DeltaV Virtual IO Module Network Gateway

DeltaV Industrial Ethernet Drivers

DeltaV Industrial Ethernet Drivers use the Virtual IO Module (VIM) or Ethernet IO Card (EIOC) to provide native DeltaV IO Interfaces to Industrial Ethernet networks and devices that use the Modbus TCP/IP or Ethernet/IP protocol.

DeltaV Controllers can read and write signals from plant floor devices that use Industrial Ethernet networks such as PLCs, Motor Control Centers, and Weigh Scales.

Key features of DeltaV Industrial Ethernet Drivers

Seamless Integration with DeltaV

Each VIM (M-Series Controllers) or EIOC (S-Series Controllers) are seen by the controller as up to 4 Virtual DeltaV Serial Cards. Commissioned VIMs or EIOCs are auto-sensed by DeltaV auto-sense IO function as DeltaV Serial Card(s). Data set configuration is done in the DeltaV Explorer in the same manner as a DeltaV Serial Card. IO signals can be used in DeltaV Control Modules and displayed on DeltaV Operator graphics.

Intuitive Network Setup

The VIMNet Explorer utility makes setup of the Virtual IO Module easy and intuitive. Graphical, drag and drop functionality makes setting up the Industrial Ethernet network quick and easy.

Click here to view the online VIMNet help files.

Powerful Integration Solution

Each VIM or EIOC can emulate up to 4 DeltaV serial cards and support up to 128 Serial Card Datasets of information from 32 network addresses. Communication over the Industrial Ethernet network is fast and efficient. User configurable IP addressing allows the Virtual IO Module to be used in almost any plant environment regardless of network scheme.

Modular, Flexible Package

The VIM and EIOC mount in the same manner as the DeltaV controller. They use a DeltaV 2-wide or 4-wide carrier and Power Supply connect to the DeltaV IO Bus by the carrier side connector.