Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk AssetCentre v7.0 asset management software

Rockwell Automation’s FactoryTalk AssetCentre v7.0 software tracks the status of devices, network switches and software on workstation computers across an entire facility or production operation. Its asset-inventory agent scans a network to discover hardware, firmware and software information for assets active in the facility. The devices are then tracked in an active asset inventory.

The agent can be scheduled to scan at regular intervals or run on demand. New discoveries are compiled for user confirmation before they are added to the active inventory. Ongoing tracking of updates provides a history of how a system has changed and potential hazards, such as workstation computers running unauthorised software. Manual entry is still available for devices that are not identifiable during the scan or to fill in missing information or attributes for discovered devices.

The latest version of the software includes a mobile-friendly dashboard, providing access to information about the status of last search results with drilldown capabilities to view failures and successes. The dashboard displays an audit log of changes and asset performance, helping users remotely access the system and address potential issues from the device of their choice.

The software also enables unattended installation. Remote software installation is available for difficult-to-reach locations, reducing labour and transportation costs.