Ovation Distributed Control System (DCS)

The Ovation Distributed Control System is purposely designed for the power generation and water/wastewater industries. It is built on industry-standard components, allowing easy integration of new operating systems, hardware, and network technologies. 

The Control Platform Designed for Power and Water​

Emerson’s six decades of power and water expertise is embedded within the Ovation™ distributed control system to form a reliable and innovative platform that evolves with rapidly changing technology to help improve plant and equipment reliability.​

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Ovation Automation Platform 4.0

Purposeful, software-defined automation drives innovation for smarter, more efficient power & water industry operations.

Ovation Controllers and I/O

Ovation IO

Ovation I/O

Emerson’s Ovation control and I/O technology is designed to support long-term process reliability and expandability. Ovation I/O features modular, plug-in components that enhance long-term reliability and simplify maintenance. Fast DIN rail installation, built-in connectors, and electronic ID streamline setup and configuration. With hot-swappable modules, standardized diagnostics, and fewer styles to manage, Ovation I/O reduces inventory costs while delivering robust, scalable performance.​

Visualization and Infrastructure​

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Enterprise Data Solutions (EDS)

Ovation Enterprise Data Solutions (EDS) securely aggregates real-time and historical data from Ovation and other systems, enabling remote visualization of plant performance across single or multi-site operations. With mobile access, original graphics, and Excel/web service integration, EDS empowers faster, data-driven decisions all while enhancing reliability, reducing costs, and supporting enterprise-wide digital transformation.​

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Featured Technologies


Transformative solutions utilizing secure AI integration to accelerate plant modernization with improved efficiencies and performance. 


An advanced set of purpose-built tools that help automation users in the power and water industries secure their critical assets without process disruption. Emerson’s suite provides security management to ease compliance and regulation obligations.


Ovation digital twin technology integrates high-fidelity simulation with the control system to provide accurate operator training, keep pace with process changes, and validate control logic without disrupting plant operations.


Efficient and safe asset management that can be accessed remotely to increase reliability and reduce costs. 


A powerful portfolio of software and technologies to help achieve a more resilient, responsible and smarter grid. 


Designed to enhance long-term reliability and performance, Emerson’s turbine mechanical retrofits help prevent nuisance trips, limit fluid contamination issues and reduce unplanned outages.