ABB-AC31 Open For The Future - e
ABB-AC31 Open For The Future - e
Future-oriented technologies necessitate intelligent solutions based The emphasis is also on continuity in systems
on systems which can be used flexibly. Cutting your engineering engineering, as on the Advant ® Controller 31
costs will be more and more important in the future. It will be equally automation system from ABB. Thus, the
as important to assess a future-oriented system on the basis of the time-proven programmable controllers of the
aspects of handling, reliability and ease of servicing. AC31 family are becoming more and more
powerful and even more flexible in use. The
This is exactly why engineering tools are becoming more and more new high-performance units are an integral
important. Standardised software packages, e.g. to IEC 61131-3, part of the AC31 equipment family and
point the way to an open automation structure. existing know-how forms the basis for use
of the new technology.
For warehousing
At pumping stations
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The time-proven system structure has been The new 907 AC 1131 programming software makes available a
retained and additional functionalities have selection of five different, standardised configuration interfaces.
been added. These include, for instance, ad- Extensive Online Help and integrated visualisation allow time-opti-
ditional, cross-system communication levels. mised configuration and commissioning of the automation task.
In power generation
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Open for the future!
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Extended functionalities Other functions, such as:
• Breakpoints,
Conversions allow a change of display modes. • Single-Step mode,
Integrated Online Help supports you should • Single-Cycle mode and
you not have your documentation at hand • Sampling-Trace
occasionally. But even when writing the pro- are integrated in 907 AC 1131.
gram, you can choose whether you wish to
use the standard functions of IEC 61131-3 Offline simulation of the IEC 61131-3 functions allows you to run a
(standard library) or the time-proven, familiar preliminary test even without a programmable controller connected.
functionalities of the ABB library. Finally, you The integrated visualisation system as well can provide you with
are free to choose whether you wish to write valuable assistance in implementing your project. This provides a
your own additional library with your specific practical cut in the planner’s or commissioner’s workload during the
functions. And, even then, you can choose start-up phase of commissioning.
your favourite programming interface.
Networked programmable controllers in the ARCNET network can
Detailed and extensive diagnostic and Help be chosen, programmed and tested directly from the software. A
functions reduce your testing and commis- ready-integrated configuration tool for Profibus-DP also rounds off
sioning effort. A Status function with Snap- the range of functionalities provided by the 907 AC 1131 configu-
shot option, and both overwriting and forc- ration software package.
ing variables are other functionalities which
you will be familiar with, which you expect
and which are offered by the 907 AC 1131
software package
Sampling-Trace
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Open for the future!
The applications in automation are as different as the tasks are Distributed automation tasks in particular
diverse. Flexible systems with a high performance potential meet can be implemented particularly easily
these requirements. The ABB system Advant Controller 31 with its thanks to the integrated system bus inter-
open system structure and its high performance helps you to apply faces. This means that the I/O devices are
your know-how optimally for solving your automation problem. handled on the system bus as if they were
an integral element of a central control sys-
Integration tem, regardless of whether the I/O device is
installed 10 mm or 500 m (2 km with repeater)
The new, powerful programmable controllers can be used to op- away from the Master system.
timum effect both in the field of mechanical engineering and in the
field of plant construction. Regardless of whether there are only a “Simple but offering diverse capabilities” –
few I/O signals or whether the signal scope covers a few hundred these are the requirements applicable to an
or a thousand inputs/out-puts, Advant Controller 31 can be inte- automation system.
grated easily in your auto-mation solution. It is irrelevant to the CPUs ABB’s Advant Controller 31 is designed to
whether they are used as stand-alone units, as Master or as Slave. provide you as the user with optimum assist-
ance in solving your automation tasks owing
to its high flexibility and easy-to-master sys-
tem structure. Moreover, you have the option
of selecting from diverse expansion variants.
Flexibility
One device for all applications
Stand-alone
Communication/field bus
Master I/O
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Regardless of whether tightly packed or Well-conceived functionality
finely graded, expansible I/O bus modules
meet your requirement profile, Advant Future-oriented automation systems should make available maxi-
Controller 31 makes both techniques avail- mum self-diagnosis capability to the user. The systems engineering
able to you. The configurable digital and of Advant Controller 31 offers automatic diagnosis of the CPU,
analogue input/output devices offer you system bus and connected I/O devices. Optional diagnostic func-
particularly high flexibility for this. tions, such as discontinuity, short-circuit and overload, can be
polled as required.
It is just as easy to make modifications to
the system. Bus modules can be ex- All modules of the AC31 system feature excellent ease of installation.
changed without having to disconnect the The compact plastic housings can be snapped easily onto a 35 mm
power supply or interrupt bus operation. DIN rail or attached to a mounting plate using screws.
Even if the system is expanded, all that
needs to be done is to simply extend the
bus for connection of further bus modules.
Bus modules added are detected automat-
ically by the system, and the components
are uniquely identified to the system bus
and addressed by the system bus via the
module address. The setting is made, inde-
pendently of the module type used, either
using an address switch on the I/O devices
or via system constants on the programmable
controllers. This allows the I/O devices to be
addressed directly from the user program.
There is no additional effort for bus config-
uration.
I/O Slave
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Open for the future!
The CS31 system bus forms the basis for communication of ABB’s RCOM is a communication medium de-
AC31 intelligent automation system. It establishes the link between signed for data teletransmission. It can be
the CPUs and the I/O devices. The CS31 system bus is an RS 485 used for transmission on dedicated lines or
two-wire bus designed for interference immunity and fast data trans- dial-up lines. Commercially available modems
mission. Up to 31 bus devices can be integrated on the system bus. establish the link to the transmission media.
MODBUS offers interfacing capabilities to programmable control- Profibus-DP allows Master and Slave com-
lers of various manufacturers, to operator-control terminals and to munication in the field area. The open sys-
PC operator workstations owing to its high popularity. tem structure of Advant Controller 31 ensures
interfacing with automation systems of other
manufactures and with intelligent front-end
processing devices such as drives, actuators,
operator terminals and sensor systems.
8 * in preparation
ARCNET – known an easy-to-handle, low- AF100 is the communication interfacing facility to ABB control and
cost communication bus system – forms the instrumentation systems. This communication variant allows you to
basis for high-speed networking of AC31 implement a system structure from the master control system through
programmable controllers and for SCADA to intelligent automation systems in the field area.
systems, connection of systems made by
other manufactures and interworking with
the PC in the Advant Controller 31 system.
*1 CS31-
Systembus
MODBUS
RCOM
Profibus DP
ARCNET
DeviceNet
AF100
Optimum process control does not end at the interfaces of a pro- an extensive array of such products. The
grammable controller. After all, cost-cutting on the end products range extends from low-cost, two-line display
will, in future, necessitate transparent processes to an ever-increasing units through to convenient, graphics-capable
extent. Convenient operation – even on a small machine – used operator terminals.
correctly, affords advantages in machine utilisation. Thus, for in-
stance, it is possible to diagnose and visualise preventive mainte- In simple cases, the integrated serial ports
nance. Fast fault detection and logging also reduce any machine can be used for connection to your pro-
downtimes. grammable controllers. In networked auto-
mation applications, you are free to utilise
Operating panels the full flexibility of the communication
options.
Depending on the requirements applicable to the process to be
operated, products designed in line with the automation task will be The operating panels provide the following
required. This necessitates solution components graded in the communication levels as options:
various performance classes. The product range provides you with • MODBUS
• ARCNET
• Profibus DP.
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Process visualisation Additional network capabilities, remote connection functions and
standard interfaces turn modern visualisation packages into open
In future, it will be necessary to automate and integration-capable systems for all future-oriented automation
complex processes intelligently and trans- solutions.
parently and visualise them in line with re-
quirements to an increasing extent. The ABB A SCADA system and master control computer software package
Advant Controller 31 system, in conjunction provides you with a tool which does not force you to stop the
with a flexible and open SCADA system, can running process in the event of changes in visualisation and
also meet these future requirements. operation. You always remain online when doing this. And, as
Integrating an automation system with related already outlined with the operatoing panels, it becomes an open
visualisation in an overall process necessitates element of your automation solution thanks to the diverse
a high degree of openness of the communi- integration capabilities.
cation channels. A convenient GUI, integra- In the simplest case, integration is performed using the integrated
ted archiving and logging functions and trend serial ports, but can also be performed via:
displays in real-time are the basic precondi- • MODBUS
tions for this type of process control. • ARCNET
Process visualisation
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Open for the future!
ABB’s system Advant Controller 31 stands for modern, future-oriented • Peripheral devices with high packing
automation engineering. The transparency in systems engineering is density or as a finely graded, expansible
reflected in the ease of handling of the devices and in uncomplicated variant provide maximum possible flexibil-
configuration. This is achieved by the fact that ABB makes sure that ity. This is assisted, not least, by the digital
it does not ignore aspects which have proven successful even when and analogue input/output devices with
further-developing the system philosophy. Your AC31 advantages at freely selectable and configurable signal
a glance: specifications.
• Powerful processors and highly flexible I/O technology allow the • Advant Controller 31 provides powerful
new programmable controllers to be used in virtually any and system-open communication levels
application. for integration in overall processes.
• The configuration tool, developed in accordance with IEC 61131-3, • Diverse transmission media – conventional
with its extensive functionalities reduces configuration effort over copper, convenient and particularly reli-
and over again. able fibre-optics or modem – ensure that
you can make the right choice for any
• The CS31 system bus, a system which has proven successful for requirement.
many years now, guarantees optimum and reliable integration of
local intelligence and peripheral devices. • Advant Controller 31 even allows
redundant bus topologies.
• Bus repeaters make it possible to span even large distances. An
additional, redundant or ring structure enhances reliability of the • A broad range of devices for display, oper-
transmission medium. ation and process visualisation, such as
the Wizcon visualisation package, opens
up new roads into the future.
Lloyd’s
Register Of
Shipping
CSA, Canada UL, USA GL, Germany DNV, Norway BV, France RINa, Italy LRS, Great Britain
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On the safe side Quality and the environment
The safety-related Advant Controller 31-S Quality is the supreme principle of the Advant Controller 31. A
automation system, certified by the German certified quality management system to DIN ISO 9001 creates
Technical Inspection Authority (TÜV), is avail- an important basis for this:
able for safety-related applications. It is based
on the time-proven system structure of the “Our thinking and actions are aimed at meeting the needs and
“classic” AC31 variant. Internally redundant wishes of our customers. Our customers decide on the quality of
I/O devices, developed specifically for safety- our products and services. It is they who assess the quality”.
related applications, communicate via the (Excerpt from: ABB Quality Manual)
AC31 Safety Field Bus with the safety-re-
lated CPU. Extending AC31-S with standard Ambitious goals for ongoing improvement of all business processes
AC31 I/O devices on the same field bus are defined within the framework of the Total Quality System Review
allows low-cost conversion of operating and which is conducted at ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH at regular
safety functions in one CPU. AC31-S is ap- intervals.
proved for safety-applications up to require-
ment class 4 and machine category 3. The environmental impact of a product is determined very essentially
by the design targets. Consequently, special attention is paid to
Numerous approvals for AC31 allow export gentle use of resources, avoidance of problematic materials, recycl-
of components and systems through to able design and longevity of products as early as the stage at which
machines and installations. Even applications the Performance Specifications are elaborated.
in the marine and shipbuilding sector are
approved fields of application for the reliable
technology of Advant Controller 31.
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Advant Controller 31
Summary
Technical features
Programmable controllers 16
Ordering information
Programmable controllers 19
Input/output devices 20
Communication 21
Operating panels 22
Accessories 25
Programming and documentation 25
Technical data
Dimensions 26
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CPUs
AC31
Program execution time and priority driven time and priority driven time and priority driven
tasks tasks tasks
Subroutines any any any
User program protection Password Password Password
Addressable range
Flags (Bit) 2016 2016 8192
Words (16 Bit) 2016 2016 8192
Double Words (32 Bit) 64 64 1024
Globale und local variables - - 256 kB
Timers Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
Counters Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
High-Speed Counters (digital in- 1 (7kHz) or 2 (7kHz) with 1 (7kHz) or 2 (7kHz) with 1 to 2 (different operating modes,
and outputs used as counter inputs) sensor-input sensor-input max. 50 kHz)
Special functions Protocols: Protocols: Protocols such as
MODBUS, MODBUS, MODBUS,
Controllers Controllers RCOM, AF100
ASCII-communication ASCII-communication PI und PID Controllers
32 Bit arithmetic
Connections Detachable terminal blocks Detachable terminal blocks Detachable terminal blocks
with screw-type terminals with screw-type terminals with screw-type terminals
or snap-on clamps or snap-on clamps
Mounting With and without top-hat rail With and without top-hat rail With and without top-hat rail
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07 KT 96 07 KT 97 07 SL 97 07 KT 98
With and without top-hat rail With and without top-hat rail in the PCI-Slot (fullsize) With and without top-hat rail
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AC31 – Technical Features
Bus system
RS232
Communication Serial
Interface specifications RS 485 (shielded twisted pair)
Transmission speed 187.5 kbaud
Protocol CS31 (Master Slave)
Transmission integrity check CRC8
Number of AC31 devices on the bus 31 max.
Maximum length 500 m or 2000 m (with repeaters)
Bus redundancy with bus repeater
Refresh time 2 ms min. oder 12 ms typical for 31 AC31 I/O devices on the bus
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Programmable Controllers
Ordering Data
Programmable Contollers Series 40
Expansible with 6 I/O devices, up to 110 I/O
Digital inputs 24 V DC - Digital outputs relay 250 V AC, 2 A / transistor 24 V DC, 0,5 A
serial port RS232 for programing and communication ASCII, MODBUS
07 SL 97 with ARCNET networking 480 kB 07 SL 97-ARCNET GJR 525 3400 R 0160 1,0
07 SL 97 with ARCNET and Profibus DP 480 kB 07 SL 97-ARCNET-Profibus GJR 525 3400 R 0162 1,0
07 SL 97 07 KT 97 with ARCNET and DeviceNet 480 kB 07 SL 97-ARCNET-DeviceNet GJR 525 3400 R 0165 1,0
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Input/output devices
Ordering data
Expansible digital I/O bus modules (for Series 50 and 90)
Expansible with 6 I/O devices, up to approx. 100 I/O, (6 digital or 4 digital and 2 analogue)
Digital inputs 24 V DC - digital outputs relay 250 V AC, 2 A / transistor 24 V DC, 0.5 A
Integrated CS31 bus connection
Digital I/O devices (for programmable controllers Series 40, 50 und I/O bus modules)
Power supply via programmable controllers and I/O bus modules
Analogue I/O devices (for programmable controllers Series 40, 50 and I/O bus modules)
Power supply via programmable controllers and I/O bus modules
8 inputs 12-bit, -/+ 50 mV, -/+ 500 mV, -/+ 10 V, 0…20 mA, 07 AI 91 GJR 525 1600 R0202 0,450
4…20 mA, Pt100, Pt1000, thermocouple
16 configurable channels as input and output 07 AC 91 GJR 525 2300 R0101 0,450
1.) 16 channels can be set in pairs 0…10 V, 0…20 mA, 4…20 mA, 8-bit
2.) 8 inputs and 8 outputs, -/+ 10 V, 0…20 mA, 4…20 mA, 12-bit
07 AC 91
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Input/output devices, communication
Ordering data
Distributed digital I/O devices (for Series 50 and 90) IP 67
Supply voltage 24 V DC, integrated CS31 bus connection
07 DO 93-I
Communication processors, Series 90
Description Supply *) Type Order No. Weight
voltage kg
RCOM+ and RCOM protocol, Master/Slave for 24 V DC 07 KP 90 GJR 525 1000 R 0303 0,450
dedicated line and dial-up connection A
MODBUS protocol, 2 communication channels, 24 V DC 07 KP 93 GJR 525 3200 R 1161 0,450
Master and Slave operation
Interfaces RS232/422/485
AF100 24 V DC 07 KP 99 in preparation 0,450
07 KP 90
*) A Special communication software required
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Operating panels
Ordering data
Operating panels ability class text
Lines/ Characters/ Display- Fkt.-/alpha- Device driver/ Type Order No. Weight
Width height type and system interface per piece
(mm) (mm) keys/softkeys kg
2/82,5 20/18 LCD 4/8/- upload/RS232 MT30 GATS 111 100 R 0001 0,45
8/71 20/40 LCD 8/23/- upload/RS232 MT45*) GATS 110 091 R 1001 0,45
8/71 20/40 LCD 8/23/- upload/RS485 MT45*) GATS 110 091 R 1201 0,45
8/71 20/40 LCD 8/23/- upload/ARCNET MT45*) GATS 110 091 R 1401 0,45
*) MT45 is identical to MT40 as far as hardware and projecting are concerned
MT 45
Lines/ Characters/ Display- Fkt.-/alpha- Device driver/ Type Order No. Weight
width height type and system- interface per piece
(mm) (mm) keys/softkeys kg
8/240 40/64 LCD 16/23/8 upload/RS232 MT65*) GATS 110 092 R 1001 0,75
8/240 40/64 LCD 16/23/8 upload/RS485 MT65*) GATS 110 092 R 1201 0,75
8/240 40/64 LCD 16/23/8 upload/ARCNET MT65*) GATS 110 092 R 1401 0,75
—/120 —/64 VFD 16/23/8 upload/RS232 MT91 GATS 110 167 R 0001 0,75
—/120 —/64 VFD 16/23/8 upload/RS485 MT91 GATS 110 167 R 0201 0,75
MT 91
—/120 —/64 VFD 16/23/8 upload/ARCNET MT91 GATS 110 167 R 0401 0,75
*) MT65 is identical to MT60 as far as hardware and projecting are concerned
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Operating panels
Ordering data
Programming cable
Operating panel Type Order No. Weight
per piece
kg
Communications cable
Operating panel Commu- CPU Port CPU Type Order No. Weight
nications type port per piece
driver kg
MT30/45/ AC31 Series90 RS232 COM1
60/65/91 AC31 07KP62 RS232 COM1
MODBUS Series90 RS232 COM2 VB86 GATS 110 093 R 0011
T200 T200 RS232 PG-SS VB43 GATS 110 093 R 0201
MODBUS 07KP93 RS232 COM3/4 VB58 1SAY 110 700 R 0001
AC31 Series50 RS232 COM1
MODBUS Series50 RS232 COM1 VB67 1SAY 111 102 R 0001
Documentation
Manuals without software
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Operating panels
Ordering data
Operating panel TC50
Lines/ Characters/ Display Fkt.-/alpha- Device driver/ Type Order No. Weight
width height type and system interface per piece
(mm) (mm) keys/Softkeys kg
2/73 20/11 LCD 5/7/- MODBUS Master,
AC31/RS232 TC50 1SBP 26 0150 R 1001 0,5
2/73 20/11 LCD 5/7/- MODBUS Master,
and Slave/RS232
and RS485 TC50-2 1SBP 26 0151 R 1001 0,5
TC 50
Programming software
Programming software TCWIN includes programming cable for Windows 95/NT and quick start guide.
Programming cable
Cable for the conncection of the operating panel with a PC
Communications cable
Operating panel Communications CPU CPU Type Order No. Weight
driver port per piece
kg
TC50 AC31/MODBUS Series 40..50 COM1 07 SK 54 1SBN 260 204 R 1001
TC50 AC31/MODBUS Series 30/90 COM1/2 07 SK 57 1SBN 260 207 R 1001
TC50-2 MODBUS Series 40..50 COM1 07 SK 58 1SBN 260 208 R 1001
Documentation
Manuals without software
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Accessories
Ordering data
Accessories for devices of Series 40…50
Description Type Or der No. Weight
kg
2-tier terminal for easy connection of 3-wire sensors 07 ST 50 1SBN 26 0300 R 1001 0,052
and actuators, 2 ea.
2-tier terminal for easy connection of analogue sensors, 07 ST 51 1SBN 26 0301 R 1001 0,052
2 ea.
2-tier spring-loaded terminal for easy connection of 3-wire sensors 07 ST 52 1SBN 26 0302 R 1001 0,052
and actuators, 2 ea.
07 ST 50
Spring-loaded terminal set for CPUs and bus modules 07 ST 54 1SBN 26 0311 R 1001 0,052
Spring-loaded terminal set for XI 16 E1 07 ST 55 1SBN 26 0312 R 1001 0,052
Spring-loaded terminal set for XO 08 R1 or XC 08 L1 07 ST 56 1SBN 26 0313 R 1001 0,052
Spring-loaded terminal set for XM 06 B5 07 ST 57 1SBN 26 0314 R 1001 0,052
Lables for labelling the I/O channels 1SBN 26 0310 R 1001
Repeater for CS31 bus 24 V DC NCB FPR 347 1200 R 1002 0,340
Max. lenght 2000 m (3 repeaters)
Repeater for CS31 bus 24 V DC NCBR FPR 347 1300 R 1002 0,340
for redundant, ring or radial
bus configuration
Programming and test software German 907 AC 1131 GJP 520 6900 R 0102
Programming and test software English 907 AC 1131 GJP 520 7000 R 0102
Documentation
Description Type Order No.
Documentation (without software) for 907 AC 1131 German 1SAC 1339 47 R 0101
English 1SAC 1339 47 R 0201
Complete system description German 1SAC 1316 99 R 0101
Configuration and operating instructions English 1SAC 1316 99 R 0201
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Dimension diagrams ( dimensions in mm)
93
85
35 mm EN 50022
C0333D
C0334D
2
120 84 104
C0332D
Series 40 and 50, CPUs and expansible distributed units
85
93
35 mm EN 50022
C0310D
C0311D
2
65 84.5 49
C0309D
130
35 mm EN 50022
C0302D
C0301D
C0303D
240 85
230
130
35 mm EN 50022
C0319D
C0318D
5
C0320D
120 85
94
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Dimension diagrams ( dimensions in mm)
63
208 + 0,5
220
4,6
130
35 mm EN 50022
C0315D
C0316D
85 5 C0317D
120
94
35 mm EN 50022
28.2
C0330D
C0305D
C0331D
92 56 48
120
C0304D
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... should you still have any questions ...
die botschafter,HD
... take advantage of the all-in ABB service. By
telephone or fax from ABB staff at regional of-
fices or via our hotline, including e-mail.
Publication No. SAC 105899 W0202 Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany
But ABB will also be more than willing to help
you in other questions or should you have other
queries relating distributed automation. We
organise seminars and training courses on this
topic the whole year round in relation to specific
tasks in automation of machinery and systems.
On request, we can also train on site on your
premises. Simply talk to your regional advisor.