The Pro-Watch security management software now works with the Niagara AX Framework from Tridium. The existing benefits of Pro-Watch include visitor management, access control, IP and video surveillance, intrusion, and communications such as intercom and mass notification technology. The Pro-Watch Notifier interface enables users to monitor Notifier fire events from a Pro-Watch command and control area, and the Alerton Building Automa-tion Gateway interface enables security personnel to monitor and interact with building equipment using Pro-Watch.

Niagara Enterprise Security Release 2.1 uses the NiagaraAX Framework to facilitate interoperability between all building systems for small- and large-scale applications. A step-by-step guided wizard provides basic setup instructions for a minimum system configuration. The software allows for intelligent buildings that use less energy, have lower operating costs, and contribute to sustainable environments. It integrates with existing building automation systems, including lighting and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, elevators, and fire systems.

Intergraph PV Elite 2011 has been updated with new modeling capabilities for jacketed vessels, vapor belts, and tubesheets with simple supports. The integrated 3D modeling allows jackets or vapor belts to be added as details on the main elements, with jackets spanning across element boundaries. This provides easier, faster, and more-accurate models, since it eliminates the need to manually transfer between separate vessel and jacket models.

FastMaint CMMS v. 5.3 allows managers to organize plant, facility, building, and fleet maintenance. Employees can access the web edition using a standard web browser, eliminating the need to install the software on every computer. Users can create templates for both unplanned and scheduled maintenance work orders. The software allows the user to create a work order, allocate resources, assign a project to the proper person, and track progress after an unexpected situation occurs.

SmartGlance is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) application that allows managers, engineers, and operators to access the most current process and equipment performance data from plant automation systems and data sources directly from their smartphones. SmartGlance is a native phone app, not a web client, that allows users to take advantage of the display features of touchscreen-based smartphones to access and scroll through reports. Users can manipulate tabular reports, bar charts, and pie charts, and can issue or share reports with co-workers via email.

The ION system health monitoring application provides analysis and visualization of the health of operational systems. It monitors devices, machines, and all networks, providing manufacturers complete knowledge about the status of their system. With this insight, users can identify potential problems and proactively manage all system components. The application’s unified view gives a facility one record with unlimited personalized views for better accountability, less complexity, and more relevant information.

InFusion ECS has added new and upgraded components to its system, including a programmable automation controller (PAC) system, a general-purpose safety system, a nanodac data controller-recorder, and an application that provides a new SmartGlance software-as-a-service (SaaS) mobile reporting solution. The upgrades unify old and new system applications and easily and affordably integrate with manfacturing and business systems from multiple vendors. ESC allows users to integrate open technology from Invensys, legacy applications, and third-party offerings.

Indusoft Web Studio (IWS) v7.0 is the latest, most innovative version of this supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software. It features improvements to the rapid application-configuration environment (RACE) interface, creating an easier application development environment for users. Graphic enhancements include customizable color palettes and color options for trends. Additional graphic improvements support dynamic rotation of bitmap images to simulate actual displays.

The comprehensive undo and redo capabilities of the Simio Version 3 software allow engineers to safely explore potential accidents and ways to recover from such incidents. Engineers will also benefit from comprehensive scenario analysis by capitalizing on the software’s ability to automatically rank and select the best scenarios for a particular response. Improved data modeling capabilities allow users to define multiple tables that can automatically reference each other.

The IMCS Live software allows administrators to automatically schedule periodic maintenance and inspection events for each piece of laboratory equipment. Users can monitor equipment performance and history and access a customized repository for calibration and maintenance records, enabling consistent validation with minimal effort. The Future Tasks function allows activities to be scheduled in advance of an employee’s vacation. Since users do not need to install or maintain servers, networking equipment, or security products, IMCS Live boasts a short payback time.