SPPA-T3000 Control System

Reliable, predictable plant operation for maximum performance: SPPA-T3000 helps power plant operators safeguard their business success – even as conditions in the energy industry become increasingly difficult and unforeseeable, and new challenges and opportunities demand speed and flexibility. SPPA-T3000 was developed by power plant experts for power plant experts. We gained a great deal of experience from the design of our fleet that is installed across the globe. And we have incorporated all this knowledge into our SPPA-T3000 control system.

SPPA-T3000 is officially certified by TÜV SÜD according to IEC 62443-3-3 and IEC 62443-4-1

IEC 62443 certification:

  • Leading standard for IT security for industrial communication networks
  • Holistic security framework for industrial automation and control systems
  • Includes part 3-3 (system security requirements and security levels) and part 4-1 (product development lifecycle) 

Hardware and software architecture optimized for the power plant process

SPPA-T3000 is tailored to current and future requirements of power and heat generation processes. The system has been developed using our deep plant expertise and time-proven standards – particularly adapted in hardware, specific control algorithms and concepts, unique closed and open loop controls, and a huge comprehensive function library. 

Embedded Component Services™

In traditional control systems, different subsystems are provided – each designed for a specific task. The concept of Embedded Component Services in SPPA-T3000 eliminates subsystems. It is object-oriented and keeps data consistent. All information on individual process components is integrated into a data object – from engineering, operation, and diagnostics to alarming and archiving.

Your benefits

  • Consistent views at all times
  • Hardware-independent software architecture
  • No subsystem boundaries

Clear levels and security zones

SPPA-T3000 is based on a client/server architecture. All the levels are separated from one another, with protocol changes between the field, automation, application, and operation and monitoring levels. The system’s specific security zone architecture is based on this. Communication within the system is in complete conformity with common industry standards.

Your benefits

  • Maximum availability of the control system and the communication infrastructure
  • Long-term, worldwide availability of all components
  • Security by design

Integration into management IT

Viable decisions are best based on real data. Whether operational or performance data, defined KPIs or component status information: SPPA-T3000 supplies whatever you need from the process.

Open communication

SPPA-T3000 opens up a world of communication options. The system supports common industry standards as well as IEC and OPC standards. Traditional control systems based on proprietary protocols can be connected to automation level or the HMI. Users can access further applications from the SPPA-T3000 Workbench via HTML5 or RDP. 

Access and data distribution

Based on the definition of roles, a comprehensive authorization concept is implemented in which each user is given exactly the information and data that they need, exactly when they need it. This ensures total control and fast, sound decision-making during plant operation. An additional benefit of SPPA-T3000: Power plant operation can be controlled both on-site and from a central control room.

Process interfaces

When it comes to communication to the field, SPPA-T3000 fulfills every wish. Whether HART, PROFIBUS, or PROFINET, whether traditional I/Os or smart field devices, whether OPC UA or IEC – the process interface can be scaled to any plant configuration.

SPPA-T3000 R8.2: Because stability matters

Longevity is a question of adaptability. Safeguard your power plant operation for years to come. Stay flexible and resilient so that you’ll always be able to successfully handle new challenges and take advantage of market opportunities. Make a secure investment – with a system that always stays state of the art.

Lifecycle concept

Siemens Energy develops durable systems and supports them for the entire lifetime of a power plant. Upgrades, migrations and concepts for the transition to new technologies are an integral part of our system development from day one. With SPPA-T3000, you can run different generations of control systems in parallel. This gives you the flexibility to tailor lifecycle concepts to your requirements. Innovations and technical advances are designed to be integrated without system changes – for long-term stability due to a future-proof system. 

Compact hardware

The modular, compact SIMATIC ET 200SP HA I/O system supports the entire range of I/O functions for power plant automation. It is connected via PROFINET to the AS-S7 Automation Server or to the AS3000, which in Release R8.2 is based on new hardware.

The CS3000 Communication Server hardware has also been renewed. You can rely on high-performance processing units required by demanding automation tasks and closed-loop controls as well as a design that withstands harsh environmental conditions. Therefore, you’ll be on the safe side over the long term.

DCS for power and heat generation

At Siemens Energy, we have engineered, designed and built power plants for decades. We know the process like the back of our hand. Having automated with SPPA-T3000 more than 4,000 units worldwide, we have translated all our power plant and automation experience into the SPPA-T3000 – from hardware and specific control algorithms to function libraries and power plant-specific concepts. You can rely on our proven, future-ready control technology – from power plant experts for power plant experts.

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