The Automation Sentinel Program covers System 800xA as well as all of our prior generation control systems.
Our software support for control systems includes:
- Extended support – up to 7 years for 800xA versions
- Licenses for new product releases
- Software performance improvements and mid-version rollups
- Validation of Microsoft security patches
- Licenses for upgrade to System 800xA from prior generation control systems
The complete program deliverables are summarized below:
| Licenses for new versions of installed software products |
| Software maintenance updates |
| Software licenses for evolution to equivalent functions in newer technology products, including System 800xA |
| Extended support for System 800xA software version... Up to seven years |
| Technical phone support to assist system software updates |
On-line website access for downloads:
- Software updates
- Firmware updates
- User manuals
- Release notes
- Product bulletins |
Software security management:
- Microsoft secuirty patch validation status
- Third party virus scanners qualification |
| Personal computer hardware qualification for compatible replacement pc models for System 800xA software versions |
Device Library management updates for 800xA systems:
- PROFIBUS
- FOUNDATION Fieldbus
- HART |
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- Techical updates
- Product release information |