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SCD6000 RTU Architectural Overview

PSS 41H-8G7
Product Specification

May 2020

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SCD6000 Overview
The SCD6000 modules inherit the functionality of the modular Foxboro SCD5200.
The SCD6000 architecture allows a full spectrum of configurations ranging from small
single device stations to distributed input/output systems with redundant (duplicated
and path diverse) communications networks.
The CPU used in an SCD6000 Controller provides more dynamic RAM for a higher
concentration of IEC 61850, Modbus, IEC 101, IEC 103, IEC 104, DNP3, Conitel, and
Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs). The SCD6000 supports both half and full duplex
Ethernet communications.
The SCD6000 has dual 100 Mbps fixed SFP ports to support either 100Base-FX or
100Base-T and provide a cost-effective and versatile optical and wired Ethernet
interface.
The SCD6000 architecture provides continuous support for OptoNet. Backward
compatibility of the OptoNet is maintained with the Foxboro Remote Terminal Unit
RTU50/ RTU50 SVX/SCD5200.
The CPU module supports these features:
• Specialized communications
• Local networking
• Application processing
• Integration of station devices and meters
The SCD6000 Main Processor module can be used as a plug-in replacement for the
existing SCD5200 CPU module installed base with a regenerated configuration file.
RTU50 SVX is the variant of SCD6000 used with the RTU50 card file. This allows
older RTU50/SCD5200 card files to be mixed with the newer SCD6000 card.
The RTU's real time clock is synchronized to either a local GPS clock or from the
master station as part of the protocols synchronizing the master station's clock. Time
synchronization is extended across the Electrobus as additional signals to the
Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus. The intelligent input modules use the real-
time clock to time stamp the changes of all status inputs.

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Cybersecurity Features
SCD6000 provides dedicated features that help improve the cybersecurity posture of
the product, including:
• Achilles Level 2 certified by Wurldtech
• System Use Notification
• Trusted Hosts with online configuration
• DNP3 SAv2 and DNP3 SAv5 using Asymmetric and Symmetric methods
• IEC 60870-5 - 104 (Secure Authentication) using Symmetric methods
• Encryption of Diagnostic Tool Access
• Role based access for RTV connectivity
The SCD6000 can be password-protected on any TCP/IP or serial port to restrict end
user access. Passwords can be assigned for individual users and common roles such
as Maintainer, Browser, and Superuser.

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SCD6000 Distributed Building Block Options

The SCD6000 architecture provides a series of building blocks that can be tailored to
suit your control and communication needs. This section briefly describes various
ways these building blocks can be interconnected to obtain the best solution for your
needs. These options are:
• Electrobus Expansion
• OptoNet Expansion
• DCIU Integration
• IED Integration – Embedded and user defined protocols
• Communication Integration

Figure 1 - SCD6000 Main File

SCD6000 Main File

As shown in SCD6000 Main File, page 5, the SCD6000 Main File is a modular unit,
consisting of the following subsystems:
• Power Supply module
• CPU module
• Communications module
The SCD6000 can be configured as an independent RTU, monitoring and controlling
a remote plant via a variety of communication interfaces. The RTU can be as simple
as a main file of electronics, can include extended I/O modules using Electrobus for a
maximum of up to four chassis, or can be configured as part of an OptoNet network.

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SCD6000 Card File Variations

The SCD6000 is provided with a passive high speed backplane that makes it possible
to provide a number of formats with varying number of I/O slots. The SCD6000
supports four standard file variations:
• 10-slot I/O Card File
• 5-slot I/O Card File
• 3-slot I/O Card File
• 1-slot I/O Card File
Each variation allows one CPU. The most popular card format for the SCD6000 is a
19" rack file, which includes a wide range power supply, a COE variant of the CPU
module (CPU, OptoNet, and Ethernet), and space to accommodate up to 10 standard
width I/O modules.
You can use OptoNet cables to interconnect each card file to allow a scalable solution
involving multiple computing nodes. Use the 5-slot card file to accommodate higher
module densities. In this case, a COPE variant of the CPU module (CPU, OptoNet,
Power supply, and Ethernet) supplies backplane power, which avoids the need for a
separate wide range power supply. Use this card file for smaller spaces where a 19"
card file solution might not be feasible.

Card File Power Supply

In smaller file formats (up to 5 I/O modules), the COPE's integral 40W wide input
voltage supply powers the system.

Optional Power Supply (SY-0399131R)

A standalone power supply module is required to power the I/O modules and provide
the field supply in the 10-slot I/O module file formats. These power supplies operate
from 19.2 to 148VDC.

CPU Module
For the technical specifications of the SCD6000 Processor module, see the latest
revision of PSS 41H-8K2. The SCD6000 board supports:
• OptoNet high-speed optical redundant token passing local area network
• Dedicated RJ45 Ethernet diagnostic port for the Foxboro Remote Terminal
Viewer (RTV)
• COM2 port RS-232/RS-485 supported protocols
◦ DNP3 Master (SAv2 and SAv5)
◦ DNP3 Slave (SAv2 and SAv5)
◦ DNP3 Slave Dialup (SAv2 and SAv5)
◦ Modbus Master
◦ Modbus Slave
◦ IEC 60870-5-101 Master
◦ User Configurable Serial Interface
◦ IED Pass-Through/Terminal Server
• Ethernet supported protocols

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◦ DNP3 Master on TCP/IP (SAv2 and SAv5)

◦ DNP3 Slave on TCP/IP (SAv2 and SAv5)
◦ DNP3 Master on UDP (SAv2 and SAv5)
◦ DNP3 Slave on UDP (SAv2 and SAv5)
◦ IEC 60870-5-104 Master (Secure Authentication)
◦ IEC 60870-5-104 Slave (Secure Authentication)
◦ DNV GL certified IEC 61850 Server and Client
◦ DNV GL certified IEC 61850 GOOSE Publisher and Subscriber
◦ Modbus TCP (Master and Slave)
◦ Diagnostic Utility over TCP/IP

Input/ Output Assemblies (I/O)

The CPU interfaces with the I/O modules through Electrobus. The range of I/O
modules is extensive, covering all aspects of I/O at a wide range of input voltage level.
Each I/O processor is intelligent, provides on-board pre-processing, and captures
information on the sequence of events. For the technical specifications of the Input
and Output Modules, see the latest revision of PSS 41H-8K1R.

Dual Communication Board (DCB)

DCB provides the communication interface between the SCD6000 and the master
station. For the complete specifications of the SCD6000 Dual Communication
Modules, see the latest revision of PSS 41H-8K4R.

State And Logic Language (SALL)

SALL provides the means to implement individual control and data processing logic
for execution on the SCD6000 (see Execution Path of SALL Program, page 8). For
more details, see the latest revision of the EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ SCADA RTU
Programming User's Guide: State and Logic Language (SALL) Reference (B0780DK).

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Figure 2 - Execution Path of SALL Program

SALL High Level Serial Interface (HLSI)

The High Level Serial Interface (HLSI) allows users of Foxboro remote devices and
the RTU50 to define an asynchronous, byte-oriented communications protocol. Using
the State And Logic Language (SALL), you can develop applications that
communicate with the protocol. The services provided by the High Level Serial
Interface are:
• Protocol Definition:
An offline configuration program, called SALLHLSI.EXE, used to generate a
Protocol Definition File
• Protocol Support Functions:
A set of SALL functions that perform online input and output operations within a
SALL task based on the protocol definition (see Foxboro Remote Device or RT50
SALL High Level Serial Interface, page 9).

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Figure 3 - Foxboro Remote Device or RT50 SALL High Level Serial Interface

For more details, see the latest revision of the EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ SCADA SALL
High Level Serial Interface User's Guide (B0780DM).

Intrinsic Database Functions (IDF)

IDF provides a range of embedded functions that can be applied to RTU database
points (Source Points) to produce new database points (Result Points). IDF
manipulates previously specified Analog and Digital Inputs (Source Points) to produce
Analog and Digital values (Result Points). This allows several kinds of calculations to
be implemented within the RTU configuration without requiring the user to create
application programs using SALL. For more details, see the latest revision of the
EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ SCADA Intrinsic Database Functions User's Guide
(B0780DR).

Foxboro RTU Station

Foxboro RTU Station is a configuration tool for the Foxboro remote devices and
RTU50 that run under the Microsoft Windows® operating system. Foxboro RTU
Station is graphical and mouse-based, permitting browsing and editing of
configurations in a windows environment.
Foxboro RTU Station supports configuration of hardware and protocols. For more
details, see the latest revision of the EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ SCADA RTU Station
User's Guide (B0780DQ).

Foxboro RTU Connect Secure

Foxboro RTU Connect Secure is a configuration tool for Foxboro remote devices and
RTU50 used to create the security configuration file. The security configuration file
provides a password-based authentication mechanism to help prevent unauthorized
access to the RTU through the RTV. For more details, see the latest revision of the
EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ SCADA RTU Connect Secure User's Guide (B0780DP).

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Foxboro Remote Terminal Viewer (RTV)

Foxboro Remote Terminal Viewer (RTV) is a diagnostic and remote file management
tool. It helps provide authenticated and authorized access to the Foxboro remote
devices and RTU50 from different locations.
RTV connects to multiple RTU controllers through a Graphical User Interface (GUI)
and presents a real-time view of the operation of each RTU. RTV communication
interfaces include serial connection for local access and a dial-up modem or TCP/IP
for both local and wide area networks.
RTV also allows you to connect using the File Transfer Protocol. RTV uploads,
downloads, and displays device configurations, including firmware and calculations.
Several windows of the RTV are dynamically updated with input, output, and
calculation data. Other windows display information on dynamic communications and
raw communication packets, and provide communication diagnostics. For more
details, see the latest revision of the EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ SCADA Remote
Terminal Viewer (RTV) User's Guide (B0780DY).

Electrobus Expansion
The SCD6000 Main File, which is the first chassis of the RTU, is the module that
contains the configuration data for all individual I/O slots, includes the database and
logic definition. To expand the SCD6000 main file to include additional I/O cards,
expansion files are added to the main file using Electrobus I/O expansion modules.
This extends the backplane of the RTU up to a maximum of four chassis to hold a
maximum of 31 I/O modules. Each additional unit is electrically connected to the
SCD6000 Main File through an Electrobus I/O expansion module (see Electrobus
Expansion, page 11). In order to support the migration there are several ways to use
expansions in a SCADA system solution. For more details, see the latest revision of
the RTU50/SCD5200 to EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ SCADA SCD6000 Migration Guide
(B0780FA).

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Figure 4 - Electrobus Expansion

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OptoNet Distribution of Control Logic

Local logic within each processor can seamlessly access data and controls from any
node on the OptoNet LAN (see OptoNet Expansion, page 12), through the use of a
"global database". OptoNet allows optimization of:
• Logic: Distributed to match the plant configuration
• Distributed I/O: To minimize cabling
• Performance: Locating processing power where it is needed
• Availability: No single point of a detected failure affects the total plant
performance
• Flexibility: Full peer-to-peer access to database and logic
• Maintainability: All modules are maintained from one location
OptoNet is a ring topology optical network. Each RTU on the network has a processor,
power supply, and OptoNet Interface that completely supports peer-to-peer
communication between all nodes on the network. The protocol helps to ensure
secure, time deterministic delivery of the data across the OptoNet for up to 63 nodes
on the network.
The ring network also supports the distribution of automation functions across the
network, allowing control functions to be configured to match the plant topology for
high availability solutions. In addition, the protocol communication is maintained
independent to the processor in each node and is not affected by a single processor
or a detected network interface failure.

Figure 5 - OptoNet Expansion

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DCIU Integration
An optional implementation of the communications capability for the SCD6000
includes the Data and Control Interface Unit (DCIU). This function allows an RTU to
scan and control other RTUs. The RTU is then able to use any of the communications
interfaces to link to other RTUs or master stations (for example, store, data
concentrate, and forward operation).
The database of the DCIU RTU contains all the points resident in the scanned RTUs.
Therefore State And Logic Language (SALL) logic can implement control strategies
that include remote RTUs. This is useful for providing local control strategies
independent of the master station and communications links.

IED Integration
Each processor in a SCD6000 main file has an RS232 interface available for local
Intelligent Electronic Device (IED). The SALL language supports a configurable
protocol link via this port using the IED's native protocol. The data acquired forms part
of the RTU’s database and is available for all the RTU's functions. Several protocols
are already implemented via this port as detailed in EcoStruxure™Foxboro™ SCADA
SCD6000 and RTU50 SVX State And Logic Language (SALL) (PSS 41S-2M15).
Optionally, additional ports are available with the Multi-Channel Serial Interface
Module, which can be located in any I/O slot. SALL HLSI can be used to integrate the
IEDs.

Communications Integration
Communication interfaces are used to communicate to multiple master stations using
multiple protocols.
Each communications interface card is a dual ported card supporting two topologies.
It is configurable as either a primary and backup channel, or as two independent
channels connected to two master stations. Communications interfaces can be
located in any slot of any of the main files of an OptoNet configuration. Given that
each node has access to the total database of the network, all data is available for
transmission via any node with a communications interface.
Real-Time Database and Environment, page 14 shows the SCD6000 controller
environment, which consists of a central real-time database that is kept up-to-date by
a variety of independent processes.

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Figure 6 - Real-Time Database and Environment

The embedded operating system executive supports these processes:

• Intrinsic Data Functions (IDF): Event-driven preconfigured functionality is very
fast and often used for implicit conversions of I/O information
• Calculations: Up to 3 calculation tasks can be programmed. Each task is written
as a State Machine or a Procedural Logic using the dedicated State And Logic
Language [SALL]
• IEC 61850 Client Stack: A separate stack process is maintained to allow the IEC
61850 Client services to operate
• IEC 61850 Server Stack: A separate stack process is maintained to allow the
IEC 61850 Server services to operate
• IO/COMMS/OptoNet: The Electrobus interface supports the I/O and
Communications modules and the OptoNet functionality supports the transparent
transmission of the real-time database from node to node
• I/O Time Sync: The real-time clock on each processor is used to synchronize the
clocks on all intelligent I/O modules
The real-time database accepts incoming data and records changes in any of the
change-driven protocol stacks with a time-based comparison. The real-time database
is supported by a flash-based file system during start-up and run-time.
A complete set of diagnostic interfaces allows both remote and local diagnostic tools
to establish a connection with the unit at any time. The on-board flash file workspace
allows multiple files to be downloaded and used as current, past, or future running
configurations. The diagnostic interface allows the SCD6000 to be reset remotely and
re-started with a new or test configuration.
The Foxboro SCD6000 controller has the ability to update online parameters for
communication protocols, which avoids restart of the RTU if certain parameters such
as delays and timeouts are changed.
Control Points now have the last five control events with Request Time, Operate Time,
Value, and CE Flag.

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CPU Modules
Part Number Description
SY-60399001R SCD6000 CPU OptoNet Power Supply Ethernet (COPE)
Module (RoHS)
SY-60399002R SCD6000 CPU OptoNet Ethernet (COE) Module (RoHS)

Power Supply
Part Number Description
SY-0399131 Wide Input Range Power Supply Module (needed for
2003098)
SY-0399131R Wide Input Range Power Supply Module (needed for
2003098R) (RoHS)

I/O Files
Part Number Description
SY-2003092 2x5 I/O slot file
SY-2003092R 2x5 I/O slot file (RoHS)
SY-2003098 Ten I/O slot card file
SY-2003098R Ten I/O slot card file (RoHS)
SY-2003100 Five I/O slot card file
SY-2003100R Five I/O slot card file (RoHS)
SY-2003102 Three I/O slot card file
SY-2003102R Three I/O slot card file (RoHS)
SY-2003104 One I/O slot card file
SY-2003104R One I/O slot card file (RoHS)
SY-2003107 3x3 I/O slot file
SY-2003107R 3x3 I/O slot file (RoHS)
SY-2003110R 6 x 1 I/O slot file (RoHS)
SY-60399004R (a) Electrobus Upper I/O Expansion Module
SY-60399005R (a) Electrobus Lower I/O Expansion Module
SY-6500175R Electrobus I/O Expansion 50 PIN DSUB Cable
(a) These modules support SCD6000 firmware version SY-1101207_F or later.

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I/O Assemblies
Part Number Description
SY-0399160R 32 Digital Input (24V to 129V) 4 Analog Input (1kV isolated)
Module
SY-0399222R 4 Isolated AI and 32 DI Input Board (Deep Wiring Channel)
Module
SY-0399085R 20 Analog Input (1kV isolated) Module
SY-0399084R 4 Analog Output Module
SY-0399086R 12 Digital (Relay) Output Module
SY-0399087R 12 Magnetically Latched Relay Output Module
SY-0399136R 8 x 10 Amp Digital (Relay) Output Module
SY-0399089R 24 Digital Input (24V)/6 Analog Input/6 Pilot Relay Output
Module
SY-0399096R 24 Digital Input (48V)/6 Analog Input/6 Pilot Relay Output
Module
SY-0399097R 24 Digital Input (129V)/6 Analog Input/6 Pilot Relay Output
Module
SY-0399088R 24 Digital Input (24V)/6 Analog Input/8 Mini-Pilot Relay
Output Module
SY-0399094R 24 Digital Input (48V)/6 Analog Input/8 Mini-Pilot Relay
Output Module
SY-0399095R 24 Digital Input (129V)/6 Analog Input/8 Mini-Pilot Relay
Output Module
SY-0399140R IOM 3 CT 4 PT Transducer - 1 Amp CT
SY-0399142R IOM 3 CT 4 PT Transducer - 5 Amp CT

Dual Communication Boards

Part Number Description
SY-0399192R Dual Communications Module V.28 CONITEL C2020/
C2025 (Master and Slave)
SY-0399194R (a) Dual Communications Module V.28 DNP3
SY-0399122R (a) Dual Communications Module Optical DNP3
SY-0399196R Dual Communications Module V.28 IEC 60870-5-101
SY-0399127R Dual Communications Module Optical IEC 60870-5-103
SY-0399163R (a) 64K Dual Communications Module V.11 DNP3
SY-0399224R (a) 64K Dual Communications Module V.11 DNP3 Master/
Slave (ignores DCD)
SY-0399225R (b) Communications Module V.11 DNP3 Master/Slave RoHS
Type 2
SY-0399226R (b) Communications Module V.28 DNP3 Master/Slave RoHS
Type 2

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SY-0399227R (b) Communications Module Glass Optical DNP3 Master/Slave

RoHS Type 2
SY-60399036R (c) SCD6000 Communications Module V.28 IEC60870–5–101
Master (ROHS)
(a)
These modules do not support SCD6000 software part number SY-1101207
Revision D or later.
(b)These modules support SCD6000 software part number SY-1101207 Revision D
or later.
(c)These modules support SCD6000 software part number SY-1101207 Revision K
or later.

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State And Logic Language (SALL)

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