PAC8000 RTU Controller Overview

The PAC8000 RTU Controller is part of the versatile PAC8000 family, which includes various controllers such as the Process Controller (DCS-style), Logic Controller (PLC-style), and a Hybrid Controller that combines both. It also offers a SIL 2 SafetyNet Controller and an RTU Controller that supports DNP3 communication. Below are the key specifications and features of the RTU Controller.

Key Features:

• Lifecycle Status: Active

• Programming Languages:

  • IEC 61131 languages:
    • Ladder Diagram (LD)
    • Structured Text (ST)
    • Instruction List (IL)
    • Sequential Function Chart (SFC)
    • Function Block Diagram (FBD)
    • Flow Chart

• LAN Communication Protocol: DNP3

• Controller Capacity:

  • Controllers per LAN:
    • 24 nodes with simplex controllers
    • 12 nodes with redundant controllers
    • For larger systems, contact GE.
  • Modules per Controller: 64

Connectivity:

• LAN Connections:
  • 2 RJ45 connectors per controller
• LAN Transmission Medium:
  • 100Base TX or 10BaseT Ethernet
• LAN Transmission Speed:
  • 10 – 100 Mb/s
• LAN Isolation:
  • 1500 V dielectric withstand

Serial Connections:

• Type: One male 9-pin D-type connector on each controller
  (Second female connector available on the carrier)
• Transmission Medium: RS485 (half-duplex)
• Transmission Speed: 1.2 – 115 kb/s

Power Specifications:

• Controller Power:
  • Direct connection: 12 VDC (10.9 – 12.6 V), 0.4 A typical, 0.5 A max
• System Power Consumption:
  • 15 mA (max)

Physical Specifications:

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 232 x 69 x 138 mm
• Weight: 1.35 kg