SBC PCD2.M5 Series - 2 Overview; Overview Introduction; Instructions for Connecting Saia-PCD Controllers to the Internet

Hardware Manual for the PCD2.M5 Series│Document 26/856; Version EN 12│2014-07-24
Saia-Burgess Controls AG
Introduction
Overview
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2 Overview
2.1 Introduction
This manual covers the technical aspects of the PCD2.M5_ components. The
following terms are used frequently:
● CPU Centralprocessingunit:theheartofthePCD
● LIOs LocalI/Os:theseareconnectedtotheCPUviatheI/Obus
● Modules Input/outputelementsdesignedforthePCD2.M5_system
● Moduleholder CPU,RIOorLIO,towhichmodulesmaybeattached
The aim of this section is to present the essentials of planning and installing control
systems with PCD2.M5_ components. It covers the following topics:
● Planninganapplication
● Cabling
Detailsofhardware,software,conguration,maintenanceandtroubleshootingare
described in separate sections.
2.2 InstructionsforconnectingSaia-PCD
®
controllers to the internet
When Saia PCD controllers are connected directly to the internet, they are also
apotentialtargetofcyberattacks.Forsecureoperation,appropriateprotective
measures must always be taken.
PCD controllers include simple, built-in protection features. However, secure op-
erationontheinternetisonlyensuredifexternalroutersareusedwitharewall
and encrypted VPN connections.
Formoreinformation,pleaserefertooursupportsite:
www.sbc-support.com/security