The operator station is the heart of any simulation system. It is the window through which an operator or an engineer monitors, controls and manages the process plant. ProSimulator provides emulation for various DCS like Honeywell TDC3000/GUS or Yokogawa CS3000. All functions and features that are essential for training are included.
With ProSimulator, operators learn dynamic process interactions with the same in-depth understanding of your process as with full function direct connect operator-training stations. ProSimulator contains most of the standard features of real DCS console. Using PC keyboard or simulated keyboard (on the screen keyboard) or optionally emulated keyboard, the trainee can operate the simulated plant.
The OTS will use actual process unit instruments and equipment tag names based on DCS configuration. This will include tag name, type, description, range, loop configuration, graphics, grouping, etc.
In general, all the DCS instrumentation (e.g. indicators, controllers, calculators and switches) that are associated with the agreed model scope are included in the model. All the control loops and the ESD systems shall be identical to the real plant.
All field operated valves and emergency block valves in the model scope are modeled either as Open/Close or as 0-100%.
ESD logic will be functionally simulated in the simulation software, while the events that activate the ESD systems in the plant will also activate the simulated systems. If these events are associated with simulated equipment, then these causes will be generated by the simulation. If the events are associated with non-simulated equipment, custom malfunctions may optionally be added to the scope of simulation to allow the instructor to trigger the events. Activation of the ESD systems will affect only simulated equipment.
The OTS system provided malfunctions of all rotating equipment
The OTS system through Instrument Malfunction features, supports failure of all instruments (transmitters and valves)
