Wonderware Customer Success Stories

CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORIES
WONDERWARE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS AT WORK
ENABLING REAL-TIME SUCCESS

Wonderware Mobile Solutions
Integrate the field
with the management team.
Harness your mobile workforce for
aligned business success.
Getting your workforce in sync with your bottom line objectives takes
more than an electronic clipboard.You need a complete workflow and
data management solution that captures and enforces the best operational
practices out there in the field. Configurable out of the box, the Wonderware
IntelaTrac® System makes it easy to for your field workers to focus on
the right priorities and ensures that their safe operational procedures
match today’s challenging business goals. Go to Wonderware.com and
get a FREE White Paper on how you can rapidly harness your mobile
workforce to help improve your bottom line.
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Editorial
Enabling Sustainable Success..........................................................................................................................5
Automotive
BRiSA Bridgestone Sabancı Lastik Sanayi ve Ticaret A. - Turkey.............................................................6
Gates Power Transmission Ltd. - United Kingdom .....................................................................................9
Grupo Antolin - Spain...................................................................................................................................13
Magna Automotive - United Kingdom.........................................................................................................17
Schaeffler KG - South Africa.........................................................................................................................21
Chemicals
Bayer CropScience AG - France..................................................................................................................25
sia Abrasives Industries AG - Switzerland .................................................................................................28
Construction
DiGeronimo Aggregates - USA...................................................................................................................31
Facility Management
Logitek, S.A. - Spain .......................................................................................................................................35
National Security Technologies, LLC - USA..............................................................................................39
TheVenetian and Palazzo Resort Hotels & Casino - USA....................................................................43
Food & Beverage
Amadori Group, GESCO Consorzio Cooperativo - Italy ...................................................................47
Coca-Cola Fortune (Pty) Ltd. - South Africa ............................................................................................51
Elledi S.p.A. - Italy...........................................................................................................................................55
Frito-Lay Gıda San. ve Tic.A. - Turkey ........................................................................................................58
HuysVoeders N.V. - Belgium........................................................................................................................61
Lotte SamKang Co., Ltd. - Korea ................................................................................................................65
New Belgium Brewing Company - USA....................................................................................................68
Orley Foods (pty) Ltd. - South Africa .........................................................................................................71
OSM Piatnica - Poland...................................................................................................................................76
The South African Breweries Limited - South Africa ..............................................................................79
Metal Products
Alcoa Inc. - Spain ...........................................................................................................................................83
Hoco ChromeV.O.F. - The Netherlands.....................................................................................................87
Otefal S.p.A. - Italy.........................................................................................................................................91
Mining
AngloGold Ashanti Limited - South Africa.................................................................................................95
Assmang Limited - South Africa...................................................................................................................99
Oil & Gas
Chevron Oronite Company LLC - France.............................................................................................105
Pharmaceuticals
Cambridge Reactor Design Ltd. - United Kingdom ..............................................................................109
Power
Bodycote plc - USA ....................................................................................................................................113
Eskom Holdings Limited - South Africa...................................................................................................117
S.T.E. Energy S.p.A. - Italy...........................................................................................................................121
Process Engineering
Meteng Pty - Australia ................................................................................................................................125
Pulp & Paper
Lenzing - Austria ..........................................................................................................................................129
Transportation
Tecnositaf S.p.A. - Italy ...............................................................................................................................133
Transports Publics de la Région Lausannoise (tl) SA - Switzerland..................................................137
Water Treatment
Comunidad de Regantes de Motril-Carchuna y Cota 2000 - Spain................................................141
Global Water Management, LLC - USA..................................................................................................145
Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) - Canada...............................................................................149
Puerto Rico Water and Sewage Authority - USA ................................................................................153
Tragsa (Empresa de Transformación Agraria, S.A.) - Spain.................................................................156
Wonderware Representatives..................................................................................................................162
CONTENTS

It may not be a corner office,
but the impact will be just as great.
Accelerate your career with
Wonderware Mobile Solutions.
Configurable out of the box, theWonderware IntelaTrac® System can empower you to become
an integral part of the business decision-making process.Don’t just collect data with a clipboard–
become a key player in achieving operational goals.Catch issues early–before they become bigger
problems, while helping to save substantial production and maintenance costs. Break away from the
tedium by being a part of a more streamlined workflow. Make your mark,
using a powerful solution that supports safe operations, savings and
value that you help create every day. Go to Wonderware.com and
get a FREE White Paper on how an empowered mobile workforce
can help improve your company and your career.
©2009 Invensys Systems, Inc.All rights reserved. Invensys, IntelaTrac and Wonderware are trademarks of Invensys plc, its subsidiaries and affiliated companies.All other brands and product names may be the trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.
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Dear Reader,
Welcome to the 2009 collection ofWonderware Success
Stories with the focus on Enabling Sustainable Success.
Sustainable success takes two forms. The first is the
recognition that our world has finite natural and human resources and both of
these must be properly sustained. The second form of sustainable success is
your career and business success. It is important that you invest in yourself and
your company to ensure long term, sustainable success. This is what drives us to
innovate new and better ways of doing things every day. Our mission is to
deliver software solutions that empower the success of a wide range of
production workers in the Operations Management market space. In this
collection of stories, you will discover proven examples of people being able to
do their jobs better with faster agility, real-time collaboration and decision
support. Production workers are inclusive not only of plant and facility operators,
but also their supervisors and managers, as well as the IT staff that manages the
IT infrastructure on which these software solutions run, along with other
applications that integrate withWonderware software. Production workers also
include all of the quality, safety management, maintenance and engineering staffs.
Over 570,000 licenses ofWonderware software solutions are in use in over
125,000 locations in 181 countries in the world. This is an amazing testimony to
the widespread applicability of our open software platform for a wide range of
manufacturing and infrastructure operations. But the numbers only become truly
significant when we enable others to innovate for their personal and business
success. That is what this book of success stories is all about – sharing innovative
approaches that were used to help drive real world business success.
When we enable our customers and partners to innovate new ways of
performing their work better, faster, less expensively and greener - they are on
the fast track to achieving sustainable operational excellence for their businesses.
I would like to thank all of the customers and partners in this most impressive
issue. I also invite our readers to challenge and engage with us in ways that
accelerate our mutual innovation in support of sustainable success for a brighter
future.
WishingYou Every Opportunity for Success,
Mark Davidson
Vice President, Global Marketing
Invensys Operations Management
Company Overview
About Wonderware
Wonderware (www.wonderware.com) is the market
leading software solutions and ecosystem brand for
real-time operations management software and
associated ecosystem partners providing solutions for:
Supervisory HMI (Human Machine Interface),
GeoSCADA (Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition), Mobile Operations, Production
Management, MES (Manufacturing Execution System),
Performance Management, EMI (Enterprise
Manufacturing Intelligence), and integration with asset
management, supply and demand chain and ERP
(Enterprise Resource Planning) applications.
Wonderware is a brand offering of the Operations
Management Division of Invensys.
Invensys Operations Management is a leading
provider of automation and information technologies,
systems, software solutions, services and consulting to
global manufacturing and infrastructure industries.
Headquartered in Plano,Texas, its solutions are used by
more than 40,000 clients around the world in over
200,000 plants and facilities. Invensys Operations
Management solutions include control and
measurement instrumentation, safety critical and
distributed control systems, a wide range of real-time
operations management software and professional
services that help its clients design, operate and
manage the safety, efficiency, productivity, sustainability
and profitability of their assets and operations.
Invensys clients are some of the world’s most
important industrial organizations - large oil refineries;
chemical, gas, LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), power,
pharmaceutical and mineral processors; food and
beverage companies; metals and mining companies;
water and wastewater facilities; pulp and paper mills -
and its solutions deliver significant cost benefits
associated with the secure, efficient operation of
industrial plants and facilities. Invensys Operations
Management’s other offerings are delivered under
several prominent industry brands, including: Action
Instruments,ArchestrA,Avantis, Barber-Colman,
Continental Industries, Eurotherm Chessell, Eurotherm
Controls, Foxboro, IMServ, InFusion, SimSci-Esscor
andTriconex.The company’s approximately 10,000
employees and global partner ecosystem integrate
these products and services to help clients collaborate
across people and systems in real time - to make faster,
better decisions and synchronize their operations from
the plant floor to the executive offices, aligning
production goals with business objectives.
Invensys is headquartered in London and is listed on
the London Stock Exchange (ISYS.L), with
approximately 25,000 employees working in 60
countries.
For more information, visit www.invensys.com.
EDITORIAL

Automation Solutions /// Automation Solutions /// Automation Solutions ///
What goes up
and down
at the same time?
Productivity and Costs.
Increasing productivity and lowering costs is a tough
challenge and one that was faced by a large engine
manufacturing group. Working with their specialist
integrators, the group’s team built a state of the art
production facility in Dundee, Michigan, USA.
Here, hundreds of Mitsubishi CNC controllers, PLCs, HMIs
and servos were integrated to make a single e-F@ctory
where systems operated together to create large volume
production, lower rework and overall lower costs - in fact
up to $100 million dollars lower cost are claimed by the
customer.
You may not be producing automobile engines but you
can still benefit from Mitsubishi Electric’s high octane
Automation Solutions.
Mitsubishi Electric: Making e-F@ctory work for you.
www.mitsubishi-automation.com
For those who want to know more.

Industry:Automotive, General Process Manufacturing
BRiSA
www.brisa.com.tr
“Now, operators are able to concentrate on
their work. Efficiency has been increased since
they now focus their energy on increasing
performance and productivity”.
YamanYazgan,
Project Manager, BRiSA
Wonderware HelpsTurkey’s BRiSATire Factory Achieve High
Quality, Productivity and Efficiency
by EST (Enerji Sistem Teknolojileri Sanayi)
Goals:
• Implement a Manufacturing Execution System
(MES) to help increase product quality and
manufacturing efficiency and eliminate manual data
collection and reduce production procedures.
Challenges:
• Inconsistency in the manual collection of the plant
data affecting the plant’s efficiency and product
quality;
• Develop a clear upgrade path for the MES system
to enable improvements as technology evolves.
Wonderware Solution:
• ActiveFactory software;
• InTouch HMI;
•Wonderware Historian;
•Wonderware Manufacturing Execution Module.
Results:
• Significant increase in productivity;
• Huge improvement in lot traceability;
• Previous hard copy of archived information now avail-
able with just the touch of a button;
• Huge improvement on quality;
• Increased Operators’ Efficiency.
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“Now, operators are able to concentrate on
their work. Efficiency has been increased since
they now focus their energy on increasing
performance and productivity”.
YamanYazgan,
Project Manager, BRiSA

Izmit,Turkey – BRiSA is the
number one tire manufacturer
inTurkey and the sixth biggest
tire producer in Europe.
BRiSA operates the largest
tire factory in the world,
operating under one roof, as
well as being one ofTurkey’s
quality leader.
BRiSA has implemented the
‘Shop Floor Project’ in order to
realize a Manufacturing Execution
System (MES) to help increasing product quality to
its top.
The Quest for Consistent High Quality
Initial project studies started in 2001, followed by a
Functional Analysis phase, a Pilot Application phase, a
Test Implementation, Execution and Commissioning
phase, the project ended in 2008.The project is the
most comprehensive MES project inTurkey.
For the Shop Floor project, BRiSA adopted
Wonderware software solutions to realize data
collection process, to send set point values to
machines, and analyze production and machine
performances.
The Shop Floor project was defined to manage the
production at BRiSA factory.
As other global large companies, BRiSA utilizes the
system to follow up their production, in order to
maximize their production quality. The application
software aims data collection, as well as setting the
process parameters for the machines and record
the downtime values of the machines. One of the
most important data is the inventory information.
Real time stock data is updated when materials are
utilized, hence users can see what product, semi
product or raw materials are used, and where, for a
given time instant.The Project also includes the
quality control system. Process parameters used for
production can be followed up in real time. It is
possible to retrieve the historical data of materials
for a product.The most important phase of the
project is the machine integration. Data quality
increased, since machines produce the data and
store it to the sofware automatically.
Culture Change for the Factory
Before the deployment of the MES Project, all
production reports were created on paper. This
included production plans, setpoints, alarms and
other plant data.The manual recording of
information on paper by operators resulted in a lot
of inconsistencies. It was difficult for the operators
to collect information and operate the plant at the
same time. Once the fully-automatedWonderware-
based MES was installed, all inconsistencies and
errors were reduced and efficiency improved.The
automation enabled the operators to focus in
producing products because the previous manual
operations, such as work order and production data
collection, became automated. BRiSA project
managerYamanYazgan states:“We have managed to
improve our manufacturing in two main categories: First,
we had a big increase in productivity, due to the
automation of the previous manual data collection.
Operators, now, have access to accurate information;
inconsistent data coming from different sources has
been eliminated. Second, we have improved in lot
traceability. Before the project, we had to bring a lot of
paper from the archive and, now, we receive the same
information with just the touch of a button”.
“Operator’s errors at the plant have been almost
completely eliminated. This has resulted in a huge
improvement on quality”,Yazgan continues to tell that
the best result of all is the change in production
culture.“Now, operators are able to concentrate on
their work. Efficiency has been increased since they now
focus their energy on increasing performance and
productivity”.
WonderwareWalks with BRiSA through the
TechnologyWaves
Bimsa,Wonderware system integrator inTurkey, is
the preferred partner of BRiSA because of their
long working relationship over the years and the
experience in plants’ production and manufacturing.
TurkishWonderware Distributor, EST Enerji has
been working with BRiSA and Bimsa for more than
ten years, providing support for the current
installation.They are poised together as BRiSA looks
to adopt theWonderware System Platform in the
near future.
This document was realized thanks to the support of:
BRiSA and Bimsa,Wonderware system integrator.
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ActiveFactory software, InTouch HMI,Wonderware Historian,
Wonderware Manufacturing Execution Module.
Automotive, General Process
Manufacturing

Industry:Automotive, General Process Manufacturing
Gates PowerTransmission Ltd.
www.gates.com
“With the help of Wonderware software, we have
become a leading company in time-to-market, on-time
performance, meeting customer expectations and cost-
base reduction.We win our orders on quality.The level
of performance our customers receive from the
products leads them to buy from us.”
Roddy Edgar,
IS Manager, Gates PowerTransmission
Wonderware assists efficient production of automotive
and industrial belts
byWonderware United Kingdom
Goals:
• Create an Enterprise Manufacturing
Intelligence system with real-time bi-directional
integration from disparate shop floor to
Enterprise Resource Planning level.
Challenges:
•The plant had different hardware and software
solutions, making it difficult to acquire data
from different technologies that are spread
across the world.
• InBatch software;
• InTouch HMI;
• QI Analyst software;
Results:
• Real-time bi-directional integration from disparate
shop floor Programmable Logic Controller systems
right up to Enterprise Resource Planning level;
• Ease of use ofWonderware software solutions and
comprehensive training provided byWonderware
United Kingdom enables Gates’ staff to carry out
ongoing in-house enhancements to the system;
•Winner of the Best Engineering Plant in the UK
accolade at the 2008 Best Factory Awards
supported by Cranfield University andWorks
Management magazine.
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Dumfries, Scotland –The Gates Corporation has
been recognised as one of the leading manufacturers
of automotive power transmission products since its
inception in 1911. Gates employs some 38,000
personnel worldwide of which 6,400 are dedicated
to PowerTransmission.
Gates is a geographically diverse corporation with
locations throughout the world.The European HQ
for Gates PowerTransmission is in Erembodegem,
Belgium, and manufacturing sites are located in
Dumfries, Scotland;Aachen, Germany; Nevers,
France; Balsareny, Spain and Legnica, Poland. Some
390 staff are located in Dumfries, working four shifts
round the clock to produce 500,000 belts a week.
The Dumfries facility manufactures synchronous
belts and couplings for the automotive and industrial
markets.The site produces everything from the
small belts found in food mixers to large industrial
belts utilised in ski lifts and farm machinery. Gates
supplies most of the major automotive customers
with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
products and also produces aftermarket spares.
The industrial side manufactures belts for everyday
equipment such as vacuum cleaners, cash dispensers
and automatic doors.
Gates Dumfries facility also produces Poly Chain®
polyurethane belts which replace conventional
chains on motorbikes for customers such asYamaha
and Kawasaki. Custom belts are also produced for
bicycle manufacturers and industrial applications
using Gates Poly Chain® GT® Carbon™ high-
torque drive systems.
Improving Efficiency of Production Processes
withWonderware
A corporate initiative saw the introduction of
InTouch HMI (Human Machine Interface),
Wonderware Manufacturing Execution Module and
Wonderware Historian software in 2000, and three
years later, QI Analyst software was introduced for
statistical analysis. Gates implemented a new global
production system in 2004 and this initiative
combined withWonderware technology has helped
to improve the efficiency of production processes.
“We wanted a window on the manufacturing
processes,” says Roddy Edgar, MIS Manager at
Dumfries. “There were two sides to this need – we
wanted visualisation, to see what was happening and we
also wanted history and analysis of data to enable
possible improvements in quality. In addition, we
obtained traceability and lot control using our MES
solution based on the anWonderware Manufacturing
Execution Module software-based MES solution.”
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ActiveFactory software, InBatch software, InTouch HMI, QI Analyst software,
Wonderware Historian,Wonderware Manufacturing Execution Module.
Manufacturing
2000
InTouch HMI and
Manufacturing Execution
Module introduced
2003
Wonderware Historian
introduced for statistical
analysis
2004
Global production system
introduced, the
combination with
Wonderware improves
production efficiency
2006
Gates operates with 3.5
days inventory, down to
15 hours and unit costs
have fallen by 3.5%
2008-9
Gates wins numerous
industrial awards
Figure 1: Belt Quality Control.

A key issue was the need to acquire data from
different technologies.“There were different
Programmable Logic Controllers, different Enterprise
Resource Planning systems, and different technologies
spread across the world,” says Edgar.“For example, we
use Allen Bradley systems in the US and Siemens in
Europe.We have an IBM mid-range AS400 Enterprise
Resource Planning system running in Dumfries.”
TheWonderware solution provided Gates with real-
time bi-directional integration from disparate shop
floor Programmable Logic Controller systems right
up to Enterprise Resource Planning level.
“We are now at the point where users see real benefits
from using the systems in their day-to-day work.
Enhancements are now pulled by users because their
eyes have been opened by the power of the system,”
says Edgar.
Against this, there are the European drivers in that
sales and marketing, forecasting and budgeting are
handled at the European HQ near Brussels.
The trends in Dumfries will be comparable to those
on similar machines in the different countries in
which the company operates.
Major Benefits
TheWonderware software solutions involving
InTouch HMI,Wonderware Manufacturing Execution
Module,Wonderware Historian, QI Analyst software,
ActiveFactory software (the front-end system for
Wonderware Historian), and InBatch software were
provided byWonderware United Kingdom and Swift
Automation.
The ease of use ofWonderware products and
comprehensive training provided byWonderware
United Kingdom enables Gates’ staff to carry out
ongoing in-house enhancements to the system.
Dumfries also utilises InBatch software to control a
batch process producing water-based adhesives used
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Manufacturing
Figure 2: Belt production.
Figure 3: Inspection.

in the production process. InBatch software controls
the entire batch process providing full traceability of
recipes, equipment and materials.
Key Achievements
Gates Production Systems have evolved over time,
and indeed are continually evolving.“We utilise a cell
manufacturing process, so we can commission
Wonderware on one cell and then later, start on another
cell,” says Edgar.“There is great flexibility with
Wonderware, we can install different products at
different times but still integrate everything together
creating a total solution.”
Introducing the Gates Production System in 2004
has resulted in more efficient operations.
Improvements to material flow have added further
savings.At the start of 2006, Gates operated with
3.5 days inventory – it is now down to 15 hours and
other improvements have reduced the need for
working capital. As a result of the new system, unit
costs have fallen 3.5 per cent.
“We useWonderware for improving the quality of our
products and also for error proofing the manufacturing
process”, says Edgar.“The system gives visibility on the
process at all levels in the organisation.This enables
people to make faster decisions and improve the quality
of the process”.
That Gates PowerTransmission has made great
strides in its work at Dumfries can be proven
through its winning the Best Engineering Plant in the
UK accolade at the 2008 Best Factory Awards
supported by Cranfield University andWorks
Management magazine, and being Highly
Commended in the Supply Chain award, sponsored
byToyota.
Gates PowerTransmission.
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Manufacturing
Figure 4: Finished product.

Industry:Automotive
Grupo Antolin
www.grupoantolin.com
“The Performance solution and ArchestrA
architecture allowed us to develop a scalable
OEE system by using all the functions of a
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA) system. Because of this, there has
been a reduction in development time.”
André Brandão,
Project Manager, Sysmaker
Grupo Antolin Lusitânea optimises its production processes
withWonderware solutions
byWonderware Spain
Goals:
• Improve the efficiency in order to respond to
higher volume demands;
• Optimise efficiency in one specific assembly line to
later replicate it on other production lines.
Challenges:
•The system needs to be implemented without any
shutdown to the existing production lines.
• InTouch HMI;
•Wonderware Performance software;
•Wonderware System Platform.
Results:
•Visibility of line efficiency, showing opportunities for
process improvement. Grupo Antolín now has great
visibility in the efficiency of its Lusitânea production
lines.The critical data is used to analyse new ways
to improve the process;
• Seamless integration with current control systems;
• Low impact on shop-floor operation, due to
automatic work order synchro and data collection.
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“The Performance solution and ArchestrA
architecture allowed us to develop a scalable
OEE system by using all the functions of a
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA) system. Because of this, there has
been a reduction in development time.”
André Brandão,
Project Manager, Sysmaker

Vila Nova de Cerveira (Lusitânea),Portugal -
Thanks toWonderware technology,GrupoAntolin
has achieved great improvement in efficiency and
quality in one of the production lines of its Lusitânea
plant,obtaining critical information to study new
possibilities in real-time improvement and decision-
making.
Leading Spanish Multinational in its Sector
As the leading Spanish multinational in the design
and manufacture of components for car interiors,
Grupo Antolin focuses its strategy on integral
services that include the conception, design,
development, manufacture and distribution of car
roofs, doors and seats.With a global turnover of
approximately 2.2 billion euro in 2007, a presence in
22 countries with 86 plants and 20 technical/sales
offices, Grupo Antolín has over 10,000 professionals
working to ensure full customer satisfaction.
The group’s origins date back to 1950. It has a big
organization doing research and development, using
highly qualified personnel and the most advanced
technologies capable of adapting to client needs.
Grupo Antolin offers multi-technological products,
thanks to its expertise in materials, advanced
simulation techniques, electronics, industrial
processes, safety, acoustics and vibration.
In Search of Optimum Efficiency
GrupoAntolin Lusitânea has implemented a
Wonderware solution for its factory located in the
town ofVila Nova de Cerveira (Lusitânea - Portugal)
with the aim of optimising the efficiency of its
production lines.
According to Rui Araújo, Production Department
Director at Grupo Antolin’s Lusitânea plant:“The
automobile sector is becoming more demanding;To be
able to respond to the demands of our clients, we needed
to improve the efficiency of one our assembly lines,
especially the one dedicated to assembling door locks.
This is why we decided on technological change through
the adoption of the latest generation software.”
The company was looking for a solution that could
be integrated without interfering with the
production line. It was then that they contacted
Sysmaker, aWonderware ArchestrA-certified system
integrator. Sysmaker created a PLC solution that
gathers information from all field variables.They also
developed a complete Overall Equipment
Effectiveness (OEE) system based onWonderware
Performance software. All the data is collected
through the PLC from the different equipment on
the assembly line.This includes all detectors, sensors,
pneumatic and electric system controls, alarms,
separation of OK/notOK parts, management of
manufacturing model changes and accounting of
manufactured amounts.TheWonderware solution is
essential in helping to compile, store, process and
organize the required information that interacts
with the PLC system by translating the data it
receives into an understandable format.
“The aim is to implementWonderware technology in the
line for door lock assembly and then to replicate it later
on other production lines. In the end, to have standard
OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) in all the
lines” adds Araújo.The OEE solution helps to
measure the production efficiency of industrial
machinery and it involves monitoring all essential
production parameters.These parameters are based
on availability (real-time functioning of the
production machine), usage (real production
obtained in comparison with forecasts during the
functioning time of the machine) and quality (number
of good pieces obtained).
A Complete, Personalised OEE System
The implementation of the software began after
Sysmaker carried out the corresponding test phase.
TheWonderware software complied with all the initial
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InTouch HMI,Wonderware Performance software,
Wonderware System Platform.
Automotive
Figure 1: Real time efficiency according to diagram of specific times.

demands set by GrupoAntolin by providing the latest
generation solution and integrating it into the plant
without interference.It also added a very important
element:the ability of adapting to client demands.
Consequently, a complete OEE analysis system was
implemented in accordance with the requirements
of Grupo Antolin’s Lusitânea plant.
The application is based onWonderware
Performance software, a scalable solution that
allows the addition of new functionalities such as
traceability, genealogy, execution of job orders,
control of intermediate stock and man-hour
management.The software is a component of
Wonderware Enterprise Manufacturing Intelligence
(EMI) and it includes functions that facilitate
complete OEE monitoring.The system is able to
identify areas of improvement, such as small stops
and low production speed that affect performance.
A Unique, Integrated Platform
Grupo Antolin has implemented aWonderware
solution to obtain a shared platform of industrial
applications that can run on practically any existing
system.Wonderware System Platform provides a
unified environment that facilitates plant visualisation,
historization, communications and integration of
other industrial automation applications.
Full Functionality and Scalability
Wonderware System Platform is built on ArchestrA
technology, an innovative architecture for plant
automation and information based on a real-time
Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).This makes it
possible to reuse existing automation applications.
“The Performance solution and ArchestrA architecture
allowed us to develop a scalable OEE system.Because of
this,there has been a reduction in development time”
explainsAndré Brandão,Sysmaker Project Manager.
“TheWonderware Historian on the other hand,compiles
and stores all the plant information,providing full visibility
of the data that enables correct decision-making,” points
out the manager of GrupoAntolin’s Lusitânea factory.
TheWonderware Information Server uses Microsoft
SharePoint andWeb Part technologies to present
and collect production and plant performance data
on the Internet or the company’s Intranet. Grupo
Antolin professionals at the Lusitânea plant access
the information and make informed decisions in real
time, thus helping to detect errors beforehand.This
saves on costs and improves staff efficiency.
The last element of this innovative platform is
Wonderware InTouch HMI (Human Machine
Interface), which is outstanding for its usability and
ease of use.The HMI helps to control all the factory
processes in an intuitive, clear and descriptive
manner.“TheWonderware staff helped Sysmaker to
personalise and make the specific required changes for
the PLC programme and the Performance database,”
concludes Brandão.
Main Benefits
GrupoAntolin now has great visibility in the efficiency
of its Portuguese production lines.The critical data is
used to analyse new ways to improve the process.
In the words of Rui Araújo, Production Department
Director at Grupo Antolin’s Lusitânea plant:“Thanks
to the OEE system, we have managed to automatically
compile data and automatically manage job orders, edit
information, analyse graphics and create reports that we
define through a user interface.”
RuiAraújo,Production Department Director,GrupoAntolin,
André Brandão,Project Manager and João Caldeira,AutomotiveTechnical Engineer,
Sysmaker,WonderwareArchestrA-certified system integrator.
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Industry:Automotive
Magna Automotive
www.magna.com
“Wonderware’s object based
technology, especially with
the new embedded graphics
capability, was a huge
benefit to the successful
completion of the project.”
Nigel King,
Senior Software Consultant,
SDI Group
Logistics boosted at Magna Automotive
byWonderware United Kingdom
Goals:
• Magna Automotive was required to increase the
number of panel variations to handle the
requirements for both the outgoing and new
vehicles, which meant an increase in the number of
variances of around 17 per cent.
Challenges:
•The project had to be completed in a very short
time;
•There shouldn’t be any plant shutdown and
production had to be maintained while expansion is
being undertaken;
•The new system must show improvement in quality,
throughput and space utilization.
• InTouch HMI;
Results:
•The ease of use of the operator screens required
minimal input.This enabled new personnel to
operate the plant with very little training;
• On-Time delivery;
• Increased Productivity by an increase in available
workforce equating to a headcount re-deployment
of 8 per cent;
• Enhanced the Automation and Control System by
improving stock control, production planning, and
inspection of stock produced, as well as adding
advanced, automated reporting capability.
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Burton-on-Trent, United Kingdom - Magna
Automotive is a major supplier of components to
the automobile industry. Faced with increasing
demand and the need to improve plant efficiency
and product quality, they have decided to re-vamp
their manufacturing facility in Burton-on-Trent, UK.
This was a major task that had to be undertaken
without any stop in production. Magna Automotive
selected theWonderware System Platform because
its capabilities provided the ideal solution to address
the short project completion schedule and in-
project continuous improvements.
Magna Automotive operates a manufacturing and
production site at Barton Business Park in Burton-
on-Trent.The facility is part of the company’s
Interiors Division supplying injection moulded
internal door panels to a nearby car manufacturer. It
provides parts for two different vehicle models,
working on a just-in-time inventory strategy with a
four-hour notice period for incoming orders.
The Situation - Increasing Capacity with
Minimum Cost
The plant manufactures door panels for two vehicle
models but there are a number of different
variations because of different interior options that
are offered to the consumer. A planned model
change scheduled for the first half of 2008 has
necessitated Magna Automotive to increase the
number of panel variations to handle the
requirements for both the outgoing and new
vehicles.This meant a 17% increase in the number of
variances.As a result, additional space was needed at
the Burton-on-Trent facility to accommodate the
extra production equipment.
Magna Automotive wanted to identify the most
cost-effective solution that met production needs.
Seeking at Solution
SDI Group UK was invited by Magna Automotive to
design the automated system for the storage and
retrieval of the injection moulded interior car door
panels manufactured at the production site. A turn-
key solution was required to primarily optimise the
existing facility, freeing up valuable space for new
equipment, whilst avoiding any disruption to the
ongoing operation.
The project’s scope also included enhancing
workforce productivity; maximising capacity for
future business wins; and increasing operational
visibility and control.The solution would have to
take into consideration the unique needs of a just-
in-time inventory strategy within the automotive
sector, which demanded particularly high levels of
accuracy, faster completion time and increased
product quality.
The Solution – an Improved Control System
Powered byWonderware
An essential aspect of the solution was a
sophisticatedWarehouse Control System (WCS)
installed with aWonderware software solution.The
WCS has enhanced the overall control of the
manufacturing plant and increased the ability to
better manage the site.Wonderware software
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InTouch HMI,Wonderware System Platform.Automotive
Figure 1:Automobile components in motion.

provides overall control at each stage of the
production process from manufacture of parts,
through to storage and then transfer to production
areas and drop-off points.This comprehensiveWCS
not only had to control the automated storage and
retrieval system, but the entire life of each part from
manufacture and production to the point of
dispatch.
A key feature of theWCS is the easy-to-use touch
screen operator interface using InTouch HMI
(Human Machine Interface).The operator screens
were designed for ease of use and minimal operator
input.This means that new operators can be
introduced with very little training on the software
required.
The software also offered greater control over
stock, operating an effective FIFO (first in first out)
parts usage system, as well as providing a complete
audit trail for every part within the facility.The
automated solution utilised more than 3,500 sensor
points providing useful stock data and enabling the
ability to monitor parts trolleys throughout the
process. Data could be accessed and inputted via
office-based computers or five touch screen
monitors situated within the production facility.
Each operator station can display a live animated
visualisation of the control equipment with pan and
zoom functionality.This provides detailed diagnostic
information to engineers and operators right on the
plant floor. Detail of stock holdings by part and by
location with ‘drill down’ comprehensive information
is available to the plant personnel.The details and
destination of all trolleys moving on the conveyor
system are also displayed in real-time. A history of
the trolley’s movement is available.
A remote Management PC also provides the same
equipment visualisation and stock information but
with additional features for supervisors.These
features include part definition creation /
modification, part to storage lane allocation, user
management, problem recovery and software
application status display. TheWonderware
Historian has enabled data to be stored and collated
for reporting purposes, something that was
previously processed manually.
The Core of the Solution –Wonderware
System Platform
TheWonderware System Platform provides real-
time automation supervision for theWCS
(Warehouse Control System). Nigel King, Senior
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Figure 2: New mezzanine.

Software Consultant, SDI Group,“Wonderware object
based technology, especially with the new embedded
graphics capability, was a huge benefit to the successful
completion of the project.”
Wonderware System Platform was designed with
real-world project experience in mind where
objects can be designed and rigorously tested and
deployed repeatedly in multiple instances across the
application.TheWCS usesWonderware System
Platform and six InTouch HMI nodes for visualisation
and supervisory control.
The system’s natural connectivity takes care of
communications to automation controllers (mainly
Beckhoff PLCs) and external databases.The
Wonderware Historian provides History andTrend
information.When the production facility matures, it
will provide detailed insight into operational
performance and provide useful information for
continual improvement programmes.
Although SDI Group is a long standingWonderware
user, Nigel added,“We needed confirmation of our
decision making and approach with the new version of
Wonderware System Platform,Wonderware United
Kingdom support staff and consultants provided
knowledgeable and helpful guidance in both the initial
learning curve and during the project’s execution.”
Return on Investment
SDI group delivered all of the requirements that
were part of the project; these resulted in
measurable business benefits that ensured early
payback of the investment:The materials handling
solution took just 10 months to be designed,
installed and become fully operational.The project
was completed within the required schedule with
zero operational downtime. Increased Productivity
resulted by an increase in available workforce
equating to a headcount redeployment of 8 per
cent.
Implementation
The installation was completed within the required
timeframe, so Magna Automotive has been able to
meet the delivery deadlines for new parts to its
customer’s car production line. Zero downtime was
achieved during the course of the design and build
process, with no forced stoppages as a direct result
of the project; this ensured that Magna Automotive
was able to continue to serve its customer without
disruption throughout the course of the installation.
On-Going Benefit
Notwithstanding the 2009 economic situation,
Magna Automotive now has a far more efficient
production system which will provide business
benefits long into the future.The utilisation of the
Wonderware System Platform will continue to
provide measurable cost savings in operation and
when inevitable changes to production occur.
Magna Automotive.
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Industry:Automotive
Schaeffler KG
www.schaeffler-group.com
“The extensive preparation work done by the
team in first understanding the requirements
and harsh nature of the environment, together
with the use of the most sensible tools
resulted in an excellent working solution,
fulfilling our requirements completely.”
Gwilym Wilkins,
IT manager, Schaeffler Automotive.
End-to-end batch mixing and tracking at Schaeffler’s Port
Elizabeth plant
byWonderware Southern Africa
Goals:
• An automated warehouse inventory control
system;
• A batch tracking system that would track raw
material batch numbers through to final product
and vice versa;
• Reporting facility.
Challenges:
• System to operate in adverse and dirty
conditions.
• InTouch HMI;
•Wonderware Manufacturing Execution Module;
Results:
• Automated process – Greatly reduced operator
error while providing the necessary guidance for
optimal smooth running of processes;
• Accurate warehouse management system;
• Easier, more reliable operation;
• Mixing benefits with strict recipe management and
scrap reduction;
•Traceability – It is now possible to trace raw
material batch numbers from the suppliers to the
end product and vice versa
• Reports – Using the company’s intranet, reports
such as stock levels, batch tracking, raw material
tracking, batch details (e.g. weights per material)
and exception errors such as process problems can
be viewed.
• Computer failure recovery.
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Port Elizabeth, South Africa -With its three
strong brands - INA, LuK and FAG - the Schaeffler
Group is involved in the automotive, industrial and
aerospace industries and stands for a pronounced
customer focus, innovative power and the highest
possible product quality. In 2008, approximately
66,000 employees at over 180 locations worldwide
achieved sales totalling nearly 9 billion Euros.The
group belongs to the leading suppliers of the rolling
bearings industry worldwide and is a valuable
partner of nearly all automobile manufacturers.
With the LuK brand, the Schaeffler Group is one of
the world’s leading clutch and transmission
component manufacturers.Today, one in four cars
worldwide has a LuK clutch and customers include
several renowned automotive manufacturers.
Schaeffler’s Port Elizabeth manufacturing facility
consists of a 15,000 m2
production area and 3700
m2
warehouse all on a 36,000 m2
site with 450
employees, 15 of whom are involved with research
and development and 27 in the tool room.Annual
turnover is 40 million Euros and 2007 production
achieved 2.5 million facings and 1.1 million clutch
sets.The plant has the capacity to produce 1.7
million clutch sets and more than half its production
is targeted for export.
No matter how exotic the car, vehicles not using
‘wet’ clutches (automatic transmission) rely on a
relatively thin layer of special material to interface
engine power with the driven wheels – the clutch
facing.
In order to live up to Schaeffler’s (LuK’s) exacting
quality standards while meeting large demands, the
production process of these facings at the
company’s Port Elizabeth facility needed to be
revised to incorporate the latest batch mixing and
tracking technologies in a difficult manufacturing
environment.
Project Requirements
The business objectives called for an automated
warehouse inventory control system, a batch
tracking system and a reporting facility. Material
would be picked according to its expiry date while
provision would have to be made for stock levels
and the location of all stock to be readily available to
qualified personnel.
The batch tracking system would need to track raw
material batch numbers through to final product and
vice versa.There was also a need to interface to a
laboratory testing facility.
While the need for reliable operation goes without
saying in a real-time production environment, the
conditions at the plant proved to be somewhat
challenging with an atmosphere thick with carbon
black (figure 1).
To overcome this, a simple and robust operator
interface was required as the standard
keyboard/mouse combination had proved useless
and even touch panels were prone to failure.
Solution Selection
Both the hardware and software needed upgrading
and a fresh approach was necessary.
“Since the existing SCADA facility was based on
Wonderware’s InTouch HMI (Human Machine
Interface) andWonderware Manufacturing Execution
Module (previously known asWonderware InTrack
software) solutions which had served the company well
since 1997, it made sense to continue using products
from theWonderware stable,” says Barry Clemence,
software engineer at DC Industrial Scanning, the
system integrator chosen by LuK. DCI Scanning
chose theWonderware System Platform based on
ArchestrA technology as well as theWonderware
Information Server.
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InTouch HMI,Wonderware Manufacturing Execution Module,
Automotive
Figure 1: Not the best environment for electronic equipment.

Solution Architecture
The system topology is shown in figure 2, which
also illustrates the three-button operator interface
and hand-held wireless computer.
The buttons allow for easy
navigation between
screens, function selection,
SQL grid selection and
executing the stepping
sequence while being easily
replaceable at very low
cost.The mouse and
keyboard are now only
used for administrator
functions.“The buttons are
connected to a standard
serial port and a .NET object
was written inside ArchestrA
to do the interfacing,” says
Clemence. “The result is a
robust unit made from
readily-available components.”
The hand-held wireless computer is used to guide
the operators via screen prompts while allowing
them to scan barcodes or key in information on the
move throughout the plant.This was also integrated
directly intoWonderware System Platform with
another .NET object. The newWonderware System
Platform SQL object provided a reliable way to
interface to the SQL database.The new SQL Grid
proved to be very flexible and was a great way to
display database information.
“One place we used the grid
was to display the various
recipes thereby enabling the
operator to select and start the
required recipe using the
button interface,” adds
Clemence.
TheWonderware System
Platform application is
interfaced with LuK’s Oracle
system to retrieve the
information for the material
received and the system had
to be developed, tested and
implemented live.“We did dry
runs where possible,” says Clemence,“but with
implementation came the normal teething issues and
specification changes.”
Realised Benefits
• Automated process –The level of automation
and checks and balances incorporated into the
system has greatly reduced operator error while
providing the necessary guidance for optimal
smooth running processes;
• Accurate warehouse management system –
This now provides current stock levels immediately
on request and knows where each bag of material is
stored and how much is left.This has led to less
material loss due to material expiry;
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Automotive
Figure 2: System topology.
Figure 3:The pre-mix process.

• Easier, more reliable operation –Wireless
scanner and screen prompts as well as the robust
button user interface allow operators to do a better
job;
• Mixing benefits – Strict recipe management now
prevents the wrong materials being added to the
mixture or added in the
wrong amounts which all
contributes to reducing
scrap;
• Traceability – It is
now possible to trace
raw material batch
numbers from the
suppliers to the end
product and vice versa;
• Reports – Using the
company’s intranet,
reports such as stock
levels, batch tracking, raw
material tracking, batch
details (e.g. weights per
material) and exception
errors such as process
problems can be viewed.
The back end is
powered using a combination of Microsoft SQL
Reporting Services andWonderware Reporting
Services;
• Computer failure recovery – It is now easy
to recover from a computer failure whereas this
wasn’t previously possible.
This document was realised thanks to the support of:
GwilymWilkins, Schaeffler Group, and
Barry Clemence, DC Industrial Scanning.
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Automotive
Figure 3:Aerial view.

Industry: Chemicals,Agriculture
Bayer CropScience AG
www.bayercropscience.fr
Wonderware and SITAM participate in increasing the plant
treatment productivity with the FROGSS project (Fungicide
ROtating Greenhouse Spraying System)
byWonderware France
Goals:
• Increase treatment capacity with regards to the
Biology department;
• Reduce biologists’ contact with the treated plants;
• Implement a new organization within a maximum
of 18 months;
• Provide operating tools that are easy to use.
Challenges:
• Referral agent partners for each business involved
in the project;
• BAYER / SITAM work group: a commitment for the
success of the project;
• An open software environment.
• InTouch HMI;
•Wonderware Historian.
Results:
• Comply with priorities and deadlines in
implementing and deploying the solution;
• Cost of the solution controlled thanks to the
stringency of the SITAM management processes;
• Quick familiarization;
• Control and transparency of the information:
factors for successful collaboration.
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“The choice of Wonderware was in this
project a major step and we can now
measure all of the flexibility that this
has provided us with in the
implementation of this robot.”
Martine ZUCCO
Manager, RoboticsTeam, Bayer Cropscience France

La Dargoire (Lyon), France - Bayer is an
international group of which the core businesses fall
within the health, nutrition and high-performance
materials sectors.
Bayer CropScience AG, a subsidiary of Bayer AG,
with an annual sales figure of about 6.4 billion euro
(2008), is a company leading the way in innovation
worldwide in the fields of crop protection, non-
agricultural pest management, seeds and
plant biotechnologies.
The company offers an extensive range
of complementary products and
services for modern and
sustainable agriculture, as
well as solutions for non-
agricultural applications.
Bayer CropScience has
invested nearly 10 million euro
at La Dargoire over the last two
years in order to provide the
existing laboratories with state of
the art equipment.
The Biology department has
benefited from a part of this
investment in the creation of a new fully-
robotized system for large-scale testing of the
effectiveness of new molecules on plant diseases.
The FROGSS (Fungicide ROtating Greenhouse
Spraying System) project was born. Its functional
scope concerning the steering monitoring solution
remains to be defined.
The customer’s request was to obtain a tool that
was able to change easily according to needs
identified during the course of the project without
jeopardizing what already exists.
Their choice was quickly orientated to a
Wonderware solution which offers a modular and
open architecture based on market standards.
The FROGSS project consists in automating:
• the spraying of plant sets from a loading zone;
• the drying for sprayed solutions in a drying tunnel;
• the classification of plants by disease in trolleys;
• the washing and storing of the sets used in a
storage zone;
• the transporting of sets to the various zones
mentioned above;
• the identification of treated sets and pots.
The sequencing of all of these treatments is called a
‘Run’.This automation implements several elements:
computers, automatic devices, conveyors, robotic
arms, a LiquidHandler, trolleys, carts, doors, valves,
cylinders, nozzles, elevators, lifts, shafts, motors,
pumps, cells, barcode readers, DataMatrix
code readers, etc.
In addition to automating the process,
traceability is implemented throughout
the entire installation from taking
the set to arranging the pots,
including spraying.
The IT portion’s
architecture is articulated
around aWonderware
solution interfaced with the
customer’s management
system (BCS).
The solution developed with the
Wonderware InTouch HMI
(Human Machine Interface) and
Wonderware Historian allows the following
functions to be provided:
• Representation of the process structured in the
form of block diagrams;
• Real-time acquisition of process parameters;
•Visualization of safety elements;
• Acquisition of safety data;
• Alarm management;
• Recording and sorting of events or alarms for
those in the past or currently in progress;
• Management of manufacturing program
parameters;
• Configuration for the ‘Run’;
•Traceability management;
• Exchanges with the BCS system.
“The management of alarms in the event of a default,
their traceability and the facility for repair is a notable
advantage. In addition, the possibility viaWonderware to
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ActiveFactory software, InTouch HMI,
Wonderware Historian.
Chemicals, Agriculture

secure the access by setting up different user levels was
a major criterion in our choice” states Martine Zucco,
Manager, RoboticsTeam, Bayer CropScience France.
The InTouch HMI supervision interface was
designed in such a way as to provide
operators with optimal facility and user-
friendliness in use.
A geographical representation of the
equipment allows for a complete view of
the monitored installation. Navigation
guarantees access to the information with a
minimum number of mouse clicks, either
from the geographical location of the
equipment, or via shortcut buttons or a
contextual menu.The interface is configured
automatically via user profiles, which allows
each person to retrieve their working
environment. “It is certain that the speed of
users getting familiar with this new tool is
directly correlated with the excellent ergonomics of the
different HMI screens,” states a user at Bayer
CropScience.
This documents was realized thanks to the support of:
Bayer CropScience.
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Wonderware Historian.
Chemicals, Agriculture
Figure 1: Precision seed drill.

Industry: Chemicals
sia Abrasives Industries
www.sia-abrasives.com
“The automated management
of scheduling activities and
online information coming
directly from plant floor
facilitates the coordination
with other divisions.
Response time to changes in
scheduling has been
substantially reduced.”
Thomas Brandes,
Work Order Planning Department,
sia Abrasive.
A Comprehensive Plant Solution for the Production
of Coated Abrasives
byWonderware Switzerland
Goals:
• Paperless connection between production and
production management systems.
Challenges:
• Outdated, inconsistent systems;
• Local loss of data causing discontinuity and
frequent errors.
• Development Studio;
•Wonderware Information Server;
Results:
• Unified dataflow;
• Elimination of paper records;
• Higher product quality and work simplification;
• Faster reaction times thanks to the availability
of real-time data;
• Better coordination between production
and other departments.
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Frauenfeld, Switzerland - sia Abrasives Industries
AG at Frauenfeld (Switzerland) is one of the world‘s
leading manufacturers of coated abrasives.The
company offers a product range of several thousand
items that are subject to continuous improvement.
sia Abrasives employs about 1.100 persons
worldwide, 690 of which work in Frauenfeld. In
2007, the business volume reached 298 million CHF,
and great attention is being paid to the performance
and efficiency of the enterprise.
The Products: Coated Abrasives forVarious
Fields of Application
The coated abrasives produced at Frauenfeld are
made up of a carrier material such as paper, tissue,
vulcanized fibre or plastic film.Through a continuous
process, abrasive grains are applied to the backing
and anchored by bonding adhesives. sia Abrasives
products are distributed worldwide and are used in
metalworking, woodworking, automotive bodywork,
panel production et al.
Starting the Project
sia Abrasives produces coated abrasives on several
production lines based on specific products and
each consisting of a number of subordinate units.
Before the introduction of production management
system, there was no connection between the
controls of the individual production units.Thus, the
planning of the various production processes and
the management of the machines’ setup were highly
laborious and inefficient. Moreover, manufacturing
data were administered via different, non-compatible
systems which led to errors caused by media
conversions.
As process data accumulated locally, great efforts
had to be made for consistent quality control
because of the lack of a common database. sia
Abrasives therefore decided to introduce an
extensive automation solution that facilitates
production control and reporting.
After evaluating different options, sia Abrasives
decided to entrust this challenge toWonderware
software and acs ag, aWonderware system
integrator fromWil / Switzerland.The
implementation began in 2003 with the final goal of
creating a paperless solution that connects the plant
floor to the production planning and control (PPC)
system.
Developing a Comprehensive Plant Solution
All plant information is now stored centrally
through aWonderware Historian.Thanks to this
high-performance real-time database, the
information from the control system used for
planning and reporting are available to all work
stations based on the different roles and
authorization of the personnel.
The Manufacturing Execution Module and
the open interfaces provided by
Wonderware software enables the
standardization of data flow.The solution
enables production orders to be centrally
dispatched via a PPC (production planning
and control) work station.
At any time it is possible to check and
supervise the status of batches in the
various process steps. Plant floor is
constantly updated with real-time
production order information.
ActiveFactory software, Development Studio, Historian,
Information Server, Manufacturing Execution Module.
Chemicals
Figure I:A wide product range for various fields of application.

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The Results: a Secure and Open System
Thanks to the newly established connection
between control units and database, it is possible to
manage machine setup automatically. Since it is no
longer necessary to input data manually, the
Wonderware solution helped eliminate an
important source of errors.
Thanks to the network connection, it is now
possible to comprehensively
evaluate, analyze and
supervise several production
lines. It is also possible to
easily expand the system in
connection with the
production scheduling and
control system (PPC): Due to
the use of state-of-the-art
technologies and non-
proprietary interfaces
provided byWonderware
software, further equipment
and applications can be
integrated with the existing
system.
SuccessThanks to System
Integrator
The Swiss company acs ag has
been successfully realizing
projects in automation and MES (Manufacturing
Execution System) withWonderware software
solutions for more than 15 years.Thanks to this
considerable experience, they were able to satisfy
completely the customer’s requests.An in-depth
analysis of the given situation, as well as the best
combination and set-up of software components, led
to maximum benefit for the end customer.
sia Abrasives Industries AG and
acs ag, ArchestrA-certified system integrator.
ActiveFactory software, Development Studio, Historian,
Information Server, Manufacturing Execution Module.
Chemicals
Figure 2: Each production line consists of a number of subordinate units.

Industry: Construction, General Process Manufacturing, Mining
DiGeronimo Aggregates
www.digeronimoaggregates.com
“Allowing local control of
equipment using the
tablet computers and
wireless network has
easily paid for itself in
savings compared to the
cost of running conduit
and wire for local
control.”
Andy Holtom,
Electrical Engineering Division
Leader/Principal
Wonderware Software Brings Aggregate Plant Up to Date and
Enhances Operations
byWonderware
Goals:
•Transition fuel system from oil/gas to coal;
• Comply with EPA regulations and reporting
guidelines;
• Improve product quality and consistency;
• Expand plant and ensure future scalability.
Challenges:
• Facility built in the 1800s, operating with outdated
electrical systems and equipment;
• Plant is spread out over 65 acres;
• Huge power requirements to operate kiln;
• End-product uniformity dependent on consistent
kiln temperature.
• InTouch HMI;
•Wonderware Industrial Computers (InTouch HMI
embedded);
Results:
• Energy and time savings throughWonderware-
enabled proactive maintenance of kiln and other
equipment;
• Ability to plan and schedule maintenance brings
cost savings of $5,000 each time a pre-heat/re-heat
of the kiln is avoided, resulting in total savings of
over $100,000;
• Remote monitoring added for improved visibility
and management of overall operation;
• Operators more efficient due to at-a-glance ability
to assess plant conditions;
• Scalability and standardization ensure quick and
easy equipment additions and expansion.
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Independence, Ohio – Just a couple of years ago,
a time traveler from the 1800s visiting the
DiGeronimo Aggregates plant would have been in
familiar surroundings.The operation was burning gas
and oil and operating as it had for the last 150 years
– crushing raw shale and bringing it to the kiln
where it is heated, then cooled, ground and graded.
The process yields a versatile end product that is
used for high-performance, lightweight structural
concrete and masonry, professional turf,
horticultural applications and geotechnical fills.
But the plant’s new owners had a more modern
vision and aspirations to improve productivity and
product quality while planning for future expansion.
They set about transitioning the facility to coal fuel,
upgrading the electrical system and other equipment
to better meet EPA regulatory requirements, and
improving the overall efficiency of the enterprise.
Managing a Multifaceted Project
The management team at DiGeronimo Aggregates
wanted to implement the new system in the most
cost-effective and timely manner, so they decided to
supervise the project internally, enlisting a number
of key partners to assist.Wonderware Cincinnati,
the regionalWonderware distributor working
closely with the management team recommended
Hull & Associates, Inc. aWonderware ArchestrA-
certified system integrator with experience in
electrical engineering and control systems
automation.
DiGeronimo agreed with the selection of Hull &
Associates, Inc. because they could provide
standardization through theWonderware software
solution that would enable coordination of the many
suppliers, which was vital to the teamwork and
ultimate success of the complex implementation.
Besides the economic advantages of switching from
oil to coal, the initial analysis uncovered an
opportunity to design and deploy a centralized
manufacturing automation solution incorporating
programmable logic controllers (PLCs), supervisory
control and data acquisition (SCADA) capabilities,
and a human machine interface (HMI).The resulting
system was projected to decrease energy use and
deliver operational cost savings as well as a higher
quality, more consistent product.
Challenges for Operators and Management
Because of the age of the plant and its 65-acre size,
operators faced a number of impediments.Their
primary means of monitoring the kiln was visual; if
the size of the flame seemed steady, the
temperature should be in an acceptable range.
More accurate, real-time data was not available and
conduit running between the numerous stations was
used for wired communications. Operators had to
travel to remote stations to determine whether
they were functioning properly and to record and
report data.
Additionally, the plant management office was across
town, so executives did not have the ready access to
current performance data that they needed for
informed decision making.
The Kiln is the Key Component
The centerpiece of DiGeronimo Aggregates is the
kiln, which heats the crushed shale, altering its
cellular structure to form a material which is light,
yet extremely strong and durable.
To produce consistent product batch after batch,
the kiln temperature must remain as stable as
possible at around 2,200 degrees Fahrenheit.
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ActiveFactory software, InTouch HMI,Wonderware Industrial
Computers (InTouch HMI embedded),Wonderware System Platform.
Construction, General Process
Manufacturing, Mining
Figure 1: DiGeronimo Aggregates HMI screen.

Saving Energy Means Saving Money
Energy consumption is a major concern for the
plant because the kiln operates 24/7 to produce up
to 700 tons of product each day. Maintenance is
critical, because unplanned shutdowns are extremely
costly. Returning the equipment to its very high
operating temperature requires a large amount of
fuel and takes time, lowering productivity.
Conversely, the ability to plan kiln maintenance can
save energy and money while maximizing output.
Now, withWonderware software, sensors in the kiln
alert operators to changes that might indicate the
need for a future repair.And the system enables
management to schedule required maintenance.
Eric Dombrowski,Vice President for DiGeronimo
Aggregates, puts it into perspective, “It costs about
$5,000 for each pre-heat or re-heat of the kiln. Since
going online withWonderware, we’ve been able to plan
for maintenance, rather than having forced shutdowns,
which has helped out tremendously.”
Consistency is Crucial for Quality
Because different fuel sources burn at different
temperatures – and because temperature has a
significant affect on the quality of DiGeronimo’s
product – the switch to coal had to be made
carefully.TheWonderware solution gave
management and operators the ability to set
benchmarks and make needed adjustments during
the transition so the new system was running
consistently in a short time. PLCs provide feedback
that helps prolong the life of equipment by
monitoring corrosion, which can be caused by
temperature fluctuations.
Complying with Strict EPA Requirements
DiGeronimo Aggregates is subject to stringent
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)TitleV
regulations.The plant is required to report daily,
monthly, peak and low average measurements for
dust emissions, lime injection statistics and coal-feed
rates.
In the past, these records were kept manually, and it
was time-consuming and slow to compile the EPA-
required reports. But with the addition of
Wonderware Historian software, collected data is
now downloaded, processed and charted for
submission quickly and easily.
For out-of-compliance events, theWonderware
solution shows on-screen alarms, plus it enables
operators to generate reports to show how quickly
corrective actions were implemented and
operations returned to compliance.
Improved EfficiencyThrough Remote
Monitoring and Real-time Data
Another benefit of theWonderware solution is that
its central control station has improved operator
productivity. In the past, operators had to travel
around the large DiGeronimo campus to inspect
each motor station. Now, with the central station
and remote monitoring capability, operators have
real-time information on which stations need
attention, and they can make most corrections
without having to visit the actual equipment.
Additionally,Wonderware Industrial Computers
InTouch HMI embedded) and a wireless network
have been deployed, so when an operator is
required to go to the site of a motor, bearing or
temperature element, the operator can view the
Wonderware screens on the tablet and make
adjustments immediately in the field.
Operator communications abilities have also
improved with new docking stations in each
electrical room and radios. Cameras display critical
equipment and conveyor belts to provide visual
verification of operations.All of these capabilities
help DiGeronimo remain as productive as possible
and head off problems before they happen.
TheWonderware solution’s remote access has also
helped Hull & Associates, Inc. serve DiGeronimo
better when it comes to remote configuration,
continued development and maintenance. Even
though the integrator is over 100 miles from the
plant, changes can be made overVPN immediately.
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Ease of Use and Standardization
With theWonderware solution, all of these
capabilities have come together to form a
standardized system that has been well-received by
DiGeronimo’s operators and managers.
Dombrowski says, “We were able to identify critical
values and ask Hull & Associates, Inc. to customize our
screens very quickly.” New equipment can be added
simply and easily and operators are already familiar
with the corresponding on-screen objects and
commands.They can see the entire plant in one
glance and make immediate judgments, rather than
having to generate and then interpret spreadsheets.
A Modernized System with Scalability for the
Future
So if that same time traveler visited DiGeronimo
Aggregates today, they would be impressed with the
operation’s 21st
Century capabilities. Operators
could explain how much more efficient they are,
since they can view the entire plant on screen and
do much of their jobs from the central station.They
could report on their increased ability to proactively
repair equipment and avoid unexpected and costly
shutdowns.And management could talk about how
better real-time and historical reporting is enabling
them to make better decisions for the profitability
of the enterprise.
Just as importantly,Wonderware software has
provided DiGeronimo Aggregates the flexibility to
meet the needs of the current transition as well as
to plan for expansion. Hull & Associates, Inc. installed
a limited number of servers during the initial
development and deployment. In the future, they will
be able to help DiGeronimo scale up by adding
servers and more licenses, but without the need to
invest in a lot of additional development time and
hardware.
Some might even say that – with help from
Wonderware – DiGeronimo Aggregates is taking
advantage of the best of both worlds: 150 years of
heritage and experience along with the most
advanced manufacturing operations management
systems of today.
Wonderware Cincinnati.
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Industry: Facility Management
Logitek, S.A.
www.logitek.es
Logitek opts for domotics in its main office building and
promotes energy savings withWonderware technology
byWonderware Spain
Goals:
• Control the building’s installations;
• Remote control;
• Save energy.
Challenges:
•The integration of different technologies (light, air
conditioning, domotics, security...) in only one
application;
•To avoid different kind of local manual control;
•To make all the facilities’ systems working in
concert in order to obtain the best environment.
• InTouch HMI forTerminal Services;
Results:
• Integration of the company’s domotic services with
access from various stations via a clear, attractive
interface;
• Direct access to installation data (temperature,
consumption), thus helping to reduce energy costs;
• Availability of a platform in which any new building
device can be integrated;
• Energy saving.
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“Thanks to the installation of the Wonderware System
Platform in our offices, we now have a platform in
which we have been able to integrate all the domotic
features of the building as the need arises. Its open
architecture does not impose limits on the inclusion
of new functions.”
Fernando Conde,
Application Consultant, Logitek

Rubí (Barcelona), Spain -Thanks to the
installation of theWonderware System Platform and
B&R technology, Logitek has managed to integrate
all the domotic features of its building into its main
offices (located in Rubí, Barcelona), with the
possibility of incorporating new functions as the
need arises. From the control of lighting and blinds
to air-conditioning and the library’s projection
screen, its open architecture does not impose limits,
helping to create a work environment that is more
accessible, safe and respectful of natural resources.
Towards an Intelligent Headquarters
Logitek is a leader in providing process automation
solutions that allow industrial companies to make
intelligent real-time decisions.
In November 2008, Logitek centralised its various
corporate departments into one same building.This
coincided with the move to its new main offices in
Rubí (Barcelona).
As a company that is always at the vanguard of
technologies, Logitek wanted to implement a system
that would save energy in its facility.This is keeping
in line with the company’s philosophy of respecting
the environment and promoting sustainability. From
this need arose the requirement to automate the
different domotic systems of its main office (air-
conditioning, lighting and control of blinds) and
design an intelligent building with the capacity of
integrating new functions as the need arises.
Logitek decided to implement an application based
onWonderware System Platform to integrate the
domotic systems and monitor energy resources.
Because of this, Logitek was able to achieve its three
main aims: to optimise energy consumption (by
modulating water, air-conditioning and light
consumption), to improve building safety (with
greater control over alarms and security cameras)
and to make available reports and statistics using
collected data.
An Integrated Environment
As Fernando Conde, Logitek Applicant Consultant,
explains:“The aim is to control the building’s various
installations, integrating the hardware and protocols of
different systems into one environment.”
The platform is based onWindows 2003 that acts as
an object server, communications controller,
Wonderware Historian and InTouch HMI (Human
Machine Interface) forTerminal Services.
TheWonderware solution is comprised of:
•Wonderware System Platform that provides a
unique platform for all automation needs;
• InTouch HMI forTerminal Services, software for
process visualisation and control;
•Wonderware Historian, real-time historian;
• ActiveFactory software, a complete series of highly
flexible tools to access to visualise and analyse data.
Complete Environmental Control
The installation was fully carried out by Cognicase
Management Consulting, aWonderware system
integrator that has great experience in domotic
applications.The following functions were initially
developed through theWonderware Application
Server which is part ofWonderware System
Platform solution and InTouch HMIView:
• Changes to air-conditioning orders;
• Monitoring of, and manually forced, lighting in the
main office and monthly programming turn on/off
lighting according to sunlight conditions;
• Programming the rolling up and down of blinds in
accordance with specific times and sunlight
conditions; human presence and facade orientation;
• Control different scenario in the Meeting Room.
Intuitive handling was an important design
consideration because of the high number of users
accessing the control of the InTouch HMI screens.
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ActiveFactory software, InTouch HMI forTerminal Services,
Facility Management
Figure 1: Office synopsis showing the temperature level controlled by

Large buttons were used with few keyboard entries
in order to optimise the use of the touchscreens.
Once the installation had been activated, a check
was made to see if the installed infrastructure could
serve as a basis for other elements and functions
that were not initially planned.
Fernando Conde explains:“These elements were
gradually integrated in accordance with our needs. One
example is the security cameras positioned at the
entrance to the offices: using the InTouch HMI software
solution, we’ve made it possible for it to change direction
so the most suitable video can be viewed.”
Similarly, thanks to the cable structure of the offices,
the cameras are connected to the local network via
TCP/IP and included in the touch control of the
InTouch HMI application.
This complete control capacity also extends to the
electricity consumption and environmental temperature
control.Consequently,“by using the peripherals distributed
by B&R,measurement can be made of the total electrical air-
conditioning consumption,” adds Conde.
The air-conditioning parameters used in
temperature control are stored by theWonderware
Historian,“has helped to optimise the operation times
of the air-conditioning.” Major energy savings were
achieved thanks to this and it truly had an economic
impact.
TheWonderware solution also helps to control various
different scenarios.For instance,with one single key,the
system controls lighting,blinds,the projection screen
and adapts the room to different uses.
Main Benefits
The implementation of a shared platform based on
theWonderware System Platform, combined with
the peripherals distributed by B&R has helped to
integrate all the domotic features of the building.
Full system access and control using easy-to-use and
clear interfaces has also facilitated the acceptance of
the system by all personnel.Similarly, its open
architecture does not impose limits when it comes
to adding new functions.This provides the possibility
of integrating new devices into the building easily.
“The projects already exist to integrate automatic
garden watering, access control into the offices and the
anti-theft alarm into the same application,” points out
Conde.
The publication of different information (and some
application screens) is also implemented in a
Wonderware Information Server portal.The
Wonderware Information Server on that helps to
add and present performance and production data
obtained via the Internet or Intranet. By using the
Wonderware Information Server, it is possible to
add large quantities of process data in production
reports.
Fernando Conde concludes:“Direct access to data
relating to the installation, regulation and efficient control
of air-conditioning, lighting and water consumption
translates into an huge reduction of energy costs, thus
helping to create not only ideal room temperature for
the staff, but also showing how to become more mindful
of limited natural resources.We save more than 5%
energy due to the reduction of the electricity
consumption, when people are not at the office and also
because the automatic disconnection of all the electrical
appliances when the alarm turns on.”
The benefits of domotic applications are being
strongly incorporated into the day-to-day activities
of companies, helping to create greater comfort,
safety and ease that promote a much more
agreeable, healthy and sustainable work
environment.
This document was realized thanks to the support:
Logitek and Cognicase Management Consulting,Wonderware system
integrator.
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ActiveFactory software, InTouch HMI forTerminal Services,
Facility Management
Figure 2: General view with all lighting system, air conditioning and
shutters.

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National SecurityTechnologies, LLC
www.nstec.com
“We have a very stringent preventative
maintenance program.The summer months
are tough. If a piece of equipment breaks,
I know it immediately.”
Mark Lowell Froehlich
Senior Operations Specialist/Automation
Department of Energy NSTec
Nevada’s First Government-Owned Green Building Uses
Wonderware Software for Consistent Environmental Control
byWonderware
Goals:
• Reduce energy consumption and increase
conservation, including decreasing the facility’s
dependency on oil;
• Comply with Energy Policy Act of 2005 and DOE
Order 430.2b, including extensive reporting
requirements for electricity and water use;
• Comply with ABSI/ASHRAE Standard 135/2004
(BACnet) for interoperability.
Challenges:
• Nearly 20 year-old Building Automation System was
not interoperable with other systems, making
control and compliance very difficult;
• NSTec planned to perform all integration in-house,
so ease of implementation was needed;
• Demanding desert environment and high summer
temperatures required enhanced preventative
maintenance capabilities.
• InTouch HMI;
Results:
• Reduced costs due to improved ability to manage
energy use during peak demand periods;
• Better communications and integration of systems
by replacing the old, drum-based control system
with a state-of-the-art, object-oriented system;
• More flexibility, centralized control and the ability
to make changes and upgrades quickly through
server virtualization;
• A more customized system, including templates to
facilitated accelerated expansion.
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LasVegas, Nevada –When most people think of
LasVegas, they imagine the intense heat of the
desert, the bright lights of the Strip, and the clang of
slot machines.With the immense amounts of
electricity it takes to entertain visitors and keep
them comfortable, the city is not one you would
immediately associate with conservation.
But an important government agency based there is
at the forefront.The Department of Energy National
Nuclear Security Administration’s North LasVegas
facilities include Nevada’s first government-owned
building to earn green status.
This goal was met with the help of National Security
Technologies, LLC (NSTec).Team NSTec manages
the operations of the North LasVegas facilities
complex, where experiments that are vital to the
nation’s security are overseen.
The company maintains these buildings in
accordance with the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and
DOE Order 430.2b – regulations which provide
incentives and mandate control of vital power
systems such as electricity and water.
The ultimate objective of these regulations is
reduced energy consumption and increased
conservation, resulting in decreased dependency on
oil.And federal agencies are required to lead by
example in compliance and validation.
Additionally, NSTec helps the facility achieve cost
reductions by managing energy use during peak
demand periods.
Strict Requirements for Control and
Validation
To accomplish the goals of conserving energy,
observing regulations for compliance, and saving
money, NSTec requires the highest possible control
of the campus.The diverse environment must meet
established standards for climate, air quality, lighting,
and all other critical building systems.
Reports and records must show that these
standards are being met continuously.Additionally,
the facilities have to comply with ANSI/ASHRAE
Standard 135-2004 (BACnet), the international
protocol that ensures interoperability and future
flexibility as the operation’s building automation
system grows.
This is no small task, considering that the North Las
Vegas facilities’ 18-year-old Building Automation
System functioned in standalone mode without a
graphical user interface or real-time visibility for
management of electrical, lighting, HVAC and other
key systems. It lacked a common platform for
integrating equipment monitoring, energy efficiency
management, alarms and trending that would be
necessary for control and compliance.
Two and a half years ago,Team NSTec decided to
explore opportunities to evolve the existing systems
to meet current and future needs.Any new solution
would have to regulate the facilities, of course, but it
would also have to provide a more strategic
approach for critical equipment and systems
management.The team partnered with authorized
distributorWonderwareWest to plan and
implement the project.
The Right Elements
to Fit the Requirements
Team NSTec was looking for a number of important
capabilities that would meet the needs of the main
building now as well as the other areas of the
complex in the future.
First, a stable backbone for managing the strategic
functions that comprise the new system was
essential.The solution would need to be .NET
compliant and based on the Microsoft®
platform for
compatibility with existing systems.
Ease of implementation was a necessity, asTeam
NSTec hoped to perform all of the integration in-
house.
Then there was the desire for an advanced graphical
user interface that would map the complete
operation.Team NSTec wanted a visual
representation that would be flexible, intuitive to
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Facility Management

use, and that would help staff and management ‘see’
the entire campus. Multiple scripting would be a plus
for customization and speedy implementation of
changes.
ForTeam NSTec, preventative maintenance is
essential because of the desert environment,
especially in the summer.A solution was needed that
could provide real-time monitoring and trending
capabilities that would fit the facility’s requirements.
The new solution required tools to enable plant
workers to troubleshoot disruptions, study potential
operational inefficiencies and eliminate the time-
consuming process of locating data.
Finally,Team NSTec wanted the new system to
automatically identify possible problems and alert
the staff when established thresholds were breached
so that corrections could be made rapidly.And it
would need to provide all of the reports necessary
to track performance and keep the facility within
compliance.
After evaluation,Team NSTec decided that the
Wonderware solution was the right choice.
Implementation and Future Plans
With the new solution in place,Team NSTec quickly
began to see the benefits that corresponded to their
specific requirements.
First, theWonderware solution updated the
antiquated drum-based control system.With the
new state-of-the-art, object-oriented system, the
Team got the improved communications and
integration it was looking for.The new solution
enables the use of efficiently controlled systems and
critical equipment such as power meters across the
entire facility.
Due toWonderware software’s exceptional
scalability, the entire building automation system for
the North LasVegas facilities complex is globally
managed from NSTec’s central station.The team can
trend the equipment performance and monitor the
energy that it consumes.Along with equipment
health monitoring, they also can see its overall
performance, and theWonderware solution enables
control of data centers, generator sets, substations,
transfer switches and phone switches.
Another significant benefit – server virtualization –
brings added flexibility for management. Now that
the servers are virtualized, preparations for
integration into a server farm are in the forefront,
allowingTeam NSTec to control and operate the
systems from wherever they are, even outside of the
main control room.Additionally, virtualization means
that NSTec can maximize server resources and
swiftly deploy changes and upgrades.
Dependability and compatibility are also improved.
Because it is built on the .NET architecture,Team
NSTec can easily integrateWonderware software
with other systems.
Team NSTec agrees thatWonderware Software’s
multiple scripting capability is its best feature.The
ability to easily create objects and symbols and to
define attributes means that the system is highly
customizable.And its templates facilitate accelerated
expansion and implementation of changes.
TheWonderware solution also supports preventive
maintenance requirements. If there are problems,
the central station receives notification, and
prioritized pager and mobile phone messages are
also sent to staff working elsewhere.This ensures
that emergencies and faults are addressed according
to severity.
Best of all, real-time reporting, trending and
historical reports are easy to access and use. This
requires little or no training for the staff. It also
ensures that the facility is consistently controlled,
and it stays in compliance, which is the #1 goal for
Team NSTec. To take these capabilities even further,
Wonderware software would permitTeam NSTec to
develop a system to perform demand-side
management, a key element in achieving green
building recognition and remaining within regulatory
compliance.
TheWonderware software solution will enable the
team to monitor and control the facility’s systems to
decrease electrical energy use during peak periods.
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Facility Management

To do this, the company will employ many
techniques, including raising set points in the building
and locking out second-stage compressors or other
lower-priority equipment. Rolling outages will enable
load-shedding and temperatures will be strategically
controlled by cooling the building prior to peak
periods so that lower temperatures are experienced
during the heat of the day without excessive energy
use.
A Higher Purpose
With the combination ofTeam NSTec and the
Wonderware software solution, the complex has
become a leader in facilities management system
initiatives.
By achieving compliance with the rigorous standards
of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and DOE Order
430.2b,Team NSTec andWonderware have helped
the North LasVegas facilities become a model for
environmental best practices and green initiatives.
In fact, it is anticipated that one day many more
public- and private-sector buildings nationwide will
standardize the design of their systems based on the
Wonderware solution as implemented byTeam
NSTec.
But even with all of this progress, the team breaks
their efforts down to a more basic level. Mark
Froehlich says,“The DOE expects us to set the example
for energy efficiency and share our knowledge with the
community.We have to be the shining star, and there’s a
grave need for us to do so.As our population increases,
our natural resources are lessening, and we have to
make some changes.We’re taking little steps and
improving our world.”
AndWonderware is pleased to help!
National SecurityTechnologies.
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Power, Energy, General Process
Manufacturing

TheVenetian Resort Hotel
www.venetian.com
“(The Wonderware solution) is a lifesaver.
I can’t see not having it.”
Jerry Jaggers,
Senior Project Manager,
TheVenetian Hotel Resort Casinos
World’s Largest Resort Relies onWonderware Solution
for Non-Stop Power
byWonderware
Goals:
• Provide uninterrupted power to the entire resort
complex;
• Maximize the efficiency of widespread equipment
and workforce;
• Enable flexibility and adaptability to accommodate
rapid growth.
Challenges:
• Biggest hotel and resort in the world covering 67
acres and 14 million square feet;
• 66 substations, 62 PLCs and staff are spread out
over a large area;
• Any disruption of power can result in loss of
clientele and revenue.
• InTouch HMI;
•Wonderware Historian.
Results:
• Power management and redundancy capabilities
ensure uninterrupted power 24/7/365;
• Real-time monitoring enables proactive trouble
shooting and fixes;
• Central monitoring of remote substations saves
staff time, resulting in bottom line savings;
• Reporting and record-keeping capabilities support
rapid planning for expansion;
•Wonderware solution supports green and
sustainability goals.
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