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News Release from: MatrikonOPC | Subject: Alarm MOCCA version 2.1
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 24 April 2006
Management of control change alarm
automated
Windows-based alarm system Management of Change software eliminates onerous change management procedures by automatically tracking changes made to a distributed control system.
Matrikon announces the release of Alarm MOCCA version 2.1, its premier Windows-based alarm system Management of Change software application This latest release eliminates the need for onerous change management procedures by automatically tracking changes made to the distributed control system (DCS)
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 29 Jun 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Matrikon's Alarm MOCCA software solution is a proven windows-based enterprise alarm Management of Change solution that does the following.
* Automates and enforces the alarm change approval process.
* Provides a complete and accurate audit trail for regulatory compliance.
* Ensures all changes to configured alarms are correct and consistent.
* Stores and displays appropriate responses for all DCS alarms.
* Automates control system integrity audits.
"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, vice president of Manufacturing Services for the ARC Advisory Group.
"Alarm management needs to include the capabilities for automating and enforcing the alarm change approval process, and provide a comprehensive audit trail for regulatory compliance.
The tools provided by Matrikon in their latest release of Alarm MOCCA will help their customers effectively manage their alarms." Alarm MOCCA is part of Matrikon's ProcessSuite of solutions for plant intelligence and optimization.
* About Matrikon - Matrikon provides complete software solutions and professional services to leaders in oil and gas, power, petrochemical, mining, pulp and paper, chemical and other industries.
Matrikon provides secure, reliable and robust data connectivity solutions that enable companies to analyze and transform data into actionable information.
By providing the right information, in the right context, to the right people at the right time, companies can operate efficiently, safely and competitively. Request a free brochure from MatrikonOPC ...
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