FactoryTalk AssetCentre System Install and Implementation

Who Should Attend

Individuals who need to securely and centrally manage automation production environments using FactoryTalk AssetCentre software. This course covers installation and system configuration for a FactoryTalk AssetCentre system.

Prerequisites

To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:

• Ability to perform guided tasks involving Microsoft^® Windows^® administration
• General understanding of industrial networks
• Experience with programming ladder logic
• Experience navigating Rockwell Automation and FactoryTalk^®-enabled software

Technology Requirements

All technology is provided for student use in the classroom by Rockwell Automation. It is not necessary for students to bring any technology with them when attending this course.

Student Materials

To enhance and facilitate the students’ learning experiences, the following materials are provided as part of the course package:

• Student Manual
  • Includes the key concepts, definitions, examples, and activities presented in this course.
• Lab Book
  • Provides learning activities and hands-on practice. Solutions are included after each exercise for immediate feedback.

Hands-on Practice

Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to practice the skills you have learned through a variety of hands-on exercises. These exercises focus on the skills introduced in each lesson.

To complete the exercises, you will have access to a virtualized computer environment designed to simulate a production facility. You will practice designing the system, configuring the software, and troubleshooting common production issues.

Because the basic skills taught in the course apply to all software platforms, you can then apply what you have learned to the specific platform that you use in your plant.

Course Agenda

Day 1

• Preparing for a FactoryTalk AssetCentre Installation
• Installing FactoryTalk AssetCentre Server
• Installing FactoryTalk AssetCentre Client Software

Day 2

• Building an Asset Tree in the AssetCentre Client
• Implement Version Control with FactoryTalk AssetCentre Archive
• Managing Logs in FactoryTalk AssetCentre
• Installing FactoryTalk AssetCentre Agents and Configuring Agent Groups

Day 3

• Configuring Disaster Recovery in FactoryTalk AssetCentre
• Configuring a Custom Device Asset
• Configuring Scheduled Searches
• Configuring Address Book and Testing Email Notifications

Day 4

• Configuring FactoryTalk AssetCentre Database Operations
• Configuring Users and User Groups in the FactoryTalk Directory
• Modifying FactoryTalk Directory Security Policies
• Configuring Security for FactoryTalk AssetCentre