Simulation Control Environment (SCE)

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ATTENTION
The Honeywell FTE Adapter network Identification may appear as “unidentified network", for
systems in a workgroup with Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Standard and Microsoft
Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB (x64) nodes. This does not indicate a problem with the
network, but merely identifies that the node cannot establish an internet connection. Nodes
that are joined to a domain illustrate the domain name as the identified network.
With Experion, the FTE driver can be installed on a Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 2016
LTSB (x64) operating system. The FTE driver can be installed on Windows 7 32-bit operating
system only in Experion R400.x.
2.3 Overview of Honeywell FTE Mux-IM protocol driver
With ExperionR4XX, the configuration and behavior of Honeywell FTE on the network and
operating system has changed. The FTE is assigned one IP address for configuration. This reduces
the number of IP addresses required for each computer.
The FTE Mux-IM protocol driver is backward compatible with the previous Experion releases,
enabling visibility during migrations and upgrades. It implies that the interaction between the
nodes in the community is backward compatible. The previous versions of FTE continue to be
configured as per that version’s Installation and Service Guide.
2.4 Honeywell FTE Mux-IM Protocol Driver Properties interface
The Honeywell FTE Mux-IM Protocol Driver Properties interface provides operational status, driver
details, and configuration option for the FTE Mux intermediate protocol driver. The user interface
includes the following tabs.
l Version tab

l Configure tab

l View Logs tab

l FTE Community Status tab

l Version tab

l Configure tab

l View Logs tab

l FTE Community Status tab

2.4.1 Version tab

The Version tab displays the details of Honeywell FTE Mux IM Protocol driver, Configuration Utility,
and WMI Provider. Version information is extracted from a version resource linked into the
executables.
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2.4.2 Configure tab
The Configuration tab of the Honeywell FTE Mux-IM Protocol Driver Properties interface displays
the current virtual and physical adapters and the binding relationship between physical adapters
and the Honeywell FTE adapter. Both the adapters (virtual and physical) are displayed in a tree.
Properties for each adapter in the tree may be viewed by selecting the desired adapter either in the
tree or from a list box that lists all physical and Honeywell FTE adapters. Properties may be readonly
(example: MAC ID) or may be editable (example: Device Index).
Adapters that are not assigned (bound) to the Honeywell FTE adapters display information specific
to that physical adapter. Adapters are assigned to Honeywell FTE adapters by dragging and
dropping the physical adapter onto the Honeywell FTE adapter tree. Refer to the section Operating
and servicing FTE for detailed information on how to drag and drop the physical adapters onto the
Honeywell FTE adapters.
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2.4.3 View Logs tab
The View Logs tab displays the FTE, Control Firewall, and Non-FTE node log files. These log files
are written every two minutes by the FTE Mux-IM Protocol Driver. You can save the image of the
log files to a defined file location.
The following three options are available in the View Logs tab.
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l FTE Log: lists the FTE nodes and provides information about the nodes. The information
includes the connection status and details for every node seen by the local computer’s FTE
Community. The following image illustrates the FTE Log.
l Control Firewall Log: lists all of the Honeywell CF9 devices active on the FTE network, with

operational details such as firmware and hardware revisions for each device seen by FTE on
the network. This log also lists the Honeywell Modbus Firewalls that are connected on the
network. The following image illustrates the Control Firewall Log.
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l Non-FTE Node Log: lists all the nodes that are not considered to be FTE community nodes. This

list may include other computers or ethernet switches and other devices that are not running
Honeywell’s FTE algorithm. The following image illustrates the Non-FTE Node Log.
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2.4.4 FTE Community Status tab
The FTE Community Status tab hosts the FTE auxiliary display. The System Management Display,
Experion Station detail display, and the FTE and Heartbeat Node Status Display hosts this same
status viewer. It is preferred to use one of the other methods to view the FTE Community Status.
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FTE INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION CHECKLISTS

l FTE installation scenarios
l Configure FTE on a factory-configured Experion node
l Install and configure FTE with an Experion system

l Install and configure FTE on existing Experion nodes

l Convert a single ethernet supervisory node to an FTE node

l Convert a dual supervisory ethernet node to an FTE node

l Install and configure FTE using Installation Builder

l Install and configure FTE on domain controllers

3.1 FTE installation scenarios

This section explains the items and checklists required to configure and install the different FTE
installation scenarios for Experion release 4xx.x. If the network type must be changed from the
prior Experion release 3xx , the network type and configuration must be reconfigured before the
start of migration to the Experion 4xx.x installation. Since the operating systems must be
completely reinstalled with either Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008, it is recommended to
change the network before migration to preserve the database and history. Refer to the FTE
Installation and Service Guide for R3xx network conversion scenarios.
The following table assumes that all nodes are already setup for FTE installation and the
hardware is configured to support FTE.
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3
Scenario What you need
Configure FTE on a factoryconfigured
Experion node
Getting started with Experion Guide, “Configuring Experion
nodes after factory Installation” section.
Install and configure FTE with an
Experion system l Experion PKS Software Installation User’s Guide
l Experion PKS System Initialization media

l Experion PKS Installation media 1

l Experion documentation media

l Experion PKS Installation media 2

Install and configure FTE on

existing Experion nodes l Experion PKS Software Installation User’s Guide
l Experion PKS Installation media 1
l Experion PKS Installation media 2
Convert a single ethernet
supervisory node to an FTE node
FTE Installation and Service Guide for R3xx network
conversion scenario
Convert a dual supervisory ethernet
node to an FTE node
FTE Installation and Service Guide for R3xx network
conversion scenario
Install and configure FTE using
Installation Builder
Installation Builder User Guide (optional)
Install and configure FTE on
domain controllers l Any one of the following as per your requirement.
l Root or peer Domain Controller running

Windows Server 2003

l Root, peer or read-only Domain Controller

running Windows Server 2008

l Root, peer or read-only Domain Controller

running Windows Server 2012

l Experion PKS Software Installation User’s Guide

l Experion PKS System Initialization media

l Experion PKS Installation media 1

l Experion PKS Installation media 2

3.2 Configure FTE on a factory-configured Experion node

Factory configured FTE nodes are those in which the Experion software is loaded, FTE NIC is
installed and the FTE network ports are configured.
Prerequisites
Perform all of the tasks required in the Getting Started with Experion Guide including the ANCIM
files generated by the node definition tool.
Considerations
For a factory installed node do not power up the computer until you are ready to completely
configure the computer. Powering up the computer prompts you for information about your
system.
Checklist
After performing each procedure, return to the checklist to reference the next procedure.
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Task Status
Before performing any operations on the factory-configured Experion node, refer to the
topic “Configuring Experion nodes after factory Installation” in Getting started with
Experion Guide.
Configure/verify FTE Mux-IM protocol driver properties.
Configure the Honeywell FTE adapter.
Connect network cables to switches.
Verify the Honeywell FTE driver operation.
3.3 Install and configure FTE with an Experion system
If you are installing FTE with an Experion system, refer to the “Configuring FTE device index (only
for Experion system running with FTE)” section of the Experion PKS Software Installation User’s
Guide. Use this section to perform post-installation configuration tasks.
3.3.1 Prerequisites
The following media and documents are required.
l Experion PKS Software Installation User’s Guide for the release being installed.

l Experion migration guide for the release being installed.

l Experion PKS System Initialization media.

l Experion PKS Installation media 1.

l Experion PKS Installation media 2.

l Experion documentation media.

Considerations
If FTE is chosen as the network type when installing Experion system, FTE software is installed
automatically and you are prompted for configuration information. Once the Experion system
installation is completed, the FTE configuration must be verified for its operation.
During the initialization steps ensure FTE is selected for the network type and the NIC- FTE Yellow
is configured with at least an IP address, a subnet mask, and a default gateway. This must be
performed when selecting the installation parameters for a clean operating system installation on
the Network and Input/Output Device Configuration dialog box as illustrated in the following
image.
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3.3.2 Checklist
Task Status
To install the operating system and Experion application software, refer to the section
“Perform a clean Experion installation” in the Experion PKS Software Installation User’s
Guide.
If you are migrating an existing FTE node from R3xx, migrate the Experion PKS node with
FTE, refer to the appropriate Experion migration guide for migration instructions.
To verify the FTE operation, refer to section Configure/verify FTE Mux-IM protocol driver
properties
Configure the Honeywell FTE adapter.
ATTENTION
This is only necessary to verify the IP address
Connect network cables to switches.
Verify the Honeywell FTE driver operation
3.4 Install and configure FTE on existing Experion nodes
Use this checklist to install and configure FTE on an Experion node that currently does not have
FTE-installed and is being added to or converted to an FTE-connected Experion node or Experion
client node with FTE. This procedure only applies to Experion node already on an R4XX release.
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3.4.1 Prerequisites
The FTE compatible NIC, following media, and documents are required for installation.
l Experion PKS System Initialization media

l Experion PKS Installation media 1

l Experion PKS Installation media 2

l Experion PKS General Release SCN for the release being installed

3.4.2 Considerations
Review the hardware requirements for the Experion node type and verify that the adapter is
compatible with the release being installed on the computer.
3.4.3 Checklist
After performing each procedure, return to the checklist to reference the next procedure.
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Remove non-FTE hardware.
ATTENTION
If the FTE dual NIC is already
installed or you are using the
onboard dual NICs, go to
“Configure FTE hardware” section
of the checklist.
If the Experion node is using the onboard
Single adapter, remove single onboard NIC.
Remove single onboard NIC.
Disable non-FTE NIC Disable non-FTE NIC.
Install FTE hardware
Verify whether you have reviewed the
specific vendor’s installation guide for the
NICs being used.
Vendor manuals
Obtain the computer user manual for your
platform to determine how to remove the
cover.
Vendor manuals
Determine qualified platforms and NIC slot
requirements.
The following sections in the Planning,
Installation and Service Guide of the
appropriate platform.
l FTE slot requirements section under

System Planning
l Appropriate slot sections under

Workstation Configuration
Determine NIC connection requirements. NIC connection requirements.
Install dual port NIC. Install dual port NIC.
Configure FTE hardware
Install or update NIC drivers for Experion
nodes.
Install or update NIC drivers.
Verify/change physical adapters settings Verify/change physical adapters settings.
Verify/set NIC adapters for FTE Verify/set NIC adapter TCP/IPV4 properties.
Rename the physical NICs Rename the network physical adapters.
Install FTE software
Install FTE software as an optional
component
Install FTE software as an optional
component.
Configure/verify FTE Mux-IM protocol driver
properties
Configure/verify FTE Mux-IM protocol driver
properties.
Configure/verify the Honeywell FTE adapter Configure the Honeywell FTE adapter.
Connect network cables to switches Connect network cables to switches.
Verify Honeywell FTE driver operation Verify the Honeywell FTE driver operation.
3.5 Convert a single ethernet supervisory node to an FTE node
Use this checklist to convert a single ethernet supervisory node to an FTE node before migrating
the node to a newer release.
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3.5.1 Considerations
To convert a node to FTE, first install an FTE-qualified network card in the node even if the node is
being replaced. The migration software looks for the FTE-qualified network card. Honeywell
recommends you use the card in the new platform (temporarily) or purchase an FTE-qualified dual
NIC.
3.5.2 Checklist
After performing each procedure, return to the checklist to reference the next procedure.
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Read Supervisory network to FTE network
considerations”.
Supervisory network to FTE network
considerations.
Identify the specific scenario using the matrix in
"Migration scenarios for single ethernet Experion
servers, Consoles and Flex stations"
Migration scenarios for single
ethernet Experion servers, Console,
and Flex stations.
For all nodes (server and station)
Use the previous released version of the Fault
Tolerant Ethernet Installation and Service Guide for
the release the network is being migrated from.
Appropriate checklist for your
system.
For example, if your are migrating to
R4XX, refer to the Fault Tolerant
Ethernet Installation and Service
Guide for R3XX.
Install FTE hardware
Verify whether you have reviewed the specific
vendor’s installation guide for the NICs you are
using.
Vendor manuals
Determine qualified platforms and NIC slot
requirements for R4XX Experion.
Qualified platforms and NIC slot
requirements.
Use the previous released version of the Fault
Tolerant Ethernet Installation and Service Guide for
the release the network is being migrated from to
determine the NIC connections requirements.
Appropriate checklist for your
system.
For example, if you are migrating to
R4XX, refer to the Fault Tolerant
Ethernet Installation and Service
Guide for R3XX.
Install network interface card Install the NIC.
Configure FTE and NICs
Follow the instructions in the FTE Installation and
Service Guide for R3XX , specific for the release the
node is being migrated from to configure the NICs
and FTE properties.
ATTENTION
If the dual NIC was used from a new
platform, reinstall it in new platform after
migrating the old platform and shutting it
down, when instructed to in the
appropriate Experion migration guide.
Appropriate checklist for your
system.
For example, refer to the section
“Configuring FTE” in the FTE
Installation and Service Guide for
R3XX.
Migrate to Experion Release 4XX.X
Follow the instructions in the appropriate Experion
migration guides for migrating the specific node type
to Experion with an FTE network type.
Appropriate checklist for your
system
For example, for migrating an ACE
node from R3xx to R41x.x refer to
the Experion R410.1 ACE and SIM