DeltaV Flex

Reduce Upfront Investment and Complexity with Subscription-Based DeltaV System

DeltaV Flex introduces a flexible, cost-effective way to deploy a full-featured DeltaV system. By combining term-based software licensing, product support, and an extended hardware warranty for DeltaV Control and I/O components, DeltaV Flex significantly reduces initial capital investment.

This subscription model allows you to scale capacity and functionality at your own pace, aligning system expansion with operational needs. With DeltaV Flex, you only pay for what you need, when you need it, eliminating large upfront costs and enabling more flexible and efficient project deployment.

Full DeltaV DCS Power, New Flex Way

icon
Packaged Solution that Leverages DeltaV PK Flex Controller and DeltaV IQ Controller

DeltaV functionality begins with an easy-to-order software package available in five sizes (50, 100, 250, 500, 1500 Flex DSTs). The system can expand up to 30,000 Flex DSTs, delivering a scalable solution powered by the PK Flex Controller.

icon
Lower Upfront Cost for All Applications

By combining software licensing and support into a subscription-based package, DeltaV Flex reduces the initial investment needed to start a DCS system. This makes it an especially attractive option for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) looking to deliver a small DeltaV system for a process skid or lab environment while keeping capital costs low.

icon
Add Functionality at Your Own Pace

With DeltaV Flex, you can start with a simple application and expand as your needs grow. Increase capacity and functionality by adding DeltaV term-based licenses or hardware to meet the technical requirements of your project. Additional functionality can be added at any time, giving you complete flexibility to scale when you need it.

icon
Access the Latest DeltaV Innovation

This ensures you stay current with the latest innovations while maintaining a consistent experience and ease of use across DeltaV systems.

video-media
DeltaV Flex System: Full DeltaV DCS Power, New Flex Way

Frequently Asked Questions

DeltaV Flex delivers the same powerful DeltaV DCS functionality through a different licensing model. Instead of a traditional perpetual licenses, DeltaV Flex uses a term-based model that includes DeltaV software, product support, and extended hardware warranty for DeltaV control and I/O. This makes it easier to scale your system while maintaining access to the proven DeltaV platform, engineering environment, and software ecosystem.

DeltaV Flex is designed to scale from small initial deployments up to 30,000 Flex DSTs system-wide. Users can add Flex DSTs, controllers, device licenses, and additional DeltaV functionality over time, helping the system expand as operational requirements change.

If a DeltaV Flex subscription expires, the system continues operating using the last valid configuration. Controllers and runtime communications remain functional, but configuration changes or systems updates require renewal.

Yes. A DeltaV Flex System supports multiple PK Flex Controllers. Each PK Flex Controller can support up to 1,500 Flex DSTs, while the overall DeltaV Flex System can scale to support larger applications through additional controllers and system-wide Flex DST licensing.

Yes. DeltaV Flex base packages include 32 device licenses, and additional licenses can be added as needed. Each connected physical device consumes a device license within the DeltaV Flex System.