Emerson Process Management Bristol ControlWave PAC - Manual

CWPAC Product Data Sheet
D301303X012 October 2012
Remote Automation Solutions
ControlWave ® PAC
Process Automation Controller
The ControlWave ® PAC is a highly adaptable Process
Automation Controller with exceptional networking
capability. Designed with an emphasis on scalability and
modularity, the ControlWave PAC can be configured to
maximize the performance of a wide range of control
systems. Emerson has developed this innovative controller
to provide cost-effective solutions by minimizing the time
required for installation and configuration.
The ControlWave PAC combines the elements of a PLC and
an RTU without compromising the unique features and
capabilities of each device. The ControlWave PAC provides a
modular architecture, expandable I/O capacity, and
Ethernet networking capability that introduces the
possibilities of open architecture for emerging
communication standards and provides a simple solution for
existing networks.
Features
 Powerful, high-performance processor
 Up to three 10/100 MB Ethernet ports
 Up to four serial communication ports
 4- and 8-slot I/O base unit
 Hot-swappable I/O
 Security key-lock
 Analog outputs maintain last/preset value on CPU
watchdog
 Discrete outputs maintain last or zero value on CPU
watchdog
 Wide temperature range (-40 to +70°C)
 Class I, Div. 2 hazardous location and CE approval
 Open industry standards for programming,
configuration, and communication
Base Unit
The ControlWave PAC base unit is constructed of an
aluminum housing that contains the CPU, power supply,
and is available with a 4 or 8 I/O slots. These slots are used to
add optional I/O modules.
CPU Options
The ControlWave PAC has a 100 MHz CPU module that
contains 2 MB of SRAM, 64 MB of SDRAM, and 32 MB of flash
memory. The CPU module is available with the following on-
board communication port configurations:
 One Ethernet port and two RS-232 ports
 One Ethernet port, three RS-232 ports, and one RS-485
port
 Three Ethernet ports, three RS-232 ports, and one
RS-485 port
 Three Ethernet ports, two RS-232 ports, and two
RS-485 ports
Power Modules
The power module is installed in the first slot of the
ControlWave PAC base unit and provides power to the rest
of the device. Two power modules are available including:
 24 volt input power supply sequencer module
 24 volt redundant power supply sequencer module
Open Network Connectivity
By embracing the open systems network technologies
available through TCP/IP, Ethernet, OPC, and Microsoft DNA
(as well as pseudo standards such as Modbus and Open
Modbus) the ControlWave PAC provides a total process
automation management solution for in-plant LAN-based
and wide area network SCADA systems. Access to real-time
data and operating conditions, historical data, maintenance,
and performance data stored in the ControlWave PAC is
available to the global network.
ControlWave PAC