Orion-M
WHAT IS THE ORION-M? FDC Orion-M 1.1
1 What is the Orion-M?
The Orion-M is a multi-loop process control system com ined with an em edded SCADA color touch
interface. The Orion-M provides a configura le control platform for a variety of OEM applications requiring up
to 15 separate loops of control. In addition to 15 loops of control, the Orion-M can also provide up to an
additional 15 inputs for process monitoring, for a total of 30 process inputs.
The system is provided with eight 24Vdc digital inputs, two 24Vdc outputs and 6 relay outputs standard. The
Orion-M can e expanded to a total of 16 digital inputs and 32 digital outputs. The Orion-M also provides the
capa ility of accepting analog inputs for remote set point control and analog outputs capa le of retransmitting
system varia les (PV, SP or %Out) to other devices such as a chart recorder. The 0-10Vdc or 4-20mA user
selecta le signals are provided through the addition of optional analog expander cards.
The Orion-M complements its versatile hardware platform y providing a host of standard features and
configuration capa ilities, all through its visual, touch interface. The touch screen interface is an em edded,
industrial PC with all software included. No external PC software is required for setup or configuration of the
Orion-M. All of the setup and configuration data is saved to the Orion-M’s internal memory.
Individual process controllers, one for each loop in the system, provide relia le, consistent and accurate
control y distri uting the process control requirements of the system among multiple processors. Each loop
controller provides full auto tune functionality with high resolution, universal process inputs. When coupled
with the uilt in ramping profiler of the Orion-M, it allows for automatic, timed control of all processes and
outputs of the system. No other control system on the market provides the flexi ility, functionality and
configura ility of the Orion-M.
1.1 Features
The digital inputs of the Orion-M can e configured as alarm inputs with adjusta le delay timers, as control
inputs for controlling profile operation or for direct control of the system’s digital outputs.
The digital outputs of the Orion-M can e used as direct outputs for controlling external equipment related to
the application through software switches, called events, or e programmed to act as system alarm or status
outputs. All outputs have adjusta le delay times for on, off and cycle times.
The Orion-M can e operated in single set point or automatic profile control mode. Profile entry is made easy
through the use of copy, paste and delete menu selections. Profiles can e copied to the external ‘USB’
memory stick and then imported to another Orion-M controller which eliminates the need to enter duplicate
profiles into multiple Orion-M systems. When running in automatic profile mode, the operator can place the
system into hold and change any control parameter without modifying the saved profile. This gives the
operator maximum flexi ility over the controlled process.
Data file analysis tools (auto-trend) make looking at historical data a simple task. Any control varia le saved
to the Orion-M flash memory can e plotted on the historical data trend, for any time frame within the data
file’s total time range. Full ‘USB’ print capa ilities from the Orion-M interface to a standard HP inkjet printer
Model 6540, 6940, 6980 (or compati le printer), eliminates the need for a PC, strip or circular chart-recording
device. Graphics trends, historical and report print functions are standard.
The uilt in Ethernet functionality includes a ‘We Server’ to provides access to all Orion-M data (view only), a
VNC interface for remote control and monitoring and an NTS clock, all availa le via a local Intranet
connection (wired or wireless), or the World Wide We using standard software like Microsoft’s Internet
Explorer.
