Latest Experion Pks Orion release features IIoT capabilities including secure, Cloud-based engineering to improve efficiency, save time and minimize risk
Honeywell Process Solutions has launched its newest version of Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) Orion, featuring advanced IIoT capabilities. The new solution will help industrial plants further optimize automation project execution, reduce loop commissioning time, minimize operational risk and protect intellectual investments while keeping current with today’s technology.
In a competitive environment, industrial firms must find ways to implement new automation solutions quickly, efficiently, securely and cost-effectively. Experion PKS Orion now employs an expanded portfolio of innovative solutions for improving project execution and commissioning, modernizing control system infrastructure, expanding standards compliance and interoperability, and providing a path for continuous technology evolution.
Jack Gregg, Experion Product Marketing Director for HPS said, “The new Experion PKS Orion release further optimizes LEAP project execution in our most advanced, open and secure control system. Key enhancements, such as automated device commissioning dramatically improve engineering efficiency, while keeping automation systems off the critical path. Experion PKS continues our 40-year control system evolution coordinated with customer input to preserve safety, security, and intellectual investments while enabling users to stay current with modern technology.”
As per the press release, Experion PKS Orion’s major enhancements include automated device commissioning, integration of electrical systems with process control, multivariable APC in the controller, Support of all wireless standards, including WirelessHART, next generation Virtualization Premium Platform with fault tolerance, superior IIoT-Ready PLC Solution and automated third-party skid integration via SCADA.
Other important Experion PKS Orion release features include: Universal Remote Modular Cabinets, safety critical alarms, C300 controller and ACE updates, optimized UIO-II modules, improved wireless access and identity management, enhanced Profibus data collection, new Ethernet Interface Module (EIM) technology, support of Ethernet IP, upgraded SCADA/Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) integration, and expanded on-process migration solutions.
Honeywell’s IIoT portfolio of technologies is helping manufacturers leverage data to operate their plants more safely and efficiently. Honeywell’s IIoT solutions are also helping reduce unplanned downtime and off-spec products by building IIoT ecosystems that leverage data, advanced analytics and deep domain knowledge.
