Virtual Safety Instrumented System (SIS) with Electronic

Marshalling User Guide

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Version 1
May 2016
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 Contents

1 Introduction to Ovation Virtual Safety Instrumented System with

Electronic Marshalling 1
1.1 What is Virtual Safety Instrumented System with Electronic Marshalling? ......................... 1
1.2 Functions of Virtual SIS CHARMs....................................................................................... 1
1.3 Terminology of Virtual SIS CHARMs .................................................................................. 2
1.4 Rules for working with Virtual SIS CHARMs ....................................................................... 2

2 Virtual SIS CHARMs requirements 3

2.1 Hardware requirements for Virtual SIS CHARMs ............................................................... 3
2.2 Software requirements for Virtual SIS CHARMs ................................................................. 4
2.3 Licensing requirements for Virtual SIS CHARMs ................................................................ 4

3 Planning your Ovation Virtual SIS CHARMs system 5

3.1 Overview of planning the Virtual SIS CHARMs system ...................................................... 5
3.2 Virtual SIS CHARMs with hardware-based Ovation ........................................................... 5
3.3 Virtual SIS CHARMs with Virtual Ovation ........................................................................... 6

4 Installation of Virtual SIS CHARMs 7

4.1 Overview of installation and configuration of Virtual SIS CHARMs .................................... 7
4.2 To prepare a new custom Virtual Machine (VM) for VCSLS .............................................. 8
4.3 To Install the VCSLS software ............................................................................................ 9

5 Configuring various components of Virtual SIS CHARMs in the

Ovation Developer Studio 13
5.1 Overview of adding and configuring Virtual SIS CHARMs components ........................... 13
5.2 Using the Ovation Developer Studio to configure Virtual SIS CHARMs components ...... 15
5.3 Verify SIS licenses ............................................................................................................ 15
5.4 Accessing the Ovation Developer Studio .......................................................................... 15
5.5 Setup a Virtual Controller .................................................................................................. 15
5.6 To add an SIS CHARMs I/O device to the Ovation System ............................................. 15
5.6.1 To associate a Node point with an SIS CHARMs I/O device............................... 20
5.7 To add an IOIC device and SIS CHARMs I/O device number (Device driver) ................. 22
5.8 To create and configure a Local Safety Network (LSN) ................................................... 24

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5.9 To create and configure the VCSLS in the Ovation system ............................................. 25
5.9.1 Configuring the VCSLS Config tab ...................................................................... 28
5.9.2 Configuring the VCSLS General tab .................................................................... 29
5.9.3 Configuring the VCSLS Proof Testing tab ........................................................... 30
5.10 To configure an SIS I/O simulator ..................................................................................... 32

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Introduction to Ovation Virtual Safety Instrumented

System with Electronic Marshalling

IN THIS SECTION

What is Virtual Safety Instrumented System with Electronic Marshalling? ......................... 1

Functions of Virtual SIS CHARMs ....................................................................................... 1
Terminology of Virtual SIS CHARMs .................................................................................. 2
Rules for working with Virtual SIS CHARMs ....................................................................... 2

1.1 What is Virtual Safety Instrumented System w ith Electronic

Marshalling?

Ovation Virtual Safety Instrumented System with Electronic Marshalling (Virtual SIS CHARMs)
enables the simulation of hardware components of an SIS CHARMs system. Virtual SIS CHARMs
can be used to prepare and test safety logic without the actual hardware. It is used in a Safety
Instrumented System to place and/or maintain the equipment under control in an appropriate
state.

Hardware-based Safety Instrumented System with Electronic Marshalling is a set of components

that includes sensors, CHARM Smart Logic Solvers (CSLSs), CHARMs I/Os, and final control
elements.The purpose of these components is to respond to plant conditions, which may be
hazardous. Safety Instrumented System with Electronic Marshalling must generate the correct
output to prevent the hazard or reduce the consequences of the hazard. For more information,
refer to the Safety Instrumented System (SIS) with Electronic Marshalling User Guide.

Virtual SIS CHARMs enables the virtualization of CHARM Smart Logic Solvers (CSLSs) and
CHAMRs I/Os that are connected to it.

The Virtual SIS CHARMs system can be configured with a hardware-based Ovation system or a
Virtual Ovation system. Virtual SIS CHARMs uses the Virtual Controllers (see page 15).

The Virtual SIS CHARMs application replicates the behavior of the SIS CHARMs hardware in the
closest possible manner. It reduces the engineering cost and allows you to understand the
system without compromising the real hardware.

1.2 Functions of Virtual SIS CHARMs

The Virtual SIS CHARMs performs the following functions:

 Simulates the hardware components.
 Allows preparing and testing the SIS logic before using it in the production environment.
 Helps training the Ovation SIS operators.
 Reduces the engineering costs.

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1.3 Terminology of Virtual SIS CHARMs

The following table describes terms that are generally used with the Virtual SIS CHARMs
application.

Terms used with Virtual SIS

TERM DESCRIPTION

CHARMs Characterization Module.

CSLS CHARM Smart Logic Solver.
DBS Database Server.
I/O Refers to CHARM I/O device.
SIS CHARMs Safety Instrumented System with Electronic
Marshalling.
SIS I/O simulator Enables the simulation of the Virtual Logic
Solver inputs and safety logic that is driven by
those inputs.
VCH Virtual Controller Host.
VCSLS Virtual CHARM Smart Logic Solver.
VM Virtual Machine.
Virtual SIS CHARMs Virtual CHARM Smart Logic Solver Safety
Instrumented System with Electronic
Marshalling.

1.4 Rules for w orking with Virtual SIS CHARMs

Be advised of the following rules when working with Virtual SIS CHARMs:
 You cannot use Virtual SIS CHARMs to control the real processes.
 You cannot use CSLSs and VCSLSs under a single Ovation Controller.
 You should always configure VCSLS as simplex.
 Every VCSLS is a separate Virtual Machine (VM).
 VCSLS executes five times slower than the CSLS.

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Virtual SIS CHARMs requirements

IN THIS SECTION

Hardware requirements for Virtual SIS CHARMs ............................................................... 3

Software requirements for Virtual SIS CHARMs ................................................................. 4
Licensing requirements for Virtual SIS CHARMs ................................................................ 4

2.1 Hardw are requirements for Virtual SIS CHARMs

The following table describes the hardware requirements for the Virtual SIS CHARMs application
apart from the standard Ovation requirements.

Hardware Component

HARDWARE COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS

VM server A hardware machine capable of running VM

server software and multiple VCSLSs.

Each Virtual CHARM Smart Logic Solver (VCSLS) requires the following resources from the VM
server.

Hardware Component Resource

HARDWARE COMPONENT RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS

CPU CPU with about 1 GHz speed.

RAM 256 MB.
Hard Drive on IDE 1 GB.
Network interfaces Two virtual network interfaces.

Note: Unlike hardware-based Ovation SIS CHARMs system, the VCSLS communicates with the
Virtual Controller over the Ovation network interface. The Virtual Controller Host (VCH) network
interface bridge must be configured with a second IP address in the 10.4.*.* IP format. Also, if
the SIS CHARM I/O Device has configured the redundant SIS network, the VCH network
interface bridge must be configured with the third IP address in the 10.6.*.* IP format.

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2.2 Softw are requirements for Virtual SIS CHARMs

The following table describes the software requirements for the Virtual SIS CHARM application.

Software requirements

SOFTWARE COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS

VM server VM server software.

VCSLS image The image is located at the DBS machine at the
following location:
Ovation\SIS\Virtual\VCSLS_X86_release.iso

Note: The VCSLS image comes with the Ovation software installation disk. However, the VM
server software is not a part of the Ovation software installation disk.

2.3 Licensing requirements for Virtual SIS CHARMs

You must have the following licenses to use the Virtual SIS CHARM:
 Ovation.
 SIS CHARMs.
 Virtual Controller.

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Planning your Ovation Virtual SIS CHARMs system

IN THIS SECTION

Overview of planning the Virtual SIS CHARMs system ...................................................... 5

Virtual SIS CHARMs with hardware-based Ovation ........................................................... 5
Virtual SIS CHARMs with Virtual Ovation ........................................................................... 6

3.1 Overview of planning the Virtual SIS CHARMs s ystem

You can configure the Virtual SIS CHARMs system with a hardware-based Ovation system (see
page 5) or a Virtual Ovation system (see page 6).

3.2 Virtual SIS CHARMs w ith hardw are-based Ovation

The Virtual SIS CHARMs can be connected to an existing hardware-based Ovation system by
adding a VCH, VM server to the Ovation network, and VCSLSs on the VM network as shown in
the following figure.

Figure 1: Virtual SIS CHARMs with hardware-based Ovation

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3.3 Virtual SIS CHARMs w ith Virtual Ovation

The Virtual SIS CHARMs can be added to the Virtual Ovation system by adding the VCSLSs as
shown in the following figure.

Figure 2: Virtual SIS CHARMs with Virtual Ovation

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Installation of Virtual SIS CHARMs

IN THIS SECTION

Overview of installation and configuration of Virtual SIS CHARMs .................................... 7

To prepare a new custom Virtual Machine (VM) for VCSLS .............................................. 7
To Install the VCSLS software ............................................................................................ 8

4.1 Overview of installation and configuration of Virtual SIS

CHARMs
A single virtual machine instance of the VCSLS simulates a single CSLS. Each VCSLS must be
installed on the same VM server. The machine must be visible by the Ovation drops from the
networking perspective.

The Virtual SIS CHARMs system supports only 16 VCSLS per Virtual Controller. Also, before you
start, install Ovation and the VM server.

Perform the following steps to install and configure the Virtual SIS CHARMs:

1. Configure the Ovation Developer Studio (refer to the Ovation Developer Studio User Guide).
2. Setup and configure a VM server.

Note: It is beyond the scope of this document to discuss how to set up and configure a VM
server. To setup and configure a VM server, refer to the vendor's VM server documentation.

3. Prepare a new custom virtual machine for VCSLS (see page 7).
4. Install the VCSLS software (see page 8).

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4.2 To prepare a new custom Virtual Machine (VM) for VCSLS

Note: The information provided here discusses how to prepare a new custom Virtual Machine
(VM) for VCSLS. It is beyond the scope of this document to discuss how to set up VM hardware.
Refer to the vendor's VM server documentation to setup VM hardware.

1. Perform the following steps to prepare a new custom VM for VCSLS:

2. Create a new custom VM for a single VCSLS containing:
 One CPU.
 256 MB RAM.
 1 GB of Hard Drive mounted as IDE (0:1).
 CD/DVD drive mounted as IDE (0:0).

Note: The CD/DVD drive is required only for the VCSLS image installation. After installation of
the image, it can be safely removed or disconnected.

 Two Network Interfaces.

3. Mount the VCSLS_X86_release.iso image into the CD/DVD.

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4.3 To Install the VCSLS softw are

Perform the following steps to install the VCSLS software:

1. Start the Virtual Machine (VM). The VM starts from the CD image.
2. The installation process starts with booting QNX SDP. The installation completes
automatically.

Figure 3: Installation in progress

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3. After installation is complete, the following message appears at the VM console:

Figure 4: Installation is complete

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4. Access the VM Properties and use the required option to disconnect the CD.
5. Restart the VM. The VM starts as a VCSLS and the following message appears at the VM
console:

Figure 5: Restart VM as a VCSLS

6. The installation process is complete. Close the VM console.

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Configuring various components of Virtual SIS

CHARMs in the Ovation Developer Studio

IN THIS SECTION

Overview of adding and configuring Virtual SIS CHARMs components ........................... 13

Using the Ovation Developer Studio to configure Virtual SIS CHARMs components ...... 15
Verify SIS licenses ............................................................................................................ 15
Accessing the Ovation Developer Studio .......................................................................... 15
Setup a Virtual Controller .................................................................................................. 15
To add an SIS CHARMs I/O device to the Ovation System ............................................. 15
To add an IOIC device and SIS CHARMs I/O device number (Device driver) ................. 21
To create and configure a Local Safety Network (LSN).................................................... 24
To create and configure the VCSLS in the Ovation system ............................................. 25
To configure an SIS I/O simulator ..................................................................................... 32

5.1 Overview of adding and configuring Virtual SIS CHARMs

components

The following steps provide an overview of adding and configuring the SIS hierarchy in the
Ovation Developer Studio:

1. Verify SIS licenses (see page 15).

2. Add a Virtual Controller (see page 15).
3. Add an SIS CHARMs I/O Device (see page 15).
4. Associate a Node point (see page 19) with an SIS CHARMs I/O device.
5. Add an SIS I/O device number.
6. Make sure you have added and configured a Local Safety Network (LSN) (see page 24).
7. Make sure that you have added and configured the Virtual CHARMs Smart Logic Solver
(VCSLS) (see page 25).
8. Configure an SIS CHARMs I/O simulator.

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The following figure illustrates an example of the Virtual SIS configuration hierarchy in the Ovation
Developer Studio.

Figure 6: Virtual SIS CHARMs configuration hierarchy

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5.2 Using the Ovation Developer Studio to configure Virtual SIS

CHARMs components

Adding and configuring the various software components of Virtual SIS CHARMs involves an
understanding of the Ovation Developer Studio. Many procedures, such as adding networks,
devices, and points, require using options from the Developer Studio’s right-click menu. Emerson
recommends that you familiarize yourself with the Ovation Developer Studio functions before
configuring Virtual SIS CHARMs components. Refer to the Ovation Developer Studio User Guide
for more information.

Note: Before an SIS point can be deleted, it must be in the Local Safety Network (LSN) and not
in the SIS CHARMs Smart Logic Solver, have all references removed, and moved using the
drag- and-drop operation to the parent Controller.

5.3 Verify SIS licenses

SIS can only be enabled if SIS licenses are installed on the Ovation system. Before starting the
SIS configuration, verify the availability of the SIS licenses. The SIS licenses are accessed
through the Developer Studio. Refer to the Ovation Developer Studio User Guide for more
information.

5.4 Accessing the Ovation Developer Studio

When your Ovation system is loaded, the Developer Studio icon appears on your desktop.
Double-click the icon and the Developer Studio window appears.

You can also access the Developer Studio from the Point menu of the Operator Station
applications, such as Point Information. For more information, refer to the Ovation Operator
Station User Guide.

Note: Much of the setup and configuration of the Developer Studio contents and hierarchy is
performed by an Emerson representative before the system is installed in your plant.

5.5 Setup a Virtual Controller

For details on setting up a Virtual Controller, refer to the Virtual Controller User Guide.

After setup is complete, create a Virtual Controller drop for SIS CHARMs.

5.6 To add an SIS CHARMs I/O device to the Ovation S ystem

Prerequisite
 Make sure that the Ovation network server is running.
Perform the following steps to add an SIS CHARMs I/O device to the Ovation System:

1. Access the Ovation Developer Studio (see page 15).

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2. Use the system tree to navigate through the following nodes and their sub nodes to the I/O
Devices:
Hardware Root
Systems
[System name]
Networks
[Network name]
Units
[Unit name]
Drops
[Drop name]
I/O Devices
3. Right-click I/O Devices and select Insert New from the pop-up menu. The Insert New [I/O
Devices] Wizard appears.

Figure 7: Insert New [I/O Devices] Wizard

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4. Select the next available device number for the new Ovation SIS CHARMs I/O device from
the I/O Device Number list. For example, select 5 from the I/O Device Type list.

Figure 8: Select I/O device number

5. Select Ovation SIS CHARMs from the I/O Device Type list.

Figure 9: Select I/O device type

6. Click Finish. The configuration window for the new Ovation SIS CHARMs I/O device appears.
(Notice that the field for the Node Record Point Name is blank.)
7. Enter the attributes for the new Ovation SIS CHARMs I/O device. See the following table.

Note: The IP addresses for the SIS I/O Device are automatically filled. You cannot change
them.

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Ovation SIS CHARMs I/O device

ATTRIBUTE DESCRIPTION

I/O Device Number Number of the Ovation SIS CHARMs I/O device. This is displayed by the system.
I/O Device Type Ovation SIS CHARMs. This is displayed by the system.
Node Record Point Comes from the Node point (RN record type). See To associate a Node point with
Name an SIS CHARMs I/O device (see page 19) for instructions on creating the Node
point.
Enable SIS I/O Indicate whether the Virtual SIS I/O simulation (see page 32) is enabled.
Simulation
Network Interface
Network Interface This can be a single or dual network connection.
Connection
Network Interface Primary SIS Network Interface. Select N1 from the list.
Backup Network Backup SIS Network Interface. Select N4 from the list. This option is applicable to
Interface the hardware controller when the Network Interface Connection is set to Dual.
Primary Network Interface
IP Address IP Address of the primary SIS network interface.
Interface Mode Ethernet connection speed and duplex mode. Set to auto-negotiate.
Backup IP Address The IP Address of the backup SIS network interface for the primary half of the
Controller. This is applicable if you have selected dual for the Network Interface
Connection.
Backup Interface Ethernet connection speed and duplex mode. Set to auto-negotiate. This is a
Mode read-only field and filled in by the system based on the selection of the Interface
Mode for the Primary Network Interface.
Partner Network Interface
IP Address IP Address of partner network interface.
Interface Mode Ethernet connection speed and duplex mode. Set to auto-negotiate. This is a
read-only field and filled in by the system based on the selection of the Interface
Mode for the Primary Network Interface.
Backup IP Address The IP Address of the backup SIS network interface for the partner half of the
Controller (if redundant). This is applicable if you have selected Dual for the
Network Interface Connection.
Backup Interface Ethernet connection speed and duplex mode. Set to auto-negotiate. This is a
Mode read-only field and filled in by the system based on the selection of the Interface
Mode for the Primary Network Interface.
Network Device
SIS Netmask Set by the system.

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Figure 10: Ovation SIS CHARMs I/O device attributes

8. After you have defined all of the attributes, click Ok or Apply and the new SIS I/O Device
appears in the Ovation Developer Studio hierarchy tree.

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5.6.1 To associate a Node point with an SIS CHARMs I/O device

Prerequisites
 Make sure that the Ovation network server is running.
 Make sure you have added and configured an SIS CHARMs I/O Device (see page 15).
Perform the following steps to associate a Node point with an SIS CHARMs I/O device:

Note: After you have added an SIS CHARMs I/O device, you need to create a Node point and
assign it to the new SIS CHARMs I/O device.

1. Access the Ovation Developer Studio (see page 15).

2. Use the system tree to navigate through the following nodes and their sub nodes to the Node
Points:
Hardware Root
Systems
[System name]
Networks
[Network name]
Unit
[Unit name]
Drops
[Drop name]
Points
Node Points
3. Right-click Node Points and select Insert New. The Insert New Node Points Wizard appears.

Figure 11: Insert New Node Points Wizard

4. Enter a point name and select the desired frequency for the point.
5. Click Finish. The New Node Points configuration window appears.
6. Select the Hardware tab.

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7. From the Hardware tab, do the following:

a) Select the SIS I/O device you want to associate with the Node point.
b) Select the I/O task index as 2.
c) Click the Ok or Apply button.

Figure 12: New Node Point configuration window

8. After the Node point has been created and assigned to the SIS CHARMs I/O Device, open
the referenced SIS CHARMs I/O device (if already open in the Ovation Developer Studio, click
the Refresh button.) The newly created Node point name appears in the Node Record Point
Name field.

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5.7 To add an IOIC device and SIS CHARMs I/O device number
(Device driver)

Prerequisites
 Make sure that the Ovation network server is running.
 Make sure you have added and configured a Virtual Controller (see page 15).
 Make sure you have added and configured an SIS CHARMs I/O Device (see page 15).
Perform the following steps to add an IOIC device and SIS CHARMs I/O device number (Device
driver):

1. Access the Ovation Developer Studio (see page 15).

2. Use the system tree to navigate through the following nodes and their sub nodes to the
Device Number of the applicable Ovation Controller:
Hardware Root
Systems
[System name]
Networks
[Network name]
Units
[Unit name]
Drops
[Drop name]
Configuration
Controller
Devices
Device Numbers
3. Right-click the Device Numbers folder. Select Insert New from the pop-up menu. The New
Device Numbers Wizard appears.

Figure 13: Insert New Device Numbers Wizard

Note: If you need to change a driver on a previously configured device, or anytime a new device
is added, perform a Clear/Load function on the Controller. The Device Number represents the
physical devices that can communicate with the Controller.

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4. Select a number sequentially, starting at 1 to a maximum of 9. For example, if two devices

were configured, their device numbers would be 1 and 2, not 1 and 3 or 4 and 5.
5. Click Finish. The New Device Numbers window appears displaying the Controller Driver
Parameters tab.
6. Select OVATION SIS CHARMs from the I/O Driver Type list on the New Device Number
window.

Figure 14: Selecting I/O Driver Type

Figure 15: I/O Driver Type option for SIS CHARMs device

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Note: A failover occurs in the SIS Interface Controller, if the following settings are made:

In the Developer Studio navigate to: SIS Controller > Configuration > Controller > Devices >
Device Numbers.

Find SIS Device (usually Device 2), open the device and set the Fail Controller On
Error option to True.

If the Ovation Controller network cables are unplugged (or broken), then the Controller will
failover after timeout. If the connection is to be restored before the timeout, then the Controller
will not failover. By default, the Timeout is set to 10000 msec.

7. Click Ok to save the Ovation SIS CHARMs device driver to the database.

5.8 To create and configure a Local Safety Netw ork (LSN)

Prerequisites
 Make sure that the Ovation network server is running.
 Make sure you have added and configured a Virtual Controller (see page 15).
 Make sure you have added and configured an SIS CHARMs I/O Device (see page 15).
 Make sure you have added and configured an SIS CHARMs I/O Number.
Perform the following steps to create and configure a Local Safety Network (LSN):

1. Access the Ovation Developer Studio (see page 15).

2. Use the system tree to navigate through the following nodes and their sub nodes to the SIS
Local Safety Network:
Hardware Root
Systems
[System name]
Networks
[Network name]
Unit
[Unit name]
Drops
[Drop name]
I/O Devices
I/O Device [number] Ovation SIS CHARMs
SIS Local Safety Network

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3. Right-click the SIS Local Safety Network. Click Insert New from the pop-up menu. The New
SIS Local Safety Network window appears.

Figure 16: New SIS Local Safety Network window

4. Enter the description of the LSN in the Description field on the New SIS Local Safety
Network window.

Note: The description of the Local Safety Network (LSN) in the Description field is forced to
change to uppercase letters. Also, this description displays as a suffix with the Local Safety
Network in the Ovation Developer Studio hierarchy tree.

5. Click Ok to save the Local Safety Network (LSN) in the database.

6. The Local Safety Network - Description node is created with two sub-nodes — SIS points and
SIS CHARM Logic Solver in the Ovation Studio hierarchy tree.

5.9 To create and configure the VCSLS in the Ovation s ystem

Prerequisites
 Make sure that the Ovation network server is running.
 Make sure you have added and configured a Virtual Controller (see page 15).
 Make sure you have added and configured an SIS CHARMs I/O Device (see page 15).
 Make sure you have added and configured an SIS CHARMs I/O Device Number.
 Make sure you have added and configured a Local Safety Network (LSN) (see page 24).

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Perform the following steps to create and configure the VCSLS in the Ovation system:

1. Access the Ovation Developer Studio (see page 15).

2. Use the system tree to navigate through the following nodes and their sub nodes to the Local
Safety Network:
Hardware Root
Systems
[System name]
Networks
[Network name]
Units
[Unit name]
Drops
[Drop name]
I/O Devices
I/O Device [number] Ovation SIS CHARMs
Local Safety Network - <Description>
SIS CHARM Logic Solvers
3. Right-click the SIS CHARM Logic Solver folder. Select Insert New. The Insert New SIS
CHARM Logic Solvers Wizard appears.

Figure 17: Insert New SIS CHARM Logic Solvers Wizard

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4. Enter the following attributes for the new SIS CHARMs Smart Logic Solver.

CHARMs Smart Logic Solver attributes

ATTRIBUTE DESCRIPTION

SIS Logic Solver Enter a unique SIS CHARMs Smart Logic Solver name that is not used anywhere
Name else in your system.

Note: The SIS CHARMs Smart Logic Solver Name cannot be changed after the
CSLS has been created in the Ovation database.

SIS Logic Solver Select an ID for the SIS CHARMs Smart Logic Solver. The valid range of IDs is 1
ID to 16.
Redundant SIS Select this check box if the SIS CHARMs Smart Logic Solver works in a redundant
Logic Solver mode (if a partner is present).
You cannot change the redundancy mode after the SIS CHARMs Smart Logic
Solver has been assigned.

5. Click the Finish button. The configuration window for the new SIS CHARMs Smart Logic
Solver appears.
6. Enter the appropriate values for the attributes in each tab (optional), and then select OK.
 Config tab (see page 28).
 General tab (see page 29).
 Proof Testing tab (see page 30).
7. The new SIS CHARMs Smart Logic Solver appears in the Ovation Studio hierarchy tree.

Notes: When a SIS CHARMs Smart Logic Solver is added to the Studio, 16 Control Modules
are automatically created and appear under the CHARMs Smart Logic Solver in the Studio tree.

A hierarchy node for SIS I/O CHARMs is also included under each CHARMs Smart Logic
Solver, and appear in the Studio WorkPad area.

For more information on other right-click functions, see the Ovation Developer Studio User
Guide.

8. Click Ok to save the Ovation SIS CHARMs Logic Solver (CSLS) to the database.

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5.9.1 Configuring the VCSLS Config tab

After you insert a new SIS CHARMs Smart Logic Solver in the Ovation Developer Studio, a
configuration window for the new device appears. Use the Config tab to set the appropriate
attributes for the new SIS CHARMs Smart Logic Solver.

Figure 18: CHARMs Smart Logic Solver configuration window (Config tab)

CHARMs Smart Logic Solver attributes in Config tab

ATTRIBUTE DESCRIPTION

SIS Logic Solver Name Enter a unique SIS CHARMs Smart Logic Solver name that is not used
anywhere else in your system.

Note: The SIS CHARMs Smart Logic Solver Name cannot be changed after
the CSLS has been created in the Ovation database.

SIS Logic Solver ID Enter an ID for the CHARMs Smart Logic Solver. The valid range of IDs is 1 to
16.

Description Enter a description of the CHARMs Smart Logic Solver.

Redundant SIS Logic Select this check box to enable CHARMs Smart Logic Solver to work in
Solver redundant mode (if a partner is present).
You cannot change the redundancy mode of the CSLS after it has been
assigned.
Overall CRC for the CRC code that reflects the configuration of the entire CHARMs Smart Logic
device Solver as calculated by the Ovation Developer Studio and is compared with the
code that is calculated by the CHARMs Smart Logic Solver at load time.
Combined CRC for all CRC code which reflects the configuration of all I/O CHARMs as calculated by
I/O channels the Ovation Developer Studio and is compared with the code that is calculated
by the CHARMs Smart Logic Solver at load time. This code is the latest
database CRC value.

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ATTRIBUTE DESCRIPTION

Assigned The Assigned check box is automatically selected by the system when you
assign the CHARMs Smart Logic Solver to a physical device.
Primary MAC Address The Primary MAC Address is automatically filled in by the system when you
assign the primary CHARMs Smart Logic Solver to a physical device.
Partner MAC Address The Partner MAC Address is automatically filled in by the system when you
assign the partner CHARMs Smart Logic Solver to a physical device. The
Partner MAC Address is only applicable for a redundant CHARMs Smart Logic
Solver.
Enable Key-lock Select the Enable Key-lock check box to prevent the CSLS Unlock operation in
the Ovation Developer Studio from succeeding if the physical lock for the
physical CSLS device is in the Lock position.

Ovation Point Name Enter the point name in the Ovation Point Name field. The point holds CHARMs
Smart Logic Solver status information. The point is created under a Node Point
and its hardware assignment will be performed automatically.
This is the preferred way to assign RN points to CHARMs Smart Logic Solvers.
Otherwise, the description of the RN point bits is not filled in.

5.9.2 Configuring the VCSLS General tab

After you insert a new SIS CHARMs Smart Logic Solver in the Ovation Developer Studio, a
configuration window for the new device appears. Use the General tab to set the appropriate
attributes for the new SIS CHARMs Smart Logic Solver.

Figure 19: CHARMs Smart Logic Solver configuration window (General tab)

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CHARMs Smart Logic Solver attributes in General tab

ATTRIBUTE DESCRIPTION

Scan Rate Indicates the CHARMs Smart Logic Solver loop time. The available scan rates are
50ms, 100ms, 150ms, and 200 ms per period. The default rate is 50 ms.

I/O Data Update Determines the update rate of Ovation points in milliseconds. The CHARMs
Time Smart Logic Solver scans I/O CHARMs in 50 ms loop.
Shadow block Refers to a specific Controller area where all the control sheets that contain
Control Task shadow algorithms are scanned at the same frequency.
Points are grouped by control tasks so they can be updated (scanned) at different
rates. The rate is set in the applicable Ovation configuration tool during
configuration for a Controller drop.

5.9.3 Configuring the VCSLS Proof Testing tab

After you insert a new SIS CHARMs Smart Logic Solver in the Ovation Developer Studio, a
configuration window for the new device appears. Use the Proof Testing tab to set the appropriate
attributes for the new SIS CHARMs Smart Logic Solver.

Note: The purpose of this setting is to configure the proof testing. However, it does not proof
test the Virtual hardware or the real VM hardware.

In Ovation SIS, manual and automatic proof testing is available and you can set the reminders to
perform them.
 You can configure the Proof test timer period so that when the timer period expires, there is
an automatic transfer to the backup CHARMs Smart Logic Solver. This forces a reboot and
diagnostics are performed (only available for redundant CHARMs Smart Logic Solvers).
 You can configure the Proof test timer to generate an SIS Event before the Proof Test timer
expires.
 If a CHARMs Smart Logic Solver fails the power diagnostic during boot up, it tries again. If it
fails a second time, the CHARMs Smart Logic Solver enters a "reduced mode." This mode is
indicated through the CHARMs Smart Logic Solver RN record.

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Figure 20: CHARMs Smart Logic Solver configuration window (Proof Testing tab)

CHARMs Smart Logic Solver attributes in Proof Testing tab

ATTRIBUTE DESCRIPTION

Proof test interval

Proof test interval (days)
Proof test reminder alert
Proof test remind alert due
(days)
Enable automatic proof test to
run at reminder time
Defines the number of days in the total proof test interval.
Defines the number of days until you are reminded to execute a proof
test.
Allows a proof test to run automatically without operator attention (only
available for redundant CHARMs Smart Logic Solvers).

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5.10 To configure an SIS I/O simulator

Virtual SIS CHARMs provides the capability to simulate values received from SIS input CHARMs.
The inputs are used in safety logic in the same way as on the hardware-based SIS CHARMs.
Both analog and digital input channels can be simulated.

The SIS I/O simulator consists of the following components:

 Virtual SIS CHARMs Controller running the simulation.
 Up to 16 VCSLS per Virtual Controller.
 Any other Controller for simulating the points (Optional).

Prerequisites
 Make sure that the Ovation is configured.
 Make sure that the VCSLS is operational.
 Make sure that the Virtual Controller is operational.
Perform the following steps to configure an SIS I/O simulator:

1. Access the Ovation Developer Studio (see page 15).

2. Use the system tree to navigate through the following nodes and their sub nodes to the I/O
Device 5 Ovation SIS CHARMs:
Hardware Root
Systems
[System name]
Networks
[Network name]
Units
[Unit name]
Drops
[Drop name]
I/O Devices
I/O Device 5 Ovation SIS CHARMs
3. Right-click the I/O Device 5 Ovation SIS CHARMs folder. Select Open from the shortcut
menu.

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4. The I/O Device 5 Ovation SIS CHARMs window appears. Select the Enable SIS I/O
simulation check box.

Figure 21: I/O Device 5 Ovation SIS CHARMs window

5. Download and reboot the Controller.

6. Configure the SIS I/O CHARMs on the VCSLS and assign a point to it. Refer to the Ovation
Safety Instrumented System (SIS) with Electronic Marshalling User Guide for details.
7. Create a simulation point to be assigned to the SIS I/O CHARMs. Create a Digital point for a
digital channel and an Analog point for an analog channel. Refer to the Ovation Safety
Instrumented System (SIS) with Electronic Marshalling User Guide for details.
8. Right-click the point assigned to the given I/O CHARM. Then, select Open from the shortcut
menu to open the properties window of the point.

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9. On the Properties window of the point, select the Config tab.

a) Enter the name of the simulation point in the Simulation point name field attribute.
b) Select the Calculate Simulation Point Sid check box.
c) Click Apply. The Sid of the simulation point is stored in the SP record field.

Figure 22: SIS point properties window - Config tab

The following table describes the field attributes under the Simulation group in the SIS point
properties window.

Attributes under Simulation group

ATTRIBUTE DESCRIPTION

Calculate Simulation Point Sid Calculates or re-calculates the point SID.

Simulation point name Indicates the fully qualified point name of the
simulation point, which contains the simulated value to
be used for this point in the simulation mode.
Simulation Point Sid Indicates the following:
 SID of the simulation point, if it exists.
 SID of a remote point, if it can be retrieved from the
remote network.

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Index

A S
Accessing the Ovation Developer Studio • Setup a Virtual Controller • 15
15 Software requirements for Virtual SIS
CHARMs • 4
C
T
Configuring the VCSLS Config tab • 29
Configuring the VCSLS General tab • 30 Terminology of Virtual SIS CHARMs • 2
Configuring the VCSLS Proof Testing tab • To add an IOIC device and SIS CHARMs
31 I/O device number (Device driver) • 22
Configuring various components of Virtual To add an SIS CHARMs I/O device to the
SIS CHARMs in the Ovation Developer Ovation System • 15
Studio • 13 To associate a Node point with an SIS
Copyright Notice • 2 CHARMs I/O device • 20
To configure an SIS I/O simulator • 33
F To create and configure a Local Safety
Functions of Virtual SIS CHARMs • 1 Network (LSN) • 25
To create and configure the VCSLS in the
H Ovation system • 26
To Install the VCSLS software • 9
Hardware requirements for Virtual SIS
To prepare a new custom Virtual Machine
CHARMs • 3
(VM) for VCSLS • 8
I U
Installation of Virtual SIS CHARMs • 7
Using the Ovation Developer Studio to
Introduction to Ovation Virtual Safety
configure Virtual SIS CHARMs
Instrumented System with Electronic
components • 15
Marshalling • 1
L V
Verify SIS licenses • 15
Licensing requirements for Virtual SIS
Virtual SIS CHARMs requirements • 3
CHARMs • 4
Virtual SIS CHARMs with hardware-based
O Ovation • 5
Virtual SIS CHARMs with Virtual Ovation • 6
Overview of adding and configuring Virtual
SIS CHARMs components • 13 W
Overview of installation and configuration of
What is Virtual Safety Instrumented System
Virtual SIS CHARMs • 7
with Electronic Marshalling? • 1
Overview of planning the Virtual SIS
CHARMs system • 5
P
Planning your Ovation Virtual SIS CHARMs
system • 5
R
Rules for working with Virtual SIS CHARMs •
2

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