Definition and Development
Proper definition of what the system will do, how the system will function, and specification of the instrumentation and control to meet the clients design basis requirements. This will eliminate problems as the project progresses from concept to implementation.
Definition:
Process Flow Diagrams
Piping & Instrumentation diagrams
Control System Architecture (Networks)
Functional Description (What the system will do)
Detailed Control Description (How the system will achieve the function)
Programming Specifications including data structure definition to optimize communication and historization
Instrument Index
Control System Input/Output List
Client Review and Approval
Development:
Instrument Specifications and Installation Details
Electrical Schematics
Control Panel Design and Fabrication Specification
Human-Machine Interface Programming
Process Controller Programming including Simulation Logic
In-house Testing