Specification Sheet

August 2001
Flow Computer Division
Website: www.EmersonProcess.com/flow
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ROC300-Series ROCPAC and RAM Modules
The ROC300-Series ROCPAC and RAM Modules are
the original means for meeting the program and data
storage requirements of ROC300-Series Remote
Operations Controllers (ROCs). Newly manufactured
ROCs are supplied with a FlashPAC, unless otherwise
specified.
The ROCPAC modules contain the operating system,
ROC protocol, and application program firmware.
Only one ROCPAC module is used in a ROC. The
RAM modules provide space for additional history
database points and user programs. RAM modules
are used to expand the base RAM capacity of a ROC
that has a ROCPAC installed.
ROCPAC
W20184X0012
ROC364
VER: 1.70
DOC0106M
128K ROM/RAM
Patent 5339425
Typical ROCPAC Module
ROCPAC Modules
As indicated in Table 1, different ROCPAC modules
are used with the ROC364 than are used with the
ROC306 and ROC312 units. All modules contain both
erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM)
and static random-access memory (SRAM).
The EPROM portion of the modules is programmed at
the factory to contain the operating system and
applications firmware (see the 2.1:FWx specification
sheets). The SRAM portion can store programs
downloaded into it either by the factory or by the user.
256KB
Battery Backed
PN W20190X0012
A123456 9716001
W20190X0012 A
RAM
DOC0106Z
Typical RAM Module
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Table 1. Selection Codes
ROC364
Selection
Code
ROC306/312
Selection
Code
Description
RPL1H
RPL2H
---
RPS1H
RPS2H
RPS5H
Operating System with Applications*
Operating System with Applications* and Modbus Protocol**
Industry Canada Operating System with Applications*
* Applications include 1985 AGA3 Flow Measurement and Reporting, AGA7, PID Loop Control, FST Control, and Tank
Management.
** Modbus Protocol is also available separately on diskette for downloading to the RPL1H and RPS1H modules.
NOTE: An H in the selection code indicates approval for hazardous locations (see Specifications table).
RAM Modules
The RAM modules increase ROC memory in 128 or
256-kilobyte increments for history data, communi-
cation protocol emulation programs, or user programs.
Two basic types of RAM modules are used: one
contains 128 kilobytes of memory and one contains
256 kilobytes. The ROC364 can use three RAM
modules. The ROC306 and ROC312 can each use
one RAM module. Table 2 lists the RAM modules that
are available and the slots that they occupy in each
ROC.
Table 2. RAM Module Usage by ROC Type
Selection
Code
Qty Size
ROC364
Slot
ROC306/
312 Slot
RAM1H
RAM2H
RAM4H
1
2
1
128K
128K
256K
1
1 & 2
1, 2, or 3
2
--
2
Note: An H in the selection code indicates approval for
hazardous locations (see Specifications table).
Table 3. ROC Memory Allocation
Memory Location
ROC364
RAM Used
ROC306/312
RAM Used
How Used
00000 to 1FFFF
20000 to 3FFFF
40000 to 5FFFF
60000 to 7FFFF
Base RAM
RAM1H or RAM4H
RAM2H or RAM4H
RAM4H
Base RAM
RAM1H or RAM4H
RAM4H
RAM4H
History Data and Reserved
History Data Area 1
History Data Area 2
User Programs
80000 to 9FFFF
A0000 to BFFFF
C0000 to DFFFF
E0000 to FFFFF
---
RAM4H
Any ROCPAC with RAM
Any ROCPAC
---
RAM4H
Any ROCPAC w/RAM
Any ROCPAC
Reserved by ROC
User Programs, such as
Communication Protocols
User Programs
Operating System Firmware
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Table 3 shows how the ROC memory is allocated.
Each memory location range (for example, 00000 to
1FFFF) represents 128 kilobytes of memory.
The 256-kilobyte RAM4H module is partitioned into
two 128-kilobyte segments as determined by setting
switches located on the side of the module. Table 4
shows the eight ways that the segments can be used.
Table 4. Partitioning Options for the RAM4H Module
1st 128K Segment 2nd 128K Segment
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
History Database Area 1
User Programs
Not Used
Not Used
History Database Area 1
History Database Area 1
User Programs
User Programs
Not Used
Not Used
History Database Area 2
User Programs
History Database Area 2
User Programs
History Database Area 2
User Programs
Determining RAM Requirements
The amount of RAM needed depends on how it is to
be used. For user programs (such as communication
protocol emulation), select the amount of RAM
sufficient for the size of the program.
For history database storage, the RAM requirement
depends on the number of points and the number of
days of archival. Table 5 provides guidelines for
selecting RAM for database storage. The maximum
number of database points that can be archived is 90.
If all points are configured for 35 days of storage of
hourly values, then:
The base RAM can store values for 11 points.
128 kilobytes of expansion RAM can store
values for 30 additional points.
256 kilobytes of expansion RAM can store
values for 60 additional points.
The total number of points which can have
values stored for 35 days is 71 points.
Table 5. Estimating Database Memory Requirements
No. of Archived
Database Points
Days of
Hourly Data
Expansion
RAM Reqd**
1 to 11
12 to 30
30 additional
60 additional
35
386/(No. of Pts)*
35
35
0
0
128 kbyte
256 kbyte
* Truncated to integer value.
** Adding RAM will not increase the days of hourly data for
the first 30 database points.
Table 6 shows the relationship between the number of
points configured and the number of days of hourly
data which can be archived for the base RAM.
Table 6. Base RAM Database Point Relationship
No. of
Points
Days of
Hourly Data
No. of
Entries
1 to 11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
35
32
29
27
25
24
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
16
15
14
14
13
13
12
840
768
696
648
600
576
528
504
480
456
432
408
384
384
360
336
336
312
312
288
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Flow Computer Division
Marshalltown, IA 50158 U.S.A.
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Specifications
ROCPAC MODULES
All modules contain 128 kilobytes of Erasable
Programmable Read-Only Memory (EPROM) and
128 kilobytes of battery-backed Static Random-
Access Memory (SRAM).
RAM MODULES
Modules with selection codes of RAM1H and
RAM2H contain 128 kilobytes of battery-backed
SRAM. The RAM4H module contains 256 kilobytes
of battery-backed SRAM.
DIMENSIONS
0.60 in. by 2.29 in. by 3.03 in. (15 mm by 58 mm by
77 mm).
CASE
Case is constructed of flame-retardant ABS plastic.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature: -40 to 75 C (-40 to 167 F).
Storage Temperature: -50 to 85 C (-58 to 185 F).
Operating Humidity: 5 to 95%, non-condensing.
APPROVALS
All ROCPAC and RAM Modules: Approved by CSA
for hazardous locations Class I, Division 2, Groups A,
B, C, and D.
RPS5H ROCPAC and all RAM Modules: Approved
by Industry/Measurement Canada for custody transfer.
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