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Stations
Specialized Station hardware
In general, Station runs on a standard computer, with a PC keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
However, Station supports most Windows-compliant peripherals such as trackballs and
touchscreens, as well as two specialized keyboards:
Operator Entry Panel (OEP). This is a membrane-style keyboard with dedicated
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function keys. It is suited for use by operators in harsh environments.
Integrated Keyboard (IKB). This consists of a standard keyboard combined with
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dedicated function keys and built-in trackball. It is suited for use by operators who need
a large number of function keys in addition to a standard keyboard.
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Operator Touch Panel. This is a touchscreen device that shows the status of your
system, process information, and also provides an interface for updating the values
associated with a point parameter.
Attention:
The IKB and the OEP keyboard are not compatible with Experion Electronic
Signatures. You cannot use either of these keyboards with Experion Electronic
Signatures.
Determining your Station requirements (an example)
The following example shows how to determine your Station requirements.
Your configuration and Station requirements are as follows:
The site has a control room, staffed with two operators. It is essential that both
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operators can always see the Alarm Summary and some critical trend displays.
Maintenance engineers need access to Stations on the production line, and have
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suggested five suitable locations.
The two production controllers need one Station in their office. After hours, one of
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them is always on call—consequently, they both need Station at home.
The following Stations meet the requirements:
Two Console Stations in the control room. Each Station is fitted with four monitors,
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and uses Multi-window Station and SafeView to ensure that the critical displays are
always visible.
Five rotary Stations on the production line.
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