Engineering step 01
Structure
Organise the physical plant as Units, Equipment Modules and Control Modules based on ISA-88.
Workflow
From engineering model to automation
Turn structured process and ISA-88 models into automation structures, PLC code and reusable engineering outputs with Entellia.
Definition
Automation engineering defines how process equipment, functions, signals, control logic and operating procedures are implemented in an automation system. Entellia uses connected engineering models as the source for supported automation outputs.
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How this workflow develops
Follow the engineering information from its starting point to a reusable result. Each step keeps the relevant context connected for the next one.
Engineering step 02
Enrich
Connect roles, tags, functions, signals, services, alarms and parameters to the engineering model.Engineering step 03
Generate
Transform the structured model into automation structures and PLC-related artefacts for supported target systems.Engineering step 04
Export
Provide the generated code, lists and engineering outputs for the next implementation step.
Why translation still consumes engineering time
Automation engineering often starts with information that already exists in process engineering, specifications or previous projects. Teams still translate it into automation structures, tags, control modules and implementation-specific artefacts.
Structure the physical model
Use Unit, Equipment Module and Control Module structures based on ISA-88.
Enrich the engineering context
Add roles, tags, functions, signals, services, alarms and parameters before transforming the model into target-specific outputs.
Typical outputs
- ISA-88 equipment hierarchy
- Equipment Modules
- Control Modules
- Tags and signals
- Role assignments
- PLC code for supported targets
- Engineering exports
Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
Short, factual answers to the questions engineering teams ask first.
Can Entellia generate PLC code?
Entellia can use structured engineering models as the basis for PLC-related engineering artefacts and PLC code for supported target systems. The engineering model remains the source of the generated information.
What is automation engineering?
Automation engineering defines how process equipment, functions, signals, control logic and operating procedures are implemented in an automation system.
How does ISA-88 support automation engineering?
ISA-88 provides a hierarchical model for physical and procedural control. Units, Equipment Modules and Control Modules create a consistent structure between process design and automation implementation.
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