What should be done with the CS3000 in the event of a power outage?
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I would like to ask the experts: Due to issues with the external power grid, a one-day power outage is required, and the UPS can only provide power for one hour. What should be done at the engineer station to ensure that the programs and process parameters are not lost? Also, what is the difference between DCS programs and process parameters in terms of saving?
Yokogawa's FCS has a battery for support. One day is enough. However, to ensure preparation for a longer parking period. It’s still necessary to save the adjustment parameters. Make proper backups of the project. . It is important to check whether the battery switch is turned on. . . Other DCS should be the same as well
Typically, DCS systems are equipped with UPS as a backup power source. For such systems, half an hour or an hour is sufficient; after all, every factory must have an emergency plan for power outages. As long as you follow the requirements of that plan, there will be no problems. Your process parameters and programs generally won’t be lost due to a power outage. If you’re worried about potential issues, as mentioned above, just make sure to create backups in time before the UPS battery runs out!
The last edit to this post was made by jlshnlhj on 2012-6-7 at 13:30. In the CS3000 system, the FCS battery is primarily used to protect programs, monitor instrument status, handle alarms, and to save adjustment parameters (which are not referred to as process parameters) using FCS’s onlinesave parameters.
Yokogawa’s FCS battery can ensure power supply for one hour, but it’s best to have a backup
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