Custom Device

SIS Management: Custom Device Workflow

This workflow describes the process of defining a custom device.

In the following workflow diagram, the blue text in a shape indicates that the corresponding description has been provided in the sections that follow the diagram. For more information, refer to the Interpreting the Workflow Diagrams topic in the APM Product Workflows documentation.
Note: For information on the personas associated with a APM module, refer to the APM Product Workflows documentation.
Create Custom DeviceSelect Device from SERHProvide Device Details and Failure RatesApprove Custom DeviceSIL Verification

Create Custom Device

Persona: Analyst

Create a Custom Device to store the details of the sensor, logic solver, or final element that you want to use.

Select Device from SERH

Persona: Analyst

Select the devices from SERH that make up the custom device. You can create a device with failure rates based on the operating data in your facility. You can also add multiple elements (e.g., valve, solenoid, actuator, quick exhaust) to a device that you plan to reuse in the design of other protective loops.

Provide Device Details and Failure Rates

Persona: Analyst

Provide the custom device details and failure rates.

Approve Custom Device

Persona: Analyst

Approve the custom device so that it can be used in a Protective Instrument Loop.