AssetCentre

Advantages

Secure access to the control system •

Prevent unauthorized or unwanted • changes from occurring in running processes or fi les

Have a documented audit trail for • Rockwell Automation devices of who made what changes and when those changes were made to device programs

Have an unequivocal record of who • made changes to a specifi c device or fi le

Can maintain version control for all • system fi les

Always know where to fi nd the most • current version of your program

Can confi rm that the correct • and validated confi guration or programming is currently in a device

Time to complete process activities • (i.e., calibration) can be reduced by over 50%

Manage multiple instrument types • across multiple vendors

View and edit the confi guration for a • process device

Maximize Your Automation and Process Investment

Overview

FactoryTalk® AssetCentre provides you with a centralized tool for securing, managing, versioning, tracking and reporting automation-related asset information across your entire enterprise. And perhaps more importantly, it can do this automatically, with limited additional management oversight or work from employees.

FactoryTalk AssetCentre can impact uptime, productivity, quality, employee safety or regulatory compliance. Whatever your area of concern, FactoryTalk AssetCentre and its fl exible, scalable solution can help you and your organization meet your asset uptime goals.

With FactoryTalk AssetCentre, you can:

Secure access to the system• Track detailed users’ actions• Manage historical versioning of any electronic fi le• Provide automatic backup and compare operations on supported • devicesConfi gure process instrumentation• Manage instrumentation calibration schedules and certifi cates •

The scalable design of FactoryTalk AssetCentre allows for easy expansion of assets and extensible (add-on) capabilities — it’s adaptable from small line applications to plant-wide installations. It is built on a server that provides common base functions and extendable add-on capabilities that help you leverage certain functions for specifi c automation asset types. It is this integrated and modular design that lets the system grow as your business goals and production needs change.

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Base Functions

FactoryTalk AssetCentre Server provides you and your production facility the tools to centrally track and manage not only the confi guration changes that occur in your facility, but also the people who are able to perform these functions. The entire breadth of the base server functions can assist with diagnostics and troubleshooting and reduce the time needed to maintain your production assets. The base server functions include:

Centralized Database

FactoryTalk AssetCentre is built upon a centralized Microsoft® SQL Server database. This database is the primary repository for all fi le versioning, audit logs, event logs, reporting confi guration, schedules, and more.

Source Control

Source control leverages the centralized database and provides automatic version control. This provides proper fi le management and single master relationships.

Any electronic fi le can be put under source control — RSLogix 5000 (.acd), Microsoft fi les (.doc, .xls, .ppt, etc.) Computer Aided Design (CAD) fi les (.dwg), and others.

Supported source control functions include:

Check-out• : Writes the selected fi le or folder to a local working folder with read-write access and locks the selection to prevent multiple-user editing.Check-In• : Reads the local working folder and updates the source control repository, creating new versions as needed.Get• : Writes the selected fi le or folder to the local working folder with read-only access. Note: A Get can retrieve the latest or any historical version that is in the archive.Undo Check Out• : Returns the selection to an unchecked out state and unlocks the selections.

Audits

The Audit feature gathers information centrally that is generated by user interactions with Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk-enabled applications, including FactoryTalk AssetCentre. Audits are captured while connected or even disconnected from the network!

The audit trail consists of Logged Time, Occurred Time, Source, Location, Resource, Username and Message.

Capture audit messages such as:

Data value changes (timers, tags, instructors, etc.)• Create, delete or changing of rungs• Create, delete or changing of tags• User log-in/out• and more . . . •

The image below is an example of audits for a ControlLogix® processor named Filler_CLX:

Examples of Rockwell Automation applications that produce audit messages are:

RSLogix™ 5, RSLogix™ 500 and RSLogix™ 5000 • PanelView™ Plus• FactoryTalk® View Site Edition• FactoryTalk® Security• FactoryTalk AssetCentre• and more . . . •

RSLogix 5000 itself produces over 150 diff erent audit messages!

Events

The Events feature gathers system-generated information centrally from FactoryTalk-enabled applications, including FactoryTalk AssetCentre. The Event logs consist of Logged Time, Occurred Time, Source, Location, Severity and Message.

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Examples of Event log messages are:

RSLinx® Enterprise service started• FactoryTalk® Activation checkout• FactoryTalk® Network Directory now active• and more . . . . •

Reporting

The reporting capabilities allow scheduled and on-demand searches and can include traceability information from Audit, Events or Source Control. Scheduled reports can be e-mailed to a specifi c e-mail distribution list, or if run on demand (manually), can be printed or saved as an electronic fi le format of Microsoft® Excel®, Microsoft® Word, Crystal Reports®, Adobe® Acrobat®, or Rich Text Format.

Easily create reports for:

Weekly programming change reports for any Allen-• Bradley controllerDaily operator inputs from PanelView Plus (Ethernet) • terminals Change history report for any electronic fi le• and more . . . •

Scheduler

The Scheduler is used to run periodic tasks or reports. These are assigned to FactoryTalk AssetCentre-designated computers, or agents, to leverage unused or under-utilized computing power within your facility and are load-balanced automatically across all agents.

Security

FactoryTalk AssetCentre internally leverages the powerful features already found in FactoryTalk® Security. This standardized security model minimizes eff orts to administer users and passwords on operator interfaces, historians, engineering and maintenance workstations. It even enforces security rights when machines are disconnected from the LAN.

Using FactoryTalk Security, by user or by group, you can:

Secure user actions (i.e., check-in, check-out, undo • checkout, etc.)Control what a user is able to view: full or read only • items in the FactoryTalk AssetCentre tree view

items in the FactoryTalk AssetCentre tree view.• items in the FactoryTalk AssetCentre tree view.•

Gain Further Value with Add-on Capabilities

FactoryTalk AssetCentre has an evolving set of add-on capabilities that allow you to optimize and leverage your factory automation and process device investments. These optional capabilities expand upon the robust central features already found in the FactoryTalk AssetCentre server and allow you the ability to extend the value of the system as needs change within your manufacturing environment.

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FactoryTalk® AssetCentre optional capabilities extend the value of your system and allow you to optimize your investments.

FactoryTalk AssetCentre Process Device Confi guration

FactoryTalk AssetCentre Disaster Recovery

FactoryTalk AssetCentre Calibration Management

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Rockwell Automation Assets

The table that follows lists the Rockwell Automation devices supported by the Disaster Recovery capability. Network connectivity exceptions are noted where appropriate.

Device Type Description

Logix5000™ Processors

Supports all processors fi rmware v11.0 and later.Requires matching RSLogix 5000 release for each fi rmware version in use within the facility.

PLC-5® Supports all processors.

SLC-500™ Supports all processors.

Allen-Bradley® Drives

Any drive on Ethernet, ControlNet® or DeviceNet® that uses RSLinx Classic.

MicroLogix™ Supports MicroLogix 1000 (detailed compare) if connected to a network.Supports MicroLogix 1100, 1200, 1400 and 1500 (binary compare).

PanelView™ Standard

PanelView devices are supported on all networks.

PanelView™ Enhanced

Commonly referred to as PanelView “E,” these devices are only supported on Remote I/O (RIO) connections.

PanelView™ Plus PanelView Plus devices are supported on all networks.

Additional Assets

FactoryTalk AssetCentre version 3.00.00 supports the ability to back up and compare fi les and/or folders on remote computers.

Device Type Description

Remote computer (requires UNC connection)

Treats back-ups as single version control entity in archive. A share is required on remote computer, user credentials is also specifi ed.

Generic FTP Devices

Treats back-ups as single version control entity in archive. IP address required, user credential is also specifi ed.

Disaster Recovery

FactoryTalk AssetCentre provides control system backup that is integrated with source control to provide reliable and easy access to the latest control system confi guration fi les. The backup system can be confi gured to provide a comparison of the confi guration fi le retrieved from the plant fl oor with the master fi le stored in source control so users can determine any changes that have been made on the plant fl oor. These operations are executed on a repeating date or time basis as scheduled to fi t your operational needs.

Disaster Recovery Assets Supported

FactoryTalk AssetCentre supports both Rockwell Automation and third-party assets. The FactoryTalk AssetCentre Archive can be used to manage the project fi les for these assets, as well as any other fi les that you might normally store on a computer hard drive or network share.

Backup and Compare Schedules

Easily create Backup or Backup and Compare for any supported asset type. Schedules can be created for one or more devices, create as many schedules as you require!

Set the Start time and frequency of schedule by Hourly, Daily, Weekly or Monthly. Specify by schedule and asset type backup or compare properties, i.e. Compare Options, email notifi cations, etc.

Notifi cation

The Notifi cation feature proactively notifi es designated users when predefi ned system events occur. E-mail notifi cations could include:

Upload and compare event statuses• Completed, aborted or failed schedules• Rogue candidate detection•

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Third-party Assets

FactoryTalk AssetCentre version 2.21.01 supports Motoman, Fanuc and ABB robot controllers.

Device Type Description

Motoman robot controller(requires FTP connection)

Motoman NX-100,XRC Robot Controller

Fanuc robot controller(must support FTP connection)

Fanuc RJ3, RJ3i, R-30iA Robot Controller

ABB robot controller(must support FTP connection)

ABB IRC5, S4C+ Robot Controller

Siemens S7 processors (requires TCP/IP connection)

400 and 300 Family

Siemens S5 processors(requires TCP/IP connection)

100 Family

Calibration Management

The FactoryTalk AssetCentre Calibration Management capability allows for a paperless calibration solution: managing calibration requirements, specifi cations, schedules, calibration results and reporting. When it comes to the managing of instrument calibration and system qualifi cations, FactoryTalk AssetCentre off ers unique advantages. Whether for a single department or an entire organization, your workfl ow and oversight practices can be automated, systematized and improved — particularly in a regulated environment such as 21 CFR Part 11 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

How It Works

The FactoryTalk AssetCentre Calibration Management capability leverages industry-leader Prime Technologies by integrating their ProCalV5 (PCV5) software into FactoryTalk AssetCentre. This Calibration Management functionality is completely contained within PCV5, but accessed solely through FactoryTalk AssetCentre.

ProCalV5 Integration with FactoryTalk AssetCentre

Instrument data is entered only once and shared between FactoryTalk AssetCentre and ProcCalV5 — that is, the manufacture, model number, serial number, etc. Calibration summary data can be viewed within FactoryTalk AssetCentre; and for detailed calibration information, FactoryTalk AssetCentre provides a context-sensitive quick launch into the ProCalV5 application.

Simplify Complex Calibration Procedures

FactoryTalk AssetCentre Calibration Management lets you assign multiple input and output engineering units, multiple ranges, multiple test points and multiple tolerances. It helps users to perform calibration

procedures involving complex algorithms and obtain automatic Pass/Fail results.

Calibration Points

Calibration Points specifi es the calibration information for the instrument, such as the number of calibration points, stated accuracy, resolution, and more. This information is then used to calculate the high and low spec and control limits for the instrument’s calibration.

Calibration Points

Calibration Points specifi es the calibration information for the instrument, such as the number of calibration points,stated accuracy, resolution, and more. This information is then used to calculate the high and low spec and control limits for the instrument’s calibration.

Master Instrument Record (MIR)

The Master Instrument Record (MIR) is used to enter all of the instrument’s information that will remain constant, such as model number and serial number. The MIR that is entered will be the basis for creating calibration records for those instruments.

Calibration Records

This is used to add, display, modify and, if necessary, delete the results of an instrument, loop, and test instrument or system calibration. This record is used to capture all information related to the calibration of an item, including inputs, readings, standards used, SOP used, man hours, who calibrated the item, and possibly, electronic approval signatures.

Event History

The event history is a searchable audit trail. It allows users to fi nd any historical events quickly and easily that are associated with their items. For example, users can use this feature to determine when calibration for an instrument occurs, as well as when status changes.

Reminders

The tool is also equipped with a reminder system whereby overdue calibrations, work items and alerts will appear on the Reminders screen. There are many diff erent types of reminders that may be confi gured by User Group to appear in this screen. They range from Late Calibrations to Un-fi nalized Maintenance Results. The Reminders screen may also inform users of their current Review and/or Approval obligations.

Standard Reports

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FactoryTalk AssetCentre Calibration Management includes a comprehensive selection of over 70 standard reports. Our standard reports include audit trails, alerts, calibration, loop, equipment reports and more. Reports can be modifi ed or created using Crystal Reports® from SAP BusinessObjects.

Hand-held Transmitters

With the use of the optional Field Calibrator Utility, users are able to download calibration assignments and specifi cations directly to a documenting process calibrator. With the calibrator, the user may then go into the fi eld and complete the calibration assignment in accordance with the predefi ned and approved procedure. The completed calibration is then easily and seamlessly uploaded as electronic calibration records to the ProCal system database.

Process Device Confi guration

FactoryTalk AssetCentre Process Device Confi guration (PDC) is an optional capability. Using Field Device Tool (FDT) technology, FactoryTalk AssetCentre PDC allows you to access instrument parameters, aids in confi guration and commissioning process devices and helps with diagnostics. Acting as a host system, or frame application, FactoryTalk AssetCentre gives you the ability to work with multiple vendors’ instruments in one common platform, reducing overall maintenance and fi eld time. This means you now have the freedom to choose best-in-breed instruments and maintenance tools available from any of the more than fi fty vendors supporting FDT technology.

For more information on FDT technology, visit www.fdtgroup.org.

With FactoryTalk AssetCentre Process Device Confi guration, you can:

Manage installed Device Type Manager (DTM) with the • DTM CatalogBuild the DTM communications path from FactoryTalk • AssetCentre client computers to the physical devicesView and edit the confi guration for a device (online or • offl ine)Upload and download the confi guration for a device• Print the confi guration for a device•

How It Works – The Path

The path from the FactoryTalk AssetCentre Client to the physical device passes through one or more intermediate gateway or communication DTMs. For example, this picture shows the physical path from the client through ControlLogix® to an Endress+Hauser Cerabar pressure device.

DTM Network

The physical communications path to the device is managed via the intuitive, easy-to-use DTM Network editor. Adding new devices is easy with the Scan Network function. Devices found via the scan will automatically be added, capturing the device(s) model number, serial number, manufacture, etc.

DTM View

Depending on the device (for example, Endress+Hauser Cerabar pressure transmitter, the DTM View presents a rich set of graphical user features and functions that are unmatched to other technologies. From the DTM View, you can edit online/offl ine parameters; upload/download confi guration; print; view online help manuals, trending for diagnostic purposes, etc.

Connectivity Options

FactoryTalk AssetCentre Process Device Confi guration comes standard with a number of communications and device DTMs for use in a variety of Rockwell Automation architectures. The common process device networks (HART, Fieldbus Foundation and Profi bus PA) are supported for use within FactoryTalk AssetCentre Process Device Confi guration.

Rockwell Automation-provided Communication DTMs

ControlLogix (Ethernet or ControlNet)•

1756-IF8H HART Analog Input ›

1756-OF8H HART Analog Output ›

Flex I/O (Ethernet or ControlNet)•

1794-IE8H/A HART Analog Input ›

1794-IE8H/B HART Analog Input ›

1794-OE8H/A HART Analog Output ›

1794-OE8H/B HART Analog Output ›

1794-IF8IH/A HART Analog Input ›

1794-OF8IH/A HART Analog Input ›

Publication FTALK-PP001F-EN-P – February 2011 Copyright ©2011 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA. Supersedes Publication FTALK-PP001E-EN-P – July 2010

FactoryTalk® AssetCentre Disaster RecoverySecure access to the control system • Prevent unauthorized or unwanted changes from occurring • in running processes or fi les Have a documented audit trail for Rockwell Automation • devices of who made what changes and when those changes were made to device programs Have an unequivocal record of who made changes to a • specifi c device or fi le Can maintain version control for all system fi les • Always know where to fi nd the most current version of your • program Can confi rm that the correct and validated confi guration or • programming is currently in a device

FactoryTalk® AssetCentre Calibration Management Time to complete calibrations can be reduced by over 50%• Allows compliance (automatic documentation and • reporting)Helps improve staff eff ectiveness (ease of accessing the • right information)

Helps improve product quality and helps reduce process • mishaps (instrument performing as intended)Helps allow a more repeatable process (not operator specifi c)• Helps to lower production cost (closer to specifi cation • thresholds, removing safeties)Easy review of any aspect of activities• One system!•

FactoryTalk AssetCentre Process Device Confi gurationManage installed Device Type Manager (DTM) with the DTM • CatalogBuild the DTM Networks from FactoryTalk AssetCentre client • computers to the physical devicesView and edit the confi guration for a device (online or offl ine)• Upload and download the confi guration for a device• Print the confi guration for a device• Manage multiple instrument types across multiple vendors• Manage multiple instrument types across multiple protocols • (HART, Profi bus and Foundation Fieldbus)Remotely connect to instruments to diagnose and correct • problems quickly

ADVANTAGES OF FACTORYTALK® ASSETCENTRE ADD-ON OPTIONS

1797-IE8H/A HART Analog Input ›

1797-IE8H/B HART Analog Input›

1797-OE8H/A HART Analog Output ›

1797-OE8H/B HART Analog Output ›

Foundation Fieldbus•

1757-FFLD (Ethernet) ›

1757-FFLDC (ControlNet)) ›

Additional hardware communication DTMs can be obtained directly from the device manufacturer – for example, HiProm’s EN2PA DTM.

Rockwell Automation-provided Device DTMs

Rockwell Automation provides a generic device driver library called the iDTM. The iDTM represents both input and output type devices, such as Rosemount 643 Pressure Transmitter, Fisher Valve DVC600, etc. With the iDTM you can go online, monitor, confi gure and print device confi guration. Note: Offl ine confi guration is not supported via the iDTM.

For online confi guration or for advanced device confi guration, beyond the generic iDTM, device drivers can be obtained directly from the device manufacturer – for example, Endress+Hauser, Metso.

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