Making Intelligent

Devices Easy to Use

Jonas Berge
Director, PlantWeb Consulting
Emerson Process Management
Singapore
 Topics
z The tyranny of complexity
z The EDDL technology
z Device setup made easy
z Advanced diagnostics made easy

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The Tyranny of
Complexity
Features, Options,…
 Background
z If devices are used/configured incorrectly:
– The may inefficient/sub-optimal
– Incorrect operation
– Time consuming procedure, causing delays
z In the past, humans had to adopt to technology
– Technology should adopt to humans; perspective of
humans
– To get it right the first time
z Technicians are experienced:
– With screwdriver and multi-meter: not computers
z Need better tools
– Built-in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) wizards
• Up-to-date, always available, specific to device
– Built-in reference material, guidance
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– Reduce human error
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 Mix of Devices
z “Simple”
– Pressure, temperature, pH, conductivity…
z “Complex”
– Valve positioners, analysers, vibration All kinds of
device
transmitters, radar level transmitters, and types
bus diagnostics modules, etc.

Simple Devices Sophisticated (Complex) Devices

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 Multiple Protocols
z EDDL is an integral part of protocols
– HART, FOUNDATION fieldbus, PROFIBUS, and
WirelessHART

Safety Monitoring Control Electrical

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 Lots of Functionality
z Many different features
z Many different options

Parameter
names are not
as intuitive as
EDDL labels

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Matching Usability
and Competency
EDDL – The Enabling Technology
 Device Integration History
z 1992: EDDL (DD) first created
z 1998: FDT/DTM created
z 2004: EDDL (DD) standardized
z 2004: NAMUR NE 105 recommendation
z 2004: EDDL Cooperation Team formed
z 2006: EDDL with enhancement standardized
z 2007: FDT group joins EDDL Cooperation Team

2006
2004

1998
1992
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 EDDL Graphical Elements
Tabbed Card Gauge
Multi-pen Trend Chart

Navigation
Image
Frame Bargraph

Histogram Bar-chart
Multiple Waveform Graph

Table
z Content designed by device
Pop-Up Window
manufacturer

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 Hiding Complexity

Traditional Human Centered Design

z Block based z Device level access
– Where is data? – Task based
z Expertise z User guidance
– Set/return correct – Wizards
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mode etc.
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 That Was Then, This is Now
z Traditional DD z EDDL enhanced
– Plain text – Powerful graphics
– List/table mode

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 Consistent Look & Feel
z EDDL has intrinsically consistent look & feel

Foxboro Metso Samson Siemens Metso E+H Samson Siemens

HART Fieldbus HART HART Fieldbus HART HART HART
Positioner Positioner Positioner Temperature Positioner Pressure Positioner Temperature

Metso E+H Samson Siemens Metso E+H Samson Siemens

Fieldbus HART HART HART Fieldbus HART HART HART
Positioner Pressure Positioner Temperature Positioner Pressure Positioner Temperature

Metso E+H Samson Siemens Rosemount Siemens Foxboro Fisher

Fieldbus HART HART HART Wireless HART HART Fieldbus
Positioner Pressure Positioner Temperature Battery Current Pressure Pressure

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 Common Standard Functions

Changed (Download) Value comparison

Read-Only

Failure No Communication

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Device Setup Made
Easy
Configuration, parameterization,
and calibration trim
 Independent of Protocol

Wireless Fieldbus

HART
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 Independent of Device Type

PRESSURE TEMPERATURE

FLOW
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 Graphics for Setup
Tabbed Card

Image
Navigation

Frame
Multiple Waveform Graph

Table

Pop-Up Window

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 “Wizards” – Guidance from Manufacturer
Expert
z Device Management z Handheld Field
System Communicator

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 Manufacturer Explanatory Text

Instructions
from
manufacturer
expert

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 EDDL Conditionals De-clutter
z Disable parameters z Enable when
when irrelevant applicable

Menus and
graphics etc.
adjust based on
prior selection to
only display valid
choices

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Troubleshooting
Made Easy
Advanced Diagnostics
 Troubleshooting

Device Status

Variable Status

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 Conditional Graphics to Alert User

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 Troubleshooting Tips and Graphics make
Maintenance Easy - Failed

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 Troubleshooting tips and Graphics make
Maintenance Easy - Maintenance

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 User Guidance

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 Trend Spotting

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 Advanced Diagnostics

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Conclusion
 Conclusion
z Devices are getting more feature rich
z Human centered user interface improves ease of
use
z EDDL is the underlying enabling technology
z Fieldbus and wireless is easy to use

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 For More Information
z www.eddl.org

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