Data Sheet

Ovation™ Compact
Controller
Model OCC100
Features
▪ Secure, reliable and mission-critical control
capability for remotely located plants or processes
▪ Modular I/O base design for flexible placement
within space-constrained areas
▪ Optional configuration as a standalone system
using an Ovation remote station
▪ Low power requirements
▪ Expanded operating temperature range
▪ Provides “bumpless” automatic failover between
redundant controllers with optional non-redundant
configuration
▪ Uses standard Ovation engineering tools for
configuration and maintenance
▪ Includes wide-area network communication
capability that tolerates low bandwidth or
intermittent networks
▪ Embedded communication protocol drivers provide
connectivity with third-party devices without the
need for extra hardware
▪ Compatible with all Ovation I/O modules including
specialty versions for excitation control and
machinery health monitoring as well as high-density
modules with increased channel capacity

Introduction
Emerson’s Ovation™ distributed control system is Placing an Ovation OCC100 controller close to field
renowned for delivering precision control with devices significantly lowers cost associated with field
outstanding performance. That precision begins with wiring, terminations and circuit checking compared
the Ovation controller. to traditional controllers located in a control room.

The Ovation compact controller, model OCC100 A wide operating temperature range allows the
(OCC100), cost-effectively expands Ovation’s compact controller to safely function in challenging
portfolio of solutions to applications that benefit from environments.
direct control located near plant equipment.

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The OCC100’s modular architecture with I/O layout

options accommodates space-constrained settings Standard Functions
without disrupting the existing infrastructure.
Control Execution
A datalink protocol suite, built into the OCC100,
enables direct interface to third-party I/O or other Like the Ovation OCR1100 controller model, the
devices, such as programmable logic controllers OCC100 executes simple to complex modulating,
(PLCs), programmable automation controllers discrete and sequential control strategies, and
(PACs) and real-time automation controllers performs data acquisition and monitoring functions.
(RTACs), without the need for extra hardware. The controller can update the values of up to 10,000
points.
In addition to standard Ovation local area network
connections, the OCC100 can also communicate The OCC100 controller simultaneously executes up
through a wide-area network. This option allows an to three process control tasks at loop speeds ranging
Ovation controller node to be placed in an area that from 10 milliseconds to 300 seconds. Each control
cannot easily access an Ovation network. task loop is comprised of the I/O process point input
scan, control scheme execution and an output scan.
The controller communicates securely via an internet For Ovation systems operating with 3.5.1 or 3.6
protocol (IP) connection using a wide variety of software releases, two of the control tasks use
wired and wireless media options. Process control predefined loop speeds of one-second and 100
continues even if the connection to the host system milliseconds. The third control task’s loop speed is
is lost. user-selectable, from 10 milliseconds to 300 seconds.
In Ovation systems with 3.7 and newer software
When paired with an Ovation remote station, the releases, all three control task loop speeds are user-
OCC100 can operate as a standalone control selectable in the same range.
system.
Control Scheme
Process Applications OCC100 functionality is defined by control sheets
created from an extensive library of standard and
The Ovation OCC100 controller is designed to meet advanced Ovation algorithms specifically designed for
the demanding requirements of a broad range of the power, water and wastewater industries. Control
process applications. Functions performed by the sheets provide the basis for executing, documenting
scalable controller include: and automatically creating control tuning diagrams
▪ Continuous (PID) control used during commissioning and when adjusting
▪ Sequential function chart control control schemes. On average, the OCC100 controller
can execute more than 1,000 control sheets.
▪ Boolean logic
▪ Advanced control Sequence-of-Events
▪ Special logic and timing functions
Integral sequence-of-events processing capability is
▪ Data acquisition
provided using Ovation I/O and standard controller
▪ Sequence of events processing software. With a resolution of one millisecond, the
▪ Process point sensor/limit checking sequence-of-events subsystem records the sequence
▪ Process point alarm processing in which a set of user-defined digital input indications
change state, providing a valuable troubleshooting
▪ Process point conversion to engineering units
and diagnostic tool for high-speed electrical systems.
▪ Process point database storage In addition to the higher resolution time tags,
▪ Local and remote I/O interface sequence-of-events points may be used in control
▪ Process point tagout schemes like any other I/O point, including limit
checking and alarming.

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Alarm Processing Real-Time Operating

The OCC100 processes limits and alarms based on
each process point’s database definition.
System Functions
The OCC100 controller processes data for real-time
These functions are performed regardless of whether control and communication functions using a
the point is scanned for input to a control loop or for commercially available, multi-tasking, real-time
data acquisition/monitoring, separate from control operating system. It executes and coordinates the
functions. control of multiple application areas by using multi-
tasking with preemptive priority scheduling.
The alarm status of each point in the controller is
updated with each scan. The status may indicate The real-time operating system communicates with
whether a point value has: the Ovation network and other systems via TCP/IP-
▪ Exceeded the range of the sensor based protocols, provides some basic routing
functions and offers general resource management
▪ Exceeded the user-defined limits within the controller.
▪ Changed state (discrete points)
▪ Passed an incremental limit
Footprint Options
Alarm reporting can be delayed on a per-point basis The OCC100 controller supports the full range of
for a user-specified period. Ovation analog, digital, turbine, high density, interface,
excitation and machinery health monitor I/O modules to
The OCC100 generates alarms upon exceedance of: meet application needs. The modules plug directly into
OCC100 I/O bases. Two controller base and two I/O
▪ Five user-specified high limit values
base footprint options are available, and both are ideal
▪ Highest limit value plus an integer times an for fitting into space constrained settings without
incremental value disrupting the existing infrastructure.
▪ Five user-specified low limit values
▪ Lowest limit value less an integer times an The compact controller can be provided in either a
incremental value simplex or redundant base configuration. The simplex
base, equipped with a single I/O branch connector,
accommodates applications that don’t require
Redundancy redundancy and have minimal I/O requirements.
The OCC100 controller and I/O system support a full The four-module-wide horizontal I/O base option fits
range of configurations from small scale simplex, into cabinets as narrow as 19” or can be bolted to a
non-redundant layouts to full redundancy of control 19” rack-mounting bracket. Field wiring or wiring from
processors, power supplies and communications existing terminal blocks is directly connected to screw
network equipment. terminal blocks beneath the I/O modules. For smaller
footprints, the two-module I/O base can be placed
Redundant configurations feature completely “bump- side-by-side or in various other configurations within
less” fail-over from the primary controller to the an existing cabinet with minimal changes. Field
backup controller, regardless of the nature of the fault cabinet wiring is minimized by using pluggable screw
that disables the primary controller. terminal blocks located on the two-module I/O base.

Emerson can supply standard or custom enclosures

to accommodate specific requirements for plate sizes,
cabinet sizes, construction materials, environmental
ratings, cabinet interior and exterior accessories,
termination options and marshalling.

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Standalone Configuration on a workstation connected to the Ovation network,

or for use with asset management functions through
An Ovation standalone configuration can be Emerson’s AMS Suite technologies or Ovation
implemented for applications that do not require a full machine works software.
Ovation architecture for operation. The independent
system requires an OCC100 controller with an Ovation
remote station. I/O can be connected if required. Network Options
The OCC100 uses two methods to communicate with
The remote station is a computer equipped with the
the Ovation network. The first method is through a
Ovation software needed to operate as an
direct, local-area network connection just like the
independent, compact Ovation system.
OCR1100 controller model.
Included with the Ovation remote station is software
Optionally, the OCC100 can communicate over a
for database server, engineering, operating and
wide-area network, allowing an Ovation drop to
domain controller functions.
operate in an area not readily accessible to the
Ovation network. In this case, the OCC100 uses an
Additional software for historian, SCADA server,
Ethernet connection, such as a VPN or cellular
advanced applications, EDS feeder, OPC server and
network, to communicate with the host Ovation
cybersecurity functions can be provided as options.
network. This method allows the control processes to
continue at the remote location even if the connection
The Ovation remote station is available in three
to the host Ovation system is lost.
hardware platforms:
▪ A panel PC with robust environmental specifications Each compact controller includes two network
that can be located with the OCC100 controller interface cards that support gigabit Ethernet
▪ A rack-mount PC for placement in environments communications per the IEEE 802.3-2008 standard.
that require a wider operating temperature range
than is available with the panel PC Summary
▪ A desktop PC for controlled environments
The OCC100 controller extends Ovation’s reach to
applications that benefit from control close to plant
Connectivity equipment.
The OCC100 includes embedded Ethernet link
protocol drivers for communicating with intelligent A modular architecture provides cost-effective and
electronic devices (IEDs) and other third-party scalable footprints for space-constrained areas. A
devices equipped with embedded controllers such as wider temperature operating range allows the
smart inverters, weather stations, protective relaying equipment to be placed in environmentally challenging
systems or motor control centers. locations.

The scalable controller performs data acquisition Local and wide-area networking options are available
functions by communicating with Ethernet-capable for connecting the OCC100 controller and I/O
I/O systems available from numerous vendors and subsystem to the Ovation network. When paired with
various types of PLCs, PACs and RTACs using the an Ovation remote station, the OCC100 can operate as
on-board communication protocol drivers. a standalone system.
The OCC100 can acquire smart field device
information for archiving to the historian, displaying

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Controller and I/O Layouts

Compact Controller Base Options

Option 1 – Redundant Controller Base

Front view Top view

Option 2 – Simplex Controller Base

Front view Top view

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I/O Base Options

Option 1 – Two Module-Wide Horizontal I/O Base

Front view Top view

Option 2 – Four Module-Wide Horizontal I/O Base

Front view Top view

Specifications
Solutions using an OCC100 controller typically include controller modules, controller and I/O bases, power supply
assemblies and prefabricated cables for connecting the components.

Ovation Compact Controller OCC100 Specifications

▪ Xilinx Zynq SoC dual core 667 MHz Cortex A9 CPU
▪ 256 MB DDR3 SDRAM
Controller module ▪ 1GB USB flash drive with on-board clear and format capability
▪ Hot swappable
▪ Integrated module temperature monitoring

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Ovation Compact Controller OCC100 Specifications

▪ 8-pin terminal block provides a flexible interface to power and power supply
status
Simplex controller base
▪ One 9-pin D connectors for 1 x 8-module branch of Ovation I/O
▪ DIN-rail mountable
▪ Supports simplex or redundant controller configurations; single-connection
redundancy
▪ 20-pin terminal block provides a flexible interface power and power supply
status
Redundant controller base
▪ Three 9-pin D connectors for 3 x 8-module branches of Ovation I/O
▪ Non-volatile controller MAC address storage modules in the base support
hot-swapping of controller modules
▪ DIN-rail mountable with an adapter
▪ Horizontal form factor accommodating two Ovation I/O modules
▪ Cable-end plug-to-header connections for field signal cable marshalling
Two-position horizontal ▪ Supports I/O base daisy chaining with an integral bus termination device
and bypass switch
I/O base
▪ 20 pin terminal block for power supply
▪ Earth ground through a short 14 AWG jumper from a dedicated terminal on
the terminal block 20th position
▪ Horizontal form factor accommodating four Ovation I/O modules
▪ Heavy duty screw clamp signal cable terminations – no in-cabinet terminal
strip required
Four-position horizontal ▪ Supports I/O base daisy chaining with an integral bus termination device
I/O base and bypass switch
▪ 20 pin terminal block for power supply
▪ Earth ground through a short 14 AWG jumper from a dedicated terminal on
the terminal block 20th position
▪ Supports up to 16 Ovation remote node interface nodes; each node
Remote node interface supporting up to 64 Ovation I/O modules

I/O licensing options available for simplex or redundant configurations:

▪ Tier 1 (0 - 25 I/O points)
▪ Tier 2 (26 - 50 I/O points)
▪ Tier 3 (51 - 100 I/O points)
I/O options
▪ Tier 4 (101 - 250 I/O points)
▪ Tier 5 (unlimited I/O points)

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Ovation Compact Controller OCC100 Specifications

▪ Supports Foundation™ fieldbus, PROFIBUS and DeviceNet
communications
▪ Supports interfaces via TCP/IP-based protocols:
- DNP3 client
- DNP3 server
- Modbus master
- Modbus slave
- IEC 61850 MMS client
Smart device capability
- IEC 60870-5-104 controlling
- IEC 60870-5-104 controlled
- IEC 60870-5-101 controlling
- IEC 60870-5-101 controlled
- Allen-Bradley CSP client
- Allen-Bradley DF1 client
- Allen-Bradley EIP client (for use with the EIP/PCCC Line)
- OPC Unified Architecture (UA) client/server
Operating temperature -20°C to +70°C
Certifications IEC61131-2 and CE Mark
2 Ethernet ports per controller module- 2 independent MACs on the
Ethernet ports
redundant controller base,10/100/1000 Base T, RJ45 connectors
Simplex controller electronics ▪ 5.8W typical
module +24V main power ▪ 6.4W maximum
The OCC100 updates up to 10,000 total points with scan rates defined in up
to three control task areas:
▪ 1-second per scan in Ovation 3.5.1 and 3.6; user-definable in Ovation 3.7
and newer
Capacity
▪ 100 ms per scan in Ovation 3.5.1 and 3.6; user-definable in Ovation 3.7
and newer
▪ User-defined task with scans from 10 ms to 300 s per scan in Ovation 3.5.1
and newer
5-amp power supply unit assemblies:
▪ Simplex, main only (one power supply unit)
Power supply assemblies ▪ Simplex main plus auxiliary (two power supply units)
▪ Redundant main only (two power supply units)
▪ Redundant main plus auxiliary (four power supply units)

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