Documentation Node for Plant Operators
Generally, all the instrument maintenance related documents are available from respective vendors as hardcopies such as Catalogues from suppliers, Field wiring diagram from EPC contractor and DCS marshalling rack wiring from DCS vendor. During plant breakdowns or shutdowns, it is extremely difficult to integrate information from different sets of documents.
Also, it is difficult to incorporate modifications in the multiple hardcopy documents after each revision. In order to cut down trouble shooting time during Plant break downs or shutdowns, it is necessary to maintain “As built” documents like Tag database, Wiring & terminal details, Loop drawings, Calibration data, Spare parts required for repairs, emergency work procedures, maintenance history etc. in electronic form / relational database that can be readily accessed by Operations and Maintenance (O&M) staff with minimal computer expertise. Instrument specification sheets, Hook up drawings with bill of materials etc., are useful during reordering & installation modification.