Workstation types dialog

Workstations can be installed and configured on the DeltaV Control network, on a network connected to the DeltaV network, or as standalone workstations. The types of workstations available and the setup depends on the location of the workstation.

Workstations Located on the DeltaV Control Network

If the workstation is directly connected to the DeltaV network it will have a name and network address of 10.4.x.x assigned by DeltaV. Workstations directly connected to the DeltaV control network should only be set up by the DeltaV System Administrator. The types of workstations that can be on the DeltaV network are:

ProfessionalPLUS: Provides an environment for operation, configuration, and maintenance. There can be only one ProfessionalPLUS workstation in your DeltaV network and it must be the first workstation configured. The ProfessionalPLUS workstation contains the DeltaV database.If you select ProfessionalPLUS you will need to verify the ProfessionalPLUS workstation name during installation and configuration.
Inter-Zone Server: If you are implementing DeltaV Zones, each DeltaV system must have an Inter-Zone Server (IZS). The only function of the Inter-Zone Server and the Inter-Zone Control Network (IZCN) is to communicate Inter-Zone operating data between DeltaV systems.
Local Professional: Used for engineering, operator, and communication functions. Allows you to switch between engineering at startup to operations as the plant goes online.
Local Operator: Used for operation, configuration, and maintenance provided the user has the proper privileges assigned in the DeltaV User Manager. This is typically used for a primary operator console. PCs defined as Operator Station nodes during workstation configuration can accept the Maintenance license suite.
Local Base: Allows you to run only the specific DeltaV software applications that meet your requirements. You select the applications from the different classes of software functions.
Local Application Station: Integrates the DeltaV system with your process and business systems. The Application Station contains the DeltaV Real-Time Data Server and Excel add-in software that make data available to desktop applications. It can also contain third party software applications and development tools such as Microsoft's Visual Basic and Visual C++. The Application Station can have an additional Ethernet card for connecting to a plant Local Area Network (LAN). Connection to a plant LAN would be done by the network administrator. The Application Station can be enabled to serve operating data to DeltaV remote workstations

Note

If you select Professional, Operator, Application, Base, or Inter-Zone Server, you will be asked to provide a workstation configuration file as part of configuring the workstation. This configuration file is generated by the DeltaV Explorer application in the ProfessionalPLUS.

Workstations NOT located on the DeltaV Control Network

The workstation is located on the plant LAN or other network outside of the DeltaV Control Network. Usually this is a remote workstation used for engineering or an Operator Station in a location away from the main control room or in a different geographic location.

The types of workstations that can be configured are:

Remote Professional: Used for engineering, operator, and communication functions. Allows you to switch between engineering at startup to operations as the plant goes online. If you are installing DeltaV on an existing computer so you can do DeltaV engineering functions, you should install this version of DeltaV.
Remote Operator: Used for operation, configuration, and maintenance, provided the user has the proper privileges assigned in the DeltaV User Manager. If the workstation is on the plant LAN, it should not be used in mission critical applications. PCs defined as Operator Station nodes during workstation configuration can accept the Maintenance license suite.
Remote Base: Allows you to run only the specific DeltaV software applications that meet your requirements. You select the applications from the different classes of software functions.
Remote Application: Provides support for multiple remote workstations located in geographically distant location using satellite or other lower-speed communications technology. This workstation should only be installed by the DeltaV System Administrator or other DeltaV knowledgeable person.

Note

If you are installing a Remote Professional, Remote Operator, Remote Application, or Remote Base, you will be asked to provide a workstation configuration file as part of configuring the workstation. This configuration file is generated by the DeltaV Explorer application in the ProfessionalPLUS.

Workstations that have no connection to the DeltaV network

These are stand-alone DeltaV workstations that are not physically connected to the DeltaV Control Network. Direct downloads, on-line diagnostics, and on-line access to process information cannot be made from these workstations. These types of workstations are:

Off-line PC for DeltaV Simulate: Installs the DeltaV system on a single laptop or workstation that is independent of the DeltaV control network. This provides off-line engineering functions. The results of off-line engineering must be copied to an on-line ProfessionalPLUS workstation for downloading to the DeltaV system.