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PSS 21H-1B3 B3

I/A Series® Hardware

Control Processor 40

The Control Processor 40 is a high-end optionally • Fieldbus Modules (FBMs)

fault-tolerant station in the Control Processor family • Fieldbus Cluster I/O Cards (FBCs)
(CP10, CP30, CP40) that has: • SPECTRUM Migration Integrator I/O
• a larger memory capacity to support a greater • SPEC 200 Migration Integrator I/O
number of blocks • SPEC 200 MICRO Migration Integrator I/O
It also performs data acquisition (via the Fieldbus
• a faster processor for increased block processing
Modules), alarm detection and notification, and may
With high performance, the CP40 is both economical optionally serve as an interface for one or more Panel
and in line with today's advancing technology. Other Display Stations.
members of the CP family are easily upgradable to The non-fault-tolerant version of the Control
CP40 capabilities. Processor 40 is a single-width processor module. The
The Control Processor 40 performs regulatory, logic, fault-tolerant version consists of two single-width
timing, and sequential control together with processor modules.
connected:

Product Specifications
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Enhanced Reliability The run-time and watchdog timer checks provide

The Control Processor 40 offers optional fault- continuous monitoring of control processor functions
tolerance for enhanced reliability. The fault-tolerant during normal system operations. The operator is
control processor configuration consists of two informed of a malfunction by means of printed or
parallel-operating modules with two separate displayed system messages.
connections to the Nodebus and to the Fieldbus. Off-line diagnostics are temporarily loaded into the
The two control processor modules, married together system for the purpose of performing comprehensive
as a fault-tolerant pair, are designed to provide tests and checks on various system stations and
continued operation of the unit in the event of virtually devices. Using the off-line diagnostics, a suspected
any hardware failure occurring within one module of fault in the control processor can be isolated and/or
the pair. Both modules receive and process confirmed.
information simultaneously, and faults are detected by
Fieldbus Modules
the modules themselves. One of the significant
methods of fault detection is comparison of Fieldbus Modules provide connection of digital I/O,
communication messages at the module external analog I/O, and Intelligent Transmitters to control
interfaces. Upon detection of a fault, self-diagnostics processors. There are two types of Fieldbus Modules:
are run by both modules to determine which module Main and Expansion. Some main modules can be
is defective. The non-defective module then assumes expanded using an expansion module.
control without affecting normal system operations. A wide range of Fieldbus Modules is available to
To further ensure reliable communications, the fault- perform the signal conversion necessary to interface
tolerant control processor performs error detection the control processor with field sensors and
and address verification tests in its Nodebus and actuators. For further information on the Fieldbus
Fieldbus interfaces. Modules, refer to the Fieldbus Modules Product
Specification Sheet (PSS 21H-3B1 B3).
For enhanced reliability during maintenance
operations, the Control Processor 40 is equipped with Fieldbus Flexibility
a recessed reset button, located at the front of the
module. This feature provides for manually forcing a The Control Processor 40 is used in three different
module power off and on (reboot) without removing Fieldbus configurations, which provide broad flexibility
the module from the enclosure. in Fieldbus implementation:
• Local Fieldbus (Figure 1) - Used only within the
Diagnostics enclosure, the local bus can extend up to 10 m
The Control Processor 40 uses three types of (30 ft). Up to 24 Fieldbus Modules (excluding
diagnostic tests to detect and/or isolate faults: expansion modules) attach directly to the local
bus, which is redundant.
• Power-up self-checks
• Run-time and watchdog timer checks
• Off-line diagnostics ENCLOSURE

Power-up self-checks are self-initiated when power is CONTROL

applied to the control processor. These checks PROCESSOR 40*
perform sequential tests on the various control REDUNDANT FIELDBUS
processor functional elements. Red and green
indicators at the front of the control processor module
FIELDBUS FIELDBUS FIELDBUS
reflect the successful (or non-successful) completion MODULE MODULE MODULE
of the various phases of the control processor startup
sequence.
*OPTIONALLY FAULT-TOLERANT

Figure 1. Local Fieldbus (Typical Configuration)

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• Twinaxial (Dual-Conductor Coaxial) Fieldbus • Fiber Optic Fieldbus Extension (Figure 3) - The
Extension (Figure 2) - Using twinaxial cable, the fiber optic Fieldbus can optionally extend the
Fieldbus can optionally extend outside of the distance as well as add application versatility and
enclosure and can be up to 1800 m (6000 ft) in security. Overall Fieldbus length can be up to
length. Up to 64 Fieldbus Modules (excluding 20 km (12.4 mi). Like the twinaxial Fieldbus
expansion modules) attach to the extended bus configuration, the fiber optic Fieldbus
through Fieldbus isolators. (Up to 24 Fieldbus configuration supports up to 64 Fieldbus Modules
Modules, excluding expansion modules, can (excluding expansion modules), up to 24
connect to each isolator.) The twinaxial Fieldbus Modules per isolator.
extension may be redundant.

EXTENDED FIELDBUS (OPTIONALLY REDUNDANT)

CONTROL
PROCESSOR 40*

ENCLOSURE A FIELDBUS FIELDBUS TERMINATION

ISOLATOR ISOLATOR

REDUNDANT FIELDBUS REDUNDANT FIELDBUS

FIELDBUS FIELDBUS FIELDBUS FIELDBUS FIELDBUS FIELDBUS

MODULE MODULE MODULE MODULE MODULE MODULE
*OPTIONALLY FAULT-
TOLERANT ENCLOSURE B ENCLOSURE C

Figure 2. Twinaxial Fieldbus Extension (Typical Configuration)

CONTROL FIBER OPTIC CABLING**

PROCESSOR 40*

MID BUS MID BUS

END BUS END BUS
MODEM** MODEM**
MODEM** MODEM**
(NOTE 1) (NOTE 1)

ENCLOSURE A FIELDBUS FIELDBUS FIELDBUS

ISOLATOR ISOLATOR ISOLATOR TWINAXIAL
*OPTIONALLY FAULT- FIELDBUS
TOLERANT SEGMENTS**
** OPTIONALLY TO TO TO (NOTE 3)
REDUNDANT FIELDBUS FIELDBUS FIELDBUS
MODULES MODULES MODULES
(NOTE 2) (NOTE 2) (NOTE 2)
NOTES: ENCLOSURE B ENCLOSURE C ENCLOSURE D
1. THE MID BUS MODEMS ARE USED WHEN THE CONFIGURATION ENCOMPASSES MORE THAN TWO ENCLOSURES.
THEY MAY ALSO BE USED AS REPEATERS, WHERE ADDED FIBER OPTIC CABLING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED.

2. CONNECTION OF THE FIBER ISOLATORS TO THE FIELDBUS MODULES (FBMs) IS SIMILAR TO THAT SHOWN IN FIGURE 2.

3. ANY TWINAXIAL FIELDBUS SEGMENT CAN BE EXTENDED TO SERVICE FBMs IN ANOTHER ENCLOSURE. (TWINAXIAL
CABLING BETWEEN ENCLOSURES IS SHOWN IN FIGURE 2.)

Figure 3. Fiber Optic Fieldbus Extension (Typical Configuration)

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All three Fieldbus configurations use serial data The Control Processor 40 connects to the Panel
communication complying with Electronic Industrial Display Stations and Fieldbus Modules via either of
Association (EIA) Standard RS-485. The data two types of Fieldbus communications media:
transmission rate is 268.75 Kbps. twinaxial cable or fiber optic cable. Figure 4 shows a
typical twinaxial Fieldbus configuration, and Figure 5
Panel Display Station Interfacing shows a typical fiber optic Fieldbus configuration.
The Control Processor 40 achieves the capability to (Refer to Fiber Optic Fieldbus Product Specification
interface Panel Display Stations when the DSI (Panel Sheet PSS 21H-7P1 B3 for additional fiber optic
Display Station Interface) block is selected via the Fieldbus application information.)
configurator. In this capacity, the Control
Processor 40 can interface up to 24 Panel Display Cluster I/O Subsystem Interfacing
Stations, or a combination of Fieldbus modules The Control Processor 40 interfaces with the Fieldbus
(which may include associated Auto/Manual Stations) Cluster Input/Output Subsystem that consists of the
and Panel Display Stations mixed on the same Fieldbus, a multi-slot chassis configuration of a
Fieldbus. (Note, however, that per configuration rules, Fieldbus Processor (FBP10), analog/digital Fieldbus
one Panel Display Station counts as two Fieldbus Cards (FBCs), and power supply and power monitor
Modules.) card. These Cluster I/O subsystems meet the needs
Control strategies should be planned such that all of applications where a high number of channels per
blocks involved with the Panel Display Station, card are required. Figure 6 shows a typical twinaxial
Auto/Manual Station, and the control loops being Fieldbus configuration. (Refer to the Fieldbus Cluster
monitored or controlled are in the same Control I/O Subsystem PSS 21H-2T1 B3 for additional
Processor 40, and ideally in the same compound. information.)

FIELDBUS*
TCA TCA TCA

TERMINATING TERMINATING
RESISTOR FIELDBUS RESISTOR
CONTROL FIELDBUS
PROCESSOR ISOLATOR TERMINATING ISOLATOR
40** RESISTOR

CB

FBMXX FBM22 PANEL PANEL FBM22 FBM22

(1) (1) DISPLAY DISPLAY (1) (24)
STATION STATION
(N + 1) (24)

DW OR A/M DW OR DW OR
PLUG PLUG PLUG
PLUG STATION PLUG PLUG

A/M ABBREVATIONS: A/M

STATION TCA = Termination Cable Assembly STATION
CB = Coupling Block
TO/FROM TO/FROM
PROCESS DEVICE(S) ACTUATOR * OPTIONALLY REDUNDANT TO/FROM ACTUATORS ASSOCIATED
** OPTIONALLY FAULT-TOLERANT WITH PANEL DISPLAY AND A/M STATIONS.

Figure 4. Panel Display Station Interface Configuration using Twinaxial Fieldbus (Typical Configuration)
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FIBER OPTIC CABLING*

TCA TCA
END BUS MID BUS END BUS
MODEM* MODEM* MODEM*
TERMINATING TERMINATING
RESISTOR RESISTOR
TERMINATING
RESISTOR TCA TERMINATING
RESISTOR
CONTROL
FIELDBUS FIELDBUS
PROCESSOR TERMINATING
ISOLATOR ISOLATOR
40** RESISTOR

* OPTIONALLY FAULT-
CB
TOLERANT
FBMXX FBM22 PANEL PANEL FBM22 FBM22
** OPTIONALLY (1) (N) DISPLAY DISPLAY (1) (24)
REDUNDANT STATION STATION
(N + 1) (24)
ABBREVATIONS:
TCA = Termination Cable DW OR
Assembly PLUG A/M DW OR DW OR
PLUG PLUG PLUG
A/M = Auto/Manual STATION PLUG PLUG
DW = Discrete - Wire
Connector A/M A/M
CB = Coupling Block STATION STATION

TO/FROM TO/FROM TO/FROM ACTUATORS ASSOCIATED WITH

PROCESS DEVICE(S) ACTUATOR PANEL DISPLAY AND A/M STATIONS.

Figure 5. Panel Display Station Interface Configuration using Fiber Optic Fieldbus (Typical Configuration)

FIELDBUS*
TCA TCA TCA
TERMINATING
RESISTOR
TERMINATING CLUSTER I/O SUBSYSTEM CLUSTER I/O SUBSYSTEM
RESISTOR
CONTROL FBP10 FBP10
PROCESSOR
40**
ICH12 CHASSIS ICH19 CHASSIS

FIELDBUS FIELDBUS FIELDBUS FIELDBUS

CARD 1 CARD N CARD 1 CARD N

N = UP TO 12 CARDS N = UP TO 19 CARDS

* OPTIONALLY REDUNDANT
** OPTIONALLY FAULT-TOLERANT TO/FROM TO/FROM
ABBREVATIONS: PROCESS DEVICES PROCESS DEVICES
TCA = Termination Cable Assembly
FBP = Fieldbus Processor NOTE: FBP INTEGRATORS HAVE BUILT-IN FIELDBUS ISOLATORS.
ICH = Industrial Chassis

Figure 6. Twinaxial Fieldbus Cluster I/O Subsystem Interface Configuration (Typical Configuration)
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SPECTRUM Migration Interfacing • multiple types of SPECTRUM Migration

The Control Processor 40 interfaces with a Integrator subsystems
SPECTRUM Migration Integrator subsystem via a • Fieldbus Modules (FBMs) and/or other Fieldbus-
single or redundant I/A Series Fieldbus and a based process interface subsystems along with
Fieldbus Processor (FBP) with built-in FBP isolator the SPECTRUM Integrator subsystem(s)
located within the subsystem. There are four different
FBP integrators to accommodate Unit Control Control is via the software resident in the FBP
Modules (UCM), Field Input/Output Units (FIO), Integrator and in the SPECTRUM I/O Equipment
Universal Field Multiplexers (UFM), and Universal Control Blocks (ECBs) operating at the CP level.
Input/Output Units (UIO). Figure 7 illustrates a typical configuration with
The CP40 control strategy can include any of multiple types of Integrator subsystems with nests of
following SPECTRUM configurations: I/O cards. (Refer to PSS 21H-7Q1 B3 SPECTRUM
Migration Integrators for additional information.)
• a single SPECTRUM Migration Integrator
subsystem

FIELDBUS*
TCA TCA TCA TCA TCA

TERMINATING
RESISTOR TERMINATING
RESISTOR
CONTROL
PROCESSOR
40**
UCM RACK FIO RACK UFM RACK UIO RACK

FBP11 FBP12 FBP13 FBP14

INTEGRATOR* INTEGRATOR* INTEGRATOR* INTEGRATOR*

I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O

CARD CARD CARD CARD CARD CARD CARD CARD
1 N 1 N 1 N 1 N

N = UP TO 30 CARDS N = UP TO 128 CARDS N = UP TO 96 CARDS N = UP TO 30 CARDS

TO/FROM TO/FROM TO/FROM TO/FROM

PROCESS DEVICE(S) PROCESS DEVICE(S) PROCESS DEVICE(S) PROCESS DEVICE(S)
* OPTIONALLY REDUNDANT ABBREVATIONS:
** OPTIONALLY FAULT-TOLERANT TCA = Termination Cable Assembly
I/O = Input/Output
FBP = Fieldbus Processor
NOTE: FBP INTEGRATORS HAVE BUILT-IN FIELDBUS ISOLATORS.

Figure 7. Twinaxial Fieldbus SPECTRUM Migration Subsystem Interface Configuration (Typical Configuration)
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SPEC 200 Control Interfacing Control is via the software resident in the Control
For migration of SPEC 200 control to I/A Series Integrator and in the SPEC 200 I/O Equipment
Systems, the Control Processor 40 interfaces via a Control Blocks (ECBs) operating at the CP level.
single or redundant I/A Series Fieldbus with the Figure 8 illustrates a typical configuration with
SPEC 200 Control Integrator subsystem. This multiple Control Integrators in the SPEC 200
subsystem consists of individual Control Integrators, subsystem. (Refer to PSS 21H-7R1 B3 SPEC 200
and Fieldbus Isolators attached within the SPEC 200 Control Integrators for additional information.)
rack.

FIELDBUS*
TCA

SPEC 200 RACK 1 SPEC 200 RACK 2

TERMINATING
RESISTOR
SSFBI* SSFBI*
CONTROL TERMINATING
PROCESSOR RESISTOR
40**

CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL

INTEGRATOR 1 INTEGRATOR N INTEGRATOR 1 INTEGRATOR N

N = UP TO 24 CARDS N = UP TO 24 CARDS

TO/FROM TO/FROM
PROCESS DEVICE(S) PROCESS DEVICE(S)
ABBREVATIONS:
* OPTIONALLY REDUNDANT TCA = Termination Cable Assembly
** OPTIONALLY FAULT-TOLERANT SSFBI = SPEC 200 Single Fieldbus Isolator

Figure 8. Twinaxial Fieldbus SPEC 200 Control Subsystem Interface Configuration (Typical Configuration)
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SPEC 200 MICRO Control Interfacing Control Processor 40 Upgrade

For migration of SPEC 200 MICRO control to Upgrading a Control Processor 30, Control Processor
I/A Series systems, the Control Processor 40 10, Tank Processor 10, or Display Processor 10 to a
interfaces via a single or redundant I/A Series CP40 involves:
Fieldbus with the SPEC 200 MICRO Control • Replacing the existing Control Processor with a
Integrator subsystem. This subsystem consists of CP40
individual Control Integrators, and Fieldbus Isolators
attached within the SPEC 200 MICRO rack (NCM or • Upgrading the software license
SPEC 200 2ANU). • Modifying the System Configurator to identify the
Control is via the software resident in the Control CP40
Integrator and in the SPEC 200 MICRO I/O
• Loading existing compounds to the CP40
Equipment Control Blocks (ECBs) operating at the
CP level. Figure 9 illustrates a typical configuration
with multiple Control Integrators in the SPEC 200
MICRO subsystem. (Refer to PSS 21H-7R2 B3 SPEC
200 MICRO Control Integrators for additional
information.)

FIELDBUS*
TCA

SPEC 200 MICRO NCM RACK 1 SPEC 200 MICRO NCM RACK 2
TERMINATING
RESISTOR
MSFBI* MSFBI*
CONTROL TERMINATING
PROCESSOR RESISTOR
40**

CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL

INTEGRATOR 1 INTEGRATOR N INTEGRATOR 1 INTEGRATOR N

N = UP TO 24 CARDS N = UP TO 24 CARDS

TO/FROM TO/FROM
PROCESS DEVICE(S) PROCESS DEVICE(S)
ABBREVATIONS:
* OPTIONALLY REDUNDANT TCA = Termination Cable Assembly
** OPTIONALLY FAULT-TOLERANT MSFBI = SPEC 200 MICRO Single Fieldbus Isolator

Figure 9.
Twinaxial Fieldbus SPEC 200 MICRO Control Subsystem Interface Configuration (Typical Configuration)
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FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Processor Type Process I/O Capacity
CONTROL PROCESSOR LOCAL
Microprocessor-based Intel 486DX4 (running at 24 Fieldbus Modules(D), maximum
100 MHz) with stored programs, using high-speed EXTENDED
communication capability. 64 Fieldbus Modules(D), maximum (24 maximum on
NODEBUS PROCESSOR any one Fieldbus isolator)
82596CA LAN CoProcessor PANEL DISPLAY STATION INTERFACING
FIELDBUS PROCESSOR Up to 64 FBMs(D) or FBM equivalents (24 maximum
8344AH MicroController with serial port on any one Fieldbus isolator). One Panel Display
Station counts as two FBMs. For example, if 24
Memory FBMs are used, only 20 Panel Display Stations may
SIZE be used.
4 MB storage
ERROR DETECTION Power Requirements
Parity provides single-bit error detection for each INPUT VOLTAGE (REDUNDANT VOLTAGE)
byte. 39 V dc typical
CONSUMPTION (PER NON-FAULT-TOLERANT
Process I/O Communications MODULE)
LOCAL TWINAXIAL(A) FIELDBUS 15 W, maximum
Type
EIA RS-485 Indicators
Distance Red and green light-emitting diodes (LEDs) indicate
10 m (30 ft) operational status.

Transmission Rate Internal Diagnostics

268.75 Kbps Self-checking performed at power-up. Runtime checks
and watchdog timer function performed during
EXTENDED TWINAXIAL(A) FIELDBUS(B)
operation.
Type
EIA RS-485
Distance
1800 m (6000 ft)
Transmission Rate
268.75 Kbps
FIBER OPTIC FIELDBUS(C)
Type
Optical
Distance
20 km (12.4 mi)
Transmission Rate
268.75 Kbps
(A)
The twinaxial Fieldbus uses a dual-conductor coaxial cable.
(B)
Fieldbus Isolator(s) required.
(C)
Fiber Optic Modem(s) required.
(D)
Excluding expansion modules.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS(A)
Operating Storage
TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE
0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F) -40 to +70°C (-40 to +158°F)
RELATIVE HUMIDITY RELATIVE HUMIDITY
5 to 95% (Noncondensing) 5 to 95% (Noncondensing)
ALTITUDE ALTITUDE
-300 to +3,000 m (-1,000 to +10,000 ft) -300 to +12,000 m (-1,000 to +40,000 ft)

Environmental Contamination Level

Class G3 (Harsh) as defined in ISA Standard S71.04

(A)
The environmental ranges can be extended by the type of enclosure containing the module. {Refer to the applicable Product
Specification Sheet (PSS) which describes the specific enclosure that is to be used.}

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Configuration Mounting
Single-width processor module. The fault- tolerant May be placed in any of the following mounting
version consists of two single-width processor structure slots:
modules with two interconnecting buses (X-bus and – 1 X 8 Mounting Structure
Z-bus). – Industrial Enclosures (IE16 and IE32),
Structural Foam or Metal
Mass (Maximum) – Field Enclosure 8, Structural Foam or Metal
1.7 kg (3.75 lb) for a single, non-fault-tolerant module.
In the fault-tolerant version, the two modules must be
mounted in adjacent mounting structure slots with the
two interconnecting buses.
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