DeltaV Distributed Control System Product Data Sheet

November 2019

ProfessionalPLUS Station Software Suite

„„ Global database architected for flexibility
and scalability

„„ Powerful, graphical engineering capabilities

„„ Robust and secure plant operations

„„ Integrated system and device diagnostics

Configure, control and diagnose your plant with the

ProfessionalPLUS Station.

Introduction Benefits
Are you looking for a process control system that gives you Global database, designed for flexibility and scalability.
a single point-of-entry database with access to a complete The ProfessionalPLUS Station includes a state-of-the-art,
integrated system? object- oriented database. This centralized database also
provides a single point of entry for all DeltaV data. From
The ProfessionalPLUS object-oriented, global database gives
history to OPC, to control strategy configuration, the DeltaV
you the power to access all your data—including from third-
ProfessionalPLUS Station has it all. No data mapping is required
party applications.
for communications between a workstation and the controllers.
The ProfessionalPLUS Station comes with a complete set of
Graphical engineering capabilities. Engineer your system your
operating, diagnostic and engineering tools. From IEC 61131-
way. Design your process control system in an environment
3 graphical control strategy configuration and debugging, similar to Microsoft® Windows. Use the high-resolution graphics
to graphics and history configuration, the ProfessionalPLUS and drag-and-drop features for total engineering capabilities.
Station has it all. User management is performed so you can set
Implement using the pre-engineered library templates
up your user privileges and system security from this
or customize them to fit your needs. Your process control
one location.
system will be up and running in record time using DeltaV
You need one ProfessionalPLUS Station per DeltaV™ system. A system engineering.
ProfessionalPLUS Station is made up of the ProfessionalPLUS
Robust and secure plant operation. Every DeltaV workstation
Station Software Suite and the DeltaV hardware to run it. This
has direct access to all operating information, from the current
workstation contains the central DeltaV database.
process values and operating displays, to having alarms with the
Use the unique DeltaV Flexlock feature to securely lock proper alarm priority, timestamp and alarm help.
operators into the DeltaV system, limiting user access to only
the Windows applications that you choose, while also giving
engineers the ability to access Windows applications,
as needed.
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Built-in, reliable operations features such as prioritized alarms Integrated system and device diagnostics. The DeltaV system
and user-security increase usability. Easily customize the offers an integrated approach to diagnostics with the look
standard operating desktop to fit your specific operational and feel of the Windows Explorer. No longer do you have to
philosophies and work preferences. remember which diagnostics package to use or how to work
each package—critical when the plant operation depends on
immediate diagnosis of the situation.

Graphically view and debug executing control strategies.

Product Description The high-performance ProfessionalPLUS Station Software Suite

was developed following the Microsoft paradigm. Features such
The ProfessionalPLUS Station Software Suite is designed so
as windows, graphics, drag-and-drop, and cut-and-paste enable
that you can engineer and operate the DeltaV system from a
you to concentrate on your control strategies and not on
single workstation. Engineering, operations, maintenance, and
the application.
diagnostic functions are included in this suite.
Add and distribute engineering clients on other DeltaV
The DeltaV system can be easily expanded to accommodate
workstations throughout the system as appropriate. The
additional operating, diagnostic and/or engineering users.
database and engineering clients are a client-server pair.
These additional stations can be either remotely or directly
connected to the DeltaV system. Refer to the “Related You have access to any system information by tag name – from
Products” section of this document for more information. anywhere in the system – because the ProfessionalPLUS Station
transparently ensures that all nodes are cognizant of all
other nodes and that all nodes know where tags are
physically located.

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The DeltaV Explorer centralizes all system configuration tasks, including alarm, control and smart device configuration.

The database is scalable, facilitating small and large projects Process control elements, from feed-forward and cascade
and allowing you to expand readily as your needs grow. The control loops to powerful motor control algorithms are
database is open, allowing you to perform data import and predefined in the library. Deployment is simple—drag and drop
export for bulk data entry or to use your favorite tools during to view control and graphic elements.
system configuration.

Engineer your system your way. Use our pre-engineered library

of control templates and devices, or customize them to fit your
needs. Configuring your DeltaV system allows you to get your
process automation system up and running in record time.

Included with the ProfessionalPLUS Station is a complete

library of graphic elements associated with the library control
modules and devices. Predefined functionality also includes
Human Centered Design (HCD) display components. These
components provide integrated alarm, status and operating
information, predefined based on industry best practices and
display human factors that follow the Center for Operator
Performance (COP) recommendations and ISA 101.1 standards,
including dynamos geared specifically for Level 1, Level 2 and
Level 3 or 4 displays.
Integrated, Comprehensive Graphics configuration.

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With the DeltaV system, there are no behind-the-scenes

translation programs that convert your graphical control
strategy into a different structure. This allows you to easily view
and troubleshoot your strategies with the same tools used to
configure. Simply select “on-line” for a control module and view
its actual execution in the same graphical representation used
to edit.

No matter where the control strategy is executing - DeltaV

controller, workstation or Foundation™ FieldBus device,
you use the same configuration, on-line view and
modification capabilities.

The DeltaV system is not only easy to configure for standard

control strategies such as loops and motors, but also places
a new ease-of-use standard for embedded advanced control DeltaV Configuration Assistant introduces you to DeltaV
functionality such as neural networks and model predictive configuration – step by steps.
control. There are many advanced control options to choose
from in the DeltaV system.
Your ProfessionalPLUS can also be used to remotely connect up
to two DeltaV Remote Clients to your DeltaV system using thin-
client technology.

Now hand over the ProfessionalPLUS Station to your operators

to monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain your process.

DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate provide powerful graphic

environments for process operation, with built-in features for
easy and direct information access. Whether you are viewing
the highest- priority alarm, the next display, related historical
information or detailed tag information, operator navigation is
consistent and intuitive.

DeltaV Neural provides easy-to-use tools for developing and training

neural network models.

Users new to the DeltaV system can easily get started with the
DeltaV Configuration Assistant. This wizard walks you through
an overview of the configuration steps to help familiarize you
with the layout and location of configuration.

Predefined displays provide a consistent operator interface.

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Standard displays, faceplates, detail displays and operations

layouts for both single and dual monitors provide a consistent
operating philosophy. With DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate,
you have the option to use the standard library, or create your
own to meet your specific needs.

Each workstation manages its own alarms and data access. This
includes alarm information such as when the alarm occurred,
whether the alarm is suppressed and even access to the specific
help for an alarm. With a DeltaV system, there is no additional
server PC, or other intermediary required to be able to operate
your plant.

Individual users can have specific privileges that determine

which functions (e.g., operate and tune) they are allowed to
perform and which parameters they are allowed to change.
These user privileges can have a defined span of control,
Diagnose the DeltaV system and intelligent devices.
enabling the privileges to be tailored to certain plant areas.

Each Operator can be limited to certain plant areas for viewing The included Continuous Historian can collect history locally on
and operating. This security feature can also be defined this workstation. You can have additional Continuous Historians
for an individual station. Use the DeltaV exclusive Flexlock on other workstations. You can view continuous, event, or batch
to ensure that operators remain dedicated to monitoring, historical data, regardless of the DeltaV workstation collecting
troubleshooting, and maintaining the process according to the data. This allows you to centralize or decentralize your
plant operating philosophies. historical collection.

Use the unique DeltaV Flexlock feature to ensure that Emerson Automation Solutions is the industry leader in scalable,
operators remain dedicated to monitoring, troubleshooting, plant-aware process automation systems. Our state-of-the-art,
and maintaining the process according to plant operating totally integrated applications give you the power to do more.
philosophies. Operators are locked in to their system The following software applications are included in the
responsibilities so nothing can preempt their duties. ProfessionalPLUS Station Software Suite.
In a DeltaV system, communications between nodes is totally For detailed information about the following applications,
transparent. You don’t need to know the details associated with refer to the appropriate product data sheet:
the request/response and exception reporting mechanisms
embedded in every DeltaV node to take advantage of DeltaV „„ Alarm Help. Provides Operators with in-context access to
communications. Workstation applications have automatic approved alarm response procedures and control engineers
access to all tags in your process. with native system configuration capability to administer
alarm rationalization data per ISA-18.2 - Management of
Tag information is transparently delivered throughout the alarm systems for the process industries.
DeltaV system so that all parts are aware of the others and can
„„ Configuration Software Suite. Makes it easy to create
simply ask for tag information by name, not by some cryptic
Control Strategies and System Graphics to get your plant up
address or physical location.
and running quickly and efficiently.
DeltaV Diagnostics lets you quickly know the status of your
„„ Control Studio On-line. Graphically monitor and
control system and intelligent field devices. Diagnostics
troubleshoot running control strategies.
information is included not only for your DeltaV Workstations,
Control Network, Controller, and I/O, but also includes support „„ DeltaV Continuous Historian. A 250-parameter DeltaV
for AS-i, DeviceNet, Profibus DP, HART and Foundation Fieldbus Continuous Historian is included with every DeltaV
intelligent devices. workstation. This provides the ability for up to 250 analog,

Taking advantage of smart field devices, DeltaV Diagnostics

lets you look at information from internal device diagnostics to
communications statistics–all from your desktop.

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discrete, and text parameters and their status to be „„ DeltaV Operate. High performance operator graphics,
captured and stored for future analysis. For DeltaV v12.3.1 trends and alarms offered in standard operating layouts and
and newer, three scale-up licenses are available that enable utilizing system-wide built-in security.
up to 3,250 parameters of DeltaV Continuous Historian „„ DeltaV Reporter. View, analyze and report historical process
capacity on any non-Application Station node, including the and alarm and event data from the DeltaV Continuous
operator workstation: Historian and the Event Chronicle in your copy of
yy VE22UPS042OP1 – DeltaV Continuous Historian, Enable Microsoft Excel.
1,250 Parameters
yy VE22UPS042OP2 – DeltaV Continuous Historian, Scaleup
from 1,250 to 2,250 Parameters
yy VE22UPS042OP3 – DeltaV Continuous Historian, Scaleup
from 2,250 to 3,250 Parameters
„„ DeltaV Live - Standard Tier. DeltaV Live is Emerson’s
modern, built-for-purpose operations experience that was
introduced with DeltaV v14.3. It is the first distributed
control system operator interface to natively support
HTML5 graphics. Graphics Studio, the modern and intuitive
engineering environment for DeltaV Live, allows users to
easily create displays, operator station layouts, and even
display hierarchies - all without requiring complex scripting.
In DeltaV v14.3.1, the Standard tier will be available and
includes all the functionality equivalent to DeltaV Operate Diagnose the DeltaV system and intelligent devices.
(runtime and configure), with some enhancements and
additions. Standard tier DeltaV Live functionality will be „„ Diagnostics. Facilitates checking the overall health of your
included with all v14.3.1 ProfessionalPlus workstation system and quickly resolving system hardware, software, and
software (i.e., no additional licenses are required). Please configuration issues.
refer to the DeltaV Live product data sheet here for „„ DeltaV Event Chronicle. Captures process, system and user
more details.
alarms and events and stores them in a Microsoft SQL
Server database.
„„ Flexlock. Creates dual desktops on a single workstation
to ensure that operators remain dedicated to monitoring,
troubleshooting, and maintaining the process according to
plant operating philosophies while also giving engineers the
ability to access restricted areas as needed.
„„ History View Suite. Monitor your plant’s continuous and
event data—historically and in real time.

Powerful Operator Graphics configuration.

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„„ Recipe Studio. Powerful yet simple to use application for

graphically configuring recipes (with formulas) for successful
batch production.
„„ DeltaV Operate for Batch. Batch Controls allow you to
operate your batches from the same DeltaV Operate
environment used to monitor and control your process.

View Historical charts with Process History View.

Products included with appropriate

system licenses
When the appropriate system licenses are included in your
DeltaV system, the following applications are provided:

„„ DeltaV Live. HTML5 based high performance operator

graphics, hierarchical navigation, trends and alarms offered
in standard operating layouts and utilizing system-wide
built-in security.
Integrated batch operation.
„„ AMS Device Manager Client SC for Device Status. Provides
the ability to view the status of HART and Foundation Fieldbus
devices (license from AMS Suite: Intelligent Device Manager
Options
required for configuration capability). To enhance your ProfessionalPLUS Station, the following
options may be added:
„„ Campaign Manager Operator Interface. The interface used
by the operator to create and control campaign execution. „„ AMS Device Manager Server Plus. Provides the engineering
„„ DeltaV Live - Premium Tier. In order to take advantage interface to device calibration and configuration software
of DeltaV Live Premium tier features, one of the two for HART and Foundation Fieldbus devices. Includes the AMS
ProfessionalPlus Premium Workstation Software licenses is Device Manager Client SC for this workstation (licensed by
required (VE2101PSxxxx or VE21USPSxxxx), depending on AMS Suite: Intelligent Device Manager).
whether it is a new system or an upgrade. Both of these are „„ AMS SNAP-ON Product Options. Choose from a variety of
licensed per DST size. For additional details on the features AMS configuration options. Refer to to www.assetweb.com
included in the Premium tier, please refer to the DeltaV Live for the list of AMS SNAP-ON product options.
product data sheet here.
„„ Configuration Audit Trail. A powerful tool that tracks
„„ DeltaV Neural. Easily configure virtual sensors that are changes and manages revision information for any item
executed in the DeltaV neural net function blocks. in the DeltaV configuration database, including Safety
„„ DeltaV Predict and PredictPro. Model Predictive Control Instrumented System (SIS) items.
(MPC) which runs in DeltaV to provide multivariable control „„ DeltaV Connect. Integrate the DeltaV operator interface to a
and optimization for small and large applications. Includes variety of different control systems (refer to the Product Data
off-line model identification and simulation, plus on-line MPC sheets for systems offered).
with operator interface.
„„ Recipe Exchange. An open, programmatic interface to
the DeltaV recipe management system. Recipe Exchange
is based on an XML schema that provides the ability to
programmatically import and export DeltaV recipes.

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„„ DeltaV Excel Add-in*. OPC Data Access client application „„ DeltaV InSight. Control performance monitoring and loop
providing read/write access to DeltaV realtime information in tuning application embedded in DeltaV. Identify control
your copy of Microsoft Excel. problems and improve control performance with automatic
process learning, loop diagnostics, on-demand and adaptive
tuning, and automatic report generation.
„„ DeltaV InSight Basic. Basic control performance monitoring
and on-demand loop tuning application available for a single
DeltaV workstation. This option is only applicable when
DeltaV InSight is not included on your system.
„„ DeltaV Remote Access Service for the ProfessionalPLUS.
Enables communications to a remote DeltaV Workstation.
„„ OPC Data Server*. Provides up to 250 real-time process
values to OPC clients on your plant network.
„„ OPC Events Server. Provide DeltaV alarms and events to
third-party applications.
„„ OPC History Server. Exposes all DeltaV historical data using
the industry standard OPC Historical Data Access interface.
Quickly detect alarm patterns with DeltaV Analyze. „„ OPC UA. Provides access to the OPC Classic Servers
(DA,A&E and HDA) in the Professional Plus using the
OPC UA specification.
„„ DeltaV Analyze. Provides web-based analysis of alarms and
events in either the Event Chronicle or Plant Event Historian. „„ OPC Mirror. Transfers thousands of values back and forth
between your DeltaV system and other
OPC-compliant systems.
* The OPC Data Server and the DeltaV Excel Add-in cannot run simultaneously
on the ProfessionalPLUS.

Quickly detect alarm patterns with DeltaV Analyze.

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Ordering Information
The ProfessionalPLUS Workstation licenses are based on the Users can choose to have the ProfessionalPlus Premium
DST size of your system. As shown in the table below, there is tier license but only use the Standard tier for the operator
a ProfessionalPLUS Workstation license for version 11.3 and workstations, or vice versa. To take advantage of the DeltaV
earlier systems and a different license for DeltaV version 12.3 Live Premium tier, you will need the ProfessionalPLUS
and newer systems. DeltaV Live was introduced with DeltaV Premium Workstation Software license, which provides
v14.3 and was only available by purchasing the Premium DeltaV Live graphics configuration (engineering) functionality
License tier. In 14.3.1, DeltaV system-wide configuration and for the entire system and DeltaV Live Operations (runtime)
operator workstation licenses will include the DeltaV Live functionality for the ProfessionalPLUS node.
Standard license tier by default. Therefore, the Standard tier
The Standard-to-Premium ProfessionalPLUS Workstation
will not require any additional licenses to be added to the
software license can be used to upgrade existing
ProfessionalPLUS Workstation.
ProfessionalPLUS Workstation licenses to the Premium tier. For
The Standard tier includes all the functionality equivalent more information on DeltaV Live functionality please refer to
to DeltaV Operate Runtime and Configure, with some the DeltaV Live product data sheet here.
enhancements and additions. The following features are
included in the Premium tier of DeltaV Live, but they are not
included in the new Standard tier:

„„ SQL data sources

„„ Linked class-based GEMs
„„ Use of more than 2 content languages in runtime
(as many as 8 are supported)
„„ Watch areas and alarm rollups
„„ Display hierarchy navigation

Description Model Number

ProfessionalPLUS Workstation Software for v11.3 or earlier, xxxx DST VE2101Sxxxx
ProfessionalPLUS Workstation Software for v12.3 or newer, xxxx DST VE2101Sxxxx-1

ProfessionalPLUS Premium Workstation Software, xxxx DST VE2101PSxxxx

Standard-to-Premium ProfessionalPLUS Workstation Software, xxxx DST VE21USPSxxxx

*Where xxxx represents the DeltaV system DST size. The DST size varies from 100 to 30,000 DSTs.

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Related Products „„ DeltaV Engineering Seat Software Suite. Access to

engineering tools on-demand from a DeltaV workstation or
Related Software Products Remote Client session.
„„ Application Station Software Suite. Integrate a DeltaV „„ OPC UA. The different OPC UA servers and clients in the
system with third-party systems and applications on a DeltaV DeltaV system allows data reads and writes to and from 3rd
workstation. Includes a scalable DeltaV Continuous Historian party application in an easy, reliable and secure way.
and DeltaV OPC Data Access server.
Related Hardware Products
„„ Base Station. Centralized DeltaV applications, where the
„„ DeltaV Workstation Hardware. Select from a variety of
combination of applications included are user selected on a
PC and server hardware, tested and preloaded with
DeltaV workstation.
DeltaV software.
„„ DeltaV Remote Access Service. Enables communications to
a remote DeltaV workstation. Prerequisites
„„ DeltaV Remote Client. Remotely connect to your DeltaV „„ This software suite must be loaded onto a DeltaV
system using thin-client technology. workstation. A variety of hardware is available to meet your
„„ Maintenance Station Software Suite. Centralized system specific requirements. Refer to the DeltaV Workstation
and device maintenance, including device calibration, device Hardware Product Data Sheet.
and hardware alerts and diagnostics on a DeltaV workstation. „„ Use of the DeltaV Reporter or DeltaV Excel Add-in products
„„ Operator Station Software Suite. Centralized operations require a copy of Microsoft Excel (not included).
and diagnostics on a DeltaV workstation.
„„ Professional Station Software Suite. Centralized operations,
engineering and diagnostics on a
DeltaV workstation.

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