Emerson Introduces EDDL Enhancements to Specialized Rotating Machinery Monitoring Technology
New graphical interface enables more intuitive use of sophisticated technology, common look and feel with other diagnostic instruments
KNOXVILLE, TENN (October 25, 2006) - Based on enhancements to the international standard Electronic Device Description Language (EDDL), Emerson Process Management has introduced EDDL enhancements into its motor-pump monitoring technology, the CSI 9210 Machinery Health(TM) Transmitter. The CSI 9210 is a key member of Emerson's range of field devices and valves that power its PlantWeb® digital plant architecture to reduce capital project costs and improve operations efficiency.
The CSI 9210 acquires vibration, temperature, motor flux, and machine speed on AC motor-pump machine trains, analyzes the measured data, calculates machinery health, issues alerts if necessary, and recommends action to be taken. With these recent interoperable EDDL improvements, end users now have improved access to details surrounding the analysis results, thus enabling them to make even better operational decisions.
Emerson recently announced a move towards the enhanced EDDL interface for its field devices and valves, which will drive new displays that use familiar dialog boxes to present graphs, charts, and trending of dynamic variables in addition to text, and archived data in a consistent, familiar format.
"EDDL enhancements lend themselves very well to the types of information people have asked to see from the CSI 9210, and Emerson is committed to delivering what our customers need," said Brian Humes, general manager of Emerson's Machinery Health Management business. "The new EDDL interface provides a clearer, visually-intuitive picture of developing cavitation - plus it is interoperable."
"For example, enhanced graphics can clearly show when the pump has exceed the Maintenance Threshold for cavitation, as indicated by displaying a bar graph, as well as in the graphic of the pump itself," continued Humes. "As cavitation continues to increase, we see all three graphical elements change to reflect the pump moving into the Failed Threshold. Also, spectrum data associated with the cavitation is presented, along with recommendations for correcting the situation before actual failure occurs.
Sophisticated devices with hundreds of configuration, calibration, and diagnostic parameters such as control valves, radar level gauges, and variable frequency drives will greatly benefit from the new user interface enhancements. EDDL is the only common technology endorsed by the Fieldbus Foundation, HART Communication Foundation, Profibus Nutzerorganisation e.V. (PNO), and OPC Foundation. The interoperability of the language gives users the freedom to choose best-in-class automation products from the suppliers of choice, knowing devices and hosts will work fully and seamlessly together.
About EDDL
An international standard - IEC 1804-3 - Electronic Device Description Language (EDDL) is a universal interface to diagnostic, real-time and asset management information contained in what is currently a growing installed base of more than 20 million field instruments from a host of manufacturers. With EDDL, a user can calibrate instruments, diagnose problems, provide data for user interface displays, identify process alarms, and obtain information needed for high-level software, such as MES, UI/SCADA, plant historians, asset management and ERP.
The standard language is supported by virtually every vendor of process control systems worldwide, and the information it describes is available in any HART Communication, FOUNDATION fieldbus, or Profibus based instrument made since 1990.
About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, pulp & paper, power, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, water and wastewater treatment, and other industries. The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, and project management, and maintenance services. Emerson brands include PlantWeb®, Fisher®, Rosemount®, Micro Motion®, Mobrey®, Bristol®, DeltaV(TM), Ovation®, AMS(TM) Suite, CSI and Machinery Health(TM).
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2005 were $17.3 billion. For more information, visit www.GoToEmerson.com.
Contacts:
Kim Nichols,
Emerson Process Management, CSI
1-865-675-2400 ext 2102
Kim.Nichols@EmersonProcess.com
Peter Dossing,
Emerson Process Management
1-512-832-3162
Pete.Dossing@EmersonProcess.com
