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Metso DNA
Metso DNA Drive Controls
The Metso DNA Drive Controls (DNA Drive)
control package combines control software,
operator interface and engineering configuration of electric drives into one comprehensive package based on Metso DNA distributed network of applications. Now, drive
controls are integrated into the same control
system together with machine controls,
process controls and quality controls. DNA
Drive can be used both with sectional drives
and single drives.
Previously, drive control systems and process control
systems have been separate and distinct systems.
With the previous “single window” concept, systems
were integrated only on the operator interface level.
There was a significant redundancy of hardware,
multiple data links between systems and separate
engineering configuration skills were required.
Now, with DNA Drive package, the control logic,
interlocks, tension controls, diagnostics, alarms,
operator interfaces and engineering functions are
combined into one network – Metso DNA. Different
types of drives can be connected to Metso DNA.
Older DC or AC drives can be connected to Metso
DNA with analog or serial interface and newer drives
using a fast PROFIBUS interface. In rebuild cases, a
mixture of interfaces to various generations of drives
can be easily accomplished. PROFIBUS DP is available
from all major drive suppliers.
Operators are presented with a familiar and consistent interface through which they can perform all
drive control and process control functions.
Benefits
•t Easy to operate due to uniform and effective
operator interface.
•t Engineering configuration is streamlined with a
single, name-based configuration language and
uniform documentation.
•t Hardware redundancy is eliminated and there is
a single set of spare parts. These advantages, plus
the engineering efficiencies, result in long-term
maintenance savings.
•t There are no separate data links between separate
systems.
•t Open diagnostics allow quick problem identification and solutions. There are no more black boxes.
Control Room
Operator Interface, Data Collection
Office and
Engineering
Local Operator Panels
Process Controls
Machine Controls
Quality Controls
Drive Controls
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