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Syscon
Foundation Fieldbus System Configuration
The
SYSCON is a powerful and user friendly software tool to configure, maintain
and operate a FIELDBUS based system through a PC. The WINDOWS
graphic user interface is so easy to use that no previousknowledge of
computers is required. The computer can communicate with a FIELDBUS
network via a PCI or any other suitable interface. The software includes
the functions:
SYSTEM AND DEVICE CONFIGURATION
With this function it is possible to communicate with all devices
in the network, assign tags, configure the control strategy, adjust
parameters and download a configuration.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
This function communicates with all field instruments, and accesses
information about instrument manufacturer, materials of construction,
ranges, etc. It also allows for transducer calibration and controller
tuning. The on-line diagnostic report is a very powerful tool for plant
reliability. Complete maintenance reports are issued according to the
user's configuration. Alarm and events reports are issued on line.
SYSTEM OPERATION
The user can have indication of variables, historical trends, alarm
logs, etc. They can also change parameters and settings or send commands.
It is the ideal tool for plant commissioning!
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