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Bristol® OpenBSI Utilities
General
Emerson Process Management’s Open Bristol
System Interface (OpenBSI), is a set of network
communication services that provide access to
Emerson’s Bristol® ControlWave® and Network
3000 lines of RTUs, PLCs, controllers and flow computers. Above the communication layer are a group
of applications (programs) which are known as the
OpenBSI Utilities. The OpenBSI communication
interface provides server functionality to these and
other client applications.
These utilities interact with the communications layer to collect and manage data from the ControlWave
and Network 3000 series products, generate files
based on the collected data, and monitor and control OpenBSI communications.
Third-party SCADA applications, such as HMI software, can also use OpenBSI communications, and
data files generated by OpenBSI utilities, to access
the Bristol network in order to display and report information about a running process from field instrumentation. An operator then uses this information to
monitor and/or interact with the process.
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Backup communication line capability to ensure
remote access
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Real-time, on-line access to signal, data array,
and signal list values
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Allows signal searches based on selective
criteria
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Updates multiple signal values simultaneously
through configurable recipes
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Collects historical data on request, or at
scheduled intervals
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CSV and ODBC compliant for use with other
popular Windows applications
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Standard set of configuration web pages
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ActiveX controls allow customer created web
pages
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OPC server provides optimum HMI compatibility
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Allows on-line tuning of communication
parameters
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Six securty levels
Since OpenBSI is the communication server, it
controls all message traffic to the PC serial and
Ethernet ports. This allows multiple, client applications such as HMI, OpenBSI Utilities, and database
clients to communicate with the network concurrently.
Features
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Unique set of network communication services
and utilities
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Compatible with ControlWave & Network 3000
RTUs, PLCs, controllers and flow computers
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Supports serial BSAP and Ethernet IP, wire line,
dial line and wireless networks
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Serial message to IP Redirector
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Bristol® OpenBSI Utilities
OpenBSI Utilities
LocalView allows local communication with an
attached RTU, PLC, controller or flow computer.
LocalView is typically used by field technicians to
program, set up, download and perform diagnostic
operations, on site, at the location of the unit.
Configuration Wizard
NetView
NetView allows the same facilities as LocalView
and more, from the host PC, on any node in the
network. NetView is the basic configuration and
application launch interface for all network operations. NetView uses a tree structure for graphical
display of the network organization in the Windows
Explorer style. By selecting a node in the tree, the
operator can launch relevant OpenBSI applications
to program or download an application to a specific
node, view real-time data, view communication statistics and view configuration or customer designed
web pages.
OpenBSI Configuration Wizard and setup allows
the user, through a set of dialog boxes, to define
details about how OpenBSI should work. These details include communication parameters, baud rates,
addresses, security levels, and system directory
and file locations. Multiple system communication
configurations can be stored, and the operator has
the ability to choose which one will be active for the
current session.
Network nodes can be added on-line by simply
dragging the node icon into the tree. This invokes
the node configuration wizard.
Downloader
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Downloader transfers a ControlWave load file
(*.MWT/ZWT) or linked ACCOL load file (*.ACL)
from the PC to a running remote process controller,
flow computer or PLC. Operators select a remote
node and enter a password to verify authority to
download. Once a file begins downloading, the
operator may commence downloading to a different
controller. Optionally, a batch file may be created
that will download to all remote nodes listed in the
file.
Bristol® OpenBSI Utilities
ciated signals in the remote controller. This allows
multiple signals to be updated with new values at
the same time.
OpenBSI Monitor allows on-line monitoring of
the ‘health’ of OpenBSI communication activity. It
is useful during system tuning, and for debugging
communication problems.
DataView collects and displays several types of
pro cess data from ControlWave and Network 3000
nodes, including real-time signal values, data array
values, signal lists, audit trail information and communication statistics.
Communication Statistics
The OpenBSI Monitor retrieves and displays detailed information about the communications with
individual remote process controllers, as well as
details about communication structures such as
message exchanges and buffers.
DataView
Operators have the ability to alter signal values in
the controller, and view the status of signal inhibit/
enable attributes, alarm status and alarm setpoints.
Multiple DataView windows may be open simultaneously.
In addition, DataView allows the operator to search
for signals based on various criteria and save the
search criteria in PC files, for use in subsequent
searches. This criteria allows you to filter the search
based on; Base name, Extension, Attribute, alarm
status, and analog and discrete signal type.
DataView includes a Recipe feature allowing values
for selected signals to be stored in PC files, recalled
later by the user, and then transmitted to the asso-
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SigWrite allows signal values to be automatically
sent to a controller, at a pre-defined interval. This
provides a way for external applications to send
data to the controller. The signal values to be sent
are be specified in ASCII text files, either as a group
of individual signals, or as a list of signals.
Alarm Router is a utility allowing node initiated
time-stamped alarm messages to be displayed in a
text window at the operator PC. It also provides the
capability to export time-stamped alarms to other
HMI packages that support external alarms.
Data Array Save / Restore is a Utility that allows
data in selected data arrays to be collected from
the nodes (RTUs), and stored in disk file(s) at the
PC running OpenBSI. The file for a particular array
can then be retrieved at a later time to restore the
original array values from the file into the array at
the RTU. This capability can be useful in situations where an RTU is to be taken out of service or
downloaded, and you would like to save the state of
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selected arrays, and then restore them later when
the node is put back on-line. The format of the disk
file is secure. It cannot be viewed or modified by the
user.
OpenBSI DDE Server provides a simple yet powerful industry standard interface between a Bristol network and any DDE compliant Windows application
such as Excel and Visual Basic. Data is collected
in real time through the OpenBSI communication
driver and sent to the selected applications. The
DDE Server can be used simultaneously with other
OpenBSI tools.
Signal Extractor is a utility which reads an ACCOL
Object (*.ACO) or ControlWave Designer (*.MWT)
file, and generates an ASCII text file containing
information about all relevant global/csv, alarm, and
report by exception (RBE) signals defined in the
file. This ASCII text file may be used to construct
the OPC Server database, for use with any OPC
compliant client application such as an HMI software package. This means that the OPC Server
and hence, the HMI database, is defined only once
when programming the Bristol node.
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Harvester is a powerful add-on to the OpenBSI
Utilities suite that provides a mechanism to collect
historical data at scheduled intervals. The collected
historical data is then automatically converted to
a historical database in the PC. It may be used in
either hard-wire, telephone line, or radio applications. Data array, archive, audit trail, and real time
values in signal lists may be collected from the
ControlWave and Network 3000 nodes, at a user
defined scan interval. User-configurable parameters
allow the data collection schedule to be tailored for
specific applications. In addition, any of the data
may be collected on a demand basis.
WebBSI is a powerful and flexible software product
bringing web technology to all Bristol automation
and SCADA products. WebBSI includes a set of ActiveX Controls for reading and writing real-time and
historical data, trending, recipe editing and transmitter calibration. Through these controls, you can
use the standard Microsoft® Internet Explorer web
browser to access ControlWave and Network 3000
products through a set of supplied .html web pages.
WebBSI contains a standard set of pre-configured
web pages for access to on-line data. However, using standard off-the-shelf products such as Microsoft FrontPage, VB and other .html editors, you can
easily create custom technician and HMI displays
specific to your company and application.
OPC Server provides a communication interface,
through OpenBSI, to all ControlWave and Network 3000 controllers and RTUs. It also provides a
standard interface to any third party OPC compliant
software package. Virtually all leading HMI software
packages are compliant with the OPC data access
specification. This allows you to select the HMI you
prefer and not worry about custom communication
drivers.
OpenBSI Packages
OpenBSI Utilities packages are available to offer the
optimum functionality to technicians, engineers and
operators.
Signal Extractor
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Bristol® OpenBSI Utilities
BSI Config - Designed for technician setup and
configuration of all Bristol RTU, PLC, Flow Computer, controller and 3808 transmitter products. It
provides local connection to the device to be configured and supports:
ControlWave Designer provides all the necessary components to program, download and debug
ControlWave programs. It can communicate locally
through the built-in communication interface or globally through NetView.
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LocalView for local connection to Bristol
products
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Set-up and configuration of 33XX, ControlWave,
3530 TeleProducts and 3808 MVT transmitters
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Firmware flash-download of all flash-based
products
ACCOL WorkBench provides all the necessary
components to program, download and debug Network 3000 ACCOL programs. It can communicate
locally through the included LocalView, or globally
through NetView. Hardware diagnostics are included for the field technicians.
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Hardware diagnostics
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Supports BSAP and IP networks
OpenBSI Local Edition - Designed for technicians
and engineers. Includes all of the set-up features of
BSI Config and provides additional functionality for
a higher level interface. Additional utilities include:
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DataViewer for access to real-time and
historical data
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Communication statistics
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ACCOL and ControlWave Designer file
downloaders
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TeleProduct web pages
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ActiveX Controls for custom web pages
OpenBSI Network Edition - Designed for engineers and operators. Includes all of the capabilities
of the Local Edition but allows global, network-wide
access to all products. Additional utilities include:
OPC Server is an option supported by OpenBSI
Essentials to interface to third party, OPC compliant,
HMI software.
Ethernet I/O Tools is a standalone program
dedicated to the set up and configuration of
ControlWave Remote Ethernet I/O modules.
Harvester is an optional program to collect historical data from the network. It includes a number
additional utilities such as the Data Converter,
to convert the collected data to .CSV and ODBC
compatible format, and a DDE Server for real time
compatibility with DDE compliant applications.
PocketBSI has many of the same function offered
by Technician Toolkit, but is designed to run on a
small, convenient, handheld PDA.
Minimum System Requirements
Network 3000-series remote process controllers,
to which OpenBSI will communicate, must have
at least AJ.10/C.03 PROMs to use all audit trail
features, otherwise AF (and newer) PROMs are acceptable.
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NewView for global, network-wide access to
real-time & historical data, programming and
operator HMI
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Network tuning wizard
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BSAP to IP redirector
All versions of ControlWave and Designer are compatible with OpenBSI
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Backup communication lines
OpenBSI Utilities require a 586 - based PC with:
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Alarm Router
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Support for Harvester, OPC Server and Object
Server
133 MHz Pentium® CPU (200 MHz or higher CPU
recommended)
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Bristol® OpenBSI Utilities
PC workstation with:
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Mouse
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At least 85 MB free disk space
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32 MB RAM (more recommended)
Microsoft® Windows™ 2000, NT 4.0 or XP
Professional
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CD ROM drive
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Microsoft® Internet Explorer Version 5 or newer
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VGA Monitor (minimum 256 colors 800x600).
Optimal screen resolution of 1024 x 768 when
using Emerson web pages
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Communication cable connecting the PC with
the controller network
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