Factorytalk Assetcentre System Design and Implementation: Lab Book
Factorytalk Assetcentre System Design and Implementation: Lab Book
Factorytalk Assetcentre System Design and Implementation: Lab Book
and Implementation
Lab Book
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General Setup
Required Hardware
The following equipment is required for each workstation:
IMPORTANT
Please refer to the VMware Compatibility Guide, found at
http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php, for
more information on hardware requirements.
Required Software
The following software is required for each workstation:
Required Materials
Job Aids
The following job aids can be used to complete the exercises:
Electronic Files
Some of the exercises may require electronic files, which are
provided for you.
Required Setup
For All Exercises
Perform the following steps for each workstation:
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Required Setup
The exercise requires the following items. See the General Setup for
more details.
The following files:
GSA_9515_A1.PDF
GSA_9515_A2.PPTX
Exercise A
Objectives
In this exercise you will practice how to:
x Identify components of a FactoryTalk AssetCentre System
Situation
You have been given a copy of a production line’s network layout.
Assuming this is the only line in the plant, identify assets and files to
add to the AssetCentre software. You will also need to verify you
have the correct license capacity and number of agents.
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Practice
It's your turn to try it:
1. Open the GSA_9515_A1.PDF file.
2. Spend some time familiarizing yourself with the network layout
on Page 1.
3. Open the GSA_9515_A2.PPTX file. If possible, split-screen this
file and the GSA_9515_A1.PDF file.
4. Using the job aid, fill out the missing information in the table on
Slide 1 of the GSA_9515_A2.PPTX file.
5. CHECKPOINT. Turn to the Answers section and check your work
from Step 4.
6. You initially purchased licensing for 7 assets. Will you need to
purchase additional licensing?
7. Your initial estimate was for 7 assets (1 agent). Will you need
additional agents?
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Answers: Exercise A
Check your work:
4.
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Required Setup
The exercise requires the following items. See the General Setup for
more details.
VMware Workstation with the following images:
FTAC-Client1
IMPORTANT
Revert all images to their 2018 Before Installs snapshots.
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Exercise A
Objectives
In this exercise you will practice how to:
x Establish a FactoryTalk® AssetCentre system architecture
Situation
Your manager has given you some preliminary information for your
FactoryTalk AssetCentre system. You must review it to determine if
you can use existing computers as-is or if you need to purchase new
computers.
You have estimated that you will have approximately 150 assets to
back up every day, and you will need 5 FactoryTalk AssetCentre
clients. Your IT department has stated that no routers/gateways are
available, and they are unable to change IP addresses and subnets.
All computers and devices are within the 192.168.1.0-192.168.1.150
IP address range.
Practice
It's your turn to try it:
1. Open the ARS_9515_A1.DOCX file. Review the information for
the existing computers.
2. Using VMware image FTAC-Client1, fill out the column for
FTAC-Client1 in the worksheet.
3. CHECKPOINT. Turn to the Answers section to verify that your
FTAC-Client1 data is correct.
4. On your worksheet, complete the Server Computer Analysis
table. Computer A has already been done for you.
5. On your worksheet, complete the Agent Computer Analysis
table. Computer A has already been done for you.
6. On your worksheet, complete the Client Computer Analysis
table. Computer A has already been done for you.
7. CHECKPOINT. Turn to the Answers section to verify your
answers for Steps 4 through 6.
8. On your worksheet, summarize the overall computer
compatibility. Computer A has already been done for you.
9. On your worksheet, determine the final FactoryTalk AssetCentre
architecture.
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If yes:
A. How many client computers need to be purchased?
11.
If you will next… Then…
Complete another FactoryTalk
Leave your images running.
AssetCentre lesson
Close any open software on
Not complete any other
each of the images. Shut down
FactoryTalk AssetCentre lessons
all of the images.
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Answers: Exercise A
Check your work:
2.
Specification Computer A Computer B FTAC-Client1
Processor 3 GHz, dual core 2 GHz 2.7 GHz, dual core
RAM 6 GB 2 GB 2 GB
Information
Free hard
Hardware
175 GB 50 GB 9.82 GB
disk space
Operating Windows Server Windows Server
Windows 10 Pro
system 2016 2016
Domain or
Workgroup WORKGROUP WORKGROUP WORKGROUP
Information
Name
Network
4.
Server Computer Analysis
Computer A Computer B FTAC-Client1
Hardware Fully compatible Processor too Not enough RAM;
slow; not enough not enough free
RAM hard disk space;
incompatible OS
Network Accessible by all N/A (hardware N/A (hardware
computers on incompatible) incompatible)
network
5.
Agent Computer Analysis
Computer A Computer B FTAC-Client1
Hardware Fully compatible Fully compatible Incompatible OS
Network Accessible by all Not accessible by Accessible by all
computers on any computers on computers on
network the network network
6.
Client Computer Analysis
Computer A Computer B FTAC-Client1
Hardware Fully compatible Fully compatible Fully compatible
Network Accessible by all Not accessible by Accessible by all
computers on any computers on computers on
network the network network
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8.
Overall Computer Compatibility
FactoryTalk Computer A Computer B FTAC-Client1
AssetCentre
Component
Server Compatible Incompatible Incompatible
Agent Compatible Incompatible Incompatible
Client Compatible Incompatible Compatible
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Exercise B
Objectives
In this exercise you will practice how to:
x Identify additional software requirements for a FactoryTalk
AssetCentre system
Situation
You have just created a list of files and devices that will be added to
the FactoryTalk AssetCentre software. You’ve been provided the
associated firmware revisions for all devices. You must now
determine the additional software that needs to be purchased.
Your system has 15 clients and 2 agents. Plant personnel will need
to be able to open the files from both of the agents.
Practice
It’s your turn to try it:
1. Open the ARS_9515_B1.PDF file. Review the list of files and
devices on Page 1.
2. Using the job aid, complete the information missing from the
table below.
- The software compatibility information can be found on
Pages 2 through 6 of ARS_9515_B1.PDF.
FactoryTalk AssetCentre Additional Software Requirements
File Extension Required Software Package Device/Firmware Minimum
Required
Software Version
.PDF N/A
.ACD 1756-L73/V28.012
1747-L531 F
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Answers: Exercise B
Check your work:
2.
FactoryTalk AssetCentre Additional Software Requirements
File Extension Required Software Package Device/Firmware Minimum
Required
Software Version
.PDF Adobe Acrobat Reader N/A V2015.023.20070
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Required Setup
The exercise requires the following items. See the General Setup for
more details.
The following files:
INS_9515_A1.EXE
INS_9515_B1.EXE
INS_9515_C1.EXE
Exercise A
Objectives
In this exercise you will practice how to:
x Install the FactoryTalk® AssetCentre server, clients, and agents
Situation
Your manager has instructed you to install the FactoryTalk
AssetCentre server on an existing computer in your plant. The
computer named FTAC-Server will host the FactoryTalk AssetCentre
server and the FactoryTalk Directory. You will not be using
calibration management, and you will need to use the default (local)
SQL Server instance.
The user credentials for SQL are as follows:
x Username = sa
x Password = Rockwell1
Should you run into any issues during the installation process, refer
to the “Troubleshooting FactoryTalk AssetCentre installation”
chapter of the installation guide.
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IMPORTANT
The software installation in this exercise is a simulated installation
using an interactive file.
Practice
It's your turn to try it:
1. Use the job aid to complete the system pre-check:
x Your SQL database administrator has already verified that
the SQL server is configured correctly.
x Your IT department has already verified that your SMTP
server is installed and accessible.
A. The information in the following table is for the FTAC-Server
computer. Is the FTAC-Server computer configured
correctly?
Specification FTAC-Client1
Processor 2.7 GHz, Dual Core
Information
Hardware
RAM 4 GB
Free hard disk space 13.1 GB
Windows Server 2008 R2
Operating system
Standard SP1
Platform V2.90.00
Software
FactoryTalk Activation
Manager V4.00.02
Rockwell Software
RSLinx Classic V3.51.01
RSLinx Enterprise V5.90.00
FactoryTalk View SE Server
V9.00.00
Other Software None
Domain or Workgroup
Information
WORKGROUP
Network
Name
IP Address 192.168.1.10
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
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5. Use the job aid to simulate running the Patch File Validator. How
many outdated files are there?
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Answers: Exercise A
Check your work:
1.
A. Yes, the existing computer is configured correctly. Note that
SQL is already installed on the computer, therefore the
33.2 GB of free space is acceptable.
4. Yes, you should be able to see the AssetCentre database in the
SQL Management Studio.
5. There should be 30 files that are out-of-date.
Exercise B
Objectives
In this exercise you will practice how to:
x Install the FactoryTalk AssetCentre server, clients, and agents
Situation
Your manager has instructed you to install a FactoryTalk
AssetCentre client on an existing computer in your plant
(FTAC-Client1). The FactoryTalk Directory, SMTP server and
FactoryTalk AssetCentre server are located on a computer called
FTAC-Server.
Should you run into any issues during the installation process, refer
to the “Troubleshooting FactoryTalk AssetCentre installation”
chapter of the installation guide.
IMPORTANT
The software installation in this exercise is a simulated installation
using an interactive file.
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Practice
It's your turn to try it:
1. Use the job aid to verify that the computer is configured
correctly.
A. The information in the following table is for the FTAC-Client1
computer. Is the FTAC-Client1 computer configured
correctly?
Specification FTAC-Client1
Processor 2.7 GHz, Dual Core
Information
Hardware RAM 3.03 GB
Free hard disk space 10.8 GB
Manager V4.00.02
Rockwell Software RSLinx Classic V3.6.00
FactoryTalk View SE Server
V9.00.00
Studio 5000 Logix Designer
V21.00
Other Software None
Domain or Workgroup
Information
WORKGROUP
Network
Name
IP Address 192.168.1.30
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
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4. After this, you would ordinarily run the Patch File Validator, and
install any new patches. This is not part of the simulation.
5. Verify that the FactoryTalk AssetCentre client has installed
properly. Can you open the AssetCentre client software?
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Answers: Exercise B
Check your work:
1.
A. Yes, the FTAC-Client1 computer is configured correctly.
5. Yes, you should be able to open the AssetCentre client software
without any issues.
Exercise C
Objectives
In this exercise you will practice how to:
x Install the FactoryTalk AssetCentre server, clients, and agents
Situation
Your manager has instructed you to install a FactoryTalk
AssetCentre agent on an existing computer in your plant
(FTAC-Agent). The FactoryTalk Directory and FactoryTalk
AssetCentre server are located on a computer called FTAC-Server.
The FactoryTalk AssetCentre client is located on a computer called
FTAC-Client1.
Should you run into any issues during the installation process, refer
to the “Troubleshooting FactoryTalk AssetCentre installation”
chapter of the installation guide.
IMPORTANT
The software installation in this exercise is a simulated installation
using an interactive file.
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Practice
It's your turn to try it:
1. Use the job aid to verify that the computer is configured
correctly.
A. The information in the following table is for the FTAC-Agent
image. Is the FTAC-Agent computer configured correctly?
Specification FTAC-Client1
Processor 2.7 GHz, Dual Core
Information
Hardware
RAM 1.00 GB
Free hard disk space 17.4 GB
Windows Server 2008 R2
Operating system
Standard SP1
Manager V4.00.02
Rockwell Software RSLinx Classic V3.6.00
FactoryTalk View SE Server
V9.00.00
Studio 5000 Logix Designer
V21.00
Other Software None
Domain or Workgroup
Information
WORKGROUP
Network
Name
IP Address 192.168.1.20
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
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Answers: Exercise C
Check your work:
1.
A. Yes, the FTAC-Agent computer is configured correctly.
5.
B. There should be 1 agent listed.
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Required Setup
The exercise requires the following items. See the General Setup for
more details.
VMware Workstation with the following images:
FTAC-Server
FTAC-Client1
IMPORTANT
All images should be on the base 2018 After Installs snapshot.
Exercise A
Objectives
In this exercise you will practice how to:
x Configure asset tree organization in FactoryTalk® AssetCentre
software
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Situation
Your boss has given you a copy of the files and devices that will
need to be added to the FactoryTalk AssetCentre system. Your job is
to determine the organizational structure for these items.
System information:
Computer Components
SQL Server
FactoryTalk Directory host
FTAC-Server
FactoryTalk AssetCentre server
HMI server
FTAC-Agent FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FTAC-Agent2 FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FactoryTalk AssetCentre client
FTAC-Client1 All editing software
Microsoft Outlook
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Practice
It's your turn to try it:
1. Based on the devices and files listed, which type of organization
schema would you use?
2. For this exercise, you will use the ‘by location’ schema. Using this
schema, fill in the device name column of the following table:
Device Physical Location Device Name
PanelView Plus 7
Tampa>Bldg1I>InstantFizz>Line1
terminal
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4. Using the answers from Step 2, draft an asset tree layout in the
space below:
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B. Documentation:
C. Building 1:
D. InstantFizz Documentation:
E. InstantFizz HMI:
F. InstantFizz Line 1:
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8. Open the FTAC-Server image and verify you are on the 2018
After Installs snapshot
9. Open the FTAC-Client image and verify you are on the 2018
After Installs snapshot.
10. Based on your answers to Step 7, create the base asset tree
organization in the AssetCentre Client software.
Answers: Exercise A
Check your work:
1. Answers may vary. Possible answers include:
By physical location
By flow of materials
By machine type
2.
PanelView Plus 7
Tampa>Bldg1I>InstantFizz>Line1 TMP_B1_IFL1_PVP7
terminal
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10. Your asset tree should look as follows. Note that the tree
defaults to alphabetical order.
Exercise B
Objectives
In this exercise you will practice how to:
x Manually add and configure assets in FactoryTalk AssetCentre
software
Situation
You have finished adding the organization items needed in your
asset tree. You have now been asked to add the assets and files to
the structure you just created.
System information:
Computer Components
SQL Server
FactoryTalk Directory host
FTAC-Server
FactoryTalk AssetCentre server
HMI server
FTAC-Agent FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FTAC-Agent2 FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FactoryTalk AssetCentre client
FTAC-Client1 All editing software
Microsoft Outlook
Practice
It's your turn to try it:
1. Using the asset tree layout provided in Exercise A and the job
aid, add the file assets to the two documentation folders
(Documentation and InstantFizz Documentation).
x All necessary files are located in C:\Class Files\Student Files.
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6.
If you will next… Then…
Complete another FactoryTalk
Leave your images running.
AssetCentre lesson
Close any open software on
Not complete any other
each of the images. Shut down
FactoryTalk AssetCentre lessons
all of the images.
IMPORTANT
If you are shutting down images, be sure to shut down the
images, not your actual computer.
Answers: Exercise B
Check your work:
2. The properties of your controller should look as follows:
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4.
A. The UNC path is \\FTAC-Server\HMIServerBackup.
Your Remote Computer Properties dialog box should look as
follows:
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Required Setup
The exercise requires the following items. See the General Setup for
more details.
VMware Workstation with the following images:
FTAC-Server
FTAC-Client1
IMPORTANT
All images should be either on the base 2018 After Installs
snapshot, OR branched off of the 2018 After Installs snapshot.
Exercise A
Objectives
In this exercise you will practice how to:
x Archive files in FactoryTalk AssetCentre software
Situation
You need to make some changes to the InstantFizz program that is
currently running in Slot 3 of the SoftLogix controller.
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System information:
Computer Components
SQL Server
FactoryTalk® Directory host
FTAC-Server
FactoryTalk AssetCentre server
HMI server
FTAC-Agent FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FTAC-Agent2 FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FactoryTalk AssetCentre client
FTAC-Client1 All editing software
Microsoft Outlook
Practice
It's your turn to try it:
1. Was the last lesson you completed Configuring and Organizing
the Asset Tree in FactoryTalk AssetCentre Software?
Yes: Move on to Step 2.
No: See Appendix A for instructions on how to set up this
exercise.
2. Open the client software and go to the archive tab. Spend some
time familiarizing yourself with the archive layout.
3. Set your system working folder at the Tampa Plant level. Use the
folder located at C:\Class Files\Student Files\Working Folder.
4. You need to make edits to the PLC program. From within the
client software, open the InstantFizz_Slot3_2018.ACD file.
Refer to the help documentation if you need assistance.
A. What archive option should you choose in order to open the
file and make edits?
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Answers: Exercise A
Check your work:
3. To set the working folder, with Tampa Plant selected in the asset
tree, click Set:
4.
A. You must click Open, and then Check out. Note that the
Open option is only available from the Tasks menu, or when
you right-click the file in the asset tree.
C. Yes, there is now a sequence of folders leading to the
InstantFizz_Slot3_2018.ACD file.
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7.
A. In order to put the file back in the archive, you must go
offline with the controller, then save the changes you made
and close Studio 5000 Logix Designer. After this, you must
check the file back in from within the client software. Keep in
mind that it is recommended to delete the local copy.
B. Check the file back into the archive by clicking Check In:
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8. The file you edited has been given a new version in the archive:
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Exercise B
Objectives
In this exercise you will practice how to:
x Archive files in FactoryTalk AssetCentre software
Situation
You have noticed that many of your employees have been
forgetting to check Microsoft Excel files and Studio 5000 Logix
Designer files back into the FactoryTalk AssetCentre archive. You
must set up auto check in for each of these file types.
You have also noticed that you check out the
InstantFizz_Slot3_2018.ACD file daily, so you would like to create
a shortcut to the file on your desktop.
System information:
Computer Components
SQL Server
FactoryTalk Directory host
FTAC-Server
FactoryTalk AssetCentre server
HMI server
FTAC-Agent FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FTAC-Agent2 FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FactoryTalk AssetCentre client
FTAC-Client1 All editing software
Microsoft Outlook
Practice
It's your turn to try it:
1. Your images should already be running. Open the AssetCentre
client software if it is not already open.
2. By default, FactoryTalk AssetCentre software already has system
file associations for Rockwell Automation and Siemens
programming software. Edit these file associations so that they
will automatically check in:
A. Using the job aid, open the File Associations category from
the Options window.
B. Edit the system association for .ACD files to automatically
check in the file after editing.
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IMPORTANT
If you are shutting down images, be sure to shut down the
images, not your actual computer.
Answers: Exercise B
Check your work:
2.
A. File associations can be viewed by selecting Options from the
Tools menu:
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3. When you close the file, a prompt will appear from FactoryTalk
AssetCentre allowing you to check in the file.
5.
A. To add a new file association, from the File Associations
category of the Options window, click New:
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Required Setup
The exercise requires the following items. See the General Setup for
more details.
VMware Workstation with the following images:
FTAC-Server
FTAC-Client1
IMPORTANT
All images should be either on the base 2018 After Installs
snapshot, OR branched off of the 2018 After Installs snapshot.
Exercise A
Objectives
In this exercise you will practice how to:
x Get, pin, and promote files in FactoryTalk® AssetCentre Software
Situation
New equipment installation was completed on your InstantFizz
Line 1 this morning. One of your colleagues has created test logic for
the new equipment, and now you need to add it to the program
and test it. In the meantime you want users to use an older version
of the file in the FactoryTalk AssetCentre software.
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System information:
Computer Components
SQL Server
FactoryTalk Directory host
FTAC-Server
FactoryTalk AssetCentre server
HMI server
FTAC-Agent FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FTAC-Agent2 FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FactoryTalk AssetCentre client
FTAC-Client1 All editing software
Microsoft Outlook
Practice
It's your turn to try it:
1. Was the last lesson you completed Archiving Files in FactoryTalk
AssetCentre Software?
Yes: Move on to Step 2.
No: See Appendix A for instructions on how to set up this
exercise.
2. Open the client software. Open and check out the most recent
version of the InstantFizz_Slot3_2018.ACD file. Be sure to
enter a comment.
3. Incorporate the code for the new equipment by performing the
following actions:
A. From the Controller Organizer, browse to MainTask Æ
Main. Right-click the Main program and select Import
Routine.
B. Browse to the RapidMix2.L5X file and click Import. Click
OK on the Configure Routine Properties dialog box.
C. Download the project to the controller.
D. Go offline. Save your changes and close Studio 5000 Logix
Designer® software.
E. When prompted, check the file back in and delete the local
copy. Be sure to leave a comment about the changes you
made.
F. Open the Archive tab. What is the most recent version
number?
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10. Assume you have completed all edits. Close the file and check it
back into the archive.
11. What should you do next in the AssetCentre Client software so
that other users get the most recent version of the code?
14. CHECKPOINT. Turn to the Answers section and verify that your
answer to Step 13 is correct before moving on to the next step.
15. Perform the actions you specified in Step 13.
16. Leave the images running.
Answers: Exercise A
Check your work:
3.
F. Answers may vary depending on previous archive activities.
There should be a new version for the changes made in
Step 3.
4. You need to pin a previous version of the file so that users know
to use that version.
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5. To pin the current working version, select the version and click
Pin Version:
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Exercise B
Objectives
In this exercise you will practice how to:
x Compare file versions in FactoryTalk AssetCentre Software
Situation
You now have multiple versions of the
InstantFizz_Slot3_2018.ACD file in your archive. You want to
see what has changed between the first version and the latest
version.
System information:
Computer Components
SQL Server
FactoryTalk Directory host
FTAC-Server
FactoryTalk AssetCentre server
HMI server
FTAC-Agent FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FTAC-Agent2 FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FactoryTalk AssetCentre client
FTAC-Client1 All editing software
Microsoft Outlook
Practice
It's your turn to try it:
1. Ensure you are in the FactoryTalk AssetCentre archive for the
InstantFizz_Slot3_2018.ACD file.
2. Compare the first version and a version that contains the
RapidMix2 routine. Be patient, as the comparison will take
approximately 3-5 minutes.
3. Review the results of the comparison. What differences were
found? Refer to the RSLogix 5000® Compare Tool Help contents
if you need assistance with interpreting the comparison results.
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Answers: Exercise B
Check your work:
2. To compare file versions, right-click the first file and select Select
Left File for RA Compare:
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Exercise C
Objectives
In this exercise you will practice how to:
x Clean up files in FactoryTalk AssetCentre software
Situation
Over time, your FactoryTalk AssetCentre archive has become
cluttered with many versions. You need to clean up your archive for
the InstantFizz_Slot3_2018.ACD file by removing versions that are
more than a month old.
System information:
Computer Components
SQL Server
FactoryTalk Directory host
FTAC-Server
FactoryTalk AssetCentre server
HMI server
FTAC-Agent FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FTAC-Agent2 FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FactoryTalk AssetCentre client
FTAC-Client1 All editing software
Microsoft Outlook
Practice
It's your turn to try it:
1. How many versions do you currently have in your archive?
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4.
If you will next… Then…
Complete another FactoryTalk
Leave your images running.
AssetCentre lesson
Close any open software on
Not complete any other
each of the images. Shut down
FactoryTalk AssetCentre lessons
all of the images.
IMPORTANT
If you are shutting down images, be sure to shut down the
images, not your actual computer.
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Answers: Exercise C
Check your work:
1. Answers will vary. There should be between 3 to 6 versions in
the archive.
2. The Archive Cleanup Wizard can be found in the Tools menu.
After viewing the server statistics, the Choose Assets to Prune
dialog box should resemble the following:
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Required Setup
The exercise requires the following items. See the General Setup for
more details.
VMware Workstation with the following images:
FTAC-Server
FTAC-Agent
FTAC-Agent2
FTAC-Client1
IMPORTANT
All images should be either on the base 2018 After Installs
snapshot, OR branched off of the 2018 After Installs snapshot.
Exercise A
Objectives
In this exercise you will practice how to:
x Configure Disaster Recovery in FactoryTalk® AssetCentre
software
Situation
You need to set up Disaster Recovery for the InstantFizz HMI and the
SoftLogix™ L60 controller. Plant personnel want to receive daily
reports of changes made to these assets.
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Practice
It's your turn to try it:
1. Was the last lesson you completed Managing Archive Files in
FactoryTalk AssetCentre Software?
Yes: Move on to Step 2.
No: See Appendix A for instructions on how to set up this
exercise.
2. Open the AssetCentre Client software. Create and configure an
agent group that contains the FTAC-Agent. This group will be
responsible for Disaster Recovery operations on all assets
located within Building 1.
3. Assign the newly created agent group to the appropriate
asset(s) in the asset tree:
A. If this agent group is responsible for all assets within
Building 1, at which level should you assign the agent
group?
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7. In the last column, fill out the number of assets you could back
up during each time period with a single agent. Remember that
it takes one agent 12 hours to back up 100 assets:
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IMPORTANT
If you are shutting down images, be sure to shut down the
images, not your actual computer.
Answers: Exercise A
Check your work:
2. Your agent group assignments should appear similar to the
following:
3.
A. You should assign the new agent group to the Building 1
generic container.
Since child assets are automatically set to inherit the agent
group assigned to their parent, you should assign the agent
group at the highest level possible. This way you do not have
to change the agent group for each individual asset.
C. The properties of your Building 1 generic container should be
similar to the following:
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5. All of the assets should use the Disaster Recovery - Backup and
Compare operation, since plant personnel want to be notified of
changes:
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You could also perform the Disaster Recovery at 12:00 PM. Since
it is a best practice to perform Disaster Recovery before a SQL
backup, you should eliminate the 12:00 PM option.
10.
A. You should configure Disaster Recovery at the Building 1
level. Since you only have three devices to perform Disaster
Recovery on, all assets can be included in one schedule. By
choosing to configure at the Building 1 level, you can create
one schedule that includes all of your assets.
C. Completion emails should be sent to Vanessa Moore
(Engineer1@FTAC.com).
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11. Your Assets in Schedule Name box should appear similar to the
following:
12.
A. Based on the situation section, Vanessa Moore
(Engineer1@FTAC.com) and John Williams
(Administrator1@FTAC.com) should both be notified if
differences are detected.
Note: John Williams will need to be added to the FactoryTalk
AssetCentre address book.
B. Based on the situation section, Vanessa More
(Engineer1@FTAC.com) should be notified if the schedule
fails.
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following:
Note: Since you already configured the Disaster Recovery
schedule to email Vanessa upon completion, you do not
need to configure an Event Completed notification in the
individual assets.
15. The Disaster Recovery operation should have taken
approximately 1 to 5 minutes.
Exercise B
Objectives
In this exercise you will practice how to:
x Automatically add and configure assets in FactoryTalk
AssetCentre software
Situation
Additional assets have been added to your system and you need to
add them into your FactoryTalk AssetCentre system.
System information:
Computer Components
SQL Server
FactoryTalk Directory host
FTAC-Server
FactoryTalk AssetCentre server
HMI server
FTAC-Agent FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FTAC-Agent2 FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FactoryTalk AssetCentre client
FTAC-Client1 All editing software
Microsoft Outlook
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Practice
It's your turn to try it:
1. If it is not already, open the AssetCentre Client software.
2. Create a new generic container asset at the same level as
Building 1 and Documentation:
x Name: Inventory Agent
x Agent Group: System Default
This container will hold your inventory assets. Your asset tree
should appear similar to the following graphic:
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B. You do not know the maximum depth that your assets are
located at, so you should configure the scan to have an
unlimited depth.
5. Create a new schedule that will allow your newly created
inventory agents to run:
A. At what level should you create the schedule?
9. Close the open .RAAI file and open the .RAAI for the inventory
agent configured to scan for RSLinx Classic discoverable devices.
10. Expand the devices so that all devices found are visible. DO NOT
sort the devices by any of the heading columns. The devices
within a chassis will automatically appear in order of slot
number.
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11. Using the job aid, add the SoftLogix™ controller (1789-L60)
controller in Slot 2 to your asset tree. This controller is used to
control a second line in Building 1:
x Asset Name: TAM_B1_IFL2_CLX
x Asset Location: AssetCentre/Tampa Plant/Building
1/InstantFizz Line 2
Hint: You will have to create a new container for InstantFizz
Line 2.
IMPORTANT
When adding the controller using the Asset Inventory Add Asset
Wizard, be sure to verify that you are adding the controller in
Slot 2. If you are not adding the correct controller, cancel the
operation, return to the asset inventory results (.RAAI file) and
select the correct controller.
12. Close the .RAAI file and verify that the new controller was
successfully added to the asset tree.
Note: In an actual production environment, you would
additionally want to add configuration data for the controller
and verify that it is included in a disaster recovery schedule.
However, for the purposes of this lab, we will leave the
controller without any configuration data.
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Answers: Exercise B
Check your work:
3.
A. To scan the network for new computers, you should scan
using WMI.
B. Your WMI scanning configuration should appear similar to
the following graphic:
4.
A. To scan the network for devices that are discoverable by
RSLinx Classic software, you should scan using CIP.
B. Your CIP scanning configuration should appear similar to the
following graphic:
5.
A. You should create the schedule at the Inventory Agent
generic container level.
B. Either type of disaster recovery operation is acceptable:
Disaster Recovery – Backup or Disaster Recovery – Backup
and Compare.
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You should have named the folder and set the Asset Location
similar to the following:
12. Your asset tree should appear similar to the following graphic:
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Required Setup
The exercise requires the following items. See the General Setup for
more details.
VMware Workstation with the following images:
FTAC-Server
FTAC-Client1
IMPORTANT
All images should be either on the base 2018 After Installs
snapshot, OR branched off of the 2018 After Installs snapshot.
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Exercise A
Objectives
In this exercise you will practice how to:
x Back up critical software configurations for a FactoryTalk
AssetCentre system
Situation
You have just finished adding all your files and assets to your asset
tree. You must now back up all critical files for the FactoryTalk
AssetCentre software so you don’t lose all your work, should a
disaster occur. There is already a Windows Task set up to back up
the HMI server.
All the files should be backed up on the FTAC-Server computer; no
work for this exercise should be done on FTAC-Client1. You are
already logged in as a user with full privileges for every software.
Since you don't anticipate the critical files will change very often:
x You only need one full FactoryTalk AssetCentre database
backup per day.
x You only need to back up the remaining files weekly.
System information:
Computer Components
SQL Server
FactoryTalk Directory host
FTAC-Server
FactoryTalk AssetCentre server
HMI Server
FTAC-Agent FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FTAC-Agent2 FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FactoryTalk AssetCentre client
FTAC-Client1 All editing software
Microsoft Outlook
Practice
It's your turn to try it:
1. Was the last lesson you completed Configuring Disaster Recovery
and an Inventory Agent in FactoryTalk AssetCentre Software?
Yes: Move on to Step 2.
No: See Appendix A for instructions on how to set up this
exercise.
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Answers: Exercise A
Check your work:
2.
Time Network Status Event
3:00 AM Low activity Full database backup
9:00 AM High activity No action
3:00 PM High activity No action
Differential backup
9:00 PM Low activity
Transaction log backup
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3.
A. You should use SQL Server Management Studio software to
perform your FactoryTalk AssetCentre SQL server backup.
B. Your one-time FactoryTalk AssetCentre SQL full backup
configuration should look similar to the following graphic:
4.
A. You should use SQL Server Management Studio software to
configure a maintenance plan.
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6.
A. The FTAC-Server computer is hosting the HMI server.
B. You should use HMI Server Backup and Restore utility to back
up the HMI server.
D. You should back up the HMI server with a configuration
similar to the following:
7.
A. You should perform the FactoryTalk Directory backup from
the FTAC-Server computer.
B. You should use the FactoryTalk Administration Console to
back up the FactoryTalk Directory.
Exercise B
Objectives
In this exercise you will practice how to:
x Restore critical software configurations for a FactoryTalk
AssetCentre system
Situation
You just finished backing up your first set of critical files you’re your
FactoryTalk AssetCentre system. Your system has not yet been
deployed, so you would like to verify that your restore files are
working properly. You must restore the most recent files.
Each image has the following user with full permissions:
x Username: administrator
Password: Rockwell1
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System information:
Computer Components
SQL Server
FactoryTalk Directory host
FTAC-Server
FactoryTalk AssetCentre server
HMI Server
FTAC-Agent FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FTAC-Agent2 FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FactoryTalk AssetCentre client
FTAC-Client1 All editing software
Microsoft Outlook
Practice
It's your turn to try it:
1. Shut down all images.
2. Restore the both the FTAC-Server and FTAC-Client1 images to
the 2018 Backup snapshot.
Note: The critical software configurations have been removed in
this snapshot. However, the backup files created in Exercise A
still exist.
3. Power on both the FTAC-Server and FTAC-Client1 images.
4. Using the job aid, restore the FactoryTalk Directory:
A. From which computer should you restore the FactoryTalk
Directory?
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IMPORTANT
If you are shutting down images, be sure to shut down the
images, not your actual computer.
Answers: Exercise B
Check your work:
4.
A. You should restore the FactoryTalk Directory from the
FTAC-Server computer.
B. You should use the FactoryTalk Administration Console
software to restore the FactoryTalk Directory.
D. If the restoration was successful, the Explorer window in the
FactoryTalk Administration Console should appear similar to
the following graphic:
5.
A. You should restore the InstantFizz HMI server on the
FTAC-Server computer.
B. You should use HMI Server Backup and Restore software to
restore the HMI server.
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6.
A. You should restore the AssetCentre database from the
FTAC-Server computer.
B. You should restore the AssetCentre database using SQL
Server Management Studio software.
C. Your restore database window should be configured similar
to the following graphic:
7.
A. You should use RSLinx Classic Backup Restore Utility to
restore the RSLinx Classic configuration.
B. Your RSLinx Classic configuration should appear similar to
the following graphic:
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Required Setup
The exercise requires the following items. See the General Setup for
more details.
VMware Workstation with the following images:
FTAC-Server
FTAC-Client1
IMPORTANT
All images should be either on the base 2018 After Installs
snapshot, OR branched off of the 2018 After Installs snapshot.
Exercise A
Objectives
In this exercise you will practice how to:
x Find a system event using FactoryTalk® AssetCentre logs
Situation
You are in charge of InstantFizz Line 1. You have noticed some
issues with your line lately, so you'd like to perform a quick search to
see what user changes have happened with your line in the last
24 hours.
You would also like to set up daily scheduled searches that will
email Vanessa Moore (Engineer1@FTAC.com) PDF reports about:
x Any archive activity.
x Any changes made to the InstantFizz Line 1 assets and files.
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System information:
Computer Components
SQL Server
FactoryTalk Directory host
FTAC-Server
FactoryTalk AssetCentre server
HMI server
FTAC-Agent FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FTAC-Agent2 FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FactoryTalk AssetCentre client
FTAC-Client1 All editing software
Microsoft Outlook
Practice
It's your turn to try it:
1. Was the last lesson you completed Backing Up and Restoring
Critical Software Configurations for a FactoryTalk AssetCentre
System?
Yes: Move on to Step 2.
No: See Appendix A for instructions on how to set up this
exercise.
2. Open the AssetCentre client software.
3. Open the RSNetworx™ MD Schedule Service Monitor. This
software must be running for the Diagnostics and Health Log to
record any data.
A. Verify that the InstantFizz_EtherNetConfig network status
goes from “Waiting” or “Initializing” to “Running”. This may
take a few minutes.
B. If the network status is “Error”: Right-click on the network
name and click Error Status. Click Reset Status.
C. Minimize the software once the network status is 'Running'.
4. Review the FactoryTalk AssetCentre logs to see what happened
with your line in the last 24 hours.
A. Which log(s) did you look at?
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B. What are some things you saw in the most recent entries in
the Event Log?
C. What are some things you saw in the most recent entries in
the Audit Log?
D. What are some things you saw in the most recent entries in
the Diagnostics and Health Log?
5. Create the quick search to see what has happened on your line
within the last 24 hours:
A. Which log should you search?
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IMPORTANT
If you are shutting down images, be sure to shut down the
images, not your actual computer.
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Answers: Exercise A
Check your work:
4.
A. To see everything that may have happened with the
InstantFizz Line 1, you should have looked at all three logs.
- The Event Log will tell you anything about Disaster
Recovery operations for the line.
- The Audit Log will tell you any changes made to assets
or schedules.
- The Diagnostics and Health Log will tell you about
communications to your devices.
B. Answers will vary. In the Event Log, you will see things such
as: FactoryTalk activation check outs, the completion/failure
of Disaster Recovery schedules, and computers connecting
and disconnecting from the FactoryTalk AssetCentre server.
C. Answers will vary. In the Audit Log, you will see things such
as: users logging in and out, entering Design mode, changing
asset properties, checking out and editing files, adding
address book contacts, creating schedules and downloading
to devices.
D. Answers will vary. In the Diagnostics and Health Log, you will
see things such as: diagnostic snapshots, diagnostics starting
and stopping, and warnings for devices.
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5.
A. You should have created a Quick Search on the Audit Log.
B. Your dialog box should look as follows (using yesterday's
date):
6.
A. You should have created two scheduled searches: one for the
Archive History, and one for the Audit Log.
B. Your Archive History scheduled search properties should be:
Schedule: Daily at whatever time you choose.
Conditions:
(File/Folder Name Equal To ’AssetCentre/Tampa
Plant/Building 1/InstantFizz Line 1/
TAM_B1_IFL1_L60/InstantFizz_Slot3_2018.ACD’
Or
File/Folder Name Equal To ’AssetCentre/
Tampa Plant/Building 1/InstantFizz Line 1/
TAM_B1_IFL1_PVP1500/InstantFizz_ME.mer’ )
And
Activity Date/Time Between 1 days AND 0 days
ago
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Required Setup
The exercise requires the following items. See the General Setup for
more details.
The following file:
SEC_9515_A1.PDF
Exercise A
Objectives
In this exercise you will practice how to:
x Plan security for a FactoryTalk® system
Situation
You work for a cement manufacturing plant that doesn't adhere to
very strict regulations; however, you would like to also secure the
hardware in the plant to prevent tampering. Given the list of plant
employees and their respective job functions, plan the security for
your FactoryTalk AssetCentre system.
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Practice
It's your turn to try it:
1. Review the list of plant users, job functions and notes below.
Plant Users
User Job Function Notes
Often forces I/O
Mary Allen Operator
unnecessarily
Often forces I/O
Henry Young Operator
unnecessarily
Jack Roberts Plant Manager No issues
Danielle Jackson Engineer No issues
Maintenance
Debra Thomas No issues
Technician
Andrew Rogers Engineer No issues
Dennis Cooper Engineer No issues
Engineering
Elizabeth Ward No issues
Manager
Marie Price Operator No issues
2. Using the job aid, place the users into groups based on their job
functions in the table below.
Operators
Engineers
Administrators
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3. Using the job aid, define the level of security you will need:
4. Following the job aid, define basic permissions for each user
group. For the product policy, only include permissions for
RSLogix 5000™. When assigning permissions, consider some
security issues you may have had in your own facility.
Plant Security
Security Group Permissions
Level
Maintenance
Operators
General
FactoryTalk
security
Engineers
Administrators
Maintenance
Operators
Engineers
System Policy
Administrators
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Maintenance
Operators
Product
Policy
Engineers
Administrators
5. Open the SEC_9515_A1.PDF file. Using the job aid, review the
network layout in the file and list all the controllers to be
secured:
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Answers: Exercise A
Check your work:
2.
Plant Security
Security Group Permissions
Level
Read-only, cannot create/delete
Maintenance
children
Read-only, cannot create/delete
General Operators children, cannot configure
FactoryTalk security
security Read/write, can create/delete
Engineers children, cannot configure
security
Administrators Allow all actions
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Plant Security
Security Group Permissions
Level
Maintenance None
Operators None
Engineers None
Allow all actions
- Minimum password length = 8
System Policy characters
- Password expires every 6
Administrators months
- Scan network every 2 seconds
- Enable audits
ͲLeave default alarm severity
settings
Maintenance None
RSLogix 5000
Cannot:
Product Operators Install/un-install software
Policy Download/upload a program
Force I/O
Engineers Allow all actions
Administrators Allow all actions
5. There are three controllers that will need to be secured: the L73
in the ControlLogix® chassis, the PLC-5® and the SLC™ 500.
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Required Setup
The exercise requires the following items. See the General Setup for
more details.
VMware Workstation with the following images:
FTAC-Server
IMPORTANT
All images should be either on the base 2018 After Installs
snapshot, OR branched off of the 2018 After Installs snapshot.
Exercise A
Objectives
In this exercise you will practice how to:
x Configure security permissions and policies in the
FactoryTalk® Directory
Situation
One of your colleagues has planned out your FactoryTalk security
system at a basic level, and started configuring the basic FactoryTalk
security settings. You need to pick up where he left off and finish
configuring the basic FactoryTalk Security.
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Notes:
x There is no need to explicitly deny any permissions.
x Users should not be able to change their passwords, and
passwords should never expire.
x There are no computer groups.
System information:
Computer Components
SQL Server
FactoryTalk Directory host
FTAC-Server
FactoryTalk AssetCentre server
HMI Server
FTAC-Agent FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FTAC-Agent2 FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FactoryTalk AssetCentre client
FTAC-Client1 All editing software
Microsoft Outlook
Practice
It's your turn to try it:
1. Open the ALS_9515_A1.PDF file and review its contents. This is
your security specification.
2. Add the computers, users and user groups.
A. What Directory does FactoryTalk AssetCentre use?
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Answers: Exercise A
Check your work:
2.
A. FactoryTalk AssetCentre software uses the Network
Directory.
B. You do not need to add any computers, as they all already
exist in the FactoryTalk Directory.
C. You only need to add the FTAC-Server\CJames
Windows-linked user.
D. You will need to add the JSmith and MAdams FactoryTalk
users.
E. You will need to add the InstantFizz Operators and InstantFizz
Engineers groups.
3.
A. You should not have needed to configure permissions for
individual users. Notice the time you saved by setting
permissions for just 3 groups, as opposed to the time it
would have taken to set permissions for 6 individual users.
B. For the InstantFizz Operators group, you should have:
- Set the List Children and Read permissions at the
Network level.
- Set the remaining permissions at the InstantFizz
application level (InstantFizz will inherit the List Children
and Read permissions from the Network).
C. For the InstantFizz Engineers group, you should have:
- Set the List Children and Read permissions at the
Network level.
- Set the Write and Execute permissions at the InstantFizz
application level (InstantFizz will inherit the List Children
and Read permissions from the Network).
D. For the Administrators group, you should have set the
permission at the Network level so that the InstantFizz and
Juice applications inherit the permissions.
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5.
A. When you try to configure security, you should not even be
able to see the Security… option when you right-click an
object.
B. When you try to add an object, you will be able to see the
option when you right-click. However, when you complete
the dialog box and click OK, you will get an “insufficient
security rights” message.
Note: If any of your tests failed, verify that you removed all
the permissions for the All Users group at the Network level.
6.
A. When you try to configure security, you should not even be
able to see the Security… option when you right-click an
object.
B. You should be able to create the object without any issues.
C. When you try to add an object, you will be able to see the
option when you right-click. However, when you go
complete the dialog box and click OK, you will get an
“insufficient security rights” message.
Note: If any of your tests failed, verify that you removed all
the permissions for the All Users group at the Network level.
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Exercise B
Objectives
In this exercise you will practice how to:
x Configure security permissions and policies in the
FactoryTalk Directory
Situation
One of your colleagues has just finished configuring the basic
FactoryTalk Security. All of the users, groups and Common
permissions are in place. You now need to configure the FactoryTalk
System and Product policies.
System information:
Computer Components
SQL Server
FactoryTalk Directory host
FTAC-Server
FactoryTalk AssetCentre server
HMI Server
FTAC-Agent FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FTAC-Agent2 FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FactoryTalk AssetCentre client
FTAC-Client1 All editing software
Microsoft Outlook
Practice
It's your turn to try it:
1. Open the ALS_9515_B1.PDF file. This is your security system
specification for the System and Product policies.
2. Configure the System policies.
3. Configure the FactoryTalk AssetCentre Product Policy.
4. Verify that each group's permissions are correct. Fill out the
table below; if you catch any mistakes in your configuration, fix
them.
User or Group Product Permissions
Correct?
InstantFizz Operators AssetCentre
InstantFizz Engineers AssetCentre
Administrators AssetCentre
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6.
IMPORTANT
If you are shutting down images, be sure to shut down the
images, not your actual computer.
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Answers: Exercise B
Check your work:
4. All of your permissions should be correct before moving on.
5.
A. The following are some examples of what you could have
tested for JSmith (member of InstantFizz Operators):
- Switch to design mode (denied)
- View any log (allowed)
- Create a new schedule (denied)
Note: If any of your tests failed, verify that the All Users group
has been removed, or has been denied all permissions.
B. The following are some examples of what you could have
tested for MAdams (member of InstantFizz Engineers):
- Switch to design mode (allowed)
- View any log (allowed)
- Create a new schedule (allowed)
Note: If any of your tests failed, verify that the All Users group
has been removed, or has been denied all permissions.
C. All permissions should be allowed for Test_Admin (member
of Administrators), so anything you tested you should be
allowed to do.
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Required Setup
The exercise requires the following items. See the General Setup for
more details.
VMware Workstation with the following images:
FTAC-Server
FTAC-Client1
IMPORTANT
All images should be either on the base 2018 After Installs
snapshot, OR branched off of the 2018 After Installs snapshot.
Exercise A
Objectives
In this exercise you will practice how to:
x Configure security within FactoryTalk® AssetCentre software
Situation
You have just finished configuring the FactoryTalk AssetCentre
Product Policy. You now need to configure the final step of security
for the FactoryTalk AssetCentre software.
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System information:
Computer Components
SQL Server
FactoryTalk Directory host
FTAC-Server
FactoryTalk AssetCentre server
HMI Server
FTAC-Agent FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FTAC-Agent2 FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FactoryTalk AssetCentre client
FTAC-Client1 All editing software
Microsoft Outlook
Practice
It's your turn to try it:
1. Was the last lesson you completed Configuring Application-Layer
Security in the FactoryTalk Directory?
Yes: Move on to Step 2.
No: See Appendix A for instructions on how to set up this
exercise.
2. Open the ACS_9515_A1.PDF file. This file contains your security
specification for the FactoryTalk AssetCentre software.
3. Configure the security within the AssetCentre client software.
A. On which object(s) did you set the permissions for the
InstantFizz Operators group?
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6.
IMPORTANT
If you are shutting down images, be sure to shut down the
images, not your actual computer.
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Answers: Exercise A
Check your work:
3.
A. For the InstantFizz Operators group, you should have
configured one set of permissions on the Building 1 object,
and the other set on the Documentation folder.
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13-1
Required Setup
This exercise requires the following items. See the General Setup for
more details.
VMware Workstation with the following images:
FTAC-Server
FTAC-Client
IMPORTANT
All images should be either on the base 2018 After Installs
snapshot, OR branched off of the 2018 After Installs snapshot.
Exercise A
Objectives
In this exercise, you will practice how to:
x View system information from the FactoryTalk® AssetCentre
Web Client
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Situation
You have finished configuring your FactoryTalk AssetCentre system.
You would like engineers and other management to be able to view
the information in your application from locations other than the
computer(s) running the FactoryTalk AssetCentre Client software.
For this exercise, we will use the same terminal that is hosting the
FactoryTalk AssetCentre server to access the FactoryTalk
AssetCentre Web Client. However, any terminal with network access
to the terminal hosting the server can access the client.
The FactoryTalk Directory has the following user with full
permissions:
x Username: administrator
Password: Rockwell1
System information:
Computer Components
SQL Server
FactoryTalk Directory host
FTAC-Server
FactoryTalk AssetCentre server
HMI Server
FTAC-Agent FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FTAC-Agent2 FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FactoryTalk AssetCentre client
FTAC-Client1 All editing software
Microsoft Outlook
Practice
It's your turn to try it:
1. Was the last lesson you completed Configuring Security within
FactoryTalk AssetCentre Software?
Yes: Move on to Step 2.
No: See Appendix A for instructions on how to set up this
exercise.
2. From the FTAC-Server image, open the AssetCentre Web Client
and log in.
3. From the FTAC-Client image, open the AssetCentre Client
software.
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4. Compare the asset tree in the client software with the asset tree
in the web client. Are the two asset trees the same? Why or why
not?
5. From the web client, run the backup and compare schedule.
6. When the backup and compare has completed, view the results.
Which view will you use to see the results?
7. Run one of the scheduled searches. Can you view the results of
the search?
8. Explore other areas of the web client. When you have finished,
close the web client.
9.
IMPORTANT
If you are shutting down images, be sure to shut down the
images, not your actual computer.
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Answers: Exercise A
Check your work:
Once the search has run, you should be able to view the results.
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Required Setup
The exercise requires the following items. See the General Setup for
more details.
VMware Workstation with the following images:
FTAC-Server
FTAC-Client1
IMPORTANT
Revert both images to their 2018 Troubleshooting Lesson
snapshot.
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Exercise A
Objectives
In this exercise you will practice how to:
x Troubleshoot a system using FactoryTalk AssetCentre software
Situation
You came into work this morning, and noticed that you were unable
to open the FactoryTalk AssetCentre client. You must now
troubleshoot your FactoryTalk AssetCentre system.
You know that nobody had access to the FactoryTalk AssetCentre
agent, therefore you will not need the FTAC-Agent image.
Assume today's date is November 17, 2017.
The user credentials with full privileges are as follows:
x FactoryTalk user:
x Username: Administrator
Password: Rockwell1
System information:
Computer Components
SQL Server
FactoryTalk Directory host
FTAC-Server
FactoryTalk AssetCentre server
HMI Server
FTAC-Agent FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FTAC-Agent2 FactoryTalk AssetCentre agent
FactoryTalk AssetCentre client
FTAC-Client1 All editing software
Microsoft Outlook
You know your asset tree should look similar to the following
graphic:
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Practice
It's your turn to try it:
1. Verify that your FTAC-Server and FTAC-Client1 images are on
their 2018 Troubleshooting snapshot.
2. Try to open the AssetCentre Client software. What happens?
D. If there were any issues with the HMI server, restore the
server. Recall that the HMI backups are stored in two
different locations.
E. Are there any issues with the AssetCentre database?
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11. Close any open software on the images. Shut all of the images
down.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to shut down the images, not your actual computer.
Answers: Exercise A
Check your work:
2. When you try to open the AssetCentre Client software, you get
an error that no connection could be made. This could have
numerous root causes.
3.
A. Yes, the issue is that all of the information that was stored in
the FactoryTalk Directory is now missing.
C. Yes, the issue is that the HMI server status is “Not Loaded,”
meaning there is no HMI server.
E. No, there are no issues. The AssetCentre database appears to
be intact. This should be verified from the SQL Server
Management Studio software.
G. Yes, the issue is that there are no RSLinx Classic drivers.
I. Yes, the issue is that the FactoryTalk AssetCentre Server
service is not started.
4. Yes, you should be able to open the AssetCentre Client software
without issue. However, all of your assets are now gone.
5. If you go through the logs, you will see that the user MAdams
(Mary Adams) went through and deleted all of your assets at
approximately 11:51am on 11/16/2017. Although it is possible
she did that by accident, it is more likely that she intentionally
corrupted your entire system (since the FactoryTalk Directory
contents, HMI server, FactoryTalk AssetCentre and RSLinx Classic
had all been wiped out as well).
6. Recall that the entire FactoryTalk AssetCentre configuration is
stored in the SQL database. As long as you have full SQL
backups, all you need to do is restore the latest SQL backup. You
must make sure you restore a backup that occurred before Mary
deleted all the assets.
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You MUST follow these instructions, or the exercise will not work as
intended.
On
It is ok if the image is branched
off of the 2018 After Installs
snapshot, rather than on the
actual snapshot itself.
Go to the 2018 After Installs
snapshot. Turn on the image
Off
and ensure it is fully loaded
before continuing.
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Appendix A
A-2 Instructions for Individual Exercises
3. Determine the file you need to restore for your particular lesson:
All files are located on FTAC-Server at
C:\Class Files\Instructor Files\Exercise Backups
Lesson File Type File Location\Name
Archiving Files in
SQL Database SQL Restore Files
FactoryTalk
File \ACH_9515_A1.BAK
AssetCentre
Managing Archive
Files in FactoryTalk SQL Database SQL Restore Files
AssetCentre File \MNG_9515_A1.BAK
Software
Configuring Disaster
Recovery and an
Asset Inventory in SQL Database SQL Restore Files
FactoryTalk File \DRI_9515_A1.BAK
AssetCentre
Software
Backing Up and
Restoring Critical
Software SQL Database SQL Restore Files
Configurations for a File \BRS_9515_A1.BAK
FactoryTalk
AssetCentre System
Finding a System
Event Using SQL Database SQL Restore Files
FactoryTalk File \FSE_9515_A1.BAK
AssetCentre Logs
Configuring FactoryTalk FT Directory Backups
Application-Layer Directory File \ALS_9515_A1.BAK
Security in the
FactoryTalk SQL Database SQL Restore Files
Directory File \ALS_9515_A2.BAK
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Instructions for Individual Exercises A-3
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Appendix A
A-4 Instructions for Individual Exercises
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