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Difference between Inhibit and Override
What is the difference between an inhibit and an override?
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By Peter Lee on 11 April, 2007 - 10:43 pm
Who can explain in simple words following control system terms:
What is the difference between an Inhibit and an Override?
Thanks,
Peter Lee
http://www.pacontrol.com
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By Mick Grantham on 14 April, 2007 - 9:39 am
I've been searching for this answer for weeks! I've spent hours on the slowest w
eb connection in the world - I'm in Kazakhstan. In the end I emailed a friend of
mine who's offshore N.Sea to ask an instrument guy for this. First answer was o
verride is the "modern" term for either. Second answer was that "inhibit" is a s
oftware application,or applied through PLC, for instance, "override" is hardwire
d (e.g. keyed from DCS). My own interpretation (I'm process) is that inhibits ar
e applied to inputs, overrides to outputs. Any further info would be very welcom
e.
Regards
Mick
mickgrantham@hotmail.com
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By Anonymous on 15 April, 2007 - 5:22 am
Also depends on context. For instance, an Alarm Inhibit, will prevent alarms to
be generated on a certain point, be it input or output.
A point override, (typically applicable on outputs), means you are forcing the p
oint to a certain value.

This really depends on the contents

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By Anonymous on 18 April, 2007 - 12:35 am
Inhibit: Stopping something from doing some action. Generally applied to an init
iating element (inputs).
Override: Bypass of an output, i.e. Doing different action than intended.
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