E.ON's plants ran 4000+ hours per year, now see fewer than 1000+ hours of profitable operation. E.ON needed a fast, reliable and low-cost cycle plants.

A leading oil & gas company and one of GE’s most trusted and innovative partners had no way of integrating independent equipment issue detection capabilities. The company was losing money as a result of unplanned downtime due to maintenance scheduling issues and outdated software systems. They believed that a well-designed combination of IT assets would generate stronger insight than they had, affording them the ability to monitor offshore equipment from an onshore facility using real-time insight and predictive analytics.

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GE Intelligent Platforms’ Series 90*-30 PLCs is a family of controllers, I/O systems and spe- cialty modules designed to meet the demand for versatile industrial solutions — helping businesses gain a sustainable advantage. With its single overall control architecture, the Series 90-30 has been the PLC of record in over 200,000 applications such as high- speed packaging, material handling, complex motion control, water treatment, continuous emissions monitoring, mining, food process- ing, elevator control, injection molding and many more.Its modular design offers unique versatility.Configure just the system you need, saving critical space and reducing cost. With over 100 I/O modules, the Series 90-30 PLC can be adapted to a wide range of applications.• Digital interfaces for push buttons, switches, proximity sensors, relays, contactors and many other devices• Analog modules with varying degrees of resolution for flow, temperature or pressure applications• Direct connect wiring or remote termination• Local or remote I/O systemsEthernet communications provide a real-time link between the plant floor and the boardroom. You can begin with an Ethernet-enabled CPU, or at a later date, choose from our selection of rack-mounted Ethernet modules. The Series 90-30 Ethernet module supports both SRTP and Modbus TCP/IP application protocols. The scalable processing power of the CPU creates a clear upgrade path. Create the system that’s ideal today, while leaving open the option of creating a more powerful system tomorrow — without having to change your application software.Integrated motion control fosters high performance, point-to-point applications.A variety of Series 90-30 field bus inter- faces enables distributed control and/or I/O. Choose from Ethernet EGD, Profibus-DPTM, Genius*, DeviceNetTM and Interbus-STM mod- ules. Field Bus interface modules are easy to install and quick to configure. Plug them into an existing system or design a new system around them.Programming is easy with Proficy* Machine Edition.With the most advanced PLC programming tools on the market today, Proficy Machine Edition is an integrated solution for PLC and remote I/O hardware configuration, PLC programming languages, application devel- opment, and on-line diagnostics. Supported programming languages include Ladder Dia- gram (LD), Instruction List (IL), Structural Text (ST), and C Block.The Series 90-30 stands out among small controls for offering redundancy options. The Series 90-30 is the low-cost solution forhigh availability applications, with redundant CPUs and power supplies.

VersaMax controllers provide powerful, reliable operation. Designed to minimize costs, these versatile controllers are easy to use and support and offer a wide range of I/O expansion modules and communications options. VersaMax Modular Provides Superior Versatility VersaMax Modular is control and IO that can be snapped together to provide a compact node with a smaller footprint than typical control/IO combinations.VersaMax Micro Offers Big Performance in a Small SizeThe Micro line of VersaMax controllers provide superior functionality in a compact package. Their modular design offers the features and flexibility to match your application needs, with fast cycle times, a robust instruction set, and extensive memory that expands programming options. Programming and configuration is simple and intuitive with Proficy Machine Edition software.VersaMax Micro Plus Enhances ProductivityFor an even greater productivity boost, VersaMax Micro Plus controllers feature more memory, high-precision motion and an advanced instruction set.VersaMax Nano Delivers High Speed in Tight SpacesVersaMax Nano controllers combine the benefits of VersaMax Micro controllers with a smaller form factor. The VersaMax Nano is ideal for high-volume applications where cost and fast processor speeds are critical. With its all-in-one construction, installation is easy--and it fits in the palm of your hand.

CIMTEC Automation has purchased the remaining inventory of Series 90-70 PLCs from GE. To purchase Series 90-70 controllers and parts or order repair service, please visit the CIMTEC website. The 90-70 has been designated as mature; the PACSystems* RX3i controller is recommended as an alternative.Based on the VME-bus standard, Series 90-70 PLCs can be used with thousands of boards to build a solution that meets your needs. Combining the Series 90-70 with Genius* I/O, GE Genius Modular Redundancy (GMR) systems and Hot Standby systems can provide as much or as little redundancy as you need for your critical applications. The Series 90-70 offers a wide variety of communications options, including Ethernet TCP/IP, reflective memory, Genius LAN, and serial communications modules that enable precise solutions using off-the-shelf components.Controls are the foundation of the Industrial Internet. GE’s portfolio of high-performance, Internet-ready controls can bring the advantages of connected machines to your operations. Do you need a next-generation, high-performance programmable automation controller? Consider the PACSystems* RX3i Controller, which provides the foundation for Industrial Internet connectivity.

AVnu Alliance is a consortium of professional, automotive and consumer electronics companies working together to establish and certify the interoperability of open Audio Video Bridging (AVB) standards. The Alliance works with its member companies to certify AVB products for interoperability. Manufacturers may use the AVnu logo on such certified products. Not every AVB-compliant device is submitted for certification to the AVnu Alliance. The lack of the AVnu logo does not necessarily imply a device is incompatible with other AVnu-certified devices.

The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), an international voluntary consensus standards organization, originated in 1994. In the OGC, more than 500 commercial, governmental, nonprofit and research organizations worldwide collaborate in a consensus process encouraging development and implementation of open standards for geospatial content and services, GIS data processing and data sharing.OGC standards are used in a wide variety of domains including Environment, Defense, Health, Agriculture, Meteorology, Sustainable Development and many more.Our members come from government, commercial organizations, NGOs, academic and research organizations.

Billions of connected devices (devices, phones, computers and sensors) should be able to communicate with one another regardless of manufacturer, operating system, chipset or physical transport. The Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) is creating a specification and sponsoring an open source project to make this possible. WHAT ARE WE DOING?- Defining the specification, certification & branding to deliver reliable interoperability -- a connectivity framework that abstracts complexity- Our open specification allows anyone to implement and it is easy for developers to use- It includes predictable IP protection & branding for certified devices (via compliance testing) and service-level interoperability- There is also an Open Source implementation of our specification - IoTivity Project- This Open Source implementation is designed to enable application developers and device manufacturers to deliver interoperable products across Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, Tizen, and more.WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?- We want to connect the next 25 billion devices for the Internet of Things.- We want to provide secure and reliable device discovery and connectivity across multiple OSs and platforms.- There are multiple proposals and forums driving different approaches... but no single solution addresses the majority of key requirements.- To get industry consolidation around a common, interoperable approach.- To build a broad industry consortium of companies to create a scalable solution.WHO NEEDS THIS?- Consumers, Enterprise, Industrial, Automotive, Health, etc. who want smart devices to easily interconnect and communicate with appliances, embedded devices, etc.- Developers of operating systems, platforms, and applications who want their products to interoperate seamlessly across many brands and ecosystems.- End users who want consistent levels of security and identity across smart devices down to the smallest connected appliance

IBM is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation that manufactures and markets computer hardware, middleware and software, and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology. IBM is intent on leading the development of a global data field. Year founded: 1911 Revenue: $92.7 billion (2014) NYSE: IBM

Honeywell invents and manufactures technologies to address some of the world’s toughest challenges initiated by revolutionary macrotrends in science, technology and society. They improves business performance for customers with automation and control solutions, equipment and services that enhance safety, reliability and efficiency. Year founded: 1906 Revenue: $40.3 billion (2014) NYSE: HON

PTC is a global provider of technology platforms and solutions that transform how companies create, operate, and service the "things" in the Internet of Things (IoT). The company's next-generation ThingWorx technology platform gives developers the tools they need to capture, analyze, and capitalize on the vast amounts of data being generated by smart, connected products and systems. The company's field-proven solutions are deployed in more than 26,000 businesses worldwide to generate a product or service advantage. PTC's award-winning CEO, considered an industry thought leader, co-authored the definitive guides to the impact of the IoT on business in the Harvard Business Review.

Microsoft develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics and personal computers and services. Its best known software products are the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, Microsoft Office office suite, and Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers.Year Founded: 1975Revenue: $93.6 billion (2014)NASDAQ: MSFT

Bosch is an industry leader in automobile and industrial equipment, as well as consumer goods and building systems. Bosch operates via 440 subsidiaries in 60 countries; its core lines include mobility (auto) systems, from diesel/hybrid drive to steering, starter motors and generators, electronics, and brakes.Year founded: 1886Revenue: $58.7 billion (2014)Portfolio Companies:- Bosch Software Innovations- Rexroth- Deepfield Robotics- Escrypt- ProSyst 

Intel designs, manufactures, and sells integrated digital technology platforms worldwide. The company's platforms are used in various computing applications comprising notebooks, desktops, servers, tablets, smartphones, wireless and wired connectivity products, Wearables, transportation systems, and retail devices. It offers microprocessors that processes system data and controls other devices in the system; chipsets, which send data between the microprocessor and input, display, and storage devices, such as keyboard, mouse, monitor, hard drive or solid-state drive, and optical disc drives; system-on-chip products that integrate its central processing units with other system components onto a single chip; and wired network connectivity products.Featured Subsidiaries/ Business Units:- Intel Inside- Intel Data Center Manager (DCM)- Saffron Technology- Wind River

SAP is the leading provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software used to integrate back-office functions such as distribution, accounting, human resources, and manufacturing. The backbone of SAP's products has been its On-Premise offerings, spearheaded by its Business Suite, which includes ERP and customer relationship management (CRM) software, among others.Year founded: 1972Revenue: $17.6 billion (2014)NYSE: SAP

Cognizant is a provider of information technology, consulting and business process services. Its customers are primarily corporations from the Forbes Global 2000, and it targets customers in the financial services, health care, manufacturing, retail, and logistics sectors. Year founded: 1988 Revenue: $14.8 billion (2017) NASDAQ:CTSH