INTRODUCTION

The MX controller provides communication and control between ffeld devices and other nodes on the control network. Control strategies and system configurations created on earlier DeltaV™ systems can be used in this powerful controller.The MX controller has all the features and functionality of the MD Plus controller, but twice the capacity.

The control language implemented in the controller is described in the Control Software Suite product data sheet.

Advantages

Right-Sized Controller

The MX controllers complement the MQ controllers by providing a larger capacity controller for applications requiring greater control capability:

2 X control capacity

2 X user configurable memory

2 X DST counts

DeltaV™ MX controllers and DeltaV I/O subsystems are easy and quick to install.

Post change. You can easily upgrade an MQ controller to an MX to handle project scope changes later in the project The MX has the same installed footprint as an MQ controller, but twice the performance. Simply replace the MQ with the MX, and then

All existing configurations, documentation, www.cniacs.com and hardware design remain intact.

Redundant Architecture: MX controllers support 1:1 redundancy for increased availability. Existing MD/MD Plus or MQ controllers are upgradable and powerful online!

Increased Productivity

Self-addressing.The DeltaV controller is unique in its ability to automatically identify itself within the DeltaV control network.

When the controller is powered up, it is automatically assigned a unique address – no dip switches, no connections – plug and play!

Automatic Location. The physical location of the controller is easy to find.

LEDs on the face of the controller can flash to provide a strong visual cue.

Automatic I/O Detection. The controller recognises all I/O interface channels on the subsystem. As soon as an I/O interface is plugged in, the controller knows the general characteristics of the ffeld device managed by that I/O interface. This reduces the worthless engineering associated with configuration – simple!

Connection to electronic commissioning and wireless I/O.

Starting with DeltaV v14.3. CHARM and wireless devices connected via the CHARM I/O card (CIOC) and the Wireless I/O card (WIOC) can be assigned to the MX controller.

This makes it easier than ever to add I/O to existing controllers by simply adding a CIOC and/or WIOC to the DeltaV zone control network.