YOKOGAWA CENTUM VP System HMI (HIS)

YOKOGAWA CENTUM VP System HMI (HIS)

Core features and hardware composition of HIS

（1） Core design philosophy and characteristics

Ergonomic Design: Adopting the "Simple&Intuitive" concept, unifying icon styles, information layouts, and color schemes, reducing the physical and mental burden on operators, and improving operational comfort and accuracy

Multi monitor support: 1 HIS can connect up to 4 monitors, supports single button switching of monitor display content, can display multiple types of monitoring windows simultaneously, and is suitable for parallel operation in complex scenarios

High speed data update: The data collection and interface update speed is as fast as 1 second, meeting the real-time requirements for manual control of key parameters such as pressure and flow rate

Operational inheritance: compatible with traditional HMI operation logic, supporting touch operation, 8-key control, 64 function keys, reducing operator learning costs

Cross system integration capability: capable of integrating alarm and event data from CENTUM VP, ProSafe RS (Safety Instrumented System), STARDOM (Network Control System), and PRM (Field Device Management Package)

Remote operation and maintenance support: Remote operation and monitoring can be achieved through the intranet, and the remote PC can use the same operation window as the local HIS (except for some functions)

（2） Detailed explanation of hardware composition

1. Core hardware configuration

Host: Pre installed with Microsoft Windows system (such as Windows 7 SP1), supports widescreen displays, and has multi interface expansion capabilities such as PCI, USB, Ethernet, etc

Operation keyboard: two types, both using flat key design, supporting one click operation, suitable for high-frequency use in industrial scenarios

Keyboard type, core key layout, special design

8-key control type with 64 function keys, mode selection switch, operation confirmation key, data input key, and 8 control keys with touch sensors adapted for multi loop parallel control

1-key control type with 64 function keys, mode selection switch, operation confirmation key, data input key, and 1 core control key simplifies operation logic and is suitable for single loop control

Monitor: Supports multiple linkage (up to 4), compatible with widescreen models, supports high-resolution display, ensuring clear presentation of graphics and data

Core functions of operation and monitoring

（1） Overall display layout

The HIS display interface adopts a fixed three part structure to ensure unified operation logic and no window obstruction:

System message bar: permanently displayed at the top, cannot be hidden, core functions include:

Visual alarm prompt: Display the alarm status through button color changes and flashing

Basic information display: date and time, current username, system status icon, advanced alarm filter name

Alarm message preview: scroll display key alarm information (such as equipment failure, parameter exceeding)

Browser Bar: Foldable area on the left, with core functions including:

Window Call: Tree based Display of Operation Monitoring Window List and Factory Hierarchical Structure

Quick Tools: Preset Menu Toolbox, Tool Button Toolbox, Window History

Flexible configuration: supports minimizing hiding and does not occupy monitoring space

HIS desktop area: the core workspace, using a three-level structure of "container window frame view":

View: Single monitoring unit (such as graphical view, trend view)

Framework: Supports multiple views (up to 4 per frame), supports tab switching

Container window: the outermost "canvas" that supports multiple frames and allows for free layout

（2） Core operation monitoring window

1. Graphic view (two major attributes)

Attribute Type Core Function Key Features

Visual display of factory layout and equipment status using graphic properties as drawing objects. 1. Supports rich drawing elements such as valves, pumps, and storage tanks

2. Intuitively present device connection relationships and real-time parameters (such as temperature and flow)

3. Other operation windows can be directly called from the view

Control attributes to display function block status in the dashboard. 1. Supports two panel sizes: 8 large sizes/16 small sizes for parallel display

2. Can mix and display panels of different sizes

3. Real time presentation of functional block operation modes (AUT/NR, etc.) and parameter values

2. Panel View (Instrument Faceplates)

Core purpose: Compact display of key information of a single functional block, including data values, operating modes, alarm states, input and output parameters

Supporting module types: covering more than 10 core modules such as PVI input indication, PID controller, MLD manual loader, MC-2 dual position motor control, ALM-R alarm block, etc

Display elements: tag name/comment, block mode/status, alarm status, engineering unit, parameter scale bar, limit alarm tag (high high/high/low/low low)

3. Trend View

Core function: Display process data changes in time series, support historical data tracing and trend comparison

Key parameters:

Data capacity: Supports simultaneous display of 8 or 16 data entries

Split screen mode: Three tiled modes (pen split/simulation discrete split/trend data reference mode split)

Data export: Supports graphic copying (excluding window borders), numerical data copying (including labels, time, values, status, etc.), and can be pasted into tools such as Excel

Flexible configuration: Supports displaying data with different sampling periods on the same screen, and can adjust the magnification ratio of the timeline and data axis

4. Tune View

Core function: Display the tuning parameters and trends of a single instrument, support parameter adjustment

Display content:

Basic parameters: PV (process variable), SV (set value), MV (operating variable), operating mode, alarm status

Tuning parameters: proportional (P), integral (I), derivative (D) parameters, limit settings (HH/PH/ML/LL, etc.)

Trend curve: Real time display of PV, SV, MV trends over time, supporting axis scaling

CAMS for HIS message monitoring (core alarm management tool)

Following the EEMUA 191 alarm management standard, solving the problem of alarm overflow, the core functions include:

Multi system alarm integration: Centralized display of alarms and events for CENTUM VP, ProSafe RS, STARDOM, and PRM

Intelligent filtering function:

Filtering/Sorting: Basic filtering (process/system alarms), user-defined filtering, temporary filtering

Eclipsing: Integrating duplicate alarms of the same label into a single line display

Shelving: Manually/automatically move non essential alarms to temporary areas

Load Shedding: Automatically activates preset filters when a large number of sudden alarms occur

Suppression: Suppress redundant messages by alarm group/site

Alarm value-added information: configurable monitoring purposes (safety/environmental/economic), target user groups, response time, priority, root cause analysis, processing flow, etc

Alarm setting value management:

Save the set values of the engineering phase as the baseline values, and support comparing the baseline values with the current values

Display differences in set values, support benchmark values to override current values or vice versa

Archive difference setting values for easy traceability and adjustment of records

Long term data archiving: supports long-term storage of alarm history data, which can be traced through a history viewer

（3） Auxiliary support function

1. Report function

Core purpose: Automatically generate daily/monthly reports, support production data analysis and compliance records

Tool dependency: Based on Microsoft Excel, supporting template reuse and custom creation

Imported data types: settlement data (mean/total/maximum/minimum), trend data, historical messages, tag information, real-time process data, batch data

Printing method:

Automatic printing: timed triggering, sequence message triggering

Manual printing: triggered by function keys, graphic view buttons, Excel direct printing, VB program call

Remote printing: Other PCs within the network can print reports through Excel

2. Remote operation and monitoring server

Deployment Architecture: Remote PC (Client) → Intranet → Remote Operations Server → CENTUM VP Control Network

Core function: Remote implementation of operation monitoring and engineering configuration, using operation windows consistent with local HIS

Reliability requirement: The control network needs to be equipped with at least one standard HIS to ensure real-time performance and redundant backup

3. CENTUM Desktop

Dedicated operating environment: Hide Windows redundant features (such as desktop icons, unrelated start menu items, shutdown options)

Core value: Focus on production operations, avoid misoperation of Windows system functions, and enhance operational security

4. HIS Utility tool

Purpose: Configure HIS operating environment, support multi tab settings

Core configuration items:

User management: Add/delete users, configure automatic login (only in CENTUM authentication mode)

Operation configuration: keyboard type, mouse increase/decrease mode, trend collection pen allocation

Security Policy: Set HIS Security Rules

Special configuration: CAMS for HIS parameters, remote operation and maintenance parameters, OPC interface parameters

System management and security control

（1） System management window

Window Name Core Usage Key Features

Overview of System Status: Monitor the status of all stations and communication equipment within the monitoring domain. 1. Use icons to visually display the operational status of FCS, HIS, BCV, and other equipment

2. Support calling the system maintenance window

3. Domain definition: All sites connected by the control bus (Vnet/VNet/IP)

System alarm view displays hardware/communication error alarms. 1. The alarms are arranged in reverse chronological order (latest first)

2. When the alarm is triggered, it is accompanied by buzzing and flashing prompts

3. Automatically switch to CAMS message monitoring when CAMS takes effect

FCS status display view shows FCS hardware configuration and operational status. 1. Display site information, hardware architecture, and communication bus status

2. Color identification of normal/abnormal status of equipment

3. Support starting/closing the control station

HIS status display view shows HIS hardware configuration and operating status. 1. Display host information and hardware interface status (such as Ethernet, USB)

2. Monitor hardware parameters such as fans, hard drives, temperature, etc

3. Support switching control bus effectiveness

HIS settings window configuration HIS operating parameters 1. 18 configuration tags (display, printer, buzzer, alarm, trend, etc.)

2. Support multi monitor settings, customizable function keys, and report parameter configuration

3. Some configurations require a restart of HIS to take effect

（2） Security control system

Adopting a dual layer architecture of "CENTUM dedicated security+Windows IT security" to ensure operational and data security:

1. CENTUM dedicated security

User three attributes:

Username: Unique identifier for the operator, associated with operation logs and password

User group: Define the scope of operation monitoring (such as specific FCS, windows, factory areas)

User permissions: subdivided operation levels, default 3 levels of standard permissions+7 levels of custom permissions

Permission level monitoring permission operation permission engineering permission

S1 (ordinary operator) present or absent

Is S2 (Senior Operator) available

S3 (Engineer) Yes Yes Yes Yes

U1-U7 (custom) configurable configurable configurable

Fine grained control granularity:

Function block level: Modification of important function block parameters requires secondary confirmation, and operation permissions can be temporarily disabled

Window level: Restrict operations such as modifying graphical view dashboards and adjusting trend view parameters

Tag level: Tag priority (important/normal/auxiliary 1/auxiliary 2), differentiated alarm processing

Advanced security features:

User lockout: Multiple password errors trigger system alarm, which can lock illegal login accounts

Password expiration: password expiration period can be set, with a 14 day reminder before expiration

Prohibition of duplicate passwords: Historical passwords cannot be used when changing passwords

Automatic logout: Automatically log out after no operation timeout

2. Windows IT Security

Security Model: Provides 3 models to adapt to different scenarios

Model Type Core Defense Scope Applicable Scenarios

Traditional models lack reinforcement and prioritize compatibility with legacy products for upgrading old systems, requiring compatibility with old devices

Standard model defense against network attacks and direct operational attacks in conventional industrial scenarios, balancing security and compatibility

Strengthen model defense against network attacks, direct operation attacks, and high security scenarios such as component/data theft (such as petroleum and chemical industries)

Authentication mode:

Windows authentication mode: integrates Windows account and HIS operation permissions, supports domain management and single sign on

Single sign on method: Windows login automatically synchronizes HIS login; Or the system can automatically log in to Windows and HIS can be started with the lowest privilege

Communication control: Restrict communication types and ports through Windows firewall and DCOM settings to defend against network attacks

Applicable scenarios and core values

（1） Applicable industries and scenarios

Industry scope: Process industries such as petroleum refining, chemical, steel, food, and electricity

Core scenario:

Real time operation monitoring: device start stop, parameter adjustment, status observation

Alarm management: Multi system alarm integration, critical alarm screening, alarm processing guidance

Data tracing: trend data query, historical alarm archiving, production report generation

Remote operation and maintenance: remote factory monitoring, remote parameter adjustment, troubleshooting

（2） Core values

Improve operational efficiency: ergonomic design+multi window parallel display, reducing operational steps and switching costs

Ensuring system security: dual layer security control+refined permissions to prevent illegal operations and data leakage

Reduce the difficulty of operation and maintenance: remote operation and maintenance+intelligent alarm management, reducing on-site duty and fault handling time

Strengthen data support: report function+trend analysis, providing data basis for production optimization