus-DP/PA

‰ Communication Interface: DP, PA coupling

‰ Communication Mode: DP Master

‰ Baud Rate: 9.6kbps – 1.5Mbps Selectable

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‰ Maximum Addressable Device: 31 Salve

‰ Support Redundancy

2.1.4 I/O MODULE

I/O modules of the ECS-100 system are grouped into analog module,
digital module and special module.

System support I/O modules dual redundant configuration. Each I/O

module has redundant power supply and communication port. The
redundant I/O modules continuously monitoring the health status of each
other and a seamlessly switchover will take place incase of failure, so as to
ensure that process controlling is executed continuously in fault-free
module. All I/O modules support hot swapping and plug-and-play.

The I/O module provides self-diagnosis, which including power-on and

running status condition. User can obtain module status/diagnosis
information by means as follows: LED indication on module’s plate,
diagnosis page of HMI and detailed fault message in device management
software.

Detail I/O module specification please refer to “ECS-100 Hardware

Manual”.

2.1.5 TERMINAL BOARD

Various type of terminal board are used to connect field signal with the
system I/O modules,

The terminal board also provides signal protection such as signal filtration,
anti-surge, over current and over voltage etc.

Detail terminal board type and specifications please refer to “ECS-100

Hardware Manual”.

2.2 OPERATION NODE

Operation node, a general title of engineer station, operator station, server

station and data station, is the human-machine interface of control system.

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By selecting networking strategy, one can working as engineer station,

operator station, or server station and data station as well.

2.2.1 NODE SPECIFICATION

1. Hardware Requirements

‰ CPU: Pentium IV (1.8G)

‰ RAM: 256MB

‰ Hard Disk: 80G

‰ CD-ROM

‰ Display Adapter: 16MB, 1024×768 or above

‰ Network Interface Card: 3 X 100M/1Gbps

2. Software Requirements

‰ Operating System: Windows2000 Professional+SP4

Window XP + SP2;

‰ Applications Software: AdvanTrol-Pro (V2.5+SP05 or above)

SupView (V3.0 or above).

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Section 3 SYSTEM SOFTWARE

AdvanTrol-Pro is the application software package of WebFieldTM ECS-100
which based on Microsoft Windows2000 operation system, fulfilling system
configuration, control schemes, real-time monitoring and diagnosis etc. in
SUPCON WebField series Distributed Control System (DCS).

3.1 SOFTWARE CHARACTERISTICS

‰ Multi-task, multi-thread, 32-bit code.

‰ Excellent quality of openness.

‰ User-friendly operating interface.

‰ Powerful control algorithm configuration based on international

standards, which implements the combination of graphic and
language configuration.

‰ User-friendly and powerful graphics configuration.

‰ Flexible and user-friendly report configuration with the quality of

extend configuration.

‰ Realtime database with large capacity and high throughput and

data structure with two hierarchy (grouped and devised)

‰ Fast data refresh cycle of operation node

‰ Key response time is less than 0.2s.

‰ Full display time of flowchart is less than 2s, and the full display
time of other graphics is less than 1s.

‰ The command response time is less than 0.5s.

‰ Flexible real-time and history operation; supports of off-line

browsing history data.

‰ Powerful alarm management function. Alarm setting by regions

is permitted; supports sound alarm.

‰ Provides many kinds of data access interfaces based on API

interface.

‰ System has the quality of high safety, stability and reliability.

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‰ Supports ModBus data connection and OPC data

communication

‰ Implements of process information network service with

peer-to-peer C/S mode on the basis of network strategy and
data grouping.

3.2 PROCESS INFORMATION SERVICE

AdvanTrol-Pro makes the ECS-100 system implement a process

information network with the characteristics of peer to peer C/S on the basis
of network strategy and data grouping. Via the process information network,
realtime data communication and history data inquiry about realtime data,
realtime alarms, history trends, history alarms and operation records can be
implemented among operation nodes.

1. Realtime data service

Server sends data to client: For a data group, the client sends an
application for tags to the master server when finding its existence, and the
master server sends data to the client at a certain interval; when the client
do not need the data, the master server will stop sending them after a
certain period time.

Client sends data to server (Data write back): client sends data to the
master server by using tools such as graphics via process information
network. Notes: In the case of a station as client, value-setting action
through task is invalid.

2. Realtime alarming service

For a data group, the master server take the initiative to identify whether
there is a client or not and send realtime alarm signals. In addition, the
redundant server receives alarm signals from the master server too. An
alarm signal involves alarming time and acknowledging time.

Signals of realtime alarm acknowledging at master server, redundant

server and client is sent via process information network to other master
server, redundant server and client for realtime alarm. Realtime alarm
whose acknowledging is at local operation node is effective only to the
operation node itself.

3. History trends service

For trends enquiry, if a data group strategy of the station is configured as

server-based connection or local connection, then enquiry of trends
recorded at the station is available; if the station is client, then enquiry of

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trends recorded by trend master server is available.

4. History alarm service

For alarm enquiry, if a data group strategy of the station is configured as

server-based connection or local connection, then enquiry of alarm
recorded at the station is available; if the station is client, then enquiry of
alarm recorded by alarm master server is available.

5. Operation logs service

Operation log is operation node concerned. Operation nodes configured as

local connection or server record operation logs generated by the station
itself, and operation nodes configured as client send operation logs to
master server and redundant server.

For enquiry of operation logs, if the station is configured as master

(redundant) server or local connection, then enquiry of operation logs
recorded at the station is available; if the station is client, then enquiry of
operation log recorded by operation log master server is available.

6. Time synchronization function

The system may receive GPS clock source signal and implements of the
time synchronization in the whole control system through SNTP protocol.
Otherwise, a time synchronization server can be fixed at the control system,
on basis of which implement of the time synchronization.

3.3 SYSTEM SOFTWARE COMPOSITION

AdvanTrol-Pro package is made up of two major parts. One is system

configuration software; the other is system supervision software.

System configuration software includes:

‰ SCReg - User Authority Management Software

‰ SCKey - System Configuration Software

‰ SCControl - Graphical Programming Software

‰ SCLang - SCX Language Programming Software

‰ SCDrawEx - Graphics Configuration Software

‰ SCFormEx –Report Configuration Software

‰ SCTask –Extended Configuration Software

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System supervision software includes:

‰ AdvanTrol - Real-Time Monitoring Software

‰ AdvRTDC – Real-Time Data Service Software

‰ AdvLink - Data Communication Software

‰ AdvHisAlmSvr –Historical Alarm Service Software

‰ AdvHisTrdSvr – Historical Trends Service software

‰ AdvMBLink - ModBus Data Link Software

‰ AdvOPCLink – OPC Data Link Software

‰ AdvOPCServer – OPC Server Software

‰ AdvOPNet – Process Information Network Software

‰ AdvOPNetHis – Historical Data Transmission Software

System supervision software is installed in operator station, data server and

engineer station. Data display, data communication and data saving on
control system are fulfilled by integrated use of these software. The
structure of system supervision software is as shown in Figure 3-1.

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Figure 3-1 Structure of System Supervision Software

System configuration software is usually installed in engineer station, as the

system software platform, it performing hardware configuration, control
algorithms developing and system maintenance etc of WebFieldTM
ECS-100. The structure of system configuration software is as shown in
Figure 3-2.

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Figure 3-2 Structure of system configuration software

3.3.1 USER AUTHORITY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE (SCREG)

User authority management software - SCReg manages authorities to

system operators. User priority is assorted into ten hierarchies which are
observer, operator-, operator, operator+, engineer-, engineer, engineer+,
privilege-, privilege and privilege+. Users with different priorities have
different authorities. A special privilege could be assigned to or deprived
from each user. Only users with engineer+ priority or above are permitted to
access to User registration and authorization tool for the purpose of
authority settings.

The interface of User registration and authorization tool is as shown in

Figure 3-3.

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Figure 3-3 User registration and authorization tool

3.3.2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE (SCKEY)

System configuration software - SCKey mainly serves for system

configurations of WebFieldTM ECS-100. For example, configuration of
network nodes, redundancy status, system control cycle; setting of types,
addresses and redundancy status of I/O modules in control station; setting
of types, process methods and other special settings of I/O points;
configuration of supervising standard panel information; configuration of
general control schemes, etc. SCKey is easy-to-use and absolutely
supports various control schemes.

A configuration tree window is found in the interface of system configuration

software, from which hardware structures at various layers from control
station to signal point and relationships among which are clearly exposed to
user. Besides, user may see layout of various operation panels at operation
station.

SCKey has a user-friendly human-machine interface which is in the form of

simply pulldown menu and pop-up dialogue box. Besides, the interface
uses many Windows standard controls so as to ensure smooth operation.
So, it is easy to use. In addition, SCKey offers powerful on-line help. For
any questions about configuration, user may obtain hints at any moment by
pressing F1 or clicking HELP in menu.

SCKey has interface as shown in Figure 3-4.

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Figure 3-4 SCKey interface

3.3.3 EXTENDED CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE (SCTASK)

Extended configuration software - SCTask is one of important components

of AdvanTrol-Pro package. It is used to configure tags, events and tasks of
operation node, and set up data group and region, history trend and alarm
file, alarm panel, network strategy and data extracting etc, so as to realize
extended configuration in the control system, provide much patterns of
alarm, support input and output of data, and binding of data group and
operator team, etc.. Some of tasks of control station are to be fulfilled by
operation node, not only enhancing efficiency of control station but also
improving stability of the system. SCTask has strict definition, powerful
expression analysis function and humanized operation interface.

The operating interface of extended calculation tool is as shown in Figure

3-5.

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Figure 3-5 Extended Calculation Tool

3.3.4 GRAPHICS CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE (SCDRAWEX)

Graphics configuration software - SCDrawEx is one of important

components of SUPCON WebField control system, which has user-friendly
operating interface. It runs on Windows2000 operating system, presenting
to user a graphics configuration environment which is powerful in function
and easy–to-use.

Graphics drawing tool- SCDrawEx has the following characteristics:

‰ Sophisticated in graphics configuration: capable of drawing

point, line, circle, rectangle, polygon, curve, piping, etc. and
inputting of various characters; having ample drawing controls
for making complex graphics.

‰ Powerful editing function, graphics configuration in vector,

capable of clipping, copying, combining and slitting graphics.

‰ Various dynamic effects are provided so that all kinds of

complex and abundant animation effects can be drawn, which
makes graphics display be more diversified and data process
be more visualized.

‰ Bitmap, ICO, GIF and FLASH etc could be embedded freely to

graphics and make it much more flexible. Even few steps of
operation may draw rich and colorful graphics.

‰ Information is much more detailed presented in graphics via

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directly embedded special alarm controls and trend controls.

‰ Standard graphic database is provided so that various

complicated industrial equipments can be easily drawn by
simply using graphic database template.

Graphics configuration interface is as shown in Figure 3-6.

Figure 3-6 Graphics Drawing Tool

3.3.5 GRAPHICAL PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE (SCCONTROL)

Graphical programming software - SCControl is used to develop

applications which support LD, FBD, SFC etc. It is designed in accordance
with IEC61131-3 standard, presenting to user a high-efficient graphics
programming environment. SCControl is designed on the basis of Windows
series operation system, providing flexible on-line debugging and perfect
on-line helps.

Graphic programming tool integrates LD editor, FBD editor, SFC editor, ST

language editor, data type editor and variable editor. It realizes easy and
visual programming, with powerful on-line help and debugging function.
User may realize designed control algorithms by using it writing graphical
programs.

Characteristics of SCControl can be summarized as follows:

‰ With user-friendly graphics interface of Windows operating

system, you can edit just using mouse or keyboard. All
functional buttons on toolbar have word hints.

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‰ Graphics files are managed by an engineering file manager in

editing environment, which is easy to operate for user.

‰ Flexible layout of configuration object; automatic aligning of

grids; text notes can be added to contacts, coils, function
blocks, variables, etc.

‰ Graphics configuration in vector, capable of clipping, copying,

pasting and deleting of block, helps you to get twice the result with
half the effort.

‰ Capable of perform canceling and enabling previous operation,

enhancing configuration efficiency.

‰ Smart wiring, automatic wiring when pins that are match to each
other in data type approaching to each other;

‰ Dynamic checking of data type when wiring, no wiring in case

of pins of different data type.

‰ Powerful finding and replacement function; finding and marking

of variable, constant, tag, module can be fulfilled at both active
program and the whole active project; user can find the object
by just clicking corresponding information. Replacement
function is so easy to use too. User can replace chosen
variable, constant, tag or module one by one or completely at
active program or the whole active project.

‰ Zoom function enables user to browse much legible pages or

more content depends on zoom scale.

‰ The system manages tags and variables defined by user who

need not care about the specific physical memory.

‰ In every editor, essential function blocks (EFB) defined by the

system and custom function blocks are available. Custom
function block editor is embedded in every editing environment.
Reuse of program is greatly enhanced so as to reduce
programming workload.

‰ User may create new DFB with EFB and DFB. Unlimited
extension of function. Helpful for extended development by
user.

‰ Import\Export function can be used to reuse function blocks.

‰ Custom data type can be generated by user via data type

editor.

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‰ Function block editor (FDB), ladder diagrams editor (LD),

sequential function chart editor (SFC) combine to enable
mutual nested calling, with unlimited extension of function.

‰ Provides on-line debugging function.

‰ Provides powerful on-line help function.

Graphic programming tool has interface as shown in Figure 3-7.

Figure 3-7 Graphic programming tool

3.3.6 SCX LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE (SCLANG)

SCX language programming software - SCLang is an important component

of system application software package – AdvanTrol-Pro. It is a platform for
developing complicated control arithmetic for control station. User can
realize designed control algorithms by composing programs in SCX
instruction programming tool.

SCX language accords with characteristics of advanced language in terms

of accidence and syntax, and its control function is greatly extended. The
SCX language software provides flexible language programming
environment and compiling function. Schedule the object codes generated
by compiling after being downloaded to designated addresses of control
station, which can implement complicated control tasks.

SCX instruction programming tool has interface as shown in Figure 3-8.

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Figure 3-8 SCX instruction programming tool

3.3.7 REPORT CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE (SCFORMEX)

Report configuration software - SCFormEx as one of important components

of system application software package – AdvanTrol-Pro, is a kind of report
configuration tool with user-friendly operation interface. It has relatively
perfect function of report configuration, which can satisfies the actual
requirements such as realtime report making, printing and storing, history
report printing, etc.

The report generating is made up of two parts which are report

configuration and realtime execution. Report configuration is fulfilled by
SCFormEx, and realtime execution is integrated with real-time supervision
software.

Report builder - SCFormEx has the following characteristics:

‰ With respect to design of report configuration function, it adopts

organization form and function division similar to that of Excel,
enabling user to make various types of tables easily and quickly.
Report data configuration mainly refers to corresponding
setting of event definition, time reference, tag reference and
report output based on needs.

‰ Event is incorporated into the design of report data

configuration so that user can, if necessary, define event

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expression as relevant conditions for report data recording and

report output, fulfilling recording and outputting of report
condition. Therefore, SCFormEx becomes much more flexible
and easier to use, perfectly meeting user's requirements on
industrial reports, and realizing various sorts of realtime
industrial reporting for modern industry.

‰ SCFormEx adopts the window interactive interface and

WYSIWYG data display mode. Furthermore, it also has
detailed on-line help information, enabling user to easily cope
with any tough questions under by referring to help information
obtained by just pressing key F1.

‰ SCFormEx supports reference mutually with data of current

common Excel report.

Report builder - SCFormEx interface is as shown in Figure 3-9.

Figure 3-9 Report builder - SCFormEx

3.3.8 REAL-TIME MONITORING SOFTWARE (ADVANTROL)

The real-time monitoring software - AdvanTrol is installed in each operation

node, mainly used for operation and monitoring of the process variables,
control parameters and alarms, necessary for the operators to quickly
determine the status of the plant.

All commands concerning the real-time monitoring software are presented

in the form of visual icons so that various supervising operations can be
executed by combined use of mouse and operator keyboard.

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The real-time monitoring software – AdvanTrol mainly includes following

functionalities:

‰ Operation monitoring, including loop tuning, control grouping

display, flowchart display, data view display and system fault
diagnosis display, etc.

‰ Operation record: allows record, inquiry and printout of logs

and operation records.

‰ Alarm management: allows operator to browse, inquire and

confirm alarms; main functions: alarm window, table view,
real-time alarm window, history alarm window, alarm priority,
sound alarm, alarm acknowledgement, alarm operation
guidance, and alarm disable.

‰ Trend management: allows real-time and historical data trends

record and inquiry.

‰ Report management: the report management software obtains

data from historical database and real-time database to support
functions of log report, statistic report and batch report.

3.3.9 SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS SOFTWARE (SCDIAGNOSE)

System diagnosis software - SCDiagnose is an important tool for system

maintenance, testing and diagnosing. Its primary functions include fault
diagnosis, node scanning, network response testing, control loop
management, customized variable management, etc.

The main Interface of the SCDiagnose is as shown in Figure 3-10:

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Figure 3-10 Diagnosis Panel of SCDiagnose

3.3.10 MODBUS DATA LINK SOFTWARE (ADVMBLINK)

ModBus data link software - AdvMBLink is the ModBus driver of AdvanTrol

which used to connect third-party ModBus protocol supported system, By
AdvMBLink, an operation node can connect ModBus (ModBus-RTU or
ModBus-TCP) supported device directly, shared the data on the SONet
through networking strategy configuration.

AdvMBLink configuration interface is showing below in the Figure 3-11.

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Figure 3-11 ModBus Data Link Configuration Interface

3.3.11 OPC SERVER SOFTWARE (ADVOPCSERVER)

OPC server software - AdvOPCServer is the open data interface of

WebFieldTM ECS-100, which allows the control system exchange process
data with other application software through OPC.

Property setting interface of AdvOPCServer is shown as Figure 3-12.

Figure 3-12 AdvOPCServer Property Setting

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3.3.12 HISTORICAL DATA MANAGEMENT

Historical data is the base of production management and process

improvement, the system software – AdvanTrol-Pro provides wonderful
tools for historical data tracing and analysis, which helps to enhance
production efficiency of the plant.

‰ Off-line Data Back-up Tool

AdvanTrol – Pro provides a dedicated tool to back-up the historical data

such as trends, alarms, operating records and reports etc within the
specified duration from data server.

‰ Off-line Trends Viewing Tool

The off-line trends viewing tool opens the back-up trends data and display
in trends graphic without run the real-time monitoring software.

‰ Off-line Report Viewing Tool

The off-line report viewing tool opens the back-up reports without run the
real-time monitoring software and support report printing off-line.

‰ Off-line Alarm Viewing Tool

The off-line alarm viewing tool is used to open the back-up data of historical
alarms, which support alarm sort, filter, search and printing etc.

‰ Off-line Records Viewing Tool

The off-line records viewing tool is used to open the back-up data of
operating records, which support alarm sort, filter, search and printing etc.

3.3.13 CONFIGURATION SERVICE PACKAGE

Configuration service package provides a multi-configuration environment

by setting up a configuration server, which enables several engineers to
carry out configuration and maintenance operations simultaneously on a
unified configuration platform. The system guarantees the consistency and
integrity of configuration, so as to minimize the project commission and
startup time.

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