Modernization of Protection Systems
API 670 peace of mind with modern, proven technology
While hard to believe, many plants today are using 30+ years old protection systems to prevent or minimize damage to critical production assets. Non-existent spare parts and the inability to integrate prediction data puts their production goals at risk every day.
Plants looking to implement modern protection technology are turning to the AMS 6500 ATG system – field-proven protection system with embedded prediction tools. Now operators can identify developing faults and analyze conditions during transient stages – the startup and shutdown of turbo machinery – when equipment is most likely to fail.
Modernizing or replacing your protection system can be a daunting task. Emerson technologies and services are available to align your team and assist in planning for this critical and necessary process. Contact Emerson for more information.
Stay flexible and lower the total costs of ownership with universal monitor and process cards featuring user-configurable inputs. Adaptable cards allow for I/O changes in the field and requiring fewer spare cards to accommodate a wide range of measurement types. In addition, the A6500-UM card is designed to work with your existing sensors, eliminating the cost and labor of installing new sensors during the system upgrade.
Stay in touch with your asset health from anywhere in the plant with the same modern technology you use every day. The AMS 6500 ATG easily connects to existing DCS/PLC, Historian, or MHI systems via OPC UA and Modbus TCP and RTU. Information is accessible via the Machine Studio sofware or the AMS ATG View mobie app. Both applications are included as part of the system.
Machine Studio saves time with easy, flexible configuration using an intuitive graphical user interface. Templates are stored for repeatable configuration. Reporting capabilities such as system configuration and change management provide additional savings by automating the documentation process. When you are ready for more than the real-time analytical tools have to offer, graduate to AMS Machinery Manager for the most sophisticated trending and diagnostic capabilities.
Installing a new, ultramodern protection-plus-prediction system can be much easier and cost-effective than you might think. AMS 6500 ATG offers API 670 protection for your most critical turbomachinery like turbines, generators, pumps, compressors, blowers, and many others.