Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk AssetCentre v7.0

FactoryTalk AssetCentre v7.0 software from Rockwell Automation is designed to automate discovery and track the status of devices, network switches and software on workstation computers across an entire facility or production operation.

A modern production environment contains hundreds to thousands of assets. The FactoryTalk AssetCentre asset-inventory agent scans a network to discover hardware, firmware and software information for assets active in the facility. The devices are then tracked in an active asset inventory.

The asset-inventory agent can be scheduled to scan at regular intervals or run on demand. New discoveries are compiled for user confirmation before they are added to the active inventory. Ongoing tracking of updates provides a history of how a system has changed and potential hazards, such as workstation computers running unauthorised software. Manual entry is still available for devices that are not identifiable during the scan or to fill in missing information or attributes for discovered devices. The automated discovery will also help when patching security vulnerabilities.

The latest version of FactoryTalk AssetCentre software also includes a mobile-friendly dashboard, providing access to information about the status of last search results with drilldown capabilities to view failures and successes. The dashboard displays an audit log of changes and asset performance, helping users remotely access the system and address potential issues from the device of their choice.

FactoryTalk AssetCentre software also enables unattended installation. Remote software installation is available for difficult-to-reach locations, reducing labour and transportation costs.