C200/C200E Process Controller Overview

C200/C200E Overview

• The C200/C200E is a process controller fully integrated with the Experion Server.
• It is redundant-capable, meaning it offers optional redundancy features.
• Redundancy can be achieved with two separate chassis or a single chassis with a redundant power supply.
• It supports both ControlNet and Fault Tolerant Ethernet (FTE) networks.
• On-process migration is an available option, requiring a redundant controller.
• C200/C200E has a single control execution set with flexibility for regulatory, logic, device, and sequence control.
• It uses function blocks instead of ladder logic for control.
• It can execute control actions as fast as 5 milliseconds.
• It supports up to 64 Input Output (I/O) units, allowing for mixing and matching of different I/O families.
• C200/C200E was developed in partnership with Allen-Bradley, allowing peer-to-peer communication with Allen-Bradley devices and other ControlNet devices.

C200/C200E & ACE Network Connections

• The C200/C200E controller communicates with the Experion Server and the Experion ACE node through ControlNet (CNet) and Fault Tolerant Ethernet (FTE).

C200/C200E I/O Options

• ControlNet is used for I/O communication, supporting Allen-Bradley I/O modules (Series A and H).
• Series H modules are designed for hazardous environments.
• Allen-Bradley also offers chassis I/O modules that fit in the same footprint as the C200/C200E, connecting via ControlNet.
• For redundant I/O, PMIO modules can be used in conjunction with 10 link interface modules.
• The C200/C200E can be configured for Foundation Fieldbus devices using a Fieldbus Interface Module (FIM).
• FIM connects to termination panels with up to two Fieldbus links, each holding up to 16 devices.
• Hart devices, similar to Fieldbus, support additional information through a superimposed digital signal on a 4-20 mA signal.
• Hart devices can be connected through chassis I/O and PMIO, offering redundancy options.
• Profibus and DeviceNet interface modules are also available, allowing the C200/C200E to connect to respective devices.

Experion Simulation Control Environment

• Experion PKS (Process Knowledge Server) simulates a C200E controller, executing SCM and CM devices.
• A single Windows machine can simulate up to four C200E controllers.
• Simulation can be achieved through simplified tie-back models or complex simulations.
• Control Builder, integrated with Configuration Studio, is used for both C200/C200E configuration and simulation.
• Existing configurations can be reused and transferred from simulation to real controllers.
• Simulation Control Environment is separately licensed and must be installed on a separate node, not a server or station.

ACE

• Application Control Environment (ACE) is a Windows machine connected to the FTE.
• ACE supports advanced control and optimization.
• It uses the same Control Execution Environment as C200/C200E, C300, and UOC/vUOC.
• ACE offers peer-to-peer communication to all these controllers and their simulations (except SIM-C200).
• It also features peer-to-peer connections with the FIM, TPS (for optimization), and third-party OPC servers.
• Custom Algorithm Block (CAB), used for writing customized control programs, can be implemented on an ACE node.

SIM-ACE

• SIM-ACE is a simulated ACE node used for strategy checkout before going on-process.
• It supports reading system data and offers access to all the peer-to-peer options available in a genuine ACE.
• However, it does not have the ability to write.
• It is used to debug VB.NET CAB applications.
• It is strongly recommended to check CAB strategies using SIM-ACE before going online.