2.4 Functions
2.4.1 Introduction
The most important controller system functions are protection and power management.
More information
See Alarms and Power management for more information about the system protections and power management
functions of the controller.
2.4.2 General controller functions
Table 2.8
General functions for all PPM 300 controllers
Functions
Modular and configurable
design
• Compact, all-in-one controller
◦ All necessary 3-phase measurements
• Optional I/O extension unit
• Configurable hardware modules (printed circuit boards)
◦ Placement flexibility in the controller rack
◦ Remove, replace, or add on-site
◦ Automatically recognised
◦ Customisable arrangement (during ordering and/or on-site)
• Configurable input and output functions (digital and analogue)
◦ Digital input functions: Commands from operators or 3rd party equipment, changing
configuration, operating information
◦ Digital output functions: Alarm status, commands to 3rd party equipment, operating
information
◦ Analogue input functions: External set points, operating information, supervised binary
inputs
◦ Analogue output functions: Regulation*, operating information
• Up to 4 sets of nominal settings
◦ Select a different set of nominal settings at any time
• Configurable parameters for controller functions
• Several ways to start controller sequences
◦ Automatically, display unit, digital input, PICUS, Modbus, and/or CustomLogic
Plug and play
• Automatic network configuration (uses static IPv6)
• Default parameter and input-output configuration for each controller type
• Automatic date and time synchronisation between all controllers in the system
• NTP time synchronisation with NTP servers
Display unit
• Up to 2 display units (with interlock) per controller
• Intuitive, one-touch operator-initiated sequences
• 5-inch colour graphic display
◦ Initial configuration
◦ Status and info messages
◦ Live data monitoring and alarm management
◦ Configure live data screens
◦ Input, output, and parameter configuration
◦ Log, info and tools
◦ Manage backup and restore
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