04 20R300 1 Control Builder Introduction

1April 17, 2023

Describe the Functionality of Control Builder

Control Builder Introduction Describe the Functionality of Control Builder Control Builder Introduction Describe the Functionality of Control Builder

EXP20R300 - EPKS CEE C200/C300/ACE

Honeywell

2

April 17, 2023

Introduction

• In this lesson you will learn about the purpose and use of the Control Builder application

• At the conclusion of this lesson, you will be able to:

– Open and navigate Control Builder

– Identify the toolbar icons and functionality

– Explain the purpose of the tabs in thetree windows

– Describe the load functions available from the Control Builder Project and Monitoring tabs

Control Builder Introduction Describe the Functionality of Control Builder


Honeywell

3

April 17, 2023

Topics

Starting Control Builder

Control Builder Functions

Control Builder Load Function



Honeywell

4

April 17, 2023

Start Control Builder

Open Configuration Studio

CLICK



Honeywell

5

April 17, 2023

Start Control Builder, contd.

CLICK

CLICK

Select the server.Then, select the Connect button.



Honeywell

6

April 17, 2023


Log in

User Name: mngrPassword: mngr1Domain: <Traditional Operator Security>

Change to

CLICK



Honeywell

7

April 17, 2023


Select Control Strategy

CLICK



Honeywell

8

April 17, 2023


CLICK

Select Configure process control strategies



Honeywell

9

April 17, 2023

Topics






Honeywell

10

April 17, 2023

Control Builder Toolbar

Not all toolbar icons will be available until you open Control Builder items



Honeywell

11

April 17, 2023

Control Builder Toolbar, contd.

11 Display help information

12 Point Selection Command

13 Create a wire for connecting function

blocks

14 Create a Parameter Connector

15 Assign Modules to a Control

Execution Environment (CEE)

16 Module Containment

17 Load selected items

18 Upload selected items

19 Substitute Names

20 QVCS Manager

21 Toggle single item state

22 SCM Navigation

23 Fieldbus DD import

24 Change scale dimensions

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1516 171819 20 21 22 23 24

1 Open Tree Window

2 Close active Control Drawing

or Tree Window

3 Move to the Left

4 Move to the Right

5 Save the active Control Drawing

6 Delete the selected object

7 Copy selection and place on clipboard

8 Paste clipboard contents

9 Print selected pages of active

document

10 Display program information



Honeywell

12

April 17, 2023

Control Builder Status Line

Security level

Experion PKS server name



Honeywell

13

April 17, 2023

Control Builder Tree Windows3

1 & 2. Clicking the first Open Tree Window button will open one or two tree views. The second icon will close the windows.

3. Clicking the Open Library button will open the Library tree

12



Honeywell

14

April 17, 2023

Control Builder Tree Windows, contd.

• Tabs appear at the bottom of each tree window



Honeywell

15

April 17, 2023

Control Builder Tabs

• The Project Tab displays the CPM, IOMs, CMs and SCMs in the current project

• The Project Tab is linked directly to the ERDB in the Experion Server



Honeywell

16

April 17, 2023

Control Builder Tabs, contd.

• The Monitoring Tab:

– Displays all objects loaded to the control processor module (CPM)

– Permits active modules to be viewed and controlled during process operations



Honeywell

17

April 17, 2023

Control Builder Monitoring Tab

• To disable the online viewing of control modules in the monitoring tab click:

Chart > Disable Chart Monitoring



Honeywell

18

April 17, 2023

Control Builder Tabs

• The Library Tab displays all available system function blocks grouped into type categories



Honeywell

19

April 17, 2023

Incorrect. Control builder is a graphical tool used to design control strategies for C200, C300, ACE

and SCE and save run time data.

Click anywhere to continue.










Correct! Control builder is a graphical tool used to design control strategies for C200, C300, ACE



Correct! Control builder is a graphical tool used to design control strategies for C200, C300, ACE









Question 1: Control Builder Functions

Correct - Click anywhere to continueCorrect - Click anywhere to continueIncorrect - Click anywhere to continueIncorrect - Click anywhere to continueYou answered this correctly!You answered this correctly!

Your answer:Your answer:The correct answer is:The correct answer is:

You did not answer this question completelyYou did not answer this question completelyYou must answer the question before continuing

You must answer the question before continuing

Submit Clear

Control Builder is :

A) An online documentation tool for C200 controllers and Experion PKS servers

B) A tool used only for building graphics

C) A graphical tool used to design control strategies for C200, C300, ACE and SCE to save run time data

D) A graphical tool used to view plant graphics



Honeywell

20

April 17, 2023

Topics






Honeywell

21

April 17, 2023


Controller



Honeywell

22

April 17, 2023

Control Builder Load Function, contd.

ProjectTab

MonitorTab

Control Processor

ServerRTDB

Windows

Load

Upload

Update

Load (reload)

Project / Monitor Tabs

Control Processor

Checkpoint

Save Controller

Restore Controller



Honeywell

23

April 17, 2023

During the load operation from the Control Builder project tab, control strategies are downloaded:

Question 2: Load Operation

Incorrect. During the load operation from Control Builder project tab, control strategies are downloaded to C200

memory, the monitor tab and the server real time database.





Correct! During the load operation from Control Builder project tab, control strategies are downloaded to C200



Correct! During the load operation from Control Builder project tab, control strategies are downloaded to C200



















Submit Clear

A) Only to the C200 controller

B) To C200 memory, the monitor tab and the server real time database

C) Only to the server real time database

D) Only to the C200 memory and monitor tab



Honeywell

24

April 17, 2023

Summary

• Control Builder:

– Is a graphical, object-oriented configuration environment in Configuration Studio used to design, implement and document control applications

– Has toolbar icons that become available when specific Control Builder items are opened

– Has tree window tabs to help you design control applications

• The Project tab displays the CPM, IOMs, CMs and SCMs in the current project

• The Monitoring tab displays all objects that have been loaded to the control processor module (CPM) and permits active modules to be viewed and controlled during process

• The Library tab displays all available system CMs and function blocks grouped into type categories that can be used to build control strategies

– Control strategies download to C200 memory, the monitor tab and the server real time database



Honeywell

25

April 17, 2023

Conclusion

Describe the Functionality of Control Builder

CompletionCompletionCertificateCertificate

Proceed to the next lesson in your course material



Honeywell

26

April 17, 2023

This page intentionally left blank



27April 17, 2023

Identify Functionality of Checkpointing and Compare Parameters

Control Builder Introduction Identify Functionality of Checkpointing and Compare Parameters Control Builder Introduction Identify Functionality of Checkpointing and Compare Parameters


Honeywell

28

April 17, 2023

Introduction

• In this lesson you will learn the purpose and use of the checkpoint and compare parameters functions in Control Builder

• At the conclusion of this lesson, you will know how to:

– Locate the checkpoint file

– Save a checkpoint file automatically or manually

– Compare system parameters

Control Builder Introduction Identify Functionality of Checkpointing and Compare Parameters


Honeywell

29

April 17, 2023

Introduction

• The checkpoint function:

– Allows you to save and restore operational and configuration data associated with a control strategy

– C300, series CI/O & PM I/O (when used with C300)

– LIOM

– OPC gateway on ACE

– Helps minimize downtime caused by a process or hardware anomaly

• The compare parameters function:

– Allows you to compare the parameters on function blocks in your ERDB with parameters on the same function blocks loaded on your controller



Honeywell

30

April 17, 2023

Topics

• Locating the Checkpoint File

• Saving Checkpoint Files

• Checkpoint support

• Comparing System Parameters



Honeywell

31

April 17, 2023

Checkpoint File Location

• The checkpoint file is created on the local server path



Honeywell

32

April 17, 2023

Checkpoint File Location, contd.

Checkpoint



Honeywell

33

April 17, 2023

Question 1: Checkpoint File Location

No. The correct answer is C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application

Data\Honeywell\Experion PKS\Checkpoint

Click anywhere to continue
















Yes! The correct answer is C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application



Yes! The correct answer is C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application







Submit Clear

Where is the Checkpoint File stored?

A) C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Honeywell\CheckpointB) C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Honeywell\Experion PKSC) C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Experion PKS\CheckpointD) C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Honeywell\Experion PKS\Checkpoint



Honeywell

34

April 17, 2023

TopicsTopics







Honeywell

35

April 17, 2023

Automatic Checkpointing

Controller > Checkpoint > Schedule Checkpoint Task

CLICK



Honeywell

36

April 17, 2023


Name task

Select Controller(s)

Assign Controller(s)



Honeywell

37

April 17, 2023

Saving a Checkpoint File

• A checkpoint file can be saved two ways:

– Automatically

– Manually



Honeywell

38

April 17, 2023


Select automatic

Select interval



Honeywell

39

April 17, 2023


Add number of versionsto be retained

CLICK

Add comment

NOTE: The number of versions is grayed out in this case because the QVCS optionwas included with this system.

QVCS only permits 1 version to be retained.



Honeywell

40

April 17, 2023


• Checkpoint Scheduler

Start Stop

Define task

Edit task Delete Task

Refresh Contents



Honeywell

41

April 17, 2023

Manual Checkpointing

CLICK



Honeywell

42

April 17, 2023

Question 2: Saving a Checkpoint File

No. The false statement is "You can save a checkpoint file manually

for only one project node."











Correct! The false statement is "You can save a checkpoint file manually



Correct! The false statement is "You can save a checkpoint file manually













Submit Clear

Which statement about saving a checkpoint file is false?

A) If your system has the QVCS option, you will only be able to save 1 version of the checkpoint file automatically; otherwise, you can specify the number of versions to save B) The checkpoint scheduler shows a list of the automatic and manual checkpoints that have been saved C) You can save a checkpoint file manually for only one project nodeD) When you save a checkpoint file automatically you must specify the start date, start time and interval



Honeywell

43

April 17, 2023

Topics







Honeywell

44

April 17, 2023

Checkpoint support for C300, Series C I/O, & PM I/O

• C300 target and save granularity

– C300 CEE with Series A modules supported on C300

– Series C I/O

– PMIO supported on C300



Honeywell

45

April 17, 2023

C300 Restore

• Restore from single “C300 Checkpoint file”

C300 selected “restore C300 & I/0”



Honeywell

46

April 17, 2023

C300 and Series A IO Modules Restore

Restore C300



Honeywell

47

April 17, 2023

Series C IO and PM IO Restore

One or more PM IOP(s) selected

“Restore IOP(s)”

One or more Series C IOM(s) selected

“Restore IOM(s)”



Honeywell

48

April 17, 2023

C200 and Series A IO Modules Restore

Series A I/O

PM IO

C200_latest.cp or previously saved compatible file

C200

C200 selected “restore C200 & I/0”

• C200 Save– Series A I/O– PM IO



Honeywell

49

April 17, 2023

LIOM Checkpoint Support

• LIOM Controller – Redundant or Non-Redundant configuration– LIOM Block, the LIOM CEE, 621 IOMs, and its contained CMs

LIOM

621 IOM 621 IOM

621 IOM 621 IOM

Latest.cp

Save / restore



Honeywell

50

April 17, 2023

OPC Gateway Checkpoint Support

• The OPC Gateway is a CPM-like Function Block that resides on an ACE Node and provides configuration parameters necessary for OPC connections from ACE CEEs.

• If the ACE Node that hosts the OPC gateway should fail, the OPC Gateway Checkpoint file can be used to restore these configuration parameters.

ACE

OPC Gateway latest.cp Restore

OPC gateway



Honeywell

51

April 17, 2023

Detail Display

• The System Status Display supports direct navigation to the detail display for a selected node – Checkpoint save and restore operations from the checkpoint TAB

in the detail display



Honeywell

52

April 17, 2023

Question 3: Checkpoint Functions

No. All of the above statements are true about Checkpoints.
















Yes! All of the above statements are true about Checkpoints.


Yes! All of the above statements are true about Checkpoints.






Submit Clear

Which of the following statements is true about Checkpoints?

A) C300 checkpoints are stored in a single file B) PM and Series C IOM can be restored individually, when connected to C300 C) C200 checkpoints if used, restores the C200 and all IOMsD) Series A I/O connected to C300 cannot be restored individually E) All of the above



Honeywell

53

April 17, 2023

Topics







Honeywell

54

April 17, 2023

Using Compare Parameters

Tools > System Preferences



Honeywell

55

April 17, 2023

Compare Parameters

CM_FV101RC loading from Project tab

Uncheck if PVHIALM is to remain at 87 in C200, and then be sure to perform an Upload to Monitoring and an Update to Project!



Honeywell

56

April 17, 2023

Question 4: Comparing Parameters

No. All these statements are correct when the Compare Parameters function is active.












Yes! All these statements are correct when the Compare Parameters function is active.


Yes! All these statements are correct when the Compare Parameters function is active.






Submit Clear

When the Compare Parameters function is active:A) The Compare Parameters checkbox in the Tools > System Preferences window is checked B) Control Builder will inform you of any parameter discrepancies between the control module you are loading and the control module which resides on the controllerC) Control Builder will give you the option to keep certain parameter values on the controller or overwrite them with new values D) All of the above



Honeywell

57

April 17, 2023

Summary

• The Checkpoint function in Control Builder:

– Saves and restores operational and configuration data

– Speeds recovery from process or hardware anomalies

– Can be done manually or automatically at set intervals

• The Compare Parameters function in Control Builder:

– Compares parameters from function blocks in your ERDB with parameters from function blocks in your controller, giving you the opportunity to keep or write over existing values



Honeywell

58

April 17, 2023

Conclusion

Identify Functionality of Checkpointing& Compare Parameters


Proceed to the next lesson in your course material



59April 17, 2023

Describe How to Locate CB Concepts in KB

Control Builder Introduction Describe How to Locate CB Concepts in KB Control Builder Introduction Describe How to Locate CB Concepts in KB


Honeywell

60

April 17, 2023

Introduction

• In this lesson you will learn to locate information about Control Builder components in Knowledge Builder

• At the conclusion of this lesson, you will know how to:

– Find function block information and theory in Knowledge Builder

– Find parameter information in Knowledge Builder

Control Builder Introduction Describe How to Locate CB Concepts in KB


Honeywell

61

April 17, 2023

Knowledge Builder Location



Honeywell

62

April 17, 2023

Function Blocks in Knowledge Builder

Experion PKS R300.0 > Reference > Control Builder Components Theory > Regulatory Control > Regulatory Control Blocks



Honeywell

63

April 17, 2023

PID Block Theory

Experion PKS R300.0 > Reference > Control Builder Components Theory > Regulatory Control > PID Block

PIDTheory



Honeywell

64

April 17, 2023

Parameter Reference

Experion PKS R300.0 > Reference > Control Builder Parameter Reference



Honeywell

65

April 17, 2023

Where can you find information in Knowledge Builder for the CVEUHI parameter on a PID function block?

Question 1: Knowledge Builder Parameter Information





Submit Clear

No. The correct path to find information for the CVEUHI parameter on a PIDA function block in Knowledge Builder is

Experion PKS> Reference> Control Builder Parameter Reference> CXXXX Parameters











Yes! The correct path to find information for the CVEUHI parameter on a PIDA function block in Knowledge Builder is



Yes! The correct path to find information for the CVEUHI parameter on a PIDA function block in Knowledge Builder is









A) Experion PKS> Reference> Control Builder Components Reference> CXXXX Parameters

B) Experion PKS> Reference> Control Builder Components Theory> CXXXX Parameters

C) Experion PKS> Reference> Control Builder Parameter Reference> CXXXX Parameters

D) None of the above



Honeywell

66

April 17, 2023

Summary

• Read Knowledge Builder to learn about the components you will use to create control modules including:

– Function block information and theory(Experion PKS R300.0 > Reference > Control Builder Components Theory > Regulatory Control)

– Parameter information(Experion PKS R300.0 > Reference > Control Builder Parameter Reference)



Honeywell

67

April 17, 2023

Conclusion

Describe How to Locate CB Information in KB


Proceed to the Open and Operate Control Builder lab exercise



Honeywell

68

April 17, 2023

This page intentionally left blank

