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ISA-5.3-1983, Graphic Symbols for Distributed ControVShared Display Instrumentation, Logic and
Computer Systems
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Preface
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This preface is included for informational purposes and is not part of ISA-5.3-1983.
This Standard has been prepared as a part of the service of ISA toward a goal of uniformity in the
field of instrumentation. To be of real value, this document should not be static but should be
subject to periodic review. Towards this end, the Society welcomes all comments and criticisms
and asks that they be addressed to the Secretary, Standards and Practices Board, ISA, 67
Alexander Drive, P.O. Box 12277, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709, telephone 919-
549-841 1, e-mail: standards8isa.org.
The ISA Standards and Practices Department is aware of the growing need for attention to the
metric system of units in general, and the International System of Units (SI) in particular, in the
preparation of instrumentation standards. The Department is further aware of the benefits to
USA users of ISA Standards of incorporating suitable references to the SI (and the metric
system) in their business and professional dealings with other countries. Towards this end this
Department will endeavor to introduce SI and SI-acceptable metric units in all new and revised
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standards to the greatest extent possible. The Metric Practice Guide, which has been published
by the American Society for Testing and Materials as ANSI designation 221 0.1 (ASTM E380-76.
IEEE Std. 268-1975), and future revisions, will be the reference guide for definitions, symbols,
abbreviations, and conversion factors.
The systems referenced in this Standard are based on advances in control systems technology
since the publication of ISA-33.1, "Instrumentation Symbols and Identification." During recent
years, technology has evolved in terms of microprocessor-based systems presently
manufactured by many companies as "Distributed Control Systems."
These systems may include components identified as "computers" as distinct from the integral
processor, which derives the various functions of the system. The computer component may be
integrated into the overall system, via the communication link, or it may be a stand-alone
computer.
In attempting to implement these systems, the need for supplementary symbolism has become
apparent.
The symbols defined in ISA-S5.3 are intended to complement those of ISA-S5.1,
"Instrumentation Symbols and Identification," for use on flow diagrams. In this way, the
integration of distributed controllers and process computers into the more traditional instrument
systems - analog, binary, and digital - can be depicted clearly on flow diagrams and other
documents to give an overall and comprehensive picture of how process variables are measured
and controlled.
Distributed control systems appear to be similar to each other; however, they are so diverse in
philosophy that there must be a generic way to document their application.
The second printing of ISA-33.3, dated April 1983, was published to correct errors in the original
1982 edition. The definition for communication link, Section 3, has been corrected and an
omitted abbreviation, C.R.T., added. Minor clarifications were also made to the Appendix A
artwork.
The ISA Standards Committee on Graphic Symbols for Distributed ControVShared Display
Instrumentation, Logic, and Computer Systems, SP5.3, operates within the ISA Standards and
Practices Department, Dr. Thomas J. Harrison, Vice President. The persons listed below served
as members of the SP5.3 Committee.
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This Standard was approved for publication by the ISA Standards and Practices Board in
June 1982.
NAME COMPANY
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L. N. Combs*
R. L. Galley*
R. G. Marvin*
W. B. Miller* Moore Products Company
R. L. Nickens*
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*Director Emeritus
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Contents
1 Purpose .............................................................................................................................. 9
2 Scape ................................................................................................................................. 9
2.1 Application to work activities .................................................................................... 9
2.2 Relationship to other ISA standards ...................................................................... 10
2.3 Relationship to other standards ............................................................................. 10
3 Definitisns and abbreviations ........................................................................................ 10
4 Symbols ........................................................................................................................... 11
4.1 General .................................................................................................................. 11
4.2 Distributed control/shared display symbols ........................................................... 11
4.3 Computer symbols ................................................................................................. 12
4.4 Logic and seqiiiential control syiwbols .................................................................... 12
4.5 Iriiternal systenii function symibols .......................................................................... 13
4.6 Cornmon syrnbols .................................................................................................. 13
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5.2 Contigarity of symbols ............................................................................................ 14
6 Alarms .............................................................................................................................. 14
6.1 General .................................................................................................................. 14
6.2 Instrurnent system alarms ..................................................................................... 14
A ~ A - Examples
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1 Purpose
The purpose of this standard is to establish documentation for that class of instrumentation
consisting of computers, programmable controllers, minicomputers and micro-processor based
systems that have shared control, shared display or other interface features. Symbols are
provided for interfacing field instrumentation, control room instrumentation and other hardware to
the above. Terminology is defined in the broadest generic form to describe the various
categories of these devices.
It is not the intent of this standard to mandate the use of each type symbol for each occurrence of
a generic device within the overall control system. Such usage could result in undue complexity
in the case of a Piping and Instrument Drawing (P&ID). If, for example, a computer component is
an integral part of a distributed control system, the use of the computer symbol would normally
be an undesirable redundancy. If, however, a separate general purpose computer is interfaced
with the system, the inclusion of the computer symbol may provide the degree of clarity needed
for control system understanding.
This standard attempts to provide the users with defined symbolism and rules for usage, which
may be applied as needed to provide sufficient clarity of intent. The extent to which these
symbols are applied to various types of drawings remains with the users. The symbols may be as
simple or complex as needed to define the process.
2 Scope
This standard satisfies the requirements for symbolically representing the functions of distributed
ControVshared display instrumentation, logic, and computer systems. The instrumentation is
generally composed of field hardware communication networks and control room operator
devices. This standard is applicable to all industries using process control and instrumentation
systems.
No effort will be made on the flow diagram to explain the internal construction, configuration, or
method of operation of this type of instrumentation, logic and computer systems. Personnel
needing to understand flow diagrams must have a basic understanding of the total system in
order to correctly interpret the diagram. The type of computation or the use of the process
variable within a program is not indicated except in those cases where the process variable is an
integral part of the control strategy. In applications where all instrument system data base
information is available to the computer via the communication link, the depiction of the computer
interconnections is optional in order to conserve space on flow diagrams.
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Construction drawings;
Technical papers, literature, and discussions;
Tagging of instruments; and
Installation, operation, and maintenance instructions, drawings, and records.
Accessible-A system feature that is viewable by and interactive with the operator, and allows
the operator to perform user-permissible control actions, e.g., set point changes, auto-manual
transfers, or on-off actions.
Assignable-A system feature that permits an operator to channel (or direct) a signal from one
device to another, without the need for changes in wiring, either by means of switches or via
keyboard commands to the system.
Communication link-The physical hardware required to interconnect devices for the purpose
of transmitting and/or receiving data.
Computer control system-A system in which all control action takes place within the control
computer. Single or redundant computers may be used.
Configurable-A system feature that permits selection through entry of keyboard commands of
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the basic structure and characteristics of a device or system, such as control algorithms, display
formats, or input/output terminations.
C.R.T.-Cathode Ray Tube
Distributed control system-That class of instrumentation (input/output devices, control
devices and operator interface devices) which in addition to executing the stated control functions
also permits transmission of control, measurement, and operating information to and from a
single or a plurality of user-specifiable locations, connected by a communication link.
1/04nput/Output
Shared controller-A control device that contains a plurality of pre-programmed algorithms
which are user retrievable, configurable, and connectable, and allows user defined control
strategies or functions to be implemented. Control of multiple process variables can be
implemented by sharing the capabilities of a single device of this kind.
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Shared display-The operator interface device used to display signals and/or data on a time
shared basis. The signals and/or data, ¡.e., alphanumeric and/or graphic, reside in a data base
from where selective accessibility for display is at the command of a user.
Software-Digital programs, procedures, rules, and associated documentation required for the
operation and/or maintenance of a digital system.
Software link-The interconnection of system components or functions via software or keyboard
instruction.
Supervisory set point control system-The generation of set point and/or other control
information by a computer control system for use by shared control, shared display or other
regulatory control devices.
4 Symbols
4.1 General
Standard instrumentation symbols as shown in ISA-S5.1 are retained as much as possible for
flow diagram use, but are supplemented as necessary by the new symbols in Sections 4.2
through 4.6. Symbol size should be consistent with ISA-33.1, Section 3. The symbol descriptions
listed to the right of each symbol are intended as guidelines for applications, and are not intended
to be all inclusive. The symbol may be used if one or more of the descriptions apply. Shared
signal lines can be expressed by the symbol for a system link (See Section 4.6.1 "8.
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the device.
5 Identification
For purposes of this standard, identification codes shall be consistent with ISA-33.1, with the
following additions.
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6 Alarms
6.1 General
All hard-wired standard devices and alarms, as distinct from those devices and alarms
specifically covered in this standard, shall be shown in accordance with ISA-33.1, Table 1.
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The examples in paragraph 6.2 illustrate principles of the methods of symbolization and
identification. Additional applications that adhere to these principles may be devised as required.
The location of the alarm identifiers is left to the discretion and convenience of the user.
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6.2.1 Multiple alarm capability is provided in most systems. Alarms covered by this standard
should be identified as shown by the examples in 6.2.2 and 6.2.3.
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Appendix A - Examples
A.1.2 Controllers located in the diagram main information line are to be considered the primary
controllers. All devices outside the main line provide a backup or secondary function.
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to provide a hypothetical example and to stimulate the user's imagination in the application of
symbolism to this equipment. Figure A.14 is arranged in the following manner:
Volumetric fuel and air flows provide inputs for combustion system firing rate and fuel
air ratio via distributed control instrumentation. Set points for both rate and ratio can
be computer generated.
Combustion air and gas pressures are monitored by pressure switches which control
the gas safety shutoff valve via UC-600 "distributed control interconnecting logic."
Material moisture content is measured, dry weight of the input material is calculated,
and feed rate is controlled by MT-300 and WC-301. Discharged material moisture
content is read by MT-302. At this point, firing rate and/orfeed rate could be controlled
by the Distributed Control System (DCS) instrumentation or by the computer taking
other process variables into consideration.
5) Internal system links are shown for selected computer input/output, while the firing
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rate and ratio set points are implied. Shown in the same manner, the links between
the calculation modules and the controllers are implied by contiguous symbols, while
the wild flow to the ratio control is shown in the system link symbol.
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