Category: ABB

Participant Profile

This training is targeted to system and application engineers, commissioning and

maintenance personnel, service engineers and system integrators.

Prerequisites

Students should have basic knowledge of Windows 10. Windows Server 2019. and Office

2016/2019. They should also have attended the course M202 or S301 or S312. S336. S341 S+

classes, 800xA Harmony connect T321 have a basic knowledge about the fundamentals of

Process Control Systems.

Topics

– Course overview

– System Overview and Introduction

– Hardware: SDe Controller, I/Os,  evolution chassis, features

– S+ Engineering Network, PN800 and Infinet differences

– Application engineering Prerequisites, conversion tool

– HMI Connectivity, Tag list updates

– Connectivity engineering

– Maintenance and Diagnostics

Course type and methods

This is an instructor led course with interactive classroom discussions and associated lab exercises.

Approximately 40% of the course is hands-on lab activities.

The goal of this course is to learn the process of evolving from HR to SDe series system.

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this course, the participants

will be able to:  – Refresh on Harmony Rack architecture.

– Recognize the SDe system architecture and function of the different components. 

– Establish PN800 Network Communications.

– Replace old HR to SDe Controllers.

– Upgrade project from HR controller to SDe controller.

– Setup different communication protocols with SDe controller after migration.

– Configure SDe Series I/O Modules.

– Maintenance and system Diagnostics

Participant Profile

This training is targeted to system and application engineers, commissioning and

maintenance personnel, service engineers and system integrators.

Prerequisites

Students should have basic knowledge of Windows 10. Windows Server 2019. and Office

2016/2019. They should also have attended the course M202 or S301 or S312. S336. S341 S+

classes, 800xA Harmony connect T321 have a basic knowledge about the fundamentals of

Process Control Systems.

ABB Ability Symphony Plus SDe introduces a space-fit solution that allows for incremental,  in

place upgrades. This method retains existing infrastructure such as cabinets, cables, and field

wiring, significantly reducing downtime and environmental impact by minimizing hardware

waste. The focus is on replacing or upgrading only the components that add direct value, such as

controllers and I/O modules, which also helps in reducing power consumption and enhancing

energy efficiency.

The transition to a modern Ethernet-based communication backbone in place of proprietary

systems further future-proofs plants, facilitating easier upgrades and integration with other

enterprise systems. This network-centric approach allows for more flexible and scalable plant

operations, adapting to changing needs without extensive re-engineering.

By adopting these innovative solutions, industrial plants achieve a more manageable and cost-

effective upgrade process, maintaining control over their life cycle planning, minimizing risks, and

ensuring continuous improvement in operational efficiency and compliance. This strategy not only

protects the plants’ investments in automation but also aligns with broader sustainability and

efficiency goals.

Executive summary

Aging automation systems pose significant challenges for industrial plant managers

due to their inability to keep up with technological advancements, leading to inefficiencies,

increased unplanned maintenance costs, and heightened risk of compliance issues.

Traditionally, upgrading these systems involved a costly and disruptive “rip and replace” approach.

However, a more sustainable and cost-effective strategy is now available through modular, phased

upgrades, emphasizing minimal operational disruption.

ABB Ability Symphony Plus SDe introduces a space-fit solution that allows for incremental,  in

place upgrades. This method retains existing infrastructure such as cabinets, cables, and field

wiring, significantly reducing downtime and environmental impact by minimizing hardware

waste. The focus is on replacing or upgrading only the components that add direct value, such as

controllers and I/O modules, which also helps in reducing power consumption and enhancing

energy efficiency.

Features and benefits

• Sixteen (16) high-level Analog Input signal channels including:

• 4 to 20 mA DC, 0 to 1 VDC, 0 to 5 VDC, 1 to 5 VDC, -10 to +10 VDC, 0 to +10 VDC

• Up to 64 HART v5.4 secondary variables Total, max 4 secondary variables per analog I/O CH

• Secondary HART variable update 2.5 typical, 8 max seconds

• ±0.1 % of Full Scale Range accuracy

• In HN800 operating mode, AI12e supports optional module redundancy

The AI12e Analog Input module processes up to sixteen (16) highlevel

analog input field signals. Each channel is independently

configurable for any of the supported high-level signal ranges.

FC 221 (I/O Device Definition) sets AI module operating

parameters, and each input channel is configured using FC 222

(Analog Input CH) to set individual input channel parameters such

as engineering units, High/Low alarm limits, etc.

The analog input channels are 1 x 16 group isolated and support

HART.

Features and benefits

• Sixteen (16) mixed field Input/Output signal channels including:

• 4x AI: 4 to 20 mA or 1 to +5 VDC

• 4x AO: 4 to 20 mA or 1 to +5 VDC

• 4x DI: 24/48/110/125 VDC, or 100/120 VAC

• 4x DO: 24-48 VDC max 250 mA

• Up to four (4) secondary HART (v5.4) per analog I/O channel

• 1 msec SOE timestamp reolution for 24 and 48 VDC DI

• In HN800 operating mode, AD11e supports optional module redundancy

The AD11e Analog Drive module processes up to sixteen (16) mixedtype

field signals. The AD11e provides 4x AI, 4x AO, 4x DI, and 4x DO

signals.

FC 221 (I/O Device Definition) sets AD11e module operating

parameters and each I/O channel is configured using FC 222 for

Analog Inputs, FC223 for Analog Outputs, FC224 for Digital Inputs,

and FC225 for Digital Outputs.

The analog I/O channels are 1×8 group isolated and support HART.

The digital I/O channels provide CH-2-CH isolation, and the digital

inputs support SOE (Sequence of Events).

The digital outputs of the AD11e module are open-collector

transistor type, 24-48 VDC outputs capable of handling up to 250 mA.

Core components of the SDe series product portfolio include:

SDe series hardware

SDe Series control and I/O modules have been

designed to consume very little power, operate in

extreme environments, and can operate with a

supply voltage of 24V only. SDe controllers

consume 3.6 W per module and SDe Series I/O

modules consume an average of 2.1 W. SDe Series

controller and I/O modules are designed to

support operating temperature ranges from -40

to +70 °C. In addition, all SDe Series hardware is

available with ISA 74.01 G3 conformal coating.

SDe series controllers

Powerful high-capacity scalable controllers with

flexible mounting options for small to large

applications. Selection is dependent on process

complexity, number of I/O and mounting method.

SDe Series I/O Modules

The SDe I/O family includes a range of

redundancy enabled, intelligent analog, HART,

digital and mixed I/O modules. Each module

couples with an evolution mounting base for use

in a Harmony Rack system and is fully compatible

with the HR BRC410. SD and SDe controllers.

Compatible turbine specific modules deliver a

fully integrated single-vendor solution for all

aspects of turbine automation within the plant

automation platform.

Evolution Mounting Chassis and Bases

SDe Evolution mounting chassis and bases allow

direct reuse of HR cabinets, module cabling,

termination units and field wiring by providing

form and space fit replacements that enable

stepwise evolution at all levels.

Device Integration

Seamless integration with intelligent field devices

via standard protocol interfaces: PROFIBUS DP,

HART, IEC61850. IEC60870-5-104. DNP 3.0.

Ethernet IP and Modbus TCP.

In summary, the SDe series portfolio offers

innovation with continuity; Allowing users to

secure investments in their current Symphony®

Plus Harmony Rack system while modernizing

and evolving to the latest technologies, while

increasing performance, capacity and

functionality, with minimal risk and disruption.

The Symphony® Plus SDe Control and I/O series builds off the success of the

Symphony® Plus SD series to provide an even greener, energy-efficient portfolio

of scalable control and I/O products. The suite features modular, compact packaging,

a modern industrial standard ethernet communications backbone, utilizes the same

field-proven control logic algorithms as previous generation SD and HR controllers.

Key principles behind the SDe Series hardware are focused on the evolution,

enhancement, and expansion of existing HR and Symphony DIN (SD) systems.

For Harmony rack installations, the SDe

series provides increased modularity, enhanced functionality, 1-to-1 module replacements,

and space fit mounting options for seamless evolution.

Full compatibility with the SD series allows SD systems

to be expanded using the latest technology, while preserving investments made in controllers,

I/O hardware and software, and delivering higher performance, reliability, and capacity.

The Symphony® Plus SDe series is the next generation class of SD Series products.

This e-class has been uniquely designed as the common platform of the future, and

to optimize and streamline the evolution of Symphony® Plus Harmony Rack (HR)

Control and I/O systems to the latest technology. Low risk, low disruption, space fit

replacements for HR systems provide innovation with continuity, enabling flexible,

scalable plant wide digitalization while minimizing the impact on process

operations and system infrastructure.

The Symphony® Plus SDe Control and I/O series builds off the success of the

Symphony® Plus SD series to provide an even greener, energy-efficient portfolio

of scalable control and I/O products. The suite features modular, compact packaging,

a modern industrial standard ethernet communications backbone, utilizes the same

field-proven control logic algorithms as previous generation SD and HR controllers.

Key principles behind the SDe Series hardware are focused on the evolution,

enhancement, and expansion of existing HR and Symphony DIN (SD) systems.