Experion PKS

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Project Name: Implementation of ESD using QMR technology
Client Name: Fauji Fertilizer Company Ltd.

Experion System

Hardware: Experion PKS
Instruments: Control Builder, Display Builder
Software: Knowledge Builder
Server Communication: RS 232
Controller Communication: EtherNET

System Overview

The QMRTM architecture is used in conjunction with the 10020/1/1 Quad Processor Module (QPM) and the 10024/x/x Enhanced Communication Modules (ECM). Redundant Central Parts each contain two main processors which provide quadruple redundancy, and combined with 2oo4D voting, boosts the overall safety performance of the system.

With redundant I/O configurations, each path is primarily controlled by one of the Central Parts, including an independent switch, which is controlled by the Central Part's Watchdog module. Furthermore, each Central Part is able to switch off the output channels of the other Central Part through dedicated SMOD (Secondary Means of de-energization) hardware circuitry which is located on the FSC fail-safe output modules.

The I/O modules are controlled via the Vertical Bus Driver (VBD), which are located in each Central Part, and the V-Bus, which controls up to 10 I/O racks. Each I/O rack is controlled via the Horizontal Bus Driver (HBD). The processor is fully redundant, which allows continuous operation and zero-delay transfer in case of a central part failure.

Centralization of process safety information and data from multiple locations within a plant is further enhanced with ExperionPKS, resulting in single-window access for both operations and maintenance.

Honeywell's Fail Safe Controller (FSC) has gained global acceptance for more than 15 years. Based on the unique Quadruple Modular Redundant (QMR) diagnostic based technology, FSC's quadruple redundant CPU enhances system flexibility, increases diagnostic capabilities and improves system fault tolerance for critical applications.

When connected to the Experion PKS Fault Tolerant Ethernet (FTE) network, multiple FSC safety systems are unified into single safety system architecture. Centralization of process safety information and data from multiple locations within your plant is only possible with Experion PKS.

PLC/DCS Data Integration and Monitoring

Build a competitive advantage
The two most underutilized assets in an enterprise are people and assets. With the Real-time Performance Management Platform, your company continuously improves individual performance by unlocking the hidden value stored within your existing enterprise systems. It's about transforming data into understanding so business units, customers, and suppliers across the globe can take more informed and immediate actions. Moreover, delivering unified intelligence to those who need it, when they need it, keeps you ahead of the competition.

Unify information across the enterprise
With the power of the PI System and the Internet, it delivers unified, role-based portal views of information across the enterprise for executives, management, engineering, operations and business administration. With the blend of manufacturing and corporate systems, the solution unleashes the knowledge that is buried deep within your infrastructure which results in immediate decisions that significantly impact the bottom line.

Profitability,Safety and the Environment
We offer customized software solutions to clients including role based portals, production scheduling, shift and task management system, asset management systems, integration with ERP (SAP/Oracle), Supply Chain Planning & Execution and Middleware applications Web portals.

Our complete Industrial IT solutions close the loop between business systems and production systems to help you maximize asset utilization, optimize inventory, boost production and manage profit in real-time. That is Operational Excellence! No matter what industry, we will help you take the lead.

Our experience in working with customers has shown us that the process industries are at an inflection point. For the last two decades, the focus on reducing costs and investing in automation systems has made a major contribution.

These integrated systems will allow manufacturers to view their operations holistically and in real-time, enabling them to:

  • Continuously improve operations
  • Adjust dynamically to unplanned events
  • Speed time-to-market though more effective collaboration and concurrent engineering
  • Build and extend assets with minimum capital investments
  • Manage their supply chains based on actual demand
  • Reduce operating costs over the lifecycle of assets
  • Comply with environmental regulations
  • Automate business processes seamlessly across functional groups
  • Continuously optimize both long-term plans and short-term operations

With leading connectivity brands, we provide you with integrated solutions for a complete range of products helping you to design and connect the factory floor to the office suite with goods and services for industrial automation, communications and connectivity

A complete world of Connectivity Solutions includes:

PC NETWORK INTERFACE CARDS
Connect your PC running PC Control, HMI, SCADA, Operator Interface and diagnostic applications to industrial networks.

PC Network Interface Cards
Various PCI available for many bus formats: PCI, ISA, Compact PCI, PCMCIA, VME, and PC/104. Industrial networks supported include CANopen, ControlNet,Data Highway Plus, DeviceNet, Ethernet, Interbus, Modbus Plus, Profibus, Serial and WorldFIP.

PLC NETWORK INTERFACE MODULES
Use existing PLC equipment to control or communicate with a new industrial network or I/O device.

Network Interface Modules
Interface Modules provide connectivity between PLC equipment including Allen-Bradley PLC-5, SLC 500, Compact I/O and ControlLogix, GE Fanuc Series 90-70 and Reliance AutoMax to industrial networks including AS-Interface, Data Highway Plus, DeviceNet, Interbus and Profibus.

Communication Drivers
Provide an economical solution to connecting to various network protocols.

DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS
Quickly identify problems relating to network power, data errors and excessive bandwidth consumption.

GATEWAYS
Create a gateway to virtually every industrial protocol.