FactoryTalk HMI Development for COP Blocks — Conoco Phillips

Proctek executed the development of a FactoryTalk ME HMI application for Conoco Phillips as part of the COP-Block standardization initiative. The service focused on designing, configuring, and delivering a comprehensive HMI solution using FactoryTalk ME version 12, aligned with company control standards and operating practices.

Project Scope

• Development of standardized HMI objects based on Add-On Instructions (AOIs), global objects, and pop-up displays integrated with PLC security.
• Advanced visualization objects for motors, valves, flow meters, vessels, process equipment, and diagnostics.
• Alarm management tools and detailed operator documentation.
• Demo application with representative process screens to validate functionality, usability, and consistency across the COP-Block HMI framework.

Results

• HMI platform delivered: FactoryTalk ME application (v12) fully developed and validated.
• Standardization achieved: multiple reusable AOIs and global objects implemented to ensure consistency across HMI screens.
• Functional coverage: 20 distinct deliverables, including control objects, diagnostics, alarm tools, overview screens, and a demo application.
• Alarm management enhancement: Excel-based alarm configuration tool with macros delivered to streamline alarm creation.
• Documentation provided: a complete operator's user manual delivered to support operations and training.
• Execution performance: project completed within the planned execution window of 8-9 weeks following purchase order issuance.