Matrikon announces the release of “ProcessGuard” version 4.0, its flagship windows-based alarm management software application. This release features interactive web reports, multi-language support, automated assessments that benchmark plant performance against ISA and EEMUA standards, as well as customized profiles so that each user can customize their reports layout.Process plant reliability is critical to avoid industrial accidents. Ineffective Alarm Management has been linked to industrial disasters world wide, and Matrikon recognizes the need to provide effective solutions that not only improve safety, but also optimizes plant reliability.
Studies have proven that the average operator faces over 150 alarms per hour. Industry standards state operators cannot effectively manage more than 6 alarms per hour. Matrikon’s solutions provide tools that turn data into actionable information to support timely and effective decision making.Matrikon’s “ProcessGuard” software solution is a proven windows-based enterprise alarm and event management solution that:
- Helps supervisors gauge whether alarm loading problems exist,
- Helps technical staff identify and eliminate nuisance alarms,
- Helps operators quickly identify and respond to process situations before they become critical problems,
- Collects and stores alarms & events,
- Provides long term monitoring to sustain results,
- Provides simple, flexible, integration to site systems."
Manufacturers are increasingly aware of the negative impact that poorly managed alarms can have on the safe operation of their plants," according to Dick Hill, VP of Manufacturing Services for the ARC Advisory Group.
"Alarm management needs to include the capabilities for assessing the effectiveness of alarm implementation.
The tools provided by Matrikon in their latest release of ProcessGuard will help their customers effectively manage their alarms."
“ProcessGuard” is part of Matrikon’s “ProcessSuite” of solutions for plant intelligence and optimization.
About Matrikon
Matrikon provides complete software solutions and professional services to leaders in oil & gas, power, petrochemical, mining, pulp & paper, chemical and other industries.
Matrikon provides secure, reliable and robust data connectivity solutions that enable companies to analyze and transform data into actionable information.
By providing the right information, in the right context, to the right people, at the right time, companies can operate better, safer and competitively.Matrikon’s solutions include web visualization tools, applications to optimize control performance and alarm management, real-time monitoring products and a complete line of industrial connectivity software.With offices in major cities throughout North America, Australia, Europe and the Middle East and a global client base including industry leaders in a wide range of manufacturing and process industries, Matrikon’s reach is global.
