Software allows energy information to be shared via web.
Press Release Summary:
RSEnergyMetrix(TM) combines data communication tools, client-server software, and web technology to capture, analyze, and store energy information, enabling information sharing across enterprise. Load profiling, cost-allocation and billing capabilities allow users to correlate energy costs to production costs, and provide accurate cost accounting based on energy consumption. Energy manager runs on Windows® 2000 Server® and uses Microsoft® .Net and XML web services.
Original Press Release:
Energy Management Software From Rockwell Automation Helps Optimize Energy Consumption and Reduce Costs
Microsoft .Net and XML web services allow users to share energy information via the web
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 6, 2003 - Facility managers and engineers will be able to more effectively analyze and address energy-related challenges with Rockwell Software® RSEnergyMetrix(TM), a new web-enabled energy management solution from Complete Automation® leader Rockwell Automation. RSEnergyMetrix combines data communication tools, client-server software and advanced web technology to capture, analyze, and store energy information, enabling information-sharing across the enterprise.
"Because manufacturers are among the top consumers of electricity, energy costs can be a major drain on profitability," said Ron Malloy, business manager, Power and Energy Management Services, Rockwell Automation. "The key to reducing energy-related expenses is understanding where, when and how much energy is being consumed. With this information, companies can proactively manage load requirements, improve system performance and reduce costs."
RSEnergyMetrix can track energy usage, cost and power quality data. Load profiling, cost-allocation and billing capabilities allow users to correlate energy costs to production costs, and provide accurate cost-accounting based on energy consumption. Users can view real-time data, and create historical trend reports and charts to create energy budgets and forecasts, negotiate better rates, and make decisions on electrical capacity and quality to help avoid unscheduled shutdowns.
The RSEnergyMetrix energy management solution includes a core energy manager that acts as the data logging, reporting, charting and billing package. It includes standard connectivity to Allen-Bradley power monitors and programmable controllers, with optional third-party device connectivity. The energy manager runs on the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server® and uses Microsoft .Net and XML web services technologies so users can access, configure and share management information via the web.
The manager can be configured for any energy and production-related inputs, including electricity, gas, water and steam meters. Legacy meters can be added manually. Using Microsoft .Net security, meter configuration values can be set up and changed remotely via the web, with multi-level password protection and privileges.
A real-time communications, configuration and data display package allows users to configure and view real-time and historical power monitoring data. It displays waveforms and harmonics in a graphical or log format and works seamlessly with Rockwell Software RSView32(TM) operator interface software to provide a comprehensive electrical system view. Two optional reporting and charting packages provide flexible tools to create custom reports.
Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) is a world-leading provider of industrial automation power, control and information solutions that help customers meet their manufacturing productivity objectives. The company brings together leading brands in industrial automation for Complete Automation solutions, including Allen-Bradley® controls and engineered services and Rockwell Software® factory management software, Dodge® mechanical power transmission products, and Reliance Electric® motors and drives. The company also is a leading provider of contact management technologies and applications that help companies more efficiently manage interaction with their own customers. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., USA, the company employs about 22,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.
Rockwell Software is the leading brand of manufacturing systems software, providing applications for factory automation, data acquisition and integration, manufacturing operations performance improvement and analysis, and shop floor scheduling. For more specific information about Rockwell Automation and its Rockwell Software products and services, go to www.software.rockwell.com. To order products at our online store, visit rockwellautomation.com/rsstore.
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