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Micro-PWC CONFIGURATION GUIDE
2 Introduction
1.3.1 User Interface
The Micro-PWC provides the Process Operator, Engineer, and Maintenance Technician with a window-
based interface to both the process and the Micro-PWC itself.
The Micro-PWC uses a Windows-based operating system from Microsoft. The user interface is described
in detail in the Micro-PWC Operator’s Manual.
1.3.2 Micro-PWC System Management Features
The Micro-PWC allows the user to configure many items which aid in managing the use of the system.
These include:
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Security features
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User logins
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Network parameters
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Archival groups
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Messages
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Message routing
These items are described in
.
1.3.3 Hierarchical Displays
Hierarchical displays are a set of preconfigured, graphical representations emulating traditional instrument
displays, which are synchronized between all nodes in a console group. A three-tiered hierarchy of dis-
plays exists to provide the user with information about the process. This hierarchy consists of Summary,
Group, and Point displays.
A Summary Display provides an overview of 24 groups, arranged in six rows of four blocks. There are
1000 summary displays available.
A Group Display provides an operation overview of four, six, or eight points simultaneously. All process
control actions and alarm acknowledgment for points within a group can be performed from the Group
Display on a point-by-point basis.
A Point Display provides the most detailed information and operation functions about a single point in the
Hierarchical Display system. From this level the operator can perform regulatory changes. Hierarchical dis-
play configuration is discussed in
.
1.3.4 Graphic Configuration
Up to 10,000 console graphic displays can be configured using the Micro-PWC. Graphic displays are syn-
chronized between all console nodes in a console group. Because they are synchronized within a console
group, a graphic display can be configured on any Micro-PWC. A copy of the file containing the graphic is
then distributed to all Micro-PWCs in the console group whenever a graphic is saved or installed.
The graphic can then be viewed on any Micro-PWC in the console group. Graphics can also be distributed
to console-type nodes in other console groups, via console group synchronization (
). Graphic Configuration is discussed in
1.3.5 Historical Database
The Historical Database provides the means to collect data from the controller(s) and store it for use by
various other applications on the Micro-PWC, such as Logging, Trending, and Data Archiving. Historical
Database configuration is discussed in
.