VersionWorks automatically backs up and recovers a wide range of programs for automation-related controllers and components, such as SPS, NC, HMI, and robots, including version tracking and documentation. VersionWorks automates the manual process of working with software versions, which to date has always been liable to errors. VersionWorks can be used in any sector of industry and with equipment from any manufacturer for all automation components. So you need just ONE tool for ALL your automation devices. Our customers include manufacturing companies, OEMs and system integrators (see References). We respond to different requirement profiles with three variants of VersionWorks: VersionWorks Production Suite, OEM Suite and SI Suite.

The key features of VersionWorks are:

* Central, server-based project data storage for all automation devices
* Copy management prevents archiving at the wrong location
* Version control including menu-guided change documentation
* User management – who changed what, where and when
* Documented change process for your audit trail – ISO 900x, GxP, VDA6.4 and FDA 21 CFR 11 compliant
* Regular automatic program backup with change recognition and email alarm function
* Status of clients/programming devices checked to establish if they are up-to-date
* Backup and monitoring of recipes, nominal values and parameters (with the S7, parameters can be set right down to word/variable level)
* Reliable and fast recovery in the event of an error (disaster recovery)
* Analysis of differences between versions and any applications, at the touch of a button – ideal for optimisation initiatives and error tracking
* S7 library management, S7 Offline Project Update etc.
* Coordination of a team of developers and service and commissioning technicians