Emerson, a global automation leader, has announced updates to both its AMS 6500 ATG online protection system with embedded prediction and the AMS Machine Works asset health monitoring software. The new AMS 6500 ATG and AMS Machine Works features have been designed in parallel to drive improved analytics for critical turbomachinery, particularly supporting complex, high-stakes activities such as machinery startups and shutdowns.
Why Continuous Data Matters for Turbomachinery Protection
Protection systems are critical to safe turbomachinery operations, but historically, data collection from the most effective systems was typically limited to minutes of operation. Additionally, higher-quality data collection has traditionally meant a more limited collection window. Yet turbomachinery startups and shutdowns can take hours or even days, and operators and analysts need longer information timelines to fully understand what happens during these complex operations.
AMS 6500 ATG Version 5.0 and AMS Machine Works Version 2.4: What’s New
The AMS 6500 ATG version 5.0 and AMS Machine Works version 2.4 software have been updated to support continuous, unlimited machine data transmission from the protection system into the analytics platform. This upgrade helps operators better understand complex machinery activities in real time while enabling analysts to perform more comprehensive analysis and long-term trending within AMS Machine Works.
“In complex operations, operators and technicians need precise operational insight, such as the ability to see when machinery reaches its natural frequency so they can improve control speeds,” said Ben Swisher, vice president and general manager of reliability solutions at Emerson. “With continuous data streaming from the AMS 6500 ATG to AMS Machine Works, operators, maintenance personnel and analysts all have the inputs they need for enhanced insight into safe operations and long-term asset health.”
Enhanced Visibility Into Asset and Operational Performance
The latest enhancements to AMS 6500 ATG and AMS Machine Works software give users greater visibility into how their assets and operations are changing over time. With access to longer and more frequent data, analysts can use AMS Machine Works to more effectively trend streamed information from the AMS 6500 ATG alongside data from other sources—linking those trends directly to alarms. Operators also benefit from live data that illustrates exactly what is happening in machines connected to the system.
New Programmable Dashboard for AMS 6500 ATG
The AMS 6500 ATG has also been updated with a web-server-based programmable dashboard that provides visualization of critical turbomachinery performance. The system can display up to five programmable dashboard pages, each with up to 25 widgets, including trending charts, Boolean alarm value screens, and live measurement fields. New widgets can also display machine components alongside data points, making it easier for operators to connect data to the relevant machines and gain a general understanding of asset health from a single view. The dashboard is available natively via a web browser and is fully flexible and programmable.
Simplified Connectivity and Cybersecurity Improvements
The enhancements to AMS 6500 ATG and AMS Machine Works software also deliver Modbus-independent connectivity for simplified management, continuing Emerson’s ongoing commitment to cybersecurity improvements across its machinery protection and asset health monitoring solutions.