System Configurator Release Note
for the RTU50 and SCD5200
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System Configurator
Release Note
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Document Revision History:
Rev. Date Comments Prepared By
1.0 25 March, 2003 Initial writing. A. Hussey
This revision corresponds to release 1101155K of the RTU
Software.
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Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................5
1.1 Scope..............................................................................................................................5
1.2 Abstract..........................................................................................................................5
1.3 Audience ........................................................................................................................5
2. Functionality ...........................................................................................................6
2.1 System Requirements.....................................................................................................6
2.2 Configuration Support ...................................................................................................6
2.2.1 SCD5200 Cards Subsystems and Protocols......................................................... 7
2.2.2 RTU 50 Cards Subsystems and Protocols ........................................................... 8
3. Known Problems and Limitations.........................................................................9
4. Installation ............................................................................................................ 11
5. Related Documentation........................................................................................ 12
6. Definitions and Abbreviations ............................................................................. 13
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1. Introduction
1.1 Scope
This document is the Release Note for the I/A Series Intelligent SCADA
System (I/A SCADA) Station Computing Device (SCD5200) and Remote
Terminal Unit (RTU 50) System Configurator release.
This document describes:
N Overview of the Functionality
N Known Problems and Limitations
N Installation Instructions
N Related Documentation
1.2 Abstract
The I/A SCADA SCD5200/RTU50 System Configurator is a Java-based tool
for configuring the I/A SCADA Station Computing Device (SCD5200) and
Remote Terminal Unit (RTU 50).
The graphical and mouse-based configurator provides a browse capability of
configurations in a windowed environment.
The SCD5200/RTU50 System Configurator is primarily designed for the I/A
SCADA Station Computing Device (SCD5200).
While the RTU 50 Configuration Utility (RTUCFG) continues to provide
configuration support for the RTU 50, the SCD5200/RTU50 System
Configurator supports a subset of the Remote Terminal Unit (RTU 50)
input/output modules, subsystems and communications protocols.
The functionality supported by this first release is described in Section 2.
The known problems and limitations of the SCD5200/RTU50 System
Configurator are discussed further in Section 3.
1.3 Audience
This document is intended to be read by individuals who are installing or using
the SCD5200/RTU50 System Configurator.
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2. Functionality
This release of the System Configurator is designed for use in configuring the
SCD5200 and RTU50 and their associated files, cards, subsystems and
protocols.
2.1 System Requirements
The minimum system configuration for running the SCD5200/RTU50 System
Configurator is:
1. Windows 2000/NT/XP (Professional Edition) Operating System. Windows
XP (Home Edition) is not supported.
2. 128 MB RAM.
3. 125 MB disk space for install files + 50 MB swap space.
In addition it is recommended that the SCD5200/RTU50 System Configurator
be run on a 400Mhz Pentium, or faster, CPU.
The SCD5200/RTU50 Configurator requires:
1. Java Runtime Environment J2RE version 1.4.0/1.4.1.
2. PostgreSQL Database Server + Cygwin UNIX environment for Windows.
2.2 Configuration Support
The following pages list the files, cards, subsystems and protocols specifically
supported for the Station Computing Device SCD5200 and Remote Terminal
Unit RTU 50.
For definition of files, cards, subsystems and protocols short titles refer to
System Configurator User Manual for the RTU50 and SCD5200 [2] .
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2.2.1 SCD5200 Cards Subsystems and Protocols
Files:
1. 1 Slot I/O
2. 5 Slot I/O
3. 10 Slot I/O
Cards:
1. OptoNet (automatically added to the file as part of COPE and only
configurable for that instance)
2. TCP/IP (automatically added to the file as part of COPE and only
configurable for that instance)
3. 8 channel serial
4. V11 serial DCB
5. V23 serial DCB
6. V28 serial DCB
7. Glass Optical DCB
8. 20AI (non-isol)
9. 20AI (isol)
10. 32DI/4AI (non-isol)
11. 32DI/4AI (isol)
12. 4AO
13. 24DI/6AI/8DO
14. 24DI/6AI/6DO
15. 12DO
16. 12DO (10 Amp)
17. CTVT
Protocols:
1. Modbus Slave – 8 channel serial, CPU serial
2. Modbus Master – 8 channel serial, CPU serial
3. DNP3 Slave – 8 channel serial, CPU serial, V11/V23/V28 DCB
4. DNP3 Slave - TCP/IP
5. DNP3 Slave – Optical DCB
6. DNP3 Slave - Dialup
7. DNP3 Master - TCP/IP
8. DNP3 Master – Optical DCB
9. DNP3 Master – 8 channel serial, CPU serial, V11/V23/V28 DCB
Calculations Subsystems:
IDF
SALL
IEC 61131-3 (ISaGRAF)
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2.2.2 RTU 50 Cards Subsystems and Protocols
Files:
1. 2 Slot Backplane
2. 3 Slot Backplane
3. 6 Slot 19-inch rack
4. 7 Slot Backplane
Cards:
1. OptoNet
2. TCP/IP (automatically added to all files and only configurable for
that instance)
3. V11 serial DCB
4. V23 serial DCB
5. V28 serial DCB
6. 12 channel serial
7. 20AI
8. 20AI Type 2
9. ADI
10. ADI Type 2
11. AO
12. Multi IO
13. TDO
14. TDO (10 Amp)
15. AC Transducer
16. Optobus Master
Protocols:
1. Modbus Slave – 12 channel serial, CPU serial
2. Modbus Master – 12 channel serial, CPU serial
3. DNP3 Slave – 12 channel serial, CPU serial, V11/V23/V28 DCB
4. DNP3 Slave - TCP/IP
5. DNP3 Slave - Optical
6. DNP3 Slave - Dialup
7. DNP3 Master - TCP/IP
8. DNP3 Master - Optical
9. DNP3 Master - 12 channel serial, CPU serial, V11/V23/V28 DCB
Calculations Subsystems:
1. IDF
2. SALL
3. IEC 61131-3 (ISaGRAF)
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3. Known Problems and Limitations
At the time of release, there are no priority 1 defects outstanding. However, the
following problems and limitations are known to exist with the System
Configurator.
Problem Impact/Workaround (if applicable)
The OptoNet block of the CFG file is not System Configurator cannot be used to
correctly generated with respect to configure OptoNet.
imported/exported points.
The configurator leaks memory with each dialog Restart the Configurator to recover leaked
that is closed. memory.
The warning given when you specify a slave No impact on functionality. Conversion of the
address outside the allowed range specifies the message text by hand to hexadecimal is
range in decimal. necessary.
Numbering of slots in SCD5200 10 I/O Slot File, All slot numbers are one lower on screen than is
does not agree with numbers shown in shown in TOOL/RTV or the configuration file.
TOOL/RTV or in the configuration file.
Table columns using Masking or a text editor This is a jdk1.4 bug. Selecting "Refresh" will
will occasionally cause the Refresh/Apply return the form to the non-dirty state, however
buttons to be enabled when leaving a cell even there is no requirement to do this, as changes
when no change has been made can be cancelled on closing the form.
If an editable (able to type in values) combo box This is a jdk1.4 bug. Selecting "Refresh" will
has the focus (flashing cursor) when Apply is return the form to the non-dirty state, however
clicked, the changes are saved but the dirty flag there is no requirement to do this, as changes
is not cleared. can be cancelled on closing the form.
Once a Modbus slave is attached - access to Close and reopen the dialog.
readback point information is not available until
the dialog is closed and opened again.
Some windows may be generated larger than Change screen resolution to a higher resolution.
the screen size.
Modal dialogs hiding under other windows can Minimise other windows so that the system
make the interface look like it has locked up. configurator dialog that has the focus can be
located.
DNP Masters should only back up masters in Avoid using DNP Masters in the same master
different master groups group as backups.
If a change is made to an ISaGRAF connection Refresh manually by reloading.
file this is not propagated back to the bindings
displayed by configurator, i.e., if a connection is
removed, this will not be noticed by configurator
until the file is reloaded. There needs to be a
refresh on the connection file if the file has
changed.
All controls on the AO IO Card Forms will be Ignore the non-applicable fields
displayed regardless of their applicability
Error messages and button labels do not always The error messages are sufficiently closely
match e.g., "Apply" on button and "save" in matched to the labels that their meaning
message remains reasonably intuitive.
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Valid card names e.g., (ADI_NON_ISOL_10), Rename the card.
may cause the health name to exceed the
allowed length (e.g.,
ADI_NON_ISOL_10_113_HlthPnt).
File dialog does not always show list of drives Type the name of the file into the dialog,
correctly when using up arrow. including the full path with drive included.
When browsing ports, the application should All cards are listed, the user can then pick those
only show communications cards in the port which are communications cards and therefore
browser. of interest.
More than 8 Modbus Masters are permitted in a Users should not configure more than 8 Modbus
master group. Masters.
More than 3 ACT/CTVT cards are permitted per Users should not configure more than 3
file. ACT/CTVT cards.
Up to 4 Optobus Master Modules are permitted, Users should not configure more than 3
the upper limit should be 3. Optobus Master Modules.
Clicking the minimise button on the main screen Minimise the dialog, then the configurator.
should minimise the configurator even if a
dialog box is open
The application should prevent a DNP slave or Users should avoid backing up a backed up
master from backing up a slave/master which is slave or master, or backing up a master or
already backing up another slave/master. The slave that is already backed up.
application should also prevent the slave/master
from backing up a slave/master that is already
backed up.
Point panels are not set dirty when you edit a Click on another point.
point name.
The SALL point browser should display only All points are displayed. Users should select
those points that are of the correct type for that only those points of the correct type from the
parameter. supplied list.
Point browsers should only show calculation All points are displayed. Users should select
points that are on the same Optonet/RTU. only those points on the same Optonet/RTU
from the supplied list.
The application should allow the user to edit the Delete the card, then re-insert.
slot number of a card rather than making them
delete and re-insert the card again.
Edits to the EXT/INT status of a SALL Close and re-edit the calculation source, the
parameter are not always updated on the parameter will then have the status set
screen. correctly.
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4. Installation
For minimum system configuration for running the SCD5200/RTU50 System
Configurator refer Section 2.1.
The SCD5200/RTU50 System Configurator bundles the Cygwin UNIX
environment, PostgreSQL database and Java Runtime Environment with the
configurator software. To ensure that the correct JRE is available, the install
process always installs the JRE to the target machine. Some users will have
pre-existing installations of Cygwin and the install process permits the user to
not install this component in that case, preferring to use the existing
installation. In the usual case the pre-existing installation of Cygwin will be
without the PostgreSQL database, which must be installed within the Cygwin
environment.
The SCD5200/RTU50 System Configurator is provided as part of the 1101190
RTU50/SCD5200 Installation and Configuration Suite release [1]. For most
users, a short introductory menu will be displayed automatically when the
release CDROM is loaded into the engineer's workstation. If this does not
happen automatically, open the file D:\menu.exe, where D is the drive letter of
the CDROM drive.
The introductory menu contains links to the installation program for the
SCD5200/RTU50 System Configurator, and for several other related Foxboro
products. Make sure the check box next to the SCD5200/RTU50 System
Configurator option is checked then click Install to begin installation. Follow
the on-screen instructions to select the installation directory. Accepting the
default installation path is strongly recommended. A desktop shortcut and Start
Menu entry for the SCD5200/RTU50 System Configurator will be created.
To ensure correct operation of the installed components, the installation
program will automatically set several environment variables. Windows 95, 98
and Millennium Edition users will need to restart Windows for these changes to
take effect.
For trouble-shooting, and installation of the PostgreSQL database with a pre-
existing Cygwin installation, refer to the System Configurator User Manual for
the RTU50 and SCD5200 [2].
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5. Related Documentation
[1] RTU50/SCD5200 Software Release Note 1101155-K
Foxboro Australia
[2] System Configurator User Manual for the RTU50 and SCD5200
Foxboro Australia
Document No. 2005663
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6. Definitions and Abbreviations
The following terms and acronyms are defined here within the context of this
document.
TERM DEFINITION
RTU Remote Terminal Unit
RTU50 Foxboro Australia’s Remote Terminal Unit Product,
formerly known as the C50.
RTUCFG The previous RTU Configurator
SCD Station Computing Device
SCD5200 Foxboro Australia’s Station Computing Device
product.
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