AMS Device Manager supports Foundation fieldbus devices.
Press Release Summary:
Web Client v2.0 for AMS Device Manager provides online monitoring and reporting, secure access to device information from any PC in plant, and ability to configure alert monitor to ensure proper function of critical field devices. Audit Trail feature allows users to manually enter and record events information to be related to device records for later reference.
Original Press Release:
Emerson Releases Enhanced Web Capabilities for AMS Suite: Intelligent Device Manager
PlantWeb additions to AMS Device Manager increase Ovation support, and improve online information to help users quickly focus on looming operations issues from anywhere in the plant
AUSTIN, TX (July 15, 2004) Emerson Process Management has released version 2.0 of its Web Client for AMS Device Manager, providing additional value through online monitoring and reporting, including support for FOUNDATION fieldbus devices with Emerson's Ovation expert control system. Web Client 2.0 strengthens AMS Device Manager, the industry's first application to add web-based access to instrument and valve diagnostics. The power of the web brings users timely decision support by offering secure access to device information from any PC in the plant.
As part of AMS Suite, AMS Device Manager powers Emerson's PlantWeb digital plant architecture to improve availability and performance. The added power of version 2.0 allows Web Client users to configure the alert monitor, enabling them to quickly focus in on critical field devices and ensure proper function or capture device alerts which are also viewable from a company's secure intranet. Web Client 2.0 also offers easy user access to graphical representation of the calibration results of field devices. The detail data is recorded and available in reports printed from the Web Client as well.
With the enhanced Audit Trail capability in version 2.0, users can manually enter and record events in Audit Trail, allowing useful information to be related to the device records for later reference. Version 2.0 of the Web Client also includes support for FOUNDATION fieldbus devices with Emerson's Ovation expert control system.
"We are continually investing in our AMS Suite of applications to maintain our position as the leading supplier of comprehensive technologies and services that help our users manage their production assets and optimize their economic performance," said Craig Llewellyn, president of Emerson's Asset Optimization division. "By using the Web Client 2.0 for secure yet easy access to live diagnostic information, users can maximize the benefits that come from having multiple disciplines working together to improve the performance and availability of critical plant assets."
AMS Suite is an integrated family of applications for predictive maintenance, performance monitoring and economic optimization. AMS Suite, combined with PlantWeb services for Asset Optimization, enables companies to dramatically improve plant availability, throughput and product quality, while reducing operations, maintenance and utility costs.
For more information on AMS Suite visit the website at www.assetweb.com.
About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries.
Asset Optimization, www.assetweb.com, a division of Emerson Process Management, is a leading worldwide supplier of services and technologies to increase the availability and performance of production assets for improved bottom line results. Asset Optimization plays a key role in Emerson's mission of combining superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services to help customers achieve the potential of their operations. Ovation is a leading advanced distributed process control and information system that is key to automation projects implemented by Emerson's Power & Water Solutions division (www.emersonprocess-powerwater.com).
Emerson brands include PlantWeb, Fisher, Micro Motion, Rosemount, Daniel, DeltaV, Ovation, AMS Suite, and CSI.
About Emerson
St. Louis-based Emerson (www.gotoemerson.com) is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers in process control; electronics and telecommunications; industrial automation; heating, ventilating and air conditioning; and appliances and tools. Sales in fiscal 2003 were $14 billion.
