Octave Facets Instrumentation
Comprehensive Automation Equipment Data Management Solution
Facets Instrumentation (formerly Intergraph Smart Instrumentation) is a specialized digital platform designed for the design, management, and operation of measurement and automation systems in large-scale industrial projects. Inheriting all powerful features of SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), this new version is integrated into the Octave ecosystem, enabling Vietnamese engineers to optimize processes from basic design to operational handover — all while ensuring high accuracy, compliance with international standards, and support for cross-site collaboration.
Why Choose Octave Facets Instrumentation?
Accuracy & Compliance
Automatically verify instrument specifications against technical standards, ensuring loop diagrams and wiring details adhere to ISA, IEC, and P&ID standards.
Connected Data Across Lifecycle
Centralized repository – a single source of truth for instrument tags, calibration records, and maintenance logs.
Automate Repetitive Tasks
Auto-generate data sheets, loop diagrams, hook-up drawings, and material take-offs (MTO) directly from the instrument database.
Global Collaboration
Enable work sharing, revision control, and multi-user access for distributed project teams.
Full Lifecycle Management
Link design data to maintenance, calibration, and handover processes for seamless transition into operations.
Smart Instrument Design & Management
Intelligent Instrument Design
- Auto-populate data from specification sheets, P&IDs, and vendor catalogs
- Rule-based automatic validation: measurement range, material specifications, safety compliance
- Calculation support for inline devices: control valve sizing, flow meter selection, relief valve sizing, thermowell design
- Group instruments (single or multiple items) for bulk management
Automated Loop & Wiring Diagram Generation
- Generate instrument loop diagrams directly from the database — no manual drafting in AutoCAD required
- Synchronize I/O signals with Facets Electrical to eliminate wiring conflicts
- Export drawings in DWG/PDF format with standardized layers, reducing post-production editing time by 90%
Integrated Change Management
- Track revisions by tag, loop, or document — with complete audit trails
- Compare versions, highlight changes, and manage approval workflows
- Reduce rework risk caused by miscommunication between departments
Centralized Instrument Data Repository
- Single source of truth for all instrument data: tags, specifications, calibration records, maintenance history
- Fast data retrieval via drag-and-drop query builder — no SQL knowledge required
- Customizable reporting: MTO, vendor lists, calibration schedules, as-built documentation
Calibration & Maintenance Integration
- Auto-generate calibration plans based on frequency and criticality
- Integrate with EAM/CMMS systems (Attune EAM, SAP PM) to synchronize maintenance activities
- Alerts for upcoming calibration due dates — minimize unplanned downtime
Cross-Site Collaboration
- Support concurrent engineering: multiple engineers working simultaneously on the same project
- Real-time data synchronization via cloud or on-premise deployment
- Granular role-based access control: designer, reviewer, approver, operator
Client Performance Metrics – Octave Global
Practical Applications
Oil & Gas / Petrochemicals
Manage over 10,000 tags in highly complex environments; ensure compliance with SIL and HAZOP requirements.
Power & Energy
Applicable to thermal power, gas-fired plants, and renewable energy (wind, solar). Integrate with DCS/SCADA for synchronized control and monitoring.
Manufacturing & Processing
Optimize instrumentation for cement, steel, food, and pharmaceutical plants. Support standardization of equipment across multiple facilities within the same group.
EPC & Design Consulting Projects
Accelerate material take-off, tender documentation, and handover to owners. Reduce disputes stemming from technical documentation errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Unlike AutoCAD or MicroStation, which only handle graphical drafting, Facets Instrumentation is a smart data-driven platform. Every instrument is represented as an object with defined attributes, relationships, and business rules — enabling automatic drawing generation, report creation, and early conflict detection before construction begins.
Facets Instrumentation is the official successor product. It retains the familiar interface and workflow while adding new capabilities: cloud deployment, InConcert Core integration, and a modernized UI. TrueTech provides free data migration services for existing customers.
Purchase Octave Facets Instrumentation License via TrueTech
True Technology Co., Ltd is an authorized distribution partner of Octave. We are committed to supporting design firms and EPC contractors throughout Vietnam.
