Emerson M-series Virtual I/O Module 2 Benefits

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 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.