Node Processor Card

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS� Multi-Processor Architecture� Supports Single, Dual, Triple, and Quad

Redundancy� 10-year Proof Test Interval� Four Independent 100Base-TX Ports� 650 MHz Intel Celeron CPU� Temperature Monitor� LED Status Indicators

PRODUCT OVERVIEWThe 3000/02-000 Node Processor Card is the core com-ponent to a 3000 Safety Instrumented System. It pro-vides a central location for communication with hostcomputers, chassis processors, redundant node proces-sors, and node processors that are part of a different 3000system.

The Node Processor utilizes a multi-processor (CPU)architecture. The CPU’s work in parallel, each per-forming a specific function. At the core, a MobileIntel® Celeron™ Processor including an integratedfloating point unit and synchronous DMA enables a 5millisecond scan rate. The processor receives andstores the system configuration and user program filesin a non-volatile flash memory (Disk on Chip). Usingthe data received from the Chassis Processor and theuser program files, the Node Processor performs in-put validation and voting, converts engineering units,and solves the logic.

Input data received from Chassis Processors and out-put data being sent to Chassis Processors is sent acrossa redundant I/O network using advanced CRC check-ing to detect faulty messages. Communication acrossthis network is driven by redundant 100 Mbps fullduplex Ethernet processors providing interprocessorand I/O communications. In redundant configurations,communication to redundant Node Processors in thesystem is facilitated via these CPU’s.

The 100Mbps full duplex Ethernet processors performhost communications. Information regarding the stateof the system is displayed and stored on host networkcomputers via the NetSuite application programs. When

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on a network with multiple 3000 systems, peer-to-peer data can be transferred between the systems viathe host communications network. Stored data recordsfor SOE or FIFO is sent to host network computersfor use by NetSuite application programs.

RTP is the Best Technology for Your Investment,Here’s Why:The 3000 is a multi-processor architecture that deliversexceptional Performance and ComprehensiveDiagnostics. The results speak for themselves: AReaction Time of 12 msec, true 1 msec SOE (Analogand Digital), an MTBF of greater than 3000 years, anMTTFS of greater than 4000 years, and a PFDavg of5x10-5. Compare these numbers to any other system.Built-in Proof Test Diagnostics means it will never benecessary to shut down at the proof test interval.Unlimited online downloads of logic and configurationchanges do not require a periodic shut down like othersystems. Compare this functionality to any othersystem.Net Suite Software: One-time price includes unlimiteduse of Logic Development, Alarm Manager, DataArchive and Historian, and HMI without hardware orsoftware keys. Compare this functionality and priceto all other systems.Finally, a Safety Instrumented System (SIS) shouldalways take the process it protects to a safe state whenit is required to do so, and it should never interfere withthe operation of the process at any time. The 3000does this better than any other system.

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REDUNDANCYThe 3000/02-000 can be configured to operate in a single,dual, triple, or quad redundant architecture. A systemwith a single node processor will achieve a SIL-2 rating.When in a redundant configuration, the system achievesa SIL-3 rating. Redundant Node Processors can be lo-cated in separate chassis preventing the possibility that asingle physical event would take out the safety system.No other QMR product has this capability.

In redundant configurations, each node processor re-ceives the input, solves the logic, and sends the outputsindependently from the other node processors in the sys-tem. In quad redundant configurations, the node pro-cessors performs three out of four (3oo4D) voting pro-viding a high integrity, error-free, uninterrupted processoperation.

DIAGNOSTICSBuilt-in, comprehensive proof test software performs theproof test diagnostics. When the Node Processor is online,the proof test diagnostics run continuously withoutinterrupting the system and verify the comprehensivediagnostics are at work and the readiness of the systemto detect a failure. The maximum proof test interval fora 3000 system is 10 years. Proof tests are completed by

simply restarting the node processor, which can beaccomplished through the user application. With theease of which proof tests can be accomplished, shorterproof test intervals for the 3000 will leave considerablebudget for all other external devices.

LED’s on the Node Processors front panel indicatewhether the card has power and provide an indicationof the system health and redundancy status.

NETWORKINGConvenient communication ports are provided by fourfront-panel mounted RJ-45 connectors that accept stan-dard Ethernet cables. The ports have dedicated func-tions. The top two ports are for host and interproces-sor communications. For a single Node Processorsystem, the top two ports are used for redundant hostcommunication. In systems with redundant ChassisProcessors, the second port is also used for I/O com-munication. The bottom two ports are for communi-cation with the chassis processor across the redun-dant RTP I/O network.

ON-LINE REPAIRThe 3000/02-000 card’s “hot swappable” design allowsit to be plugged into or removed from a live RTP chassis.