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ABB Master
MasterGate 230/1
Technical Description
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MasterGate 230/1 *4.2
January 1993
ABB Process Automation ASEA BROWN BOVERI

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MasterGate 230/1 - Technical Description
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 - Document Structure
Chapter 2 - General Description

2.1 Control Network ...................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Plant Network .......................................................................................................... 2-2
2.3 System Structure MasterGate 230/1 ........................................................................ 2-3
2.4 EXCOM Protocol .................................................................................................... 2-4
2.4.1 EXCOM Connection............................................................................... 2-4
2.5 GCOM Protocol....................................................................................................... 2-4
2.5.1 GCOM Connection ................................................................................. 2-5
2.6 Communication between Control Networks............................................................ 2-6
2.7 MasterGate 230/1 Addresses ................................................................................... 2-8
2.7.1 Addressing ABB Master Stations in a Control Network........................ 2-8
2.7.2 Addressing External Computers in Plant Network................................. 2-8
2.7.2.1 GCOM Multidrop ............................................................ 2-9
2.7.2.2 GCOM point-to-point ...................................................... 2-9
2.7.2.3 MasterBus 300/300E........................................................ 2-9
2.7.3 Addressing Functions in MasterGate 230/1............................................ 2-10
Chapter 3 - Functional Definition

3.1 EXCOM Protocol .................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 GCOM Protocol....................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2.1 Functions for External Computer ........................................................... 3-1
3.2.1.1 Data Subscription ............................................................. 3-1
3.2.1.2 Data Set and Text Set Communication ............................ 3-6
3.2.1.3 Order ................................................................................ 3-7
3.2.1.4 Symbolic Name Translation............................................. 3-8
3.2.1.5 Clock Synchronization ..................................................... 3-8
Synchronization from an external computer........................................... 3-8
Synchronization from one control network ............................................ 3-9
Blocking of synchronization from plant network .................................. 3-10
3.2.1.6 Communication Status ..................................................... 3-10
3.2.2 Functions for ABB Master...................................................................... 3-11
3.2.3 Security Handling ................................................................................... 3-11
3.2.4 Error Handling ........................................................................................ 3-11
3.3 Plant Network Function ........................................................................................... 3-11
3.3.1 Functions................................................................................................. 3-12
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CONTENTS (continued)
Chapter 4 - Hardware and Software
4.1 Hardware ..................................................................................................................4-1
Basic units for MasterGate 230/1. ..........................................................4-1
4.2 Software ...................................................................................................................4-2
Chapter 5 - Installation
Chapter 6 - Performance
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ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure 2-1. Control Network Structure ........................................................................... 2-1
Figure 2-2. Plant Network Structure ............................................................................... 2-2
Figure 2-3. MasterGate Node.......................................................................................... 2-3
Figure 2-4. MasterGate - GCOM Protocol...................................................................... 2-6
Figure 2-5. Example of Plant Network ........................................................................... 2-7
Figure 3-1. Synchronization from an External Computer............................................... 3-8
Figure 3-2. Synchronization from one Control Network ................................................ 3-9
Figure 3-3. Selective Synchronization from Plant Network ........................................... 3-10
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TABLES
Table 2-1. Node Numbers for Multidrop Connected Computers .................................. 2-9
Table 3-1. DSP on GCOM Point-to-Point ..................................................................... 3-6
Table 3-2. Functions in a Plant Network ....................................................................... 3-12
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Section
Chapter 1 Document Structure
This document is a basic document for MasterGate 230/1. The document is supported by the
following reference documents with more detailed contents:
• EXCOM Implementor’s Manual 7650 056-202
• GCOM User’s Manual Point-to-Point 7650 111-218
• GCOM User’s Manual Multidrop 7650 111-217
• MasterGate 230/1 Installation and Error Codes 3BSE 002 142R0001
• ABB Master - MasterNet 7650 107-204
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Chapter 1 Document Structure
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Section 2.1 Control Network
Chapter 2 General Description
MasterGate 230/1 (MG 230/1) is a communication station used to interconnect separate Master
Control networks, and to connect external computers to the ABB Master system.
2.1 Control Network

A Control network consists of a number of MasterPiece (MP), MasterView (MV), Advant Sta-
tion (AS) and/or SuperView (SV) stations which are connected through the MasterNet network.
A Local Control network handles a section or group of equipment in a Control network. See
Figure 2-1. Stations in the Local control network can only communicate with other stations con-
nected to the same Local control network.
Plant Network
AS500 MV800
MG230/1
Control Network MasterBus 300/300E/200
MP200 MP200 MP200
MB200/RCOM/MVI
Note! Only MB300/300E for AS500 Local Control Network
Figure 2-1. Control Network Structure
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2.2 Plant Network

Separate Control networks and/or external computers, SuperView (SV), Advant Station (AS)
etc, can be interconnected via MasterGate 230/1. The superior information systems (AS, SV),
external computers and MasterGate 230/1 units forms a Plant network, see Figure 2-2.
Plant Network Control Network (max 9)

.
GCOM Point-to-Point
Ext.
MG230/1 <Control Network 1>
Computer
.
MasterBus 300/300E MG230/1 <Control Network 2>

AS500
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GCOM Multidrop .
AS800 .
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GCOM Multidrop .
SV900 .
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GCOM Multidrop .
SV100 .
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GCOM Multidrop
Ext.
MG230/1 <Control Network 9>
Computer
Figure 2-2. Plant Network Structure
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Section 2.3 System Structure MasterGate 230/1
2.3 System Structure MasterGate 230/1

The MasterGate 230/1 is a communication station in the ABB Master system. It can handle up
to 5 communication interfaces :
1. Communication to the own Control network through MasterBus 300/300E/200
2. Communication to other Control networks and to AS 500 stations on the plant network
through MasterBus 300/300E
3. Communication between External computer on the EXCOM link and the own Control net-
work
4. Communication to External computer through GCOM point-to-point links
5. Communication to External computer, SV 900, AS 800 and SV 100 through GCOM multi-
drop links.
See Figure 2-3.
For communication between ABB Master and external computers two (2) protocols are imple-
mented:
1. EXCOM protocol
2. GCOM protocol (multi-drop and point-to-point).
GCOM Point-to-Point Plant Network Control Network

for External Computer.
Connection 1, 2 Syn-
chronous (X25.2).
Connection 3, 4 asyn- EXCOM to one Exter-

chronous (ADLP-10). nal Computer
GCOM Multidrop To own Control Net-

(IEEE 802.3) for exter- MG230/1 work (2xMB300/300E
nal computers, SV900, and 4xMB200).
AS800 etc.
Connections 5, 6.
To other Control Net-

works and to AS500
Stations on Plant Net-
work (2xMB300/300E).
Figure 2-3. MasterGate Node
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2.4 EXCOM Protocol

The EXCOM protocol is a simple ASCII-protocol for ASCII/TTY connection (RS232C), easy
to use for small data exchange. EXCOM uses a simple question-answer dialog where a read/
write command from the external computer will be answered with data and/or status.
2.4.1 EXCOM Connection

The MasterGate 230/1 handles one (1) EXCOM connection. Bitrate, number of stop bits, parity
etc. are fetched from the MasterGate database.
2.5 GCOM Protocol

The GCOM protocol provides the external computer a number of functions. It is useful for fast
transfers of large amounts of data between ABB Master and external computers.
The gateway function converts the GCOM protocol to ABB Master communication system
(MasterNet) and thereby enables the external computer to use almost all of the functions in
MasterPiece.
The GCOM protocol is a basic data transfer protocol. No virtual connections have to be estab-
lished before start of data transfer.
Its simple 3 layer structure, multi-drop link or point- to-point connection, and freedom from vir-
tual connections and segmentation makes the GCOM protocol easy to implement in an exter-
nal computer, see Figure 2-4.
The protocol is implemented as a datalink user. The datalink is a point-to-point asynchronous
(ADLP-10), synchronous (X25.2 LAPB) or a multi-drop link (IEEE 802.3). ADLP-10 (ABB
Data Link Protocol) is a asynchronous datalink protocol based on ECMA-16 and ECMA-24.
The X25.2 and ADLP-10 protocols are point-to-point connections, and therefore no recovery
functions for bit-errors etc are needed. On the multi-drop bus (IEEE 802.3) transit vector and
acknowledge handling must be included.
For VAX/VMS, the GCOM protocol is implemented as a data link user on an IEEE 802.3,
X25.2 or ADLP-10 data link. The IEEE 802.3 and ADLP-10 software for VAX/VMS are avail-
able as products.
For more detailed information see :
ADLP-10 protocol YL-SPEC-3189
GCOM for VAX/VMS 5765 0001-257
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Section 2.5.1 GCOM Connection
2.5.1 GCOM Connection

The MasterGate 230/1 can handle up to six (6) GCOM connections.
GCOM connections 1 and 2 are point-to-point, synchronous X25.2, full duplex connections
(Called external computer 1 and 2).
GCOM connections 3 and 4 are point-to-point asynchronous half duplex connections, ADLP-10
(Called external computer 3 and 4).
GCOM connections 5 and 6 are multi-drop bus connections, based on IEEE 802.3 (EtherNet).
The characteristics for a GCOM point-to-point asynchronous ADLP-10 link are:
• Speed 9600 bit/s
• Character length 8 bit
• Parity even
• Stopbit one (1)
• Physical interface RS 232C or current loop
On the ADLP-10 link the MasterGate 230/1 is of type “Subordinated”.
The characteristics for a GCOM point-to-point synchronous X25.2 link are:
• Speed 19200 bit/s
Physical interfaceRS 232C, RS 449 or coaxial modem
On the X25 link the MasterGate 230/1 is of type “DTE”.
The characteristics for the GCOM multi-drop IEEE 802.3 bus are:
The multi-drop link has an IEEE 802.2 class 1, connectionless unconfirmed data link serv-
ice, and IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD medium access control. This means that there is no spe-
cific master station, and that all stations have equal access to the bus. The transmission rate
is 10 Mbit/s. The bus can handle up to four (4) computers.
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Physical Layer asynch RS 232C
synch RS 232C/RS 449
synch IEEE 802.3
2)
Datalink Layer asynch ADLP-10
synch X25.2 LAPB
synch IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet)
3)
Gateway Layer ABB Master GCOM Protocol
Figure 2-4. MasterGate - GCOM Protocol
2.6 Communication between Control Networks

With the Control network function in the MasterGate 230/1 it is possible to interconnect sepa-
rate ABB Master Control networks through a Plant network and to connect SV, AS and external
computers to the ABB Master system. See Figure 2-5.
All communication is supervised by the MasterGate 230/1 stations on the Plant network.
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Section 2.6 Communication between Control Networks
Plant Network
Ext.Comp.P-t-P Ext.Comp.P-t-P
Netw=101 Netw=102
Node=1 Node=2
Control Control
Network 1 Netw= Netw=
127 127 Network 2
Network=11-19 MG 230/1 MG 230/1 Network=21-29
Node Node Netw= M Node Node
=127 =1 119 =2 =127
B
3
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0
Ext.Comp.P-t-P / Ext.Comp.P-t-P
Netw=103 G Netw=104
Node=3 Node=4
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Control M Control
Network 3
Network 4
Network=31-39 Netw= Netw= MG 230/1
MG 230/1 127 127 Network=41-49
Node Node Node Node
=127 =3 =4 =127
1) Netw= Netw=
AS500
1)Comp. 119 127 AS500
Comp.
Node= Node=
Node=
10-19 Node=
10-19 GCOM MB300 10-99
10-99
Multi-
drop
1) The nodes in this example are connected to the GCOM

multi-drop communication board in MasterGate 230/1
node=1.
All node numbers must be unique on the plant network.
Network numbers 126 and 127 can be used for MB300/
300E connections. Network numbers 110 to 119 can be
used for GCOM/IEEE 802.3 multi-drop connections.
Figure 2-5. Example of Plant Network
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2.7 MasterGate 230/1 Addresses

A MasterGate 230/1 belongs both to the Control network and to the Plant network. This means
that it also has two (2) logical addresses (node numbers) in the system. See Figure 2-5.
1. Towards the own Control network the MasterGate 230/1 has network number equal to the
bus number connected to MasterGate 230/1 (11..19, 21..29, .... 91..99) and node number
always equal to 127.
2. Towards Plant network the MasterGate 230/1 has a network number in the ranges 100..119
and 126..127 and node number equal to the own Control network number (1..9).
2.7.1 Addressing ABB Master Stations in a Control Network

An ABB Master station in a Control network is addressed with the logical address it has in the
Control network.
Local control networks in a Control network are not direct reachable from other Control net-
works or the Plant network.
2.7.2 Addressing External Computers in Plant Network

All node numbers on the plant network must be unique. This includes all nodes connected to the
MasterBus 300/300E and to the GCOM multi-drop bus.
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Section 2.7.2 Addressing External Computers in Plant Network
2.7.2.1 GCOM Multidrop

A computer connected to the GCOM multi-drop link (IEEE 802.3) is directly addressed with its
own logical address. Network number = 110..119. The node numbers which the multi-drop con-
nected computers can use depends on which MasterGate 230/1 they are connected to, according
to the following:
Table 2-1. Node Numbers for Multidrop Connected Computers
Node Numbers for GCOM Multidrop

Connected Computers
Connected to Use Node
MasterGate 230/1 Numbers
In Control Network 1 10 - 19
2.7.2.2 GCOM point-to-point

An External computer connected to a point-to-point connection is addressed as follows:
Network number = 100 + control network number for the MasterGate 230/1 to which the
external computer is connected, (netw = 101..109).
Node number = Control network number for the MasterGate 230/1 to which the external
computer is connected, (node = 1..9).
2.7.2.3 MasterBus 300/300E

An Advant Station 500 connected to the MB300/300E on the plant network is directly
addressed with its own logical address:
Network number = 126..127
Node number = 10..99.
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2.7.3 Addressing Functions in MasterGate 230/1

The following addresses are used to access functions, such as system status, symbol handling
and clock synchronization, in the MasterGate 230/1:
Access from Plant network The MasterGate 230/1’s Plant network address, (node=1..9).
Access from Control network The MasterGate 230/1’s Control network address, (node=127).
External computers connected on the EXCOM link do not address the MasterGate 230/1. The
address to the end node in the control network is always used.
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Section 3.1 EXCOM Protocol
Chapter 3 Functional Definition
3.1 EXCOM Protocol

The EXCOM protocol uses a simple question-answer dialogue where a read/write command
from the external computer will be answered with data and/or status. For more information
about functions and the EXCOM protocol, see the “EXCOM - Implementer’s Manual”.
3.2 GCOM Protocol

When the external computer uses the GCOM protocol the gateway function in
MasterGate 230/1 permits the external computer to use most of the functions in the ABB Master
system.
3.2.1 Functions for External Computer

This section specifies the functions in the ABB Master system available for the external com-
puters.
3.2.1.1 Data Subscription

The function ‘data subscription’ gets data from objects in a MasterPiece. A ‘data subscription’
is of type ‘demand’ (single shot), ‘on event’, or ‘cyclic’. A ‘cyclic data subscription’ can have
three alternative cycle times. The cycle times are defined at the system generation of the Master-
Piece. ‘Cyclic data subscription’ should not be used on an asynchronous GCOM connection.
Using this function external computers can work against the following object types in the
ABB Master system :
• Analog input
• Analog output
• Digital input
• Digital output
• PIDCON (Process controller)
• RATIO station (Ratio controller)
• MANUAL station (Reference generator)
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The following attributes can be received from different object types (See also GCOM User’s
Manual Multidrop) :
Analog input : SIGNAL_STATUS
VALUE
NO_OF_DEC
UNIT
RANGE_MAX
RANGE_MIN
NAME
DESCRIPTION
HI_LIM2
HI_LIM1
LO_LIM1
LO_LIM2
Analog output : SIGNAL_STATUS
VALUE
NO_OF_DEC
UNIT
RANGE_MAX
RANGE_MIN
NAME
DESCRIPTION
Digital input : SIGNAL_STATUS
NAME
DESCRIPTION
Digital output: SIGNAL_STATUS
NAME
DESCRIPTION
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Section 3.2.1 Functions for External Computer
PIDCON : PARAM4
STATUS
PARAM3
TREATED_FAULT_STATUS
PARAM5
DIST_CTRL2
COMMAND
ALARM_F2_UNACK
ALARM_F1_UNACK
TYPE_F2_CTRL
TYPE_F1_CTRL
PARAM6
PARAM8
PARAM9
POUT
PARAM10
MNO_OF_DEC
MRANGE_MIN
MRANGE_MAX
PARAM7
PARAM2
DEADZ
P1RANGE_MIN
P1RANGE_MAX
P2RANGE_MIN
P2RANGE_MAX
P1NO_OF_DEC
P2NO_OF_DEC
NAME
DESCRIPTION
MUNIT
P1UNIT
P2UNIT
E1_NAME
E2_NAME
E3_NAME
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RATIOSTN : PARAM4
STATUS
PARAM3
PARAM5
DIST_CTRL2
COMMAND
ALARM_F2_UNACK
ALARM_F1_UNACK
TYPE_F2_CTRL
TYPE_F1_CTRL
PARAM6
PARAM8
POUT
MNO_OF_DEC
MRANGE_MIN
MRANGE_MAX
PARAM7
PARAM2
P1RANGE_MIN
P1RANGE_MAX
RRRANGE_MIN
RRRANGE_MAX
PORANGE_MIN
PORANGE_MAX
RRNO_OF_DEC
P1NO_OF_DEC
PONO_OF_DEC
NAME
DESCRIPTION
P1UNIT
RRUNIT
POUNIT
MUNIT
E1_NAME
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MANSTN : PARAM4
STATUS
PARAM3
PARAM5
DIST_CTRL2
COMMAND
ALARM_F2_UNACK
ALARM_F1_UNACK
TYPE_F2_CTRL
TYPE_F1_CTRL
PARAM6
POUT
MNO_OF_DEC
MRANGE_MIN
MRANGE_MAX
PARAM7
PARAM2
P1RANGE_MIN
P1RANGE_MAX
PORANGE_MIN
PORANGE_MAX
PNO_OF_DEC
PONO_OF_DEC
SUBSCRIPTION
NAME
DESCRIPTION
MUNIT
P1UNIT
POUNIT
E1_NAME
An external computer can also get historical time tagged (log) data from the ABB Master sys-
tem using the function ‘data subscription’. An historical time tagged data subscription may only
be of type ‘demand’ (single shot).
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3.2.1.2 Data Set and Text Set Communication

The Data Set Communication (DSC) and the Text Set Communication (TSC) functions transfer
data ‘cyclically’ or ‘on request’ between the external computer and the ABB Master databases
in the form of Data/Text Set Packets (DSP’s/TSP’s). The DSP’s/TSP’s are numbered from 1 to
255 in ABB Master. One DSP consists of 1 to 24 values (DAT’s). A value can be one (1) real,
one (1) integer or 32 digital values (boolean). A TSP includes 20, 48 or 72 ASCII characters.
The data layout of DSP’s/TSP’s is defined by the MasterPiece application programmer.
Computers connected to the GCOM multi-drop (IEEE 802.3) link can send and receive up to
255 DSP’s and up to 255 TSP’s to/from each MasterPiece.
External computers connected to a GCOM point-to-point connection can send 32 DSP’s and
receive 32 DSP’s to/from each MasterPiece.The function DSC should be used if the external
Table 3-1. DSP on GCOM Point-to-Point
GCOM P-to-P
External Computer DSP Identity
Protocol
1 1 - 32 X25.2 LAPB
2 33 - 64 X25.2 LAPB
3 65 - 96 ADLP-10
4 97 - 127 ADLP-10
computer is used to continuously controls a process part. The advantage of DSC (compared to
order) is that, if the data does not appear in a cycle time in the database in ABB Master, the
application software (PC program) can interlock the process or continue by using default data. It
is also possible to inform the operator in the ABB Master system that the object is handled by an
external computer.
The cycle time for data transfer between ABB Master and external computer is determined by a
parameter in the MasterPiece database.
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3.2.1.3 Order
With the function ‘order’ an external computer can control and change parameters for objects in
the ABB Master system. (Object may be of type Analog Input, Analog Output, etc). Objects
which are continuously controlled by external computers should be handled by the ‘DSC’ func-
tion.
External computers can control the following objects in the ABB Master system with the func-
tion ‘order’ :
• Analog input
• Analog output
• Digital input
• Digital output.
The following attributes can be changed for different object types:
Analog input : Value
HI_LIM2
HI_LIM1
LO_LIM1
LO_LIM2
Block/deblock alarm from object.
Acknowledge alarm
Analog output: Value
Block/deblock alarm from object
Acknowledge alarm
Digital input: Value
Acknowledge alarm
Digital output: Value
Acknowledge alarm
If the external computer needs to control other objects the function ‘DSC’ can be used.
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3.2.1.4 Symbolic Name Translation

The external computer on the plant network can send the symbolic name of an object to a
MasterPiece. The The MasterPiece will translate the name to a logical database reference and
return it to the external computer. With this function the external computer can build up a cross
reference table between logical database addresses in the ABB Master system and the external
computer.
The external computer uses the MasterGate 230/1 plant network address when sending the
request for symbolic name translation. The MasterGate 230/1 distributes the request to all nodes
in the own control network.
3.2.1.5 Clock Synchronization

Clock synchronization on the plant network can be handled by one control network or an
external computer on the plant network can handle the clock synchronization throughout the
system.
Synchronization from an external computer

If an external computer connected through a GCOM link shall handle the time synchronization
in the whole system it must send time synchronization messages to all MasterGate 230/1 which
then will distribute it within control networks. The following setting is default:
• In all MasterGate 230/1 the CLOCK_SYNCH database element shall have the property
CLK_SEND = 1. This means that MasterGate 230/1 only distributes clock synchroniza-
tion within the own control network.
Plant Network Control Networks

MG230/1 Control
MG230/1 Control
CLK_SEND=1 Network
CLK_SEND=1 Network11
Ext.
Ext.
Computer
Computer
MG230/1
MG230/1 Control
Control
CLK_SEND=1
CLK_SEND=1 Network
Networknn
Figure 3-1. Synchronization from an External Computer
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Synchronization from one control network

If the time synchronization shall be handled by one of the control networks the following must
be done:
• In the MasterGate 230/1 of the control network that will be the clock master, the
CLOCK_SYNCH database element must have the property CLK_SEND = 3. This
MasterGate 230/1 sends synchronization messages to all nodes on the plant network
(including other MasterGate 230/1 nodes).
• In all other MasterGate 230/1 the CLOCK_SYNCH database element must have the prop-
erty CLK_SEND = 1. These MasterGate 230/1 distribute the clock synchronization mes-
sages within its own control networks.

MG230/1 Control
MG230/1 Control
CLK_SEND=3
CLK_SEND=3 Network
Network11
Ext.
Ext.
Computer
Computer
MG230/1
MG230/1 Control
Control
CLK_SEND=1
CLK_SEND=1 Network
Networknn
MG230/1
MG230/1 Control
Control
CLK_SEND=1
CLK_SEND=1 Network
Networknn
Control Network 1 handles the synchoniztion on

Plant Network and in Control Network 1, 2, and 3.
Figure 3-2. Synchronization from one Control Network
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Blocking of synchronization from plant network

If clock synchronization from plant network is not allowed in one control network:
• In that control network, the MasterGate 230/1 database element CLOCK_SYNCH must
have the property CLK_SEND = 0.
MG230/1
MG230/1 Control
Control
CLK_SEND=0
CLK_SEND=0 Network
Network11
Ext.
Ext.
Computer
Computer MG230/1 Control
MG230/1 Control
CLK_SEND=1
CLK_SEND=1 Network
Networknn
MG230/1 Control
MG230/1 Control
CLK_SEND=0 Network
CLK_SEND=0 Networknn
Clock synchronization is allowed from plant network to

Control network 2, but not to Control network 1 and 3.
Figure 3-3. Selective Synchronization from Plant Network
3.2.1.6 Communication Status

The function ‘communication status’ gives the external computer access to status of the units in
the ABB Master Control networks.
External computers on a GCOM/IEEE 802.3 connection can request for status of all
ABB Master stations connected to all the MasterGate 230/1.
External computers connected to a point-to-point connection on a MasterGate 230/1 can request
status for ABB Master units connected to maximum 4 MasterBus 300/300E/200 networks.
After a request, the external computer will get status changes on units as events.
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3.2.2 Functions for ABB Master

This section specifies the functions in the Computers in the Plant network, available from the
ABB Master system (Advant Station, MasterView and SuperView) (if they are implemented in
the computers).
The MasterGate 230/1 permits the ABB Master system to work against the same functions in an
external computer as the external computer can use in ABB Master (see section 3.2.1.1-3.2.1.5).
However, on the point-to- point connection, ABB Master can only work against external com-
puter 1 on each MasterGate node with the functions order to object, data subscription and sym-
bolic name translation.
Symbolic name translation from a Control network is controlled by the operator on the MV 800
or AS 500 Operator Station.
3.2.3 Security Handling

The MasterGate gives both the ABB Master system and the external computer a data flow con-
trol. The MasterGate protects the ABB Master system from the use of unauthorized functions.
3.2.4 Error Handling

The external computer receives error codes if, for example, a function is not authorized, or the
data flow is too high from the external computer.
3.3 Plant Network Function

The MasterGate 230/1 connects the own Control network to the Plant network (see Table 3-2).
External computers are members of the Plant network.
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3.3.1 Functions
Table 3-2. Functions in a Plant Network
Adrant Station 500

External Computers Computers Conneted
Between Connected on
Connected on a Point- on a GCOM Multidrop
Functions Control MasterBus 300 Plant
to-Point Link on Plant Network
Networks Network
Server Client Server Client Server Client
Order No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
External
Computer 1
Data Subscip- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
tion (only External
DEMAND) Computer 1
DSC/TSC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Symbolic Name Yes 1) Yes 1) Yes Yes 1) Yes Yes 1) Yes
Translat External
Computer 1
Remote Picture Yes No No No No No No
Communication No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Status
Clock Synch. No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
2)
MasterAid Func- No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
tions
1) Symbolic name translation from a Control network to other Control networks or Computers
in Plant network is under user control, i.e. the function is activated by the operator on the
MasterView 800 or the Advant Station 500 Operator Station in the Control network.
2) A MasterAid connected to a MasterGate 230/1 is a member of the Plant network. This
means that it can access all Control networks.
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Chapter 4 Hardware and Software
4.1 Hardware
Basic units for MasterGate 230/1.

For communication to MasterNet, GCOM connection or EXCOM connection the following
hardware must be included :
DSCS 140 For communication on MasterBus 300.
Connection unit DSTC 190.
DSCS 145 For communication on MasterBus 300E.
DSCA 125 For communication on MasterBus 200.
DSCA 114 For communication with EXCOM and/or GCOM point-to-point (asynchronous
ADLP-10) to an external computer. EXCOM and GCOM use the same board
(DSCA 114) and the same connection units (DSTC 120).
DSCS 116 For communication with GCOM point-to-point (synchronous X25.2) to external
computer.
DSCS 150 For communication with GCOM multi-drop/ IEEE 802.3 to external computer.
The MasterGate 230/1 units are installed in a VSH 200 cubicle. Cubicles are available for dif-
ferent environment conditions, (sealed, ventilated, tropical or sealed with heat exchanger).
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4.2 Software
The basic software is from MasterBase SW*2.5 which includes :
Kernel Database accessor
MasterNet EXCOM
Clock synchronization
From DC*2.5 the following software are included :

System status handler
System event handler
Subscription handler, flat structure
Object handler, flat structure
The system software is from MasterGate 230/1*4.2 which includes :

GW-handler Channel multiplexer
Function multiplexer Application multiplexer
MG clock function Network status
MG multiplexer Subscription Supervisor
Symboltranslation Distributor
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Chapter 5 Installation
The foundation to which the MasterGate 230/1 is secured should be rigid and as free from vibra-
tion as possible. The cubicle must be effectively grounded for functional and safety reason.
Space should be left in front and above the cubicle as follows :
• 0.7 meters in front of the cubicle to permit opening of the hinged frame
• 0.5 meters above the cubicle to ensure adequate ventilation.
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Chapter 6 Performance
Maximum 50 messages per second may pass one MasterGate 230/1 (valid when GCOM multi-
drop is used).
Each MasterPiece can handle a maximum of 5 messages per second to/from the own
MasterGate 230/1.
With the function ‘data subscription’, an external computer can work (at the same time) against
up to 300 objects. Of those max 30 can have cycle time 3 seconds and the remaining must have
cycle time 9 seconds or be of type ‘demand’.
Example of messages are :
• One data subscription request with 1-16 objects
• An answer on a request which can contain of 1-48 objects depending on the object type
and access type
• One DSP (with up to 24 values( a value can be one integer, one real or 32 boolean))
• One order.
An answer on data subscription request for historical time tagged data (TTD) consists of up to
7 messages.
If the external computer only uses the DSC function, it can send/receive 24x50 = 1200 values
per second (1200 (integer/real) or 38400 (boolean) object values).
If the external computer only uses the function ‘data subscription’ and all values are logged and
stored as historical time tagged data in the MasterPiece. Then the external computer can request
for 402 values in one TTD request. The answer is received in 7 messages. The external comput-
ers then receives maximum (50/(7+1))402 = 2500 values per second.
The MasterGate 230/1 will delay a signal between the ABB Master system and the external
computer with maximum 20 ms.
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Chapter 3 - Functional Definition

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Chapter 2 General Description

2.1 Control Network

Control Network MasterBus 300/300E/200

MP200 MP200 MP200

Note! Only MB300/300E for AS500 Local Control Network

Figure 2-1. Control Network Structure

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2.2 Plant Network

Plant Network Control Network (max 9)

MasterBus 300/300E MG230/1 <Control Network 2>

Figure 2-2. Plant Network Structure

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2.3 System Structure MasterGate 230/1

GCOM Point-to-Point Plant Network Control Network

Connection 3, 4 asyn- EXCOM to one Exter-

GCOM Multidrop To own Control Net-

To other Control Net-

Figure 2-3. MasterGate Node

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2.4 EXCOM Protocol

2.4.1 EXCOM Connection

2.5 GCOM Protocol

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2.5.1 GCOM Connection

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Figure 2-4. MasterGate - GCOM Protocol

2.6 Communication between Control Networks

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1) The nodes in this example are connected to the GCOM

Figure 2-5. Example of Plant Network

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2.7 MasterGate 230/1 Addresses

2.7.1 Addressing ABB Master Stations in a Control Network

2.7.2 Addressing External Computers in Plant Network

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2.7.2.1 GCOM Multidrop

Table 2-1. Node Numbers for Multidrop Connected Computers

Node Numbers for GCOM Multidrop

2.7.2.2 GCOM point-to-point

2.7.2.3 MasterBus 300/300E

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2.7.3 Addressing Functions in MasterGate 230/1

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Chapter 3 Functional Definition

3.1 EXCOM Protocol

3.2 GCOM Protocol

3.2.1 Functions for External Computer