New Features in DeltaV SimulatePro

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New Features in DeltaV SimulatePro

• Available in DeltaV v7.2

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DeltaV SimulatePro DeltaV v7.2

• New DeltaV SimulatePro features for operator
  training and control development and checkout.
• Save and Restore Allows a snapshot to be
  created of the control modules assigned to one or
  more PC nodes.
• Convert Automatically transforms blocks
  assigned to fieldbus to to their equivalent
  DeltaV function block. Also, changes external I/O
  reference parameters so that applications may
  read and write these parameters.

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New Feature - On-Demand Save Request
Choose the node(s) and provide Save file
description
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Auto Save Option
Choose period, nodes, description
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Restoring All or Parts of Snapshot
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Updating a Save File

• The following procedure should be followed to
  allow previous save file values to be retained
• Load the configuration used when the last save
  file was created. Request a Restore (with option
  to resume execution NOT selected)  
• Import new or modified modules, assign to PC
  nodes and do a partial download.
• Set the desired initial value of the parameters
  in the modules that were downloaded
• Request a Save to create an updated Save file

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New Feature - SimulatePro Convert

• Convert may be accessed by right clicking on the
  PC node in DeltaV Explorer.
• All blocks assigned to fieldbus are changed to
  their equivalent controller blocks
• All external I/O references are redefined as
  external parameter references

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After Executing SimulatePro Convert

• A new module whose tag is M_PC name appears in
  the list of assigned modules.
• Converted modules show up as needing to be
  downloaded since the modules have been changed.

New Module Automatically Created
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Devices Referenced in Example Modules

• Foundation Fieldbus transmitter and valve
• PLC with data sets defined for input and holding
  registers

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Conversion of Blocks Assigned to Fieldbus

• Blocks assigned to fieldbus are automatically
  changed to their equivalent DeltaV block.
• Conversion is one way and thus should be done
  using a copy of the primary database.

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On-line Execution of Converted Module Containing
Fieldbus Blocks

• All blocks execute as they would in fieldbus.
• Control logic may be checked out by enabling
  Simulate in input blocks
• Blocks execute exactly as they will in fieldbus
  devices.

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Example of Module Using External I/O References

• External I/O references are commonly used in
  modules.
• Provide a means of including input/output from
  PLCs, sub-systems, and fieldbus e.g. Asi,
  DeviceNet, Profibus.
• In a simulation environment, these external I/O
  references are invalid. DeltaV SimulatePro
  Convert addresses this issue.

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Conversion of Modules with I/O References

• I/O references are automatically converted to
  external parameter references no impact on
  displays that use these parameters.
• A new module is automatically created that
  contains all parameter referenced by modules
  assigned to the node
• The new modules name is M_ PC machine name

Converted Module
Reference Module
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On-line Execution of Converted Module

• Referenced parameters in the new modules may be
  read and written from control studio allowing
  control logic to be checked out.
• Process Simulate packages may read and write
  these reference parameters using OPC.
• Modules may be created that use these parameters
  to duplicate the logic contained in the PLC,
  subsystem etc.

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Converted Reference May be Viewed and Values
Changed from SimulatePro
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Convert is One-Way

• Always import modules into the training or
  development system from the plants DeltaV
  control system.
• Periodically Import any changes or updates in the
  modules or displays.

Operator Training or Engineering Test System
Import
Control System
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Summary

• The DeltaV SimulatePro Save and Restore features
  are useful for operator training and in
  engineering development and control checkout.
• The SimulatePro Convert feature allows blocks
  assigned Fieldbus and External I/O references to
  be automatically modified so they can be utilized
  in the DeltaV Simulate environment