DeltaV™ IQ Controller

Transforming Automation with Software Defined Control

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Software Defined Control: Where Intelligence Drives Automation

Emerson is embracing a software defined architecture to unlock smarter, faster, and more adaptive automation. By eliminating the hardware constraints of traditional automation systems, Software Defined Control simplifies project execution, reduces costs, and enhances operational efficiency. The combination of proven DeltaV control software and server-based compute platforms delivers a unique solution that offers greater flexibility, seamless scalability, enhanced resiliency, and extensible operations.

Flexible

Easily scale to meet future needs.

Extensible

Add or upgrade components with no interruptions.

Resilient

Greater uptime with increased fault tolerance.

DeltaV IQ Controller – The Future of Control Is Software Defined

Take Advantage of the Most Flexible Automation Architecture DeltaV has Ever Delivered

Introducing the DeltaV IQ Controller – the next evolution in process control technology. Designed to augment highly engineered, built-for-purpose industrial controllers, the IQ Controller brings greater flexibility, scalability, and efficiency to modern control systems.

By deploying control workloads within a server-based environment, the IQ Controller simplifies engineering, maintenance, and upgrades while significantly reducing footprint and increasing scalability.

With more control capacity than a traditional DeltaV controller, a single pair of servers can handle the control requirements of most large-scale facilities, transforming industrial automation like never before.

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Smarter, Scalable, and More Powerful Control

The DeltaV IQ Controller leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver unmatched control performance for all types and sizes of applications. By abstracting proven DeltaV control software from the traditional controller hardware platform, the IQ Controller provides a flexible system that minimizes the hardware requirements and footprint by allowing users to load multiple controllers on a single host.

Increased Flexibility

Increase or decrease the number of controller instances used according to demand. With flexible licensing, you only pay for the controllers you need—when you need them.

Lower Startup Costs

The DeltaV IQ Controller minimizes initial expenses by reducing the need for cabinets and controller wiring. Its easy scalability lowers the cost of late-stage changes, while subscription licensing helps reduce capital expenditures.

High Capacity in One Solution

Run multiple IQ Controller instances on one pair of hosts. This streamlined platform minimizes power consumption, wiring, and cabinet requirements.

Easy High Availability

The DeltaV IQ Controller supports 1:1 redundancy on separate independent hosts for increased availability.

How It Works

Fully Integrated

The IQ Controller uses the same engineering and operations tools as traditional controllers.
Use DeltaV Virtual Studio to easily manage IQ Controller instances through the entire controller lifecycle.

High Availability

Easy Redundancy – DeltaV Virtual Studio automatically creates redundant partners on separate servers.
Increased Resiliency – Redundant partners can be dispersed over short distances for greater uptime.

Simplified Simulation

Easy Synchronization – There is no need to create “virtual” IQ Controllers – it’s already virtual.
Seamless Integration – DeltaV IQ Controller integrates directly with DeltaV Simulate. Support for DeltaV SimulatePro coming soon.

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