PlantPAx Distributed Control System (DCS)

The PlantPAx® system helps growers make faster, more informed process control decisions. This system allows you to respond more quickly to customer requests and changing requirements. This latest version of the system will be a vital part of your digital transformation strategy, delivering increased productivity and profitability while reducing operational risks.

Take a fresh look at what a modern distributed control system (DCS) can do for you.

PlantPAx 5.0

Accelerate your business's digital transformation with a modern DCS system

Manufacturers are accustomed to managing complexities while remaining competitive in the marketplace. Constantly emerging challenges are common across a wide range of industries, from consumer packaged goods and food products to mining and chemicals. This is why it's crucial to embrace the latest technological advances to stay on track with digital transformation.

From the control room to the boardroom, system process users constantly face the need to balance performance with budget and resource constraints, as well as proactively addressing emerging operational risks. Overcome these challenges and improve operational efficiency across all areas of your business with the PlantPAx distributed control system (DCS).

The system will bring enormous benefits to your business by increasing productivity, improving profitability, and reducing production risks.

New features in the latest release of the system:

System footprint reduction. New technology controllers expand the capabilities of the Logix family, delivering advanced performance and processing speed, while also simplifying the PlantPAx architecture. This reduced system footprint also lowers the total cost of ownership throughout the entire lifecycle.

Ensuring system stability. Thanks to unique process instructions built into the controllers, project teams can apply various approaches to managing stability strategies for both individual projects and equipment deployed across multiple sites.

Streamlined workflows. Development teams will configure instrumentation, alarms, and diagnostic system elements. Operators will gain enhanced capabilities for viewing basic control logic in a secure, protected mode.

TÜV Cybersecurity Certification. To mitigate risks, the PlantPAx 5.0 system architecture is TÜV-certified for compliance with the international standard ISA-99/IEC 62443-3-3, which covers the implementation of systems with electronic security measures.

Analytics Features. The new PlantPAx 5.0 version features specialized software structures that combine real-time and historical data from the DCS with reporting and analytics tools. This enables advanced features, such as augmented reality, and integration with scalable analytics packages.