1. Introduction
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Innovative Features
Hadron Xtorm Series brings several innovations in system usage, supervision and maintenance.
These features were developed focusing on a new concept in automation of hydroelectric power
plants, substations and other applications of this segment. The list below shows some new features
that users will find in the Hadron Xtorm Series:
Battery Free Operation:
Hadron Xtorm Series does not require any kind of
battery for memory maintenance and real time clock operation. This feature is
extremely important because it reduces the system maintenance needs and
allows the use in remote locations where maintenance can be difficult to be
performed. Besides, this feature is environmentally friendly.
Multiple Block Storage:
Several kinds of memories (volatile and non-volatile
memories) are available in Hadron Xtorm Series CPUs, offering the best option for
any needs. Hadron Xtorm Series CPUs offer addressable input (%I), addressable
output (%Q), data memory and symbolic variables. For applications that require
non-volatile memory functionality, Hadron Xtorm Series bring retain addressable
memory (%Q), retain data memory, symbolic variables, persistent data memory,
program memory, source code memory, CPU file system (DOC, PDF, images, data,
among others) and memory card interface.
One Touch Diag:
One Touch Diag is an exclusive feature of Hadron Xtorm Series.
With this new concept, the user can check diagnostic information of any module
present in the system directly on CPU’s graphic display with one single press in the
diagnostic switch of the respective module. OTD is a powerful diagnostic tool that
can be used offline (without supervisor or programmer), reducing maintenance and
commissioning times.
OFD – On Board Full Documentation:
Hadron Xtorm Series CPUs are capable of storing the
complete project documentation in its own memory. This feature can be very convenient for backup
purposes and maintenance, since the complete information is stored in a single and reliable place.
ETD – Electronic Tag on Display:
Another exclusive feature that Hadron Xtorm Series presents is
the ETD. This new functionality brings the process of checking the tag names of any I/O point or
module used in the system directly to the CPU’s graphic display. Along with this information, the
user can check the description, as well. This feature is extremely useful during maintenance and
troubleshooting procedures.