CA2129431A1 - Distributed supervisory control and data acquisition system - Google Patents
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Abstract
A SCADA communication and control system is used for controlling power distribution. The system includes a master controller, a master radio and a plurality of remote terminal units (RTUs). A
communication link between the master controller (12) and the master radio (14) has two channels. A first channel is for sending master controller messages to the master radio (14). The second channel is for the master radio (14) to send the RTU response messages back to the master controller (12). A supplemental controller (32) along with supplemental remote terminal units (SRTUs) (34) also are included for expanding the range of the system. A switch (38) is included in the second channel so as to selectively link either the supplemental controller (32) or the master radio (14) to the master controller (12) for providing response messages. The supplemental controller (32) monitors the first channel to identify messages having an STRU address. When such a message is identified, the switch (38) is set to select the supplemental controller (32). The supplemental controller (32) includes a main task for monitoring and testing master controller messages.
communication link between the master controller (12) and the master radio (14) has two channels. A first channel is for sending master controller messages to the master radio (14). The second channel is for the master radio (14) to send the RTU response messages back to the master controller (12). A supplemental controller (32) along with supplemental remote terminal units (SRTUs) (34) also are included for expanding the range of the system. A switch (38) is included in the second channel so as to selectively link either the supplemental controller (32) or the master radio (14) to the master controller (12) for providing response messages. The supplemental controller (32) monitors the first channel to identify messages having an STRU address. When such a message is identified, the switch (38) is set to select the supplemental controller (32). The supplemental controller (32) includes a main task for monitoring and testing master controller messages.
Description
-- W093/16532 1 21~94~ PCT/US93/00612 DISTRIBUTED SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA
ACOUISITION SYSTEM
NOTICE REGARDING COPYRI~HTED MATERIAL
A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection.
The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent docu~ent or the patent disclosure as it appears in the public Patent and ~rademark Office file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a communication and control ;~
- system, and more particularly to a distributed supervisory control and data acquisition ("SCADA") system.
A SCADA communication and control system is a wide area network of remote terminal units communicating by short bur~ts at the 900 NHz radio frequency range. The remote terminal units are, e.g., power control stations used by a utility company for controlling power distribution over a ~pecific arQa. A typical SCADA system 10 is shown in FIG. 1, including a master controller 12 coupled to a master ~adio unit 14 via modem l6 and microwave link 18. Messageæ from the master controller 12 are sent to the master radio 14 for broadcast to multiple remote terminal units 22. By including only one master radio 14, however, the network communication ., distances are limited, especially in rugged terrain. Further, by using telephone-type modems 16, acquisition times are relatively slow. Accordingly, there is a need for systems having enhanced range and throughput.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to the invention, a conventional SCADA
system is expanded to include a supplemental controller and additional remote terminal units which share the same radio 2 ~ 9 ~3 ~ 2 PCT/US93/00~12 channels. A master controller controls the power distribution over the network of remote terminal units (RTUs) and supplemental remote terminal units (SRTUs). The supplemental controller enables an expanded network by monitoring master controller messages and generating response messages for the SRTUs.
According to one aspect of the invention, the supplemental controller monitors master controller transmissions to identify messages destined for one or more of the SRTVs. When a SRTU destination address is identified, the supplemental controller takes control of the 900 MHz transmission channel and the master controller link. The suppl~mental controller then transmits the message to the destination SRTU. The SRTU performs the requested command and responds with status information and, depending on the specified function, analog information. The supplemental controller then generates a response message which is sent back to the master controller over the master controller link.
Thus, the supplemental controller receives the master controller messages destined for the SRTUs, sends such messages in the form of supplemental controller messages to the SRTUs for processing and response, then generates and sends the response message back to the master controller.
According to another aspect of the invention, the supplemental controller performs a main task and a network task which interface through an SRTU database. The main task ~onitors and tests the master controller messages. The network ta~k maintains the coDunications with the SRTUs, directly or through sub-controllers. The network task enters SRTU response 3a information into the SRTU database. The main task accesses such database to generate the response message which is sent back to the master controller.
According to another aspect of the invention, the system includes a two-channel master controller link. A switch is positioned along one channel for coupling response transmission channels of the supplemental controller and master radio to the master controller. When the main task determines that a message has an SRTU address, then the task sets the W093/16S32 2129A3 ~ PCT/US93/00612 switch to select the supplemental controller response transmission channel. The other channel of the link also is coupled to the master radio and supplemental controller. The master controller transmits messages along such channel, while the supplemental controller-monitors such channel to test for SRTV destination addresses.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TEIE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a block diagram of a prior art SCADA
system;
Fig. 2 is a block diagram of a distributed SCADA
communication and control system according to an embodiment of this invention;
Fig. 3 is a block diagram of the SRTU database structure;
Fig. 4 is a flow chart of the supplemental controller processing ta~ks;
Fig. 5 is a chart of the master controller message format: and Fig. 6 is a chart of a response message format.
DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC EMBODINENTS
syFtem Overview FIG. 2 shows a distributed SCADA communication and control system 30 according to an embodiment of this-invention.
The function,of the system 30 is to control and monitor remote terminal units 22, 34 over a relatively larger area than achievable by the prior art system lO. As previously described the prior art system lO has limited range due to the use of a single master radio 14. The system 30 includes the conventional system lO of FIG. l, along with supplemental remote terminal units and control circuitry. Expanded range is achieved in the system 30 by including a supplemental controller 32 for controlling and monitoring supplemental remote terminal units (SRTU) 34 and ssb-controllers 36. In one embodiment the system portion including sub-controllers 36, SRTU'S 34 and embedded software ssch as in controllers 36 and SRTU ' S ,34 is formed by a conventional distribution automation W093/16~32 ~t9 ~ PCT/USg3/~612 system available from Itron, Inc. of Spokane, Washington - as model number 500-0233-001; 500-0234-ool; and/or 500-0208-ool.
The supplemental controller 32 is installed at an existing master radio 14 site, along with a combiner 40. The combiner 40 enables the supplemental controller 32 and master radio 14 to share the same antenna for data transmission to SRTVs 34 and RTUs 22. To achieve added range, one or more sub-controllers 36 is included for relaying transmissions from the supplemental controller 32 to an SRTU 34 or another sub-controller (not shown).
The system 30 also includes a modem 42 which iscoupled to microwave link 18 via signal paths 44 and 46. The modem 42 bridges communications from the master controller 12 to the supplemental controller 32, enabling the supplemental controller 32 to monitor communications. When the supplemental controller 32 identifies a communication requiring information from or about an SRTU 34, the supplemental controller 32 generates a signal for dieabling transmission by the ~aster radio 14. The supplemental controller 32 also generate~ a signal for controlling switch 38 to couple the ~icrowave link 18 to modem 42. Such selection enables the supplQ~ental controller 32, rather than the master radio 14, to send response me8sages back to the master controller 12.
SRTU Communications After disabling master radio transmission, the ~upplem~ntal controller 32 has control of the link 18 and the 900 M~z radio channel. The supplemental controller 32 then initiates two operations. First, network communications are established to ~can the population of SRTUs 34 and retri~ve initial information for establi~hing an SRTU data base 50 (FIG.
ACOUISITION SYSTEM
NOTICE REGARDING COPYRI~HTED MATERIAL
A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection.
The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent docu~ent or the patent disclosure as it appears in the public Patent and ~rademark Office file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a communication and control ;~
- system, and more particularly to a distributed supervisory control and data acquisition ("SCADA") system.
A SCADA communication and control system is a wide area network of remote terminal units communicating by short bur~ts at the 900 NHz radio frequency range. The remote terminal units are, e.g., power control stations used by a utility company for controlling power distribution over a ~pecific arQa. A typical SCADA system 10 is shown in FIG. 1, including a master controller 12 coupled to a master ~adio unit 14 via modem l6 and microwave link 18. Messageæ from the master controller 12 are sent to the master radio 14 for broadcast to multiple remote terminal units 22. By including only one master radio 14, however, the network communication ., distances are limited, especially in rugged terrain. Further, by using telephone-type modems 16, acquisition times are relatively slow. Accordingly, there is a need for systems having enhanced range and throughput.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to the invention, a conventional SCADA
system is expanded to include a supplemental controller and additional remote terminal units which share the same radio 2 ~ 9 ~3 ~ 2 PCT/US93/00~12 channels. A master controller controls the power distribution over the network of remote terminal units (RTUs) and supplemental remote terminal units (SRTUs). The supplemental controller enables an expanded network by monitoring master controller messages and generating response messages for the SRTUs.
According to one aspect of the invention, the supplemental controller monitors master controller transmissions to identify messages destined for one or more of the SRTVs. When a SRTU destination address is identified, the supplemental controller takes control of the 900 MHz transmission channel and the master controller link. The suppl~mental controller then transmits the message to the destination SRTU. The SRTU performs the requested command and responds with status information and, depending on the specified function, analog information. The supplemental controller then generates a response message which is sent back to the master controller over the master controller link.
Thus, the supplemental controller receives the master controller messages destined for the SRTUs, sends such messages in the form of supplemental controller messages to the SRTUs for processing and response, then generates and sends the response message back to the master controller.
According to another aspect of the invention, the supplemental controller performs a main task and a network task which interface through an SRTU database. The main task ~onitors and tests the master controller messages. The network ta~k maintains the coDunications with the SRTUs, directly or through sub-controllers. The network task enters SRTU response 3a information into the SRTU database. The main task accesses such database to generate the response message which is sent back to the master controller.
According to another aspect of the invention, the system includes a two-channel master controller link. A switch is positioned along one channel for coupling response transmission channels of the supplemental controller and master radio to the master controller. When the main task determines that a message has an SRTU address, then the task sets the W093/16S32 2129A3 ~ PCT/US93/00612 switch to select the supplemental controller response transmission channel. The other channel of the link also is coupled to the master radio and supplemental controller. The master controller transmits messages along such channel, while the supplemental controller-monitors such channel to test for SRTV destination addresses.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TEIE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a block diagram of a prior art SCADA
system;
Fig. 2 is a block diagram of a distributed SCADA
communication and control system according to an embodiment of this invention;
Fig. 3 is a block diagram of the SRTU database structure;
Fig. 4 is a flow chart of the supplemental controller processing ta~ks;
Fig. 5 is a chart of the master controller message format: and Fig. 6 is a chart of a response message format.
DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC EMBODINENTS
syFtem Overview FIG. 2 shows a distributed SCADA communication and control system 30 according to an embodiment of this-invention.
The function,of the system 30 is to control and monitor remote terminal units 22, 34 over a relatively larger area than achievable by the prior art system lO. As previously described the prior art system lO has limited range due to the use of a single master radio 14. The system 30 includes the conventional system lO of FIG. l, along with supplemental remote terminal units and control circuitry. Expanded range is achieved in the system 30 by including a supplemental controller 32 for controlling and monitoring supplemental remote terminal units (SRTU) 34 and ssb-controllers 36. In one embodiment the system portion including sub-controllers 36, SRTU'S 34 and embedded software ssch as in controllers 36 and SRTU ' S ,34 is formed by a conventional distribution automation W093/16~32 ~t9 ~ PCT/USg3/~612 system available from Itron, Inc. of Spokane, Washington - as model number 500-0233-001; 500-0234-ool; and/or 500-0208-ool.
The supplemental controller 32 is installed at an existing master radio 14 site, along with a combiner 40. The combiner 40 enables the supplemental controller 32 and master radio 14 to share the same antenna for data transmission to SRTVs 34 and RTUs 22. To achieve added range, one or more sub-controllers 36 is included for relaying transmissions from the supplemental controller 32 to an SRTU 34 or another sub-controller (not shown).
The system 30 also includes a modem 42 which iscoupled to microwave link 18 via signal paths 44 and 46. The modem 42 bridges communications from the master controller 12 to the supplemental controller 32, enabling the supplemental controller 32 to monitor communications. When the supplemental controller 32 identifies a communication requiring information from or about an SRTU 34, the supplemental controller 32 generates a signal for dieabling transmission by the ~aster radio 14. The supplemental controller 32 also generate~ a signal for controlling switch 38 to couple the ~icrowave link 18 to modem 42. Such selection enables the supplQ~ental controller 32, rather than the master radio 14, to send response me8sages back to the master controller 12.
SRTU Communications After disabling master radio transmission, the ~upplem~ntal controller 32 has control of the link 18 and the 900 M~z radio channel. The supplemental controller 32 then initiates two operations. First, network communications are established to ~can the population of SRTUs 34 and retri~ve initial information for establi~hing an SRTU data base 50 (FIG.
3). Second, the supplemental controller 32 responds to scan requests originating from the master controller 32.
The SRTU data base serves as a mailbox interface between multiple supplemental controller processing tasks.
FIG. 3 shows the SRTU database 50 format. According to one embodiment, the supplemental controller 32 responds to a 51 SRTU address space (i.e., 50 SRTUs plus one dummy address).
W093/l6532 21~2 943 1 PCT/USg3/~K12 Such addresses are shown as RTU address "n" through RTU address "n + 50". For each address, variou~s fields are provided, including status indicators 1-8, analog signals 1-8 and an error file. Each RTU 22 and SRTU 34 is controllable to respond S with status information and analog information. For a failed communication, the RTU 22, SRTV 34 responds with an error file including one or more error codes.
RTU Communications For communications to an RTU 22, the supplemental master controller 32, while monitoring communications from the master controller 12, determines that the communication is not for one of the units 34 in the supplemental controller 32 address space. Accordingly, the master radio 14 remains, or becomes, enabled to transmit the message 120. Additionally, the switch~38 couples the microwave link 18 to the master radio 14. When the RTU 22 responds, then the master radio 14 relays the message to the master controller 12 throuqh the switch 38 - and over the microwave link 18.
Supplemental Controller Tasks FIG. 4 show~ a flow chart of the supplemental controller 32 ~ain task 60 and network task 62. First, with regard to the ~ain task 60, initialization i8 performed at ~tartup step;64. After startup, initialization messages are qenerated at step 66 for transmission to the SRTUs 34. Such initialization ~essages are entered into an outgoing message gueue 68. The queue 68 is accessed by the network task 62 - which controls communications to and from the SRTUs 34. The ~essage ~(e.g., ~upplemental controller message) is transmitted by a radio (not shown) of the supplemental controller 32 through the combiner 40 (FIG. 2) to the S~TUs 34 or 8ub-controllers 36. N~xt, at step 70 transmissions from the master controller 12 are ~onitored and decoded. At step 72, the transmission is tested to determine whether the message is directed to an SRTU 34 in the supplemental controller's address space. If not, then the network task 62 disabled at step 74 and the monitoring and testing steps 70, 72 are executed again.
WO93/16532 ~9 4C~ ~ 6 PCT/US93/00612 If yes, then at step 76, the transmission is tested to determine whether the message is for the last address in the supplemental controller 32 address space (e.g., dummy address).
If the message is for the last SRTU in the address space, then a null message is sent to the master controller 12 at step 78. Thereafter, the network task 62 is disabled (step 74) and the monitoring and testing steps 70, 72 are repeated.
If the master controller message is not for the last address, then at step 80, it is determined whether the network task 62 is running. If not running, then the network task 62 is started at step 82, followed by a delay at step 84. Such delay is adjustable between 0 and 1 seconds so as to optimize delays caused by the supplemental controller 32 modem (not shown). If yes, then the main task executes a delay at step 86 so as to optimize channel usage. Such delay also is adjustable between 0 and 1 seconds. Following the delay of either step 84 - or step 86, the message is tested at step 88 to determine whether the message corresponds to a supervisory control function or a ~can function.
If a ~upervisory control function, then the specific control function is processed at step 90. ~f processing of the ~pecific control function is complete before the next step, thèn step 92 leads to formation of command messages at step 94 which are queued in the message queue 68. Such co D and me~ages are identified by the network task 62 which ~ends the message (e.g., supplemental controller message) to the appropriate SRTUs 34. If processing does not complete before the next step, then step 92 leads to the repeating of the monitoring and testing steps 70, 72.
If the message from the master controller 12 identifies a scan function, then at step 96 the SRTU database 50 is accessed to retrieve the scan information for the appropriate SRTU 34. The supplemental controller 32 then generates at step 98 a response message to be sent to the master controller 12. Thereafter, the monitoring and testing steps 70, 72 are again executed to test the next master controller message.
WO93/l6532 7 212 9 ~ PCT/US93/~K12 The network task 62 is enabled or disabled by the main task 60 as described above. At step loo, the network task status is tested to identify whether the network task 62 iæ
disabled. If disabled, then the network task executes a loop in which step loo is repeated. When the network task is enabled, the master radio 14 is disabled at step 102. Messages in the outgoing message queue 68 then are processed at step 104. If a control function is pending as identified in step 106, then the SRTUs 34 identified in such control function messages are polled at step 108. If a control function is not pending, then all the SRTUs are scanned at step 110. The SRTU
responses to the scan requests then are processed at step 112.
Such processing includes storing the scan information in the SRTU database 50 for access by the main task 60. After the scan data is processed at step 112, the status of the network task 62 i~ tested at step 114. If enabled, then the next command is processed at step 104. If disabled, then the master radio is re-enabled at step 116. Thereafter, the network task repeatedly tests the network task status at step 100 until the network task is once again enabled.
Attached in appendix A is a computer program listing of source code for implementing and maintaining the mailbox co~ unicat~on structure between the main task and network task of the ~upple~ental controller 32.
M~ter Controller Messae Format A ~essage format for messages generated by the master controller 12 is shown in FIG. 5. The master controller ~es~age 120 includes a two-character address field, a one-character function code field, a one-character command field, a two-character data-field-length field, a variable length data field~and a two-character cyclical redundancy check field. The character format used is an asynchronous 1200 baud, 8 data-bit, one stop-bit, no parity format, although other formats may be implem~ ed.
The address field identifies the master controller address and the destination RTU 22, SRTU 34 address. The supplemental controller 32 monitors the master controller WO93/16532 '1~9 ~3 ~ PCT/US93/~12 transmissions to identify messages 120 having an address in the SRTU address space. According to a specific embodiment, fifty SRTUs are supported. Upon detecting an SRTU address, the supplemental controller 32 communicates with the master controller as if it were the addressed SRTU. As described, the supplemental controller 32 decodes the communication, forwards a message to the SRTU and receives the response. The response is stored by the network task 62 in the SRTU database. The main task 60 then accesses the database 50 to generate a response message to be sent back to the master controller 12.
A 51st address is used to signal the supplemental controller 32 to enter standby mode ~e.g., enable master radio 14 and have switch 18 select master radio). In addition, a message having an address outside the 50 address space also causes the supplemental controller 32 to enable the master radio 14 and to have switch 18 select the master radio 14 transmission channel.
The function code field of the message 120 specifies either a basic scan operation, a supervisory control operation, a return unit configuration or other operation. The command field ~pecifies the specific operation within the function that the RTU 22 or SRTU 34 is to perform.
The scan function is used to retrieve information from an RTU 22 or SRTU 34. Depending on the command used with the scan function, the unit 22, 34 responds by sendin~ a ~e~ge having a data field which includes a simple status and a two-bit status change. m e data field also may include analog data in packed or unpacked format. The simple status is the ~tatus of the SRTU status input when scanned. The 2-bit ~tatus change is the instantaneous status along with a change bit for indicating multiple changes of state between scans.
Packed analoa for~at is used for keeping response time to a mini~um.
ResDonse Messaae Format FIG. 6 shows the response message 122 format generated by the supplemental controller 32 or an RTU 22. The message 122 includes a two-character master-RTU address field, W093/16532 9 2 1 2 9 ~ ~ ~. PCT/US93/~K12 a one-character function code field, a one-character status field, a one-character port status field, a two-character data-field-length field, a variable length data field and a two-character cyclical redundancy check field. The character format used is an asynchronous 1200 baud, 8 data-bit, one stop-bit, no parity format, although other formats may be implemented.
The master-RTU address field specifies the address of the polling master controller 12 and the responding RTU 32 (SRTV 34). The function code generally is the same function code as Qent by the master controller 12. The port status field includes flags for indicating the current RTV or SRTU
status (i.e., needs to be configured by master controller 12;
error - see error file database 50). The port status field identifies the status of the communication channels. The data length f ield indicates the number of characters in the data ~ field. The data f ield includes a variable length f ield of information requested by the master controller 12. The CRC
field indicates the cyclical redundancy c~eck of all characters in the message.
,, SU~ Ç~ ~çn~ unctions The supplemental controller 32 responds to the master controller mes~ages 120 as if the unit addressed. To do so, the ~uppl~Qntal controller 32 verifies the operational status of the~SRTU addressed and generates the appropriate response ~e~ge 122. The contro}ler 32 communicates with the addrQssed SRIU 34 ~aintaining a tight polling loop to a~sure that the status change is relayed to the SRTU database 50.
~ The supervisory control functions include: control select open, control select close, reset select and pulse ~elected point. Control select open is a select-before-operate function for contact-open operations. The master controller 12 ~ends the ~elect~ function with the desired ~equence number to the RTU or ~upplemental controller, which in response echoes the request for verification. The master controller 12 then sends a pulse selected point function to the RTU 22 or SRTU 34 Wo 93/16532 PCT/US93/00612 (via the supplemental controller 32), which operates the selected point.
When an RTU 22 or SRTU 34 receives an open command, it verifies that hte sequence number is vlid and ensures that no other selcect operation is active. If the sequence number is invalid or there is another selcte active, thane the RTU 22 or SRTU 34 returns a restart code to the master controller 12. If the select is accepted, an echo of the master controller's message 120 is sent, and the RTU 22 or SRTU 34 sets a 3-6 second timeout period for the master controller 12 to send a "pulse selected point" function. The RTU 22, SRTU 34 then cancels the selct function after the timeout period and responds to a subsequent "pulse selected point" command with a no-operation code.
Control selecte close is a select-before-operate function for a contact close operation. The master controller 12 passes the sequence number of the desired output point using such function. The master controller 12 sends the "select"
funciton with the desired sequence number to the RTU22, SRTU
34. The RTU 22, SRTU 34 echoes the master controller 12 request for verification. The master controller 12 then sends a "pulse selcted point" function tot he RTU 22, SRTU 34 and the RTU 22, SRTU 34 closes the selcted point.
When the RTU 22, SRTU 34 receives the "close"
command, it verifies that the sequence number is valid and ensures that no other operation is active. If the sequence number is invalid, then the RTU 22, SRTU 34 returns a no-operation code in the response. If ther is already a select active, then the RTU 22, SRTU 34 returns a reset code. If the selcet is accepted, an echo of the master controller message 120 is sent, and the RTU 22, SRTU 34 sets an approximately 5 second timeout period for the master controlelr 12 to send a "pulse selected point" function. The RTU 22, SRTU 34 cancels the select function after the timeout period and responsd to a subsequent "operate" command with a no-operation code.
After the master controller 12 receives an open or close verify message from the RTU22, SRTU 34, the master 12 sends a "pulse selected point: message which causes the RTU 22, WOg3/l6532 2 1 2 9 ~ ~ 1 PCT/US93/~K12 SRTU 34 to perform the selected function. The "pulse selected~
message is to be received within 5 seconds after the RTU 22 sends the verify message or a timeout and abort occurs. If the master controller 12 subsequently sends a "pulse selected"
S message, the RTU 22, SRTU 34 responds with a no-operation code and takes no action. If the master controller 12 sends any other type of message to the RTU 22, 34 while there is a select active, the RTU 22, SRTU 34 resets the select function and responds with a reset code.
Normally, the SRTV contacts are open. Upon successful completion of a control sequence, the SRTU 34 closes the specific point for the programmed duration. Such mode applies to both select open and select close functions for the pulse selected point function.
If, the master controller 12 decides to abort the selected operation, a reset function is i~sued to the RTU 22, SRTU 34, which immediately cancels the select.
Conclusion Although a preferred embodiment of the invention has been illustrated and described, various alternatives, ~odifications and equivalents may be u ed. Therefore, the foregoing description should not be taken as limiting the scope of the inventions which are defined by the appended claims.
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The SRTU data base serves as a mailbox interface between multiple supplemental controller processing tasks.
FIG. 3 shows the SRTU database 50 format. According to one embodiment, the supplemental controller 32 responds to a 51 SRTU address space (i.e., 50 SRTUs plus one dummy address).
W093/l6532 21~2 943 1 PCT/USg3/~K12 Such addresses are shown as RTU address "n" through RTU address "n + 50". For each address, variou~s fields are provided, including status indicators 1-8, analog signals 1-8 and an error file. Each RTU 22 and SRTU 34 is controllable to respond S with status information and analog information. For a failed communication, the RTU 22, SRTV 34 responds with an error file including one or more error codes.
RTU Communications For communications to an RTU 22, the supplemental master controller 32, while monitoring communications from the master controller 12, determines that the communication is not for one of the units 34 in the supplemental controller 32 address space. Accordingly, the master radio 14 remains, or becomes, enabled to transmit the message 120. Additionally, the switch~38 couples the microwave link 18 to the master radio 14. When the RTU 22 responds, then the master radio 14 relays the message to the master controller 12 throuqh the switch 38 - and over the microwave link 18.
Supplemental Controller Tasks FIG. 4 show~ a flow chart of the supplemental controller 32 ~ain task 60 and network task 62. First, with regard to the ~ain task 60, initialization i8 performed at ~tartup step;64. After startup, initialization messages are qenerated at step 66 for transmission to the SRTUs 34. Such initialization ~essages are entered into an outgoing message gueue 68. The queue 68 is accessed by the network task 62 - which controls communications to and from the SRTUs 34. The ~essage ~(e.g., ~upplemental controller message) is transmitted by a radio (not shown) of the supplemental controller 32 through the combiner 40 (FIG. 2) to the S~TUs 34 or 8ub-controllers 36. N~xt, at step 70 transmissions from the master controller 12 are ~onitored and decoded. At step 72, the transmission is tested to determine whether the message is directed to an SRTU 34 in the supplemental controller's address space. If not, then the network task 62 disabled at step 74 and the monitoring and testing steps 70, 72 are executed again.
WO93/16532 ~9 4C~ ~ 6 PCT/US93/00612 If yes, then at step 76, the transmission is tested to determine whether the message is for the last address in the supplemental controller 32 address space (e.g., dummy address).
If the message is for the last SRTU in the address space, then a null message is sent to the master controller 12 at step 78. Thereafter, the network task 62 is disabled (step 74) and the monitoring and testing steps 70, 72 are repeated.
If the master controller message is not for the last address, then at step 80, it is determined whether the network task 62 is running. If not running, then the network task 62 is started at step 82, followed by a delay at step 84. Such delay is adjustable between 0 and 1 seconds so as to optimize delays caused by the supplemental controller 32 modem (not shown). If yes, then the main task executes a delay at step 86 so as to optimize channel usage. Such delay also is adjustable between 0 and 1 seconds. Following the delay of either step 84 - or step 86, the message is tested at step 88 to determine whether the message corresponds to a supervisory control function or a ~can function.
If a ~upervisory control function, then the specific control function is processed at step 90. ~f processing of the ~pecific control function is complete before the next step, thèn step 92 leads to formation of command messages at step 94 which are queued in the message queue 68. Such co D and me~ages are identified by the network task 62 which ~ends the message (e.g., supplemental controller message) to the appropriate SRTUs 34. If processing does not complete before the next step, then step 92 leads to the repeating of the monitoring and testing steps 70, 72.
If the message from the master controller 12 identifies a scan function, then at step 96 the SRTU database 50 is accessed to retrieve the scan information for the appropriate SRTU 34. The supplemental controller 32 then generates at step 98 a response message to be sent to the master controller 12. Thereafter, the monitoring and testing steps 70, 72 are again executed to test the next master controller message.
WO93/l6532 7 212 9 ~ PCT/US93/~K12 The network task 62 is enabled or disabled by the main task 60 as described above. At step loo, the network task status is tested to identify whether the network task 62 iæ
disabled. If disabled, then the network task executes a loop in which step loo is repeated. When the network task is enabled, the master radio 14 is disabled at step 102. Messages in the outgoing message queue 68 then are processed at step 104. If a control function is pending as identified in step 106, then the SRTUs 34 identified in such control function messages are polled at step 108. If a control function is not pending, then all the SRTUs are scanned at step 110. The SRTU
responses to the scan requests then are processed at step 112.
Such processing includes storing the scan information in the SRTU database 50 for access by the main task 60. After the scan data is processed at step 112, the status of the network task 62 i~ tested at step 114. If enabled, then the next command is processed at step 104. If disabled, then the master radio is re-enabled at step 116. Thereafter, the network task repeatedly tests the network task status at step 100 until the network task is once again enabled.
Attached in appendix A is a computer program listing of source code for implementing and maintaining the mailbox co~ unicat~on structure between the main task and network task of the ~upple~ental controller 32.
M~ter Controller Messae Format A ~essage format for messages generated by the master controller 12 is shown in FIG. 5. The master controller ~es~age 120 includes a two-character address field, a one-character function code field, a one-character command field, a two-character data-field-length field, a variable length data field~and a two-character cyclical redundancy check field. The character format used is an asynchronous 1200 baud, 8 data-bit, one stop-bit, no parity format, although other formats may be implem~ ed.
The address field identifies the master controller address and the destination RTU 22, SRTU 34 address. The supplemental controller 32 monitors the master controller WO93/16532 '1~9 ~3 ~ PCT/US93/~12 transmissions to identify messages 120 having an address in the SRTU address space. According to a specific embodiment, fifty SRTUs are supported. Upon detecting an SRTU address, the supplemental controller 32 communicates with the master controller as if it were the addressed SRTU. As described, the supplemental controller 32 decodes the communication, forwards a message to the SRTU and receives the response. The response is stored by the network task 62 in the SRTU database. The main task 60 then accesses the database 50 to generate a response message to be sent back to the master controller 12.
A 51st address is used to signal the supplemental controller 32 to enter standby mode ~e.g., enable master radio 14 and have switch 18 select master radio). In addition, a message having an address outside the 50 address space also causes the supplemental controller 32 to enable the master radio 14 and to have switch 18 select the master radio 14 transmission channel.
The function code field of the message 120 specifies either a basic scan operation, a supervisory control operation, a return unit configuration or other operation. The command field ~pecifies the specific operation within the function that the RTU 22 or SRTU 34 is to perform.
The scan function is used to retrieve information from an RTU 22 or SRTU 34. Depending on the command used with the scan function, the unit 22, 34 responds by sendin~ a ~e~ge having a data field which includes a simple status and a two-bit status change. m e data field also may include analog data in packed or unpacked format. The simple status is the ~tatus of the SRTU status input when scanned. The 2-bit ~tatus change is the instantaneous status along with a change bit for indicating multiple changes of state between scans.
Packed analoa for~at is used for keeping response time to a mini~um.
ResDonse Messaae Format FIG. 6 shows the response message 122 format generated by the supplemental controller 32 or an RTU 22. The message 122 includes a two-character master-RTU address field, W093/16532 9 2 1 2 9 ~ ~ ~. PCT/US93/~K12 a one-character function code field, a one-character status field, a one-character port status field, a two-character data-field-length field, a variable length data field and a two-character cyclical redundancy check field. The character format used is an asynchronous 1200 baud, 8 data-bit, one stop-bit, no parity format, although other formats may be implemented.
The master-RTU address field specifies the address of the polling master controller 12 and the responding RTU 32 (SRTV 34). The function code generally is the same function code as Qent by the master controller 12. The port status field includes flags for indicating the current RTV or SRTU
status (i.e., needs to be configured by master controller 12;
error - see error file database 50). The port status field identifies the status of the communication channels. The data length f ield indicates the number of characters in the data ~ field. The data f ield includes a variable length f ield of information requested by the master controller 12. The CRC
field indicates the cyclical redundancy c~eck of all characters in the message.
,, SU~ Ç~ ~çn~ unctions The supplemental controller 32 responds to the master controller mes~ages 120 as if the unit addressed. To do so, the ~uppl~Qntal controller 32 verifies the operational status of the~SRTU addressed and generates the appropriate response ~e~ge 122. The contro}ler 32 communicates with the addrQssed SRIU 34 ~aintaining a tight polling loop to a~sure that the status change is relayed to the SRTU database 50.
~ The supervisory control functions include: control select open, control select close, reset select and pulse ~elected point. Control select open is a select-before-operate function for contact-open operations. The master controller 12 ~ends the ~elect~ function with the desired ~equence number to the RTU or ~upplemental controller, which in response echoes the request for verification. The master controller 12 then sends a pulse selected point function to the RTU 22 or SRTU 34 Wo 93/16532 PCT/US93/00612 (via the supplemental controller 32), which operates the selected point.
When an RTU 22 or SRTU 34 receives an open command, it verifies that hte sequence number is vlid and ensures that no other selcect operation is active. If the sequence number is invalid or there is another selcte active, thane the RTU 22 or SRTU 34 returns a restart code to the master controller 12. If the select is accepted, an echo of the master controller's message 120 is sent, and the RTU 22 or SRTU 34 sets a 3-6 second timeout period for the master controller 12 to send a "pulse selected point" function. The RTU 22, SRTU 34 then cancels the selct function after the timeout period and responds to a subsequent "pulse selected point" command with a no-operation code.
Control selecte close is a select-before-operate function for a contact close operation. The master controller 12 passes the sequence number of the desired output point using such function. The master controller 12 sends the "select"
funciton with the desired sequence number to the RTU22, SRTU
34. The RTU 22, SRTU 34 echoes the master controller 12 request for verification. The master controller 12 then sends a "pulse selcted point" function tot he RTU 22, SRTU 34 and the RTU 22, SRTU 34 closes the selcted point.
When the RTU 22, SRTU 34 receives the "close"
command, it verifies that the sequence number is valid and ensures that no other operation is active. If the sequence number is invalid, then the RTU 22, SRTU 34 returns a no-operation code in the response. If ther is already a select active, then the RTU 22, SRTU 34 returns a reset code. If the selcet is accepted, an echo of the master controller message 120 is sent, and the RTU 22, SRTU 34 sets an approximately 5 second timeout period for the master controlelr 12 to send a "pulse selected point" function. The RTU 22, SRTU 34 cancels the select function after the timeout period and responsd to a subsequent "operate" command with a no-operation code.
After the master controller 12 receives an open or close verify message from the RTU22, SRTU 34, the master 12 sends a "pulse selected point: message which causes the RTU 22, WOg3/l6532 2 1 2 9 ~ ~ 1 PCT/US93/~K12 SRTU 34 to perform the selected function. The "pulse selected~
message is to be received within 5 seconds after the RTU 22 sends the verify message or a timeout and abort occurs. If the master controller 12 subsequently sends a "pulse selected"
S message, the RTU 22, SRTU 34 responds with a no-operation code and takes no action. If the master controller 12 sends any other type of message to the RTU 22, 34 while there is a select active, the RTU 22, SRTU 34 resets the select function and responds with a reset code.
Normally, the SRTV contacts are open. Upon successful completion of a control sequence, the SRTU 34 closes the specific point for the programmed duration. Such mode applies to both select open and select close functions for the pulse selected point function.
If, the master controller 12 decides to abort the selected operation, a reset function is i~sued to the RTU 22, SRTU 34, which immediately cancels the select.
Conclusion Although a preferred embodiment of the invention has been illustrated and described, various alternatives, ~odifications and equivalents may be u ed. Therefore, the foregoing description should not be taken as limiting the scope of the inventions which are defined by the appended claims.
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1. A distributed radio communication and control system, comprising:
master control means for controlling communications with a plurality of remotely-located first stations and a plurality of remotely-located second stations, the master control means generating master control means messages, each said message having a destination address;
master radio means for transmitting a master control means message to one of said first stations and for sending a response message to said master control means from said one first station;
supplemental control means for monitoring said master control means messages and for determining whether an address of one of said second stations corresponds to said destination address, said supplemental control means transmitting a supplemental control means message to said one second station when said one second station corresponds to said destination address, said supplemental control means sending a response message to said master control means based upon a response from said one second station to said supplemental control means message; and means for selectively coupling a communication channel from either one of said master radio means and said supplemental control means to said master control means across which a response message is sent;
wherein said supplemental control means controls the coupling means to select the supplemental control means channel when said destination address corresponds to a second station address.
master control means for controlling communications with a plurality of remotely-located first stations and a plurality of remotely-located second stations, the master control means generating master control means messages, each said message having a destination address;
master radio means for transmitting a master control means message to one of said first stations and for sending a response message to said master control means from said one first station;
supplemental control means for monitoring said master control means messages and for determining whether an address of one of said second stations corresponds to said destination address, said supplemental control means transmitting a supplemental control means message to said one second station when said one second station corresponds to said destination address, said supplemental control means sending a response message to said master control means based upon a response from said one second station to said supplemental control means message; and means for selectively coupling a communication channel from either one of said master radio means and said supplemental control means to said master control means across which a response message is sent;
wherein said supplemental control means controls the coupling means to select the supplemental control means channel when said destination address corresponds to a second station address.
2. The system of claim 1, in which said master radio means is disabled from transmitting to a first station when a destination address corresponding to a second station is identified.
3. The system of claim 2, in which said master radio means is enabled for transmitting to a first station when a destination address which does not correspond to a second station is identified.
4. The system of claim 3 in which said supplemental control means controls said disabling and enabling of said master radio means.
5. The system of claim 1 in which said master radio means and said supplemental control means are located at a common site remote from said master control means.
6. The system of claim 1, in which said supplemental control means comprises:
means for executing a main task for monitoring and testing master control means messages;
means for executing a network task for communicating with said one second station; and data interface means between said main task and said network task for storing second station response information, said network task gathering said response information, said main task accessing said response information to generate a response message to be sent to said master control means.
means for executing a main task for monitoring and testing master control means messages;
means for executing a network task for communicating with said one second station; and data interface means between said main task and said network task for storing second station response information, said network task gathering said response information, said main task accessing said response information to generate a response message to be sent to said master control means.
7. The system of claim 6, in which said data interface means comprises a data table of sections, each section of the table allocated to store response information for one of said plurality of second stations.
8. The system of claim 7, in which said response information comprises status data, error data digitized representations of analog data.
9. A distributed radio communication and control system, comprising:
master control means for controlling communications with a plurality of remotely-located first stations and a plurality of remotely-located second stations, the master control means generating master control means messages, each said message having a destination address;
master radio means for transmitting a master control means message to one of said first stations and for sending a response message to said master control means from said one first station;
supplemental control means for monitoring said master control means messages and for determining whether an address of one of said second stations corresponds to said destination address, said supplemental control means transmitting a supplemental control means message to said one second station when said one second station corresponds to said destination address, said supplemental control means sending a response message to said master control means based upon a response from said one second station to said supplemental control means message; and means for selectively coupling a communication channel from either one of said master radio means and said supplemental control means to said master control means across which a response message is sent;
wherein said supplemental control means controls the coupling means to select the supplemental control means channel when said destination address corresponds to a second station address; and wherein said supplemental control means comprises:
a) means for executing a main task for monitoring and testing master control means messages;
b) means for executing a network task for communicating with said one second station; and c) data interface means between said main task and said network task for storing second station response information, said network task gathering said response information, said main task accessing said response information to generate a response message to be sent to said master control means.
master control means for controlling communications with a plurality of remotely-located first stations and a plurality of remotely-located second stations, the master control means generating master control means messages, each said message having a destination address;
master radio means for transmitting a master control means message to one of said first stations and for sending a response message to said master control means from said one first station;
supplemental control means for monitoring said master control means messages and for determining whether an address of one of said second stations corresponds to said destination address, said supplemental control means transmitting a supplemental control means message to said one second station when said one second station corresponds to said destination address, said supplemental control means sending a response message to said master control means based upon a response from said one second station to said supplemental control means message; and means for selectively coupling a communication channel from either one of said master radio means and said supplemental control means to said master control means across which a response message is sent;
wherein said supplemental control means controls the coupling means to select the supplemental control means channel when said destination address corresponds to a second station address; and wherein said supplemental control means comprises:
a) means for executing a main task for monitoring and testing master control means messages;
b) means for executing a network task for communicating with said one second station; and c) data interface means between said main task and said network task for storing second station response information, said network task gathering said response information, said main task accessing said response information to generate a response message to be sent to said master control means.
10. The system of claim 9, in which said master radio means is disabled from transmitting to a first station when a destination address corresponding to a second station is identified.
11. The system of claim 10, in which said master radio means is enabled for transmitting to a first station when a destination address which does not correspond to a second station is identified.
12. The system of claim 11, in which said supplemental control means controls said disabling and enabling of said master radio means.
13. The system of claim 12, in which said master radio means and said supplemental control means are located at a common site remote from said master control means.
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