GE Energy

Mark* VIe Control

Product Description

GEI-100600F

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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 5
System Components ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Redundancy ............................................................................................................................................. 6
I/O Interface............................................................................................................................................. 7
Terminal Blocks........................................................................................................................................ 9
I/O Types................................................................................................................................................. 10
IONet...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Controller ................................................................................................................................................ 15
ControlST Software Suite .................................................................................................................................. 16
Human-machine Interface (HMI) ................................................................................................................. 16
WorkstationST HMI and Historian Application ............................................................................................... 17
Alarm Viewer ........................................................................................................................................... 17
ToolboxST Configuration and Diagnostic Application ...................................................................................... 20
Trender ................................................................................................................................................... 21
Block Diagram Editor ................................................................................................................................ 23
Sequential Function Charts (SFC)................................................................................................................. 25
Technical Regulations and Standards ................................................................................................................... 27

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Notes

Mark VIe Control Product Description

Introduction
The Mark* VIe control system is a flexible platform for multiple applications. It
features high-speed, networked I/O for simplex, dual, and triple redundant systems.
Industry-standard Ethernet communications are used for I/O, controllers, and supervisory
interface to operator and maintenance stations, and third-party systems.
A common ControlST* software suite is used with the Mark VIe controls and related
systems for programming, configuration, trending, and analyzing diagnostics. It provides a
single source of quality, time-coherent data at the controller and plant level for effectively
managing control system equipment.
The Mark VIeS Safety control system is available for safety-critical applications
conforming to IEC-61508. It also uses the ControlST software suite to simplify
maintenance, but retains a unique set of certified hardware and software blocks.

Typical Architecture for Plant and Turbine Control Systems

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System Components
Online controllers continuously
read input data directly from
the IONet.

A single-board controller is the heart of the system. It includes the main processor and
redundant Ethernet drivers for communicating with networked I/O, and additional Ethernet
drivers for the control network. A real-time, multitasking operating system is used for the
main processor and I/O modules. Control software is provided in a configurable control
block language, and is stored in non-volatile memory. It conforms to IEEE 854 32-bit
floating-point format. Sequential Function Charts (SFC) are also available to program
the controller for a complex sequential control application.

100 MB Ethernet is used for

communication to local and
distributed I/O modules.

The I/O network (IONet) is a dedicated, full-duplex, point-to-point protocol. It provides

a deterministic, high-speed 100 MB communications network suitable for local or
distributed I/O devices. It provides communication between the main controllers(s) and
networked I/O modules. The IONet is available in single, dual, and triple redundant
configurations. Both copper and fiber interfaces are available.
I/O modules consist of an I/O pack and barrier or box-type terminal blocks mounted
on a terminal board. The I/O pack contains two Ethernet ports, a power supply, a local
processor, and a data acquisition board. I/O compatibility grows as I/O packs are added to
the control system, enabling use in simplex, dual, or triple redundant configuration. Some
process sub-systems require even more performance; therefore, the local processors in
each I/O pack run algorithms at higher rates as required for the application.

Redundancy
Every application has different requirements for redundancy depending on the criticality
of the process. The Mark VIe control system provides a wide range of redundancy options
that can be supplied in simplex, dual, or triple redundant combinations. Components can
be locally or remotely mounted.
Redundancy Options
Equipment

Simplex

Dual

Triple

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Power sources and

supplies
Controllers
I/O network
redundancy
I/O packs per I/O
module
Ethernet Ports per
I/O pack

Dual redundant systems transmit inputs from single or redundant I/O packs on dual
IONets to dual Mark VIe controllers. Controllers transmit to I/O packs that are associated
with that Mark VIe controller. Three output I/O packs can be provided to vote output
signals for mission-critical field devices. Dual redundant systems can be configured for
single, dual, and triple sensors.

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Triple redundant systems are available to protect against soft or partial failures of devices,
which are outvoted by those that are correct. A failed component is outvoted with a
2-out-of-3 selection of the signal. Control software in all three Mark VIe controllers
runs on the voted value of the signal while diagnostics identify the failed device. These
sophisticated diagnostics reduce the mean-time-to-repair (MTTR) while the online repair
capability increases the mean-time-between-forced-outages (MTBFO). Field sensors for
these systems can be single, dual, or triple.

I/O Interface
One or multiple I/O packs are mounted on each module to digitize the sensor signal, run
algorithms, and communicate with a separate controller that contains the main processor.
I/O packs have a local processor board that runs a real time operating system and a data
interface board that is unique to the type of input or output device. Local processors run
algorithms at faster speeds than the overall control system. An example is the regulation
of servo valves performed in the servo module.
The I/O processor has a temperature sensor that is accurate within 2C (3.6 F).
Detection of an excessive temperature generates a diagnostic alarm, and the logic is
available in the database (signal space) to facilitate additional control action or unique
process alarm messages. In addition, the temperature is continuously available in the
database.

Dual 100 MB Ethernet ports

100 MB full duplex ports

Online repair per I/O pack

Automatic reconfiguration

Ambient operating temperature (typical) refer to

the table, Operating Temperature Ranges at the
Electronics Level.

Accuracy is specified over the full operating

temperature

Internal temperature sensor

LEDs: power status and attention

LEDs: Ethernet link-connected and

communication-active

LEDs: application-specific

Power: 28 V dc

Internal solid-state circuit breaker and soft start

Typical I/O Module

A power supply provides a regulated 28 V dc power feed to each I/O pack. The
negative side of the 28 V dc is grounded through the I/O pack metal enclosure and
its mounting base. The positive side has solid-state circuit protection built-into the I/O
pack with a nominal 2 A trip point. Online repair is possible by removing the 28 V dc
connector, replacing the I/O pack, and reinserting the power connector. I/O packs are then
automatically reconfigured if the Auto-Reconfiguration feature is enabled.
Note Every I/O pack communicates directly on the I/O network, which enables each
I/O pack to be replaced individually without affecting any other I/O in the system. In
addition, the I/O pack can be replaced and without disconnecting any field wiring.
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Mark VIe control electronics are packaged in a variety of different configurations and are
designed for different environmental conditions. Proper thermal considerations for active
electronics with heat sensitive components must be considered for electronics packaging.
Operating Temperature Ranges at the Electronics Level

Equipment

Operating temperature

UCCA controller

0 to 60C (32 to 140 F)

UCCC controller

0 to 50C (32 to 122 F)

UCSA controller (also PMVE and PAMC)

UCSBH3A controller

0 to 65C (32 to 149 F)

UCSBH1A controller

-30 to 65C (-22 to 149 F)

I/O packs and terminal boards in general, including the

SAMB and BAPA

-30 to 65C (-22 to 149 F)

PCNO, PPRF

-20 to 55C (-4 to 131 F)

TREG, TREL, TRES, TRTD, TBTC, TRPG, TRPL, TRPS,

DPWA, XDSA

0 to 60C (32 to 140 F)

PFFA

0 to 55C (32 to 131 F)

IONet switches

-40 to 65C (-40 to 149 F)

Power supplies

-30 to 65C (-22 to 149 F)

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Terminal Blocks
Signal flow begins with a sensor connected to a terminal block on an I/O module. There
are two types of modules available. T-type modules contain two removable 24-point,
barrier-type terminal blocks. Each point can accept two 3.0 mm2 (#12AWG) wires with
300 V insulation per point and spade or ring type lugs. In addition, captive clamps are
provided for terminating bare wires. Screw spacing is 9.53 mm (0.375 inch) minimum,
center-to-center.
A shield strip is provided next to each block, which is actually the left-hand side of the
metal base where the module is mounted. Wide and narrow modules are arranged in
vertical columns of high and low-level wiring that can be accessed from top and/or bottom
cable entrances. An example of a wide module is a module containing magnetic relays
with fused circuits for solenoid drivers. T-type boards are normally surface mounted,
but can also be DIN-rail mounted.

I/O Modules with Barrier and Box Type Terminal Blocks

S-type modules have one I/O pack for simplex and dual redundant systems. They are
half the size of T-type boards and are DIN-rail or surface mounted. Two versions of the
modules are available, fixed terminal blocks and removable terminal blocks.
S-type modules have box type terminal blocks that accept one 3.0 mm2 (#12AWG) wire or
two 2.0 mm2 (#14AWG) wires with 300 V insulation per point. Screw spacing is 5.08 mm
(0.2 inch) minimum, center-to-center. Removable box terminals may be replaced with
spring-cage-clamp, insulation displacement, or crimp and stab terminals. A shield strip is
provided on each block and is tied to functional ground.

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I/O Types
I/O types are categorized according to general purpose I/O and turbine specific I/O.
Turbine I/O modules provide direct interface to unique turbine field devices, which reduces
or eliminates a substantial amount of interposing instrumentation. As a result, many
potential single-point failures are eliminated for improved running reliability and reduced
long-term maintenance. Direct interface also enables the diagnostics to directly monitor
field devices. This provides more precise messages to minimize maintenance time.

General Purpose I/O

Discrete I/O Types

Type

24 discrete inputs (DI) (125 V dc, group isolated) sequence of

events (SOE)

Barrier Yes

TBCIH1C

PDIAH1A / 1, 2, 3

24 DI (24 V dc, group isolated) SOE

Barrier Yes

TBCIH2C

PDIAH1A / 1, 2, 3

24 DI (48 V dc, group isolated) SOE

Barrier Yes

TBCIH3C

PDIAH1A / 1, 2, 3

24 DI (115/230 V ac, 125/250 V dc point isolated) SOE

Barrier Yes

TICIH1A

PDIAH1A / 1, 2, 3

24 DI (24 V dc, point isolated) SOE

Barrier Yes

TICIH2A

PDIAH1A / 1, 2, 3

24 DI (24 V dc, group isolated) SOE

Box

No

STCIH1A

PDIAH1A / 1

24 DI (24 V dc, group isolated) SOE

Box

Yes

STCIH2A

PDIAH1A / 1

24 DI (48 V dc, group isolated) SOE

Box

Yes

STCIH4B

PDIAH1A / 1

24 DI (125 V dc, group isolated) SOE

Box

Yes

STCIH6B

PDIAH1A / 1

16 DI (24, 48, 125, 250 V dc, 115, 230 V ac point isolated,

line-break detection) SOE
Add 24 V dc, 115/230 V ac wetting voltage
Add 48 V dc wetting voltage
Add 125 V dc wetting voltage (group isolation)

Box

Yes

SDIIH1A

PDIIH1A / 1

24 DI and 12 type C mechanical relays (24 V dc group isolated)

SOE (refer to notes 1, 2, and 3), SOE for relay outputs

Box

Yes

TDBSH2A

PDIOH1A / 1

24 DI and 12 type C mechanical relays (48 V dc group isolated)

SOE (refer to notes 1, 2, and 3), SOE for relay outputs

Box

Yes

TDBSH4A

PDIOH1A / 1

24 DI and 12 type C mechanical relays (125 V dc group isolated)

SOE (refer to notes 1, 2, and 3), SOE for relay outputs

Box

Yes

TDBSH6A

PDIOH1A / 1

24 DI and 12 type C mechanical relays (24 V dc group isolated)

SOE (refer to note 1), SOE for relay outputs

Box

Yes

TDBTH2A

PDIOH1A / 3

24 DI and 12 type C mechanical relays (48 V dc group isolated)

SOE (refer to note 1), SOE for relay outputs

Box

Yes

TDBTH4A

PDIOH1A / 3

24 DI and 12 type C mechanical relays (125 V dc group isolated)

SOE (refer to note 1), SOE for relay outputs

Box

Yes

TDBTH6A

PDIOH1A / 3

12 type C mechanical relays with 6 solenoids, coil diagnostics

(115/230 V ac, 24/48/125 V dc), SOE for relay outputs

Barrier Yes

TRLYH1B

PDOAH1A / 1, 3

12 type C mechanical relays with 6 solenoids, voltage diagnostics

(115/230 V ac, 125 V dc), SOE for relay outputs

Barrier Yes

TRLYH1C

PDOAH1A / 1, 3

12 type C mechanical relays with 6 solenoids, voltage diagnostics

(24 V dc), SOE for relay outputs

Barrier Yes

TRLYH2C

PDOAH1A / 1, 3

10

Removable Board

Pack / Quantity
per Board

WDIIH1A
WDIIH2A
WDIIH3A

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Discrete I/O Types

Type

Removable Board

Pack / Quantity
per Board

6 type A mechanical relays for solenoids, solenoid impedance

diagnostics (24/125 V dc), SOE for relay outputs

Barrier Yes

TRLYH1D

PDOAH1A / 1, 3

12 type C mechanical relays (115/230 V ac, 24/48/125 V dc), SOE

for relay outputs

Box

No

SRLYH1A

PDOAH1A / 1

12 type C mechanical relays (115/230 V ac, 24/48/125 V dc) (refer

to notes 1, 2, and 3), SOE for relay outputs

Box

Yes

SRLYH2A

PDOAH1A / 1

12 type A solid-state relays (115/230 V ac), voltage diagnostics,

SOE for relay outputs

Barrier Yes

TRLYH1E

PDOAH1A / 1, 3

12 type A solid-state relays (125 V dc), voltage diagnostics, SOE

for relay outputs

Barrier Yes

TRLYH2E

PDOAH1A / 1, 3

12 type A solid-state relays (24 V dc), voltage diagnostics, SOE

for relay outputs

Barrier Yes

TRLYH3E

PDOAH1A / 1, 3

36 mechanical relays, 12 voted type A normally open (NO) outputs

(115 V ac, 24/48/125 V dc) (refer to notes 4 and 5), SOE for relay
outputs

Barrier Yes

TRLYH1F

PDOAH1A / 3

36 mechanical relays, 12 voted type B normally closed (NC)

outputs (115 V ac, 24/48/125 V dc) (refer to notes 4 and 5), SOE
for relay outputs

Barrier Yes

TRLYH2F

PDOAH1A / 3

Note 1: Add solenoid interface to first 6 relay circuits

WROBH1A

Note 2: Add fuse in COM leg of all 12 relay circuits

WROFH1A

Note 3: Add fuse power distribution in COM leg of all 12 relay

circuits

WROGH1A

Note 4: Fuses for field solenoid power in positive and negative legs

WPDFH1A

Note 5: Fuses for field solenoid power in top side only for common
neutral AC solenoids

WPDFH2A

Analog I/O & Communications Types

Type

Removable

Board

Pack / Quantity
per Board

10 analog inputs (AI) voltage over current (V/I) inputs, group

isolated and 2 analog outputs (AO) (4-20 mA outputs, group
isolated)

Barrier

Yes

TBAIH1C

PAICH1A / 1, 3

10 AI (V/I inputs, group isolated) and 2 AO (4-20/0-200 mA

outputs, group isolated)

Barrier

Yes

TBAIH1C

PAICH2A / 1, 3

10 AI (V/I inputs, group isolated) and 2 AO (4-20 mA outputs,

group isolated)

Box

No

STAIH1A

PAICH1A / 1

10 AI (V/I inputs, group isolated) and 2 AO (4-20/0-200 mA

outputs, group isolated)

Box

No

STAIH1A

PAICH2A / 1

10 AI (V/I inputs, group isolated) and 2 AO (4-20 mA outputs,

group isolated)

Box

Yes

STAIH2A

PAICH1A / 1

10 AI (V/I inputs, group isolated) and 2 AO (4-20/0-200 mA

outputs, group isolated)

Box

Yes

STAIH2A

PAICH2A / 1

10 AI (V/I inputs, point isolated) and 2 AO (4-20 mA outputs,

group isolated)

Box

No

SAIIH1A

PAICH1A / 1

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Analog I/O & Communications Types

Type

Removable

Board

Pack / Quantity
per Board

10 AI (V/I inputs, point isolated) and 2 AO (4-20/0-200 mA

outputs, group isolated)

Box

No

SAIIH1A

PAICH2A / 1

10 AI (V/I inputs, point isolated) and 2 AO (4-20 mA outputs,

group isolated)

Box

Yes

SAIIH2A

PAICH1A / 1

10 AI (V/I inputs, point isolated) and 2 AO (4-20/0-200 mA

outputs, group isolated)

Box

Yes

SAIIH2A

PAICH2A / 1

10 AI (V/I inputs) and 2 AO (4-20 mA outputs) with HART

communications

Box

No

SHRAH1A

PHRAH1A / 1

10 AI (V/I inputs) and 2 AO (4-20 mA outputs) with HART

communications

Box

Yes

SHRAH2A

PHRAH1A / 1

16 AO (4-20 mA outputs) 8 per I/O pack

Barrier

Yes

TBAOH1C

PAOCH1A / 1, 2

8 AO (4-20 mA outputs)

Box

No

STAOH1A

PAOCH1A / 1

8 AO (4-20 mA outputs)

Box

Yes

STAOH2A

PAOCH1A / 1

12 Thermocouples

Barrier

Yes

TBTCH1B

PTCCH1A / 1, 2, 3

12 Thermocouples with extended range for EPRI compliance

Barrier

Yes

TBTCH1B

PTCCH2A / 1, 2, 3

24 Thermocouples (12 per I/O pack)

Barrier

Yes

TBTCH1C

PTCCH1A / 1, 2

24 Thermocouples (12 per I/O pack) with extended range for

EPRI compliance

Barrier

Yes

TBTCH1C

PTCCH2A / 1, 2

12 Thermocouples

Box

No

STTCH1A

PTCCH1A / 1

12 Thermocouples with extended range for EPRI compliance

Box

No

STTCH1A

PTCCH2A / 1

12 Thermocouples

Box

Yes

STTCH2A

PTCCH1A / 1

12 Thermocouples with extended range for EPRI compliance

Box

Yes

STTCH2A

PTCCH2A / 1

16 RTDs 3 wires /RTD (8 per I/O pack)

Barrier

Yes

TRTDH1D

PRTDH1A / 1, 2

16 RTDs 3 wires /RTD (8 per I/O pack) supports fast scan rate

Barrier

Yes

TRTDH2D

PRTDH1A / 1, 2

8 RTDs 3 wires /RTD

Box

No

SRTDH1A

PRTDH1A / 1

8 RTDs 3 wires /RTD

Box

Yes

SRTDH2A

PRTDH1A / 1

Box

No

SSCAH1A

PSCAH1A / 1

Box

Yes

SSCAH2A

PSCAH1A / 1

CANopen Master Gateway

SPIDG1A

PCNOH1A/1

PROFIBUS-DPV0, Class 1 Master Communications

SPIDG1A

PPRFH1A / 1

MODBUS

Master serial or 1 Modbus Ethernet

6 MODBUS Master serial or 1 Modbus Ethernet

Turbine Applications

Type

Removable Board

Accoustic Monitor for MS 6, 7, 9 gas turbines: 18 inputs and

buffered outputs

Box

Yes

SAMBH1A PAMCH1A / 1, 2

Core Analog I/O for aero-derivative turbines, simplex, TMR

Additional I/O with SCLT board for TMR applications

Box

Yes

SCLSH2A
SCLTH2A

Core Analog I/O for heavy duty gas turbines, Simplex and TMR
Additional I/O with TCAT board for TMR applications

Box

Yes

TCASH2A
PCAAH2A / 1
TCATH2A

Electric Fuel Valve Gateway to Woodward DVP

12

TEFVH1A

Pack / Quantity
per Board

PCLAH2A / 1

PEFVH1A / 1, 2, 3

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Turbine Applications

Type

Removable Board

Power Load Unbalance: 3 single-phase PTs and 3 V/I inputs

**

**

TGNAH1A PGENH1A / 1, 3

Seismic/Proximitor/Accelerometer/Velometer 8 inputs, 3 position,

1 reference, buffered outputs

Barrier

Yes

TVBAH1A

Servos: Gaws / Steam applications: 2 channels, 2-coil outputs, 8

LVDTs & excitation, 2 pulse rate inputs
Aero applications: Use same I/O as above
For Class 1, Division 2 applications refer to GEI-100649 Mark
VIe Servo/LVDT Control Additional Instructions for Hazardous
Equipment

Barrier

Yes

TSVCH1A

Steam servo applications: 2 channels, 2-coil outputs, 6 LVDTs &

2 excitation, 1 pulse rate input for speed feedback

Barrier
Box

TSVCH2A

Yes
Yes

Pack / Quantity
per Board

PVIBH1A / 1, 3

PSVOCH1A / 1, 3

SSVPH1A
PSVPH1A / 1
SSVPH2A

Trip Protection: Primary and emergency trip protection is available in many combinations, which are too complex to describe
in this table. For descriptions of these combinations, refer to GEH-6721 Mark VIe Control, Volume II System Hardware Guide.
** Analog inputs are box-type and removable. Current transformer inputs are barrier-type and not removable.

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IONet
Switches manage the
communication traffic to
eliminate collisions and
increase network determinism.
There are no Ethernet collisions
on the IONet.

Communication between the controller and the I/O modules is performed with the IONet.
This is a 100 MB Ethernet network available in non-redundant, dual redundant, and triple
redundant configurations. Ethernet Global Data (EGD) and other protocols are used for
communication. EGD is based on the UDP/IP standard (RFC 768). EGD packets are
broadcast at up to the system frame rate from the controller to the I/O modules, which
respond with input data. IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol is used on the IONet to time
align the I/O pack data.
IONet conforms to the IEEE 802.3 standard. It is supplied as 100BaseTx and 100BaseFx
(fiber) for greater distances, noise rejection, and lightning and ground immunity. A star
topology is used with the controller on one end, a network switch in the middle, and
I/O packs at the end.

Maximum IONet Distances Including Field Devices

Industrial grade switches are used for the IONet that meet the codes, standards,
performance, and environmental criteria for industrial applications including an operating
temperature of -30 to 65C (-22 to 149 F) and Class 1, Div. 2. Switches have provision for
redundant 10 to 30 V dc power sources (200/400 mA) and are mounted on either a DIN-rail
or a base. LEDs indicate the status of the I/O network link, speed, activity, and duplex.
IONet Specifications
Specification

100BaseTx

100BaseFx

IEEE specification

802.3u

802.3u

Wire speed

100 Mbps

100 Mbps

Cable type

UTP Cat. 5e

Fiber (multi-mode and single-mode)

Connector type

RJ-45

SC

Maximum length of a segment at full-duplex

100 m/328 ft

2 km/6,600 ft

Maximum taps per segment

Maximum packets per network

199

199

Maximum number of switches

Topology

Star

Star

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Controller
Features (UCSB Controller)
Frame rate: 10, 20, 40, 80, 160, or 320 ms

Speed
UCSBH1A: 600 MHz
UCSBH3A: 1200 MHz

Ports: 5 Ethernet, 1 USB, 1 COM

Configuration: Simplex, dual, triple

Power: 18 to 32 V dc

No batteries

Status LEDs

Cooling
600 MHz (convection)
1,200 MHz (redundant fans)

Environment
Operating temperature:
UCSBHIA: -30 to 65C (-22 to 149 F)
UCSBH3A: 0 to 65C (32 to 149 F)

The universal stand-alone

controller is a compact and
flexible design for processing
and network communications.

Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing

The controller is base-mounted in the cabinet. For dual and triple redundant systems, a
second and third controller can be mounted adjacent for a compact packaging arrangement.
Local LEDs are provided on the controller indicating the status of: Link, Act, Power, Boot,
OnLine, Flash, DC, Diag, and On (USB).
Each controller has three 100 MB Ethernet interfaces for the I/O network, so that each
controller can communicate with up to three IONet networks. In redundant systems, this
allows each controller to monitor redundant inputs directly and compare them for any
potential discrepancies. Connectors are labeled to simplify maintenance.

IEEE 1588 Precision Time

Protocol is used on the IONet.

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Controllers also have two Ethernet interfaces to the control network to communicate
peer-to-peer with other Mark Ve, Mark VI, Mark VIe, EX2100 or EX2100e Generator
Excitation, and LS2100 or LS2100e Static Starter control systems, as well as operator and
maintenance stations. Controllers can be time synchronized between units or to a local or
remote time source for accurate plant-wide sequence of events monitoring.

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ControlST Software Suite

Human-machine Interface (HMI)
The ControlST software suite
is applied on GEs wide range
of power plant applications
including, thermal, wind,
gasification, hydro, nuclear,
and others.

The HMI is a Windows-based operator station and engineering workstation for GE

Energys turbine, generator, and power plant systems. The ControlST software suite
includes several high-performance tools for ease-of-use by operators and maintenance
personnel. These tools include the WorkstationST* HMI and Historian management
application, the ToolboxST* configuration and diagnostics application, CIMPLICITY*
graphics tools, and other packages for communications, monitoring and asset management.
The HMI can be applied as a stand-alone operator station, an engineering workstation
only, or as both. Physically, it is available as a commercial grade or industrial grade
computer. It communicates on an Ethernet control network and on a separate Ethernet
information network for file transfers and communications to non-GE plant control and
monitoring systems. ToolboxST configuration and diagnostics software can also be loaded
onto a laptop computer.
Redundant HMIs and redundant Ethernet networks are available for increased operations
and communications reliability. However, vital control and protection functions are
processed by the controllers and not in the HMI to mitigate risk to equipment operation
and availability. Similarly, high-accuracy time stamping of alarms, events, and sequence
of events (SOE) is performed in the controllers (to obtain the best resolution) and then
transmitted to the HMI. Alarm state is also maintained in the controller.

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WorkstationST HMI and Historian Application

The WorkstationST application provides the foundation for the operator experience with
integration of the graphics tools. It allows for management of alarms, events, logging,
historical data, networks, web interface, and other ToolboxST application functions. This
cohesive package is exemplified by a user configurable right-click on a screen point that
displays a shortcut menu with convenient navigation to related alarm history, trends,
point information, logic diagrams, and such.
Key features include:

Alarm Server and Alarm Viewer provide

Access to live and historical alarms and events

Filtering and statistical analysis including Pareto charts and Summary views

OPC AE Server provides access to external OPC AE clients for viewing alarms
and events.

OPC DA provides data access to external servers and clients.

Internal Historian (Recorder) provides short-term high performance data storage

and retrieval.

External Historian Interface configures Proficy* Historian or OSIsoft PI to collect

data from OPC DA server.

HMI Configuration provides CimView screen interface with a right-click shortcut

menu for adding variables to trends, viewing live data values, and configuration.

Modbus communications provide serial and Ethernet master/slave interfaces.

Network Time Protocol is used for time synchronization.

Security System contains user assigned roles.

Alarm Viewer
GE provides SOE on all relay
outputs as a part of the standard
Mark VIe control system.

Alarms and events are initiated and time-tagged at the rate that the controller is running
its control software (frame rate). Alarm and event categories include process alarms,
control diagnostic alarms, events, SOE, and holds in the turbine startup sequence. SOE is
a special category used to monitor contact inputs with 1 ms time tags.
Data is also collected from WorkstationST servers and third-party OPC AE servers. This
data is then available for viewing alarms and WorkstationST historical files. Redundant
workstations can be provided in a primary or backup configuration for the Alarm Server.

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The value of the alarm system

depends on the amount and
quality of information, and how
it is presented to the user.

Alarm Viewer options are available from the alarm toolbar or a right-click in the display
area. Options include basic commands for silence, acknowledge, reset, lock/unlock, print,
and the following specialized commands:

Go To Definition in Logic navigates to the application code block that is generating

the variable.

Alarm Status History selects alarms from a 10 minute, 1 hour, 1 day, or a user
configurable period.

Display Variable Attributes displays a data grid with the selected alarm variable
attributes.

Copy Selection copies selected alarms into the clipboard for pasting into Microsoft
Word or Microsoft Excel.

To improve readability, alarm and event information can be selected from a large menu
and then sorted. Each resulting point is displayed using the following column names:
Alarm Column Name

Alarm Data Description

Device Time

Time that the alarm occurred in UTC or local time

Recorded time

Time that the Alarm Server received the alarm

Variable name

Name of the alarm

Condition

Current state of the alarm or event

Ack

Acknowledged state of the alarm or event

Type

Alarms, events, sequence of events, holds, diagnostics

Class

Priority, color, blinking, and sound values

Device

The name of the source device of the alarm or event

Priority

Alarm importance

OPC Severity

Alarm importance as specified from an OPC AE Server

Alarm ID

A unique identifier for an alarm

Quality

Bad quality (stale alarm) light gray on white coloring

Description

Alarm description

Second Language

Alarm description in a second language

Ack Required

Acknowledgement is required for the alarm

Actor ID

Operator ID associated with actions performed on an alarm

Sound

Sound reference name that identifies the sound properties

Alarm Server

Host name of the Alarm Server forwarding the alarm

Silenced

Annunciation state of the alarm/event

Plant Area

Logical plant area associated with the alarm

Filters
To view only the data that meets specified criteria, filters are used for both real-time
and historical data. Filter Collections can contain one or more filters, and each filter
can contain one or more Terms. The Terms correspond to the column names previously
described. For example, the Plant Area filter is used to filter alarms and events based on
the area of the plant where the alarm occurred. This filter could then be combined with the
Priority filter to pass through alarms and events based on location and priority.
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Alarms Sorted by Priority and Frequency-of-Occurrence (chart form)

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Historical Alarms
Historical data is displayed with the same alarm columns and filters as used for real-time
data and can be displayed in Chart form or Summary form. Chart form is often used to
view the frequency-of-occurrence of specific alarms, and then analyze repetitive problems
or nuisance alarm conditions.
Sound Options
The Alarm Viewer can play sounds defined in the Alarm Class definition including Tone,
Wave File, and Voice. During each alarm display refresh, the Alarm Viewer detects the
highest priority alarm that is active, unacknowledged, and not silenced, and plays the
sound for that alarm. If Text To Speech is selected, the Alarm Viewer states the Priority
Value, Alarm Type, and Description, for example, Priority 1, Process Alarm, Gas
Auxiliary Stop Position Filter Pre-Ignition Trip.
Alarm Help
The Alarm Viewer allows users to record help messages during the analysis of process
and control diagnostics alarms. Help can be accessed with a browser, by selecting an
individual alarm and then selecting the tool bar Help button, or through the Help item in
a dialog box. To expedite troubleshooting, each alarm help message identifies both the
probable cause and a recommended solution.

ToolboxST Configuration and Diagnostic Application

Common configuration and
diagnostic tools with a common
dataset simplify maintenance
and training.

The ToolboxST application provides a common configuration tool for hardware and
software from I/O modules and controllers to operator stations. This simplifies system
configuration and enhances troubleshooting with an advanced set of diagnostics tools to
analyze a common system-wide data set. The ToolboxST application is packaged with the
ControlST software suite, but can also be provided as a single application.
Key features include:

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Software editors with drag-and-drop operation for points to graphics

Block diagrams with embedded ladders Scientific Apparatus Makers Association

(SAMA)-type formats are available, and Sequential Function Charts are available.

Block libraries for specific applications, such as turbine and plant controls

Configuration Management System for revision control and history tracking

Configuration of hardware and software

Diagnostic displays and messages

Search tools (such as Finder) for locating text, overrides, differences, and variables

Trending for graphing real-time and historical data with advanced analysis features,
such as Fast Fourier Transforms

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Trender
The Trender tool is used to capture and display graphs of variables in real time from
controllers and other sources. High-speed time-coherent data can be collected from the
Mark VIe, Mark Ve, Mark VI, EX2100e, and LS2100e controllers at their execution rate
(frame rate) and with sub-millisecond resolution from power converters. Data sets can
also be received through OPC HDA from a Historian such as PI Server, OPC-DA
servers, or static files stored on a hard disk in the form: data collection and analysis
(.dcaST), comma separated value (.csv), COMTRADE, and Control System Solutions
(toolbox) Trend Recorder (.trn).

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Viewing Data
Once a trend window is opened, additional variables can be added to the trend using
the drag-and-drop operation from logic diagrams, and right-click button from operator
screens. If the point has been configured as a historical collection point, the trend backfills
with data from the historical data file.
If there are more traces than can be conveniently viewed, individual traces can be hidden.
Data is still collected, but the traces are not shown in the Graph View. Multiple traces can
be shown in a single graph or shown individually with stacked graphs and a common time
axis for analysis. Grid lines and data point markers on the x-axis can be superimposed on
graphs to assist readability, including unique marker colors for alarm and event types. For
data sets that are frequently trended, user-configurable files can be created and stored to
provide preconfigured on-demand trends.
Automatic Data Collections and Trends
DDRs are used for
troubleshooting or monitoring
special events.

The system can automatically collect groups of variables directly from controllers with the
Dynamic Data Recorder (DDR). The user defines an event and time dead-band to capture
data with up to 96 variables per DDR. Data is captured at the controllers frame rate
with up to 12 DDR data sets per controller.
Trip Logs
Trip logs are defined as part of GEs standards for each machine controlled. When a trip
occurs (the event), values of key control parameters are captured before and after the trip
for evaluation. Data collected near the trip event is sampled at frame rate since these values
are of greatest interest. Data collected earlier is sampled at progressively longer intervals.
Statistical Calculations
Trender can calculate a set of basic one-variable descriptive statistics for collected data
while in the Replay mode. These statistics are calculated from data shown between
two cursors, and include average, standard deviation, RMS, minimum, maximum, and
difference (calculated as finalinitial). The calculated values are shown as columns on the
Traces tab when enabled.
Spectral Analysis

Diagnosis of complex problems

on rotating machinery requires
advanced trending tools.

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Spectral analysis is available to quickly isolate the most common frequencies of data
fluctuations by changing time domain data into frequency domain data. This is also
referred to as a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). The FFT tool features include:

Between Cursors a FFT is applied to data values (left and right), which can be
positioned inside the Graphics window.

Padding Factor I provides a way to interpolate data values between actual data and
copies of the same data, which enhances the spectrum resolution.

Remove Mean improves data scalability for visualization.

Windowing Modes are provided with different tradeoffs between analyzing similar
strength signals with similar frequencies and dissimilar strength signals with dissimilar
frequencies. These modes include: None, Hann, Hamming, Barlett, and Welch.

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Block Diagram Editor

Plant personnel can configure hardware and software in controllers, remote I/O modules,
and operator stations with the ToolboxST Block Diagram Editor.
SAMA-type format is often used
to assist readability.

To assist readability, control software is often represented in a SAMA-type format with a

customizable border containing grid coordinates and a footer. Users can select automatic
layout of diagram sheets with new sheets added, as needed. This feature is especially
convenient for small and medium size applications. A manual layout mode is also
provided for customizing sheet layouts to specific documentation requirements.
Software blocks can be selected from application-specific libraries and displayed with
their dynamic values, variable names, or pin connections. Users can toggle between these
three modes as needed. If inputs and outputs are not used in the configured mode, they
are hidden on large blocks to reduce information clutter. These wires can be changed
by using the drag-and-drop operation to move a wire to a point on another block. The
block diagram display helps to assure that the new wiring / programming will be changed
correctly (going to the intended point).
The animation of the wiring between blocks and the functional representation of the
blocks helps users to understand their current affect on the process. Line patterns signify
analog versus Boolean data. Line colors indicate good versus bad data quality, and forced
versus unforced data.
Animation is also provided for the functional representation of certain software blocks
to show the current operation. For example, Interpolation blocks show the current (x, y)
value and interpolation curve, and motor operated valve (MOV) blocks show the current
status of the MOV.

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SAMA-type Software Display

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Sequential Function Charts (SFC)

SFC is a widely used graphical programming model for defining the operational flow of a
process. It is available with ToolboxST configuration and diagnostic application. SFC
offers a convenient programming environment for plant startup, shutdown, and other
sequencing to simplify programming, reduce maintenance, and assist troubleshooting.
SFC is ideal for complex, plant,
sequential control.

The SFC control software is displayed in a flow chart format that represents the sequential
operation of plant equipment. Standard programming rules, in compliance with IEC
61131-3, provide a disciplined approach to programming yet offer complete flexibility in
the configuration of simple steps, transitions, and actions.
SFC Features

Hold Condition

Advances sequence independent of transition state

Single Step Mode

Transition conditions and user acknowledgement of implicit holds on all transitions for sequence
progress

Free Running Mode

Transition conditions and user acknowledgement of operator holds (if applied to transitions)
for progression

Pause / Continue SFC

By user input

Reset SFC

User input resets SFC to initial step

Actions of Interest

Sequence progresses after action complete confirmation

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For very rare complex

applications, the SFC can
be started from another SFC,
allowing sectioning into
multiple charts.

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SFC graphics are shown with the standard ToolboxST screen layout, providing a summary
view of all SFC components interconnected and animated for easy status identification.
Size limitations include:

256 steps

256 transitions

32 (typically 2 to 5 wide) divergent and convergent paths

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Technical Regulations and Standards

Safety Standards

EN 61010-1 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for

Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use, Part 1: General
Requirements
CAN/CSA 22.2 No. 1010.1-92 Safety Requirements for Electrical
Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use, Part 1:
General Requirements
ANSI/ISA S82.02.01 1999 Safety Standard for Electrical and
Electronic Test, Measuring, Controlling, and Related Equipment
General Requirements

Printed wire board assemblies

UL 796 Printed Circuit Boards

ANSI IPC Guidelines
ANSI IPC/EIA Guidelines

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive

2004/108/EC

EN 55011 Radiated and Conducted Emissions

EN 6100062 Generic Immunity Industrial Environment
IEC 61000-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge Susceptibility
IEC 61000-4-3 Radiated RF Immunity
IEC 61000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transit Susceptibility
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge Immunity
IEC 61000-4-6 Conducted RF Immunity
IEC 61000-4-11 Voltage Variation, Dips and Interruptions

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

EN 61010-1 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for

Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use, Part 1: General
Requirements

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