1. Advantech PAC Introduction
2013.August

2. Agenda PAC introduction Advantech PAC solutions Advantech PAC software
ADAM-5000 series
APAX series
Advantech PAC software
APAX architecture
APAX I/O modules features
Advantech PAC application reference

3. PAC Introduction

4. Industrial Automation Evolution

5. Computing & Capabilities Reliability & Scalability
PAC Product Position
Computing & Capabilities
PLC : Programmable Logic Controller (Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron)
PAC : Programmable Automation Controller (Advantech, NI, Beckhoff) PC
PAC
PLC
Highlight Our PAC have PLC controller reliability & PC Computing capability
Reliability & Scalability

6. PAC: Single Control Platform
Save System Hardware Cost
Save System Integration Effort
No Communication Issue between PC and PLC
Industrial PC
PLC
ARC refers to this multi-functional control platform as the Programmable Automation Controller or PAC.
(Click) Where all of the traditional control domains are integrated in a single platform.
(Click) A common development platform, tagging and single database
(Click) All tied to device, control, or motion network.
(Click) Domain specific solutions are converging to improve performance, as OEMs, system integrators, and end users have been demanding such an integrated platform for some time.
PAC
One Control Platform

7. Common Development Platform
PAC: Single Development Software
Logic
HMI
Database
Vision
Motion
Common Development Platform
International Software Standard:
IEC (SoftLogic)
ARC refers to this multi-functional control platform as the Programmable Automation Controller or PAC.
(Click) Where all of the traditional control domains are integrated in a single platform.
(Click) A common development platform, tagging and single database
(Click) All tied to device, control, or motion network.
(Click) Domain specific solutions are converging to improve performance, as OEMs, system integrators, and end users have been demanding such an integrated platform for some time.
Source: ARC Advisory Group

8. Advantech PAC Solutions

9. Advantech’s PAC Fixed I/O Expansion (4 or 8 slot)
ADAM-5510: CPU, DOS
ADAM-5550: GX2 CPU, Win CE
ADAM-5000 I/O Modules
Flexible I/O Expansion (Up to 32)
APAX-5570/5571: Celeron M CPU, WinXPE, WinCE
APAX-5520/5620: Xscale CPU, WinCE
APAX High Density I/O Modules

10. and Networking in a Single Platform
Programmable Automation Controller – APAX Series
Integrating Control, information Processing
and Networking in a Single Platform
CANopen
Controllers
- APAX-5620
Controllers
- APAX-5000 series
Unique Dual Controllers Architecture for HMI/SCADA
and I/O tasks
APAX PAC Series
Changeable Controllers
and Couplers
Couplers
-APAX-5570 Series
Versatile
I/Os
Flexible Expansible Topology
Modular, hot swappable I/O design

11. APAX: Completely Modular I/O
Choose appropriate amount of I/O modules for your need
APAX-5001
APAX-5002

12. APAX: Real-Time I/O Control
Performance
High
APAX PAC
PLC
Other PAC
IO handling & control software execution performance
Low
I/O Points
Notes : Under 2048 pts of DI/O & AI/O

13. Build Distributed Control Architecture (Fewer Controller)
APAX: Flexible Expansion Topology
Tree/Star Topology
Line/Bus Topology
Build Distributed Control Architecture (Fewer Controller)
Using Crossover or Ethernet Switch between I/O module backplanes
Using Fiber Optical Switch to increase distances
Remote expansion with Local Bus performance

14. Save Current I/O Module Investment
APAX: Changeable CPU with Same I/O
APAX-5570, 5571
APAX I/O modules
APAX-5520, 5620
Save Current I/O Module Investment
APAX-6572, 6550

15. Advantech PAC Software

16. Software Options for Advantech PAC
Two solutions for different programmers
PC-based Controller: open platform
PAC: built-in SoftLogic software (KW)
PC-based
Controller
PAC

17. Advantech IEC 61131-3 SoftLogic Software
Development Environment: MultiProg
Real-time performance (1 ms)
Off-line simulation & online download
Runtime Engine: ProConOS
Built-in in Advantech PAC controller
No need extra payment for license
Structure Text (ST)
Ladder
Function Block (FB)
Sequential Function Chart (SFC)
Instruction List (IL)

18. Advantech Batch Control Solution
APAX/ADAM Controller with KW
KW SoftLogic Package (Built-in)
Sequential function chart programming
Auto-tuning PID FB(temp/flow control)
Ramp/Soak configuration & FB

19. Auto-Tuning PID Control
Users won’t need to set up the P, I, D parameters
when Auto-Tuning is enabled

20. Batch Control: Ramp/Soak
Control output following the pre-defined Set Point Programming (SPP) profile
Refer to Honeywell HC900 function block
Soak
Each profile contains several segments
Each segment can trigger multiple events
Ramp

21. KW Batch Control Configure Interface
Set Point Programmer (SPP) Setup Display
Maximum
100 Segments
Maximum 50 Profiles

22. Process in Sequence for Batch
Add
Ingredient
Recipe
Analog Parameter Time Chart
Furnace/Reactor
Add ingredients
Close Furnace Door
Purge
Heat-Ramp/soak Profile
Cooling-Ramp/soak
Open Door
Complete
Mixer/Purge
Reaction
Post Process

23. KW Batch Control Function Block
Sequential Function Chart
SPP Function Block
SPEV
Function Block

24. APAX Architecture

25. 1. Compact PAC Controller
Cost-effective PAC
Development environment
KW SoftLogic
eVC and .NET
Up to 32 I/O modules
VGA, USB, LAN, and serial
CF card (storage)

26. APAX-5520/5620 XScale PXA270 520 MHz (RISC CPU)
64 MB SDRAM, 512 KB battery backup RAM
Windows CE
I/O Logic programming tool:
(1) eVC and NET library for PC-based programming
(2) IEC KW SoftLogic
APAX-5520
APAX-5520
APAX-5620
LAN Ports 1 2
Serial Ports
1 x RS-485
2 x RS-485
CAN Interface -
VGA & USB
Yes
CF Card Slot
APAX-5620

27. 2. High Performance PAC Controller
Celeron M, Atom CPU
Development environment
KW SoftLogic
VC/C++ and .NET
Up to 32 I/O Modules
DVI/VGA, USB, LAN, serial and audio
SD and CF card (storage)
For high advance application in production line or local site, customer must install one PC & controller at field site & control panel inside .
APAX 5000 high performance PAC APAX 5570 XPE and 5571XPE adapt Intel Celeron M processor , DIN-Rail mounting , XP embedded OS & real time IO local bus design to fulfill this advance application . ….

28. APAX-5570/5571 Intel Celeron M 1 GHz (APAX-5570XPE)
512 MB DDR2 DRAM
1 MB battery backup RAM
1 x RS-232, 1 x RS-422/485
4 x USB, 2 x Giga LAN
DVI-I supports DVI and VGA for dual display
Front-side SD card slot for data storage
Front-side battery for battery backup RAM and RTC
Audio Interface for alarm
Supports Windows WES2009, WinCE
Control software:
(1) eVC and NET library for PC-based programming
(2) IEC KW SoftLogic
Battery
SD card

29. Integration Ability on Open Platform
SCADA software integration
AStudio
Integrate with Video and Audio
NVS-3510
Video Converter
NVS-3520
Video Server
USB Wireless communication interface

30. 3. Dual Controllers Architecture
APAX-5570/5571
- HMI Software
- Communication
- Data logging
- Database/Recipe
- Video and Audio
APAX-5520/5620
- Critical I/O Control
Seamless Integrated Platform

31. 4. Backup System Two controllers with the same control program
When master controller fails, slave controller will take over immediately
Guarantee system continuously running

32. 5. Remote I/O System
Connect to PC, PLC, HMI, APAX controller via supported protocol
Ex: Modbus/TCP, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, etc.
Daisy-chain expansion

33. APAX Remote I/O Solution
I/O Modules
APAX x RTD
APAX x AI
APAX-5017H x High Speed AI
APAX x Thermocouple
APAX x AO
APAX x DI
APAX x DI, 12 x DO
APAX x DO
APAX x Relay
APAX /8 x Counter
Coupler
Up to 32 I/O module

34. Coupler Feature: Flexible Topology
APAX I/O
APAX I/O
APAX I/O
Ethernet Switch
APAX-507x
APAX I/O
Remain real-time performance
Benefit: Decrease coupler number
(Fewer IP address used)

35. APAX I/O Module Features

36. APAX I/O Modules AI AO DI DI/O DO AI Counter Relay APAX-5017, 5017H

37. Same Certification as PLC: Guaranteed Reliability
APAX I/O: Certification
EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
EMS (Noise immunity):
testing according to IEC ~
EMI (Emitted interface)
testing according to EN class A
Shock Resistance
testing according to IEC
Vibration Resistance (Operating)
testing according to IEC and IEC
High/Low Temperature
testing according to IEC , IEC and IEC
I/O Module Characteristic Curve
design according to IEC , type 1
Same Certification as PLC: Guaranteed Reliability

38. APAX I/O Features: High Density I/O Hot-Swap I/O
AI/O: 12 channels, DI/O: 24 channels
Save installation space
Hot-Swap I/O
Insert/remove modules without shutdown system
Save operation cost
Flexible Range for Analog Modules
Each channel configured with different range
Save stock cost
Ch0: 10 V
Ch1: 4 ~ 20 mA
Ch2: K-type T/C

39. THANK
YOU