Shivam Singh: Sr. Project Engineer-R&D
Shivam Singh: Sr. Project Engineer-R&D
Shivam Singh: Sr. Project Engineer-R&D
Shivam Singh
Sr. Project Engineer- R&D
Experion Architecture
Introduction-
Experion HS is a powerful software platform that incorporates innovative applications
for human machine interface applications (HMI) and supervisory control and data
acquisition (SCADA). Built upon the proven technologies of the Experion platform,
Experion HS is an integrated and affordable solution for smaller unit operations.
Since its launch, Honeywell’s Experion® Process Knowledge System (PKS) has
successfully helped thousands of customers worldwide improve productivity and
profitability. Experion HS extends this proven technology to meet the demands of specific
industry segments.
Experion HS is as robust and powerful as Experion PKS and can efficiently fulfill the
requirements of small to medium size applications. It is an easy and intuitive solution that
can be used by plant managers, plant maintenance engineers, process engineers and
operators in many industries including oil & gas, mining, metals & minerals, chemicals,
life sciences, power, cement & glass and food & beverage.
Architecture Overview-
The Experion HS system comprises several different integrated hardware and software
solutions that support a wide range of application needs. The pictured architecture
represents a subset of the possible nodes and controllers.
Pre-built standard displays (including process group, point detail, trend, alarm
and set point programmer displays) reduce configuration time.
Intuitive and flexible HMI meets even the most demanding needs for process
graphics, display navigation and alarm presentation.
On-board historian collects history and events, enabling instant access to reliable and
accurate process data.
Open architecture based on commonly-used industry standards and the Microsoft Excel
add-in provide greater choice in generating reports from process data.
Integrated server redundancy without the need for expensive 3rd party fault tolerant
computing platforms.
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1. Database and Station Sizing
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Station Sizing Example 1
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Station Sizing Example 2
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2. Complete Client/Server System Out-of-the-Box
With out-of-the-box functionality, users simply configure the platform instead of building
it from the ground up. Operations can begin soon after point and hardware configuration
is complete, using a single computer for the server as well as the client (Station) if desired.
The on-board historian is a fully functional and efficient history engine, providing extended
historical data storage that is limited only by storage media size.
Experion history data is seamlessly available for use across every Experion Station for trend
displays, reports, custom displays, applications, spreadsheets and ODBC-compliant
databases.
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4. Flex Station’s Versatile Operator Interface
The client-server relationship that presents process data to the user allows a Flex Station
to be applied anywhere as long as it has a connection to the server (either on the same
computer as the Experion server or remotely over Ethernet). The Flex Station can be
deployed in a number of ways as the operator’s view to the process.
When configuring Flex Stations you can choose between two different connection
methods:
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4. Flex Station’s Versatile Operator Interface…
Static – Provides a permanent, dedicated link to the server. This is the recommended
connection type for full-time operations.
Rotary Flex Stations also provide the option of using the Experion Station interface or
Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. The Internet Explorer interface is ideal for staff that prefer
to use familiar desktop tools to view the process and the same licensing and security
mechanisms as used in Station apply.
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5. Trends and Groups
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Powerful Trending Increases Operator Effectiveness…
Experion HS trending enables operators to maintain appropriate situational awareness to
keep the process within desired limits.
Trends can be preconfigured or configured online as necessary by simply browsing the
database and selecting the desired point and parameter (up to 32 pens per trend display).
Any of the standard history collection intervals can be used as the basis for the real-time
and historical trends.
Trends can display data in the following ways:
Line graphs
Bar graphs
Numerical list of historical data
X-Y plot of the value of one point against another
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Powerful Trending Increases Operator Effectiveness…
Trend functions include:
View events/alarms in combination with trend data
Select event and observe marker with description
Generate operator-entered events/description
Trend zooming, panning and scrolling
Hairline readout
Configurable trend density
Simple recall of archived history (calendar, time)
Trend protection
Smart clipboard support for copy/paste of trend data into Microsoft Excel
Flexible time period selectors
Auto-scaling
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Powerful Trending Increases Operator Effectiveness…
The declutter feature enables individual traces on multi-type trends to be temporarily
disabled for clearer viewing without having to reconfigure the trace. Real-time and
historical data are presented together on the same trend. Archived history may be
accessed automatically by entering the time period and time and date using a drop-down
calendar with the choice of time selector position (at right, left, center or at both ends).
Adding related events to a trend further improves process analysis. For example, an
operator might want to view the effect of changing a set point, or the start of a batch, or
when an alarm occurred. With Experion HS, these events are clearly visible within the
trend and filters allow listing only event types of interest.
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Group Displays Provide Intuitive Operation…
Each group contains up to eight points using standard faceplates for analog and digital
status points. Group faceplates are consistent in design, functionality and appearance
with the standard detail displays. Each group has three standard views available
including faceplate, group trend (with control parameters accessible) and numeric trend.
With standard group displays, you can configure panel board-like displays.
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A standard group display enables intuitive control of multiple loops
and view of associated points via SCADA faceplates
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Group Displays Provide Intuitive Operation…
Each group contains up to eight points using standard faceplates for analog and digital
status points. Group faceplates are consistent in design, functionality and appearance
with the standard detail displays.
Each group has three standard views available including faceplate, group trend (with
control parameters accessible) and numeric trend.
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The standard group trend display combines point information with
historical trend data.
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6. Integrated Alarm, Messages and Event Management
Alarm and event analysis feature improvements are based on research relative to
technologies for improving the handling of process upset conditions. The standard Alarm
Summary display enable operators to focus more clearly on the problem at hand.
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Integrated Alarm, Messages and Event Management…
Alarm Summary page showing alarms for a particular asset
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Features for alarm and event management:
A selectable Location Pane shows extensive alarm condition details, supports rapid alarm
filtering and provides summary alarm count details.
Alarm summary columns can be customized to suit individual site or operator
requirements. Fields can include the actual trip value and current live value along with
many other fields.
A custom alarm summary configuration can be saved and recalled.
Custom filters can be applied to each column in the alarm display, enabling rapid
attention to be focused on problems.
Alarms can be filtered by priority.
Single line alarm processing keeps the Alarm Summary display from filling up with a
chattering alarm. A single alarm includes details of the time that the alarm originally
occurred, the time it last occurred and the total number of times the alarm occurred.
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Features for alarm and event management…
Operators can easily add comments to alarms and events from the
Alarm Summary display either individually or per page.
Alarms can be acknowledged on an individual or per page basis from
the Alarm Summary display or from custom displays.
Custom alarm priority colors can be configured.
The Event Summary display lists system events such as alarms, alarm
acknowledgments, return to normal, operator control actions, operator
login and security level changes, online database modifications,
communications alarms, system restart messages and many other
system events.
Archiving can be configured to store events online or to network servers
or removable media for accessing later.
The System Status display provides operators with one place to review
the health and status of all components
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Recipe items can be used to set ingredient targets, set alarm limits, set timers and place
equipment into correct operating state. Items can be individually enabled for scaling.
Alternatively, HC900 recipes (with up to 50 HC900 variables, not counted as points) can
be created for HC900 control.
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Recipe Management…
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16. Flexible Access to Data
ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) Driver
With the ODBC driver, you can query the server database using SQL commands from
ODBC client applications such as Microsoft Access. The server database is exposed as a
number of read-only ODBC tables that include points, event history and process history.
Driver features include:
OPC Server
The OPC DA server allows a third-party OPC client application to browse the server
database to establish links for read/write of server point parameters. The OPC server is
included with all systems.
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Flexible Access to Data…
Asset and time profiles determine which points should be monitored at a given time and
the locations that notifications should be sent. Alarm pagers can be configured to use a
service provider or a local base station for the broadcast of pages or SMS messages. The
forwarded information can be custom designed to include values such as time, date, point
ID, alarm, priority, description and value.
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Alarm Pager …
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20. Point Control Scheduler Option
The Point Control Scheduler tool allows
the user to schedule supervisory control
actions at specified times. This feature
schedules the control of analog or status
points on both a one-time only and
periodic basis, such as daily, on a
workday, on a weekend, or on a specific
day of the week. For example, a pump
could be scheduled to turn on at 4 pm and
off at 6 pm each day, or a controller set
point could be set to a lower value over the
weekend.
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21. Electronic Signatures Option- Experion HS provides enhanced capabilities to support
the pharmaceutical industry and other U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
regulated industries and their unique requirements related to regulations such as 21 CFR
Part 11. These features such as electronic signatures are specifically designed to meet the
guidelines of 21 CFR Part 11. However, they are also useful to any user with a desire to
improve the traceability of actions within their plant.
22. OPC History Data Access Option- The optional OPC History data access client further
complements the open connectivity portfolio of Experion HS. OPC HDA can be used to
retrieve historical process data into other databases.
23. Experion IEC-870 Communication Driver- The IEC-870 communication driver provides
SCADA communication and data exchange between RTUs using standard IEC protocols
such as 60870-5-101 and 60870-5-104. The driver supports redundant and non-redundant
topologies and is configured using Quick Builder.
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24. Honeywell Digital Video Manager
Honeywell Digital Video manager (DVM) is a scalable, digital closed-circuit television
(CCTV) video solution that sets new standards in cost-effectiveness, flexibility and
performance. Combined with Experion HS, operators can view and control video as well
as monitor and control the plant or mill from a single user interface, greatly improving
productivity.
Experion HS alarms and events can automatically trigger a camera to move to a
predefined position and trigger video recordings to start. This enables quick access to
recent events by operators and remote personnel.
All DVM alarms and events, including events detected using video analytics, appear
within the Experion HS alarm summary display. The alarm summary display includes a
DVM icon that displays a pop-up with the recording control embedded, removing the
need for the operator to search for video information.
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25. Experion eServer
Experion eServer enables users from any location on the business network to view
Experion HS custom process graphics securely, from their web browser. Experion eServer
is an integrated, view-only solution in a single, scalable package that offers secure access
to multiple casual users.
Experion eServer standard access is included with the Experion eServer base software
and delivers a zero footprint solution for an unlimited number of users. Experion eServer
Premium Access is an option that is licensed per concurrent user, providing live updating
Experion HS custom displays and trends to casual users.
To ensure security, eServer users do not have the ability to control the plant, view system
displays or view and acknowledge alarms
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26. Information Management
A PHD database may be centrally configured and managed, gathering data from many
systems including Experion HS servers, OPC Servers and other third-party sources. This
data is “shadowed” into a single centralized database, allowing engineers and plant
management to analyze performance of the entire operation from a single location.
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OPC History Data Access Server
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Shivam Singh
Sr. Project Engineer- R&D
Technisys Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Faridabad, Haryana, India- 121003