SPPA-T3000 System Highlights. Version 4.00, November 15 th, Power Generation Instrumentation & Controls

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1 SPPA-T3000 System Highlights Version 4.00, November 15 th, 2007 Power Generation Instrumentation & Controls SPPA-T3000 System Highlights, Nov 15 th, 2007 Page 1 from 22

2 Copyrights and Trademarks The reproduction, transmission or use of this documentation is not permitted without express written authority. Offenders will be liable for damages. All rights, including rights created by patent grant, copyright or registration of a utility model or design, are reserved. Copyright Siemens AG 2007 All Rights Reserved. SIMATIC is a registered trademark of Siemens AG. Embedded Component Services and its abbreviation (ECS) are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server, Windows XP and Internet Explorer are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. OLE for Process Control (OPC) is a set of connectivity standards for industrial automation from the OPC Foundation. The following products are used in the SPPA-T3000 system, and may be referred to in this documentation: ILOG Jviews ILOG S.A. - All rights reserved. Java Runtime Environment 2006 Sun Microsystems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Software Development Kit 2003 Sun Microsystems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Java Plug-in 2006 Sun Microsystems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. JavaHelp 2006 Sun Microsystems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apache HTTP Server 2006 The Apache Software Foundation Apache Tomcat The Apache Software Foundation. Log4j 2007 The Apache Software Foundation. Jakarta POI The Apache Software Foundation. Jakarta Commons The Apache Software Foundation. NTP David L. Mills. FLEXlm Java Macrovision Corporation. All rights reserved. MySQL database MySQL AB. All rights reserved. MySQL Connector/J MySQL AB. All rights reserved. JasperReports Teodor Danciu (teodord@hotmail.com). All rights reserved. JasperPal 2003 H.S.Chin (hschin@users.sourceforge.net). JCalendar Kai Toedter. Visual Automation Systems Automation & Management. Windows RSH daemon 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. PuTTY Simon Tatham. PHP The PHP Group. All rights reserved. Zend Optimizer Zend Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved. SPPA-T3000 System Highlights, Nov 15 th, 2007 Page 2 from 22

3 Cygwin DLL and utilities are Copyright 2000, 2001,2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Red Hat, Inc. Other packages have other copyrights. itext 2002 Paulo Soares. BeanShell 2000 Pat Niemeyer. All rights reserved. RXTX Trent Jarvi SNMP stack Westhawk Ltd. Notice Subject to change without prior notice. The information in this document contains general descriptions of the technical options available, which do not always have to be present in individual cases. The required features should therefore be specified in each individual case at the time of closing the contract. The contents of this documentation have been checked for accuracy regarding the hardware and software described herein. Since deviations cannot be precluded entirely, we cannot fully guarantee accuracy. The data in this documentation is, however, regularly reviewed, and any necessary corrections are included in subsequent editions. Suggestions for improvements are welcome. Technical data is subject to change. This documentation has been compiled independently from any specific system delivery. The documentation may describe features or functionality which do not necessarily correspond to, or appear in a specific system delivery. Limited Sales Release The following functions are released with Limited Sales Release only, and may not be offered as a standard: Compact Application Server non redundant Distributed redundancy for Application Server Diskless Linux Thin Client Handling an customer acceptance improvements o FM 458 and Failsafe Engineering Engineering Hart Devices from Workbench Workbench Integrated Engineering of Intelligent PROFIBUS DP devices Generic Profibus Interface Non redundant PROFIBUS-PA communication Non redundant AS-i communication Connectivity of PROFIBUS DP Y-Link Connect / DNP 3.0 Connect / VIBMON S7-414H PG Integrated Best Point (TDY) SPPA-R3000: Implementation of EXM 438 FUM230 HART module, and HART protocol transmission via FUM FM 350 pulse counter module ET200M SOE GOST for 6ES PF01-0AB00 & 6ES PF11-0AB00 Extension of OPC Server for tags Limited Sales Release only means that these features may be offered for pilot projects. SPPA-T3000 System Highlights, Nov 15 th, 2007 Page 3 from 22

4 Table of Contents RELEASE 4 1 SYSTEM HIGHLIGHTS Introduction Experience Application area Major Highlights Beyond DCS System Architecture Complete Integration Major Components Major Highlights Operation Introduction Major Highlights Engineering Introduction Major Highlights Diagnostics Introduction Major Highlights 21 SPPA-T3000 System Highlights, Nov 15 th, 2007 Page 4 from 22

5 Release 4 1 System Highlights 1.1 Introduction Experience Introduction Deregulation of energy markets, the increasing demand for improved plant efficiency and the reduction of operating and maintenance costs, are focal points for today's power generation industry. More than ever before power plants have to achieve the highest availability and safety levels, meet emission targets, optimize plant efficiency and be responsive to short notice dispatch demands. The continuously increasing competitiveness of this industry compels our customers to optimize both their power generation capabilities and business processes. Competitiveness is becoming the central success factor in this scenario. The knowledge base gained from the installation of more than 2,000 Siemens control systems around the world makes us not only the most experienced, but also the most successful and reliable supplier of electrical and I&C systems on the world power generation market. The accumulated knowledge of power plant processes and more than a century of experience offers you a greater advantage: electrical and I&C systems that are exactly tailored to your power plant process and optimized to your specific requirements. Siemens offers expertise that you can trust and build upon. SPPA-T3000 System Highlights, Nov 15 th, 2007 Page 5 from 22

6 1.1.2 Application area A uniform control system for all power plant applications SPPA-T3000 has been designed to perform all power plant automation tasks: turbine control, boiler control including boiler protection, balance of plant (BOP) and integration of third party systems. MoreoverSPPA-T3000 not only masters the requirements of traditional power plant control tasks, but also provides a powerful application environment that enables you to tailor solutions to your specific enterprise needs. This includes the need to integrate business process and plant operation which results in business process optimization, which benefits in operational excellence Major Highlights Major Highlights Single User Interface: Easy to use SPPA-T3000 offers one single user interface for all engineering, configuration, commissioning, operation and diagnostic tasks. SPPA-T3000 System Highlights, Nov 15 th, 2007 Page 6 from 22

7 Today s challenges in power plant controls require a safe and intuitive user interface that allows for fastest response times while being easy to understand and to operate. Key factors for accelerated working procedures are: Fast and safe operation during all plant situations On-line information from all assets The SPPA-T3000 User Interface is more than just operation and monitoring; the focus is on the management of information and data. All the functions necessary for plant operation or information access are comprehensively integrated in the SPPA-T3000 Workbench. Real-time data, visualized through high-resolution process graphics like Plant Displays, Alarm Sequence Displays and other views such as Dynamic Function Diagrams or Diagnostics Views, simplify the review and analysis of live and historical process data. User guidance and direct navigation (live links) put all information at your fingertips and provide fast and convenient information in every view, which supports users in particular operational situations. Easy to use for fastest process control and flexible maneuver System Simplicity: No longer cumbersome collections of interfaces and sub-routines and programs Traditionally complex control systems are created by numerous sub systems with hidden communication relationships that require significant engineering effort. Configuration data has to be mapped between different sub-systems, often requiring additional mechanisms to ensure data consistency. Additional handling time, code compilation and downloading, administration efforts and multiple software and hardware versions could result in multiple points of failure and high maintenance efforts. SPPA-T3000 System Highlights, Nov 15 th, 2007 Page 7 from 22

8 The architecture of SPPA-T3000 reduces a complex control system to a simplified homogenous system architecture by utilizing software components with embedded data in every single object (Embedded Component Services ). The SPPA-T3000 object-oriented system architecture guarantees data consistency, reduces potential failure points and therefore precludes malfunctions and outages. Fewer components and internal interfaces reduce maintenance and administrative efforts and increase reliability Customizable: from look & feel to functionality SPPA-T3000' modular software design allows tailor-made solutions to meet your requirements. SPPA-T3000 is highly adaptable in both look & feel and functionality. Personal settings for views, free choice of colors and shapes, personal bookmarks and library symbology can be changed and customized on-line. Personalized desktops can be optimally adapted to every working process and user. SPPA-T3000 System Highlights, Nov 15 th, 2007 Page 8 from 22

9 The flexibility also covers hardware functions. The SPPA-T3000 Field Bus is based on PROFIBUS DP and offers more flexibility for your choice of field device suppliers. Additionally, 3rd party system-connectivity can be realized (e.g. via MODBUS, OPC). That means that TCP/IP-based communication design protects your investment because future innovations are easily implemented. An intuitive and optimized working environment that can be adapted to every user Configuration Control: from test and try to logs of engineering changes Change management has been recognized as an important aspect to trouble-free operation. SPPA-T3000 addresses all aspects of change control. The system provides for testing of control changes before implementation in an operating plant, includes commit and roll-back facilities without need for control processor swap-over. Engineering changes can be logged via the logs of engineering changes to allow the retracement of what, when and who made the modifications. Also, the control configuration is self-documenting...what you see is what is operating, according to the principle of forward documentation. It is formatted to printout in selectable drawing formats right from the system. Your benefit: Change management is ensured without the need for outside facilities, additional equipment or added applications. SPPA-T3000 System Highlights, Nov 15 th, 2007 Page 9 from 22

10 Web Security, OPC via firewall: Open solutions but safe The security objectives prevent unauthorized access from the Intranet and Internet to the power plant s DCS as well as prevent unauthorized access from the power plant s DCS to the Intranet and Internet. SPPA-T3000 supports various protection measures and solutions to ensure secure and reliable plant operation. Increased data security and reliable protection of power plant controls for secure remote access. Integrated Process Optimization SPPA-P3000 modulesoptimizing processes in the power plant is one of the most demanding tasks of all. Especially if it is to be achieved without costly modifications on the mechanical engineering side, e.g. without major conversions to the steam generator and turbine. The purely software-oriented approach followed by the Siemens Power Plant Automation Solutions for Process Optimization SPPA-P3000 is a possibility to adapt a power plant to the new market situation that requires more flexibility and efficiency, higher availability and lower emissions. The integration of these SPPA-P3000 modules as a basic DCS function allows consistent operation and engineering for basic automation and optimization. Reduced complexity reduces costs for maintenance, spare parts and training Beyond DCS Beyond DCS The SPPA-T3000 architecture is based on web technology. The web has become a standard method of providing distributed information to many different platforms, and it's capabilities are fully exploited. In the near future more applications will be integrated into the web environment, that take further advantage of the ability to access and share information worldwide. SPPA-T3000 has been designed to take advantage of the web's current and future capabilities, and to easily provide information in any format on a wide range of computing platforms. Due to the large variety of networked systems and the extensive usage of Web technology, new security mechanisms will be required. For SPPA-T3000, multiple independent protection mechanisms (e.g. firewalls, VPN, en-coding, etc) can be applied to provide flexible solution to provide the highest security possible. SPPA-T3000 System Highlights, Nov 15 th, 2007 Page 10 from 22

11 SPPA-T3000 openness guarantees easy adaptation to business applications. A wide range of controls, processes, operations and business solutions are offered by Siemens as part of our integrated solution for your power plant. The SPPA-T3000 design makes it a member of your IT business infrastructure. Solution platform The SPPA-T3000 gives power generation companies the opportunity to generate new long-term revenue and to position forglobal service provisioning. The system offers a rich portfolio for global communications, standards-based software model support for additional value added solutions to enable whole integration into the DCS. A pure software integration can globally reduce costs for training, maintenance and support, and to provide a seamless power generation solution portfolio. SPPA-R3000 Innovative solutions for gas and steam turbines of all types and makes, with electrical solutions, process engineering, comprehensive automation functions and a modern I&C system fully-embedded in the unit control. SPPA-D3000 The Diagnostic Suite SPPA-D3000 provides a comprehensive range of intelligent diagnostics solutions to improve the availability of the power plant. Its new technology with statistical networks and also pattern recognition approaches is revolutionizing traditional care and maintenance strategies. SPPA-P3000 Optimizing processes in the power plant is one of the most demanding tasks of all. Especially if it is to be achieved without costly modifications on the mechanical engineering side, i.e without major conversions to the steam generator and turbine. More and more operators have been distancing themselves from the pure 1:1 exchange of obsolote I&C-systems and are adapting their power plants to the new market conditions, which demand more flexibility and efficiency, more availability and lower emissions. These issues are the focus of SPPA-P3000-Solutions available for steam power plants, waste incineration plants and combined cycle power plants. SPPA-S3000 SPPA-S3000 is the simulator for power plants with SPPA-T3000 to ensure that everything goes right in the real plant. The simulator is a 1:1 copy of the real plant under usage of the original engineering data for power plants. During operation the simulator acts exactly like the real plant, and all details are displayed on the screen identical to the original control room. Each disturbance and each plant status can be repeated by the simulator as much as required to train all reactions and procedures perfectly. All trainings from simple daily warm-up training to intensive training are available when ever needed. 1.2 System Architecture Complete Integration Architecture The SPPA-T3000 process control system has been developed based on the needs of today's power plants with an integrated system architecture for all automation tasks, from engineering and commissioning to operation and diagnostics. This has been achieved through its object based design called Embedded Component Services (ECS). All the data relevant to any process object is embedded into a single but highly available, independent component. Any interaction with the process object, whether it be for operating, process control, diagnostics, or even just viewing data, is performed by this single component. This approach results in a homogenous system architecture that simplifies the system structure and eliminates the need for the required sub-systems as used in classic control systems. SPPA-T3000 System Highlights, Nov 15 th, 2007 Page 11 from 22

12 Classic control systems are based on an outdated client-server structure that has a real-time link to the automation level on which all automation functions are processed. The different functions such as operation & monitoring, archiving, reporting, diagnosis and engineering have been implemented into various dedicated PCs or workstations. This results in a landscape of different operating systems, software packages and data bases which are allegedly "integrated by means of complex middleware and communication mechanisms. Now, new technologies allow for the most powerful and simplest approach, the Embedded Component Services (ECS). The traditional separation between automation system, HMI, engineering system and diagnostic system disappears. The HMI, engineering, diagnostics etc. are just different views of the system and therefore pure software functionalities Major Components Major Components SPPA-T3000 combines the reliability of proven, real-time process controllers with new technologies to establish a simplified but further robust platform. SPPA-T3000 System Highlights, Nov 15 th, 2007 Page 12 from 22

13 SPPA-T3000 consists of the following tiers of components: User Interfaces: Thin Clients are the window to the process and present all information regarding engineering, operation and diagnostics. Standard industrial PC's running with just a web browser perform this task. Power Server: Application Server and Automation Servers are used for processing data and control algorithms and allow for highest availability. Networks: The highly available interconnection between all components is realized by a standard Industrial Ethernet network with TCP/IP. The access to the process and connection to the Power Servers are provided by PROFIBUS DP field bus. Process Interfaces: The interface to the process provides signal conditioning and command output via I/O modules Major Highlights Major Highlights Embedded Component Services : complete integration of all tasks All objects are designed so that they contain all the data for engineering, operation, diagnosis and control. This single source for all data guarantees true data consistency. There is a single User Interface called the Workbench from which operators, engineers, technicians and service personnel have access to all information, according to their assigned roles and access rights. The Workbench runs as a simple browser application on a standard industrial PC with standard operating system. Fewer components mean fewer interfaces and easier data exchange. This means less administration and less maintenance efforts. Simplified working procedures and ensured data integrity Use of Standard Hardware Platform: Use of Components-off-the-shelf (COTS) SPPA-T3000 features an integrated platform with minimized system complexity. We expanded the use of standard; all PCs use standard industrial hardware and standard operating systems. Reliable control functions are placed close to SPPA-T3000 System Highlights, Nov 15 th, 2007 Page 13 from 22

14 the origin of their process sources, and run on industry proven, robust SIMATIC-CPU hardware which is the world's leading process controller. Simple system administration and maintaining optimum inventory One homogenous structure for the whole plant: All basic, fail-safe and turbine controls are integrated in SPPA- T3000. SPPA-T3000 provides uniform controls platform which performs basic fail-safe and turbine fast-response control functions. All functions are completely integrated to the system in terms of operation, archiving, engineering, diagnostics, alarming, etc. Fully integrated system components provides the benefit of tight data exchange amoungst them. Your benefit: Uniform handling of all components needed for power plant controls, less component variety, smaller spare part stocks 1.3 Operation Introduction Introduction The SPPA-T3000 operator interface is more than just operation and monitoring. The focus is on the management of information and data. All the functions necessary for plant operation - or information access - are comprehensively integrated in the SPPA-T3000 Workbench. Real time data displays, high speed and high resolution process graphics, alarm screens and many other views simplify the review and analysis of live and historical process data Major Highlights Major Highlights The SPPA-T3000 Workbench integrates all Views Operation is the key function in power plants. SPPA-T3000 offers a unique possibility for operators, shift leaders, engineers, maintenance and service personal to perform their tasks from any workplace. The SPPA-T3000 Workbench integrates all views for plant operations, modifications, tuning, configuration, diagnostics or optimization. Simply start SPPA-T3000 System Highlights, Nov 15 th, 2007 Page 14 from 22

15 the Workbench from any screen via an Internet Browser, and you can access Plant Displays, the Point View, Function Diagrams or the Diagnostics depending on your assigned role and access rights. A faster overview of your plant and business status from every place. Visuable support for all users: No proprietary software, just a standard browser, is required to view the status of the entire plant and to perform all automation activities. Windows style drop down menus, pop up windows, multi-windowing, an easy search function, point information and many other features make the activities of operators, maintenance personnel and engineers intuitive. This results intime efficient engineering and operation that ensures sound and quick decision-making, flawless change implementation and powerful change management. Non-restricted concurrent workflow down to each single object offers flexibility for any type of controls-related task with built in safty, a feature that further optimizes your engineering and operation processes. An intuitive and flexible working environment and system that can be adapted to every working process Comprehensive information and interaction through the Point View Plant personnel need comprehensive information about any individual device or plant point upon request. The Point View offers all information, comprising real time values, configuration data and parameters related to each individual object with the click of a mouse. The Point View not only displays information, but also provides the ability to perform operations, point forcing or modifications from every workplace. Simplified working procedures SPPA-T3000 System Highlights, Nov 15 th, 2007 Page 15 from 22

16 Online configuration of plant displays, trends, reports through the operator interface Every displayed picture, trend or report can be modified online with a simple drag & drop. Further on, new user-specific Plant Displays may be generated online (without modification of the configured data) out of the dynamic and static elements of existing plant displays. Customized information that users need Easy to operate: forcing, mini trend and online tuning A comprehensive set of features are provided which support users in particular operational situations. These features include direct signal forcing, instant trending of any signal or measurement in the display, and all the features required for online tuning. Fast and convenient information in every view Task oriented user interface can be defined by users User specific desktops tailored to individual roles provide the right view for operation, maintenance, engineering, optimization or management. Customize the interface to meet your needs. Customized displays guarantee efficient operation Alarm function: Customizable to meet user s requirements During critical situations a quick and comprehensive overview is essential. SPPA-T3000 provides a highly flexible Alarm System which enables operators to control any situation. The alarm information, as well as the way in which it is displayed can be easily customized. Accelerated analysis ensures trouble-free plant operation SPPA-T3000 System Highlights, Nov 15 th, 2007 Page 16 from 22

17 Trip Report enables fast troubleshooting The Trip Report facilitates troubleshooting following a plant incident. Reports can be generated automatically and can easily be adapted to meet any requirement. Fast troubleshooting reduces downtime Continuous improvement based on historical data SPPA-T3000 provides archiving of all information throughout the lifetime of a power plant. Reconstruction and analysis of specific situations such as start-ups, trip events and plant equipment malfunctions are possible. In addition to this, the information can be used for process optimization and improvement of production in line with business goals. Applications such as plant management, production planning, expert systems and optimization programs can access the archived data via standard interfaces. All the information you need, at your fingertips Context-sensitive help functions offers the information you are looking for Access to information which you need for the next step immediately at your fingertips - the context sensitive help function makes searching through user manuals unnecessary. Informed decisions made with relevant information Import and link of tag specific information like wiring diagram or URL All additional tag specific documents are just a click away and can be reached by Point View, Diagnostics View or Plant Display. Quick fault elimination by fast access to detailed documentation 1.4 Engineering Introduction Introduction Today, architect engineers, independent power producers and plant owners have to manage a huge amount of project data and plant information. To be competitive in the power business it is essential to increase productivity and to reduce project preparation and maintenance time while minimizing costs. To collect, store and manage information for the whole lifetime of a plant is a challenge. SPPA-T3000.meets this easily due to its built-in data consistency and integrated engineering concepts Major Highlights Integrated engineering of automation and operation with a single user interface Today's engineering process is characterized by a number of sequential steps required to design the control configuration and to create the plant displays. The engineering process can be performed according to fixed system rules only and is therefore inflexible when individually choosing the order of working steps, which is time consuming by its very nature. SPPA-T3000 System Highlights, Nov 15 th, 2007 Page 17 from 22

18 The component-based system of SPPA-T3000 offers an Integrated Engineering approach for the implementation of control configuration and plant display design. Every process is represented by a related software component which represents not only the traditional automation functionality, but also includes functionality that is necessary for operating and monitoring, alarming, engineering and diagnostics purposes. The engineering can be scheduled according to technological plant process requirements regardless if the control logic or the HMI representation is engineered first. There is no sequential working procedure required. Therefore the engineering process becomes optimized, and can be tailored to meet individual business process requirements. Your benefit: Optimized design workflow with an uniform interface, a single editor and a single data base for an easy handling Built-in data consistency without mapping of sub-systems Classical systems need complex "translations" or mapping functions which try to achieve data consistency between the different sub-systems. SPPA-T3000' Embedded Component Services provides all I&C functions represented by single software components. The HMI, engineering, diagnostics etc. are just different views of the components. As every component includes its data intrinsically, this approach makes initial design and modifications much easier because of a close relationship between the Engineering View and the actual system state. So, there is an ensured intrinsic consistency between the HMI and the control logic. Operation and Engineering are simply different Views of the same data. High reliability through intrinsic consistency of configuration data Online configuration changes with comprehensive checks and logic testing before activating changes SPPA-T3000 ' intuitive, user-friendly graphical interface allows the immediate and cost effective conversion of designs, from technological task definitions into high quality I&C implementations. All Plant Displays and Functional Diagrams can be switched to "Configuration Mode" directly from any User Interface, and can be modified by any user who has the appropriate access rights. Comprehensive checks and logic testing are performed in a nearly not detectable time before activating any changes. Changes can be activated immediately, without further mapping, code generation or download procedures. All Views in the system (Diagnostics View, Plant Display, Alarm Sequence Display, Point View, etc. ) are immediately updated and presented dynamically. Secure and instant changes under any plant condition Rollback quickly switches back to the status prior to a modification Engineering Rollback helps ensure system stability. When modifying configurations, an image of the previous version is automatically saved in the system. If the new configuration does not work satisfactorily, the previous configuration can be restored with a simple click. This functionality is independent from redundant or non redundant Automation SPPA-T3000 System Highlights, Nov 15 th, 2007 Page 18 from 22

19 Server topology. Rollback provides a significant advantage for maintenance and service of the system, without the need for processor swap / switch-over. This increases the overall system stability. Fast online undo of configuration changesfor easier rectification of incorrect engineering data Spreadsheet Engineering is a powerful tool to view and edit large amounts of engineering data A list interface is provided for processing large amounts of configuration data. Simple selection, sorting or handling instructions are executed by this integrated interface. For complex operations, the selected data scope can be exported and processed by conventional methods (e.g., MS-EXCEL) and then re-imported to SPPA-T3000. Faster and easier changes, even for large masses of data Log of engineering changes The system allows for archiving of the engineering changes with user name, date and time. Not only detailed analysis of what changes have been made from one revision to another, but the time and individual who accessed and made changes can be logged and reviewed too. Your benefit: Log of engineering changes and control for the entire system without need for added utilities or applications Configuration Documentation The system has a built -in functions for the printout of the configuration in various paper size formats including drawing borders allowing automated titling and numbering with a wide selection of information which can be either automatically applied or manually manipulated. Drawings can be distributed amongst the various participants in a project. Design or modification for formal review and comment cycles and content, such as all component blocks, ports, channel assignments, off page connectors, are automatically generated, displayed and selectable with a mouse click for printout. Configuration drawing export with simple, flexible attribute selection. SPPA-T3000 System Highlights, Nov 15 th, 2007 Page 19 from 22

20 Homogenous engineering for all control tasks SPPA-T3000 provides all various engineering tasks by using the SPPA-T3000 single engineering tool. For all control types which have to be performed in a power plant: from basic control to fail-safe controls up to turbine fast response close loop-controllers can be engineered by the homogenous Plan Editor. Saving time and minimize errors with simplified, integrated engineering with an intuitive consistent data handling in a graphical way. Based on the fail-safe system from Siemens, Safety Integrated integrated in SPPA-T3000 is the comprehensive range of products and services for fail-safe applications in the power industry. SIMATIC PDM (Process Device Manager) is a universal, vendor-independent tool for the configuration, parameterization, commissioning, diagnostics and servicing of intelligent field devices (sensors and actuators) and field components (remote I/Os, compact controllers), which can be started directly in the Workbench and can be accessed via a View window providing basic functions (e.g. export, data comparison, printing) for all intelligent field devices. Efficient engineering and modifications through the whole lifetime of the plant. Generic Profibus Interface The Generic Profibus Interface allows for connectivity free choices of any PROFIBUS DP and PA field devices. A simplified engineering for standard automation functions like drives or transmitters are provided by means of a GSDfile import to the Generic Hardware Proxy. For diagnostics and parameterization the SIMATIC Process Device Manager PDM is used. Any Profibus Device connectable including support of diagnostics by PDM. SPPA-T3000 System Highlights, Nov 15 th, 2007 Page 20 from 22

21 1.5 Diagnostics Introduction System Highlights SPPA-T3000provides continuous monitoring of all system components and equipment as an integral part of the system. Overviews are generated with all online status information of each component in the Diagnostic View. Troubleshooting and reports used for preventive maintenance reduce system downtime, optimize the repair and maintenance processes, and reduce operation costs. Relevant diagnostic information can be transmitted to the unit and enterprise level and used to create or optimize maintenance strategies Major Highlights Built-in Diagnostics through Embedded Component Services Embedded Component Services is the object embedded kernel of SPPA-T3000. All the functionality and information is embedded in each object. Diagnostic features are fully embedded as well and only need to be viewed without any administration, configuration or engineering effort. The user can easily navigate to diagnostic information from any plant view. SPPA-T3000 System Highlights, Nov 15 th, 2007 Page 21 from 22

22 Consistent presentation of diagnostic information with navigation from any view Built-in guidance accelerates the troubleshooting SPPA-T3000 self-diagnostic features and intuitive representation enable plant personnel to quickly determine where a system problem has occurred. With context- sensitive online help, the user is guided and supported when resolving and fixing any problem. As a result, fault detection and maintenance effort are minimized. Quick and easy fault analysis; higher system availability Remote Diagnostic access for easy hook up of additional diagnostic channels Using on the web capability of SPPA-T3000, worldwide remote operations and data access are possible via Thin Clients with standard Browsers. Access to all I&C, status and configuration data enables a centralized approach for plant maintenance and service. Networking with experts from central units, the Siemens Hotline, or engineering consultants can easily be performed. Less operational costs due to optimal I&C maintenance and remote service support Intelligent Field Device Diagnostics SIMATIC PDM (Process Device Manager) is a universal, vendor-independent tool for the configuration, parameterization, commissioning, diagnostics and servicing of intelligent field devices (sensors and actuators) and field components like remote I/Os, which can be started directly in the Workbench and can be accessed via a View window providing basic functions (e.g. export, data comparison, printing) for all field devices. Features for asset management and life cycle management of intelligent field devices. SPPA-T3000 System Highlights, Nov 15 th, 2007 Page 22 from 22