Add Subsystems to Topology View

Context

By default the uploaded topology structure is displaying the topology objects, that is, pieces of equipment, and the connections between the pieces of equipment.

Example:

EQ1 to EQ10 are part of a system called Bottling Machine and are displayed in the topology according to their connections.

You can also add subsystems to enhance the structuring of the topology display.

Example:

EQ1 to EQ10 are part of a system called Bottling Machine (as in the example above), and – on the shop floor – this system is arranged by sections Station 1 and Station 2. Therefore, the topology should also reflect these additional structural elements.

EQ3, EQ4, EQ5, and EQ6 are part of a subsystem called Station 1, and EQ7, EQ8, EQ9, and EQ10 are part of a subsystem called Station 2.

Procedure

Go to the Systems app and create the subsystems that you require.

For more detail on the creation of a system, refer to Creating a System.
On tab Structure select Structure, and then select tab Equipment. Assign the respective pieces of equipment for this system

Example:

EQ3, EQ4, EQ5, and EQ6 would be assigned to system Station 1.

EQ7, EQ8, EQ9, and EQ10 would be assigned to system Station 2.
In the Systems app, select the system which shall contain the subsystems.
On tab Structure select Structure, and then select tab Systems. Assign the respective systems that you want to have as subsystems for the respective system.

Example:

System Bottling Machine would have systems Station 1 and Station 2 assigned.
Go to Topology tab.

The topology will now also reflect the maintained subsystems.

Note

By default the subsystems are displayed closed. By clicking on Group Detail you get a list of the pieces of equipment that are part of the subsystem. Click + to expand the subsystem and to get the pieces of equipment that are part of the subsystem also in the topology view.