Re: [foxboro] ArchestrA related question

Tim,
    Concerning v. 7 boxes hosting older CP's on the nodebus, I was told at the
conference that they definitely would, even down to a CP10.  For example, one
could replace an AW51B on the nodebus that was hosting a CP30 with a Solaris 8
or an XP box on the ethernet network, and through NCNI's, the new box could host
the CP30.  This would help the transition occur more smoothly.

Did anyone on the list hear differently from Foxboro?  Perhaps I misunderstood.

Rich Bakke
Longview Fibre Co.


"Lowell, Tim:" wrote:

> Using an NCNI module and a switch (2 of each if you have redundant Nodebus),
> you can add the new 1 Gigabit switched Ethernet network to your existing
> Nodebus network.  In January, Invensys will start shipping the new Solaris 8
> and Windows XP workstations which use the 1 Gb network.  This new
> workstation could co-exist with your existing system, using the NCNI to
> communicate between your Nodebus system and the 1 Gb network.  The new
> Solaris 8 workstation can't host any of your current CP's, of course, but if
> you just need Solaris 8 for some reason, the NCNI will allow you to install
> a Solaris 8 machine on the new 1 Gb network and still talk to the old
> Nodebus nodes.
>
> Invensys will start shipping the new CP70's, which use the 1Gb network,
> sometime in 2003.
>
> As Corey said, the idea is to transition from the old Nodebus to the new 1
> Gb network over time, using the NCNI to interface the two networks.
> Eventually, Invensys is hoping you'll replace all your old CP's with CP70's,
> and all your AW/WP51's with XP and Solaris 8 stations, and the Nodebus will
> go away.  But until you can or want to do that, you can have a hybrid
> system.
>
> Tim Lowell
> Control Systems Engineer
> ConocoPhillips, Trainer Refinery
> Phone:  610-364-8362
> Fax:    610-364-8211
> tlowell@xxxxxxxx
>
>         -----Original Message-----
>         From:   Priya Babu [SMTP:srisiva@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>         Sent:   Monday, September 23, 2002 11:40 AM
>         To:     foxboro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>         Subject:        Re: [foxboro] ArchestrA related question
>
>         We have a similar situation. The local Foxboro rep said we need to
> upgrade
>         entire system to a new version (7?) to have a Solaris 8 based
> station. We
>         run on version 6.1. If someone gets more information, please share
> with us
>         here.
>
>         Regards,
>         Sivanath Babu
>         Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Co.
>
>         -----Original Message-----
>         From: foxboro-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>         [mailto:foxboro-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of WMagda@xxxxxxx
>         Sent: Monday, September 23, 2002 6:08 PM
>         To: foxboro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>         Subject: [foxboro] ArchestrA related question
>
>         I haven't seen any traffic in the last week, I hope this forum is
> still
>         up.
>
>         I'm seeking input on replacing two dual headed "B" boxes
> workstations in
>         January when funds are available.
>
>         Should we go with the new and improved ethernet XP platforms?
>         Should we go with the next generation of Sun platform on ethernet?
>         Should we stay with the nodebus only, and upgrade the "B" boxes to
> "D"?
>
>         At the Orlando conference, I understood that after January, Foxboro
> won't
>         be shipping "D" boxes for new installations.  They will supply the
> new Sun
>         platforms running Solaris 8 that replace the "D" box.
>
>         We have a small I/A system, municipal water treatment, running
> V6.1.2
>         with two "E" hosts, one "D" workstation and 2 "B" dual head
> workstations.
>
>         Thanks in advance for any input.
>
>         Wally Magda
>         Instrumentation & Control Specialist
>         Colorado Springs Utilities
>         PO Box 214
>         USAF Academy, CO 80840
>         719-668-9502
>         wmagda@xxxxxxx
>
>
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