Control System provides fail-safe back-up protection.
Press Release Summary:
RTP 2300 Hybrid Control System provides data acquisition and control solutions that combine high-speed scanning with support for complex control algorithms. Offered as Singleton RTP-2300 and RTP 2300R Hot Standby Systems, latter provides fail-safe back-up protection at every level of configuration. Plug-and play architecture can be expanded or upgraded by adding I/O modules. Open-system design employs object-oriented programming.
Original Press Release:
New RTP 2300 Hybrid Control System Ensures Risk-Free Operation
POMPANO BEACH, FL-April 28, 2003-For users who require high availability plus high speed, the new RTP 2300 Hybrid Control System (RTP 2300 and 2300R models) provides a data acquisition and control solution that combines the high speed scanning of a PLC system with support for the complex control algorithms of a DCS.
Depending upon process requirements, users can choose between the 'singleton ' and hot-standby versions. The singleton RTP-2300 hybrid control system is substantially less costly than proprietary, host-based DCS solutions, yet far outperforms cheaper, but less capable, PLCs. The RTP 2300R Hot Standby System provides the added benefit of fail-safe backup protection at every level of its entire configuration, including:
· Redundant network connections
· Hot standby processors
· Redundant I/O connections
· Redundant I/O chassis and cards
Built for Upgrades
Unlike hard-to-modify DCS systems, RTP 2300s feature plug-and play architecture that can be expanded or upgraded simply by adding I/O modules. Its true open-system design supports the wide variety of industry-standard software and HMIs currently on the market, meaning users can stay current with the latest software technology without replacing their system.
All RTP 2300s also employ object-oriented programming that is far easier to use than time-consuming ladder-logic, dramatically reducing configuration time. The RTP 2300 features an open, modular platform and intuitive programming that greatly simplifies configuration and installation. It performs high-speed, accurate control of analog processes, yet is ideally suited for discrete control. It is far easier to upgrade or expand than conventional DCS and PLC systems, while offering unbeatable price-performance.
Powerful I/O and Flexible Architecture
The RTP 2300 supports a wide variety of RTP Corporation's own analog, digital and special function I/O cards. These deliver high-resolution, true 16-bit A/D performance even in the most severe production environments. In addition, they provide a high-common-mode rejection design that eliminates electrical interference and other background noise. This results in greater accuracy and measurement repeatability. Increased PID scanning frequency permits higher PID gain, which improves response time, process stability and accuracy.
Multi-rack expandability means that any RTP 2300 can be scaled up over time to meet changing user requirements. Input data can then be accessed, processed and transferred to the other nodes within the system via peer-to-peer communications.
Multiple Levels of Redundancy
A dual-processor RTP 2300 HCS provides protection in the event of a primary-side failure. With hot-standby components, the RTP 2300 is equipped with redundant target node controllers, independent buses, and network interfaces. Using four levels of watchdog timers, a backup (or "secondary") processor operates in hot-standby mode, monitoring the operation of the "primary" processor. If the secondary detects a failure originating in the primary, it automatically assumes control of communications with the RTP I/O system and host computer. By providing fail-safe redundancy, the RTP 2300 hot standby circumvents potential failures, minimizing process downtime that can result in costly delays.
The RTP 2300R Hot Standby System consists of two RTP 2300 processors operating in a parallel configuration. Each RTP 2300R chassis contains its own processor, local network connection, inter-processor communications connection, two I/O communications connections and power supply. Each chassis also provides card slots for I/O. In this configuration, one processor operates as a "primary," executing the project program and controlling the communications with the I/O and the host. The other processor operates as "secondary" or backup processor. The secondary processor monitors the operation of the primary and synchronously executes the same project program.
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About RTP
Founded in 1968, RTP Corp. is a developer and manufacturer of high-performance industrial data acquisition and control systems. Markets for RTP Corporation's products include process control (steel, aluminum, and glass), flight simulation, nuclear power plant simulation and data acquisition, petrochemical, fossil fuel power plant control, factory automation, and research and development testing. RTP offers a wide range of rugged hardware and software industrial control solutions, which include hot standby and seamlessly redundant systems for mission-critical applications. All RTP products-even those installed over 30 years ago-are backed by a non-obsolescence policy that protects customer investments from the threat of technology change.
