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tManager Industries and Product Positioning
Configure & Go Data Exchange
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Softing
Softing is a leading global provider of products for Industrial Automation and for Automotive
Electronics.
For over 30 years, the core business of Softing Industrial Automation has been industrial data
communication with products ranging from chips & stacks up to dedicated gateways and data
transfer modules.
Softing acquired Psiber Data GmbH and OLDI in 2014. Psiber Data sells cable testing products.
OLDI is an Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) that designs and sells PAC/PLC modules under
other company brands and a few with the OLDI brand. OLDI as a company will continue as an
ODM.
OLDI and Psiber Data products will transition to the Softing brand in 2015.
Softing also acquired the industrial communications product line from Trebing and Himstedt (TH)
in 2014.
As of January 1, 2015, the official North America company name is Softing Inc.
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Softing Inc.
• Sells Softing and OLDI branded products
• Global Encompass Product Partner
• Products for Rockwell Authorized Distributors:
• Data Exchange Modules
• Communication and Protocol Modules
• Network Monitoring and Cable Test Tools
• Headquartered in Knoxville, TN
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Products sold through the Rockwell Automation Channel
Move
Data
eATM…
Enterprise Appliance
Transaction Modules
cATM…
Controller Appliance
Transaction Modules
Run
Custom
Code
SAM…
Special
Application
Modules
ControlLogix®
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Certify
Cable
WireXpert
Advanced Cable
Certifier for
Ethernet copper
or fiber
Connect
Networks
PCI; PCI
Express
Network Cards
for High Temp
Environments
Monitor
Networks
TH Scope; TH
Link
Monitor; Diagnose
EtherNet/IP and
other networks
tManager Product Overview
• Configurable, dedicated module used for Data
Exchange
– No PLC code modification
– Industrialized packaging
• Replaces a software/PC-based solution
– Data exchange handled in the controller chassis
– No code development or management
• Data exchange is configured via straightforward
mapping with a drag and drop GUI
– No need to deal with O/S upgrades, patches or
viruses
Reduces installation and maintenance costs
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“Configure & Go” Data Transfers
Computer Adapters
Database
• Microsoft SQL
• Oracle
• MySQL
• Excel/Access
• IBM DB2
• AS400
• System i
Messaging
• Red Hat Jboss JMS
• IBM WAS JMS
Communication
• TCP/UDP
• FTP
• Bi-Directional Email
Controllers
Rockwell Automation
Ethernet
Ethernet or
Rockwell Bridges
tManager® Module
Maps /Triggers
Store & Forward
Database Failover
Audit Logs
Transaction Logs
ControlLogix ® CompactLogix
PLC-5 ®
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MicroLogix
Schneider Quantum
New Installations or Add to Existing Systems
SLC 500
Siemens S7-300 or
S7-400
tManager Usage by Industry Segments
Machinery
Vehicles &
Construction
Equipment
Food & Beverage
Life Sciences
Oil & Gas
Mining and
Aggregates
Converting:
Fiber & Textiles;
Forest Products;
Plastics & Rubber;
Printing & Publishing
Other:
Consumer Products;
Semiconductor; Mfg
NEC; WWW
Metals & Metal
Forming
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Material Handling &
Packaging
Faster Implementation
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Avoid complex programming with VB or other scripting
Eliminate cumbersome data management within PLC
No programming …data exchange is configured via
straightforward mapping with drag and drop GUI
eATM browses and enumerates PLC and database
tags/structures
No PLC code modification (when used for monitoring)
Easily add to existing systems
– PLC5, SCL , Micrlogix support in addition to Logix
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Increased Uptime / Performance
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Robust hardware solution with native CLX backplane
communication
Data Availability / Integrity
– Automatic Database Failover
– Store and Forward Buffering onboard module
– Verifiable data integrity historically preserved
– Time Stamped data
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Preventative Maintenance
– Automatic Email alerts
• Transaction failure, loss of connectivity, server interruptions
– Simplified troubleshooting via GUI
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Highly Secure
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Not a PC so virus resistant
– No FTP access
– No telnet access
– No remote desktop access
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Access for configuration only though eATM GUI
– Granular user privileges
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2 electrically isolated Ethernet ports
– 1 typically for your control network
– 1 typically for your business network
– Module supports persistent routes through gateways; compatible with
your network security features
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Audit and Transaction logging
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Straightforward Maintenance
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Configuration is stored in a single backup file
– Restore file to spare compact flash or module
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Flexible spare parts options
– Fully licensed and loaded module
– Module without licenses
• Transfer license from failed unit
– Spare Compact Flash
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No restrictions on loading GUI software on multiple PCs
Extensive help
– Context sensitive online help
– Knowledgebase
– Service Requests
– Live support sessions via WebEx
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tManager Module vs PC/SW-Based Solutions
(FT Transaction Manager)
Separate Computer with OPC , Custom
SW or Packaged SW
Characteristic
OLDI tManager
Physical Integration
Excellent….ControlLogix Module with full None (external white box or industrial
computer)
backplane communications
Plant Floor Maintainable
Security
Software Update Control
Dedicated Device, Spare Parts,
Single File Restore
Excellent…access only via GUI; w/
password protection; no remote
desktop, FTP or other access means
Poor to Excellent
Depends on IT
process and
discipline
Excellent…no forced updates
Flexibility to configuration change Easy….change-on-the-fly with GUI
Total Cost of Operation
Potentially complex requiring involvement
of Plant and IT
Low….single module (includes
configuration software) + person to
configure
Requires SQL expertise
Med to High….external computer +
operating system + application(s) software
+ people to program
Store and Forward
Database Failover
Email Notification of Errors and
Warnings
Yes
Yes
Not Available with OPC
Yes
Could be written with custom software
Automatic Logging
Yes
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tManager vs FactoryTalk Historian ME
Transactional (Relational Data) transferred by OLDI’s tManager
– Used for storing process and production data as records and
relationships such as product recipes, units, machines, orders, order lines, batches,
etc.
– Can retrieve complex relationships of data records quickly
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Typical trigger firing at >500 msec rate
– Supports retrieval of multiple records from a table or view
Historian (Time Series Data) transferred by FactoryTalk Historian
ME
– Large volume of data very quickly
• FactoryTalk Historian ME…..as fast as 10ms and 2500 events/sec
– Compresses data significantly to reduce the amount of memory
needed
– Relatively
datafor
(pressure,
etc.) plant data model.
Theresimple
is room
both intemp
a good
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Softing Sales Contacts
Scott Sibenac
Regional Sales –
Jim Ralston
Regional Sales –
Pete Desmarais
Christophe Renard
WireXpert Business
Manager
Regional Sales –
EMEA & Asia Pacific
Western & Mexico
Eastern US &
Canada
+1 214-755-1905
+1 724-554-8498
+1 603-289-3691
+34 93 241 47 05
[email protected]
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Resources
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In the US: 800-625-8678
International: +1-865-251-5252
FAX: +1-865-579-4740
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http://www.softing.us/ra
http://www.softing.us/contact/
http://www.softing.us/products/
http://kb.oldi.com
https://ssl.oldi.com/ecustomer_enu
Phone & FAX
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Softing US main website:
To place an order
Product information
Knowledge Base
Service Request
Softing Inc.
7209 Chapman Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920
Rockwell Web
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Softing’s Encompass Listing
http://www.ab.com/db/encompass/bps_ext.SEARCH
Knowledge Base
https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com
(Softing reposts many Knowledge Base articles in Rockwell’s Knowledge Base)
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