DeltaV automation platform is further expanding with Version 15’s Feature Pack 3 update that improves availability of Ethernet-based field device networks by supporting Profinet S2 devices and system redundancy for increased resilience during controller switchovers. It also provides more operator instruction functions with enhanced DeltaV Simulate training and development suite, and enables robust change management for human-machine interfaces (HMI). Feature Pack 3 improves users’ ability to track changes and produce validation reports for version control internally and for regulating authorities. It likewise lets users access DeltaV IQ fault-tolerant, modular, software-defined controller deployed in a server-based environment.
In addition, Feature Pack 3 adds version control for DeltaV Live software, providing modern, change-management and audit trail solutions most relevant for DeltaV installations in highly regulated manufacturing segments such as the life sciences industry. Users can check graphics in and out for customization, intuitively analyze who made changes to graphics and other HMI elements, and identify why changes were made. Also, version control reports can be customized and easily exported for audit documentation.