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Create instrument

Instrument creation can be started from following locations in LOGiCAL:

  • By clicking + ADD in the navigation pane.
  • From the Instrument view by clicking
    • Add instrument in any existing plant structure level except in the root level.
    • Add instrument in the section for positions that do not have plant structure hierarchy.
    • Add device in the free devices section.

Note!

When creating an instrument into an existing plant structure level, the Add instrument button is visible only when the card view is utilized.

Card view

Create a new instrument​

A side bar opens when + ADD or Add instrument is clicked.

Sidebar

Instrument creation is divided into several tabs, each concentrating on a specific part of the complete instrument.

Sidebar

The field data is validated for completeness and once the data is correct, the tab is highlighted in green color. Instrument can be saved only after all required fields are entered.

You can close the side bar without saving the instrument by clicking the X on the top right corner of the side bar.

Position​

Position tab holds the instrument's identifier and location information.

Position ID is a mandatory field. If you want to include the instrument to an existing plant structure, the plant node has to be created first in Plant. While the instrument is created, the plant node can be picked from a drop down list.

For further information about the position fields, see Description of fields

Note!

This field is not shown when creating a free device.

Device​

Device tab is used for identifying the actual device that is being calibrated.

Device ID field is mandatory field and has to be Unique. By default, the field is filled with Position ID value. However, this can be overwritten with a separate identifier. This helps you to track devices that circulate from location to location within your factory.

Device Manufacturer and model is a Drop down list, whose content is maintained in Manufacturers and models|

For further information about the device fields, see Description of fields

Function fields​

Function tab is used defining a single task the device performs, such as input/output ranges and units.

For further information about the function fields, see Description of fields

Note!

The fields seen when filling the function fields are dynamic. They change depending on the type of instrument you are creating.

Some times instrument's input/output relationship needs to be defined with tabulated values. User defined transfer function can be used in those cases.

Error limit​

Error limit tab contains all information about the error limits such as the error reference, the unit in which error is presented, the actual error limit(s) and any possible adjustment related limits.

Multiple error limits and Asymmetric error limits can also be defined here.

For further information about the error limit fields, see Description of fields

Procedure​

Procedure tab holds information about scheduling and calibration points, as well as notes shown for the user in the field.

For further information about the error limit fields, see Description of fields

After all fields are filled and instrument saved, user is redirected to the instrument's function-procedure view.

Add a function to an existing position or device​

You can add additional functions to an existing position or device by first selecting a position or a device. Below picture shows the position view.

Position view

Click on the Add function, procedure & device. You are then asked to provide the same information as for a complete instrument (except position).