User Manual
Computer performance features
Below is a list of performance features not visible from the above list of components and
accessories. Furthermore, the list contains a few important VISONIK system variables.
Options are provided in brackets.
PLD7 computers
Tower and
Rack
Basic features:
– Upgrade ability to bigger PLDs and options
Yes
– Watchdog
Yes
– RAID1 or 5 (redundant array of independent disks)
Yes
Interfaces:
– Parallel interfaces
1
– USB ports external
2
– Serial ports Standard
2
- Terminal server 4 x V.24 interfaces (RS232)
- Terminal server 8 x V.24 interfaces (RS232)
- Terminal server 16 x V.24 interfaces (RS232) Maximum
6
10
18
Operation:
− Total number of terminals, printers, and modems
Standard
Maximum
2
(15)
– Integrated "VISONIK INSIGHT"
No
– Maximum number of INSIGHTs**
4
– Maximum number of dial modems
6
– Number of operator languages
1 (3)
– Number of access levels
5
– Maximum number of simultaneous users
15
System variables:
– Maximum number of connections for SDLC rings
6
– Maximum number of process stations
(EKL-X, PRV1, BPS, CFE ) on BLN, via modem and Ethernet
200
– Addressing (alphanumerical user addresses), number of characters
26
Linked system:
– VISONIK computer as part of linked system, number
20
– Alarm printer for messages from different systems possible in every system
Yes
Security:
– VISONIK computer as R-server allowing for optional redundant VISONIK server
operation via networks
Yes
*
The maximum number of 15 signaling channels or 18 terminal channels per DCS cannot be exceeded. The indicated standard numbers merely
represent a recommendation.
**
Recommended maximum number of INSIGHTS (integrated or on separate PCs). The maximum number of update channels for images, trends,
Ctrl-V is 1400.
We reserve the right to change the PC configuration.
Documentation
Refer to the following data sheets for information on VISONIK INSIGHT and VISONIK
subsystems:
VISONIK INSIGHT, Version 8 CM2N8570en
Controller, PRV1... CM2N8341e
Building Process Station, BPS/NetBPS CM2N8305en
CFE Controller, PLC1.00 CM2N8941e
EcuBPS CM2N8307en
Refer to the following manual for information on the DCS:
DCS documentation CM2L8559en
5/6
Siemens Building Technologies DCS Data and Communication Server CM2N8559en
Building Automation 21.10.2002