1. Yokogawa Electric CENTUM VP R7.01 is released
Yokogawa Electric Corporation recently officially launched the R7.01 version of the new generation CENTUM™ VP integrated production control system, marking the tenth generation of the CENTUM series. This release coincides with the 50th anniversary of the launch of the CENTUM system (June 19, 1975), which is of great significance. As the core product of the OpreX™ control and safety system, CENTUM VP R7.01 takes "autonomous operation" as its core concept to help companies cope with challenges such as digital transformation, energy optimization and improved operational efficiency.
Against the backdrop of global supply chain changes, stricter environmental regulations, and accelerated penetration of digital technology, CENTUM VP R7.01 provides smarter and safer automation solutions for process industries such as petroleum, chemical, power, and steel by enhancing AI autonomous control, network security, and data integration.
2. Core innovations of CENTUM VP R7.01
(1) Strengthening AI autonomous control and moving towards industrial autonomy (IA2IA)
Yokogawa Electric proposed the concept of "industrial autonomy (IA2IA)", that is, factory operations have autonomous learning and adaptive capabilities to reduce human intervention. R7.01 uses factorial kernel dynamic policy programming (FKDPP) reinforcement learning AI, which has been successfully applied in a chemical plant, significantly reducing energy consumption and improving safety, and won the 2023 Japan Industrial Technology Award "Prime Minister Award".
(2) Expanding the scope of control and monitoring
OPC UA integration: Added OPC UA client function to achieve cross-manufacturer equipment data interoperability and improve the overall monitoring capability of the factory.
Whole plant data integration: Secure aggregation of scattered data to achieve more comprehensive automated control and optimization.
(3) Enhanced network security in compliance with international standards
In the face of increasingly severe industrial information security threats, R7.01 adopts the industry's highest security benchmark to strengthen network security protection at all levels of the control system to ensure the stable operation of critical infrastructure.
3. Analysis of three major technical highlights
(1) Predictive monitoring to improve energy efficiency
By analyzing process data with AI, the system can predict abnormal deviations and issue early warnings, helping operators optimize production processes and reduce energy waste.
(2) Reducing operator burden and optimizing decision support
Intelligent scenario simulation: Based on historical data and operating experience, it provides future operating trend forecasts to assist in accurate decision-making.
Autonomous control AI: Automatically adjust parameters under stable working conditions to reduce manual operation intensity.
(3) Upgrade of large-scale project engineering capabilities
Added multi-project database merging and testing functions to accelerate the commissioning of new plants and the restart efficiency after system upgrades, significantly shortening project cycles.
4. Industry applications and market prospects
CENTUM VP R7.01 is mainly aimed at process industries, including:
Oil and gas: Optimize key processes such as refining and pipeline control.
Chemical and petrochemical: Improve the stability and energy efficiency of reactors and separation processes.
Power and water: Realize the automated management of smart grids and water treatment plants.
Steel and papermaking: Enhance real-time monitoring and quality control of production lines.
Mitsuhiro Yamamoto, head of Yokogawa Electric's System Business Division, said: "In the VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) era, R7.01 will help customers achieve sustainable operations and promote the dual growth of society and business."
5. Yokogawa's technological heritage and future prospects
Since the launch of the world's first DCS system in 1975, the CENTUM series has always been known for its high reliability, security, and continuity. R7.01 continues this tradition, while incorporating cutting-edge technologies such as AI and big data to promote the evolution of industrial automation towards autonomy.
In the future, Yokogawa will continue to deepen its IA2IA strategy, explore more scenarios for the integration of AI and industrial control, and help global customers cope with challenges such as energy transformation and digital upgrades.
Conclusion
The release of CENTUM VP R7.01 is not only a milestone in Yokogawa's 50 years of technological accumulation, but also a key step for industrial automation to move towards an autonomous future. Its AI-driven, cybersecurity-enhanced, and cross-system integration features will help process industry customers improve efficiency, reduce risks, and achieve sustainable development goals.
For companies seeking intelligent upgrades, CENTUM VP R7.01 is undoubtedly the benchmark choice for the next generation of DCS systems.
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