Honeywell TDC3000 Distributed Control System

Honeywell TDC3000 Distributed Control System

Description

The DCS architecture has always been focused on distributing control on a network so that operators can monitor and interact with the entire scope of the plant. The classic DCS originated from an overall system approach – Coordination, synchronization and integrity of process data over a high-performance and deterministic network are at the core of the DCS architecture.

The Honeywell TDC 3000 (Total Distributed Control) is a legacy Distributed Control System (DCS) introduced in the 1980s. Widely used in heavy industries like oil and gas, refining, and power generation, it links field controllers, logic configurations, and operator stations over a proprietary network to manage complex industrial processes.

Key Features：

• Distributed Architecture: Uses modular controllers and various Input/Output (I/O) modules to safely control field devices like sensors and actuators.
  
• Historical Significance: Evolved from the earlier TDC 2000 and served as the industrial nervous system for thousands of plants globally.
  
• System Longevity: Though considered functionally obsolete, many installations remain active

Experion® Elevate

Experion Elevate is a member of our suite of cloud-enabled solutions for operations technology and information technology (OT/IT).   Simplify your operations with a solution that brings business agility and increased operational efficiency, from implementation through ongoing operations.  With our solution, you get:

• The latest software and features
• Reduced need for on-site support and skills maintenance
• Lower cost of entry; OPEX potential
• Rapid project deployment
• Lower lifecycle cost

Elevate provides agile business performance by delivering the right information at the right time, enterprise collaboration, and cyber secure access anywhere. Plus, we understand your regulatory compliance needs.​

Whether you choose a traditional on-premises or off-premises solution, or a combination of the two, Honeywell delivers robust options to fit your needs.  No matter the system size or deployment of regulated or critical data, Honeywell provides flexible and scalable options that are right for you.

• On- and off-premises combinations
• Subscription-based
• Industry- and application-independent
• High availability options

Experion SCADA is at the heart of our Experion systems and provides a highly scalable, integrated system with a superior HMI.  Radically simplify configuration by up to 80% and improve operational efficiency with equipment-based templates, pan and zoom, dashboards and task-based filters.​

On-site footprint, hardware, software, and maintenance are greatly reduced.   Experion Elevate delivers predictable costs, easy upgrades, continual support, and ease of implementation. In addition, partnering with Honeywell ensures you have an entire suite of solutions available to choose from, including:

• Robust data monitoring, storage and analysis
• Integrated safety and cyber security
• Integrated field instrumentation, skids, terminals
• Integration across the business solution space

Experion HS

Experion HS is a solution that allows operators to monitor and control the plant environment, using real-time data for displays, trends and loop faceplates. An onboard historian archives valuable plant data. It is easy and intuitive, and can be used by plant managers, plant maintenance engineers, process engineers and operators in many industries to improve efficiency and productivity.
The newest version of Experion HS supports Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system and runs on cost-effective workstation-grade personal computers.

With out-of-the-box functionality, users simply configure the platform instead of building it from the ground up. Operations can begin soon after point and hardware configuration is complete, and it is highly scalable to meet changing system requirements.
Standard features include:

• Seamless integration with ControlEdge PLC and RTU for improved configuration time by up to 95%
• Enhanced field level HMI connectivity through Experion PPC (industrial-grade touch Panel PC)
• One stop SCADA solution – native Historian, integration with ControlEdge HC900, Safety Manager, Safety Manager SC and other third-party devices connectivity
• Secure data connectivity and integration over Cloud friendly OPC UA Interface
• Distributed system architecture (DSA) that allows HS systems to publish and subscribe data easily from other HS/PC/LX and PKS/EBI (publish only) systems
• Wide variety of standard SCADA interfaces – Modbus TCP/IP, DNP3, IEC 61850 Ed2, IEC 60870, Classic OPC DA, HDA and A&E and more
• Powerful core SCADA features: HMI, trending, real time database, open connectivity, alarm/event infrastructure, on board historian, server redundancy
• Advanced alarm/event management subsystem, 300+ built-in system displays, configurable reports, extensive history collection and trending

Experion HS enhances operator response and provides readily available information and data for operator effectiveness. It improves safety management of critical processes and equipment. In addition, productivity tools enable faster and more accurate engineering with automatic documentation creation and improved online modifications and validation, resulting in better engineering and maintenance efficiency.​

Experion LCN

Plants running the TotalPlant™ Solution (TPS) system need to avoid obsolescence by employing modern technology. TPS, introduced in 1998, helped establish open plant automation with a host of advanced applications. However, its users are now dealing with compliance issues related to new safety regulations as well as increasing system support challenges.

With Experion LCN, existing control strategy, field terminations, applications, history and graphics can be retained, allowing users to focus on high value improvements. It minimizes operating disruptions, maintains overall consistency and delivers optional lifecycle advantages with virtualization. It also opens the door to Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) by Honeywell, an approach that connects people to assets, automates predictive analytics, and enables increased collaboration.​

Expanding on the Enhanced TPS Node capabilities, the Experion LCN further enables continuous innovation for Honeywell customers. Using the proven Experion Fault Tolerant Ethernet (FTE) infrastructure, a new ELCN Bridge connects Experion to Classic Coax LCN.

Once this connection is established, the LCN coax connection can be removed one LCN node at a time. Instead of a hardware connection for every Experion TPS Node, only one redundant ELCN Bridge pair is needed to enable virtualization.​

Honeywell’s on process incremental upgrade to Experion LCN modernizes the control system infrastructure and enables the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT by Honeywell). This strategy maintains safe and reliable controls while modernizing and evolving with the most advanced technologies. It keeps established, reliable systems running longer, extends uptime, and preserves investments in hardware and network infrastructure.

PlantCruise by Experion

PlantCruise by Experion® is based Honeywell’s proven Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) technology and designed to efficiently meet the control system needs of variety of industrial applications. It provides an integrated platform with comprehensive connectivity, advanced HMI and tools, and software enabled solutions delivering operational efficiencies and new business outcomes.

PlantCruise is the perfect platform for users to extend their scope at any time from process control and management to include personnel and assets, and to even integrate the resources of their entire business operations.

PlantCruise offers proven technology with the right agility for greater reliability and advanced control:

• Provides flexible control platform options based on Series 8 and ControlEdge for improved fit across various industrial applications
• Includes model-based advanced predictive control technology for loop-control optimization
• Ensures no “loss of view” of the core process through Experion Direct Connect Station
• Utilizes Honeywell’s patented Fault Tolerant Ethernet (FTE) capability ensures greater reliability
• Employs IT-enabled solutions for improved performance and operations (e.g., virtualization, data mobility, remote operations)
• Changes control process verification for regulatory compliance
• Simplifies engineering and maintenance functionality

PlantCruise by Experion offers an integrated control package based on state-of-the-art controllers and technology, which enable seamless, plant-wide control and improved connectivity. The key features of this solution include:

• Built-in function blocks and pre-built templates
• Rich function libraries to easily create control strategies
• Support for Custom Algorithm Blocks (CABs) and application development to suit industry and application-specific requirements
• User-friendly tools such as Control Builder, Enhanced Bulk Builder, Quick Builder, Smart Reporting and HMIWeb Solution Pack
• Simple Human Machine Interface (HMI) including Abnormal Situation Management (ASM®) Consortium-compliant displays
• Alarm management tools such as alarm shelving, alarming tracker, and dynamic alarm suppression

These features make PlantCruise quick to implement, effortless to use and easy to maintain. Users can greatly reduce the time required to engineer controls and displays, configure reports, and build interfaces. In addition, PlantCruise makes it easier for operators to run the plant by giving them the information they need to make timely decisions without cluttering their view of the process.

PlantCruise by Experion is a proven Distributed Control System (DCS) leveraging the Experion PKS system, which is purpose-built to fit users’ applications and is easy-to-use and configure. This system enables users to:

• Maximize uptime and improve plant reliability and efficiency
• Enhance operator effectiveness through alarm management and displays
• Ensure data integrity and integration with business applications for optimized performance
• Scale the system to meet expanded or future requirements
• Remove process bottlenecks by integrating data, processes, and workflows
• Improve equipment and process monitoring, and optimize production against feed and energy costs

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