Extracting device information
The asset analysis enables you to efficiently manage your device inventory, improve safety monitoring and optimize asset management processes in the octoplant pro hub.
The asset analysis feature is embedded within the job or the check-in execution. It is triggered during the upload or check-in process and is executed once for each version.
How it works
- Extraction of asset information
- Extraction of relevant asset data
- API integration for greater efficiency (if supported)
Export to the octoplant pro hub
The asset information extracted from the project files is seamlessly integrated into the octoplant pro hub and displayed in the Asset Inventory report. This allows you to efficiently monitor and analyze your industrial assets.
Key benefits
Asset information is essential for various operational and security use cases. By extracting detailed asset data, you can identify common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs), which can give your organization a competitive advantage in assessing and mitigating cybersecurity risks.
- Comprehensive device insights: Displays detailed information about connected assets, including:
- Vendors: The number of assets associated with each vendor
- Models: A breakdown of the different device models in the system
- Firmware versions: The number of different firmware versions in use
- Servers: The number of different assets per server
- Enhanced security monitoring: Helps identify potential security vulnerabilities based on extracted asset data.
Supported devices
The Asset Analysis feature supports asset data extraction from various industrial devices, requiring an editor for some platforms.
| Device | Editor required | Triggered by | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB IRC5 and Omnicore | No | Job execution | |
| B&R Automation Studio | No | Job execution | |
| Beckhoff TwinCAT | No | Job execution | |
| CODESYS | Yes | Job execution | |
| Cognex DataMan Scanner | No | Job execution | |
| Cognex Insight | Yes | Job execution | |
| Emerson PAC Machine | No | Check-In | |
| Emerson PME | No | Job execution | |
| GE Proficy | No | Check-In | |
| Mitsubishi MELSOFT GX Works2 | Yes | Job execution | |
| Mitsubishi MELSOFT GX Works3 | No | Job execution | No support for password-protected projects. |
| Omron CX Programmer | No | Job execution | |
| Omron Sysmac Studio | No | Job execution | |
| Rockwell RLogix 5 | No | Check-In | |
| Rockwell RSLogix 500 | No | Check-In | |
| Rockwell RSLogix 5000 | Yes | Job execution | |
| Schneider EcoStruxure | Yes | Job execution | |
| Schneider Unity Pro | Yes | Job execution | |
| SEW MOVITOOLS | No | Job execution | |
| Siemens Simatic PCS7 | Yes | Job execution | |
| Siemens Simatic Step 7 | Yes | Job execution | |
| Siemens TIA Portal | No | Check-In | In versions prior to 105.0, the trigger occurs on job execution. Supports projects from version v14 onwards. |
| Wago e!Cockpit | Yes | Job execution |
Disabling asset analysis
To disable asset analysis globally, perform the following steps:
- Start the AdminClient.
- Select the Jobs module.
- In the menu bar, select Global job settings.
- In the General settings tab, in the Asset information are, deselect the Collect asset information during job execution checkbox.
- Select OK to confirm.
Alternatively, you can disable asset analysis for a specific component:
- Start the AdminClient.
- Select the Component type editor module.
- On the leftmost panel, select the desired component.
- In the General section of the component, select the Exclude from Asset Analysis checkbox.
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