Imagine you could test every sensor and valve in your plant without a single wire. The DeltaV S-series Virtual I/O Module 2 Control System lets you do exactly that. It creates virtual I/O points inside a DeltaV controller so you can run real-time logic, train staff, or troubleshoot problems before any hardware arrives. If you have limited I/O slots, costly wiring, or tight project deadlines, this module removes the bottleneck and keeps your plant moving.
DeltaV S-series Virtual I/O Module 2 Control System
Many engineers face a shortage of physical I/O cards when they expand a plant or test new control strategies. Adding real cards takes time, space, and money, and a mistake can stop production. This problem matters because every minute of downtime costs money and can delay regulatory approval. The Virtual I/O Module 2 control system solves the issue by providing up to 64 simulated I/O points inside the controller slot. It works with Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, and Profibus, and it integrates with the VIMNet Explorer tool. The result is fast, non-intrusive testing that fits right into your existing DeltaV architecture.
Benefits
- Test full plant logic without buying extra hardware.
- Cut commissioning time by weeks, keeping projects on schedule.
- Train operators safely on a virtual plant, avoiding real-world mistakes.
- Diagnose faults quickly with simulated signals, reducing downtime.
- Add 1:1 redundancy for critical processes, improving reliability.
Usages
Use the module during commissioning to emulate sensors and actuators before the physical devices are installed. Run training sessions where operators interact with a realistic plant model without risking equipment. Create fault-injection scenarios to verify alarm strategies and safety logic. Pair two VIM2 units to test network redundancy and high-availability designs. Extend legacy systems by adding virtual I/O for protocols that are not physically present. The compact size fits any standard S-series carrier, so you do not need extra rack space.
Key Features
- Non-intrusive I/O simulation for Modbus TCP and EtherNet/IP.
- Supports FOUNDATION Fieldbus, Profibus, and other digital buses.
- 48 MB user memory for driver execution and simulation data.
- Power draw of 1.4 A at 5 VDC from the system supply.
- Compact dimensions fit a standard S-series slot.
- Mounts on a 2-wide horizontal carrier, left or right of the controller.
- Can sense slots 57-60 or 61-64 as four or eight DeltaV I/O cards.
- Provides 1:1 redundant pair support for mission-critical applications.
- Configured with VIMNet Explorer integrated into DeltaV Explorer.
- Handles up to 64 I/O modules per controller, expanding system capacity.
