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News Release from: MatrikonOPC | Subject: ProcessGuard version 4.0
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 20 March 2006
Revolutionising how process alarms are
managed
Matrikon has released ProcessGuard version 4.0, its flagship windows-based alarm management software application, that revolutionises how control system alarms are managed in process industries
Matrikon has released ProcessGuard version 4.0, its flagship windows-based alarm management software application, that revolutionises how control system alarms are managed in process industries This release features interactive web reports, multi-language support, automated assessments that benchmark plant performance against ISA and EEMUA standards, as well as customised profiles so that each user can customise their reports layout
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 9 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Process plant reliability is critical to avoid industrial accidents.
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.
Industry standards state operators cannot effectively manage more than 6 alarms per hour.
Matrikon solutions provide tools that turn data into actionable information to support timely and effective decision making.
Matrikon ProcessGuard software solution is a proven windows-based enterprise alarm and event management solution that.
* Helps supervisors gauge whether alarm loading problems exist.
* Helps technical staff identify and eliminate nuisance alarms.
* Helps operators quickly identify and respond to process situations before they become critical problems.
* Collects and stores alarms and events.
* Provides long term monitoring to sustain results.
* Provides simple, flexible, integration to site systems.
"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 manage their alarms effectively".
ProcessGuard is part of the Matrikon ProcessSuite of solutions for plant intelligence and optimisation. Request a free brochure from MatrikonOPC ...
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