User Manual

Desigo workflow, t
ools and programming
Main tasks
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Sales support
Desigo Configuration Module (DCM) supports the calculation of the Desigo
configuration for the sales process.
You can verify if:
● The Desigo configuration is technically correct, that is, the solution that was
sold can be implemented with Desigo
● The system limits have been taken into account, that is, the number of
possible devices and functions in the network is verified
● The quantity is correct, that is, correct device types for the automation and
room functions, field devices, accessories and licenses
● Services are correctly calculated
● The design for the review with the customer is well documented
● Prices are correct (regional companies can add their prices to the DCM
database)
Configuration and programming
The configuration and programming flexibility of system devices depends on the
product or product family. Some devices contain preloaded applications and
connections only to specific periphery device types.
You can configure and parameterize the devices offline or partly online with a
configuration tool. You can replace the preloaded applications on some devices
in the project.
You can freely program some devices. To create loadable applications, you can
use libraries to assemble project-specific solutions.
Degree of standardization and flexibility
The table below shows engineering methods by degree of standardization and
flexibility:
● Level A: High degree of standardization with predetermined flexibility
● ...
● Level E: Low degree of standardization with very high flexibility
Solutions with a high degree of standardization
Solutions with a high degree of standardization are:
● More efficient to configure and commission than freely programmed
solutions
● Easier to maintain, because the functions are verified and well documented
Solutions with a low degree of standardization
Solutions with a low degree of standardization, that is, freely programmed
solutions, are:
● More laborious to create and document
● More error-prone than verified solutions
● Harder to maintain in the service phase, because they do not adhere to the
standard and are often not as well documented as verified solutions
The intermediate levels B, C and D allow you to choose a solution with the right
balance of flexibility and standardization.
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