Understanding the basics
Every Experion system is configured differently to meet a particular set of requirements. This
means that some of the information in this guide may not be applicable to you, or may operate
in a slightly different way. Consequently, you should ask your supervisor or an experienced
colleague before you perform any procedure described in this guide.
The following topics describe how to start Station and the basic concepts related to using
Station.
Introducing Experion and Station
Experion LX is a sophisticated management and control system that:
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Displays system data in a manner that you can easily understand
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Allows you to control your system by sending appropriate commands
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Automatically performs scheduled tasks
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Notifies you of system activities, including alarms and system events
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Produces comprehensive reports
The following figure shows a typical Experion system. Experion runs on the
server
—the
main computer—which collects and processes data, administers system activities and
performs automated tasks.
The
controllers
,
system interfaces
and
point servers
are the 'hands and eyes' of your system,
controlling and collecting data from your plant equipment.
Controllers collect information from the field and continually send this information to the
server where it is stored. In most cases, the controllers are located near the devices they
control, and are connected to the server via a LAN (Local Area Network) or other
communication link.
A system interface or point server collects information from the field and sends this
information to the server upon request. In general, the server does not store point values from
a system interface/point server unless you are collecting history.
Understanding the basics
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