Control System Overview; Introduction - GE Mark VIe System Manual

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Control System Overview

1.1 Introduction

The Mark* VIe control system is a flexible platform used in multiple applications. Its architecture enables unique engineered
solutions for a variety of large industrial applications. It features high-speed, networked input/output (I/O) for Simplex, Dual,
and Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) systems. Industry-standard Ethernet communications are used for I/O, controllers, and
supervisory interface to operator and maintenance stations, as well as third-party systems.
The Mark VIeS Safety controller and I/O can operate independently or integrated with the rest of the Mark VIe controllers for
safety-critical applications that conform to IEC
The ControlST* Software Suite, which contains the ToolboxST* application software, is used or programming, configuration,
trending, and analyzing diagnostics for Mark controls and related systems. It provides quality, time-coherent data at controller
and plant level for effectively managing control system equipment. ControlST simplifies maintenance while retaining a
unique set of certified hardware and software blocks. ToolboxST provides a means to lock or unlock the Mark VIeS Safety
controller for configuration and Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) programming
The Universal I/O (UIO) control cabinet provides a platform for an independent, miniature version of the Mark VIe or Mark
VIeS Safety control. The PUAA module is the standard Mark VIe compatible module, while the YUAA module is the
companion module that is used in the Mark VIeS Safety control system. The UIO control cabinet is a lower cost, smaller
footprint alternative to the standard Mark control cabinet. The control cabinet is installed at sites when there are I/O, power,
and/or space limitations in the existing Mark VI, Mark VIe, or Mark VIeS control cabinet. This is especially required for
upgrades when there are space restrictions. This unit may also be used as an independent Mark VIe or Mark VIeS control
system, communicating directly with the Unit Data Highway (UDH) or Plant Data Highway (PDH), regardless of the existing
controller at the site. The UIO control system supports specific I/O. For a list of supported I/O, refer to the Mark VIe and
Mark VIeS Control Systems Volume II: System Guide for General-purpose Applications (GEH-6721_Vol_II). ToolboxST is
used to set up, configure, and download to the UIO Mark VIe controller.
Attention
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The information in this document applies to the overall Mark* VIe control system or
Mark VIeS Functional Safety System control products; however, your application may
not be licensed to access full system capability and I/O packs as described in this
document. For example, the Mark VIeS Functional Safety System for General
Markets only utilizes the following I/O packs:
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Analog I/O (YAIC)
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Universal Analog (YUAA)
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Vibration Input Monitor (YVIB)
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Relay Output (YDOA)
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Discrete Contact Input (YDIA)
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Power Distribution System Diagnostics (PPDA)
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Serial Modbus Communication (PSCA)
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Mark VIeS Safety Controller (UCSCS2x)
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Mark VIe Controller for Gateway (UCSCH1x)
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