ABB Symphony Plus SD Series: HPC800 controller Overview

Overview

The SD Series HPC800 controller is a high-performance,

high-capacity process controller that is used to support

the plant’s total control requirements, from discrete and

continuous, to batch and advanced control applications.

The HPC800’s controller environment executes demanding

process control applications that are both data and program

intensive. Redundancy options are available at all levels

of control, I/O and communication, resulting in maximum

flexibility and availability.

Along with a range of I/O options, the HPC800 delivers

powerful, versatile and scalable automation solutions for

plant applications of all sizes.

Simultaneously, the HPC800 connects to DIN style I/O

modules and traditional Rack I/O modules. Intelligent I/O

devices such as smart transmitters, actuators, intelligent

electronic devices (IEDs), and third-party PLCs are easily

integrated through industry-standard fieldbuses and

networks. Each device’s resident information can be used

in control strategies and higher-level applications in order to

produce tighter and more reliable process control solutions.

The HPC800 controller uses ABB’s extensive set of

field-proven standard function code algorithms and

S+ Engineering’s graphical design tools to develop its control

strategies. By using the same function code algorithms as

previous generation Harmony and INFI 90 rack controllers,

the HPC800 supports the easy and risk-free re-use of time

tested, field proven control application solutions.

All in all, the HPC800 provides users with the benefits of fast,

accurate and uninterrupted control of their process.

S+ Operations, S+ Engineering and other applications

communicate with HPC800 controllers over the system’s

high-speed, high-throughput and high-security 100 Mbps

Fast Ethernet-based redundant communication Plant

Network (PN800). The network-centric architecture allows

for integration of field devices, process and electrical system

areas, and business enterprise systems in a simple, scalable,

seamless and secure manner.

Protecting the integrity and confi dentiality of system data

The process and power industries face intensifying cyber

security risks. In order to increase stability, security

and robustness in its solutions, ABB has established an

independent Device Security Assurance Center (DSAC)

where cyber security robustness is tested as part of the

product development process. The DSAC test facility uses

state-of-the-art open source, commercial and proprietary

robustness and vulnerability analysis tools in its certification

testing. All Symphony Plus Ethernet-based devices -

including SD Series products such as the HPC800. and

CI850 - are continually tested at the DSAC center in different

configurations and with an explicit focus on operational

performance. This ensures that all Symphony Plus products

are robust, secure and of the highest quality.