Emerson has released DeltaV version 16.LTS Automation Platform, with enhanced Distributed Control System (DCS) and integrated Safety Instrumented System for software-defined capabilities that reduce automation costs, enhance operational intelligence, improve data visibility across the enterprise and strengthen cybersecurity. This long-term support (LTS) release consolidates new field-proven capabilities in a single release.

“The speed of technological innovation and rise of industrial AI coupled with growing compute demands at the control layer have created an inflection point requiring a new way for companies to unify operational data and scale automation across the enterprise. “DeltaV version 16.LTS is the next step in delivering the software-defined enterprise operations platform that will meet those needs, unlocking unlimited flexibility and future-proofing technology choices for years to come,” said Nathan Pettus, president of Emerson’s process systems and solutions business.

With enhanced modularity and flexibility, DeltaV version 16.LTS enables efficient deployment and expansion of automation systems. This includes access to the DeltaV IQ Controller, a fault-tolerant, modular, software-defined controller deployed in a server-based environment and able to handle the most demanding process control applications. In addition, Emerson’s flexible subscription model, DeltaV Flex System, provides companies with full DeltaV DCS capability that allows companies to pay for utilisation over time and scale up or down quickly as market factors dictate.

DeltaV version 16.LTS also integrates intelligence via more seamless data and I/O connectivity enabled by next-generation field networks, providing increased intelligence to optimise and maintain assets and processes. Native support for PROFINET over Ethernet-APL on the DeltaV PK Controller enables high-speed connectivity to field devices in demanding environments across process and hybrid manufacturing operations.