ABB V18345-1010121001 Positioner
Powerful, scalable control platformHR Series controllers are the latest in a long
line of field-proven multi-function rack process
controllers, and include the BRC300, BRC400,
and the BRC410 bridge controllers (figure 3).
This scalable family of controllers, based on a
160 MHz, 32-bit Freescale Coldfire processor, can
be adapted to a broad spectrum of applications
and process requirements. HR Series controllers
feature an extensive library of more than 150
predefined control algorithms or function
codes. These functions provide the power to
easily design complex control strategies to fit
any control application, including continuous,
sequential, batch and advanced control. In
addition to standard function blocks, HR Series
controllers support C programming and batch
functions.
HR Series controller features include:
• Enhanced controller reliability
• More than 10x performance of previous
generation controllers
• Simultaneous support for all HR Series I/O,
SD Series I/O and S800 I/O subsystems
• Intelligent device integration via HART I/O
and PROFIBUS DP V0, V1, V2
• Downloadable firmware
• BRC400 / BRC410 specific enhancements:
– Extended user configuration memory
(2 MB NVRAM)
– Support for 30,000 function blocks
– Flexible online configuration capability
– Modbus TCP device integration via 100 MB
Ethernet port (BRC410 only)

High reliability and availability
With redundant controller, communication, I/O
and power options such as the recently released
MPS IV (Modular Power System), HR Series
controller subsystems provide the highest level
of availability. Compliance with international
standards assures the highest level of reliability
and quality needed to meet the most rigorous
global specifications and requirements.
Backward compatibility through ABB’s ‘Evolution
without obsolescence’ life cycle program ensures
protection of installed investments while
providing the most cost-effective and seamless
way of introducing new functions and technology
into a running plant. Together, the HR Series
provides users with fast, accurate, uninterrupted
control of their process, resulting in greater
production efficiency, increased availability,
and lower maintenance costs.
Soft controller reduces commissioning times
For new plant, upgrade, or expansion projects,
HR Series soft controllers can dramatically reduce
commissioning and start-up time and costs by
permitting thorough testing and pre-tuning of
control loops prior to its implementation in the
field. The HR Series soft controller uses the same
control logic (ie, function block configuration) as
the physical HR Series controllers. Coupled with
virtual communication devices, the entire HR
Series control-based system can be implemented
within one or more PCs which allow for testing
results made in the virtual environment to be
directly transferable to the operating system
environment.