Application Scenarios
Imagine a refinery during a DeltaV system expansion: a new reactor train is being added, and the existing ACN switch in the control room has only two spare ports—not enough for the new controller, engineering workstation, OPC server, and four remote I/O cabinets distributed across 800 meters of pipe rack. Running eight new copper cables back to the control room would mean conduit work, cable tray modifications, and a multi-week construction schedule. Instead, the engineering team installs a VE6022P1 in the existing control room rack, populates eight slots with VE6024 single-mode SFP modules, and runs fiber to each remote location. The entire network expansion is commissioned in a single weekend, with no disruption to the running process units.
This scenario illustrates the core value of the VE6022P1: it is not a generic off-the-shelf switch, but a purpose-engineered DeltaV component that integrates seamlessly into Emerson’s distributed control architecture. In a DCS, the network is not a convenience—it is the central nervous system. If communication between controllers and operator stations is lost, operators lose visibility, inter-controller coordination stops, and production decisions must halt. The VE6022P1 addresses this vulnerability with industrial-grade EMI immunity, redundant topology support, and 24/7 continuous-operation capability, making it an essential spare for any DeltaV facility.
Parameter
| Main Parameters | Value/Description |
|---|---|
| Product Model | VE6022P1 |
| Manufacturer | Emerson |
| Product Category | Industrial Ethernet Switch (Layer 2) |
| Product Series | DeltaV M-series |
| Port Structure | 12 SFP Gigabit slots; no fixed copper ports |
| Port Speed | 1000 Mbps per slot (slots also compatible with certain 100 Mbps SFPs, model-dependent) |
| Switching Layer | Layer 2 Ethernet switching |
| Power Input | 100–240 V AC industrial power supply |
| Power Cord Suffix | P1 = North American, P2 = UK, P3 = European, P4 = Australian |
| Compatible SFP Modules | VE6023 (multimode, 550 m), VE6024 (single-mode, 10 km), VE6025 (RJ45 copper, 100 m), VE6026/VE6027 (100 Mbps) |
| Blank Slot Cover | VE6101 Carrier Blank Cap (required for unpopulated slots) |
| Network Role | DeltaV Area Control Network (ACN) core / aggregation layer |
| Redundancy Support | Supports DeltaV redundant network topology |
| Mounting Method | 19-inch standard rack mount / control cabinet mount |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mount level |
| Dimensions | Approx. 440–483 × 44 × 250–310 mm (verify against nameplate) |
| Weight | Approx. 3–5 kg (verify against nameplate) |
| Operating Mode | 24 × 7 continuous industrial operation |
| System Compatibility | Emerson DeltaV DCS—controllers, engineering stations, operator stations, application stations, OPC servers, gateways |
| Environmental Rating | Industrial-grade EMC immunity; vibration and electrical disturbance resistant |
| Product Lifecycle | Legacy product; superseded by DeltaV Smart Switch series—procured as a spare/replacement |
| Place of Origin | USA |
Technical Principles and Innovative Values
- Innovation Point 1 — Modular 12-Slot SFP Architecture: Unlike fixed-port switches, the VE6022P1 arrives as a 12-slot chassis with no predetermined port mix. Engineers populate only the slots they need with fiber or copper SFP modules, avoiding the cost and heat dissipation of unused ports while preserving the flexibility to reconfigure later.
- Innovation Point 2 — Multi-Rate SFP Compatibility: Each of the 12 slots accepts Gigabit SFP transceivers and is also compatible with select 100 Mbps SFP modules. This backward-compatible flexibility protects investments in legacy 100 Mbps infrastructure while providing a clear migration path to full Gigabit operation.
- Innovation Point 3 — DeltaV-Native Integration: The VE6022P1 is not merely “compatible” with DeltaV—it is a designed component of the DeltaV M-series architecture. It supports redundant network topologies that are integral to DeltaV’s fault-tolerant design, ensuring that a single network path failure never isolates a controller or workstation.
- Innovation Point 4 — Long-Distance Fiber Support: By populating slots with VE6024 single-mode SFP modules, the extends connectivity up to 10 km over fiber optic cable. This makes it possible to link remote I/O cabinets, analyzer shelters, and field control stations across large plant footprints without signal degradation or electrical grounding concerns.
- Innovation Point 5 — Industrial-Grade Electromagnetic Compatibility: The switch is engineered to maintain communication integrity in electrically noisy environments. Its robust EMC design protects against the electromagnetic interference, voltage transients, and electrical disturbances common in process plants—conditions that would degrade a commercial-grade switch.
- Innovation Point 6 — Compact 1U Footprint with Zero User-Serviceable Parts: At just 1U of rack height, the delivers 12 configurable Gigabit ports in a minimal cabinet footprint. Its sealed industrial enclosure requires no filters, fans, or routine maintenance—just install it and let it run.
