Emerson and MYNAH Technologies Reduce Time Required to Connect Industrial Applications to the DeltaV Distributed Control System with Addition of PROFINET
Emerson and MYNAH Technologies reduce time required to connect industrial applications to the DeltaV distributed control system with addition of PROFINET
The DeltaV™ system now connects directly to motor center and variable speed drive applications
AUSTIN, TEXASÂ – Emerson Process Management, working with MYNAH Technologies, has expanded customers’ network possibilities and application options by adding PROFINET protocol abilities to the DeltaV distributed control system (DCS) — further opening plant-floor integration to DeltaV users.
The addition of PROFINET saves DeltaV users time and effort by enabling direct connection between the DeltaV DCS and plant floor devices such as motor control centers, variable speed drives, and PLCs in process automation businesses. Taking advantage of PROFINET, users do not need to use a protocol converter to connect to the system.
PROFINET joins a wide range of DeltaV Ethernet-based protocols, such as Modbus/TCP and Ethernet/IP. The new capability is easily added to the system via both M-series and S-series Virtual I/O Module 2 (VIM2) interfaces.
The PROFINET driver supports simplex VIM2 modules deployed with standard commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) network equipment. For enhanced reliability and availability, simplex VIM2 modules can be deployed with an external switch that handles media redundancy network topology via Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) and also behaves as the ring master.
Saving time and increasing safety, the VIM2 interface and firewall function allow a high level of access without sacrificing control system security and integrity. The VIM2-based PROFINET architecture enables users to optimize expansion activities or perform maintenance operations on applications in remote locations using a laptop with vendor-specific diagnostic tools — all while constantly monitoring applications from a centralized network.
“PROFINET is a growing bus protocol choice in process industries,” said Emerson Process Management’s chief strategic officer Peter Zornio. “The DeltaV system has a strong history of interconnection to busses of all types with seamless information integration for end users. MYNAH has been a great partner in attaining this achievement, and the addition of PROFINET will help our customers reduce their integration costs.”
“We are excited to work with Emerson to bring this technology to DeltaV users worldwide,” said Nobin William, vice president of technology at MYNAH. “The VIM2 Industrial Ethernet driver product family provides cost-effective, high-performance integration between DeltaV and an incredible number of plant floor devices. The PROFINET driver extends this integration capability to new markets and new users.”
About MYNAH Technologies
MYNAH Technologies, LLC is a leading provider of Simulation Software for automation system acceptance testing, operator training and Industrial Ethernet Solutions. With applications in more than 1,400 sites worldwide include hydrocarbon production and refining, chemical, pharmaceutical and biotech industries. MYNAH Technologies’ headquarters is located in the St. Louis metropolitan area, in Chesterfield, Missouri, USA. MYNAH and Mimic are marks of MYNAH Technologies, LLC.
About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management (www.EmersonProcess.com), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, water and wastewater treatment, mining and metals, food and beverage, life sciences and other industries. The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Its brands include Bettis™, DeltaV™, Fisher™, Micro Motion™, Ovation™ and Rosemount™.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets around the world. The company is comprised of five business segments: Process Management, Industrial Automation, Network Power, Climate Technologies, and Commercial Residential Solutions. Sales in fiscal 2015 were $22.3 billion. For more information, visit Emerson.com.
Emerson Contact:
Katie Tackett
Emerson Process Management
1 512-418-4624
Katie.Tackett@Emerson.com
Emerson Process Management
1100 W. Louis Henna Blvd.
Round Rock, TX 78681
USA
MYNAH Contact:
Noelle Hasser
MYNAH Technologies LLC
1 636-728-2036
Noelle.Hasser@mynah.com
MYNAH Technologies
390 South Woods Mill Road
Suite 100
Chesterfield, MO 63017
USA
