This document discusses the Foundation for Remote Operations Management (ROM) which provides: 1) A standardized backhaul network technology to connect remote assets using multiple wireless and wired options. 2) A solution that fills gaps in the SCADA/RTU market by providing configurable DCS-style applications support for remote assets. 3) Risk reduction through the use of standards for security, data flow control, and support for mixed use environments.

1. 2/28/2012 1

2. Foundation for ROM
• Strategic New Opportunities for Users and Vendors
• Backhaul Network Technology
• Mobility
• Fills Market Gaps
• SCADA / RTU Market
• Reduces risk and maximizes opportunity through standards
• Security
• Data Flow Control
• Mixed Use Environment
2/28/2012 2

3. Typical Backhaul Use Requirements
Real-Time Location Service
Mobile Worker
RTLS Servers
Logistics Worker
Safety
VoIP PBX
VoIP
Backhaul
Network
Control Center
Security
Cameras
Security Video Production Operations
Manufacturing
System
Cell
Pump Tank Level
Actuator PLC Sensor
2/28/2012 3

4. Backhaul Network Technology
• Traditional
• Large number of single purpose proprietary networks
• User designed and implemented
• ISA100.15 Backhaul Technology
• Multi purpose (mixed use) standardized technology
• Foundation and Vendor support
• Applicable in many industries
• Uses ISA99 Security Models
• Provides Infrastructure for ROM
2/28/2012 4

5. Application Example
2/28/2012 5

6. Backhaul Infrastructure Requirements
• Long and Short backhaul networks
• Multiple diverse wireless technologies supported
• User owned or common carrier
• Many communication protocols required
• Scalable to large systems
• Centrally managed Distributed network control
• Fixed and Mobile field applications support
• “Digital Umbrella” requires an Architectural solution
2/28/2012 6

7. ISA 100.15 Backhaul Architecture Elements
BHI: Backhaul Interface
Zone a1 BSP: Backhaul Service Provider
CCD: Characterized Control Domain
Field CSMD: Control System Management Domain
Net
Mgr Zone b1
Mobile BHI1 Conduit 1 BHI2
Worker CCD1 Channel a1b1-1 CCD2
1
Channel a1b1-2
BSP Zone b2
Conduit 2
Corp.
AP1 Channel a2b2
IT
Zone a2 Channel m1m2
Mobile Conduit 3
AP2 BHI BHI
Worker IF5 CSMD
2 Mgmt Mgmt
Zone m1 Zone m2
Zone m3
Remote Field User-owned or Control
Applications Common Carrier Center
Backhaul
2/28/2012 7

8. Standards Enable Long Term
Backhaul Technology Support
• Media includes a choice of standard technologies
• Fiber, Wi-Fi, WiMax, Cellular, Satellite
• IETF runs the Networks
• IP is required
• Trusted Computing Group provides Network and
Security management
• ISA provides Architecture and Security
requirements
• Fieldbus Foundation provides Profiles, Testing and
Registration
• Vendors provide compliant Products and Services
2/28/2012 8

9. FOUNDATION for Remote Operations Management Demo
• Provides a wireless and wired infrastructure for remote assets and applications
• Integrates Wired Infrastructure, Remote I/O, ISA100.11a and WirelessHART®
• Direct access to device information and diagnostics
• Incorporate remote operations data into FOUNDATION Fieldbus infrastructure for data management
Wireless and
Wired Devices
WirelessHART
HART
FOUNDATION for
Wireless ROM Devices
Backhaul
Operator
Station H1 Fieldbus
VIDEO
ISA100.11a
2/28/2012 9

10. Remote Operations Management Market
• Competes with DCS controllers for local applications
• Local market is fairly well served
• Competes in SCADA / RTU market for remote applications
• Fragmented market with proprietary programmable RTU’s
• Users want configurable DCS style applications support
• Users want support for Data Quality and automatic Fault
Handling
• Users want products supported by traditional DCS
configuration tools
• Users want Converged support for Wired and Wireless
busses
2/28/2012 10

11. Simplified User Architecture
BHI: Backhaul Interface
BHI 1 BHI 2 Level 3.5 BSP: Backhaul Service Provider
Level 4 Zone b3.5 CSMD: Configuration, Security and
Enterprise Zone a4 Management Domain
Zone L2SW: Layer 2 Network Switch
Conduit a3.5b3.5 L3SW: Layer 3 Network Switch
Video
Real-Time Video Channel RTU: Remote Telemetry Unit
VIDEO
SERVER Mobile Worker Channel
Mobile
Worker
Zone m1 Zone m2
Level 3.5
Zone m3.5 Conduit m1m2
DMZ
BHI
Backhaul Mgmt Channel
Mgmt
BHI
VIDEO Mgmt BHI 3
CSMD
SERVER
Zone m3
Conduit m1m3
Remote BHI
Backhaul Mgmt Channel
Worker Mgmt
Server
Level 1
Zone b1
Conduit a3.5b1
Level 3
Process Zone a3 Network Mgmt Channel
Control
Zone
RTU
Level 0
Zone c0
Wireless
Level 2 Conduit a2b1 Conduit b1c0 Sensor
Process Zone a2 WSN Channel Network
Channel a2b1 Wireless
Control
Field
Zone Network Vibration Sensor Channel Vibration
Gateway
Sensor
2/28/2012 Backhaul Field 11
Network Network

12. User Needs Addressed by FOUNDATION for ROM
• For All types of Mining and Manufacturing sites
• Scalability for physically and numerically large
networks
• Integration of real time networks across
multiple sites for central support
• Support for multiple user architectures
• Supports multiple vendor integration
• Meets common requirements
• Mobile worker support
• Physical and personnel security support
• Cybersecurity support
2/28/2012 12

13. User Needs Addressed by FOUNDATION for ROM
• For all Continuous processes
• All benefits from previous slide plus
• DCS style standardized and integrated control
environment
• Does not replace all DCS functions
• Converged support for multiple wired and
wireless busses
• Reliable and robust control via wireless
backhaul
2/28/2012 13

14. User Needs Addressed by FOUNDATION for ROM
• Integrated support for Remote locations
• All benefits from previous 2 slides plus:
• Brings benefits of DCS style integration to the
RTU market place
• Can be designed to work over
slow, intermittent, or unreliable backhaul links
• Backup backhauls using different technology
may be employed
• Ideal for unmanned sites
2/28/2012 14

15. User Needs Addressed by FOUNDATION for ROM
• Strategic new opportunities in mobile and remote
applications support enabled by wireless
technologies
• Enables Vendors to fill existing gaps in product and
service offerings with support from industry standards
and the Fieldbus Foundation
• Vendors can differentiate products and services to
add value
• Enables Users to move forward with strategic initiatives
with adequate support
• Reduces risk and maximizes opportunity for
everyone
2/28/2012 15

16. Foundation for ROM: User Perspective
Thanks
Herman Storey
Herman Storey Consulting, LLC
2/28/2012 16