SUPCON Introduces the World's First Universal Control System, Nyx

In a landmark event that promises to reshape the landscape of industrial automation, SUPCON has introduced the world's first Universal Control System (UCS), named Nyx, at a globally anticipated product launch conference. This groundbreaking development signals a major shift away from the traditional 50-year-old DCS technology architecture, moving towards a more flexible, software-defined control environment.

SUPCON Introduces the World's First Universal Control System, Nyx
SUPCON Introduces the World's First Universal Control System, Nyx

In a landmark event that promises to reshape the landscape of industrial automation, SUPCON has introduced the world's first Universal Control System (UCS), named Nyx, at a globally anticipated product launch conference. This groundbreaking development signals a major shift away from the traditional 50-year-old DCS technology architecture, moving towards a more flexible, software-defined control environment.

The launch event, attended by nearly 300 industry experts from leading companies, multinational corporations, and academic institutions spanning almost 20 countries, showcased the transformative potential of Nyx in the realm of industrial control systems.

Revolutionary Shift to a Universal Control Architecture

SUPCON has dramatically redefined the conventional industrial control landscape by transcending the limitations of traditional hardware-based control systems which are often hindered by their rigid, hierarchical structures and fixed computing capabilities. The new UCS architecture eschews physical controllers, input/output modules, and traditional cabinets, instead favoring a minimalistic approach that integrates a control data center, a fiber optic network, and intelligent field components. This shift not only reduces the reliance on bulky hardware but also significantly minimizes the environmental footprint of control systems.

Features and Innovations of Nyx

Centered around a control data center, Nyx operates on NyxOS, a real-time, cloud-based operating system crafted specifically for industrial control. The system boasts real-time operation, high reliability, and enhanced security, facilitating cloud-based real-time applications that can autonomously adjust scale and resource capacity as needed. This allows for unprecedented elasticity and scalability within the industrial control sector.

Moreover, Nyx employs a high-speed fiber optic network to transmit intelligent field data directly to the control center at speeds of up to 10 Gbps with parallel redundancy. This innovative approach fostains a streamlined network architecture, significantly reducing the physical space and copper wiring traditionally required.

Leveraging Advanced Physical Layer (APL) technology, Nyx supports Zone 2 explosion-proof field junction boxes and APL modules, providing each instrument with a unique IP address. This enhances communication performance by at least a hundredfold and fully digitalizes field transmission and execution, achieving data connectivity in smart plants. SUPTher, committed to co-creation, sharing, and mutual benefit, SUPCON is actively building an Ethernet-APL ecosystem, offering a wide range of APL products including power switches, field switches, and intelligent instruments.

Integrating AI for Industrial Applications

The industrial application of Nyx holds immense potential for the process industry. Pilot applications have demonstrated Nyx's capability to deeply integrate AI, utilizing GPU-driven control engines to offer features like automated configuration generation and AI-PID. These capabilities enable data prediction and adaptive control, enhancing operational efficiency and heralding a new era of AI in control technology, thus unlocking productivity on an unprecedented scale.

SUPCON is actively inviting industry stakeholders to join this innovative movement as it explores the integration and application of AI and other advanced technologies in the process industry. Together, they aim to steer the industry towards a smarter, more efficient, and environmentally friendly future.