Could someone please explain in simple terms what is meant by \"configuration\" in the context of instruments?
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I’m not from an instrumentation field, but I don’t know what is meant by ‘configuration’, which is often mentioned
In simple terms, it involves setting the range, units, communication capabilities of the instrument, as well as the detailed parameters for each function, so that the instrument can be used in industrial settings
After installing the instrument in place, adjust its measurement range, display format, units, communication output method, etc., according to the specific requirements of that location................. In other words, it’s like when you buy a car: once you get in, you need to adjust the seat position and the height of the steering wheel, choose the appropriate gear based on road conditions, and decide how much throttle to use............. ;P;P;P;P;P;P;P;P;P;P
Configuration involves selecting a set of parameters suitable for the measurement requirements.
Put simply, configuration is the process of setting the parameters of instruments or control system units
For those not in the instrumentation field, instrument configuration, whether it is DCS or individual instruments, is like building a house, which is something everyone understands. Houses are built using standard building materials, with different types of houses being constructed according to the specific requirements of each construction project. Instrument configuration involves connecting standard instruments or systems available on the market together in accordance with technical requirements, thereby creating a monitoring and control system that meets specific needs.
It’s not just about setting parameters. . . You can think of it as programming. Don’t say you don’t know programming; you can search on Baidu
It’s essentially programming, but it also involves the upper-level computer and the lower-level computer. In general, it involves combining on-site instruments, control systems, and operating systems to achieve a certain function.
My understanding is that what chemical process instrument maintenance personnel call “configuration” is that, right? Generally, what is meant by configuration modification is the alteration of DCS information, including ranges, units, logic, and so on… In a narrow sense, the definition of configuration refers to the DCS programming information! In a broader sense, everything related to DCS software, PLC software, and industrial computer software can be referred to as configuration.
Let me give my opinion – what everyone has said makes sense {:1_90:}
Before the concept of configuration emerged, to accomplish a task, it was done by writing programs (such as using BASIC, C, FORTRAN, etc.). Writing programs is not only time-consuming and lengthy but also prone to errors, failing to guarantee the deadline. The emergence of configuration software solved this problem. Configuration is the process of carrying out a specific task in a project using the tools and methods provided by application software.