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Logic Diagram, Cause & Effect, Network Diagram & Data Flow Diagram templates

can any one help me with templates for logic diagram, Cause & Effect, Network Diagram & data flow diagram as they are required from me in an automation project within a bunch of documentations like: Philosophy Of Operation Detailed P&ID Logic Diagram Page Tree Cause & Effect Alarm List Instrumentation List Loop diagram Network Diagram Data Flow Diagram Schematic Diagram Catalogue Set Internal & External Layout Cable List (from to) & termination diagram Power Consumption & Temprature Rise

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Question added by Ahmed Mustafa , Electrical Sections Manager , Coca-Cola Egypt
Date Posted: 2014/08/21
Ahmed Mustafa
by Ahmed Mustafa , Electrical Sections Manager , Coca-Cola Egypt

There are two options for logic diagram :

1. ISA logic diagram

Ahmed Elsamahi MBA office manager  project coordinator C Suite
by Ahmed Elsamahi MBA office manager project coordinator C Suite , Sr. Executive Assistant to CEO , Federal Tax Authority

Creating logic diagrams, cause-and-effect diagrams, network diagrams, and data flow diagrams often involves using specific symbols and conventions. Here's a brief description and template for each:

Logic Diagram Template:

Description: A logic diagram represents the flow of information in a system, using symbols to denote logical operations and relationships.

Template:

diffCopy code +------------------------+ | | | Logical Operation | | Symbol | | | +-----+------------+-----+ | | +-----+---+ +---+-----+ | | | | | Input | | Input | | A | | B | | | | | +---------+ +---------+ | | +-----+------------+-----+ | | +-----+----+ +---+-----+ | | | | | Output | | Output | | C | | D | | | | | +----------+ +---------+ Cause & Effect (Fishbone) Diagram Template:

Description: A cause-and-effect diagram, also known as a fishbone diagram, is used to identify and visualize the possible causes of a specific problem.

Template:

luaCopy code +--------------------------------+ | Problem Statement (Effect) | | | | +--------+ +--------+ | | | Cause1 | | Cause2 | | | +--------+ +--------+ | | | | | | +----+------+ | | | | Subcause1 | | | | +-----------+ | | | | | | | +----+------+ | | | | Subcause2 | | | | +-----------+ | | | | | | | +----+------+ | | | | Subcause3 | | | | +-----------+ | | +--------------------------------+ Network Diagram Template:

Description: A network diagram visually represents project tasks and their relationships, including dependencies and critical paths.

Template:

luaCopy code +-----+ +-----+ |Task1|--------->|Task2| +-----+ +-----+ | |Task3|<-----| +-----+ | | | +-----+ | |Task4|-----+ +-----+ Data Flow Diagram (DFD) Template:

Description: A Data Flow Diagram illustrates the flow of data within a system, showing processes, data stores, and data flows.

Template:

luaCopy code +-------------------------+ | Process Name | | | +------------^------------+ | +------------|------------+ | Data Flow Name | | | +------------v------------+ | Data Store Name | +-------------------------+

Kazi Shahed H Ferdous
by Kazi Shahed H Ferdous , Country Director , Traidcraft Exchange UK (branded as Transform Trade)

I am not an engineer but my informed guess is process and intercennectivity diagarm

Fabio Dreyden
by Fabio Dreyden , Regional Operations Manager , Afrikelp

Using a ISA logic diagram should serve you best.

Denouvre de Beer
by Denouvre de Beer , IT Delivery Management , Woolworths

Logic and data flow diagrams can be obtained from Visio. These are widely used by architects in the engineering field, and they represent the thinking for a systems solutions. One can use mind maps or logic flows diagrams to this end.

 

Data flow diagrams will show how data is passed across systems in a context diagram.

Timothy Mensah
by Timothy Mensah , Senior Meteorological Technician , Ghana Meteorological Agency

Creating logic diagrams, cause and effect diagrams, network diagrams, and data flow diagrams typically involves using specialized software or drawing tools. While I can't provide you with templates directly, I can describe how to create these diagrams and suggest some tools you can use to make them.

  1. Logic Diagram:

    • A logic diagram is used to represent the logical relationships between different elements or components in a system. It's commonly used in digital circuit design.
    • You can create logic diagrams using software like Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, or draw them manually using shapes and lines in PowerPoint or any vector drawing tool.
    • To create a logic diagram, start by defining your components or logic gates (AND, OR, NOT, etc.) and then connect them with lines to represent the logical connections.
  2. Cause and Effect Diagram (Ishikawa or Fishbone Diagram):

    • A cause and effect diagram is used to identify and analyze the root causes of a particular problem or outcome. It's typically shaped like a fishbone.
    • Tools like Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, or specialized fishbone diagram software can help you create these diagrams.
    • Start by drawing a horizontal line (the fishbone) and adding the main categories of potential causes as branches off the spine. Then, add sub-causes branching off each main category.
  3. Network Diagram:

    • A network diagram is used to depict the relationships and connections between various elements in a network, such as computers, servers, routers, and switches.
    • Tools like Microsoft Visio, draw.io, or network diagram-specific software are suitable for creating network diagrams.
    • Begin by identifying the network components and their connections. Then, use lines and symbols to represent these components and their interconnections.
  4. Data Flow Diagram (DFD):

    • A data flow diagram is used to represent the flow of data within a system or process. It shows how data moves between different processes, data stores, and external entities.
    • You can create DFDs using tools like Microsoft Visio, draw.io, or specialized DFD software.
    • Start by identifying the main processes, data stores, data flows, and external entities in your system. Then, use symbols and arrows to depict how data moves between these elements.

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