Although the Smart Instrumentation - DCS vendor interfaces effect automated transfer of definitions and data, it is important to understand some of the differences in terminology between Smart Instrumentation and different DCS vendors. The following is a partial list:
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Smart Instrumentation Dialog |
Smart Instrumentation Terminology |
DeltaV Terminology |
CENTUM CS 3000 Terminology |
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Distributed Control System (DCS) Properties; |
Rack |
Carrier |
Node |
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Racks |
Slot |
Position |
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Card |
Module |
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I/O Card Properties; |
Strip Type |
I/O Card Type |
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Channels; |
Channel Type |
I/O Channel Type |
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Channels; |
Channel (conventional) |
Channel |
Terminal |
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Channel (fieldbus) |
Port |
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I/O Termination |
Termination Board |
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Fieldbus Instrument Tag Association |
Instrument Type + Description |
Device Type |