Вы находитесь на странице: 1из 3

Applying Fieldbus in Plant Control System

The engineering for fieldbus function blocks can be performed in the same way as for other function blocks
in FCS. The operation and monitoring environment is also the same for the fieldbus function blocks and
other FCS function blocks. No additional requirements for engineering, operation and monitoring of the
fieldbus applications in Yokogawa DCS.

Yokogawa DCS and Fieldbus Solution


The most favorable merit for applying fieldbus is high efficiently maintenance of field devices.
For this purpose, a software package Plant Resource Manager (PRM) is added to software
lineup. With this PRM package, the advantage of fieldbus can be utilized so as to make the
maintenance of the whole system more efficient.

PRM: Plant Resource Manager


The maintenance information of devices are collected by PRM via
fieldbuses and stored in the PRM database. The corresponding
maintenance schedules, maintenance procedures and spare parts
information are also stored accordingly in the same database. The
maintenance of the field devices can be performed though fieldbus.
Thus the maintenance engineers are considerably relieved from
going to the fields of the devices in the remote areas and
hazardous areas.

Audit Trail
Audit trail management is important in both control and maintenance systems. All maintenance works on
devices, which are maintained by PRM, are recorded and stored, and can be easily retrieved too.
Predictive Maintenance
By integrated management of device management information, the replacement cycle of devices and trend
of device troubles can be predicted. This technique minimizes the impact of device problems on plant
operation, and maintenance work and parts procurement can also be planned and scheduled.

Solutions to Non-Fieldbus Devices


PRM can create a database for legacy devices in addition to Fieldbus devices. Maintenance information is
recorded and managed in a database for integrated, overall planned maintenance of all devices in the plant.

Yokogawa realized the potential of field networks in a production control system early on and
designed its systems with field networks in mind. Yokogawa is committed to the standardization
of field communications.

FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus Products


Among the many FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus-enabled products it sells are

DCS industrial automation system

Pressure and differential


pressure transmitters Vortex flow meters Magnetic flow meters
Temperature transmitters Valve positioners Paperless recorders

Вам также может понравиться