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S+ Engineering: Composer Harmony (Version 5.1)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

About This Book ......................................................................................................1

General ..................................................................................................................1

Document Conventions .......................................................................................1

Information and Tip Icons....................................................................................1

1. Introduct ion .................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 Intended User ......................................................................................................1-1

1.2 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations ...............................................................1-1

2. Descript ion ..................................................................................................... 2-3

2.1 Composer Envi ronment ......................................................................................2-3

2.1.1 Exchange Window...........................................................................................2-3

2.1.2 System Architecture Window...........................................................................2-3

2.1.3 Output Window ................................................................................................2-3

2.2 Projects ................................................................................................................2-3

2.3 Control Networks ................................................................................................2-3

2.4 Harmony Control Units .......................................................................................2-4

2.5 Controllers ...........................................................................................................2-4

2.6 Control Logic Templates.....................................................................................2-4

2.7 Control Logic Documents...................................................................................2-4

2.8 Tag Database .......................................................................................................2-4

2.9 Conf iguration File................................................................................................2-42.10 Human System Interfaces ..................................................................................2-4

2.11 Display Groups ....................................................................................................2-4

2.12 Displays................................................................................................................2-4

2.13 Logs ......................................................................................................................2-4

2.14 Lists ......................................................................................................................2-4

2.15 Configuration Server ...........................................................................................2-5

2.16 Project Development ...........................................................................................2-5

3. Project Architecture ...................................................................................... 3-1

3.1 Projects ................................................................................................................3-1

3.1.1 Auto Open........................................................................................................3-1

3.1.2 Binding References Across Multiple Projects ..................................................3-1

3.1.3 Compact...........................................................................................................3-2

3.1.4 Convert ............................................................................................................3-2

3.1.5 Create ..............................................................................................................3-3

3.1.6 Open................................................................................................................3-3

3.1.7 Properties.........................................................................................................3-4

3.1.8 Refresh ............................................................................................................3-4


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3.1.9 Repair ..............................................................................................................3-4

3.1.10 Run Time .........................................................................................................3-4

3.1.11 Save As............................................................................................................3-5

3.2 Exchange .............................................................................................................3-5

3.2.1 Create ..............................................................................................................3-5

3.2.2 Open................................................................................................................3-5

3.2.3 Properties.........................................................................................................3-63.2.4 Shortcuts..........................................................................................................3-6

3.3 Control Networks ................................................................................................3-6

3.3.1 Create ..............................................................................................................3-6

3.3.2 Properties.........................................................................................................3-6

3.4 Harmony Control Units .......................................................................................3-6

3.4.1 Create ..............................................................................................................3-7

3.4.2 Properties.........................................................................................................3-7

3.4.3 View Reports....................................................................................................3-7

3.5 Controllers ...........................................................................................................3-7

3.5.1 Assigned Controllers........................................................................................3-8

3.5.2 Binding Report .................................................................................................3-8

3.5.3 Change Operating Mode..................................................................................3-9

3.5.4 Compile............................................................................................................3-9

3.5.5 Copy Firmware...............................................................................................3-10

3.5.6 Create ............................................................................................................3-10

3.5.7 Delete Firmware............................................................................................. 3-11

3.5.8 Edit CSP File.................................................................................................. 3-113.5.9 Format Memory..............................................................................................3-12

3.5.10 Import Firmware.............................................................................................3-12

3.5.11 Inspect ...........................................................................................................3-12

3.5.12 Label Device ..................................................................................................3-12

3.5.13 Load Data and C Files ...................................................................................3-13

3.5.14 Load Firmware............................................................................................... 3-13

3.5.15 Online Configuration ......................................................................................3-14

3.5.16 Print................................................................................................................3-16

3.5.17 Properties....................................................................................................... 3-173.5.18 Reorder CLDs................................................................................................ 3-17

3.5.19 View Files.......................................................................................................3-18

3.5.20 View Reports.................................................................................................. 3-18

3.5.21 C Utility Program (CUP) Support in Composer..............................................3-18

3.5.22 Miscellaneous Communication Issues........................................................... 3-20

3.6 Control Logic Templates...................................................................................3-20

3.6.1 Configure Settings .........................................................................................3-20

3.6.2 Create ............................................................................................................3-21

3.6.3 Edit.................................................................................................................3-21


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3.6.4 Primary Versus Local.....................................................................................3-21

3.6.5 Properties.......................................................................................................3-21

3.6.6 Restore ..........................................................................................................3-22

3.6.7 Update ...........................................................................................................3-22

3.7 Control Logic Documents.................................................................................3-22

3.7.1 Automatic Function Block Addressing ...........................................................3-22

3.7.2 Check Signal Connections.............................................................................3-263.7.3 Create ............................................................................................................3-27

3.7.4 Edit.................................................................................................................3-27

3.7.5 Export.............................................................................................................3-27

3.7.6 Import.............................................................................................................3-31

3.7.7 Print................................................................................................................3-33

3.7.8 Properties.......................................................................................................3-34

3.7.9 Review History...............................................................................................3-34

3.7.10 Status.............................................................................................................3-34

3.8 Conf iguration File..............................................................................................3-35

3.8.1 Load to Controller ..........................................................................................3-35

3.8.2 Properties.......................................................................................................3-35

3.8.3 Review History...............................................................................................3-35

3.8.4 Save from Controller......................................................................................3-35

3.8.5 Global Save/Load/Verify ................................................................................3-36

3.9 Human System Interfaces ................................................................................3-39

3.9.1 Create ............................................................................................................3-39

3.9.2 Properties.......................................................................................................3-393.10 Display Groups ..................................................................................................3-40

3.10.1 Create ............................................................................................................3-40

3.10.2 Export............................................................................................................. 3-40

3.10.3 Print................................................................................................................3-40

3.10.4 Properties....................................................................................................... 3-41

3.11 Displays..............................................................................................................3-41

3.11.1 Create ............................................................................................................3-41

3.11.2 Edit.................................................................................................................3-41

3.11.3 Export............................................................................................................. 3-413.11.4 Open..............................................................................................................3-42

3.11.5 Print................................................................................................................3-42

3.11.6 Properties....................................................................................................... 3-42

3.11.7 References.....................................................................................................3-43

3.11.8 Synchronize with Tags ...................................................................................3-43

3.12 Lists ....................................................................................................................3-43

3.12.1 Assign ............................................................................................................3-44

3.12.2 Create ............................................................................................................3-44

3.12.3 Edit.................................................................................................................3-44


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3.12.4 Export............................................................................................................. 3-48

3.12.5 Import............................................................................................................. 3-48

3.12.6 Tag List Import Compatibility Issues ..............................................................3-53

3.12.7 Print................................................................................................................3-54

3.12.8 Properties....................................................................................................... 3-54

3.13 Configuration Server .........................................................................................3-54

3.13.1 Create ............................................................................................................3-553.13.2 Properties....................................................................................................... 3-55

3.14 Common Editing Functions .............................................................................3-55

3.14.1 Change Address ............................................................................................3-55

3.14.2 Create an Entity .............................................................................................3-55

3.14.3 Copy............................................................................................................... 3-56

3.14.4 Delete............................................................................................................. 3-56

3.14.5 Double-Click...................................................................................................3-56

3.14.6 Import a Document ........................................................................................3-56

3.14.7 Move..............................................................................................................3-57

3.14.8 Rename .........................................................................................................3-57

3.14.9 Tag Synchronize ............................................................................................ 3-57

3.14.10Transfer Tags and Specifications..................................................................3-57

3.14.11View Configuration........................................................................................3-61

3.14.12View Properties.............................................................................................3-63

3.14.13Verify.............................................................................................................3-64

4. Tag Configuration .......................................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Tag Categor ies .....................................................................................................4-1

4.2 Descriptor Fields .................................................................................................4-1

4.3 Field Data and Format.........................................................................................4-2

4.4 Field Location ......................................................................................................4-2

4.5 Field Sources .......................................................................................................4-2

4.6 Engineering Unit Descriptor List .......................................................................4-2

4.7 Logic State Descriptor List .................................................................................4-2

4.8 Alarm Comments List .........................................................................................4-2

4.9 Tag Lists ...............................................................................................................4-34.10 Configuration Server Lists .................................................................................4-3

4.11 Views ....................................................................................................................4-3

4.11.1 Create ..............................................................................................................4-3

4.11.2 Copy.................................................................................................................4-4

4.11.3 View List...........................................................................................................4-4

4.11.4 Modify ..............................................................................................................4-4

4.11.5 Save................................................................................................................. 4-8

4.11.6 Select...............................................................................................................4-8

4.12 Tag Information....................................................................................................4-8


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4.13 Add Records ........................................................................................................4-8

4.14 Copy Records ......................................................................................................4-9

4.15 Delete Records ....................................................................................................4-9

4.16 Edit Records ........................................................................................................4-9

4.17 Field Vocabularies ...............................................................................................4-9

4.18 Find Records .....................................................................................................4-10

4.19 Go to Record...................................................................................................... 4-11

4.20 Refresh Records ................................................................................................ 4-11

4.21 Reorder Columns .............................................................................................. 4-11

4.22 Replace Records ............................................................................................... 4-11

4.23 Select Columns .................................................................................................4-15

4.24 Select Font .........................................................................................................4-15

4.25 Select Records ..................................................................................................4-16

4.26 Sort Records ......................................................................................................4-16

4.27 Control Logic Documents.................................................................................4-16

4.28 Tag Properties....................................................................................................4-16

4.29 Field Information Tables ...................................................................................4-17

5. Local Monitoring and Trending .................................................................... 5-1

5.1 Create Trend Document ......................................................................................5-1

5.2 Open Trend Document ........................................................................................5-1

5.3 Conf igure Trends .................................................................................................5-1

5.3.1 Color ................................................................................................................5-1

5.3.2 Name ...............................................................................................................5-1

5.3.3 Function Block Information ..............................................................................5-1

5.3.4 Type .................................................................................................................5-2

5.3.5 Activation .........................................................................................................5-2

5.4 Editing Trends .....................................................................................................5-2

5.5 Trend Window Operat ion ....................................................................................5-2

5.5.1 Start..................................................................................................................5-2

5.5.2 Stop..................................................................................................................5-2

5.5.3 Pause...............................................................................................................5-2

5.5.4 Record .............................................................................................................5-25.5.5 Pan ..................................................................................................................5-3

5.5.6 Zoom................................................................................................................5-3

5.5.7 Line Cursor ......................................................................................................5-3

5.5.8 Properties.........................................................................................................5-3

5.5.9 Print..................................................................................................................5-3

6. Logs ................................................................................................................ 6-1

6.1 Composer Event ..................................................................................................6-1

6.1.1 Enable..............................................................................................................6-1


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6.1.2 View .................................................................................................................6-1

6.1.3 Configure .........................................................................................................6-2

6.1.4 Archive.............................................................................................................6-2

6.2 Conductor VMS Custom .....................................................................................6-3

6.3 Log Configuration Uti li ty ....................................................................................6-3

6.4 Creating New Logs ..............................................................................................6-3

6.5 Editing Existing Logs ..........................................................................................6-3

6.5.1 Cell Types........................................................................................................6-7

6.5.2 Repeat Collection Cycle.................................................................................6-10

6.5.3 Analog Collection Trigger Conditions.............................................................6-10

6.5.4 Analog Print Trigger Conditions.....................................................................6-10

6.6 Compressing ASCII Space ............................................................................... 6-11

6.7 Saving Logs ....................................................................................................... 6-11

6.8 Editing Functions .............................................................................................. 6-11

6.9 Export ing Logs ..................................................................................................6-11

7. Example Configuration ................................................................................. 7-1

7.1 Introduct ion .........................................................................................................7-1

7.2 Example Project Data..........................................................................................7-1

7.3 Conf iguration Procedure ....................................................................................7-1

7.3.1 Project PLANT_ONE .......................................................................................7-1

7.3.2 Harmony Control Unit HCU_ONE....................................................................7-2

7.3.3 Harmony Control Unit HCU_TWO ...................................................................7-2

7.3.4 Human System Interface HSI_ONE.................................................................7-3

7.3.5 Human System Interface HSI_TWO................................................................7-5

8. Miscel laneous Procedures ........................................................................... 8-1

8.1 Util ity to Copy User Views, Filters, and Replace Specifiers ............................8-1

8.2 Procedure for Convert ing DOS Tools Projects.................................................8-1

8.2.1 Procedure Requirements .................................................................................8-1

8.2.2 Procedure ........................................................................................................8-2

8.3 Connecting to ICI on a Remote Server ..............................................................8-3

8.4 Pack and Go Functionality .................................................................................8-4

8.4.1 Pack.................................................................................................................8-4

8.4.2 Unpack.............................................................................................................8-4

9. Standalone Configuration Viewer ................................................................ 9-1

9.1 Conf iguration Files..............................................................................................9-1

9.1.1 Close................................................................................................................9-1

9.1.2 Download.........................................................................................................9-1

9.1.3 Open................................................................................................................9-1

9.1.4 Print, Save, and Save As.................................................................................9-1

9.1.5 Upload..............................................................................................................9-1


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9.1.6 Verify................................................................................................................9-1

9.2 Function Blocks and Codes ...............................................................................9-2

9.2.1 Add ..................................................................................................................9-2

9.2.2 Delete...............................................................................................................9-2

9.2.3 Read ................................................................................................................9-2

9.2.4 Modify ..............................................................................................................9-2

9.2.5 Tune.................................................................................................................9-39.3 Computer Interface Modules ..............................................................................9-3

9.3.1 Connect............................................................................................................9-3

9.3.2 Configure .........................................................................................................9-3

9.3.3 Disconnect .......................................................................................................9-4

9.3.4 Restart .............................................................................................................9-4

9.3.5 Change Operating Mode..................................................................................9-4

9.3.6 Current Operating Mode ..................................................................................9-4

10. Composer Prelaunch Service..................................................................... 10-110.1 Configuration .....................................................................................................10-1

10.2 Composer Prelaunch Logon Agent .................................................................10-2

10.3 Change Service Administrator .........................................................................10-2

11. Tag List Structures .......................................................................................11-1

12. Composer Power Tools ............................................................................... 12-1

12.1 Control Logic Editor..........................................................................................12-1

12.1.1 Manipulate CLs Tool ......................................................................................12-112.1.2 Text/Xref Editor .............................................................................................. 12-3

12.1.3 Function Code Editor ...................................................................................12-13

12.1.4 Database Utilities .........................................................................................12-14

12.1.5 Miscellaneous Topics...................................................................................12-15

12.2 Revis ion Manager............................................................................................12-22

12.2.1 Create New Revision ...................................................................................12-22

12.2.2 Delete Revision History................................................................................ 12-23

12.2.3 Delete Revisions..........................................................................................12-23

12.2.4 Edit Pick List ................................................................................................12-2312.2.5 Edit Working Version Comment................................................................... 12-23

12.2.6 Filter Revision Listing................................................................................... 12-23

12.2.7 Make Working Version Equal to Selected Revision.....................................12-24

12.2.8 Print Revisions............................................................................................. 12-24

12.2.9 Select/Deselect Revisions ...........................................................................12-25

12.2.10Set Review Status.......................................................................................12-25

12.2.11Swap Control Logic Document Borders......................................................12-25

12.2.12Swap Control Logic Template Borders .......................................................12-26

12.2.13Transfer Revisions Between Projects.........................................................12-26


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12.2.14View Revisions ........................................................................................... 12-27

12.3 Automatic Drawing Generator .......................................................................12-27

12.3.1 Create Control Logic Documents................................................................. 12-27

12.3.2 Event Handling Procedures ......................................................................... 12-31

12.3.3 Modify Database Assignments of a CLD .....................................................12-31

12.3.4 Miscellaneous Topics...................................................................................12-32

12.4 Advanced Trend ..............................................................................................12-41

12.4.1 Common Trend Document Operations ........................................................12-42

12.4.2 Configure Default and Document Options ...................................................12-42

12.4.3 Configure Outputs........................................................................................12-43

12.4.4 Configure Recording Options....................................................................... 12-43

12.4.5 Configure Tunable Specifications ................................................................12-43

12.4.6 Convert Trend Files .....................................................................................12-44

12.4.7 Pan ..............................................................................................................12-44

12.4.8 Scan Loop....................................................................................................12-44

12.4.9 Scanning and Recording Values..................................................................12-44

12.4.10Tune or Edit Function Block Data ............................................................... 12-44

12.4.11Zoom...........................................................................................................12-45

13. ICI to Computer Interface Setup ................................................................. 13-1

13.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................13-1

13.2 Harmony System Configuration ......................................................................13-1

13.2.1 Logical to Physical Connection Frame...........................................................13-2

13.2.2 Command Buttons .........................................................................................13-3

13.2.3 Connection Type Definition Frame.................................................................13-3

13.2.4 Harmony API Server Setup as Windows 7 Service .......................................13-7

13.3 Setting the IET800's IP Address via the diagnostic port ...............................13-9


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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1-1 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations .........................................................1-1

Table 3-1 Cross Project Scan Results Window Columns ............................................3-1

Table 3-2 CSP File Editable Fields ............................................................................ 3-11

Table 3-3 Exception Report Function Codes ............................................................3-25Table 3-4 Exportable Function Code Properties .......................................................3-27

Table 3-5 Exportable Constant Block Properties .......................................................3-28

Table 3-6 Exportable Text Properties ........................................................................3-28

Table 3-7 Exportable Input Reference Properties .....................................................3-29

Table 3-8 Exportable Output Reference Properties ..................................................3-29

Table 3-9 Exportable Tag and Function Code Properties ..........................................3-30

Table 3-10 Importable Function Code Properties ........................................................3-31

Table 3-11 Importable Constant Block Properties .......................................................3-32

Table 3-12 Importable Text Properties ........................................................................3-32Table 3-13 Importable Input Reference Properties .....................................................3-33

Table 3-14 Importable Output Reference Properties ...................................................3-33

Table 3-15 Trend List Fields ........................................................................................3-44

Table 3-16 Report Point List Fields .............................................................................3-47

Table 3-17 Tag, Trend, and Report Point List Revisions .............................................3-50

Table 3-18 Import File Options ....................................................................................3-52

Table 3-19 Specification Data Transferable to Composer Database ..........................3-57

Table 3-20 Specification Data Transferable to Control Logic Documents ...................3-59

Table 4-1 Special Search Characters (Filter & Find) ...................................................4-5Table 4-2 String Functions ..........................................................................................4-5

Table 4-3 Math Functions ............................................................................................4-7

Table 4-4 Special Search Characters (Replace) .......................................................4-12

Table 4-5 Special Replace Characters ......................................................................4-15

Table 4-6 Tag Types ..................................................................................................4-17

Table 4-7 Required Fields .........................................................................................4-19

Table 4-8 Tag Database Fields ..................................................................................4-20

Table 4-9 Field Descriptions ......................................................................................4-27

Table 4-10 Choices for AlmType Field ........................................................................4-33

Table 4-11 Choices for AlmInhStat Field .....................................................................4-33

Table 4-12 N90STA Tag ModNodeTypeAndRev Field Choices ..................................4-33

Table 4-13 Choices for ConsDevType, ConsDevNum, and ConsDevSubType Fields 4-34

Table 6-1 Log Definition Fields ....................................................................................6-4

Table 6-2 Printer Escape Sequences ..........................................................................6-7

Table 6-3 Color Escape Sequences ............................................................................6-7

Table 6-4 Trend Value Cell Fields ...............................................................................6-8

Table 6-5 Time and Date Formats ...............................................................................6-9

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Table 6-6 Offset Time Formats ....................................................................................6-9

Table 10-1 Prelaunch Process History Columns .........................................................10-2

Table 11-1 Taglist Structures (R1, S1, T1, V1, X1, S1U, X1U, and X2U) ................... 11-1

Table 12-1 Color Condition Summary .........................................................................12-6

Table 12-2 Available Special Search Characters (Filter and Find) ............................12-16

Table 12-3 Available Special Search Characters (Replace) ......................................12-16

Table 12-4 Available Special Replace Characters ....................................................12-20Table 12-5 Available String Functions .......................................................................12-20

Table 12-6 Available Math Functions ........................................................................12-21

Table 12-7 Attribute Types ........................................................................................12-34

Table 12-8 Tunable Specifications Area Information .................................................12-41

Table 12-9 Outputs Area Information ........................................................................12-42


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Preface

This instruction provides information about how to set up a project through the Composer window of theComposer software package.

A step-by-step example project configuration is also provided.

This instruction reflects the 5.1 software system.


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About This Book

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About This Book

General

This documentation provides the necessary information to use the Composer software to create and configure a projectwithin the Composer window. It is not a tutorial for process control and assumes the reader has knowledge of graphics-based process control systems. It is intended for personnel with human system interface and controller configurationexperience. This instruction further assumes the reader is familiar with the Windows operating system.

Document Conventions

Microsoft Windows conventions are normally used for the standard presentation of material when entering text, keysequences, prompts, messages, menu items, screen elements, etc.

Information and Tip Icons

This publication includes Information and Tip where appropriate to point out important information or useful hints to thereader. The corresponding symbols should be interpreted as follows:

Information icon alerts the reader to pertinent facts and conditions.

Tip icon indicates advice on, for example, how to design your project or how to use a certain function

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1. Introduction Intended User

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1. IntroductionThe Composer window of the Composer software application provides an interactive tool for creating, managing, andimplementing project configurations. All the components of a project are created within the Composer window. Projects areorganized into a structure that directly correlates to the actual control system.

1.1 Intended User

This documentation provides the necessary information to use the Composer software to create and configure a projectwithin the Composer window. It is not a tutorial for process control and assumes the reader has knowledge of graphics-

based process control systems. It is intended for personnel with human system interface and controller configurationexperience. This instruction further assumes the reader is familiar with the Windows operating system.

1.2 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations

The following table is a glossary of terms and abbreviations used in this instruction. It contains those terms andabbreviations that are unique to ABB or have a definition that is different from standard industry usage.

Table 1-1 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations

Term Definition

C specification(CSP)

Computer resident file (.CSP extension) containing information aboutthe C environment in a controller module. This information consists of

module format information, C memory usage information, and a list ofobject files that make up the C program. There is one .csp file for eachtarget controller module.

Control logicdocument(CLD)

A grouping of sheets containing control logic (usually with a similarpurpose). A controller configuration frequently contains multiple controllogic documents.

Control logictemplate

Preconfigured configuration documents used to simplify the creation ofa new control logic document. A control logic template, when draggedinto a controller, becomes a control logic document.

Exchange Project-wide repository of system and user-defined reusablecomponents (symbols, shapes, macros, and documents). Thesecomponents are organized into folders.

Harmonycontrol unit

A control network node that contains controllers.

Humansystemsinterface

Combined hardware and software entity (sometimes just a softwareapplication) used by operators to monitor and control the processcontrol system.

Project The largest grouping of configuration information (displays, control logicdocuments, etc.) for a process.

Sheet The actual pages of a control logic document on which control logic isinserted.


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2. Description Composer Environment

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2. DescriptionThe Composer product provides an integrated visual development environment for Symphony system configurations. TheComposer environment greatly simplifies the configuration and maintenance of Symphony systems. The following topicsdescribe the Composer environment, project components, and recommended procedure for developing projects.

2.1 Composer Environment

The base Composer product provides all the functionality necessary to develop and maintain control system configurations.Contained within the Composer window are the exchange, system architecture, and output windows. Help is provided to

ensure that explanatory information is readily available.

2.1.1 Exchange Window

The exchange is a project-wide repository for control logic document and display configuration information. This windowlists the folders that contain the component parts (control logic templates, function codes, macros, shapes, and borders)used to create controller configurations (control logic documents). Also listed are the folders containing the component parts(symbols) used to create human system interface displays. There are two types of folders on the exchange. System folderscontain ABB-provided standard components. User folders contain components (standard or custom) stored by the user.This allows for flexibility in organizing reusable components on the exchange.All the appropriate objects in exchange folders can be copied into control logic documents using the drag and drop method.It is also possible to cut, copy, and paste objects between different folders or projects. Control logic templates copied to acontroller using either method become control logic documents.

2.1.2 System Architecture WindowThis window functions similar to the Microsoft® Explorer. The left side of the window displays a tree structure representingthe Symphony system architecture. This tree structure directly correlates to the actual control system. The right side of thewindow displays that portion of the architecture that is contained by the selected object and any documents attached to theselected object. These documents can be opened by double clicking the document. The appropriate software will belaunched automatically. The right side of the window also supports the standard Windows ability to select multiple items.The functions that can be performed on these selections are:

• Cut.

• Copy.

• Paste.

• Delete.• View configuration (if control logic documents are selected).

• Verify (if control logic documents are selected).

• Export (If displays are selected).

2.1.3 Output Window

This window provides a textual feedback of all operations performed in the Composer application. This window is locatedacross the bottom of the Composer window by default but it can be docked anywhere within the Composer window. Thereare five tabs in the output window. These tabs organize the text messages into groups which makes searching for aparticular message easier. The contents of the active tab in the output window can be deleted, printed, or saved by rightclicking the text and selecting Clear Window, Print, or Save.

2.2 Projects

Projects are the largest structure in a Composer control strategy architecture and typically control a whole process or atleast the major part of one. The structure of a project duplicates the actual control system architecture which greatlysimplifies control system configuration. Contained within a project is all the information needed to support the controlsystem. Refer to for more detailed information.

2.3 Control Networks

Control networks are communication highways by which information is passed. These networks can be used to subdividecomplex processes into smaller, more manageable groupings. Control networks are the structures that contain all thehuman system interfaces, Harmony control units, and controllers. Control networks reside one level below the project in theproject architecture. Refer to Project Architecture for more detailed information.


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2.4 Harmony Control Units

Harmony control units are control network nodes that contain controllers and all the associated hardware (I/O blocks, powersupplies, etc.). They reside one level below the control network to which they belong. Refer to Project Architecture formore detailed information.

2.5 Controllers

Controllers perform the actual control functions. They are configured using control logic documents. Controllers reside onelevel below the node to which they belong. Refer to Project Architecture for more detailed information.

2.6 Control Logic Templates

Control logic templates are reusable templates that can contain control logic, document settings, etc. and are used to createcontrol logic documents. Links between the template and the documents created from it can be maintained (wholedocument or just selected parts). Refer to Project Architecture for more information.

2.7 Control Logic Documents

Control logic documents form the basis of a process control strategy. These documents contain function code logic thecontroller uses to control the process. Control logic documents reside in the right side of the system architecture window.Refer to Project Architecture for more detailed information.

2.8 Tag Database

During the configuration of control logic documents, tag links (connections) to various exception reporting function codeswill need to be established and tracked. These tags are entered into a system-wide database (directly or while savingconfigurations and displays) which is available through the data browser. Refer to for more detailed information.

2.9 Configuration File

A configuration file is the result of compiling a controller. All the control logic documents for the controller are processed intoone file whose format is understood by the controller. This file is then downloaded to the controller for execution. Refer toProject Architecture for more detailed information.

2.10 Human System Interfaces

Human system interfaces provide a human interface to the entire control system. They can be configured to display anycontrol system information an operator needs. It can also be used to monitor system information, modify (tune) certainconfiguration information, and control plant equipment. Human system interfaces reside one level below the control network

in the project architecture. Refer to Project Architecture for more detailed information.

2.11 Display Groups

Groupings of Conductor VMS human system interface displays are called display groups. These groups provide aconvenient way of handling the unique displays for a specific human system interface. Display groups reside one levelbelow the human system interface to which they belong. Refer to Project Architecture for more detailed information.

2.12 Displays

Displays are the configurations that control what information is presented and how it is presented by the human systeminterface. Conductor VMS displays unique to a human system interface reside one level below the display group to whichthey belong. Displays used throughout the whole project reside in a folder in the exchange. These displays are copied tohuman system interface display groups using drag and drop or copy and paste functionality. These displays remain linkedto the original display until they are edited. Changes made to the original display are reflected in all unedited copies.

Displays reside in the right side of the system architecture window after selecting the display group to which it belongs.Refer to Project Architecture for more detailed information.

2.13 Logs

Composer can manipulate two types of logs. A Composer event log records actions (configurable) that take place withinComposer. Conductor VMS custom logs are used by Conductor VMS human system interfaces to collect data.The event log maintains a record of the actions that take place in Composer. The types of actions that are recorded isconfigurable on an individual object basis. This log or a subset of it can be archived. A detailed filtering mechanism isavailable to permit the archiving of just the required information.Custom logs can be configured for human system interfaces to collect data. Either time or event triggering can be used fordata collection. The printing of a log can be triggered by time, event, or data collection. Custom logs reside in the right sideof the system architecture window after selecting the human system interface to which it belongs.Refer to Logsfor more detailed information about logs.

2.14 Lists

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• Engineering unit descriptor.

• Logic state descriptor.

• Alarm comment.

• Tag.

• Trend.

• Report point.

The engineering unit descriptor list contains a text descriptor for all the normal engineering units. The logic state descriptorlist contains a text descriptor for all the normal logic states. The alarm comments list contains a text descriptor for all thenormal alarm comments. The engineering unit descriptor, logic state descriptor, and alarm comments lists are used by tagsto describe the indicated property. If a display is configured to display the logic state of a tag, the display is referred to thelogic state descriptor list by the tag to get the actual text to display.The tag, trend, and report point lists contain a group of tags, trends, and report points. These lists are subsets of the totaltag database that are downloaded to human system interfaces. These lists are required because a whole project maycontain more tags than one human system interface can hold. The information in these lists is used by human systeminterfaces to support controller and display configurations. Tags entered into these lists receive additional properties specificto the human system interface. Lists reside one level below the project in the project architecture. Refer to TagConfiguration for more detailed information.

2.15 Configuration Server

Configuration servers are used in Operate IT Process Portal systems. One configuration server can be added to a projectand pointed to the workstation in which it resides (refer to Project Architecture). Refer to the Operate IT Process Portalsoftware documentation for information about these systems.The configuration server contains the following nine lists.

• Areas.

• Equipments.

• Units.

• Security groups.

• Graphic displays.

• Trend displays.

• Group displays.

• Historian servers.

• Historian atom groups.

These lists contain all the defined items of the type indicated by the name. Operate IT Process Portal tags can beconfigured (through property pages) to use the items in these lists. These lists can be edited at any time. Refer to Project

Architecture for more information about these lists.

2.16 Project Development

Projects are developed easily in the Composer environment as long as a step-by-step approach is used. Extensive initialplanning and forethought are required before actually beginning to create a project. The general steps for actually creatinga project configuration with the Composer window are:

1. Create the project.

2. Create the Harmony control networks.

3. Create the controllers.

4. Create the control logic documents.

5. Start editing the control logic documents.

6. Create the human system interfaces.

7. Create the display groups (Conductor VMS only).

8. Start editing the displays.

9. Edit the tag database as needed.

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11. Create the required tag, trend, and report point lists.

12. Compile each controller (creates one configuration file from the control logic documents in thecontroller).

13. Download each controller. This sends the configuration file to the actual controller.

14. Export each display. This translates and transfers the display to the human system interface.

15. Execute the new configurations downloaded to the controller.

16. Test the displays as the new configuration is executed.17. Edit the control logic documents to correct any errors found during execution.

18. Recompile the controller and download the new configuration file.

19. Edit the displays to correct any errors found during testing.

20. Export the corrected displays.

21. Execute the new configuration.

22. Monitor and tune the controller configuration to finalize the configuration.

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3. Project ArchitectureThe following topics describe the project structure and how to create and edit all the parts of a project.

3.1 Projects

A project is the largest grouping of information concerning the control system. The project contains a complete descriptionof the control system. The structure of the project is identical to that of the actual control system. Instructions on how tocreate and open a project follow. The properties of a project and how to refresh the system architecture window, convert anolder project (WinTools 2.0 or previous Composer version) to a usable project, save, rename a project, and binding input

and output references to other projects (so that the project will compile without error) are also explained. How to connect theComposer software to the run-time system, compact a project, and repair a project are detailed as well. Refer to CommonEditing Functions for information about copying, viewing the properties of, and importing a document into a project.

3.1.1 Auto Open

To automatically open (during startup) the last project opened before the last Composer window was closed, select Project > Auto Open. A check mark next to this menu option indicates it is enabled.

3.1.2 Binding References Across Multiple Projects

Large and complex control projects can be made easier to handle by breaking them into multiple Composer projects. Thisbreaking into multiple projects usually reduces the number of cross references in each project which may result in improvedperformance when opening projects and control logic documents.

Use the Cross Project Binder Tool to confirm that input reference to output reference connections that span multiple projectsare properly configured.To bind (resolve) input references from the opened project to output references in up to ten other projects:

1. Right click the project or part of the project containing the control logic documents thatcontain input references to output references in other control logic documents in otherprojects and select Run Cross Project Binder .

2. Select the projects to bind to in the Cross Project Binder window and click Scan For PossibleBindings.

The cross project binder tool searches the specified projects for the output references that correspond to the inputreferences configured in the control logic documents within the selected part of the project. Successfully matched input andoutput references are listed in the Cross Project Scan Results window.The following table lists the information presented for each successful input (open project) to output (other projects)

reference match.

Table 3-1 Cross Project Scan Results Window Columns

Column Description

Descriptor Name of the input reference.

IRef CLD/Sheet Control logic document name and sheetnumber (in the format cld_name-Ssheet_number ) containing the inputreference.

IRef Addr Address of the input reference (in the formatloop-PCU-module-block).

IRef FC Num Input reference function code number.

Specs The current address specified by the inputreference (in the format loop-PCU-module-block).

New Specs The address that should be specified by theinput reference (in the format loop-PCU-module-block).

ORef FC Num Number of the function code connected to the

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Unsuccessful reference matches (input with no output) are listed in the output window.

3. Select the input references to be updated.

NOTE: Selecting (or deselecting) an input reference of a function code that contains multiple input references causesall the input references to be selected (or deselected). The input references are handled as a group.

4. If desired, choose to make a new revision of all control logic documents that will be changed beforethey are changed by this tool by allowing the Save All Changes to New Revision option to remainenabled (the default condition).

5. If desired, copy the information in this window to the output window (click Output Summary) or to acomma-separated, value formatted file viewable in Excel (click Export to .CSV).

6. Click Perform Changes. The control logic documents containing the input references will be opened,the input reference spec values will be changed, and the control logic document will be saved andclosed. After all input references are bound to the appropriate external output references, this projectwill compile successfully.

NOTE: Cross reference reports and binding logs will always report internal input reference to external output refer-ence bindings unconnected. This compiler will also generate XRef Unconnected warnings for bindings updated bythis tool. It is up to the user to confirm that these bindings are actually connected.

3.1.3 Compact

NOTE: If projects are prelaunched on one or more client computers, these must be shut down before the Compactfunction can get exclusive access to the database (and perform its function). To shut down a prelaunched project,select the objects for the project on the History tab of the Prelaunch Configuration Utility and click Shutdown SelectedObject. After the compact is complete, go to the Project tab and click Launch Objects Now, or reboot the computer.

To reduce the amount of memory space a project requires:

1. Open the project.

2. Select Tools > Project Maintenance > Compact.

3. Click Yes in the dialog box to confirm that the current project is to be closed.When the compact operation is complete, the project is reopened.

3.1.4 ConvertTo convert a WinTools 2.0 or previous Composer version project file into a Composer 5.1 project:

1. Select Project > Convert....

2. If a project is currently opened, select Yes in the dialog box to confirm the closing of the currentlyopened project.

3. Enter the project file name and location. Wintools project files have a .PRJ extension whileComposer project files have a .EBP extension.

4. Enter the location for the converted project.

5. Enter the name of the converted project.

ORef Project Path Path of the project containing the outputreference.

ORef CLD/Sheet Control logic document name and sheetnumber (in the format cld_name-

Ssheet_number ) containing the outputreference.

Table 3-1 Cross Project Scan Results Window Columns (Continued)

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6. Select the project parts (tags, configuration logic, HSI displays) that are to be converted in the projectconvert dialog box.

NOTE: All the parts of a previous version Composer project are converted no matter what project parts are selectedfor conversion.

7. If converting a Wintools project, select the traits (limits, attributes, etc.) that the converted projectshould have by selecting the type of workstation (console) that has the desired traits in the Context(Wintools Source Only) field.

8. If the default regional setting of the workstation is set to one of the English options, proceed to StepStep 14.

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3.1.7 Properties

The properties of a project include:

• Name.

• Location.

• Size (total).

• Status.

• Date created.

• Date last modified.

• Date last opened.

• Project language.

• Custom properties (customer name, contractor, etc.) used.

To view or edit the properties of a project, refer to Common Editing Functions for more information.

3.1.8 Refresh

The system architecture of a project shown in a Composer window is automatically kept up to date with all changes made inthat window. However, changes made to the same project in another Composer window (multiple users) are notautomatically sent to other windows having this project opened. In this case, manually refresh the project to ensure itaccurately reflects the current condition of the project. To refresh the system architecture listing:

1. Select View > Refresh.

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1. In the system architecture window, right click the project, control network, list, humansystem interface, display group, display, Harmony control unit, or controller.

2. Select Refresh.

3.1.9 Repair

In some cases (a power outage occurs while the project is open for example), a project may become unusable or the datamay be corrupted. Use the repair function to repair the integrity of the project database.

NOTE: If projects are prelaunched on one or more client computers, these must be shut down before the Repairfunction can get exclusive access to the database (and perform its function). To shut down a prelaunched project,select the objects for the project on the History tab of the Prelaunch Configuration Utility and click Shutdown SelectedObject. After the repair is complete, go to the Project tab and click Launch Objects Now, or reboot the computer.

To repair a possibly corrupt project:

1. Open the project.

2. Select Tools > Project Maintenance > Repair .

3. Click Yes in the dialog box to confirm that the current project is to be closed.

When the repair operation is complete, the project is reopened.

3.1.10 Run Time

The run-time menu provides five options which are:

• Connect.

• Disconnect.

• Configure.

• Restart.

• Prompt on connect.

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3.1.10.1 ConnectTo connect the Composer window to the run-time system (through the Composer server):

1. Select Run-Time > Connect....

2. Select the logical computer interface module to be used from the list provided in the select logical ICIdialog box.

3. Click OK.The status shown in the lower right corner of the window will change from Not Connected to Connected when a complete

connection to the run-time system has been made. The information transferred across this connection is module status,module state, etc.

3.1.10.2 DisconnectTo disconnect the Composer window from the Composer server (and the run-time system), select Run-Time > Disconnect.The connection status in the lower right corner of the window will change to Not Connected when this operation is complete.

3.1.10.3 ConfigureThe first run-time task that must be done is telling the client Composer window which path to use when connecting to theComposer server application. This server is in turn connected to the run-time system through a computer interface module.To configure a Composer client for run-time operation select Run-Time > Configure. This will launch the Harmony SystemConfiguration tool, hSysCfg. See Section 13, ICI to Computer Interface Setup for information on configuring the connectionto an ICI module (ICI, IET, NCC).

3.1.10.4 RestartTo restart the computer interface module used by the Composer server in the path (logical ICI) selected during theconnection process, select Run-Time > Restart.

3.1.10.5 Prompt on ConnectSelecting Prompt on Connect causes the select logical ICI dialog box to appear every time Composer needs to connect toan ICI interface module in order to send or retrieve information. Select the default or another ICI interface module from thelist provided. Deselecting Prompt on Connect causes the default ICI interface module to be used when Composer needs toconnect to an ICI interface module.

3.1.11 Save As

To save a copy of the opened project with a new name:

1. Select Project > Save As....

2. Select the location and name for the new project and click Save.

3.2 Exchange

The exchange contains folders that contain function codes, human system interface displays, symbols, shapes, borders,macros, and control logic templates that are used to create control logic documents and human system interface displays.These items can be copied to a control logic document or display by dragging and dropping the item. There are two types offolders on the exchange. System folders contain ABB-provided items. User folders contain items stored by the user. Theseitems can be user-created shapes, macros, control logic templates, etc. as well as shortcuts. Shortcuts are links to itemsresiding in other folders. Explanations on how to open, create, and put shortcuts into an exchange folder follow. The

properties an exchange folder has are also described. Refer to Common Editing Functions for information about copying,deleting, moving, viewing properties of, and renaming exchange folders.

3.2.1 Create

To add a new user exchange folder to the exchange or another user exchange folder:

1. Select the root exchange folder or open the folder that will contain the new folder.

2. Right click the empty space in the exchange window and select New > Folder .The new folder will be named New Folder . Rename it as desired.

3.2.2 Open

To open an exchange folder:

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1. Right click the folder to be opened and select Explore.

3.2.3 Properties

The properties of an exchange folder are:

• Name.

• Type.• Location.

• Project name.

• Status.

To view or edit the properties of an exchange folder, refer to Common Editing Functions for more information.

3.2.4 Shortcuts

A link to an item located in another folder can be added to an exchange folder using the shortcut functionality. Renaming ashortcut will rename the source document residing on the exchange which causes all other shortcuts to the same documentto change to the new name.To add a shortcut to a folder:

1. Open the folder that will contain the shortcut.

2. Right click in the folder and select New > Shortcut. The select objects for shortcut dialog boxappears.

3. Select the exchange folder containing the original item sourcing the shortcut.

4. Select the original item to which the shortcut is linked.

5. Click OK.

3.3 Control Networks

Control networks are the parts of a project that contain human system interfaces, Harmony control units, and all theircomponent parts. Instructions on how to create and view properties of a control network follow. Refer to Common Editing

Functions for information about synchronizing the tags used by the control network components with those actually in thetag database and how to change the address of, move, copy, delete, and rename a control network.

3.3.1 Create

To add a new control network to a project:

1. Right click the project name and select New > Control Network....

2. Enter the control network name (64 characters maximum) and address (numbers 1 through 250) inthe dialog box and click OK.

3.3.2 Properties

The properties of a control network include:

• Name.

• Type.

• Location.

• Project name.

• Status.

• Control network address.

To view or edit the properties of a control network, refer to Common Editing Functions for more information.

3.4 Harmony Control Units

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are also described. Refer to Common Editing Functions for information about copying, deleting, importing a documentinto, viewing the properties of, changing the address, inspecting, synchronizing the tags of, and renaming a Harmonycontrol unit.

3.4.1 Create

To add a new Harmony control unit to the control network:

1. Right click the control network and select New > Control Unit....

2. Enter the Harmony control unit name (64 characters maximum) and address (numbers 1 through 31)in the dialog box and click OK.

3.4.2 Properties

The properties of a Harmony control unit include:

• Name.

• Type.

• Location.

• Project name.

• Status.

• Control network number.

• Harmony control unit number (node address).

To view or edit the properties of a Harmony control unit, refer to Common Editing Functions for more information.

3.4.3 View Reports

To view a status or problem report from a Harmony control unit, right click the Harmony control unit and select Report >Status or Report > Problem.The requested information will appear in the general tab of the output window.

3.5 Controllers

Controllers are the parts of a Harmony control unit that contain control logic. Instructions on how to create, compile, changethe operating mode of, and print a controller follow. Also explained is how to online configure, import a firmware file,download a firmware file, delete a firmware file, inspect the controller, edit the C specification (CSP) file of, view a status orproblem report from the controller, and reorder the control logic documents assigned to the controller. The properties usedby a controller are also explained. Refer to Common Editing Functions for information about copying, deleting, importinga document into, moving, viewing the properties of, changing address, verifying, viewing the function code configuration of,synchronizing the tags of, transferring tag and specification data in or out of, and renaming a controller.

Harmony Area Controllers

This type of controller, when created, adds a specialized Harmony control unit and Harmony area controller to the controlnetwork. Primary Harmony area controllers perform all the functions previously mentioned except for cut, copy, paste, anddelete. Secondary area controllers only perform the compile, load to controller, view configuration, rename, and propertiesfunctions. The associated Harmony control unit performs the cut, copy, and delete functions, and provides redundantaccess to the following functions:

• Load firmware.

• Reports (status and problem).

• Print.

• Import document.

• Refresh.

• Rename.

• Properties.

Foundation fieldbus-capable I/O devices can be used with the BRC controller. However, the fieldbus configuration of the I/Odevice must be accomplished through third-party software (not supplied). The control logic configuration of the I/O device

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Sequence of Events (SEM) Controller

This type of controller adds a specialized Harmony control unit and sequence of events controller to the control network.This controller performs the following functions:

• Assigned controllers.

• Edit executive block.

• Compile.

• Rename.• Properties.

The associated Harmony control unit performs the following functions:

• Import document.

• Tag synchronize.