Rockwell Automation has added new tools to its Pavilion8 model predictive control software, giving users the ability to create simple to complex process models on their own. Leveraging a powerful modeling engine, Pavilion8 software version 4.0 gathers all data from within a facility – including equations, empirical data and heuristics – to help users develop a robust model of the process. The software continuously assesses current and predicted operational data, compares it to desired results, and computes new control targets to reduce in-process variability and improve process performance.
“Our customers are constantly being asked to do more with less,” said Ric Snyder, senior product manager for advanced process control, Rockwell Automation. “Pavilion8 version 4.0 includes new tools that enable users to build, maintain and adjust many models on their own – without the need for outside support. This helps companies squeeze every ounce of production out of existing lines.”
Through integration with the PlantPAx process automation system, Pavilion8 users can build models leveraging a common design and execution environment to reduce overall commissioning time. The latest version of Pavilion8 software includes three key enhancements to simplify model predictive control and further reduce total cost of ownership – solution builder tools, Web-based dashboards and automatic step testing.
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