Long-term support for DCS and SIS enables software-defined automation
DeltaV Automation Platform, version 16, long-term support (LTS), distributed control system (DCS) and integrated safety instrumented system (SIS), consolidates new, field-proven capabilities in one release. It provides software-defined capabilities that reduce automation costs, enhance operational intelligence, improve data visibility across enterprises, and strengthen cybersecurity.
With enhanced modularity and flexibility, DeltaV 16.LTS enables efficient deployment and expansion of automation systems. This includes access to DeltaV IQ controller, a fault-tolerant, modular, software-defined controller deployed in a server-based environment, which can handle the most demanding process control applications. In addition, Emerson’s subscription-model DeltaV Flex System provides full DeltaV DCS capability that lets users pay for utilization over time, and scale up or down quickly as needed.
DeltaV 16.LTS also integrates intelligence via more seamless data and I/O connectivity enabled by field networks, providing increased intelligence to optimize and maintain assets and processes. Native support for Profinet over Ethernet-APL on the DeltaV PK controller enables high-speed connectivity to field devices in demanding environments.
Likewise, DeltaV Continuous Historian Elite software builds on the power of Emerson’s AspenTech software to deliver an enhanced data foundation for enterprise-wide optimization. Creating seamless connectivity between the DCS and enterprise data management solutions, Continuous Historian Elite lets contextualized data flow freely across the enterprise to power analytics and AI.
In addition, enhancements to DeltaV Live continue to provide an expanded, cohesive view of operations by streaming data through the DeltaV Edge environment to support enterprise-level decision-making and situational awareness. The new DeltaV Live Enterprise View allows secure, read-only access to displays outside of the control room, making it possible to serve control room data to enterprise-level consumers for trending and continuous improvement of operations. Enhancements also include web application integration that empowers users to bring third-party software applications, such as optimization tools, natively into the DeltaV control interface.
DeltaV 16.LTS will also maintain its International Society of Automation (ISA) System Security Assurance (SSA) Level 1 (L1) certification. ISA SSA L1 certification provides third-party assurance of secure-by-design practices that meet ISA/IEC-62443-3-3 and 4-1 requirements.