Process mimic diagram design in SCADA systems - Step-by-Step Execution

Process Flow - Process mimic diagram design

Identify Process Components

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Create Visual Symbols

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Arrange Symbols to Match Process

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Link Symbols with Data Flows

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Add Real-Time Data Indicators

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Test Diagram with Live Data

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Deploy

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Monitor & Update

This flow shows how to design a process mimic diagram step-by-step, from identifying components to deploying and updating the live visual.

Execution Sample

SCADA systems

1. Identify components
2. Draw symbols
3. Connect symbols
4. Add data links
5. Test with live data
6. Deploy diagram

Steps to create a process mimic diagram that visually represents a real process with live data.

Process Table

Step	Action	Input	Output	Result
1	Identify Process Components	Process description	List of components	Components identified: Pump, Valve, Tank
2	Create Visual Symbols	List of components	Symbols drawn	Pump, Valve, Tank symbols created
3	Arrange Symbols	Symbols	Layout diagram	Symbols arranged to match process flow
4	Link Symbols with Data Flows	Layout diagram	Connected diagram	Data flow lines added between symbols
5	Add Real-Time Data Indicators	Connected diagram	Interactive diagram	Live data indicators added to symbols
6	Test Diagram with Live Data	Interactive diagram	Test results	Diagram updates correctly with live data
7	Deploy Diagram	Tested diagram	Deployed system	Diagram deployed to SCADA system
8	Monitor & Update	Deployed system	Updated diagram	Diagram maintained and updated as needed
Exit	Process complete			Process mimic diagram ready and operational

💡 All steps completed successfully; diagram is live and functional

Status Tracker

Variable	Start	After Step 1	After Step 2	After Step 3	After Step 4	After Step 5	After Step 6	After Step 7	Final
Components	None	Pump, Valve, Tank	Pump, Valve, Tank	Pump, Valve, Tank	Pump, Valve, Tank	Pump, Valve, Tank	Pump, Valve, Tank	Pump, Valve, Tank	Pump, Valve, Tank
Symbols	None	None	Pump, Valve, Tank symbols	Pump, Valve, Tank symbols	Pump, Valve, Tank symbols	Pump, Valve, Tank symbols	Pump, Valve, Tank symbols	Pump, Valve, Tank symbols	Pump, Valve, Tank symbols
Diagram Layout	None	None	Arranged symbols	Arranged symbols	Arranged symbols	Arranged symbols	Arranged symbols	Arranged symbols	Arranged symbols
Data Links	None	None	None	Data flow lines added	Data flow lines added	Data flow lines added	Data flow lines added	Data flow lines added	Data flow lines added
Live Data Indicators	None	None	None	None	Indicators added	Indicators added	Indicators added	Indicators added	Indicators added
Diagram Status	Not started	Identified	Symbols created	Layout done	Linked	Interactive	Tested	Deployed	Operational

Key Moments - 3 Insights

Why do we arrange symbols to match the process flow instead of randomly placing them?

Arranging symbols to match the process flow helps users understand the sequence and relationship of components, as shown in execution_table step 3 where layout matches the process.

What is the purpose of adding real-time data indicators after linking symbols?

Real-time data indicators show live status and values on the diagram, making it interactive and useful for monitoring, as seen in step 5 of the execution_table.

Why must we test the diagram with live data before deployment?

Testing ensures the diagram updates correctly with actual data, preventing errors in operation. This is confirmed in step 6 where test results verify functionality.

Visual Quiz - 3 Questions

Look at the execution_table, at which step are data flow lines added between symbols?

A Step 3

B Step 5

C Step 4

D Step 6

💡 Hint

Check the 'Action' and 'Result' columns in execution_table rows for step 4.

According to variable_tracker, what is the status of 'Diagram Status' after step 5?

A Interactive

B Linked

C Tested

D Deployed

💡 Hint

Look at the 'Diagram Status' row under 'After Step 5' column in variable_tracker.

If live data indicators were not added, which step in execution_table would fail?

A Step 5

B Step 6

C Step 4

D Step 7

💡 Hint

Step 6 tests the diagram with live data indicators as per execution_table.

Concept Snapshot

Process Mimic Diagram Design:
1. Identify components
2. Draw and arrange symbols
3. Link with data flows
4. Add live data indicators
5. Test with live data
6. Deploy and maintain
Visual map of process with real-time data

Full Transcript

Process mimic diagram design involves identifying the parts of a process, drawing symbols for each, arranging them to reflect the real process flow, connecting them with data lines, adding live data indicators, testing with actual data, deploying the diagram, and then monitoring and updating it as needed. This step-by-step approach ensures the diagram accurately represents the process and updates in real time for effective monitoring.