Siemens COMOS User Manual

Configuring pipe specs
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8.1 Overview for configuring pipe specs
Requirement
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The general requirements for working with the PipeSpec Designer have been met.
See also chapter Preparing for creation and maintenance of pipe specs (Page 15).
● You have loaded a pipe spec in PipeSpec Designer.
See also chapter Loading a pipe spec in PipeSpec Designer (Page 71).
Workflow
Configure the tabs in the following order:
1. "Pipe spec limits". See chapter Configuring the "PipeSpec limits" tab (Page 80).
2. "Characteristics". See chapter Configuring the "Characteristics" tab (Page 84).
3. "Pipe parts". See chapter Configuring the "Components" tab (Page 87).
4. "Nominal diameters". See chapter "Nominal diameters" tab: (Page 90).
5. "Branch table". See chapter "Branch table" tab (Page 95).
6. "Connector table". See chapter "Connector table" tab (Page 100).
7. "Fastening table": See chapter "Fastening table" tab (Page 105).
8. If required: "Comments".
Displaying a tab in an additional window
"Pipe parts" button:
Use this button to display a tab of the PipeSpec Designer in an additional window. The
additional window does not have any extra functions, but serves to simplify the configuration
of the tabs.
Previously configured tabs
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"Diagram":
The PipeSpec Designer evaluates data configured at the pipe components and displays it
on the tab. A configuration is not required.
● "Function":
The tab has already been preconfigured in the database.
PipeSpec Designer
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Siemens COMOS Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Siemens
Description	COMOS is plant engineering software for the process industry. It manages plant projects and documentation. It covers the entire plant lifecycle from engineering and design to operation and maintenance.
Functionality	Plant design and engineering
Integration	Integrates with Siemens TIA Portal, SIMATIC PCS 7, and other third-party systems
Data Management	Centralized data management
Modules	Includes modules for process engineering, electrical engineering, instrumentation, and automation
Collaboration	Supports multi-disciplinary team collaboration with role-based access
Documentation	Automated generation of documentation (e.g., P&IDs, loop diagrams, instrument lists), document management, version control.
Customization	Highly customizable to meet specific project requirements and industry standards. Allows for scripting and API integration.
Industry Standards	ISO, IEC