DCS

Supervisory platform: Non proprietary computing platform running on windows OS and serving on both servers and console stations. Console stations can serve both as engineering and operating station interfaces depending on the software loaded on each node

C-300 Controller: C300 has a small hardware form factor that supports a scalable and modular architecture. It communicates with I/O modules and peer devices through the Fault Tolerant Ethernet (FTE) network. C300 communicates with IO modules with an IO LINK cable. The IO modules are mounted on an Input Output Termination Assembly (IOTA)

Series 8 I/O Modules: Series 8 I/O modules are connected to the C300 controller. These modules provide the terminals and processing power to accept input signals from transmitters, thermocouples etc and send output signals to valves, motors etc. A variety of I/O Modules are available for analog inputs/outputs and digital inputs/outputs. The Series 8 connect directly on the C300 Controller

Integrated Controllers: The server integrates to a number of Honeywell loop controllers and recorders. This reduces engineering time by integrating the device configuration tools and/or diagnostic features with the Plant Cruise system

Third party Controllers: Server can interface with third party controllers like Allen Bradley,PLC5,Master Logic and Modicon

Communication Platform:

Honeywell’s Fault Tolerant Ethernet (FTE) based Plant information Network (PIN): Linking servers and clients for supervisory controls

Fault Tolerant Ethernet network provides communication link between the C300 controllers and the supervisory level as well as peer to peer communication between controllers and I/O

Safe Net: Provides safe communication link between Safety Manager Controllers on a separate network or by using FTE