
An Enterprise Source
Management Solution
MDT
AutoSave empowers users to protect, save, restore, discover, and track
changes in industrial programmable devices and plant-floor documents.
MDT AutoSave unifies automation software under one common user
interface and results in a secure, well documented, controlled
environment that dramatically reduces coordination constraints, wasted
effort, and safety issues.

EASY
INTEGRATION INTO EXISTING SYSTEMS
AutoSave supports virtually all brands and types of PLCs, robots, HMIs,
and any
other intelligent device:
| GE Fanuc |
| Bosch-Rexroth |
| Mitsubishi |
| Modicon |
| Omron |
| Allen-Bradley |
| Schneider |
| Siemens |
| Square D |
| Telemecanique |
AutoSave supports virtually every brand of
programming software.
REDUCE
ERRORS AND DOWNTIME
The key to rapid recovery is the ability to access and download the
correct program to the device. In providing a common central repository
of all software changes, MDT AutoSave can ensure that if a device
fails, the most current copies of program logic and documentation are
available so plant operations can be restored quickly and correctly.
INCREASE
PRODUCTIVITY
There can be numerous disks and laptops located throughout the plant,
each containing different program and document versions. Inefficiencies
are inevitable, costly and even dangerous. In providing a common
central repository of all changes, historical changes can also be
analyzed to identify bottlenecks and observe trends in programming
practices so operational improvements can be made.
IMPROVE SECURITY
AutoSave is
designed to manage access to program areas and programs via a flexible
privileging system. When physical access to automation devices is
prohibited (ensuring changes can only be made through MDT AutoSave) all
changes in program logic are recorded by user, date, time, location and
specific change detail. When physical access to the devices is
possible, AutoSave periodically compares the program running in each
device with the program copy on file in AutoSave and identifies any
differences. An email notification is then sent highlighting these
differences.
AUTOMATED
ARCHIVES/COMPARES
This is one of the most powerful AutoSave features. Compare and backup
procedures can be initiated on a scheduled basis. You can be sure the
most
up-to-date program is always in use at each station and that a current
backup
is readily available. Groups of programs from the floor can be uploaded
automatically. In addition, comparisons can be made among any of the
following
copies:
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Current
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Ancestor
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Version
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Processor
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Local Client
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Detailed,
logic-to-logic and selected data table value
comparison reports are generated and users are notified of miscomputes
or
upload failures via e-mail. These e-mailed results, generated for
scheduled,
program, check-in or demand compares, are viewed via a Web browser that
features hypertext links to detailed logic and documentation
differences.
AutoSave supports standard plant networking protocols
FULL AUDIT
TRAILS
Industry and risk management requirements for archiving data are easily
supported with AutoSave. Every step of the programming change process
is
documented and validated, and a detailed history of each version is
maintained.
QUICK
DISASTER RECOVERY
AutoSave maintains the latest copy of all device programs. If a
processor
faults, the correct program can be restored quickly. Disaster is
averted.
AUTOMATIC
CHANGE
NOTIFICATION
Whenever a change is made to a program, designated users are
immediately
notified via e-mail. This enhances communication and productivity and
saves
time.
REGULATORY
COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE
AutoSave assists in Part 11 validations, FDA, OSHA, EPA and ISO
compliance. You
get the necessary help to meet guidelines for safety and quality
assurance.
MODULAR
CONFIGURATION
Modular configuration enables you to start small and add AutoSave
modules as
your needs grow.
COMPLETE
CONTROL OVER DEVICE PROGRAMS
MDT AutoSave’s client modules are integrated with your programming
editors to offer both an interactive environment and background
monitoring. You have complete control over your device programs
including:
•Secure on- and off-line editing with immediate, central library
archival
of
changes
•Historical tracking and audit trails
•Automatic change discovery and real-time notification
•Rapid disaster recovery
•Comparison on demand and automated comparison
•Version-specific modules for your editors
OUR
CUSTOMERS
As a
trusted provider of disaster recovery and change management solutions,
over 4,700 end users in numerous industries worldwide have selected
products from MDT Software to effectively manage an increasing array of
software on the plant floor. MDT’s AutoSave is the corporate standard
for plant automation device management in many of the most advanced
manufacturing facilities in the world.
Example:
“AutoSave is very reliable and easy
to use. It maintains an excellent
ancestor history of all PLC program
files on site. With its universal
capability, the software is also used
to store non-PLC files.”
- Coca Cola Enterprises (CCE)
Wakefield, UK Plant
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