Software aids smart wireless network management.
Press Release Summary:
AMS Device Manager v9.5 provides AMS Wireless SNAP-ON application to plan, customize, visualize, and manage smart wireless networks. MV Engineering Assistant enables configuration and test calculation functions on both HART® and FOUNDATION(TM) fieldbus MultiVariable transmitters, while AlertTrack(TM) gives users increased visibility to health of field devices and documentation of parameter changes to help identify equipment issues and areas for process improvement.
Original Press Release:
Emerson's New AMS Suite Release Simplifies Set up and Management of Smart Wireless Networks
New functionality helps users easily plan, customize, visualize, and manage Smart Wireless networks
AUSTIN, TEXAS (June 16, 2008) - Emerson Process Management has announced AMS® Suite: Intelligent Device Manager 9.5 applications for planning and managing scalable wireless networks to support the growing demand for wireless solutions in the process automation industry. AMS Device Manager 9.5 provides a common interface for users to manage their wired and wireless instruments and valves. Wireless device configuration is streamlined and drag-and-drop functionality automates the writing of joinkeys into wireless devices, increasing efficiency and security.
Advanced planning based on best practices is key to successful wireless implementation. With the new AMS Wireless SNAP-ON application, users can plan, customize, visualize, and manage Emerson's Smart Wireless networks. This application allows users to avoid in-depth site surveys or time-consuming planning blueprints. Instead, users can easily upload an aerial image of their plant into the application and quickly plan their wireless network. When the network layout is complete, they can validate the network against factory-recommended best practices to optimize device communication paths. Once the wireless network is installed, the AMS Wireless SNAP-ON application also provides a comprehensive view of the network's status, enabling users to maximize reliability of the wireless network.
"Wireless is the new frontier in asset management," said Craig Llewellyn, president of Emerson's Asset Optimization division. "With our leadership in asset management and field devices as a foundation, along with our proven service expertise, we are helping our users leverage wireless technologies in the easiest, fastest, and most effective way possible."
In addition to the new Smart Wireless functionality, AMS Device Manager 9.5 also includes the MV Engineering Assistant SNAP-ON application that has expanded to enable configuration and test calculation functions on both HART® and FOUNDATION(TM) fieldbus MultiVariable transmitters from Rosemount®. The release also includes the new AlertTrack(TM) SNAP-ON application that gives users increased visibility to the health of field devices and documentation of parameter changes to help identify equipment issues and areas for process improvement. With the AlertTrack SNAP-ON application, users can group multiple devices and set parameters to receive customized alerts.
Emerson delivers PlantWeb Services for AMS Device Manager users to install, implement, and incorporate the software with their daily maintenance procedures, integrating work processes with the enterprise asset management system. PlantWeb Services create optimized maintenance work processes that fully capitalize on predictive diagnostics.
About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com) is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp & paper, power, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and other industries. The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, and project management, and maintenance services to help customers achieve the potential of their operations. Emerson brands include PlantWeb®; Fisher®, Rosemount®, Micro Motion®, Daniel®, DeltaV(TM), Ovation®, AMS® Suite, and CSI.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses.
For more information, visit www.Emerson.com.
