| Task |
Traditional |
AMS Device Manager |
| Connect a
portable communicator |
2 |
0 |
| Perform the
task |
3 |
1 |
| Verify the expected process interlock condition |
1 |
1 |
| Verify
configuration with the specification sheet |
2 |
2 |
| Generate
signals equivalent to 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100 percent of
the process variable range or travel |
2 |
2 |
| Verify the
appropriate indication is correct on the DCS at each
test point |
4
(requires two people) |
2 |
| Document changes and events |
10 |
automatic |
| Time spent walking, locating and returning items |
15 |
0 |
| Total minutes |
38 |
7 |
| Cost: $55 burdened hourly rate |
$35 |
$7 |
| Savings / instrument or valve |
|
$28 |
| Average 300 intelligent instruments and valves |
|
$8,400 |
