New Features in DeltaV SimulatePro

1. New Features in DeltaV SimulatePro Available in DeltaV v7.2

2. DeltaV SimulatePro – DeltaV v7.2 • New DeltaV SimulatePro features for operator training and control development and checkout. • Save and Restore – Allows a snapshot to be created of the control modules assigned to one or more PC nodes. • Convert – Automatically transforms blocks assigned to fieldbus to to their equivalent DeltaV function block. Also, changes external I/O reference parameters so that applications may read and write these parameters.

3. New Feature - On-Demand Save Request Choose the node(s) and provide Save file description

4. Auto Save Option Choose period, nodes, description

5. 1 2 3 Restoring All or Parts of Snapshot

6. Updating a Save File • The following procedure should be followed to allow previous save file values to be retained • Load the configuration used when the last save file was created. Request a Restore (with option to resume execution NOT selected)   • Import new or modified modules, assign to PC nodes and do a partial download. • Set the desired initial value of the parameters in the modules that were downloaded • Request a Save to create an updated Save file

7. New Feature - SimulatePro Convert • Convert may be accessed by right clicking on the PC node in DeltaV Explorer. • All blocks assigned to fieldbus are changed to their equivalent controller blocks • All external I/O references are redefined as external parameter references

8. After Executing SimulatePro Convert • A new module whose tag is “M_PC name” appears in the list of assigned modules. • Converted modules show up as needing to be downloaded since the modules have been changed. New Module Automatically Created

9. Devices Referenced in Example Modules • Foundation Fieldbus transmitter and valve • PLC with data sets defined for input and holding registers

10. Conversion of Blocks Assigned to Fieldbus • Blocks assigned to fieldbus are automatically changed to their equivalent DeltaV block. • Conversion is one way and thus should be done using a copy of the primary database.

11. On-line Execution of Converted Module Containing Fieldbus Blocks • All blocks execute as they would in fieldbus. • Control logic may be checked out by enabling Simulate in input blocks • Blocks execute exactly as they will in fieldbus devices.

12. Example of Module Using External I/O References • External I/O references are commonly used in modules. • Provide a means of including input/output from PLC’s, sub-systems, and fieldbus e.g. Asi, DeviceNet, Profibus. • In a simulation environment, these external I/O references are invalid. DeltaV SimulatePro Convert addresses this issue.

13. Conversion of Modules with I/O References • I/O references are automatically converted to external parameter references – no impact on displays that use these parameters. • A new module is automatically created that contains all parameter referenced by modules assigned to the node • The new module’s name is “M_ PC machine name” Converted Module Reference Module

14. On-line Execution of Converted Module • Referenced parameters in the new modules may be read and written from control studio – allowing control logic to be checked out. • Process Simulate packages may read and write these reference parameters using OPC. • Modules may be created that use these parameters to duplicate the logic contained in the PLC, subsystem etc.

15. Converted Reference May be Viewed and Values Changed from SimulatePro

16. Convert is One-Way • Always import modules into the training or development system from the plant’s DeltaV control system. • Periodically Import any changes or updates in the modules or displays. Operator Training or Engineering Test System Import Control System

17. Summary • The DeltaV SimulatePro Save and Restore features are useful for operator training and in engineering development and control checkout. • The SimulatePro Convert feature allows blocks assigned Fieldbus and External I/O references to be automatically modified so they can be utilized in the DeltaV Simulate environment