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Configuration

(Alias: system arrangement)

The arrangement of a system expressed in terms of hardware and software components and their interrelationships. A typical configuration consists of:

  • All deliverable software and hardware
  • Specifications and design descriptions that describe the system's components (configuration items) and their internal and external interactions
  • Planning documentation
  • Testing documentation and data.

An Example of a Configuration

A Configuration Example

The figure depicts the configuration of an underground railway environmental control system. The system has a central operation control centre and many railway stations. Each station has:

  • A local control processor (LCP) that allows operators to display and manipulate the air conditioning system and smoke extraction fans
  • A remote terminal unit (RTU) that performs the control function and
  • An integrated backup panel (IBP) that allows operators to take over manual control of the system.
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RE Definition: Configuration

Usine de fabrication de circuit imprimé (PCB

By liuliu » Fri 13-Feb-2026, 18:18, My rating: ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭

This clear breakdown of system configuration and component relationships helps frame how complex systems stay organized, much like the structured processes at Usine de fabrication de circuit imprimé (PCB). Understanding these interconnections makes it easier to manage both software setups and physical hardware assembly effectively.

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