Quantum Ethernet TCP/IP

Overview and Architectures

Platforms
 Why Ethernet ?
Platforms

 The de facto standard for corporate information networks

• The network of choice for MIS professionals
 Easy to connect anyone anywhere
• Well understood technology
 Inexpensive network to implement et.
• Substantial saving in cable installation cost... ern
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 Hundreds of manufacturers produce
peripheral Ethernet equipment
 High customer demand for Quantum Ethernet solution !

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 Target Ethernet Applications
Platforms

 Connectivity to supervisory systems

 Connectivity between controllers
 Connectivity with TCP/IP
• Node to Node
• Node to Plant
• Plant to Plant
• City to City
• Country to Country
• . . . worldwide access

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 Ethernet Networking - Background
Platforms

 Industry standards
• ISO 880-3 ANSI/IEEE 802.3
TCP/IP
 Twisted Pair extension of 802.3 MMS
• 10Base-T, very common
 Fiber extension of 802.3 SY/MAX
• 10Base-FL, very common
 Thin wire
• 10Base-2, thin RG-58 coaxial cable
Twisted Pair
 Thick wire
• 10Base-5, 1/2” thick RG-8 coaxial cable
Fiber

Thin Net
Thick Net

Thick Net

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 Ethernet Media Capabilities
Platforms

Media name Standard Distance Node connection Topology

w/o repeaters method
Thick wire IEEE 802.3 10Base5 500 meters Active taps Linear bus
Thin wire IEEE 802.3 10Base2 185 meters T-connectors Linear bus
Unshielded IEEE 802.3 10BaseT 100 meters Hubs Star
Twisted Pair hub to node
Fiber IEEE 802.3 10BaseFL 10 kms Hubs Star

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 Quantum Ethernet Module
Platforms

 Choice of media support

• Twisted pair (10BaseT via RJ-45 Connector)
• Fiber optic (10BaseFL via ST Connector)
 Key design features
• Industry standard TCP/IP protocol
• Modbus application protocol selected for real
time control applications
 READY TO USE - ahead of the rest!
• Pre-configured
• Software stack embedded
• Includes all necessary hardware

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 Fast, Flexible and Easy to Use
Platforms

 Multiple Ethernet modules supported

• 2 comms modules with current 186 controllers
• 6 comms modules with 486 controller
 Negligible impact on scan due to separate processor
 Runs in local CPU rack
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 Industry Standard Diagnostic LEDs

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• Indicates valid cable connection

• Easy to understand and troubleshoot
 Hot swap - no problem !

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 Ethernet TCP/IP Features
Platforms

 Ethernet & TCP/IP give tremendous standards based

networking flexibility
 Modbus application protocol selected for industrial
control applications
– Modbus protocol carried by TCP/IP
– Transparent LRV
– Well known & supported protocol
 Familiar user interface:
Extension of MSTR instruction
– Read/Write Data and statistics
– (4) Concurrent MSTR transactions/scan/module

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 Convenient Factory Loaded Modules
Platforms

Model Number Description

140NOE21100 Ethernet TCP/IP (Modbus) Twisted Pair - RJ-45
140NOE25100 Ethernet TCP/IP (Modbus) Fiber Optic - ST
140NOE31100 Ethernet Sy/Max TP
140NOE35100 Ethernet Sy/Max Fiber
140NOE51100 Ethernet OSI MMS TP (ModConnect)
140NOE55100 Ethernet OSI MMS Fiber (ModConnect)
140NOE77100 Ethernet TCP/IP (Modbus) Twisted Pair & Fiber
Link, 1 Channel
140NOE77110 Ethernet TCP/IP (Modbus) Twisted Pair & Fiber
Link, FactoryCast, 1 Channel
Connectivity assured NEW

with multiple protocols

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 Ethernet Module Configuration
Platforms

 Module configuration
• Module is activated by software setup screen
• Configuration through PLC backplane (MB, MB+)
 Programming software support
• ProWorx Version 2.1 & above
– Programming download/upload
– Load, record, and verify (LRV)
• Concept 984 & IEC V 2.0 and above
– Programming download/upload
– Load, record, and verify (LRV)
– Programming
 MM I software support
• FactoryLink ECS
• ModLink

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 Controller Configuration Extension
Platforms

Ethernet or 802.3 Framing

Own IP
Address

Gateway’s IP

SubNet Mask

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 Simple Ladder Logic Interface - MSTR
Platforms

DX Zoom
Screen

Slot ID

Remote IP

Write Read

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 Simple Network Initiation
Platforms

 On private networks
• IP address is generated automatically
– Derived from the module’s MAC address
• Pre-configured for Ethernet II framing
• Ready to use!
 On public networks
• Configure IP addresses given by
network administrator
• Select Ethernet II or IEEE 802.3 framing
• Communicate with other nodes anywhere
in the world!

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 Easy to Connect
Platforms

 Minimum configuration Simple Network

 Connection made through an Can
connect
Ethernet hub to other Readily
10BASE-2,
 The hub provides star 10BASE-5,
available Hub

connections 10BASE-FL
or 10BASE-T
• Twisted pair hubs and fiber devices
hubs are readily available
with between 4 and 24 140
NOE 211 00
Twisted Pair
Cables
Ethernet TP

Active

connections.
Ready Fault
Link Collision

 Fiber & twisted pair topology

is identical 10BASE-T

Quantum
Ethernet

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 ModLink Commissioning and SCADA Tool
Platforms

Quantum
 Troubleshoot, commission, ModLink Ethernet
and use ModLink for
reporting
 DDE I/F
• Modbus
• MB+ Excel
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• Ethernet
 Compatible
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• Windows 3.1 Windows App D W
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• Windows 95 ModLink E
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• Windows NT TCP d
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IP
w PC software
Ethernet s stack

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 Realistic Ethernet Topology Example
Platforms

Laptop Hub
 A more typical configuration 10Base-T
Offices
Ethernet nodes are Ethernet Backbone
connected via Ethernet hubs
Plant
to the backbone Hub
Floor
Backbone is typically coax 10Base-T
or fiber covering the larger Quantum Quantum
distance Ethernet Ethernet

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 Ethernet Multiple Backbone Example
Platforms

Routing example
Bridge
 Usage: Repeater
• Within plants
• Plant to Plant
Network B
Network A
140
NOE 211 00
Ethernet TP
Hub
Hub
Active

Ready Fault
Link Collision

10BASE-T

MAC 000054227172
IP 124.9.9.9
MAC 000054637168
IP 124.9.10.2

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 Wide Area Network Flexibility
Platforms

 Topology is very
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flexible Quantum
 Using TCP/IP, System
connection is
possible via Wide Hub
Area Networks to
distant locations. Hub

X.25 Packet
Switching
Router Network
Router

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 Ethernet & Modbus Plus Comparison
Platforms

 Performance Notes for Ethernet

• It is difficult to accurately predict the control response times.
• Control traffic competes against all the other traffic including
File Transfers.
• The more equipment and networks between nodes, the less
deterministic the connection.

Network Type Determinism Routing Access

Modbus Proprietary Deterministic or Manual Local
Plus Multifunction
Ethernet Open Unpredictable - Automatic Local
TCP/IP Traffic and and
network Worldwide
dependent

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 Ethernet Components
Platforms

 Standard network components are purchased from industry suppliers

 Hubs, bridges, routers suppliers
• Cabletron, 3Com, Cisco Systems, Bay Networks, UB Networks, IBM,
Chipcom, Ascom Timeplex, Digital, Madge, Hewlett Packard, SMC,
XYPLEX Etc. .....
 Cabling also available from 3rd parties
• Twisted Pair - recommend Category 5
• Fiber Optic
 At your local CompUSA now!

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Quantum Ethernet

 Quantum Ethernet
• High customer demand
• Based on open standards
• Inexpensive to implement
• Provides tremendous connectivity
• Very easy to use
 Your Connection to the
 Industrial Superhighway