Introduction
A manufacturer of lime using an Allen-Bradley Series 5 PLC wanted local data viewing and network connectivity. The PLC was wired directly to a rotary kiln and measured kiln temperature, pressure, rotary speed and material feed rate.
A ModbusTCP to DH+ gateway was used to interface the DAQSTATION Modbus TCP port to the Allen- Bradley PLC5 DH+ port. The customer's data from the PLC was available for local trending and logging at the DAQSTATION as well as available to other users via the DAQSTATION webserver interface over the Ethernet network.
Application
Many PLC based process applications require robust data logging for production and environmental reporting. When a customer needs to display and record the information from the registers of an Allen- Bradley PLC, a computer with a DH+ interface card, SCADA software package and custom programming was typically used. PC based systems, however, cannot provide the same level of robust performance as a dedicated, non PC based data logger such as the new DAQSTATION DXAdvanced series.
Customers using Allen Bradley SLCs or Series 5 PLCs with DH+ (data highway plus) can now record and display information on DAQSTATION (DX100/200 DX1000/2000) and MW100 using MODBUS TCP (Ethernet). Replacing the PC and software with a Daqstation or MW100 plus gateway provides a more robust system with enhanced features for data viewing, logging and network access.
Solution
Equustek Gateway |
Using the DAQSTATION provides the customer with data logging, redundant data storage, real time data viewing and report viewing. The DAQSTATION creates a cost efficient solution with a reliable real-time operating system, eliminating the need for pricey PCs and software licensing fees. Using a gateway from Equustek (list price around $1900), the DX1000/2000 or MW100 can easily connect to the DH+ communication port of an Allen Bradley PLC's and the N and F registers of the PLC are accessed by the gateway and "mapped" to Modus registers in the Yokogawa hardware. Once in a DAQSTATION or MW100, the data can be viewed over the local network using Internet Explorer. Historical data and reports can be transmitted via Email and FTP file transfer protocol over the network. The Allen-Bradley historical data values logged in the Yokogawa devices can be viewed later using Yokogawa viewer software.
Equipment needed
- Yokogawa DX1000/2000 with math or expanded channels, or MW100
- Equustek model DL4500-EDH+ interface module
- Serial crossover cable
- Ethernet crossover cable
- Allen-Bradley SLC or Series 5 PLC
- Computer for set up
Samples of Equustek Configuration Software
All necessary configuration software provided at no cost. In addition to the DH+ to MODBUS TCP function of the model DL4500, the Equustek DL3500 provides DH+ to MODBUS RTU (serial) connectivity which can be used with DX100/200 and DARWIN hardware.
Industries
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Biomass Power
Biomass is increasingly in the news these days as it is a renewable energy source that can help thermal power plants reduce their carbon dioxide emissions.
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Bulk & Petrochemical
Whether you produce petrochemicals, inorganics or intermediates, chemical companies are under cost and margin pressures to deliver products in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining safe and compliant operations. Additionally, chemical companies need to adjust to fluctuating feedstock and energy prices and to provide the most profitable product mix to the market.
Yokogawa has been serving the automation needs of the bulk chemical market globally and is the recognized leader in this market. With products, solutions, and industry expertise, Yokogawa understands your market and production needs and will work with you to provide a reliable, and cost effective solution through the lifecycle of your plant.
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Geothermal Power
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Power
In the mid 1970s, Yokogawa entered the power business with the release of the EBS Electric Control System. Since then, Yokogawa has steadfastly continued with the development of our technologies and capabilities for providing the best services and solutions to our customers worldwide.
Yokogawa has operated the global power solutions network to play a more active role in the dynamic global power market. This has allowed closer teamwork within Yokogawa, bringing together our global resources and industry know-how. Yokogawa's power industry experts work together to bring each customer the solution that best suits their sophisticated requirements.
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Renewable Energy
Renewable energy helps protect the environment and brings both society and industry closer to the goal of achieving sustainability. However, compared to conventional energy sources, there are certain challenges that stand in the way of its rapid adoption, such as higher production costs and greater instability in the supply of power to the grid. As a leading company in the control and instrumentation business, Yokogawa has always striven to help its customers in various industries achieve stable operations and improve productivity in their plants. We provide solutions for renewable energy applications worldwide, thus contributing to the sustainable development goals.
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Water & Wastewater
Water resources are finite, and therefore contributing to a sustainable water cycle is one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Yokogawa has been providing advanced digital control solutions for the stable supply of clean and safe water, wastewater treatment for protecting the water environment, water loss management and optimization of plant operation for reducing CO2 emissions and running costs. With our leading-edge technologies, dependable products and extensive expertise and experience of diverse water projects around the world, we work with you to provide sustainable water solutions that boost your business and add value throughout the plant lifecycle.
Yokogawa supports a wide range of water control applications in both the municipal and industrial water markets.
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