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Q) What are ROOTS
®
IntelliView
®
Controls?
A) ROOTS
®
IntelliView
®
Controls are an i nte-
grated system of specialized control
products
developed specifically to address the needs of
blower and aeration controls. The basic building
block is a family of pre-engineered special pur-
pose controllers. Additional sensors, operators,
and control products are added as needed to
create a fully operational control system engi-
neered and supported by Dresser Roots.
Q) What is included in a typical IntelliView
®
system?
A) The complete IntelliView
®
system usually con-
sists of individual controllers for each blower
with a master controller to integrate the individ-
ual process control and blower control panels.
Other specialized controllers are provided to
meet specific process needs, such as controlling
a group of aeration tanks to maintain dissolved
oxygen concentration. Most IntelliView
®
systems
also include sensors and control devices. These
systems can include air flow transmitters, bear-
ing vibration and temperature sensors, analytic
instruments, control valves, and VFDs – virtually
any blower or process control device.
IntelliView
®
controllers can be shipped loose,
provided with local control panels engineered
and assembled by Dresser Roots, or installed in
motor starter or VFD enclosures provided by
Dresser Roots. Dresser Roots can take total
process control responsibility.
Q) Can I connect IntelliView
®
controls to my
existing SCADA and PLC networks?
A) Yes. IntelliView
®
controls come with a num-
ber of serial and Ethernet communications
capabilities built in. In addition a variety of
external communication bridges are available.
That means that IntelliView
®
controls can com-
municate on most communication networks.
Q) How are IntelliView
®
controllers different
from a PLC?
A) PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) are
general purpose control devices. The IntelliView
®
system was engineered by Dresser Roots
specifically for blower and aeration control. This
system employs Dresser Roots’ proven control
logic and algorithms, while PLCs are generally
custom programmed for each project and appli-
cation. HMI (Human Machine Interface) requires
separate hardware and programming with PLC
systems but the IntelliView
®
controller integrates
HMI and control in a single integrated device.
Q) Is service available for IntelliView
®
controls after installation?
A) Dresser Roots worldwide service organiza-
tion is available to provide repairs, parts, and
maintenance. With 150 years of manufacturing
experience, you can have confidence in the
availability of long-term product support and
maintenance. Dresser Roots’ process specialists
are available for commissioning the more com-
plex or specialized process control systems.
ROOTS
®
IntelliView
®
Control Systems
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