Standardized Integration of Process Modules into Control Technology
Increasing modularization in the process industry presents operators and manufacturers of plant technology with the challenge of integrating heterogeneous systems quickly, flexibly, and independently of manufacturers into a higher-level control technology.
The Module Type Package (MTP) offers a promising approach to drastically reducing this integration effort.
Advantages of the MTP Approach
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Standardization: Modules can be integrated into the overall plant with minimal engineering effort (“Plug & Produce”). -
Flexibility: Vendor-independent integration increases the flexibility of modular plants and simplifies the exchange of individual modules. -
Time and Cost Savings: Fewer consultations and fewer adjustments required from PEA manufacturers; faster project setup. -
Qualification in Pharmaceutical Environments:
Prequalification and partial qualification are possible, reducing validation efforts. -
Scalability:
Plants can be expanded or adapted efficiently. -
Communication:
OPC UA data is transmitted in encrypted form and decrypted by the POL.
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