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Specialism
Provire has been a specialist in the design of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) for the process industry for over 20 years. Provire translates the data supplied from the controllers / plc into information for the process operator. As an independent company with more than 20 years of experience, Provire provides the perfect connection between industrial processes and process operator.
When designing the operator interface, all available data is provided with relevant context, so that the operator has the correct information at a glance for optimal process operation.
Provire mainly works with the ABB process control system; ABB Ability tm system 800xA. Specific knowledge and experience has resulted in the realization of more than 100 projects for ABB.
Activities
Provire's activities are not only limited to the design of operator interfaces for new-build installations, but also focus on existing industrial processes.
New technological developments ensure that more and more data becomes available that help to increase the reliability and efficiency of industrial processes.
The operator interface plays an important, if not the most important, role in translating this data into the correct information for the operator. Presenting all relevant data in a structured way helps the operator to control the process, and to make decisions before an abnormal situation occurs. A well-designed operator interface is of the utmost importance to achieve optimal efficiency from the production process. Provire is specialized in designing the optimal interface.
Provire both designs the optimal interface for new processes, but also adapts outdated interfaces when new data is available. It is also possible to convert outdated interfaces to the new standard using High Performance display elements.
Provire's activities concern the design / adaptation of interfaces for:
Conversion from UNIX (Adva Command) to ABB Ability tm system 800xA is also one of Provire's activities.
Design
An effective operator interface for industrial processes is determined by the way it is designed. Provire follows as much as possible the guidelines for the design, implementation and maintenance of Human Machine Interfaces for industrial plant operations, contained in the standard: ANSI / ISA - 101 Human Machine Interfaces for Process Automation Systems.
The activities consist of:
The new standard, ANSI / ISA-101, has been developed to provide operators with the correct information that helps them to adjust or intervene in the production process in a timely manner.
The video below shows the difference between data and information, and how newly developed elements provide the operator with all relevant information at a glance.
Design process
With the help of the Functional Specification and a conversation with the operators, or a representative of the operator group, a display element and object library is set up.
The display elements and objects are then placed in a concept display, possibly with simulation.
The concept display serves as a "chat image" where the status information and operating options can be discussed with the operators.
After the evaluation, the result is processed and the libraries adapted or expanded. During the project a number of evaluation moments take place so that the end result meets all requirements.
Provire closely follows publications, research and the latest developments in the field of new standards for designing operator interfaces. This knowledge in combination with years of experience guarantee a high-quality HMI for now and the future.
Interactione
Provire designs the optimal interface by closely involving the process operator in the design process. This applies to interfaces with:
Location
The design of the HMI can take place at Provire as well as at the automation company or customer.
Provire designs interfaces in a virtual environment using VMWare Workstation Pro. The advantage of a virtual environment is that the development of the elements and displays cannot disrupt the existing process.
Progress is periodically evaluated and tested. After approval of the newly designed interface, it is implemented in the operating system.
If an operating system has a separate engineering or training station, the newly designed interface can run alongside the old interface for a period of time. In this way, the operators can become familiar with the new interface and it is possible to fall back on the old system in case of calamities.
