Meriam is the only single
source manufacturer of
calibrator, communicator and
software that uses the same
base technology for
documenting changes to
device configuration
parameters. Smart field
devices have parameters and
values that make up the
device configuration.
Configuration changes can be
made by direct
communications from Meriam DMS to
the Device via HART Modem,
from the Meriam MFC (HART
Communicator), or the Meriam MFT
(Calibrator/Communicator).
The integration of Meriam DMS with
the Meriam MFT and Meriam MFC provide an
advanced approach to device
configuration management
that is unmatched in the
industry.
Meriam Calibration
Management
Calibration Procedures
Calibration procedure
details, such as number of
test points and pass/fail
criteria can be developed
and applied to devices
individually or in groups.
These procedures are
maintained in a library for
future use and editing.
Scheduling/Planning
Calibration due dates can be
assigned to devices,
optimizing productivity
through planning of
calibration activities. Due
dates can be assigned
according to quality
control, Safety Instrumented
System ratings, or any other
critical requirements. User
definable pre-notices can be
applied to notify users of
coming calibration needs.
Calibration Alerts
Alert settings based on, for
instance, calibration due
date are assigned to devices
and calibration equipment.
When the criteria for the
settings are met, the
associated device is
reported to an Alerts Log
for easy access and
disposition.
Action Lists
An Action List is the tool
that Meriam DMS uses to group
multiple activities to be
assigned to calibration and
maintenance technicians. The
Action List is downloaded to
the Meriam MFT and acts as a “To-Do
List” of activities. The
Action List activities are
organized by Meriam DMS to track
and ensure completion of
assigned activities.
Device Specific Cloning
New devices can be
configured and installed by
copying similar existing
devices. The user can clone
the device information from
multiple sources; an off the
shelf device, the Meriam DMS
database, or the Meriam DMS library
of standard devices.
System Cloning
Copying of device
information can be performed
on a system basis as well. A
system can be copied and
used as a baseline for
developing a similar system
for a new division.
Preventative Maintenance
Utilization of the Action
Lists and scheduling
features enable the
development of a preventive
maintenance plan based on
manufacturer’s recommended
calibration cycles, plant
standard practices, or
historical activity for a
device.
Device History (Audit Trail)
Any action performed on a
device is electronically
stamped with date, time,
user, description of
activity, user ID and notes.
Each device has its own log
of associated activities.
Trending of calibration
results over the history of
the device can be reviewed
for predictive maintenance.
3rd Party Application
Feature
Meriam
DMS has a provision for the
association of original
manufacturers’ software
applications for devices
like control valves, radar
level devices, and
flowmeters. Results from
these applications are
stored in the Meriam DMS with the
device history. The
application can be launched
from DMS when viewing device
history.
