Introduction

The DeltaV M-series Virtual I/O Module 2 (VIM2) provides nonintrusive simulation of the DeltaV M-series I/O Cards and digital bus field devices for process simulation when used with MYNAH Technologies’ MiMiC Simulation Software. DeltaV Control strategies and system configurations can be fully tested with this powerful simulation interface.

The VIM2 also provides an interface to Ethernet I/O networks and devices that use the Modbus TCP/IP or Ethernet/IP protocol drivers. DeltaV M-series controllers can read and write signals from plant floor devices connected to Ethernet I/O networks such as PLC’s, Motor Control Centers, and Weigh Scales.

Benefits

Non-Intrusive DeltaV I/O simulation. Use the VIM2 in conjunction with the MYNAH Technologies’ MiMiC Simulation Software to simulate your DeltaV M-Series I/O and digital bus field devices.

 Supports DeltaV I/O modules. Provides completely non-intrusive simulation of all DeltaV M-series I/O Modules. Supports autosensing of I/O and accurate testing of controller loading. DeltaV configuration can be fully tested without modifying the control strategies.

 Digital bus support. Provides simulation of all DeltaV Digital Busses and Foundation Fieldbus function blocks. Supports Foundation Fieldbus control in the field configuration testing.

 Powerful simulation solution. Provides full simulation of up to 64 DeltaV I/O modules per controller. Simulation execution is fast and efficient; the DeltaV controller thinks it’s talking with real IO.

Powerful integration solution. Use the VIM2 in conjunction with the MYNAH Ethernet I/O drivers to integrate your DeltaV system with your Ethernet I/O device networks.

 Large device capacity. Each VIM emulates four DeltaV Serial Cards and support up to 128 Serial Card Datasets of information from 32 network devices in simplex installations and 16 devices in redundant installations. Communication over the Ethernet I/O device network is fast and efficient.

 Flexible networking. User configurable IP addressing allows the VIM2 to be used in almost any plant environment regardless of networking scheme. The VIM2 and the Ethernet I/O devices must be on the same IP subnet to communicate.

 1:1 Redundancy. Redundancy can be added to any Ethernet I/O system by adding a second VIM2 and configuring the two cards as a redundant pair. The VIM2 appears as four redundant DeltaV Serial Card pairs. Automatic switchover of primary to standby cards is handled like the DeltaV Serial Card. The operator is given clear notification of a switchover at the operator display. Manual switchover can be controlled in DeltaV Diagnostics.

Easy to use. The VIM2 is easy to use and well integrated into the DeltaV system. Specific ease of use features include:

 Automatic updates. Simulation I/O driver updates for the VIM2 are included with the MiMiC software releases. Updates are quick and easy over the simulation network.

 Seamless Ethernet I/O integration. When used with the MYNAH Ethernet I/O drivers, the VIM2 is seen by the DeltaV M-series controller as four DeltaV Serial Cards. Commissioned VIM2s are auto-sensed by the DeltaV controller as DeltaV Serial Cards.

 Configured in DeltaV Explorer. Serial dataset configuration used for Ethernet I/O integration is done in the DeltaV Explorer in the same manner as a DeltaV Serial Card. Ethernet I/O signals can be used in DeltaV Control Modules, displayed on DeltaV Operate graphics and stored in the DeltaV Continuous Historian.

 Intuitive setup. The VIMNet Explorer application provides plug-n-play capability making setup of the VIM2 easy and intuitive. Graphical, drag-n-drop, functionality makes setting up multiple VIM2s almost effortless. VIMNet Explorer is integrated with DeltaV Explorer to make setup of the VIM2 easy and intuitive.

Modular, flexible packaging. The VIM2 mounts in the same manner as the www.abb-drive.com DeltaV controller. It mounts in the controller slot of a DeltaV 2-wide horizontal or 4-wide vertical carrier and uses a standard DeltaV Power Supply. The advanced design of the VIM2 will provide years of uninterrupted use.

Product Description

The VIM2 may be used for either DeltaV I/O simulation or Ethernet I/O device integration. The VIM2 mounts on a 2-wide horizontal or 4-wide vertical carrier on the left-hand-side of the DeltaV controller. A dedicated DeltaV power supply is required.

IO Simulation When used with MYNAH’s MiMiC Simulation Software, the VIM2 supports I/O simulation all DeltaV M-series I/O cards including classic IO, Foundation Fieldbus, ProfibusDP, DeviceNet, ASi-bus and Serial.

MiMiC Simulation Software provide dynamic simulation for DeltaV system software acceptance testing and operator training. The MiMiC software works by simulating the DeltaV I/O. It also simulates field devices using Foundation Fieldbus, ProfibusDP, DeviceNet and AS-i buses. In order for MiMiC to do this, the real I/O cards are disconnected from the control system. The MiMiC driver writes to the I/O subsystem of the DeltaV controller. Process models in MiMiC simulate realistic process reactions to control system output signals.

Each process controller being simulated uses one MiMiC Dataset. A MiMiC server can have up to 32 datasets or ports. Each dataset can support up to 4000 MiMiC simulation tags.

The I/O simulation driver is provided with the VIM2 hardware, pre-loaded in the VIM2. The MiMiC Simulation Software must be purchased separately from MYNAH Technologies. Technical support for the MiMiC Simulation Software and I/O simulation driver is provided by MYNAH Technologies.