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Designed for maximum reliability and availability

SD Series controller subsystems are redundant at all levels – CPU, power, internal bus, I/O networks,

communication ports and plant network.

Compliance with international standards assures the highest level of reliability and quality needed

to meet the most rigorous global specifications and requirements. Together, they provide users

with fast, accurate, uninterrupted control of their process.

Further, SD Series controllers are designed to specifically address cybersecurity threats as

defined by the industry leading standard IEC 62443. For example, SD Series controllers are

ISA Secure Component Security Assurance (CSA) certified (formally known as Embedded Device

Security Assurance, EDSA).

SD Series controllers are the latest in a long line of ABB field-proven process controllers and

can adapt to a broad spectrum of applications and process requirements. Configured by S+

Engineering, SD Series controllers feature an extensive library of predefined function codes

for easy building block design of complex control strategies to fit any control application,

including continuous, sequential, batch and advanced control.

SD Series

High-performance, reliable controllers

Powerful process controllers

SD Series controllers are the latest in a long line of ABB field-proven process controllers and

can adapt to a broad spectrum of applications and process requirements. Configured by S+

Engineering, SD Series controllers feature an extensive library of predefined function codes

for easy building block design of complex control strategies to fit any control application,

including continuous, sequential, batch and advanced control.

SD Series controller features include:

• More than twice the performance of the BRC410 and 15 times the performance of

previous generation Harmony Rack controllers

• Simultaneous support for SD Series I/O, Harmony Rack I/O and S800 I/O subsystems

• Execution of closed loop control of more than 5.000 I/O (SPC800 / HPC800), 1.000 I/O

(SPC700) and 500 I/O (SPC600) in less than 250 msec

• Downloadable firmware

• Extended user configuration memory (NVRAM) and runtime memory (RAM)

• Scalable to 5.000 function blocks (SPC600), 10.000 function blocks (SPC700) and 30.000

function blocks (SPC800 / HPC800)

• Flexible, online configuration capability

• Support for up to 8 segment tasks, each segment supporting execution cycle time

down to 1 msec

Protecting the integrity and confidentiality of system data

Process and power industries face intensifying cybersecurity risks. In order to increase stability,

security and robustness in its solutions, ABB has established an independent Device Security

Assurance Center (DSAC) where cybersecurity robustness is tested as part of the product

development process. The DSAC test facility uses state-of-the-art open source, commercial and

proprietary robustness and vulnerability analysis tools in its certification testing.

All Symphony Plus Ethernet-based devices – including SD Series

products such as the SD Series controllers, CI850.

SCI200 – are continually tested at the DSAC center in different configurations and with an explicit

focus on operational performance. This ensures that all Symphony Plus products are robust,

secure and of the highest quality.

The SD Series includes a set of high-performance, scalable process controllers that support a

plant’s total control requirements, from discrete and continuous, to batch and advanced control

applications. Supported by a comprehensive range of I/O options, the SD Series delivers

powerful, versatile and scalable automation solutions for plant applications of all sizes

and requirements.

The common controller environment executes demanding process control applications that are

both data and program intensive. Redundancy options are available at all levels resulting in

maximum flexibility and availability.

Controllers connect to both DIN style and traditional Rack I/O modules.

Intelligent I/O devices are seamlessly integrated through industry

standard fieldbuses and networks with resident information used in control and higher level

applications for tighter and more reliable process solutions. Inclusion of native turbine specific

modules deliver a fully integrated single-vendor solution for all aspects of turbine automation

within the plant automation platform.

The SD Series uses ABB’s extensive set of field- proven standard function code algorithms and

S+ Engineering’s graphical design tools to develop control strategies. By using the same

function code algorithms as previous generation Harmony and INFI 90 rack controllers,

the SD Series supports easy and risk-free reuse of time-tested, field-proven control application

solutions.

All-in-all, SD Series products provide users with the benefits of fast, accurate and uninterrupted

control of their process at the lowest design, installation, and operation cost.

S+ Operations, S+ Engineering and other applications communicate with SD Series

Control and I/O over the flexible high-speed, high-throughput and high-security 100 Mbps

Fast Ethernet-based redundant communications Plant Network (PN800). The network-centric

architecture allows for integration of field devices, process and electrical system areas

and business enterprise systems in a SIMPLE,SCALABLE, SEAMLESS, SECURE manner.

SIMPLE, SCALABLE, SEAMLESS, SECURE™

Overview

The SD Series includes a set of high-performance, scalable process controllers that support a

plant’s total control requirements, from discrete and continuous, to batch and advanced control

applications. Supported by a comprehensive range of I/O options, the SD Series delivers

powerful, versatile and scalable automation solutions for plant applications of all sizes

and requirements.

The common controller environment executes demanding process control applications that are

both data and program intensive. Redundancy options are available at all levels resulting in

maximum flexibility and availability.

Controllers connect to both DIN style and traditional Rack I/O modules.

Intelligent I/O devices are seamlessly integrated through industry

standard fieldbuses and networks with resident information used in control and higher level

applications for tighter and more reliable process solutions. Inclusion of native turbine specific

modules deliver a fully integrated single-vendor solution for all aspects of turbine automation

within the plant automation platform.

SD Series

Green, energy efficient automation solutions

The SD Series is part of a solid portfolio of energy efficient products from ABB, which together

can significantly reduce energy used and often wasted in plants and processes. Combined with

ABB variable speed drives and high efficiency motors, the SD Series can significantly reduce

your energy consumption and directly improve bottom line profits in the form of higher revenue

or lower operating costs.

Controlling your green initiative

The SD Series energy efficient design results in power requirements that are a fraction of

today’s typical DCS control and I/O offerings. As low power consumers and low heat generators,

these modular products require smaller cabinet space, without the need for costly fans, louvers,

air filters or forced cooling. Smaller footprint and less moving parts translates in lower design

and installation costs, lower annual maintenance costs and improvements in system reliability.

As an added bonus, low power consumption reduces the system’s UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)

size requirements.

Beyond its power efficient design, SD Series IEC 61850 electrical integration options further

reduce energy costs and losses by providing greater visibility to the performance of

electrical equipment (i.e. motor control centers, switchgear, transformers, excitation systems and

protective relays). Communication rates of 5 ms between the SD Series controllers and electrical

devices improve plant or process availability with rapid response to power glitches or interrupts.

The environmentally sustainable SD Series products are lead-free and compliant with

RoHS hazardous substance restrictions, thereby reducing end-of-life disposal and documentation costs.

Controlling your green initiative

The SD Series energy efficient design results in power requirements that are a fraction of

today’s typical DCS control and I/O offerings. As low power consumers and low heat generators,

these modular products require smaller cabinet space, without the need for costly fans, louvers,

air filters or forced cooling. Smaller footprint and less moving parts translates in lower design

and installation costs, lower annual maintenance costs and improvements in system reliability.

As an added bonus, low power consumption reduces the system’s UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)

size requirements.

By using extreme-temperature rated components (-40° C to 70° C ambient), SD Series products

can be installed near field devices and control elements they interface with, without additional

costly climate control systems that are necessary in remote environments.

As a result the overall footprint of SD Series installations is smaller,

requiring fewer long-field cable runs and reducing installation costs.

SD Series is equally suited for use in harsh or corrosive applications,

such as the caustic environments associated with desalination or water treatment applications.

SD Series G3 coating offsets the need for costly special sealed cabinets and air purging systems,

without degrading performance or product life.

Flexible, scalable portfolio

Fast, accurate and uninterrupted control for small, mid-range and high-end applications.

Operating in extreme conditions

Wide operating temperature eliminates costly climate control

equipment and specialty sealed cabinets without degrading performance or operating life.

Compact, modular design

Sleek DIN-rail mounted design and streamlined vertical and horizontal mounting reduces

control and I/O footprint.

Smart device integration

Seamless integration of intelligent devices produces tighter and more reliable control,

greater visibility to device performance and cost-effective proactive maintenance practices.

Green, energy efficient design

Extremely low power consumption, lead free RoHS compliant build makes SD Series

the most environmentally friendly control and I/O portfolio.

Time-tested and field-proven

SD Series’ use of ABB’s best-in-class control technologies allows for easy and risk-free

reuse of time-tested and field-proven control application solutions.

Designed for total plant automation for a wide and varied set of process applications, the SD

Series features modular DIN rail packaging, a flexible, high-performance Fast Ethernet-based

plant network, and intelligent electrical and field device integration via PROFIBUS, HART,

IEC 61850. IEC 60870-5-104. DNP 3.0 and Modbus TCP communication protocols.

The SD Series also protects investments made in previous controllers, while delivering higher

performance, reliability and capacity.

From design conception through start-up and commissioning, the SD Series helps

reduce project deployment costs by:

• Minimizing DCS and extended support footprint

• Simplifying design complexity

• Compressing project schedules

Once in operation, the SD Series lowers total cost of ownership by:

• Increasing process reliability

• Minimizing equipment downtime

• Improving production yields

• Reducing maintenance and support costs

• Reusing physical and intellectual asset investments

• Enabling new products and functions to be added with ease

Introducing the SD Series

Flexible automation for a changing world

In our increasingly interconnected digital world, transformative collaborative

business opportunities are everywhere  – increasing productivity, improving

performance, greater efficiencies and smarter operations.

Consider in a typical production plant, terabytes of data is generated daily by equipment,

smart devices, and process and business systems – more data produced in one day than in a full

month just ten years ago. For plant managers in the power and process industries, the challenge

is to find a flexible automation solution that seamlessly adapts leading digital technology

for smarter, safer and more reliable control.

Introducing the newest addition to the ABB Ability Symphony Plus family: the SD Series –

a green portfolio of completely scalable control and I/O products that deliver a total plant

automation solution for your process regardless of application type, size or physical setting.

Energy efficient, compact, and providing a digital infrastructure to seamlessly integrate

smart field devices makes SD Series the best automation solution for your new installation,

upgrade or expansion.