With the introduction of its next generation distributed control system (DCS), the Valmet DNAe, Valmet is taking process automation further.
Valmet DNAe is a web-based process control system engineered for demanding process control.
The fully web-based process control system incorporates a new cybersecure system architecture, control software and hardware, engineering and analytics tools, helping customers improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability and safety in their operations.
“The new Valmet DNAe represents a major milestone in process automation. It provides a solid platform for moving towards more digitalised, autonomous operations, helping our customers thrive in the changing business environment. In the development of this new system, we have focused on usability and performance, with a modular approach that also enables upgrade paths from our previous generation systems,” says Emilia Torttila-Miettinen, President, Automation Systems business line at Valmet.
The launch marks a significant step for the company in its roadmap for growing its automation business and bringing unrivalled automation solutions to a wide base of process industries globally. With this new system, Valmet will continue to expand the footprint of its automation systems business worldwide.
For all process automation applications
Valmet DNAe is designed to empower people to perform better and collaborate more easily across an organisation. The system provides a common user interface for controls, analytics, configuration, and maintenance. Intuitive workflows simplify operations and enable users to manage larger process areas with less effort. Advanced analytics tools enable real-time and historical data to be translated into actionable insights. Additionally, the new web-based configuration environment provides a unified environment for all engineering needs, from office to field, enhancing flexibility in configuration and maintenance tasks. These features are designed to help customers increase their operational efficiency.
Advancing digitalisation and autonomous operations
Valmet DNAe has been engineered for demanding process control, with a focus on performance and availability. The system empowers users to run industrial applications seamlessly, on premises, at the edge server, or in the cloud. It features a scalable, redundant data platform, granting easy and controlled access to all data. The system architecture is cybersecure by design, with role-based access control, authentication, audit trail and encryption mechanisms for proactive prevention of cyber threats. With smooth OT/IT (operational technology / information technology) connectivity through secure communication interfaces with external systems, Valmet DNAe establishes a robust base for advancing digitalisation and autonomous operations.
Step-by-step upgrade paths
In line with Valmet’s lifetime systems compatibility promise, a leading principle in the development of Valmet DNAe has been to make it easy for the company’s existing process automation customers to benefit from the latest technology.
The new Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System shares its web-based user interface, analytics tools, and common hardware with the previous generation of Valmet DNA. Additionally, Valmet introduces a new modular controller and a single-channel I/O as new hardware options for Valmet DNAe.
“The lifecycle approach enables flexible step-by-step upgrade paths for a sustainable and cost-efficient system evolution. We have already delivered over 200 new generation user interface upgrade projects to various industries. The first full Valmet DNAe systems have also been successfully delivered to customers. An important part of our strategy is to cover a wide base of global process industries in the automation business, and with this new system, we have an excellent opportunity to continue expanding our DCS business globally,” says Torttila-Miettinen.
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