DeltaV Distributed Control System Product Data Sheet

May 2020

DeltaV™ SQ Controller
„ Scalable controllers

„ Quick assembly

„ Easy-to-use

„ Field proven architecture

„ Designed for Electronic Marshalling

„ Advanced controls

The DeltaV™ SQ controller and the DeltaV I/O subsystem make rapid
installation easy.

Introduction Benefits
The DeltaV™ SQ controllers provides communication and Scalable controllers. The SQ controller complements the
control functions and integrate field devices and the other SX controller by providing a smaller controller platform at
nodes on the control network. The SX and SQ controllers a reduced price for those small to moderate applications:
provide a choice to match the controller capacity to the
„ Speed. The SQ controller supports all the features you’ve
requirements of the process. They also provide new ease
come to expect from the DeltaV system: self-addressing,
of use features that eliminate mounting screws and accelerate
automatic I/O detection. All these features are designed
cabinet assembly.
to make your projects execute faster — just plug and play!
Control strategies and system configurations created on
„ Redundant Architecture. The SQ controller supports
earlier DeltaV systems can be used with this controller.
1:1 redundancy for increased availability. Redundant SQ
The SQ controller provides all the features and functions
controllers can be upgraded to SX controllers online — robust!
of the M-series controllers including support for CHARM
based Electronic Marshalling. „ Late Changes. You can easily upgrade an SQ controller
to an SX to handle project scope changes late in the
The control languages executed in the controllers are
project. Simply replace the SQ with the SX and all existing
described in the control software product data sheet.
configuration, documentation and hardware design remain
the same — forgiving.
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Quick Assembly. The S-series hardware has been designed for

speed of project execution. Carriers snap to standard DIN rails
and controllers and S-series I/O snap into position without the
use of retaining screws.

Easy to Use. Controllers are also easy to configure.

Simply connect the SQ to the DeltaV network and Auto-Sense
it from DeltaV Explorer. Add the controller and all its I/O
interfaces to the system database and all components are
automatically addressed and communicating. There are no
dip switches or jumpers to set.

„ Control strategies are developed using IEC-61131

programming techniques: Function Blocks,
Sequential Function Charts and Structured Text.

„ Automatic diagnostic and event reporting with

time stamps applied in the controller.

„ Set control execution to match process dynamics

and controller scheduling adjusts automatically.
The SQ controller.
„ Reference any parameter by its module name,
regardless of its location in the system. Advanced Controls. The SQ controller supports all the
advanced control features that are expected in a world
„ Synchronized system clock for consistent time class Distributed Control System:
based event driven actions across the system.
„ Batch Software
„ Online expandable I/O carriers allow new cards to be added
online, with autosense capability, for modular system growth. „ Model Predictive Control

„ Hardware redundancy is automatically detected with zero „ Neural Networks

configuration effort.

Field Proven Architecture. The SQ controller is an evolution

Product Description
of the DeltaV MQ controller. The new design delivers The SQ controller executes control logic based on the
installation and robustness enhancement while still using process signals derived from the I/O subsystem and provides
the same processor and OS that has proven itself in the field. communication to the rest of the DeltaV control system for
All S-series I/O cards run the latest software enhancements operator interaction and data collection.
of corresponding M-series I/O cards and deliver the same field
proven, reliable operation. Each controller node can be installed as a simplex or redundant
node. Redundancy is provided by adding a second controller
Designed for Electronic Marshalling. The SQ controller and power supply mounted adjacent to the primary controller.
have highly distributable I/O capabilities with CHARMs based The controllers are connected to the I/O carriers, which are
Electronic Marshalling. Electronic Marshalling I/O can be mounted to the right of the controller carriers. Up to 8 carriers
mounted anywhere, facilitating system design and expansion with 8 cards each can be connected to the local bus I/O, for a
while reducing overall system footprint over traditional total of 64 traditional I/O cards. In addition to the 8 local I/O
marshalled I/O Subsystems. carriers, each controller can communicate with an additional
16 Remote I/O units hosting traditional card based I/O.

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In addition to traditional I/O cards, the local bus supports Control modules are automatically scheduled by the controller,
fieldbus technologies, including Foundation fieldbus, Profibus DP, based on their assigned scan rates. This allows each control
DeviceNet and AS-i protocols. The I/O subsystem also supports function to be optimized based on the process dynamics.
Serial interface cards as well as the Ethernet I/O interface. Modules scan times can be set as fast as 100 ms, and as slow
These various I/O products provide a wide range of interfaces as 60 seconds. The number of control modules that can be
to meet the needs of your control application. assigned to a controller depends on the complexity and scan
rate of each module, and the available CPU and memory.
The SQ controller also supports CHARMs and WirelessHART
The SQ controller should be used for small to medium
I/O cards. The CHARM I/O Card (CIOC) connects via the
applications with a maximum of 750 individual I/O signals.
redundant Ethernet ports of the controller to provide a
highly distributed and flexible I/O solution called Electronic The SQ controller is designed for harsh environments and
Marshalling. Up to 16 CIOC’s can communicate to one is rated for G3 corrosive environments, with an operating
controller, each providing up to 96 individually configurable temperature range from -40 to 70°C. It is ideally suited for
signal types.
remote installation, close to the process equipment. For more
The capacity limits of the SQ controller may vary depending traditional installations with central marshalling cabinets,
on the particular application, amount of CHARM I/O Signals CHARM I/O Cards can be mounted in standard I/O cabinets
and as well control performance requirements. Enhanced providing Electronic Marshalling. CHARM I/O Cards can also
memory handling and hardware alerts covering capacity and be used for highly distributed I/O applications.
memory, via indexes, got added to the diagnostic information’s
of the SQ controller.

The WirelessHART I/O card (WIOC) provides redundant

communication for up to 100 WirelessHART devices, providing
high availability and reliability of wireless data. Up to 16
WirelessHART I/O cards can communicate to one controller,
each providing up to 100 signals.

DeltaV SQ controller hardware dimensions.

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Hardware Specifications
Specifications for the SQ Controller

DST Limit 750

SCADA Tags 3200

Max Data Values Sent 2000/second

Max Data Values Received 250/second

Max Unsolicited Client Nodes 64

Module Execution Rates 100ms, 200ms, 500ms, 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 60s

User Memory 48 MB

Fuse Protection (Internal) 3.0 A, non-replaceable fuses

Power Dissipation 5.0 W typical, 7.0 W maximum

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature* -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F)

Storage Temperature -40° to 85°C (-40° to 185°F)

Relative Humidity 5 to 95%, non-condensing

Protection Rating IP 20

Airborne Contaminants ISA-S71.04-1985 Airborne Contaminants Class G3 Conformal coating

Shock (Normal Operating Conditions) 10 g ½-sine wave for 11 ms

Vibration (Operative Limit) 1 mm peak-to-peak from 5 Hz to 13.2 Hz, 0.7 g from 13.2 Hz to 150 Hz

LED Indicators

Green – Power Indicates DC power is applied

Red – Error Indicates an error condition

Green – Active Indicates that the controller is operating as the primary controller

Green – Standby Indicates that the controller is operating as a backup controller

Yellow Flashing – Pri. CN Indicates valid primary control network communication

Yellow Flashing – Sec. CN Indicates valid secondary control network communication

External Connections

Primary Control Network 8-pin RJ-45 connector

Secondary Control Network 8-pin RJ-45 connector

*Operating any electronics at the higher end of its temperature range for long periods of time will shorten its expected lifetime,
see Effects of Heat and Airflow Inside an Enclosure White Paper for more information.

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Certifications Hazardous Area/Locations

The following certifications are available on the DeltaV The DeltaV SQ Controller can be installed and used based
SQ controller. on the following Standards (see actual certificates for exact
product markings for each product):
„ CE:
„ FM (USA):
EMC- EN 61326-1
Installation:
„ FM:
Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4
FM 3600
„ cFM (Canada):
FM 3611
Installation:
„ CSA:
Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4
CSA C22.2 No. 213-M1987
„ ATEX:
CSA C22.2 No. 1010-1
II 3G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc
„ ATEX:
„ IEC Ex:
EN 60079-0
Installation:
EN 60079-7
II 3G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc
„ IEC Ex:
Regarding the installation instructions please refer to the following documents:
IEC60079-0 Class 1 Division 2 Installation Instructions DeltaV S-Series (12P5402)
Zone 2 Installation Instructions DeltaV S-series (12P5404)
IEC60079-7

„ Marine Certifications: IACS E10

ABS Certificate of Design Assessment

DNV GL Type Approval Certificate

„ Wurldtech:

Achilles Communications Certification Level 1 (v12.3)

Achilles Communications Certification Level 2

(v13.3.1 & v14.3)

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Ordering Information
Description Model Number

SQ Controller SE3008

Prerequisites „ The SQ controller requires v12.3 or later DeltaV software.

„ The SQ controller can be used on a v11.3.1 System by

„ For each controller you will need a Power/controller carrier.
applying a hotfix to the DeltaV system.
Please refer to the S-series I/O Carrier product data sheet
for details.

„ Each controller requires a dedicated system power supply.

Please refer to the S-series Power Supplies product data sheet
for details.

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