PCS 7 Advanced Process Graphics Siemens

Область применения



PCS 7 Advanced Process Graphics handles the visualization of subsystems in overview displays in accordance with levels 1 and 2 of the topology-oriented and task-oriented plant hierarchy. Possible applications for PCS 7 Advanced Process Graphics exist in a number of sectors, e.g.:

  • Chemical industry
  • Pharmaceutical industry
  • Water and wastewater
  • Glass and solar industry
  • Oil & gas
  • Food and beverage industry
  • Mining

Обзор



PCS 7 Advanced Process Graphics (APG) provide graphical objects for optimizing the process visualization of overview displays that correspond to levels 1 and 2 of the topology-oriented and task-oriented plant hierarchy. They allow the operator to detect trends in the process and to respond to them before an alarm is triggered

PCS 7 Advanced Process Graphics is optimized for interoperation with the PCS 7 Advanced Process Library (APL). Cooperation with other libraries is also possible, but requires more engineering effort.

In combination with the PCS 7 Advanced Process Library, harmonized overall solutions can be generated. The APG graphic objects are oriented to the design and the operating philosophy of the PCS 7 Advanced Process Library. APL objects adapted to the appearance of APG objects optimize the interplay.

Note:

PCS 7 Advanced Process Graphics V8.1 can be used in combination with SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.1.

Функции



PCS 7 Advanced Process Graphics focuses the attention of the operator on the most important aspects and supports decision-making in accordance with the plant situation. The following functions are implemented in PCS 7 Advanced Process Graphics:

  • Hybrid display with bar graph and process tag status information
  • Bar graph without process tag status information
  • Spider chart with variable number of value axes
  • Trend charts displayed in one screen, can be combined with bar graph
  • "Loop in Tag" function for fast, targeted navigation

Особенности



In comparison to technology-oriented presentation of the process, the task-oriented presentation using graphics objects from the spectrum of PCS 7 Advanced Process Graphics offers a number of benefits, such as:

  • More compact, simplified presentation in overview displays
  • Quick acquisition of the current plant situation
  • Situation-specific and task-specific process views for supporting operating tasks
  • Attention management for faster reaction times
  • Recognition of schematic plant situations
  • Improved understanding of the process
  • Development of the mental and cognitive capabilities of the operator