SPI Interfaces

& Integration
the future is not what it used to be

John Dressel
SmartPlant Instrumentation Application Specialist
Sunday, June 5. 2011 Orlando Fl.

The Beginning

In the beginning there was INtools and the known universe of

Control Systems Engineering Automation revolved around it
This was good - but INtools only had limited interfaces and no
integration to fulfill our Vision of a Data Centric environment

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The Vision

We looked into the INtools crystal ball

and saw a Vision for the Future of
Engineering Automation
The Import / Export capabilities of
INtools would give us the ability to
interface with other software
We could Import data into INtools to
complement the engineering data
We could Export data to Excel and
dBase for use on other programs
But we still didnt have real integration
with other software or applications

We Wanted More!
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INtools capabilities

Excerpts from a 1998 INtools Presentation

INtools is a Microsoft Windows based Application and uses the standard Windows
Graphical User Interface.
INtools uses ODBC compliant databases such as Oracle, MS-SQL and Sybase.
INtools is more than an Engineering tool. It is also is the plant operations and
maintenance software used by Owner Operator companies.
INtools has become the de facto standard for Control Systems Automation.
INtools is being integrated with other Engineering Tools to create a data centric
engineering environment..
INtools is integrated to other applications, such as Fisher Firstview valve sizing,
AutoCAD and Microsoft CAD systems.
INtools is state of the art and supports new instrument concepts such as
Communications, Fieldbus and ISA compliant datasheets.

We Wanted More!
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The Vision Grows

When Intergraph purchased INtools in

1999 the Vision of a truly integrated
Engineering Environment grew
Intergraph already had a development
plan for creating a SmartPlant
Integrated suite of products
They quickly included INtools in the
SmartPlant Enterprise and SmartPlant
Instrumentation Powered by INtools
was born

Now we had a promise for the future

integration of Engineering Automation

We Wanted More!
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The Vision Grows

With Interfaces into SmartPlant P&ID and SmartPlant Electrical we saw
the possibilities of other interfaces for EPC, Owner and Vendor Data.
A vision of integration for SmartPlant Instrumentation became closer

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The SmartPlant Integration Manager

With the introduction of the SmartPlant Foundation a framework for
real integration of SmartPlant Instrumentation becomes available

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The SmartPlant Integration Manager

On closer inspection we discover that the Integration for SmartPlant
Instrumentation only includes a few specific data sets that can be
published and retrieved for other SmartPlant Applications

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The SmartPlant P&ID Integration with SPI

Currently the P&ID Data published to the Foundation can only be
correlated with the SPI Instrument Index and SPEL I/O Equipment List

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The SmartPlant Electrical Integration with SPI

Currently the SPEL Data published to the Foundation can only be
correlated with the SPI Power and Cabinets data and SP3D cable data

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The SmartPlant 3D Integration with SPI

Currently the SmartPlant 3D can only retrieve SPI DDP Data Sheets
through the SmartPlant Foundation Share Base

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The Future SmartPlant Integration Manager

As the SmartPlant Foundation integration management matures the
number and quality of integrated data sets will improve including EPC,
Owner Operator and Instrument Vendor data interfaces

We Want More!

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SmartPlant Foundation
We also have the capability of creating SmartPlant Foundation TEF
adaptors to interface EPC or Owner Operator software applications
into the share base developing another layer of integration

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Vendor Data Integration

There are a myriad of Vendor and System interfaces to SmartPlant
Instrumentation that are developed but we still lack true integration

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The Vision of Vendor Integration

Integrating Vendor Data
Consistent Spec Sheet Generation for Sizing and
Selection Control Valves and Instruments
SPI integration for Control System wiring I/O
SPI integration for DCS Configuration data
SPI integration for Plant Maintenance and
Operation Systems
Vendor Integration Challenges
Using SmartPlant Instrumentation in As-Built,
work-sharing, multi-contractor environments
Lack of integration standards and consistent
methods of data definition and transfer
Problems with underutilization of SmartPlant
Instrumentation Vendor Integration

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SmartPlant Instrumentation Vendor Interfaces

TAG NUMBER

Instrument Type

RULE BASE

Index

PROFILE

Wiring

Spec Sheets

line data

Process

Field

DCS I/O CARD LIBRARY

Service

Spec Data

DCS

DCS CONFIGURATION

Dimensions

Sizing Data

I/O Loading

PLANT OPERATIONS

SPEC SHEET

DDP

SMARTLOOP

Control Valve
Sizing & Selection

3D MODEL

Instrument
Sizing & Selection

SPEC SHEETS

CONSTRUCTION
DRAWINGS

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Control Valve Vendor Integration Functionality

Build Control Valve Tags and input

process sizing and selection data into SPI
using automation functions
Create Control Valve Datasheets in SPI
Use SPI or Vendor valve sizing calculations
Use Vendor Valve Selection software
Import Manufacturer and Model Numbers from
Vendor Selection Software to SPI
Export DDP data to SP3D model

This Functionality should work the same

for all Vendors and all Control Valve types

We Want More!
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Instrument Vendor Integration Functionality

Build all Instrument Tags and input

process, sizing and selection data in
SPI using automation functions
Create Instrument Datasheets in SPI
Export to Vendor Sizing and Selection Software
Use Vendor sizing and selection of instruments
Import Manufacturer and Model Numbers into
SPI From Vendor Selection Software
Issue Purchase Orders and Construction
Hookup documents from SPI

This Functionality should work the same for

all Vendors across all Instrument types

We Want More!
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Control Systems Vendor Integration Functionality

Users create the Field Wiring Network with I/O
Loading in SPI
Import Vendor I/O Card Libraries into SPI
Connect devices and cables in SPI using the SPI
Wiring Explorer and Modules
Export SPI DCS I/O data to DCS Configuration
data to Vendor Configuration Programs
Operation and Maintenance Owner Operator
Functionality for Control Systems
Use the Vendor Configuration software and SPI
Wiring data to Configure and Maintain Process
Control System
This Functionality should work the same for all
Vendors across all Control System Types

We Want More!
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Issues with Vendor interfaces and Integration

When using SPI in As-Built, work-sharing or multi-contractor environment
The SPI Database can have limited access - adding complexity to the use of interfaces
Some SPI Functions do not work in the EPC and Owner / Operator As-Built Mode
Inconsistency in the capabilities of different pillars on a work share project

Suggestions to correct underutilization of SPI Vendor Interfaces

Remove the required special license key for each DCS interfaces and make all
Interfaces part of the standard add-ons for all licenses
Develop a standard DCS data exchange library that will work across multiple DCS
Vendors to import and export SPI data
The I/O Card Library import needs to be separated from the DCS Interface
Standardize the interfaces and data transfer so interfaces work the same from vendor
to vendor makes user training simpler
The magnitude of data fields on Spec forms are confusing use more man hours to
properly populate Specs

Use Interoperability Integration Standards when developing SPI Interfaces

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Interoperability Standards Vision

While many of the Interface Standards work together
and even complement each other, Others contradict or
duplicate data transfer definitions
Whatever standards the Intergraph SmartPlant
Foundation integration component of SmartPlant
Enterprise adopt will probably become the de-facto
standard for other interfaces
The demand for Vendor Interfaces and Integration into
Engineering Automation tools is growing and
Intergraph is well positioned to take the lead in
furnishing well designed and functional interfaces for
some time to come

We Want More!
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Interoperability Standards

The Process Engineering communities need to further coordinate efforts in areas

critical to lifecycle information Interface and Integration

Companies like Intergraph, Fluor, Emerson and Bechtel are working together to utilize
international data interface standards for interoperability

Data Interoperability, Interface and Integration STANDARDS WARS

NAMUR / Prolist NE-100 Interface Data Definition Interface Standard for engineering
processes to build and maintain chemical plants
ISO 15926 is a Cross Product Data Mapping Integration Standard for data exchange
developments in the oil and gas industries

Additional Standards that may apply

eCl@ss has established a Product, Services and Materials Naming Code Standard in many European
market places and is integrating the German classifications (ETIM, Proficlass, )

PIDX (Petroleum Industry Data Exchange) is the eCommerce Standard for using XML Data Integration as
a basis for procurement processes and data exchanges in oil and gas

ECCMA (Electronic Commerce Code Management Association) developed a standard descriptive

language for Data Exchange Compliance Requirements and cataloging individuals, organizations,
locations, goods and services
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NAMUR / PROLIST NE-100 Standard

PROLIST NE-100 for engineering processes to build and maintain chemical
plants using Lists of Properties (LOP) for data exchange
NE-100 Version 3.2 contains 107 LOP for:
Sensor Types (51)
Interface Devices (37)
Actuator Types (19)

DCS/PLC I/O Types are in Development

XML Interface Data Definition Interface Standard

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ISO 15926 Integration Standard

ISO 15926 is the basis for many developments in oil and gas data exchange
Part 1 - Introduction, information concerning engineering, construction and operation
of production facilities is created, used and modified by many different organizations
throughout a facility's lifetime. The purpose of ISO 15926 is to facilitate integration of
data to support the lifecycle activities and processes of production facilities.
Part 2 - Data Model. a generic 4D model that can support all disciplines, supply chain
company types and life cycle stages, regarding information about functional
requirements, physical solutions, types of objects and individual objects as well as
activities.
Parts 4,5,6 - Reference Data, the terms used within facilities for the process industry.
Part 7 - Implementation methods for the integration of distributed systems, defining
an implementation architecture that is based on the W3C Recommendations for the
Semantic Web.
SmartPlant Foundation is the information management and
integration component of SmartPlant Enterprise. The
underlying Intergraph SmartPlant Foundation data model
shares a common basis with ISO 15926 Part 2.

Cross Product Data Mapping Integration Standard

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SmartPlant Foundation Vendor Interfaces

The addition of ISO15926 and NE-100 to SmartPlant Foundation

will provide for the creation of numerous Standard Interfaces to
Integrate Vendor Sizing, Selection and Purchasing Data into SPI

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SmartPlant Foundation System Interfaces

The addition of ISO15926 and NE-100 to SmartPlant Foundation

will also provide for the creation of numerous System Interfaces
for Project Management and Asset Management applications

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Interoperability Beyond SmartPlant

Vendor Application Interfaces may open up new
functionality to SmartPlant Instrumentation
Integrated Vendor catalogs for selection, dimensioning
and connection information
Supply chain applications for electronic purchasing and
material management
Electronic pricing applications for Bidding and Estimating

Utility Application Interfaces may add additional

functionality to SmartPlant Instrumentation
Data auditing and progress reporting applications
Integration programs for Safety and Fire & Gas Systems
Special applications for other business sectors such as
Nuclear, pharmaceutical, mining and manufacturing

We Want More!
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Interoperability Beyond SmartPlant

Adding the ability to easily create adaptors for User Interface and
Interoperability Programs will allow EPC, Owner Operator, Vendors and
System programmers to Integrate through SmartPlant Foundation

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SmartPlant Interoperability Future Vision

With Global Work Sharing and Joint

Venture projects the need for secure
web based access to applications
and data from any network device
and any location in the world is
becoming an important part of
Interoperability
More and more companies are
looking at Cloud Computing as a
mechanism to simplify the delivery
method of IT services.

We Want More!
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SmartPlant Interoperability Future Vision

Recoding the SmartPlant TEF adaptors in AJAX or other web

based technology will allow cloud Integration to a SmartPlant
Foundation Integration and Info management cloud server

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SmartPlant Interoperability Future Vision

With the advent of Cloud Computing, Mobile Access, Web

Security, Refined Standards and new SmartPlant Applications
the Future Vision of Engineering Automation Data Integration
with SmartPlant Instrumentation looks very promising

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Questions and Comments

What is the
Future Vision of
SmartPlant
Instrumentation
Integration?
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