Transcript maxDNA Overview

MODULE ONE
HIERARCHICAL
IDENTIFICATION
Emulate the Process, not the control hardware
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Step back and form a mental picture which is independent of control
hardware, software, vendor or established methods.
Create a large diagram as ongoing reference
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Locate a diagram of the process in a prominent place for the duration of
project
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Human interface is best served if the process is kept in mind - rather
than past practices or assumptions
Commit to hierarchical implementation early
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Ensures hierarchy is process oriented
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Ensures continuity between configuration and human interface
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Core of context sensitive navigation
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Required for Global Access
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Label hierarchies with common names
“FACILITIES”, and “EQUIPMENTS”
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Use terms commonly used by operations and engineering personnel
(avoid abbreviations at this point)
such
as
“AREAS”,
Include Generic Point names
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List common names of parameters (Points) being measured or
controlled (motor speed, oil temperature, etc.)
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Use common names
Top Level – Used for overview and navigation
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Pictorial overview
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High level menus
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Navigate to second level
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Example is “Area”
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HIERARCHY (DISPLAY PERSPECTIVE)
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Top Level Display
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Primary routine monitoring displays
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Pictorial process representations
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Animation
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Color change
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Color fills and indicators
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Critical numerical data
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Distant viewing
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Macro action (touchscreen)
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Navigate to third level
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Example is “Facility”
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Second level - Qualitative/Navigation
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Second Level Display
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Primary control and alarm response
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Schematic and/or pictorial process
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Control representation
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Bar charts, indicators, status color
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Numerical data
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Point alarm status and selection
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Close viewing
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Micro action (trackball)
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Navigate among other third level displays
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Example is “Equipment”
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Third level - Quantitative/Schematic
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Third Level Display
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Point Detail - Quantitative
Point status and configuration.
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Input tracing.
Point Detail Display
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