Product Short Description

Technical Specifications:

  • Processor: ARM-based chipset operating at 500 MHz.
  • Memory: 128 MB SDRAM + 128 MB flash storage.
  • Input Voltage: 24 VDC.
  • Power Consumption: Supports loads up to 400 A.
  • Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C.
  • Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C.
  • Environmental Resistance: G3-class harsh environment certification, including vibration and electromagnetic interference (EMI) resistance.
  • Physical Dimensions: Approximately 2 kg in weight.

Description

  • Housing: Rugged press-cast aluminum casing for field installation without ventilation.
  • Certifications: CE-certified for safety and compliance.
  • Network Connectivity: Standard fiber-optic or copper 100 Mbps Ethernet cables.
  • Fieldbus Support:
    • 2 Mbps or 268 Kbps HDLC fieldbus via dedicated ports.
    • Supports up to 128 compact/standard 200-series FBMs or a mixed configuration of 100-series and 200-series FBMs (≤64 100-series FBMs per port).
  • Display: LCD screen showing module name, status, hardware revision, and OS version.

Functional Features:

  • Control Capabilities:
    • Executes regulation, logic, timing, and sequential control tasks.
    • Supports PID algorithms and advanced control strategies (e.g., feedforward, nonlinear control).
    • Function block processing speed: 16,000 blocks/second.
  • Redundancy and Reliability:
    • Patented fault-tolerant design with dual modules operating in parallel.
    • Automatic failover with bit-by-bit verification to ensure continuous operation.
    • Online image upgrade (OLUG/EOLUG) for firmware updates without interrupting control processes.
  • Data Acquisition and Alarm Management:
    • High-speed sampling for motor drive actuator control (MDACT).
    • Alarm prioritization, time-delay deadbands, and time-suppressed alarms.
  • Self-Hosted Mode: Operates independently using flash-stored checkpoint files even when the host workstation is offline.
  • Time Synchronization: Optional GPS-based external time synchronization for precise timing.
  • Diagnostic Tools: Built-in self-diagnostic capabilities and LED indicators for real-time health monitoring.

Application Scenarios:

  • Petroleum and Natural Gas: Controls oil well drilling, pipeline transportation, and refining processes.
  • Chemical Industry: Manages reactor control, material handling, and temperature/pressure monitoring.
  • Power Generation: Regulates generator control and grid dispatch in power plants and substations.
  • Pharmaceutical Industry: Ensures precise control of production equipment and processes to maintain product quality.
  • Food and Beverage: Controls filling, temperature regulation, and packaging lines in production processes.
  • Manufacturing: Automates production lines in automotive, electronics, and other industries.

Key Advantages:

  • High Reliability: Fault-tolerant design with dual modules ensures uninterrupted operation.
  • Scalability: Supports up to 128 FBMs for complex system requirements.
  • Durability: Withstands harsh industrial environments, including extreme temperatures and vibrations.
  • Efficiency: Optimizes processes to reduce energy consumption and improve productivity.
  • Safety Compliance: Meets global standards (CE, UL, ATEX) for use in explosive atmospheres.
  • Flexibility: Compatible with multiple protocols and devices, simplifying integration into existing systems.

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