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Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Report #3 - Water and Wastewater Regional SCADA Master Plan Final Report of 3

April 2012

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Executive Summary

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (Municipality) is currently upgrading the existing water treatment plant (WTP) and various water and wastewater remote sites. As a part of the upgrade, a new Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system is required to enable effective operation and monitoring of water and wastewater facilities throughout the region. This upgrade will also allow for proper sharing of information between the upgraded WTP and the existing wastewater treatment plant (WWTP).

This is the third report in a three part series commissioned to define and obtain technical agreement on the design criteria for the new SCADA connectivity and equipment. This report will form the basis for all communications in future SCADA projects.

Two options have been considered for the individual water and wastewater sites for urban and rural locations:

• Remote radio sites equipped with new MDS SD4 licensed 400MHz Ethernet radios with their speed limited to 19.2 kbps link to the backhaul. Use of the SD4 radios allows for re-use of power supplies, antennas, couplers and antenna cables.

• The second method uses 5.8 GHz unlicensed Motorola PMP 430 Ethernet radios with a speed of 20Mbps to the backhaul. This option requires all new antennas, power supplies, cabling, couplers, relay stations and several new towers to raise the antenna elevations. Rural locations will use the same radios to a central node that has a VPN connection to the backhaul.

The primary recommendation is to establish a high speed (>20Mbps) communications backhaul in Fort McMurray linking the WTP, WWTP, Abasand pump house, Mackenzie pump house, Saprae Creek and the HWY 881 Booster. The backhaul should be established using Motorola PTP 58500 point to point 5.8GHz licensed radios and routers.

As a result of the draft report review with the Municipality, the preferred option is Option B. It is to be implemented by adding new Motorola PMP 430 Ethernet radios at all SCADA sites. All urban radio locations (water and wastewater) in Fort McMurray will link into the closest backhaul node, and the signal traffic will be directed by routers to either the WTP or WWTP. Certain locations, as indicated in the second radio path report, will need to use relay radios to connect to the backhaul network.

Water and wastewater remote sites will use separate frequencies to ensure traffic separation (higher throughput) until they reach the high speed backhaul network. The proposed architecture creates an independent communications network for the WTP and the WWTP; each able to poll for their respective sites using a master communications PLC to handle communications.

Remote locations (Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, Janvier, and Conklin) will each use 5.8GHz unlicensed Ethernet radios linking all water and wastewater sites together to the local WTP/pump house concentrator node. The local concentrator node will then use an internet connection with a VPN router and an encrypted link back to the high speed backhaul network. Once on the backhaul, the data will be routed to the appropriate polling location (WTP or WWTP). The Master PLCs at the WTP and WWTP will control communications by

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employing a systematic polled communications strategy. This will ensure controlled bandwidth usage and provide a means of deterministic communications by timers and alarms using expected response times for reads and writes to/from remote nodes. Excess bandwidth would be available for remote maintenance or operator communications over the SCADA.

By separating the water and wastewater frequencies, creating radio zones around each of the backhaul towers, and controlled polling, the effective throughput to the individual sites is maximized while minimizing costs. This architecture also removes the dependence of the WWTP on the WTP for remote site information, but still allows for remote control of each plant via the network.

A cost estimate has been provided based for the supply and installation of the radios, towers, routers and miscellaneous materials excluding PLC controller or individual site upgrading costs.

• Option B backhaul cost estimate: $ 374,000 • Option B remote site estimate: $ 1,158,000 The next step will be to produce a pre-design document from which the detailed design and construction of the backhaul network can begin. Once the construction of the backhaul network has begun the final radio equipment make/model numbers will be established allowing for remote site design and integration into the new SCADA to begin.

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Table of Contents

SECTION PAGE NO. Executive Summary i Table of Contents iii List of Tables v Definitions of Terminology vii

1 Introduction 1-1

1.1 Project Overview 1-1

2 Project Background 2-1

2.1 Summary of the Accepted Concept Report 2-1

3 Existing System Overview and Design Considerations 3-1

3.1 General 3-1 3.2 Water 3-1 3.3 Wastewater 3-2

4 Design Criteria 4-1

4.1 Hardware Requirements 4-1 4.2 Software Requirements 4-4

5 Technical Analysis 5-1

5.1 Water Treatment Plant 5-1 5.2 Wastewater Treatment Plant 5-2 5.3 Backhaul Network Summary and Cost Estimate 5-3 5.4 IP Addressing Scheme 5-3

6 Upgrade Plan and Project Implementation 6-1

6.1 Site Condition Considerations 6-1 6.2 Phased Implementation 6-1 6.3 Remote Site Network Summary and Cost Estimate 6-1


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7 Cost Estimate Summary 7-1

7.1 Backhaul Network 7-1 7.2 Table of Sites 7-1

8 Next Steps 8-1

Appendix A - SCADA Drawings

Appendix B - SCADA Information Table

Appendix C - Radio Path Reports

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List of Tables

PAGE NO. Table 5-1 Backhaul Network Summary and Cost Estimate 5-3 Table 5-2 Suggested IP Addresses 5-4 Table 6-1 Fort McMurray North Truckfill 6-2 Table 6-2 Beacon Hill Pump House and Reservoir 6-2 Table 6-3 Mackenzie Pump House and Reservoir 6-3 Table 6-4 King Street Booster Station 6-3 Table 6-5 Abasand Pump House and Reservoir 6-4 Table 6-6 Lower Townsite Pump House 6-4 Table 6-7 Thickwood Pump House and Reservoir 6-5 Table 6-8 Timberlea Pump House and Reservoir 6-5 Table 6-9 South East Corridor Pump House 6-6 Table 6-10 881 Booster Station 6-6 Table 6-11 Anzac Pump House 6-7 Table 6-12 Gregoire Meter Vault 6-7 Table 6-13 Gregoire Lake Estates Pump House 6-8 Table 6-14 Saprae Creek Pump House 6-8 Table 6-15 Gregoire Park Lift Station 6-9 Table 6-16 Eco Park Lift Station (Tiaganova) 6-9 Table 6-17 Mackenzie Industrial Park Lift Station 6-10 Table 6-18 Prairie Creek Lift Station 6-10 Table 6-19 Airport Lift Station 6-11 Table 6-20 Airport Sewage Lagoon 6-11 Table 6-21 Waterways Lift Station 6-12 Table 6-22 #1B Lift Station 6-12 Table 6-23 Grayling Terrace Lift Station 6-13 Table 6-24 Riverview Heights Lift Station 6-13 Table 6-25 Father Mercredi 1A 6-14 Table 6-26 Cornwall Lift Station 6-14 Table 6-27 Wood Buffalo Lift Station 6-15 Table 6-28 Anzac Sewage Lagoon 6-15 Table 6-29 Anzac Lift Station 6-16 Table 6-30 Anzac Sewage Plant 6-16 Table 6-31 Conklin Water Treatment Plant and Lift Station 6-17 Table 6-32 Conklin Sewage Lagoon 6-17 Table 6-33 Janvier Water Treatment Plant 6-18 Table 6-34 Janvier Sewage Lagoon 6-18


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Table 6-35 Janvier River Intake 6-19 Table 6-36 Fort McKay Lift Station 6-19 Table 6-37 Fort McKay Ells River 6-20 Table 6-38 Fort McKay Sewage Lagoon 6-20 Table 6-39 Fort McKay Water Treatment Plant 6-21 Table 6-40 Fort Chipewyan Lift Station #1 6-21 Table 6-41 Fort Chipewyan Lift Station #2 6-22 Table 6-42 Fort Chipewyan Lift Station #3 6-22 Table 6-43 Fort Chipewyan River Intake 6-23 Table 6-44 Fort Chipewyan Water Treatment Plant 6-23 Table 6-45 Fort Chipewyan Sewage Lagoon 6-24 Table 7-1 Table of Sites 7-1

List of Abbreviations

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Definitions of Terminology

HMI – Human Machine Interface: HMIs can be one of a number of computer styles that display process data and trending in a usable format, such as a normal computer workstation with a monitor, mouse and keyboard, or a flat, touch screen monitor mounted on a wall. Typically, HMIs depict a series of display screens that present the process data in a format that the operator can easily understand. These can take the form of charts, trends, icons, or a graphical representation of the process the HMI is controlling. In almost all instances, an HMI is linked to a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). The HMI draws all the information it displays from the PLC.

PLC – Programmable Logic Controller: Essentially, a PLC is a computer specifically designed to handle process data from instrumentation, communication with other PLCs and HMI displays. PLCs are a common component of most, if not all, SCADA systems. PLCs have various types of wiring of control protocols, which it uses to communicate to different types of instruments in the field. PLCs are usually programmed for each task using a vendor specific programming language.

SCADA – Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition: SCADA systems, a branch of instrumentation engineering, include input-output signal hardware, controllers, human-machine interfacing ("HMI"), networks, communications, databases and software.

The term SCADA usually refers to centralized systems that monitor and control entire sites or complexes of systems spread out over large areas (on the scale of kilometres or miles). Most site control is performed automatically by PLCs. Host control functions are usually restricted to basic site overriding or supervisory level intervention. For example, a PLC may control the flow of cooling water through part of an industrial process, but the SCADA system may allow operators to change the set points for the flow and enable alarm conditions, such as loss of flow and high temperature, to be displayed and recorded.

SQL – Structured Query Language: SQL is a standard interactive and programming language for querying and modifying data and managing databases. Although SQL is both an ANSI and an ISO standard, many database products support SQL with proprietary extensions to the standard language. The core of SQL is formed by a command language that allows the retrieval, insertion, updating, and deletion of data, and performing management and administrative functions. SQL also includes a Call Level Interface (SQL/CLI) for accessing and managing data and databases remotely.

VPN – Virtual Private Network: VPNs are encrypted data tunnels created between two points over the internet. Data passes between the two points appearing encrypted to anyone who intercepts the packets but are restored to a readable format when received by the intended target. This is a common form of security used over public networks and is a very strong means of ensuring privacy.

WTP – Water Treatment Plant: In this report, the upgraded Regional Water Treatment Plant.

WWTP – Wastewater Treatment Plant: In this report, the existing Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant.

UHF – Ultra High Frequency: Radio frequencies that are typically licensed and in the 400MHz range.

MHz – Mega Hertz: A measurement unit of radio frequencies oscillation.

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1 Introduction

1.1 PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (Municipality) is currently upgrading the existing water treatment plant (WTP) and various water and wastewater remote sites. As part of the upgrade, a new Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system is required. This will enable effective operation and monitoring of water and wastewater facilities throughout the region and allow for proper sharing of information between the upgraded WTP and the existing wastewater treatment plant (WWTP).

Various water and wastewater sites were visited and information was gathered in regards to their existing SCADA hardware capabilities. Coordinates were also recorded for the purpose of a radio path study. The information was then summarized and various methods for communication were determined.

1.2 OBJECTIVES

The project objective is to conduct a review of the Municipality’s SCADA system for the water and wastewater systems. The primary task is to analyse the current communications and controls infrastructure and create a SCADA Master Plan that will allow for consistent forward design and ensure inter-operability of all devices. The focus of the Master Plan will be the communication media and protocols. This will allow flexibility in hardware standardization to be adjusted to the Municipality’s preferences, while ensuring the devices can communicate on a common protocol. The system must ultimately:

• Allow shared information between the Water SCADA and the Wastewater SCADA. • Create backup system capabilities • Create operator cross training opportunities. • Establish the means to have full remote site control from the central SCADA, and where possible,

remote control from remote sites. • Increase communication speeds between remote sites and the WTP and/or WWTP. • Identify different options for remote access and increased communication speeds between far off

sites like Fort McKay, Fort Chipewyan, Janvier, and Conklin.

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2 Project Background

2.1 SUMMARY OF THE ACCEPTED CONCEPT REPORT

The SCADA Master Plan Concept (Report #1 of 3) defined the report focus. The goal is to create two SCADA spheres – Water and Wastewater. The two master nodes (WTP and WWTP) are linked together such that they operate independently but allow for secure remote control over the other system as need arises. Certain remote locations, such as Fort Chipewyan, will require a merging of the Water and Wastewater SCADA systems to create an economy of scale for higher speed communications through a common communications portal.

The new system should be Ethernet based and interconnected to allow secure remote connections from one location in the SCADA to another. In essence, a secured Wide Area Network (WAN).

2.2 SUMMARY OF THE ACCEPTED FEASIBILITY REPORT

The Water and Wastewater SCADA Master Plan Feasibility Assessment (Report # 2 of 3) outlined in detail two suggested SCADA options and the expected hardware requirements needed to achieve the outlined goals.

Option A recommended the formation of a high speed Ethernet radio backhaul and conversion of remote sites to use 400MHz licensed UHF band Ethernet radios. This would allow for Ethernet communications from either the WTP or WWTP to their respective remote sites.

Option B explored the use of high speed Ethernet radios at all sites, including remote locations and the backhaul network described in Option A.

The Feasibility Report identified that multiple sites for both water and wastewater will need extensive hardware upgrades (radio and PLC), in order for them to achieve high speed communications and become a part of the new overall SCADA system.

The key findings, conclusions, and recommendations from the Feasibility Report are as follows:

• Design parameters as identified in the Concept Report indicate that an Ethernet based Wide Area Network is the preferred goal of an upgraded SCADA system.

• A high-speed licensed Ethernet radio backhaul should be implemented in the City of Fort McMurray. Remote sites will use slower Ethernet frequencies to connect to the backhaul.

• The Water and Wastewater SCADA networks will be separated into different radio frequencies where practical to improve speed. Remote sites will combine water and wastewater data into a common connection back to the local concentrator node and that data will then be routed to the polling Master PLC.

• The WTP and WWTP will poll their respective remote sites independent of each other. • High speed internet connections (where available) and virtual private network (VPN) routers should be

used to link the remote sites of Fort McKay, Fort Chipewyan, Janvier, and Conklin to the SCADA system. These sites are too far to economically reach via conventional radios.

• The primary communication protocol will be TCP/IP using the Modbus TCP protocol set for

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Ethernet II framing. This is common to the two main hardware platforms in use at present (PAC3000 and Quantum PLCs).

Key to continuation onto the final SCADA Master plan was the completion of radio path studies to examine available frequencies, speeds, signal paths, and costs for Options A and B.

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3 Existing System Overview and Design Considerations

3.1 GENERAL

The main components of the Water and Wastewater SCADA system include licensed serial radios, discrete alarm diallers, leased line modems, telephone dial up, and stand-alone systems. The current licensed radio system is very busy (9600 bps), and as more sites are added, the polling time is slowing down due to traffic volume.

Serial radio is very reliable and capable of long distances, but the bandwidth is limited by the slower connection speeds and the limitation is amplified when too many sites are on the same network.

Sites equipped with Barnet Engineering alarm diallers typically have multiple discrete alarm inputs and one “general alarm” output. When any of the discrete alarms trigger, a call is made back to the WTP indicating a general alarm.

Leased line systems are used at both the water and wastewater sites. This is an old, slow, and often expensive method of communication. Leased lines require a copper to copper connection and with the move by the telephone company to digital communications, the cost for a leased line is increasing. Most sites on the leased line system are using an obsolete SyMax PLC. In the future, these sites will be upgraded to the new PLC’s, which will need to be capable of both serial and Ethernet communication.

Remote sites, such as Fort Chipewyan, have limited communication and rely on telephone dial-up access via 56 k modems for remote monitoring and system maintenance. Continuous remote monitoring is not possible or practical with the current configuration.

3.2 WATER

The components of the Water SCADA system are comprised of licensed serial radios, discrete alarm diallers, and one leased line linking back to a central Master PLC at the WTP. The data from these sites is displayed on the WTP Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens. Current water communications use serial Modbus RTU (RS232) as the main communication protocol. This is a universal protocol widely supported across multiple hardware platforms. There are currently two master PLCs at the WTP that gather information from various water and wastewater sites.

The first Master PLC is a Modicon Quantum which polls information from all upgraded water and wastewater sites (Quantum processors) using Modbus RTU over serial radios. This PLC also polls the one remaining site (Prairie Creek) that is equipped with a Quantum processor but still operates using a leased line modem. The leased line modem and MDS4710 radio systems are both connected to a BM85Y422 bridge MUX which allows access to MB RS232 devices via the Quantum PLC MB+ communication port.

The second Master is an obsolete SyMax PLC polling wastewater sites, which use SyMax PLCs and operates on a leased line network. Once all of these sites are upgraded, only one Master PLC will be required and the SyMax PLC can be retired.

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3.3 WASTEWATER

The wastewater remote SCADA routes back to the WTP via the same networks mentioned above and information is then displayed on the WTP HMI screens. Current wastewater communications use serial Modbus RTU (RS232) as the main communication protocol. Certain wastewater sites have been upgraded with Modicon Quantum PLC’s and route the information through the Quantum PLC at the WTP. The new upgrades, currently underway, will be using the PAC3000 and Modicon/Schneider line of PLC’s. This is acceptable provided the Modbus framing being used between the Schneider and PAC3000 PLCs is Ethernet II. At present, no direct communication of wastewater site data or control is direct from the WWTP.

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4 Design Criteria

4.1 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

Sites using SyMax PLC’s (mainly wastewater) or sites with no form of control or communication will need to be upgraded with a PLC capable of native Modbus TCP communications. PLCs that use Modbus TCP natively are Quantum, PAC3000, M340, and Momentum to name a few. Because of the usage of PAC3000’s at the WTP, all equipment must be compatible with Modbus TCP Ethernet II framing not 802.3 framing. Sites without existing radio equipment will require radio hardware and a mast/tower, which meets the minimum height requirements outlined in the radio path reports. Sites, which have already been upgraded with Modicon Quantum PLC’s, will require a NOE 771 Ethernet card, where not already in place. These cards are switchable to both Ethernet II and 802.3 Modbus framing, allowing for easy integration with both the PAC3000 and Modicon Quantum PLCs at the WTP and WWTP. It should be noted that sites with existing radio mast/towers that do not meet the minimum height requirements will need to have their mast/towers replaced.

Quantum PLCs are best suited for use as the Master PLCs at both the WTP and WWTP. The WWTP is built using Quantum PLCs and the WTP already has a Quantum in use as a data concentrator. A Quantum PLC with an NOE card has the processing power, link speed and memory to buffer all communications required for the remote sites and the iFIX servers.

4.1.1 Fort McMurray (Urban) Area

To facilitate remote site connections outside the urban area, a dedicated internet link with VPN router connected to the high speed backhaul will be required. The router and internet point can be at the WTP, WWTP, Abasand, Saprae Creek (Option B) or Mackenzie locations. This report has assumed a dedicated connection at the WTP with a VPN gateway in the backhaul router.

4.1.1.1 Backhaul: 5.8GHz Licensed Radios

The backhaul locations shall consist of the WTP, WWTP, Abasand, Mackenzie, Saprae Creek (Option B) and HWY 881 Booster locations. A roof antenna will be mounted on the new WTP administration building, a new 40m tall tower at the WWTP, and a new 40 m tall tower at Abasand are required to complete the backhaul network connectivity. Each site will employ Motorola PTP 58500 5.8GHz licensed Ethernet radios forming point to point links. The WTP, WWTP, Saprae Creek and HWY 881 Booster will each have one PTP 58500 radio linking to the backhaul. Sites like Abasand and Mackenzie will have three PTP 58500 radio links. Refer to the control block diagram for details.

Each backhaul node will also have a router connecting all the radios and local networks together. The routers will be programmed with static routing tables to direct the Ethernet traffic to the correct destination. This is required to ensure proper traffic separation and for routing of the different Ethernet subnets between the Water and Wastewater networks. Expected speeds on the backhaul will be between 20 Mbps (nominal) to 50Mbps.

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4.1.1.2 Option A: UHF Ethernet Remote Radios

In this scenario remote sites will be equipped with new MDS SD4 licensed Ethernet radios over the existing 400MHz licensed frequencies. This will allow re-use of existing radio equipment and antennas at the heights at which they are currently installed. Licensed 400MHz radios also exhibit excellent signal propagation connectivity and require lower antenna heights reducing overall implementation costs. Each backhaul node will be equipped with two (Water and Wastewater) MDS SD4 radios (separate frequencies) to link the remote sites to the backhaul via the routers.

Sites that are not on the serial radio network will have new SD4 radios added to their controls. Several wastewater sites are connected via leased line telephone link to the WTP at present, while many others are not connected at all. Additionally, many sites are not currently capable of PLC Ethernet communications, and as such, their local controllers will need to be upgraded to Ethernet enabled PLCs to take advantage of the new architecture.

Water and wastewater will be on separate frequencies and different IP subnets to better optimize bandwidth and separate the traffic. Typical throughput over a 400MHz radio link is 19.2Kbps.

4.1.1.3 Option B: 5.4GHz Remote Radios (Urban)

To facilitate connectivity in this option, the backhaul network will be expanded to include Saprae Creek as a backhaul node linking into Mackenzie. 5.8GHz Motorola PMP 430 radios will be installed at each backhaul node (one for Water and one for Wastewater).

The 5.8GHz option would increase the bandwidth on links to the remote sites from 19.2kps (Option A) to equal the backhaul speeds of 20Mbps. A second radio path study was completed to verify the path losses at the 5.8GHz frequency. This option requires all new antennas, cabling, couplers, power supplies, and in many instances, new towers and masts to achieve the necessary antenna heights. The increased hardware is necessary as the existing equipment is not compatible and higher frequencies do not propagate as well resulting in the need for repeater nodes and higher antennas. As per the second radio path study a Subscriber/Access Point system will be used to expand the network to certain sites such as Timberlea and King Street.

Sites that are not on the serial radio network will have new PMP 430 radios added to their controls. Several wastewater sites are connected via leased line telephone link to the WTP at present, while many others are not connected at all. Additionally, many sites are not currently capable of PLC Ethernet communications, and as such, their local controllers will need to be upgraded to Ethernet enabled PLCs to take advantage of the new architecture. Water and wastewater will be on separate frequencies and different IP subnets to better optimize bandwidth and separate the traffic. Typical throughput over a 5.8GHz radio link is 20Mbps.

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4.1.2 Remote Locations (Rural)

Remote locations like Fort McKay, Fort Chipewyan, Conklin, and Janvier will use a local internet connection with a VPN router creating a secure tunnel to the backhaul for SCADA communication. The VPN router will be located at the local WTP/pumphouse as a concentrator node. A Cisco RVE042 VPN router is recommended for the IPsec VPN tunnel connection. Each remote area will use a combined local radio network as combining the Water and Wastewater on a small scale is more economical than maintaining two separate frequencies per rural location.

Option A would use new 400MHz licensed MDS SD4 radios with masts and antennas. Each water and wastewater location will be assigned an Ethernet address on the same subnet as the concentrator node. Detailed radio pathing for each rural location will need to be expected as part of a detailed design.

Option B would use unlicensed PMP 430 Ethernet 5.8GHz radios for these remote locations. A master radio at the designated concentrator node (i.e., WTP) would then link all the water and wastewater sites together on a common subnet. The Ethernet radios will connect into the VPN router and through the secure internet connection, the backhaul network in Fort McMurray. Each Master PLC node (WTP and WWTP) will poll individual nodes via the backhaul for the information it requires. Because rural sites will use local internet connections, which are known to periodically go offline, it is recommended that a local alarm dialler be installed at each concentrator node. When the local internet connection is lost, the alarm dialler will become active, dialing any critical alarms out to the operator via a telephone connection.

The radio path analysis included in this report is based on 400MHz radios for rural locations. For Option B to be implemented for rural locations detailed path analysis checks at the higher frequency should be executed to determine correct antenna heights. Any cost estimates for rural locations are an approximation of anticipated tower heights given the 400MHz results.

4.1.2.1 Suggested Equipment List

As follows: • Modbus TCP Ethernet II framing capable PLC (Quantum, PAC3000, M340,

Momentum, etc.) • NOE 771 Ethernet card for Quantum systems • MDS SD4 Ethernet Radio (Option A) • Motorola PMP 430 Ethernet Radio (Option B) • Motorola PTP 58500 Radio (Backhaul) • Cisco RVE042 VPN router (Rural ISP connections) • Juniper Networks SRX220 Router (Backhaul)



4.2 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

This report is focused on the media, connectivity, and protocols required to create an Ethernet based SCADA. No additional software will be required as the Municipality already owns their own programming software such as Unity (Quantum PLCs) and Productivity Suite (PAC 3000 PLCs) for the PLC’s in use that will be compatible with the new SCADA.

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5 Technical Analysis

5.1 WATER TREATMENT PLANT

5.1.1 Discussion

The WTP is equipped with two types of PLC’s used specifically for polling remote information. All remote wastewater sites operate via the WTP’s SCADA system and any alarms received are dialled directly to the wastewater plant operators.

The Symax Model 500 PLC located in the PLC laboratory polls information from all sites equipped with Symax processors (mainly wastewater) and leased line connections. It then sends the information to the main hot/standby Symax Model 600 PLC via its proprietary Symax network cable. The Symax Model 600 PLCs communicate with the main SCADA system via a Modbus RS422 serial link, as well as a Symax to MB+ gateway to the Quantum 534 PLC.

The Modicon Quantum 534 PLC located in the PLC laboratory polls information from all sites equipped with Modicon Quantum processors and that operate on the Serial Radio network. This system also polls one leased line site (Prairie Creek) that is equipped with a Quantum PLC. The information polled via the MDS 4710 serial radios is received by the Quantum 534 processor using Modbus RTU (RS232) protocol. The processor then communicates with the WTP iFIX HMI I/O servers via Modbus TCP.

5.1.2 Backhaul

Currently, no means of communication that link all the sites together exists. As such, the new high speed backhaul should be built with the entire remote linking radio infrastructure installed at each high speed node. Building this infrastructure before upgrading the remote sites will allow for an easier transition of communications from the old system to the new.

5.1.3 Recommendation

A dedicated Modbus TCP capable PLC designated strictly for polling remote information should be installed at the WTP. A Modicon Quantum PLC with an NOE card configured for Modbus TCP Ethernet II framing is highly recommended. The Quantum PLC has the highest storage and packet processing capabilities of all PLCs identified as being able to handle the required protocol. The Master PLC will read and write to all Water sites in the Municipality’s SCADA. The iFIX HMI will read and write directly to the Master PLC to send and receive data. This will ensure controlled bandwidth and near deterministic communications in the system.

The Master PLC will connect into a router with the WTP network and the Motorola PTP 58500 backhaul radio. A new administration building roof-mounted antenna will link the PTP 58500 radio into the backhaul. A Juniper Networks SRX220 router is recommended, due to its powerful features and excellent price point. Modules are also available to have the router act as an internet firewall, as well as authenticate users into the SCADA backhaul.

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The existing 400MHz MDS 4710 serial radios, leased line modems and Quantum/Symax PLCs can operate simultaneously with the new architecture. As the various sites are upgraded and removed from the 400 MHz frequency band, they can be brought onto the Ethernet network. Once all the sites have been upgraded and brought onto the network, the 4710 serial radio, leased line modems, and Symaxs can be de-commissioned.

As new and existing remote sites are added to the new SCADA network, HMI and PLC programming will be required at the WTP to add these sites to the local control system.

5.2 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

5.2.1 Discussion

The WWTP was commissioned in 2006 and is equipped with Quantum PLC equipment capable of communicating to the new SCADA network. Currently, the WTP deals with all remote site information for the wastewater systems. The goal is to move the wastewater remote site information to the WWTP and allow for connectivity such that both the WTP and WWTP can remotely control the other plant when needed.

5.2.2 Recommendation

The WWTP does not communicate with remote stations directly, and as a result, the WWTP’s PLCs are not programmed to poll for remote information. The Modicon Quantums in use are capable of polling for information from remote sites in addition to their current tasks, but it is recommended the WWTP also be equipped with a new Modbus TCP capable PLC designated strictly for polling remote information. A Modicon Quantum with an NOE card is recommended for this task. The Quantum PLC has the highest storage and packet processing capabilities of all PLCs identified as being able to handle the required protocol.

The proposed Ethernet network architecture will create a large Wide Area Network (WAN). Communication from the WWTP to remote sites or the WTP will be a simple matter of pointing at the network location where the desired device is located. Currently, the remote sites are not displayed on the WWTP HMI. As remote sites are converted to the new Ethernet network HMI and PLC programming will be required at the WWTP to add these sites to the local control system.

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5.3 BACKHAUL NETWORK SUMMARY AND COST ESTIMATE

Table 5-1 Backhaul Network Summary and Cost Estimate

Site ID: Description Router

HS Radios

(PTP58500)Tower

Option A

Radios

Option B

Radios

Cost Estimate per Site Option A

Cost Estimate per Site Option B

WTP 1 HS Radio w/ roof mounted antenna on Admin building

$5,000 $10,000 $10,000 $6,000 $14,000 $31,000 $39,000

WWTP 1 HS Radio w/ new Tower $5,000 $10,000 $75,000 $6,000 $14,000 $96,000 $104,000

Abasand 3 HS Radios +

antennas + new tower

$5,000 $30,000 $75,000 $6,000 $14,000 $116,000 $124,000

Mackenzie 2 HS Radios + antennas $5,000 $20,000 $0 $6,000 $24,000 $31,000 $49,000

Hwy 881 Booster

1 HS Radio + antenna $5,000 $10,000 $0 $6,000 $14,000 $21,000 $29,000

Saprae Creek

(Option B)

1 HS Radio + antenna +

additional HS radio at Mackenzie

(Option B)

$5,000 $10,000 $0 $6,000 $14,000 $21,000 $29,000

Total Cost – Option A $316,000 Total Cost – Option B $374,000

5.4 IP ADDRESSING SCHEME

Due to the large number of remote sites, it is recommended that the Municipality adopt an IP addressing scheme that will identify sites with unique codes. Two IP addressing methods for private networks are used: 10.xx.xx.xx and 192.168.xx.xx; each dot field is called an octet and can range from 0 to 254. The 10 and the 192.168 addresses by internet convention are blocked and considered non-routable on the internet, thus they are used extensively in private networks. Each device on a network must have a unique identifier assigned to it so that it can be found by other devices. The most flexibility in addressing is gained when the 10 scheme is followed, and it is already in use at the WTP. As such, its continuation as the scheme of choice is recommended: 10.SITE.AREA.XXX.



Each urban location will get a common “site” identifier for the second octet (10) to locate it in the city, and the rural locations will get a unique identifier to distinguish it from the urban system. “Area” in the third octet will be used to distinguish between water (10) and wastewater (20). The fourth octet will be the unique number for each device starting at 10.

5.4.1 Site ID’s:

• WTP: xx • WWTP: xx • Fort McMurray: 10 • Fort McKay: 20 • Fort Chipewyan: 30 • Hwy 881 Booster/Anzac: 40 • Conklin: 50 • Janvier: 60

Table 5-2 Suggested IP Addresses

SITE CODE DESCRIPTION SITE AREA XXX IP ADDRESS

URBAN

Abasand Area Water

ABPH/ABRE Abasand Pump House and Reservoir 10 10 10 10.10.10.10 LTBS King Street Booster Station (NEW) 10 10 11 10.10.10.11 ABRE2 Lower Townsite Pump House 10 10 12 10.10.10.12 FMNT Fort McMurray North Truckfill 10 10 13 10.10.10.13 BHPH/BHRE Beacon Hill Pump House and Reservoir (NEW) 10 10 14 10.10.10.14 THPH/THRE Thickwood Pump House and Reservoir 10 10 15 10.10.10.15 TLPH/TLRE Timberlea Pump House and Reservoir 10 10 16 10.10.10.16 Abasand Area Wastewater GGLS Gregoire Park Lift Station 10 20 10 10.10.20.10 EPLS Eco Park Lift Station (Tiaganova) 10 20 11 10.10.20.11 MPLS Mackenzie Industrial Park Lift Station 10 20 12 10.10.20.12 PCLS Prairie Creek Lift Station 10 20 13 10.10.20.13 WWLS Waterways Lift Station 10 20 14 10.10.20.14 LTLS3 #1B Lift Station 10 20 15 10.10.20.15 GTLS Grayling Terrace Lift Station 10 20 16 10.10.20.16 ABLS Riverview Heights Lift Station 10 20 17 10.10.20.17 LTLS2 Father Mercredi 1A 10 20 18 10.10.20.18 THLS Cornwall Lift Station 10 20 19 10.10.20.19 WBLS Wood Buffalo Lift Station 10 20 20 10.10.20.20

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MacKenzie Area Water Sites SCPH Saprae Creek Pump House 10 10 17 10.10.10.17 SECPH South East Corridor Pump House 10 10 18 10.10.10.18 MPPH/MPRE Mackenzie Pump House and Reservoir 10 10 19 10.10.10.19 MacKenzie Area Wastewater Sites FMAP-LS Airport Lift Station 10 20 21 10.10.20.21 FMAP-SL Airport Sewage Lagoon 10 20 22 10.10.20.22

RURAL

Fort McKay Area - Water FKER Fort McKay Ells River 20 10 10 10.20.10.10 FKWTP Fort McKay Water Treatment Plant 20 10 11 10.20.10.11 Fort McKay Area - Wastewater FKLS Fort McKay Lift Station 20 10 20 10.20.10.20 FKSL Fort McKay Sewage Lagoon 20 10 21 10.20.10.21 Fort Chipewyan - Water FCRI Fort Chipewyan River Intake 30 10 10 10.30.10.10 FCWTP Fort Chipewyan Water Treatment Plant 30 10 11 10.30.10.11 Fort Chipewyan - Wastewater FCLS1 Fort Chipewyan Lift Station # 1 30 10 20 10.30.10.20 FCLS2 Fort Chipewyan Lift Station # 2 30 10 21 10.30.10.21 FCLS3 Fort Chipewyan Lift Station # 3 30 10 22 10.30.10.22 FCSL Fort Chipewyan Sewage Lagoon 30 10 23 10.30.10.23 Hwy 881 Area - Water ANSP Anzac Sewage Plant (NEW) 40 10 10 10.40.10.10 ANPH Anzac Pump House (NEW) 40 10 11 10.40.10.11 SECBS 881 Booster Station 40 10 12 10.40.10.12 GLMV Gregoire Meter Vault 40 10 13 10.40.10.13 GLWTP Gregoire Lake Estates Pump House 40 10 14 10.40.10.14 Hwy 881 Area - Wastewater ANSL Anzac Sewage Lagoon 40 10 20 10.40.10.20 ANLS Anzac Lift Station 40 10 21 10.40.10.21 Conklin Area - Water COWTP/COLS Conklin Water Treatment Plant and Lift Station (New) 50 10 10 10.50.10.10 Conklin Area - Wastewater COSL Conklin Sewage Lagoon 50 10 21 10.50.10.21




Janvier Area - Water JARI Janvier River Intake 60 10 10 10.60.10.10 JAWTP Janvier Water Treatment Plant 60 10 11 10.60.10.11 Janvier Area - Wastewater JASL Janvier Sewage Lagoon 60 10 20 10.60.10.20

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6 Upgrade Plan and Project Implementation

6.1 SITE CONDITION CONSIDERATIONS

Many conditions will affect the priority of one site over another in the list to be upgraded. Key to any sequenced upgrade is to have the high speed backhaul built and operational prior to any remote site conversions. Once the backhaul is in place and Master PLCs at the WTP and WWTP are operational, conversion of the existing sites, and the addition of sites to the SCADA become a function of need and opportunity. This report will base its recommendations on easiest to convert first and most work last.

Conditions that will influence a particular site’s position in the upgrade list are:

• Sites with very old controls and instrumentation should undergo a plant wide upgrade to add controls and functionality, as well as equipment capable of communicating over the new SCADA.

• Sites that are already on serial radios and can be easily converted. These are mostly upgraded already and minor adjustments will allow easy SCADA integration.

• Sites with a history of control issues or problems are a priority. • Sites that are major pumping facilities, i.e., Timberlea or Lift Station 1A, and critical infrastructure

facilities. • Major facility locations in rural locations, i.e., Fort Chipewyan WTP, should be upgraded first and

secondary locations, such as lift stations, can be done later.

6.2 PHASED IMPLEMENTATION

1. Build the new SCADA backhaul linking the WTP, WWTP, Abasand, Mackenzie, Hwy 881, and Saprae Creek (Option B). Include the appropriate remote site radios (Option A or B), the routers, and the Master Quantum PLCs at the WTP and WWTP. Add a static internet connection with a VPN module to the backhaul router at the WTP.

2. Convert all sites with existing serial radios to the new SCADA. Add Ethernet capabilities as required. Most of these sites have already been upgraded typically with Quantum PLCs.

3. Convert existing leased line remote sites (mostly wastewater) to the new SCADA. Most of these sites are undergoing upgrades at present with PAC3000 PLCs so Ethernet access will not be an issue.

4. Any site with a Quantum PLC, as it will only require an NOE card to enable remote communication functionality.

5. Begin upgrading all other sites based on priority and need. We recommend that a site by site upgrade be tackled, based on criticality of the site, age of the equipment, and need for access and control. Rural primary locations like Fort Chipewyan WTP, Fort McKay WTP, Conklin WTP, Anzac pump house and Janvier WTP should occur first with surrounding sites added as budget allows.

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6.3.1 Water Sites Overview

Table 6-1 Fort McMurray North Truckfill

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

FMNT Communication

Hardware Tower Height

Communication Hardware

Tower Height

Capable Yes No Yes No Yes

Current Modicon Momentum –

No Ethernet Card MDS4710

Serial Radio Approx.

25m MDS4710


25m

Hardware Required

170 ENT 110 01 SD4 Ethernet

Radio 20.7m Motorola PMP 430 20.7m

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $0 $10,000 $0

Total Cost – Option A $3,000

Total Cost – Option B $10,000

Table 6-2 Beacon Hill Pump House and Reservoir

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

BHPH/BHRE Communication



Tower Height


Current Modicon Quantum

& NOE 771 01 MDS4710


6m MDS4710


6m

Hardware Required

None SD4 Ethernet

Radio 6.0m

Motorola PMP 430

15.0m

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $0 $10,000 $5,000



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Table 6-3 Mackenzie Pump House and Reservoir

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

MPPH/MPRE Communication



Tower Height



& NOE 771 01 MDS4710


30m MDS4710


30m

Hardware Required

None

2*PTP58500 / 2*SD4 Ethernet Radio / Juniper J2320 Router

29.25m

2*PTP58500 / 2*Motorola PMP

430 / Juniper J2320 Router

29.25m

Estimated Cost — $31,000 $0 $45,000 $0



Table 6-4 King Street Booster Station

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

LTBS Communication



Tower Height



MDS4710 Serial Radio

Approx. 25m


Approx. 25m

Hardware Required

NOE 771 01 SD4 Ethernet

Radio 20.7m

Motorola PMP 430

20.7m

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $0 $10,000 $0





Table 6-5 Abasand Pump House and Reservoir

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

ABPH/ABRE Communication



Tower Height

Capable No No No No No

Current Symax MB RS232 Over

Leased Line Approx.

20m MB RS232 Over

Leased Line Approx.

20m

Hardware Required

Full PLC – Size 2

3*PTP58500 / 2*SD4 Ethernet Radio / Juniper J2320 Router

36.6m 3*PTP58500 /

2*Motorola PMP 430 / Juniper J2320 Router

36.6m

Estimated Cost — $41,000 $50,000 $55,000 $50,000



Table 6-6 Lower Townsite Pump House

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

ABRE2 Communication



Tower Height


Current Symax MB RS232

Over Leased Line None

MB RS232 Over Leased Line

None

Hardware Required

Full PLC – Size 1

SD4 Ethernet Radio

15m Motorola PMP 430

15m

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $5,000 $10,000 $5,000




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Table 6-7 Thickwood Pump House and Reservoir

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

THPH/THRE Communication



Tower Height




Approx. 20m


Approx. 20m

Hardware Required


Radio 20.7m

Motorola PMP 430

20.7m

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $0 $10,000 $0



Table 6-8 Timberlea Pump House and Reservoir

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

TLPH/TLRE Communication



Tower Height




Approx. 15m


Approx. 15m

Hardware Required


Radio 15m

Motorola PMP 430

15m

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $0 $10,000 $0





Table 6-9 South East Corridor Pump House

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

SECPH Communication



Tower Height

Capable No No Yes No Yes

Current Modicon

Quantum & NOE 771 01


Approx. 15m


Approx. 15m

Hardware Required

No SD4 Ethernet

Radio 11m Motorola PMP 430 11m

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $0 $10,000 $0



Table 6-10 881 Booster Station

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

SECBS Communication



Tower Height




Approx. 30m


Approx. 30m

Hardware Required

NOE 771 01 1*PTP58500 / 2*SD4

Ethernet Radio / Juniper J2320 Router

29.25m 1*PTP58500 /

2*Motorola PMP 430 / Juniper J2320 Router

29.25m

Estimated Cost — $21,000 $0 $35,000 $0




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Table 6-11 Anzac Pump House

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

ANPH Communication



Tower Height


Current TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Hardware Required

Full PLC - Unknown Size

SD4 Ethernet Radio

20.7m Motorola PMP 430 20.7m

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $25,000 $10,000 $25,000



Table 6-12 Gregoire Meter Vault

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

GLMV Communication



Tower Height




Approx. 12m


Approx. 12m

Hardware Required


Radio 11m Motorola PMP 430 N/A

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $0 $10,000 $25,000





Table 6-13 Gregoire Lake Estates Pump House

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

GLWTP Communication



Tower Height




Approx. 5m


Approx. 5m

Hardware Required


Radio 4.5m Motorola PMP 430 N/A

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $0 $10,000 $10,000



Table 6-14 Saprae Creek Pump House

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

SCPH Communication



Tower Height

Capable No No Yes No Yes

Current BE Discrete Alarm Dialler

DE Discrete Alarm Dialler

Approx. 15m

BE Discrete Alarm Dialler

Approx. 15m

Hardware Required

Full PLC – Size 1

SD4 Ethernet Radio

15m

1*PTP58500 / 2*Motorola PMP

430 / Juniper J2320 Router

15m

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $0 $35,000 $0




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6.3.1 Wastewater Sites Overview

Table 6-15 Gregoire Park Lift Station

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

GGLS Communication



Tower Height





None

Hardware Required

Full PLC – Size 1

SD4 Ethernet Radio


15m

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $5,000 $10,000 $5,000



Table 6-16 Eco Park Lift Station (Tiaganova)

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

EPLS Communication



Tower Height

Capable Yes No No No No



None MDS4710

Serial Radio None

Hardware Required


Radio 15m

Motorola PMP 430

15m

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $5,000 $10,000 $5,000





Table 6-17 Mackenzie Industrial Park Lift Station

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

MPLS Communication



Tower Height





None

Hardware Required

Full PLC – Size 1

SD4 Ethernet Radio

20.7m Motorola PMP 430

20.7m

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $25,000 $10,000 $25,000



Table 6-18 Prairie Creek Lift Station

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

PCLS Communication



Tower Height



MB RS232 Over Leased Line &

MDS4710 Serial Radio (Not used)

Approx. 5m


Approx. 5m

Hardware Required


Radio 20.7m

Motorola PMP 430

20.7m

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $25,000 $10,000 $25,000




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Table 6-19 Airport Lift Station

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

FMAP-LS Communication



Tower Height


Current None None None None None

Hardware Required

Full PLC – Size 1 (Outdoor Cabinet)

SD4 Ethernet Radio


14m

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $5,000 $10,000 $5,000



Table 6-20 Airport Sewage Lagoon

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

FMAP-SL Communication



Tower Height



Hardware Required


SD4 Ethernet Radio


3.5m

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $5,000 $10,000 $5,000





Table 6-21 Waterways Lift Station

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

WWLS Communication



Tower Height





None

Hardware Required

Full PLC – Size 1

SD4 Ethernet Radio


20.7m

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $25,000 $10,000 $25,000



Table 6-22 #1B Lift Station

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

LTLS3 Communication



Tower Height




Approx. 15m


Approx. 15m

Hardware Required


Radio 20.7m

Motorola PMP 430

20.7m

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $25,000 $10,000 $25,000




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Table 6-23 Grayling Terrace Lift Station

Site ID

PLC Model

Option A Option B

GTLS Communication



Tower Height





None

Hardware Required

Full PLC - Size 1

SD4 Ethernet Radio


15m

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $5,000 $10,000 $5,000



Table 6-24 Riverview Heights Lift Station

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

ABLS Communication



Tower Height




Approx. 5m


Approx. 5m

Hardware Required


Radio 3m

Motorola PMP 430

3m

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $0 $10,000 $0





Table 6-25 Father Mercredi 1A

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

LTLS2 Communication



Tower Height


Current AD - Productivity

(P3-550 CPU) None None None None

Hardware Required

None SD4 Ethernet

Radio 15m

Motorola PMP 430

15m

Estimated Cost

— $3,000 $5,000 $10,000 $5,000



Table 6-26 Cornwall Lift Station

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

THLS Communication



Tower Height





None

Hardware Required

Full PLC - Size 1

SD4 Ethernet Radio


15m

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $5,000 $10,000 $5,000




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Table 6-27 Wood Buffalo Lift Station

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

WBLS Communication



Tower Height


Current Modicon Micro

TSX MB RS232



None

Hardware Required

Full PLC - Size 1

SD4 Ethernet Radio


8.5m

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $5,000 $10,000 $5,000



Table 6-28 Anzac Sewage Lagoon

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

ANSL Communication



Tower Height



Hardware Required

Full PLC - Size 1 (Outdoor Cabinet)

SD4 Ethernet Radio

20.7m N/A N/A

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $25,000 $10,000 $25,000





Table 6-29 Anzac Lift Station

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

ANLS Communication



Tower Height


Current None Discrete BE Alarm Dialler

None Discrete BE Alarm Dialler

None

Hardware Required

Full PLC - Size 1

SD4 Ethernet Radio

20.7m N/A N/A

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $25,000 $10,000 $25,000



Table 6-30 Anzac Sewage Plant

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

ANSP Communication



Tower Height



Hardware Required

Full PLC - Size 1

SD4 Ethernet Radio

20.7m N/A N/A

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $25,000 $10,000 $25,000




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6.3.1 Rural Sites Overview

6.3.1.1 Conklin

Table 6-31 Conklin Water Treatment Plant and Lift Station

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

COWTP/COLS Communication



Tower Height


Current TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Hardware Required

Full PLC - Unknown Size

SD4 Ethernet Radio / Cisco RV-

042 29.25m

Motorola PMP 430 / Cisco RV-042

29.25m

Estimated Cost — $4,000 $25,000 $11,000 $25,000



Table 6-32 Conklin Sewage Lagoon

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

COSL Communication



Tower Height


Current None None None TBD None

Hardware Required

Full PLC – Size 1

SD4 Ethernet Radio

3m Motorola PMP 430 3m

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $5,000 $10,000 $5,000





6.3.1.2 Janvier

Table 6-33 Janvier Water Treatment Plant

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

JAWTP Communication



Tower Height


Current Omron Sysmak BE Discrete Alarm

Dialler None

BE Discrete Alarm Dialler

None

Hardware Required

Full PLC – Size 3

SD4 Ethernet Radio / Cisco RV-

042 29.25m

Motorola PMP 430 / Cisco RV-042

29.25m

Estimated Cost — $4,000 $25,000 $11,000 $25,000



Table 6-34 Janvier Sewage Lagoon

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

JASL Communication



Tower Height



Hardware Required


SD4 Ethernet Radio


Estimated Cost — $3,000 $5,000 $10,000 $5,000




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Table 6-35 Janvier River Intake

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

JARI Communication



Tower Height



Hardware Required


SD4 Ethernet Radio


Estimated Cost — $3,000 $5,000 $10,000 $5,000



6.3.1.3 Fort McKay

Table 6-36 Fort McKay Lift Station

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

FKLS Communication



Tower Height


Current Modicon Quantum MDS4710

Serial Radio Approx. 7m


Approx. 7m

Hardware Required



Estimated Cost — $3,000 $25,000 $10,000 $25,000





Table 6-37 Fort McKay Ells River

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

FKER Communication



Tower Height



Hardware Required


SD4 Ethernet Radio

20.7m Motorola PMP 430 20.7m

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $25,000 $10,000 $25,000



Table 6-38 Fort McKay Sewage Lagoon

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

FKSL Communication



Tower Height



Hardware Required

Full PLC – Size 1 SD4 Ethernet


Estimated Cost — $3,000 $25,000 $10,000 $25,000




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Table 6-39 Fort McKay Water Treatment Plant

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

FKWTP Communication



Tower Height



& NOE 771 01 MDS4710


20m None Approx. 20m

Hardware Required

None SD4 Ethernet

Radio / Cisco RV-042


/ Cisco RV-042 29.25m

Estimated Cost — $4,000 $25,000 $11,000 $25,000



6.3.1.4 Fort Chipewyan

Table 6-40 Fort Chipewyan Lift Station #1

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

FCLS1 Communication



Tower Height



Hardware Required


Radio TBD Motorola PMP 430 TBD

Estimated Cost — $3,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000






Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

FCLS2 Communication



Tower Height



Hardware Required



Estimated Cost — $3,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000




Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

FCLS3 Communication



Tower Height



Hardware Required



Estimated Cost — $3,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000




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Table 6-43 Fort Chipewyan River Intake

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

FCRI Communication



Tower Height



Hardware Required



Estimated Cost — $3,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000



Table 6-44 Fort Chipewyan Water Treatment Plant

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

FCWTP Communication



Tower Height


Current TI 405 None None None None

Hardware Required


Radio / Cisco RV-042

TBD Motorola PMP 430 TBD

Estimated Cost — $4,000 $25,000 $10,000 $25,000





Table 6-45 Fort Chipewyan Sewage Lagoon

Site ID PLC

Model

Option A Option B

FCSL Communication



Tower Height


Current Unknown None None None None

Hardware Required

Ethernet Card SD4 Ethernet


Estimated Cost — $4,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000



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7 Cost Estimate Summary

7.1 BACKHAUL NETWORK

The backhaul cost estimate summary is based on the detailed tables in Section 6. Backhaul equipment includes costs for the radios, power supplies, antennas, antenna cables, routers and towers if required to achieve antenna heights. Detailed costs for equipment cabinets, programming or Engineering design are not included.

• Total Cost – Option A $301,000

• Total Cost – Option B $374,000

7.2 TABLE OF SITES

The individual site costs summaries below are based on the detailed tables in Section 6. The equipment costs account for radios, antennas, antenna cabling, and power supplies. Additional costs such as PLC hardware, programming or installation are not included as these are a result of detailed design for each site.

Table 7-1 Table of Sites

SITE NAME Option A Option B

FMNT $3,000 $10,000

BHPH/BHRE $3,000 $15,000

MPPH/MPRE $31,000 $45,000

LTBS $3,000 $10,000

ABPH/ABRE $91,000 $105,000

ABRE2 $8,000 $15,000

THPH/THRE $3,000 $10,000

TLPH/TLRE $3,000 $10,000

SECPH $3,000 $10,000

SCPH $3,000 $35,000

SECBS $21,000 $35,000

GGLS $8,000 $15,000

EPLS $8,000 $15,000

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MPLS $28,000 $35,000

PCLS $28,000 $35,000

FMAP-LS $8,000 $15,000

FMAP-SL $8,000 $15,000

WWLS $28,000 $35,000

LTLS3 $28,000 $35,000

GTLS $8,000 $15,000

ABLS $3,000 $10,000

LTLS2 $8,000 $15,000

THLS $8,000 $15,000

WBLS $8,000 $15,000

ANPH $28,000 $35,000

GLMV $3,000 $35,000

GLWTP $3,000 $20,000

ANSL $28,000 $35,000

ANLS $28,000 $35,000

ANSP $28,000 $35,000

COWTP/COLS $29,000 $36,000

COSL $8,000 $15,000

JAWTP $29,000 $36,000

JASL $8,000 $15,000

JARI $8,000 $15,000

FKLS $28,000 $35,000

FKER $28,000 $35,000

FKSL $28,000 $35,000

FKWTP $29,000 $36,000

FCLS1 $13,000 $20,000

7 - Cost Estimate Summary

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FCLS2 $14,000 $20,000

FCLS3 $13,000 $20,000

FCRI $13,000 $20,000

FCWTP $29,000 $35,000

FCSL $14,000 $20,000

Sub Totals $759,000 $1,158,000

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8 Next Steps

The next step will be to produce a pre-design document from which the detailed design and construction of the backhaul network can begin. Once the construction of the backhaul network has begun the final radio equipment make/model numbers will be established allowing for remote site design and integration into the new SCADA to begin.

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Appendix B - SCADA Information Table

OFFSITE INFORMATION TABLE

SITE NAME

DESCRIPTION COMMUNICATION

METHOD PLC

MAKE ETHERNET CAPABLE

FMNT Fort McMurray North Truckfill

MB RS232 over radio

Modicon Momentum

NO (Additional Card Req'd)

GGLS Gregoire Park Lift Station MB RS232 over

leased line Symax NO

EPLS Eco Park Lift Station (Tiaganova)

MB RS232 over radio

Modicon Quantum


BHPH/BHRE Beacon Hill Pumphouse and Reservoir (New)

MB RS232 over radio

Modicon Quantum

YES (NOE 771 01)

MPLS Mackenzie Industrial Park Lift Station

MB RS232 over leased line

Symax NO

PCLS Prairie Creek Lift Station MB RS232

over leased line Modicon Quantum


FMAP-LS Airport Lift Station NONE NONE NO FMAP-SL Airport Sewage Lagoon NONE NONE NO

WWLS Waterways Lift Station MB RS232

over leased line Symax NO

LTLS3 #1B Lift Station MB RS232 over radio

Modicon Quantum


LTBS King Street Booster Station (New)

MB RS232 over radio

Modicon Quantum


GTLS Grayling Terrace Lift Station MB RS232


ABPH/ABRE Abasand Pumphouse and Reservoir

MB RS232 over leased line

Symax NO

ABLS Riverview Heights Lift Station

MB RS232 over radio

Modicon Quantum


ABRE2 Lower Townsite Pumphouse MB RS232


LTLS2 Father Mercredi 1A MB RS232


THLS Cornwall Lift Station MB RS232


THPH/THRE Thickwood Pumphouse and Reservoir

MB RS232 over radio

Modicon Quantum


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OFFSITE INFORMATION TABLE

SITE NAME

DESCRIPTION COMMUNICATION

METHOD PLC

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WBLS Wood Buffalo Lift Station NONE Modicon

Micro TSX NO

TLPH/TLRE Timberlea Pumphouse and Reservoir

MB RS232 over radio

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SECPH South East Corridor Pumphouse

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Modicon Quantum

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SCPH Saprae Creek Pumphouse Discrete alarm dialler NONE NO

FKLS Fort MacKay Lift Station MB RS232 over radio

Modicon Quantum


FKER Fort MacKay Ells River NONE NONE NO

FKSL Fort MacKay Sewage Lagoon

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FKWTP Fort MacKay Water Treatment Plant

MB RS232 over radio (via eth.)

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COSL Conklin Sewage Lagoon NONE NONE NO

COWTP/COLS Conklin Water Treatment Plant and Lift Station (New)

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JASL Janvier Sewage Lagoon NONE NONE NO JARI Janvier River Intake NONE NONE NO

JAWTP Janvier Water Treatment Plant

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Sysmak NO

ANSP Anzac Sewage Plant (New) NONE NONE NO ANPH Anzac Pumphouse (New) NONE NONE NO ANSL Anzac Sewage Lagoon NONE NONE NO

SECBS 881 Booster Station MB RS232 over radio

Modicon Quantum


GLMV Gregoire Meter Vault MB RS232 over radio

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GLWTP Gregoire Lake Estates Pumphouse

MB RS232 over radio

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ANLS Anzac Lift Station Discrete alarm dialler NONE NO

REPORT

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Appendix C - Radio Path Reports

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Glentel Inc. RM of Wood Buffalo Study

Table of Contents

Section Page

Goals and Process 3

Recommendations 4

Proposed System Overview 5

Backhaul System 6

Water Treatment SCADA System 15

Waste Water Treatment SCADA System 40

Summary 68

Documentation 69

Products 79

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R. M of Wood Buffalo

New Generation SCADA System

Goals

1. Design a SCADA system for both the Water Treatment Plant and Waste Water Treatment Plant

systems.

2. Study the feasibility of replacing the existing 400 MHz backhaul with a high speed system.

3. Increase SCADA speeds to at least 19.2 Kbps.

Process

1. Review the existing UHF SCADA network now used by the Water Treatment Plant.

2. Confirm if the existing backhaul sites can migrate to a high speed system operating in the 5.8 GHz

band.

3. Review new sites for Water Treatment Plant and Waste Water Treatment Plant systems and

integrate them into the new system design.

4


Recommendations

5


Proposed System Overview

SCADA communications is required by the Water Treatment and Waste Water Treatment systems. In order

to provide respective SCADA host communications requirements, the following is recommended.

Replace the existing UHF serial based network with a high speed Ethernet based backhaul

system.

Both the Water Treatment and Waste Water Treatment hosts will the share high speed

Ethernet base backhaul system.

UHF Ethernet based SCADA links will be used from the respective backhaul towers to the

remote sites.

The Water Treatment and Waste Water Treatment hosts will each operate on separate

SCADA systems/channels while sharing the backhaul network.

Remote sites at Janvier and Conklin will require a separate Ethernet link in order to access

the remote stations at these locations. A number of options for remote connectivity are

available and include VSAT, Supernet and the Cellular data networks.

6


Backhaul System

7


Backhaul System

A point-point analysis was complete and shows that the existing UHF backhaul system can be

replaced with a high capacity 5.8/6 GHz system. This system would be installed at the following

locations and provide connectivity from the Water Treatment and Waste Water Treatment host sites.

Water Treatment Facility

Waste Water Treatment Facility

Abasand Pumphouse and Reservoir

Mackenzie Pumphouse and Reservoir

881 Booster Station

Ft. McMurray

WWTP

Host SCADA

Ft. McMurray

WTP

Host SCADA

Hwy 88

Booster Station

Abasand

Pumphouse &

Reservoir

Mackenzie

Pumphouse &

Reservoir

This high speed network will be Ethernet based and provide a projected data throughput of:

Water Treatment Plant to Abasand Pumphouse 25.7 Mbps (51.5 Mbps aggregate)

Waste Water Treatment Plant to Abasand Pumphouse 20 Mbps (40 Mbps aggregate)

Abasand Pumphouse to Mackenzie Pumphouse 17.5 Mbps (35 Mbps aggregate)

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Mackenzie Pumphouse to 881 Booster 18.2 Mbps (36.3 Mbps aggregate)

Please refer to the attached product information on the Motorola PTP58500 equipment.

The following tower height will be required to meet the design requirements:

Site Existing (m) Required (m)

Water Treatment Plant 10 25

Waste Water Treatment Plant NA 36.6

Abasand Pumphouse 20.7 36.6

Mackenzie Pumphouse 29.25 29.25

881 Booster 29.25 29.25

The existing towers at Mackenzie and 881 can be used for the new backhaul system while the

Abasand Pumphouse tower will have to be replaced with a 29.25 m tower.

All equipment interfacing into this new system will have to be Ethernet based.

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Backhaul Network – Hosts to Abasand Reservoir

Two separate 5.8 GHz link will be used from each host to the Abasand tower. The backhaul connection from

Abasand to 881 Booster via Mackenzie will consist of a single shared facility.

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Backhaul Network – Host to 881 Booster

11


Backhaul System Analysis

WTP to Abasand

12


WWTP to Abasand

13


Abasand to Mackenzie

14


Mackenzie to 881

15


Water Treatment SCADA System

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Water Treatment SCADA System

The host at the Water Treatment Plant will use the previously detailed 5.8 GHz backhaul system to access

towers at:

Abasand Pumphouse

Mackenzie Pumphouse

881 Booster

Ft. McMurray

WTP

Host SCADA

Hwy 88

Booster Station

Abasand

Pumphouse &

Reservoir

Mackenzie

Pumphouse &

Reservoir

Water Treatment Backhaul Network

At each of these sites the PTP58500 equipment will be interfaced to UHF SCADA radios for the final link to the

actual remote sites. It should be noted that separate UHF SCADA systems are recommended for the Water

Treatment and Waste Water Treatment functions. In the case of the Water Treatment system, the majority

of the existing non-radio equipment can be reused.

Extending the 5.8 GHz Backhaul circuit to Fort Mackay, Conklin and Janvier is not currently possible without

intermediary towers. Once towers have been identified an RF analysis may be conducted to determine

suitability. An alternative to extending the terrestrial system is to use either satellite, Supernet or the Cellular

Data Network. For this study it will be assumed that a VSAT satellite system will be used. A VPN connection

would be implemented from the Water Treatment Host to the VSAT Teleport the VSAT teleport in Edmonton.

This Ethernet connection would be relayed via geosynchronous satellite to VSAT equipment at Fort Mackay,

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Conklin and Janvier. Once at the respective sites it will be interfaced to the previously detailed UHF SD4

SCADA system or PLC.

Ft. McMurray WTP

Host SCADA

Hwy 88 (Willow Creek)

Booster Station

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Mackenzie

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Thickwood

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Water Treatment SCADA System – 5.8 GHz Link

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Intake

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WTP

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Ell’s River

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VSAT

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Lift Station

SCADA Subsystems Using VPN Over Satellite

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The Water Treatment SCADA system currently operates in the 403 – 420 MHz using a serial based GE MDS

4710 system. The new high speed Ethernet based backhaul network will require that all serial based

equipment be replaced with Ethernet capable radios. It is also likely that the PLC equipment associated with

these radios will have to share this capability.

It is recommended that the 4710 serial based radios be replaced with the MDS SD4 serial/Ethernet model

(product information attached). By retaining the current UHF frequencies the following existing equipment

can be used:

Power Supplies

Antenna Systems (antenna, polyphasors and RF cable)

Tower and antenna support structures.

Duplexers

The new SD4 radios will be configured for 19.2 Kbps to maximize data speeds.

In the cases of Ft. McKay, Janvier and Conklin, distances preclude a direct terrestrial link. If suitable towers

can be identified the 5.8 GHz backhaul network may be extended. However, a simpler and likely more cost

effective solution would be to provision an Ethernet data circuit to these subsystems via a VSAT satellite link.

The following table details the remote site SCADA information.

Site Name Backhaul Tower Tower Height

Abasand Pumphouse/Reservoir Abasand Uses Backhaul Tower

Lower Townsite Abasand 15 m

Beacon Hill (New) Abasand 6 m

Beacon Hill (Old) Abasand 6 m

Ft. McMurray North Truckfill Abasand 20.7 m

Thickwood Pumphouse/Reservoir Abasand 20.7 m

King Street (New) Abasand 20.7 m

King Street (Old) Abasand 3 m

Longboat Landing Abasand 20.7 m

Timberlea Pumphouse/Reservoir Abasand 15 m

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Mackenzie Abasand Uses Backhaul Tower

Southeast Corridor Pumphouse Mackenzie 11 m

Saprae Creek Pumphouse Mackenzie 15 m

Gregoire Lake Estates Pumphouse 881 Booster 4.5 m

Gregoire Meter Vault 881 Booster 11 m

Anzac Pumphouse (Old) 881 Booster 20.7 m

Anzac Pumphouse (New) 881 Booster 20.7 m

Janvier System

Janvier WTP VSAT Link 15 m

Janvier River Intake Janvier WTP 3 m

Conklin System

Conklin WTP VSAT Link 20.7 m

Conklin River Intake Conklin WTP 3 m

Conklin WTP and Lift Station Conklin WTP 15 m

Fort Mackay System

Fort Mackay WTP VSAT Link 30 m

Fort Mackay Ell’s River Intake Fort Mackay WTP 20.7 m

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Water Treatment System

Radio Analysis Reports

Lower Townsite Pumphouse to Abasand

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Beacon Hill Pumphouse and Reservoir (New) to Abasand

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Thickwood Pumphouse and Reservoir to Abasand

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Beacon Hill Pumphouse and Reservoir (Old) to Abasand

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King Street Booster Station (New) to Abasand

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King Street Booster Station (Old) to Abasand

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Fort McMurray North Truckfill to Abasand

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Longboat Landing to Abasand

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Timberlea Pumphouse and Reservoir to Abasand

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Fort McMurray Truck Fill to Abasand

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Southeast Corridor Pumphouse to Mackenzie

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Saprae Creek Pumphouse Mackenzie

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Gregoire Lake Estates Pumphouse to 881 Booster

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Gregoire Meter Vault to 881 Booster

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Anzac Pumphouse (Old) to 881 Booster

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Anzac Pumphouse (New) to 881 Booster

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Janvier Water Treatment Plant to River Intake to 881 Booster

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Conklin Water Treatment Plant to Water Treatment Plant and Lift Station to Conklin WTP

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Conklin Water Treatment Plant (New) to River Intake to Conklin WTP

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Fort Mackay to Ell’s River Intake to Fort Mackay WTP

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Waste Water Treatment SCADA System

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Waste Water Treatment SCADA System

As previously detailed, the host at the Waste Water Treatment Plant will share the previously detailed 5.8

GHz backhaul system to access towers at:

Abasand Pumphouse

Mackenzie Pumphouse

881 Booster

Ft. McMurray

WWTP

Host SCADA

Hwy 88

Booster Station

Abasand

Pumphouse &

Reservoir

Mackenzie

Pumphouse &

Reservoir

Waste Water Treatment Backhaul Network

At each of these sites the PTP58500 equipment will be interfaced to UHF SCADA radios for the final link to the

actual remote sites. It should be noted that separate UHF SCADA systems are recommended for the Water

Treatment and Waste Water Treatment functions.

Extending the 5.8 GHz Backhaul circuit to Fort Mackay, Conklin and Janvier is not currently possible without

intermediary towers to extend the system. Once towers have been identified an RF analysis may be

conducted to determine suitability. An alternative to extending the terrestrial system is to use either

satellite, Supernet or the Cellular Data Network. For this study it will be assumed that a VSAT satellite system

will be used. A VPN connection would be implemented from the Water Treatment Host to the VSAT Teleport

the VSAT teleport in Edmonton. This Ethernet connection would be relayed via geosynchronous satellite to

VSAT equipment at Fort Mackay, Conklin and Janvier. Once at the respective sites it will be interfaced to the

previously detailed UHF SD4 SCADA system or PLC.

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It should be noted that the VSAT equipment can be configured to use multiple VPN circuits on a common

Indoor Unit. This will allow a common VSAT station to process SCADA traffic for both Water Treatment and

Waste Water Treatment SCADA communications

Ft. McMurray

WWTP

Host SCADA

Hwy 88 (Willow Creek)

Booster Station

Repeater

Mackenzie

Pumphouse

Cornwall Lift

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Wood Buffalo

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5.8 GHz

Waste Water Treatment SCADA System – 5.8 GHz Link

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Sewage

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WTP

Fort Mackay

Lift Station

VSAT

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Conklin

Sewage

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Seage Lagoon

SCADA Subsystems Using VPN Over Satellite

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If any of the existing stations currently operate in the 403 – 420 MHz band using a serial based GE MDS 4710

system, they can be easily be upgraded to Ethernet SD4 radios. The new high speed Ethernet based backhaul

network will require that all serial based equipment be replaced with Ethernet capable radios. It is also likely

that the PLC equipment associated with this equipment will have to share this capability.

It is recommended that the 4710 serial based radios be replaced with the MDS SD4 serial/Ethernet model

(product information attached). By retaining the existing UHF frequencies already assigned to the R. M. of

Wood Buffalo, any existing equipment such as the following can be reused:

Power Supplies

Antenna Systems (antenna, polyphasors and RF cable)

Tower and antenna support structures.

For those locations requiring a new and complete RF connection, the following RF survey’s and information

may be used to provision the system. Typically a site will consist of:

SD4 Ethernet SCADA Radio

Antenna system (Yagi antenna, RF coaxial cable and polyphasor)

Antenna system support structure of the identified high. Typically either masts or self-support

towers.

The new SD4 radios will be configured for 19.2 Kbps to maximize data speeds.

As with the Water Treatment SCADA system, Ft. McKay, Janvier and Conklin are too distant to easily use a

direct terrestrial link. If suitable towers can be identified the 5.8 GHz backhaul network may be extended.

However, a simpler and likely more cost effective solution would be to provision an Ethernet data circuit to

these subsystems via a VSAT satellite link.

The following table details the remote site SCADA information.

Site Name Backhaul Tower Tower Height

Cornwall Lift Station Abasand 15 m

Wood Buffalo Lift Station Abasand 8.5 m

Waterways Lift Station Abasand 20.7 m

Mackenzie Park Lift Station Abasand 20.7 m

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Father Mercredi 1 Abasand 15 m

Father Mercredi 1A Abasand 15 m

Prairie Creek Lift Station Abasand 20.7 m

Airport Lift Station Mackenzie 14 m

Airport Sewage Lagoon Mackenzie 3.5 m

Gregoire Park Lift Station Abasand 15 m

Grayling Terrace Lift Station Abasand 15 m

Eco Park (Taiganova) Lift Station Abasand 14 m

#1B Lift Station Abasand 20.7 m

Riverview Height Lift Station Abasand 3 m

Anzac Sewage Plant 881 Booster 20.7 m

Anzac Lift Station 881 Booster 20.7 m

Anzac Sewage Lagoon 881 Booster 20.7 m

Janvier System

Janvier WTP VSAT Link 15 m

Janvier Sewage Lagoon Janvier WTP 3 m

Conklin System

Conklin WTP VSAT Link 20.7 m

Conklin Sewage Lagoon Conklin WTP 3 m

Fort Mackay System

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Fort Mackay WTP VSAT Link 29.25 m

Fort Mackay Sewage Lagoon Fort Mackay WTP 20.7 m

Fort Mackay Lift Station Fort Mackay WTP 20.7 m

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Waste Water Treatment System

Radio Analysis Reports

Cornwall Lift Station to Abasand

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Wood Buffalo Lift Station to Abasand

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Waterways Lift Station to Abasand

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Mackenzie Park Lift Station to Abasand

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Father Mercredi 1 to Abasand

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Father Mercredi 1A to Abasand

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Prairie Creek Lift Station to Abasand

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Airport Lift Station to Mackenzie

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Airport Sewage Lagoon to Mackenzie

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Gregoire Park Lift Station to Abasand

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Grayling Terrace Lift Station to Abasand

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Eco Park (Taiganova) Lift Station to Abasand

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#1B Lift Station to Abasand

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Riverview Height Lift Station to Abasand

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Anzac Sewage Lift Station to 881 Booster

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Anzac Sewage Lagoon to 881 Booster

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Anzac Lift Station to 881 Booster

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Janvier Sewage Lagoon to Janvier WTP

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Conklin Sewage Lagoon to Conklin WTP

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Fort Mackay Sewage Lagoon to Fort Mackay WTP

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Fort Mackay Lift Station to Fort Mackay WTP

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Summary

The following is a summary of the recommendations detailed in this report.

1. Change the backhaul network from UHF (403 – 420 MHz) to a 5.8 GHz high speed system. The new

system will be Ethernet based and offer data speed of up to 50 Mbps. This new backhaul system will

be shared by both the Water Treatment and Waste Water Treatment SCADA systems.

2. Replace the existing 9600bps serial based SCADA radios with 19.2 Kbps Ethernet SCADA radios. The

majority of the Water Treatment SCADA infrastructure should be reusable on the new system.

3. The Waste Water Treatment SCADA system will require new equipment which will be 19.2 Kbps and

Ethernet based.

4. The extension of the new 5.8 GHz backhaul system to Fort Mackay, Janvier, Conklin and likely Fort

Chipewyan will likely not be economically feasible. Alternative methods of connection to the SCADA

equipment at these facilities using such mediums as VSAT satellite should be considered. A VPN

connection from the Hosts (Water Treatment and Waste Water Treatment) to the satellite teleport

and then to the applicable facility should provide the necessary connectivity.

5. Subsystems consisting of 19.2 Kbps SCADA systems would be installed at Fort Mackay, Janvier,

Conklin and possible Fort Chipewyan.

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HIGH SPEED WIRELESS

PATH STUDIES

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Contents Required Antenna Heights ............................................................................................................................ 4

Backhaul Links ........................................................................................................................................... 4

WTP Links – 5.4GHz high speed ................................................................................................................ 5

WWTP Links – 5.4GHz high speed............................................................................................................. 6

WTP Links – 400MHz low speed ............................................................................................................... 7

WWTP Links – 400MHz low speed ............................................................................................................ 7

Link Studies ................................................................................................................................................... 8

WTP Links – 5.4GHz high speed ................................................................................................................ 8

Abasand Pumphouse/Reservoir (ABPH/ABRE) ..................................................................................... 8

Lower Townsite (ABRE2) ....................................................................................................................... 8

Beacon Hill – New (BHPH/BHRE) .......................................................................................................... 9

Beacon Hill - Old (BHPH/BHRE) ........................................................................................................... 10

Ft. McMurray North Truckfill (FMNT) ................................................................................................. 11

Thickwood Pumphouse/Reservoir (THPH/THRE) ................................................................................ 12

King Street – New (LTBS) ..................................................................................................................... 13

King Street - Old (LTBS) ...................................................................................................................... 14

Longboat Landing (LTLS3) ................................................................................................................... 15

Timberlea Pumphouse/Reservoir (TLPH/TLRE) .................................................................................. 16

Mackenzie Pumphouse and Reservoir (MPPH/MPRE) ....................................................................... 17

Southeast Corridor Pumphouse (SECPH) ............................................................................................ 17

Saprae Creek Pumphouse (SCPH) ....................................................................................................... 18

WWTP Links – 5.4GHz high speed........................................................................................................... 19

Wood Buffalo Lift Station (WBLS) ....................................................................................................... 20

Waterways Lift Station (WWLS) .......................................................................................................... 21

Mackenzie Park Lift Station (MPLS) .................................................................................................... 22

Father Mercredi 1 (LTLS2) ................................................................................................................... 23

Father Mercredi 1A (LTLS2) ................................................................................................................ 24

Prairie Creek Lift Station (PCLS) .......................................................................................................... 25

Airport Lift Station (FMAP-LS) ............................................................................................................. 26

Airport Sewage Lagoon (FMAP-SL) ..................................................................................................... 27

Gregoire Park Lift Station (GGLS) ........................................................................................................ 28

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Grayling Terrace Lift Station (GTLS) .................................................................................................... 29

Eco Park (Taiganova) Lift Station (EPLS) .............................................................................................. 30

#1B Lift Station (LTLS3) ....................................................................................................................... 31

Riverview Heights Lift Station (ABLS) .................................................................................................. 32

WTP Links – 400MHz low speed ............................................................................................................. 33

Gregoire Lake Estates Pumphouse (GLWTP) ...................................................................................... 33

Gregoire Meter Vault (GLMV) ............................................................................................................. 34

Anzac Pumphouse - Old (ANPH) ........................................................................................................ 35

Anzac Pumphouse – New (ANPH) ....................................................................................................... 36

WWTP Links – 400MHz low speed .......................................................................................................... 37

Anzac Sewage Plant (ANSP) ............................................................................................................... 37

Anzac Lift Station (ANLS) ..................................................................................................................... 38

Anzac Sewage Lagoon (ANSL) ............................................................................................................. 39

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Required Antenna Heights

Backhaul Links

Site Existing (m) Required (m)

Water Treatment Plant 10 25

Waste Water Treatment Plant NA 36.6

Abasand Pumphouse 20.7 36.6

Mackenzie Pumphouse 29.25 29.25

Saprae Creek Pumphouse NA 20

881 Booster 29.25 29.25

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WTP Links – 5.4GHz high speed

Site Name Backhaul Tower Required Antenna Height

Abasand Pumphouse/Reservoir Abasand Directly connected to Backhaul

Lower Townsite Abasand 15 m

Beacon Hill (New) Abasand 12 m

Beacon Hill (Old) Mackenzie 6 m

Ft. McMurray North Truckfill WWTP 20.7 m

Thickwood Pumphouse/Reservoir Abasand 20.7 m

King Street (New) Abasand 20.7 m

King Street (Old) Abasand via King Steet (New) 3 m

Longboat Landing Abasand 20.7 m

Timberlea Pumphouse/Reservoir Abasand via Thickwood 20.7 m

Mackenzie Pumphouse/Reservoir Mackenzie Directly connected to Backhaul

Southeast Corridor Pumphouse Saprae Creek 11 m

Saprae Creek Pumphouse Saprae Creek Directly connected to Backhaul

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WWTP Links – 5.4GHz high speed


Cornwall Lift Station Abasand via Thickwood 15 m

Wood Buffalo Lift Station Abasand via Thickwood 8.5 m

Waterways Lift Station Abasand 20.7 m

Mackenzie Park Lift Station Mackenzie 20.7 m

Father Mercredi 1 Abasand 15 m

Father Mercredi 1A Abasand 15 m

Prairie Creek Lift Station Mackenzie 20.7 m

Airport Lift Station Saprae Creek 14 m

Airport Sewage Lagoon Saprae Creek 14 m

Gregoire Park Lift Station Mackenzie 14 m

Grayling Terrace Lift Station Abasand via King Street New 3 m

Eco Park (Taiganova) Lift Station WWTP 14 m

#1B Lift Station Abasand 20.7 m

Riverview Heights Lift Station Abasand 3 m

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WTP Links – 400MHz low speed


Gregoire Lake Estates Pumphouse 881 Booster 4.5 m

Gregoire Meter Vault 881 Booster 11 m

Anzac Pumphouse (Old) 881 Booster 20.7 m

Anzac Pumphouse (New) 881 Booster 20.7 m

WWTP Links – 400MHz low speed


Anzac Sewage Plant 881 Booster 20.7 m

Anzac Lift Station 881 Booster 20.7 m

Anzac Sewage Lagoon 881 Booster 20.7 m

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Link Studies

WTP Links – 5.4GHz high speed

Abasand Pumphouse/Reservoir (ABPH/ABRE)

This site is at backhaul tower location and does not require an additional radio hop.

Lower Townsite (ABRE2)

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Beacon Hill – New (BHPH/BHRE)

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Beacon Hill - Old (BHPH/BHRE)

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Ft. McMurray North Truckfill (FMNT)

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Thickwood Pumphouse/Reservoir (THPH/THRE)

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King Street – New (LTBS)

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King Street - Old (LTBS)

Connected to Abasand through an AP repeater at King Street – New.

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Longboat Landing (LTLS3)

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Timberlea Pumphouse/Reservoir (TLPH/TLRE)

The site is connected to Abasand via an AP repeater site at Thickwood Pumphouse/Reservoir

(THPH/THRE)

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Mackenzie Pumphouse and Reservoir (MPPH/MPRE)

The site is connected directly to backhaul tower and does not require an additional radio hop.

Southeast Corridor Pumphouse (SECPH)

Connected to backhaul tower at Saprae Creek Pumphouse (SCPH).

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Saprae Creek Pumphouse (SCPH)

The site is directly connected to the new backhaul link with 20m backhaul tower at Saprae Creek

Pumphouse and does not require an additional radio hop.

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WWTP Links – 5.4GHz high speed

Cornwall Lift Station (THLS)


(THPH/THRE)

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Wood Buffalo Lift Station (WBLS)


(THPH/THRE)

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Waterways Lift Station (WWLS)

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Mackenzie Park Lift Station (MPLS)

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Father Mercredi 1 (LTLS2)

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Father Mercredi 1A (LTLS2)

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Prairie Creek Lift Station (PCLS)

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Airport Lift Station (FMAP-LS)

Connected to the new backhaul tower located at Saprae Creek.

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Airport Sewage Lagoon (FMAP-SL)

Connected to the new backhaul tower located at Saprae Creek.

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Gregoire Park Lift Station (GGLS)

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Grayling Terrace Lift Station (GTLS)

Connected to an AP repeater site at King Street – New (LTBS New)

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Eco Park (Taiganova) Lift Station (EPLS)

Connected to an AP located at WWTP.

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#1B Lift Station (LTLS3)

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Riverview Heights Lift Station (ABLS)

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WTP Links – 400MHz low speed

Gregoire Lake Estates Pumphouse (GLWTP)

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Gregoire Meter Vault (GLMV)

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Anzac Pumphouse - Old (ANPH)

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Anzac Pumphouse – New (ANPH)

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WWTP Links – 400MHz low speed

Anzac Sewage Plant (ANSP)

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Anzac Lift Station (ANLS)

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Anzac Sewage Lagoon (ANSL)

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