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MDT AutoSave – Managing Changes for System Platform Objects

MDT AutoSave – Managing Changes for System Platform Objects. Presented by Matthew Lawson Director of Technical Operations MDT Software November 2009. The Problem. GR. DevStudio IDE. Automation Process & Devices. . !. ?. Problems. All Clear!. Disaster. Change.

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MDT AutoSave – Managing Changes for System Platform Objects

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  1. Invensys proprietary & confidential

  2. MDT AutoSave – Managing Changes for System Platform Objects Presented by Matthew Lawson Director of Technical Operations MDT Software November 2009 Invensys proprietary & confidential

  3. The Problem GR DevStudio IDE Automation Process& Devices  ! ? Problems All Clear! Disaster Change Invensys proprietary & confidential InTouch for SP w/Trend

  4. The Hero GR DevStudio IDE Automation Process& Devices  !  ? ! • Compare • Restore • Deploy Disaster Solution Party Time! Invensys proprietary & confidential InTouch for SP w/Trend

  5. How did the hero save the day? • The Answer: AutoSave for System Platform • Latest product from MDT Software, the inventors of Change Management Software for Programmable Devices. • MDT has been safeguarding plant automation assets in the most advanced manufacturing facilities over 20 years. • Thousands of end-users in numerous industries worldwide have selected MDT AutoSave. • MDT AutoSave effectively manages plant floor automation devices, enabling you to minimize downtime, increase safety and maximize production. Invensys proprietary & confidential

  6. What is it? AutoSave forSystem Platform DevStudio IDE DevStudio IDE DevStudio IDE GR AutoSaveServer    AutomationProcess& Devices AutoSave for System Platform runs on the Galaxy Repository, and acts as a monitor of incoming activity By actively managing changes on the GR Node, A4SP can track changes for multiple users, simultaneously The AutoSave Server is an archive for the historical revisions of your graphical objects, templates, instances & controls AutoSave for System Platform captures changes as they are made Invensys proprietary & confidential InTouch for SP w/Trend

  7. How is it set up? In 3 steps AutoSave for System Platform can be up and managing changes in your facility. • Install the AutoSave Server • This is the archive/repository for the revision, user, client and other information. Can be a new installation or expansion of your existing AutoSave installation. • Install AutoSave for System Platform • Installed on the Galaxy Repository, this will update the database and install as a service, monitoring for any incoming activity or changes. • Run the Galaxy Export • The final step is to export the entire Galaxy into AutoSave to establish a baseline for all objects. Invensys proprietary & confidential

  8. How does it work? AutoSave for System Platform provides an intuitive client interface that gives you access to your historical data. This includes graphical objects, templates, instances, client controls and InTouch applications. Invensys proprietary & confidential

  9. How does it work? Additional tabs of information, such as “Revision History”, provide additional data that is not found in the DevStudio IDE. Invensys proprietary & confidential

  10. How does it work? Operations are a single-click away to provide you with the ability to compare or restore to a prior revision of a graphical object, template or instance. Invensys proprietary & confidential

  11. Why do I need it? • Complements your Wonderware System Platform solution with unparalleled change management lowering risk and increasing control. Invensys proprietary & confidential

  12. When do I need it? • In the “Build” phase of your project to capture & track changes and manage conflict between users developing the system. • Build Phase Invensys proprietary & confidential

  13. When do I need it? • During the “Operate” phase to manage changes and identify causes of downtime or problems that may occur. • Build Phase • Operate Phase Invensys proprietary & confidential

  14. When do I need it? During the “Maintain” phase to adapt to process changes and enhancements and to access to your historical data. • Build Phase • Operate Phase • Maintain Phase Invensys proprietary & confidential

  15. Expandable? • Yes! AutoSave supports the most comprehensive range of devices and editors in the industry! PLCs Robots CNCs Welders Drives HMI's (OIT) Workstations Project Files Documents Mitsubishi FANUC Telemecanique Toyoda Siemens GE Indramat Microsoft Allen-Bradley Rockwell Automation Schneider Omron Kuka ABB Invensys proprietary & confidential

  16. Success? • MDT AutoSave is installed in the most advanced manufacturing facilities in the world. Our customers include: Invensys proprietary & confidential

  17. Invensys proprietary & confidential

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