AssetCentre

Advantages
Secure access to the control system
Prevent unauthorized or unwanted changes
from occurring in running processes or fles
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 specifc device or fle
Can maintain version control for all system fles
Always know where to fnd the most current
version of your program
Can confrm that the correct and validated
confguration 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 confguration 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 fexible, 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 fle
Provide automatic backup and compare operations on supported
devices
Confgure process instrumentation
Manage instrumentation calibration schedules and certifcates
The scalable design of FactoryTalk AssetCentre allows for easy expansion
of assets and extensible (add-on) capabilities its 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 specifc 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 confguration 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 fle versioning, audit logs, event
logs, reporting confguration, schedules, and more.
Source Control
Source control leverages the centralized database and
provides automatic version control. This provides proper
fle management and single master relationships.
Any electronic fle can be put under source control
RSLogix 5000 (.acd), Microsoft fles (.doc, .xls, .ppt, etc.)
Computer Aided Design (CAD) fles (.dwg), and others.
Supported source control functions include:
Check-out : Writes the selected fle 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 fle 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 diferent audit
messages!
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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.
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 specifc e-mail distribution list, or
if run on demand (manually), can be printed or saved as
an electronic fle 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 controller
Daily operator inputs from PanelView Plus (Ethernet)
terminals
Change history report for any electronic fle
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 eforts 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.
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 Confguration
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 frmware v11.0
and later.
Requires matching RSLogix 5000
release for each frmware 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, if con-
nected to a network.
Supports MicroLogix 1200 and 1500;
only supports 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 fles 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 specifed.
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
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 confguration
fles. The backup system can be confgured to provide a
comparison of the confguration fle retrieved from the
plant foor with the master fle stored in source control
so users can determine any changes that have been
made on the plant foor. These operations are executed
on a repeating date or time basis as scheduled to ft 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
fles for these assets, as well as any other fles 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 notifcations, etc.
Notifcation
The Notifcation feature proactively notifes designated
users when predefned system events occur. E-mail
notifcations could include:
Upload and compare event statuses
Completed, aborted or failed schedules
Rogue candidate detection
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Calibration Management
The FactoryTalk AssetCentre Calibration Management
capability allows for a paperless calibration solution:
managing calibration requirements, specifcations,
schedules, calibration results and reporting. When it comes
to the managing of instrument calibration and system
qualifcations, FactoryTalk AssetCentre ofers unique
advantages. Whether for a single department or an entire
organization, your workfow 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 specifes 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 instruments calibration.
Master Instrument Record (MIR)
The Master Instrument Record (MIR) is used to enter all
of the instruments 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 fnd 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 diferent types
of reminders that may be confgured by User Group to
appear in this screen. They range from Late Calibrations to
Un-fnalized Maintenance Results. The Reminders screen
may also inform users of their current Review and/or
Approval obligations.
Standard Reports
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 modifed 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 specifcations directly to a documenting process
calibrator. With the calibrator, the user may then go into
the feld and complete the calibration assignment in
accordance with the predefned and approved procedure.
The completed calibration is then easily and seamlessly
uploaded as electronic calibration records to the ProCal
system database.
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Process Device Confguration
FactoryTalk AssetCentre Process Device Confguration
(PDC) is an optional capability. Using Field Device Tool
(FDT) technology, FactoryTalk AssetCentre PDC allows you
to access instrument parameters, aids in confguration
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 feld time. This means
you now have the freedom to choose best-in-breed
instruments and maintenance tools available from any of
the more than ffty vendors supporting FDT technology.
For more information on FDT technology, visit www.
fdtgroup.org.
With FactoryTalk AssetCentre Process Device
Confguration, you can:
Manage installed Device Type Manager (DTM) with the
DTM Catalog
Build the DTM communications path from FactoryTalk
AssetCentre client computers to the physical devices
View and edit the confguration for a device (online or
ofine)
Upload and download the confguration for a device
Print the confguration 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/ofine parameters; upload/download
confguration; print; view online help manuals, trending
for diagnostic purposes, etc.
Connectivity Options
FactoryTalk AssetCentre Process Device Confguration
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 Profbus PA) are
supported for use within FactoryTalk AssetCentre Process
Device Confguration.
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
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, e.g.,
HiProms 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, confgure and print device
confguration. Note: Ofine confguration is not supported
via the iDTM.
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FactoryTalk AssetCentre Disaster Recovery
Secure access to the control system
Prevent unauthorized or unwanted changes from occurring
in running processes or fles
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
specifc device or fle
Can maintain version control for all system fles
Always know where to fnd the most current version of your
program
Can confrm that the correct and validated confguration 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 staf efectiveness (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 specifc)
Helps to lower production cost (closer to specifcation
thresholds, removing safeties)
Easy review of any aspect of activities
One system!
FactoryTalk AssetCentre Process Device Confguration
Manage installed Device Type Manager (DTM) with the DTM
Catalog
Build the DTM Networks from FactoryTalk AssetCentre client
computers to the physical devices
View and edit the confguration for a device (online or ofine)
Upload and download the confguration for a device
Print the confguration for a device
Manage multiple instrument types across multiple vendors
Manage multiple instrument types across multiple protocols
(HART, Profbus and Foundation Fieldbus)
Remotely connect to instruments to diagnose and correct
problems quickly
ADVANTAGES OF FACTORYTALK ASSETCENTRE ADD-ON OPTIONS
For online confguration or for advanced device
confguration, beyond the generic iDTM, device drivers
can be obtained directly from the device manufacturer,
e.g., Endress+Hauser, Metso, etc.
DTM Catalog
The DTM Catalog makes it easy to manage all the DTMs
registered within the FactoryTalk AssetCentre server.
From the DTM Catalog, you can enable, disable or view
installed DTMs.
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