Rockwell Automation 1756-HIST2G Historian ME 2.1 - Manual (Page 13)

1 • O VERVIEW
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Reliable and robust hardened, embedded appliance with a low total cost of
ownership. Only a client computer is needed to install and configure your
FactoryTalk Historian ME.
The FactoryTalk Historian ME records data safely and accurately with solid-state
data capture. It has no moving parts and requires no operating system or computer
maintenance. It is not subject to downtime due to network outage or the need to
perform maintenance on any subsequent firmware updates. It can be pre-qualified
from an OEM in a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), thereby significantly reducing
overall validation efforts for end users.
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Scalable Data Collection from machine through enterprise
The FactoryTalk Historian ME is modular. It is rack-ready to stand alone or can
easily be rolled up and configured into a plant-wide historian for full resolution
Data Collection and transfer. It can capture data from up to four controllers in the
local backplane.
Benefits
The FactoryTalk Historian ME provides these benefits:
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Reduces time-to-market by monitoring and analyzing operational and product
quality in accord with specifications and operations and product constraints.
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Helps reduce time to execute grade or product changes by:
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Assisting with product waste reduction, recycling, and blending.
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Increasing effective equipment capacity and positively impacting materials
cost management.
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Improving product development as it collects and evaluates data related to
new operation actions, materials, equipment, equipment capabilities, and
procedures.
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Identifying operational or production bottlenecks and improving operating
efficiency to avoid unnecessary capital spending.
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Increases compliance as it:
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Facilitates, validates, and documents performance within regulatory or
permitted boundaries.
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Increases management effectivity.