Valmet DNA
Technical overview
This brochure gives a general overview
of the functionality and general
architecture of Valmet DNA.
General
Valmet DNA is an automation and information plat-
form for process control. It combines all controls for
process, machine, quality, supervisory, drive, as well
as optimizations, and mechanical condition monitor-
ing into a single platform. Also Safety Instrumented
Systems and batch solutions are in a Valmet DNA
scope. Valmet DNA can be used also as a PLC, Soft
PLC, or SCADA system. Valmet DNA can range from
a micro-size system – including the world’s smallest
fully functional user interface – to mill- and plant-
wide systems supporting global organizations.
The Valmet DNA system architecture is designed
to meet the following requirements:
• High system reliability, achieved by using proven
system components.
• Flexible usage, achieved by operational functional-
ity in various locations.
• Sophisticated analyzing and reporting needs.
• Advanced control tasks and algorithms.
Valmet DNA is based on the knowledge of developing
Distributed Control Systems (DCS) over 30 years.
Remote
Connections
Firewall
CONTROL ROOM OFFICE
Operation, Maintenance, Reporting Reporting, Enterprise Integration
Star or ring topology
redundant Ethernet network
AUTOMATION ROOM
Controls, Optimization, Connectivity Engineering and Maintenance,
Distributed Asset Management, DNA Historian
Centralized
XML
Safety
instrumented • Updating layered security with hardening,
anti-virus and DMZ solutions
system
• Information through Web Service interfaces
• Concurrent solutions for operations and
FIELD FIELD maintenance
One platform for all control applications
• Integrates major field buses and field FIELD FIELD Wireless solutions
for operation and
asset management maintenance
Valmet DNA architecture
Valmet DNA consists of three activities.
• User interaction gathers together intuitive tools for
users and communities and gives everyone from
the control room to corporate management access
to the same facts and information. It provides a
realistic window to process events, allowing users
to view and interact with the production process.
• Automated process contains everything that runs
automatically. It covers all controls, various field
interfaces, and buses and optimizations. It supports
both distributed and centralized solutions and con-
nections to third party systems. A high safety level
is achieved using integrated Safety Instrumented
Systems. Comprehensive information services
contain history data collection to the consistent
databases.
• Secured life cycle contains tools to engineer and
maintain plant automation. It also ensures that
automation investment is safe also in the future.
Network architecture tion automatically takes over. An alarm is generated
when the connection switches over to the backup.
Network Alarms are also generated by network failure, like
from any other Valmet DNA component failure. Net-
Valmet DNA has a decentralized structure and allows
work architecture itself offers easy way to expand the
for later extensions without disturbing existing system
network from a small system to a mill-wide solution.
parts. Different sub-processes are divided into differ-
Subnetworks are also easy to connect together.
ent controllers. If one controller stops or fails, this will
The name-based communication protocol ensures
not affect other process parts.
flexible, address-independent interfaces between
Ring topology is recommended for the Valmet
applications, within each controller and between
DNA network structure, but also star (switched
controllers. The advantage of name-based com-
Ethernet) topology is possible. All connections
munication also results in flexible and user-friendly
are normally redundant. Process controllers, user
application engineering. Communication between
interface computers, history database and engineer-
the process control environment and the informa-
ing servers are connected to the network without
tion management environment is also based on the
additional gateways. The process network is based on
same name-based protocol, allowing a seamless link
100 Mbit/s communication, and in special cases even
between these areas and resulting in a high level of
higher speeds may be attained. The communication
flexibility. There is also no need to configure data
protocol is UDP/IP combined with a Valmet DNA
transfers between controllers.
specific application protocol.
The Valmet DNA network must be separated from
Both network topologies provide robust and
the normal office network of the plant by means of
redundant network structure, as well as rapid switch-
a router. This ensures that potential problems in the
ing to backup connections. Network connections
office network will not affect the control room bus and
between PCs and ACN controllers are redundant, so
vice versa. Direct Internet access from the automation
a backup path is always available. Main and backup
network is prohibited.
connections use different Ethernet cards and switches.
If the main connection fails, the hot backup connec-

Remote
Connections

Firewall
CONTROL ROOM OFFICE
Operation, Maintenance, Reporting Reporting, Enterprise Integration

Star or ring topology

redundant Ethernet network

AUTOMATION ROOM
Controls, Optimization, Connectivity Engineering and Maintenance,
Distributed Asset Management, DNA Historian

Centralized
XML

Safety
instrumented • Updating layered security with hardening,
anti-virus and DMZ solutions
system
• Information through Web Service interfaces
• Concurrent solutions for operations and
FIELD FIELD maintenance

One platform for all control applications

• Integrates major field buses and field FIELD FIELD Wireless solutions
for operation and
asset management maintenance

System architecture
An additional security solution is network perimeter It provides a solution for connecting Valmet DNA to
security with Valmet DNA Security Frontier, known different customer network infrastructures, and a way
as Automation DMZ. This is a way to setup the to allow office users to share Valmet DNA information
firewall/router environment to effectively isolate the services more securely.
Valmet DNA servers that provide services to the
office network users from the Valmet DNA network.

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Example of Valmet DNA network topologies (tree and ring) in one global network

Network and peripheral hardware

Switches used in the Valmet DNA network are either
industrial ACN switches or commercial switches, such
as Cisco or HP. ACN switches provide a redundant
industrial solution with faster switchover time. The
routers and firewalls are from commercial brands.

ACN switches
User Interaction activity
User interface
DNA Operate is the user interface of Valmet DNA,
used for operating and to viewing all process events.
Easy-to-use, obvious operations and clear pictures
ensure that the user has instantly accessible, accurate
information about the task in hand. Flexible alarm
handling enables users to solve problems and leads
right to the roots of the problem. The versatile
trending feature fulfills even the most demanding
requirements. Process control user interface is a
linking center for all process and field device informa-
tion. Integrated tools such as alarm analyzing tools,
field device status and diagnostics, as well as reports,
DNA Operate desktop
ensure that all the information needed to act immedi-
ately in all process situations is available to the user. It
is available for both controls room and offices.
the so-called basic operations have been enabled. It is
From each user interface workstation, the entire
designed for normal production personnel. Almost all
process can be controlled and supervised. DNA Oper-
operations have been enabled with some exceptions,
ate can retrieve process pictures and alarm from the
such as controller parameter tuning and changing of
other control room (other Valmet DNA subsystem).
event limits and event masks, for example. In Service
Thus central control room can be made easily without
mode, all operations are enabled. It is designed for
additional configuration of process pictures.
personnel with an intimate knowledge of the process
DNA Operate has a built-in feature to show pro-
and automation, such as maintenance and system
cess data in history mode in a normal process picture.
engineers. DNA Operate will be in default mode after
In history mode, the production data is retrieved
its start-up. The default mode is determined during
from the history database and it can step forward
DNA Operate configuration.
automatically. Thus user can all replay processes later
Hard copies of pictures are generated via color
on. User can run the same process picture in parallel
printer connected to the network. An audio alarm is
in both real-time mode and in history mode. Thus the
provided by the loudspeakers in the control room.
user can compare the current process situation to the
There is no practical limit to the number of process
earlier one.
pictures. The more pictures exist, the more memory is
Each user can be assigned a user group, user
needed for the user interface computer. The following
name and password. User groups are assigned user
picture types are applied as default: process graphic
privileges and a delay which may elapse after the last
pictures, alarm/event pictures, dedicated trend
operation before DNA Operate is reset to its default
pictures, sequence step pictures, recipe pictures and
mode. User authentication (login and password)
diagnostic pictures.
grants access rights to the picture hierarchies and to
All user interface computers are parallel. This
the actions they can perform. Users can be divided
means that by adding more user interface computers,
into three groups, each of which has different access
greater redundancy is achieved. No display servers
privileges. The mode under which the system operates
is need to use in control room. Display servers are
depends on the user group. In Display mode, the
available for office users. From each user interface,
user can only open and view pictures. All process
the whole process can be handled. The routing of the
operations have been disabled. In Control mode, all
control room network is also redundant.
DNA Operate – Valmet DNA user interface

Hardware
DNA Operate is physically located in an ACN PO or
ACN WS industrial computer or a standard PC node.
Those nodes can be installed either in the control
room or in the rack room. If the distance between
the rack room and the control room is too long for
normal cables, special KVM (keyboard-video-mouse) ACN PO node
extenders are used.
Operation is done by using a mouse and a stan-
dard alphanumeric keyboard. There may be from one
to six monitors for each user interface node. They are
typically LCD monitors from 21” to 57”. ACN WS node

Display server for the office users

DNA Operate pictures can be seen in the office for the
remote users without any additional configuration.
All the changes made in the control room process
pictures are also available immediately for the
remote users. Display server can limit users to make
operations, acknowledge alarms and view picture
hierarchies.

Picture in a history mode

Alarm processing
The Valmet DNA user interface gives the operator
general information about the alarm situations and
provides one-click access to the process picture where
the disturbance is located. In this way, it provides
the operator with first-hand information about the
incident. Versatile tools for classification and statisti-
cal operations support off-line analysis.
Alarms and Events Server manages the events.
It records and outputs process or system events or
operation events to support the user. The server
ensures that the event data is presented to the opera-
tor by means of alarms and/or on-screen messages
pictures, graphic pictures, loop windows, etc. and
via a control panel on the desktop. In addition, the
operator is given a number of event management
tools, enabling fast disturbance management. Any
event can trigger a sound signal. Events are displayed
on the DNA Operate monitor screen and can also be
sent to a printer. Alarms and Events Server can be
single or redundant. The server is physically located in
the ACN PO or PC node.
Each alarm or event includes e.g. the following
information:
• alarm/process area
• priority
• event type
• alarm
• event
• operator tracking event
• mask operation event
• user
• process event
• system event
• live measurement value
• alarm limit when alarm occurs
An example of an alarm list window and filtering dialog
Event Browser is a unique way to handle alarms and
events. Besides alarm and event information, it is able
to show additional data in the event row. For example,
it can display the live value of the alarming measure-
ment that shows how the situation is developing and
the alarm limits from the time of the alarm. Efficient
alarm analysis is ensured with search, sort and filter
• Alarms and events are displayed:
• in particular alarm/event list pictures
• in the control panel window
• in process pictures where the loop is displayed
(loop-specific events)
• in the loop window (loop-specific events)
• as alarm/event list printouts
• events and alarms can be sorted and filtered freely
in the alarm list pictures
• Alarms can be acknowledged in many different
ways:
• common acknowledgement (all alarms or one
alarm group at a time)
• list acknowledgement (e.g. event type)
• event line acknowledgement
• by tag, directly above the tag via action menu
• There are five priority levels shown in alarm pic-
tures. The total number of priority levels is 990.
• Alarms are time-stamped as follows:
• Digital inputs; time-stamping with 1 ms accuracy
(SOE) at I/O unit level in case of ACN I/O
• Events derived from analogue values; at loop
execution level, minimum is 20 ms.
• Serial data (when time stamps can not be sent via
data link): at gateway node.
capabilities for all events. All alarms and events can
be also stored into history database, so Event Browser
can be used in the history mode for later trouble-
shooting.
Reporting and trending Short trends can also be stored by the process control-
DNA Report provides a flexible web browser report- ler. It offers basic trend features, without such features
ing environment that makes reports from the control as long history or drag-and-drop features.
room shareable company-wide. Reporting tools are scalable for simple production
The key benefits of the reporting and analysis tools: reports to advanced mill and enterprise wide cost
• Scalable from basic reports to enterprise integra- and production reporting. Very same tools are also
tion used in environmental and OEE (Overall Equipment
• Web-based user tools for reporting Efficiency reporting).
• Seamless information integration into DNA
Operate
• A complete set of analyzing tools for process opti-
mizing
• There may be data from several sources in a single
report through web service interface.
• Database configuration using the standard Valmet
DNA engineering tools.

Trends with alarms and events

One click

Motor runtime, Deeper alarms and

last start etc.. events analysis

An example of trend and report functions integrated into DNA Operate

 Automated Process
Process controllers
Process controllers provide integrated analog and
logic controls. Basic controls include reliable measure-
ments, PID, motor and valve controls, group starts,
sequences, and recipe controls. There is no practical
maximum number of control loops per controller.
Advanced controls and optimizations can be imple-
mented within the same controller i.e. additional
hardware is not needed. Advanced controls include
fuzzy logic, neural networks, Java programming, and
multivariable controls. Process controllers are physi-
cally located in ACN nodes. The process controller’s
load depends on the application size (in terms of the
number of control loops), the scope and type of field
bus or link solution, the loop execution cycles used,
and the ACN hardware used.
Process controllers can be redundant (1:1 redun-
dancy). That means double hardware, same software,
power supplies, and bus connections at the I/O
level. In the event of main controller failure, control
automatically switches over to the backup controller
without disturbing the process, and a system alarm is
generated.
A control task executes function blocks in the
ACN controller. Each control task execution time is
freely definable and one controller may have several
different control cycle execution times. Data from
one controller to another controller is send cyclically.
Control cycle execution time for ACN I/O is from 20
ms to 64 s and for PROFIBUS DB from 10 ms to 64 s.
Control applications are made by Function Block
CAD tool. The Function Block CAD provides a large
library of function blocks. Each loop is one applica-
tion function. An application function contains
function blocks, definitions of tag names for controls
(or measurements, motors, etc), cycle times, and I/O
definitions.
Controller hardware
ACN controllers are available in standard Valmet
DNA cabinet installations, and field cabinet installa-
tions. The cabinet and pedestal desks accommodate
ACN RT
ACN CS ACN MR ACN SR1
the following: processors, power distribution, and
mounting. Additional custom-built assemblies are
also available.
There are several ACN hardware alternatives
for the process control platform. All of them are
application- and communication-compatible with
one another. ACN SR1 is a small, rail-mounted
controller supporting ACN I/O. It is intended for
small or embedded field installations. ACN MR high
performance modular rail-mounted controller. ACN
CS compact controller, which support all I/O and field
bus technologies. It is aimed at field and centralized
installations. ACN RT is a large expandable controller
for centralized installations. It supports all field bus
and I/O technologies.
The ACN family offers reliability in several ways;
industrial components are used, the spare part is easy
to change, and all units and network connections can
be made redundant.
ACN RT controller
• Max. number of I/O channels: 6000,
typical 2000, depending on the control cycles
• Control cycles:
• ACN I/O: 20 ms...64 s, typical 400 ms
• PROFIBUS DP: 10 ms...64 s, typical 400 ms
• 1-3 ACN I/O field buses, 1-6 PROFIBUS DP buses,
1 FF HSE bus, total max. 7 field buses
• Redundancy optional
ACN CS embedded industrial controller
• Max. number of I/O channels: 3000,
typical 2000, depending on the control cycles
• Control cycles:
• ACN I/O: 20 ms...64 s, typical 400 ms
• PROFIBUS DP: 10 ms...64 s, typical 400 ms
• 1-3 ACN I/O field buses, 1-4 PROFIBUS DP buses,
1 FF HSE bus, total max. 5 field buses
• Redundancy optional
ACN MR high performance modular rail-mounted
controller
• Max. number of I/O channels: 3000,
typical 2000, depending on the control cycles
• Control cycles: 20 ms...64 s, typical 400 ms,
with special I/O units starting from 5 ms
• 1-3 ACN I/O field buses, 1-3 PROFIBUS DP buses,
1 FF HSE bus, total max. 5 field buses
• Redundancy optional
ACN SR1 small rail-mounted controller
• The max. number of I/O groups 2
• The max. number of I/O channels 256
• Control cycle time: 20 ms...64 s, typical 400 ms
• 1 ACN I/O field bus
• Redundancy optional
Field interfaces
Valmet DNA provides solutions for all kind of process
interfacing needs. These solutions cover:
• centralized or distributed I/O solution with IPSP, I/O Power Supply Unit
ACN I/O IBC, I/O Bus Controller Unit I/O Units
• Standard buses like Foundation Fieldbus, PROFI-
BUS, AS-i interface, OPC and CanOpen
• Serial and Ethernet links to third-party systems

ACN I/O
The ACN I/O is a modern I/O family used with ACN
process controllers. An ACN I/O is suitable for both
centralized and distributed I/O solutions. An ACN
I/O is mounted on a DIN rail and thus is easy to
install onto a cabinet or wall.
An ACN I/O group consists of Power Supply
Unit (IPSP), the Bus Controller Unit (IBC), and I/O
units. One ACN I/O Ethernet field bus can have up
to 16 I/O groups connected. Up to 32 I/O units can
be connected to one I/O group. Power supplies, bus ACN I/O group
controllers and field buses can be single or redundant. Mounting Base for I/Os (MB)
- MB for 2 or 8 I/O units
I/O units are mounted onto the I/O Mounting - MB’s can be connected together
Base (MB). There are several I/O units available.
Analog units provide high resolution: 16 bits for Max. 16 I/O units per IBC
analog input units, and 14 bits for analog output units.
Analog inputs and analog outputs are HART-capable
without requiring additional multiplexers. For all Both series of I/O units can be used in the same I/O
digital inputs, 1 ms time stamping (SOE) is available field bus but series can not be mixed in the same ACN
automatically without additional configuration. Units I/O group.
can be coated to meet G3 environmental conditions. There are also several cross-connection possibili-
There is an Ethernet connection to the ACN control- ties available. M80 series field cables can be connected
ler. directly below the unit (spring or screw terminals)
There are two series of the ACN I/O units: M80 or via flat cable from separate cross connection. In
and M120. M80 series includes units for a low M120 series the field cable is connected to the plug-in
current/voltage analog/digital inputs and outputs connectors in the front of the I/O unit.
(0/4...20 mA, 0/2...10 V, 200 mA/24 VDC) as well as ACN M120 series offer also possibility to have
units for frequency and temperature input. M120 redundant I/O interface for the field devices. This I/O
series units are used when high voltage isolation redundancy can be used when extreme availability is
between the channels (1500 V/2200 V) is needed and required.
when digital interface is needed for high DC/AC line
voltages without external relays.

ACN I/O M80 units ACN I/O M120 units

M80 series I/O units
Analog units Digital units Other units
AI8C, AI8CN / AI8V DI8P, DI8N, DI16P FI4V, FI4S5, FI4S24
• 8 analog input channels • 8/16 digital input channels • 4-channel frequency input or 2-chan-
• 0/4...20 mA / 0/2...10 V • Self-powered short-circuit protected, nel SSI input
AI8H opto-isolated, PNP/NPN input (24 VDC) • 0...400 kHz
• 8 analog input channels DI8U • 5 V or 24V
• 0/4...20 mA HART • 8 digital input channels TI4W3, TI4W4
AI2B • Totally floating, opto-isolated, IEC 61131-2 deci- • 4-channel temperature input unit for
sion levels for 24 DC/AC inputs Pt100
• 2 analog input channels
DI8M, DI8MN • 3-wire or 4-wire connection
• -40 ...+40 mV
• 8 digital input channels with field circuit HC8
AO4C / AO4V / AO4DV monitoring • 8-channel HART communication unit
• 4 analog output channels • DI8MN with NAMUR inputs • no analog current signal
• 0/4...20 mA / 0/2...10 V / -10...+10 V DO8P, DO8N, DO16P measurement
AO4H • 8/16 output channels
• 4 analog output channels • self-powered relay output 200 mA/24 VDC
• 0/4...20 mA HART DO8RO, DO8RC
• 8 digital output channels
• Totally floating change-over contact,
1.0 A/50 VAC or 1.0 A/75 VDC
DO8SO
• 8 digital output channels
• Totally floating solid-state contact with
supply/channel, 0.5 A/40V

M120 series I/O units

Analog units
1500 VAC isolation
between channels and
between channels and
system
AII8C, AII8CN
• 8 analog input channels
• 0/4...20 mA
AII8V
• 8 analog input channels
• 0/1...5 V
AII4H
• 4 analog input channels
• 0/4...20 mA HART
AOI4C
• 4 analog output channels
• 0/4...20 mA
AOI4H
• 4 analog output channels
• 0/4...20 mA HART
AIF8V
• 8-channel analog input, for
acceleration sensors
• 0...24 VDC
• 1500 VAC isolation between
channels and system, no isola-
tion between channels
AIF8T
• 8-channel trigger analog in-
put, for rotation speed signals
from the synchronization sen-
sors (for example, RTS-226)
• 1500 VAC isolation between
channels and system, no isola-
tion between channels
Valve position input units
AIT4L
• 4 LVDT input channels
• input update interval 1 ms
• 1500 VAC to system and
channel-to-channel isolation
Digital units
DII8U48, DII4U120, DII4U240,
DII8U120, DII8U240
• 4/8 digital input channels
• Potential-free full-wave rectified
digital inputs (48, 120 or 240 VAC)
• 2200 VAC isolation between
channels
• 1500 VAC isolation between chan-
nels and system
DII4U125
• 4 digital input channels
• Potential/polarity-free digital
inputs (125 VDC)
• 2200 VAC isolation between
channels
• 1500 VAC isolation between chan-
nels and system
DOI4RO, DOI8RO
• 4/8 digital output channels
• Single pole, closing contact,
polarity-free
• 3.0...5.0 A / 120...240 VAC or
• 0.3...5.0 A / 24...125 VDC
• 2200 VAC isolation between
channels
• 1500 VAC isolation between chan-
nels and system
DII8P24, DII8P48
• 8 digital input channels
• Self-powered short-circuit pro-
tected, opto-isolated, PNP input (24
or 48 VDC)
• I/O channels have a common
ground
• 1500 VAC isolation between chan-
nels and system
AIT4C
• 4 input channels 0/4...20 mA
• input update interval 1 ms
• 1500 VAC to system and channel-
to-channel isolation
Other units
1500 VAC isolation
between channels and
between channels and
system
FII4
• 4-channel frequency input
• 0...400 kHz
• 24 V P-type pulse inputs
TII4W3, TII4W4
• 4-channel temperature input
for PT-10, PT-100, or PT-1000
RTD
• 3-wire or 4-wire connection
TCI8
• 8-channel temperature input
for thermocouples
• 2-wire connection
• Supported thermocouples
types: J, K, T, E, S, R, B, N, G,
C, D, Platinel II, and EMF
Machine protection and diagnostics units
AIF4E
• Fast eddy curent sensor
measurement
• 4 input channels with moni-
toring outputs
• 50 μs sampling cycle
• offset p-p and gap average
calculations for machine
protection
• configurable filters for pro-
tection calculations
• 4 output channels 4...20 mA
to protection system
• 1500 VAC to system and
channel-to-channel isolation
Servo output unit
AOI3S
Servo outputs:
• 3 analog output channels
• output range: -100...+100
mA
• settable range min and max
• settable dither
• field loop diagnostics
Digital input for valve shut
down:
• 1 digital input channel
• field voltage supply 24 VDC
• current limit 40 mA
• shut-down function at-
tachable to each AO channel
individually
• reaction time 2 ms
• power load unbalance
runback
AIF4V
• Fast vibration sensor mea-
surement
• 4 input channels with moni-
toring outputs
• 50 μs sampling cycle
• peak and rms calculations
for machine protection
• configurable filters for pro-
tection calculations
• 4 output channels 4...20 mA
to protection system
• 1500 VAC to system and
channel-to-channel isolation
Field buses
Valmet DNA supports all major field bus solutions,
such as Foundation Fieldbus (HSE/H1), PROFIBUS
(DP/PA) and Actuator Sensor Interface (AS-i). No
matter which field bus is chosen, the configuration of
all field interfaces is uniform. It ensures that configu-
ration and maintenance are easy. There are extensive
diagnostics both for field devices and the bus itself.
Field bus and field device configuration tools and files
are also found in DNA Explorer engineering tool.
Redundancy is available as an option for different field
bus solutions.
ACN field bus solutions
Links to third party systems
Valmet DNA is an open system which contains
versatile interfaces – compatible with commonly used
standards – that are used to process computers, logics,
and other external systems. System has the capability
to communicate with external systems via software
links or hard-wired links. Commonly used standards
like OPC Server/Client, XML, PROFIBUS, and
Foundation Fieldbus are supported. There are several
supported protocols available that use a serial line or
the Ethernet protocol.
The gateway converts the data obtained from the
third party system into the name-based protocol, at
which point the data becomes transparent for other-
Valmet DNA applications. For example, data read
through a serial link can be used as input for other
control applications or can be displayed as event data
on operators’ workstations. The gateway also enables
control signals to be sent to the third party system.
Gateway node functions are executed on the standard
ACN nodes.
Full connectivity with earlier Valmet control
system products is essential for the life cycle thinking.
Connections to Damatic, Damatic XD and Damatic
XDi systems are a natural asset.
DNA Historian
DNA Historian combine process interfaces, calcu-
lations and databases into one uniform solution. Data-
bases store all measurements, set points, controller
outputs, device statuses, quality data, alarms, opera-
tions, and so on, into history databases. Physically, the
Information server is a Windows server. For trend and
event archives, ACN AS node is used.
There exist two databases. DNA Historian
database is for storing continuous process data. It
is a high-performance data management system for
collecting continuous process data. It is composed of
a memory-based database and disk-resident historian.
DNA Historian constitutes a database, which is a
hierarchical, real-time memory resident, as well as a
configurable database optimized for high-speed data
acquisition. The maximum history capacity (amount
of tag and length of the history) is dependent on
the database configuration and hardware disk size.
Collection cycles are from 100 ms to 60 s. Collection
cycles can be defined independently for each tag.
History data is compressed in the database, and actual
values are retrieved and shown in the trend curves
and reports. No calculated averages are needed for
storing information. History tag collection definitions
are created using the same engineering tools as for
creating control applications.
DNA Historian Alarms and Events database
collects information from Alarms and Events Server.
Alarms include process alarms, system alarms, and
field device alarms. Operations may include manual-
auto changes, set point changes, etc. The maximum
history capacity is dependent on the database configu-
ration and hardware disk size.
ACN cabinets and power supplies
ACN cabinets are compact industrial solutions with
high packing density. There are several ready-made
solutions available, as well as custom-built cabinets
for special use.
As a standard, every ACN controller or I/O
group is provided with a power supply unit. Addi-
tionally, every cabinet (including each I/O cabinet)
is equipped with a stand-by power unit, which can
keep the whole cabinet working for 30 min after the
main power is shut off. When even more operating
time in blackout situations is required, separate
UPS/backup batteries can be supplied. Also existing
customer DC-standby units can be utilized.
Large centralized controller cabinet
The standard power supply arrangement for the
system is based on 230/120 VAC for control room
equipment and for controller and I/O-cabinets. It is
also possible to use direct 28 VDC, in case there is
a larger DC-supply with batteries available on site.
Other power supply possibilities are also available.
Control room equipment (user interface nodes,
printers, the information management server, etc.)
is normally powered from a UPS.
Field cabinet with I/O and controller
Vibration monitoring is natural part of
Valmet DNA
Valmet DNA is the only platform which can do all
types of controls and asset management functions
within one platform. It means that controllers, I/O
infrastructure, operation and analysis tools, and engi-
neering tools are the same used in process controls,
optimizations, vibration monitoring applications and
field device asset management solutions.
If you want to monitor vibrations Valmet DNA
Machine Monitoring is your tool. With the tool you
can monitor vibrations of e.g. a rotating machine,
such as motor, pump or gearbox, you can just add
additional I/Os to the existing Valmet DNA. For a
larger condition monitoring application, a dedicated
process controller may be needed. User can easily
compare any process control data to the vibration
monitoring data, e.g. in a trend curve to make analysis
of the process behavior. For deeper analysis purposes,
Synchronized Time Average (STA) curves and
frequency analysis pictures are available. This unique
approach to combine mechanical condition monitor-
ing and process controls in one system gives the user
clear benefits in analysis, operation and maintenance.
Safety Instrumented System
Valmet DNA seamlessly integrates Safety Instru-
mented Systems (SIS) into the system. It means that
the same user interface, DNA Operate, is also used to
operate SIS system. It enables the user to combine all
the data from SIS with the data from process control,
machine control, drive control and quality control,
as well as with optimization data, for analyzing and
reporting purposes. The user interface also shows
the diagnostic status of the safety system I/Os and
communication link. Ethernet is used for the fast
communication link. Redundancy is available for the
communication link.
With a Valmet DNA SIS solution, Safety Integrity
Level (SIL) 3 can be reached. Valmet DNA and Safety
Instrumented System are configured by separate set of
configuration tools.

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Secured life cycle
Engineering and maintenance tools
Engineering and maintenance tools consist of the
Engineering Server and possible Engineering Work-
station. Multiple concurrent users can use the same
database at the same time. The engineering server
contains a database where all control application and
field device parameters are located. DNA Explorer is
an engineering tool that is primarily used for engi-
neering and maintaining the application. Engineering
Function Block CAD tool is used in engineering
servers or engineering workstations. It is used in
designing function block diagrams, which are control
loops related to controlling and monitoring a process
controlled by Valmet DNA. Based on the diagram
you created, engineering tools create the application,
which can be downloaded into the Valmet DNA
and maintenance is also supported by a set of other
engineering environment tools.
The Engineering Server consists of an engineering
repository database and necessary engineering tools.
The engineering repository and the tools are installed
on a dedicated Windows workstation. The entire
system’s configuration is handled from this Engineer-
ing Server.
runtime environment. Physically, the Engineering
Server is a Valmet DNA Windows server or ACN AS
server, and the Engineering Workstation is a Valmet
DNA Windows workstation. For field device condi-
tion monitoring, ACN PO is used as a hardware.
The Engineering Server and its Workstations are
connected to the system network. Applications from
the Engineering Server repository are downloaded
directly onto application servers (Operation Server,
Process Control Server, Alarms and Events Server,
etc.) and the system Backup Server.
Valmet DNA engineering tools manage all the
documentation that you need during the conceptual
design phase, the project phase, installation, and
through years of maintenance. With modern web-
based network operations, you can handle up-to-date
engineering data and view documents wherever you
need them. The engineering tools let you visualize
your whole plant as a hierarchical tree which enables
easy navigation to the desired department or process
area, and even deeper. Advanced maintenance sup-
port is provided by versatile diagnostic tools.
Field Device Manager is a tool for mill staff to
optimize maintenance costs. It offers configuration,
maintenance and condition monitoring capabilities
for the field equipment. Field Device Manager ensures
fast access to relevant information and helps to find
the right solutions rapidly in disturbance situations.
Field Device Manager is an integral part of the
DNA Explorer. All field device configuration and
maintenance information is seamlessly located in the
same database, where also other assets, e.g. control
applications, automation network nodes and I/Os
are stored. Configuration and troubleshooting of
the application is therefore simplified – one user
environment provides all the necessary data. Both
configuration and condition monitoring information
is available for maintenance staff, as well as for other
users of the plant – in the office, control room, or on
the plant floor.
Diagnostic tool covers all Valmet DNA nodes
Backup Server and backup methods
There are several levels for Valmet DNA backup.
Any configuration changes are loaded online to the
system’s different application servers via the Backup
Server, which is connected to the system bus. The
backup server in Valmet DNA stores both application
and real-time parameters used in applications. All
application servers load their applications from the
backup server. Application packages are also avail-
able in the engineering server. The backup server’s
disk storage contains the configuration of each node
connected to the bus. If a fault arises in the process
control node hardware, only the hardware will have to
be replaced; applications and the most recent real-
time parameters are retrieved from the backup server.
There are three system configurations for the
backup server architecture: backup server is located
in an ACN or PC node in a network, backup server is
placed locally in each process controller, and combi-
nation of above-mentioned alternatives where backup
is loaded from functional backup server.
Application modules are downloaded from the
Engineering Server or Workstation, directly into
the runtime environment (bumpless online facility).
At the same time, a copy of the module is added to
the database package, residing in the backup server.
Defined process information (e.g. controller param-
eters) is saved in the backup server in cyclic intervals.
The engineering server is periodically backed
up on tape. Backup includes also the backup server
content.
A full image of the Windows-node PC is stored on
backup media (e.g. CD or DVD) when it is delivered
to the customer. This image can be restored to a new
PC in case of hardware failure.
Diagnostics
Every component (process controller, I/O units,
switch, PC etc) has diagnostics sensors.
In a component malfunctions, an alarm is gener-
ated. Alarms can be seen from the alarm list. Proac-
tive maintenance services are provided by the Valmet
DNA Diagnostics and Life Cycle Management-based
service.
 Security Environmental requirements
Security is essential in a real-time production envi- These conditions are in accordance with the standard
ronment. Critical production automation demands classes of IEC 60721-3-3K2.
high standard and high-quality solutions. The layered The enhanced deviating values for ACN I/O are
security approach ensures that security needs are met presented separately.
at all levels. This solution consists of configuration,
hardening and patching for all active components.
All Microsoft Windows based nodes are protected by
antivirus software. The network design follows secure Temperature +15...+30 °C
network architecture principles containing a firewall ACN CS 0...+50 °C
between Valmet DNA and office networks with ACN RT 0...+60 °C
optional demilitarized zone. The solution is life cycle ACN I/O and MR/SR1 0...+70 °C
supported: security updates, trainings, communica- Max. rate of change 0.5 °C/min
tion, audits and services. The ICT security in Valmet Relative humidity 10...75%, no condensation
DNA is based on defense-in-depth practice, where ACN I/O and MR/SR1 5...90%, no condensation
multiple independent security measures are used Absolute humidity 2...22 g/m3
to reduce the risk that a single failure could cause a ACN I/O and MR/SR1 1...25 g/m3
break in production. Air pressure 70...106 kPa
Vibration IEC 60721-3-3M1
Security antivirus software amplitude 0.3 mm (2...9 Hz)
Symantec antivirus software is the defined and tested acceleration 1 m/s2 (9...200Hz)

virus protection solution in Valmet DNA. It is tested ACN I/O and MR/SR1 IEC 60945
amplitude 1.0 mm (2...13 Hz)
with Valmet DNA, including continuous testing acceleration 7 m/s2 (13...100Hz)
of virus definition files as well as possible security Shocks IEC 60721-3-3M1
updates. Maintenance of the antivirus software is acceleration 40 m/s2
done by Valmet Customer Service as agreed with the duration 22 ms, half sine
customer. Technical solution for tested and automated ACN I/O and MR/SR1 IEC 60945
acceleration 50 m/s2,
maintenance is available if required.
duration 11 ms, half sine
Chemical conditions IEC 60721-3-3C1
Remote connections
Chemical conditions (G3) ÍSA-71.04
In modern environment communication channels
Biological conditions IEC 60721-3-3B1
between the customer and Valmet are often required
for support and services. Valmet has a secure solu- Erosion IEC 60721-3-3S1

tion for remote connections between Valmet and the Marine type approvals ABS, BV, DNV, GL, KRS, LRS,
RINA, RS
customer. The Valmet Secure Connection Solution
(SCS) is a VPN-based solution with authentication,
authorization and accounting features. When in use,
Valmet can provide an up-to-date list of established
connections from Valmet to the customer.

Additional information
More application related information and more
detailed information can be found in the Valmet DNA
brochure, other Valmet DNA datasheets, and Valmet
DNA Technical Manuals.
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