1st letter β measured variable
PPressure
FFlow
LLevel
TTemperature
2nd letter β function
IIndicator
TTransmitter
CController
VValve (final control element)
Example: PT-101 = Pressure Transmitter, loop 101. FIC-204 = Flow Indicating Controller, loop 204. Numbers are the loop/area number, not a strict count. Colors here aid learning β real P&IDs are usually drawn in plain black & white.