As computer technology has evolved, so has its level of abstraction, from machine code running on processors to virtualized and containerized systems and networks. Automation architectures have advanced in response to these innovations.
One example is in software-defined architectures for control applications. Where control software had to reside in dedicated, built-for-purpose control hardware, it can now run on commercial-off-the-shelf computer servers.
The DeltaV IQ Controller eliminates the hardware constraints of dedicated hardware with software-defined control, simplifying project execution, reducing costs, and enhancing operational efficiency. The combination of DeltaV control software and server-based compute platforms offers greater flexibility, seamless scalability, improved resiliency, and extensible operations.
In this 4-minute YouTube video, How it Works: DeltaV™ IQ Controller, Emerson’s Brandon Hieb describes how the IQ Controller augments highly engineered, built-for-purpose industrial controllers, bringing greater flexibility, scalability, and efficiency to modern control systems.
Brandon shows how quickly a new controller can be brought online and how this software-defined control enables engineering productivity and operational performance.
Visit the DeltaV IQ Controller section on Emerson.com to learn more about how this innovation can improve your project performance and ongoing operations.
