The document is exactly what we were looking for Alex. Thanks a lot. One
question. The document references the use of the ACM with 6.0 and 6.1
explicitly. Does it work the same with 4.3?
Chad Airhart
Instrument, Electrical & Control Systems Engineer
Equistar Chemicals, LP.
Victoria, TX
Wk. (361) 572-2568
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Johnson, Alex (Foxboro) [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2001 12:46 PM
> To: Foxboro DCS Mail List
> Subject: RE: ACM Module
>
> Okay, I'm back with my head on a little straighter.
>
>
> Re: (FoxGuard Manager) ACM Sizing Information
>
>
> The ACM document is B0193VK Rev E. The one on FoxDoc is Rev D.
>
>
> The Rev E edition has a significant amount of sizing information. It
> details
> the amount of available RAM, the size of the blocks, the time required to
> execute a block, etc.
>
>
> It should be noted that the ACM has had substantial improvements in its
> software over the last year or so. This includes the switchover time from
> primary ACM to backup ACM. It is a much improved product these days.
>
>
>
> Re: My earlier error (ACM vs. ABS)
>
> Just before Chad's note yesterday, I had a requested for ABS information.
> Like the ACM, the ABS document was recently updated with sizing
> information.
> When I saw Chad's note, I thought how ironic that I got the same question
> in
> such quick succession. WRONG!
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
> Alex Johnson
> 10707 Haddington
> Houston, TX 77043
> 713.722.2859 (office)
> 713.722.2700 (switchboard)
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Johnson, Alex (Foxboro) [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2001 11:57 AM
> To: Foxboro DCS Mail List
> Subject: RE: ACM Module
>
> Err, that should read, " The version of the document on my FoxDoc CD
> is
> Revision C and it lacks sizing information"
>
> I should proofread my stuff. :-(
> Regards,
>
>
> Alex Johnson
> 10707 Haddington
> Houston, TX 77043
> 713.722.2859 (office)
> 713.722.2700 (switchboard)
> 713.932.0222 (fax)
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Johnson, Alex (Foxboro) [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2001 11:52 AM
> To: Foxboro DCS Mail List
> Subject: RE: ACM Module
>
> The document B0193MK Rev D has sizing information. I'll send
> Chad a
> copy.
> The version of the document on my FoxDoc CD is Revision D
> and it
> lacks
> sizing information.
>
> Basically, it is about as fast as a CP-10 and can hold more
> blocks.
>
> The Rev D document says that it can handle only 300 outgoing
> points.
> I
> believe that this is a typographical error and that the
> number
> should be
> 3000, but I'm checking on it.
>
>
>
> The AB interface options are:
>
>
> * Micro-I/A
> * over Ethernet
> * over AB-DH
> * DI-30 (FT or non-FT) over AB-DH
> * AW-I over Ethernet
> * AB Station (Co-Processor board installed in the
> PLC/5)
>
>
>
> For points per dollar, you should look at Micro-I/A. It is
> faster
> than the
> DI for data transfer and has more RAM.
>
>
> For a small and inexpensive total solution, the AW-I is
> appropriate.
>
>
> For a system with redundancy requirements, use the DI.
>
>
> There are lots of other points to ponder, but this is a
> summary.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
> Alex Johnson
> 10707 Haddington
> Houston, TX 77043
> 713.722.2859 (office)
> 713.722.2700 (switchboard)
> 713.932.0222 (fax)
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Airhart, Chad M.
> [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2001 10:01 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: ACM Module
>
> Does anyone on the list have any experience using
> the
> Triconex/Foxboro ACM
> module to pass data between the Triconex TMR PLC and
> a
> Foxboro
> system? We
> are trying to get some specific information on the
> module
> (i.e.
> throughput,
> configuration etc..) prior to deciding to buy and
> install
> one. We
> haven't
> really found what we are looking for in Foxdocs.
> Does
> anyone (Alex)
> know if
> there is a document available for that module
> similar to
> what is
> available
> for the Allen Bradley Station?
>
> Chad Airhart
> Instrument, Electrical & Control Systems Engineer
> Equistar Chemicals, LP.
> Victoria, TX
> Wk. (361) 572-2568
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