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:
 

Current

Ancestor

Version

Processor

Local Client


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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