Configuration example for migration of Bailey INFI 90/NET 90 systems

Many of the process control systems installed worldwide, including the Bailey INFI 90, are approaching the end of their life cycle. As individual components become obsolete or are no longer repairable, there is an urgent need to modernize these systems. Since the hardware, user software and know-how of the operating and maintenance personnel represent enormous value, a gradual migration is often preferred to a complete "rip-out and replace" procedure of the plant.

The migration strategy developed by Siemens on the basis of the innovative SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system supports many different types of scenarios, so that you can minimize the investment requirements for your individual automation project.

Through modernization of the process control with SIMATIC PCS 7, the functionality and performance capability of existing Bailey INFI 90/NET 90 systems can be significantly increased without the need to replace the controller and the lower-level I/O level. Plant expansions also allow you to use SIMATIC PCS 7 AS 41x automation systems and SIMATIC process I/O.

Note:

PCS 7/90 OS V8.2 can be operated in combination with SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.2 OS engineering software and OS runtime software. The SIMATIC PCS 7 software must be ordered separately from the ST PCS 7 catalog.