Observe your factory process automation

Automation University 2014 AUD 17

Kai Bergemann
Product Manager Software
EMEA Region
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Current challenges
Increase efficiency

Lower material cost through less quality issues and scrap

Higher machine availability through reduction of downtimes

and faster reaction times

Lower maintenance costs

Defined workflows and adherence of guidelines

Secure and improve product quality

Complained with common and future regulations

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Open questions
Which is
the valid version?
Who made
the last changes?
When did we execute
the last backup?

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All systems
calibrated?
What has been
changed by the
systems integrator?

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Version
Which15ison
the
the server
valid version?
is valid!
Has this function
Last changes made by
block
the maintenance team!
an other interface?
Daily
in
When
didbackup
we execute
automated
process !
the last backup?

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Calibration
Who made
finished
the
andlast
documented!
changes?
The systems
integrator
Which assets
changed
the set points
are impacted?
of the mixer!

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Typical situation
Plant Management

Scheduling
Engineering

Finance

Quality

Operators

Planning & Logistics

Maintenance

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The packaging line

will be modernized.
Different venders
make changes
in different PLCs.
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Change Management
Plant
Management
Engineering
Scheduling

Finance

Quality

Operators

Planning &
Logistics

Maintenance

Check-In

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Observe program code complience

Plant Management

The actual running

Quality
PLC program is different
to the valid version
on the server

Scheduling

Finance

Quality

Operators

Planning & Logistics

Maintenance

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Asset Management - Benefits

Quality improvements
Complete archive of all software versions and defined and
reproducible production conditions
Mapping and traceability of software version and finished good
User and user level administration
Proof of authority by using electric signature for relevant
activities

Supports quality management systems like audit-Trail - ISO

900x or FDA 21 CFR 11

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Asset Management - Benefits

Cost savings
Increase production availability and decrease scrap

Decrease data losses by using a central Asset Management server

No longer searches for the valid version time savings
Optimize daily work flows and optimal use of maintenance
resources
Machine builder documentation

Changes while project phase

Machine delivery valid versions, delivered to customer

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FactoryTalk AssetCentre Platform

Set of asset-centric focused tools to securely and centrally manage your
automated production environment

Centrally archive electronic files/folders

Provide backup and compare of operating asset configurations
Track users actions
Secure access
Configure process instruments
Manage process instruments calibrations

Scalable design allows expansion of functionality and device counts

Practical application for small-line applications and site-wide installations

Low entry cost easily supports testing and proof of concept work

FactoryTalk AssetCentre is a tool to manage automation assets

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FactoryTalk AssetCentre Components

FactoryTalk AssetCentre Server

Governs the systems operations

Expanded
Ethernet

Microsoft SQL Server

Hosts FactoryTalk AssetCentre databases

FactoryTalk AssetCentre Client

Permits users to configure and use the

system, view logged events and perform
other associated tasks

FactoryTalk AssetCentre Agent

Programs that perform certain types of tasks

FactoryTalk
AssetCentre
Server

FactoryTalk
AssetCentre
Client
Ethernet

`
`
Microsoft
SQL Server
2005 or 2008

FactoryTalk
AssetCentre
Server

FactoryTalk
Directory/ Security

`
FactoryTalk
AssetCentre
Agent

Simplified
Ethernet

FactoryTalk Directory / Security

Common Rockwell Automation security

provider

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FactoryTalk AssetCentre
Server, SQL Server
Agent, FTDirectory / FTSecurity

FactoryTalk
AssetCentre
Client

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Version 5.0 - Highlights

Asset Tree Search

Find Next, Find All

Goes to that location in the tree view

Enhanced Logix Compare

Ability to specify specific controller tags

in Logix for compare
i.e. Recipe set points, machine setup, etc.
By UTD or by specific members

Miscellaneous

Archive Clean up Wizard support for

Binders

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FactoryTalk AssetCentre v6.0

Target Q4CY2014

New Capabilities

Disaster Recovery Additional Agent Groups (aka Agents not Equal)

Custom Device Plug-In

Expanded Functionality

Support Upload and Compare of Drives using

Connected Components Workbench (CCW)

New System Support

FactoryTalk Services Platform CPR9 SRx

Windows Server 2012 (Server, Client & Agent)
Windows 8 Ready (Client & Agent)
SQL Server 2012

Ease of Use

Install to use Logix Designer style

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Additional Agent Groups

Allow for multiple operating systems,
network architecture support and
application requirements
Define a Agent Group and assign
Agents
Assign Agent Groups by Asset
Licensing

1 included by default
Additional Agent Groups available

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Custom Device Plug-In

Allow others to create backup engines for devices that can be
incorporated into AssetCentre
AssetCentre to interact (start) with custom application(s) pass
arguments if required and retrieve the backup file(s) to put into
AssetCentre archive/logs automatically via a schedule
AssetCentre to provide compare functionality of backup to archive
content regarding new, deleted or changed content

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FactoryTalk AssetCentre - Demo

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Version control /
Source control

Disaster recovery

Audit / Event log

Comparison report /
Web reporting
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For additional information

PlantPAx: www.plantpax.eu
O&G information: http://oilandgas.rockwellautomation.com/en/
Download Process Safebook: http://www.emea.rockwellautomation.com/

Check out the Process demo on the show floor

Request a PlantPax Demo: http://www.emea.rockwellautomation.com/process
Join us at PSUG & AF:
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/rockwellautomation/events/automationfair/overview.page
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