Global manufacturer discovers the power, efficiency, reliability, and integration capabilities of the DeltaV™ PK Controller

A leading industrial manufacturer in the Midwest, known globally for its extensive portfolio of products used in diverse applications.

The manufacturing facility was running out of capacity with its existing DeltaV controllers and needed to increase its load balancing for assets without compromising system reliability or incurring excessive costs.

The customer also had modernization plans to upgrade and expand their plant area leveraging their DeltaV™ Distributed Control System (DCS).

The plant considered purchasing additional redundant SX Controllers to reduce controller loading for their expansion; however, with the flexibility of electronic marshalling, the customer decided to leverage their existing PK controllers and avoid the cost of purchasing new controllers.

The PK Controller was an ideal choice due to its integration capabilities for Drives & MCCs (Motor Control Centers) and its ability to leverage Ethernet IP and Modbus TCP protocols.

The solution also enabled the right infrastructure for their system and future requirements. 

Novaspect’s dedicated, in-house Systems Solutions engineer completed the project by ensuring the files were moved carefully to avoid unintended consequences and that everything was communicating properly.

The implementation of the PK Controller proved to be a resounding success. The customer was able to move and offload control logic efficiently, freeing up space and enabling the planned DeltaV upgrade.

This strategic move made the entire control system more reliable and saved the plant more than $200,000 in additional controllers, cabinets, and installation, demonstrating the substantial value of choosing the PK Controller over other options.

Thanks to the PK Controller's advanced features and Novaspect’s engineering talent, the customer now possesses a more robust system capable of accommodating the plant’s future growth and automation needs.

To inquire about Novaspect's engineering expertise and how you can achieve remarkable cost savings and improvements for your operation, please contact our Systems Solutions Specialists.