Imagine a plant that never stops, even when a controller fails. The DeltaV PK Controller Industrial DCS Automation Controller keeps your process running smooth and safe. It is a compact, high-speed controller that works inside a DeltaV distributed control system. Plant engineers often struggle with slow response times and complex wiring. This controller solves those issues so you can keep production up and avoid costly downtime.
DeltaV PK Controller Industrial DCS Automation Controller
The main problem it solves is the need for fast, reliable control in a tight space. Slow execution can cause quality loss and safety risks, which matter to every plant manager. The PK controller delivers a 25 ms execution rate and built-in redundancy, giving you a clear, instant solution. It talks to many protocols, so you can connect existing field devices without extra hardware.
Benefits
- Fast 25 ms cycle reduces lag and improves product quality.
- 1:1 redundancy protects you from single-point failures.
- Six Ethernet ports let you link many devices without extra switches.
- Encrypted SD card keeps historic data safe and compliant.
- Supports Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA and PROFINET for easy integration.
Usages
Use the controller in oil and gas refineries to manage pump sequences and safety interlocks. In chemical plants it can run batch processes with precise timing. Water treatment facilities benefit from its ability to handle many I/O points while staying within a small rack space. Power generation sites use it for turbine control and real-time monitoring. Anywhere you need fast, reliable DCS control, the PK controller fits.
Key Features
- DST capacity options: 100, 300, 750, or 1500 DSTs.
- Fastest execution rate of 25 ms.
- Six built-in 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet ports (RJ45).
- Native support for Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, PROFINET.
- Standalone or integrated DeltaV DCS node operation.
- 1:1 redundancy with no extra configuration required.
- On-board memory plus removable encrypted SD card.
- Compatibility with M-Series, S-Series, CHARMs, WirelessHART I/O.
- Up to 8 carriers (64 cards total) for traditional I/O.
- DeltaV SIS or SLS1508 safety integration.
- Power input +24 VDC 10% with 7.5 W (simplex) or 15 W (redundant) dissipation.
- Operating temperature -40 C to 60 C, IP20 with G3 conformal coating.
Specifications
| DST Capacity Options |
100, 300, 750, or 1500 DSTs |
| Fastest Execution Rate |
25 ms |
| Communication Ports |
6 Built-in 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet ports (RJ45) |
| Native Protocols |
Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, PROFINET |
| Operational Modes |
Standalone or Integrated DeltaV DCS Node |
| Redundancy |
1:1 Redundancy (requires no extra config) |
| Data Storage |
On-board memory + Removable SD Card (Encrypted) |
| I/O Compatibility |
M-Series, S-Series, CHARMs (CIOC), WirelessHART (WIOC) |
| Traditional I/O Limit |
Up to 8 carriers (64 cards total) |
| Safety Integration |
DeltaV SIS (Electronic Marshalling) or SLS1508 |
| Input Power |
+24 VDC ±10% |
| Power Dissipation |
7.5 W (Simplex) / 15 W (Redundant) |
| Operating Temperature |
-40° to 60° C (-40° to 140° F) |
| Environmental Protection |
IP20, G3 Conformal Coating |
| Security Features |
Physical Carrier Key, Password Protection, Encrypted SD |
| Advanced Features |
MPC, Neural Networks, Batch Executive, VCAT |
