Emerson Enhances Control System Software to Increase Operational Agility
DeltaV update features support for PROFINET S2 devices, more flexible operator training functions and robust change management for human machine interfaces
AUSTIN, Texas (March 25, 2025) - Emerson, an industrial technology leader delivering advanced automation solutions, is further expanding its DeltaVâ„¢ Automation Platform with the DeltaV version 15 Feature Pack 3 update for its distributed control system. New capabilities in Feature Pack 3 help users improve the availability of Ethernet-based field device networks through PROFINET system redundancy. Feature pack enhancements improve users' ability to track changes and produce validation reports for version control both internally and for regulating authorities. In addition, new simulation enhancements continue to improve training options to upskill workforces more easily.
"DeltaV version 15 Feature Pack 3 delivers new functionality that helps modern process manufacturers meet current and future industry challenges," said Claudio Fayad, vice president of technology for Emerson's process systems and solutions business. "The regular feature pack cadence between major DeltaV releases continues to help users more quickly realize the project savings and operational efficiencies that come with new features for their control system software."
The latest DeltaV release is a continuation of the evolution toward a software-defined automation system integrating proven technologies to deliver increased flexibility for adapting to an increasingly complex operating environment. With DeltaV version 15 Feature Pack 3, users now have access to the infrastructure for the highly anticipated IQ controller, a fault-tolerant, modular, software-defined controller deployed in a server-based environment performant for even the most demanding process control applications.
DeltaV PK Controller now supports S2 system redundancy for increased resilience during controller switchovers. Additionally, PK Controller's support for PROFINET S2 devices can accommodate process changes more easily, empowering production personnel to deliver quality improvements and production increases.
Feature Pack 3 also adds version control for DeltaV Live, 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 human machine interface elements and identify why changes were made. Additionally, version control reports can be customized and easily exported for audit documentation.
Enhancements to the DeltaV Simulate training and development suite in Feature Pack 3 improve virtual machine controller-based simulation capabilities for easy offline development and testing, as well as for effective operator training. With new "save and restore" snapshot functionality, instructors can enhance the training experience by showing operators how different choices impact operations.
DeltaV version 15 Feature Pack 3 will be on display at Emerson Exchange 2025, being held May 19-22 in San Antonio, Texas.
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