AutoSave

AutoSave

MDT software. - a Desco industrial company 2002

ContentsContents

• Change Management

• About AutoSave

• About MDT software

• Features

Change Management


Why Change ManagementWhy Change Management

• Good business practice

• Regulatory compliance

• Minimize downtime

• Disaster recovery SOP

• Change control SOP

• Reduce errors

• Promote teamwork

• Protect investment

• Increase security and safety

• Lower administration costs


Manufacturers Business DisruptionsManufacturers Business Disruptions

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Hardwareproblem

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Mistakes Weatherrelated

Hacking Earthquake Vandalism Other


Potential RisksPotential Risks

• Lost programs

• Wrong program loaded

• Unknown changes

• Unauthorized changes

• Security breach

• Downtime

• Safety issues

• Re-development efforts

About AutoSave


What is AutoSaveWhat is AutoSave

• Enterprise source management solution providing a comprehensive suite of tools to protect, save, restore, discover, and track changes for industrial programmable devices and documents.

• AutoSave unifies plant automation software under one common user interface.

• Use of AutoSave results in a secure, well documented, controlled environment which dramatically reduces coordination constraints, wasted effort, and safety concerns.


Client / Server / AgentClient / Server / Agent

• AutoSave Client workstations house the programming software editor.

• The AutoSave Server stores all the program files, manages security.

• The AutoSave Agent performs the unattended Upload, Download, and Compare.

• Compressed programs are transferred from the Server to the Client for editing.


PLC Edit SessionPLC Edit Session

Find Right Program

Launch Editor

Make Changes

Save and Exit Editor

Copy to Backup

Note changes

Login to AutoSave

Select Program

Manual With AutoSave

Logout of AutoSave

Verify user permissionsVerify client permissionsLock programTransfer from server to clientComment files available

Comment PromptCheck-in programNew revision createdSaved on Server

Server automatically verifies PLC to Library copy and emails difference report


How AutoSave WorksHow AutoSave Works

Server & DatabaseServer & Database

AgentAgent

ProgrammingProgrammingWorkstationWorkstation

DeviceDevice


Key FeaturesKey Features

• Version control

• System security

• Change control

• Central library

• Single interfaceenvironment

• Archival backups

• Audit trail


Editors and DevicesEditors and Devices

• Windows applications

• Intellution

• GE / Fanuc

• Rockwell / Allen-Bradley

• Siemens

• Schneider / Modicon / Telemecanique

• Wonderware


Proven TechnologiesProven Technologies

• Microsoft Windows 2000

• Microsoft Windows NT 4.0

• Microsoft SQL 2000 server

• Microsoft Internet Explorer

Customers


AutoSave Installed IndustriesAutoSave Installed Industries

• 4,700+ nodes

• Automotive

• Food and Beverage

• Pharmaceutical

• Steel

• Brewing

• Oil & Gas

• Transportation

• Railroads

• Ships

• Pulp & Paper

• Water & Waste Water

• Specialty Chemical

• Pipelines


Customers Around the WorldCustomers Around the World

• A.K. Steel

• Abbot Labs/Ross

• Bayer

• BNFL

• Brach & Brock

• Caterpillar

• Coors Brewing

• Corn Products

• DaimlerChrysler

• Delphi

• E.J. Gallo Winery

• Eli Lilly

• Ford Motor

• General Mills

• General Motors

• Georgia Pacific

• Hewlett-Packard

• Iams

• Jaguar

• Kellogg's

• Kraft/Post Foods

• Livermore National Labs

• Miller Brewing

• Nabisco

• National Starch & Chemical

• Nestlé

• Newport News Shipbuilding

• Procter & Gamble

• Ralston Purina

• South African Brewery

• The New York Times

• Visteon

• Williams Gas Pipeline

About MDT


Who is MDTWho is MDT

• Software development company

• Change management solutions since 1983

• Privately owned 30+ employees

• Exclusive business focus

• A Desco industrial company 1000+ strong

• Robust device test lab

• Start-up services

• Custom engineering services

• Education and training services


Automation PartnersAutomation Partners

• ABB

• GE / Fanuc

• Intellution

• Rockwell

• Schneider

• Siemens

• Wonderware


MDT MilestonesMDT Milestones

• 2002 - Windows2000 server

• 2002 - Exclusive editor directing technology

• 1999 - Windows-NT server

• 1997 - Windows clients

• 1993 - 1st client/server PDS solution

• 1989 - 1st all inclusive PDS solution

• 1986 - 1st program compare

• 1983 - Founded

AutoSave Features


System ComponentsSystem Components

• AutoSave Server

• AutoSave Clients

• AutoSave Agents

• Scheduler

• Security authentication

• SQL database

• Communications configuration (MMC)

• Web server (IIS)

• Email server (SMTP)


SecuritySecurity

• Restrict functionality and access by user or computer workstation

• NT authentication

• Authorized user privileges

• Client workstation access control

• User access control

• Privilege rights– Area

– Program

– Device

– Editor functions

– Administration

• User classes

• Security can not be bypassed


Archival BackupArchival Backup

• On-demand upload save

• On-demand download restore

• Scheduled compare

• Auto change email notification

• On-demand compare

• Automated Update of current working copy


Change TrackingChange Tracking

• On-demand and scheduled compare– Data values– Ladder logic programs– Documentation– ASCII text– Binary files

• Automated email notices– Of differences– On downloads– Of new versions

• Automated update of new version in device

• Prevent undetected or unauthorized changes


Version ControlVersion Control

• Central file storage– Current working copy– Named version copies– Automated increment of numbered ancestor copies– Local workstation copies

• File locking– Manual– Automatic

• Compressed file sets for fast transfer

• New version email notice

• Configurable number of generations

• Time-base ancestor revisions


Change ControlChange Control

• Streamlined edit process

• Online / Offline editor access

• Revision notes

• Pre-configured communications

• Contained editor functions– Prevent online when offline

• Multi-user system

• Multi-session editing

• Manage editor versions across enterprise


Streamlined / Seamless IntegrationStreamlined / Seamless Integration

• Intuitive operation

• Multi-device compatibility

• Transparent data handling

• Integrated client technologies

• Common interface for all editors

• Works with any editor


Central ServerCentral Server

• Automated engine

• Systems security

• Common version control library

• Enterprise network communications

• Comprehensive plant-wide support

• Secure access


Team CollaborationTeam Collaboration

• Shared programs and documentation stored in central location

• File locking prohibits accidental overwrites

• Revision control

• Automatic email notice of changes

• Reliable working program versions readily available

AutoSave Features


PackagingPackaging

• Server / Scheduler / Agent module

• Extra Agent modules

• Basic & Advanced Client modules

• Dedicated Computer Workstation Licenses

• Concurrent Usage Licenses

• Site Licenses

• Completely scalable


AutoSave Best-in-ClassAutoSave Best-in-Class

• Change control under one environment

• Broadest Manufacturing Coverage

• Multi-vendor editor and device support

• Reduced cost of 21 CFR Part 11 remediation for existing systems

• Shrink-wrapped software for easier validation

• Maintains e-records to meet 21 CFR Part 11

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