Intergraph Process, Power & Offshore Ships INtools 5.3; Two New Modules Increase Value of the Strategic Instrument Information Asset.Business Editors & High Tech Writers International Process & Power 2002 HUNTSVILLE, Ala ALA aminolevulinic acid. Ala alanine. ala (a´lah) pl. a´lae [L.] a winglike process. .--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 21, 2002 The Process, Power & Offshore division of Intergraph Corporation (Nasdaq:INGR) is shipping the new 5.3 version of INtools(R) instrumentation engineering software. Scheduled for purchase or lease later this month, INtools 5.3 contains more than 100 improvements to all 10 standard modules plus two new, separately purchasable add-on modules: Dimensional Data dimensional data see dimensional data. for Piping and Telecommunication. New features include engineering rules enforcement and design validation for fieldbus; improved drawing layout options in Enhanced SmartLoop; concurrent engineering for multiple projects in the As-built/Project function; optimization optimization Field of applied mathematics whose principles and methods are used to solve quantitative problems in disciplines including physics, biology, engineering, and economics. of cabling tasks and procurement The fancy word for "purchasing." The procurement department within an organization manages all the major purchases. in Cable Drum and Routing capabilities as well as additional enhancements such as the Process Data Editor and batch sizing calculations. Not only a tool for design engineering, INtools transforms system data into a strategic instrumentation information asset. Browse www.intergraph.com/ppo/INtools. The division announced and demonstrated INtools 5.3 at International Process & Power 2002, where some 400 Intergraph customers from more than 50 countries are participating in a variety of events. The conference continues here through Thursday. New Dimensional Data for Piping Speeds Downstream Instrument Modeling A new module, Dimensional Data for Piping (DDP (Distributed Data Processing) See distributed processing. DDP - Distributed Data Processing ), solves a critical downstream problem in detail design of in-line instruments--the lack of accurate dimensions. Precise dimensions are crucial in offshore, modular or skid-mount designs where flange-to-flange measurements are absolute requirements and where installation and maintenance space is at a premium. The DDP module imports dimensions from instrument vendors into INtools and creates cut sheets. Data from INtools then drives EDEN Eden, in the Bible Eden, in the Bible. 1 Son of Joah. 2 Priest. Perhaps this is the same as (1.) 3 See Eden, Garden of. 4 Unidentified trading center, possibly in Mesopotamia. routines in the Intergraph Plant Design System (PDS (1) (Processor Direct Slot) A single expansion slot on certain, early Macintosh models that was used to connect high-speed peripherals as well as additional CPUs. Providing a channel directly to the CPU, the PDS coexisted with NuBus slots on some models. (TM)) which creates accurate instrument components for placement in the 3D design. The DDP module integrates upstream instrument engineering tasks with detail design by providing accurate physical dimensions. For the instrument engineer, the DDP module also manages as-built data including dimensions useful in operations and upgrades. For the piping designer, the INtools dimensional data and DDP module functions help reduce design hours by providing a library of more than 100 EDEN models of common instruments and eliminating iterative it·er·a·tive adj. 1. Characterized by or involving repetition, recurrence, reiteration, or repetitiousness. 2. Grammar Frequentative. Noun 1. dimension checking and the rekeying In cryptography, rekeying refers to the process of changing the encryption key of an ongoing communication in order to limit the amount of data encrypted with the same key. of data. New Module Answers Telecom Needs The new Telecommunication module provides features for designing and laying out plant telecommunications including telephones, intercoms and PA systems. A complete feature set includes wiring, paneling, hookup hookup, n in the Trager method of therapy, the practitioner enters into a meditative state along with the patient, which allows him or her to work more intuitively and to feel subtle changes in the patient's movement and tissue texture. , documentation and associated reports such as those for class, load and network. Wiring support comprises hubs, routers, multiplexers, switches and related components. Specialized features meet specific needs for laying out voice telecom systems which connect plant control rooms, equipment shacks, maintenance and other areas in large onshore on·shore adj. 1. Moving or directed toward the shore: an onshore wind. 2. Located on the shore: an onshore beacon; an onshore patrol. adv. or offshore facilities- without using a separate software program. The module enables intelligent management of the large volume of connections typically used in telecommunications systems. Fieldbus Support Expands Building on its history beginning in 2000 as the first commercial instrumentation package to support fieldbus topologies, INtools 5.3 includes additional fieldbus features added at the request of major plant owners and engineering firms. New rules enforce design parameters for spur length, multiple vendor equipment on the same bus and other limits. The validation function is expanded to include verification against segment wide parameters, terminators, voltage drop Noun 1. voltage drop - a decrease in voltage along a conductor through which current is flowing free fall, drop, dip, fall - a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity; "a drop of 57 points on the Dow Jones index"; "there was a drop in pressure in the pulmonary and cable length. The validation report flags areas which deviate from fieldbus design rules, allowing engineers to correct problems early, plan better and pre-optimize fieldbus installations. The new features help engineers work more effectively within the fieldbus design constraints which differ from those of traditional systems due to the increased demands of planning, validating, managing and documenting fieldbus projects. Enhanced SmartLoop Improves Loop Graphics New Enhanced SmartLoop functions include wiring drawing options that provide a cleaner graphical representation that avoids overlaps of wires, labels and other symbols. Improved page layout :For the Wikipedia policy about articles layout, see Wikipedia:Guide to layout. Page layout is the part of graphic design that deals in the arrangement and style treatment of elements (content) on a page. and terminal strip position options minimize the crossing of wire symbols and panel locations. The result is a more straightforward, instantly understandable loop diagram with a high degree of value in operations and maintenance. Enhanced SmartLoop also supports annotations and macros for all loop drawings. A new report for cable layout is now executable from Enhanced SmartLoop. The data-centric Enhanced SmartLoop provides on-the-fly generation of editable, non-CAD loop views. The underlying data is updated when users make changes to the loop. As-built/Project Enables Concurrent Engineering Improvements to the As-built/Project feature now support concurrent engineering on multiple projects or areas within the plant. Instead of working on one project or area at a time, multiple projects can remain open and are available for work. Engineers can also import and export projects to promote re-use of information and reduce data re-entry RE-ENTRY, estates. The resuming or retaking possession of land which the party lately had. 2. Ground rent deeds and leases frequently contain a clause authorizing the landlord to reenter on the non-payment of rent, or the breach of some covenant, when the . In addition to enabling concurrent engineering, the enhancements increase flexibility and improve productivity. Introduced in version 5.1, As-built/Project features enable users to make system additions and changes for projects without affecting the documented, as-built instrument database for the operating plant. Engineers working on a plant expansion project can add new instruments and toggle To alternate back and forth between two states. toggle - To change a bit from whatever state it is in to the other state; to change from 1 to 0 or from 0 to 1. This comes from "toggle switches", such as standard light switches, though the word "toggle" actually refers to between project and as-built views of the data or view both simultaneously with color coded Noun 1. color code - system using colors to designate classifications code - a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy new and existing components. Cable Drum and Routing Optimizes Design, Cabling Tasks Expanded cable drum and length estimation features in the Wiring module estimate lengths to reduce waste and optimize drum procurement. Engineers enter cable type and length between components, and INtools estimates the total length of cable types in the project or plant area. Cable routing features enable users to create a flexible data set documenting plant cabling, starting at the trunk level with wiring tray assignments. Especially useful for design of new or retrofit ret·ro·fit v. ret·ro·fit·ted or ret·ro·fit, ret·ro·fit·ting, ret·ro·fits v.tr. 1. To provide (a jet, automobile, computer, or factory, for example) with parts, devices, or equipment not in projects, the features help users plan cabling tasks, determine lengths for procurement and optimize cable spool use. Other Improvements Drive Work Process Efficiency Additional improvements to the 5.3 version include the Process Data Editor and batch calculation capability. For the engineering phase, INtools generates a pre-formatted spreadsheet which the instrumentation engineer sends by Email to the process engineer. The process engineer completes the form, returns it and INtools merges the process-specific information into the design database for engineering. The feature improves accuracy, eliminates rekeying process data and saves money since the process engineer does not need a copy of INtools. Enhancements to the Calculation module include batch execution capability. Users can select a group of components and kick off batch processes to calculate the sizing of control and relief valves and thermowells. About INtools Intergraph INtools instrumentation engineering and instrument asset management software provides integrated modules for instrument indexes, specifications, process data, calculation, wiring, loop drawings, hook-ups, commissioning, calibration calibration /cal·i·bra·tion/ (kal?i-bra´shun) determination of the accuracy of an instrument, usually by measurement of its variation from a standard, to ascertain necessary correction factors. and maintenance--all with advanced fieldbus support. Two additional, add-on modules enable integration to piping modeling and telecommunication systems design. The data-centric INtools features design data and consistency checks that reduce errors and improve data accuracy and usability. Using Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server A relational DBMS from Microsoft that is a major component of the Windows Server System. It is Microsoft's high-end client/server database and is closely integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio and the Microsoft Office System. 2000, or Sybase SQL Anywhere  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . databases, the software features data links to external systems, including PDS, SmartPlant(R) P&ID, SmartPlant Explorer, non-Intergraph plant design software, SAP R/3(R), vendor calculation packages and distributed control systems A distributed control system (DCS) refers to a control system usually of a manufacturing system, process or any kind of dynamic system, in which the controller elements are not central in location (like the brain) but are distributed throughout the system with each component . About Intergraph Process, Power & Offshore With more than 23 years' industry experience, Intergraph Process, Power & Offshore enables customers to create, capture and manage plant information as a strategic asset by providing integrated life cycle solutions for the engineering, design, construction and operation of process and power plants as well as offshore oil and gas facilities. Flagship brands include the SmartPlant(R) and PDS(TM) (Plant Design System) suites and the SmartPlant Foundation lifecycle engineering information management solutions. Intergraph Process, Power & Offshore (www.intergraph.com/process) is the acknowledged global leader in the plant creation market (Source: Daratech Inc.). A division of Intergraph Corporation, Process, Power & Offshore is headquartered in Huntsville, Ala. USA, employs more than 800 people and does business in more than 60 countries. Intergraph Corporation common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. under the symbol: INGR. Intergraph, the Intergraph logo, INtools and SmartPlant are registered trademarks and PDS is a trademark of Intergraph Corporation. Other brands and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. (c)2002 Intergraph Corporation. Software prices, availability, functions, features and specifications subject to change without notice. Any prices quoted are in United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. dollars and subject to applicable taxes and international currency exchange rates. This news release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. regarding future events that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Certain risks and uncertainties of Intergraph Corporation are discussed in the company's Form 10K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies are available without charge upon written request to Shareholder Relations, Intergraph Corporation, Huntsville, Ala. 35894. NOTE TO EDITORS: Register to receive all Intergraph Process, Power & Offshore press releases: http://www.intergraph.com/ppo/press/prsubscribe.asp. |
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