Success starts in the

control room
SPPA-T3000 – raising performance
in power plant operation

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Control is the core
for high-performance plant operation
Conditions in today’s power generation industry are getting tougher. Now more
05 Comprehensive expertise
than ever, power generators have to rely on top plant performance, which is
ultimately powered by dependable and predictable operation.
06 Effective and efficient
operation
Power plant control and automation solutions can help reach those goals. More
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specifically, the Human Machine Interface (HMI) – the focal point for the operator’s
highlights management of the plant – is where critical advancements can be made. This is
our focus: The operator-centric approach of SPPA-T3000 Cue includes an intuitive
10 Cues and tools for design, smooth handling, faster response to disturbances, and a reduced chance for
smooth operation unwanted operation. The system supports operators with the right tools, targeted
13 Flexible connectivity
cues, and guided procedures. This improves operator effectiveness and efficiency.
As a result, you can increase the availability of your entire plant’s operations.
15 Long-term stability
More than 3,000 system installations worldwide demonstrate how the stability
17 Uncompromising of proven technology combined with continuous innovation provides the platform
cybersecurity for improved power plant performance.

18 24 / 7 service

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 Get the most out
of your plant

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Comprehensive expertise
for future-proof automation
We gained a great deal of experience on the design of a vast power
plant fleet across the globe. And we have translated this knowledge
into beneficial control system technology.

At Siemens, we have handled power plant Resilience – ready for future

engineering, design, and construction in- requirements
house for decades; so we are intimately Developed by power plant experts for
familiar with all the tasks surrounding power plant experts, the SPPA-T3000 is
power plant automation. Having auto- kept up to date throughout your power
mated more than 3,000 units worldwide, plant’s lifetime. You can always count on
over the past 50 years, with great success, our control system to support the resil-
we have the most extensive automation iency of your plant and business. Be better
experience in the power plant market. equipped to flexibly handle challenges
and welcome opportunities – at any time.
Plant automation – the brain of the
power plant
The SPPA-T3000 design is tailored to power
generation – with specific electronic
Valuable know-how: Siemens technology, control algorithms, function Market-leading technology: Siemens’ equipment
boasts 150 years of experience libraries, and concepts developed on our automates power plants worldwide.
in power generation.
deep plant expertise, and focused on
time-proven standards. You can build on
this strong foundation over the long term
because our expertise flows into contin-
uous advances. Benefit from long-term
support, when and where you need it.

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Efficient and effective operation
thanks to a clever HMI
Capable operators work efficiently during daily routines and keep a cool
head during critical situations. It is perfect when the control technology
supports them in every manner.

Operation and Predictive assurance of Management of

monitoring business continuity unavoidable incidents
Equipment

Running the plant, Detecting deviations Reacting safely and

Process
People

having the process early, analyzing and quickly to disturbances

under control initiating remedies and failures

42% 36% 22% SPPA-T3000 Cue offers specific tools for all operator tasks.

The human factor: A recent ARC

study* reveals a huge potential
for greater system availability. The power plant’s output is formed Less is more The operator’s ability to function in an
by thousands of sensors and signals, In these situations, operators need to focus appropriate manner is supported by a
motors and pumps, drives and fans. The on what really matters. They need less control system which delivers the right
daily responsibility of the operator is to raw, unfiltered information. Information information, in the right manner, at the
monitor and control, readjust, and correct floods, unfiltered messages, alerts, or right time. Clear instructions are the ideal
all of these components. Smooth periods inappropriate analysis reporting simply assistance when speed and precision are
spent working through the various required complicate the ability to adequately required to keep the plant running.
tasks can suddenly be interrupted by respond to a plant disturbance.
periods of hectic activity to counter
disturbances in the plant’s operation
* “Minimizing Operational Risk through Procedural or failures of the plant equipment.
Automation”, Larry O’Brien, ARC Advisory Group,
Presentation on 18th Annual ARC Industry Forum,
Orlando, FL, 2014-02-11

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Focus on what
really matters

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SPPA-T3000 Cue HMI highlights
for optimized workflows
Control the plant reliably and predictively. Recognize discrepancies early.
And manage disturbances. With SPPA-T3000 Cue, operators can increase
plant availability and reduce the risk of unplanned downtimes.

Efficiency in daily operation Effective support in the event of an alarm

Analyses, diagnoses, shift handovers, logs and report Daily routines are sometimes interrupted by unavoidable
documentation – the right HMI makes it fast and easy to incidents. Pumps fail or motors stop. Even if safety
handle all of this. SPPA-T3000 Cue features an ergonomic mechanisms ensure that personnel, machines, and the
design and offers sophisticated support. environment are safe, operators have to react quickly
and prudently to keep the unit up and running.
• Information at the touch of a button – for fewer clicks SPPA-T3000 Cue provides the right cues and decision-
• Intuitive, icon-based navigation and customizable making support:
user interfaces – for self-explanatory operation
• Intelligent help functions – to answer questions quickly • Enclosed: Alarms and warnings are accompanied
• One-click access to important functions on integrated by detailed information and guidance for rapid
and third-party applications – for less information loss resolution.
• Accurate real-time data and reliable component and • Comprehensive help: In the event of an alarm,
process forecasts – for greater availability and easier the operator is guided through root cause analyses,
maintenance planning gains one-click access to relevant data, such as
• Integrated operations management – for smooth automatic first-value searching, and gets precise
and reliable shift planning and handover handling instructions to be able to act, and react,
quickly.
• Message flood under control: The inventive alarm
handling simplifies operation in the event of a fault.

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 Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are Alarm Counts provide transparency about Special alarm classes provide targeted
customizable in order to provide optimum the plant’s situation and allow for quick and cues. “Trip Warning“ makes it possible to
support to operators and may include targeted reaction. Each alarm class is shown avoid a plant failure by clear guided
production data, output, emissions values, with the numbers of raising, unacknowledged, procedures for predefined scenarios.
trend reports on pressures and temperatures, and pending alarms; double clicking opens “Diagnostic Recommended“ (DR) is available
and other values where needed. the alarm class-specific ASD. as an option and reports subtle changes
before DCS limit values are reached.

Group Alarm Indicators reduce reaction

time in critical situations: When an alarm is
shown in a Plant Display, it will be indicated
in the Group Alarm Indicator. By clicking the
alarm class of the Group Alarm Indicators,
the operator has direct access to the
corresponding Plant Display.

Wake-up Alarms

Scroll-down Side bar

Buttons to integrated and third-party

applications

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Cues and tools for smooth operation

Ideal shift handover Maintenance routines made easy Safe handling of common warnings

When supported electronically, the shift handover can The SPPA-T3000 HMI makes the daily operations and This exemplary message might appear at any time:
be performed very efficiently. SPPA-T3000 Cue guides maintenance routine simple, facilitating preparation Warning – the level in the lube oil tank for a feed-
operators through all the relevant information, including for component repair. One mouse click takes the user water pump has fallen to “minimum”. At the click of a
important generation parameters and events during directly to the status display for the damaged equipment; mouse, the operator can access information about the
the last shift, the current task status, and general data at which point the operator can open the associated disturbance. The status display reveals: The feedwater
regarding plant operation. This approach ensures that Faceplate, deactivate the component and quickly apply pumps are intact, but the disturbance relates to the oil
no information is lost and that the handover is well the lockout-tagout protocol. Any necessary work can level. A quick check shows a fault in the inlet valve.
documented. then be easily confirmed with the integrated shift Problem solved? With just a click, operators can make
logging, and the appropriate time stamp. an entry in the integrated shift log. A convenient way
to deal with smaller interruptions.

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 Fast reaction in case of alarm “Trip Warning“ with guided procedures Preventive condition monitoring

Next in the example scenario: Alarm! The oil level has In the example, a feedwater pump is now threatening “Diagnostic Recommended” (DR) – attention is advised.
decreased again – now below “minimum”. Just one click to fail, which could result in a plant shutdown. The This alarm class detects the status of components
and the system status display shows the protection-off response time is limited. The alarm class “Trip Warning” by using model-based condition monitoring. The
function of the lube oil pump for feed-water pump #1. of SPPA-T3000 Cue crucially channels the operators’ alarm reports unexpected deviations before limit
The indication: The feedwater is still running, but the attention and their scope of action. It triggers visual values are reached. With one click, the “DR” simplifies
lube oil pump is expected to fail shortly. The loss of a and acoustic alarms. The operator can quickly request root-cause analysis by showing plain text messages
main unit is critical. Normally, the operator would now context-relevant information on predefined scenarios and opening all relevant displays. This integrated
reach for the telephone and send service an alarm containing specific details of the cause and precise condition monitoring makes a substantial contribution
message. guidance about what to do. Consequently, they can to increased availability.
take fast action to avert a trip.

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 Connect your
systems
seamlessly

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Flexible connectivity
for integrated operations
A control system that is easy to operate should be just as easy to integrate.
Openness for variable communication standards is the basis for efficient
control of the entire plant.

Secure communication into internal and Secured cloud connection

external networks, access to third-party To use new digital lifecycle services, it
systems using a specially qualified might be useful to send plant data into
terminal server, the integration of internal a cloud platform. A Data Agent collects
and external systems – SPPA-T3000 is all relevant data. The Data & Security
designed for the highest demands on Gateway uses a secure one-way
communication security and openness. VPN connection to route the data.
It supports common standards in industry Passing the Siemens owned security
communication, as well as future-oriented managed remote service access platform
IEC standards. Traditional control systems via the existing secure connection, the
based on proprietary protocols can be data from site then reach the chosen
connected to the HMI, and individual cloud platform and can be analyzed.
HTML or RDP applications can be Thus, you can take advantage of digital
accessed within the operator’s work services without giving up security.
environment. SPPA-T3000 opens up a
world of communication opportunities.
End-to-end data flows and central
operability make your plant easier
and more efficient to operate. .

Uncompromisingly flexible: SPPA-T3000 communicates with

internal and external systems via a vast variety of protocols.

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 Calculate for the
long term

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Long-term stability
with a future-proof system
The objective is to reliably safeguard power plant operation for years to come.
You can trust in a system that offers your plant stability.

During the life of a power plant, power Evolving progress

producers can benefit from control system Siemens designs systems for the entire life- Patch or update available
migrations and upgrades. These investments time of a power plant. Upgrades, migrations
pay dividends and are readily accepted, and concepts for the transition to new
providing the system is designed to technologies are an integral part of our
accommodate such updates – by keeping system development from day one. The
a maximum of the existing hardware, possibility to run different generations of
by maintaining the engineering data, control systems in parallel provides the
and by minimizing outage time. flexibility to tailor lifecycle concepts to your
requirements. Our innovations and technical
advances are designed to be integrated
without system interruption providing Full operation during
patch and update
operation benefits from gradual transitions. process

Durable investment
Longevity is a question of adaptability.
SPPA-T3000 can be updated online, which
Patch or update completed Patch or update requires installation
means that updates and security patches • Installation on Server A and Server B in sequence
can be installed and features can be added • Reboot Windows server 2016 if necessary
• Restart SPPA-T3000
without having to shut down the plant.
You are able to react flexibly, and at any
time, to unexpected risks or leverage market
Uninterruptible availability: The redundancy concept ensures full
opportunities and keep your plant’s performance operation and control during patching and update processes.
at its best in the long run. It’s a system that
always stays state of the art. It is a secure
investment.
One HMI for everything: Vintage and recent
control systems are seamlessly united under
the SPPA-T3000 HMI.

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 Be prepared for
unknown risks

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Uncompromising cybersecurity
at all times
Rely on integrated security. And count on a partner who will support you
over the long term to keep your plant’s security level high.

Control technology supports you to keep your power Ever-evolving security features
plant running and resilient throughout its entire life. Siemens is continuously developing security features
To avoid downtimes, it has to be capable of resisting for SPPA-T3000 to protect the system and power plant Remote Access

external attacks while remaining adaptable to future against attacks. For example, current developments Gateway
requirements. And this is exactly what SPPA-T3000 are:
is designed for. From the beginning, this system was VPN tunnel
Internet Intranet
designed to enable your plant to comply with all relevant • New malware protection solution
Gateway Gateway Protocol Conversion
security standards. Siemens can keep it up to date for • Centralized security patch management
you with long-term support. You can choose the level • Network intrusion detection system
of security that meets your requirements – and we will • Application whitelisting DMZ

deliver the necessary features and services. • Security event monitoring Terminal Server Protocol Conversion

• Configuration change monitoring

Secure architecture and communications DMZ
The comprehensive security zone architecture of Patching during operation Firewall Protocol Conversion
SPPA-T3000 is based on the relevant cyber security We are constantly refining the development of the Application Highway
standards from NERC CIP V5 and VGB-S-175. In addi- system and its features to ensure that you have current, Operation and Monitoring
tion, the clearly structured DMZ*, firewalls, terminal as well as future, risks under control and can operate Application Server Protocol Conversion
servers, VPN* encryption, and the Data & Security your plant in the long run. Current hardware is supported
Automation Highway
Gateway secure communication within the plant and on a long-term basis and provided with security patches
Automation
beyond. Hardening and protocol changes between the that have been tried and tested. Deployed from a central
Automation Servers Protocol Conversion
application, the automation, and the field level speak security server, installation of patches is possible at any
volumes for the security of SPPA-T3000. time during operation. This minimizes downtime costs
and enables you to maintain the chosen level of security Signal Conditioning

for your plant. I/O Protocol Conversion

Security zone architecture: SPPA-T3000 meets

the most stringent security requirements.
* DMZ = Demilitarized Zone
VPN = Virtual Private Network

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Prescribed availability by our
24 / 7 service for life
Siemens’ system specialists support you – resolving your specific problems
before they become serious. So your on-site personnel can keep a cool head –
at any time.

Of course, problems sometimes arise at the

least convenient time: for example, at night Online Communication
when engineering and maintenance personnel Know-how as if we were there
are not available. To support your on-site
staff, we have Remote Expert Centers (RECs) Field Engineer
On standby
on four continents available around the for all events
clock, 365 days a year. And with an average Remote Expert
Center
problem-solving time of less than 60 minutes,
Peace of mind
Siemens experts are the best in their field. when you need it

Spare Parts Logistics

System specialists for full service Investing only what you
On site, fast: Our teams for spare Remote Expert Centers provide direct access need when you need it
parts, troubleshooting or to qualified system specialists: project man- Regional Service Center
engineering service can be at
agers, developers and experienced engineers Your local task force at your site
your plant quickly.
who have an in-depth knowledge of the
system and the plant in question. When
necessary, they can hook up to the plants – Contracts for your individual needs Comprehensive service: You get the
over specially secured lines – to diagnose Regardless of how you use our services – support you need – no matter when
or where.
and rectify a fault. They organize spare parts, to promote availability, as a leverage for
provide engineering support, and install minimizing maintenance costs, or as a task
updates. But above all – and this service is force that augments your staff when most
growing in popularity – they take preventive needed – Siemens’ in-depth service is
action to reduce the likelihood that the need exceptional in every way.
for traditional emergency service will arise.

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your business
deserves

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