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RTP NetSuiteIntegrated Software Environment

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Product Highlights

Client/Server and Redundancy

Advanced Control

Hassle-Free Software Policy

NetArrays Display

Hassle-Free Software PolicyTired of playing games to stay within arbitrarily

defined tag or point limitations? Looking for the

dongleyet again? RTPs NetSuite is provided for a

one-time low registration fee under an unrestricted

site license, with no annual maintenance fees.

Unrestricted means just that: No point or tag limita-

tions, no seat limitations, no copying limitations, no

dongles, no hassle. RTPs Hassle-Free Software

Policy was developed by engineers for engineers.

NetSuite Overview

Client/Server and RedundancyTodays object-oriented graphical user interfaces

have profoundly affected the ease of control system

configuration. Whereas only a few years ago an

object-oriented GUI was a competitive advantage, it

is now an absolute must. RTP NetSuite has shifted

the control system configuration paradigm to the

next level with the advent of a single project-wide

tag database using redundant, client/server

technology.

Eliminate the Burden of Tag Management:Tag

addressing and management represent one of the

biggest investments in integration time and the

greatest source of errors that take hours, if not

days, to debug. RTP NetSuites Project Tag Data-

base (PTDB) is a redundant, common client/server

tag database that serves the entire project. Developtags in PTDB, import them from a .csv file, or

create them on the fly while configuring logic and let

PTDB automatically populate the tag addresses.

Unlike cumbersome import/export solutions for tag

management, RTP PTDB automatically addresses

tags and serves them to the rest of RTP NetSuite.

Additionally, RTP PTDB has built-in redundancy to

ensure this critical tag addressing information is

always available. This process eliminates a source of

errors, greatly simplifies project development, and

results in seamless system integration.

Ad vanced Contr olRTP NetSuites NetArrays configuration software

has been developed following the IEC 61131-3

standard for relay ladder logic, sequential flow

charts and object based programming. It also

includes, as standard, IEC 61131-7 Fuzzy Logic

Control, C/C++ support, State Sequence Forms

(batch control) and Structured Text language

support, resulting in an extremely powerful and

advanced control logic solution.

Developed by Engineers for Engineers

RTP NetSuite and the Hassle-Free Software

Policy was developed by engineers, not the

marketing department. Software engineers who

are tired of the status quo, tired of archaic

licensing fees, tired of dongles, and tired of

software that doesnt work. At RTP we have

one software product, not hundreds, for the

configuration and operation of RTPs control

systems. RTP NetSuite was designed to operate

in concert with all of its components, trans-

parent to the end-user, and to maximize the

power of RTPs controllers. At RTP, we

recognize that if you are successful we are

successful.

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Arrays automatically updates the RTP PTDB to ensure that

PTDB has the latest tag information. Secondly, the NetArrayscompiler executes an error checking routine to determine if

any required connection or component file is missing. If so,

NetArrays stops the compiler and alerts the developer to the

cause. In the case where a required connection is missing,

the developer needs only to click on the error message to be

taken directly to the form and object in error. NetArrays

error checking eliminates many frustrating hours of debug-

ging and searching for the offending error.

Online Program Modification:The Download Project w/

Online Update command in the Device menu can be useful

when making minor changes to a project that is currently

running in the target device. While the program is executing,the values of certain variables will change due to calculations

performed. If the project is then downloaded to the device, it

will begin executing with these variables set to their initial

values. Download Project w/Online Update retains the

calculated values and resumes calculations from the retained

value, not the initial value, allowing for a smooth resumption

of the executing program.

Predefined Module Objects:NetArrays includes an exten-

sive set of over 120 standard predefined objects for Float,

Integer, Bool, Counter, Timer, Conversion, Table and Form

functions. These objects are selected from the Module

Toolbox, placed onto a Module Form and graphically con-

nected to build a schematic of the control function. Float,

Integer and Bool objects include variables, decision-making

and math functions. Bool math objects include typical logic

functions, such as And/Nand, Or/Xor, Inversion and Flip/

Flop functions. Counter objects accumulate events, and

Timer objects reject inputs that do not remain true for the

defined period of time. Conversion objects are provided to

transform Integer to/from Float, Bool and BCD. Table ob-

jects operate on contiguous locations within a variable array

Integrated Software Environment

RTP NetSuite is a fully integrated software workbench that

dramatically reduces the time it takes to develop, deploy,

commission and maintain your control application. As detailed

below, NetSuite includes all of the tools and utilities you need

to configure your entire control system from designing and

developing your control strategy to simulating, testing and

debugging your application control logic, before hardware

integration. Moreover, for one price, you receive unlimited

licenses without worrying about software or hardware keys.

RTP NetArraysGraphical Object-Oriented Interface:Following IEC

61131-3, NetArrays is a powerful and easy-to-use graphicalobject-oriented programming tool that features a point-and-

click, drag-and-drop user interface. Intuitive to use, a com-

prehensive set of graphical objects is available to perform any

control task, including discrete logic, fuzzy logic and relay

ladder logic for process measurement and control.

Simulation Engine:NetArrays simulation engine can test

the entire control application not just discrete functions

within the process. Host-based simulation allows developers

to test the application independent of the RTP target node,

which reduces application development time and provides

operators with an easy-to-use training aid.

In debug mode, NetArrays interfaces with the associated

RTP target node to perform local and remote diagnostics,

create single-step-through control logic, and perform wiring

and installation testing. It can also force internal and external

coils, contacts, and analog floating-point values to simplify

your design and troubleshooting responsibilities.

Whether downloading to the simulator, to the target node, or

in debug mode, NetArrays is working for you. First, when

downloading to any device, including the simulator, Net-

RTPView Display NetArrays Fuzzy Logic Controller Display

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including functions for indexing, filling or searching tables.

Want even more power? RTP can develop custom advanced

objects or form objects to your requirements.

Controller Resident Fuzzy Logic: NetArrays Fuzzy Logic

Control language, built to the standards of IEC 61131-7,

provides for advanced control strategies implemented within

the RTP controller. Use FLC as a separate FLC loop or in

conjunction with PID loops; to weight the PID loop, auto-

tune the loop, or take control of the PID tuning constants torespond to non-linear system conditions.

FLC is a multiple-input, multiple-output function that pro-

vides for a powerful logic solution. Therefore, supervisory

control can now be implemented in the controller level using

RTP hardware and software. Following the IEC 61131-7

standard, RTP implements the Fuzzy Control Language

(FCL) in the extension level, so that users can import/export

their FLC solutions easily.

Create Batch Control Solutions: NetArrays State

Sequence Form creates a flexible control sequence in which

the order of operations and parameter data are specified byrecipes. It is ideally suited for State processes that consist of

discrete states, each defined by the completion of a portion

of the recipe. A State Sequence consists of a collection of

NetArrays forms; these can be Module Forms, Flow Chart

Forms, Ladder Logic Forms, or FLC Forms. The collection

and ordering of these various forms, creates a powerful

batch control solution.

Structured Text Support:NetArrays Structured Text lan-

guage (ST) is an IEC 61131-3 compatible text-based pro-

gramming tool. Some control functions, such as complex

mathematical calculations are more easily implemented in ST

than in a graphical format. ST also offers users with legacysystems the ability to transfer control logic programs from

an existing environment into NetArrays with minimal effort.

Structured Text files are defined using the supplied library of

standard ST operations and statements. Users build on these

standard operations and statements to develop their own

functions.

Create C/C++ UDFs:NetArrays C/C++ User Defined

Function Support provides project developers a programming

tool to create custom objects not included in the NetArrays

module object toolbox. These objects are linked to a user-

defined C/C++ program with read/write access to any num-ber of NetArrays variables and a full library of C/C++

functions, allowing programmers to create powerful, com-

plex control functions.

Encapsulated Functionality:NetArrays provides encapsu-

lated functionality for advanced objects and Form objects.

Advanced objects included a Rate-Limited floating-point PID

object (a composite of 20 associated tags and built-in feed

forward/cascade support), Lead/Lag Filters for dynamic

compensation of feed-forward control adjustments, Float

Filters (up to 10 cascaded stages) and a Time Proportioning

Control for implementing MOV (Motor Operated Valves).

The Boolean Pulse object provides an easy method to

debounce discrete inputs and minimize spurious signals.

Form objects allow users to define and reuse functions that

are optimized for their particular requirements, at will. An ST

Form allows developers to create or import Structured Text

function blocks. A C++ Form object allows developers to

create unique C/C++ code for advanced functionality, suchas complex algorithms. Function Form objects support user-

developed subroutines or interlocks, composed of NetArrays

objects, which can be called repeatedly in the program. The

use of Forms saves time and results in a highly efficient

program.

Fast I/O Configuration:NetArrays I/O Configuration

(IOC) Form provides a quick and easy way to define a

physical hardware environment for the RTP system. The

IOC Form is a graphical and logical representation of the

installed hardware, including I/O cards and chassis. In the

IOC, the various levels of hardware integrity and I/O redun-

dancy are established by the user. Redundant inputs are easilyconfigured using the IOC Form Signal Validation logic.

RTPViewRTPView allows you to create and run Human-Machine

Interface (HMI) projects that monitor and control automated

processes. With RTPView, the emphasis is on rapid develop-

ment and ease of use. Developers can design sophisticated

animated graphics using its library of over 1500 images,

which includes electrical and ISA symbols, pipes, tanks,

mixers, motors, valves and pumps. At any time, this library

can be expanded with user-created images for unique presen-

tations.

Animated Action:RTPView object properties support a full-

range of graphics, buttons, scaling, fill, animation, and even

launching user-defined programs, scripting, executables and

associated files. Tools allow developers to include buttons to

quickly jump to another RTPView page, which can be de-

fined as a full-page or a pop-up with configurable coordi-

nates. Advanced objects are used to easily create

sophisticated gauges and trends, to further enhance the

operator experience.

Simple Tag Association:To speed development, RTPView

images are easily connected to the associated controller.

Tags, served from RTP PTDB, are displayed in the objectsdata properties via a drop-down menu. The developer need

only select the tag name to connect to the device. Should a

tag subsequently be assigned to another node, the tag data is

automatically re-aligned to the new node. Additionally, RTP-

View is OPC-enabled allowing easy connectivity to other

systems or devices via OPC-DA. Once again, no need to

address tags. Simply access the OPC data from RTPView

data properties function and assign the desired OPC tag to

the HMI object.

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RTPView is tightly integrated with the RTP Target

nodes via a secure, validated fast Ethernet connec-

tion resulting in extremely fast update times and/or

unlimited tags per graphic.

Trend objects within RTPView graphically plot up to

eight individual traces of up to eight data values from

the simulation engine or RTP target nodes.

RTPView connects as a client to the RTP Alarm and

Data Archive server. Each RTPView HMI worksta-tion displays alarm conditions and system status

messages from RTPADA in real time; no alarms or

messages are ever missed. Alarms may be silenced

and acknowledged directly from the HMI worksta-

tions.

Due to RTPs unique, Hassle-Free Software Policy,

multiple copies of RTPView can be running on a

single operator station, or throughout the plant.

Since there are no seat restrictions, this gives the

developer unlimited flexibility and can result in re-

quiring fewer operator stations in the control room!

PTDBMThe Project Tag Database Manager provides a cen-

tral database for device configuration data and alpha-

numeric tags for applications involving single or

multiple nodes. This secure, redundant, client/server

architecture ensures seamless integration throughout

RTP NetSuite, accelerates project development, and

eliminates tag addressing errors for a smooth com-

missioning.

While RTP PTDBM profoundly affects and eases

project development, the actual interface is decep-

tively simple. Tags are either configured in RTPPTDBM, imported from a .csv format, or created in

NetArrays and automatically updated within RTP

PTDB. Devices, or target nodes, are easily config-

ured within PTDBM, using the IP address and a

node name. The developer specifies whether the

device supports TCP/IP or UDP protocols. Within

NetArrays, the Get from PTDB command pro-

vides color-coded conflict management of tags for

multiple node systems. RTP PTDBM ease-of-use

and redundant, client/server architecture, eliminates

the burden of tag management associated with

system integration.

RTPADARTPs Alarm and Data Archive utility provides truly

redundant alarm management and data archival

functions. Each node processor in an redundant

configuration establishes a data service connection

to RTPADA and, on an exception basis, sends point

data to the host PCs running RTPADA. Alarm lists

created in RTPADA, reside in each redundant node

processor and are updated during each scan cycle.

Any data points in the alarm list that change are sent

to the hosts for evaluation and logging. Because

alarm list updating occurs in each redundant node

processor, the alarms are truly redundantno alarms

will be missed.

Alarm management is quick and easy with RTPADA,which includes user-definable groups and priorities.

Served by the PTDB, the alarm configuration screen

features a drop-down menu of tags for easy integra-

tion.

Additionally, RTPADA serves the associated RTP-

View HMI. In an alarm condition, RTPADA activates

an alarm icon within RTPView. When the operator

selects the icon, RTPADA serves alarm data to

RTPView in a pop-up window. The server function-

ality of RTPADA eliminates the need to integrate

alarming with the HMI, saving time and reducing

complexity.

RTPADA also lets you record and store process

variables in archive files. For virtually unlimited

archiving requirements, multiple instances of

RTPADA can be run simultaneously on one or more

workstations, to retrieve process variables from

multiple RTP target nodes running different control

programs. Simply select the tag or tags, served by

the PTDB, from a drop-down menu, defined the

resolution, and begin recording.

The ability to have multiple copies of RTPADA

running, allows for either local recording or plant-wide recording at various resolutions. Record high-

resolution data to supplement plant historians, or use

RTPADA in lieu of a plant historian and save money.

RTP UtilitiesAdditional RTP utilities support unique applications in

the RTP system, such as one-millisecond Sequence-

of-Events recording, First-In First-Out (FIFO)

buffers and time synchronization of all RTP target

nodes.

Try Before You Buy

RTP NetSuite is one of the most advanced, powerful

control system development suites available today.

Coupled with a refreshingly unique Hassle-Free

Software Policy, RTP NetSuite is the best value in

process control. But dont take our word for it,

contact RTP at www.rtpcorp.comto receive a free

demonstration CD of RTP NetSuite today.

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