GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Troubleshooter and Proficy Cause+ V5

GE Intelligent Platforms has announced the availability of the latest version of Proficy Troubleshooter and Proficy Cause+ Version 5.0. The solution enables an intelligent form of causal analysis, proactive alarming and decision support so users can react faster and correct issues before a problem occurs.

The Proficy Troubleshooter/Cause+ solution is a value-added product to Proficy Historian that enables the user to use multivariate analysis on historical data. It is designed to enable companies to look at historical data, determine causes of variation, and put active intelligent monitoring in place and, now with v5.0, to trigger operational workflows based on intelligent data-based rules or models. The solution can be combined with HMI/SCADA systems by providing likely causes for problems in real time and notifying floor personnel of impending process issues.

In addition, v5.0 enables users to prepare data in a new innovative way through a new data preparation engine that enables users to prepare the data, define data recipes and invoke prebuilt operations that ultimately increase the quality of incoming data faster than manual operations. This engine saves set-up time, reduces the learning curve for new users and provides quality data prior to the analysis is being performed, leading to faster and more reliable intelligence.

Proficy Troubleshooter and Cause+, coupled with Proficy Historian, enable fast tracking of continuous improvement and Six Sigma project cycles through its capability to facilitate the troubleshooting process for increased quality and reduction of material and energy usage through better understanding of the process.