Category: ABB

Field device management

HART and PROFIBUS devices are fully integrated with Symphony Plus, yielding benefits far beyond

reduced footprint and cable costs. The S+ Engineering tool suite supports configuration,

commissioning and maintenance of HART and PROFIBUS devices using device type manager

(DTM) technology. For field devices that have conventional device description files (GSD),

a basic PROFIBUS DTM is available to allow standardized configuration. HART devices

are integrated, configured and parameterized via standard HART protocol without the need

for additional tools by using a standard HART DTM. Individual DTMs can be accessed from the

engineering tool’s multiple data views, such as the system or location overview and others.

S+ Engineering includes automatic net calculation and loading of process items by using the device

specific channel configuration generated from the DTM.

The SD Series` HART capabilities allow users to take full advantage of their HART instrumentation

investments. Too often smart devices are under utilized because of the limitations of the I/O

system to accept the device’s information. 

With SD Series HART modules, incorporation of the secondary variables in control strategies can

reduce the overall number of field devices and I/O channels required. Visibility of HART diagnostic

data at the system level reduces maintenance costs through the proactive response to

degrading performance of field devices before a failure occurs.

Intelligent HART I/O

HART field devices are seamlessly integrated through a variety of HART analog input and

output modules. This provides access to a wide range of intelligent field devices including

transmitters and actuators from ABB and other vendors. Besides the 4-20 mA primary variable,

all secondary, tertiary and quaternary variables in a HART device can be accessed by Function Code

control applications in the SD Series controller.

Data can be calculated, used as part of a control strategy, or for display and alarm purposes at

the S+ Operations console.

The SD Series` HART capabilities allow users to take full advantage of their HART instrumentation

investments. Too often smart devices are under utilized because of the limitations of the I/O

system to accept the device’s information. 

With SD Series HART modules, incorporation of the secondary variables in control strategies can

reduce the overall number of field devices and I/O channels required. Visibility of HART diagnostic

data at the system level reduces maintenance costs through the proactive response to

degrading performance of field devices before a failure occurs.

SD Series HART I/O features include:

• Each channel’s secondary/tertiary/quaternary variables are available for use in control applications

• Update rate of secondary/tertiary/quaternary variables is less than one second (AI05 and AO05)

Turbine Control

In addition to traditional signal-type I/O, SD Series provides for integrated turbine control

solutions via a series turbine control-specific modules and include:

• Hydraulic Servo Module (VP01)

• Turbine Protection Module (TP01)

• Turbine Auto Synchronization Module (AS01)

• Condition Monitoring Module (MCM800)

These unique modules make it possible to provide a fully integrated single-vendor solution

for all aspects of turbine automation. Symphony Plus turbine solutions are based on proven

technology that controls steam turbines, gas turbines and hydroelectric turbines in more than

15 different countries around the world, and have been tested, accepted, and used as part of their

standard offering by several major global turbine manufacturers. With step change response

times of less than 20 msec, the SD Series turbine offering delivers powerful governor control

system solutions.

Redundant I/O

SD Series redundant I/O arrangements provide enhanced availability for your most critical field

I/O.  Available for both analog and digital I/O, these redundant I/O modules protect against

common power, communications, hardware and software failures and I/O channel failures without

requiring any additional configuration.

Local and remote options

24V DC power requirements, low module power consumption, and a module temperature rating

of -40°C to +70°C (ambient) make SD Series I/O equally suited for local or remote I/O installations.

G3 coating makes SD Series I/O suitable for use in corrosive environments without requiring costly

sealed cabinets or purging systems. The software configuration is identical when configured as

either local I/O or remote I/O or mixed.

Easy expansion of existing Rack systems SD Series I/O modules are compatible with HR

Series BRC300/400/410 controllers for easy, incremental expansion of existing Rack systems.

Typical examples include expansion with remote I/O or HART enhancements to existing Rack

installations.

SD Series

Comprehensive I/O product portfolio

The SD Series I/O product family includes DIN Rail horizontally or vertically mounted digital

and analog modules, as well as integration with intelligent field devices and protocols using

PROFIBUS DP, HART, IEC 61850. IEC 60870-5 104. DNP 3.0. and Modbus TCP communications.

Hardwire I/O and fieldbus I/O coexist and use the same function block library to build real-time

control applications.

Traditional SD Series analog input modules interface with field inputs such as pressure and

flow transmitter signals, thermocouple inputs, and resistive temperature device (RTD) inputs.

Analog output modules provide output signals to adjust final control elements such as control

valves, positioners, actuators, etc.

SD Series digital input modules have input channels to read the states of switches, relay

contacts, solenoids, etc. Digital output modules provide output channels for DC or AC switching

applications. The digital outputs can be used to drive annunciators and to drive two-state final

control elements such as actuators, relays, and solenoids.

For SD Series Digital I/O, each channel can be individually configured as an SOE (Sequence of

Events) point. This flexibility removes the cost and complexity of assigning additional digital

inputs as SOE in the field. SOE with 1 msec timestamp is available across the entire system,

whether the I/O is local or remotely located.

Device integration capability

The SD Series controller architecture seamlessly integrates intelligent field devices and protocols

using PROFIBUS DP, HART, Modbus TCP, IEC 61850. IEC 60870-5-104 and DNP 3.0. This

provides access to a wide range of intelligentfield devices from both ABB and other third-party

vendors including transmitters, actuators, motor control centers (MCC), flame scanners, IEDs,

etc. Each device’s resident information can then be used in control strategies and higher level

applications. In addition to producing tighter and more reliable process control solutions, these

solutions lower installation costs by reducing wiring and system footprint.

Based on field-proven technology

SD Series controllers use ABB’s set of best-in class control technologies to build its automation

solutions. This allows users to effectively reapply their extensive library of ABB field-proven,

time-tested control solutions with these latest products.

Specifically, SD Series solutions:

• Use the extensive set of field-proven INFI 90 function code algorithms as previous generation

controllers

• Use traditional INFI-Net exception reporting over redundant 100 Mbps Fast-Ethernet (PN800)

• Extend current Composer graphical design engineering tools with device management

capabilities

Further, Symphony Plus Rack and SD Series control networks, INFI-Net and PN800

respectively, can be connected via a self-configuring INFI-Net to Ethernet bridge

(IEB800) module (Figure 08). Use of this bridge makes resident data on either network available

for use in control applications, or for display in the other system.

Soft controller

Soft controllers dramatically reduce start-up and commissioning time and costs by permitting

thorough testing and pre-tuning of control loops prior to its implementation in the field. The SD

Series soft controller uses the same control logic as the physical controllers. Coupled with virtual

communication devices, the entire SD Series control-based system can be implemented within

one or more PCs with virtual environment testing results directly transferable to the operating

system environment.

Device integration capability

The SD Series controller architecture seamlessly integrates intelligent field devices and protocols

using PROFIBUS DP, HART, Modbus TCP, IEC 61850. IEC 60870-5-104 and DNP 3.0. This

provides access to a wide range of intelligentfield devices from both ABB and other third-party

vendors including transmitters, actuators, motor control centers (MCC), flame scanners, IEDs,

etc. Each device’s resident information can then be used in control strategies and higher level

applications. In addition to producing tighter and more reliable process control solutions, these

solutions lower installation costs by reducing wiring and system footprint.

Based on field-proven technology

SD Series controllers use ABB’s set of best-in class control technologies to build its automation

solutions. This allows users to effectively reapply their extensive library of ABB field-proven,

time-tested control solutions with these latest products.

Designed for maximum reliability and availability

SD Series controller subsystems are redundant at all levels – CPU, power, internal bus, I/O networks,

communication ports and plant network.

Compliance with international standards assures the highest level of reliability and quality needed

to meet the most rigorous global specifications and requirements. Together, they provide users

with fast, accurate, uninterrupted control of their process.

Further, SD Series controllers are designed to specifically address cybersecurity threats as

defined by the industry leading standard IEC 62443. For example, SD Series controllers are

ISA Secure Component Security Assurance (CSA) certified (formally known as Embedded Device

Security Assurance, EDSA).

SD Series controllers are the latest in a long line of ABB field-proven process controllers and

can adapt to a broad spectrum of applications and process requirements. Configured by S+

Engineering, SD Series controllers feature an extensive library of predefined function codes

for easy building block design of complex control strategies to fit any control application,

including continuous, sequential, batch and advanced control.

SD Series

High-performance, reliable controllers

Powerful process controllers

SD Series controllers are the latest in a long line of ABB field-proven process controllers and

can adapt to a broad spectrum of applications and process requirements. Configured by S+

Engineering, SD Series controllers feature an extensive library of predefined function codes

for easy building block design of complex control strategies to fit any control application,

including continuous, sequential, batch and advanced control.

SD Series controller features include:

• More than twice the performance of the BRC410 and 15 times the performance of

previous generation Harmony Rack controllers

• Simultaneous support for SD Series I/O, Harmony Rack I/O and S800 I/O subsystems

• Execution of closed loop control of more than 5.000 I/O (SPC800 / HPC800), 1.000 I/O

(SPC700) and 500 I/O (SPC600) in less than 250 msec

• Downloadable firmware

• Extended user configuration memory (NVRAM) and runtime memory (RAM)

• Scalable to 5.000 function blocks (SPC600), 10.000 function blocks (SPC700) and 30.000

function blocks (SPC800 / HPC800)

• Flexible, online configuration capability

• Support for up to 8 segment tasks, each segment supporting execution cycle time

down to 1 msec

Protecting the integrity and confidentiality of system data

Process and power industries face intensifying cybersecurity risks. In order to increase stability,

security and robustness in its solutions, ABB has established an independent Device Security

Assurance Center (DSAC) where cybersecurity robustness is tested as part of the product

development process. The DSAC test facility uses state-of-the-art open source, commercial and

proprietary robustness and vulnerability analysis tools in its certification testing.

All Symphony Plus Ethernet-based devices – including SD Series

products such as the SD Series controllers, CI850.

SCI200 – are continually tested at the DSAC center in different configurations and with an explicit

focus on operational performance. This ensures that all Symphony Plus products are robust,

secure and of the highest quality.

The SD Series includes a set of high-performance, scalable process controllers that support a

plant’s total control requirements, from discrete and continuous, to batch and advanced control

applications. Supported by a comprehensive range of I/O options, the SD Series delivers

powerful, versatile and scalable automation solutions for plant applications of all sizes

and requirements.

The common controller environment executes demanding process control applications that are

both data and program intensive. Redundancy options are available at all levels resulting in

maximum flexibility and availability.