Electricity + Control September 2016

CONTROL SYSTEMS, AUTOMATION + SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Technology … in the driver’s seat

Information provided by Schneider Electric

Full automation has become widely applied in various technological and industrial systems.

T he continuing evolution of technology is piloting the progres- sion of controlling systems and functions without the dynamic of human involvement. Full automation has become widely applied in various technological and industrial systems to execute the processing of large amounts of data within limited timeframes – as well as perform functions that would not be viable for human beings. Automatic control systems improve the functioning and capability of controlled objects or systems; they limit or eliminate external interferences which can compromise the entire system. Automatic control systems improve the functioning and capa- bility of controlled objects or systems. This also includes auxiliary operations such as starting, stopping, monitoring, and adjusting of the controlled object or system’s functionality thus culminating in reduced downtime. Modicon M580 ePAC Controller Schneider Electric’s Modicon M580 — the world's first ePAC controller offers connectivity capabilities to help you react faster to information demands in a safe and a cybersecure environment. De- signed for efficient Ethernet networking the Modicon M580 is the ideal for PlantStruxure architecture. The integration of Ethernet infrastructure is ensured through easy cabling with a third Ethernet port available on all Ethernet modules. An embeddedWi-Fi communication, fibre optic converter as well as embedded switche's function deliver full inte- gration. The Modicon M580 controller has redundant processors, native Ethernet, and cyber-security embedded in its core and brings Native Ethernet capabilities such as its architecture which intercon- nects all your devices and provides continuous communication flow to reap IIoT benefits. The Modicon M580 excels in high level computing power for increasingly data-intensive processes through end-to-end 100 Mbps – speed ranging from top to bottom and the improvement of applica- tion response time up by ten. A 64 MB memory data capacity of up by eight delivers high performance, high availability for processors and networks and also features enhanced cyber-security.

Achieving versatility in all operation: Control systems and automation features must form the basis to perform live applications' updates without halting the process by adding or removing discrete and analogue I/Omodules. The Modicon M580 controller also enables the addition of new RIO drop and the modification of channel configuration parameters. Versatility in operations also encompasses the ability of the Modicon M580 controller to reconfigure modules automatically on hotswap and apply changes to configuration on the fly (CCOTF). The Modicon M580 is the new recommended controller for PlantStruxure, Schneider Electric’s collaborative and integrated automation architecture for industrial and infrastructure custom- ers. Within the Modicon range of modules is the Modicon X80 I/Os with form factor: backplane, power supply, I/O digital, I/O analogue, communication.

The X80 range incorporates the compatiblemodules com- mon for Quantum Ethernet I/O drops and M340 PLC, all with a M340 form factor. Included are backplane, all in-rack modules, power supply, Ethernet RIOmod- ule drop head, all I/O modules, communication modules (except Ethernet), and expert modules. 

The Modicon M580 is based on Innovative I/O incorporating robustness, compactness guided by international certifications. The Modicon M580 is compatible with all

M340 existing modules are also supported by X80 drop of QEIO (except AS-I, NOR, SSI). One X80 drop can support two racks along 30 m, just like the M340 PLC (up to four racks for M340). Maximum number of sup- ported X80 drops is 16 for 140CPU6x1xx and 31 for 140CPU6x2xx. PlantStruxure brings together Telemetry, PLC/SCADA, and DCS offer- ings with complete life cycle services to help make your operations more efficient. From initial design to modernisation, PlantStruxure transparently connects the control, operation, and enterprise levels of your business. Altivar Process Variable Speed Drives The Altivar Process Variable Speed Drive (VSD) is the first VSD with embedded intelligent services, allowing for improved life-cycle as- set management and enhanced energy consumption. The Altivar

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