Release Notes

PlantPAx Distributed Control System

Version 5.20 (released 12/2022)

System PlantPAx DCS

These release notes describe version information for PlantPAx DCS, version 5.20 (released 12/2022).

Features
This release includes the following system features.

Process Controller Library Expansion

Instructions for a process mix proof valve, multi-position device, and discrete multi states device have been added with the v35 firmware for the Process
Controller. Various existing PlantPAx instructions have also been enhanced to support animated SAMA diagrams. This provides a visual indication of active
logic for effective troubleshooting and commissioning.

Sequence Manager

Rockwell Automation has varied batch management functions designed to meet specific needs. This release adds the Sequence Manager capability to the
Process Controller to meet typical single unit batch manufacturing needs by reducing infrastructure cost and software complexity with integrated visualization
and reporting for intuitive operations and maintenance. It is integrated to function with the PlantPAx® Equipment Phase Object to help reduce time to market
of product mixes and create repeatable and controlled operations leveraging equipment capabilities.

FLEXHA 5000 I/O Support

PlantPAx 5.20 supports a newly introduced I/O platform called FLEX HA 5000. This platform initially supports universal I/O modules that allow for software
configurable inputs and outputs with analog, discrete, and HART communication per channel. Modules can also be configured in a simplex or duplex
arrangement to provide high availability with redundant network adapters, power, backplane, and I/O modules. Wiring is not disturbed when replacing a
module or base. Modules can be removed and inserted during runtime under power. Please read the FLEXHA 5000 I/O product documentation to
understand the limitations in the initial release of the FLEXHA 5000 I/O prior to deploying into service.

CIP Security (Class 3 Message Integrity)

PlantPAx adds the capability to implement CIP Security Message Integrity within our architecture between application servers (Supervisory/HMI) and
controllers including configuration guidance. CIP Security Message Integrity helps prevent tampering or modification of system communications which helps
prevent snooping or data disclosure.

Application Notes
This release has the following application notes.

PlantPAx DCS System Release 5.20 Publication Library

PlantPAx System Release 5.20

Define and Procure REVISED PlantPAx Distributed Control System Selection

Guide, PROCES-SG001

Integrate Endress+Hauser Instruments in a PlantPAx

Distributed Control System Integration Document,
PROCES-SG003

PlantPAx System Hardware Specifications, PROCES-

SR027

Install REVISED PlantPAx Template User Manual, 9528-UM001

Develop REVISED PlantPAx Distributed Control System

Infrastructure Configuration User Manual, PROCES-UM100
FOUNDATION Fieldbus Design Considerations Reference
Manual, PROCES-RM005
 PlantPAx Batch Design Considerations Reference Manual,
PROCES-RM008

PlantPAx Logix Batch and Sequence Manager Reference

Manual, PROCES-RM007

Process Library REVISED Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects

Objects System Release 5.0 Reference Manual, PROCES-RM200
Logix 5000 Advanced Process Control and Drives
Instructions Reference Manual, 1756-RM006
Rockwell Automation Library of Logix Diagnostic Objects
Reference Manual, PROCES-RM003

Rockwell Automation Library of Steam Table Instructions

Reference Manual, PROCES-RM004

Rockwell Automation Sequencer Object Reference Manual,

PROCES-RM202

Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects: HART

Modules Reference Manual, PROCES-RM010
Rockwell Automation Library of Electrical Protection
Devices Reference Manual, PROCES-RM011
Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects:
EtherNet/IP Instrumentation Reference Manual, PROCES-
RM012

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