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VALMET 11


At the forefront of digital evolution


The control room set-up is transformed into a more transparent operation. Displays are arranged according to hierarchy levels, starting with the overview


are arranged according to hierarchy levels, starting with the overview, then showing the operator’s primary page during a normal working day. At the next level, details about the process or sub-process are presented. The final level presents detailed information about equipment and controls, interlocking and more. Hölzl explains: “All in all, DNA UI


makes work more collaborative. Customers can now utilise an innovative interface to make their business more effective. In this renewed user interface, we’ve really thought about people, their tasks and responsibilities, communication and ergonomics. DNA UI can easily be used in our existing installations, but also at completely new sites.”


Benefits of DNA UI


• Better efficiency and control • Fast operations with touch screens • Increased situational awareness


• Trust in the system and an immediate understanding of what it shows


• Cooperation with the plant/mill community


• Empowerment to modify the user interface to match the user’s preferences • Advanced cybersecurity


Personalised user profiles “There are several features that make our new user interface attractive. It’s web-based, and no installation is required. With the help of web-based technology, you can use the interface wherever you want, whenever you want – and whatever device you want,” says Petri Tiihonen, manager at Valmet’s automation product management. Personalised user profiles and access control, as well as personalised pages and contents, enable effective work, but also give responsibility to the right people. Information is shared based on their requirements. This also leads to greater security protection. Certain areas are restricted, with user rights based on roles. The control space presents challenges to cybersecurity, which has therefore been


Valmet has been at the forefront of developing digital solutions for its customers since the 1960s. In 1979, it took a giant leap forward by becoming the second company in the world to launch a distributed control system (DCS). It was then already possible to integrate various machinery control systems into the DCS. This technology has been continuously renewed and further developed. It is now called Valmet DNA. The advanced DCS built a solid foundation for Valmet’s digital development that is now continuing in the era of the Industrial Internet. The next step in digitalisation has been to improve the visibility and profitability of the operations of a plant or mill by analysing and utilising data even more extensively for the customer’s benefit.


considered during development work. The DNA UI cybersecurity capabilities continue to build on the decades of cybersecurity development within Valmet DNA. Developers trained in security have worked with cybersecurity experts to ensure that security is ingrained in the design process. As Tiihonen says: “Users are


provided with personalised information for decision making. As a result, they are better aware of situations and able to make quick decisions. The intuitive UI also enables fluent collaboration with colleagues and customers.”


May/June 2020


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