Controls

CRITICAL ALERT - Windows XP and Windows 7 are NO LONGER Supported. Upgrade NOW!

Windows® and Wonderware® as well as many other industrial furnace software providers are no longer supporting Windows XP or Windows 7 operating systems. If the backbone of your industrial furnace system is based on Windows XP or Windows 7, it is critical that you upgrade to maintain a secure, reliable operating system.

Advantages of Upgrading to Windows 10

• Automated data transfer from your old OS to preserve all your recipe archives
• Windows 10 operating systems are fully supported by Windows®, Wonderware®, and SECO/VACUUM.
• Improving, repairing and troubleshooting an up-to-date control system can be done quickly, easily, and often remotely, significantly MINIMIZING downtime.
• Windows 10 allows for much easier scheduling, executing, and tracking of equipment preventative maintenance programs.
• Windows 10 operating systems are compatible with the latest versions of many control software packages.
• Windows 10 operating systems will give you the highest level of Internet and network security.
• Computer processing speed and data storage will be significantly increased.
• The latest features and benefits of a wider selection of computer controls can be implemented once a fully-supported Windows 10 operating system is installed.
• Windows anticipates fully supporting all Windows 10 platforms for well over 10 years.
• SECO/VACUUM can provide a fully plug 'n play installation or we can work with your IT team to provide fully integrated upgrade.
• Upgrades available on SECO/VACUUM furnaces or other manufacturer's furnaces.

Risks Associated with NOT Upgrading

• Higher risk of significant downtime, production losses, and trend and archived data losses with obsolete Window XP systems.
• Inability to fully utilize the latest tracking, reporting, and security for your business/process data.
• Higher risk of complete system failure due to incompatibility of software packages with an older, obsolete, unsupported Windows XP operating system.

Typical Upgrade Timeline

• Planned upgrades can take significantly less time than emergency upgrades.
• Enhancements to your system capabilities can be implemented with a planned upgrade whereas an emergency upgrade usually involves simply returning to the previously acceptable operational level with no enhancement in capabilities -- (no inclusion of your wish list of "whistles and bells").
• An emergency upgrade can result in production losses as long as 2-6 weeks. A pre-planned upgrade can keep production losses as low as zero if executed during standard production downtimes. 1-3 days is typical. Oftentimes, a planed upgrade can be done over a weekend keeping production losses to a minimum.

ALSO CONSIDER a PLC Upgrade

• If you're system is currently based on an Allen-Bradley SLC series PLC, consider upgrading your control architecture to a fully-modern, more easily managed Compact Logix/Control Logix Program Automation Controller (PAC) from Allen-Bradley or other control architecture from a wide variety of suppliers (e.g., Siemens).

Next Step

• Call SECO/VACUUM's Controls Upgrade manager (see below)
• Get a quote.
• Schedule an upgrade time.
• Enjoy the benefits of a fully upgraded and supported Windows 10 control system with minimal production losses.

Contact Steve Chornack, Aftermarket Professional Services Manager, today!
Steve.Chornack@SecoVacUSA.com, +1 814-332-8560