Technical Information TI 34P02D02-01E VDS Overview TI 34P02D02-01E 2nd Edition Jan. 2003 Blank Page i All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2002, Yokogawa Electric Corporation TI 34P02D02-01E Aug. 01,2002-00 Introduction About This Document This document is a primer on the fundamental functions of the VDS Versatile Data Server Software as well as the development environment for them, and should be read by those who are considering purchasing VDS. For further functional details, see the respective General Specifications sheets. Blank Page Toc-1 TI 34P02D02-01E Jan.31,2003-00 CONTENTS 1. Features of VDS 1 2. System Specifications 2 2.1 Functional Configuration of VDS 2 2.2 VDS System Configurations 3 2.3 Connectable Controllers and I/O Devices 4 2.4 OPC Client/Server Connections 6 2.5 Requirements 7 3. Functions 8 3.1 Software Structure 8 3.2 I/O Object 9 3.3 Data Server 10 3.3.1 Control Objects (1) 11 3.3.2 Control Objects (2) 12 3.4 HMI Server/HMI Client (1) 13 3.4.1 HMI Server 13 3.4.2 HMI Client 13 3.4.3 Graphic Windows 14 3.5 Extensive Message Management Functions 15 3.6 Process Management Functions 16 3.7 Security for Operation 17 4. Application Development Environment 18 4.1 Object Builder 18 4.2 VBA Programs on Data Server 19 4.3 Graphic Designer 20 4.4 Easy Link with VB Applications 21 Technical Information VDS Overview TI 34P02D02-01E Toc-2 TI 34P02D02-01E Jan.31,2003-00 5. Software Products 22 5.1 Styles of Software Supply 22 5.2 Optional Packages 23 5.2.1 Report Package 24 5.2.2 Trend Package 25 5.2.3 Test Package 26 5.2.4 Multi-task Package 27 5.2.5 Extended Security Package 28 5.2.6 Operation Shield Package 29 5.2.7 MELSEC Driver 30 5.2.8 SYSMAC Driver 31 5.2.9 OPC Server Driver 32 5.2.10 DARWIN Driver 33 5.2.11 Power Monitor Driver 34 5.2.12 Custom Driver Interface 35 1 All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2002, Yokogawa Electric Corporation TI 34P02D02-01E Aug.01,2002-00 1. Features of VDS VDS, which is operation and monitoring software that runs on a personal computer, adds an advanced architecture to the conventional HMI/SCADA functionality such as data acquisition from various I/O devices and graphical presentation of the acquired data. VDS thus embodies a “network-based control system (NCS)” proposed by Yokogawa as a new system architecture for boosting manufacturing efficiency. • Operation and monitoring of the sites can be performed anytime, from anywhere via a general Web browser. Only a personal computer with Internet access is needed, without special dedicated software, thus simplifying maintenance of the PC itself. • VDS can handle various applications by linking up diverse devices and controllers including autonomous controllers, programmable logic controllers of a variety of suppliers, power monitors, and temperature controllers. The OPC client/server connectivity also enables VDS to interlink with business framework systems. • A wealth of functions simplifies operations such as message management and assures security, and provides an object-oriented engineering environment to minimize programming effort, thus making engineering more efficient. Versatile Data Server Software 1. Features Powerful helper from application buildup to operation  Operation and monitoring via generic Web browser  Operation and monitoring anytime, from anywhere (obviating the need for 24-hour manned monitoring).  Thin client for each HMI client computer.  Applicable to a wide range of applications  Links up diverse I/O devices.  Supports OPC server/client connections.  Superb operability with first-rate safety  A wealth of functions to simplify operations ♦ Message management, security, Report Package, Trend Package, etc.  Concise application development environment  Simple software structure assuring superb maintainability of the system built.  Object-oriented, efficient engineering. 2 All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2002, Yokogawa Electric Corporation TI 34P02D02-01E Jan.31,2003-00 2. System Specifications 2.1 Functional Configuration of VDS In VDS, server functionality such as data acquisition and saving is split from client functionality such as operation and monitoring via graphic windows.  Data server Acquires data from I/O devices and controllers such as autonomous controllers and programmable logic controllers, saves it, and passes it to the HMI server and Visual Basic applications. Data is controlled using tags called control objects. Up to four controllers implementing a data server can exist on each train of the control LAN, and up to a total of 32 I/O devices and controllers can be connected to each data server. Up to 5,000 control objects can be defined and implemented on each data server.  HMI server Converts data in the data server and display data for operation and monitoring windows into data in a Web browser-compatible format, and delivers it to each HMI client. An HMI client can access any data server, whether it is running on the same computer or a different networking computer on the same control LAN (can connect to up to four Data Servers).  HMI client Using a general Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer), displays operation and monitoring windows created and maintained by an HMI server. An HMI client can be run either on the same computer with an HMI server or a different networking computer on the same control LAN. (An HMI server allows concurrent access from up to fifty clients.) Versatile Data Server Software 1. Features Powerful helper from application buildup to operation X Operation and monitoring via generic Web browser O Operation and monitoring anytime, from anywhere (obviating the need for 24-hour manned monitoring). O Thin client for each HMI client computer. X Applicable to a wide range of applications O Links up diverse I/O devices. O Supports OPC server/client connections. X Superb operability with first-rate safety O A wealth of functions to simplify operations ♦ Message management, security, Report Package, Trend Package, etc. X Concise application development environment O Simple software structure assuring superb maintainability of the system built. O Object-oriented, efficient engineering. Versatile Data Server Software 2.1 Functional Configuration of VDS Data acquisition and saving functions split from operation and monitoring functions General Web browser Operation and monitoring Various controllers and I/O devices 2. System Specifications: HMI Client HMI Client Control LAN (100/10 Mbps) PC running Acquiring data from I/O devices and saving it Acquiring data from I/O devices and saving it Generating and distributing operation and monitoring windows Generating and distributing operation and monitoring windows • Data servers: Up to 4 • HMI clients: Up to 50 • Connectable I/O devices: Up to 32 • Implementable control objects: Up to 5,000 Presenting operation and monitoring windows Presenting operation and monitoring windows Network Up to 4 per control LAN Data acquisition and saving Control Data Server Data Server HMI Server HMI Server 3 All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2002, Yokogawa Electric Corporation TI 34P02D02-01E Jan.31,2003-00 2.2 VDS System Configurations From a small system such as connecting a single controller or I/O device, up to a large system consisting of multiple controllers and I/O devices, VDS can be optimally configured to suit any scale.  Advantages  HMI clients can access VDS through the Internet and a firewall.  Each HMI client computer need not run VDS software. - With just a PC running a Web browser with Internet access, operation and monitoring can be performed from anywhere. - Cheaper updating of package software  The HMI server can assess VDS’s data server running on a different PC, so operation and monitoring of a different system is also possible.  Up to a total of 32* controllers and I/O devices can be connected, and they can all be of different models. (* For controllers/devices connected via serial communication, each RS-485/422 train is counted as one.) Versatile Data Server Software Optimally configurable as a small- to large-scale system, and allows incremental system expansions. Small-scale system Small-scale system Large-scale system Large-scale system Various I/O devices/controllers, e.g., PLCs and recorders HMI clients Control LAN (Ethernet) Information LAN (Ethernet) Internet Up to 4 per control LAN Up to 4 per control LAN Up to a total of 32 per VDS Up to a total of 32 per VDS Up to 50 per VDS Up to 50 per VDS Autonomous controllers Serial communication Temperature controllers and power monitors Control LAN (Ethernet) I/O device/controller 2.2 VDS System Configurations 2. System Specifications: + HMI client (Web browser) 4 All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2002, Yokogawa Electric Corporation TI 34P02D02-01E Jan.31,2003-00 2.3 Connectable Controllers and I/O Devices VDS can link up a variety of controllers and I/O devices to meet a broad range of applications and thus integrate the site information held by those controllers and devices scattered on site.  Controller and I/O Device Link  Up to a total of 32* controllers and I/O devices from those listed in the table above can be connected, and they can all be of different models. (* For controllers/devices connected via serial communication, each RS-485/422 train is counted as one.)  Connections of the FCN/FCJ autonomous controllers, FA-M3 controllers, Green Series temperature controllers, and LonWorks Gateway require no optional drivers. (For VDS standard drivers, see Section 3.2, “I/O Object.”)  For optional device connection drivers, see Section 5.2, “Optional Packages.”  You can create a communication driver program in Visual Basic to connect a device via an interface not supported by either a standard or optional driver. Versatile Data Server Software 2.3 Connectable Controllers and I/O Devices (1) Yokogawa FCN Ethernet (can be duplexed) None Serial, Ethernet, MELSECNET II, MELSECNET/10, CC-Link, etc. Serial, Ethernet, Controller Link, SYSMACLINK, Compo Bus/D, etc. PLCs X Flexibly meets diverse needs and purposes Supported Models Interface Option Required Type Autonomous Controllers Yokogawa FCJ Ethernet (can be duplexed) None Yokogawa FA-M3 Ethernet, RS-232-C None Mitsubishi MELSEC MELSEC Driver OMRON SYSMAC SYSMAC Driver Fuji Electric MICREX-SX RS-232-C Hitachi HIDEC-S10/2 α Ethernet Sharp JW Ethernet, RS-232-C Matsushita MEWNET-FP Ethernet, RS-232-C Keyence KZ-A300, -A500 RS-232-C OPC Server Driver (plus RobotricsWare FA-Server required) Toyota Machine Works TOYOPUC Ethernet Fuji Electric MICREX-SX Ethernet Allen-Bradley ?Logix5550 Ethernet OPC Server Driver (plus Takebishi Electric OPC server required) FL-NET-enabled controllers FL-NET Continuing to the next page OPC Server Driver (plus Fuji Electric OPC server required) OPC Server Driver (plus Allen- Bradley RSLinx required) 2. System Specifications: [...]... Arbitrary devices Arbitrary interface Recorders Others All Rights Reserved Copyright © 2002, Yokogawa Electric Corporation DARWIN Driver Custom Driver (an I/O driver needs to be created in VB) TI 34P02D02-01E Jan.3 1,2003-00 6 Versatile Data Server Software 2 System Specifications: 2.4 OPC Client/Server Connections Enables access to external applications Upper-level system Interlinks with business framework... figure (For the interfaces and methods supported, see the General Specifications for OPC Server Driver (GS 34P02G08-01E).) All Rights Reserved Copyright © 2002, Yokogawa Electric Corporation TI 34P02D02-01E Jan.3 1,2003-00 7 Versatile Data Server Software 2 System Specifications: 2.5 System Requirements System Requirements for VDS （Data Server/HMI Server） Items Personal computer CPU RAM Hard disk Ethernet... software medium (NT201AE) 2.5 Requirements The tables above show the system requirements to run VDS and those for an HMI client All Rights Reserved Copyright © 2002, Yokogawa Electric Corporation TI 34P02D02-01E Jan.3 1,2003-00 8 Versatile Data Server Software 3 Functions: 3.1 Software Structure Simple software structure maximizes throughput and facilitates maintenance Allows operation and HMI client General... definable objects and additional HMI client licenses for adding HMI clients that can concurrently access VDS are also available All Rights Reserved Copyright © 2002, Yokogawa Electric Corporation TI 34P02D02-01E Jan.3 1,2003-00 23 Versatile Data Server Software 5 Software Products: 5.2 Optional Packages A wealth of optional packages to meet diverse needs Report package Trend package Test package Multi-task... driver Custom driver interface 5.2 Optional Packages Extensive optional packages are available for VDS to address various needs All Rights Reserved Copyright © 2002, Yokogawa Electric Corporation TI 34P02D02-01E Jan.3 1,2003-00 24 5 Software Products: Versatile Data Server Software 5.2.1 Report Package Report Package collects data from VDS’s data server in specified intervals, performs summarization and... 1 year for daily and monthly reports in internal database 1 month for lot and simplified batch reports in internal database All Rights Reserved Copyright © 2002, Yokogawa Electric Corporation TI 34P02D02-01E Jan.3 1,2003-00 25 5 Software Products: Versatile Data Server Software 5.2.2 Trend Package Trend Package offers functions to collect data from VDS’s data server in specified intervals and displays... be displayed at one time can be specified from 2 to 10800 Data axis: Can be expanded and reduced arbitrary from 300% to 10% All Rights Reserved Copyright © 2002, Yokogawa Electric Corporation TI 34P02D02-01E Jan.3 1,2003-00 26 5 Software Products: Versatile Data Server Software 5.2.3 Test Package Test Package features four functions to powerfully help debugging and maintenance of application programs... and thus enables applications that depends on execution timings to be analyzed without need of developing a dedicated program All Rights Reserved Copyright © 2002, Yokogawa Electric Corporation TI 34P02D02-01E Jan.3 1,2003-00 27 Versatile Data Server Software 5 Software Products: 5.2.4 Multi-task Package Multi-task Package enables synchronization and intercommunication of signals with Visual Basic programs... makes programs easier to read and understand Data can be shared with VB programs running in another computer via the network All Rights Reserved Copyright © 2002, Yokogawa Electric Corporation TI 34P02D02-01E Jan.3 1,2003-00 28 Versatile Data Server Software 5 Software Products: 5.2.5 Extended Security Package Extended Security Package adds work file protection to the VDS standard security functions (see... password if it is the first-time logon for the user, or if the validity of the password is about to expire or has already expired All Rights Reserved Copyright © 2002, Yokogawa Electric Corporation TI 34P02D02-01E Jan.3 1,2003-00 29 Versatile Data Server Software 5 Software Products: 5.2.6 Operation Shield Package Operation Shield Package enables part of Windows’ general functions to be negated to restrict . Technical Information TI 34P02D02-01E VDS Overview TI 34P02D02-01E 2nd Edition Jan. 2003 Blank Page i All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2002, Yokogawa Electric Corporation TI 34P02D02-01E. Designer 20 4.4 Easy Link with VB Applications 21 Technical Information VDS Overview TI 34P02D02-01E Toc-2 TI 34P02D02-01E Jan. 31 ,2003- 00 5. Software Products 22 5.1 Styles of Software. functional details, see the respective General Specifications sheets. Blank Page Toc-1 TI 34P02D02-01E Jan. 31 ,2003- 00 CONTENTS 1. Features of VDS 1 2. System Specifications