Collaboration boosts engineering efficiency
February 2006
Data Acquisition & Telemetry
Yokogawa and Intergraph Corporation have collaborated in developing an interface for exchanging engineering data between Yokogawa's CENTUM CS 3000 R3 and Intergraph's SmartPlant Instrumentation(*). Designed and developed to address the needs of both EPCs as well as the plant owners/operators, engineering data entered in SmartPlant Instrumentation can be imported to CENTUM CS 3000 R3 to create the I/O database and function block definition. Vice versa, the engineering data entered on CENTUM CS 3000 R3 can be exported to SmartPlant Instrumentation. Since engineering data is exchangeable in a bi-directional manner, the efficiency of engineering is greatly enhanced and risk of mistakes reduced for plant design phase and the maintenance of either database consistency is facilitated in all phases of the ongoing plant life cycle during Operations & Maintenance.
(*) SmartPlant Instrumentation: Powered by INtools.
Reduced engineering iterations and data entry errors
CENTUM CS 3000 R3 and SmartPlant Instrumentation share common engineering data so that the re-entering engineering data can be avoided. Reducing the iterations of engineering saves time and eliminates data entry errors so as to ensure the quality and reliability of the engineering data. As a result, engineering efficiency is greatly improved through all projects engineering changes and providing even greater value particularly for large-scale projects with a large quantity of 1/O signals.
Easy to maintain data consistency
If the Centum CS 3000 R3 database is modified after the plant has been in operation, only the modified data is exported into an XML file, and the XML file can be imported to SmartPlant Instrumentation. Thus, it is easy to keep the databases in CENTUM CS 3000 R3 and SmartPlant Instrumentation equalised and ensure consistency of the databases in all phases of plant life cycle from design, engineering, commissioning, to maintenance.
Target data selectable, data exchange more reliable
When importing engineering data, a list of modified contents is displayed allowing the user to decide upon and select the engineering data for importing according to the domain, controller and I/O card so that the data exchange can be performed reliably.
Scope of data exchange
FCS configuration data such as I/O definition, tag names, function block definition, and fieldbus device information are exchangeable between SmartPlant Instrumentation and CENTUM CS 3000 R3.
When importing the engineering data from SmartPlant Instrumentation to CENTUM CS 3000 R3, the data will be automatically put into CENTUM's IOM builders, control drawing builders and fieldbus builders.
Latest information files of I/O module and fieldbus device can be downloaded from the Internet
Yokogawa has a dedicated website for SmartPlant Instrumentation users to download the latest definition files of CENTUM CS 3000 R3 I/O and fieldbus device. After downloading these definition files, using the SmartPlant Instrumentation Catalog Manager for CENTUM CS 3000, a list of CENTUM CS 3000 R3 I/O and FF Devices become available in the SmartPlant Instrumentation reference database. Users can then simply drag and drop the components to be used for the project's design configuration.
Operational environment
When both SmartPlant Instrumentation and CENTUM CS 3000 R3 are installed, the engineering data can be mutually exchanged. The required optional packages and software versions are as follows:
CENTUM CS 3000 R3: Standard Builder Function Package R3.06.10 or later version (no optional package required).
SmartPlant Instrumentation: optional package of SmartPlant Instrumentation CS 3000 Catalog Manager version 7.0 SP2 or a later version.
Further reading:
The industrial era of wireless telemetry and radio communication
Schneider Electric South Africa
Data Acquisition & Telemetry
Today’s advanced wireless telemetry offers a range of benefits that go beyond cost savings, including greater flexibility and mobility, remote monitoring capabilities, and enhanced safety.
Read more...
Connecting every transport node
RJ Connect
Editor's Choice Data Acquisition & Telemetry
Stockholm's bus system strategically links urban mainline, suburban mainline, non-mainline routes, community service buses and night buses. To acquire and process data from multiple sources and analyse onboard information on their moving buses, Transdev sought a dependable and powerful onboard computer. It teamed up with CatAB, Moxa’s local representative, known for delivering top-notch industrial data communication boards and equipment since 1988.
Read more...
Paratus South Africa boosts Tantum IT’s connectivity with Eutelsat
Data Acquisition & Telemetry
Tantum IT is a leading IT service provider specialising in remote IT management, cloud services, and secure data handling for industries in remote and high-demand environments. To overcome its connectivity challenges, Tantum IT chose Paratus, an official distributer of Eutelsat OneWeb’s Low Earth Orbit services, to provide the solution.
Read more...
Wireless communication system for remote access to data
KROHNE
Data Acquisition & Telemetry
KROHNE has introduced the OPTIBRIDGE 3880 IIoT data logger for remote data services, acquisition and evaluation. It is a fully autonomous battery- or mains- powered wireless communication system for remote access to measurement data.
Read more...
New industrial tablet series for non-ex applications
Pepperl+Fuchs
Data Acquisition & Telemetry
Pepperl+Fuchs is introducing a rugged tablet series in accordance with
MIL-STD-810H. The slim Windows-based devices are available with a 20 or 25 cm display, offering numerous customisation options and an extensive range of accessories.
Read more...
New wireless communication system for remote access to measurement data
KROHNE
Data Acquisition & Telemetry
KROHNE has introduced the OPTIBRIDGE 3880 IIoT data logger for remote data services, acquisition and evaluation. This is a fully autonomous, battery- or mains-powered wireless communication system for remote access to measurement data, aimed at the water and wastewater industry.
Read more...
Programmable LED indicators
Turck Banner Southern Africa
Industrial Wireless Data Acquisition & Telemetry
Turck Banner is expanding its portfolio of LED lights with the robust LED indicators of the K100 series. These units improve workflow and reduce downtime through clearly communicated status information.
Read more...
Decoding the world of direct part marks
Omron Electronics
Data Acquisition & Telemetry
OMRON has unveiled its latest breakthrough, the V450-H ultra-rugged handheld scanner. Tailored specifically for industrial DPM reading, this innovative device sets new industry standards for durability and performance.
Read more...
Green manufacturing energy conservation and emission reduction
Dahua Technology South Africa
Data Acquisition & Telemetry
As a world-leading video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, Dahua is committed to improve its sustainable development capabilities and to make continuous efforts in building a greener and safer digital world by developing innovative solutions that can help conserve energy and reduce carbon emission.
Read more...
Adding value in a Heartbeat
Endress+Hauser South Africa
Data Acquisition & Telemetry
This Endress+Hauser technology provides enhanced measuring reliability and safety, higher efficiency in operation, productivity gains and compliance, and fewer unplanned shutdowns.
Read more...
printer friendly version