Hardware and Software for Infrastructure Automation, Remote Monitoring and Control, and SCADA
PLCs and RTUs
Founded in 1980, Control Microsystems Inc. (CMI) is a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of hardware and software for infrastructure automation, remote monitoring and control, and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition). SCADAPack PLCs and RTUs The SCADAPack ® Series of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) provides Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) functions for use in SCADA and telemetry applications. All members of the SCADAPack Series are programmable in Relay Ladder Logic, IEC 61131-3 and multitasking C/C++ languages. The products also provide unlimited number of PID controllers for feedback control, and can be easily expanded for larger I/O counts. Real-time communications using the industry-standard Modbus® protocol simplifies integration with SCADA software, MMIs, DCS systems and intelligent instrumentation. Everything necessary for remote monitoring and control applications is provided. SCADAPack350/357 The SCADAPack350/357 combines high-performance 32-bit processing with high speed LAN and USB communications and advanced power-saving features. Additionally, the product has an integrated power supply, 12 to 24VDC converter, analog and digital I/O, serial communication capabilities, and turbine flow meter counter inputs. The SCADAPack350/357 uses industry-standard Modbus and DNP3 serial protocols as well as Modbus TCP and UDP-based Ethernet protocols, and can be programmed locally or remotely through a choice of flexible programming languages. As with all SCADAPacks, these products are available with optional expansion I/O and integrated wireless modules. SCADAPack32 The Control Microsystems SCADAPack32 is one of five available models in the SCADAPack series of programmable logic controllers. As the most powerful model in the series, the SCADAPack32 offers high performance, built-in Ethernet, 8 Mb of SDRAM and a wide range of analog and digital I/O options. The product offers Modbus RTU and Modbus ASCII as native protocols and is remotely programmable, as a master or slave, through a choice of flexible programming languages. As with all SCADAPack products the SCADAPack32 is based on a multiprocessor architecture with a co-processor used for handling on-board input/output channels. SCADAPack The Control Microsystems SCADAPack is the flagship of five available models in the SCADAPack series of programmable logic controllers. The SCADAPack is a flexible controller complete with integrated power supply, analog and digital I/O and serial communications. The product uses Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII and optional DNP3 as native protocols and is remotely programmable through a choice of flexible programming languages. As with all SCADAPack products the SCADAPack is based on a multiprocessor architecture with a co-processor used for handling on-board input/output channels. SCADAPackLP The Control Microsystems SCADAPackLP is one of five available models in the SCADAPack series of programmable logic controllers. The LP model is a low power controller complete with integrated power supply, analog and digital I/O, serial communications and turbine flow meter counter inputs. The product uses Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII and DNP3 as native protocols and is remotely programmable, as a master or slave, through a choice of flexible programming languages. As with all SCADAPack products the SCADAPackLP is based on a multiprocessor architecture with a co-processor used for handling on-board input/output channels. SCADAPack100 The Control Microsystems SCADAPack100 controller is one of five available models in the SCADAPack series of programmable logic controllers. As the most compact model in the series, the SCADAPack100 offers high performance with both analog inputs and digital I/O. The product offers Modbus RTU and Modbus ASCII as native protocols and is remotely programmable, as a master or slave, through a choice of flexible programming languages. As with all SCADAPack products the SCADAPack100 is based on a multiprocessor architecture with a co-processor used for handling the on-board input/output channels. SCADAPack Wireless Series All Control Microsystems SCADAPack controllers (except E-Series) are available with an integrated spread spectrum wireless transceiver, offering a flexible option for SCADA network connectivity. Each of the wireless SCADAPack controllers includes a complete Radio Module conveniently mounted under the controller cover with no change in the product’s dimensions. The wireless controllers are available in 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz versions and come complete with all the functional specifications of the SCADAPack controller they are based upon. This simplified design eliminates the need for separate power supplies, cables and radio modules, resulting in a more efficient system installation. SCADAPack Ethernet All Control Microsystems SCADAPack controllers are available with Ethernet communications, either as a standard specification or through an integrated 5906 Ethernet Gateway option (5906 not available with E-Series controllers). In each case the Ethernet ports are conveniently located and use standard RJ45 connectors. The SCADAPack32, SCADAPack32P and SCADAPack2 controllers, which come standard with an Ethernet port, can be configured to use either Modbus TCP or Modbus RTU in UDP, DNP in TCP and DNP in UDP protocols. Any SCADAPack controller equipped with the integrated 5906 Ethernet Gateway can make use of Modbus UDP, Modbus RTU in UDP, Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU in TCP protocols. SCADPack Vision The SCADAPack Vision is a compact, panel-mounted operator interface terminal designed for use with SCADAPack controllers. It reads and writes data to the controller via an RS-232 port. A two line, 32-character LCD displays the data on a series of screens. Seven function buttons are available to navigate through these screens, enter data or control power to the unit. Data-display screens and button functionality are user-defined in applications created with the companion Vision configuration software. This product has a 1 year warranty on parts and labor. SCADAPack Vision50 The SCADAPack Vision50 provides an expanded operator interface for use with the Control Microsystems SCADAPack line of controllers. The product is easily configured to display process variables and to permit modification of any controller parameter. With a 4 line by 20 character display and 20 function keys, the SCADAPack Vision50 is well suited as the next step up in the SCADAPack Vision family of Operator Interfaces. This product has a 1 year warranty on parts and labor. Series 5000 Expansion and Communication Modules The SCADAPack Series of controllers are powerful on their own but are also expandable through the Control Microsystems 5000 Series of I/O Expansion and Communication modules. Starting with as few as 11 process I/O points, any SCADAPack controller can be expanded to have over 700 process I/O points. Communications and connectivity options are also flexible with a wide range of Modems, Interface and Gateway modules.
Founded in 1980, Control Microsystems Inc. (CMI) is a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of hardware and software for infrastructure automation, remote monitoring and control, and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition).
The SCADAPack ® Series of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) provides Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) functions for use in SCADA and telemetry applications.
All members of the SCADAPack Series are programmable in Relay Ladder Logic, IEC 61131-3 and multitasking C/C++ languages. The products also provide unlimited number of PID controllers for feedback control, and can be easily expanded for larger I/O counts. Real-time communications using the industry-standard Modbus® protocol simplifies integration with SCADA software, MMIs, DCS systems and intelligent instrumentation. Everything necessary for remote monitoring and control applications is provided.
SCADAPack350/357
The SCADAPack350/357 combines high-performance 32-bit processing with high speed LAN and USB communications and advanced power-saving features. Additionally, the product has an integrated power supply, 12 to 24VDC converter, analog and digital I/O, serial communication capabilities, and turbine flow meter counter inputs. The SCADAPack350/357 uses industry-standard Modbus and DNP3 serial protocols as well as Modbus TCP and UDP-based Ethernet protocols, and can be programmed locally or remotely through a choice of flexible programming languages. As with all SCADAPacks, these products are available with optional expansion I/O and integrated wireless modules.
SCADAPack32
The Control Microsystems SCADAPack32 is one of five available models in the SCADAPack series of programmable logic controllers. As the most powerful model in the series, the SCADAPack32 offers high performance, built-in Ethernet, 8 Mb of SDRAM and a wide range of analog and digital I/O options. The product offers Modbus RTU and Modbus ASCII as native protocols and is remotely programmable, as a master or slave, through a choice of flexible programming languages. As with all SCADAPack products the SCADAPack32 is based on a multiprocessor architecture with a co-processor used for handling on-board input/output channels.
SCADAPack
The Control Microsystems SCADAPack is the flagship of five available models in the SCADAPack series of programmable logic controllers. The SCADAPack is a flexible controller complete with integrated power supply, analog and digital I/O and serial communications. The product uses Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII and optional DNP3 as native protocols and is remotely programmable through a choice of flexible programming languages. As with all SCADAPack products the SCADAPack is based on a multiprocessor architecture with a co-processor used for handling on-board input/output channels.
SCADAPackLP
The Control Microsystems SCADAPackLP is one of five available models in the SCADAPack series of programmable logic controllers. The LP model is a low power controller complete with integrated power supply, analog and digital I/O, serial communications and turbine flow meter counter inputs. The product uses Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII and DNP3 as native protocols and is remotely programmable, as a master or slave, through a choice of flexible programming languages. As with all SCADAPack products the SCADAPackLP is based on a multiprocessor architecture with a co-processor used for handling on-board input/output channels.
SCADAPack100
The Control Microsystems SCADAPack100 controller is one of five available models in the SCADAPack series of programmable logic controllers. As the most compact model in the series, the SCADAPack100 offers high performance with both analog inputs and digital I/O. The product offers Modbus RTU and Modbus ASCII as native protocols and is remotely programmable, as a master or slave, through a choice of flexible programming languages. As with all SCADAPack products the SCADAPack100 is based on a multiprocessor architecture with a co-processor used for handling the on-board input/output channels.
SCADAPack Wireless Series
All Control Microsystems SCADAPack controllers (except E-Series) are available with an integrated spread spectrum wireless transceiver, offering a flexible option for SCADA network connectivity. Each of the wireless SCADAPack controllers includes a complete Radio Module conveniently mounted under the controller cover with no change in the product’s dimensions. The wireless controllers are available in 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz versions and come complete with all the functional specifications of the SCADAPack controller they are based upon. This simplified design eliminates the need for separate power supplies, cables and radio modules, resulting in a more efficient system installation.
SCADAPack Ethernet
All Control Microsystems SCADAPack controllers are available with Ethernet communications, either as a standard specification or through an integrated 5906 Ethernet Gateway option (5906 not available with E-Series controllers). In each case the Ethernet ports are conveniently located and use standard RJ45 connectors.
The SCADAPack32, SCADAPack32P and SCADAPack2 controllers, which come standard with an Ethernet port, can be configured to use either Modbus TCP or Modbus RTU in UDP, DNP in TCP and DNP in UDP protocols. Any SCADAPack controller equipped with the integrated 5906 Ethernet Gateway can make use of Modbus UDP, Modbus RTU in UDP, Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU in TCP protocols.
SCADPack Vision
The SCADAPack Vision is a compact, panel-mounted operator interface terminal designed for use with SCADAPack controllers. It reads and writes data to the controller via an RS-232 port.
A two line, 32-character LCD displays the data on a series of screens. Seven function buttons are available to navigate through these screens, enter data or control power to the unit. Data-display screens and button functionality are user-defined in applications created with the companion Vision configuration software.
This product has a 1 year warranty on parts and labor.
SCADAPack Vision50
The SCADAPack Vision50 provides an expanded operator interface for use with the Control Microsystems SCADAPack line of controllers. The product is easily configured to display process variables and to permit modification of any controller parameter.
With a 4 line by 20 character display and 20 function keys, the SCADAPack Vision50 is well suited as the next step up in the SCADAPack Vision family of Operator Interfaces.
Series 5000 Expansion and Communication Modules
The SCADAPack Series of controllers are powerful on their own but are also expandable through the Control Microsystems 5000 Series of I/O Expansion and Communication modules. Starting with as few as 11 process I/O points, any SCADAPack controller can be expanded to have over 700 process I/O points. Communications and connectivity options are also flexible with a wide range of Modems, Interface and Gateway modules.
Software
Control Microsystems offers a complete series of software products designed for use with the company’s SCADAPack PLCs, Gas Flow Computers, Single and Multivariable Transmitters, and Expansion and Communications devices. ClearSCADA, SCADA Management Software The ClearSCADA 2007 Edition, is a premium SCADA automation management software. Designed for today's modern installations, this software is a data collection, storage, retrieval and display product. Equally at home in a wide range of water and wastewater environments, ClearSCADA is feature-rich product that maintains the efficiency and ease-of-use customers expect throughout the entire SCADA system life cycle. Whether you are designing, building, operating or maintaining critical SCADA infrastructure, the ClearSCADA client/server architecture and online object database provide a state-of-the-art, third-generation, SCADA platform. SCADALog Control Microsystems’ SCADALog software is a PC-based application that is used to upload and work with data that has been stored in the field. The SCADALog software can be used with any of the Control Microsystems’ SCADAPack controllers or with the RealFLO 4202GFC integrated gas flow computer. In addition to conventional recording of historical data, applications can include the backup of process data in the event of a network communications failure. In applications where critical environmental parameters must be stored to meet government regulations, SCADALog can be used to easily collect the required data. Click Here to read more about SCADALog SCADAServer SCADAServer is an OPC (OLE for Process Control) server that manages communication between products from a wide range of vendors. This powerful technology allows makers of HMI software and custom application developers ensure seamless communication with field hardware, including Control Microsystems’ SCADAPack PLCs. Click Here to read more about SCADAServer 4012MPT Modbus Pressure Transmitter The 4012MPT Modbus Pressure Transmitter is an accurate and intelligent transmitter that offers precise measurement of process absolute or gauge pressures in a small and lightweight package. As a fully digital transmitter, the product is networked using Modbus over Ethernet or a selectable RS485/232 serial line. Easy to install and operate, any Modbus master can access and control a large number of these transmitters. With a 2-year warranty, and the support of Control Microsystems’ comprehensive customer support program, this transmitter is a natural choice for a wide variety of gas, water and industrial applications. 4032MPT Modbus Pressure Transmitter The 4032MPT offers precise measurement of differential pressure in a compact, robust package. As a fully digital transmitter, the product is networked using Modbus over Ethernet or a selectable RS232-485 serial line. The 4032MPT Modbus Pressure Transmitter is an accurate and intelligent transmitter that offers precise measurement differential pressure in a compact and robust package. As a fully digital transmitter, the product is networked using Modbus over Ethernet or a selectable RS485/232 serial line. Easy to install and operate, any Modbus master can access and control a large number of these transmitters. With a 2-year warranty, and the support of Control Microsystems’ comprehensive customer support program, this transmitter is a natural choice for a wide variety of gas, water and industrial applications. RealFLO 6 Gas Flow Computer Software The RealFLO 6 multi-run gas flow computer software module can be used in the measurement of up to ten gas flow runs. This product converts any of the Control Microsystems SCADAPack Series controllers into a full function gas flow computer. RealFLO 6 Flow Computer is an application that enables custody transfer gas flow measurement of up to ten flow runs in Control Microsystems SCADAPack controllers. The application provides EFM functionality independent of, yet concurrent with, the controller’s Ladder Logic/IEC6-1131-3 and C/C++ user programmability. RealFLO 6 supports concurrent AGA-3 (orifice plate), V-Cone, and AGA-7 (turbine meter) flow measurements with AGA-8 or NX-19 gas density calculations. Meeting the requirements of API 21.1, RealFLO 6 provides 35 days of hourly and daily averages, 700 user changes and events as well as 300 alarms. RealFLO 6 is the latest user interface that offers more efficient well deployment utilizing wizards and templates that minimize entry tasks required by operators and measurement technicians. The user also has the ability to export EFM data with customizable file naming conventions for FlowCal Measurement Software easing file organization.
Control Microsystems offers a complete series of software products designed for use with the company’s SCADAPack PLCs, Gas Flow Computers, Single and Multivariable Transmitters, and Expansion and Communications devices.
ClearSCADA, SCADA Management Software
The ClearSCADA 2007 Edition, is a premium SCADA automation management software. Designed for today's modern installations, this software is a data collection, storage, retrieval and display product. Equally at home in a wide range of water and wastewater environments, ClearSCADA is feature-rich product that maintains the efficiency and ease-of-use customers expect throughout the entire SCADA system life cycle. Whether you are designing, building, operating or maintaining critical SCADA infrastructure, the ClearSCADA client/server architecture and online object database provide a state-of-the-art, third-generation, SCADA platform.
SCADALog
Control Microsystems’ SCADALog software is a PC-based application that is used to upload and work with data that has been stored in the field. The SCADALog software can be used with any of the Control Microsystems’ SCADAPack controllers or with the RealFLO 4202GFC integrated gas flow computer.
In addition to conventional recording of historical data, applications can include the backup of process data in the event of a network communications failure.
In applications where critical environmental parameters must be stored to meet government regulations, SCADALog can be used to easily collect the required data.
Click Here to read more about SCADALog
SCADAServer
SCADAServer is an OPC (OLE for Process Control) server that manages communication between products from a wide range of vendors. This powerful technology allows makers of HMI software and custom application developers ensure seamless communication with field hardware, including Control Microsystems’ SCADAPack PLCs.
Click Here to read more about SCADAServer
4012MPT Modbus Pressure Transmitter
The 4012MPT Modbus Pressure Transmitter is an accurate and intelligent transmitter that offers precise measurement of process absolute or gauge pressures in a small and lightweight package. As a fully digital transmitter, the product is networked using Modbus over Ethernet or a selectable RS485/232 serial line. Easy to install and operate, any Modbus master can access and control a large number of these transmitters. With a 2-year warranty, and the support of Control Microsystems’ comprehensive customer support program, this transmitter is a natural choice for a wide variety of gas, water and industrial applications.
4032MPT Modbus Pressure Transmitter
The 4032MPT offers precise measurement of differential pressure in a compact, robust package. As a fully digital transmitter, the product is networked using Modbus over Ethernet or a selectable RS232-485 serial line.
The 4032MPT Modbus Pressure Transmitter is an accurate and intelligent transmitter that offers precise measurement differential pressure in a compact and robust package. As a fully digital transmitter, the product is networked using Modbus over Ethernet or a selectable RS485/232 serial line. Easy to install and operate, any Modbus master can access and control a large number of these transmitters. With a 2-year warranty, and the support of Control Microsystems’ comprehensive customer support program, this transmitter is a natural choice for a wide variety of gas, water and industrial applications.
RealFLO 6 Gas Flow Computer Software
The RealFLO 6 multi-run gas flow computer software module can be used in the measurement of up to ten gas flow runs. This product converts any of the Control Microsystems SCADAPack Series controllers into a full function gas flow computer.
RealFLO 6 Flow Computer is an application that enables custody transfer gas flow measurement of up to ten flow runs in Control Microsystems SCADAPack controllers. The application provides EFM functionality independent of, yet concurrent with, the controller’s Ladder Logic/IEC6-1131-3 and C/C++ user programmability.
RealFLO 6 supports concurrent AGA-3 (orifice plate), V-Cone, and AGA-7 (turbine meter) flow measurements with AGA-8 or NX-19 gas density calculations. Meeting the requirements of API 21.1, RealFLO 6 provides 35 days of hourly and daily averages, 700 user changes and events as well as 300 alarms.
RealFLO 6 is the latest user interface that offers more efficient well deployment utilizing wizards and templates that minimize entry tasks required by operators and measurement technicians. The user also has the ability to export EFM data with customizable file naming conventions for FlowCal Measurement Software easing file organization.
Programming Tools & Protocols
Programming Tools Control Microsystems offers a choice of three programming environments for use with its SCADAPack controller product family: TelePACE Relay Ladder Logic, ISaGRAF (IEC 61131-3) and Multitasking C and C++. TelePACE Relay Ladder Logic TelePACE is Control Microsystems’ proprietary programming environment. This easy to use software package allows users to develop relay ladder logic networks for use in SCADAPack controllers. The software runs on Windows NTTM, Windows 98TM and Windows 95TM platforms. The TelePACE environment was designed with ease of use in mind. The TelePACE Ladder Editor allows the programmer to assign tag names to process I/O addresses and data registers. With drag and drop control, the programmer can place a wide array of functions in the ladder network including: contacts, outputs, counters, PID controllers, HART interface functions and more. Once complete the programmer can upload the application to the SCADAPack controller through a direct or network connection. Using the online monitoring function a field engineer can edit the program while online, providing a highly efficient debugging environment. ISaGRAF Technician License The ISaGRAF Technician License is now available for SCADAPack and SCADAPack E-Series controllers. Designed to enhance the flexibility of the company’s ISaGRAF IEC61131-3 programming platform, the new Technician’s License is for field technicians who need only to download controller code and monitor process values in real time. The ISaGRAF Technician License provides most of the functionality of an I/O count-based license at a reduced price, by disabling the commands required to build and edit ISaGRAF logic code. Code is developed and compiled elsewhere on an ISaGRAF I/O-licensed Workbench and then provided to the technician who uses their Technician-Licensed Workbench to download the code to the controller. Control Microsystems’ ISaGRAF provides a user-friendly, flexible environment for developing, debugging, and downloading SCADAPack controller logic code; and provides local and remote access to the process via Intranet or Internet technologies. The ISaGRAF Application Workbench includes six automation languages, the five IEC61131-3 languages plus Flow Chart: Sequential Function Chart, Functional Block Diagram, Ladder Diagram, Structured Text, Instruction List, and Flow Chart. For more information visit: www.controlmicrosystems.com. IEC 61131-3 IEC 61131-3 is the first global standard in control programming. By standardizing the control system interface this programming environment complements the manner in which technicians and engineers design, program, operate and maintain industrial control systems. The IEC 61131-3 software package includes the five main languages: Sequential Function Chart (SFC), Instruction List (IL), Ladder Diagram (LD), Function Block Diagram (FBD), and Structured Text (ST). In addition to these languages a sixth, called Flow Chart (FC) is included. This sixth language is graphics based and is used to describe sequential operations in an application. The choice of which IEC 61131-3 language is used for development is based on the nature of the application and user preference. Multitasking C and C++ For customized communication protocols or highly complex algorithms, nothing provides greater flexibility than the optional TelePACE C/C++ Compiler. This optional programming environment is used for applications requiring the highest level of programming versatility such as custom protocols, complex calculations, data logging and more. Much like the TelePACE environment, compiled programs can be loaded into a SCADAPack controller over the communication network and can run concurrently with either TelePACE Ladder Logic or IEC 61131-3 programs. Communication Protocols All of Control Microsystems’ SCADAPack and Flow and Pressure Measurement Products are offered with the industry-standard Modbus serial protocol for simple integration with SCADA software, MMIs, DCS systems and a wide range of intelligent instrumentation. Alternatively, most products are also available with DNP3 as an option, offering enhanced communications and interoperability. For those applications that require communication over a LAN or WAN most of the Control Microsystems products can be used with an optional integrated or stand-alone Ethernet module that offers a range of Ethernet protocols. For those unique applications where custom communications protocols are required, Control Microsystems offers powerful C/C++ tools for custom programming. To see which options are available for each product, visit the individual product pages on this web site. Modbus Considered the industry standard, the Modbus protocol is a messaging structure used to establish master-slave/client-server communications between intelligent devices in a network. Control Microsystems products support this protocol and its two serial transmission modes, ASCIII and RTU. Using any of the Control Microsystems configuration environments the user simply selects the desired Modbus mode and the serial port parameters that will be used for communication. DNP3 The DNP3 protocol is also a standards-based, open protocol, in this case managed by an international user group. The protocol has a rich set of functions and was designed to work well in a wide area network. The protocol uses an object-based application layer and supports multiple operating modes including: poll-response, polled report-by-exception, unsolicited response and peer-to-peer. DNP3 offers time synchronized and time-stamped events and has the ability to provide confirmation on both the data link and application layers. Ethernet All of Control Microsystems’ SCADAPack and Flow and Pressure Measurement Products can communicate over an Ethernet LAN/WAN through the use of either an integrated or stand-alone Ethernet module. The modules, which provide an interface between serial and Ethernet networks, convert Modbus RTU or ASCII protocols to Modbus TCP, Modbus TCP in RTU, Modbus UDP or Modbus UDP in RTU. The network protocols available through the Control Microsystems Ethernet module include IP, ARP, TCP, TFTP, UDP and ICMP.
Control Microsystems offers a choice of three programming environments for use with its SCADAPack controller product family: TelePACE Relay Ladder Logic, ISaGRAF (IEC 61131-3) and Multitasking C and C++.
TelePACE Relay Ladder Logic
TelePACE is Control Microsystems’ proprietary programming environment. This easy to use software package allows users to develop relay ladder logic networks for use in SCADAPack controllers. The software runs on Windows NTTM, Windows 98TM and Windows 95TM platforms.
The TelePACE environment was designed with ease of use in mind. The TelePACE Ladder Editor allows the programmer to assign tag names to process I/O addresses and data registers. With drag and drop control, the programmer can place a wide array of functions in the ladder network including: contacts, outputs, counters, PID controllers, HART interface functions and more. Once complete the programmer can upload the application to the SCADAPack controller through a direct or network connection. Using the online monitoring function a field engineer can edit the program while online, providing a highly efficient debugging environment.
ISaGRAF Technician License
The ISaGRAF Technician License is now available for SCADAPack and SCADAPack E-Series controllers. Designed to enhance the flexibility of the company’s ISaGRAF IEC61131-3 programming platform, the new Technician’s License is for field technicians who need only to download controller code and monitor process values in real time. The ISaGRAF Technician License provides most of the functionality of an I/O count-based license at a reduced price, by disabling the commands required to build and edit ISaGRAF logic code. Code is developed and compiled elsewhere on an ISaGRAF I/O-licensed Workbench and then provided to the technician who uses their Technician-Licensed Workbench to download the code to the controller. Control Microsystems’ ISaGRAF provides a user-friendly, flexible environment for developing, debugging, and downloading SCADAPack controller logic code; and provides local and remote access to the process via Intranet or Internet technologies. The ISaGRAF Application Workbench includes six automation languages, the five IEC61131-3 languages plus Flow Chart: Sequential Function Chart, Functional Block Diagram, Ladder Diagram, Structured Text, Instruction List, and Flow Chart. For more information visit: www.controlmicrosystems.com.
IEC 61131-3
IEC 61131-3 is the first global standard in control programming. By standardizing the control system interface this programming environment complements the manner in which technicians and engineers design, program, operate and maintain industrial control systems. The IEC 61131-3 software package includes the five main languages: Sequential Function Chart (SFC), Instruction List (IL), Ladder Diagram (LD), Function Block Diagram (FBD), and Structured Text (ST). In addition to these languages a sixth, called Flow Chart (FC) is included. This sixth language is graphics based and is used to describe sequential operations in an application.
The choice of which IEC 61131-3 language is used for development is based on the nature of the application and user preference.
Multitasking C and C++
For customized communication protocols or highly complex algorithms, nothing provides greater flexibility than the optional TelePACE C/C++ Compiler. This optional programming environment is used for applications requiring the highest level of programming versatility such as custom protocols, complex calculations, data logging and more. Much like the TelePACE environment, compiled programs can be loaded into a SCADAPack controller over the communication network and can run concurrently with either TelePACE Ladder Logic or IEC 61131-3 programs.
All of Control Microsystems’ SCADAPack and Flow and Pressure Measurement Products are offered with the industry-standard Modbus serial protocol for simple integration with SCADA software, MMIs, DCS systems and a wide range of intelligent instrumentation. Alternatively, most products are also available with DNP3 as an option, offering enhanced communications and interoperability. For those applications that require communication over a LAN or WAN most of the Control Microsystems products can be used with an optional integrated or stand-alone Ethernet module that offers a range of Ethernet protocols. For those unique applications where custom communications protocols are required, Control Microsystems offers powerful C/C++ tools for custom programming. To see which options are available for each product, visit the individual product pages on this web site.
Modbus
Considered the industry standard, the Modbus protocol is a messaging structure used to establish master-slave/client-server communications between intelligent devices in a network. Control Microsystems products support this protocol and its two serial transmission modes, ASCIII and RTU. Using any of the Control Microsystems configuration environments the user simply selects the desired Modbus mode and the serial port parameters that will be used for communication.
DNP3
The DNP3 protocol is also a standards-based, open protocol, in this case managed by an international user group. The protocol has a rich set of functions and was designed to work well in a wide area network. The protocol uses an object-based application layer and supports multiple operating modes including: poll-response, polled report-by-exception, unsolicited response and peer-to-peer. DNP3 offers time synchronized and time-stamped events and has the ability to provide confirmation on both the data link and application layers.
Ethernet
All of Control Microsystems’ SCADAPack and Flow and Pressure Measurement Products can communicate over an Ethernet LAN/WAN through the use of either an integrated or stand-alone Ethernet module. The modules, which provide an interface between serial and Ethernet networks, convert Modbus RTU or ASCII protocols to Modbus TCP, Modbus TCP in RTU, Modbus UDP or Modbus UDP in RTU. The network protocols available through the Control Microsystems Ethernet module include IP, ARP, TCP, TFTP, UDP and ICMP.
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