GE GFK-0825F Configure CPU Redundancy

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Configure CPU Redundancy
If the Bus Interface Unit will be used on the same bus with two controllers (PLCs or network
controller computer s), and both of the controll er s will send it outputs, the Bus In terface Unit must
be set up for CPU Redundancy. The two types of CPU Redundancy, Hot Standby and Duplex, are
defined below. If either type of redundancy is selected, the Bus Interface Unit will automatically
provide inputs and diagnostics to both of the redundant CPUs.
If the station contains any analog modules, the only form of CPU redundancy permitted is Hot
Standby. The Hand-held Monitor will permit selection of either type of CPU redundancy. Do not
select Duplex if there are any analog modules in the station.
CPU Redundancy
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Hot Standby CPU Redundancy
A device configured for Hot St andby redundancy receive s out puts from both CPUs. It is
normally controlled by Device Number 31. If no outputs are available from Device
Number 31 for a period of three bus scans, the outputs are immediately controlled by
Device Number 30. If outputs are not available from either Device Number 30 or 31,
outputs go to their configured default or hold their last state. In Hot Standby redundancy,
Device Number 31 always has priority, so that when Device Number 31 is on-line, it
controls the output s.
Duplex CPU Redundancy
Only all-discrete stations can operate in Duplex redundancy mode. In Duplex mode, a
device receives output s simultaneously from both Device Number 30 and 31. The device
compares the outputs. If cor r esponding outputs are th e sam e, the device sets the output to
that state. If corresponding outputs are not the same, the device will set the output to its
configured ON or OFF Duplex Default State, which must be configured for all outpu t s in
the station. If either Device Number 30 or 31 stops sending outputs to a device, its outputs
are directly controlled by the remaining device. If both 30 and 31 stop sending outputs,
the outputs in the stati on ei ther default to their progr ammed default state (not th e D u pl ex
Default State), or hold their last state, as configured.