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Plantwide control
News Release from: MatrikonOPC | Subject: ProcessGuard V4.0
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 17 March 2006
Alarm management software is more
flexible
ProcessGuard V4.0 is the latest version of Matrikon's flagship Windows-based alarm management software application.
ProcessGuard V4.0 is the latest version of Matrikon's flagship Windows-based alarm management software application This release features interactive web reports, multilanguage support, automated assessments that benchmark plant performance against ISA and EEMUA standards, as well as customised profiles so that users can customise their own report's layout
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 4 Mar 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Ineffective alarm management has been linked to industrial disasters world wide, and Matrikon recognises the need to provide effective solutions that not only improve safety, but also optimise plant reliability.
Studies have proved that the average operator faces over 150 alarms per hour.
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Matrikon's software provides tools that turn data into actionable information to support timely and effective decision making.
"Manufacturers are increasingly aware of the negative impact that poorly managed alarms can have on the safe operation of their plants", according to Dick Hill, VP of Manufacturing Services for the ARC Advisory Group.
"Alarm management needs to include the capabilities for assessing the effectiveness of alarm implementation".
"The tools provided by Matrikon in their latest release of ProcessGuard will help their customers effectively manage their alarms".
ProcessGuard is part of Matrikon's ProcessSuite of products for plant intelligence and optimisation. Request a free brochure from MatrikonOPC ...
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