Bailey INFI 90/NET 90 migration

Configuration example for migration of Bailey INFI 90/NET 90 systems

Many of the process control systems installed worldwide, including the Bailey INFI 90, are approaching the end of their life cycle. As individual components become obsolete or are no longer repairable, there is an urgent need to modernize these systems. Since the hardware, user software and know-how of the operating and maintenance personnel represent enormous value, a gradual migration is often preferred to a complete "rip-out and replace" procedure of the plant.

The migration strategy developed by Siemens on the basis of the innovative SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system supports many different types of scenarios, so that you can minimize the investment requirements for your individual automation project.

Through modernization of the process control with SIMATIC PCS 7, the functionality and performance capability of existing Bailey INFI 90/NET 90 systems can be significantly increased without the need to replace the controller and the lower-level I/O level. Plant expansions also allow you to use SIMATIC PCS 7 AS 41x automation systems and SIMATIC process I/O.

Note:

SIMATIC PCS 7/90 OS V9.0 can be operated in combination with SIMATIC PCS 7 V9.0 OS engineering software and OS runtime software. The SIMATIC PCS 7 software must be ordered separately from the ST PCS 7 catalog.

During the migration, the existing Bailey consoles will be replaced with SIMATIC PCS 7/90 operator systems (single stations or client-server systems). The Bailey Plant Loop/INFI-NET can be connected in each case to a SIMATIC PCS 7/90 operator station (single station/server) via a Computer Interface Unit (CIU) with a serial RS 232 or SCSI interface.

Supported Bailey system components

The SIMATIC PCS 7/90 OS migration products support the following Bailey system components:

Note:

SIMATIC PCS 7/90 OS migration products have been tested and released with representative configurations on the basis of Network 90 controllers (NMPC01, NMFC01-NMFC05) and INFI-NET 90 controllers (IMMFP01). If you are using other controller types, we recommend that you seek support from the Technical Consulting department of Customer Support.

Conversion of existing graphics from Bailey consoles

The modern DBA technology of Siemens permits fast and secure implementation of your user software. Your investment in the configuration of the existing system is therefore safeguarded.

Of course, we also offer this conversion as a service. However, you can call upon the services of our experienced migration specialists not only for this, but also when generating new graphics. We would be pleased to provide you with an individual quotation.

For quotations and additional information, please contact your regional Siemens representative.

Detailed information, ordering data and technical specifications on individual migration products can be found in the following sections "PCS 7/90 Engineering Station" and "PCS 7/90 Operator System".

More information is available on the internet at:
http://www.siemens.com/simatic-pcs7/migration