What is AMS?

What is AMS?

Asset Management Solutions AMS refers to a broad selection of third party Asset Management Solutions (AMS) software applications that can be installed on the control system PC or any remote PC and can be used to monitor the digital data from any HART^® or Foundation™ fieldbus enabled field device. AMS software provides an operator interface between the HART or Foundation fieldbus enabled field device and the remote PC, which is networked to the control system via simple Ethernet. AMS software provides the remote operator with complete access to both the primary variable and many secondary variables transmitted digitally by the HART or Foundation fieldbus enabled field device.
AMS software enables the remote operator to check the field device measurement output, reconfigure the device, check calibration logs, and check error alerts without having to be present in the fermentation or cell culture suite.	AMS Software (installed on a laptop and networked to the DCS control system)
AMS software allows the operator to associate SOPs, device drawings, and notes with a particular device. The operator can also cut, copy, paste, scan, link or enter information about a particular device in its Drawings/ Notes area. AMS software applications have the potential to greatly aid the implementation of 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. In the near future, AMS applications will offer additional features such as name and password security, signature linking, and data encryption tools. Reduce Costs, Improve Performance AMS software applications are money-saving predictive-maintenance tools. Installed on networked workstations, these PC based software solutions are designed to streamline all maintenance activities related to both the instrumentation and the sensors. These AMS software applications provide operators with remote access to HART and Foundation fieldbus enabled field devices and automatically capture all instrument maintenance information including logs of calibration procedures. Maintenance activities can be validated and better scheduled with AMS activity logs.	Furthermore, with access to both primary and secondary variables provided by the field device via the HART or Foundation fieldbus digital signal, the AMS software can perform advanced diagnostics of the transmission line, the instrument, and the sensor itself. AMS changes the way the operator views the bioprocess facility by allowing the operator to review the online performance of a large number of field analyzers from a remote workstation. Error alerts from any field analyzer can be viewed from the desktop PC and actions immediately initiated without having to first visit the fermentation or cell culture suite and inspect the instrument display. This saves time and resources and enables quicker response to rapidly changing situations. AMS works together with HART and Foundation fieldbus enabled analyzers to provide operators with more information to make the best decision in the shortest amount of time. The AMS software application is a powerful tool for the bioprocess operator to use for field device configuration, documentation, calibration management, and diagnostics.

Reduce Trips into the Suite A supervisor is able to monitor the entire bio-process loop from an office workstation or laptop, minimizing trips into the fermentation or cell culture suite. No more gowning up several times a day just to check on the process. Remote Configuration Using AMS software, maintenance technicians can check a device remotely, configure, update calibration results, and maintain an audit trail on calibrations. Continual Monitoring Online People in maintenance or manufacturing can also use AMS software to continually monitor critical measurements to know immediately if there is a problem. All of this adds up to significant savings as problems are intercepted before they cause major process upsets.
Save Time In the area of device diagnostics, AMS software accesses the information embedded in the HART and fieldbus devices. This information allows you to troubleshoot "problem" instruments remotely, so you are not wasting time entering the fermentation or cell culture suite.


Windows Based Software AMS lets you build a powerful database of equipment and information that offers Windows Explorer-style drag-and-drop configuration and calibration test definitions. Standard Look and Feel You can use AMS for HART and fieldbus devices. In the area of configuration, there is a standard look and feel. This means you have access to multiple field device parameters in which to read and write information on a single, easy to use screen.	Easy Installation and Startup AMS software gives you better visibility to each device in your plant. Payoffs include easier installation and startup, lower maintenance costs, and improved device performance — all with a direct impact on your bottom line. Audit Trail The audit trail feature of AMS software allows automated tracking of calibration procedures, such as As Left and As Found.

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