Quantum Platform Unity PRO

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Module 5.1
Quantum Platforms

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Quantum PLCs
 The new Quantum PLCs are managed by Pentium
processors along with a Phoenix co-processor
 Quantum stations are distributed over several racks
connected to Remote or Distributed I/O
 A Quantum station is made up of modules in any
order
 Power supply
 Processor module (single / double wide)
 Remote I/O Head module
 Discrete I/O, analog I/O, communication and
expert modules

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Backplanes
 Optional 19" mounting brackets

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Flexible architecture
 Local I/O rack
 CPU
 Networking & communication
 Interrupts
 I/O mapped modules
 Unlimited I/O words
 Remote I/O
 I/O mapped modules
 128 I/O words per rack
 S908 1.544 Mbauds
 Single or dual cable
 31 drops
Local I/O
Remote I/O
Distributed I/O
Modbus
Plus
S908
Remote
I/O

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Flexible architecture (cont)
 Distributed I/O
 I/O mapped modules
 32 nodes without repeater
 Modbus Plus
 Single or dual cable
Local I/O
Remote I/O
Distributed I/O
Modbus
Plus
S908
Remote
I/O

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Range of PLCs
 Possibility to extend the "program" memory using a PCMCIA card on
high performance CPUs
 Huge memory limits : 7.1 Mb of program, 768 Kb of data and up to 8
Mb for file storage (recipes and production data)
Purchase only the memory
capacity you require
Applications easily
upgraded for expansion
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Main characteristics

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Standard CPUs
 Upwards compatibility
 Unity firmware can be downloaded into
431 14A and 534 14A processors
 Conversion of Concept applications
 More power through
 Increased program capacities
 Increased data memory
 Increased performance while keeping
the same hardware
 New entry level Unity Quantum IEC
 Boosted performance from the "low-
end"
OS Upgrade
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Modbus Plus port
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RS 232 Modbus/ASCII port
 RS 232/485 Modbus/ASCII port
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High performance CPUs
 An exceptional processing power
 4 to 5 times faster than the 534 14A CPU
 Flexible memory for increased program
and data capacity
 A multitasking Operating System
 An USB port for transfer at 12 Mbauds
 A built-in Ethernet TCP/IP port and a web
server
 A hot-standby CPU (671 60) with a dedicated
Ethernet fiber optic link
 Modbus Plus port
 Ethernet TCP/IP Port
USB Terminal port
RS 232/485 Modbus/ASCII port
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(Hot Standby)
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Modules general features
 Any module in any slot
 No slot dependencies
 Software addressing
 Electronic module ID
 Configuration and module must match
 Optional keying of field wiring terminal strip
and I/O modules to ensure correct pairing
 No jumpers or DIP switches
 All I/O module configuration and
addressing is done by software

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Hot-swapping
 All modules can be remove and replace under
power
 Power supply modules
 Processors
 I/O modules
 Expert modules

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Power supply modules
 3 types of Power supply modules
 3A standalone power supply modules
– Cost effective modules for small racks
– 24 VDC or 125 VDC or 115/230 VAC
 8 A and 11 A summable power supply modules
– For large racks
– Up to 20 A with two 11 A power supply modules
– 24 VDC (8 A) or 48/60 VDC (8 A) or 115/230 VAC (11 A)
 8 A and 11 A redundant power supply modules
– For reliability critical applications
– 24 VDC (8 A) or 48/60 VDC (8 A) or 125 VDC (8 A) or
115/230 VAC (8 A and 11 A)

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Processors
 High performance processors
 Double format (2 slots)
 Door to access the key switch and battery
 LCD display / keypad
 Communication ports
 Ethernet 10/100 Mbauds for hot-standby
 12 Mbauds USB programming port for faster
upload / download of applications
 Modbus plus
 RS232 / 485 serial port
 2 PCMCIA slots
 For memory extension card (type II)
 For communication card of file storage (type III)

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Wiring devices
 CableFast and Telefast make wiring easy
 To interface field devices to Quantum PLCs
 10 customized terminal blocks
– Support discrete and analog I/O
– Optional individual fusing
– Robust 50-pin subD connector
– Termination point provided for each wire
– Pre-configured for field power distribution
 2 system cables (for discrete and analog I/O)
– Standard power cable for intensity < 0.5 A
– High power cable for 2 A per point
– Lengths from 3 to 12 feet (0.9 to 3.7 m)
– Color coded wiring at XTS connector

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Discrete I/O modules
 Discrete I/O
 Solid state and relay (2 A and 5 A) outputs
 24, 48, 115 and 230 VAC modules
 5, 24, 10-60 and 125 VDC modules
 12, 16, 24, 32 and high-density 96-channel
modules (with HE10 connector)
 Interrupt input module
 16 isolated inputs
 Can be used in conjonction with fast task
 Logic can be solved in 40 µs
 Available on RIO and DIO

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Analog I/O modules
 Wide selection of 12 different analog I/O modules
 Input modules
– 8 or 16 input channels / Current or multi-range version
– 8 input channels / Thermocouple and RTD
– Type configurable by channel
– Resolution : 12 to 16 bits
– Insulation : 30 V and 200 V
 Output modules
– 4 or 8 output channels / Current
– 4 output channels / Voltage or multi-range
– Resolution : 12 bits

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Analog I/O modules (cont)
 All modules are configurable by software
 No logic required for scaling and alarming
 Auto-calibration
 High level of insulation between channels
 200 V on inputs / 500 V on outputs
 Input to output insulation : 1780 V
 Broken wire / Loss of power detection
 Diagnostic
 Overrange / Underrange / Default
 Master override feature on analog input

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Intrinsically safe I/O modules
 5 modules with BLUE IP 20 terminal strip
 8-point VDC discrete Input or output module
 8-channel current analog Input or output module
 8-channel RTD / TC analog Input module
 Integrated barrier to reduce install costs
 Internal tied commons
 Use backplane power supplies for IS field power
 Agency approvals : FM / CENELEC / Gas Group
 Galvanic insulation
 Channel to Power supply / Bus : DIN EN 50 020
 Channel to channel : no galvanic insulation

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Expert modules
 Enhance overall system performance by
reducing the processor workload
 High speed counters
– 2-channel 500 kHz module for
incremental and quadrature applications
– 5-channel module for incremental
applications : 35 kHz at 24 VDC / 100
kHz at 5 VDC
 2-channel ASCII RS-232 module
 24 VDC 16-point interrupt / latch module
Motion control modules
– Single axis (dual resolver or resolver /
encoder)
– Multi-axis SERCOS module

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Time stamping
 32 input points from 24 to 125 V
 Input format : DCF077 or GPS
 Time event resolution : 1 ms
Europe
Long Waves
77.5 kHz
direct
Antenna
DCF77
Format
GPS
Satellite
GPS Receiver
470 GPS 00100
Receiver
DCF 77E
140
DCF
077
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140
ERT
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Process control
 Several Process control libraries
 PID loop control (PI, PID with filter, Cascade,
external integral, ...)
 Process calculation (mass flow converter, square
with dead band, ...)
 Possibility to create your own library (C toolkit)
 PID Autotune
 Easy commissioning
 Easy to implement in an application

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Hot-standby
 Fiber optic link between 2 PLCs
 Maximum distance : 2 km
 Ethernet 100 Mbit/s link
 The whole data are exchanged
without any user configuration
 One scan is sufficient to exchange
the whole context
ETHERNET FIBER OPTIC

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Hot-standby (cont)
 Hot-standby processor : 140 CPU 671 60
 Embedded fiber optic port (Ethernet 100
Mbit/s)
 No need of specific module and specific
software
 Use of existing remote I/O drops (single or
dual cable) or an Ethernet architecture
Remote
I/O
IEC
61131-3
Fiber Optic

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Ethernet

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Ethernet services
 Modbus TCP : a standard protocol for messaging
 Global data : producer / consumer mechanism on 64 stations max
 I/O scanning : 64 or 128 stations with 120 words each (Modbus
TCP)
 DHCP service : dynamic IP address allocation
 Faulty Device Replacement : auto reconfiguration of faulty devices
 Web server inside : access to real-time diagnostics, alarm
management, and user html pages
 E-mail : standalone messages sending
 Network Time Protocol : time synchronization
 Database connection : direct logging to a relational database

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Standard fieldbuses

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