Experion PKS Orion – Process Control Beyond Distributed Control Systems

Experion PKS Orion integrates people and processes for better performance; the automation system is designed to merge traditionally disparate functions and systems across the manufacturing enterprise. It captures the knowledge of plant personnel and their workflows to deliver sustainable efficiencies. A common and consistent HMI over the entire process control system provides the essential foundation for improving operator effectiveness. The Abnormal Situation Management (ASM®) Consortium guidelines embedded in Experion PKS Orion result in better overall collaboration, allowing plant personnel to make better decisions to improve business performance, safety, efficiency and agility.

The latest release of Experion PKS Orion supports Lean Execution of Automation Projects (LEAP), a new methodology that separates physical from functional design, thus enabling parallel workflows, use of standardized designs, and engineering to be done from anywhere in the world. It enhances Honeywell's project implementation services with three innovative technologies – Universal Channel Technology, Virtualization and Cloud Engineering – to improve project schedule, cost and risk. 

Experion PKS Orion employs a distinctive portfolio of scalable capabilities for project execution and system management. Experion Virtualization Solutions and remotely-configurable Universal I/O cabinets allow for late-stage design changes, reduced footprint, and minimal hardware required for implementation. 

Honeywell’s approach reduces, and in some cases, even eliminates marshalling, simplifies engineering and configuration during the design phase of a project and can save up to 33% of installation costs. Experion Collaboration Station and Experion SCADA’s superior HMI give users the ability to share information across multiple locations and simplify engineering and operations across thousands of distributed assets. In addition, Experion PKS Orion supports on-process migration for easy access to valuable new capabilities without unnecessary downtime and production losses. Honeywell is the only DCS vendor to include built-in security to prevent costly downtime and safety incidents.

Experion PKS Orion offers several benefits to users, including:

• Improved Performance – Connecting people and knowledge, it merges disparate functions and systems for better decision-making

• On-Time, On-Budget Project Implementation – Experion PKS Orion leverages a global network of engineers and design centers, and proven methodologies and tools for unsurpassed project execution

• Lifecycle Investment Protection – It enables cost-effective process and plant management while helping users keep pace with evolving technology through extended lifecycle support, and flexible and easy migration paths, including through virtualization.