Series 5 Vanguard®

All-in-one platform

In addition to supporting up to 576 I/O points, Vanguard can also be programmed to run custom logic applications. This eliminates the need to have a separate PLC for sequencing and auxiliary control purposes – simplifying the solution architecture and integration work. The following IEC 61131-3 programming language standards are supported:

• Ladder diagram (LD)
• Function block diagram (FBD)
• Structured text (ST)
• Instruction list (IL)
• Sequential function chart (SFC)

Enhanced redundancy and diagnostics

Vanguard also has advanced functionalities that improves system availability and maintenance ease-of-use.

• Flexible switching: modular redundancy at every level – from power supplies, main processors, to I/O processors
• Self-learning: plug and play replacement of faulty card without the need to manually load configuration files
• Better diagnostics: Higher-resolution archiving with Sequence of Events (SoE)

Faster loop execution

Powerful processors of Vanguard offers further performance improvement over Series 3++ controllers.

• I/O Processing: 2.5 millisecond~ (compared to 5 millisecond of Series 3++)
• Loop Execution: 5 millisecond~ (compared to 40 millisecond of Series 3++)

Key Specifications:

• Redundancy Options: Available to purchase in simplex or duplex chassis
• Chassis Power Options: Available to purchase in 100 to 240 Vac or 24 Vdc
• Chassis Dimensions (HxWxD):
  Simplex: 12.25in (310mm) x 17.00in (432mm) x 12.00in (300mm)
  Duplex: 12.25in (310mm) x 19.00in (483mm) x 12.00in (300mm)
• Communication Options:
  Redundant Modbus RTU RS-422/RS-485 or
  Redundant Modbus RTU over TCP via External Converter
• Operating Temperature Range: +32 degF to +131 degF (0 degC to +55 degC)

Agency Certifications:

(Partial list – For full details please refer to Agency Certifications for Series 5 Vanguard Controllers)

• CSA and CE compliance
• Hazardous area classification (SureLink Remote I/O only):
  USA: Class 1, Div 2 Groups A, B, C, D and T3
  Canada: Class 1, Zone 2 Group IIC and T3

Each Series 5 Vanguard control system can be loaded with up to 16 control applications.

Driver Controls

• Expander Control
• Gas Turbine Control
• Speed Control
• Extraction Control

Driven Equipment & Process Controls

• Antisurge Control
• Performance Control
• S Control (Cold Recycle)
• Quench Control
• Simple PID Control
• Utility Turbine Control
• Logic Control (IEC 61131-3)

Platforms:

• TrainTools® & TrainView®
• Series 5M

Control applications:

• Steam Turbine Control
• Gas Turbine Control
• Antisurge Control
• Process Control
• Quench Control