It’s time for open control systems

Based on the Open Process Automation (OPA) Standard

It’s time for open control systems

Based on the Open Process Automation (OPA) Standard

COPA Control System

The COPA Control System maximizes asset performance, lowers total cost of ownership (TCO), and boosts cybersecurity, overcoming limitations of traditional automation systems.

Field-proven products in an open architecture

COPA Control System

  • Zero Downtime

  • Minimal IT Required

  • Advanced Control

Don’t be held hostage by proprietary control systems

Experience the freedom of Open Process Automation

No vendor lock-in

Vendor flexibility

Interchangeability lets you choose hardware and software from various vendors that work as a unified system, ending obsolescence of systems.

Cost advantage

Significantly cheaper TCO

Slash industrial control system costs by 50% and  lifetime TCO by up to 70%.

Maximize asset performance

Insert advanced control technology

Utilize high-performance computing & networking for fast-cycle-time Model Predictive Control and evolving AI.

One team with one skill set

Avoid staffing silos

Reduce reliance on specialized teams; attract fresh talent averse to single-vendor systems.

Built-in security

Reduce cyber threats

Built-in cybersecurity from day one, easily update as cyber threats evolve.

Scaleable architecture

One control system from PLC to DCS

One architecture, a unified staff, and reduced spare parts inventory.

Deploy the COPA Control System

Get an estimate today for greenfield or brownfield deployments

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Deploy the COPA Control System

Get an estimate today for greenfield or brownfield deployments

get started

Still deciding? Try COPA QuickStart – our pre-built testbed with training, workshops, and hands-on experience.

COPA vs traditional DCS solutions

Significant cost savings with the COPA Control System

Initial cost

Hardware & system software

Estimates showed initial costs for the COPA Control System were 50% less than traditional DCS options.

25-yr TCO

EPC estimate

EPC estimates show the COPA Control System has significantly lower TCO than traditional DCS.

25-yr TCO

Customer estimate

The end-user’s TCO model showed even greater TCO advantages for the COPA Control System.

Data from Pre-FEED comparison study for 14,000 IO plant

COPA partners

Field-proven products in an open architecture

Freedom to choose your vendors

Online process control vendors
Leading system integrators
Specialized Open Process Automation consultants
System management

COPA – Coalition for Open Process Automation

Trusted systems integrators

  • Responsible for overall system performance
  • Single point of contact for deployment, management, support, and enhancement

COPA vs traditional DCS solutions

Significant cost savings with the COPA Control System

Initial cost

Hardware & system software

Estimates showed initial costs for the COPA Control System were 50% less than traditional DCS options.

25-yr TCO

EPC estimate

EPC estimates show the COPA Control System has significantly lower TCO than traditional DCS.

25-yr TCO

Customer estimate

The end-user’s TCO model showed even greater TCO advantages for the COPA Control System.

Data from Pre-FEED comparison study for 14,000 IO plant

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San Mateo, CA 94401

Contact Us

Questions? Get in touch.

[email protected]

3 East 3rd Avenue
Suite 200
San Mateo, CA 94401