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Finally!  An easy to understand Change Management feature comparison between MDT AutoSave, Rockwell Asset Center, GE Proficy Change Management and PAS Integrity.  You can download a printable version by clicking HERE.
 
 
In Development = D
Unlimited = U
RSLogix PLCs Only = L1
Siemens Devices Only = S1  *PAS is designed for DCS Systems, Not PLCs.
MDT
AutoSave
Rockwell
Asset Center
GE
Proficy
PAS
Integrity
Brands of PLCs Managed by the CMS
10
1
5
0
Approx Number of Editor Packages supported
37
5
20
0
Ability to manage multiple sites on one system
Y
N
Y
N
Universal Application Management by User
Y
N
N
N
Parallel processing agents to reduce network bandwidth
Y
N
N
N
Differing PLC Software versions on each Agent
Y
N
N
N
Advanced Reporting
Y
Y
Y
Y
On demand comparisons to running processors
Y
L1
Y
N
21 CFR Part 11 Compliance - Validated as an option
Y
N
Y
N
Advanced Wonderware Application Server Functionality
D
N
N
N
Advanced Citect Functionality
Y
N
N
N
Uses Vendor Software to natively handle comparisons
Y
L1
N
N
Supports segregated network architecture
Y
N
Y
Y
Scheduled comparisons and email notification
Y
N
Y
N
Privileging system to manage access to programs and program areas
Y
Y
Y
Y
Reverse engineered software used for upload/download
N
S1
N
N
Scalable to 10000+ devices on one system
U
?
?
?
Status Indicator of activity during demand comparison
Y
N
N
N
Ability to compare last known version to running processor
Y
N
Y
N
Ability to set up 'Compare Groups' for managing parameters
Y
N
N
N
Support for changeable named versions
Y
N
N
N
Time Scheduled Uploads
Y
N
Y
N
Any Version to Processor Compares
Y
N
Y
N

 

Advanced Functionality Available:




Connects Directly to Device, Unattended Uploads, Detailed Comparisons = 1
Connects Directly to Device, Unattended Uploads = 2
Connects Directly to Device = 3
No Online Functionality = N  In Development = D
AutoSave
Asset Center
GE Proficy
PAS
ABB ABB Robots
1
N
N
N
Bosch Rexroth/Indramat MTA CNC/PLC
1
N
N
N
Bosch Rexroth/Indramat MTC CNC/PLC
1
N
N
N
Bosch Rexroth/Indramat WinSPS
1
N
N
N
Citect Citect v6
1
N
N
N
Desktop Applications Any PC-Based application
1
N
N
N
GE/GE Fanuc  R-J3 Robots
1
N
1
N
GE/GE Fanuc  FANUC CNC Controls
1
N
1
N
GE/GE Fanuc  FANUC PMC Controls
1
N
1
N
GE/GE Fanuc  CIMplicity Machine Edition
1
N
1
N
GE/GE Fanuc  Logicmaster 90
1
N
1
N
GE/GE Fanuc  Proficy Machine Edition
1
N
1
N
GE/GE Fanuc  iFIX
1
N
1
N
GE/GE Fanuc  FIX32
1
N
1
N
Giddings and Lewis  PiCPro
1
N
N
N
Kuka Robots
1
N
N
N
MDT Software  Universal
1
N
N
N
MDT Software  FTP
1
N
N
N
MDT Software  Reports
1
N
N
N
Mitsubishi GX Developer
1
N
N
N
Mitsubishi CNC Remote Monitor Tool
1
N
N
N
Omron CX Programmer
1
N
N
N
Rockwell Automation CNC Series 9
1
N
N
N
Rockwell Automation PanelBuilder32
1
N
N
N
Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5
1
1
1
N
Rockwell Automation RSLogix 500
1
1
1
N
Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000
1
1
1
N
Rockwell Automation RSView Machine Edition
1
N
1
N
Schneider Electric/Telemecanique  Concept
1
N
1
N
Schneider Electric/Telemecanique  PL7 Pro
1
N
N
N
Schneider Electric/Telemecanique  ProWORX 32
1
N
1
N
Schneider Electric/Telemecanique  ProWORX NxT
1
N
1
N
Schneider Electric/Telemecanique  ProWORX Plus
1
N
1
N
Schneider Electric/Telemecanique  Unity
1
N
D
N
Siemens  840d CNC
1
N
1
N
Siemens  SoftShop
1
N
N
N
Siemens  STEP 7
1
L
1
N
Siemens  STEP 5
1
L
1
N
Siemens  WinCC v6
1
N
N
N
Wonderware InTouch
1
N
1
N
Wonderware Application Server
1
N
N
N
Toyoda PCWin (Toyopuc)
1
N
N
N
 
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