1TGC901092M0201 - Dual Redundancy Guide V2.3
1TGC901092M0201 - Dual Redundancy Guide V2.3
1TGC901092M0201 - Dual Redundancy Guide V2.3
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Network Management Guide
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Dual Redundancy Guide
Version 2.3
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1 General ................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Objective .................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Application advice ...................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Related Documentation ............................................................................................. 4
2 INSUM Philosophy of Dual Redundancy.......................................................................... 5
2.1 Background................................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Dual Redundancy Interpretation ................................................................................ 5
2.2.1 Dual Gateway Configuration ......................................................................... 5
2.2.2 Dual Backplane Configuration....................................................................... 5
3 Schematics ......................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Dual Gateway Configuration ...................................................................................... 6
3.2 Schematic Dual Backplane Configuration ................................................................. 7
Annex A: INSUM Terms and Abbreviations ........................................................................... 8
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1.1 Objective
The objective of the document is to advise on the interpretation of dual redundancy in INSUM and the most
recommended dual redundant configuration.
Refers to all types of Gateways in dual redundant INSUM configuration, INSUM Router hardware rev.3.0
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INSUM provides the communication interface to the plant process control system (PCS/DCS) or any other
external supervisory system by means of Gateways. Existing Gateways types support MODBUS,
PROFIBUS-DP and Ethernet communication protocol.
If a higher availability (dual redundancy) is required, two alternatives are provided by INSUM to support
such requirements.
The data provided from INSUM to the process control system shall be available dual redundant (two com-
munication links to the PCS/DCS). INSUM supports two parallel communication lines to the PCS and
provides the same data continuously at all times on both lines.
One Gateway/backplane shall be selected active for control from the PCS, the second Gateway/backplane
constantly exchanges a ‘handshake’ initiated by the PCS controller to ensure an active communications
link. In the event of loss of communication on the active link or loss of component, the PCS has to initiate
the switch-over and maintain control and monitoring through the second Gateway/backplane.
Note:
In both of the alternatives, the dual bus redundancy ends at the Gateway level. The redundancy is not
further extended down to the MCU level. On no account the INSUM dual redundancy should be expected
below the Gateway level. Although the ring network structure is possible for MCU subnets but should not
be misinterpreted as a support to achieve the MCU redundancy.
INSUM supports the dual bus redundancy of the communication interface by duplicating the Gateways.
Both Gateways are residing on the same backplane. The Gateways are constantly updated by each field
device. The handling of redundancy must then be performed by the external system (PCS/DCS).
INSUM allows the communication at all times on both lines but whereas switching over, failure detection
and other functions needed for adequate handling of dual redundancy are not the scope of INSUM.
The INSUM availability can be increased further by using two backplanes. In this configuration, the Gate-
ways are mounted on separate backplanes. The handling of dual redundancy must still be performed by
the external system (PCS/DCS). To ensure maximised system security and availablility each backplane
shall be individually supplied from a secure voltage source. Further, the serial links from the Gateways to
the PCS should be routed via alternate paths in the plant. The system architecture allows each Gateway to
be constantly updated by each field device.
INSUM allows the communication at all times on both lines but whereas switching over, failure detection
and other functions needed for adequate handling of dual redundancy are not the scope of INSUM.
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Abbreviations
3.1
Redundant
Schematics
communication lines
Ethernet TCP/IP
except gateways
INSUM ®MMI
LON Bus @ 78kBaud
Up to four LON links with up to 32 devices per link, total 128 devices (depends on gateway type used).
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Redundant
communication lines
® Ethernet TCP/IP ®
INSUM MMI INSUM MMI
MCU
Four LON links with up to 32 devices per link, total 128 devices (depends on gateway type used).
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CB Circuit Breaker Circuit breaker unit (here: ABB SACE Emax with elec-
tronic release PR112-PD/LON)
CT Current Transformer Current Transformer
GPI General Purpose Input Digital input on MCU for general use
GPO General Purpose Output Digital output on MCU for general use
GPS Global Positioning System System to detect local position, universal time and time
zone, GPS technology provides accurate time to a
system
GW Gateway A Gateway is used as an interface between LON
protocol in INSUM and other communication protocols
(e.g. TCP/IP, PROFIBUS, MODBUS)
HMI Human Machine Interface Generic expression for switchgear level communica-
tion interfaces to field devices, either switchboard
mounted or hand held
ICU INSUM Communications Unit INSUM Communications Unit consists of devices such
as backplane, Gateways, Routers, System Clock and
Power Supply. It provides the communication interface
within INSUM and between INSUM and control
systems.
Formerly used expressions: SGC, SU
INSUM INSUM Integrated System for User optimized Motor Manage-
ment. The concept of INSUM is to provide a platform
for integration of smart components, apparatus and
software tools for engineering and operation of the
motor control switchgea
INSUM OS INSUM Operator Station Tool to parameterise, monitor and control devices in
the INSUM system
ITS Integrated Tier Switch The Intelligent Tier Switch is an ABB SlimLine switch
fuse with integrated sensors and microprocessor
based electronics for measurement and surveillance
LON Local Operating Network LON is used as an abbreviation for LonWorks network.
A variation of LON is used as a switchgear bus in the
INSUM system
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NV,nv LON Network Variable Network variable is a data item in LonTalk protocol
application containing max. 31 bytes of data.
Nvi, nvi LON Network Variable input LON bus input variable
Nvo, nvo LON Network Variable output LON bus output variable
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