Select PlantStruxure reference architectures? - Schneider Electric ...

1 – Introduction1. Introduction1.1. PurposeThe intent of this system technical note is to provide guidelines and recommendations to assist inselecting the PlantStruxure reference architecture that corresponds to the process or projectrequirements.PlantStruxure, the Process Automation System from Schneider Electric, is a collaborative systemthat:Allows industrial and infrastructure companies to meet their automation needsDelivers on growing energy management requirementsPlantStruxure system architectures are classified in several reference system architectures thatare described in terms of key hardware and software components, and the interfaces andinteractions between these components. The same reference architecture covers differentverticals applications from field to enterprise networks. All reference architectures are tested,validated and documented.Figure 1: PlantStruxure modelThis STN provides a common and readily understandable reference point for end users, systemintegrators, OEMs, sales people, business support and other parties.This release only takes Plant architectures into consideration and does not cover telemetry andremote SCADA architectures.© 2012 Schneider Electric All Rights Reserved13