The rich function block library includes several types of control loops, including advanced control and auto- tune capabilities as well as integration for ABB drives and motors. The controller communication by means of Ethernet includes on board RNRP redundancy along with a broad set of communication modules to connect to third-party devices. A superior redundancy concept allows for fast switch-over times and topologically separated CPU-modules. Several CPU modules are available, varying in terms of processing power, memory size and redundancy support. Priority controlled, time-based tasks allow the highest stability in even complex control tasks.

Supporting standard IEC 61131-3 programming languages, Compact Control Builder is the tool for engineering the control code and the hardware layout of AC 800M. It creates logic, sequential and analog control-intensive automation solutions for all existing controllers in the automation system to be handled in one database. The flash memory card allows loading applications without the need to utilize the engineering tool to support OEM and remote solutions.

The AC 800M for Compact Control Builder is a family of PACs built as rail - mounted modules, consisting of CPUs, communication modules, power supply modules and various accessories. There are 7 CPUs to choose from, ranging from medium processor power and low cost to high processor power and support for full redundancy.

AC 800M Engineering

800xA's object oriented engineering environment with SIL-compliant function libraries efficiently supports the entire safety lifecycle. The 800xA engineering environment includes safeguards against non-SIL compliant configurations. Once identified as a safety application, the engineering system will automatically limit user configuration choices and will prevent download if SIL requirements are not met.

A series of safety measures are implemented both for the downloading process and runtime environment. These measures form an important part of the firewall mechanism for Embedded Control and Safety. CRC protection on different levels, double code generation with comparison and compiler with revalidation are just a few examples of the AC 800M HI embedded firewall mechanisms.

Specifically, System 800xA provides the following additional measures for safety system engineering:

• IEC61131-3 language usage
• Access control and override (force) control
• Application change report
• Application libraries and solutions

Programming Language

Function Block Diagram (allowed for Non-SIL and SIL1-3)

Function Block is a graphical language for depicting signal and adta flows by means of library-stored software elements and interconnecting signals. Function block programs are easy to develop and, thanks to the resulting graphical diagrams, also easy to read.

Structured Text (allowed for Non-SIL and SIL1-3)

Structured text (ST) is a high-level programming language. It has a comprehensive range of constructs for assignments, function calls, expressions, conditional statements, iterations, etc. ST lends itself well to writing advanced, compact - yet easily understandable - programs thanks to its logical and structured layout. For SIL appications there are some restrictions according to IEC61131-3 (Loops, parallell execution and Return is not allowed).

Sequential Function Chart (allowed for Non-SIL and SIL1-2)

Sequential function chart (SFC) is a graphical language for depicting the sequential behavior of a control system. It is used for defining time- and event-driven control sequences. A sequence is shown in flow-chart form, using steps, transitions and selection nodes. The language is amply suited to the handling of control tasks which are sequential in nature, i.e. consisting of a number of distinct steps, each requiring a number of enabling inputs where the comletion of the previous step usually is one of them.

See more details in the User Manual 800xA - Safety, Safety Manual